Fantasy Baseball News

Triston Casas (rib) is expected to be out of a significant amount of time. (Source: BostonGlobe.com)

Fantasy Impact: Casas’ MRI showed that he will need more than the 10-day IL stint to recover. The team has not placed a timetable on his expected return. The Red Sox will likely rotate multiple players at first base in his absence.

Taj Bradley (pectoral) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham soon. (Source: Evan Closky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bradley was able to get through his most recent outing without any setbacks. Fantasy managers should expect Bradley to need multiple rehab starts before being activated.

Jared Jones delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on four hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 4-2 win against the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a stellar start to the season for Jones, who now boasts a 2.79 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP through his first five starts. His impressive 12.1 K/9 and 9.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio highlight his dominance and control on the mound, making him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues.

David Bednar secured his third save of the season in Monday's 4-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact: Bednar allowed one hit and struck out one in a scoreless inning of work. Despite this solid performance, Bednar's season has been rocky, marked by a bloated 10.13 ERA and three blown saves in nine appearances. His high strikeout rate (12.4 K/9) continues to be a silver lining, suggesting he has the ability to overpower hitters, but his overall inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy option.

Andrew McCutchen delivered a strong performance in the Pirates' 4-2 victory over the Brewers, going 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: His efforts included a solo shot that contributed to the team's win. Despite a sluggish start to the season with a .214 batting average and a high strikeout rate of 0.313, this game could be a sign of turning things around.

Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, one run scored, and two RBI in the Brewers' 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the defeat, Hoskins managed to contribute significantly to the scoreboard with his fifth homer of the season. His performance this season has been a mixed bag, maintaining a modest .222 batting average with a relatively low .220 BABIP, which suggests potential for some positive regression.

Joe Ross endured another tough outing, allowing one earned run on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a seemingly modest ERA of 4.05 and a decent outing today, Ross's season has been marred by a high WHIP of 1.55. His strikeout rate of 8.1 K/9 remains solid, yet his strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.00 indicates ongoing control issues. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his current metrics suggest potential volatility in his performances, making him a risky play in all but the deepest of leagues.

Jose Caballero went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rays' 7-1 defeat to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: While the solo shot added a slight glimmer to an otherwise bleak game for Tampa Bay, Caballero's season has been fairly solid. Sporting a .284 average with modest power and speed, he's shaping up to be a useful fantasy asset in deeper leagues, especially with his ability to chip in across multiple categories.

Zack Littell endured a tough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits while striking out seven over six innings in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked a notable deviation from his strong start to the season, as evidenced by his previously solid 3.33 ERA and 1.37 WHIP. Fantasy managers should consider this start a blip rather than a trend, given his otherwise excellent early-season metrics, but it's a reminder of the volatility inherent in starting pitchers.

Mark Canha delivered a strong performance in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over the Rays, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: His day at the plate also included a walk. This game is a bright spot in what has been a somewhat average season for Canha, raising his batting average to .247 and his wOBA to an impressive .380.

Parker Meadows went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Tigers' 7-1 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the home run, Meadows's season has been underwhelming with a mere .093 batting average and only 5 hits in 54 at-bats. His power display in this game could hint at potential upside, but his high strikeout rate suggests that significant improvements are needed before he can be considered a reliable fantasy option.

Tarik Skubal delivered a masterful performance, tossing six shutout innings, allowing just three hits, no walks, and striking out nine in Monday's 7-1 victory over the Rays.

Fantasy Impact: This outing continues a stellar start to the 2024 season for Skubal, who now boasts a 1.82 ERA and a 0.74 WHIP. His 10.6 K/9 and 7.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio are particularly impressive, underscoring his dominance and control on the mound. Fantasy managers should continue to start him with confidence, as he's proving to be a key asset in any lineup.

Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-for-5 with a stolen base as the Braves blanked the Marlins 3-0.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the low impact at the plate in this game, Acuna's season remains robust with a .293 average and a notable blend of speed and on-base skills, highlighted by his 10 stolen bases. His ability to swipe bags and score runs (21 runs scored so far) keeps his fantasy value high, even on days when the hits aren't falling.

Michael Harris II went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases as the Braves blanked the Marlins 3-0.

Fantasy Impact: While he didn't contribute to the run column or drive in any runs, his ability to get on base and swipe bags was on full display. Harris II's performance this season has been solid, maintaining a .307 batting average through 21 games. His speed is a clear asset, as evidenced by his total of four stolen bases, including the two from today's game. Fantasy managers should value his multi-category contributions, especially in leagues where stolen bases are a premium.

Bryce Elder delivered a masterful performance, tossing 6.2 scoreless innings, allowing eight hits with no walks and striking out four in Monday's 3-0 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: This outing, his first of the season, is a positive step for Elder, who posted 12 wins last season. Elder’s fantasy managers should monitor his ability to maintain such performance levels against more challenging lineups.

Raisel Iglesias delivered a flawless inning to notch a save in the Braves' 3-0 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: He threw 11 pitches, allowed no hits or walks, and struck out one batter. This performance continues a solid season for Iglesias, who now boasts a 2.16 ERA and a 0.72 WHIP through nine appearances. His save count climbs to seven, maintaining a perfect record in save opportunities.

Travis d'Arnaud went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 3-0 victory over the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact: His performance included a key home run that contributed significantly to the Braves' win. This season, d'Arnaud has maintained a solid .273 batting average with consistent power, as evidenced by his five home runs and 14 RBI over 18 games.

Ryan Weathers struggled in Monday's 3-0 defeat against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed three earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out just one over 5.2 innings. This performance slightly tarnishes his otherwise solid start to the season, pushing his ERA to 3.16 and WHIP to 1.40. Weathers's low strikeout total from this game is particularly concerning, given his decent 8.1 K/9 rate this season.

Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in the Twins' 7-0 win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked a significant improvement for Kepler, who has struggled early in the season with a mere .125 batting average. His three RBI in this game matched his total from the previous six games, suggesting a potential turnaround. While it's just one game, fantasy managers should take note of this performance as a sign that Kepler might be finding his rhythm at the plate.

Edouard Julien had a standout performance in the Twins' 7-0 win over the White Sox, delivering a robust line at the plate.

Fantasy Impact: Julien went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored, and two RBI. This game marks a significant uptick in Julien's performance, considering his struggling .211 average over the season. His power display, with five homers now, suggests potential for more consistent production if he can find some consistency at the plate.