| 4/15/2013 9:07:00 PM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick has been transferred to the 60-day DL. He was diagnosed with a torn labrum in his right shoulder earlier this month. | Insight: Ludwick was already expected to be out until the All-Star break so his timetable hasn't changed. Chris Heisey has struggled mightily in Ludwick's absence (.156 AVG in 12 games). | | |
| 4/2/2013 4:38:00 PM |
Description: Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his right shoulder and will miss three months, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The team will call up Derrick Robinson, not Billy Hamilton. | Insight: Ludwick will be placed on the DL and Chris Heisey will slide into a starting role. Heisey had 18 homers in just 279 at-bats in 2011, but slipped last season. This could be a big opportunity for him and if he starts out well fantasy owners should quickly add him to their roster. | | |
| 4/2/2013 12:35:00 PM |
Description: Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick suffered a dislocated right shoulder and will have an MRI done on Tuesday to determine how bad the damage. | Insight: Ludwick will likely be placed on the DL and Chris Heisey will slide into a starting role. Heisey was close to a 20-20 guy in 2011, in just 279 at-bats, but slipped backward last season. This could be a big opportunity for him and if he starts out well fantasy owners should quickly add him to their roster. | | |
| 4/1/2013 6:35:00 PM |
Description: The injury Ryan Ludwick suffered Monday was actually a dislocated right shoulder. SOURCE: C. Trent Rosecrans, Cincinnati Enquirer | Insight: Ouch. That should keep Ludwick on the shelf for a while. Chris Heisey will slide into a starting role now that Ludwick appears to be headed for the DL. Keep in mind that Jacoby Ellsbury missed three months with a similar injury last season. | | |
| 4/1/2013 5:42:00 PM |
Description: Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick left Monday's game against the Angels after injuring his right shoulder. | Insight: The injury occurred when Ludwick slid head first into first base. Chris Heisey has come on to take Ludwick's place. | | |
| 12/7/2012 6:39:00 PM |
Description: Outfielder Ryan Ludwick has decided to re-sign with the Reds for two years and $15 million according to Jon Heyman from CBS Sports. | Insight: Ludwick enjoyed a bounceback season in 2012 after struggling to just 13 HR and a .237 average in 2011. His 26 HR last year were the most he's hit since 2008 when he bopped a career-best 37 round-trippers for the Cardinals. | | |
| 10/31/2012 7:17:00 PM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick declined his $5 million mutual option for next season. | Insight: The Reds and Ludwick (.275, 26 HR, 80 RBI) are reportedly working on a new deal so it looks like he'll be back in Cincinnati next season. | | |
| 10/9/2012 9:46:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick is 4-for-5 (.800) against Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong.. | Insight: Ludwick had his best season since 2008, batting .275 with 26 HR and 80 RBI. He went 2-for-3 with a home run in Game 2 of the NLDS and figures to continue his hot hitting in this favorable matchup. | | |
| 10/7/2012 10:51:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick dealt with a groin injury at the end of the season, which might explain why he went 4-for-17 (.235) with zero homers in his final seven games. He should have a tough time in Game 2 of the ALDS against Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner. | Insight: The righty-hitting Ludwick had a better average against righties but a better OPS against lefties this season. He went 0-for-3 in Game 1 and could go hitless again in Game 2 against Bumgarner -- Ludwick is 1-for-16 (.063) with two RBIs against Bumgarner. | | |
| 10/1/2012 6:55:00 PM |
Description: Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick (groin) is in the starting lineup Monday for the first time since Sept. 19. | Insight: Ludwick (.279, 26 HRs, 80 RBIs) was originally listed in the starting lineup Sunday but the team removed him due to poor weather conditions. Ludwick has picked up a hit in a pinch-hit appearance in each of the last two games so he could be ready to contribute right away. | | |
| 9/30/2012 11:21:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick is a no-go for Sunday's game versus the Pirates. Ludwick hasn't started for the Reds in over a week while recovering from an injured groin. | Insight: Ludwick (.277, 26 HR, 80 RBI) was originally listed in the starting lineup but poor weather conditions forced the Reds to alter their lineup, causing Ludwick to be a late scratch. Ludwick went 1-for-1 with a double last night in a pinch-hitting appearance. | | |
| 9/29/2012 6:35:00 PM |
Description: Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Ludwick won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Pirates but he is expected to start Sunday in the series finale. Ludwick has been out of the starting lineup the past nine games because of an injured groin. | Insight: Ludwick (.276, 26 HR, 80 RBI) should be close to 100 percent again, which is great news for Reds fans who were concerned Ludwick might be unavailable for the start of the postseason. Saturday, Chris Heisey (.272, 7 HR, 31 RBI) will get the start in left field. | | |
| 9/27/2012 12:08:00 PM |
Description: Reds left fielder Ryan Ludwick is missing his seventh game in a row Thursday because of an injured groin. | Insight: Ludwick's injury doesn't sound too serious and if the Reds hadn't clinched the division yet, he'd probably be playing right now. Instead, Cincinnati already has the NL Central locked up, meaning Ludwick (.276, 26 HR, 80 RBI) can get a few days of rest to fix his groin issue before the playoffs. | | |
| 9/24/2012 10:10:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick is questionable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee with tightness in his left groin. | Insight: Ludwick (.276, 26 HRs, 80 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. | | |
| 9/23/2012 10:12:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick possesses a career average of .389 with three homers and nine RBIs in 36 at-bats against Dodgers starter Aaron Harang. | Insight: Ludwick (.276, 26 HRs, 80 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. He is 14-for-36 (.389) against Harang so make sure Ludwick is in your lineup Sunday. | | |
| 9/18/2012 9:55:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick is a stunning 5-for-6 against Cubs right-hander Justin Germano with a home run and a 2.357 OPS. | Insight: Ludwick (.277, 26 HRs, 79 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. This matchup is extremely favorable and Ludwick is a must start. | | |
| 9/5/2012 9:45:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick is hitless in his career against Phillies right-hander Roy Halladay with three strikeouts in nine at-bats. | Insight: Ludwick (.279, 25 HRs, 72 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. This matchup, however, is not a good one. | | |
| 9/4/2012 10:25:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick is just 1-for-14 in his career against Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick. | Insight: Ludwick (.279, 25 HRs, 72 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. This matchup, however, is not a good one. | | |
| 8/25/2012 10:15:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick is hitless in seven at-bats against St. Louis hurler Jaime Garcia. | Insight: Ludwick (.272, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) is having his best season since 2008 when he played for the Cardinals and blasted a career-high 37 HR knocking in 113. This matchup, however, is not a good one. | | |
| 8/23/2012 9:28:00 AM |
Description: Cincinnati left fielder Ryan Ludwick's line (5-for-18, .278) against Phillies starter Cole Hamels isn't much to get excited about but the outfielder does have two homers and three walks in that span against the Philadelphia lefty. | Insight: You play Ludwick (.270, 25 HRs, 70 RBIs) for his homer and RBI production, so there's no reason to avoid this matchup Thursday. | | |
