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Mike Yastrzemski returns to the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Yastrzemski is back after taking a seat on the bench versus a left-hander Wednesday, starting in right field and batting seventh against the Diamondbacks Thursday.


Michael Conforto is back in the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Conforto returns after sitting out against a left-hander Wednesday, batting cleanup and patrolling left field against the Diamondbacks for manager Bob Melvin Thursday.


LaMonte Wade Jr. is in the starting lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Arizona Diamondbacks Thursday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Wade Jr. will see the field after sitting out against a left-handed starting pitcher Wednesday, starting at first base and batting second for manager Bob Melvin against the Diamondbacks Thursday.


Thursday’s scheduled series opening contest between the Miami Marlins and the Chicago Cubs has been postponed due to inclement weather. (Source: Sahadev Sharma on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The originally scheduled contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader between the two clubs on Saturday April 20th.


Quinn Priester to start Friday

Thu, Apr 18th 5:24pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Quinn Priester will start on Friday against the Red Sox. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Priester was placed on the Pirates taxi squad. He made eight starts across last season.


The White Sox signed Cody Sedlock to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Sedlock will add depth to the bullpen in the White Sox organization.

Category: Transactions


The Mets designated Tyler Jay for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Jay made his MLB debut earlier in April. He will hit waivers after being DFA'd.

Category: Transactions


Joc Pederson is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants Thursday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pederson re-enters the lineup for manager Torrey Lovullo after coming off the bench to hit a home run in Wednesday night’s contest, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third against the Giants Thursday.


The Padres recalled Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact: Gillaspie will add depth to the Padres bullpen.

Category: Transactions


Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants Thursday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. will receive the series opener off for general rest, with Jake McCarthy starting in left field and batting ninth against the Giants Thursday.


The Dodgers optioned Eduardo Salazar to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Fantasy Impact: Salazar did not make an appearance in the couple of days he was called up. He'll continue to provide depth in the Dodgers organization.

Category: Transactions


Rafael Devers is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI that showed a bone bruise. (Source: Ian Browne on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he doesn't think it will require an IL stint. Devers will likely be sidelined for at least a few more days.

Category: Injury Updates


Gabriel Moreno is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants Thursday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Moreno returns after taking a seat on the bench Wednesday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Giants Thursday.


The Yankees designated Kevin Smith for assignment. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smith was DFA'd as the corresponding move to the Yankees claiming Taylor Trammell off waivers.

Category: Transactions


The Yankees claimed Taylor Trammell off waivers from the Dodgers. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trammell was waived by the Dodgers. He'll add some depth in New York.

Category: Transactions


The Twins sent Max Kepler on a rehab assignment to Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Do-Hyoung Park on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kepler has been on the injured list with a knee injury. It is unclear how many rehab games he will need.

Category: Transactions


Kevin Herget clears waivers

Thu, Apr 18th 4:29pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Kevin Hergert cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herget went unclaimed on waivers. He will remain in the Brewers organization.

Category: Transactions


The Brewers optioned Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Myers was called up for the doubleheader, but he did not make an appearance. He could get called back up later in the season.

Category: Transactions


The Pirates optioned Jose Hernandez to Triple-A Indianapolis. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez made six appearances with Pittsburgh so far this season. He could get called back up later in the year.

Category: Transactions


The Royals optioned Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Omaha.

Fantasy Impact: Veneziano was called up for the doubleheader. He could be called up again later in the season.

Category: Transactions