The Yankees have expressed interest in trading for Ryan Jeffers. (Source: Bob Nightengale)
Fantasy Impact: The Yankees are likely to address the bullpen at the trade deadline, but it appears they'll be looking to do more as well. Jeffers is hitting .295 so far this season with seven home runs and 26 RBI.
Matt Chapman has been named as a potential trade candidate this year. (Source: Buster Olney on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Willy Adames and Rafael Devers were also named as trade candidates. The Giants currently sit at 29–43, nine games out of a playoff spot. Barring a big winning streak in the next month, San Francisco is on track to sell at this year's deadline.
Willy Adames has been named as a potential trade candidate this year. (Source: Buster Olney on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rafael Devers and Matt Chapman were also named as trade candidates. The Giants currently sit at 29–43, nine games out of a playoff spot. Barring a big winning streak in the next month, San Francisco is on track to sell at this year's deadline.
Rafael Devers has been named as a potential trade candidate this year. (Source: Buster Olney on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Willy Adames and Matt Chapman were also named as trade candidates. The Giants currently sit at 29–43, nine games out of a playoff spot. Barring a big winning streak in the next month, San Francisco is on track to sell at this year's deadline.
The Diamondbacks reportedly aren't expected to trade Ketel Marte. (Source: Francys Romero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Despite rumors on social media circulating, there are currently no issues between Marte and the Diamondbacks.
Thu, Jun 4th 11:57am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Antonio Senzatela is reportedly expected to be traded at the deadline this year by the Rockies. (Source: Jeff Passan)
Fantasy Impact: Passan said Senzatela is "as good as gone" this year. He has posted a stifling 1.30 ERA this season after being moved to the bullpen. He will be a free agent after this season.
Jeff Passan reports the Blue Jays are calling up infield prospect Charles McAdoo from Triple-A Buffalo. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McAdoo has slashed .250/.356/.436 with eight home runs in Triple-A so far this season. He'll add more depth across the infield for a banged up Blue Jays roster.
Chad Dallas reportedly could be an option to replace Dylan Cease in the Blue Jays staring rotation. (Source: Keegan Matheson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dallas is currently not listed as an upcoming probable starter for Triple-A Buffalo. This will remain a situation to monitor.
The White Sox are reportedly expected to call-up Rikuu Nishida on Monday. (Source: Ian Eskridge on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nishida is carrying a .454 OBP and .849 OPS in Triple-A Charlotte. He was an 11th-round pick out of Oregon. There should be an official roster move announced on Monday.
The Rays reportedly plan to promote Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Durham on Saturday. (Source: Francys Romero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mesa will likely take the roster spot of Jonny DeLuca, who is expected to be placed on the injured list. He'll add depth in the outfield for Tampa Bay.
Marlins manager Clayton McCullough mentioned Tyler Phillips as a candidate to start on Sunday. (Source: Craig Mish on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McCullough eluded to the possibility but didn’t outright state it. There should be an update within the next couple of days.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team is considering having Gerrit Cole make his next start in the majors. (Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cole was expected to make one more rehab start before he is activated. “We’re talking through everything,” Aaron Boone said. This will remain a situation to monitor.
Didier Fuentes could start for the Braves in Monday's game against the Marlins. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Martin Perez had been scheduled to start on Monday. He is no longer starting after making a relief appearance in Saturday's game.
The Marlins are lining up for Robby Snelling to start on Friday. (Source: Barry Jackson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miami announced that Braxton Garrett will start for its Triple-A team on Tuesday. It isn't official yet, but Snelling is a top-50 prospect and off to a strong start this season.
Tue, May 5th 12:07pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Former Los Angeles Times writer, Mike DiGiovanna reported that sources have told him Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) is “gonna be out for several months, if not the whole season.”
Fantasy Impact: Kikuchi was placed on the injured list last week with shoulder inflammation. There will be an official update provided on a timetable to return when available.
Chase Petty is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Louisville to start on Monday against the Cubs in Chicago. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Petty has posted a 4.38 ERA across six starts at the Triple-A level this season. He'll likely only be up for one start.
Jake Bennett is likely to make a start this weekend for the Red Sox against the Astros. (Source: Chris Cotillo)
Fantasy Impact: Bennett was scratched from his Triple-A start this week and appears likely to be called up to make a start in place of Garrett Crochet this weekend. He was acquired by Boston from the Nationals this past offseason.
The White Sox are reportedly calling up Jarred Kelenic.
Fantasy Impact: Once a top prospect, Kelenic landed a fresh start in the White Sox organization. He has hit four home runs in the past week in Triple-A. There should be a corresponding move announced later in the afternoon if it is official.
Astros GM Dana Brown said the team is debating moving Kai-Wei Teng back to being a starting pitcher. (Source: Dan Matthews on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Teng has posted a 1.65 ERA across 16 1/3 innings as a reliever. He was previously a starter with the Giants. Houston could use another starter after losing several of them to injuries.
Giants manager Tony Vitello said that Daniel Susac and Patrick Bailey may start splitting time at catcher. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Susac has started his MLB career on a tear at the plate for San Francisco, but Bailey has still continued to see more time behind the plate. It is possible we start seeing closer to a 50/50 split between the two.
