Fantasy Baseball News

Jake Cronenworth felt tightness in his calf late in Monday’s game. (Source: Kevin Acee on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Cronenworth went 0-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored before being replaced in the ninth inning. Padres’ manager Mike Shildt stated it is “too early to tell” when it comes to the severity of Cronenworth’s calf injury.

The White Sox and FA Tommy Pham have agreed to a minor-league deal worth $3M. (Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an extra $1.5M in incentives and has a clause that requires him to be added to the active roster by April 25. If he is not added he can request his release and he would receive $500K if traded. Fantasy managers can expect Pham to have a quick ramp up period with the White Sox having to make a decision by April 25.

Brandon Drury was removed from Monday’s game with a hamstring injury. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Drury finished the game 1-for-3 with a double before being lifted. Fantasy managers should expect the team to release more info on the severity of the injury once he undergoes further testing.

The Athletics recalled Esteury Ruiz from Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz will take the roster spot of J.D. Davis, who was placed on the injured list with a groin injury. Ruiz is available off the bench Monday.

The Athletics placed J.D. Davis on the IL with a groin injury. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Davis suffered a groin injury on Sunday and reportedly was already set to miss a few days. The move allows the team to recall Esteury Ruiz to fill Davis’ roster spot.

Kutter Crawford delivered a standout performance, allowing no earned runs and just two hits while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Monday's 6-0 loss to the Guardians.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his strong outing, Crawford's efforts went unrewarded as the Red Sox offense couldn't muster any support. This game further solidifies Crawford's role as a reliable starter in fantasy lineups, especially given his impressive season stats including a 0.42 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP. His ability to suppress runs and maintain a high strikeout rate makes him a valuable asset, though his win potential may be hampered by the team's offensive struggles. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy him with confidence, but temper expectations for wins.

Will Brennan went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in the Guardians' 6-0 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: This performance marked Brennan's first home run of the season, bringing a much-needed boost to his modest .225 batting average. Despite the slow start to the season, this game could be a turning point for Brennan.

Victor Scott is in the starting lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Oakland Athletics Monday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Scott returns after receiving Sunday’s contest off for rest purposes, patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Athletics Monday.

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

Fantasy Impact: Winn returns after taking a seat on the bench against the Diamondbacks Sunday, starting at shortstop and batting seventh for manager Oliver Marmol against the Athletics Monday.

Jordan Walker returns to the lineup for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Oakland Athletics Monday. (Source: St. Louis Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Walker is back after receiving Sunday’s contest off for rest reasons, patrolling right field and batting eighth against the Athletics for manager Oliver Marmol Monday.

Jason Heyward continues to deal with soreness in his injured back. (Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Manager Dave Roberts stated Monday that Heyward will require a rehab assignment before the team activates him from the IL. The team did not release a timetable on when Heyward will begin the next step in his rehab.

James Outman is out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Outman will receive the series opener off, with Kike Hernandez starting in center field and batting seventh against the Nationals for manager Dave Roberts Monday.

The Nationals activated Nick Senzel (thumb) from the IL Monday. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Senzel suffered the injury prior to the team’s season opener. The veteran will draw the start at third base Monday at hit sixth against the Dodgers.

Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day IL Monday due to an illness. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Ruiz has been out of action with an illness and the team needed a backup catcher on the roster. The Nationals recalled Drew Millas to backup Riley Adams, who should see most of the playing time while Ruiz is on the IL.

Gavin Lux is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Monday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lux will receive the night off for manager Dave Roberts, with Mookie Betts sliding over to second base and Miguel Rojas starting at shortstop against the Nationals Monday.

Alek Thomas (hamstring) took eight at-bats in a simulated game. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Thomas has still been limited to light jogging due to the hamstring injury. Fantasy managers should expect Thomas to need to progress further before the team sends him out on rehab assignment.

Paul Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: This will mark the closer’s second bullpen session since Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a timeline for a rehab assignment after his bullpen session.

Brendan Rodgers has been scratched from the Rockies’ lineup Monday. (Source: Rockies on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The team has not released any information yet of the reason for Rodgers removal from the lineup. Alan Trejo will replace him at second base.

Matt Carpenter (right oblique) is currently rehabbing with the team and is taking infield practice. (Source: Katie Woo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Carpenter landed on the injured list early this season with a right oblique strain. The veteran infielder will likely still need a rehab assignment before rejoining the team.

Dylan Carlson (shoulder) is hitting off a tee Monday and will progress to soft toss later this week. (Source: Katie Woo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Carlson is in the beginning stages of his ramp-up period as he looks to get back to the Cardinals’ active roster. Fantasy managers should expect Carlson to need to complete a rehab assignment before returning to the team.