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Brendan Donovan on Track to Return During Next Homestand
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that third baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) is on track to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on the upcoming homestand, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan has been working out and doing some baseball activities in Seattle. The Mariners' next homestand begins on Friday, May 1, against the Kansas City Royals and runs through next Wednesday, May 6. When active, Donovan will serve as Seattle's regular third baseman. In his first 18 games with Seattle to begin the 2026 campaign, Donovan went 17-for-56 (.304) with three home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in 71 plate appearances. The 29-year-old German native has very little power or speed, but he's useful in fantasy for his elite contact abilities and high batting average. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .287 (132-for-460) with only 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and three steals in 118 games played. Donovan should be back in the M's starting nine at some point this weekend against KC.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
George Springer Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is being activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. In a corresponding move, the team is designating outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment. Springer isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he's available off the bench. The 36-year-old four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated from the IL, so don't be surprised if he's a little rusty at the plate upon his return to the majors. The veteran outfielder/DH was ice-cold with the bat before fracturing his toe, going 10-for-54 (.185) with two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in 14 games played. Springer was fantastic for fantasy managers last year, slashing .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 home runs, 84 RBI, and 18 stolen bases in 140 regular-season games. His increased usage as Toronto's DH should help keep him healthy, but a repeat of last year's performance feels unlikely.
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Jarred Kelenic Recalled From Triple-A, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte and placed outfielder Everson Pereira (pectoral) on the 10-day injured list with a right-pectoral strain in a corresponding move. Kelenic was not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, but the Angels also had a left-hander on the mound. The 26-year-old former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners will most likely serve as a reserve outfielder for the White Sox, so fantasy managers in mixed leagues can likely continue to ignore him now that he's back in the big leagues. Before his call-up to Chicago, Kelenic was hitting just .202 with a strikeout rate just below 30%, although he did clear the fences five times in his last 10 games played. The former sixth overall pick by the New York Mets in 2018 only appeared in 24 games with the Atlanta Braves last year, and he's struggled to a .211/.282/.376 slash line with a .658 OPS and 30.6% strikeout rate in his five big-league seasons.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
David Peterson to Start on Wednesday Against Nationals
New York Mets left-hander David Peterson is returning to a starting role for Wednesday's matchup at home against the visiting Washington Nationals, according to Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record. Right-hander Christian Scott will start the series opener on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Angels. After being used as a reliever his last two times out, Peterson will make his fifth start of the 2026 season. The 30-year-old southpaw has been more effective out of the bullpen for the Mets so far, as he's allowed 15 runs (14 earned) on 26 hits (one homer) while walking 10 and striking out 21 in 19 2/3 innings over his four starts. Fantasy managers considering streaming Peterson at Citi Field on Wednesday will be taking on a considerable amount of risk with a low ceiling. The Nationals as a team are in the middle of the pack in terms of OPS to begin the season. Overall, Peterson has an ERA just over 5.00 this year with a career-low 19.2% strikeout rate.
Source: The Bergen Record - Andrew Tredinnick
Source: The Bergen Record - Andrew Tredinnick
Manny Machado Back in Padres Lineup as the DH
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (calf) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third for the Friars in Wednesday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon at Petco Park, per MLB.com. With Machado at DH, Miguel Andujar will get the start at third base and bat sixth. The 33-year-old Machado was removed early as a precaution due to calf cramps on Monday, and he sat out of Tuesday's loss to Chicago in Game 2 of the series. Now that the seven-time All-Star is back in the starting lineup, fantasy managers will want to get him back into their starting lineups. Machado hadn't done much at the plate this year until homering twice in Mexico City on Sunday and hitting two doubles before his early exit on Monday night. He's now hitting .232/.342/.400 with a .742 OPS, four home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored, and a steal in his 95 at-bats in 2026. Machado has gone hitless in just four career at-bats versus Taillon.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Wyatt Langford Expected to be Activated on Saturday
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said the plan is for him to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The Rangers want Langford to play in a minor-league rehab game somewhere on Thursday. Langford is attempting to come back from a flexor strain in his right forearm. Because of the nature of the 24-year-old's injury, the Rangers could use him more as the designated hitter in the big-league lineup upon his expected return this weekend. Ezequiel Duran has seen more playing time in left field in Texas with Langford on the shelf. Langford wasn't swinging the bat all that well in his first 80 at-bats of 2026 before his arm injury, going 19-for-80 (.238) with only one home run, four RBI, nine runs scored, and three stolen bases. Despite his quiet start, Langford is a must-roster and must-start outfielder for his power/speed upside in fantasy. The former fourth overall pick in 2023 from the University of Florida had 22 homers and 22 steals in just 134 games in 2025 in his second year in the big leagues.
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Sonny Gray Throws Successful Bullpen on Monday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. "Everything went really well," interim manager Chad Tracy said. "And the next step would be probably when we get home in Fenway sometime to throw another bullpen with more volume." It was Gray's first bullpen session since he landed on the 15-day injured list with a strained hamstring. The 36-year-old veteran is expected to throw a more intense bullpen session his next time out. He is eligible to come off the IL next Wednesday, May 6, but it's still unclear at this time if that will happen. Gray won't be back by then if the Red Sox want him to make a minor-league rehab start first. Left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) landing on the IL on Wednesday could influence Gray's return date. Gray, a three-time All-Star in his 14th year in the league, is 2-1 to start his Red Sox tenure with a 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 13:5 K:BB across his five starts so far this year.
Source: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
Source: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
Garrett Crochet Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) is being placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with left-shoulder inflammation, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. It's especially disappointing for the BoSox and fantasy managers after Crochet bounced back to throw six scoreless innings in his most recent start last Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star's injury doesn't sound too serious, but he'll have to miss at least a couple of turns through the starting rotation. Despite a good recent outing, Crochet has mostly been a disappointment for fantasy managers so far in 2026, going 3-3 with a 6.30 ERA (4.33 FIP) and 1.47 WHIP with 37 strikeouts and 11 walks in 30 innings pitched over his six starts in his second year in Beantown. Despite the tough start and placement on the IL, Crochet absolutely must be stashed in all fantasy formats. This could be a good time to buy low on him as well. UPDATE: Crochet said he's "pretty confident" that he'll be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Quinn Priester to Throw 60 Pitches in Rehab Start on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) is scheduled for four innings and around 60 pitches in his next minor-league rehab appearance on Friday, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Priester was not efficient at all in his second rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Nashville, as he threw 45 pitches in just 2 1/3 innings while walking three. The 25-year-old has thrown only 30 of his 74 total pitches for strikes in his two rehab appearances, so the Brewers want to see him improve his control before they consider activating him from the 15-day injured list to rejoin the big-league starting rotation. In addition to a lack of control on the farm, Priester has had diminished velocity on his pitches as he attempts to rehab from thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms. Priester had a breakout year in 2025 for the Brew Crew, but there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical that he can repeat it in 2026 and overcome his injury early this year. He's rostered in just 23% of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs.
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Andrew Vaughn Starting a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, Vaughn is expected to come off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Monday, May 4. The 28-year-old right-handed slugger fractured his left hamate bone in his hand on Opening Day and needed surgery, which is why he's been out since then. The former third overall pick by the Chicago White Sox in 2019 out of Cal looked like a totally different hitter in his 64 games for the Brew Crew late last year, hitting .308 (68-for-221) with nine home runs, 46 RBI, and 26 runs scored across 254 plate appearances. When he returns next week, Vaughn should play regularly between first base and designated hitter, and he could be a nice boost as a corner infielder off the waiver wire in deeper fantasy leagues. Vaughn is currently rostered in only 34% of Yahoo leagues. Jake Bauers has also become a waiver-wire consideration in Milwaukee of late with elevated playing time at first base.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Hunter Greene Three Weeks Away From Throwing Bullpens
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) is throwing from 110 feet and is roughly three weeks away from throwing bullpen sessions, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. Greene is currently on the 60-day injured list after having surgery in mid-March to remove bone chips from his right elbow, and he's expected to miss at least the first half of the 2026 season. It's a big blow for the Reds and for fantasy managers, but the 26-year-old hard-throwing righty deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues for his potential to be a game-changer down the stretch. Greene was a first-time All-Star in 2024, when he went 9-5 with a 2.75 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 169:57 K:BB in 150 1/3 innings over a career-high 26 starts. He made a career-low 19 starts in 2025 due to injuries, but he was strong again with a 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 132:26 K:BB in 107 2/3 innings pitched when he was healthy. Despite likely missing the entire first half this year, Greene is currently rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Nick Lodolo's Next Rehab Start Coming on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is set to make his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Lodolo, who threw around 10 breaking balls in his first rehab start, is expected to up his pitch count and expand his arsenal this weekend. In his first rehab start for High-A Dayton on Sunday, the 28-year-old southpaw looked good, throwing five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts. Lodolo is working his way back from a blister on his left index finger that prevented him from being in Cincy's Opening Day starting rotation. When he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, though, he'll be locked into a rotation spot and has plenty of strikeout upside for fantasy managers. If his outing goes well on Saturday, Lodolo could make his 2026 season debut for the Reds at some point next week. Grab Lodolo now if he's floating around your league's waiver wire. He's rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues despite not throwing a pitch for the Reds yet this year.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Carlos Rodon to Make at Least Two More Rehab Starts
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) will make at least two more minor-league rehab starts, the first of which will be this Thursday at Double-A Somerset. Rodon made his first rehab start last Friday with High-A Hudson Valley and looked sharp, throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings with one hit allowed, one walk, and four strikeouts. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw will be looking to build his workload in his second rehab start this week. Barring a setback in the minors as he builds up his left arm, Rodon should be able to join the Yankees' starting rotation at some point in early May for his 2026 season debut. He's on the 15-day injured list right now after having offseason surgery last October to remove a bone spur from his elbow. Rodon, a three-time All-Star, went 18-9 in 2025 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 203:73 K:BB in 195 1/3 frames over 33 starts. If he's available in your league, scoop him up immediately. Rodon is rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues with his return on the horizon.
Source: Talkin' Yanks
Source: Talkin' Yanks
Mets Place Kodai Senga on Injured List With Spine Inflammation
The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Kodai Senga (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 27) with lumbar-spine inflammation and recalled right-hander Christian Scott from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Senga received an epidural injection and will be shut down from throwing for at least a week to 10 days. The 33-year-old veteran began to struggle in the second half of last season and was eventually sent to the minors to work on things. The Japanese native's struggles have carried over to the early portion of 2026, and now he's injured. In his first five starts for the Mets this season, Senga has gone 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, and 23:13 K:BB in 20 innings pitched. He only made it 2 2/3 frames in his last start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can dump Senga if they haven't done so already. He's currently rostered in just 20% of Yahoo leagues, and he may not have a rotation spot waiting for him in New York when he's reinstated from the IL.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
No Timetable for Jackson Holliday to Resume Playing in Games
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz isn't giving a timetable for when second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) will play in minor-league rehab games again, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Holliday had surgery on the right hamate bone in his hand back in February, and he hasn't played since exiting last Tuesday with additional discomfort in his right hand. He remains in Baltimore and is currently fielding grounders at Camden Yards. It was the second time that the 22-year-old former first overall pick has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to a setback with his surgically-repaired hand. The Orioles are proceeding cautiously with their prized infielder, but his multiple injury delays early in 2026 have caused some fantasy managers to lose patience in stashing him. Holliday is currently rostered in fewer than half of Yahoo leagues at 47%. At this rate, we might not see him make his season debut in Baltimore until mid-to-late May. In the meantime, Jeremiah Jackson should continue to see most of the playing time at the keystone for the O's.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
