The Cleveland Guardians have placed Trevor Stephan on the 15-day IL as he continues his recovery from UCL reconstruction surgery. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Stephan has been progressing well in his rehab, throwing off a mound since early March. If his recovery continues on track, he could return to the Guardians' bullpen in a few months.

The Cleveland Guardians have placed John Means on the 15-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Means remains in the early stages of a lengthy rehab process following his second Tommy John surgery in June 2024. While a return in the final month of the season is possible, the Guardians may choose to keep him sidelined until 2026 to ensure a full recovery.

The Athletics have placed Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery. (Source: Athletics Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waldichuk has begun throwing bullpens but remains a long way from returning to the club. He is expected to rejoin the team sometime in midseason.

The Athletics have placed Brady Basso on the 15-day IL due to a strained left shoulder. (Source: Athletics Communications on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Basso has been sidelined since early March, and a return timeline remains unclear. With the 15-day IL designation, he will miss at least the first few weeks of the season.

DJ Herz is getting a second opinion on his sprained elbow ligament. (Source: MASN)

Fantasy Impact: Herz is consulting with Dr. Keith Meister to determine whether he will need Tommy John surgery or if rest and rehab may allow for a return. Should surgery be necessary, he would miss the 2025 season and is expected to return sometime in 2026.

The Chicago White Sox have placed Mike Tauchman on the 10-day IL due to a right hamstring strain. (Source: Chicago White Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tauchman will begin the season on the IL as expected. In his absence, Austin Slater and Travis Jankowski are likely to share duties in right field.

Ranger Suarez is scheduled to throw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday as he works his way back from lower-back stiffness. (Source: Lochlahn March on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: This will be Suarez's first time on the mound since experiencing back discomfort. The Philadelphia Phillies will monitor his progress and decide on his next steps based on how he feels afterward. In the meantime, Taijuan Walker will remain in the Phillies' rotation.

Nick Gonzales left Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins due to discomfort in his left ankle. (Source: Danny Demilio on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gonzales will undergo evaluation and treatment by the Pittsburgh Pirates' medical staff. His status is considered day-to-day. If he misses time, Adam Frazier is expected to start at second base.

Liam Hendriks has been diagnosed with a compressed nerve in his right elbow and expects to start throwing next week. (Source: Mac Cerullo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hendriks was placed on the injured list Thursday but remains optimistic about a quick return. He plans to rest for a few days before throwing in Baltimore next week. Upon his return, his role will depend on the performance of Aroldis Chapman, who is currently serving as the Boston Red Sox's closer.

The New York Mets have placed Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day IL as he recovers from surgery on his left hand. (Source: Mike Mayer)

Fantasy Impact: Alvarez had the stitches removed from his left hand on Monday and has begun strengthening exercises, keeping him on track for his 6-8 week recovery timeline. In the meantime, Luis Torrens is expected to handle the majority of the work behind the plate, with Hayden Senger providing backup.

The New York Mets have placed Jeff McNeil on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain. (Source: Mike Mayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McNeil suffered an oblique injury in mid-March and will miss the first few weeks of the season. In his absence, Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna will share second base duties for the Mets, creating a potential fantasy opportunity for both.

The New York Mets have placed Sean Manaea on the 15-day IL with a right oblique strain. (Source: Mike Mayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Manaea resumed throwing in mid-March and has already begun ramping up his throwing program. He will likely return before the end of April.

The New York Mets have placed Frankie Montas on the 15-day IL with a right lat strain. (Source: Mike Mayer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Montas sustained a high-grade lat strain during spring training and is expected to begin a throwing program within 1-2 weeks.

Danny Jansen is expected to be in the lineup for the Tampa Bay Rays' season opener against the Colorado Rockies. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jansen hasn't faced any limitations due to his rib injury in recent days, and it sounds like he's ready to catch in the Rays' opener.

The Baltimore Orioles have included Jorge Mateo on their Opening Day 26-man roster. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Initial reports suggested Mateo would miss the Opening Day roster as he recovers from UCL reconstruction surgery. However, he is ready to play and will serve a utility role for Baltimore.

Masataka Yoshida, who is already on the IL while recovering from labrum surgery, is now dealing with a back issue and will travel to Boston for further evaluation. (Source: Sean McAdam on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: More details on the severity of Yoshida's back injury should emerge in the coming days. He was limited to DH during spring training, posting a .286/.286/.400 slash line.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have transferred Emmet Sheehan to the 60-day IL. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for newly acquired Noah Davis. Sheehan is expected to return around midseason.

Enrique Hernandez is dealing with the flu and is unlikely to play in Thursday's season opener against the Detroit Tigers. (Source: Buster Olney on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hernandez is expected to be sidelined for the opener and should be considered day-to-day.

The Boston Red Sox have traded Noah Davis to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Davis joins the Dodgers' 40-man roster but will begin the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. He holds a career 7.71 ERA and 1.94 WHIP over 51.1 innings.

The Astros placed Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact: McCullers is continuing to work his way back from elbow surgery. He was able to throw one inning in spring training. He is likely targeting a return to the Astros rotation at some point in May.