Jason Bartlett
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Born: Oct 30, 1979
- Debut: August 3, 2004
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
October 4, 2009
Jason Bartlett is not in the Rays' starting lineup for their Sunday afternoon finale against the Yankees. He will be replaced by Reid Brignac at shortstop.
Our View:
Bartlett had himself a breakout 2009 campaign, and the entire league now understands why he was chosen as the team's MVP last year. It was a disappointing season overall for the Rays, but it surely wasn't Bartlett's fault, as he finished the season hitting .320 with 14 homers, 66 RBI, and 30 stolen bases.
September 29, 2009
Jason Bartlett is not in the Rays' starting lineup on Tuesday, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
It's just a day off for Bartlett. Reid Brignac will start in his place.
September 9, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Joba Chamberlain in Wednesday's 4-2 loss at New York.
Our View:
Bartlett has a hit in seven of nine games this month, and homered in each of his last two. He continues to perform well after batting .356 in August.
August 16, 2009
Jason Bartlett collected three hits in four trips in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays. All three hits were singles.
Our View:
Bartlett has his average up to .342 on the season, which if he can keep pace would be a career high. He also has 11 homers this season, shattering his previous high total of five. 2009 is certainly Bartlett's break out year.
August 3, 2009
Jason Bartlett finished Monday afternoon a home run short of the cycle as the Rays downed the Royals 10-4. Bartlett went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in the game.
Our View:
Bartlett continues to hit everything thrown at him, and his average is still up at .337. He is hitting in a good lineup, and right now he is one of the elite shortstop options in fantasy baseball. Congrats to those of you who jumped on him early.
July 25, 2009
Jason Bartlett is not in the Rays' lineup for their Saturday afternoon game against the Blue Jays. He will be replaced by Ben Zobrist at shortstop, while Willie Aybar takes over at second.
Our View:
Bartlett is still having a remarkable season, but he will get a routine day off today. Expect him to return when the team resumes play on Sunday, and he should keep hitting as long as he is healthy.
July 21, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 2-for-4 with a run scored in tonight's 3-2 win at Chicago. He hit a single and a double.
Our View:
Bartlett has a four-game hitting streak, and raised his team-leading batting average a few points to .346. He should remain a solid option among fantasy shortstops.
July 18, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a single in tonight's 4-2 win at Kansas City.
Our View:
Bartlett continues to pace the Rays with a .343 batting average, and has an RBI in two of his last three games.
July 4, 2009
Jason Bartlett kept up his amazing season on Saturday, going 2-for-3 while hitting his eighth home run. It wasn't enough, however, as Tampa was beaten handily by Texas, 12-4.
Our View:
Bartlett would seem to be a candidate to slow down at some point, as he is well ahead of his career averages in almost every offensive category, but he just keeps on hitting. Their is no reason to take him out of your starting lineup for the time being.
June 27, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 2-for-4 with two runs and a stolen base on Saturday.
Our View:
Bartlett has not dropped off as many predicted since returning from the DL and will continue to be active on the base paths, similar to pretty much every other member of the Rays. Continue to plug him into your lineup every day at shortstop.
June 25, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles in Thursday's 10-4 win over the Phillies at Tropicana Field.
Our View:
Bartlett set a new frachise record by extending his hitting streak to 19 games. He passes Quinton McCracken, who had an 18-game streak back in 1998. Bartlett's streak is also currently the longest in the majors.
June 23, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 1-for-3 with a single and recorded the Rays' lone RBI in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Phillies at Tropicana Field.
Our View:
Bartlett continues to lead the Rays with a .372 batting average. He extended his hitting streak to 17 games as well.
June 16, 2009
Jason Bartlett is back in the Rays' lineup for tonight's game at Colorado following his recovery from a sprained ankle, according to the Tampa Tribune. He was on the shelf for three weeks.
Our View:
He will start at shortstop, and is slated to bat sixth in the order. Bartlett was hitting .373 with seven homers and 30 RBI over 44 games prior to going down, and should be penciled back into fantasy lineups - especially against tonight's opposing hurler Jorge De La Rosa (2-6, 5.08 ERA) at launching pad Coors Field.
June 15, 2009
Jason Bartlett has been activated from the disabled list according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
Barlett was having a monster season before his ankle sent him to the DL, batting .373 with seven home runs, 30 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. All those numbers were already career highs or near his career highs, so he likely won't keep producing at near the same rate. He could be a sell candidate right now as people desperate for offense might be willing to take a flier and gamble that he keeps it up for the rest of the season. Either way, he should remain on your roster until he shows that he is not producing at the same rate he was before the injury, and even then he might still be worth a spot.
June 14, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times reports that shortstop Jason Bartlett will return to the Rays on Tuesday when they start their road trip in Colorado.
Our View:
Bartlett was carrying a 1.014 OPS when he went down with a sprained left ankle. It will be very difficult for him to pick up where he left off. The 29-year-old has never produced at that rate in any other portion of his career, so expect his numbers to fall off some. However, he should remain one of the top performers at his position in the AL.
June 11, 2009
Jason Bartlett is progressing in his recovery from his sprained left ankle, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He felt good while running the bases and sliding today.
Our View:
Bartlett was deemed fit to start a minor league rehab assignment Friday. He could return to the Rays Tuesday against Colorado if he fares well without any issues.
June 10, 2009
MLB.com reports that Jason Bartlett took batting practice and ran the bases on Wednesday and that the shortstop hopes to return from the DL as soon as Friday. Bartlett added that it was more likely that he makes his return in the Rays next series, which starts on Tuesday against the Rockies.
Our View:
Bartlett is a little ahead of schedule in his recovery from a sprained ankle. It doesn't sound as if he'll need a minor league rehab, and as of now we believe it is safe to get him back in lineups for next week. He was hitting .373 at the time of the injury.
June 9, 2009
Tampa Bay Online says Jason Bartlett is most likely to return from the disabled list next Tuesday when the Rays begin a three game series against Colorado.
Our View:
Although it still could be earlier, possibly this Friday when the Rays take on the Nationals. Even if that is the case, you may want to leave Bartlett on your bench for a few days as he gets his legs back.
June 9, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Jason Bartlett will not be activated from the disabled list when eligible tomorrow.
Our View:
Bartlett's .373 average still leads the American League, and he should provide a huge boost to the floundering Rays when he does return. It shouldn't be too long, so be ready to activate him when the time comes.
June 6, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times reports that manager Joe Maddon doesn't feel that Jason Bartlett will be ready to return to the team when he is eligible to come off the DL Wednesday.
Our View:
The manager did however say that he doesn't feel that he's too far off. A sprained ankle has kept Bartlett down and the Rays are hoping he recovers soon, especially since he was hitting .373 before the injury.
June 4, 2009
Jason Bartlett is progressing well in his recovery from a sprained left ankle, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He is running drills and hitting off a tee.
Our View:
Bartlett is optimistic of coming off the DL when first eligible next Wednesday. He held a .373 batting average prior to going down.
May 30, 2009
The St. Petersburg Times reports that Jason Bartlett could be out longer than two weeks due to his sprained left ankle.
Our View:
Bartlett was enjoying a phenomenal season as he was hitting .373/.418/.596 with 30 RBI through 44 games. Fantasy owners should plan as if he could miss a month's worth of action, but we don't think it will be that long.
May 27, 2009
Jason Bartlett has been placed on the 15-day DL with a sprained left ankle, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
The Rays middle infield takes another hit as second baseman Akinori Iwamura is done for the season with a torn ligament in his knee. Reid Brignac will fill in at shortstop with Willy Aybar at second. Bartlett was hitting very well with a .373 batting average and seven homers.
May 26, 2009
The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Jason Bartlett may be headed to the 15-day DL with a sprained ankle. Bartlett injured the ankle in the 10th inning on Sunday.
Our View:
This is a shocker coming out of Tampa. Bartlett was projected to miss only a few games, but the injury is apparently more serious than originally thought. Bartlett has been outstanding for the Rays this season, so this is a big shot to their team. Keep him on the DL if you have him, but don't get rid of him.
May 25, 2009
Jason Bartlett is out of tonight's lineup at Cleveland after spraining his ankle Sunday, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
Reid Brignac will start at shortstop in his place. Bartlett is not expected to miss more than just a few games with the injury.
May 18, 2009
Jason Bartlett was 3-for-3 with a triple, a walk, five RBI, and three runs scored in Monday's 13-4 thumping of Oakland.
Our View:
Bartlett is putting up all-star numbers to this point in the season. Despite hitting seventh in the order, the shortstop is hitting .384/.423/.587 with 22 RBI, 27 runs, and 11 stolen bases. He has been caught stealing only once. While Aaron Hill is getting the most pub regarding value fantasy picks, Bartlett is right there with him.
May 17, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a steal, two runs scored, and an RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over Cleveland.
Our View:
Bartlett is having an impressive season as he is hitting .370/.407/.563 through 37 games. He is on his way to a career season as he is showing unprecedented (for him) power and speed.
May 13, 2009
Jason Bartlett continued his hot start to the season on Wednesday as he went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI. He is hitting .369 on the season.
Our View:
Bartlett's play has been a shocker so far this season, and his fantasy value has never been higher. If he is still avalable in your league, jump on him now. He may not keep this up all season, but he is worth the risk right now.
May 2, 2009
Jason Bartlett is out of tonight's lineup against Boston while nursing a tight left hamstring, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
Ben Zobrist has been slated to replace him at shortstop. Bartlett's ailment is minor.
April 30, 2009
Jason Bartlett is dealing with a minor hamstring ailment and is expected to play Thursday against the Red Sox, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
He exited Wednesday's game with the injury, and the Rays and fantasy owners will be relieved that it is not serious. Bartlett is off to solid start with a .368 average and three homers over 76 at-bats.
April 29, 2009
The AP reports that Jason Bartlett left Wednesday's loss to the Twins in the fifth inning with tightness in his left hamstring. Ben Zobrist replaced him at shortstop and Gabe Gross came in to play right field.
Our View:
The game was pretty much over by this point. There's no word yet on how serious the injury may be, but hopefully it won't keep the .368 hitter out for long.
April 16, 2009
Jason Bartlett added on to his hot start against the White Sox on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and a run.
Our View:
Bartlett upped his batting average to .389 and doubled his stolen base output to four. It'll be tough for him to post a whole lot of RBI and runs at the bottom of Tampa Bay's lineup, although it hasn't stopped him yet. It is also of note that he was bumped up from his usual No. 9 to No. 8 in the order and actually hit sixth on Wednesday.
April 12, 2009
Jason Bartlett once again hit ninth for the Rays and went 3-for-5 with his first home run, three runs scored, and an RBI in the Rays 11-3 win over the Orioles.
Our View:
Bartlett is hitting .391 and he is clearly their everyday shortstop. He will also hit leadoff when the team faces left-handers.
April 8, 2009
The Tampa Tribune reports that the Rays are batting shortstop Jason Bartlett at leadoff against left-hander Jon Lester on Wednesday. Akinori Iwamura has been moved to the ninth spot in the order.
Our View:
The Rays will continue to shuffle their lineup as such depending on the starting pitching match up. Bartlett would be better served at the leadoff spot if he were better at drawing walks. He posted just a .329 OBP last season.
April 1, 2009
Jason Bartlett was 2-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases as the Rays beat the Twins 2-1 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Bartlett is hitting .362 this spring with five stolen bases. He will be the Rays starting shortstop on opening day and should provide fantasy owners with a fair amount of steals and a solid batting average, but don't expect much else from him.
March 3, 2009
Jason Bartlett went 3-for-3 with an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 12-2 win over the Astros. He had two singles and a double.
Our View:
Bartlett, who is competing for the starting gig at shortstop, already has three doubles in spring action. He offers little power, but was a decent source for speed last season with 20 stolen bases.
January 20, 2009
The Rays have avoided salary arbitration with Jason Bartlett by signing him to a one-year deal worth $1,981,250, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View:
Bartlett only batted .286 with one homer and 37 RBI last season, but was named the Rays' MVP based on his contributions on defense.
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