Fantasy Baseball News

The Orioles selected the contract of C Chadwick Tromp from Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact: Tromp will serve as the backup to Gary Sanchez with Maverick Handley placed on the seven-day concussion injured list.

The Orioles placed C Maverick Handley on the seven-day concussion injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Handley was removed from Saturday's game early following a collision at home plate. He will be sidelined at least the next week until he can clear concussion protocol.

The Twins claimed RHP Connor Gillispie off waivers from the Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul.

Fantasy Impact: Gillispie was designated for assignment last week. He will report to Triple-A in the Twins organization.

The Mets transferred Jose Siri to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: Siri remains shut down due to a leg injury. He remains without a timetable to return.

The Mets optioned RHP Tyler Zuber to Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact: Zuber made one appearance since being called up a couple of days ago. He could be brought back up if the Mets need a fresh arm again.

The Mets optioned INF Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact: Acuna continued to struggle the past couple of months after a strong start to the season in April where he was named the NL Rookie of the Month. He'll look to regain his confidence in Triple-A.

The Mets selected the contract of OF Travis Jankowski from Triple-A Syracuse.

Fantasy Impact: Jankowski gets the call after signing a minor league deal with the Mets two years ago. He should be a bench bat as well as possibly being used as a pinch-runner late in games.

The Reds activated Jeimer Candelario from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: Candelario was just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract with the Reds. He slashed .113/.198/.213 this season prior to landing on the injured list after also struggling last year. He'll likely go unclaimed on waivers and then should draw some interest as a free agent.

The Giants optioned 2B Tyler Fitzgerald to Triple-A Sacramento.

Fantasy Impact: Fitzgerald gets sent down after Justin Verlander was activated from the paternity list. Brett Wisely and Christian Koss should continue to see more playing time for the Giants.

The Giants activated RHP Justin Verlander from the paternity list.

Fantasy Impact: Verlander was away from the team for a few days. He should return to the mound on normal rest.

The Rays are expected to recall Chandler Simpson from Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact: Simpson is expected to take the spot of Kameron Misner who was optioned to Triple-A. It was a surprise when he was optioned back at the end of May. He'll continue to platoon in the outfield.

The Rays optioned OF Kameron Misner to Triple-A Durham.

Fantasy Impact: Misner's recent struggles continued after a strong start over the first month of the season. Chandler Simpson was brought back up as the corresponding move.

The Rangers optioned RHP Caleb Boushley to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact: Boushley has struggled in relief in the majors this season out of the bullpen for Texas. Dane Dunning had his contract selected as the corresponding move.

The Rangers selected the contract of RHP Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact: Dunning has struggled this season with Triple-A Round Rock. It is not clear what role he will be playing in the majors.

Tyler O'Neill will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake this week. (Source: Rich Dubroff on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: O'Neill returned to his rehab assignment on Sunday with High-A Aberdeen. He could return by the end of this week or early next week.

Jorge Mateo said he expects to start a rehab assignment soon. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mateo said his elbow is doing better after being on the injured list the past couple of weeks. He could be activated by the end of next week.

The Yankees recalled RHP Allan Winans from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Fantasy Impact: Winans will make his debut with the Yankees. He is off the fantasy radar.

Kodai Senga is scheduled to play catch on Monday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Senga continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain. He'll likely target his return around the All-Star break.

Mark Vientos will continue his rehab assignment this week at Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vientos had been hopeful to be activated to begin this week, but he'll get in a few more rehab games first. He should be activated later this week barring any setbacks.

The Mets signed LHP Richard Lovelady to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Lovelady opted out of his contract with the Twins. He'll add relief depth in the Mets organization.