Matt Carpenter (oblique) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday. (Source: John Denton on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Carpenter began a rehab assignment on Friday with Double-A Springfield. He should have a timeline for a potential return assigned to him soon.
Francisco Alvarez had his stitches removed from his left thumb Monday. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Alvarez is recovering from surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. He is about two weeks into the original eight-week timeframe.
Mon, May 6th 7:27pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Cody Bellinger (ribs) could be activated during the team’s series with the Padres, per manager Craig Counsell. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bellinger will not need a rehab assignment, per Counsell. He has been out of action due to a fracture in his right ribcage, but he should return to an everyday role once he is reinstated from the IL.
The Athletics have placed Joe Boyle on the 15-day IL with a lower back strain. (Source: Athletics on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Boyle struggled against the Marlins Sunday and later stated he tried to work through the lower back pain. The A’s have recalled Hogan Harris in a corresponding move.
Austin Hays (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Bowie Tuesday. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hays has been working out in Bowie and will now officially begin his rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should expect a platoon with Colton Cowser when he returns.
Mon, May 6th 4:12pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Gio Urshela (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo this week. (Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Urshela took part in running on the field early Monday, which may have been the final hurdle before being moved on to a rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should expect a more firm timeline for his return once he starts the rehab assignment.
The White Sox have placed Dominic Leone on the 15-day IL with lower-back tightness. (Source: White Sox on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Leone suffered the back injury during his outing Saturday. The team recalled Mike Clevinger from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move.
The Cardinals have moved Tommy Edman (wrist) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Edman continues to work his way back from offseason surgery on his wrist. The 28-year-old is continuing to work on his rehab and has yet to progress to full baseball activities. The move to the 60-day IL should not impact his timeline.
The Cardinals have placed Giovanny Gallegos on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gallegos has struggled in his last few outings, indicating that he could have been dealing with the shoulder injury for awhile. The team is brining up Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis to provide depth in the bullpen.
Taj Bradley (pectoral) is likely to be activated this week. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Bradley has not pitched for the Rays this season due to a right pectoral strain. He has rejoined the Rays all is expected to make his season debut later this week.
Luis Rengifo has been scratched from Monday’s lineup due to an illness. (Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Rengifo was set to make his return and start at second base after missing the last two games with an illness. Brandon Drury will draw the start at second base.
The Rangers have placed Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the IL. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Langford is dealing with a right hamstring strain that is expected to cause him to miss 3-to-4 weeks. Jonathan Ornelas has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster.
Kwan was officially placed on the 10-day IL Monday with a left hamstring strain. (Source: GuardsInsider on X)
Fantasy Impact: Kwan was placed on the IL with a lingering hamstring strain that he suffered in Saturday's game against the Angels. The Gaurdians called up Kyle Manzardo, who should find himself in an everyday role with Kwan on the shelf.
Tom Murphy is expected to be out four to six weeks with a left knee sprain. (Source: Maria Guardado on X)
Fantasy Impact: Giants' skipper Bob Melvin stated Monday that Tom Murphy has a Grade 1-2 knee sprain but won't require surgery. The timetable for his return is listed at 4-6 weeks. Patrick Bailey and Blake Sabol will continue to get more reps at catcher for San Fransisco.
Jake Burger (intercostal) is expected to be activated from the 10-day IL Monday. (Source: Kevin Barral on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Burger is already with the Marlins and is expected to return Monday against the Dodgers. Fantasy managers should expect Burger to return to an everyday role at third base.
Lane Thomas (knee) has been cleared to take dry swings. (Source: Andrew Golden on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas is dealing with an MCL sprain in his left knee and is beginning to work his way back into baseball activities. Fantasy managers should expect Thomas to need a rehab assignment before returning.
Nolan Jones (back) participated in running and throwing drills on Saturday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Jones was placed on the injured list with a back injury last Tuesday. The Rockies expect him to return by mid-May.
Mon, May 6th 11:33am EDT
By Ari Koslow
Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to undergo additional testing this week. (Source: Alex Weiner on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said If the imaging shows significant healing and Rodriguez doesn't feel any pain, the plan is for him to start throwing again soon after. He has been targeting a return in June.
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.
