Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers on Saturday against the Twins. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Eovaldi has been working out of the bullpen since returning from the injured list. He is unlikely to go deep into the outing.
The Dodgers still expect Josue De Paula to compete for a postseason job. (Source: Katie Woo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: De Paula was optioned earlier this week after Shohei Ohtani was activated from the injured list. De Paula flashed in his short stint in the majors.
The Astros are reportedly considering playing Carlos Correa at second base. (Source: Ken Rosenthal)
Fantasy Impact: Correa remains hopeful to be activated later in September. Jose Altuve would move to DH to open up room for Correa's return.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy suggested Kyle Harrison's role could change moving forward. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Harrison's recent struggles continued on Sunday. “I’m sure it will lean to some type of adjustment in terms of maybe he won’t start," Murphy told reporters. "Maybe he’ll end up being in the middle of the game…it’s probably back him off a little bit."
Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider confirmed that Spencer Arrighetti will start in Sunday’s series finale against the Royals.
Fantasy Impact: Arrighetti had been working behind an opener. He will draw a normal start on Sunday.
The Mets are reportedly leaning towards promoting Jonah Tong to start against the Marlins next week. (Source: Mike Puma on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tong last pitched in the majors on June 2 when he allowed five runs (four earned) over 3 1/3 innings against the Mariners. He would likely remain off the fantasy radar.
Wed, Sep 2nd 12:09pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team is not certain if Shohei Ohtani will be able to return as a pitcher this season. (Source: Jack Harris)
Fantasy Impact: Ohtani had been expected to pitch last Sunday, but he didn't feel fully healthy following a bullpen. He'll continue to make his impact as a hitter, but it is unclear if he'll return to the mound this season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that “Will Warren could piggyback after Max Fried’s next start.” (Source: Talkin' Yanks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fried threw 63 pitches in his start on Saturday as he continues to work his way back from injuries. If he is built-up to 70-75 pitches, it appears Warren could follow him on the mound.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said “it’s possible” Aaron Judge could return during their next homestand. (Source: Chris Kirschner on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Yankees begin that homestand on September 8. He has been on the injured list the past few months.
Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Robert Gasser is available out of the bullpen this week.
Fantasy Impact: Gasser is also expected to make a start against the Rangers this weekend.
Thu, Aug 6th 6:39pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Red Sox could bring back Garrett Crochet as a reliever late in the season. (Source: Tim Healey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: "If he's healthy and right, and he looks like Garrett Crochet, I think we'd be foolish not to consider that," interim manager Chad Tracy said. Crochet is not expected to be able to stretch out to six innings in time, but he could be ready to return in time for the playoffs a relief role.
There are reportedly teams calling the Blue Jays about Jose Soriano. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This has already been a crazy trade deadline and it would become even crazier if Toronto was to trade Soriano on the same day it acquired him. This will be a situation to monitor.
The Padres have reportedly checked in on Jackson Holliday. (Source: Francys Romero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear on how willing the Orioles would be to trade Holliday. They have already moved Taylor Ward and Adley Rutschman on Monday with potentially more moves to come.
The Astros are reportedly "in" on Trevor Larnach. (Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Houston is continuing to look to add to its lineup ahead of the trade deadline. This will remain a situation to monitor.
The Mariners have reportedly expressed interest in Padres closer Mason Miller. (Source: Adam Jude on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Padres have asked for top prospect Kade Anderson in return after they just recently made a blockbuster move for Miller from the Athletics. It is unlikely the Mariners would be open to trading Anderson.
The Mariners expect to keep Randy Arozarena. (Source: Adam Jude on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There were trade rumors for Arozarena earlier in the weekend, but those were quickly wiped away. He has been one of the more consistent hitters in the Mariners lineup this season.
Jacob deGrom told the Rangers he wants to remain with the team after being approached about waiving his no-trade clause.
Fantasy Impact: There have been rumors about every player being available on the day of the trade deadline for the Rangers. Barring something changing last second, it appears deGrom will remain with the Rangers.
The Yankees are reportedly showing interest in Luis Garcia. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Garcia was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup. He is expected to draw heavy interest on the trade market with the Yankees leading the way.
Liam Hicks remains a player to watch heading into the trade deadline on Monday. (Source: Jon Morosi on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There are several contenders looking for catcher help on the open market. Miami is also high on its other catching prospect in Joe Mack.
The Braves are reportedly showing interest in Casey Mize. (Source: Pat Ragazzo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Atlanta was in the market for Tarik Skubal before he was traded to the Dodgers. Mize is likely on the move by Monday after he was scratched from his scheduled start on Friday.
