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Kazuo Matsui

Second Baseman
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2B
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Contract: Signed though 2010

  • Height: 5-10
  • Weight: 183 lbs
  • Born: Oct 23, 1975

  • Debut: April 6, 2004

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Newsbreakers

September 22, 2009

Kazuo Matsui won't start for the Astros on Tuesday against the Cardinals. Jeff Keppinger will play second base and hit seventh in the order.

Our View:

Kaz isn't a power hitter, but he is a decent offensive catalyst for the team's lineup. He is only hitting .251 this season, but he has 31 walks and 19 stolen bases. He isn't a great fantasy player, but 19 stolen bases are a decent number.

September 15, 2009

Kazuo Matsui was the Astros best offensive player on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and a stolen base in a 5-4 loss to the Reds.

Our View:

The home run was Matsui's first since August 3rd, and just his sixth on the season. Still, he's only one away from his career high season total.

September 5, 2009

Kazuo Matsui went 1-for-5 with a single and two RBI in tonight's 5-4 win over the Phillies at Minute Maid Park.

Our View:

Matsui has a hit in four straight games, which is encouraging since he held a poor .202 batting average in August.

July 29, 2009

Kaz Matsui went 3-for-3 on Wednesday, but like ever other Astro, failed to drive in a run, as Houston got whitewashed 12-0 in Chicago.

Our View:

Amazingly, it was Matsui's first three hit game since April 28. In case you didn't already notice, he's not an option outside of NL-only leagues.

July 23, 2009

According to the Houston Chronicle, Kazuo Matsui is feeling better after leaving Tuesday's game with a contusion on his right knee.

Our View:

Matsui was back in the starting lineup for the 'Stros on Wednesday and had this to say, "It's sore a little bit, but it should be fine, I think I had luck because it was inside. It wasn't in the center of the knee."

July 21, 2009

Kazuo Matsui left Houston's win over St. Louis on Tuesday in the seventh inning with a right knee contusion, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Matsui went down for several minutes in the fifth inning after fouling a ball off the knee. He is considered day-to-day.

July 20, 2009

Kazuo Matsui sat out Sunday with a sore left hamstring, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Our View:

Matsui has dealt with various injuries this season, and is hitting just .255 with three home runs. He doesn't hold much value outside of NL-only leagues.

July 12, 2009

Kazuo Matsui was 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in the Astros' 5-0 win over the Nationals on Sunday.

Our View:

Matsui's homer was just his third of the season, and the highly touted Japanese import is having yet another unimpressive season. His .252-3-21 line isn't wowing anyone.

June 27, 2009

Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI and his second home run of the season on Saturday.

Our View:

It was Matsui's first real good game since coming of the DL in June 16, though he's always been a viable fantasy second baseman when healthy, so feel free to pick him up if you need help at the position.

June 16, 2009

The Miami Herald is reporting that the Astros have activated infielder Kazuo Matsui from the 15-day DL. Matsui is expected to be with the team for their interleague matchup with the Rangers on Tuesday night. No corresponding move has yet been announced.

Our View:

Matsui was expected to be ready to go tonight, so this is not a big surprise. No word yet on whether or not he is in the lineup, but chances are he will be. NL-only owners should feel free to activate Matsui as soon as you need him, but it might be best to give him a few days if you can.

June 10, 2009

Second baseman Kazuo Matsui (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday. He will stay there through Saturday, the AP reports.

Our View:

If all goes well, Matsui will rejoin the Astros next Tuesday. NL-only fantasy owners can tentatively plan to use him next week but be sure to check for updates.

June 7, 2009

Kazuo Matsui is progressing in his recovery from a strained right hamstring, and he displayed good movement while fielding ground balls before Saturday's game, according to the Houston Chronicle. Skipper Cecil Cooper said, "He looks like he is moving freely and it looks like things are coming along."

Our View:

He could come off the DL as early as Wednesday, but Cooper said he will likely give him another day or two. The club has options at second base, and do not need to rush him back before he is 100 percent. Edwin Maysonet has been handling the bulk of the workload at second while Matsui is out.

June 5, 2009

The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Kazuo Matsui resumed baseball activities on Thursday. Matsui has been on the disabled list since May 30 with a strained right hamstring.

Our View:

Matsui hopes to be able to return to the team when he is eligible to come off the DL, so the fact that he has begun baseball activities is a good sign. He has not been very good this season, and any Matsui owners should probably find another option at this point. He is not worth holding on to unless you have a vacant DL spot on your roster.

May 30, 2009

The AP reports that the Astros placed Kazuo Matsui on the 15-day DL with a strained right hamstring following Friday night's win over the Pirates. Matt Kata was called up from Triple-A.

Our View:

Edwin Maysonet figures to play second as long as Matsui is out. The replacement went 4-for-4 with a home run on Friday, while Matsui has struggled to a .219 average this season. Matsui is probably not worth holding onto except in very deep formats on teams with an open DL spot.

May 28, 2009

Kazuo Matsui was out of the lineup for the second straight game Wednesday while dealing with a strained right hamstring, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Our View:

The Astros are off today, and there is belief that Matsui could draw back into the lineup as early as Friday against the Pirates. Matsui has a very poor track record with durability, as he is yet to play more than 114 games in a season.

May 26, 2009

According to MLBlogs.com, Kazuo Matsui is out of Tuesday's lineup with tightness in his hamstring.

Our View:

Depending on the health of Geoff Blum, who is also dealing with a hamstring injury, Matsui may be out of the lineup on Wednesday as well.

May 6, 2009

Kazuo Matsui sat out Tuesday's game against Washington to rest, according to the Houston Chronicle. Skipper Cecil Cooper said, "Kaz is at that normal day off. I thought it would be a good day to do it."

Our View:

Matsui dealt with a back ailment earlier this season, and was held out by Cooper in a bid to keep him healthy. Matsui should be back in action for tonight's game against the Cubs.

April 28, 2009

Kazuo Matsui had a nice day at the plate on Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of RBI and runs scored in the Astros 8-3 win over the Reds. He stole two bases in the game as well.

Our View:

Matsui is still only hitting .254 on the season and isn't much of a fantasy option at second base this season. His four steals are nice, but the lack of production elsewhere hurts his value.

April 21, 2009

Kazuo Matsui went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base as the Astros beat the Dodgers 8-5 on Tuesday.

Our View:

Matsui had missed a number of games with s balky hamstring, but he is back at the top of the order and apparently was given the green light tonight. It will be interesting to see how Jeff Keppinger's hot bat affects the other infielder's playing time.

April 20, 2009

Manager Cecil Cooper expects Kazuo Matsui to be back in the Astros' lineup Monday against the Reds, according to MLB.com. Matsui has been out of action for a week with a sore back.

Our View:

Matsui hasn't done much so far in 2009, be he is a sparkplug who can get on base, steal a few, and score some runs when healthy. His fantasy value is limited to NL-only or very deep mixed leagues as a backup.

April 18, 2009

Kazuo Matsui, who is nursing a sore back, took batting practice Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He said, "It went OK. I want to run a little bit, but there was no discomfort."

Our View:

There is a chance that Matsui could return to the diamond tonight against the Reds. We will keep you posted on his status.

April 17, 2009

Kazuo Matsui is still dealing with a sore back and is not expected to return to the diamond until at least Saturday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Our View:

He is getting better each day, but the club wants to make sure he is healthy before penciling him back into the lineup. He missed 19 games with an irritated disk in his back last season, and won't be rushed back into action.

April 15, 2009

Kazuo Matsui is likely to miss Wednesday's game at Pittsburgh due to his stiff back, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Our View:

Matsui missed 19 games with an irritated disk in his back last season, and the club is going to be cautious with his latest ailment. He should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.

April 14, 2009

Kazuo Matsui exited Monday's game in the seventh inning with a stiff back, according to the Houston Chronicle. Manager Cecil Cooper stated, "He said his back started to stiffen up on him and he had problems reaching down, and that is not a good thing for us. Hopefully that is all it is, that it got stiff."

Our View:

Cooper sounds a bit concerned, namely since Matsui missed 19 games in 2008 with an irritated disk in his back. Stay tuned for further updates on his status.

March 14, 2009

Kazuo Matsui continued a rough spring with an 0-for-4 outing against the Yankees on Saturday. He is now just 2-for-30 this spring.

Our View:

Matsui does not have much competition for the middle infield job, so the poor spring should not factor substantially into his role in 2009. Regardless, much of his fantasy value is derived from his batting average and if it takes a hit, he will be little more than a reserve in 2008. He did steal 20 bases last season, which will be enough to have him selected in most NL-only leagues.

March 11, 2009

Kazuo Matsui had another woeful day at the plate Wednesday as his anemic spring training continues. After an 0-for-4 day, his spring average now stands at a paltry .045.

Our View:

Not a good performance on the day Matsui was named the Astros leadoff hitter. He's a risky fantasy pick regardless, but he's going to disappear altogether if he doesn't pick it up this spring.

March 11, 2009

Kazuo Matsui will likely bat leadoff for the Astros if he is healthy, according to the Houston Chronicle. Skipper Cecil Cooper said, "Matsui can really jump-start us, and as it stands right now he is the guy at the top. We look for him to set the tone. He is a good offensive player when he has got his legs under him."

Our View:

Michael Bourn has more speed than Matsui, but Bourn only batted .212 in the leadoff spot last season, while Matsui hit .295 with a .354 OBP. Matsui will remain a risky fantasy option going by his track record with durability, but he is still worth a look as he could generate solid numbers while hitting ahead of Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee.

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