It’s been a long and winding road for the San Diego Padres’ Chris Young. He is just two years removed from posting a 3.12 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 30 starts.
In the subsequent two seasons, he’s made a total of 32 starts thanks to a slew of injuries:
• In 2008, he missed time after taking a line drive off the bat of Albert Pujols to the face (he would spend more time on the DL later in the year).
• His 2009 season ended in mid-June, ultimately requiring surgery for a torn labrum
Fantasy owners have to wonder if Young could regain his form as one of the top pitchers in the game. He has looked good this spring, though there are a few red flags.
First, the good:
• 3.57 ERA
• 16 strikeouts over 17.2 innings
• He’s had some bad luc ...
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Article written by Eric Stashin
Will San Diego Padres’ Chris Young Return To Form For Fantasy Baseball Owners?
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLBComments Off on Will San Diego Padres’ Chris Young Return To Form For Fantasy Baseball Owners?