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Jimmy Rollins, SS, Phillies: Rollins appears to be making progress with his sprained ankle. Rollins went 4-for-4 in an extended spring training game Monday and in an Associated Press report, he indicated that the ankle feels about 90 percent. It is worth noting that Rollins' self-rating is based on his level of confidence that he can do anything he wants without worrying about his ankle. To that end, Rollins, whose real and fantasy values are both linked to his speed around the bases, reported that he felt good the first time he turned the corners. The second time rounding the bases, he said he felt a little "twinge" but could still "kick it in coming around to score." Rollins will play again Tuesday and hopes to rejoin the team Thursday or Friday. Although the Phillies are anxious to have him return, they are adamant that they do not want him to return until he is 100 percent, because they do not want to risk a setback. Given the attention Rollins is paying to exactly how the ankle feels turning corners and cutting laterally, and given the Phillies' insistence that they only want him at full throttle, it appears he will be ready to go full bore when he does rejoin the team. In any event, it looks as if there is a good chance he returns within a week, so fantasy owners check your lineups.

Mike Lowell, 3B, Red Sox: Welcome back! Lowell, who has missed the majority of the season thus far with a sprained left thumb, had a nice outing Monday night, hitting his first home run and knocking in two runs. He looks to be fully recovered.

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