Colton Cowser is targeting a return from his thumb injury at the end of May or beginning of June.

Fantasy Impact

Cowser's fractured left thumb continues to heal. He remains without a timetable to resume baseball activities.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Colton Cowser will miss a “minimum” of 6-8 weeks with his thumb fracture.

Fantasy Impact

Cowser landed on the injured list on Monday. He will be sidelined into the end of May or early June.

Colton Cowser has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a left thumb fracture.

Fantasy Impact

Cowser suffered the injury on a slide into first base and was forced to leave Sunday's game early. There isn't a current timetable for his return. Dylan Carlson was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Colton Cowser left Sunday's game early after his thumb bent “all the way back” on his slide into first base in the seventh inning.

Fantasy Impact

Cowser was later pinch-hit for by Gary Sanchez. He can be considered as day-to-day.

Colton Cowser went 1-for-5 in win over the Blue Jays with a home run, one RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact

While the home run is a positive sign, Cowser's start to the season paints a bleak picture. Fantasy managers should remain cautious, as his current performance suggests he may struggle to find consistency in the lineup moving forward.