Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Walker Buehler is likely to return on Tuesday against the Mets. (Source: MassLive.com)
Fantasy Impact: Buehler missed the past couple of weeks with shoulder bursitis. He will be activated next week if all goes well in his bullpen session on Thursday.
Thu, May 15th 1:23am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Mitchell Parker was removed from Wednesday’s start against Atlanta after taking comebacker off the left leg. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Parker was hit on a line drive by Austin Riley in the fifth inning. He will likely be further evaluated on Thursday.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tommy Edman won’t return until next week at the earliest. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The hope was Edman could return this week, but he won't be rushed back. He should be activated at some point next week.
Thu, May 15th 1:21am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Teoscar Hernandez won’t return until next week at the earliest. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The hope was Hernandez could return this week, but he won't be rushed back. He should be activated at some point next week.
J.P. Crawford was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees with shoulder tightness. (Source: Adam Jude on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Crawford was a late scratch on Wednesday. He can be considered as day-to-day.
George Klassen was discharged from the hospital. (Source: Sam Blum on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Klassen suffered a concussion after getting hit by a comebacker during Sunday’s start for Double-A Rocket City. He does not have a clear timetable to return.
Wed, May 14th 9:24pm EDT
By Nicholas Rodriguez
Endy Rodriguez will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodriguez has not played since April 13 due to a laceration on his right index finger, but has now been cleared for a rehab assignment. The length of his assignment before rejoining the Pirates remains uncertain.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there are no plans for Roki Sasaki to undergo any medical procedures on his right shoulder. Instead, he’ll be shut down from throwing for the time being. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sasaki said he’s been dealing with shoulder discomfort over his last couple of starts, but didn’t directly attribute it to the recent dip in velocity. He noted the discomfort isn’t as severe as what he experienced last year and hopes to use this time to make some mechanical adjustments. Depending on how long he’s shut down, his stint on the IL could extend beyond the 15-day minimum. Clayton Kershaw will take his spot in the rotation and is slated to start Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels.
Wed, May 14th 8:51pm EDT
By Nicholas Rodriguez
Blake Snell was cleared by team doctors to begin his throwing program and played catch from 60 feet on Wednesday. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Snell experienced shoulder discomfort over the weekend, which delayed the start of his throwing program. There’s currently no timeline for his return, as the team will monitor his progress over the next couple of weeks.
Ketel Marte was removed from Wednesday’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the seventh inning due to hip flexor stiffness. (Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Marte’s removal from Wednesday’s game was strictly precautionary. Both Lovullo and Marte indicated he’ll be in the lineup on Friday when Arizona faces the Colorado Rockies. It’s reassuring news for fantasy managers, especially with Marte recently returning from a month-long absence due to a hamstring injury.
Tanner Houck has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a right flexor pronator strain, retroactive to May 13th. (Source: Red Sox on X)
Fantasy Impact: Houck had another rough start Monday, allowing 11 runs in less than three innings, and the injury may have impacted more than just this start this season. Cooper Criswell has been recalled from Triple-A and is a likely candidate to fill in the starting rotation.
Harrison Bader left Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles with groin tightness. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bader left after a groundout in the third inning. He will likely be re-evaluated on Thursday.
Luke Jackson was able to play catch on Wednesday. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jackson remains day-to-day. It is still unclear if he will require a stint on the injured list or not.
Ben Joyce underwent season-ending right shoulder surgery on Wednesday. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is a big blow in the Angels bullpen behind Kenley Jansen. He had been sidelined for the past month with right shoulder inflammation. He will work to make his way back to full health for next season.
The Marlins activated Ryan Weathers from the injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Weathers is set to make his season debut on Wednesday. He missed the first month-plus of the season due to a forearm strain. He should be picked up in all formats by fantasy managers.
Justin Hollander said he expects Bryce Miller to have a minimum stint on the injured list. (Source: Mike Lefko on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miller was placed on the injured list on Wednesday after noting he had been dealing with elbow and back tightness. He'll hope to just miss the next couple of weeks.
Parker Meadows is expected to be ready to begin a rehab assignment soon. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Meadows did his base running test on Wednesday and also threw to bases from the outfield. He told reporters he feels close to being ready for rehab assignment.
Josh Winckowski was placed on the 7-day injured list with Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Winckowski will be sidelined for at least one week with right elbow inflammation.
Spencer Strider faced live hitters in a simulated game on Wednesday. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: O'Brien noted that Strider was sitting 94 mph with fastball, some 93s and a couple of 95s. The hope is he would be activated this weekend. The Braves should have another update on his status at some point soon.
Aaron Civale threw five scoreless innings in a rehab start on Wednesday. (Source: Adam McCalvy on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Civale threw 60 pitches and allowed two hits with two strikeouts and one walk. He has made two rehab starts so far with it being uncertain how many more he will need.
