Let’s take a look at the latest injury news around fantasy baseball. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy baseball news, be sure to follow @FantasyProsMLB on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros MLB Player News page.
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Nathan Eovaldi (low back inflammation) placed on 15-day IL
The Red Sox placed Nathan Eovaldi on the 15-day IL with low back inflammation on Sunday. The move is retroactive to June 9th. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: As much as fantasy managers may not like it, this is the right move for the Red Sox and Eovaldi. The veteran saw his velocity drop precipitously in his last start (though he was still effective), and although the team continued to say he could pitch through what was then described as a hip ailment, it’s safer to give Eovaldi a little extra time. Do not expect him to miss much more than the minimum 15 days unless there’s further news to suggest the injury is more serious than it seems and don’t lower Eovaldi much in your rest-of-season rankings.
– Dan Harris
Michael Kopech leaves Sunday’s start with right knee discomfort
Michael Kopech was removed from his start on Sunday against the Rangers in the first inning with right knee discomfort. (Source: Chicago White Sox on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kopech threw a pitch and hopped up immediately. He then attempted to throw a warmup pitch but stopped quickly after beginning his delivery, walked off the mound, and spiked the ball. Kopech looked to be in fairly serious discomfort and was obviously agitated that he couldn’t even throw a warmup pitch, but for now, don’t draw any conclusions as to the severity of the knee injury. The White Sox should update his status after the game.
– Dan Harris
Seiya Suzuki (finger) shut down for 5 days
Seiya Suzuki will be shut down from any baseball activities for 5 days to try to reduce the swelling in his finger. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Suzuki was at one point slated to return this weekend, but those plans seemed to have changed Saturday. Now we have a more concrete update on Suzuki’s finger, which is still not fully healed. Cubs’ manager David Ross mentioned that Suzuki “really wants to play”, so it sounds like the rookie outfielder feels capable of playing soon. There should be an update toward the end of next week on his timetable.
– Vince DiSilvio
Lance Lynn expected to start Tuesday
Lance Lynn is expected to start for the White Sox Tuesday vs the Tigers. (Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lynn wasn’t great in his last rehab outing, but he threw 79 pitches and felt good in the process. Lynn had a career-best 2.69 ERA and 2.72 xERA in 2021 and should be able to immediately impact all fantasy leagues.
– Vince DiSilvio
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