New York Yankees

Clarke Schmidt earned the win in Wednesday's 7-3 victory over the Athletics, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.1 innings.

Fantasy Impact: Despite navigating through some traffic on the bases, Schmidt managed to limit the damage and secure his second win of the season. His performance this season has been a mixed bag, characterized by a solid 3.55 ERA but a concerning 1.46 WHIP, largely due to a .375 BABIP, indicating some bad luck with balls in play. His strong strikeout rate of 10.3 K/9 continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues that reward strikeouts, but managers should be wary of potential volatility in his starts due to the high number of baserunners.

Juan Soto went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a walk and he scored twice, contributing significantly to the team's win. This outing continues a strong season for Soto, who now boasts a .319 batting average, indicating his high-quality offensive contributions. With 22 RBI and 6 home runs over 25 games, Soto remains a top-tier fantasy option, especially given his consistent ability to get on base.

Anthony Rizzo contributed notably in the Yankees' 7-3 win over the Athletics, delivering a solid performance at the plate.

Fantasy Impact: Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI. This outing was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat sluggish season for Rizzo, who's batting just .242 through 25 games. His home run today, only his third of the season, might hint at a potential uptick in power.

Aaron Judge went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in the Yankees' 7-3 victory over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: This performance, featuring his third homer of the season, provided a much-needed boost to his sluggish start, lifting his batting average slightly to .191. Despite the slow start, Judge's power potential remains undeniable, and games like this could hint at a turnaround. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his contact rates and BABIP, which suggest there might be some positive regression on the horizon if he can maintain a steadier performance. His ability to drive in runs and score remains a valuable asset in all fantasy formats.

Marcus Stroman delivered a solid performance, allowing three earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out nine over 5 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a somewhat rocky outing, Stroman's ability to rack up strikeouts was on full display, bolstering his season K/9 to impressive levels. His ERA slightly increased to 2.93, but he continues to be a reliable option in fantasy rotations.

DJ LeMahieu exited his first rehab game early due to right foot soreness. (Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: This is not good news for the Yankees and LeMahieu. His initial rehab assignment was pushed back after the team discovered his foot has not healed enough. He will head back to New York for further evaluation.

Austin Wells is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wells returns after sitting out for rest reasons Monday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Athletics for manager Aaron Boone Tuesday.

Jose Trevino is out of the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Oakland Athletics Tuesday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trevino will receive the night off for rest reasons, with Austin Wells starting at catcher for manager Aaron Boone against the Athletics Tuesday.

Carlos Rodon delivered a masterful performance, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out four over seven innings in Monday's 2-0 loss to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his strong outing, the Yankees' offense couldn't capitalize, leaving Rodon with a no-decision. This game was a bright spot in what has been a somewhat erratic season for Rodon, as evidenced by his elevated 1.35 WHIP. However, his solid ERA of 2.70 suggests that he can be effective when on his game.

Luis Gil earned the win on Sunday, allowing one (unearned) run on two hits across 5 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts and three walks.

Fantasy Impact: The lone run Gil allowed came on a balk that scored Jose Caballero with two outs. It was an impressive start and one he'll look to build on against the Brewers.

Trent Grisham is out of the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Grisham will return to the bench for manager Aaron Boone Sunday, with Giancarlo Stanton returning to the designated hitter spot and Aaron Judge back patrolling center field against the Rays.

Giancarlo Stanton is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Stanton returns after sitting out for rest reasons Saturday, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting cleanup against the Rays for manager Aaron Boone Sunday.

Gleyber Torres returns to the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Torres is back after taking a seat on the bench for general rest Saturday, batting sixth and starting at second base for manager Aaron Boone against the Rays Sunday.

Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered a gem, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts against the Rays on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed just six hits and no walks in a game where his offense couldn't back him up, leading to a 2-0 defeat. Despite the loss, Cortes Jr.'s performance was a bright spot, showcasing his ability to control the game and keep hitters off balance. His season ERA now improves to 3.41, and his WHIP to 1.07, reinforcing his status as a reliable fantasy starter. With a solid K/9 rate and an excellent strikeout-to-walk ratio, he remains a must-start in most fantasy formats, especially given his ability to limit walks and consistently rack up strikeouts.

The Yankees sent INF Kevin Smith outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Smith went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment earlier in the week. He'll remain in the Yankees organization.

Gerrit Cole played catch on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cole is continuing to show progression. The next step for him will be to likely throw a bullpen session.

Jon Berti is hoping to begin a rehab assignment next week. (Source: Meredith Marakovits on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Berti has been hitting in the cage, doing some defensive work, and started a running progression. He was placed on the injured list last week.

Clay Holmes secured his eighth save of the season, allowing two hits in a scoreless inning as the Yankees topped the Rays 5-3 on Friday.

Fantasy Impact: Despite not recording a strikeout, Holmes effectively managed to keep the Rays from scoring, maintaining his pristine 0.00 ERA. His performance this season continues to be a mixed bag for fantasy managers; while his saves are valuable, his low strikeout rate (5.4 K/9) and relatively high WHIP (1.20) might raise concerns. Holmes's ability to avoid walks and earned runs is commendable, but his dependency on balls in play (.324 BABIP) suggests some vulnerability. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his WHIP and BABIP trends, as they could indicate potential fluctuations in his performance while the reliever remains a reliable option to rack up saves moving forward.

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.

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.