Willy Taveras
Contract: Signed though 2008
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 160 lbs
- Born: Dec 25, 1981
- Debut: September 6, 2004
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 22, 2009
Willy Taveras has been activated off the DL by the Reds, according to the team's Twitter page. Taveras has been out since August 19 with a strained right quad.
Our View:
Taveras has been running the bases and doing baseball activity for a week or so, and the team feels he is healthy enough to finish out the season. He shouldn't be much of a fantasy concern for anyone unless you are absolutely desperate for stolen bases and there are no other options out there.
September 14, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Reds' outfielder Willy Taveras has started running the bases. There is a good chance that Taveras will be activated by the team sometime in the next week.
Our View:
The Reds could use Taveras back at the top of the lineup, as they are trying to finish out their disappointing season on a high note. Any time you can get a guy with speed like Taveras has back in the lineup, it is an upgrade.
August 19, 2009
Willy Taveras has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
Our View:
Drew Stubbs has been called up to take his spot on the roster. Taveras has 25 steals this season, but is batting just .238, and shouldn't be missed too much in most leagues, especially since his injury is a leg injury, which could make it harder for him to run at 100 percent when he returns.
August 18, 2009
The Associated Press reports that Willy Taveras exited Tuesday's game against the Giants with a strained quad.
Our View:
Taveras left the game in the seventh after running out a grounder to first, and is considered day-to-day. Laynce Nix replaced him in the lineup.
August 14, 2009
Willy Taveras, 2-for-4, was the only Red with multiple hits on Friday night, as Garrett Mock and the Nationals silenced Cincinnati 2-0 at home.
Our View:
Even with his 24 steals, it's hard to justify owning Taveras because of his woeful .239 batting average. If you need steals, fine. If not, stay away.
July 30, 2009
Willy Taveras has been scratched from today's game against the Padres with a sore wrist, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
Our View:
Alex Gonazlez is taking his place in the lineup, though likely not his position. No word on how long Taveras might be out.
July 24, 2009
Willy Taveras was productive in Friday's 8-5 loss at Chicago, as he went 2-for-5 with two singles and two RBI.
Our View:
Taveras has two hits in three of his last six games, with two stolen bases and three runs scored over the span. He is hitting better this month, after struggling through June with a dismal .167 batting average.
July 18, 2009
Willy Taveras went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in tonight's 5-1 loss to the Brewers at the Great American Ballpark.
Our View:
Taveras has a hit in five straight games, and is hitting .291 so far this month after only batting .167 in June.
July 12, 2009
Willy Taveras went 3-for-5 with a run scored, an RBI, and a stolen base on Sunday in the Reds' 9-7 loss to the Mets. Taveras is now hitting .245 on the year.
Our View:
Taveras can be a pretty solid player when he puts it all together, but he is inconsistent for the most part. If he could be more consistent, he could be an excellent fantasy option, but even now he is a decent option for steals in NL-only leagues.
July 4, 2009
Willy Taveras was 3-for-5 with a steal on the Fourth of July, as the Reds beat the Cardinals 5-2.
Our View:
Taveras is among the National League league leaders in steals, with 16, but is still hitting just .244 and not worth a roster spot unless you are absolutely desperate for steals.
June 17, 2009
Willy Taveras broke an 0-for-32 hitless streak with his first inning single on Tuesday according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Taveras is now batting just .228 on the season and retains no value outside of his steals. He should only be on your team if you are desperate for speed.
June 9, 2009
Willy Taveras indicated that he is nearly fully recovered from his hamstring injury, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:
Chris Dickerson has been performing well in center field as of late, but Taveras will likely push him back to a reserve role at some point this week.
June 7, 2009
Willy Taveras finally got into a game on Sunday after missing time with a hamstring injury.
Our View:
Taveras, who had been out since Wednesday, came into the game as a pinch hitter but stayed in after that and played center field. Feel free to get him back into your lineup from here on out.
June 4, 2009
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds hope to have outfielder Willy Taveras available for their weekend series against the Cubs. Taveras has been out with a sore right hamstring.
Our View:
Taveras was available to pinch hit last night, but the Reds seems to be playing this one pretty carefully. The hamstring isn't improving much, but expect him to return to the lineup at some point this weekend. The Reds have been decimated by injury, and they will need Taveras to be healthy going forward.
June 3, 2009
MLB.com reports that centerfielder Willy Taveras was held out of Wednesday's lineup due to a sore hamstring. He's available to pinch-hit and is expected to test the injury again this weekend when the Reds take on the Cubs.
Our View:
Taveras is hitting .260 with 12 steals and a .318 OBP. As a leadoff man, the OBP is nearly unacceptable. If he could raise it around 50 points, he could make a significant impact in fantasy leagues due to his ability to steal bases.
May 26, 2009
According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Willy Taveras is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game with a routine day off.
Our View:
Nothing to worry about here. The Reds have a tough stretch coming up this weekend and want Taveras to be rested. The fact that Roy Oswalt is on the mound likely helped make up Dusty Baker's mind. Chris Dickerson will start in Taveras's place.
May 11, 2009
Willy Taveras had a huge game on Monday, going 5-for-5 with two RBI, four runs and a stolen base, his eighth of the year.
Our View:
Production on the base paths was expected from Taveras, but certainly not the 12-game hit streak he currently has going. As long as Taveras keeps getting on base he'll continue to swipe bags, so keep him active among your starting outfielders while he's hot.
April 29, 2009
Willy Taveras was 2-for-3 with a double and a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Astros.
Our View:
Taveras continues to leadoff for the Reds and he is up to five stolen bases. His average is currently at .262 and he should be an excellent source of stolen bases throughout the season.
April 12, 2009
Willy Taveras stared in center field and hit leadoff in the Reds 2-0 win over the Pirates on Sunday. He went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored, and a scarifice. He also stole his first base of the season.
Our View:
Taveras should pick 50 or so more stolen bases as long as he is healthy. He is now hitting .364 and is not in danger of losing his leadoff duties.
April 8, 2009
Willy Taveras is out of Wednesday's lineup, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Our View:
The reason was not disclosed, but he is likely still dealing with the flu. Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting in his place and batting leadoff against the Mets. Taveras is yet to make his regular season debut with Cincinnati.
March 4, 2009
Willy Taveras went 3-for-3 Wednesday for a Dominican Republic team that seemed to be desperately missing Alex Rodriguez as they fell 6-1 to the Orioles.
Our View:
Don't let the perfect day fool you. Fast Willy is valuable in basically one category. Still, he has obvious value because of that one talent and because he appears likely to be given a full season of starts if healthy.
February 28, 2009
Willy Taveras went 0-for-3 with a strikeout on Saturday against Boston.
Our View:
Taveras had some odd statistics last year, including 68 stolen bases compared to just 64 runs scored. He has value as a base stealer, but that's about it as he only hit .251 with one home run and 26 RBI in 2008.
January 23, 2009
Manager Dusty Baker stated that Willy Taveras will bat leadoff for the Reds, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Baker said, "His role is he's our center fielder and our leadoff man. The fact that he's so young, he's going to get better. A lot of people talk about his on-base percentage. I like to think in terms of him getting into scoring position."
Our View:
Taveras only held a .308 OBP last season, but still managed to swipe 68 bases, which led the majors.
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