The Rangers have placed Josh Sborz on the 15-day IL with a right rotator cuff strain. (Source: Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is definitely concerning for the Rangers, as this marks the second trip to the injured list for Sborz with the same injury. The Rangers will likely add a bullpen arm on Friday.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
Ivan Herrera is not in the Cardinals’ starting lineup Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Herrera will get a day off Thursday, with Pedro Pages getting the start at catcher and hitting eighth against the Brewers.
Blake Perkins is out of the Brewers’ starting lineup Thursday.
Fantasy Impact: Perkins has struggled recently and will get a day off Thursday. Sal Frelick will patrol center field in his absence.
Nick Ahmed was removed from Thursday’s game with left wrist discomfort. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Ahmed was replaced in the fourth inning after taking an awkward swing in his first at-bat. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
Category: Injury Updates
Drew Rom underwent arthroscopic surgery on his injured left shoulder last week. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The team is hopeful that because the operation was considered minor that Rom will be able to return before the end of the season.
Category: Injury Updates
Matthew Liberatore could be used out of the Cardinals’ bullpen this weekend, per manager Oliver Marmol. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Cardinals will have Liberatore ready to go in the event they need depth in the bullpen this weekend. If he does not pitch in this series, he is still a candidate to start next week.
The Brewers are going to promote Robert Gasser from Triple-A Nashville to start Friday against St. Louis. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gasser is currently one of the top pitching prospects in the Brewers’ organization. While it is likely that he is only going to make one start, this could be a great opportunity for him to make a case to join the rotation later in the season if the Brewers’ continue to struggle with rotation depth.
Category: Transactions
The Yankees have claimed Colby White from the Rays. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: White has struggled in the minors this season with Triple-A Durham. The Yankees have assigned him to Double-A Somerset.
Category: Transactions
The Angels have claimed Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Rays. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Goodrum was designated for assignment by the Rays earlier this week. Goodrum will likely serve a depth utility player for the Angels.
Category: Transactions
Bryan Woo (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day IL and start Friday vs the Athletics. (Source: Ryan Divish on X)
Fantasy Impact: Woo completed his rehab assignment earlier this week and now the Mariners have confirmed where Woo will make his 2024 debut. He only threw 66 pitches in his final rehab start, so he may not see a full workload on Friday. Bryce Miller will pitch on Saturday and Luis Castillo on Sunday.
Category: Injury Updates
The Guardians have moved Gavin Williams (elbow) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Tom Withers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams was moved to clear a 40-man roster after the team acquired Darren McCaughan from the Marlins. There is still no timetable for his return.
Category: Injury Updates
The Guardians have acquired Darren McCaughan form the Marlins for cash considerations.
Fantasy Impact: McCaughan was recently designated for assignment after struggling with the Marlins. He will likely serve as a depth option for the Guardians.
Category: Injury Updates
Kyle Freeland (elbow) played catch and felt good, per manager Bud Black. (Source: Patrick Lyons on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Freeland continues to rehab from a left elbow strain. He will continue to ramp up in his throwing program, but there is no timetable for is return.
Category: Injury Updates
Nick Burdi (hip) is going to be activated from the injured list Friday, per Aaron Boone. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Burdi landed on the IL in mid-April due to right hip inflammation. The 31-year-old should pitch in middle relief out of the Yankees’ bullpen.
Category: Injury Updates
Jung Hoo Lee is not in the Giants lineup on Thursday due to a sore foot. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lee fouled off a pitch on his foot in Wednesday's game. He can be considered as day-to-day.
Category: Injury Updates
The Red Sox traded Zack Short to the Braves in exchange for cash considerations. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Short will head to Atlanta after he was designated for assignment by Boston. He should hold a depth role for the Braves.
Category: Transactions
Matt Barnes declined his outright assignment to Triple-A and is a free agent. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Barnes went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Nationals. He will look to sign a deal with a new team.
Category: Transactions
Cristian Javier (neck) is expected to be activated from the IL and start Saturday vs the Tigers. (Source: Chandler Rome on X)
Fantasy Impact: Javier has been out since April 14th due to neck discomfort but looks ready to return to the Astros rotation. He threw 68 pitches in his most recent rehab start, so it's possible that he won't see a full workload right away. Framber Valdez will start on Friday and Justin Verlander will take the mound on Sunday.
Category: Injury Updates
Austin Martin is in the Twins lineup on Thursday against the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact: Martin is hitting No. 9 in the lineup and starting in center field. He is 2-for-4 since being recalled from Triple-A last week.
Alex Kirilloff is not in the Twins lineup on Thursday against the Mariners.
Fantasy Impact: Kirilloff went hitless in Wednesday's win over Seattle. He is hitting .218 on the season with 10 RBI.
