Fantasy Baseball News

Sean Manaea delivered a mixed bag in Wednesday's 8-2 victory over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: He tossed 101 pitches across 4.2 innings, allowing zero earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out six. Despite a solid performance in terms of run prevention and strikeouts, Manaea's inability to go deeper into the game due to high pitch count and control issues (four walks) likely frustrated fantasy managers. His season ERA now sits at a 3.33 with a WHIP of 1.44, which are decent indicators of his overall effectiveness.

Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and three RBI in the Mets' 8-2 victory over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marks a continuation of Taylor's solid start to the season, now boasting a .327 batting average through 18 games. His contributions today, including his first home run of the season, have been pivotal in maintaining his impressive .339 wOBA and .394 BABIP. While his low walk rate (.061) and relatively high strikeout rate (.225) might raise some concerns, his ability to drive in runs and hit for extra bases adds valuable depth to fantasy rosters. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Taylor's ability to sustain this level of production, especially in leagues that value slugging and RBI.

Francisco Lindor went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in the Mets' 8-2 victory over the Giants.

Fantasy Impact: This standout performance marked a significant uptick in his season, especially considering his struggles with a mere .206 batting average. The two homers doubled his season total, suggesting a potential turnaround for the Mets' shortstop. While his season-long stats have been underwhelming, this game could be the spark Lindor needs to regain his form. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on him to see if this surge continues, as he could provide valuable shortstop production if he has indeed found his rhythm at the plate.

Tyler Fitzgerald went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Giants' 8-2 defeat to the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: This game marked Fitzgerald's first home run of the season, adding a slight boost to his modest .269 batting average. Despite the Giants' struggles, Fitzgerald's performance could be a sign of him finding his power stroke, which fantasy managers have been eagerly anticipating given his previous lack of long balls this season. Fantasy managers should monitor if this home run sparks a trend or remains an outlier in his hitting profile.

Kyle Gibson delivered a strong performance on Wednesday, allowing just one earned run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over six innings in a 5-1 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Fantasy Impact: This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Gibson's rocky start to the season with a 5.04 ERA and a 5.94 FIP in his previous starts. His ability to limit damage and rack up six strikeouts, a season-high, suggests there might be some adjustments that could lead to more consistent outings.

Jordan Montgomery endured a tough outing as the Diamondbacks fell to the Cardinals 5-1 on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed two earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over seven innings. Despite the loss, Montgomery's overall season numbers remain strong, boasting a 2.08 ERA and a 0.85 WHIP through his first three starts. However, his low strikeout rate of 4.9 K/9 may be a concern for fantasy managers relying on him for strikeouts.

Thairo Estrada was removed from Wednesday’s game due to left hamstring tightness. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Estrada wanted to remain in the game, so the move was likely precautionary. The 28-year-old will get an extra day off before the Giants return to play on Friday.

Framber Valdez (elbow) is expected to pitch Saturday or Sunday against Colorado. (Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Valdez completed a 40-pitch bullpen session and is set to come off the injured list this weekend. Fantasy managers should expect him to be a on a strict pitch count in his first start from the injured list.

Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) has stopped his throwing program due to arm soreness, per manager Dave Roberts. (Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Roberts added “It’s going to be a long program” to get him back. Graterol’s setback likely means there will not be a timetable for his return and fantasy managers should consider it will be well after his first eligible date of May 18.

Carlos Correa (oblique) stated that he could return during the Twins’ road trip, which begins Friday. (Source: Do-Young Park on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Correa was able to take swings and do glove work Wednesday. The veteran could return as early as Friday, barring any setbacks.

Miguel Sano was removed from Wednesday’s game with left knee soreness. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Sano was replaced at third base in the sixth inning. Fantasy managers should expect the Angels to provide more information about Sano’s injury soon.

The Blue Jays placed Kevin Kiermaier on the 10-day IL with left hip flexor inflammation. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday’s game with a hip injury. The team recalled Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.

The Blue Jays have recalled Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Barger will make his MLB debut when he starts in left field and hits eighth against Kansas City. He is taking Kevin Kiermaier’s spot on the roster and is likely to fill a utility role while with the Jays.

Kerry Carpenter is absent from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter will take a seat on the bench for manager AJ Hinch, with Riley Greene starting in left field and batting leadoff against the Rays Wednesday.

Seby Zavala is in the Mariners lineup on Wednesday against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact: Zavala is in the lineup and starting behind the plate after Cal Raleigh underwent oral surgery Wednesday morning. Zavala picked up his first three hits of the season in Sunday's win over the Rockies in Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Cal Raleigh underwent oral surgery on Wednesday. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Raleigh reportedly played with a "bad tooth" in a game Tuesday where he caught a shutout and hit a home run. He is day-to-day for now.

Jose Abreu is out of the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday. (Source: Houston Astros on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Abreu will sit out for general rest, with Jon Singleton starting at first base and battin seventh for manager Joe Espada against the Cubs Wednesday.

Chas McCormick is not in the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs Wednesday. (Source: Houston Astros on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCormick will receive the night off for routine rest, with Yordan Alvarez starting in left field and batting third against the Cubs Wednesday.

Connor Joe is back in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Joe returns after sitting out the last two games for manager Derek Shelton, batting leadoff and patrolling left field against the Brewers Wednesday.

Henry Davis returns to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Davis is back after sitting out for regular rest Tuesday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Brewers for manager Derek Shelton Wednesday.