Garrett Whitlock (oblique) has not thrown off a mound since landing on the injured list. (Source: Christopher Smith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Whitlock was placed on the injured list on April 17 and it appears he is going to miss a significant amount of time. The right-hander is still dealing with the left oblique strain and will likely need a lengthy rehab assignment once he is able to begin mound work.
Cristian Javier (neck) threw a bullpen session Sunday. (Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This marks the first mound work for Javier since landing on the injured list with neck discomfort. He is eligible to be activated next weekend and may not need a rehab assignment before returning to the Astros’ rotation.
Jordan Westburg (illness) was unavailable for the Orioles due to a stomach bug. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Westburg had started in 16 straight games, primarily at third base. The Orioles open a series with the Yankees Monday, so Westburg should be considered day-to-day for now.
Craig Kimbrel exited the Orioles’ game Sunday with the head athletic trainer. (Source: Jake Rill on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The trainer and manager Brandon Hyde came out to check on Kimbrel after the first hitter of the inning, but he remainder in the game. He was removed after allowing a two-run home run. This is the second game in a row in which Kimbrel has struggled, so it is possible that he is dealing with an injury. The Orioles should release more information soon.
Jordan Hicks stated he experienced tightness in his side during his start against Pittsburgh. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Hicks felt the tightness in the sixth inning, but remained in the game and was pulled after the first batter in the seventh. Hicks has stated he is fine, but it is worth fantasy managers keeping an eye on.
The Cubs have placed Jordan Wicks on the 15-day IL with a left forearm strain. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wicks was scratched from his start Sunday due to left forearm tightness. He will likely undergo further testing before the Cubs determine a potential timeline for his return.
David Peterson (hip) is starting his rehab assignment Sunday with Single-A St. Luice. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Peterson remains on the 60-day IL and is not eligible to return until May 27. Fantasy manager should expect Peterson to continue to ramp up over the next month.
Sun, Apr 28th 3:25pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Tylor Megill (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Thursday with Double-A Binghamton. (Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Megill just completed his first rehab start with High-A Brooklyn on Saturday. As he continues to revamp up, it is likely that he will make one more rehab start after Thursday before returning to the Mets’ rotation.
The Angels placed Jose Cisnero on the 15-day IL with right should inflammation. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Cisnero struggled in his last outing on Friday, which is likely when he picked up the injury. The team has called up Zac Kristofak from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move.
Paul Sewald (oblique) will slow down his rehab after experiencing soreness. (Source: Jody Jackson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Sewald reported feeling soreness after his recent appearance in Triple-A. He did not go ahead with his scheduled bullpen session Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect Sewald to not have a timetable assigned to anytime soon.
Tyler Stephenson was removed from Saturday’s game after being hit-by-pitch on his right hand. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stephenson was removed as a precaution, per manager David Bell. It does not appear the issue will cause Stephenson to miss any time.
Matt Brash was shut down after having a setback with his right elbow injury while playing catch Friday. (Source: Shannon Drayer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brash will travel to Dallas to get a second opinion on his right elbow. The team is obviously concerned and fantasy managers should expect the team to have Brash’s next steps outlined after his second opinion.
Christopher Morel is reportedly doing fine after exiting Saturday’s game against Boston, per manager Craig Counsell. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Morel fell over the Cubs’ left field wild making a catch down the left field line. The fall did look serious initially, so it explains why the team took him out of the game as a precaution. He should be considered day-to-day for now.
The Red Sox have moved Triston Casas (ribs) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Red Sox on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move will mean that Casas will miss at least two months with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage. The move will free up a roster spot and a spot on the 40-man roster for Garrett Cooper, who should see the bulk of the playing time at first base.
Thairo Estrada (hamstring) is in the lineup for the Giants Saturday. (Source: Maria Guardado on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Estrada was removed from Wednesday’s game with hamstring tightness and did not play Friday. He appears to have avoided any serious injury and fantasy managers should feel comfortable returning him to their lineups.
Alex Cobb’s imaging on his right shoulder came back negative. (Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cobb was removed from his throwing program after reporting soreness in his shoulder. The team still does not have a timetable for his return and will likely continue to monitor the veteran closely when he resumes a throwing program.
Tyler Glasnow was removed from his start with cramping in his right hand. (Source: Blake Harris on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Glasnow was removed in the seventh inning and was already approaching being removed with his pitch count. He did not appear to be in any serious pain and should be considered day-to-day for now.
The Rays will not activate Josh Lowe (oblique) from the injured list due to tightness in his right hamstring. (Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lowe was originally set to be activated Saturday, but the injury to his right hamstring has set him back. The 26-year-old will undergo an MRI on Monday and the team should then be able to set a timetable for his return.
Nick Pivetta (elbow) is slated to make a rehab start Thursday. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pivetta was able to throw 50 pitches in a live BP session on Saturday. Fantasy managers should expect the Red Sox to announce a timetable for Pivetta’s return after his rehab start.
Sat, Apr 27th 3:50pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia
Justin Steele (hamstring) will start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa Wednesday. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cubs manager Craig Counsell did not state how many rehab starts Steele would need before the team felt comfortable activating him from the inured list. Fantasy managers should expect the team to outline a timeline after his first rehab outing.
