Rocco Baldelli
Contract: Signed through 2008.
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Born: Sep 25, 1981
- Debut: March 31, 2003
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 8, 2009
Rocco Baldelli has been left off the Red Sox's ALDS roster due to his hip flexor injury, according to the Providence Journal. Baldelli is hoping to be healthy enough to play in the ALCS id the Red Sox advance.
Our View:
This was expected, as Rocco has not made much progress over the last week or so. Brian Anderson and Joey Gathright both made the roster as reserves, and one of those two would likely get left off the ALCS roster if Baldelli returns.
October 7, 2009
The Boston Herald reports that Rocco Baldelli is unlikely to make Boston's ALDS roster, as his aling hip flexor has improved slowly.
Our View:
Outfielders Brian Anderson and Joey Gathright will seemingly be on the first-round roster against the Angels.
October 5, 2009
Rocco Baldelli's strained left hip flexor will be treated aggressively by the Sox, according to the Boston Herald.
Our View:
The club is hopeful of Baldelli being available when they open their Division Series at Anaheim on Thursday.
September 21, 2009
Rocco Baldelli will start in right field for Boston tonight at Kansas City, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Skipper Terry Francona decided to start Baldelli against opposing lefty hurler Lenny DiNardo, so J.D. Drew will ride the pine.
August 21, 2009
Rocco Baldelli is expected to be activated off the DL by the Red Sox on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. The team will option Brian Anderson in the corresponding move.
Our View:
Baldelli missed time with a bruised foot, but he should be good to go. He should see time in the outfield, but his fantasy value remains very limited, as owners can't rely on him on a daily basis. He will help out the depth in the Sox's outfield, however.
August 6, 2009
Rocco Baldelli has been placed on the 15-day DL with a bruised foot and ankle, according to ESPN. The team will recall outfielder Josh Reddick from Triple-A to replace Baldelli on the roster.
Our View:
With Jason Bay out, the Sox are hurting for outfielders now that Baldelli is out as well. It doesn't sound like this injury is extremely serious, but it will keep him out for at least two weeks.
June 17, 2009
The Providence Journal reports that Rocco Baldelli will start in place of J.D. Drew on Wednesday when the Red Sox face the Marlins and left-handed pitcher Andrew Miller.
Our View:
Baldelli has been very mediocre in limited duty this season. He won't see much action this weekend as the Red Sox will face four straight right-handed pitchers after tonight.
June 11, 2009
Rocco Baldelli is in Thursday's lineup in right field against the Yankees, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Baldelli is hitting .257 with eight homers over 55 career games against New York, and is worth consideration for AL-only leagues if you have him on your roster. He has a hit in six of his last games this season.
June 1, 2009
After aggravating a left knee injury crashing into a Rogers Centre wall Saturday, Rocco Baldelli should be ready to return to action on Tuesday when the Sox play Detroit according to The Providence Journal.
Our View:
Despite the unusually quick recovery from the ever injury prone Baldelli, he is still obviously not a viable fantasy option. Be happy for his knee, but steer him clear of your team.
May 30, 2009
Rocco Baldelli returned from a knee injury on Saturday and started in right field. He hit a two-run homerun and three innings later he limped off the field after running into the outfield wall, according to the AP. He apparently suffered a knee injury.
Our View:
We're not sure what it is about this guy, but he simply cannot stay healthy. Think Moises Alou in his final two seasons. For fantasy purposes, keep your distance.
May 30, 2009
The Boston Globe reports that Rocco Baldelli's hamstring feels better and that he is in Saturday's starting lineup in place of J.D. Drew. He is hitting eighth in their order.
Our View:
Baldelli is hitting only .233/.267/.372 this season through 43 at bats. He is not worth a look in fantasy leagues.
May 28, 2009
Rocco Baldelli is still dealing with hamstring problems, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
The issues may be related to his rare cellular disorder. He exited Monday's game after awkwardly running to first base, and the club cautiously held him out since then. With Jason Bay resting, Jeff Bailey started in left field today instead of Baldelli.
May 25, 2009
Rocco Baldelli left Monday's game in the ninth inning with a hamstring injury, according to the Providence Journal. The outfielder said the hamstring was just a little bit tight and doe not expect it to be an issue.
Our View:
Given Baldelli's injury history, we shouldn't be surprised if he missed a month, although that is very unlikely given his comments. He has been awful against right-handers this season, and he has just four RBI all season.
May 19, 2009
Rocco Baldelli remains hitless against right-handed hurlers over 11 at-bats, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
Baldelli has been given a chance to play in the DH role and in the outfield due to injuries, but is not proving his worth. Baldelli is only worth holding in deeper AL-only leagues. He is hitting .292 against lefties.
May 17, 2009
The AP reports that Rocco Baldelli went 0-for-11 while filling in for David Ortiz in the Red Sox weekend series against the Mariners.
Our View:
Expect Ortiz to be back in the lineup for the Red Sox next game, as Baldelli failed to take advantage of his golden opportunity.
May 9, 2009
Rocco Baldelli will start in right field today against the Rays in place of J.D. Drew, according to the Boston Globe. Drew will sit to rest his sore legs/quadriceps.
Our View:
Baldelli will get a chance to start against his former team. Baldelli is a solid hitter, and is worth consideration for AL-only leagues if you have him on your roster.
May 8, 2009
Rocco Baldelli fared fine in his return to the Sox Thursday following his recovery from a strained left hamstring, according to the Boston Globe. He started in center field in place of the ailing Jacoby Ellsbury, and went 1-for-4 against Cleveland.
Our View:
He also made a great diving catch in the sixth inning, and manager Terry Francona thought he moved well defensively, and called him an "extraordinary" athlete. Baldelli provides solid depth, but his fantasy value will be limited as a reserve.
May 7, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Rocco Baldelli has been activated from the 15-day DL following his bout with a strained left hamstring, according to the Providence Journal. Jonathan Van Every was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket as the adjoining move.
Our View:
Baldelli will provide solid depth for Boston, but is only worth holding in deeper AL-only leagues while serving as a backup. Baldelli will start tonight in center field against Cleveland in place of the ailing Jacoby Ellsbury, however.
May 7, 2009
Rocco Baldelli received treatment on his strained left hamstring Wednesday following a pair of rehab games with Pawtucket, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
He will be evaluated today, which could determine when he is activated from the DL. Baldelli has power, but will only be useful for deeper AL-only leagues while working as a reserve.
May 6, 2009
Rocco Baldelli went 0-for-4 with a run scored in a rehab game with Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, according to the Boston Globe. He has been recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Our View:
Baldelli can return from the DL as early as today. He has pop in his bat, but his fantasy value will be limited while fighting for playing time in Boston's outfield as a reserve.
May 1, 2009
Rocco Baldelli fared well while running Thursday and will work on starting and stopping and changing direction over the next few days, according to the Boston Globe. He is recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Our View:
Baldelli is eligible to come off the DL on Wednesday. He will likely need a few at-bats in a rehab start before returning to Boston.
April 28, 2009
Rocco Baldelli is feeling better while recovering from a strained left hamstring, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona said, "First couple days he was swinging, he would just feel it. Now it is starting to get where he can let it go swinging and not have it limit him."
Our View:
Baldelli could return to Boston in mid-May, but his fantasy value will be limited as a reserve outfielder. He was hitting 3-for-13 (.231) with no homers prior to landing on the DL.
April 25, 2009
Rocco Baldelli, on the DL with a hamstring injury, worked out on Friday, according to the Boston Globe. He played some catch and took a few swings in the cage, and though he will take the rehab at a measured pace, he said he is already feeling better.
Our View:
Baldelli is a long shot to contribute much of value this season, even in AL-only leagues, due to his persistent injury concerns. We're still rooting for the guy though.
April 22, 2009
As expected, Rocco Baldelli has been placed on the 15-day DL with his strained left hamstring, according to the Boston Globe. Jeff Bailey has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to take his spot on the roster.
Our View:
Baldelli could return in mid-May, but won't be missed much in fantasy leagues as he was serving as a fifth outfielder.
April 20, 2009
Rocco Baldelli will be placed on the 15-day DL after straining his left hamstring against the Orioles on Monday, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Baldelli has always boasted a nice skill set but has never been able to stay healthy, and his move to Boston doesn't appear to have changed that flaw. Even when he returns to full health, it would take an injury to Jason Bay, Jacoby Ellsbury or J.D. Drew for Baldelli to gain any fantasy relevance.
April 20, 2009
Updating a previous report, the injury that caused Rocco Baldelli to leave in the third inning of Monday's game against the Orioles is reportedly a mild left hamstring strain, according to MLB.com. Baldelli is day-to-day with the injury.
Our View:
Baldelli had been given some time off due to sore legs, so this is really not a surprise. Manager Terry Francona had wanted Baldelli to play Wednesday against the Twins and lefty Francisco Liriano, but those plans seem to be in jeopardy. Keep an eye out to see if Baldelli will be in the lineup on Wednesday.
April 20, 2009
Rocco Baldelli left Monday's game against the Orioles in the third inning with an undisclosed injury. He may have hurt himself leaping out of the way of a foul ball while leading off third base. Chris Carter replaced him in right field.
Our View:
No word yet on what the injury is, but considering Baldelli's injury history, this is probably not a good sign. He hasn't seen much playing time so far this season, and he will see even less if he can't show he is healthy enough to play.
April 20, 2009
According to the Boston Herald, Rocco Baldelli will get the start in right field Monday for the Red Sox, replacing J.D. Drew. Baldelli only has 11 at-bats on the season, and is hitting .273.
Our View:
With a lefty on the mound, the Sox decide to give Drew a day off in favor of Baldelli. Rocco holds little fantasy value as he has only eleven at-bats in just four appearances so far this season.
April 15, 2009
The Boston Globe is reporting that Rocco Baldelli will not start in Wednesday's game against the A's because of soreness in his legs after diving for a ball in center field on Tuesday.
Our View:
Baldelli probably would have gotten the start since the Sox are facing another lefty, but instead he sits. He will only play sparingly for the most part this year and is not much of a fantasy option.
April 8, 2009
Rocco Baldelli will start in right field for Boston tonight against the Rays, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
The Red Sox have struggled against tonight's opposing hurler Scott Kazmir, and manager Terry Francona is giving Baldelli a chance to make an impact. J.D. Drew will be riding the pine for tonight.
April 7, 2009
Rocco Baldelli could be in Boston's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against opposing lefty Scott Kazmir and the Rays, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View:
Kazmir has been tough on the Red Sox, and skipper Terry Francona may give Baldelli a shot to face him tomorrow. Baldelli previously played for Tampa Bay.
March 30, 2009
Rocco Baldelli went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Braves. That was his second homer of the spring.
Our View:
Baldelli has pop in his bat, but his fantasy value will be limited while serving as a reserve outfielder.
March 9, 2009
Rocco Baldelli (groin) continues to improve, and he should be able to play outfield on Tuesday, the Providence Journal reports.
Our View:
Even minor injuries, especially leg ailments, are a cause for concern when it comes to Baldelli. It's good to hear that his groin issue cleared up quickly.
March 8, 2009
Rocco Baldelli has been dealing with tightness in his groin, but is slated to serve as the DH for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:
His ailment is minor, and does not merit concern. He will provide solid depth to Boston's outfield if healthy, but won't hold much fantasy value as a reserve.
March 7, 2009
Rocco Baldelli did not travel with the Red Sox on Saturday due to tightness in his groin, according to the Providence Journal. The injury is not believed to be serious.
Our View:
It wouldn't be spring training without some sort of nagging injury on Baldelli. Although he possesses plenty of talent, he will be a fourth outfielder at best in Boston. He managed to appear in just 28 games last year during the regular season.
January 23, 2009
The Associated Press reports that former Tampa Bay outfielder Rocco Baldelli is saying thanks to Rays fans for their support by taking out a half-page ad in the St. Petersburg Times. "Nine years ago you welcomed me into your community. You greeted me as a name and embraced me as a person, and I leave you now as a friend," Baldelli said in his ad, which appeared in Wednesday's edition of the paper.
Our View:
Baldelli, who added that he'll always consider Tampa Bay to be his second home, behind his native Rhode Island, signed a one-year, $500,000 contract to play for the Red Sox earlier his month.
January 9, 2009
Rocco Baldelli commented on his health after signing with the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. He said, "At this point I really couldn’t be happier with the way that I feel. I started working out this off-season earlier than any other off-season that I have. This is pretty much all I could ask for. I have been continuing to see and consult anyone that I need to and I think it’s going to be an on-going process for me and I am going to have to embrace and understand that there will always going to be something different that maybe able to help me and I am willing to do whatever I need to."
Our View:
He also noted that he will have a better idea of how he is feeling once he gets to spring training, and added that it is an honor to be joining the Red Sox.
January 8, 2009
As expected, Rocco Baldelli has signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox, according to the Associated Press. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Our View:
He will serve as the No. 4 outfielder after the club lost Coco Crisp and Ramon Ramirez. If healthy, Baldelli should be a valuable reserve who has some pop in his bat.
January 7, 2009
ESPN.com reports that free-agent outfielder Rocco Baldelli and the Red Sox are nearing a deal.
Our View:
Baldelli has managed just 155 games over the past three seasons. He will mostly be used as a fourth outfielder and serves as an insurance policy to the oft-injured J.D. Drew.
January 7, 2009
Rocco Baldelli remains on the Pirates' radar, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Our View:
The Pirates are among two other clubs in the running to add Baldelli. The Red Sox are believed to be one of the two other teams.
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