Yency Almonte

Yency Almonte (shoulder) is throwing off flat ground.

Fantasy Impact

The Cubs have not outlined is next steps in the rehab process. Almonte will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment before returning to the Cubs.

The Cubs have placed Yency Almonte on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

Manager Craig Counsell stated that Almonte did not recover from his last outing on Tuesday. The Cubs have recalled Jose Cuas to provide depth in the bullpen.

Yency Almonte has been traded to the Cubs in a package deal.

Fantasy Impact

Michael Busch was also sent to the Cubs in the same package. Almonte posted a 5.06 ERA across 48 innings with the Dodgers last season after a strong 2022 campaign. He'll look to earn a role in the Cubs bullpen.

Yency Almonte 1/3 of the ninth inning on Monday as he came in for relief in a save opportunity in which he struck out one, and gave up one hit as he earned the save in the Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

Almonte was brought in late in the ninth inning on Monday after Reyes Moronta nearly blew the save. The Dodgers reliever is pitching to the tune of a 1.74 ERA with a WHIP of 1.06, his save on Monday night was his first of the season. The 28 year old should not be rostered at the moment but he can be monitored in case he is used in more save opportunities as the season goes on.

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Yency Almonte pitched two innings on Wednesday, striking out two, and allowing two hits in the Dodgers' 1-0 loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Almonte is another elite arm out of the the Dodgers bullpen as he has an ERA of 1.13 and a WHIP of 1.25. Despite the above average stats the 27 year old should not be rostered at the moment as he has no saves or wins on the season, which limits his fantasy value.