The Marlins have recalled Anthony Maldonado from Triple-A Jacksonville. (Source: Marlins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Maldonado will draw the start as the opener for the Marlins Friday. He has posted a 2.31 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP with Jacksonville this season.
The White Sox have selected the contract of Rafael Ortega from Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Ortega was off to a solid start to the season in Charlotte, posting a .241 batting average, three home runs, and six stolen bases. The White Sox are struggling and Ortega should not be considered an option for fantasy managers right now.
The White Sox have optioned Dominic Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Fletcher has struggled this season, posting a .203 batting average and six RBI in 59 at-bats. The team is calling up Rafael Ortega in a corresponding move.
The Mets designated Zack Short for assignment Friday. (Source: Mets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move was made Friday to clear a roster spot for J.D. Martinez. He will have to clear waivers before the Mets can attempt to send him to a minor-league affiliate.
The Orioles designated David Banuelos for assignment Friday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This marks the second time the team has designated Banuelos for assignment this month. He could choose to return to Triple-A Norfolk or elect free agency if he clears waivers.
The Orioles selected the contract of Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McKenna will take the roster spot of Jackson Holliday, who was sent down in a corresponding move. The 27-year-old will provide outfield depth and a pinch runner option off the bench for the Orioles.
The White Sox have selected the contract of Tommy Pham from Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Pham was recently signed to a minor-league deal and was in Charlotte to get at-bats before joining the White Sox. Fantasy managers should expect Pham to see regular playing time.
The White Sox have designated Kevin Pillar for assignment. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move will free up a roster spot for OF Tommy Pham. Pillar struggled this season, slashing .160/.290/.360 in his time with Chicago.
The Orioles have optioned Jackson Holliday to Triple-A Norfolk. (Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The move is not a major surprise considering Holliday’s struggles since making his MLB debut. Holliday had just two hits in 34 at-bats in 10 games. The Orioles are hoping the rookie can find his swing in Norfolk.
The Athletics called up Darell Hernaiz from Triple-A Las Vegas.
Fantasy Impact: Heraiz will fill the spot of Zack Gelof who was placed on the injured list. He should fill a depth role for Oakland.
The Yankees designated McKinley Moore for assignment. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moore had not pitched in the majors yet this season with the Yankees. He was DFA'd after New York claimed Michael Tonkin off waivers.
The Yankees claimed Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tonkin was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Mets. He'll add depth in the bullpen for the Yankees.
The Braves sent David Fletcher outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fletcher cleared waivers after being designated for assignment. He'll remain in the Braves organization.
The Rangers optioned Grant Anderson to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Anderson has been optioned with Josh Sborz being activated from the injured list. He'll be ready to be called up again if needed.
The Blue Jays recalled Brendon Little from Triple-A Buffalo. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Little has been called up with Bowden Francis landing on the injured list. He should hold a relief role in the Blue Jays bullpen.
The Nationals optioned Drew Millas to Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Millas has been optioned with Keibert Ruiz being activated from the injured list. He appeared in two games while he was up in the majors.
The Royals have called up Will Klein. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Klein has been called up with Alec Marsh being placed on the injured list. Klein is the No. 18 prospect for the Royals per MLB Pipeline.
The Mariners called up Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma. (Source: Mariners PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rivas has been called up with J.P. Crawford being placed on the injured list. He is not starting on Thursday, but he should see some starts at shortstop while Crawford is sidelined.
Jared Walsh has cleared waivers and elected to become a fee agent. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Walsh refused an outright assignment back to the minors after clearing waivers. The 30-year-old will now try to catch on with another organization as a free agent. Walsh hit .226 with a .637 OPS, one homer, and seven RBI across 60 plate appearances with the Rangers before being designated for assignment last week.
Simeon Woods Richardson will start on Thursday against the White Sox. (Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It had been Bailey Ober scheduled to pitch, but he has been pushed back to Friday. Woods-Richardson allowed one run over six innings in his one start this season against the Tigers.
