Fantasy Baseball News

Corey Seager was hit on the shin by a pitch Wednesday night and later exited the game. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Seager initially stayed in the game after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, but he was clearly bothered while running the bases and did not come out on defense for the eighth inning. Manager Bruce Bochy stated after the game that Seager's shin "swelled up pretty good." He should be considered day-to-day for now.

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.

Brandon Marsh returns to the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marsh is back after taking a seat against a left-handed starting pitcher Wednesday, patrolling left field and batting sixth against the Reds Thursday.

Bailey Ober will now start on Friday against the Angels. (Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ober had been scheduled to start on Thursday, but the Twins have called up Simeon Woods-Richardson to take the mound against the White Sox on Thursday.

Bryson Stott is in the starting lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stott is back after sitting against a left-hander, batting eighth and starting at second base against the Reds Thursday.

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.

The Phillies optioned Kody Clemens to Triple-A Lehigh. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Clemens has been sent down with Bryce Harper being activated off the paternity list. He'll be ready to be called up again when needed.

Cal Raleigh is reportedly considered 50/50 to play on Thursday against the Rangers. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Raleigh was out of the lineup on Wednesday after undergoing oral surgery. Seby Zavala would likely see another start if Raleigh remains out of the lineup.

J.P. Crawford is scheduled to undergo an MRI. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crawford said he felt something in his oblique before he was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday. The Mariners should provide an update on his status once they receive the results.

J.T. Realmuto is back in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Realmuto returns after receiving Wednesday off for general rest, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting fifth against the Reds Thursday.

Bryce Harper returns to the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Cincinnati Reds Thursday. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harper is back after a stint on the paternity list, starting at first base and batting third against the Reds Thursday.

Jonathan India is back in the lineup for the Cincinnati Reds against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: India returns after sitting out the last four games for manager David Bell, batting sixth and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Phillies Thursday.

Jackson Chourio is not in the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Chourio will take a seat on the bench for regular rest, with Sal Frelick starting in right field and batting leadoff against the Pirates Thursday.

Robert Suarez notched another save in Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Rockies, delivering a flawless inning with one strikeout.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores his role as a reliable closer for the Padres, maintaining a stellar 0.77 ERA and a 0.94 WHIP through 12 appearances this season. His consistent ability to shut down opponents, evidenced by his nine saves and zero blown saves, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, particularly in categories of saves and ERA. While his K/9 rate isn't elite, his control and efficiency in high-leverage situations continue to bolster his fantasy relevance.

Matt Waldron delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact: This outing marked a significant improvement for Waldron, who entered the game with a bloated 4.74 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP from his previous starts this season. His ability to limit the Rockies to minimal damage while posting a decent strikeout total should provide a bit of relief to fantasy managers who have been wary of his high ERA and WHIP. Fantasy managers should view this performance as a step in the right direction, but it's advisable to keep expectations tempered until he shows more consistent results.

Ty Blach allowed four earned runs and five hits over five innings in a loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: The absence of strikeouts in this game, coupled with the four earned runs, suggests a troubling shift for fantasy managers who might have hoped for a sleeper waiver wire pick. Given this outing, it's prudent to approach Blach with caution in fantasy lineups, as his inability to miss bats could lead to more rough starts if this trend continues.

Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, one run scored, and one RBI in the Rockies' 5-2 defeat to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: This performance, including his first homer of the season, offers a slight uptick in his power metrics, which have been modest at best this year. Maintaining a .312 batting average, Diaz continues to provide decent average support for fantasy teams, but his overall power and run production are limited, as evidenced by his 11 RBI and two home runs across 22 games.

Ryan McMahon contributed with his bat in the Rockies' 5-2 loss to the Padres, going 1-for-3 with a home run, an RBI, and a run scored.

Fantasy Impact: This performance slightly uplifts his season batting average to .312 and marks his third homer of the year. Despite the Rockies' struggles, McMahon's consistent hitting suggest he could remain a valuable fantasy asset, especially in leagues that reward power and on-base percentage.

Evan Carter went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two RBI, and one run scored in the Rangers' win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: This performance could be a sign of Carter turning the corner after a sluggish start to the season, with his batting average sitting at a mere .200 prior to the game. The young outfielder's ability to hit for extra bases, demonstrated by his triple and home run, adds a valuable dimension to his fantasy appeal. However, his high strikeout rate and low BABIP suggest that consistency might still be an issue. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Carter's performance in the coming games to see if this outing was a flash in the pan or the start of a trend.

Adolis Garcia went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact: His solo shot contributed to the team's robust offensive performance. Garcia's season has been marked by consistent power, as evidenced by his seven homers and .312 batting average through 25 games. His ability to drive in runs, with 23 RBI so far, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups.