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Yandy Diaz’s X-rays on his hand came back negative. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz exited Friday’s game early after being hit by a pitch. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now until the team releases more information.


Zac Gallen was removed from Friday’s game and walked off the mound with the trainer. (Source: Nick Piecoro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was not clear what was bothering Gallen, but it was clear there is an apparent injury. Fantasy managers should expect the Diamondbacks to release more information soon.


Thairo Estrada is not in the Giants' lineup Friday. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Estrada was pulled from Wednesday's game with a tight left hamstring. He will miss at least this game and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.


Anthony Rendon stated that he is dealing with a high-grade tear in his left hamstring. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rendon was placed on the injured list last weekend, but the injury is clearly going to keep him out for longer than the minimum 10 days. Miguel Sano will likely continue to serve as the Angels' primary third baseman in Rendon's absence.


Cade Cavalli (elbow) is set to face live batters on Monday. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cavalli continues to ramp up his rehab as he looks to return from Tommy John surgery. Fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to need multiple rehab starts before returning to the Nationals' roster.


Matt Carpenter (oblique) was able to take swings on the field Friday. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter is set to swing again Saturday before the Cardinals' game and the team will wait to see how he responds. If he is able to avoid any setbacks, he should be sent out on a rehab assignment soon.


Cody Bradford has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib and is expected to be out at least another month. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradford has not progressed due to the fracture and has been out of action since April 14. Fantasy managers should expect the Rangers to set a timeline for his return once he can begin a throwing program.


Tylor Megill is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Brooklyn on Saturday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Megill suffered a shoulder injury in his first appearance of the season. The right-hander appears to be ready to ramp up to rejoin the Mets’ rotation soon.


Kodai Senga (shoulder) is set to face live hitters Monday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Senga completed an up-and-down bullpen session on Thursday and is heading in the right direction. If he is able to get through facing live hitters without any setbacks, the Mets will likely send him out on a rehab assignment soon.


John Means (elbow) will make another rehab start for Triple-A Norfolk Sunday. (Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Orioles stated earlier in the week that Means could start for them this weekend, but elected to send him out for another rehab outing. Considering his struggles during his rehab assignment, he will be looking for better results before the Orioles activate the left-hander.


Jesus Luzardo has been placed on the 15-day IL due to left elbow tightness. (Source: Marlins Communications on X)

Fantasy Impact: Luzardo was scratched from his start Friday morning after reporting elbow discomfort, and now the Marlins have opted to put him on the shelf after further examination. Anthony Maldonado was recalled from Triple-A.


J.D. Martinez is expected to be activated by the Mets ahead of Friday's game against the Cardinals. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martinez appears to be on the cusp of making his season and Mets debut. The veteran slugger signed a free-agent deal late during Spring Training, and he has been dealing with a back issue while trying to gear up for the season. Martinez has played in four minor-league games and now appears ready to contribute. The six-time All-Star posted an .893 OPS with 33 homers and 103 RBI for the Dodgers last year.


Nick Senzel dealing with illness

Thu, Apr 25th 4:32pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Nick Senzel was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to an illness. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is being considered as a stomach illness for Senzel. He can be considered as day-to-day.


Jackson Merrill was scratched from Thursday's lineup due to right groin tightness. (Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: According to Acee, Jackson being held out is described precautionary. He can be considered as day-to-day as of now.


Gelof was placed on the 10-day IL Thursday with a strained left oblique. (Source: Athletics PR on X)

Fantasy Impact: Gelof has had a disappointing start to the season, slashing just .196/.260/.337 this year. The 24-year-old was scratched from the lineup shortly before the start of Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Oakland recalled Darell Hernaiz from Triple-A Las Vegas to fill the roster spot.


The Rangers activated RHP Josh Sborz from the 15-day injured list. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sborz has been sidelined the past couple of weeks due to a right rotator cuff strain. He should return to a relief role in the Rangers bullpen.


The Blue Jays placed Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list with right forearm extensor tendinitis. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Francis will be sidelined for at least the next couple of weeks. He has posted an 8.59 ERA across 14 2/3 innings so far this season.


The Nationals have activated Keibert Ruiz from the 10-day injured list. (Source: Washington Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz had been sidelined with the flu for Washington. Drew Millas was optioned as the corresponding move.


The Royals have placed Alec Marsh on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marsh was removed from his start on Wednesday after he got hit by a line drive. He will miss at least the next couple of weeks.


The Mariners have transferred Gregory Santos to the 60-day injured list. (Source: Mariners PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This move shouldn't impact the timetable for Santos. He is targeting a return in May.