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Willson Contreras X-rays are negative
Cubs manager David Ross said C Willson Contreras’s X-rays were negative after getting hit by a pitch in Thursday’s game against the Cardinals. (Source: Tony Andracki on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: In the eighth inning, Contreras was hit in the high ankle area by a T.J. McFarland errant pitch. The negative X-rays are good news for fantasy managers because the 30-year-old backstop has been on a tear this season, slashing .278/.401/.931 with nine home runs.
– Kelly Kirby
Jacob deGrom (shoulder) progressing as planned
Mets manager Buck Showalter said Thursday that deGrom is progressing as planned. (Source: Deesha on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: deGrom was going to travel with the Mets to Southern California for these next 10 games, but that plan has changed as he is back in New York. He has yet to throw off a mound, but it still sounds like he is making progress.
– Ari Koslow
Clayton Kershaw (pelvis) to go on rehab assignment Sunday
Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make rehab start on Sunday Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. (Source: Jack Harris on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kershaw is expected to pitch about four innings in the start. He has a chance to return to the Dodgers right after that appearance if all goes well.
– Ari Koslow
Max Muncy (elbow) scheduled to go on rehab assignment this weekend
Max Muncy is beginning a rehab assignment this weekend with Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Jack Harris on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Muncy recently took batting practice and he will now see live action this weekend on his rehab assignment. He could return to the Dodgers later this month barring any setbacks.
– Ari Koslow
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