Ozzie Albies has been placed on the 10-day IL with a right toe fracture. (Source: Braves on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Albies suffered the injury Monday and unfortunately fractured his toe on a hit by pitch. The team has called up David Fletcher from Triple-A to fill Albies’ roster spot.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Blue Jays have optioned Nate Pearson to Triple-A Buffalo. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Pearson is the odd man out of the Jays’ bullpen with the activation of Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson from the injured list. The 27-year-old has pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings this season, so fantasy managers should expect him to return to the Jays’ bullpen at some point this season.
Category: Transactions
The Blue Jays have activated Erik Swanson form the injured list. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Swanson has missed the entire start of the season with forearm inflammation. Fantasy managers should expect Swanson to return to his role as the setup man.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Blue Jays have activated Jordan Romano from the injured list. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Romano is returning to the Jays’ roster after landing on the IL with right elbow inflammation. Despite struggling in his rehab outings, he will likely return to is role as the closer.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
Alejandro Kirk is out of the starting lineup for the Blue Jays Tuesday. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kirk will take a seat with the return of Danny Jansen. Fantasy managers can expect Jansen to see the bulk of the starts with Kirk serving as the backup.
Danny Jansen is in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup against the Yankees. (Source: Blue Jays on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Jansen is set to make his season debut after being activated form the IL with a wrist injury. He will start behind the plate and bat sixth against Carlos Rodon Tuesday.
Brandon Drury is not in the Angels’ starting lineup Tuesday. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Drury suffered a hamstring injury Monday and was forced to exit the game early. The team is expected to provide an update on him later Tuesday. Luis Rengifo will draw the start at second base against Tampa Bay.
Category: Injury Updates
Nolan Schanuel is not in the Angels’ starting lineup Tuesday. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Schanuel will take a seat again on the bench, which could be a result of the groin injury he suffered Sunday. Miguel Sano will play first base and bat cleanup against Tampa Bay.
The Astros optioned Spencer Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land. (Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Arrighetti was optioned to make room for Forrest Whitley on the Astros’ roster. The 24-year-old posted an 11.57 ERA and a 2.29 WHIP in seven innings pitched through two games.
Category: Transactions
James McCann is in the Orioles’ starting lineup Tuesday against Minnesota. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: McCann will draw the start behind the plate and bat ninth Tuesday. The veteran is hitting .238 with two RBI in seven games this season.
Austin Hays is absent from the Orioles’ starting lineup Tuesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Hays continues to struggle at the plate, hitting just .077 in 39 at-bats. Colton Cowser will start in left field and bat sixth Tuesday.
Ryan Mountcastle is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup Tuesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Mountcastle will get a day of rest with the Twins sending right-hander Chris Paddack out for the start Tuesday. Ryan O’Hearn will play first base and third.
Tyler O'Neill is absent from Tuesday’s lineup due to a head injury. (Source: Gabrielle Starr on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: O’Neill suffered the injury Monday in a collision with Rafael Devers. The veteran did require stitches and should be considered day-to-day for now.
Category: Injury Updates
Trevor Rogers will start in place of A.J. Puk Wednesday. (Source: Jordan McPherson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Rogers will replace Puk who is unable to pitch due to an illness. Rogers will start on regular rest against the Giants, despite having to move up a day.
A.J. Puk will not make his start Wednesday due to an illness. (Source: Jordan McPherson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Puk was scheduled to start Monday but was scratched and moved to Wednesday due to an illness. With Puk unable to start, Trevor Rogers will draw the start on four days rest.
Category: Injury Updates
Twins outfielder Austin Martin is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Orioles. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Martin went 1-for-4 with a run scored and two strikeouts in Monday's series opener but will begin game two on the bench Tuesday. The rookie is hitting .241 with a .658 OPS across the first 32 plate appearances of his big-league career.
Twins infielder Kyle Farmer is on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Farmer went 0-for-3 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter on Monday night and will sit to begin game two on Tuesday. It's been a struggle out of the gate as Farmer is hitting .071 without a homer alongside two stolen bases across 35 trips to the plate.
Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Santana started and went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's series opener but will take a seat for game two of the series on Tuesday. The veteran has struggled out of the gate, hitting just .135 without a homer in a team-high 58 trips to the plate.
Twins utility player Willi Castro is back in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Castro didn't start Monday's series opener and went hitless in his lone plate appearance on the night. It's been an ugly start to his season as he's hitting just .119 with one homer across 48 trips to the plate.
Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff is back in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Orioles. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Kirilloff didn't start on Monday and struck out in his lone pinch-hitting plate appearance. He is off to a fast start this season, hitting .289 with a homer and an .896 OPS across 50 trips to the plate.
