Nate McLouth : September 7th, 2008, 8:45 pm est
News: Nate McLouth left the Pirates' game against the Giants in the bottom of the fourth inning Sunday after being struck near his left eye by a batted ball. The All-Star center fielder dived for a sinking liner hit by Pablo Sandoval. The ball bounced in front of McLouth and ricocheted off him into left field, allowing three runs to score on the play. McLouth left with a cut above his left eyebrow that required three stitches, and was replaced by Nyjer Morgan. McLouth also required treatment from a Pirates trainer after he was hit by a pitch in the third. He stole second, becoming the seventh player in Pittsburgh history to record 20 stolen bases and 20 home runs in a single season.
Analysis: McLouth could miss some games early in the week, which is frustrating, because he had been red hot. Consider him a solid option in deeper leagues in Fantasy Week 24 (Sept. 8-14) and a much riskier play in formats where you have healthy and productive alternatives
