Nick Senzel suffered a broken thumb prior to Thursday's season opener against the Reds. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was a freak injury for Senzel as he suffered the injury while fielding a ground ball. He is expected to miss at least the next few weeks, if not longer as a result of the injury.
Category: Injury Updates
Nelson Cruz signed a 1-day contract to retire with the Seattle Mariners.
Fantasy Impact: Cruz signed a contract after he threw out the first pitch to Felix Hernandez on Opening Day in Seattle on Thursday. Cruz spent four seasons with the Mariners, crushing 43+ home runs in two of them.
Category: Transactions
Justin Steele left his start early on Thursday with left hamstring tightness. (Source: Sahadev Sharma on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Steele went down and grabbed his hamstring while fielding a bunt. He should undergo additional testing at which point the Cubs should provide an update on his status.
Category: Injury Updates
Royce Lewis left Thursday's game early against the Royals with an apparent injury. (Source: Do-Hyoung Park on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lewis pulled up limping as he rounded third on a double by Carlos Correa. He left the game with the trainers after a home run and single. The Twins should provide a further update on his status.
Category: Injury Updates
The Rays have placed Josh Lowe (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. (Source: Tricia Whitaker)
Fantasy Impact: Lowe ended up missing most of Spring Training and has yet to resume baseball activities. He will likely miss at least the first three weeks of the season. After a breakout season in 2023, the 26-year-old outfielder is still worth stashing in all fantasy formats.
Category: Injury Updates
The Twins have added RP Daniel Duarte to their Opening Day roster. (Source: Twins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Duarte had his contract selected from Triple-A and will join the Twins’ bullpen for the start of the regular season. Fantasy managers should expect the 27-year-old to operate in a middle-relief role.
Category: Transactions
The Twins have placed RP Jhoan Duran (oblique) on the injured list. (Source: Do-Hyoung Park on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The right-hander is on the 15-day IL with a moderate oblique strain he suffered two weeks ago. The team has not provided a firm timetable, but it is expected that Duran could miss most of the first month of the season.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
Rays SS Wander Franco has been placed on administrative leave and is off the team’s 40-man roster. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Franco’s leave is currently through June 1, but his status could change based on the court proceedings in the Dominican Republic. The MLB and MLBPA will meet again closer to the current end date and determine the next steps in Franco’s status.
Category: Transactions
The Twins have placed SP Anthony DeSclafani (elbow) on the 60-day IL. (Source: Dustin Morse on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: DeSclafani was set to begin the season in the Twins’ rotation, but suffered an elbow strain in mid-March. The team has not set a firm timetable for his return, but fantasy managers should expect a lengthy absence for the veteran.
Category: Injury Updates, Transactions
The Blue Jays optioned Zach Pop to Triple-A Buffalo.
Fantasy Impact: Pop allowed 10 runs across 13 2/3 innings in the majors with Toronto last season. He'll open the season in Triple-A, but should get called up at some point in the year.
Category: Transactions
The Astros placed Bryan Abreu on the restricted list.
Fantasy Impact: Abreu will serve a two-game suspension that carried over from the postseason last year.
Category: Transactions
The Giants optioned Marco Luciano to Triple-A Sacramento.
Fantasy Impact: There was some thought that Luciano could open the season as the starting shortstop for the Giants, but it will be Nick Ahmed instead. Luciano should get called up at some point this season, potentially early in the year.
Category: Transactions
The Angels placed Sam Bachman on the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Bachman is recovering from shoulder surgery he underwent in the offseason. He is targeting a return in June or July.
Category: Injury Updates
The Astros optioned Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Fantasy Impact: Julks was unable to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster for Houston. He will likely be called up at some point this season.
Category: Transactions
The White Sox placed Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear if Lambert will undergo surgery or not to address his right shoulder injury.
Category: Injury Updates
The White Sox placed Shane Drohan on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Drohan underwent surgery on his right shoulder last month. He is without a clear timetable to return.
Category: Injury Updates
The Mets optioned J.D. Martinez to Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact: Martinez will get some at-bats in the minors to get back to speed after signing with the Mets last week.
Category: Transactions
The Royals placed Carlos Hernandez on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Hernandez was shut down from throwing at the end of February. He began his throwing progression a couple of weeks ago. He'll miss the start of the season as a result.
Category: Injury Updates
The Royals placed Josh Taylor on the 15-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact: Taylor will miss the start of the season due to left biceps soreness.
Category: Injury Updates
The Royals placed Jake Brentz on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Anne Rogers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brentz is expected to be sidelined up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in his final Spring Training appearance.
Category: Injury Updates