Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around fantasy baseball, involving Luis Robert, Cody Bellinger, Jose Altuve, Clayton Kershaw, and Wander Franco. And check out all of our latest injury news on our fantasy baseball news desk.
Luis Robert to travel with team for upcoming series in Toronto
White Sox manager Tony La Russa revealed that Luis Robert will travel with the team for their series at the Blue Jays, starting Tuesday. (Source: The Athletic)
Fantasy Impact: Robert has been out for the last week after being placed on the COVID-19 list. La Russa stated that he has made significant improvements but that a decision on his playing status Tuesday will depend on how fatigued he feels.
– Kendall Capps
Clayton Kershaw throws first bullpen session Monday
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Clayton Kershaw tossed a 35-pitch bullpen session Monday, according to The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya. (Source: The Athletic)
Fantasy Impact: Kershaw landed on the 15-day IL earlier this month with SI joint inflammation. He appears to be progressing nicely. The Dodgers starter is likely to have another bullpen session or two before going out on a rehab start.
– Kendall Capps
Cody Bellinger scratched on Monday with left leg tightness
Cody Bellinger was scratched from the Dodgers’ lineup on Monday against the Pirates with left leg tightness. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger has been in and out of the lineup recently with an illness and missed Sunday’s game, but it’s unclear if the left leg has been an issue before now. The Dodgers should provide an update after the game but considering that Bellinger was in the original lineup, hopefully the injury is not serious.
– Dan Harris
Jose Altuve being evaluated for a concussion
Jose Altuve was removed from Monday’s game against the A’s with a possible concussion. (Source: Danielle Lerner on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Altuve, who had homered earlier in the game, had a nasty collision with A’s first baseman Christian Bethancourt. He remained in the game for a few innings but Dusty Baker opted to remove him because he “didn’t look too good in the eyes.” Altuve is being evaluated for a concussion and may not play on Tuesday even if he avoids a lengthy absence, but fantasy managers will need to monitor the news of his status tomorrow.
– Dan Harris
Wander Franco leaves game early Monday
Wander Franco left Monday’s game in the ninth inning against the Rangers. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Franco hit a one out single when Yandy Diaz pinch-ran for him. The injury is not known at this point in time. He did deal with a quad injury a week ago.
– Ari Koslow
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