Injury Report
Dylan Cease
CONFIRMED: 15-day IL with left hamstring strain. FanGraphs estimates a 2-3 week absence based on injury reports. Tanner Andrews selected from Triple-A to fill the rotation spot. Cease's underlying numbers were strong (3.45 ERA / 27.8% K) so the rest-of-season outlook remains top-25 SP.
Stash on IL Tanner Andrews (deep-league streamer)
Jose Quintana
NEW: 10-day IL with left elbow sprain. No return timeline given. Elbow sprains in 37-year-old pitchers tend to drag on; this is potentially season-ending. Drop in standard formats; Quintana had been one of Colorado's few rotation bright spots.
Drop in standard Welinton Herrera (deep-league streamer)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
UPDATE: Vlad's right elbow contusion is still day-to-day. He could return tonight vs. Miami per Schneider. X-rays were negative; numbness has subsided. No IL stint planned yet. Monitor lineup cards closely; if he sits more than one more game, prep an IL slot.
Hold; check lineups Spencer Horwitz (interim 1B)
Drake Baldwin
STATUS UPDATE: No timeline for return from his oblique strain. Oblique injuries in catchers commonly run 4-6 weeks minimum. Sandy Leon getting the bulk of starts behind Stuart Fairchild. Worth a continued IL stash if Sean Murphy's also out.
Stash on IL Sandy Leon (back-of-roster catcher)
Rhett Lowder
GOOD NEWS: Lowder (shoulder) is expected to face hitters Wednesday — a key step in his rehab. If the live BP goes well, a rehab assignment could follow within 7-10 days. Realistic return to the Reds' rotation: mid-to-late June. Hold on IL if you have him.
Hold on IL N/A — Lowder returning
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
NEW: Took a Mitch Keller sinker off the right elbow Sunday and was immediately replaced. X-rays negative for fracture, diagnosed as a contusion with reported numbness in arm/hand. Manager Schneider says he could return tonight vs. Miami. Monitor closely; if he sits more than 2 games, IL stint is realistic.
Hold; monitor daily Spencer Horwitz (interim 1B)
Dylan Cease
NEW: Left Sunday's start in the 5th with a sore left hamstring (76 pitches). MRI today. Schneider was optimistic post-game: 'all the early testing seemed pretty positive.' Cease himself thought he might not miss his next start. Risk profile: a Grade 2 hamstring would mean 4-6 weeks; a mild strain might cost only one start.
Hold; prep IL slot Mason Fluharty (next-up depth)
Edward Cabrera
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 21 with a right middle-finger blister. Blisters in pitchers typically resolve in 2-3 weeks but tend to limit pitch effectiveness for additional weeks after activation. Jordan Wicks recalled to fill the rotation spot.
Drop in standard Jordan Wicks (deep-league streamer)
Jake Irvin
NEW: 15-day IL with right shoulder strain. Shoulder strains in pitchers typically run 4-8 weeks minimum. Irvin had been a back-end fantasy streamer at best; not a big loss in standard formats. PJ Poulin recalled.
Drop in standard N/A — minimal fantasy value
Cole Winn
NEW: 15-day IL with right arm fatigue. Winn had been a serviceable middle-relief option for Texas; arm fatigue can sometimes mean a deeper underlying issue but is usually a short-stay diagnosis. Gavin Collyer recalled.
Drop in standard N/A — minimal fantasy value
Jordan Westburg
Tommy John surgery on right elbow (May 14). Season-ending. The 2024 All-Star had tried to avoid surgery with a February PRP injection, but the conservative approach failed. GM Mike Elias is targeting early 2027 for a full return. In his absence, Coby Mayo, Blaze Alexander, and Weston Wilson are sharing time at third base.
Add in all formats Coby Mayo
Ke'Bryan Hayes
Lumbar bulging disc, retroactive to May 21. Hayes' back has been a recurring problem that also cost him time at the end of 2025. The Reds placed him on the IL while activating Eugenio Suárez. A rehab assignment is likely before reinstatement, pushing realistic return to mid-June.
Add immediately in all formats Eugenio Suárez
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow inflammation, on the IL since May 1. MRI confirmed no structural damage, but he remains out without a clear return date. Had converted 7 of Baltimore's first 10 save opportunities before going down. Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, and Yennier Cano are handling the ninth in a committee arrangement.
Stream Rico Garcia
Josh Hader
Left biceps tendinitis. Has made four scoreless rehab appearances (6 K, 1 BB across 4 IP) but manager Joe Espada confirmed he needs five more before activation. Return target: late May/early June at the earliest.
Hold — sell if a desperate manager overpays for Abreu's saves Bryan Abreu
Josh Smith
Already on IL for a right glute strain, Smith was hospitalized with viral meningitis and faces at least 7-10 additional days before restarting his rehab program. Return timeline is fully open-ended.
Add immediately in all formats Ezequiel Duran
Shane Bieber
Right elbow inflammation. Threw two innings in a Complex League rehab appearance and is targeting a mid-June return. With Bowden Francis out for the season (Tommy John surgery, February), Toronto's rotation has almost no depth — stream aggressively against their patchwork starters.
Drop in redraft — out for the year (TJ surgery) Bowden Francis
Robby Snelling
NEW: Will undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his 2026 season and likely costing him most of 2027. The UCL sprain suffered last week was confirmed as a full-surgery case. The 22-year-old LHP was one of the more promising rookie arms in baseball before the injury.
Drop in redraft; hold in dynasty N/A — season-ending surgery
Brenton Doyle
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 20 with a left oblique contusion. Doyle is a strong source of steals and defense; oblique injuries (even contusions) tend to sap power for weeks even after return. Blas Castaño recalled. Realistic return early-to-mid June.
Stash on IL N/A — speculative hold
Denzel Clarke
NEW: Out beyond the All-Star break with a significant hamstring strain. Clarke is an elite defender with speed-driven fantasy value; this is a 7-8 week absence at minimum. Drop in all 12-team redraft formats.
Drop in standard N/A — long absence
Roman Anthony
STATUS UPDATE: Diagnosed with a sprained ligament at the base of his right ring finger. The Red Sox are calling it day-to-day, but finger ligament sprains can linger and suppress power. Monitor closely — if he's not back in the lineup within a few days, an IL stint becomes likely.
Hold; monitor daily N/A — day-to-day
Paul DeJong
NEW: Will undergo hamstring surgery and is on the full-season IL. DeJong wasn't fantasy-relevant in standard formats, but the move clears infield at-bats in Detroit. Drop anywhere he's still rostered.
Drop in all formats N/A — season-ending surgery
Victor Vodnik
NEW: 15-day IL with right ulnar nerve inflammation. Third Rockies RP to hit the IL in 10 days (Herget, Beck, now Vodnik). Senzatela now the leading save option in a committee that may never settle. Realistic return for Vodnik is 4-6 weeks given the nerve component.
Drop in standard Antonio Senzatela (deep-league)
Lars Nootbaar
STATUS UPDATE: Cardinals are eyeing June 1 as the target activation date (heel injuries). Nootbaar has been on the 60-day IL since spring. The Cardinals will need OF help when he returns — top of the order for STL. Stash in deeper leagues; hold in 12-team OBP formats.
Stash on IL Brendan Donovan (STL OF coverage)
Wyatt Langford
STATUS UPDATE: Will undergo another strength test on his right forearm tomorrow (Friday). If it passes, he could begin swinging a bat by Saturday. Realistic activation window is late May / early June. The Rangers' OF (Pederson, Nimmo, Jung) is mashing — Langford's return would push it into top-3 territory.
Hold on IL Josh Jung (3B/SS — current Rangers)
Clayton Beeter
POSITIVE: Expected to be activated before Thursday's game vs. the Mets. Beeter has been out with a forearm issue. Returns to a Nationals bullpen that's been overworked; he's the next-up high-leverage arm with Gus Varland and Richard Lovelady sharing save chances.
Speculative add Beeter himself (deep-league)
Matt Brash
ACTIVATED: Mariners activated Brash from the 15-day IL Tuesday. He's been out since March with a hamstring issue. His pre-injury upside (top-10 RP material in 2024) is intact; he'll work setup behind Andrés Muñoz initially but is the next-up if Muñoz slips. Hold in deep leagues; speculative add.
Deep-league add Brash himself
Lance McCullers Jr.
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 16 with right shoulder inflammation. Second IL stint of the year; he was pitching to a 6.86 ERA. Jason Alexander made the spot start in his place last night. Realistic return is mid-to-late June if it's just inflammation.
Drop in standard Jason Alexander (deep-league flier)
Ryan Jeffers
NEW: Will undergo surgery this week to repair a left hamate bone fracture. Typical recovery is 8 weeks minimum, often closer to 10-12 weeks for catchers who need full grip strength. Christian Vázquez gets the bulk of starts; Travis Adams recalled. Drop in 1-catcher formats; stash in 2-catcher.
Drop in 1-C Christian Vázquez (placeholder)
Drake Baldwin
NEW: 10-day IL with right oblique strain. Baldwin had been the Braves' everyday C with Sean Murphy still out (finger fracture). Realistic return is 3-4 weeks. Victor Mederos was recalled — but the catcher depth chart in Atlanta is now Sandy Léon and Chuckie Robinson. Yikes.
Stash in 2-C; drop in 1-C Sandy Léon (deep-league only)
James McCann
NEW: 10-day IL with right quad strain. Aramis García recalled. Adrian Del Castillo gets the bulk of starts behind the plate. McCann was hitting .250 with 5 HRs — droppable in 1-catcher formats; stash in 2-catcher.
Drop in 1-C Adrian Del Castillo (deep flier)
Yandy Diaz
STATUS UPDATE: Out of the lineup Wednesday after being hit by a pitch on the hand Tuesday. X-rays were negative; the Rays are calling it day-to-day. Diaz had been hitting .302 with 8 HRs as the Rays' offensive anchor. Monitor — if he misses 2+ games, the Rays' run production drops meaningfully.
Hold; bench if 2+ games out Jonathan Aranda (lineup spillover)
Kyle Teel
NEW SETBACK: Right LCL sprain suffered Saturday on a Triple-A rehab swing (cleat got stuck). 3-6 weeks of rest/rehab now expected. The original hamstring strain had him out since March. A 60-day IL transfer is likely. Realistic MLB return is late June at the earliest.
Drop in 1-C; hold 2-C Daniel Susac / Patrick Bailey (2-C pivots)
Kris Bubic
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 15 with left elbow soreness. Bubic called the issue 'very mild' but had his shortest outing of the year on Thursday (4 IP / 5 ER vs. CWS). TJ history (2018) means real caution warranted. Eli Morgan recalled.
Stash on IL Stephen Kolek (deep-league streamer)
Corey Seager
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 15 with lower back inflammation. Visited a specialist over the weekend, IL placement confirmed Monday. Realistic return around May 25 if inflammation clears quickly. Seager's chronic back issues make a longer stay possible. Michael Helman recalled.
Stash on IL Josh Jung (3B/SS, priority add)
Kyle Farmer
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 16 with right forearm strain. Farmer had been the Braves' primary DH. With Acuña returning, the Braves' offense will absorb the loss easily — Acuña slots into LF, Olson stays at 1B, Riley at 3B. Farmer drop is fine in 12-team formats.
Drop in standard N/A — Acuña activation covers
Jordan Beck
NEW: 10-day IL with left hamstring strain. Beck was hitting .268 with 7 HRs as Colorado's everyday LF. Hamstring strains in fast-twitch outfielders typically run 3-4 weeks. Drop in 12-team formats; stash in deep leagues with the hope Coors-aided production returns by mid-June.
Drop in standard Sam Hilliard (placeholder)
Jose Altuve
NEW: 10-day IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain. Aggravated on a Saturday swing (didn't run on a grounder). Same injury Jake Meyers suffered April 9 and still hasn't returned. Realistic return mid-to-late June. Mauricio Dubón gets the everyday 2B reps.
Stash on IL Mauricio Dubón (deep-league only)
Corey Seager
STATUS UPDATE: Visiting a back specialist this week after persistent back tightness. The Rangers haven't placed him on the IL yet, but the visit suggests one is coming. Seager was hitting .280 with 7 HRs. Back issues in 31-year-olds tend to drag on — expect an IL stint within days.
Hold; prep IL slot Josh Smith (likely 3B/SS coverage)
Brendan Donovan
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 16 with left groin muscle strain. Donovan had been the Mariners' everyday 3B. Colt Emerson promoted from AAA in his place — a major prospect callup that creates fantasy ripples. Groin strains in everyday players typically run 3-4 weeks.
Stash on IL Colt Emerson (priority add)
Ty Madden
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 16 with right forearm contusion. Forearm contusions in pitchers are typically short-stay (2-4 weeks), but the Tigers will be cautious. Will Vest activated in a corresponding move. Mize and Skubal (returning soon) cover the rotation hole.
Drop in standard N/A — no immediate replacement
Jack Dreyer
NEW: 15-day IL with left shoulder discomfort. Dreyer had been the Dodgers' primary lefty setup arm. Paul Gervase recalled to fill the bullpen slot. Shoulder issues in relievers are notoriously hard to predict — expect 4-8 weeks at minimum.
Drop in standard Tanner Scott (already locked closer)
Max Fried
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 14 with left elbow bone bruise. UCL reportedly clean. Dr. Neal ElAttrache will review for a second opinion. Additional scans in 'a few weeks (or when asymptomatic).' Realistic return: mid-to-late June.
Hold on IL Ryan Weathers (rotation slot lock)
Ryan O'Hearn
NEW: 10-day IL with right quadriceps strain. O'Hearn had been hitting .256 with 6 HR in 39 games. Quadriceps strains in everyday players typically run 3-4 weeks. Jake Mangum activated in a corresponding move. Spencer Horwitz becomes the everyday 1B.
Drop in 12-team Spencer Horwitz (priority add)
Heliot Ramos
NEW: 10-day IL with right quadriceps strain. The Giants expect his absence to extend beyond 10 days. Will Brennan recalled to fill the OF spot. Ramos was hitting .261 with 7 HR — a real loss for the Giants' offense.
Hold on IL Will Brennan (placeholder only)
Trevor Story
STATUS UPDATE: 10-day IL retroactive to May 15 — now diagnosed as a sports hernia (initial report was shoulder re-aggravation). Sports hernias in middle infielders typically run 6-8 weeks. Marcelo Mayer is the priority SS replacement.
Stash on IL Marcelo Mayer (must-add)
Jake Fraley
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 16 with hernia. Fraley had been hitting .261 with 4 HR and 3 SB. Sports hernias often require surgery, which would extend the timeline to 6-8 weeks. Carson Williams was recalled — a major prospect callup creating fantasy implications at SS.
Drop; add Williams Carson Williams (SS prospect)
Clay Holmes
NEW: Fractured right fibula from a 111.1 mph Spencer Jones comebacker in Friday's Subway Series opener. Mendoza: 'down a long time.' Pitcher fibula fractures typically run 6-8 weeks minimum and require careful return-to-mound work. Realistically a season-ending injury for a 32-year-old. Brazobán opens for the Mets tonight.
Drop in standard Sean Manaea (priority add)
Blake Snell
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 12 with left elbow loose bodies. Surgery is now the expected path — pushing his return to August at the earliest, possibly September. Dodgers have rotation depth (Wrobleski, Yamamoto, Sheehan) so no rush. Drop in standard formats.
Drop in standard Charlie Barnes (recalled, low-end depth)
Jordan Westburg
SEASON-ENDING: Underwent Tommy John surgery — out for the rest of 2026 and likely most of 2027. Westburg had been hitting .244 with 7 HR before being shut down. The Orioles' infield depth was already thin; this leaves them with Holliday (3B rehab), Blaze Alexander, and Coby Mayo at the corner.
Drop in all formats Coby Mayo (next-up depth)
José Berríos
SEASON-ENDING: Elbow surgery Wednesday. Berríos had been on the IL with elbow inflammation since late April; the decision to operate effectively ends his 2026 season. Blue Jays' rotation now leans on Yesavage / Scherzer / Bieber (when back) / Lauer / new acquisition. Trade-deadline activity is now near-certain.
Drop in standard Trey Yesavage (still rotation lock)
Trevor Story
NEW: 10-day IL — re-aggravated right shoulder (the same shoulder that bothered him in April). Story had been hitting .263 with 5 HR and 8 SB before the latest setback. Story's shoulder issues have been chronic, so 4-6 weeks is the realistic timeline. Marcelo Mayer takes over at SS.
Stash; Mayer the priority add Marcelo Mayer (top prospect, daily reps)
Cal Raleigh
NEW: 10-day IL with right oblique strain — first IL stint of his career. The injury surfaced May 2 (he missed 3 games) and was aggravated in Wednesday's loss. He'll undergo evaluation back in Seattle. Oblique strains in catchers typically take 4-6 weeks minimum. Jhonny Pereda recalled.
Stash on IL Kyle Teel (CHW — priority stash)
Tyler Glasnow
STATUS UPDATE: Will not return when first eligible on May 22 — back spasms haven't responded as hoped. MRI was clean but the Dodgers are playing it cautious with October in mind. No new timeline; realistic return early June at the earliest.
Hold on IL Blake Snell (own first)
Jimmy Herget
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 13 with right shoulder impingement. Herget had been Colorado's primary save option (4 saves, blown last week). Tanner Gordon recalled. Victor Vodnik and Juan Mejia are the likely save replacements but both are speculative deep-league only.
Drop in standard Victor Vodnik (committee favorite)
Logan Webb
GOOD NEWS: Trending toward minimum IL stay (around May 20). The right knee bursitis is responding to treatment. Expected to slot back into the Giants' rotation immediately upon activation. The 5.06 ERA / 3.50 xFIP gap remains the bull case.
Activate ~May 20 Trevor McDonald (drop)
Chase Dollander
NEW: Pulled from Thursday's start with right arm tightness. Imaging scheduled this week. The Rockies' top young arm has been a 3.20 ERA bright spot in a brutal rotation. Worth monitoring — if it's anything beyond tightness, Colorado's rotation collapses entirely.
Hold; monitor MRI Tanner Gordon (placeholder)
Robby Snelling
NEW: 15-day IL with a left UCL sprain. Felt pain during a between-starts bullpen Tuesday after his May 8 MLB debut. MRI confirmed the sprain — often a precursor to Tommy John, though not always. Best-case is 8-12 weeks of rest and rehab; worst-case is TJ surgery and a 14-16 month recovery. Braxton Garrett recalled to take his rotation spot.
Drop in redraft; hold dynasty Braxton Garrett (interim only)
Cal Raleigh
NEW: Removed from Wednesday's game in the 8th inning grabbing at his right side. Second flare-up in two weeks (missed three games earlier this month). Manager Wilson called it 'precautionary' but an IL stint is likely after Thursday's reassessment. Oblique injuries in catchers typically mean 4-6 weeks minimum.
Stash on IL when listed Mitch Garver (everyday C if Raleigh IL'd)
Francisco Alvarez
NEW: 10-day IL with a right meniscus tear. No timeline released, but meniscus tears in catchers typically mean 4-8 weeks (often surgery). Hayden Senger called up; Luis Torrens takes daily reps behind the plate. The Mets continue to ride hot bats elsewhere but lose offensive production at C.
Hold on IL; add Torrens Luis Torrens (daily reps now)
Rhett Lowder
NEW: 15-day IL with right shoulder pain. Lowder was 3-2 with a 5.09 ERA but the underlying metrics had been improving (better xFIP than ERA). Shoulder pain in a young arm warrants careful management — expect 4-6 weeks at minimum. The Reds rotation (Burns/Lodolo/Lowder) is increasingly thin.
Hold IL; drop in 12-team Chase Petty (next-up depth)
Dylan Beavers
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 11 with a right oblique strain. Oblique strains in young hitters typically mean 4-6 weeks and a slow ramp-back. Beavers had been the Orioles' starting RF with Tyler O'Neill recently activated to LF. Maverick Handley called up as roster cover.
Drop in standard Tyler O'Neill (now everyday OF)
Sean Murphy
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 11 with a fractured left middle finger. The Braves signed Sandy Leon as backup behind Drake Baldwin, who'll get the bulk of starts. Murphy is expected to miss ~8 weeks (typical for a catcher finger fracture). Drop in standard 1-catcher formats; stash in 2-catcher.
Stash; Baldwin gets starts Drake Baldwin (everyday C now)
Jacob Wilson
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 11 with a left shoulder dislocation. Shoulder dislocations in middle infielders typically take 4-6 weeks minimum, often longer if surgical repair is needed. Wilson was hitting .278 with 5 HR — a real loss for the A's. Michael Stefanic recalled.
Drop in standard Michael Stefanic (placeholder only)
José Caballero
NEW: 10-day IL with a small fracture in his right middle finger (suffered diving back on a Sunday pickoff). Tendons and ligaments are intact. Typical finger-fracture timeline is 4-6 weeks. Anthony Volpe recalled from Triple-A as the primary replacement.
Hold; Volpe plays daily Anthony Volpe (must-add)
Alex Verdugo
NEW: Released by the Padres on Monday and reportedly will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery. Verdugo never appeared in a regular-season game in 2026 (1-for-6 with a walk in two ST games). Drop in any league still holding.
Drop in all formats N/A — season-ending surgery
Gavin Lux
STATUS UPDATE: Pulled off his rehab assignment with a new left shoulder injury. Cash and the Rays are sending him for imaging this week and have shut him down indefinitely. Tampa Bay signed him as a reclamation pickup this offseason; the shoulder setback could push his return well past June. Treat as IL-60 candidate.
Drop in standard N/A — speculative hold only
Addison Barger
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 10 with right elbow inflammation — and the timing is brutal, as Barger had just been reinstated from his ankle IL last Saturday. Yohendrick Piñango recalled to fill the OF spot. The Blue Jays gave no return timeline, but elbow inflammation typically lasts 3-5 weeks even when listed at 10 days.
Drop in 12-team Daulton Varsho (Jays OF starter)
Eli White
NEW: 7-day concussion IL after Sunday's wall collision attempting to catch a Bryce Harper fly ball. He was White's primary backup CF and has been getting daily reps with Michael Harris II in a platoon role. Ha-Seong Kim activated as the corresponding roster move, returning the lineup to full strength at SS.
Drop; activate Kim Ha-Seong Kim (back from IL)
Jacob Wilson
UPDATE: Still day-to-day pending imaging from his Sunday shoulder sprain. He hasn't played since being removed from Sunday's game. An IL stint appears probable; Hernaiz is starting in his place. Henry Bolte's promotion suggests the A's expect Wilson to miss multiple games minimum.
Hold; await imaging Henry Bolte (priority add)
Nathan Eovaldi
NEW: Day-to-day with a side injury per Rangers Notes. Eovaldi's next start was scheduled for Wednesday but is now uncertain. The Rangers haven't given a timeline; a 15-day IL trip is the realistic worst case. He was 4-4 / 4.15 ERA / 1.21 WHIP — still a top-30 SP when healthy.
Hold; check imaging Jacob deGrom (still the ace)
Chris Martin
NEW: Rehab assignment begins Tuesday or Wednesday from his biceps issue. Martin had been the Rangers' high-leverage setup arm before the injury; the saves chance is real if anything happens to Robert Garcia. Texas's bullpen has been thin all year, so Martin's return restores the most reliable setup arm.
Hold in deep leagues Robert Garcia (current closer)
Edwin Díaz
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL after April 20 surgery to remove loose bodies from right elbow. Not expected back until the second half — realistic return is mid-to-late July. Wyatt Mills called up to fill 40-man spot.
Drop in redraft Tanner Scott (locked closer)
Justin Verlander
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with left hip inflammation. Procedural — but the bigger picture is concerning. Verlander, 43, has lost 2+ mph off his fastball and the Tigers haven't given a timetable. Realistic best case: late July return.
Drop in redraft Skubal (returning late May)
Kerry Carpenter
NEW: 10-day IL with a left AC joint sprain after crashing into the outfield wall Saturday on a Bobby Witt Jr. grounder. AC sprains in hitters typically last 3-5 weeks even when listed as 10-day. Workman called up and homered in his debut.
Hold on IL; add Workman in deep Gage Workman (depth opportunity)
Jacob Wilson
NEW: Left shoulder sprain after a diving stop attempt Sunday vs. Baltimore. Wore a sling postgame; imaging Monday will set the timeline. An IL stint appears likely. Hernaiz replaced him; Max Muncy is also out, so the A's infield is thin.
Hold; await imaging Darell Hernaiz (interim)
Rhett Lowder
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 9 with right shoulder discomfort. MRI shows no structural damage; the Reds are being precautionary. Lowder had been pitching to a 5.40 ERA. Chase Petty likely fills the rotation spot. With Williamson on 60-day IL and Hunter Greene still recovering, the Reds rotation is thin.
Drop in 12-team; hold in deep Chase Petty (rotation depth)
Logan Webb
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right knee bursitis. The bursitis explains his 5.06 ERA / 3.50 xFIP discrepancy — he was pitching hurt. The Giants expect him back when first eligible (around May 20). Trevor McDonald recalled to make Monday's start vs. LAD.
Stash on IL Trevor McDonald (streamer at best)
Brock Stewart
NEW: 15-day IL with a left foot bone spur. Stewart had been a high-leverage option in the Dodgers' bullpen. Bone spurs in the foot can drag on weeks and the Dodgers will likely manage this carefully. Paul Gervase recalled.
Drop in standard Tanner Scott (still primary closer)
Hunter Brown
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with right shoulder strain. This pushes any potential return to mid-July at the earliest. The Astros' rotation depth (Arrighetti, Burrows, Teng) has held up surprisingly well, but Brown's absence is a real loss for the second half.
Drop in redraft N/A — long-term recovery
Bennett Sousa
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with left elbow inflammation. Sousa had been Houston's primary lefty setup arm. Jayden Murray recalled. Worth monitoring only in deep leagues — elbow inflammation in relievers is rarely a quick fix.
Drop in standard Bryan Abreu (still locked closer)
Tommy Edman
STATUS UPDATE: Transferred from 10-day to 60-day IL while continuing to recover from offseason ankle surgery. This is procedural — Edman wasn't going to be back before mid-summer anyway. The Dodgers needed the 40-man spot. Drop in 12-team redraft if you've been holding.
Drop in redraft N/A — long-term recovery
Cole Ragans
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 7 with left elbow impingement (Valgus Extension Overload). Received a lubricant injection. Ragans says it feels different from his prior TJ injuries and imaging came back clean — Quatraro called for a 'minimal stay.' But he's a two-time TJ recipient and the Royals will be cautious. Realistic return: late May to early June.
Hold on IL Stephen Kolek (low-end streamer at best)
Tyler Glasnow
NEW: 15-day IL with low back spasms. Pitched only 1 IP Wednesday before being pulled with the back tightening up. MRI came back clean — no structural concern. The Dodgers are playing the long game with October in mind; expected to miss only one or two starts but no firm timeline given. Snell activated to fill the rotation spot tonight.
Stash on IL; activate Snell Blake Snell (returning tonight)
Taj Bradley
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 6 with right pectoralis muscle inflammation. Bradley had been pitching to a 4.42 ERA but with a sub-3.50 xFIP that suggested better days were coming. Pec injuries in pitchers can linger 4-6 weeks; the Twins didn't release a return timeline. Travis Adams recalled.
Hold on IL Joe Ryan (the alpha is fine)
Cade Povich
NEW: 15-day IL with left elbow inflammation. Povich was scheduled to pitch this weekend; the Orioles instead promoted Trey Gibson to fill the rotation spot. Elbow inflammation in young arms warrants a cautious return — expect 3-5 weeks at minimum. He was 3.71 ERA / 4.08 xFIP.
Drop in 12-team; hold deep Trey Gibson (interim rotation)
Travis d'Arnaud
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 7 with right foot plantar fasciitis. Joins Logan O'Hoppe (also out) — leaving the Angels' catcher slot extremely thin. d'Arnaud was hitting .288 with the bat speed back to vintage form. Plantar fasciitis can drag on 4-8 weeks if not managed; the Angels will likely err on the side of long rest.
Drop in 12-team; hold two-catcher Tucker Flint (waiver fill)
Carlos Estévez
NEW DIAGNOSIS: Right rotator cuff strain confirmed via MRI after Wednesday's rehab outing went sideways (shoulder discomfort, 50% strikes). Shut down from throwing for 3 weeks; reevaluation late May. Realistic return is mid-to-late June at the earliest. Erceg locked as KC closer through at least mid-summer.
Drop in redraft, claim Erceg Lucas Erceg (locked closer)
Jasson Domínguez
NEW: 10-day IL with a low-grade left AC joint sprain after crashing into the LF wall on a highlight catch in the 1st inning Thursday. Concussion testing negative so far. Expected to miss 'a few weeks' per the Yankees. Spencer Jones called up to fill the OF spot.
Stash on IL Spencer Jones (top prospect, daily ABs)
Roman Anthony
NEW: Officially placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to May 5 with a right wrist sprain. Was originally listed as DTD; the Red Sox are now committing to the IL stint. Wrist sprains in young hitters can suppress production for weeks even after the stint ends. Mickey Gasper recalled.
Hold on IL Wilyer Abreu (lineup beneficiary)
Joe Musgrove
NEW STATUS: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL while continuing TJ surgery recovery. Procedural move opens a 40-man spot for Rodolfo Durán — Musgrove can't be activated before late May. He had a setback after one spring training exhibition start; timeline still uncertain.
Drop in redraft N/A — long-term recovery
Rhett Lowder
NEW: Requires an MRI after shoulder discomfort in his most recent start (May 7 vs. CHC). The Reds had been counting on him as a rotation anchor with Lodolo just returning and Williamson on the 60-day. Lowder was 3-2 with a 5.09 ERA but had been pitching better recently.
Hold; monitor MRI Chase Petty (next-up depth)
Carlos Correa
CONFIRMED SEASON-ENDING: Torn left ankle tendon requires surgery; 6-to-8 month recovery targets spring training 2027. Felt the pop on a routine swing in the batting cage Tuesday. Houston has four key position players on the IL simultaneously.
Drop in redraft, IL in dynasty Isaac Paredes (everyday 3B, add immediately)
Tyler Glasnow
NEW: Exited Wednesday's start vs. Houston after 1 inning with lower back pain. Felt his back 'gave out' warming up for the 2nd. MRI scheduled when the team returns to LA. Roberts said no IL stint expected; Glasnow described it as a spasm. Was 2-0 with a 2.72 ERA before exiting.
Hold; monitor MRI Brock Stewart / Andrew Painter (depth)
Matthew Boyd
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 4 with a left meniscus tear sustained playing with his kids at home. Surgery in the coming days; Counsell says 'more than the minimum' on the IL. Was 1-1 with a 7.00 ERA. Ben Brown likely steps up as rotation cover, with Justin Steele still also IL'd.
Drop in redraft Ben Brown (rotation cover)
Emilio Pagán
NEW: 15-day IL with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. FanGraphs Roto Riteup notes the timeline is 4-8 weeks. Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft are the most likely save sources in his absence — Santillan has the experience edge (7 saves last season).
Add (saves committee) Tony Santillan
Gleyber Torres
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 4 with a left oblique strain. Oblique strains in hitters typically take 4-6 weeks. Was hitting in the .240s with sneaky pop. Jace Jung was recalled to take everyday 2B reps; Zach McKinstry also activated as cover. Tigers' position-player IL keeps growing alongside their pitching crisis.
Hold on IL in 12-team Jace Jung
Carlos Correa
NEW: Suffered a 'significant' left ankle injury during Tuesday's pre-game BP. Seeing a foot specialist Wednesday morning to determine severity. Initial reports suggest 'weeks or potentially months' of recovery. IL placement expected after the consult. Correa has prior plantar fasciitis history in both feet — risk of an extended absence is real.
Stash on IL when placed Nick Allen (defensive cover only)
Yusei Kikuchi
STATUS UPDATE: Shut down from throwing for 3-4 weeks before beginning a throwing program. Total return likely mid-to-late June. The shutdown is to avoid shoulder surgery; structurally clean but the inflammation needs full rest. Was 0-3 with a 6.21 ERA in last 6 starts.
Drop in all redraft Sam Aldegheri (rotation cover)
Steven Matz
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 4 with left elbow inflammation. Was 4-1 with a 4.31 ERA before exiting his May 3 start. No firm timeline; elbow inflammation in a 35-year-old LHP often runs longer than the minimum 15 days.
Drop in 12-team Joe Boyle (next-up)
Jake Cronenworth
NEW: 7-day IL with concussion symptoms. Concussion timelines are unpredictable but the Statcast data (.305 xwOBA on .234 wOBA) had been pointing to positive regression — the IL stint freezes that. Hold on IL in 12+ team leagues; drop in 10-team.
Hold on IL Sung-Mun Song
Joe Ryan
POSITIVE UPDATE: MRI showed no structural damage. Ryan played catch Tuesday and threw a bullpen Wednesday — on track for his next start with no IL placement. The Twins paired the off-day with caution; in retrospect, Ryan likely won't even miss a turn.
Re-add if dropped N/A — Ryan is healthy
Tarik Skubal
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 1 with loose bodies in left elbow. Will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove the loose bodies — recovery is 2-3 months, putting return in early-to-mid August. Was 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA before the flare-up. The Tigers' rotation now has six unavailable starters (Skubal, Mize, Verlander, Olson, Jobe, Melton).
Stash on IL Ty Madden / Enmanuel De Jesus
Yainer Diaz
NEW: 10-day IL with a left oblique strain suffered during pre-game BP. Oblique injuries in hitters typically take 4-6 weeks. César Salazar selected from Triple-A. Houston's catcher production effectively collapses with Diaz out — Smith and Walker have to absorb more lineup leverage.
Drop in 10-team César Salazar
Austin Hays
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 2 with a left calf strain. No timetable per Justin Mason at FanGraphs. Hays was hitting .250 with 3 HR — moderate fantasy hit; calf strains can linger 4-8 weeks if not handled carefully.
Drop in 10-team Tristan Peters
Roman Anthony
NEW: Left Monday's game vs. Detroit with right wrist discomfort. X-rays were negative but he's expected to see a hand/wrist specialist in the next few days. The rookie was raking before exiting; wrist injuries in young hitters can suppress production for weeks even without an IL stint.
Hold day-to-day Wilyer Abreu
Patrick Sandoval
NEW: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL while continuing UCL surgery recovery from 2025. 60-day move is procedural — opens a 40-man roster spot — not a worsening of his condition. Don't roster in redraft; deep dynasty hold only.
Drop in redraft N/A — long-term recovery
Joe Ryan
NEW: Left Sunday's start vs. Toronto after 9 pitches with right elbow soreness. Ryan struck out Pinango, walked Okamoto, then waved for the trainer mid-AB and exited. He underwent an MRI immediately; the Twins are using Monday's off-day to evaluate, with Shelton saying they'll go off the imaging. Per MLB.com, an IL stint 'is almost guaranteed' — official move likely Tuesday. The Twins already lost Pablo López for the season this spring.
Bench, assume IL Andrew Morris (next-up)
Ronny Mauricio
NEW: 10-day IL with a left thumb fracture. Thumb fractures in hitters typically take 4-6 weeks. Mauricio was hitting in the .240s with sneaky pop; with Lindor still working back and Mauricio out, the Mets infield is shorthanded. Eric Wagaman was DFA'd in the corresponding move.
Drop in 12-team Brett Baty
Germán Márquez
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 2 with right forearm nerve inflammation. Forearm nerve issues can be tricky — sometimes a quick fix, sometimes a precursor to elbow surgery. No firm timeline; assume the full 15 days minimum and expect a slow ramp.
Drop in 12-team Griffin Canning (just activated)
Yusei Kikuchi
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 30 with left shoulder inflammation. Was 0-3 with a 6.21 ERA — hadn't been a fantasy SP for several turns anyway. Mitch Farris was recalled. The Angels' rotation is getting thin behind Soriano and Kochanowicz.
Drop in standard Mitch Farris
Angel Zerpa
NEW (status update): Pat Murphy confirmed Zerpa is deciding whether to undergo Tommy John surgery after a forearm-tightness diagnosis. If he opts for surgery, his 2026 is over and his 2027 is at risk. Was 6.39 ERA in 12 outings as the Brewers' deadline acquisition.
Drop in all redraft N/A (depth arm)
Jackson Chourio
Setback note: Chourio fouled a ball off his left ankle in his Triple-A rehab game. X-rays negative, but Pat Murphy said 'we've got to see how he progresses' — Chourio has a history of an injury that initially looked minor and turned into a hairline fracture. Hold on IL, monitor daily.
Hold on IL Sal Frelick (lineup beneficiary)
Ronald Acuña Jr.
NEW: 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain after Saturday's MRI. Pulled up grabbing his leg on a routine groundout in the 2nd inning vs. Colorado. Hamstring strains in OFs typically run 3-4 weeks; the 10-day designation is paperwork. Jose Azocar was selected to take the roster spot.
Hold on IL Drake Baldwin (lineup beneficiary)
Will Vest
NEW: 15-day IL with right lateral forearm inflammation. Last pitched April 26; tests revealed no structural damage but the soreness persisted. Ricky Vanasco selected from Triple-A; Curet DFA'd. Vest was the team's 2025 closer (23 saves) but lost the role to Jansen this offseason.
Drop in 10-team Tommy Kahnle (depth)
Kenley Jansen
NEW: Day-to-day with right groin and lower abdomen discomfort. Has made 4 appearances since first reporting it April 15 — first two were saves, last two were walk-off losses. Tigers expect him to avoid the IL but he's unavailable today. With Vest also out, the Tigers' 9th inning is wide open in his absence.
Hold + add depth Tommy Kahnle
Cole Sands
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 29 with right forearm strain. Sands had been part of the Twins' committee with Justin Topa and Kody Funderburk. With Sands out, Topa is the most likely save source for Minnesota — Jhoan Duran is still recovering from his elbow surgery.
Add in deep leagues Justin Topa
Will Wilson
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to April 30 with a left thumb fracture. Thumb fractures in hitters typically take 4-6 weeks. Jhonny Pereda recalled to take the C/depth spot; Wilson wasn't a fantasy starter, but his absence further stretches Seattle's banged-up infield.
Drop in standard Leo Rivas
Brandon Woodruff
NEW: 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation following the Thursday MRI. Fastball averaged 85.4 mph in his last start (down from 92.5 on the season). No timeline yet, but the velocity drop and shoulder/lat history suggest 4+ weeks is realistic. Easton McGee recalled.
Add now Logan Henderson
Ryan Helsley
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 29 with right elbow inflammation. Was 7-for-7 on saves with a 2.53 ERA. The Orioles haven't named a clear successor, but Yennier Cano and Seranthony Domínguez are the most likely save sources. Albert Suárez recalled.
Add (saves committee) Yennier Cano
Matt Brash
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 30 with right lat inflammation. A setback for Brash, who had been working back into a high-leverage role behind Andrés Muñoz. Josh Simpson recalled to take the roster spot.
Hold; Muñoz still locked Andrés Muñoz
Jacob Misiorowski
NEW: Pulled in the 6th of his no-hit bid Friday with a right hamstring cramp. Pat Murphy said 'we feel pretty good' and the team is not placing him on the IL. Worst case is one missed start; best case he's on regular rest.
Hold — no IL stint Aaron Ashby (long-term backup)
Félix Bautista
Context update with Helsley now out: Bautista is recovering from a torn right rotator cuff and labrum and is not expected back until September at the earliest. Don't roster him in redraft; in dynasty, he's a hold.
Drop in redraft Yennier Cano (interim)
Brandon Woodruff
NEW: Pulled after 1.1 IP Thursday with 'dead arm.' Fastball averaged 85.4 mph (none above 86.9) vs. 92.5 season average. MRI was Thursday night; Brewers will skip his next start while results are reviewed. No IL move yet but expected if MRI shows anything structural.
Add — next-up SP Logan Henderson
Brandon Williamson
NEW: 15-day IL with left shoulder fatigue. Was pulled in the third inning Wednesday; MRI confirmed. Zach Maxwell recalled. Was 2-2, 5.40 ERA — the move thins Cincinnati's rotation behind Burns and Abbott.
Drop in redraft Zach Maxwell
Luis Robert Jr.
Formally placed on the 10-day IL with a lumbar disc herniation. Roto Riteup notes he'll be shut down 7-10 days and given an injection. Eric Wagaman called up. Was hitting .224 with 2 HR.
Drop in 12-team Eric Wagaman
Carlos Rodón
POSITIVE: Second rehab start went 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K Thursday at Double-A Somerset. Fastball sat 92-93, touched 94. Likely one more rehab start, then return tracking for the week of May 11. Gerrit Cole is on a similar timeline.
Add now if available No handcuff needed
Gabriel Moreno
POSITIVE: Activated from the 10-day IL on Friday after recovering from his oblique strain. Was out since April 14; James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo split duties in his absence. Aramis Garcia DFA'd in the corresponding move.
Add back if dropped Moreno is the starter
Garrett Crochet
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to April 26 with left shoulder inflammation. Crochet called it 'fatigue' from his last start and said the team is being preventative. Eligible to return May 11. Is 3-3, 6.30 ERA, but his most recent outing was 6 IP scoreless vs. Baltimore.
Stash on IL — return imminent No direct handcuff
Casey Mize
NEW: 15-day IL with a Grade 1 right adductor strain after exiting Tuesday's loss in the third inning. Was 2-1, 2.51 ERA — but FIP and SwStr% suggested regression was coming. No firm timeline; Grade 1 strains typically run 2-4 weeks.
Drop in 12-team mixed Enmanuel De Jesus
Javier Báez
NEW: 10-day IL with a 'severe' right ankle sprain after rolling it on an awkward half-slide at first base. Earliest return is May 9, but severe ankle sprains often run 4-6 weeks. Jace Jung was recalled to take the everyday 3B reps with Báez out.
Add now Jace Jung
Luis Robert Jr.
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to April 27 with a lumbar disc herniation. Was hitting .224 with 2 HR in 24 games. Eric Wagaman called up to take roster spot. Disc herniations are tricky — could miss extended time. Joins Lindor and Polanco on the Mets IL.
Drop in 12-team Eric Wagaman
Trevor Rogers
NEW: 15-day IL with an illness. The vague designation usually masks something more specific — monitor for an updated diagnosis. Was 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA before the IL move. Cameron Foster recalled.
Drop in shallow Cameron Foster
Justin Steele
NEW: Out beyond the All-Star break with a left elbow flexor strain discovered on April 28 imaging. Stopped throwing after reporting bullpen discomfort; will be re-evaluated in roughly a month, with additional rehab required even if the strain heals. Comes on top of 2025 elbow surgery recovery.
Drop in redraft No handcuff exists
Jonathan India
NEW: Underwent left labrum repair surgery on April 28 and will miss the rest of the season. Played through the injury since June 2025; was hitting .167 with a .310 OBP in 17 games. Likely the end of his Royals tenure as a free agent after the season.
Add in deep mixed Michael Massey
Kodai Senga
NEW: Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 27 with lumbar spine inflammation. Christian Scott was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse in the corresponding move. No timeline provided yet — expect a multi-week absence given lower-back issues for a pitcher who already missed most of 2024.
Stash if available Christian Scott
Pete Fairbanks
Officially placed on the 15-day IL with nerve irritation in his thumb (his Raynaud's history is a factor). The Marlins will go to a committee — Justin Mason flagged Tyler Phillips as the primary save candidate after his last save, with Calvin Faucher and Anthony Bender mixed in. No firm timeline.
Add — primary save candidate Tyler Phillips
Max Muncy
NEW: 10-day IL placement (retroactive to April 26) with a left fifth metacarpal fracture. Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas as the corresponding move. Finger fractures in hitters typically require 4-6 weeks; the 10-day designation is paperwork.
Drop in shallow leagues Brett Harris
Giancarlo Stanton
Officially placed on the 10-day IL (backdated to April 25) with a low-grade right calf strain. Expected to need 'at least another week' before returning. Was hitting .256/.302/.422 with 3 HR in 96 PA. Has required an IL stint every year since 2018.
Add now (just promoted) Jasson Dominguez
Max Scherzer
Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to April 25 with right forearm tendinitis and left ankle inflammation. Forearm tendinitis is always a red flag for a 41-year-old pitcher with his workload history. No timeline has been given, but expect the full 15 days minimum.
Drop in redraft Chase Lee
Pete Fairbanks
NEW: Left Monday's game against the Dodgers after recording just 1 out, walking 2 and allowing a Shohei Ohtani ground-rule double. Reported numbness in his hand — concerning given his Raynaud's Syndrome diagnosis. If he hits the IL, the Marlins would go to a committee of Calvin Faucher, Anthony Bender, and Tyler Phillips.
Monitor, add if IL Calvin Faucher
Logan O'Hoppe
Left wrist fracture from Saturday's foul tip. Expect 4-6 weeks minimum despite the 10-day IL designation. Was hitting .205 before going down. Travis d'Arnaud is the primary catcher now.
Drop in redraft Travis d'Arnaud
Mookie Betts
POSITIVE UPDATE: Betts (oblique, IL since April 5) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the May 1-3 weekend. Realistic return around May 5-8. Dave Roberts remains hopeful for a return ahead of the standard 4-6 week oblique timeline.
Hold on IL, return imminent Hyeseong Kim
Logan O'Hoppe
Left wrist fracture from a foul tip Saturday against the Royals. Initially diagnosed as 'wrist irritation' before imaging revealed the fracture Sunday. The 10-day IL is a placeholder — wrist fractures typically require 4-6 weeks. O'Hoppe had started 26 of the Angels' 28 games.
Stream if desperate Travis d'Arnaud
Giancarlo Stanton
Right calf tightness forced him out of Friday's game. Has missed three straight contests. The Yankees are making an IL decision Monday, and the Dominguez promotion strongly suggests an IL stint is imminent. Calf injuries for Stanton always carry extra concern given his history.
Add now (just promoted) Jasson Dominguez
Mookie Betts
POSITIVE UPDATE: Betts (oblique, IL since April 5) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as the May 1-3 weekend per MLB.com. That puts a realistic return around May 5-8 — roughly 4-5 weeks total. Dave Roberts has said the team is hopeful for a return ahead of the standard 4-6 week oblique timeline.
Hold on IL, return imminent Hyeseong Kim
Anthony Volpe
Shoulder issue has kept him out of the lineup, but he's expected to rejoin the Yankees 'between Wednesday and Thursday' per Francys Romero. This appears to be a minor absence — likely inflammation — with a quick turnaround. He was in the Triple-A lineup Saturday, suggesting the shoulder is close to full strength.
Hold, return this week José Caballero
Giancarlo Stanton
Calf issue has kept him out of the lineup for multiple games. He was absent again Sunday vs. Houston. No IL stint yet, but the recurring absences are a red flag for a player with Stanton's injury history.
Hold but have a backup ready Ben Rice
Roman Anthony
POSITIVE UPDATE: Anthony is back in the lineup Sunday as the DH, batting third against Baltimore. He missed five straight games with back soreness. The DH designation suggests they're easing him back, but his bat is in the lineup — that's what matters.
Activate immediately Anthony is back
Eugenio Suárez
Mild left oblique strain, backdated to April 23. May 3 is the earliest return date. Francona called it low-grade. The Reds recalled JJ Bleday and are leaning on Sal Stewart and Ke'Bryan Hayes at the corners in the meantime.
Stash on IL, monitor Sal Stewart
Raisel Iglesias
Right shoulder inflammation, backdated to April 20. Was perfect before the injury: 5 saves, 0.00 ERA, 11 K, 1 BB in 8.2 IP. Robert Suarez has been named the replacement closer and already has 3 saves. Iglesias is eligible to return in early May.
Add immediately Robert Suarez
Eugenio Suárez
Low-grade oblique strain, backdated to April 23. Earliest return May 3. Francona called it 'minor' — oblique strains for hitters can linger but the low-grade tag is encouraging.
Add in deep leagues Ke'Bryan Hayes
Ryan Feltner
Right ulnar nerve inflammation. The Rockies recalled LHP Sammy Peralta to fill his roster spot. Feltner was a streaming option at best — this IL stint is a non-event for most fantasy leagues.
Drop Feltner in all formats
Porter Hodge
Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with a right elbow strain. The Cubs bullpen is decimated — five relievers now on the IL. Caleb Thielbar also hit the IL today with a hamstring strain, leaving virtually no high-leverage options.
Monitor Ben Brown for saves
Roman Anthony
Back soreness — has missed four straight games. Available off the bench but has not been used. Cora says he 'should be back over the weekend.' Not yet IL-level, but the sliding timeline is concerning.
Hold Do not drop
Edwin Diaz
Loose bodies in right elbow — arthroscopic surgery Wednesday. Expected to miss ~3 months, targeting second-half return. Fastball had dropped to 92.8 mph (career norm 97-99). Jake Eder recalled. No ligament damage found.
Drop Redraft leagues
Mick Abel
Right elbow inflammation, retroactive to April 17. Was on a 14.1 scoreless IP streak including a 10-K gem. The word 'elbow' is concerning for a 24-year-old arm. No structural damage confirmed yet — monitoring.
Hold IL stash
Sonny Gray
Per MLBTR, the Red Sox are placing Gray on the IL. Specific injury details pending. Gray was 2-1 with a 4.43 ERA through 4 starts. Boston's rotation depth will be tested.
Hold Monitor updates
Jonathan India
Left shoulder subluxation, retroactive to April 19. Subluxations (partial dislocations) are unpredictable — could be 2 weeks or 2 months depending on severity. The Royals recalled Mason Black to fill the roster spot.
Hold IL stash
Zack Wheeler
One more rehab start Sunday for Double-A Reading. If it goes well, season debut April 24-26 vs. Braves. Four-seam averaging 92.9 mph (down from 96.1 pre-surgery). Thomson not concerned, expects velocity to build.
Activate Prep roster now
J.T. Realmuto
Lower back tightness — left Saturday's game in the 7th. Thomson said unlikely to need IL but sat Sunday. Jammed back on a play at the plate Friday. Day-to-day into next week.
Hold Monitor daily
Joey Loperfido
Right quad strain, retroactive to April 18. Another body on Houston's growing IL. Jayden Murray recalled as the roster replacement.
Drop Shallow formats
Juan Soto
Expected to be activated Monday April 21 for the homestand vs. Twins. Calf strain since April 3 — full BP, running bases, cleared for game action. The Mets need him back desperately.
Activate Start Monday
J.T. Realmuto
Lower back tightness — left Saturday's game in the 7th. Thomson says unlikely to need IL but won't play Sunday. Jammed knee and back on a play at the plate Friday. Rafael Marchan filled in.
Hold Monitor Mon
Jhoan Duran
Left oblique strain, retroactive to April 15. Duran is one of the most dominant high-leverage arms in baseball — 98% rostered for a reason. Oblique strains typically run 3-4 weeks. Seth Johnson recalled as the replacement.
Stash Hold on IL
Freddie Freeman
Moved to paternity list — will miss 1-3 days. Ryan Ward recalled to fill the roster spot for his MLB debut. Freeman should return early next week.
Hold Returns Mon/Tue
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Activated from the 10-day IL on Saturday. Returns to the Diamondbacks' lineup immediately. Was hitting .285 before the IL stint — expect a day or two of ramp-up but he's rosterable now.
Activate Start this week
Josh Hader
Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL. Biceps tendinitis rehab has been slower than expected. The 60-day clock is retroactive, making him eligible to return in late May. Hasn't faced hitters yet. Peter Lambert selected to fill the roster spot.
Drop Shallow redraft
Jorge Polanco
Right wrist contusion, retroactive to April 15. Polanco was hitting .241 with modest production. Hayden Senger recalled as the roster replacement. The Mets' infield depth takes another hit with Soto still out.
Hold Return ~Apr 25
Cade Horton
Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with right forearm strain. The Cubs selected Corbin Martin's contract as a replacement. Horton's timeline is murky — forearm strains in young pitchers warrant caution. Season in jeopardy.
Drop All redraft
Juan Soto
Still targeting April 21 homestand return. Taking full BP and running bases. Calf strain since April 3 — the Mets have been cautious but all signs point to activation Monday or Tuesday.
Stash Do not drop
Spencer Strider
First rehab start Thursday at High-A Rome: 3.1 IP, 0 ER, 3 K on 50 pitches. Fastball sat 95-97 mph. Braves targeting an early May return. The measured approach (pulled after 3.1 IP despite dominance) suggests they won't rush him.
Hold Do not trade
Josh Hader
Per Closer Monkey, return is now 'weeks rather than days' — the biceps tendinitis rehab is moving slower than initially hoped. Enyel De Los Santos picked up his second save Wednesday while Bryan Abreu had 1.1 scoreless IP with 2 K.
Stash Hold on IL
Juan Soto
Still targeting April 21 homestand vs. Twins for activation. Taking BP and playing catch. Calf strain since April 3 — the Mets are being cautious with their $765M investment but all signs point to a return within the week.
Stash Do not drop
Ken Waldichuk
Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL with left forearm tightness. Tommy John surgery has been recommended. Season is over — likely 12-18 months out.
Drop All formats
Nick Pivetta
Right elbow flexor strain confirmed by MRI. Stammen's timeline: "weeks and maybe months," with both Pivetta and the team hoping to avoid surgery. Same diagnosis cost him a month with Boston in 2024 — this one looks more serious. Matt Waldron activated to fill the rotation spot.
Drop 12-team redraft
Harrison Bader
Left hamstring strain, retroactive to April 12. The Statcast buy-low profile (xwOBA gap of -.107) was already painting a comeback story before the injury. Hamstring strains in older players linger — expect 3-4 weeks even on the optimistic side.
Hold IL stash only
Josh Hader
Per Rotowire, Hader is "approximately one month out" from returning — he'll begin facing hitters next week per manager Joe Espada. The biceps tendinitis from spring has slowed his ramp. Bryan Abreu remains the in-house option but has been disastrous.
Stash Hold on IL
Kyle Freeland
Left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 13. Freeland was already a marginal fantasy asset in Coors — shoulder issues for a 32-year-old finesse lefty are bad news. Jose Quintana activated as the replacement.
Drop All formats