Atomic RoadRunners | Andrew Flynn’s High-Energy Fantasy Baseball

Reds rookie OF Chris Dickerson singled in the first inning Sunday, ending his extra-base streak. His first six hits in the majors were for extra bases — four doubles, a triple and a homer. Since the trade of Adam Dunn, Dickerson has taken over as the Reds’ leadoff man and a starter in center and/or left. Consider him a nice sleeper in Rotisserie leagues down the stretch, especially NL-only and long-term keeper formats. (CBS Sports)

Giants SP Noah Lowry is a protected-list gambit who is out for the season. Formerly a 14-game winner (though never that great a pitcher), he’ll have 2 years remaning on his $1 contract. He was acquired in the 2008 auction by Misogynistic Padres. Lowry (left arm surgery on March 7) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list, and he was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 30. He was told April 30 to stop rehabbing. He resumed throwing in late July, and trainer Dave Groeschner said he could begin throwing off a mound in mid-August. Lowry is likely to miss the remainder of the season. Lowry won’t be able to help in Fantasy leagues until spring 2009 at this point. Consider him a candidate to be a nice comeback player, but drop him in annual formats right now. (CBS Sports)

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