Fantasy Baseball News

TJ Friedl was removed from Tuesday’s game against the White Sox with right wrist soreness. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Friedl had X-rays return negative. He can be considered as day-to-day.

Chris Martin left Tuesday’s relief appearance against the Rockies with right elbow tightness. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martin left the save opportunity after facing just one batter. He'll likely be re-evaluated on Wednesday at which point another update should be provided.

The Dodgers recalled RHP J.P. Feyereisen from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Fantasy Impact: Feyereisen adds a fresh arm in the Dodgers bullpen with Roki Sasaki placed on the injured list. He'll hold a middle relief role.

The Dodgers placed Roki Sasaki on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact: The move was made just hours after manager Dave Roberts said Sasaki was battling arm soreness. His fastball velocity had seen a noticeable dip over his past few starts that has been part of his struggles. He'll look to get fully healthy over the next couple of weeks.

Bryce Miller told reporters he has been pitching through arm soreness and back tightness. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Miller had referred to general soreness in the first month of the season as well. This remains a situation to monitor. If it continues, the Mariners could put him on the injured list when George Kirby and/or Logan Gilbert return from the injured list.

The Texas Rangers reinstated Kyle Higashioka from the 10-day IL on Tuesday. (Source: mlb.com)

Fantasy Impact: Higashioka last appeared in an MLB game on April 29 before being sidelined by a mild left intercostal strain. He played in two rehab games with Triple-A Round Rock, going 2-for-8 with a pair of doubles. Earning consistent playing time may be challenging, as the Rangers currently carry three catchers on the roster: Higashioka, Tucker Barnhart and Jonah Heim.

Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a home run and played six innings in the field in his first rehab game on Tuesday in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League.

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear how long Acuna will be on his rehab assignment, but it will likely be a while. He is likely targeting his season debut at the end of May or start of June.

Tyler Glasnow has been cleared to start a throwing program. (Source: Matthew Moreno on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Glasnow was re-evaluated on Monday. He is expected to throw a bullpen session later in the week. He is working his way back from shoulder inflammation.

Logan Gilbert threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gilbert is continuing to work his way back from a flexor strain in his right elbow. He should be cleared to face live hitters soon before he heads on a rehab assignment.

Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut on Saturday against the Mets. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kershaw pitched four scoreless innings in his final rehab start on Sunday. He has worked his way back from toe and knee surgeries in the offseason. He should remain a solid starter for fantasy managers as long as he stays healthy.

The ankees signed RHP Anthony DeSclafani to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: DeSclafani did not pitch last season after undergoing surgery on his arm. He'll add pitching depth in the Yankees organization.

Guardians OF prospect Jaison Chourio is dealing with a mild right shoulder strain. (Source: Tim Stebbins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Chourio is the younger brother of Brewers star Jackson Chourio. He is slashing .214/.396/.271 at High-A Lake County to start this season. His injury is not considered serious.

Mike Trout went through on-field agility drills on Tuesday at Petco Park. (Source: Erica Weston on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Trout is continuing to progress on the field. He remains without a clear timetable to return as he works his way back towards running full speed.

Cade Povich could start Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Povich was slated to start on Tuesday before the game was postponed. It will be Dean Kremer starting Game 1 with the Orioles starter in Game 2 still up in the air.

Jasson Dominguez returns to the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dominguez is back after sitting out for rest Monday night, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting seventh against the Mariners for manager Aaron Boone Tuesday.

Ben Rice is absent from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Rice will take a seat on the bench for rest, with Jasson Dominguez batting seventh and occupying the designated hitter spot for manager Aaron Boone against the Mariners Tuesday.

Max Muncy is missing from the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Athletics Tuesday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Muncy will take a seat on the bench against a left-handed starting pitcher, with Kike Hernandez batting sixth and filling in at third base for manager Dave Roberts against the Athletics Tuesday.

Lawrence Butler returns to the lineup for the Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday. (Source: Athletics on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Butler is back after sitting on the bench for rest Sunday, patrolling right field and batting fifth against the Dodgers for manager Mark Kotsay Tuesday.

Dean Kremer will start Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Twins. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The game was postponed on Tuesday. It is unclear who will start Game 2 as of now for Baltimore.

Robert Stephenson will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Low-A Inland. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stephenson was able to face live hitters last week. He should be activated by the Angels by the end of the month.