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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.


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.


Jonathan Bowlan is expected to be called up to make the start Monday against the Blue Jays. (Source: Jaylon Thompson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bowlan is expected to take Alec Marsh’s spot in the rotation, after Marsh was placed on the IL with an elbow injury. Bowlan has posted 2.57 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP with Triple-A Omaha.


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.


Zac Kristofak had his contract selected from Triple-A Salt Lake Sunday. (Source: Angels PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kristofak will join the Angels’ roster for the first time after the team placed Jose Cisneros on the injured list. The rookie posted a 3.38 ERA and 1.32 WHIP in Salt Lake.


The Phillies have designated Ricardo Pinto for assignment. (Source: Phillies on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Pinto struggled while with the Phillies and the team needed to clear a roster spot for the returning Taijuan Walker. Pinto should return to Triple-A Lehigh Valley if he clears waivers.


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.


The Red Sox have acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs in exchange for cash. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cooper will likely see plenty of playing time at first base with Triston Casas on the injured list. Cooper was hitting .270, with one home run, and six RBI in 37 at-bats before being designated for assignment by the Cubs.


The Dodgers have moved Kyle Hurt (shoulder) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hurt is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and the move to the 60-day IL will put him out until mid-June. The team added Nabil Crismatt to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.


The Dodgers have optioned Nick Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez has pitched four innings for the Dodgers since joining the team last week. The team has recalled Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A to take Ramirez’s spot in the bullpen.


The Dodgers selected the contract of Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crismatt will provide the Dodgers with a fresh arm out that can pitch multiple innings out of their bullpen. The Dodgers optioned Nick Ramirez in a corresponding move.


The Mets have recalled Dedniel Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Mets on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Nunez will take the roster spot of Drew Smith, who was placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Nunez has not allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings pitched this season.


The Mets have placed Starling Marte on the bereavement list. (Source: Mets on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that the team expects Marte to be away from the team for three days. The team recalled Mark Vientos in the corresponding move.


The Mets have recalled Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Will Sammon on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Vientos will take the roster spot of Starling Marte, who was placed on the bereavement list. Fantasy managers should expect this to be a short stint for Vientos, who will likely return once Marte is activated.


The Mets have placed Drew Smith on 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Will Sammon on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Smith last pitched on Tuesday and struggled during that outing. The team has recalled Dedniel Nunez to provide depth in the bullpen.


The Padres recalled Jeremiah Estrada from Triple-A El Paso. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Estrada will help add some depth to the bullpen for San Diego. He should hold a role in the middle innings.