Injury Report
Aaron Judge
Stress fracture in the right rib, sidelined since May 31. Recent reimaging showed measurable healing and Judge is cleared for light workout activity, but has not resumed baseball activities. Late August is best-case; early September is more realistic. The Yankees are not committing to a specific date.
Start Spencer Jones
O'Neil Cruz
Left hand metacarpal fractures (4th and 5th), suffered June 6. Transferred to the 60-day IL but became eligible to return as of Aug. 7. Has resumed all baseball activities and soreness continues to improve. Return to the active roster appears imminent — managers who stashed him should activate.
Activate O'Neil Cruz
Garrett Crochet
What was initially described as a minor lat strain has turned out to be "a lot worse" than the Red Sox originally indicated. Crochet has been out since April 26. A 2026 return is increasingly unlikely. Fantasy managers have been holding long enough — the roster spot is better used.
Drop in 12-team leagues Best available SP on waivers
Devin Williams
Shoulder injury has sidelined Williams and opened the Mets' ninth inning to a committee. Kodai Senga converted his first save under the new arrangement on Aug. 10, with Daniel Duarte and Nate Lavender also in the mix. IL-15 designation suggests a potential return within two weeks.
Add Kodai Senga
Devin Williams
Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to August 8 with a right shoulder strain, five days after he was held out of a game with arm fatigue. Manager Andy Green does not consider the situation long-term serious. Williams carries 16 saves and 3 blown saves in 38.2 IP this year (4.66 ERA, 3.09 FIP). If the retroactive date holds, he's eligible to return around August 23.
Add Kodai Senga
Jameson Taillon
Left his Blue Jays home debut early after just four innings with right forearm discomfort. No IL move was announced as of Monday, but forearm issues carry real escalation risk. Monitor closely before streaming Taillon or making any trade offers this week.
Monitor José Berríos
Matt Chapman
Surgery for a hernia and abdominal muscle tear is confirmed for today, Tuesday, August 11. Chapman has not played since June 30 and a return attempt last weekend failed when he felt pain while running. His 2026 season is over; no timeline for 2027 recovery will be set until after the procedure.
Add Casey Schmitt
Hunter Greene
Partial UCL tear confirmed; surgery scheduled imminently. Whether Greene needs full Tommy John or an internal brace won't be known until surgeons get in. Either way he will not pitch again in 2026 and his 2027 availability is uncertain. He made just 27.2 IP this season with a 6.83 ERA.
Add Brady Singer
Matt Chapman
Hernia plus abdominal muscle tear on his right side. Surgery scheduled for Tuesday, August 11. Chapman has not played since June 30; a return attempt stalled last weekend when he felt pain while running. His 2026 season is over.
Add Casey Schmitt
Matt Chapman
Chapman will undergo season-ending hernia and core-muscle surgery with Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia, expected Tuesday. He played through the injury for most of 2026 but could no longer manage the pain with the Giants eliminated from playoff contention. Casey Schmitt is also on the IL with a meniscus tear, leaving Osleivis Basabe and Christian Koss to handle third base. No 2026 return date.
Speculative add in 15+ teams Osleivis Basabe
Shane McClanahan
Placed on the IL with left mid-back tightness after leaving his most recent start. McClanahan is in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery and has been excellent (9-6, 3.09 ERA, 91 K in 99 IP), making the back issue worth monitoring closely. The Rays recalled Alex Cook to fill the rotation slot and are publicly optimistic about a short absence. Expected return: around August 22.
Stream until return Alex Cook
James Wood
Wood strained his left oblique on a swing in Washington's August 4 loss to Philadelphia. An MRI confirmed a 'subtle, mild oblique strain,' and manager Blake Butera expects a minimum-IL stint — making Wood eligible to return August 14 against the Mets. Oblique strains in hitters carry recurrence risk, so monitor the Aug. 14 target carefully; if he needs extra days, the injury can linger into September.
Hold with IL slot Jacob Young
Hunter Greene
Greene will undergo season-ending surgery for a partially torn UCL, his second UCL procedure after a 2019 Tommy John. He has been on the IL since Aug. 2 (retroactive) after elbow soreness ended his season at 27 2/3 innings and a 6.83 ERA. Recovery timeline is 12–14 months from surgery, meaning he faces an uncertain return for much of 2027.
Stream by matchup Chase Petty
Trey Yesavage
Placed on the IL with meniscus damage in his left knee after leaving his Aug. 4 start against Houston two innings in. A specialist appointment will determine whether surgery is needed; without an operation, a multi-week absence is the minimum. Surgery would end his 2026 season. The Blue Jays' backup rotation options are thin.
Add if available Bowden Francis
Joey Bart
Fractured his fifth metacarpal in his left hand after a hit-by-pitch in Thursday's game against Boston. The 10-day IL is a formality — metacarpal fractures typically heal in 4–6 weeks — so Bart is unlikely to return before late August at the earliest. Edgar Quero has been recalled to start in his absence.
Stream in 15+ teams Edgar Quero
Joe Ryan
A mild left-glute strain will sideline Ryan until at least Aug. 20. The diagnosis is encouraging, but the injury follows arm fatigue, back discomfort, a velocity dip, and 17 runs allowed in 15 1/3 second-half innings. Hold everywhere and wait for a pain-free bullpen update before planning his return.
Add in 12+ teams Zebby Matthews
Oneil Cruz
Cruz begins a Triple-A rehab assignment Friday after missing two months with fractures in his left hand. Pittsburgh may accelerate a return because it is in the playoff race, but several rehab games remain the preferred path. Keep him stashed and make room for a possible Aug. 14 activation.
Use for steals in 15+ teams Jake Mangum
Nick Pivetta
San Diego paused Pivetta's rehab for at least a few days after elbow tightness ended his first Single-A appearance after 14 pitches. He threw another 20-30 pitches in the bullpen afterward, but skipped Thursday's scheduled bullpen and will miss his next rehab start. The club is optimistic this is not a major setback; fantasy managers should stop counting on an August return until he resumes game work.
Stream by matchup Casey Mize
James Wood
Left oblique strain, suffered on a swing in the seventh inning August 4 versus Philadelphia. MRI confirmed a mild strain with no structural damage reported. Wood is eligible to return August 14 against the Mets, but oblique injuries often require additional time beyond the minimum window. The Nationals are not expected to rush their franchise player.
Monitor Nationals outfield depth (check active roster daily)
Byron Buxton
Right hip impingement — back on the IL for the second time this season after Buxton left a July 29 game against Kansas City in the fifth inning. He first went on the IL in late June, returned July 20, and lasted only nine days before the impingement flared again. He is eligible August 8 and is traveling with the team, which suggests the Twins believe a return around that window is possible.
Add Twins CF depth (check active roster)
Vinnie Pasquantino
Right wrist soreness, placed on the IL July 29 after aggravating the same wrist he broke earlier this season (hamate bone fracture). The Royals describe the current flare-up as standard irritation rather than a new injury. He is eligible August 8 and the team's tone suggests a return near that window is plausible if the soreness settles.
Monitor Royals 1B depth (check active roster)
Jake Irvin
Irvin is set to be activated from the 60-day IL for the Nationals — a positive development for Washington's rotation just as they lose James Wood from the lineup. His return gives the Nats rotation depth and could provide fantasy streaming value in favorable matchups.
Monitor Jake Irvin
James Wood
Washington placed Wood on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain after the MRI confirmed a mild injury. The club was encouraged by the severity, but oblique recoveries are driven by pain-free rotation and swinging rather than the minimum IL date. Keep him stashed and plan for a multi-week absence.
Add in 12+ teams Dylan Crews
Nick Kurtz
Back on the IL, retroactive to Aug. 1, with a strained right thumb after a 1-for-18, 11-strikeout return from the earlier thumb capsule sprain. Grip-strength limitations and the repeat nature of the injury create real rest-of-season risk until a treatment plan is announced.
Add in 14+ teams Max Muncy (ATH)
Jeffrey Springs
The Athletics placed Springs on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Aug. 1, with right-hip discomfort. Earlier imaging found no structural or muscular damage, but the club chose the IL after the hip tightened enough to end his July 26 start in the second inning.
Stream selectively J.T. Ginn
Dalton Rushing
Rushing has a partial UCL tear in his right elbow. He can continue hitting but will not throw for as long as four to six weeks, putting his ability to catch again this regular season in doubt. He was hitting .253/.335/.475 with 12 homers in 245 plate appearances.
Add only in two-catcher leagues Ben Rortvedt
James Wood
Left Monday's game vs. Philadelphia in the 8th inning after a left oblique issue during a swing in the 6th. Manager Blake Butera ordered an MRI on his left side. Oblique injuries historically lead to IL stints of 3–6 weeks. He was slashing .266/.393/.535 with 30 HR and 17 SB.
Add immediately Dylan Crews
Spencer Strider
Sidelined since June 13 with right elbow inflammation, Strider completed a four-week throwing shutdown after consulting Dr. Keith Meister. The Braves still have not established a return timetable and are not expecting him to pitch again in 2026. MRI showed no ligament damage, but recovery has extended well beyond initial projections.
Stream matchup-based Tyler Mahle (ATL)
Shane McClanahan
Placed on the 15-day IL with back tightness after exiting a start early. Rays president Erik Neander called the injury 'pretty minor,' expecting McClanahan to miss roughly two starts. Alex Cook was recalled from Triple-A to fill the spot.
Stream matchup-based Alex Cook (TB)
Shane McClanahan
McClanahan exited July 31 vs. Texas in the fourth inning with left mid-back tightness and was placed on the 15-day IL the next day. Third significant injury event in three years: Tommy John surgery (August 2023), nerve irritation surgery (August 2025), and now the back. The Rays say they hope he misses only two starts; his earliest return is around August 17. The Rays acquiring Freddy Peralta at the deadline tells you everything about their confidence in that timeline.
Stream Ian Seymour
Felix Bautista
Bautista underwent shoulder surgery before the 2026 season and is almost certainly done for the year. No return timeline has been provided by the Orioles. If you're holding him in a 12-team league hoping for a September contribution, the roster spot is more valuable than his speculative return. A three-way committee of Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, and Yennier Cano has been handling the ninth inning in Baltimore.
Stream Rico Garcia
Vinnie Pasquantino
Pasquantino aggravated his right wrist — the same site as an earlier hamate bone surgery this season — in late July vs. Minnesota. He's hitting .232 with 6 HR and 33 RBI in 79 games. The prior hamate fracture history raises the possibility of a slower recovery; no surgery is anticipated and he's eligible to return August 8.
Add Jac Caglianone
Adley Rutschman
Rutschman (left wrist inflammation, placed IL July 20) has resumed throwing and hitting — his third IL stint of 2026. The Orioles indicate a rehab assignment could begin next week, with an early-to-mid August return possible. Don't drop him in any format.
Stream Patrick Bailey
Corbin Burnes
Burnes's elbow injury has been the most impactful single-player absence in Arizona's nightmare injury season — the D-backs have 13 players on the 60-day IL, second-most in baseball. No return timeline has been confirmed; a 2026 comeback appears unlikely.
Stream Jordan Montgomery
Shane McClanahan
McClanahan exited his July 31 start after facing just two batters with lower back tightness and was officially placed on the 15-day IL. The Rays are hopeful he misses only two starts, but any back issue carries added risk given the context of his Tommy John surgery history.
Add Alex Cook
Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was placed on the 10-day IL (retroactive to July 19) with left wrist inflammation suffered on a swing in Houston — his third IL stint of 2026. He began hitting again on August 1 and is targeting a rehab assignment the week of August 3, with a mid-August return projected.
Stream Chadwick Tromp
Blake Dunn
Dunn will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, with Tommy John remaining a possibility that could sideline him into 2027. He had been on the IL since late June with a right elbow sprain and suffered a setback during rehab before the procedure was confirmed.
Add TJ Friedl
Curtis Mead
Non-displaced left wrist fracture sustained when hit by a pitch in his first Red Sox game (July 28). Initial X-rays negative; subsequent imaging confirmed the fracture. No surgery expected. Red Sox are giving him a tentative 6-8 week recovery window, which puts a best-case return at mid-September — with late September or early October (fantasy playoffs) more realistic.
Move to IL slot; do not add Nick Sogard, who is a bench utility piece. Red Sox may acquire a replacement at the deadline — watch the transaction wire. No viable handcuff — stream from available 1B/3B pool
Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Removed in the 11th inning of Wednesday's game vs. the White Sox; Thursday MRI confirmed a mild oblique strain with timetable unclear. An oblique strain — even mild — typically takes 3-4 weeks minimum to heal because swinging a bat and turning throws require direct use of that muscle. IL placement expected before Friday's game, likely retroactive to July 30.
Add Ben Rice in all formats if available — he's already an elite hitter and plays daily regardless of Chisholm's status. Ben Rice (1B, NYY) — .272 BA, 31 HR, 1.031 OPS
Shane McClanahan
Left July 30 start in the 4th inning with left mid-back tightness after walking two batters. Removed after trainer examined him on the mound. Currently listed as day-to-day, but given the Rays' cautious approach to McClanahan all season (he's returning from two straight lost years to Tommy John), an IL move before his next start is likely. No imaging results reported yet.
Hold McClanahan and stash; plug in a streamer for his next probable start while you wait on IL clarity. Stream from available SPs; Taj Bradley or Ryan Pepiot for Rays depth
Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani was out of the Dodgers' lineup for Thursday's game vs. the Mariners with left knee soreness. Manager Dave Roberts said training staff recommended the day off — Ohtani himself wanted to start but deferred. Roberts confirmed he was available to pinch hit (though unused) and expects him back in the lineup Friday. He has not pitched since July 3 due to this same knee plus right biceps soreness.
Monitor daily for lineup status; this appears to be a maintenance day rather than a structural concern. Hold him without panic. No handcuff — check lineup status before daily deadlines
Juan Soto
Still on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 left calf strain (placed July 25). Soto confirmed he 'expects 100%' to return but gave no target date; the Mets are taking medical opinions and projecting 4-6 weeks, which pushes any return to late August at the earliest — with September more likely. This is his second IL stint of 2026, the other being a right calf strain in April. His $765M first season has now seen him active for fewer than 90 games.
Move to your IL slot, add a replacement OF. No true handcuff — stream from the available outfield pool. No true handcuff; stream (Harrison Bader, DJ Stewart, available OF)
Kyle Harrison
Left forearm tightness placed him on the 15-day IL. Precautionary MRI returned clean — no structural damage found. Harrison is making a 75-pitch rehab start today at High-A Wisconsin; barring setbacks, the Brewers expect to activate him in early August. He said he's been throwing off the mound without any issues and the rehab start is the final step before return.
Stash Harrison if available — he's on track for a clean return. No handcuff needed for a temporary IL stint with a clear return timeline. Stash Harrison directly; no handcuff to add
Juan Soto
Grade 2 left calf strain confirmed by MRI; placed on the 10-day IL July 25. Second IL stint of the season for Soto in his first year on a $765M deal. The Mets project 4-6 weeks out, with a late-August return best case. No surgery expected currently, but additional medical opinions are being gathered. His confidence is high but the organization is being cautious. This is a 'wait-and-see' situation that could become a shutdown if the rehab stalls.
Move to IL slot and add a replacement OF this week. No true handcuff — stream from the available pool. No true handcuff; stream a replacement OF (Harrison Bader, DJ Stewart)
Spencer Steer
Partial tear of the tendon sheath in the right wrist. Steer fouled a pitch off the end of his bat in Sunday's game and felt immediate pain. MRI revealed a more serious diagnosis than the initial sprain framing; he's in a splint for two weeks and will be re-evaluated for surgery. The Reds' medical staff used 'significant time' to describe the expected absence, and multiple analysts are calling it potentially season-ending. Ivan Johnson was recalled to fill his roster spot.
Drop in redraft except deepest leagues. Ivan Johnson (CIN) gets the everyday ABs but is streaming-only given the uncertainty. Ivan Johnson (CIN — streaming only in daily formats)
Shea Langeliers
Season-ending torn right meniscus confirmed Monday. Langeliers was having a breakout All-Star season — 23 HR, elite defensive value — before going down on the basepaths. Surgery performed July 28. Kyle McCann takes over the primary catcher role for Oakland's remaining games.
Remove from roster or move to IL. Stream catchers — Patrick Bailey, Tucker Barnhart, or Austin Wells are the targets depending on your format and schedule. Kyle McCann (ATH — streaming only in daily formats)
Cody Bellinger
Grade 2 left hamstring strain confirmed by MRI, 4-to-6 weeks projected return. Injured legging out a double in Philadelphia on Friday; placed on IL Sunday. Manager Boone indicated he won't rush him back given the severity. Spencer Jones recalled as the outfield replacement.
Move to IL slot, add Spencer Jones. With Judge and Stanton also out, Jones is guaranteed everyday playing time in a power lineup — he's not a handcuff, he's an add. Spencer Jones (NYY — immediate everyday add)
Shohei Ohtani
Shut down from pitching indefinitely due to left knee inflammation. Roberts said the shutdown is 'not a day-to-day thing' and no return date has been set for the mound. Ohtani remains active as a hitter/DH and feels no pain when hitting. His pitching stats for 2026 — whatever they were — are likely done for the season.
If held as a two-way player, trade his pitching value now while his name still commands premium return. As a DH/OF he remains full value — do not drop him. Shohei Ohtani (hold as hitter; trade pitching value)
Juan Soto
Grade 2 left calf strain placed him on the IL July 25. At 4-6 weeks projected, he's a late-August return at best — and this is the same calf he injured in April, raising legitimate durability questions for the stretch run. He was slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 HR before going down.
Hold in all formats. A Grade 2 strain with a 4-6 week timeline means he should be back before your fantasy playoffs. Use your IL slot and set a return reminder for mid-to-late August. Eric Wagaman is not a roster-worthy replacement. Juan Soto (hold — return target late August)
Adley Rutschman
Placed on 10-day IL July 20 with left wrist inflammation — his third IL stint of the 2026 season. Throwing on the field at Camden Yards Saturday but has not resumed catching drills. Eligible to return July 29, though the Orioles made no firm commitment to his timeline. Chadwick Tromp recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to back up.
Stash Rutschman on your IL bench slot and monitor his catching progression daily. If he misses the July 29 window the next realistic target is early August. Chadwick Tromp is worth streaming in two-catcher deep leagues only. Chadwick Tromp (stream in 2-C leagues only)
Ryan Helsley
On the IL since July 3 with right elbow discomfort. No structural UCL damage confirmed, but nearly four weeks have passed with no concrete return timeline. A closer committee has emerged: Tyler Wells recorded back-to-back saves this weekend; Andrew Kittredge had the preferred role the prior week. Manager Albernaz is deploying on matchups with no locked-in option.
Add both Andrew Kittredge and Tyler Wells in 14-team-plus leagues — the committee is too fluid to rely on just one. Wells has two saves in the last two days and has the slight edge today. Own both where roster space allows. Andrew Kittredge / Tyler Wells (committee — add both)
Cody Bellinger
Bellinger left Saturday's 3-2 win over the Phillies after straining his left hamstring running the bases in the late innings. Manager Aaron Boone called it potentially 'something'; Bellinger described it as tightness and said he doesn't believe it's serious. Testing scheduled for Sunday. Grade 1 strains typically mean 2-week absences; Grade 2 would push to 3-4 weeks.
Hold Bellinger and await Sunday test results before making any moves. His backup outfield/DH options in New York are not worth rostering in most formats. Check Monday morning. Cody Bellinger (hold, await test results)
Samuel Basallo
Basallo was placed on the 10-day IL Wednesday with right shoulder inflammation — his first IL stint in the majors. He initially hoped to avoid the IL after leaving Sunday's game vs. Houston in the second inning, but the inflammation required extended rest. No specific return timeline has been given.
Check your league for Adley Rutschman's availability — with Basallo out, Rutschman slides into the primary catching role in Baltimore. He's a top-12 fantasy catcher when deployed regularly and worth adding in all formats. Adley Rutschman
Juan Soto
Soto's Grade 2 left calf strain (placed on IL Friday) carries a 2-3 week recovery window — return projected around August 10-15. This is the same calf that cost him time in April, raising durability concerns for the rest of the season. He had been slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 HR before going down.
Hold Soto in every format — do not drop a top-5 hitter for a 2-3 week absence. His replacement Eric Wagaman (recalled from Triple-A Syracuse) is not worth rostering. Set a reminder for his activation window around August 10. Juan Soto (hold, return ~Aug 10-15)
Chris Bassitt
Bassitt cleared an encouraging two-batter bullpen session Saturday after bone spur back surgery. Manager Albernaz reported everything looked and felt great. The 60-day IL minimum means August 4 is the earliest possible return; mid-August is more realistic. He was posting a sub-3.50 ERA before the surgery.
Add as an IL stash in 14-team-plus formats if available. A mid-August return with clean mechanics means real value in the fantasy stretch run. Worth 10-15% of your FAAB budget — do it now before he gets picked up. Chris Bassitt (add/stash, return mid-August)
Juan Soto
Soto was removed in the sixth inning of Friday's game against the Dodgers after feeling discomfort running the bases. MRI on Saturday confirmed a calf strain and the Mets immediately placed him on the IL. Projected return: 2–3 weeks. This is the same calf that cost him two-plus weeks in April, making it a true recurrence and elevating concern about it becoming a chronic second-half issue. He had been slashing .303/.420/.571 with 18 home runs in his most recent stretch.
Hold Soto — this is not a drop candidate in any format. His replacement in the Mets outfield is not worth streaming. Set an IL alert and plan for mid-August activation. Juan Soto (hold, return ~Aug 10–15)
Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani has not pitched since July 3 due to left knee inflammation; had fluid drained during the All-Star break. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed there is no clear return timeline and it won't be a 'day-to-day' assessment. He continues to DH without restriction (.289/.400/.543, 22 HR, 89 G) but the mound date is genuinely open-ended heading into the second half.
Hold as a hitter in all formats — his bat is still elite. Two-way league managers need to find rotation depth elsewhere. Dodgers depth options are not streamable. Shohei Ohtani (hold; hitting only)
Nick Kurtz
Kurtz was placed on the 10-day IL on July 11 with a right thumb capsule sprain. He has cleared a hitting progression and fielded grounders, with manager Mark Kotsay noting a possible return for the upcoming weekend series. The 10-day minimum window has passed, so activation could come any day. No setbacks reported through the ramp-up.
Hold Kurtz — he's close. Check your app Saturday morning for the activation announcement. A healthy Kurtz is an above-average fantasy 1B for the second half. Nick Kurtz (activate when cleared)
Daniel Palencia
Palencia has been on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation since mid-July and was expected to resume throwing after the All-Star break. Jacob Webb has been getting primary save opportunities in Chicago's ninth inning in his absence. No firm return date set, though a late-July or early-August return is plausible if the throwing program progresses.
Add Jacob Webb in 14-team-plus formats — he's getting real save looks right now and Palencia's return timeline is soft. Hold Palencia as an IL stash. Jacob Webb
Bobby Witt Jr.
Witt exited Monday's game with back tightness, missed Tuesday's lineup, and was placed on the 10-day IL on Thursday. He was batting .279/.350/.450 with 13 home runs and 30 steals — one of the best fantasy seasons at any position — when the injury struck. Reports indicate scans came back 'pretty good,' and the Royals have not set a firm return timeline. Minimum return is around August 2. Tyler Tolbert, Nick Loftin, Josh Rojas, and Velazquez will handle shortstop duties.
Hold Witt — roster space permitting, this is a clear hold. Add Tolbert in 15-team-plus formats if you need infield help; he'll get everyday at-bats in a Royals lineup that still competes. Tyler Tolbert
Ronald Acuna Jr.
Acuna has been sidelined since June 9 with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL trip for the same injury this season. He completed a Triple-A Gwinnett rehab game Thursday with no setbacks. Manager Walt Weiss said there's a possibility of Friday activation, and if not today, the expected return window is this weekend's series at Baltimore.
No handcuff needed — just set an alert and slot him in immediately when he's activated. He goes straight into your lineup. Ronald Acuna Jr. (imminent return)
Zack Kelly
Kelly was placed on the 60-day IL on July 21 with a stress reaction in his right elbow. The Red Sox have not provided a specific return timeline but indicated return is no earlier than late September, effectively ending his 2026 fantasy season. Kelly had been pitching in high-leverage situations out of Boston's bullpen before the injury.
Drop Kelly in all but the deepest dynasty formats. This is a season-ending injury for practical fantasy purposes. Monitor BOS bullpen depth
Will Smith
Smith was transferred to the 60-day IL on July 21 after his neck disc inflammation failed to respond to treatment. He was shut down from all baseball activities — no throwing, no hitting — and an August return is now best case. The Dodgers freed a 40-man spot by selecting Charlie Barnes. Dave Roberts named Eliezer Alfonzo and Dalton Rushing as the everyday catching tandem.
Add Rushing in all two-catcher leagues immediately; both Rushing and Alfonzo will see regular starts through mid-August minimum Dalton Rushing
Jose Corniell
Corniell was placed on the 10-day IL with elbow inflammation. He underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024 and made his MLB debut in September 2025. Elbow soreness in a pitcher only 13 months removed from TJ surgery is alarming, though the Rangers have not indicated UCL involvement at this time. No return timeline has been provided.
Drop in most redraft leagues; monitor for imaging results before deciding in dynasty formats Monitor TEX roster moves
Ronald Acuna Jr.
Acuna has been on the IL since June 9 with a hamstring strain but completed a rehab assignment game on July 22. Manager Walt Weiss said he hopes Acuna returns before the homestand ends on July 23. No setbacks reported. Activation as soon as today is possible.
No handcuff needed — set a lineup alert and slot him in the moment he's cleared Ronald Acuna Jr. (imminent return)
Kyle Teel
Teel suffered a high ankle sprain applying a tag in the second inning of Monday's game against the Rangers. White Sox manager Will Venable described the injury as serious and said an IL stint is expected, with a 6–12 week absence cited as the likely timeline. This is Teel's third IL stint of 2026 — he has now played just 19 games all season due to hamstring, knee, and ankle problems. Drew Romo and Edgar Quero will handle catching duties going forward.
Add Romo in two-catcher leagues as a streaming option; Quero has the higher ceiling if given regular starts Drew Romo
Nick Kurtz
Kurtz was placed on the IL retroactive to July 10 with a right thumb capsule strain. As of July 22, he has not resumed any baseball activities, and his return timeline remains unspecified. The injury caused him to miss the All-Star Game as the starting AL first baseman. Oakland has also lost Brent Rooker to a season-ending knee surgery and Zack Gelof to a knee laceration — the A's infield depth is severely depleted.
Watch for Oakland to promote or claim a first baseman; the A's infield is now a three-deep injury pile Monitor OAK transactions
Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani has not taken the mound since July 3 due to left knee irritation. Dave Roberts indicated a bullpen session could happen this weekend, but confirmed Ohtani would not pitch again until the knee is fully healed — no firm timeline has been set. He is not on the IL and continues to play as the Dodgers' DH with no apparent restriction at the plate. An early August return to starting is possible in the best-case scenario.
Keep Ohtani active as a DH/hitter and stream a SP into his rotation spot; do not wait on him for pitching stats Streamer — see RotoGraphs SP Chart
Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 20 with inflammation in his left wrist — his third IL trip of 2026. Manager Craig Albernaz said the team chose to 'get ahead of it' rather than let the wrist linger further. Backup catcher Samuel Basallo is also day-to-day after leaving Sunday's game with right shoulder discomfort, leaving Baltimore's catching corps in rough shape.
Stream a backup catcher this week; monitor Basallo's shoulder day-to-day Samuel Basallo
Aaron Judge
Judge was transferred to the 60-day IL after his rib stress fracture failed to heal on schedule; he cannot begin any baseball activities and needs a clearance scan before ramping up. Manager Aaron Boone described healing as 'going on, which is good,' but a late-August return is best-case with September more realistic. He has not swung a bat or thrown in over six weeks.
Park on IR slot; stream outfield production with the saved roster spot Jasson Dominguez
Royce Lewis
Lewis returned to play July 20 after missing July 18 with left hamstring soreness, but his July slash (.214/.298/.429, 2 HR in 11 games) suggests the injury is impacting him even when active. Given his extensive hamstring history, each day-to-day designation carries real IL escalation risk — check today's lineup before finalizing.
Start if in the lineup; add immediately if IL placement is announced Carlos Correa
Oneil Cruz
Cruz was transferred to the 60-day IL July 18 with non-displaced fractures in his 4th and 5th metacarpals, making him eligible to return no earlier than August 8. He originally went on the IL June 9. With Pittsburgh expected to be a deadline seller, even his eventual return comes with diminished context.
Drop in shallow leagues; stash on IL only in 15-team-plus formats Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Aaron Judge
Transferred from the 10-day to the 60-day IL on July 18 after re-imaging showed the right first rib stress fracture has not healed enough to resume upper-body baseball activities. He has not thrown or swung a bat since June 2 — over six weeks — and has no official return timeline, with mid-August the most optimistic realistic target. Before the injury: .248/.361/.546, 17 HR, 38 RBI in 59 games.
Add immediately in all formats Jasson Dominguez
Shohei Ohtani
Left knee irritation has sidelined Ohtani from pitching with no IL placement announced. He received a lubricant knee injection before the All-Star break and was expected to return to the mound July 23 in Philadelphia, but could not complete a catch session without discomfort July 19. Manager Dave Roberts said a mound return is 'at minimum 2-3 weeks.' Crucially, he feels zero pain when hitting — fantasy impact is pitching-only.
Move to DH/CI slot; stream SP replacement Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
Placed on the 10-day IL July 18 with a right adductor strain — his third IL stint of 2026 following a delayed ACL recovery and a May hamstring strain. Manager Lovullo is publicly optimistic for a 10-day turnaround (earliest activation ~July 28), but the volume of soft-tissue injuries this season is a red flag. Adrian Del Castillo was recalled as the corresponding move.
Drop in shallow leagues; stash on IL in deeper formats Adrian Del Castillo
Royce Lewis
Left hamstring soreness surfaced July 18 before the game vs. Cubs; Lewis was held out and listed questionable for July 20. Manager Derek Shelton said he felt 'somewhat better' by game time but kept him out as a precaution. Given Lewis's extensive hamstring injury history — multiple IL stints — an IL placement by July 21 is a real possibility if he misses today's game.
Monitor closely; add if IL placement is announced Willi Castro
Corey Seager
Lower back inflammation — third IL placement of the 2026 season. Removed during pregame warmups when the back flared up. Has played only 50 games this season, hitting .182 with 10 home runs. Manager Schumaker called it non-season-ending but offered no return timeline; further evaluation ongoing. This marks his second straight back-related IL stint after also missing time in May–June.
Plug in or consider dropping Josh Smith
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — second hamstring issue of 2026. Advanced to Triple-A Gwinnett after three FCL rehab games (grand slam in his third). Reached base twice in his first Triple-A rehab game July 18. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand on July 23. Still needs to play right field in rehab before activation.
Hold on IL — activate by July 23 Ronald Acuña Jr.
José Ramírez
Fractured hamate bone in his left hand suffered while fouling off a pitch. Expected to miss more than a month. The Guardians are 4-7 since he went down. First-round anchor and one of the clearest examples of why you always check the injury report before the waiver deadline.
Hold on IL; stream 3B in the meantime Angel Martínez
Oneil Cruz
Non-displaced fourth and fifth metacarpal fractures in his left hand. No official return timeline has been provided; metacarpal fractures typically require four to six weeks depending on the player's response. The IL start date and projected activation window are still being confirmed.
Stash on IL; add Peguero in 14-team leagues Liover Peguero
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain (June 9) — his second hamstring issue of 2026. Went 1-for-7 with a grand slam in three FCL rehab games, then promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett on July 17. Manager Walt Weiss is targeting a return before the end of Atlanta's homestand (July 23). Still needs to play right field in rehab before being activated.
Hold on IL — activate by July 23 Ronald Acuña Jr.
Zac Gallen
Right elbow inflammation — scratched from his final pre-break start vs. the Dodgers and placed on the 15-day IL. Completely shut down from throwing. Will consult Dr. Neal ElAttrache for a second opinion on next steps. Manager Torey Lovullo called it a 'conservative, non-invasive approach' with no return timeline offered. The consultation with ElAttrache — who handles the most serious elbow cases in the sport — adds meaningful uncertainty.
Drop in 10-team leagues, hold in 12+ Ryne Nelson
Jacob deGrom
Mild left glute strain caused him to miss his final first-half start vs. Houston. As of July 18, Texas has not placed him on the IL, but a 15-day stint remains possible. Manager Skip Schumaker said he is unsure whether deGrom will be available 'right away' for the second half and plans a mound session this weekend. He carries a 3.49 ERA in 100.2 innings this season.
Bench until cleared — monitor July 19 Cal Quantrill
Nick Kurtz
Right thumb capsule sprain retroactive to July 10. Manager Mark Kotsay confirmed Kurtz had been playing through the thumb 'more than a few days,' explaining a .145 average over his final 15 games. Despite the slump, he finished the first half .266/.405/.497 with 20 HR, 66 RBI, and 7 SB. Eligible July 20 but a late-July return is more realistic given thumb injury patterns.
Add in 14+ team leagues Joey Meneses
Byron Buxton
Right hip strain placed him on the IL retroactive to July 6. The Twins have held to a Friday (July 17) target return for his second-half debut at Wrigley, with no pushback reported. He was slashing .271/.328/.575 with 25 HR and 45 RBI in 75 games before going down and was voted into the All-Star Game as a starter.
Activate immediately — he's back today Byron Buxton
Nick Lodolo
Left index finger blister is back for the third time in two years — the same issue that caused him to miss the first six weeks of 2026. Eligible to return July 27 at the earliest; a slower progression could push that to early August. Chase Petty was recalled from Triple-A to fill the rotation spot.
Stream in 14+ leagues Chase Petty
Nick Kurtz
Right thumb capsule sprain, IL placement retroactive to July 10. The Athletics said they'd have a better return timeline once the second half begins — check for an update today. He'd gone hitless in his final 20 at-bats before the IL stint, suggesting the thumb had been affecting him longer than disclosed.
Add (12+ team leagues) Joey Meneses
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow discomfort, placed on IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026. No confirmed timetable. Manager Craig Albernaz has said 'everything is on the table' for the closer role. Tyler Wells has saved back-to-back games but faces competition from Yennier Cano and Andrew Kittredge.
Stream (speculative) Tyler Wells
Mark Vientos
Fractured right hand after taking a Michael Wacha fastball in the second inning July 9. Expected to miss 6–8 weeks, pushing his earliest return to late August. The injury reshapes the Mets' trade deadline approach — they'll need to address the corner infield via trade.
Add Ronny Mauricio
Nick Kurtz
Right thumb capsule sprain, IL placement retroactive to July 10. Kurtz had gone hitless in his final 20 at-bats before the injury, so the thumb had been affecting him longer than the team let on. Multi-week absence expected; misses All-Star Game.
Add (12+ team leagues) Joey Meneses
Nick Lodolo
Left index finger blister is back for the third time in two years. Lodolo had previously opened the 2026 season on the IL with the same issue, debuting May 8 after missing six weeks. Eligible to return July 27. Chase Petty recalled from Triple-A to fill the spot.
Stream in 14+ leagues Chase Petty
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow discomfort landed him on the IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026. Manager Craig Albernaz said 'everything is on the table' for the closer role. Tyler Wells has two saves in the interim but the committee is real.
Stream (speculative) Tyler Wells
Shohei Ohtani
Managing left knee irritation since at least mid-June. Skipped his final pre-break start and withdrew from pitching in the All-Star Game. Knee scheduled to be drained during the break. Manager has him targeting the July 17 opener in New York but no final confirmation yet. Has not missed a DH start — the knee primarily affects pitching mechanics.
Hold Stream a SP for his first start if pitching is delayed
Zac Gallen
Right elbow inflammation, 15-day IL retroactive to July 9. Eligible to return around July 24. First-half line: 3.12 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 92 K in 86.2 IP. No structural damage reported. Previously returned from an IL stint this season at full effectiveness.
Stream ARI rotation — Merrill Kelly or Ryne Nelson
Jacob deGrom
Mild left glute strain; was limited to five innings in his July 7 start when it surfaced. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said he doesn't know if deGrom will pitch when the second half opens July 17 and acknowledged a 15-day IL stint was under consideration. First-half line was elite: 7-5, 3.49 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 K in 100.2 IP.
Hold Stream TEX rotation slot if deGrom lands on IL
Ryan Helsley
Inflammation around the UCL in his right elbow — the ligament is intact, ruling out surgery. His second IL stint of 2026 for the same issue; his first absence ran approximately seven weeks (May–June). Began a rehab program during the break. Realistic return: mid-August at the earliest.
Add Tyler Wells (primary closer candidate in Helsley's absence)
Brandon Woodruff
Transferred to the 60-day IL with an anterior capsule injury in his right throwing shoulder — the same structure repaired surgically in 2023. His velocity cratered to 87 mph in a July 4 start before he was removed. Ineligible to return until at least Sept. 5; a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister is scheduled. The prognosis on a re-injured capsule that was previously reconstructed is concerning. Season likely over.
Drop Freddy Peralta (add if available)
Jacob deGrom
Dealing with a mild left glute strain; will not throw off a mound until post-break. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said a bullpen session is targeted for Friday or Saturday (July 17–18), with a 15-day IL stint under consideration. He is not expected to be available 'right away' for the second half. First-half line: 7-5, 3.49 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122 K across 100.2 IP — a genuinely elite first half before the setback.
Hold Stream TEX rotation spot while deGrom is out
Jacob Misiorowski
Scratched from his final first-half start with arm fatigue after throwing 111 innings — approaching his career high as a pro. He resumes throwing today (July 14) and is targeting a return to the rotation July 20–22 when the Brewers host the Mets. Manager Pat Murphy confirmed this is workload management, not a structural injury.
Hold No roster move needed — streaming his first skipped start is the only action
Ryan Helsley
Placed on the 15-day IL (retroactive to June 30) with right elbow discomfort. Further testing revealed no torn UCL — the inflammation is around the ligament, which remains intact. Helsley will begin a rehab program with the goal of returning in the second half. This is his second IL stint of the season (also missed May 1–June 16 with elbow inflammation). Tyler Wells has seized the role with 2 saves in 2 opportunities to close the first half.
Add Tyler Wells
Jacob deGrom
Mild left glute strain caused deGrom to exit his July 8 start early and skip Sunday's outing vs. Houston. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker has not ruled out a 15-day IL placement pending test results. Muscular, not structural — glute strains typically resolve in 2-4 weeks. First-half line: 7-5, 3.49 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 122:22 K:BB in 100.2 IP.
Monitor — Rangers will use extended relief Rangers bullpen
Jacob Misiorowski
Misiorowski reported fatigue and was scratched from Sunday's start in the Brewers' final pre-break game. He will miss the first post-break series vs. Miami and is expected to resume throwing July 14. This is proactive rest — not a soft-tissue issue — and a second-half return to the rotation is fully expected.
Stream Available free-agent SP
Oneil Cruz
Cruz remains one of the most-watched IL stashes of the season — Jake Mangum has been filling his role with a .311 average and 18 stolen bases on the year. When healthy, Cruz is one of the rare five-category contributors at shortstop. No official return timeline announced heading into the All-Star break; fantasy managers should keep him stashed.
Add Jake Mangum
Nick Kurtz
Right thumb capsule sprain suffered over multiple games — he had been playing through it before exiting Wednesday's game vs. Detroit and confirming the IL placement. IL retroactive to July 10; return target is late July, though a thumb capsule can linger. .266/.400+, 20 HR, 66 RBI, and a major-league-leading 76 walks in 92 games before the shutdown. Will miss the All-Star Game.
Add Tyler Soderstrom
Zack Gelof
Knee laceration from a full-extension sliding catch into the outfield fence on July 9 vs. Tigers. Came off his own hand IL (June 25) just days before this new injury. Return timeline is unclear but knee lacerations are typically a 2-3 week absence rather than a structural issue.
Monitor Tyler Soderstrom
Mark Vientos
Right hand fracture from a Michael Wacha 92-mph fastball in the Mets' July 9 win over Kansas City. Medical staff has flagged a possible hamate fracture that could require surgery with a 4-6 week post-op recovery — worst case puts him back in September. Was batting .211 with 11 HR and 35 RBI across 73 games.
Add in 12+ leagues Brett Baty
Shohei Ohtani
Left knee irritation managed since June 11 — Ohtani exited a June 11 start vs. Pittsburgh with knee inflammation and has been carefully managed since. Skips his final first-half start (Friday vs. Arizona) and the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Knee will be drained Sunday; Los Angeles targeting a July 18 return at New York. The issue is mechanical for pitching, not hitting — he continues to DH this weekend.
Hold Bobby Miller
Konnor Griffin
Torn sagittal band in his left ring finger on a diving play vs. Washington. Finger splinted for six weeks; overall 8-10 week timetable puts him back in mid-September at the earliest. Was batting .276 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, and 20 SB in 59 games — his second significant IL stint of the season (returned June 26 from a forearm flexor strain).
Add Jared Triolo
Ranger Suárez
Left adductor strain suffered July 5 vs. the Angels. IL retroactive to July 7; targeting a July 21 return vs. Baltimore. He was 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA in 17 starts — his first season in Boston after signing a $130M deal. Will miss the All-Star Game.
Add in 12+ leagues Patrick Sandoval
Byron Buxton
Re-aggravated his right hip sliding into second base July 6 vs. New York. IL retroactive to July 6; Twins target a July 17 return at Chicago. Was batting .275 with 25 HR, 45 RBI, 57 R, and 7 SB. GM expressing full confidence in a complete recovery.
Spot-start through the break Manuel Margot
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow discomfort — his second IL stint of the year (also missed May 1-June 16 with elbow inflammation). No clear return timeline provided. Tyler Wells has handled both save chances since and has pitched well enough to hold the role.
Add Tyler Wells
Brandon Woodruff
Inflamed labrum in his pitching shoulder — his second IL stint of the season (the first was a shoulder cyst). Left early vs Arizona on July 6. No timetable for return has been provided; the Brewers face a difficult rotation outlook heading into the second half.
Drop in most formats — no clear handcuff worth adding Freddy Peralta
Julio Rodríguez
7-day concussion IL, placed July 3 after taking a throw off the back of his helmet on a double-play attempt vs the Angels on July 2. Eligible to return today; Mariners host Tampa Bay this weekend. Return expected before the All-Star break.
Hold — return imminent, do not drop Miles Mastrobuoni
Konnor Griffin
Torn tendon in left ring finger, sustained July 5 on a diving catch vs Washington. 8-10 week return timeline puts him back in early September at the earliest. Jared Triolo is handling most of the shortstop duties in his absence.
Speculative add in leagues 16+ Jared Triolo
Konnor Griffin
Torn tendon in left ring finger, sustained July 5 on a diving catch. Expected to miss 8-10 weeks — an early September return at the earliest.
Speculative add in leagues 16+ Jack Brannigan
Byron Buxton
Right hip strain, third IL stint of the season. Aggravated while stealing a base Sunday, July 7. No clear timetable — budget for at least two weeks minimum.
Add in leagues 14+ Alan Roden
Julio Rodríguez
Placed on the 7-day concussion IL after taking a throw off the back of his helmet on a double-play attempt. Eligible to return Friday, July 10. Don't drop him.
Hold — return expected this weekend Miles Mastrobuoni
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow discomfort, his second elbow-related IL stint of the season. No timetable for return. Tyler Wells is handling closing duties in his absence.
Add immediately — he's closing Tyler Wells
Julio Rodriguez
Placed on the 7-day concussion IL after a throw struck him in the back of the helmet while sliding into second base Thursday night. Must clear concussion protocol before resuming any baseball activities. No official return timeline; earliest realistic return is around July 14–15. Miles Mastrobuoni was selected from Triple-A Tacoma in the corresponding move.
Stream Miles Mastrobuoni (SEA) — utility type with OF eligibility and a solid track record in Triple-A; stream only in 14-team-plus leagues while Rodriguez clears protocol.
Ryan Helsley
Back on the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort — same arm as his first IL stint this season, which cost him seven weeks. The recurrence raises serious questions about his ability to close at full capacity in the second half. No official return timeline. Tyler Wells immediately stepped into the role and saved back-to-back games.
Add now Tyler Wells (BAL) — 0.60 WHIP, 31.9 K-BB% in last 10 appearances; back-to-back saves since Helsley went down; add in every format immediately.
Shohei Ohtani
Scratched from a recent lineup with left bicep soreness after exiting a game early. Manager Dave Roberts characterized the injury as limited concern, said Ohtani was feeling considerably better, and indicated a return is possible in this series. Also managing residual left knee inflammation from earlier in July.
Hold Check Tuesday's lineup card before setting your lineup — Roberts' tone is optimistic and this appears to be a maintenance situation, not a structural injury.
Carlos Rodón
Placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to June 30 with left elbow inflammation. UCL confirmed intact; treatment plan includes PRP injection, orthovisc injection, and a throwing shutdown of several days. Rodón had a 3.30 ERA in 9 starts (46.1 IP, 52 K) before the move. This is his second IL stint of 2026 — he also began the season on the IL after October 2025 elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. Manager Aaron Boone estimated the no-throw period at days, not weeks. Mid-July return is the realistic target.
Hold Rodón in your IL slot — UCL intact, PRP protocol underway, mid-July return targeted. Monitor Clarke Schmidt for short-term rotation coverage while Rodón is out.
Brandon Woodruff
Back on the IL with right shoulder labrum inflammation — his second stint this season for the same issue. His first absence ran from early May to mid-June (approximately six weeks). If this recovery mirrors the first timeline, he would not return until early August. No official timetable has been set. This is the second time in 2026 a labrum flare has derailed him.
Add Logan Henderson (MIL) — one rehab start remaining before rejoining the rotation; 2.23 ERA / 1.01 WHIP across 48 combined MLB innings; elite changeup and command; approximately 25% owned entering this week.
Ha-Seong Kim
Placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 1 with inflammation in his right middle finger — the same digit that required surgery in January and cost him the first six weeks of the 2026 season. Kim posted a .068/.171/.068 slash line across 82 plate appearances since his May 12 debut. No return timeline established. Kyle Farmer was activated and JR Ritchie was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in the corresponding moves.
Cut Kim in standard and shallow leagues — .068 BA and a recurring finger issue with no timeline is a clear release. Kyle Farmer (ATL) is a utility streamer in 15-team-plus formats only.
Juan Soto
Soto exited a Cubs game with left-side back tightness and was seen wearing a back brace in the dugout. Manager Carlos Mendoza has not ruled out IL placement pending further evaluation. As of this morning, he is day-to-day with no IL move announced. He was named the Mets' lone All-Star representative on July 5 despite the injury, and the organization is weighing the risk of playing him versus preserving him for the second half. His 2026 line: .299 BA, 17 HR, 38 RBI, .965 OPS across 61 games.
Stash Stash Soto in your IL slot immediately if available — this is day-to-day, not season-ending. Monitor the next 48 hours. If an IL move is confirmed, Jeff McNeil or Brandon Nimmo could see lineup promotion in New York.
Ryan Helsley
Helsley returned to the 15-day IL with right elbow discomfort — his second stint for this ailment in 2026. His first visit lasted approximately seven weeks. No formal closer designation has been made; the Orioles are operating with a committee of Yennier Cano, Rico Garcia, Andrew Kittredge, and Grant Wolfram. No firm return timeline has been established.
Add Rico Garcia (BAL) — 0.68 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, 99th percentile whiff rate. Best arm in the committee by every measurable metric. Add now, not after his first save.
Edwin Diaz
Diaz threw live batting practice for the first time on July 5, a significant milestone in his recovery from elbow surgery. His next step is a minor-league rehab assignment. He appears on track for activation after the All-Star break, which would return him to the Dodgers' ninth-inning role. He signed a three-year, $69 million deal with Los Angeles before the 2026 season but was placed on the 60-day IL in late April.
Stash Hold Diaz in your IL slot — July 5's live BP session is meaningful progress and activation in late July is the realistic target. The Dodgers' closer gig in the second half of a playoff race is among the most valuable save sources available.
Jalen Beeks
Beeks was on the IL since June 10 with what was initially reported as lower-back spasms; the Rangers were preparing to activate him when a flexor tendon strain was discovered. He will undergo surgery, ending his 2026 campaign. He had been 2-1 with a 3.81 ERA in 29 appearances before going down. There is no timeline for a return — flexor repairs typically require 3-4 months minimum, pointing to a 2027 spring-training return as the optimistic scenario.
Drop Drop Beeks in all formats. With Beeks out, Chris Martin and the Rangers bullpen depth handle saves for now, but Texas has no reliable fantasy-relevant closer — stream situationally only.
Ha-Seong Kim
Kim was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to July 1 with inflammation in his right middle finger — the same finger that delayed his season start until May 12 following surgery. He has not played since June 30 and his season slash line is a concerning .068/.171/.068 across 82 plate appearances. Manager Brian Snitker recalled infielder JR Ritchie from Triple-A and activated Kyle Farmer as the corresponding move.
Drop Drop Kim in most formats — even a healthy return doesn't change a .068 batting average. Farmer (ATL) gets a brief window as the Braves' infield filler, but he offers minimal upside. Monitor only if Kim shows signs of genuine recovery form.
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Acuña strained his left hamstring for the second time in 2026 on June 9 — the same location as the first strain — and has been sidelined since. Manager Walt Weiss called a return before the All-Star break a long shot and has emphasized extra caution given the recurring nature of the injury. Acuña has cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action; mid-to-late July remains the most realistic return window.
Stash Stash Acuña in your IL slot if you have space — no structural damage and a mid-July return window makes this a hold. If you're short on IL spots, consider trading for him at a discount; his second-half upside still commands a premium if he returns healthy.
Ryan Helsley
Helsley experienced right elbow discomfort while warming up in the Orioles' bullpen on July 1 and did not enter the game. He was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to June 30 — his second elbow IL stint of 2026, following his first from May 1 through June 16. He returned from that first stint to post a 7.71 ERA over five outings before going back down, which is a significant red flag about durability. Anthony Nunez (RHP) was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk as the corresponding move.
Drop Drop in 8-12 team leagues; stream Yennier Cano (BAL) or Rico Garcia (BAL) as committee arms in save-favorable spots only in 14+ team formats — there is no defined replacement closer.
Connelly Early
Early exited a July 1 start against the Nationals after four scoreless innings with left elbow discomfort. An MRI revealed posterior elbow inflammation with no structural damage; Early himself called it minimally concerning. He is eligible to return around the All-Star break, making this a probable minimum-stay situation. Jake Bennett is the rotation replacement and has performed well in his own right.
Hold Hold Early in your IL slot — no structural damage, short timeline. Add Jake Bennett (SP, BOS) immediately in 12+ team leagues: 2.64 xERA and a clear rotation spot are both working in his favor.
Cole Ragans
Ragans underwent UCL repair surgery on his left elbow on July 2, with a minimum 12-month recovery timeline. He is expected back around the 2027 All-Star break at the earliest, effectively ending his 2026 season and removing him from trade deadline consideration entirely. No rotation replacement has been announced. The Royals were reportedly packaging Ragans as the centerpiece of multiple potential deals before the injury surfaced.
Drop Drop in all redraft leagues. Dynasty and keeper managers hold — Ragans is 28 and a top-15 SP talent; the injury doesn't change his long-term value.
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Acuña strained his left hamstring on June 9 — his second hamstring injury of the 2026 season, the same spot as the first. Manager Walt Weiss has said Acuña is a "long way" from returning and called it a long shot for him to be back before the All-Star break, citing extra caution given the repeat nature of the strain. He's cleared full baseball activities but has not been cleared for game action. No firm return date has been set.
Stash Stash Acuña in your IL bench slot if you can afford the space — don't sell at a steep discount given the second-half upside. If you're out of IL spots, consider a short-term add-drop, but expect a mid-to-late July return as the most realistic window.
José Ramírez
Ramírez was removed from a game against Detroit after injuring his left hand and was later diagnosed with a fractured left hamate bone. He underwent surgery the same day. The initial 10-day placement is a formality — hamate surgery carries a 5–7 week recovery window, meaning a return before the All-Star break is off the table. Gabriel Arias was recalled as the corresponding move. Ramírez had been one of the most productive hitters in the American League before going down.
Add Gabriel Arias (3B/SS, CLE) — recalled and covering third base; add in 14+ team leagues as a multi-position placeholder with a functional offensive profile while Ramírez is out
Aaron Judge
Judge's stress fracture in his right first rib has not progressed as quickly as hoped. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed he will not be evaluated at the initial four-week mark, extending the timeline further. Judge has not resumed any baseball activities, and a late July or early August return is now the working target, though no firm date has been set.
Hold Hold Judge in your IL slot in all formats — stash him and wait for timeline clarity rather than selling at a steep discount
Oneil Cruz
Cruz is sidelined with a hand injury and is not expected back until mid-to-late July. Before going down, he was one of the best values in fantasy baseball — 14 home runs and 21 stolen bases, a rare power-speed combination from shortstop. The Pirates have not provided a firm return date beyond the mid-to-late July window.
Stash Stash Cruz in your IL slot and hold — 14 HR and 21 SB in a half-season is too valuable to drop for a hand injury with a mid-July return window
Spencer Strider
Strider was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day IL with right elbow inflammation after being shut down from throwing for at least four weeks. A follow-up MRI in mid-July will determine next steps; if the scan is clean, a throwing program could begin around the All-Star break. A late-August return is best case; early September is more realistic. Atlanta added Carlos Carrasco to the 40-man roster as the corresponding move.
Drop Drop Strider in all redraft leagues — a late August return with innings limits won't move the needle in the fantasy stretch run. Dynasty leagues hold and monitor the MRI.
Jeremy Peña
Peña was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 30 with a left calf strain he had been playing through for more than a week. Manager Joe Espada was optimistic about a minimum-stint return, targeting July 10 when Houston opens a home series against the Rangers. This is Peña's second IL trip of 2026 after a right hamstring strain earlier in the season. Nick Allen and Brice Matthews will share shortstop duties — neither provides meaningful fantasy offense.
Stash Brice Matthews (SS, HOU) — worth adding in 14+ team leagues as the more interesting short-term option; Nick Allen is a near-zero offensive profile
Chris Bassitt
Bassitt landed on the 15-day IL with low back discomfort. The Orioles have not established a return timeline — back injuries are wildly unpredictable, ranging from a week to months depending on severity. The activation of Dean Kremer fills the rotation vacancy. Baltimore is now without Bassitt, Eflin, and Selby simultaneously, making their rotation one of the thinnest in the American League.
Add Dean Kremer (SP, BAL) — activated off the IL and back in the rotation; worth picking up in 12+ team leagues as a streaming option while Bassitt is out
Jordan Lawlar
Lawlar was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. Arizona has not provided a return timeline. Hamstring injuries in outfielders typically carry a 10–21 day recovery window, making a return around the July 10–14 window plausible if the strain is mild. He was contributing across multiple categories for the Diamondbacks before going down.
Monitor Arizona has sufficient outfield depth — monitor the injury timeline before spending FAAB; add only in 14+ team leagues where Lawlar is a significant piece
Zach Eflin
Eflin was transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day IL with right elbow discomfort, effectively ending his 2026 season. He had already struggled when healthy this year. The 60-day IL placement removes him from active roster consideration for at minimum the next two months, and the elbow designation suggests a surgical evaluation may follow.
Drop Drop Eflin in all formats except deep dynasty leagues — the 60-day IL with elbow discomfort signals a likely procedure and a 2026 season that is effectively over
Brandon Nimmo
Nimmo was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder after crashing into the right-field wall at Rogers Centre while catching the final out of Sunday's Rangers-Blue Jays game. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed additional imaging is scheduled for Tuesday, and an IL trip is under active consideration. With the All-Star break three weeks away, the Rangers could opt for IL placement even with a mild sprain to allow full healing. Nimmo was hitting .262/.333/.420 with 8 HR and 29 RBI in 82 games and had real momentum before the injury (.759 OPS in June).
Monitor Wait for Tuesday MRI before acting. If IL-bound: Evan Carter (OF, TEX) was activated in the corresponding Langford move but carries his own oblique history — borderline add in 14+ team leagues only
Wyatt Langford
Langford landed on the 10-day IL on June 28 with a left hamstring strain sustained while legging out a double. Manager Schumaker confirmed he will not return before the All-Star break — eligible July 7 but the break runs July 14–17, making a realistic return date July 17 at Atlanta at the earliest. This is his second IL stint of 2026, following a forearm strain earlier in the season. He had been scorching before going down: .317 with 7 HR and 3 SB over his last 20 games.
Drop Move Langford to your IL spot immediately. Evan Carter (OF, TEX) is the primary replacement — borderline add only in 14+ team leagues given his own oblique concerns
Willy Adames
Adames left Sunday's Giants win over Atlanta in the eighth inning after his lower back locked up. Manager Tony Vitello confirmed he has been dealing with back spasms for about a week and is also battling the flu. MRI results are expected Monday in Arizona, and Vitello acknowledged an IL trip is possible depending on the imaging. The 30-year-old is one of the Giants' most important offensive contributors and his availability for the upcoming Diamondbacks series is genuinely uncertain.
Monitor No clear handcuff at SS for SF — monitor MRI results Monday. If he goes on the IL, stream available SS options or pivot to a utility spot; the Giants have no obvious depth replacement
Edwin Díaz
Díaz underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow on April 22, originally given a three-month return timeline targeting a second-half return. He was posting a 10.50 ERA through his first 10 appearances before the procedure. The Dodgers have operated as a closer committee in his absence (Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen), with Scott emerging as the primary ninth-inning option and posting a 1.04 ERA since taking over.
Add Tanner Scott (RP, LAD) — de facto closer with a 1.04 ERA; the job is his until Díaz returns, likely in August. Worth owning in all formats through the first half of July at minimum
Wyatt Langford
Langford was placed on the 10-day IL on June 28 with a left hamstring strain, suffered while legging out a double the night before. The timing is brutal: he had been one of baseball's best hitters since returning from a forearm IL stint in June — .317 with seven home runs and three steals over his last 20 games. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed Langford will not return before the All-Star break. He's eligible July 7 but the break runs July 14–17, making a mid-July return the realistic floor.
Add Evan Carter (OF, Texas) — activated in Langford's place; risky bridge option in deep leagues only
Aaron Judge
Judge has a stress fracture in his right first rib diagnosed June 5 — an injury he played through for weeks before being shut down. He has not appeared in a game since May 31. Manager Boone offered no timetable as of June 28, noting Judge is approaching but has not yet reached his reimaging window. Standard healing protocol for rib stress fractures is 6–8 weeks before baseball activity; a best-case return would be mid-July.
Hold Jazz Chisholm Jr. (2B/OF, NYY) absorbs some value but is not a direct handcuff; no direct substitute
Gleyber Torres
Torres went back on the 10-day IL with a second left oblique strain after just 11 games in his return from the first one. He was slashing .341/.413/.585 with 2 HR and 7 RBI before the injury. Manager Hinch believes this strain is less severe than the first, but offered no timetable. Recurrent oblique injuries within the same season often require extended rest to prevent a third occurrence.
Stream Hao-Yu Lee (2B, DET) — drawing starts while Torres is out; matchup-dependent stream in deep leagues
Juan Soto
Soto left a June 23 Cubs game with left-side back tightness and missed both games of the June 24 doubleheader, but returned to the starting lineup on June 25 and played through the weekend. Manager Carlos Mendoza has not fully ruled out an IL trip. Soto was in the midst of an 11-game tear (.432, 4 HR) before the scare; he's batting .299 with 17 HR, 38 RBI, and a .965 OPS through 61 games.
Monitor Check wires daily — if Soto misses time, Tyrone Taylor (OF, NYM) is a short-term stream in OF-scarce leagues
Wyatt Langford
Langford was placed on the 10-day IL June 28 with a left hamstring strain, suffered while legging out a double the prior night. He had been on an outstanding hot streak since returning from a forearm IL stint — .317 with 7 HR and 3 SB over his last 20 games. Manager Skip Schumaker confirmed he won't be back before the All-Star break.
Add Evan Carter (OF, Texas) — activated in Langford's place; risky, deep-league-only bridge option
Marcelo Mayer
Boston placed Mayer on the 10-day IL on June 26 with a bone stress reaction in his left ulna — an injury he admitted has nagged him for roughly two months. No return timetable has been given; doctors indicate he must wait for the bone to heal before resuming baseball activities. He was slashing .220/.282/.312 with 3 HR across 70 games when shut down.
Stream Tsung-Che Cheng (SS/2B, Boston) — short-term stream in shortstop-scarce leagues only
Garrett Crochet
Crochet was transferred to the 60-day IL after a lat strain was discovered during his shoulder inflammation rehab. He posted a 6.30 ERA with 37 strikeouts in just 30 innings across six starts before shutting down, badly underperforming his 2025 AL Cy Young runner-up form. When asked about a throwing timeline, Crochet told reporters he had 'no idea' — effectively ruling out any realistic fantasy contribution before at least August.
Drop Stream Brayan Bello or Connelly Early (Boston rotation) as replacements
Ryne Nelson
Nelson was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 25 with a forearm flexor strain and minor UCL sprain, retroactive to June 16. August 15 is the earliest he could return, but multiple reports indicate he is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. He carried a 4.97 ERA with below-average strikeout rates before the injury.
Drop No reliable handcuff — the Diamondbacks will piece together the rotation spot internally
Adley Rutschman
Rutschman was placed on the seven-day concussion IL after a throw struck him in the helmet in the ninth inning of a loss to Seattle. The placement was retroactive, making him eligible to return today as Baltimore opens a home series against Washington. Manager Craig Albernaz reported a full day of catch and batting practice Friday and said Rutschman is trending in the right direction. Through 54 games before the injury: .254/.329/.458, 8 HR, 40 RBI.
Activate Rutschman is eligible today — activate from your IL slot immediately
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being 'significantly more cautious' this time. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the working timeline. The Braves (49-31, leading the NL East) have enough offensive depth to absorb his absence short-term.
Stream Michael Harris II
Blake Snell
Snell threw his first bullpen session Friday — 15 pitches, fastballs only — the first of four required sessions before he can face live hitters. He had a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow May 19. His four-step bullpen progression means July 10 is the earliest eligible return date, with a post-All-Star timeline (late July) more realistic. Chayce McDermott is holding the rotation spot.
Hold Chayce McDermott (LAD)
Cole Ragans
Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Ragans is headed for elbow surgery — his third career procedure. He has been on the 60-day IL since May 6 with left elbow impingement, and a failed rehab attempt led to the surgery decision. With August the absolute earliest possible return from surgery, his 2026 fantasy value is done. Cut and stream.
Drop Stream available SPs — Ragans is done for 2026
Cole Ragans
Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Friday that Ragans is expected to undergo elbow surgery — his third career elbow procedure. He has been on the 60-day IL since May 6 with left elbow impingement after a rehab attempt failed to produce improvement. With August the earliest realistic return from surgery, his 2026 fantasy value is effectively gone.
Drop Stream available SPs — Ragans is done for 2026
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint at the same location in 2026. Manager Walt Weiss said the Braves are being "significantly more cautious" this time; Acuña won't travel with the team through June 28. All-Star break return appears unlikely; mid-to-late July is the current expectation.
Stream Michael Harris II
Sean Murphy
Murphy fractured his left middle finger in late June and is out through the end of July. The Braves lose their primary catcher at a critical juncture of the NL East race. At an already thin position, this is a genuine fantasy emergency — Murphy owners need to act immediately.
Add Francisco Alvarez (NYM) — .313 BA, .934 OPS since June 9 return
Blake Snell
Snell threw his first bullpen session Friday (15 pitches, fastballs only) — the first of four required sessions before he faces hitters. He had a NanoScope procedure on his left elbow May 19 to address loose bodies, less invasive than traditional surgery but still requiring a deliberate buildup. Earliest eligible return is July 10; a post-All-Star-break timeline is more realistic.
Hold Chayce McDermott (LAD) — filling the rotation spot
Juan Soto
Lower-back tightness forced him out of Wednesday's doubleheader in the fourth inning and kept him out of Thursday's series finale. The Mets have not cleared him for today. Manager Carlos Mendoza said an IL stint isn't ruled out — the same back area flared in May. He was batting .299/.390/.575 with 17 HR before the injury.
Add MJ Melendez
Mick Abel
Arthroscopic right elbow surgery announced June 24 following a second recovery setback from elbow inflammation. No UCL or flexor tendon damage was found, but a return timetable won't be known until after surgery. With three months of regular season remaining, his 2026 return is extremely unlikely.
Drop Stream from available SPs
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the season at the same location. Manager Walt Weiss described him as 'a long way' from returning and said the Braves are being significantly more cautious this time. All-Star break return is unlikely; August is the realistic target.
Stream Michael Harris II
José Ramírez
Hamate fracture surgery performed June 16. Recovery timeline is 5-7 weeks, projecting him out through at least the All-Star break. Travis Bazzana has stepped in as the everyday second baseman in his absence and is producing at an elite clip.
Add Travis Bazzana
Juan Soto
Exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader in the fourth inning when his lower back locked up. The Mets are monitoring him overnight and have not committed to his status for June 25. MJ Melendez is the likely fill-in if Soto sits.
Add MJ Melendez
Kyle Tucker
Not expected in the lineup June 25 with lower-back soreness, and additional games are at risk. There is a real possibility of an IL trip if the issue doesn't settle. Mauricio Dubón fills in when Tucker is out.
Monitor Mauricio Dubón
Kyle Schwarber
Missed his most recent game with lower-back tightness and did not travel with the Phillies on Wednesday. Status for tonight has not been officially updated; the situation is fluid.
Monitor Nick Castellanos
Gleyber Torres
Returned to the IL with a recurrent oblique strain after having just been activated in early June. His second oblique stint this season raises durability concerns for the remainder of the year. Return timeline is estimated at 7-10 days, though oblique injuries can linger.
Stream Ty France
Aaron Judge
Stress fracture in his right rib. Has not played since May 31. Manager Aaron Boone says Judge is confident about a return this season, but early-to-mid August is the realistic best case based on comparable rib stress fractures at the MLB level.
Add Jasson Domínguez
José Ramírez
Fractured left hamate bone sustained mid-game vs. Detroit. Underwent immediate surgery with surgeon pleased with results. 5-7 week recovery timeline puts his return around late July to early August. Had played every game of the 2026 season before the injury.
Add Travis Bazzana
Giancarlo Stanton
Placed on the 10-day IL with a low-grade strain in his right calf concurrently with Domínguez's recall. No official timeline, but a 2-3 week return is a reasonable expectation for this type of injury.
Add Jasson Domínguez
Daniel Palencia
Placed on the 15-day IL on June 16 with right elbow inflammation. Cubs will use a committee of Jacob Webb, Caleb Thielbar, and Phil Maton in his absence. No clear hierarchy has emerged yet.
Stream Jacob Webb
Kyle Tucker
Exited the Dodgers-Twins game June 22 in the second inning after advancing to second base on an infield single. Diagnosed with lower back spasms; manager Dave Roberts said postgame there is no IL fear at this time. Tucker has been scuffling offensively in June (.212 AVG, 2 HR in 66 AB since June 1), so the context is a struggling player now managing a physical issue in Minnesota.
Hold Monitor for IL placement
Dalton Rushing
Exited Monday's game in the first inning after taking a sharp foul tip directly off his face mask. Passed his initial concussion test but was described as 'a little groggy' by manager Dave Roberts, who said a Tuesday start was 'pretty unlikely.' The Dodgers already have Will Smith on the IL with neck inflammation, making Rushing the team's only viable catcher.
Hold Hunter Feduccia (stream if Rushing misses 7+ days)
Adley Rutschman
On 7-day concussion IL (retroactive to June 19) after an errant throw struck him in the head June 18. Eligible to return June 26 when Baltimore opens a home series against Washington. Samuel Basallo was recalled and has filled in at catcher. Through 54 games: .254/.329/.458, 8 HR, 40 RBI.
Hold Samuel Basallo
Chase DeLauter
Fractured rib (IL retroactive to June 14) from a wall collision June 14. Return target is June 24, which would be the start of Cleveland's series against the White Sox. The Guardians have not officially set a date, but their optimistic tone suggests a short trip. Slashing .263/.337/.408 with a team-leading 34 RBI when injured; Kahlil Watson recalled as the short-term replacement.
Hold Kahlil Watson (speed only in deep leagues)
Adley Rutschman
Placed on the 7-day concussion IL June 20 (retroactive to June 19) after an errant Colt Emerson throw struck him in the head in the ninth inning of the June 18 Mariners game. Eligible to return June 26 at Oriole Park vs. Washington Nationals. Through 54 games: .254/.329/.458, 8 HR, 40 RBI, 118 wRC+.
Add Samuel Basallo
Chase DeLauter
Fractured rib suffered June 14 crashing into the outfield wall on a Gleyber Torres fly ball. IL retroactive to June 14; return target around June 24 for the White Sox series, pending how the rib responds. Slashing .263/.337/.408 with a team-leading 34 RBIs at the time of the injury. Kahlil Watson recalled.
Add Kahlil Watson
Justin Verlander
New hamstring strain suffered June 20 in a bullpen session piled onto prior left hip inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch was unambiguous: "This is not a matter of days. It's a matter of weeks." Two major setbacks layered — there is no realistic 2026 return path for the 43-year-old.
Drop Stream SP replacements
Mike Trout
Right hamstring strain (IL June 18). Trout reports daily improvement but there is no formal return timetable. The Angels will be cautious; mid-July remains the optimistic target for a 34-year-old hamstring in an organization with no playoff pressure to rush.
Hold Christian Moore
Randy Arozarena
Placed on the 10-day IL June 19 with a left hamstring strain after MRI showed more inflammation than expected. No return timetable. Originally hoped to miss only a few days; imaging changed that calculus. Mariners activated High-A OF Curtis Washington as emergency depth.
Add Dominic Canzone
Justin Verlander
A new hamstring strain suffered during a June 20 bullpen session has derailed his planned return from left hip inflammation. Manager A.J. Hinch: "This is not a matter of days. It's a matter of weeks." Verlander, 43, has two significant setbacks layered on each other — there is no realistic path to a meaningful 2026 contribution.
Drop Stream SP replacements
Adolis Garcia
Season-ending right latissimus dorsi repair surgery scheduled June 24. Six-to-eight-month recovery timeline puts him on track for Opening Day 2027. Entered 2026 as the No. 32 fantasy outfielder by ADP.
Monitor Gabriel Rincones Jr.
Mike Trout
Continues his IL stint (placed June 18) with a right hamstring strain. Trout said he felt "night and day" improvement between days but there is no formal return timetable. The Angels will be cautious; mid-July remains the optimistic target for a 34-year-old hamstring.
Hold Christian Moore
Bobby Witt Jr.
MRI confirmed a Grade 1 MCL sprain in the right knee after he missed Friday's game. Grade 1 sprains typically resolve in 1–2 weeks without IL placement. No structural damage. The Royals are treating this conservatively but have not placed him on the IL.
Monitor Tyler Tolbert
Mike Trout
Placed on the 10-day IL June 18 with a right hamstring strain. Hamstring injuries at 34 carry longer recovery curves than the minimum designation suggests. Christian Moore recalled as the immediate roster replacement.
Add Christian Moore
Jose Ramirez
Underwent hamate fracture surgery June 16 on his left hand. Expected to miss 5–7 weeks with a mid-to-late July target return. Hamate surgery timelines are among the most predictable in baseball — this is a hold-and-stash situation, not a drop.
Add Gabriel Arias
Daniel Palencia
Placed on the 15-day IL June 16 with right elbow inflammation — his second stint of the season. No clear return timeline given the repeat nature of the elbow issue. Jacob Webb leads the closer committee in his absence.
Add Jacob Webb
Bobby Witt Jr.
Right knee discomfort; exited Wednesday's game in the 4th inning while fielding a ground ball. Manager Matt Quatraro ordered additional testing Thursday morning — no MRI results announced as of issue time. This is the same knee that forced him out of a June 7 game against Minnesota, though that examination showed no structural damage. He was 2-for-2 with a home run before exiting.
Monitor Tyler Tolbert
Adolis García
Latissimus dorsi tear requiring surgical repair, placed on the 60-day IL last week. Surgery scheduled for next week; Phillies project a 6–8 month recovery, putting him on track for 2027 Opening Day. Garcia had signed a one-year, $10M deal and was providing depth in the Phillies outfield before the injury. Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill the roster spot.
Monitor Seth Johnson
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain, on the IL since June 8. A follow-up MRI shows approximately 90% healing — on schedule medically. A logistical travel issue delayed his planned Thursday arrival in Gwinnett with Triple-A Louisville's affiliate, pushing his Friday shortstop appearance back by at least a day. Manager Terry Francona confirmed the hamstring is not the issue. Revised activation target is now June 24–26 rather than the original June 23.
Monitor Noelvi Marte
Gleyber Torres
Left oblique strain, placed on the 10-day IL Wednesday retroactive to June 16. Torres exited Monday's game in Houston after tweaking the same oblique that sidelined him for more than a month earlier in 2026. He was hitting .282 with a .790 OPS before the injury. Second oblique occurrences typically carry longer recovery arcs than the first — the Tigers have not provided a timetable.
Add Hao-Yu Lee
Randy Arozarena
Left hamstring strain, placed on the 10-day IL Tuesday retroactive to June 14. Arozarena exited Friday's game against the Nationals and an MRI revealed more inflammation than the Mariners anticipated. GM Justin Hollander indicated the team does not expect a stay beyond the minimum, making a June 24–25 return plausible. Victor Robles and Rob Refsnyder are handling outfield depth while he is out.
Monitor Victor Robles
Cole Ragans
Transferred to the 60-day IL on June 17 after a setback halted his rehab from a left elbow impingement (valgus extension overload). Originally placed on the 15-day IL on May 8, Ragans experienced continued symptoms during his attempted return and the Royals are now seeking a second medical opinion. He is out at minimum through the first week of July, and the 60-day designation signals the team does not expect a quick resolution. Seth Lugo's expected return to the rotation is the key watch item for KC's streaming options.
Monitor Seth Lugo
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain, on the IL since June 8. Follow-up MRI showed approximately 90% healing. Rehab plan begins today at Triple-A Louisville/Gwinnett: five shortstop innings Friday, DH Saturday, full game Sunday. Earliest activation is June 23 against Milwaukee. The structured ramp-up is cautious but on-track — Terry Francona's explicit plan through the weekend is a reassuring signal that the Reds are managing this correctly.
Monitor Noelvi Marte
Trea Turner
Right wrist bruise from being hit by a pitch on June 15 vs Miami. X-rays negative. Turner missed Tuesday's game as a precaution but is expected back in the starting lineup Wednesday. A minor scare during an already-slumping June (.216 average).
Monitor Bryson Stott
Francisco Lindor
Left calf strain — on the IL since mid-April. Completed full baseball activities this week and the Mets are targeting a return before June 30, with the June 22 homestand start as the most likely activation window. A short rehab assignment remains possible but is not required. This is one of the highest-upside returns of the fantasy second half.
Add Ronny Mauricio
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain, placed on IL June 8. Scans confirmed the hamstring is 90% healed and a rehab assignment could begin as early as the June 19–21 weekend. The fastest pathway back has De La Cruz in Cincinnati's lineup by June 23–24. Hold in all formats.
Monitor Noelvi Marte
Corey Seager
7-day concussion IL, stemming from a home plate collision with Royals catcher Carter Jensen on June 12. Seager remained in that game and homered, but sat the entire weekend series against Boston before the placement was formalized Monday. This is his second IL stint — he previously missed three weeks with lower back inflammation before returning June 4. Earliest possible return: Friday, June 21.
Monitor Josh Smith
Aaron Judge
Right rib stress fracture — on the shelf since May 31, approaching three weeks out. Manager Aaron Boone expects him back in 2026 but has not committed to a timeline; external reporting points to a roughly two-month absence from the injury date, suggesting a late July or early August return.
Add Jasson Dominguez
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain, sustained June 8. Initially projected 2–4 weeks, but manager Terry Francona confirmed the hamstring is 90% healed and a rehab assignment could begin as early as the June 19–21 weekend. De La Cruz reportedly wanted to return before the weekend; the Reds are being appropriately cautious.
Monitor Noelvi Marte
Christian Scott
Right hip impingement — placed on the 15-day IL Monday. Scott had been one of New York's most reliable young starters. Return timelines for pitchers with hip impingement typically run 3–6 weeks depending on response to treatment.
Monitor Tylor Megill
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Left hamstring strain (Grade 1) — his second IL stint of the season with the same injury. Placed on the IL June 10 after straining the hamstring running out a grounder against the White Sox. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a return date. With a repeat injury, the 10-day minimum is optimistic; budget at least three weeks.
Add Rowdy Tellez
Jack Flaherty
Left peroneal strain after his cleat gave way mid-delivery in the first inning on June 13 against Cleveland. Flaherty slipped off the mound and was removed immediately. He will miss at least two rotation turns. He had posted a 5.00+ ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 15 starts before the injury.
Monitor Ty Madden
Giancarlo Stanton
Left calf strain — ongoing since April 24. Suffered a setback while running bases during his rehab on June 13, forcing the Yankees to delay his anticipated June 16 return. Manager Aaron Boone indicated imaging may be needed. Has not played in a major league game in nearly seven weeks.
Drop No viable handcuff
Ryan Helsley
Right elbow inflammation — on IL since May 1. Encouraging rehab outing Thursday (June 12): three strikeouts, one inning, 14 pitches, 12 strikes. On track to return before the end of June. Before going on IL, he had a 2.53 ERA and was 7-for-7 in save opportunities.
Add Rico Garcia
Oneil Cruz
Placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 9 with non-displaced fourth and fifth metacarpal fractures in his left hand, sustained during a head-first slide at home plate on June 6 against Atlanta. The initial diagnosis was a cut; further imaging revealed the fractures. Pittsburgh expects Cruz out approximately one month, making the All-Star break a realistic return target. Billy Cook was recalled in the corresponding move.
Stream Jake Mangum
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Placed on the 10-day IL with a left hamstring strain — his second IL stint of the 2026 season with the same injury. Manager Walt Weiss has not given a firm return timeline. Acuña's speed-dependent game creates elevated hamstring exposure, and the repeat injury warrants monitoring. He was slashing .305/.421/.543 with 13 home runs at the time of the placement.
Add Jorge Mateo
Shohei Ohtani
Update from yesterday's issue: imaging on Ohtani's left knee inflammation came back clean. Manager Dave Roberts said explicitly this is not an IL situation and expects Ohtani back in the lineup this weekend. He remains on track for his next pitching start next week. As a reminder, the knee issue arose during baserunning, not a swing or pitch delivery.
Monitor Freddie Freeman
Emilio Pagan
The Reds' closer (Grade 2 hamstring strain, sidelined since May) had a second MRI that showed healing progress and is reportedly nearing a rehab assignment. No activation date has been set, but reports indicate a possible return within one to two weeks. Cincinnati has cycled through multiple closers in his absence — none have established themselves. Pagan had 30 saves and a 30% strikeout rate in 2025 and is expected to reclaim the role upon return.
Stash Zach Maxwell
Shohei Ohtani
Exited Thursday's 8-6 win over Pittsburgh in the seventh inning with left knee inflammation, which appeared after a baserunning play rather than during a swing or pitch delivery. Manager Dave Roberts said concern level is 'not high' and he is optimistic Ohtani will start Friday. Not placed on the IL. He is hitting .305/.421/.543 with 13 home runs and posting a 6-2 record with a 1.06 ERA as a pitcher across 11 starts.
Monitor Freddie Freeman
Austin Wells
Placed on the 10-day IL with cervical headaches, joining Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton on a crowded Yankees injury list. His MRI came back negative and manager Aaron Boone said he hopes the stint will be short. Wells has been one of the least productive catchers in baseball in 2026 with a .533 OPS, so the fantasy damage is contained. J.C. Escarra recalled in the corresponding roster move.
Add J.C. Escarra
Jack Kochanowicz
Moved to the 60-day IL after announcing he will undergo Tommy John surgery this week. The right-hander is done for 2026 — and likely won't return until the second half of 2027. He had been dealing with right elbow inflammation for several starts before the Angels placed him on the 15-day IL in early June. Sam Aldegheri was recalled to fill the roster spot.
Stream Sam Aldegheri
Matt Brash
Placed on the 15-day IL with a lat strain, retroactive to June 9. Brash has been a key high-leverage arm for Seattle in 2026. His absence further thins the Mariners' bullpen behind Andrés Muñoz, who is already dealing with command issues and five blown saves on the year. The lat strain timeline is typically 3-6 weeks.
Stream George Kirby
Oneil Cruz
Non-displaced fractures to the left hand fourth and fifth metacarpals, sustained June 8 while being tagged out sliding into home plate. The Pirates placed him on the 10-day IL retroactively; no surgery currently planned. Expected out approximately four weeks, meaning his earliest return is around July 8. Billy Cook recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Stream Billy Cook
Ronald Acuña Jr.
Grade 1 left hamstring strain confirmed June 11, his second hamstring injury of 2026 after missing May 3-18 with the same issue. He exited Tuesday's game after running out a grounder in the fourth inning. No specific return timeline, but the Braves have been cautious with this injury history. Rowdy Tellez recalled in a corresponding move.
Add Jorge Mateo
Tyler Glasnow
No throwing activity as of this week; doctors have not cleared him to resume. Moved to the 60-day IL on June 7 after back spasms prevented any progress since May 8. Manager Dave Roberts said 'the body is not allowing for it.' Mid-July is the realistic return target.
Stream Nick Frasso
Garrett Crochet
Moved to the 60-day IL on June 5 after a lat strain setback during a May 31 throwing session reset his recovery clock from shoulder inflammation (originally on IL since April 26). Has not resumed throwing. July is the more realistic return window.
Stream Anthony Eyanson
Garrett Crochet
On the IL since April 26 with left shoulder inflammation, Crochet suffered a lat strain setback during a throwing session on May 31 and was moved to the 60-day IL on June 5. He's not yet throwing; the earliest he can return is late June, but July is the more realistic target. The lat strain is low-grade, but it reset the clock.
Stream Anthony Eyanson
Tyler Glasnow
Back spasms have prevented Glasnow from resuming any throwing since May 8. Moved to the 60-day IL on June 7 with no throwing program started. Manager Dave Roberts said the doctors and the body are both saying no. Earliest return July 6, but mid-July is more likely.
Stream Nick Frasso
Elly De La Cruz
Strained his right hamstring on June 8 while driving to the gap. MRI confirmed the strain; the Reds expect a 2–4 week absence on the 10-day IL. Prior to the injury he was one of the better SS options in fantasy with stolen base and power upside.
Add Edwin Arroyo
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain (Grade 1-2) placed De La Cruz on the IL with a 2-4 week initial timeline from manager Terry Francona. He had been one of baseball's most productive players heading into June and saw his MLB-leading 276-game consecutive games streak end. Edwin Arroyo (.323/.383/.562 in Triple-A, 11 HR, 9 SB) takes over as Cincinnati's everyday shortstop.
Add Edwin Arroyo
Aaron Judge
Rib stress fracture placed retroactive to June 2. The Yankees plan 4-6 weeks before re-imaging, making any return before the All-Star break near-impossible, with August the most realistic target. Giancarlo Stanton is also on the IL, meaning Spencer Jones steps into a full-time outfield role with meaningful lineup protection around him.
Add Spencer Jones
Chris Bassitt
Low back discomfort landed the 37-year-old on the 15-day IL retroactive to Friday. Manager Craig Albernaz said the timeline was 'too soon to tell' — back issues in older starting pitchers frequently extend well beyond initial projections. Bassitt was 4-4 with a 5.27 ERA this season. Trey Gibson (3.65 ERA in 3 Orioles appearances) takes the rotation spot.
Stream Trey Gibson
Danny Jansen
Right forearm strain placed Jansen on the 10-day IL retroactive to June 4, making him eligible to return around June 16. Manager Skip Schumaker noted that 'anytime you're dealing with an arm, it's always tricky.' Kyle Higashioka fills in as Texas' primary catcher, with newly signed Elias Diaz as the backup.
Monitor Kyle Higashioka
Jameson Taillon
Left hamstring tightness emerged on consecutive pitches in the 2nd inning of Saturday's loss to San Francisco. Taillon was pulled immediately and confirmed post-game he expects to land on the IL, with an MRI scheduled Monday to determine grade. Even a Grade 1 strain typically sidelines pitchers 3-4 weeks; a Grade 2 pushes toward 6-8. Javier Assad is the likeliest Cubs fill-in.
Add Javier Assad
Bobby Witt Jr.
Exited the 7th inning of Kansas City's win over Minnesota with right knee soreness described by manager Matt Quatraro as 'nothing acute' and related to usage buildup. Monday off day offers natural rest; imaging may be ordered but was not confirmed. Quatraro was optimistic about a Tuesday return vs. Texas.
Monitor Maikel Garcia
Elly De La Cruz
Grade 1-2 right hamstring strain placed De La Cruz on IL retroactive to May 31. Manager Terry Francona cited a 2-4 week timeline with a mid-June MRI to reassess. A mid-to-late June return is realistic with clean imaging. Edwin Arroyo (.323/.383/.562, 11 HR, 9 SB in Triple-A) was promoted and is already the most valuable player to add off the waiver wire.
Add Edwin Arroyo
Tarik Skubal
Positive development: Skubal made his first rehab start Sunday (5 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 6 K) following his May 7 minimally invasive elbow procedure. The Tigers are evaluating whether one rehab outing is sufficient before activation, putting a mid-June return in play. He's been eligible since June 6 and could be reinstated within the week.
Add while still available Troy Melton
Aaron Judge
Stress fracture in the right first rib, traced back to a dive he made in Houston on April 26. Judge played through it for over five weeks before imaging confirmed the fracture. He will be shut down for four to six weeks before new imaging determines healing progress; a return-to-play protocol begins only after that clears. August is the most realistic target, September is in play.
Add Spencer Jones
Tyler Glasnow
Back spasm first emerged May 8 and has not resolved enough for Glasnow to resume a throwing program. The 60-day transfer makes July 6 the absolute earliest he can return, and a ramp-up from zero throws means mid-July is more realistic. No structural diagnosis has been provided publicly. The Dodgers added Nick Frasso (0-0, 4.85 ERA) to the 40-man roster as rotation depth.
Stream SP options against the Dodgers' remaining schedule N/A
Jorge Soler
Left oblique strain, retroactive to June 4. He was scratched from Friday's lineup with hip tightness and had also exited a Wednesday game against Colorado. No structural damage was announced. The 10-day designation is optimistic — obliques often linger 3-4 weeks.
Stream N/A
Cal Raleigh
Right oblique strain placed Raleigh on the IL May 14. He begins a rehab assignment today (June 7) with High-A Everett as the designated hitter — a structured approach that protects the oblique while keeping his bat active — before transitioning to Triple-A Tacoma on June 9. Projected return: around June 16.
Monitor N/A
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain (Grade 1–2 per MRI), sustained rounding first base. Timeline of 2–4 weeks — the optimistic read is Grade 1, which could bring him back at the shorter end. The Reds were cautious about not letting him push through it after he aggravated a quad injury in 2025 by playing through similar discomfort.
Add Edwin Arroyo
Dylan Cease
Left hamstring strain, exited a start against Pittsburgh in the fifth inning. Classified mild-to-moderate by Toronto; he threw a 25-to-30 pitch bullpen afterward as a positive early sign. A 3–4 week return is realistic and could put him back before the All-Star break.
Stream SP matchups vs. weak offenses while Cease is out N/A
Teoscar Hernández
Grade 1 left hamstring strain, expected absence of approximately one month per the player. Was posting a .276 average and 122 wRC+ before going down. Adds to a Dodgers IL that already includes Glasnow and Díaz.
Stream N/A
Konnor Griffin
Minor flexor strain in his right forearm — not a UCL issue. Griffin can still hit and DH, and the Pirates expect a short stay on the IL. He was hitting immediately after placement, just not throwing. Short side of 10 days is plausible.
Monitor N/A
Aaron Judge
Stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, confirmed by CT scan Thursday after initial imaging suggested a bone bruise. Placed on the 10-day IL Friday with a transfer to the 60-day IL expected. Re-evaluation imaging scheduled in 4–6 weeks. The Yankees said he is expected to return "at some point this season" but declined to commit to a timeline. Late August is the realistic floor.
Add Ben Rice
Tarik Skubal
Underwent a NanoScope arthroscopic procedure to remove a loose body in his left elbow. Threw an excellent 64-pitch simulated game June 1 — 6 K, 10 swings and misses. A second sim game is targeted for June 7, a minor league rehab start the weekend of June 13-14, and an MLB return targeting June 12-15 in Cleveland. Recovery is tracking ahead of schedule.
Add Skubal now ahead of his return Tarik Skubal
Kenley Jansen
Pelvic inflammation, placed on IL in late May. Doing daily rehab including playing catch; no official return date. The Tigers' homestand starting June 19 is the likely target window. Jansen leads all active pitchers with 476 career saves (2 shy of Lee Smith for third all-time).
Stream Kyle Finnegan
Corbin Burnes
Teres major strain in his throwing shoulder, suffered while facing live hitters as he rehabbed from Tommy John surgery (performed June 2025). Previously targeting an All-Star break return; that timeline is gone. Best-case scenario is now September. The teres major is a rotator-adjacent muscle critical for pitching velocity and arm mechanics.
Drop in redraft; hold in dynasty N/A
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain (Grade 1–2), placed on IL Monday after leaving Sunday's win over the Braves. Terry Francona confirmed a 2–4 week timeline; a follow-up MRI is planned for two weeks out. First IL stint of his career.
Add Noelvi Marte
Munetaka Murakami
Grade 2 right hamstring strain, 4–6 week timeline. Received a PRP injection Monday while the team traveled. Was tied for the AL HR lead (20) at time of injury. Jacob Gonzalez (INF) was called up from Triple-A Charlotte.
Add in deep leagues Jacob Gonzalez
Teoscar Hernandez
Left hamstring strain (Grade 1), placed on IL May 27. Expected to miss roughly one month — return targets the back half of June. Part of a brutal Dodgers injury wave that also includes Enrique Hernandez (oblique). The Dodgers are piecing together their outfield.
Add Andy Pages
Logan Henderson
Lower-back strain; placed on IL after his May 22 start vs the Dodgers (9 K, 1 ER in 5 IP). Received a back injection Tuesday. The Brewers target late June or early July for his return. Was 2–1 with a 2.74 ERA in five starts before the injury.
Stream Crow (MIL prospect, called up)
Munetaka Murakami
Grade 2 right hamstring strain suffered May 29 while running to first base. Placed on 10-day IL May 30; received a PRP injection June 1 in Chicago. PRP treatment typically pushes the recovery toward the conservative end of the timeline — earliest realistic return is early July, with mid-July more likely. Was tied for the AL HR lead with 20 at the time of injury.
Add immediately Jacob Gonzalez
Steven Kwan
Placed on the bereavement/family medical emergency list June 2. Not injury-related; minimum three days, maximum seven. Expected back by Monday at the latest — likely misses the weekend series against Boston at Progressive Field. Stuart Fairchild called up from Triple-A Columbus to fill in.
Stream through the weekend Stuart Fairchild
Emilio Pagan
Grade 2 left hamstring strain, currently 4-to-8 weeks out. No clear frontrunner has emerged from Cincinnati's closer committee — Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan, Pierce Johnson, and Brock Burke have all seen save opportunities. Managers holding Pagan for saves need to stream the position in the interim rather than waiting for his return.
Stream saves — no single handcuff Graham Ashcraft
Elly De La Cruz
Right hamstring strain (Grade 1-2), placed on IL retroactive to June 1. Terry Francona described the severity as "kind of between a Grade 1 and 2" with a mid-June MRI to assess recovery. A 3-4 week minimum absence is the working timeline; the Reds are not expected to rush his return.
Add immediately Edwin Arroyo
Garrett Crochet
Left shoulder inflammation (on IL since late April) plus new left lat tightness surfaced June 1. MRI results pending; no return timeline given. Carries a 6.30 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across six starts this season. Secondary injury compounding a primary one is a serious concern for the timeline.
Stream from waivers Emerson Hancock
Dylan Cease
Left hamstring discomfort forced him out of Sunday's start vs. Pittsburgh in the 5th inning; placed on 15-day IL June 2. At minimum 2-3 starts missed. Short-term drop candidate in shallow leagues; stash on IL in standard formats.
Stream in the interim Bubba Chandler
Tarik Skubal
Recovering from NanoScope elbow procedure (loose body removal, early April). Threw a 64-pitch bullpen June 1 and felt great; Jon Heyman reports an MLB return approximately two weeks out. Rehab start at Triple-A Toledo expected this weekend. Trade deadline destination is a watch item for dynasty/keeper managers.
Hold on IL — return is imminent Tarik Skubal
Munetaka Murakami
Grade 2 right hamstring strain suffered May 29 while running out a fielder's choice grounder. Manager Venable confirmed a 4–6 week timeline; White Sox optimistic he's on the shorter end given the injury site. Murakami was batting .240/.378/.560 with a 161 OPS+ and 20 HR — tied for the AL lead — when he exited.
Add immediately Jacob Gonzalez
Teoscar Hernandez
Grade 1 left hamstring strain (placed on IL May 28). Hernandez himself says he expects to return in about a month, putting him at late June at the earliest. The Dodgers are also without Enrique Hernández (60-day IL, significant oblique tear), leaving their outfield short two contributors simultaneously.
Add in 14+ team leagues Ryan Ward
Casey Mize
Right adductor inflammation — same issue that cost him three weeks in April. Placed retroactive to May 28; earliest return June 12. Before the injury Mize had a 2.27 ERA across nine starts, making this a significant loss for a Detroit rotation already missing Skubal and Verlander. Tigers are cautiously optimistic he misses only one start.
Stash if available Beau Brieske
Kenley Jansen
Pelvic inflammation; placed IL-15 on May 28 after exiting a game having thrown just nine pitches. His second groin-related absence of 2026; no return timeline has been set. Jansen carried a 4.80 ERA and four blown saves before the IL trip. Even upon return, his role is not guaranteed given Kyle Finnegan's continued usage in save situations.
Stream cautiously Kyle Finnegan
Kenley Jansen
Placed on the 15-day IL on May 28 with pelvic inflammation — his second groin-related IL stint of 2026. No official return timeline; 3–5 weeks minimum is the expectation given the recurrence. Even upon return, his role is not secure: Jansen carried a 4.80 ERA and four blown saves before the IL trip, and the Tigers have not committed to reinstating him as closer.
Hold Kyle Finnegan
Enrique Hernandez
Significant left oblique tear in just his fourth at-bat of the season (May 27), coming off offseason elbow surgery. Manager Dave Roberts described the severity as a 'significant tear' and a 60-day IL transfer is expected. Mid-to-late July is the earliest realistic return — and the combined history of oblique and elbow injuries makes that timeline optimistic.
Drop Alex Freeland
Teoscar Hernandez
Grade 1 left hamstring strain; placed on the 10-day IL on May 28 after exiting against the Rockies. MRI confirmed the mildest severity and Hernández himself described the results as 'best-case scenario.' A mid-June return is possible, though the Dodgers are not rushing given last season's groin setback.
Monitor Ryan Ward
Kenley Jansen
Pelvic inflammation (a recurrence of his earlier 2026 groin issue) forced Jansen off the mound on May 28 vs. the Angels. He will see a specialist — no official return timeline set, though 3–5 weeks minimum is likely given this is his second groin-related IL stint this season.
Add Kyle Finnegan
Enrique Hernandez
Significant left oblique tear confirmed per manager Dave Roberts, suffered on May 27 in just his fourth at-bat of the season following offseason elbow surgery. Expected to transfer to the 60-day IL; earliest realistic return is mid-to-late July at best — and that timeline may be optimistic.
Drop Alex Freeland
Teoscar Hernandez
Left hamstring strain, placed on the 10-day IL on May 28 after exiting while running to first vs. the Rockies. Dodgers said he will miss 'a few weeks at minimum.' Initial imaging was not worst-case and a mid-June return is possible.
Monitor Ryan Ward
Kenley Jansen
Pelvic inflammation forced Jansen off the mound after two outs in the ninth inning vs. the Angels on May 28 — his second IL stint in 2026 for a groin/abdomen issue. No return timeline beyond the 15-day minimum. He has two blown saves on the season.
Add Kyle Finnegan
Kiké Hernández
Significant left oblique tear confirmed by MRI on May 28, per Dave Roberts. Hernández had just returned from left elbow surgery after missing 53 games and suffered the new injury in his first four at-bats back. Earliest return is mid-to-late July.
Monitor Alex Freeland
Nolan Schanuel
Left ankle inflammation, placed on the IL retroactive to May 24. Initially reported as a calf issue. Expected to miss until at least early June. Nick Madrigal was recalled from the minors in the corresponding move.
Monitor Nick Madrigal
Casey Mize
Right groin tightness forced Mize from Wednesday's start after 4 IP (2 H, 6 K, 1 BB). He acknowledged a similarity to a previous groin IL stint. An official IL placement had not been announced as of Thursday morning — monitor for the transaction before starting any Tigers pitchers this week.
Stash Drew Anderson
Kiké Hernández
Tweaked his left oblique during batting practice on May 26 and aggravated it the following day. Testing is pending to determine severity. The Dodgers are being cautious — obliques in position players frequently land on the IL once imaging is done. Expect a placement if scans show meaningful tearing.
Monitor; if he goes to IL, the Dodgers' backup OF options are thin enough to stream Chris Taylor / Andy Pages
Tarik Skubal
On the IL with loose bodies in his left elbow. No return timeline has been given, and loose bodies in a pitcher's throwing elbow are inherently unpredictable — some require arthroscopic removal, others resolve with rest. Skubal has been the best pitcher in baseball for two seasons; this situation warrants holding even through the uncertainty.
Hold Skubal in all formats; stream replacements on a week-by-week basis Casey Mize / stream
Dylan Cease
Exited his May 25 start vs. Pittsburgh in the fifth inning with a left hamstring strain. Manager Schneider described it as mild and expects a return around the IL minimum, but pitchers and hamstrings are unpredictable — realistically target June 8 or later. Cease had been solid: 3.05 ERA, 92 K, 1.21 WHIP across 62 innings.
Stream vs. weak opponents in the interim; no compelling Toronto replacement Chad Dallas / CJ Van Eyk
Josh Hader
Has completed six rehab appearances across two minor-league levels (6 IP, 1 ER, 9 K) and is expected back in the first week of June. Bryan King has held the closer role with 4 saves and a clean ERA. The return timetable is firming — expect an activation announcement around June 2-7.
Add Hader now in all formats; sell King the moment an activation date is announced Bryan King
Dylan Cease
Exited his May 25 start vs. Pittsburgh in the fifth inning with a left hamstring strain. Manager Schneider called it mild and the Blue Jays expect a return around the 15-day minimum, but hamstrings in pitchers are unpredictable. Cease had been excellent this year — 3.05 ERA, 92 Ks, 1.21 WHIP across 62 innings.
Stream vs. weak opponents; no compelling replacement in Toronto Chad Dallas / CJ Van Eyk
Francisco Lindor
On IL since April 22 with a left calf strain. Has begun running and cage work as of May 25. A June return is possible per Jon Heyman, but no rehab assignment has been set yet. Monitor for a rehab announcement — that's the clearest signal a return is imminent.
Serviceable in deeper formats for holds and average only Jose Iglesias
Cole Ragans
Placed on IL May 6 with left elbow impingement (VEO), then woke with elbow discomfort the morning after a promising May 24 Triple-A rehab start — team shut him down an additional 3-4 days for re-evaluation. The setback pushes a realistic return to mid-June at the earliest, with a 60-Day IL transfer possible if he flares again.
Avoid in all formats; track for potential 60-Day IL move Brady Singer
Josh Hader
On the 60-Day IL since late March with left biceps tendinitis. Has completed six rehab appearances across two levels — 6 IP, 1 ER, 9 Ks — and is expected back in the first week of June. Bryan King has stepped in with 4 saves and a solid ERA.
Add now; sell King when Hader's activation is announced (likely June 2-7) Bryan King
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Joey Loperfido
Right quad strain, retroactive to April 18. Another body on Houston's growing IL. Jayden Murray recalled as the roster replacement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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