Fantasy Baseball News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Red Sox activated Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Refsnyder opened the season on the injured list. They placed Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day IL with a concussion.

The Royals optioned Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Kansas City Royals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Loftin has hit .276 with six RBI so far this season. He could be called up again at some point later in the season.

The Mets optioned RHP Grant Hartwig to Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Mike Mayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hartwig was optioned as the corresponding move to Michael Tonkin being added to the active roster. He'll continue to add depth to the Mets organization.

The Guardians added Pedro Avila to the active roster. (Source: Guardians Prospective on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Avila was traded to Cleveland earlier in the week. He'll add some depth to the bullpen for the Guardians.

The Guardians optioned Wes Parsons to Triple-A Columbus. (Source: Guardians Prospective on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Parsons will be sent back down after being called up for the doubleheader.

The Rangers optioned Grant Anderson to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anderson was optioned as the corresponding move to Jack Leiter being called up. He could be called back up at some point later in the season.

The Rangers transferred Brock Burke to the 60-day injured list. (Source: Shawn McFarland on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Burke is expected to be sidelined for at least the next couple of months.

The Rays recalled Jacob Lopez from Triple-A Durham. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lopez posted a 4.38 ERA last season in relief. He will add some depth to the bullpen for the Rays while he is up.

The Rays optioned Kevin Kelly to Triple-A Durham. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly has made four appearances so far this season. He'll likely get called back up at some point later in the season.

The Red Sox placed Tyler O’Neill on the 7-Day Injured List, retroactive to April 16. (Source: Jen McCaffrey on X)

Fantasy Impact: Tyler O'Neill was forced to leave the game after colliding with Rafael Devers on a play in the outfield on April 15th. It was reported that O'Neill had cleared the concussion protocol, but will nonetheless be placed on the 7-day IL. Boston reinstated Rob Refsnyder from the 10-Day IL to fill O'Neill's spot on the active roster. Refsnyder has hit .333/.385/.667/1.051 in 4 games at Triple-A.

Steven Kwan is missing from the lineup for the Cleveland Guardians against the Boston Red Sox Thursday. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kwan will receive the afternoon off for routine rest, with David Fry starting in left field and batting second for manager Stephen Vogt against the Red Sox Thursday.

Matt Vierling is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Texas Rangers Thursday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Vierling is back after missing the last two games, starting in center field and batting fifth Thursday.

Zach McKinstry is out of the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Texas Rangers Thursday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McKinstry will receive the afternoon off for manager AJ Hinch, with Gio Urshela returning to the lineup to start at this base and bat seventh against the Rangers Thursday.