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Saturday’s contest between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to inclement weather. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The originally scheduled contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader Monday May 20.


Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make his next start on Monday against the Diamondbacks. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers aren't sure yet who will be starting on Sunday. They could elect to roll out an opener.


Bobby Miller threw off the mound on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The next step for Miller is a three-inning simulated game. If that goes well, he could be ready to begin a rehab assignment. He will likely need to make at least a couple of rehab starts.

Category: Injury Updates


Evan Phillips is throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. (Source: Mike DiGiovanna on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Phillips is still at least a week away from returning. He was placed on the injured list earlier this month due to a hamstring strain.

Category: Injury Updates


Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. (Source: David Vassegh on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is the third bullpen session for Kershaw since undergoing left shoulder surgery in the offseason. He is continuing to aim for a return at some point in the summer.

Category: Injury Updates


Gregory Santos continues to eye a return to the Mariners bullpen in July. (Source: Daniel Kramer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Santos was not expected to miss this much time, but a couple of setbacks have left him sidelined. "It's been a long process, but I haven't put my head down," Santos said.

Category: Injury Updates


Sean Murphy is expected to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday. (Source: Justin Toscano on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear how many games Murphy will play in on his rehab assignment. He could be activated at any point next week.

Category: Injury Updates


Kris Bubic will make a rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. (Source: Jaylon T. Thompson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bubic is continuing to work his way back from Tommy John surgery. He posted a 2.70 ERA in three starts with the Surprise Royals.

Category: Injury Updates


Keynan Middleton could be activated by the Cardinals from the 15-day injured list next weekend. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Middleton is scheduled to pitch for in relief for Springfield on Sunday and on a back-to-back days on Wednesday and Thursday. If all goes well, he'll likely be activated at that point.

Category: Injury Updates


Giovanny Gallegos could be sent on a rehab assignment in the coming days. (Source: John Denton on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gallegos was able to complete a bullpen session on Friday. Manager Oli Marmol said Gallegos is continuing to build up his arm strength.

Category: Injury Updates


The Giants transferred Jung Hoo Lee to the 60-day list. (Source: Amy Gutierrez on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was a move made to open up a spot on the active roster by San Francisco. Hoo Lee is set to undergo season-ending surgery.

Category: Injury Updates


Austin Riley told reporters he still has soreness in his left side, that it’s getting better daily but he hasn’t swung bat at all and doesn’t know when he’ll be ready. (Source: David O'Brien on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It appears Riley could be headed for the injured list if he doesn't show signs of improving soon. He remains day-to-day for now.

Category: Injury Updates


Jake Rogers is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Carson Kelly filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Diamondbacks for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.


Travis d'Arnaud could be ready to return to the Braves lineup on Monday. (Source: Mark Bowman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: d'Arnaud will remain sidelined from the lineup on Saturday and he’s available to be used in an emergency situation the next two days.

Category: Injury Updates


Matt Vierling is not in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Vierling will receive the night off for regular rest, with Gio Urshela starting at third base and batting fifth against the Diamondbacks Saturday.


Taijuan Walker is scheduled to throw a light bullpen session on Sunday. (Source: Alex Coffey on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Phillies will see how Walker feels after that and decide whether or not he'll make his next start, but manager Rob Thomson is optimistic. "I’m thinking he’s going to be alright," Thomson said.

Category: Injury Updates


Gio Urshela returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Urshela is back after taking a seat on the bench for rest reasons Friday night, batting fifth and starting at third base for manager AJ Hinch against the Diamondbacks Saturday.


Carson Kelly is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kelly returns after sitting out Friday night’s series opener for rest reasons, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Diamondbacks for manager AJ Hinch Saturday.


Joc Pederson is back in the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Detroit Tigers Saturday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pederson returns after being scratched from Friday night’s lineup by manager Torrey Lovullo, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting third against the Tigers Saturday.


Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Detroit Tigers Saturday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gurriel Jr. will take a seat on the bench for regular rest, with Jake McCarthy patrolling left field and batting eighth against the Tigers Saturday.