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The Dodgers have recalled Landon Knack from Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Knack will rejoin the team and make the start Sunday against the Reds. He currently carries a 2.81 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in three starts this season with the Dodgers.


The Twins have recalled Caleb Boushley from Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Boushley will replace Jay Jackson in the Twins’ bullpen. The 30-year-old has a 4.54 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP in eight games this season in Triple-A.


The Twins have designated Jay Jackson for assignment. (Source: Bobby Nightengale on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Jackson will be replaced Caleb Boushley on the Twins’ active roster. The 36-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 6.85 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 17 games.


The Tigers claimed Easton Lucas off waivers from the Athletics. (Source: Tigers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lucas was designated for assignment earlier in the week by Oakland. He'll add some depth to the bullpen for Detroit.


The Tigers designated Ty Adcock for assignment. (Source: Tigers PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Adcock was recently claimed off waivers by Detroit. He will hit waivers again.


The Red Sox announced that Tyler Heineman was reinstated from the 10-Day Injured List and was optioned to Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Red Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Heineman is healthy, but will remain in Triple-A. He will be called up if Boston needs depth behind the plate.


The San Francisco Giants claimed Ryan McKenna off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McKenna finds a new home after he was designated for assignment by Baltimore. He was 3-for-8 with two home runs with the Orioles this season.


The Twins optioned Austin Martin to Triple-A St. Paul. (Source: Dan Hayes on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martin is sent down as the corresponding move to Byron Buxton being activated from the injured list. He hit .224 with one home run in the majors this season.


Jeff Belge traded to Cubs

Sat, May 18th 11:45am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Tampa Bay Rays traded Jeff Belge to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Richard Lovelady. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Belge has posted a 4.20 ERA across 15 innings so far this season in Double-A. He adds bullpen depth for the Cubs organization.


Richard Lovelady traded to Rays

Sat, May 18th 11:43am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Cubs traded Richard Lovelady to the Rays in exchange for minor leaguer Jeff Belge. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lovelady had been designated for assignment by Chicago earlier in the week. He will add some depth to the bullpen for Tampa Bay.


The Baltimore Orioles designated Mike Baumann for assignment. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This was the corresponding move to Baltimore activating Grayson Rodriguez from the injured list. Baumann will hit waivers, and could wind up back with the Orioles if he goes unclaimed.


The Braves sent Jackson Stephens outright to Triple-A Gwinnett. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Stephens has been sent down with Pierce Johnson activated from the injured list. He could be back up in the majors later in the season.


The White Sox sent Rafael Ortega outright to Triple-A Charlotte.

Fantasy Impact: Ortega cleared waivers after he was designated for assignment earlier this week. He will remain in the White Sox organization.


The Oakland Athletics signed Robert Dugger to a minor league deal. (Source: Nathaniel Stoltz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dugger had struggled in the KBO earlier this season. He has been assigned to Arizona by the Athletics.


Nabil Crismatt elects free agency

Sat, May 18th 11:19am EDT
By Ari Koslow

Nabil Crismatt has elected free agency after clearing waivers.

Fantasy Impact: Crismatt will explore his options as he becomes a free agent. It is possible he lands back with the Dodgers if he can't find a deal with another team.


The Guardians optioned Peter Strzelecki to Triple-A Columbus. (Source: Guards Prospective on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Strzelecki had been called up earlier in the week. He was optioned with Sam Hentges activated from the paternity list.


The Reds recalled Carson Spiers from Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Spiers gets recalled with Justin Wilson placed on the injured list. He'll hold a role in the middle innings in the Reds bullpen.


Nick Ramirez optioned to Triple-A

Sat, May 18th 12:22am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Dodgers optioned Nick Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez was in the majors for one day before he was optioned. Ricky Vanasco was recalled as the corresponding move.


The Dodgers recalled Ricky Vanasco from Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vanasco provided a fresh arm in the Dodgers bullpen. He'll remain in his role in the middle innings.


James Outman optioned to Triple-A

Sat, May 18th 12:17am EDT
By Ari Koslow

The Dodgers optioned James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Outman was optioned with Jason Heyward activated from the injured list. He could be called back up later in the season.