Brendan Ryan
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Born: Mar 26, 1982
- Debut: June 2, 2007
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 29, 2009
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, shortstop Brendan Ryan is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Reds due to a bruised finger and bruised right hand.
Our View:
Ryan left Sunday's game when he was hit on the hand by a pitch while trying to bunt. He's been a bit banged up all year, so the Cards are likely giving him extra time to heal up before the playoffs. Julio Lugo will fill in at short.
September 27, 2009
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, shortstop Brendan Ryan exited Sunday's game in the sixth inning with a bruised finger.
Our View:
Ryan was hit in the hand by a pitch while attempting to bunt and was forced to leave the game. The team is saying it is a separate injury from the sprained pinky he suffered earlier in the week and he's being considered day-to-day. He was replaced mid at-bat by Joe Thurston.
September 23, 2009
Brendan Ryan is again out of the Cardinals lineup on Wednesday as he deals with a sore finger, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
With a ten-game lead in the NL central, the Cardinals see no reason in playing him at this point if he is sore. Julio Lugo will start at shortstop on Wednesday.
September 22, 2009
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, slick-fielding shortstop Brendan Ryan is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Astros.
Our View:
Ryan is healthy, but with right-hander Yorman Bazardo on the mound tonight, manager Tony LaRussa is stacking the lineup with lefties. This is a typical move out of LaRussa. Ryan Ludwick is sitting in this one as well and it seems like the manager is more concerned with lefty-righty matchups and looking like a genius than putting the best players on the field. Ryan will be replaced by Julio Lugo and should be back in a day or two.
September 19, 2009
Brendan Ryan was the hero on Saturday. He homered in the 5th inning and then drove in the game-winning run with a base hit in the bottom of the ninth for a 2-1 walk-off winner over the rival Cubs.
Our View:
Ryan, known more for his flashy glove work than his bat, rose to the occasion on Saturday. He was 3-for-4 on the day and drove in both Cardinal runs. The homer was his third of the season.
September 15, 2009
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Brendan Ryan has been scratched from the Tuesday's game due to a jammed finger.
Our View:
Ryan apparently jammed the finger while sliding back into first base in Monday's game against the Marlins. He is likely out until Friday and is being replaced by Julio Lugo at shortstop. Lugo will hit second, while Skip Schumaker gets a rare start in the leadoff spot against a left-hander on Tuesday.
August 27, 2009
Brendan Ryan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Our View:
Ryan is getting the day off because Tony LaRussa claims he doesn't want him to get worn out. Although Ryan is 27 and doesn't play every day, so there isn't much risk of him tiring. Chalk this up to another LaRussa "hunch". Julio Lugo will start in his place and play short.
August 20, 2009
Brendan Ryan's first career grand slam helped propel the Cardinals to their seventh win in eight games, as the Birds on Bat won 5-1 in San Diego.
Our View:
The home run was only Ryan's sixth career homer. Quick becoming known for his sterling defense, Ryan now has nine RBI in August, the most he has had in any month this season.
August 20, 2009
Brendan Ryan went 3-for-5 with a triple and an RBI in the Cardinals' 3-2 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. Ryan is hitting .292 this season.
Our View:
Ryan has been a huge sparkplug for the Cards this season, and he has his way of makin a mark on nearly every game he plays in. He has been the best defensive shortstop in the NL this season, and he fins a way to get on base to make things happen when he is at the plate. He could be worth a look in NL-only leagues and deeper mixed leagues if you are in need of a shortstop.
July 31, 2009
Brendan Ryan is expected to be on the shelf for at least five days while nursing a bruised ankle, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
It is uncertain if the Cardinals will place him on the DL in order to activate Khalil Greene. Ryan should remain held out of fantasy lineups until further notice.
July 31, 2009
Brendan Ryan was seen leaving Busch Stadium on crutches and wearing a protective boot on Thursday night after the Cardinals loss to the Dodgers.
Our View:
No word on whether the boot is serious or just a precaution, but the team is calling Ryan day-to-day at this point. While Ryan doesn't provide much fantasy value, he is crucial to the Cardinals' success. He has emerged as one of the better defensive shortstops in the game and everyone in Cardinal Nation is hoping the injury isn't too severe.
July 30, 2009
Brendan Ryan exited Thursday's battle with Los Angeles after fouling a ball off his leg.
Our View:
We will keep you posted when Ryan's injury status is updated.
July 4, 2009
Cardinals' beat writer Matthew Leach is reporting on his Twitter page that shortstop Brendan Ryan was a late scratch from Saturday's game with "gastrointestinal stress." He was replaced by Tyler Greene in the lineup.
Our View:
Not sure exactly what gastrointestinal stress is, but it sounds like Brendan might have had a tummy ache. This shouldn't be too serious, so anyone in NL-only leagues who is using Ryan should have him back soon.
June 29, 2009
Brendan Ryan is back in the Cardinals' lineup for tonight's game against the Giants, according to MLBblogs.com.
Our View:
He was held out of the starting lineup for the previous three games while nursing a sore wrist. He received a corstisone shot Friday and should be fine.
June 21, 2009
According to the St. Louis Post Dispatch, Cardinal infielder Brendan Ryan exited Saturday's game against the Royals in the seventh inning due to leg cramps.
Our View:
Ryan also apparently has a wrist issue that's been bothering him, but the injury dates all the way back to his high school career, so it doesn't seem that pressing. Consider Ryan day-to-day at this point. He was replaced yesterday by Joe Thurston.
June 10, 2009
Brendan Ryan was 4-for-5 with two runs scored an RBI, and a stolen base as the Cardinals defeated the Marlins 13-4 on Wednesday. He hit ninth in the order for the Cardinals.
Our View:
Ryan's average is up to .318 but he has just six RBI in 110 at bats this season. Although the average will certainly catch your eye, the rest of his numbers don't warrant much fantasy attention.
June 8, 2009
Brendan Ryan did his best to kick start the Cardinals sputtering offense on Monday, going 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run and a steal while batting out of the ninth spot, but it wasn't enough as the Cards lost 5-2 to the Rockies.
Our View:
Ryan is a pest to major league pitchers, but poison to fantasy owners. Despite a .297 average, he boasts only five RBIs and no home runs in 2009.
May 19, 2009
Brendan Ryan was a menace on Tuesday. The pesky infielder was 1-for-2 with two runs scores, two walks and a stolen base in the Cardinals 3-0 win over the Cubs.
Our View:
Ryan has played well this season as a spot starter and utility man off the bench, but as valuable as he is to Tony LaRussa e's not much of a fantasy option.
May 15, 2009
The St. Louis Cardinals have activated infielder Brendan Ryan from the 15-day DL, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Ryan will be available to the Cardinals on Friday.
Our View:
The Cards sent down starter Mitchell Boggs in a corresponding move. Ryan is a utility infieder who was playing well prior to his injury. Expect him to see quite a bit of time in the lineup, and he may be useful in NL-only leagues if he plays nearly every day.
May 13, 2009
Brendan Ryan began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He is recovering from a strained left hamstring.
Our View:
Skipper Tony LaRussa noted that Ryan may not return to St. Louis when he is first eligible to come off the DL this weekend, as he is a young player and would more greatly benefit from more playing time in the minors to work on his skills. Also, the Cardinals may need to add an outfielder for depth with Ryan Ludwick (strained hamstring) possibly bound for the DL.
May 9, 2009
Brendan Ryan, who is recovering from a strained left hamstring, will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Ryan was originally slated to begin his rehab with Single-A Quad Cities yesterday, but was delayed to be re-evaluated. He could return to St. Louis in mid-May, but his fantasy value is limited as a reserve infielder.
May 7, 2009
Brendan Ryan's rehab stint has been delayed by the Cardinals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
He was initially slated to start a rehab assignment today, but was held back and will be re-evaluated in a few days. He is recovering from a strained left hamstring.
April 30, 2009
Brendan Ryan has been placed on the 15-day DL with a mild hamstring strain, according to TSN.
Our View:
He would have likely avoided the DL, but the club was forced to make the move with Khalil Greene also ailing. The club recalled Tyler Greene from Memphis for depth.
April 29, 2009
Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting the the Cardinals are likely to place Brendan Ryan on the 15-day DL with a strained hamstring. The team will promote 2005 first-round pick Tyler Greene to their major league roster.
Our View:
Ryan doesn't hold much fantasy value as he is mediocre with his bat. However, he is an important element to the Cardinals infield defense. With Khalil Greene likely to miss a couple games with a sore arm, look for Brian Barden to get the next few starts at shortstop.
April 29, 2009
Brendan Ryan left Wednesday's game against the Braves with an apparent hamstring injury. Ryan was starting at shortstop in place of Khalil Greene and was replaced by Brian Barden.
Our View:
Ryan has not hit very well this season, but he has turned in some fine defense. His injury comes at a bad time as Khalil Greene is dealing with soreness in his right arm.
April 6, 2009
Skip Schumaker has been named the starting second baseman for 2009, but skipper Tony LaRussa is going with Brendan Ryan at second in today's season opener against the Pirates, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Our View:
Ryan will also bat leadoff. Adjust your lineups accordingly. LaRussa took Schumaker aside on Sunday, and reassured him that he will be the regular second baseman this season.
March 3, 2009
Brendan Ryan, who has been dealing with tendinitis in his right wrist, made an appearance at third base in Monday's exhibition game, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He still has not been cleared to swing a bat though.
Our View:
Ryan had a shot to start at third base while Troy Glaus is on the shelf, but the top candidates appear to be David Freese and Joe Mather.
February 27, 2009
Brendan Ryan, who was expected to compete for the opening day third baseman job, is not expected to return before Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He has a sore right wrist.
Our View:
With Troy Glaus out due to shoulder surgery, Ryan is missing a prime opportunity. At this point, Joe Mather may be the front-runner to win the job.
February 23, 2009
Brendan Ryan is nursing a sore right wrist, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The ailment may keep him out of the Cardinals' first few Grapefruit League games. He said, "I backed off two times during the off-season, and thought, OK, maybe here the third time is a charm. The soreness came back. I guess I got bad wrists."
Our View:
Ryan cannot afford to miss time while competing for a role in the Cardinals' infield.
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