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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. [...]

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Tuesday. Kaleb Cowart is playing second base in his absence, batting eighth. First baseman Jose Fernandez has moved up to second, where Fletcher had been hitting previously. Fletcher suffered a left hamstring strain on Sunday, and although it has not been officially announced it is possible that he is out for the season. If that is the case, expect to see a lot of Cowart at second going forward. He will not be a g[...]

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (hamstring) will be evaluated on Monday after leaving the game early on Sunday with a left hamstring strain, but manager Mike Scioscia isn't optimistic about Fletcher's chances of returning this year with limited games left. The rookie had a double in his only plate appearances on Sunday and pulled up lame rounding first base. He's been mostly an AL-only option with a .275 average, only one home run, 35 runs scored and 25 RBI on the season. Kaleb Cow[...]

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (knee) is back in Friday's lineup, batting second and playing second. Fletcher left Wednesday's game with a knee contusion, but after an off day Thursday he is back. The rookie is hitting .281 with one home run and one steal on the year, and is only an option in deep leagues.

Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher was removed from Wednesday's game with a left knee contusion. He is considered day-to-day for now. With an off day on Thursday, it is possible Fletcher is able to return as soon as Friday. The young infielder is hitting .281 on the year with one home run and one steal. He is an option in very deep leagues, assuming he is healthy. Kaleb Cowart filled in for him at second, and would continue to do so if he misses more time.

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks. Fletcher was batting second with Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani and Justin Upton all out of the lineup. Expect Fletcher, who is hitting .278 with one home run and one steal, to remain at second base for the rest of the season. He will likely hit lower in the order once all of LA's regulars return, however. He is a deep league option, but nothing more.

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to take advantage of breakouts or impact bats before others sure can. The primary challenge of playing in an NL or AL-only league is often the lack of options regarding adding and subtracting players when neede[...]

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. Fletcher has taken over regular duties at second base and is hitting second in the lineup. However, he has only hit .209 in August with no home runs. He is an option in deeper leagues, but shouldn't be counted on outside of 14 or 16 teamers.

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher is likely going to transition from third base to second base now that veteran second baseman Ian Kinsler has been traded. Fletcher had just taken over regular duties at third, but will likely give that role back to some combination of Luis Valbuena and Jefry Marte. Fletcher is hitting .298 with one home run and one stolen base. He is worth a look in deeper formats, but does not provide enough counting stats to merit consideration in 12-teamers.