Jeremy Reed (OF), SEA - Injury
March 24, 2006
News: Reed broke a bone in his right wrist when he smashed into the wall chasing down a fly ball off the bat of Johnny Estrada on Thursday night. The injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least six weeks.
Views: Reed figured to be in the two-hole between Ichiro and Raul Ibanez this season and had the potential to have a breakout of sorts because of his quick bat and above average speed. Unfortunately, this injury will delay the start to his season and could set him back for a bit after he returns if the wrist isn't completely healed. He still projects as a high average hitter in the future with mediocre pop and the ability to steal 25 bases.
Fantasy Baseball 
Well, I'm glad I drafted what I thought was one too many OFs in the league I have him in.
Gee, I hope you're talking about baseball.
Reed rejoined the team Tuesday, a day after he was examined in Seattle. He resumed throwing, running and every baseball activity except swinging a bat.
Reed said he was "relieved, and excited. It's still tender and sore, but I'm certainly happy it's not broken."
Reed, who is not wearing a brace on the wrist, ran into the padded center-field fence at Peoria Sports Complex on Thursday night in pursuit of a fly ball during an exhibition game. He played another three innings through pain.
Team trainer Rick Griffin said the second-year starter will likely be re-evaluated on Saturday.
"It will take time and work to get him back in the lineup," Mariners manager Mike Hargrove said. "We are relieved that an original timetable dropped from four-to-six weeks with a broken bone to about three-to-five days."
Reed batted .254 in 141 games with Seattle last season.
Yeah good point. I wonder who is reading the Xrays out there.