Fantasy Baseball News

The Nationals recalled Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester. (Source: Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lipscomb will take the roster spot of Lane Thomas, who was placed on the IL with an MCL sprain. The 23-year-old hit .224, with one home run, four RBI, and four stolen bases in 14 games with the Nationals earlier this season.

The Nationals placed Lane Thomas on the 10-day IL with an MCL sprain. (Source: Nationals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thomas suffered the MCL sprain in his left knee while stealing a base Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect Thomas to likely be out longer than the minimum 10 days. The team recalled Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.

LaMonte Wade Jr. is not in the starting lineup for the Giants Wednesday. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wade will take a seat on the bench with a left-hander on the mound. Wilmer Flores will draw the start at first base and hit second for the Giants.

Jung Hoo Lee is out of the lineup for the Giants Wednesday. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lee will take a seat and get a day of rest with the Mets starting lefty Sean Manaea. Tyler Fitzgerald will draw the start in center field and bat eighth.

Mike Yastrzemski is not in the starting lineup for the Giants Wednesday. (Source: Shayna Rubin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Yastrzemski will take a seat with lefty Sean Manaea drawing the start for the Mets. Austin Slater will start in right field and leadoff for the Giants.

Heston Kjerstad is out of the lineup for the Orioles Wednesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kjerstad will take a seat with the Angels starting lefty Tyler Anderson. Anthony Santander will move back into right field for the series finale.

Ryan O’Hearn is not in the starting lineup for the Orioles Wednesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: O’Hearn will take a seat with the Angels starting lefty Tyler Anderson. Adley Rutschman will serve as the designated hitter.

Jackson Holliday is not in the starting lineup Wednesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Holliday will take a seat with the Angels starting left-hander Tyler Anderson. Jorge Mateo will get the start at second base and bat ninth.

Ryan Mountcastle is in the starting lineup for the Orioles Wednesday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mountcastle will draw the start at first base and bat third against the Angels. He missed the first two games of the series with née soreness.

The Giants have placed Blake Snell on the 15-day IL with a left adductor strain. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Snell was scheduled to start Wednesday, but Ryan Walker will not draw the start for the Giants. Snell has struggled since joining the Giants and will likely need a rehab assignment if this injury last longer than the minimum 15 days.

Paul Sewald (oblique) is meeting with the team’s medical staff to determine if he is ready to be activated from the injured list. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Sewald would go out for another rehab appearance if the team determines he is not ready to be activated. Sewald appears close to returning to his role as the Diamondbacks’ closer.

Ryne Nelson (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, per manager Torey Lovullo. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Nelson landed on the 15-day IL after being hit on the elbow by a comebacker. It is a great sign that he is already ready to throw a bullpen and he has a chance to only miss the minimum 15 days.

Ivan Herrera is in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herrera will take the field for manager Oliver Marmol, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting fifth against the Diamondbacks Wednesday.

The Cardinals have recalled John King from Triple-A Memphis. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: King will take the roster spot of Zack Thompson, who was optioned in the corresponding move. The 29-year-old has a 3.38 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in six games in Memphis this season.

Jose Fermin has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fermin will take the roster spot of Jordan Walker, who was optioned Wednesday. The 25-year-old will provide infield depth for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals have optioned Zack Thompson to Triple-A Memphis. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thompson has struggled since moving to the bullpen, posting a 13.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 6 2/3 innings pitched. The team recalled John King to take Thompson’s spot in the bullpen.

Quinn Priester is no longer the scheduled starter for Wednesday’s game with the Brewers. (Source: Kevin Gorman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Josh Fleming is going to draw the start Wednesday. Considering Fleming has not gone deep into games this season, fantasy managers should expect Priester to pitch after Fleming.

Josh Fleming is set to start Wednesday’s game against the Brewers. (Source: Kevin Gorman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fleming will likely serve as the opener with Quinn Priester, who was the original starter, likely to back up Fleming. Fantasy managers should expect Priester to see the bulk of the innings Wednesday.

Jordan Walker has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals. (Source: Katie Woo on X)

Fantasy Impact: Walker has struggled this season to the tune of a .155/.239/.259 slash line. St. Louis has decided to let the former 21st-overall pick figure things out in the minors before rejoining the big league club. Outfielder Alec Burleson could see an increase in playing time as a result.

Kelly was placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain Tuesday, and Manager Torey Lovullo has stated that Kelly's return may be in "months" rather than "weeks". (Source: Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic)

Fantasy Impact: The good news is that Kelly won't need surgery on his throwing arm, but the length of his absence looks to be longer than initially thought. Kelly has looked stellar so far this season, posting a 2.19 ERA through four starts. The right-hander now joins Eduardo Rodriguez and Ryne Nelson on the list of injured starters for the reigning NL champs.