Dustin Fowler Fantasy Stats

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Chad Kuhl (shoulder) on the injured list on Thursday with right shoulder discomfort. Right-handed reliever Geoff Hartlieb was recalled from the alternate site. The Pirates also recalled corner infielder Todd Frazier from the alternate site and designated outfielder Dustin Fowler for assignment. Manager Derek Shelton pointed to Luis Oviedo, Sean Poppen and Duane Underwood Jr. as options to provide length in a potential bullpen game this Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, which was Kuhl's next scheduled start. Fowler hit just .171/.239/.195 in 18 games while sharing time in center field with Anthony Alford, who was DFA'd on Wednesday. In the short term, Bryan Reynolds will shift to center field. Ka'ai Tom, who was claimed off waivers on Wednesday from the Oakland Athletics, will have a great chance to claim the starting center field job.

Oakland Athletics outfielders Skye Bolt and Dustin Fowler are potential options to be summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas if the team is forced to place utility man Mark Canha (wrist) on the 10-day injured list to let his injury settle down. Bolt is hitting .338 with four home runs at Vegas, while the left-handed hitting Fowler had a nice spring and he played 69 games with the big club last season. If you normally rely upon Canha in deeper AL-only fantasy leagues this might be of particular interest to you. Bolt or Fowler could be adequate replacements.

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Dustin Fowler to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday despite the fact he had a strong spring. He his .293 (12-for-41) with two home runs during Cactus League spring play, but he was on the outside looking in once Robbie Grossman was added to the roster early in camp. "I knew the chances were slim for me, but I just did everything I could and hoped for the best. I was the odd man out, so I've just go to swallow it and do everything I can to get back up here," Fowler said. He'll likely be one of the first call-ups at the first sign of struggle or injury, but avoid him for now unless you have deeper benches in AL-only fantasy play.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler could be the odd-man out in the outfield battle in spring training following the addition of veteran outfielder Robbie Grossman. With Mark Canha and second baseman/utility player Chad Pinder expected to also some time in the outfield when needed, the A's are suddenly pretty deep at the position. That likely means Fowler might have to bide his time in the minors until someone is forced out of the lineup due to injury. As such, he isn't worth drafting in even the deepest of AL-only fantasy leagues unless he absolutely tears it up in the spring and forces the team's hand.

The Oakland Athletics promoted outfielder Dustin Fowler from the minors on Friday and optioned starting pitcher Frankie Montas in a corresponding move. Montas didn't fare so well in his first start in the rotation since replacing the injured Sean Manaea, although he could make some starts down the stretch for the A's. Montas' fantasy value is limited because of his lack of swing-and-miss stuff. Fowler is leading off and playing left field against Mariners starter Mike Leake on Friday, giving him some nice sleeper appeal in DFS games. Fowler has hit just .231 with six homers, 21 RBI and six steals in 59 games for the A's this year. He could be relevant in AL-only leagues to close out the year, but don't expect him to see everyday playing time.

The Oakland Athletics optioned outfielder Dustin Fowler to the minors on Wednesday to get regular at-bats. In a corresponding move, the A's are expected to call up outfield prospect Ramon Laureano. He was acquired from the Astros last year and has hit .512 with four home runs in the last 10 days on the farm. He is a plus defender at all three outfield spots, which will give Oakland options. Fowler could be the team's everyday center fielder in the future, but he had three hits in his last 32 at-bats. Laureano, the team's No. 21 prospect, is hitting .296/.381/.514 with 13 home runs, 34 RBI and 11 steals overall in 63 games for Triple-A Nashville this year. Keep an eye on him in keeper, AL-only and deep mixed leagues.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler struck out five times against the Astros to earn the platinum sombrero Monday. Fowler ran into a brick wall after performing well the last couple of weeks. In the last 14 days, he had two homers, six RBI, and a .293 AVG coming into the game. Fowler is still worth a roster spot in Dynasty and deep leagues due to his power/speed combination.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler is back in his leadoff spot on Monday against the Detroit Tigers. Fowler had the day off Sunday. Outfielder Mark Canha will sit on Monday, so while Fowler takes over at center field, Stephen Piscotty will play right field and Matt Joyce will man left. The As hitters will try to back up Edwin Jackson, who has been called up from Triple-A Nashville to face the Tigers. Piscotty, Jed Lowrie and Matt Olsen are all solid options for daily fantasy players in the matchup.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler continued to perform on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a steal in a 5-1 win over the Royals. The steal was Fowler's fourth of the season out of six attempts, which is noteworthy given his limited playing time and the A's resignation to attempt steals. The 23-year-old is now hitting .333 with two steals in his last seven games. If he can continue to perform at this level, Fowler will become relevant in more fantasy leagues besides dynasty and deep five-outfielder leagues.

Oakland Athletics outfielder Dustin Fowler went 3-for-5 with a single and two home runs in Fridays' 16-0 win over the Royals. The 23-year-old hit a solo shot in the third inning and a three-run bomb in the ninth. Fowler had a slow start to the season and has a .216/.281/.451 slash line to show for it. However, while he doesn't see every-day playing time, he has been picking things up lately, posting a .278/.316/.611 slash line in his last seven games. The young rookie has promise and he may be able to contribute to fantasy owners' teams sooner than later if he can continue to get things going.