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 is the latest injury news about Trevor Story, Framber Valdez, Lars Nootbaar, and Gerrit Cole.
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Trevor Story getting second opinion on shoulder with surgery a possibility
Red Sox manager Alex Cora says there’s concern with Trevor Story’s bone structure in the shoulder. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Story is set to get a second opinion this week with surgery being a possibility. This remains a situation to monitor.
– Ari Koslow
Lars Nootbaar returns to St. Louis for evaluation
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) returned to St. Louis on Monday for evaluation but will return to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday for more at-bats. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nootbaar took batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday as he looks to regain his timing at the plate. He has been out since March with rib fractures sustained while twisting around for an awkward catch in spring training. He hit .261 with 14 homers and 11 stolen bases across 117 games last season.
– Brenton Kemp
Framber Valdez (elbow) headed for further evaluation
Framber Valdez was scratched from his Monday start due to left elbow soreness and will head for further testing. (Source: Jeff Passan on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Valdez is set to undergo further evaluation by doctors to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers should expect the team to proceed with caution, meaning an IL stint could be necessary, and hope that the left-hander avoids a major injury.
– Jesse Garcia
Gerrit Cole ‘feels great’ following throwing session
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole felt great after throwing from flat ground on Monday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Cole has been sidelined with right elbow discomfort to begin the season but has officially begun a throwing program. The veteran won his first career Cy Young Award in 2023 when he pitched to a 2.63 ERA across 33 starts.
– Brenton Kemp
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