Ryan Church
Contract: Signed through 2009
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Born: Oct 14, 1978
- Debut: August 21, 2004
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
December 12, 2009
The Braves failed to tender a contract to Ryan Church on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
This move did not come as a surprise, as Atlanta had already designated Church for assignment earlier in the week. Church is a viable defender in the outfield who has always hit right-handed pitching well, so he should latch on somewhere in a platoon role.
December 8, 2009
Ryan Church has been designated for assignment by the Braves, according to Scout.com.
Our View:
The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for Rafael Soriano, who accepted his arbitration deal yesterday. It did not come as much of a surprise, as Church was hurt for most of his time with the Braves last year and did little on the field.
September 2, 2009
MLB.com reports that Ryan Church returned to the Braves lineup on Wednesday.
Our View:
Church has been battling a bad back, but after an anti-inflammatory injection he's healthy enough to get back in the lineup. He's playing center field, with Omar Infante at second and Martin Prado at third. Chipper Jones gets the night off.
August 31, 2009
Ryan Church is hopeful of returning to the Braves' lineup on Tuesday after an anti-inflammatory injection provided his ailing back some relief, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Church will probably now visit a chiropractor in a bid to alleviate his back pain. The Braves would be pleased to get him in their outfield with Nate McLouth battling a nagging hamstring injury.
August 1, 2009
Ryan Church was available as a pinch-runner or defensive replacement on Friday, but his hyperextended right elbow is still a problem when he swings, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Our View:
Church remains day-to-day, but we don't imagine that we'll see him swinging a bat this weekend. He doesn't have any fantasy value outside of NL-only formats.
July 11, 2009
Ryan Church will start in right field for the Braves on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He will initially platoon with Matt Diaz. He could also see time in left field as well, with him, Diaz and Garret Anderson all rotating at the two positions. He's not worth owning outside of deeper NL-only leagues.
July 10, 2009
The New York Post confirms that Ryan Church has in fact been traded to the Braves in exchange for Jeff Francoeur.
Our View:
Both outfielders have been a disappointment with their former team, and the pair should benefit from a fresh start. Church was hitting .280 in New York, but only had two homers and 22 RBI. He reportedly did not get along with skipper Jerry Manuel as well.
July 10, 2009
Ryan Church has reportedly been traded from the Mets to the Braves in exchange for Jeff Francoeur, according to David Lemmon's twitter page.
Our View:
We will keep you posted when either involved club confirms the trade.
July 2, 2009
Ryan Church went 3-for-6 on Thursday, and drove in the winning run for the second straight game with his tenth inning single as the Mets beat Pittsburgh 9-8.
Our View:
He did strand four runners, but also added another RBI and scored two runs of his own. He still doesn't provide enough production to warrant being owned in most fantasy formats, though.
July 1, 2009
Ryan Church's sixth inning single on Wednesday drove in the game's only run, as the Mets avoided a sweep in Milwaukee, winning 1-0.
Our View:
Despite increased playing time with the Mets lineup being decimated by injuries, Church isn't much of a fantasy option, as he has only two home runs and 19 RBIs in 2009.
June 29, 2009
Ryan Church is in tonight's lineup at Milwaukee, according to the New York Daily News.
Our View:
Church sat out Sunday's game while resting with the flu. He is hitting .295 on the road this season, and should be safe to consider for fantasy lineups.
June 26, 2009
Ryan Church will roam in center field for tonight's subway-series battle with the Yankees at Citi Field, according to the Star-Ledger.
Our View:
Church last played center field on September 29 of 2007, but skipper Jerry Manuel has faith in him while replacing the injured Carlos Beltran. Gary Sheffield will serve in left field with Fernando Tatis in right.
June 24, 2009
Ryan Church went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-0 win over the Cardinals at Citi Field. He hit two doubles and a single.
Our View:
Church was in need of a solid performance, as he only mustered one hit over his previous nine at-bats. He has 10 RBI in June, after failing to record any over 58 at-bats in May.
June 12, 2009
Ryan Church was productive in Friday's 9-8 loss at the Yankees, as he went 1-for-4 with a double and three RBI.
Our View:
Church is hitting better, after struggling through May with a .224 batting average. He is worth employing in NL-only leagues again.
June 7, 2009
Ryan Church has been activated from the DL following his recovery from a strained right hamstring, according to the Associated Press. Emil Brown was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.
Our View:
Church was a starter prior to going down, but he will now have to work his way back into the lineup. He is hitting .272 over 125 at-bats, and is worth holding in NL-only leagues.
June 5, 2009
MetsBlog.com is reporting that Ryan Church played six innings during an extended spring training game on Thursday. Church is expected to be activated on Sunday when he is eligible to come off the DL.
Our View:
It is unknown at this time who Church will be replacing, but it will likely be either Emil Brown or Fernando Martinez. Church should get some playing time when he returns, but his fantasy value is fairly limited for now.
May 26, 2009
According to the Newark Star-Ledger, the Mets placed outfielder Ryan Church on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday.
Our View:
The hip and hamstring injuries that have been bothered Church recently are only part of the reason that he's landed on the DL. With Carlos Beltran missing the next few games with a knee injury the Mets needed another outfielder and couldn't wait on Church's diagnosis any longer. Top prospect Fernando Martinez will take his spot on the roster.
May 25, 2009
Ryan Church is not in Monday's lineup due to a hip/hamstring ailment, according to the New York Post.
Our View:
Angel Pagan will roam right field in his place. The Mets are yet to determine the severity of Church's injury, and he should be held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
May 24, 2009
The New York Daily News is reporting that Ryan Church will be examined by team doctors on Monday to try to find out what is ailing him.
Our View:
Church will have an MRI, and the results will determine whether or not he will need a trip to the DL. It doesn't look promising for Church, so if he is on your fantasy team you may want to make plans to fill his spot for a while.
May 22, 2009
Ryan Church left Friday night's game in the fourth inning with a sore left hamstring, according to the New York Daily News. Angel Pagan replaced him in the starting lineup.
Our View:
The Mets are a bit banged up in the outfield already, as Carlos Beltran is dealing with a sore knee. We'll update you as more information is made available. Church has little fantasy value.
May 8, 2009
According to the Newark Star Ledger, Ryan Church has been bumped down to eighth in the Mets' batting order due to his recent struggles.
Our View:
Church is hitting .272 this season, but is slugging like a featherweight (.383). His lack of pop cost him his RBI-rich sixth spot in the order, and Church is likely to continue frustrating fantasy owners in the eighth spot.
April 23, 2009
Ryan Church will not start today as skipper Jerry Manuel is going with Gary Sheffield in right field, according to the New York Daily News.
Our View:
Church only has one hit over his last five games, and could use a break today. Church is yet to his first homer of the season as well.
April 9, 2009
Ryan Church went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Thursday's 8-6 loss at Cincinnati. Both of his knocks were doubles.
Our View:
Church collected his first RBI over three games this season, with five hits (three doubles) over the span.
March 24, 2009
Outfielder Ryan Church did not play on Tuesday because he had a tooth extracted, MLB.com reports.
Our View:
We don't know the reason behind the dental work, but we're happy it happened now rather than during the regular season.
March 10, 2009
Ryan Church went 2-for-4 with an RBI Tuesday against the Nationals.
Our View:
Church had a solid season a year ago, albeit in just 90 games, driving in 49 runs and clubbing 12 home runs. Assuming the young Nick Evans doesn't steal some of his starts, Church could provide a nice complement to Carlos Delgado from the left side of the Mets' order.
March 6, 2009
Ryan Church has been hobbling around the Mets' clubhouse, but his ailing knee checked out fine, according to the NY Daily News. He was scratched from Thursday's game against Italy.
Our View:
This is good news, but he will still not travel to Jupiter for today's game. If healthy, Church would be a solid source for power, runs and RBI as the Mets' starting right fielder.
February 25, 2009
Ryan Church went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 9-3 win over the Orioles. Both of his hits were doubles.
Our View:
Church has already been assured of the starting gig in right field by skipper Jerry Manuel, and he should start climbing up draft boards, especially after today's performance in the exhibition opener.
February 23, 2009
Ryan Church talked to skipper Jerry Manuel and was assured he will be the Mets' starting right fielder, according to Newsday. Church said, "It is over. He said I am the right fielder."
Our View:
Church should begin climbing up fantasy draft boards following this news. He lacks speed but could be a nice source for power.
February 12, 2009
Outfielder Ryan Church met with reporters on Wednesday, and he is clearly over the post-concussion symptoms which hindered much of his 2008 campaign. "Everything's been fine. I haven't had any setbacks, nothing like that," Church tells Newsday. "I woke up one morning during the month I took off and said, 'Hey, it's gone.' A couple of days went by and I was like, 'You know what? Wow, I'm feeling pretty good.' It's like night and day."
Our View:
Church had a hot April and May of 2008, but he took a knee to the head on May 20 and was never quite the same. He is in line to start in right field and doesn't have much competition for his job. If he looks healthy and feels good this spring, Church will start moving up the NL-only rankings.
January 21, 2009
Ryan Church and the Mets agreed to a one-year deal for $2.8 million, reports the New York Post.
Our View:
Church has the potential to be a solid player for the Mets while offering fantasy owners good numbers. He was just a .276 hitter with 12 home runs last season, but battled concussion problems throughout the year.
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