Fantasy Baseball News

Paul Blackburn allowed six runs on seven hits over four innings on Sunday against the Orioles.

Fantasy Impact: Blackburn struck out five, but allowed three home runs on the afternoon. He'll look to bounce back against the Marlins.

Bryce Elder allowed two runs on four hits over 5 1/3 innings with two strikeouts and four walks on Sunday against Cleveland.

Fantasy Impact: Elder struggled to command the zone all afternoon, which resulted in four walks. He is scheduled to face the Dodgers next.

Ben Lively one run over four hits across 4 1/3 innings with five strikeouts and two walks on Sunday against the Braves.

Fantasy Impact: Lively was removed in the fifth inning after throwing 88 pitches. He'll have a more favorable matchup next up against the Angels.

The Mariners are going to recall Sam Haggerty from Triple-A Tacoma Monday. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Haggerty has played well through 17 games this season, posting a .344/.417/.375 slash line, with five RBI, and seven stolen bases. He will take the roster spot of Jonatan Clase, who was optioned in the corresponding move.

The Mariners will option Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 21-year-old rookie has struggled since making his major league debut. Clase slashed .222/.250/.259 with three RBI and two stolen bases in nine games. This move will give Clase a chance to reset and see regular at-bats with Tacoma.

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 called up Richard Lovelady from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lovelady has appeared in 10 games for Triple-A Iowa, posting a 5.84 ERA and a 1.86 WHIP in 12 1/3 innings pitched. He will provide the Cubs with another left-handed pitcher in the bullpen.

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

Fantasy Impact: Little has struggled in 10 appearances with the Cubs, posting a 7.00 ERA and a 1.67 WHIP over nine innings pitched. Richard Lovelady was recalled from Iowa in a corresponding move.

The Cubs have recalled Daniel Palencia from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Palencia has struggled this season in Triple-A, posting a 7.36 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP in four games. He will provide some depth in the Cubs’ bullpen.

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.

Jake Cronenworth returns to the lineup for the San Diego Padres against the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cronenworth is back after sitting out for general rest Saturday, starting at first base and batting third against the Phillies Sunday.

Andrew McCutchen is missing from the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the San Francisco Giants Sunday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McCutchen will sit out for routine rest, with Edward Olivares occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Giants for manager Derek Shelton Sunday.

Oneil Cruz is back in the lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the San Francisco Giants Sunday. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Cruz returns after taking a seat on the bench for general rest, starting at shortstop and batting third for manager Derek Shelton against the Giants Sunday.

Connor Joe is in the Pirates’ starting lineup Sunday. (Source: Pirates on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Joe will draw the start in right field, with Jack Suwinski getting a day of rest. Joe will bat fourth in the series finale against the Giants.

Jack Suwinski is not in the starting lineup for the Pirates Sunday. (Source: Pirates on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Suwinski will get a rare day off Sunday, as he normally is always penciled in with a right-hander on the mound. Conner Joe will draw the start in right field and bat fourth against the Giants.

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.