Kansas City Royals

Kolek (oblique) was acquired from San Diego at last summer's trade deadline and is vying for a rotation spot with Kansas City this spring. His side grabbed while he warmed up in the bullpen during Wednesday's Cactus League matchup with Seattle. (Source: Anne Rogers)

Fantasy Impact: He has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain. The initial timeline projects a minimum absence of five to seven days. Thursday scans could extend the timeline if they show the injury is more severe.

Dairon Blanco will be limited to light activity over the next few days after being cleared of a concussion. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Blanco was hit in the helmet by a pitch during Sunday’s spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers, but avoided a concussion. He will do light activity over the next few days to see how he responds before the Kansas City Royals determine the next steps.