Max Stassi Back In Lineup Saturday
Max Stassi will start behind the plate Saturday afternoon against the White Sox. Stassi has been nursing a sore forearm the past few days and backup Tim Federowicz has seen some playing time this week. With veteran catcher Brian McCann on the shelf after undergoing knee surgery, the everyday duties now fall on Stassi's shoulders. It is quite possible that, at some point, the Astros go out and acquire a veteran catcher but the job is Stassi's to lose for now. Stassi has been solid, if unspectacular, this season but hit only .163 in the month of June. For the season Stassi is slashing .253/.340/.476 with seven home runs and 22 runs batted in. There should be better options in fantasy currently than the Astros backstop.
Source: Houston Astros
Houston Astros catcher Source: Houston Astros
Max Stassi Begins Rehab Assignment
Max Stassi (hip) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night. Stassi is working his way back from a hip ailment that landed him on the injured to begin the 2024 regular season, but he could make his debut with the White Sox as early as this weekend if he looks good in the minors. The 33-year-old backstop missed all of last year due to a hip injury and a personal issue and was traded in the offseason from the Los Angeles Angels to the White Sox. When healthy, he'll serve as the team's backup to Martin Maldonado. Currently, Korey Lee is serving as Chicago's No. 2 to begin the year with Stassi on the IL. Unless Maldonado misses time with injury in 2024, Stassi is off the fantasy radar outside of two-catcher, AL-only leagues.
Source: CHGO Sports - Vinnie Duber
Chicago White Sox catcher Source: CHGO Sports - Vinnie Duber
White Sox Put Max Stassi On Injured List
Max Stassi (hip) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with left-hip inflammation and recalled catcher Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The 33-year-old Stassi will be eligible to be reinstated from the injured list on April 4, so he may not end up missing much time at all. However, it's not good news for Stassi after he missed all of 2023 with the Los Angeles Angels due to a hip injury and a family matter. When healthy, Stassi will be working as the primary backup catcher in Chicago to Martin Maldonado, leaving him very little fantasy appeal in the deepest of two-catcher leagues. Stassi also doesn't have much power in his lumber at the catching position.
Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Source: The Athletic - James Fegan
Max Stassi Traded To White Sox
Max Stassi to the Chicago White Sox. Stassi is on the move again after being acquired by Atlanta earlier in the week. In exchange, the Braves will receive a player to be named later. It sounds like the Braves are going to cover a majority of the $7 million salary for Stassi next season. The 32-year-old is a solid defensive catcher, but doesn't bring much to the plate with the bat. He could end up seeing decent playing time after the departure of Yasmani Grandal this offseason. Despite that, Stassi isn't expected to be a fantasy relevant player.
Source: ESPN
The Atlanta Braves have agreed to trade catcher Source: ESPN
David Fletcher, Max Stassi Headed To Atlanta
David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi are on the move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves. Fletcher is a 29-year-old utility man who provided a 0.1 WAR in 89 games last season. Stassi is 32 years old and hit .180 in 2022. He did not play in 2023 due to a family medical issue. If Stassi is to return in 2024, it probably won't be with Atlanta, as they are stacked at catcher. Neither player moves the needle much in fantasy leagues.
Source: FOX Sports
Infielder Source: FOX Sports
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