Brandon Belt In Walking Boot
4 years agoSan Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (foot) has been in a walking boot as he nurses a sore right heel that will keep him out of action for at least a week. Manager Gabe Kapler said Belt will be re-evaluated in five to seven days, but he's not ready to put Belt's availability for Opening Night against the Dodgers on July 23 in doubt. Belt has dealt with heel pain before and managed to play in 156 games last year following two injury plagued seasons. He hit just .234 with 17 home runs and 57 RBI, and his average is not likely to be an asset like it was earlier in his career. Belt's injury with limited time before Opening Day won't increase his attractiveness to fantasy managers as a low-ceiling corner infielder in deep mixed leagues.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press