We continue our fantasy baseball tiered rankings analysis with the third base position. Even though it is only January, RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Chris Zolli, and I have come up with our initial pre-draft rankings to give you a sense of player values as early as possible. As the offseason progresses, these rankings are sure to change quite a bit over the coming months. [...]

Its never too early to start looking toward the fantasy baseball season, so Im here to kick off RotoBallers position-by-position rankings analysis series with the ever-so-glamorous shortstop position. Shortstop is rich at the top and while it boasts intriguing depth, this is not a position to wait on, especially if you also have a middle-infield (MI) slot.Our mixed-league staff rankings come straight from the minds of myself, JB Branson, Pierre Camus and Chris Zolli, and weve got them broken dow[...]

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Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) underwent left wrist surgery to have loose bodies in his wrist removed on Monday. He's expected to report to spring training without any restrictions and will likely be cleared to resume all baseball activities at some point in December. Swanson missed almost two weeks in May with a fatigued left wrist and wasn't on the playoff roster for the NLDS against the Dodgers because of a partially torn ligament in his left hand. Swanson is a defense-first[...]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) was prescribed rest and he's not expected to have any long-term concerns. "Talking to the doctors, he just needs rest and time. He just needs to heal and he should be fine. It's just something that will take a while. He'll continue treatment and rest before he actually starts offseason stuff. But they have never expressed any long-term concerns to me. He should be ready for the start of Spring Training," said Snitker. Swa[...]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) and relief pitcher Dan Winkler were left off the roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The Braves will go with a 12-man pitching staff that will include Sean Newcomb, Julio Teheran, Touki Toussaint, Max Fried and Chad Sobotka. Shane Carle and Sam Freeman were also left off the roster. Swanson is hoping to return if the team advances to the Championship Series.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) said his left hand is improving "slowly, but surely" and hopes to be ready if the team advances to the National League Championship Series. The Braves will feel Swanson's loss both on offense and defense against the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. In his absence, infielder Charlie Culberson is expected to take over the shortstop duties. Culberson hit .270/.326/.466 with 12 homers, 45 RBI and four steals in 296 at-bats for the Brave[...]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) did not take any swings on Monday and is highly unlikely to be on the team's roster for the National League Division Series against the Dodgers. The absence of Swanson will be a big loss for the Braves on both offense and defense against the Dodgers. Without Swanson around, expect Charlie Culberson to mainly fill in at shortstop. Culberson hit .270/.326/.466 in 296 at-bats with 12 homers and 45 RBI. He'll be a long shot as a sleeper in DFS games.

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand) has been diagnosed with a partially torn ligament in his left hand. He will undergo treatment in Atlanta for the rest of the week and then be re-evaluated next week before the start of the playoffs. Swanson injured himself on a swing in the game Tuesday. There's a chance that he won't be available at all in the postseason, which would be a big blow to Atlanta up the middle. Charlie Culberson and Johan Camargo are the best options to replace him a[...]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (hand, wrist) returned to Atlanta on [...]