Fantasy Baseball News

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.

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.

The Yankees activated Jon Berti off the 10-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Berti had been sidelined the past few weeks due to an adductor strain. He'll return to his reserve role for the Yankees.

Shane Drohan is set to begin a rehab assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Drohan has been on the injured list all season after undergoing surgery on his shoulder. He will likely need to make a handful of rehab starts.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said George Kirby is dealing with a knee injury. (Source: Adam Jude on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: When asked about the injury after his start on Friday, Kirby said he was "fine" so it doesn't appear to be anything serious. Kirby was pulled on Friday after allowing one run over six innings on 88 pitches against the Astros.

Patrick Wisdom returns to the lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Wisdom is back after sitting out Friday’s series opener, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting seventh against the Brewers for manager Craig Counsell Saturday.

Vaughn Grissom is missing from the lineup for the Boston Red Sox against the Minnesota Twins Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Grissom will take a seat on the bench after making his season debut Friday night, with David Hamilton filling in at second base and batting eighth for manager Alex Cora against the Twins Saturday.

Matt Vierling is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees Saturday. (Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vierling returns after coming off of the bench as a pinch-hitter Friday night, batting fifth and starting at third base for manager AJ Hinch against the Yankees Saturday.

Jake Rogers is out of the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees Saturday. (Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Carson Kelly starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Yankees for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Carson Kelly is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees Saturday. (Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly returns after taking a seat on the bench for Friday night’s series opener, batting ninth and starting at catcher against the Yankees for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.

Javier Baez is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the New York Yankees Saturday. (Source: Evan Woodbery on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Baez will receive the afternoon off for general rest, with Zach McKinstry filling in at shortstop and batting eighth for manager AJ Hinch against the Yankees Saturday.

Jose Trevino is back in the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Detroit Tigers Saturday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trevino returns after sitting out for rest reasons Friday night, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth against the Tigers for manager Aaron Boone Saturday.

Austin Wells is missing from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Detroit Tigers Saturday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wells will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Jose Trevino starting behind the plate at catcher and batting eighth for manager Aaron Boone against the Tigers Saturday.

Aaron Civale struggled mightily in Friday's matchup against the Mets, allowing seven earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over 4 2/3 innings.

Fantasy Impact: This performance ballooned his ERA to 6.14 and did little to reassure fantasy managers of his reliability. Despite a decent strikeout rate of 9.6 K/9 and a solid 3.90 strikeout-to-walk ratio this season, his inconsistency in run prevention is a significant concern. Civale's elevated 4.43 FIP suggests that some struggles may continue, and his 0.311 BABIP indicates he hasn't been extraordinarily unlucky. Fantasy managers should consider these factors heavily when deciding his role in their rotations moving forward.

Jason Adam secured his third save of the season in the Rays' 10-8 victory over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: He allowed one earned run and two hits while striking out one batter in his inning of work. Despite a slightly shaky outing, Adam's overall performance this season remains strong, boasting a 1.80 ERA and a 0.73 WHIP. His ability to close games is evident, though his K/9 rate suggests limited strikeout upside, which might concern some fantasy managers. Given his solid ERA and WHIP, he should continue to be a reliable option for saves and holds, but don't expect him to rack up strikeouts at an elite rate.

Jonny DeLuca went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a stolen base in the Rays' 10-8 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: Despite a modest hit total, DeLuca's ability to drive in runs proved crucial in a tightly contested game. His performance, particularly the stolen base, hints at a potentially diverse skill set, which could be valuable for fantasy managers looking for multifaceted players. However, with such a small sample size of just one game, it's tough to predict his impact over the season. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on DeLuca's usage and performance in upcoming games to better gauge his potential role and value.

Harold Ramirez went 3-for-5 with one run scored in the Rays' 10-8 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: This performance is a bright spot in what has been a relatively average season for Ramirez, who is now batting .270. Despite the lack of power and modest RBI totals, his ability to put the ball in play and maintain a decent batting average provides some value in deeper fantasy leagues. However, his low walk rate and minimal extra-base hits limit his upside. Owners should view Ramirez as a situational player rather than a consistent starter, useful primarily in matchups that favor high-contact hitters.

Jose Caballero went 2-for-3 in the Rays' 10-8 win over the Mets, contributing a double and scoring twice.

Fantasy Impact: His performance also included a walk, enhancing his on-base percentage. Despite a season batting average of .276, Caballero's consistent ability to reach base and score runs adds a layer of reliability for fantasy managers looking for steady middle-infield production. His moderate power and speed combination, evidenced by his season totals of two homers and nine stolen bases, offers a balanced contribution across multiple categories. However, his low walk rate suggests an aggressive approach at the plate, which could limit his on-base opportunities but hasn't significantly impacted his batting average, thanks to a solid .346 BABIP. Moving forward, Caballero should remain a viable option in deeper leagues, particularly for those in need of runs and occasional extra-base hits.

Amed Rosario went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored in the Rays' 10-8 win over the Mets.

Fantasy Impact: This performance underscores his consistent hitting prowess this season, maintaining a solid .309 batting average. With 34 hits and 15 RBI over 29 games, Rosario continues to be a reliable source of runs and RBI for fantasy managers. His low strikeout rate of 0.142 combined with a .326 wOBA indicates a strong offensive output, making him a valuable asset in most fantasy lineups. While his power numbers aren't eye-popping, his ability to contribute across multiple categories can't be ignored.