Fantasy Baseball News

Jonah Heim has been activated from the bereavement list. (Source: Rangers PR on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Heim has missed the last two games while on the bereavement list. Sam Huff has been sent back to Triple-A Round Rock.

Josh Simpson is set to undergo surgery on the ulnar nerve in his left elbow. (Source: Christina De Nicola on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Simpson is expected to be sidelined for three months before he will be able to resume pitching in games. Fantasy managers should expect Simpson to miss the bulk of the season.

Hayden Wesneski is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Tommy Birch on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Wesneski and Matt Mervis are being recalled by the Cubs. The team has not announced any corresponding moves. He should provide the Cubs with depth in the bullpen.

The Cubs are expected to recall Matt Mervis from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Tommy Birch on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Mervis and Hayden Wesneski are heading to the Cubs. Mervis is hitting .288 with five home runs in Triple-A this season. Fantasy managers should expect Mervis to spend time as the designated hitter.

The Rangers activated Jonathan Hernández from the 15-day injured list. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez had been sidelined due to a left shoulder injury. He should hold a role in the middle innings in the Rangers bullpen.

The Rangers optioned Owen White to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: White provided extra depth in the bullpen for Texas for a few days. He'll head back down to Triple-A.

The Rangers optioned Sam Huff to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Huff will return to the minors after being called up after Jonah Heim was placed on the bereavement list.

Tommy Henry has been called up from Triple-A Reno and will take the mound Tuesday against the Cardinals. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Henry will step back into the Diamondbacks' rotation, as Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is expected to be placed on the IL in a corresponding move. Henry was optioned to the minors less than a week ago, but Arizona will quickly turn to the young lefty once again. Henry has put up a 6.87 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 18-to-8 K/BB across 18 1/3 innings so far this season.

Triston Casas (rib) is expected to be out of a significant amount of time. (Source: BostonGlobe.com)

Fantasy Impact: Casas’ MRI showed that he will need more than the 10-day IL stint to recover. The team has not placed a timetable on his expected return. The Red Sox will likely rotate multiple players at first base in his absence.

Taj Bradley (pectoral) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham soon. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradley was able to get through his most recent outing without any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect Bradley to need multiple rehab starts before being activated.

Jared Jones delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 4-2 win against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a stellar start to the season for Jones, who now boasts a 2.79 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP through his first five starts. His impressive 12.1 K/9 and 9.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio highlight his dominance and control on the mound, making him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.

David Bednar secured his third save of the season in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work. Despite this solid performance, Bednar's season has been rocky, marked by a bloated 10.13 ERA and three blown saves in nine appearances. His high strikeout rate (12.4 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, suggesting he has the ability to overpower hitters, but his overall inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy option.

Andrew McCutchen delivered a strong performance in the Pirates' 4-2 victory over the Brewers, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: His efforts included a solo shot that contributed to the team's win. Despite a sluggish start to the season with a .214 batting average and a high strikeout rate of 0.313, this game could be a sign of turning things around.

Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one run scored, and two RBI in the Brewers' 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the defeat, Hoskins managed to contribute significantly to the scoreboard with his fifth homer of the season. His performance this season has been a mixed bag, maintaining a modest .222 batting average with a relatively low .220 BABIP, which suggests potential for some positive regression.

Joe Ross endured another tough outing, allowing one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a seemingly modest ERA of 4.05 and a decent outing today, Ross's season has been marred by a high WHIP of 1.55. His strikeout rate of 8.1 K/9 remains solid, yet his strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.00 indicates ongoing control issues. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his current metrics suggest potential volatility in his performances, making him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues.

Jose Caballero went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rays' 7-1 defeat to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: While the solo shot added a slight glimmer to an otherwise bleak game for Tampa Bay, Caballero's season has been fairly solid. Sporting a .284 average with modest power and speed, he's shaping up to be a useful fantasy asset in deeper leagues, especially with his ability to chip in across multiple categories.

Zack Littell endured a tough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked a notable deviation from his strong start to the season, as evidenced by his previously solid 3.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Fantasy managers should consider this start a blip rather than a trend, given his otherwise excellent early-season metrics, but it's a reminder of the volatility inherent in starting pitchers.

Mark Canha delivered a strong performance in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over the Rays, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: His day at the plate also included a walk. This game is a bright spot in what has been a somewhat average season for Canha, raising his batting average to .247 and his wOBA to an impressive .380.

Parker Meadows went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the home run, Meadows's season has been underwhelming with a mere .093 batting average and only 5 hits in 54 at-bats. His power display in this game could hint at potential upside, but his high strikeout rate suggests that significant improvements are needed before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option.

Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful performance, tossing six shutout innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out nine in Monday's 7-1 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a stellar start to the 2024 season for Skubal, who now boasts a 1.82 ERA and a 0.74 WHIP. His 10.6 K/9 and 7.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio are particularly impressive, underscoring his dominance and control on the mound. Fantasy managers should continue to start him with confidence, as he's proving to be a key asset in any lineup.