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Alek Manoah (shoulder) will start Sunday vs the Nationals. (Source: Keegan Matheson on X)

Fantasy Impact: Manoah will make his season debut after dealing with right shoulder inflammation since the start of the season. He looked great in his final rehab start, striking out 12 in six innings while throwing 92 pitches. Manoah will get a chance to re-establish himself as a regular member of the Blue Jays rotation in a friendly matchup Sunday vs the Nationals.

Category: Injury Updates


Trea Turner has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a left hamstring strain. He is expected to be out for at least six weeks. (Source: Philadelphia Phillies on X)

Fantasy Impact: Turner left Friday's game early due to his hamstring and now goes to the IL with what could be a lengthy absence. Kody Clemens was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move, while Edmundo Sosa will likely get the bulk of starts at shortstop while Turner is out.

Category: Injury Updates


The Cabs recalled Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miles Mastrobuoni is back in the majors with Matt Mervis optioned to Triple-A.

Category: Transactions


The Cubs optioned Matt Mervis to Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mervis has hit just .115 at the plate this season. Miles Mastrobuoni was called up as the corresponding move.

Category: Transactions


The Brewers optioned Corbin Martin to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martin was up in the majors for one day before being sent back down.

Category: Transactions


The Brewers recalled Jared Koenig from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Koenig has made two appearances with Milwaukee this season. He'll remain in his long relief role out of the bullpen.

Category: Transactions


The Brewers recalled Andruw Monasterio from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Monasterio has been called up with Joey Wiemer placed on the injured list. He'll add depth to the bench for the Brewers.

Category: Transactions


Joey Wiemer (knee) placed on IL

Sat, May 4th 12:57pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Brewers placed Joey Wiemer on the 10-day injured list with left knee discomfort. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wiemer suffered the injury on Friday and will miss some time. Andrew Monasterio was recalled from Triple-A as the corresponding move.

Category: Injury Updates


Keynan Middleton threw a bullpen session on Saturday. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Middleton said he’ll throw twice more in St. Louis next week and then head to Double-A Springfield for a rehab assignment.

Category: Injury Updates


Dylan Carlson has returned with the Cardinals on Saturday. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This doesn't mean Carlson has officially been activated from the injured list, but he appears to be close. He began a rehab assignment earlier in the week which was short.

Category: Injury Updates


The White Sox placed Danny Mendick on the 10-day injured list. (Source: James Fegan on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mendick is dealing with lower back tightness. He'll miss at least 10 days as a result. He is hopeful it'll be a short stint.

Category: Injury Updates


Jordan Wicks is playing loss toss on Saturday. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wicks was recently cleared to resume playing catch. He'll likely throw a bullpen session soon.

Category: Injury Updates


Seiya Suzuki is hitting and doing defensive drills on Saturday. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Suzuki and Cody Bellinger are both doing the same things on Saturday as they work their way back from injuries. They are on track to potentially return by the end of May.

Category: Injury Updates


Jackson Chourio is back in the lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers against the Chicago Cubs Saturday. (Source: Milwaukee Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chourio returns after being held out of the lineup for the last two games, patrolling left field and batting ninth against the Cubs Saturday.


Cody Bellinger is hitting and doing defensive drills on Saturday. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki are both doing the same things on Saturday as they work their way back from injuries. They are on track to potentially return by the end of May.

Category: Injury Updates


Rowdy Tellez is not in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Colorado Rockies Saturday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tellez will receive the afternoon off with a left-hander on the mound for the Rockies, with Connor Joe starting at first base and batting cleanup for manager Derek Shelton Saturday.


The White Sox called up Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Francys Romero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramos is the No. 4 prospect for the White Sox per MLB Pipeline. He is taking the spot of Danny Mendick, who was placed on the injured list.

Category: Transactions


Gerrit Cole threw 15 pitches in a bullpen session on Saturday. (Source: Max Goodman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was the first bullpen session for Cole since he was shut down from throwing back in March. He remains on track for a return at some point in June.

Category: Injury Updates


Andrew Vaughn is out of the lineup for the Chicago White Sox against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday. (Source: Chicago White Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vaughn will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Gavin Sheets batting third and starting at first base for manager Pedro Grifol against the Cardinals Saturday.


The Yankees designated Taylor Trammell for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Trammell has been DFA'd with Jon Berti being activated from the injured list. He had already been with the Mariners and Dodgers as well this season. He'll hit waivers again.

Category: Transactions