Doug Mientkiewicz
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 206 lbs
- Born: Jun 19, 1974
- Debut: September 18, 1998
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 21, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz has officially signed a minor league deal to remain with the Dodgers in 2010, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Our View:
He is expected to be a member of the Dodgers' major league bench next season. He's never had much of a stick, but even at age 35 still possesses an elite glove.
December 17, 2009
The Dodgers re-signed Doug Mientkiewicz to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
While he doesn't bring much to the table at the plate any more, Mientkiewicz is still (and probably always will be) an elite defender, which should help him maintain a spot in the Dodgers' organization.
July 22, 2009
According to the LA Daily News, injured first baseman Doug Mientkiewicz is set to begin a rehab assignment next Tuesday.
Our View:
Mientkiewicz is recovering from shoulder surgery and was expected to be out until at least September, but he has made incredible strides in his rehab. He will give the Dodger bench a boost upon his return as he is a defensive wizard, but his fantasy value is nonexistent.
June 26, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz could be back earlier than his expected September return date from shoulder surgery, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
This is good news for the Dodgers bench, but irrelevant for fantasy owners. Mientkiewicz holds no value in any format.
April 18, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz has been placed on the 15-day DL with his dislocated right shoulder, according to TSN.
Our View:
He will need surgery, and is expected to be on the shelf for three months. He won't be missed in fantasy leagues as a utility man.
April 17, 2009
Infielder Doug Mientkiewicz will need surgery to repair his dislocated right shoulder, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Team officials differ on his timeline for recovery, but he is expected to miss at least three months.
Our View:
If backup infielders Mark Loretta and Blake DeWitt play well enough, the Dodgers will have no reason to rush Mientkiewicz back. It's safe for that one NL-only team out there that has Doug to drop him.
April 17, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz dislocated his right shoulder sliding into second base in Thursday's win over the Giants, according to the Associated Press. He is expected to have an MRI Friday.
Our View:
Mientkiewicz only had five at-bats on the season, but he did have two RBI on the play in which he hurt himself. Expect him to miss some time, but he isn't a fantasy option either way.
April 6, 2009
MLB.com reports that Doug Mientkiewicz had his contract purchased by the Dodgers on Monday. He was a non-roster invitee to their spring training.
Our View:
The first baseman does not figure to see many starts this season as James Loney is an excellent first baseman. He may see some late-inning pinch-hitting duties, but he does not hold any fantasy value.
March 6, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz collected a pair of RBI on a home run in the Dodgers' 5-4 win over the Cubs on Friday.
Our View:
Mientkiewicz figures to be used frequently as the Dodgers' versatile utility man, as he is capable of playing first, third, and possibly some outfield.
February 26, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz has reportedly agreed to terms on a deal with the Dodgers, according to the LA Daily News. It is believed to be a minor league deal.
Our View:
The veteran would provide a solid bat off the bench, but his fantasy value would be limited. He could hold the role Nomar Garciaparra did last season.
January 12, 2009
Doug Mientkiewicz has said that it's unlikely that he'll return to the Pirates next season, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
With the slow free agent market, players like Mientkiewicz have been hurt the most. He's primarily a bench player and with players capable of providing a major impact like Manny Ramirez and Adam Dunn still on the market, an offer may not be on the table for him any time soon.
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