April 11, 2026
According to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, the Chicago White Sox are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect
Noah Schultz to the major leagues. He is expected to make his MLB debut on Tuesday. The southpaw is considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 49 prospect in the sport. Schultz joined the White Sox system with the 26th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. In 2025, Schultz spent most of his time with Double-A, where he logged 56 2/3 innings with a 3.34 ERA before earning a brief taste of Triple-A. However, in 2026, Schultz looked dominant at Triple-A, prompting an early promotion. Through his first three games of the season (14 innings), the left-hander has struck out 19 hitters while holding a 1.29 ERA and a 0.43 WHIP. Given his high-end strikeout upside, he is worth adding in all 12-team leagues ahead of his eventual MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: Elijah Evans
April 11, 2026
Athletics first baseman/outfielder
Tyler Soderstrom led the A's offensive charge in Saturday's 11-6 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Soderstrom was seeing the ball well at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI on the day. His first home run was a two-run shot off right-handed starter
Kodai Senga in the third inning, and his second long ball on the day was a three-run homer against right-handed reliever
Luke Weaver in the eighth inning. The homers were Soderstrom's first two of the 2026 season. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger came into Saturday's contest in Queens with a .200 average (10-for-50) with eight RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in his first 13 games played, so fantasy managers were surely happy to see him break out of his early-season funk. Plenty of power should be coming for Soderstrom, who broke out in 2025 with 25 homers and 93 RBI in 624 plate appearances in his first full major-league season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are still waiting for imaging results on first baseman
Triston Casas (rib, knee), who is dealing with an intercostal (rib muscle) strain on his left side that is expected to keep him out for a while, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. "Right now, we're going to treat it like an oblique, rib injury," manager Alex Cora said. "He's going to be out for a while, but we're still waiting for the news from the doctor." It's yet another injury for Casas, who is near the end of a long road back from a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee that ended his season prematurely in 2025. The strength in his left knee continued to improve recently, but he paused his progression during the first week of April when he felt pain on his left side. Casas shut things down when he felt enough pain while trying to hit off a tee on Monday. The team expects to know more about Casas' situation when a final diagnosis is given on Monday or Tuesday. It's believed that he has avoided a worst-case scenario, but it's another setback for a young lefty slugger who hasn't caught a break in the health department.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
April 11, 2026
New York Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza said that right-hander
Clay Holmes (hamstring) went through a series of strength tests for his tight hamstring on Saturday and "checked all the boxes," according to David Lennon of Newsday. As long as Holmes throws his normal between-starts bullpen, he's expected to make his next scheduled start. The 33-year-old's next start is scheduled for next Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which isn't an ideal matchup for a pitcher coming off an injury scare. Holmes has looked outstanding in his first three starts of the 2026 regular season in his second year with the Mets, going 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 innings pitched. Despite his strong start, fantasy managers should be very hesitant to throw Holmes back in their starting lineups at potentially less than 100%.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - David Lennon
April 11, 2026
Texas Rangers outfielder
Wyatt Langford (quadriceps) said he has a "small strain" in his quadriceps muscle, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Langford thinks he'll miss just two to three days, and he could pinch hit on Sunday, but he'll avoid the injured list for now. The former first-rounder left Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers early due to quadriceps tightness, and he's considered day-to-day for now. It's good news, but given Langford's pretty lengthy injury history already in the big leagues, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Rangers play it safe and put Langford on the 10-day injured list if he's not feeling better in a couple of days.
Ezequiel Duran is making the start in left field for the Rangers in Game 2 of the series against the Dodgers on Saturday, but
Sam Haggerty could also see playing time in left for Texas for however long Langford is out. The 24-year-old has gotten off to an ice-cold start in 2026, going 9-for-53 (.170) with a homer, three RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base, one walk, and 13 strikeouts in 13 games played. Langford's power/speed upside makes him a top-25 fantasy outfielder when he's healthy, though.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
April 11, 2026
San Diego Padres outfielder
Fernando Tatis Jr. will make the start at second base and bat second for Saturday's contest against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander
Ryan Feltner, according to MLB.com. Tatis came up to the big leagues as a shortstop, but this will be the first time in his career that he has started a game at the keystone.
Nick Castellanos will make the start in right field and bat fifth for the Friars. It's a bit of a surprise, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 27-year-old three-time All-Star to play enough at second base this year to gain eligibility at the position. Perhaps manager
Craig Stammen thinks a position switch will get Tatis going at the plate. Through his first 14 games of 2026, he's gone just 10-for-53 (.189) with no homers, five RBI, six runs scored, and three stolen bases in 63 plate appearances. Tatis has faced Feltner six times in his career and has hit .333 with a .666 OPS against him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher
Adley Rutschman (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday after he was scratched from the starting lineup due to left-ankle inflammation, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. In corresponding moves, the O's selected the contract of catcher
Maverick Handley from the minors and designated
Chayce McDermott for assignment. With the 28-year-old out for at least 10 games,
Samuel Basallo will serve as Baltimore's primary catcher, with Handley backing him up. Although Rutschman has yet to homer in 2026, he was swinging the bat well in the early going, hitting .294 (10-for-34) with three RBI and three runs scored in his first 10 games. The two-time All-Star backstop should remain stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues while he recovers from what shouldn't be an injury that will keep him out for an extended period of time. Basallo, 21, has been quiet in the early going, hitting .152 (5-for-33) with a homer and an RBI after debuting in the big leagues in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
April 11, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (toe) could be looking at missing some time after suffering an injury during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Springer left Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his foot during the second inning of Saturday's loss. He underwent imaging that revealed a left big toe fracture, which will likely require a trip to the Injured List. There's a chance that Springer attempts to play through the issue, but he'll most likely land on the shelf. If he does miss time,
Davis Schneider and
Myles Straw are the two favorites to see increased playing time. Between the two, Schneider has more upside with the bat, but neither is going to produce the same type of offense as Springer.
--Andy WebbSource: Keegan Matheson
April 11, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher
Gabriel Moreno (back) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Moreno was forced to exit early during Friday's game due to a lower back issue. The D-Backs had Moreno undergo an MRI on Saturday, but it sounds like Moreno will miss time regardless of the results.
James McCann and
Adrian Del Castillo will see increased opportunities behind the plate while Moreno is sidelined. Lovullo mentioned that he doesn't believe this will be a lengthy absence for Moreno. Neither catcher is a great fantasy option while Moreno is out, but Del Castillo probably has better upside with the bat.
--Andy WebbSource: Nick Piecoro
April 11, 2026
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Tatsuya Imai (arm) headed back to Houston for an examination on his arm. The official word is that Imai is dealing with right arm fatigue. The right-hander was horrible in his latest start, where he walked four batters and allowed earned runs before being pulled after only recording one out. It wouldn't be shocking to see Imai land on the Injured List for a short period of time. The rookie right-hander could become the third Astros starter to land on the IL since Opening Day. This is bad news for the Astros' rotation that is quickly running out of quality depth options to fill into their rotation. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Imai.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
April 11, 2026
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Spencer Strider (oblique) took the mound for a live batting practice session on Saturday. The right-hander hit 95 mph on his fastball three times during this session. Barring any setbacks, Strider should be headed for a minor league rehab assignment soon. The 27-year-old is working his way back from an oblique that has sidelined him since late March. He'll likely need two or three rehab starts before rejoining the Braves rotation. Fantasy managers can be hopeful that Strider returns in early May.
--Andy WebbSource: Mark Bowman
April 11, 2026
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder
Brendan Donovan (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Donovan sat out of Friday's game due to an illness, and it appears he'll miss at least one more day because of the issue. Mariners' manager Dan Wilson hinted that Donovan would be available for Monday's series finale against Houston. Fantasy managers should consider Donovan as day-to-day.
Leo Rivas will bat ninth and cover third base versus right-hander
Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Jude
April 11, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop
Masyn Winn (shin) was hopeful that he'd be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he will be held out as a precaution with a shin injury, according to MLB.com.
Thomas Saggese will make the start at the 6 for St. Louis and will hit seventh against Red Sox left-hander
Ranger Suarez. Winn was pulled from Friday's series opener against Boston after he was hit by a pitch in his left shin. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so Winn should be ready to play in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium against the BoSox. Perhaps the day of rest will be good for Winn, who has really struggled at the plate in his first 39 at-bats in 2026. Winn is hitting just .154 (six hits) with no homers, an RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases, six walks, and eight strikeouts. Saggese will be a low-upside DFS play near the bottom of the batting order on Saturday against a pitcher whom he has never faced.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Saturday that they placed right-hander
Joe Boyle (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 10) with a right-elbow strain and recalled right-hander
Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Boyle had a rough go of it in his last outing on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, when he surrendered six runs (five earned) while walking three and striking out three in 4 1/3 innings pitched. It's unclear exactly when he might be able to come off the IL, but we wouldn't be surprised if he's not cleared to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation until early May or later. The 26-year-old has an ERA over 5.00 with a 1.08 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 15 2/3 innings over his first three starts of the 2026 campaign. It's unclear at this time who might take Boyle's spot in the starting rotation, but the club is hoping to get right-hander
Drew Rasmussen back from the paternity list to start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees.
UPDATE: Manager Kevin Cash said the team is being "precautionary" with Boyle, who doesn't have any structural damage in his elbow. Boyle said he's "not too worried about it."--Keith HernandezSource: Rays Communications
April 11, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (forearm) is set to start Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 41-year-old was forced to leave his last start early because of intensified forearm tendinitis, leaving some doubt as to whether or not he would be cleared to make his next start. However, throughout the week, he felt better each day and responded well to daily treatment. It's unclear if he will be on a pitch count, but it would appear that he is set to receive a rather normal workload, giving the Blue Jays an option to take the mound.
--Dave Funnell - RotoBallerSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
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