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Josh Jung is scheduled to have his fractured wrist evaluated Friday. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jung could have a timeline for his return assigned to him after the evaluation, barring any delays or setbacks in the heeling process. Fantasy managers should expect the team to announce a firmer timetable soon.

Category: Injury Updates


Triston Casas is dealing with a fracture in his left ribcage and will be “out a while” per Red Sox manager Alex Cora. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Casas was injured on Saturday while swinging the bat. The team has not released a firm timetable for his return, but Cora’s comments definitely means he will likely be out past the 10-day IL stint.

Category: Injury Updates


Blake Treinen (chest) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Treinen is set to pitch in his first game since suffering a bruised lung in March. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran to still need a lengthy rehab assignment.

Category: Injury Updates


Henry Davis is out of the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Davis will sit out for routine rest, with Joey Bart filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth for manager Derek Shelton against the Brewers Tuesday.


Wenceel Perez is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Perez will take the field for manager AJ Hinch, patrolling right field and batting second against the Rays Tuesday.


Carson Kelly is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kelly returns for manager AJ Hinch, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Rays Tuesday.


Jake Rogers is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will receive the night off for general rest, with Carson Kelly starting at catcher and batting ninth for manager AJ Hinch against the Rays Tuesday.


Spencer Torkelson is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Torkelson will take a seat on the bench for regular rest, with Mark Canha filling in at first base and batting third against the Rays for manager AJ Hinch Tuesday.


Tyler O’Neill (concussion) is back in the lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday. (Source: Boston Red Sox on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: O’Neill returns after being placed on the league’s 7-day concussion injured list, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third for manager Alex Cora against the Guardians Tuesday.


Jose Ramirez returns to the lineup for the Cleveland Guardians against the Boston Red Sox Tuesday. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez is back after sitting out for rest reasons Sunday, starting at third base and batting third against the Red Sox Tuesday.


The Nationals placed Robert Garcia on the 15-day IL with an illness. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Garcia is dealing with the flu and will now be forced to miss some time. The team recalled Jacob Barnes from Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding move.

Category: Injury Updates, Transactions


The Reds have optioned Casey Legumina to Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Legumina allowed two runs on Monday and will return back to Louisville after just one day on the Reds’ roster. Sam Moll, who was activated from the IL, will take his spot in the bullpen.

Category: Transactions


Sam Moll was activated from the injured list Tuesday. (Source: Reds on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Moll has not pitched this season due to a left shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should expect him to work in middle relief out of the Reds’ bullpen.

Category: Transactions


Jose Siri is not in the lineup for the Rays Tuesday. (Source: MLB.com )

Fantasy Impact: Siri will take a seat on the bench after returning to the lineup on Monday. He could still be dealing with kidney stones, which caused him to miss three games last week. Randy Arozarena will move over to center field against the Tigers.


Byron Buxton is in the lineup for the Twins Tuesday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Buxton will return to the Twins’ lineup Tuesday after getting a day off. He will patrol center field and bat fifth against the White Sox.


Ryan Jeffers is out of the starting lineup for the Twins Tuesday. (Source: MLB.com )

Fantasy Impact: Jeffers will get a regular day off on Tuesday. Christian Vazquez will start behind the plate and bat ninth against the White Sox.


Gio Urshela (hamstring) was able to complete straight-line running drills. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Urshela recently landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Based on his quick progression, he could return to the Tigers’ lineup soon.

Category: Injury Updates


Andy Ibanez (hamstring) was able to complete a full workout at second base on Tuesday. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ibanez is seemingly closer to beginning a rehab assignment after his workout Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect him to return soon.

Category: Injury Updates


The Rangers have sent Josh Sborz (shoulder) to Double-A Frisco on a rehab assignment. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sborz has been out of action since April 7 with a rotator cuff strain. Fantasy managers should expect the reliever to only need a few rehab appearances before returning.

Category: Injury Updates


The Diamondbacks have claimed Joe Jacques off waivers from the Red Sox. (Source: Andrew Parker on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Jacques was designated for assignment by Boston after appearing in one game. The left-hander will provide depth in the Diamondbacks’ bullpen.

Category: Transactions