Kevin Kiermaier was removed from Tuesday’s game due to left hip flexor discomfort. (Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith )
Fantasy Impact: Kiermaier was replaced in the sixth inning and the team is considering him day-to-day. Fantasy managers should expect the Blue Jays to announce a potential timetable on Wednesday.
Bellinger left Tuesday's game against Houston with a right rib contusion. (Source: Sahadev Sharma on X)
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger was forced to leave Tuesday's game shortly after colliding with the center field wall in the fourth inning. He was replaced in the lineup by Alexander Canario.
Thomas exited Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on X)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas injured his left leg while stealing a base in the bottom of the fifth inning but was able to stay in the game. He was later replaced in the seventh inning by Eddie Rosario.
Kris Bryant (back) will not be reinstated from the 10-day IL when first eligible, per manager Bud Black. (Source: Patrick Lyons on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: While the team does not believe the back injury is serious, Bryant is not going to be ready to return on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect Bryant to be out indefinitely until the team sets a firm timetable.
Miguel Castro was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Castro is set to undergo further testing Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. The team has recalled Andrew Saalfrank to take Castro’s spot in the bullpen.
The Diamondbacks placed Merrill Kelly on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kelly is dealing with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. The team has not released a timetable for his return. Tommy Henry was recalled from Triple-A Reno and will likely enter the rotation in Kelly’s absence.
Jason Heyward (back) is not swinging a bat yet, per manager Dave Roberts. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Heyward is dealing with “residual soreness” in his back. According to Roberts, Heyward is still more than a week away from a rehab assignment.
DJ LeMahieu exited his first rehab game early due to right foot soreness. (Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This is not good news for the Yankees and LeMahieu. His initial rehab assignment was pushed back after the team discovered his foot has not healed enough. He will head back to New York for further evaluation.
The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL with a right hip impingement. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smyly apparently picked up the injury while pitching on Sunday. The team has not released a timetable for his potential return.
The Cubs placed Kyle Hendricks on the 15-day IL with a lower-back injury. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hendricks has struggled this season, posting a 12.00 ERA and a 2.10 WHIP in five starts. Recently recalled Hayden Wesneski would be a candidate to slot into the rotation in Hendricks’ absence.
Taijuan Walker (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day IL and start Sunday, per manager Rob Thomson. (Source: Alex Coffey on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Walker has completed three rehab assignments and threw a bullpen on Tuesday, all without any setbacks. He will face the Padres in his first start.
Victor Robles (hamstring) is traveling with the team and will begin baseball activities. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Robles has been shelved with a left hamstring injury for a few weeks. He is moving in the right direction and his next step would be heading out on a rehab assignment.
Josiah Gray (elbow) was able to play catch from 75 feet. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gray is rehabbing a flexor strain and is working on ramping up towards returning to the mound. Fantasy managers should expect Gray to need a few rehab outings before returning to the team.
Keibert Ruiz (illness) is starting a rehab assignment at Double-A Harrisburg. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ruiz is set to play with Harrisburg as he gets back into game shape after losing 20 pounds due to an illness. Fantasy managers should expect Ruiz to rejoin the team soon.
Josh Jung is scheduled to have his fractured wrist evaluated Friday. (Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jung could have a timeline for his return assigned to him after the evaluation, barring any delays or setbacks in the heeling process. Fantasy managers should expect the team to announce a firmer timetable soon.
Triston Casas is dealing with a fracture in his left ribcage and will be “out a while” per Red Sox manager Alex Cora. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Casas was injured on Saturday while swinging the bat. The team has not released a firm timetable for his return, but Cora’s comments definitely means he will likely be out past the 10-day IL stint.
Blake Treinen (chest) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Eric Stephen on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Treinen is set to pitch in his first game since suffering a bruised lung in March. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran to still need a lengthy rehab assignment.
The Nationals placed Robert Garcia on the 15-day IL with an illness. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Garcia is dealing with the flu and will now be forced to miss some time. The team recalled Jacob Barnes from Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding move.
Gio Urshela (hamstring) was able to complete straight-line running drills. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Urshela recently landed on the injured list with a hamstring strain. Based on his quick progression, he could return to the Tigers’ lineup soon.
Andy Ibanez (hamstring) was able to complete a full workout at second base on Tuesday. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ibanez is seemingly closer to beginning a rehab assignment after his workout Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect him to return soon.
