Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes 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. Our team of news desk correspondents works around the clock to find and break down all of the happenings in the world of baseball, and they provide instant context and analysis for fantasy managers. Here are the latest injury updates for Tommy Edman, Seiya Suzuki, Jake Burger, and Justin Verlander.
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Tommy Edman (wrist) to begin tee work Tuesday
Tommy Edman (wrist) began taking dry swing Monday and is expected to progress to tee work on Tuesday. (Source: Katie Woo on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Edman continues to rehab from offseason surgery on his right wrist. He is beginning to progress through the early stages of his rehab and should begin hitting soon barring any setbacks.
– Jesse Garcia
Seiya Suzuki (oblique) lands on the IL
Seiya Suzuki was placed on the 10-day IL due to a right oblique strain. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Suzuki missed six weeks in spring training last season due to a left oblique strain. The 29-year-old was off to a hot start this season, so this will be a major blow to the Cubs and fantasy managers if he has to miss any significant amount of time. The Cubs have recalled Alexander Canario to fill Suzuki’s roster spot.
– Jesse Garcia
Justin Verlander (shoulder) to throw bullpen Tuesday
Justin Verlander (shoulder) will toss a bullpen session Tuesday. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: If the session goes well without any setbacks, Verlander would return to the rotation for the weekend series against Washington. Fantasy managers should expect the team to provide an update on Tuesday.
– Jesse Garcia
Jake Burger (oblique) lands on IL
Jake Burger was placed on the IL Monday with an oblique injury. (Source: Christina De Nicola on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Burger suffered the injury Sunday and compared the injury to a similar one with the White Sox, which had him miss 10 days. The team has recalled Otto Lopez to take Burger’s spot on the roster.
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