Fantasy Baseball News

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.

Lane Thomas (knee) is likely going to be placed on the injured list Wednesday. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thomas is undergoing an MRI on his left knee that he injured while stealing second base Tuesday. The team is expected to recall Trey Lipscomb once Thomas is officially placed on the injured list.

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.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. will take a seat on the bench for routine rest, with Jake McCarthy starting in left field and batting sixth against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Gabriel Moreno is out of the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Moreno will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Tucker Barnhart starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Cardinals for manager Torrey Lovullo Wednesday.

Ketel Marte is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Marte will receive the afternoon off for general rest, with Kevin Newman filling in at second base and batting eighth against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Joc Pederson is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pederson returns after sitting out against a left-handed starting pitcher Tuesday night, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third for manager Torrey Lovullo against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Corbin Carroll returns to the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carroll is back after taking a seat on the bench for regular rest Tuesday night, patrolling center field and batting seventh against the Cardinals Wednesday.

Paul Blackburn endured a tough outing in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Yankees, allowing four earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out five over six frames.

Fantasy Impact: Despite this setback, Blackburn's season ERA slightly rose to 2.03, still reflecting a strong start to the year. His WHIP remains impressive at 0.97, and his control was evident, as he issued no walks during the game.

Griffin Canning allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Despite notching a win, Canning's performance was far from reassuring, continuing a trend of mediocrity this season. With a bloated ERA now slightly improved to 7.50 and a WHIP that remains high at 1.54, his fantasy value is shaky at best.

Patrick Corbin delivered a solid performance, allowing no earned runs on just three hits and three walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his commendable effort, Corbin's season has been marred by high ERA and WHIP numbers, currently standing at 6.51 and 1.81, respectively. This outing, however, could be a sign of turning things around, especially considering his ability to limit the Dodgers to minimal damage. Fantasy managers should remain cautious.

Kenta Maeda delivered a strong performance, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and striking out five against the Rays on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: This performance was a much-needed bright spot in what has been a challenging season for Maeda, who now holds a bloated 5.96 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP. His ability to avoid walks and keep runs off the board in this outing could be a sign of turning things around. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if this game marks a real improvement or just a temporary reprieve.