Chayce McDermott

Chayce McDermott is getting “close to a rehab assignment."

Fantasy Impact

McDermott landed on the injured list with a right lat strain at the end of March. He is likely on track to be activated in the first half of May.

Chayce McDermott is scheduled to face live hitters in Sarasota next week.

Fantasy Impact

McDermott and Trevor Rogers are on similar timetables to return. Barring any setbacks, they could be activated by the end of May.

The Orioles placed Chayce McDermott on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

McDermott has been able to throw some bullpen sessions. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Chayce McDermott (lat) threw a light bullpen session Tuesday, per team updates, progressing slowly from a mild lat/teres strain that started two weeks ago.

Fantasy Impact

McDermott’s Tuesday light bullpen, two weeks into his throwing progression for a lat strain, rules him out for Opening Day, targeting a Triple-A Norfolk rotation spot once ready. His return timeline remains gradual. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should stash him, eyeing his prospect upside for a potential midseason call-up if he regains form with the Orioles’ affiliate.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Chayce McDermott is beginning to play catch on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

McDermott has been shut down from throwing since the middle of February due to a lat/teres strain. He is likely to open the season in Triple-A.