The Reds have recalled Jacob Hurtubise from Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hurtubise will take the roster spot of TJ Friedl, who was placed on the injured list Monday. He will provide outfield depth on the Reds’ bench.
The Reds placed TJ Friedl on the 10-day IL with a fractured left thumb. (Source: Reds on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Friedl exited Sunday’s game in the first inning after being hit by a pitch. After undergoing further testing, the outfielder will spend time on the injured list for the second time this season. Jake Fraley and Stuart Fairchild should see an uptick in playing time.
The Brewers have optioned Janson Junk to Triple-A Nashville. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Junk did not make an appearance over the weekend. The Brewers have activated Joel Payamps from the bereavement list in a corresponding move.
The Brewers have activated Joel Payamps form the bereavement list. (Source: Todd Rosiak on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Payamps has rejoined the team after missing the last three games. He should return to a setup role and could see a few save opportunities.
The Guardians have recalled Peter Strzelecki from Triple-A Columbus. (Source: Mandy Bell on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Strzelecki will provide depth in the Guardians’ bullpen. Fantasy managers should expect him to return to Triple-A once Sam Hentges is activated from the paternity list.
Sam Hentges was placed on the paternity list Monday. (Source: Mandy Bell on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hentges will likely be out for the Guardians’ series with the Rangers, but should return against the Twins. Peter Strzelecki was recalled in a corresponding move.
Heston Kjerstad had been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on X)
Fantasy Impact: Kjerstad will go back down to the minors with Kyle Stowers joining the big league roster. Kjerstad was having trouble getting consistent playing time with the Orioles, starting just four games since his call-up on April 23rd. He'll get a chance to take more regular at-bats and could still be an impact player in 2024 given the right opportunity.
The Orioles are recalling Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk. (Source: Britt Ghiroli on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The Orioles have not announced a corresponding move, but it will likely be an outfielder heading back to Norfolk or to the injured list. Fantasy managers should expect Stowers to provide depth on the bench.
Jack Leiter will be recalled and start Tuesday against Cleveland. (Source: Texas Rangers PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Leiter has struggled in two starts this season, posting a 12.91 ERA and 2.35 WHIP. With Nathan Eovaldi close to returning, it is possible Leiter makes one start before being sent back to Triple-A.
The Giants have placed Michael Conforto on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Conforto suffered the injury Saturday and was removed from the game in the fourt inning. The Giants have recalled Luis Matos in a corresponding move.
The Giants have recalled Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Matos will take the roster spot of Michael Conforto, who is on the injured list with a hamstring injury. He should provide depth in the outfield for the Giants off the bench.
The Red Sox have optioned Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester. (Source: Sean McAdam on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Winckowski will head to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Brayan Bello, who will be activated from the injured list to start Sunday. He could rejoin the team as depth later in the season.
The Giants have placed Austin Slater on the 7-day IL with a concussion. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Slater was removed from Friday’s game with concussion-like symptoms. The Giants have recalled Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento.
The Giants have recalled Brett Wisely from Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wisely has played well in Triple-A and will join the roster after the Giants have placed Austin Slater on the 7-day IL. He will likely serve as a bench player in his time with the Giants.
The Giants have activated Patrick Bailey from the concussion injured list. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Bailey will return to the lineup for the first time since May 3. He is starting behind the plate and hitting third against the Reds Saturday.
The Astros have designated Brandon Bielak for assignment. (Source: Chandler Rome on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Bielak was removed from the roster Saturday as the Astros activated Cristian Javier from the injured list. He will hit the waiver wire and could draw interest from teams looking for bullpen depth.
The Cubs have recalled Jose Cuas from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cuas has struggled this season with the Cubs and at Triple-A, currently carrying a 4.32 ERA with Iowa. He will provide depth in the Cubs’ bullpen.
The Cubs have placed Yency Almonte on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. (Source: Meghan Montemurro on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Manager Craig Counsell stated that Almonte did not recover from his last outing on Tuesday. The Cubs have recalled Jose Cuas to provide depth in the bullpen.
The Pirates have recalled Alika Williams from Triple-A Indianapolis. (Source: Kevin Gorman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams will head to the active roster after Ke’Bryan Hayes was placed on the injured list. Williams is currently hitting .239 with two RBI in 15 games this season.
The Pirates have designated Roansy Contreras for assignment. (Source: Kevin Gorman on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Contreras was designated for assignment to create room for Paul Skenes. He will head to the waiver wire.
