Fantasy Baseball News

Walker Buehler will need at least one more rehab start before joining the Dodgers, per manager Dave Roberts. (Source: Jack Harris on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The team is looking for better command and consistency from Buehler, who walked four batters in his last rehab start. If Buehler is able to improve in his next outing, it is possible the team has him rejoin the rotation.

James Outman is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets Friday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Outman will receive the night off against a left-handed starting pitcher, with Andy Pages patrolling center field and batting seventh for manager Dave Roberts against the Mets Friday.

Gavin Lux is out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets Friday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lux will receive the night off with a left-hander on the mound Friday, with Kike Hernandez starting at second base and batting sixth against the Mets for manager Dave Roberts.

Max Muncy is missing from the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the New York Mets Friday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muncy will sit with a left-hander on the mound for the Mets, with Miguel Rojas filling in at third base and batting eighth for manager Dave Roberts Friday.

Alejandro Kirk is not in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the San Diego Padres Friday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kirk will take a seat on the bench for Friday’s series opener for general rest, with Danny Jansen starting behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Padres.

Danny Jansen is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the San Diego Padres Friday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jansen returns after sitting out for rest reasons, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth against the Padres Friday.

Patrick Bailey is out of the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Bailey will take a seat on the bench for Friday’s contest, with Tom Murphy filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting sixth for manager Bob Melvin against the Diamondbacks.

Jung Hoo Lee is missing from the lineup for the San Francisco Giants against the Arizona Diamondbacks Friday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Lee will receive the night for routine rest, with Tyler Fitzgerald starting in center field and batting eighth against the Diamondbacks Friday.

Joc Pederson is out of the Diamondbacks’ lineup Friday. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pederson will get a day of rest with the Giants starting left-hander Blake Snell. Blaze Alexander will serve as the designated hitter Friday.

Blaze Alexander is in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alexander returns after sitting out Thursday, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting eighth against the Giants Friday.

Jhoan Duran (oblique) threw live batting practice Friday. (Source: Betsy Helfand on TWitter )

Fantasy Impact: This marks the second time this week that Duran has taken the mound, after completing a bullpen session Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, Duran is close to being sent out on a rehab assignment.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants Friday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. returns after sitting out for rest reasons Thursday, patrolling left field and batting third against the Giants Friday.

Jake Cronenworth returns to the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cronenworth is back after sitting out due to calf soreness, batting third and starting at first base for manager Mike Shildt against the Blue Jays Friday.

George Springer is out of the Blue Jays’ starting lineup Friday. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Springer will get a day of rest for Friday’s game with the Padres. Cavan Biggo will get the start in right field and bat seventh.

Cavan Biggio is in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup Friday. (Source: Shi Davidi on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Biggio will get the start in right field and bat seventh against the Padres. The 29-year-old is hitting .292, with one home run, and five RBI in 16 games this season.

Matt Carpenter (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment soon after taking swings during batting practice Friday. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter took part in batting practice for the first time since suffering the oblique injury. Considering he began taking infield practice last week, he could be close to starting a rehab assignment and having a timetable for his return.

Dylan Carlson (shoulder) is taking swings from both sides of the plate during batting practice. (Source: Jeff Jones on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Carlson has also resumed throwing and completed some defensive work. He has reported still feeling some pain during his right-handed swing, so the team still has no timetable for his return.

Sawyer Gipson-Long will undergo season-ending UCL reconstruction surgery. (Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The surgery will be completed on Monday and it will end his 2024 season. The surgery is similar to the internal brace that Braves’ SP Spence Strider underwent recently. Gipson-Long will now turn his focus to being ready for the 2025 season.

The Twins activated Josh Staumont (calf) from the injured list and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Aaron Gleeman on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Staumont was on a rehab assignment with St. Paul after landing on the IL with a calf injury. The veteran could be recalled if the Twins need bullpen depth later this season.

Jace Peterson was designated for assignment by Arizona Friday. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Peterson has struggled this season, batting just .045 in 22 at-bats. He will be replaced on the active roster by Pavin Smith.