Troy Melton is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on May 3. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Melton has yet to pitch for the Detroit Tigers this season after an impressive rookie year in which he posted a 2.76 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 45.2 innings due to right elbow inflammation. He is expected to make multiple rehab appearances before being reinstated from the injured list, and is currently on track to return in late May or early June.
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Jared Jones is scheduled to make his second rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Indianapolis. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Jones was sharp in his first rehab start with Single-A Bradenton, striking out five batters and reaching 101 mph over three innings. The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to rotate his starts between Indianapolis and Double-A Altoona until he is ready to rejoin the big league club.
Category: Injury Updates
