The Angels have placed Ehire Adrianza on the 10-day IL with back spasms. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Adrianza started having back spasms on Friday and will need some time before he is able to suit up for the Angels again. The team added Niko Goodrum to the active roster.
The Royals have optioned Daniel Lynch to Triple-A Omaha. (Source: Royals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Lynch will head back to the minor-leagues after the Royals activated Alec Marsh from the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect Lynch to return should the Royals need more depth in their rotation or bullpen.
The Royals have activated Alec Marsh from the injured list. (Source: Royals on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Marsh will rejoin the rotation and make the start Friday against the Angels. Daniel Lynch was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move.
Joey Estes will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to start Satruday. (Source: Martin Gallegos on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Estes will make his season debut Saturday against the Mariners. He has struggled in Triple-A this season, posting a 6.04 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP in 28 1/3 innings pitched.
The Giants have recalled Casey Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Schmitt will head to the Giants’ roster with Nick Ahmed headed to the IL with a wrist injury. The 25-year-old has played well in Triple-A and should see playing time in Ahmed’s absence.
The Giants have placed Nick Ahmed on the 10-day IL with a left wrist sprain. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ahmed suffered the injury during an at-bat on Thursday and was removed from the game. Casey Schmitt was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento and should see plenty of playing time at shortstop.
David Peralta has parted way with the Cubs organization and will become a free agent. (Source: Tommy Birch on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Peralta joined the Cubs on a minor-league deal this past offseason. He was not able to get fully up to speed during Spring Training, as the veteran outfielder was still recovering from forearm surgery. Peralta has spent the entire regular season with Triple-A Iowa hoping to get a shot to join the Cubs in Chicago at some point. That didn't happen, and he will now hit the free-agent market once again. Peralta put up a .689 OPS with two homers and three doubles across 85 plate appearances with Iowa this season.
The Brewers have placed Joel Payamps on the bereavement list. (Source: Brewers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Payamps will now be out for the weekend series at a minimum. The team added Janson Junk to the roster to provide bullpen depth.
The Brewers have recalled Janson Junk from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Junk was recently sent down to Nashville, but will provide some depth in the bullpen with Joel Payamps landing on the bereavement list.
The Brewers have selected the contract of Robert Gasser from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gasser will make the start Friday against the Cardinals, marking the prospect’s MLB debut. Fantasy managers should expect him to be optioned back to Nashville after the game.
The Astros have optioned Jacob Amaya to Triple-A Sugar Land. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move was made Friday to clear a roster spot for the returning Grae Kessinger. Amaya could return later in the season if the Astros need infield depth.
The Astros have activated Grae Kessinger (shoulder) from the injured list. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kessinger was on the injured list for the minimum amount of time and is ready to return. The team optioned Jacob Amaya in the corresponding move.
The Rangers have placed Josh Sborz on the 15-day IL with a right rotator cuff strain. (Source: Rangers PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This is definitely concerning for the Rangers, as this marks the second trip to the injured list for Sborz with the same injury. The Rangers will likely add a bullpen arm on Friday.
The Yankees have claimed Colby White from the Rays. (Source: Gary Phillips on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: White has struggled in the minors this season with Triple-A Durham. The Yankees have assigned him to Double-A Somerset.
The Angels have claimed Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Rays. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Goodrum was designated for assignment by the Rays earlier this week. Goodrum will likely serve a depth utility player for the Angels.
The Red Sox traded Zack Short to the Braves in exchange for cash considerations. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Short will head to Atlanta after he was designated for assignment by Boston. He should hold a depth role for the Braves.
Matt Barnes declined his outright assignment to Triple-A and is a free agent. (Source: Bobby Blanco on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Barnes went unclaimed on waivers after he was designated for assignment by the Nationals. He will look to sign a deal with a new team.
The Braves have traded Luis Guillorme to the Angels. (Source: Daniel Alvarez-Montes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Guillorme appeared in nine games so far this season after signing a one-year deal with Atlanta this past offseason. He should provide depth in the infield for the Angels.
The Rangers granted Danny Duffy his release from his minor-league contract. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Duffy had been pitching at Triple-A Round Rock. He could look to land in a new situation with another team.
The Rangers signed RHP Kyle Barraclough to a minor league contract.
Fantasy Impact: Barraclough will start in Triple-A Round Rock. He could pitch as either a starter or reliver for the Rangers depending on how they view him. He made 13 starts in Triple-A last season.
