The MLB has suspended Aroldis Chapman for two games. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Chapman was "suspended for his inappropriate actions in the bottom of the eighth inning of Monday night’s game against the Mets."
Cam Booser has been called up by the Red Sox. (Source: Ian Browne on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Booser is expected to join Boston for the series opener on Friday against the Pirates. He'll add some depth in the bullpen for the Red Sox.
Category: Transactions
The Red Sox optioned Joe Jacques to Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Ian Browne on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jacques was optioned with Boston calling up Cam Booser as the corresponding move.
Category: Transactions
Tyler O'Neill is reportedly hoping to return for next Tuesday’s series opener against the Guardians. (Source: Gabrielle Starr on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: O'Neill was placed on the 7-day IL on Thursday. He is traveling with the team to stay in his routine as much as possible, and is first eligible to return on Tuesday which is his goal.
Category: Injury Updates
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 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
