Kyle Hendricks threw a bullpen session on Sunday. (Source: Andy Martinez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hendricks remains on track to make his next rehab start in Triple-A on Tuesday after throwing one in Double-A earlier in the week. He could be ready to return to the Cubs rotation shortly afterwards if all goes well.
Seiya Suzuki was running the bases and hitting on Sunday. (Source: Andy Martinez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Suzuki and Cody Bellinger were both running and hitting on Sunday. They remain on similar timetables to return, potentially by the end of May barring any setbacks.
Cody Bellinger was running the bases and hitting on Sunday. (Source: Andy Martinez on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki were both running and hitting on Sunday. They remain on similar timetables to return, potentially by the end of May barring any setbacks.
Steven Kwan is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. (Source: Zack Meisel on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Guardians are expected to call up Kyle Manzardo as the corresponding move. It is unclear at this time how much time Kwan will miss.
Kyle Manzardo is expected to be called up from Triple-A on Monday. (Source: Zack Meisel on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is expected to be the corresponding move to Steven Kwan landing on the injured list. Manzardo is slashing .303/.375/.642 so far this season with nine home runs in the minors and is worth an add in fantasy leagues.
The Giants recalled Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Reetz has been called up with Tom Murphy landing on the injured list. He figures to backup Blake Sabol with Patrick Bailey also sidelined.
The Giants placed Tom Murphy on the 10-day injured list. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Murphy lands on the IL after leaving Saturday's game early. Jakson Reetz was recalled as the corresponding move.
Wyatt Langford will be placed on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rangers manager Bruce Bochy stated the strain is slightly more severe that a Grade 1 strain and that the team expects Langford to be out 3-to-4 weeks. Fantasy managers should expect Ezequiel Duran to see increased at-bats as the designated hitter.
The Padres placed Joe Musgrove on the 15-day injured list. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Musgrove lands on the injured list after striking out nine over six innings on Wednesday against the Reds. He is not expected to miss much more than the minimum number of days on the IL. Randy Vasquez was recalled and figures to take his spot in the rotation.
Grayson Rodriguez was able to throw off flat ground from 60 to 75 feet on Sunday. (Source: Steve Melewski on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Orioles pitching coach Drew French said it was a positive development and a "good day" for Rodriguez. He was placed on the injured list to begin May with inflammation in his shoulder.
The Dodgers placed Evan Phillips on the 15-day injured list. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Phillips will miss at least the next couple weeks of action. Blake Treinen was activated from the injured list as the corresponding move and could see some save chances in the absence of Phillips.
The Dodgers activated Blake Treinen off the 15-day injured list. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Treinen is activated as Evan Phillips is placed on the injured list. This could lead to Treinen seeing some save chances as a result.
Ryan Pepiot was removed from Sunday’s game with a lower left leg injury. Pepiot’s X-rays were negative. (Source: Tricia Whitaker on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Rays’ starter suffered the injury after taking a line drive off his left leg. He should be considered day-to-day for now.
Christian Yelich (back) has begun swinging the bat, as well as running and throwing, per manager Pat Murphy. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Yelich is looking to return to action during the final leg of the team’s roadtrip, but no firm timetable has been provided by team. He could require a short rehab assignment before returning to the team.
Joey Wiemer (knee) is expected to be out of action for 2-to-3 weeks, per manager Pat Murphy. (Source: Curt Hogg on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wiemer landed on the IL Saturday with a strained popliteus muscle in his left knee. The good news is that he will not require surgery and should be back in a few weeks.
Nick Pivetta (elbow) is expected to be activated from the IL Wednesday and start against the Braves, per manager Alex Cora. (Source: Gabrielle Starr on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Cora did add “if all goes well” to his comments about Pivetta starting on Wednesday. The veteran is expected to pitch in a bullpen session Sunday or Monday, which will likely be the final determining factor of if Pivetta is ready to return.
The Reds have scratched Jeimer Candelario from Sunday’s lineup with a left shin contusion. (Source: Mark Sheldon on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Candelario will be replaced by Santiago Espinal at third base. The Reds are off Monday, so fantasy managers should expect an update on Candelario’s condition on Tuesday.
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Cristian Javier reportedly could be activated from the injured list on the Astros upcoming road trip. (Source: Matt Kawahara on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Javier came out of his rehab start on Saturday feeling well. He could return in the next week as a result.
Jose Urquidy had his scheduled live bullpen session pushed to Tuesday. (Source: Matt Kawahara on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Urquidy was expected to throw a live bullpen session on Sunday. He is on track for a return by the end of May.
Garrett Whitlock told reporters he is "feeling good" after his bullpen session on Saturday. (Source: Christopher Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear when Whitlock will throw his next bullpen session. He could begin a rehab assignment soon if all continues to go well.
