Disappointing News for Jason Heyward

     Braves Outfielder Jason Heyward was placed on the 15-day disabled list because of soreness in his right shoulder. The shoulder has been bothering Heyward since spring training and the Braves optioned to have it examined last week. An MRI revealed rotator-cuff inflammation and Heyward received a cortisone shot to help ease the pain. He has periodically missed starts over the course of the last week and the Braves finally optioned to put him on the DL on Sunday.
     Heyward has underachieved so far this season, hitting a measly .214 with 14 RBI's. The injury is tough to swallow for fantasy owners who had high hopes for Heyward in his second major league season. My advice is to wait until Heyward returns to the lineup and see if you can use his name to steal a quality outfielder like Mike Stanton. If you need to replace Heyward in your lineup, look to pick up someone like Ryan Ludwick who will put up similar power numbers.