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.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
Henry Davis returns to the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Davis is back after taking a seat on the bench for routine rest Thursday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager Derek Shelton against the Giants Friday.
Ke’Bryan Hayes is back in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hayes returns after sitting out Thursday for rest purposes, batting third and starting at third base against the Giants for manager Derek Shelton Friday.
Max Kepler is out of the lineup for the Minnesota Twins against the Los Angeles Angels Friday. (Source: Minnesota Twins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kepler will take a seat on the bench for Friday’s series opener, with Manuel Margot starting in right field and batting third for manager Rocco Baldelli against the Angels.
Jung Hoo Lee returns to the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Lee is back after sitting out Wednesday for regular rest, patrolling center field and batting leadoff against the Pirates for manager Bob Melvin Friday.
Gabriel Moreno is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Seattle Mariners Friday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moreno is back after receiving Wednesday’s contest off for general rest, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Mariners Friday.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returns to the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Seattle Mariners Friday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. is back after taking a seat on the bench Wednesday, patrolling left field and batting third for manager Torrey Lovullo against the Mariners Friday.
Ketel Marte is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Seattle Mariners Friday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Marte returns after sitting out Thursday for general rest, batting leadoff and starting at second base against the Mariners Friday.
Manny Machado is back in the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies Friday. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Machado returns after a stint on the paternity list, batting cleanup and starting at third base against the Phillies for manager Mike Shildt Friday.
Byron Buxton returns to the lineup for the Minnesota Twins against the Los Angeles Angels Friday. (Source: Minnesota Twins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Buxton is back after sitting out for rest reasons Thursday, patrolling center field and batting second against the Angels for manager Rocco Baldelli Friday.
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.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
Austin Wells is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wells returns after sitting out against a left-handed starter Thursday, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Brewers for manager Aaron Boone Friday.
Giancarlo Stanton is missing from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stanton will take a seat on the bench for manager Aaron Boone, with Aaron Judge occupying the designated hitter spot and Trent Grisham starting in center field against the Brewers Friday.
Jackson Chourio returns to the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers against the New York Yankees Friday. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Chourio is back after taking a seat on the bench for regular rest Thursday, batting ninth and patrolling right field against the Yankees Friday.
Matt Mervis is back in the lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Boston Red Sox Friday. (Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Mervis returns after receiving Thursday off for rest purposes, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting seventh for manager Craig Counsell against the Red Sox Friday.
