It was another injury filled week, as New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard, Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Corey Kluber and Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cole Hamels all landed on the disabled list.
Kluber seems to have avoided significant injury and may only miss a start or two, as he is dealing with lower back discomfort. However, Syndergaard suffered a partially torn lat muscle in his back and there is no timetable for his return, and Hamels is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks due to a strained right oblique muscle.
The run of injuries to start the season has been brutal, and it has definitely tested the patience of fantasy owners. The key is to continue to grind and find players on the waiver wire who can help fill the void. The level of play may not be the same as those who were injured, but, hopefully, the production will be good enough to compete.
