Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy baseball. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy baseball news, be sure to follow @FantasyProsMLB on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros MLB Player News page. Our team of news desk correspondents works around the clock to find and break down all of the happenings in the world of baseball, and they provide instant context and analysis for fantasy managers. Here are the latest injury updates for Phillies SS Trea Turner, Rangers OF Wyatt Langford, and Astros SP Lance McCullers Jr.
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Trea Turner (hamstring) placed on IL
Trea Turner has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a left hamstring strain. He is expected to be out for at least six weeks. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on X)
Fantasy Impact: Turner left Friday’s game early due to his hamstring and now goes to the IL with what could be a lengthy absence. Kody Clemens was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move, while Edmundo Sosa will likely get the bulk of starts at shortstop while Turner is out.
– Vince DiSilvio
Prior to tonight’s game against the San Francisco Giants, the Phillies placed SS Trea Turner on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, the club recalled INF Kody Clemens from Lehigh Valley (AAA).
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 4, 2024
Wyatt Langford (hamstring) exits early Saturday
Wyatt Langford was removed from Saturday’s game due to right hamstring tightness. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Langford appeared to suffer the injury in the top of the fifth inning. Fantasy managers should expect him to undergo further testing and he should be considered day-to-day for now.
– Jesse Garcia
Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) tosses bullpen session
Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a light bullpen session Saturday. (Source: Houston Chronicle on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This marks the first time that McCullers has thrown from the top of the mound since undergoing surgery last June. He is reportedly still has a least a month before beginning a rehab assignment.
– Jesse Garcia
Houston Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. throws from mound in surgery rehab: 'Step in the right direction' https://t.co/BRGAbRGJtr
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) May 4, 2024
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