Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Orioles. (Source: Mariners on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Polanco will now miss his fifth straight contest due to a right hamstring injury. He was originally expected to make his return Friday, but is not bouncing back as quickly as the team expected. Josh Rojas will start in his place and bat leadoff.
The Rangers have scratched Adolis Garcia from their lineup Sunday with a right forearm injury. (Source: Kennedi Landry on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The injury occurred Saturday after Garcia collided with Marcus Semien. The team will send him out for an MRI, but they are hopeful that with two days off he will be available and able to avoid the injured list.
Joe Musgrove (elbow) is no longer listed as the Padres’ starter for Sunday’s game. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: The Padres will start Yu Darvish, who had his start pushed back after Saturday’s game was postponed. Musgrove is likely to return on Tuesday now, with Dylan Cease and Randy Vasquez listed as the probable starters on Monday.
Bobby Miller threw off the mound on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The next step for Miller is a three-inning simulated game. If that goes well, he could be ready to begin a rehab assignment. He will likely need to make at least a couple of rehab starts.
Evan Phillips is throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. (Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Phillips is still at least a week away from returning. He was placed on the injured list earlier this month due to a hamstring strain.
Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is the third bullpen session for Kershaw since undergoing left shoulder surgery in the offseason. He is continuing to aim for a return at some point in the summer.
Gregory Santos continues to eye a return to the Mariners bullpen in July. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Santos was not expected to miss this much time, but a couple of setbacks have left him sidelined. "It's been a long process, but I haven't put my head down," Santos said.
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By Ari Koslow
Sean Murphy is expected to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear how many games Murphy will play in on his rehab assignment. He could be activated at any point next week.
Kris Bubic will make a rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. (Source: Jaylon T. Thompson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bubic is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He posted a 2.70 ERA in three starts with the Surprise Royals.
Keynan Middleton could be activated by the Cardinals from the 15-day injured list next weekend. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Middleton is scheduled to pitch for in relief for Springfield on Sunday and on a back-to-back days on Wednesday and Thursday. If all goes well, he'll likely be activated at that point.
Sat, May 18th 5:11pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Giovanny Gallegos could be sent on a rehab assignment in the coming days. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gallegos was able to complete a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Oli Marmol said Gallegos is continuing to build up his arm strength.
The Giants transferred Jung Hoo Lee to the 60-day list. (Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was a move made to open up a spot on the active roster by San Francisco. Hoo Lee is set to undergo season-ending surgery.
Austin Riley told reporters he still has soreness in his left side, that it’s getting better daily but he hasn’t swung bat at all and doesn’t know when he’ll be ready. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It appears Riley could be headed for the injured list if he doesn't show signs of improving soon. He remains day-to-day for now.
Travis d'Arnaud could be ready to return to the Braves lineup on Monday. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: d'Arnaud will remain sidelined from the lineup on Saturday and he’s available to be used in an emergency situation the next two days.
Taijuan Walker is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session on Sunday. (Source: Alex Coffey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Phillies will see how Walker feels after that and decide whether or not he'll make his next start, but manager Rob Thomson is optimistic. "I’m thinking he’s going to be alright," Thomson said.
Sat, May 18th 3:39pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Patrick Bailey has been cleared to resume baseball activities. (Source: Alex Pavlovic on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bailey is expected to resume workouts this weekend. He remains without a clear timetable to return to the Giants lineup.
Sean Newcomb will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with the Athletics’ Rookie-level Arizona Complex League affiliate.
Fantasy Impact: Newcomb opened the season on the injured list. He will likely need to make a handful of appearances on his rehab assignment.
Ricky Tiedemann has progressed to throwing bullpen sessions. (Source: Scott Mitchell on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Tiedemann is back on the mound and expected to return to game action "relatively soon." He has been sidelined since April due to elbow nerve inflammation.
Josh Jung is reportedly at least six weeks away from returning. (Source: Dallas News)
Fantasy Impact: Jung appears to be progressing slower than initially expected. He remains without a clear timetable to return for now.
Ke'Bryan Hayes is scheduled to resume baseball activities early next week. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Hayes landed on the injured list last week due to inflammation in his back. He appears to be progressing in the right direction.
