Jake Burger (intercostal) returns to the lineup for the Miami Marlins against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Burger is back after being activated from the injured list earlier in the day by the Marlins, starting at third base and batting third Monday against the Dodgers.
Gavin Lux returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lux is back after receiving Sunday’s contest off against a left-handed starting pitcher, starting at second base and batting eighth for manager Dave Roberts against Marlins Monday.
James Outman is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Outman is back after sitting out against left-handed pitching Sunday, patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Marlins Monday.
Max Muncy returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Muncy is back after taking a seat on the bench for routine rest Sunday, batting fifth and starting at third base against the Marlins for manager Dave Roberts Monday.
Matt Carpenter (oblique) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. (Source: John Denton on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Carpenter began a rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Springfield. He should have a timeline for a potential return assigned to him soon.
Category: Injury Updates
Will Smith is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Miami Marlins Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith returns after sitting out for general rest Sunday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting cleanup for manager Dave Roberts against the Marlins Monday.
Francisco Alvarez had his stitches removed from his left thumb Monday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Alvarez is recovering from surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. He is about two weeks into the original eight-week timeframe.
Category: Injury Updates
Mon, May 6th 7:27pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Cody Bellinger (ribs) could be activated during the team’s series with the Padres, per manager Craig Counsell. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger will not need a rehab assignment, per Counsell. He has been out of action due to a fracture in his right ribcage, but he should return to an everyday role once he is reinstated from the IL.
Category: Injury Updates
Evan Carter is not in the starting lineup for the Rangers Monday. (Source: Rangers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Carter will have the night off against left-hander Alex Wood. Ezequiel Duran will start in left field and bat sixth Monday.
Seth Brown is out of the starting lineup for the A’s Monday. (Source: Athletics on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown will take a seat on the bench with a left-hander on the mound for the Rangers. Esteury Ruiz will move over to left field Monday.
Lawrence Butler is not in the starting lineup for the A’s Monday. (Source: Athletics on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Butler will take a seat on the bench with a left-hander on the mound for the Rangers. Tyler Nevin will patrol right field and bat second.
Freddy Peralta has begun serving his five-game suspension. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Peralta was suspended after intentionally throwing at Jose Siri of the Rays. He is not expected to miss a start and should take his next turn in the rotation, which is Saturday against St. Louis.
The Brewers have optioned Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Junk struggled in his time with the Brewers this season, posting a 9.00 ERA and a 2.80 WHIP in three outings. He could be recalled later in the season as a depth option.
Category: Transactions
The Brewers have selected the contract of Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Herget has pitched well since joining Triple-A Nashville. He will provide the Brewers with bullpen depth after the team optioned Jansen Junk to Triple-A.
Category: Transactions
Esteury Ruiz is back in the lineup for the Oakland Athletics against the Texas Rangers Monday. (Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ruiz returns after sitting out for general rest Sunday, batting leadoff and patrolling left field for manager Mark Kotsay against the Rangers Monday.
Jose Miranda is not in the Twins starting lineup Monday. (Source: Twins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Miranda will get a day off after appearing at third base in each of the last three games. Willi Castro will draw the start at third base and hit sixth against the Mariners.
Shea Langeliers returns to the lineup for the Oakland Athletics against the Texas Rangers Monday. (Source: Oakland Athletics on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Langeliers is back after taking a seat on the bench for general rest Sunday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Rangers for manager Mark Kotsay Monday.
Ryan Jeffers is not in the Twins’ starting lineup Monday. (Source: Twins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jeffers has been in the lineup for three straight games, so fantasy managers should consider this a regular rest day. Christian Vazquez will draw the start behind the plate and hit eighth against the Mariners.
Brice Turang is not in the Brewers’ starting lineup Monday. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Turang will get a day off for rest reasons Monday. Joey Ortiz will draw the start at second base and hit second against the Royals.
Tyler Black is out of the Brewers’ starting lineup Monday. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Black has struggled at the plate since his call up, hitting .211 in 19 at-bats. Fantasy managers should expect him to get another crack at the lineup against a right-hander.
