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The Brewers have optioned Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Junk struggled in his time with the Brewers this season, posting a 9.00 ERA and a 2.80 WHIP in three outings. He could be recalled later in the season as a depth option.


The Brewers have selected the contract of Kevin Herget from Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Brewers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Herget has pitched well since joining Triple-A Nashville. He will provide the Brewers with bullpen depth after the team optioned Jansen Junk to Triple-A.


Joe Boyle (back) lands on IL

Mon, May 6th 5:31pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia

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.


The Athletics have recalled Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas. (Source: Athletics on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Harris will take the roster spot of Joe Boyle, who was placed on the injured list with a back injury. Harris carries a 9.00 ERA and a 1.95 WHIP in 21 innings with Las Vegas.


The Cubs have optioned Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Thompson will be replaced in the bullpen by Ben Brown, who is moving from the rotation for the recently activated Justin Steele. He will likely be back at some point this season as depth bullpen option for the Cubs.


The Cubs have activated Justin Steele (hamstring) from the IL. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Steele has been out of action with a strained left hamstring. He only made one rehab appearance, so he could be on a limited pitch count Monday.


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 White Sox have recalled Mike Clevinger from Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: White Sox on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Clevinger signed with the White Sox at the beginning of April and has been with Charlotte getting ramped up. The veteran posted a 3.77 ERA in 24 starts last season.


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.


The Cardinals have selected the contract of Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis. (Source: Cardinals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old has a 1.38 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP in 13 innings with Triple-A Memphis. He will take the roster spot of Giovanny Gallegos, who was placed on the IL Monday.


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.


The Rays have selected the contract of Edwin Uceta from Triple-A Durham. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Uceta has struggled this season, posting a 7.00 ERA in 18 innings in Triple-A. He likely will see limited chances out of the Rays’ bullpen.


The Rays have designated Niko Goodrum for assignment. (Source: Ryan Bass on TWitter )

Fantasy Impact: Goodrum was optioned to Triple-A Durham last week, but he now finds himself off the 40-man roster. He could be claimed by a team in need of infield depth.


The Rays have optioned Jacob Lopez to Triple-A Durham. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lopez struggled with the Rays, posting a 8.44 ERA in 5 1/3 innings pitched. Edwin Uceta has been called up to take his spot in the bullpen.


The Rays have optioned Curtis Mead to Triple-A Durham. (Source: Ryan Bass on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mead struggled in his time with the Rays this season, hitting just .218 in 87 at-bats. He could be called upon again should the Rays need infield depth.


Sam Hentges (finger) was activated from the IL Monday. (Source: Guardians Insider on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hentges has spent the entire 2024 season on the injured list with left middle finger inflammation. Peter Strzelecki was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.


Kyle Manzardo had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus. (Source: Cleveland Guardians on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Manzardo is in the starting lineup for the Guardians, serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh Monday. Steven Kwan was placed on the injured list as the corresponding move.


The Rockies have optioned Angel Chivilli to Double-A Hartford. (Source: Rockies Club Information)

Fantasy Impact: Chivilli will return to Double-A after the team activated Justin Lawrence from the paternity list. He could be called upon later if the Rockies need bullpen depth.


The Rockies have activated Justin Lawrence from the paternity list. (Source: Rockies Club Information on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lawrence was absent for the team’s weekend series but will return for the start of a series with the Giants on Tuesday. He is expected to return to his role as the team’s closer.


The Blue Jays signed Beau Sulser to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Sulser has made 10 major league appearances, all of which came in 2022 with the Pirates and Orioles.