Fantasy Baseball News

Christopher Morel was removed from Monday’s game with a left toe injury. (Source: Maddie Lee on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Morel fouled a ball off his left foot and is now dealing with a left toe injury, in addition to knee soreness that has been bothering him. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

Austin Riley underwent an MRI that revealed inflammation in his left side. (Source: David O’Brien on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Riley should avoid the injured list and the team is considering day-to-day. Fantasy managers should expect Riley to miss a game or two as the Braves exercise caution with their slugging third baseman.

Reynaldo Lopez was removed from his start Monday due to back tightness. (Source: David O’Brien on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Manager Brian Snitker stated that Lopez will not miss a start and is considered day-to-day. Lopez allowed two hits, two walks, and registered four strikeouts in five innings pitched.

Rhys Hoskins was removed from Monday’s game with a hamstring injury. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hoskins appeared to suffer the injury in the second inning and was removed from the game. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

J.P. Crawford (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma Tuesday. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crawford took part in batting practice with the Mariners Monday. Fantasy managers should expect him to appear in multiple rehab games before being activated.

Luis Medina (knee) is scheduled to throw around 45 pitches in a simulated game Wednesday. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Medina will look to make it through this sim game without any setbacks before heading out on a rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should expect him to join the starting rotation when activated.

Patrick Bailey is being further evaluated to determine if he is dealing with an illness or symptoms from a lingering concussion. (Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bailey is considered day-to-day for now as the team is being cautious in the event it is concussion symptoms. Blake Sabol and Jakson Reetz will see increased playing time behind the plate.

The Giants have recalled Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Reetz will take the roster spot of Jung Hoo Lee, who was placed on the IL Monday. Reetz could see playing time until Patrick Bailey is able to return to full health.

The Giants have placed Jung Hoo Lee on the 10-day IL with a left shoulder dislocation. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lee suffered the injury Sunday after he crashed into the outfield wall. Fantasy managers should expect Lee to be sidelined for an extended period of time.

Alex Wood has been sent back to Oakland for further evaluation on his left shoulder. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wood is dealing with shoulder soreness and he apparently has been dealing with it for awhile. The team will likely make a determination on if he needs a stint on the injured list after his examination.

Ken Waldichuk will undergo left elbow surgery Wednesday. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waldichuk was diagnosed with a UCL sprain last October and recently had a setback that will require him to undergo another surgery. The team is expected to provide more details on the surgery after Wednesday.

Nathan Eovaldi (groin) could be ready to throw off a mount this weekend. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Eovaldi threw on flat-ground Monday and appears to be ready to take the next step in his rehab. Fantasy managers should expect Eovaldi to possibly require a rehab start prior to rejoining the Rangers’ rotation.

Nolan Arenado returns to the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Arenado is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Sunday, batting cleanup and starting at third base against the Angels for manager Oliver Marmol Monday.

Masyn Winn is back in the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Los Angeles Angels Monday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Winn returns after sitting out for rest purposes Sunday, starting at shortstop and batting eighth for manager Oliver Marmol against the Angels Monday.

Vinnie Pasquantino is back in the lineup for the Kansas City Royals against the Seattle Mariners Monday. (Source: Kansas City Royals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pasquantino returns after taking a seat on the bench for routine rest Sunday, batting third and starting at first base against the Mariners Monday.

Shohei Ohtani (back) returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Francisco Giants Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ohtani is back after sitting out Sunday due to back tightness, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting second against the Giants for manager Dave Roberts Monday.

Zack Gelof (oblique) could be activated from the IL during the series with Houston. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Gelof was able to play in rehab games over the weekend and has rejoined the A’s. He will return to an everyday role at second base upon his return.

Joey Gallo (shoulder) is on track to be activated from the IL this weekend. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gallo is set to play first base on consecutive days with Triple-A Rochester. If he is able to get through that without any setbacks, he is likely to return against the Phillies this weekend.

The Reds have recalled Jacob Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hurtubise will take the roster spot of TJ Friedl, who was placed on the injured list Monday. He will provide outfield depth on the Reds’ bench.

The Reds placed TJ Friedl on the 10-day IL with a fractured left thumb. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Friedl exited Sunday’s game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch. After undergoing further testing, the outfielder will spend time on the injured list for the second time this season. Jake Fraley and Stuart Fairchild should see an uptick in playing time.