Jorge De La Rosa left his start Tuesday after only 2.1 innings of work due to soreness in his pitching elbow. The soreness turned out to be a torn ulnar collateral ligament which will need Tommy John surgery and effectively end the southpaws season.

With injuries to both Nate McLouth and Jayson Heyward, the Braves have called up Jordan Schafer. Not too long ago Schafer was the Braves top prospect but has yet to regain his power stroke after a wrist injury in 2009.

Russell Martin hit his 9th home run of the season. The relocation seems to have helped Martin’s bat, as his defense was never in question while in LA. Martin is on pace to crush 32 home runs but has never hit more than 19 in a season.

In a matchup of future aces, Danny Duffy (5.1 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, 1.50 WHIP) outdueled Zach Britton (6 IP, 3 ER, 2 K, 1.83 WHIP)

Corey Hart homered again Tuesday, giving him four home runs in two days. If Hart continues to hit and Zack Greinke picks it up, the Brewers can take over the NL Central division.

Jair Jurrjens spun a gem Tuesday against the Pirates. In 7.2 innings of work, Jurrjens gave up six hits and a walk without giving up a run. Jurrjens is now 6-1 with an ERA of 1.56 and a WHIP of 1.02.

Frank Francisco blew his second save of the season. In the same game, The Yankees C.C. Sabathia overcame a rough start (4 ER in 4 IP) to hurl a complete game victory against the Blue Jays. 

Ryan Madson has been great as the Phillies closer this year but last night he gave up a three run double to Jay Bruce. Although it was not a save situation, Madson did get the loss and with Jose Contreras scheduled to be activated from the DL tomorrow, it’s safe to say a few more appearances like this and he may lose the closers role. 

Alex Avila hit two home runs Tuesday bringing his season total to eight. There is no doubt that Avila is a waiver wire All-Star now owned in over 81% of ESPN leagues.

Dodger’s rookie Jerry Sands hit his first career grand slam Tuesday. In his last five games, Sands is 6-13 (.462) with two home runs, five RBI, and a stolen base. Sands also has a very keen eye at the plate with a .343 OBP

Joakim Soria’s early season struggles continue as he gave up 3 ER in 0.2 innings against the Orioles, blowing his third save this season.

Javy Guerra is the sixth Dodgers reliever to collect a save this season. 

Written by JJ Omar exclusively for TheFantasyFix.com

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(October 26, 2010 – Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America)