Landon Knack was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City Wednesday. He will make the start against the Nationals. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Knack has pitched to a 4.02 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP over 15 2/3 innings in Triple-A this season. Knack could join the rotation if he is able to perform well in his major league debut.
Category: Transactions
Michael Tonkin was claimed off waivers from the Twins Wednesday. (Source: Abbey Mastracco on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Tonkin will be added to the roster after the Mets designated Tyler Jay for assignment. The veteran has struggled this season and can be left off fantasy rosters.
Category: Transactions
Jameson Taillon (back) is expected to be activated from the 15-day IL and start Thursday. (Source: MLB.com )
Fantasy Impact: Taillon is set to make his season debut Thursday against the Marlins. Fantasy managers should expect him to have a pitch limit, as only completed 3 2/3 innings in his last rehab start.
Category: Injury Updates
Alejandro Kirk is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the New York Yankees Wednesday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kirk returns after sitting out Tuesday night, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Yankees Wednesday.
Ty France returns to the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: France is back after taking a seat on the bench for manager Scott Servais Tuesday night, starting at first base and batting fifth against the Reds Wednesday.
J.P. Crawford is absent from the lineup for the Seattle Mariners against the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. (Source: Seattle Mariners on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Crawford will receive the afternoon off for rest purposes, with Dylan Moore filling in at shortstop and batting seventh against the Reds Wednesday.
Gavin Lux is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Lux is back after sitting out Tuesday night, starting at second base and batting ninth for manager Dave Roberts against the Nationals Wednesday.
James Outman is in Wednesday’s starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Outman returns to the field for manager Dave Roberts, patrolling center field and batting seventh against the Nationals Wednesday.
Max Muncy is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Muncy returns after taking a seat on the bench Tuesday night, batting fifth and starting at third base against the Nationals for manager Dave Roberts Wednesday.
Jakob Junis (shoulder) remains limited in his rehab as he is currently limited to throwing on flat ground. (Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Junis is currently on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement, but will likely need much longer than the minimum 15 days. Fantasy managers should expect Junis to need a rehab assignment before returning to the team.
Category: Injury Updates
Will Smith returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Smith is back after receiving Tuesday night off for general rest, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting cleanup for manager Dave Roberts Wednesday.
Encarnacion-Strand will sit Wednesday's game against Bryce Miller and the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact: CES will give way to Spencer Steer at first base for the Reds on Wednesday. The rookie has produced just a .192/.197/.526 slash line with two homers so far this year.
Brendan Rodgers (illness) remains out of the Rockies’ starting lineup. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers will miss his third straight game with an illness. Alan Trejo will draw another start at second base in his absence.
Category: Injury Updates
Jordan Walker is missing from the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Walker will take a seat on the bench for Oliver Marmol, with Lars Nootbaar patrolling right field and batting third against the Athletics Wednesday.
Nolan Gorman is back in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Oakland Athletics Wednesday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gorman returns after sitting out for general rest Tuesday night, starting at second base and batting sixth against the Athletics Wednesday.
Charlie Blackmon is not in the Rockies’ starting lineup Wednesday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Blackmon will get a day of rest ahead of a scheduled off day for the entire team. Fantasy managers should expect Blackmon to return to the lineup on Friday.
Austin Wells returns to the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wells is back after taking a seat on the bench for Tuesday night’s contest, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Blue Jays for manager Aaron Boone Wednesday.
The Rockies placed Kris Bryant on the IL with a lower back strain. (Source: Rockies Club Info on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Bryant has missed three straight games with a back injury. The move to the injured list will provide the veteran time to heal up. Fantasy managers should expect this to result in more playing time for Elehuris Montero and Michael Toglia.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
Wed, Apr 17th 2:08pm EDT
By Hunter Langille
Candelario will miss his second game in a row due to an illness.
Fantasy Impact: Candelario missed Tuesday's game for the Reds with an illness and does not feel well enough to rejoin the Reds' lineup Wednesday. Santiago Espinal will play third and bat ninth against Seattle.
Darvish was placed on the 15-day IL Wednesday with neck tightness. (Source: Kevin Acee on X)
Fantasy Impact: In Darvish's four starts for the Padres this season, he has a 0-1 record and a 4.18 ERA. He was scheduled to make his next start on Saturday versus the Blue Jays but a neck injury is forcing the 37-year-old to hit the IL. The Padres recalled Logan Gillaspie from Triple-A El Paso to replace Darvish on the 26-man roster.
Category: Injury Updates