Esteury Ruiz is not in the Athletics’ lineup Friday. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Ruiz appears to be getting a day of rest Friday. Ruiz is hitting .357 with two home runs and four RBI in 14 at-bats this season.
Aroldis Chapman’s suspension has been reduced to one game. (Source: Andrew Destin on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Chapman was originally given a two-game suspension after having an altercation with an umpire on Monday. He is set to serve the suspension on Friday.
Category: Transactions
Brandon Drury is in the starting lineup for the Angels Friday. (Source: Rhett Bollinger on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Drury has missed the Angels’ last three games due to a hamstring injury. While he is not ready to return to the field, it is a positive sign that he can return to the lineup as the designated hitter.
Category: Injury Updates
Rafael Devers is out of the lineup Friday due to a knee injury. (Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The team does not expect that Devers will require a trip to the IL for the bone bruise on his left knee. Bobby Dalbec will draw the start at third base Friday.
Category: Injury Updates
The Yankees placed Nick Burdi on the IL with right hip inflmmation. (Source: Yankees PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Burdi’s move to the IL is retroactive to April 17. The team recalled Cody Morris from Triple-A to take Burdi’s spot in the bullpen.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Yankees have recalled Cody Morris from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. (Source: Yankees PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Morris is joining the active roster after the team placed Nick Burdi on the IL. The 27-year-old has a 1.93 ERA in four games in Triple-A this season.
Category: Transactions
The Yankees added Taylor Trammell to the active roster Friday. (Source: Yankees PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Trammell was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers earlier this week. The 26-year-old will provide outfield depth on the Yankees’ bench.
Category: Transactions
The Reds moved Tejay Antone (elbow) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Reds on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Antone recently underwent surgery to repair his UCL and flexor tendon and will be out the remainder of the season.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Reds claimed Livan Soto off waivers Friday. (Source: Reds on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The 23-year-old was designated for assignment by Baltimore earlier in the week. The Reds have optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.
Sam Hentges (finger) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Akron Friday. (Source: Tom Withers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Hentges recently began facing live hitters for the first time since landing on the IL with a finger injury. The team has not stated how many rehab outings the reliever will make before being activated.
Category: Injury Updates
Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base for the Nationals Friday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Vargas will give Nick Senzel a day of rest. The 32-year-old is hitting .286 with three RBI in 10 games this season.
Nick Senzel is out of the starting lineup for the Nationals Friday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Senzel has start each of the last three contests since rejoining the team. Ildemaro Vargas will get the start at third base.
Joey Meneses will get the start for the Nationals at first base Friday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Meneses will spell Joey Gallo for Friday’s matchup with the Astros. The 31-year-old is hitting .196 with five RBI in 14 games this season.
Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup Friday against Houston. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gallo will get a day of rest as he continues to struggle at the plate this season. Joey Meneses will get the start at first base.
Brent Rooker has been activated from the 10-day IL. Darell Hernaiz was optioned to Triple-A. (Source: Martin Gallegos on X)
Fantasy Impact: Rooker has been out since April 7th due to a ribcage injury but looks poised to make his return on Friday. He hit .200 with a .659 OPS before the injury but had an impressive 14.3% rate.
Category: Injury Updates
Jeimer Candelario is not in the lineup Friday for the Reds due to an illness. (Source: Reds on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Candelario will now miss time with an illness that appears to be going around the clubhouse. Santiago Espinal will get the start at third base in his absence.
Category: Injury Updates
Justin Steele (hamstring) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday. (Source: Tony Andracki on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Steele’s next step would be to head out on a rehab assignment, barring any setbacks in the batting practice session. The team will likely outline a timetable for his return once he begins a rehab assignment.
Category: Injury Updates
Patrick Wisdom is batting second and playing right field Friday vs the Marlins. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Wisdom will make his 2024 debut after dealing with back issues to start the year. He gets the start in right field on Friday and may see more opportunities there with Seiya Suzuki (oblique) on the IL.
Category: Injury Updates
Michael Busch is not in the starting lineup Friday vs the Marlins. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Busch will get a breather with a lefty on the mound for the Marlins. He has been red hot to start the season with a 1.067 OPS, so he likely won't be sitting vs lefties too often if he keeps it up. Garrett Cooper takes over at first base Friday.
Nick Fortes is in the starting lineup Friday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Fortes will rejoin the Marlins’ starting lineup in the ninth spot and do the catching against the Cubs Friday.
