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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
Jeremy Pena Takes Live Batting Practice, "Getting Close" to Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) took live batting practice on Tuesday and faced left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) in Houston, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Pena may be "getting close" to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, per Espada. It's been an injury-plagued year for Pena so far in 2026, as he was also recovering from a fractured finger that he suffered in March at the start of the regular season. He played in 10 games for the Astros, going 11-for-43 (.256) with a stolen base before landing on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain. Pena's injury has opened up consistent playing time for Isaac Paredes at third base, with veteran Carlos Correa shifting over to cover the 6 in Houston. Now that he has been cleared to face live pitching, though, Pena isn't far off from a rehab assignment. Barring a setback once he resumes playing in games, Pena could rejoin the big-league roster in early May. When healthy, Pena is the Astros' starting shortstop. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025, when he came just three homers shy of his first 20-20 season in the big leagues. Pena is rostered in 82% of Yahoo leagues right now as he nears his return.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Alex Bregman Dealing With a Sore Toe
Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (toe), who was not in the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's game in San Diego against the Padres, was out of the lineup due to a sore toe, manager Craig Counsell told Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Bregman fouled a ball off his foot during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he was still available as a pinch-hitter off the bat and did exactly that on Tuesday after shortstop Dansby Swanson left the game early with a glute cramp. Bregman came off the bench in Tuesday night's 8-3 win to hit a two-out RBI single off lefty reliever Wandy Peralta before outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a three-run homer. Fantasy managers will want to check back soon to see if Bregman and Swanson are back in the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale at Petco Park against Padres right-handed knuckleballer Matt Waldron. In his first year with the Cubs, Bregman, who is in his 11th MLB season, has gone 31-for-121 (.256) with three home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs scored, and a stolen base in 30 games played.
Source: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
Source: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
Junior Caminero Back in Wednesday's Lineup After Injury Scare
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (jaw) is back in action and will hit second for Wednesday's game against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Gavin Williams, according to MLB.com. Caminero fouled a ball off the dirt that came back up to hit him in the jaw during Tuesday's game, and he was pulled early as a precaution. Thankfully, he only suffered a contusion on his jaw, and he's ready to go for the series finale on Wednesday at Progressive Field. The 22-year-old Dominican third baseman is a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues when he's active, which has been for every game so far in 2026. Caminero comes into Wednesday's tilt in Cleveland with a .257/.331/.496 slash line, .826 OPS, eight home runs, 15 RBI, and 17 runs scored in 113 at-bats. Even though he has hit just .167 in six career at-bats against Williams, he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups despite his injury scare on Tuesday. Caminero does have a solo homer against Williams previously.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Liam Hicks Scratched Due to Illness on Tuesday
Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks (illness) was feeling under the weather on Tuesday and was scratched from the starting lineup against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Agustin Ramirez took over at catcher, and Connor Norby made the start as the team's designated hitter in an eventual 2-1 win over the defending World Series champions. Fantasy managers are hoping that Hicks' illness won't affect his recent hot streak at the plate. The 26-year-old Canadian backstop has hit .340/.353/.574 with 14 RBI and seven runs scored in his last 51 plate appearances to raise his season line to .311/.350/.544. The former ninth-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2021 out of Arkansas State has hit six home runs while driving in 27, scoring 17 runs, and stealing one base in 28 total games in his second year in the big leagues. At the weak catching position, Hicks deserves to be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in 74% of Yahoo formats.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Dansby Swanson Leaves Early on Tuesday With Glute Cramp
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (glute) was pulled early from Tuesday night's win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park with a left-glute cramp, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. Before leaving the eventual 8-3 victory, Swanson went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double, two RBI, and a stolen base for the Cubbies. Nico Hoerner moved from second base to shortstop, with third baseman Matt Shaw moving from third to the keystone. Alex Bregman entered the ballgame to play third base for Chicago. The 32-year-old Swanson's injury doesn't sound very serious, but he could be rested on Wednesday in the series finale in San Diego. If Swanson remains out on Wednesday, either Shaw or Nicky Lopez figures to make a start in the infield for the Cubs. Swanson is hitting only .214 (21-for-98) early in the 2026 season, but he's already up to six home runs and has added 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases to make him relevant in all fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
James Tibbs III Still Holding High-End Stash Value
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster. Through 27 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Tibbs has posted an impressive .291/.408/.699 slash line with seven doubles, 11 home runs, and a stolen base. During this stint, Tibbs has struck out 37 times but has drawn 20 walks. This production is even more notable, as Tibbs spent the 2025 campaign in High-A and Double-A, and this current stint is his first time facing Triple-A pitching. Through 123 games last season, Tibbs posted a much lower .243/.373/.429 slash line with 17 doubles, 20 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. While the Dodger outfield does not have a path for Tibbs to see every day at-bats, he is establishing himself as the clear option following an injury. Given his high-end power upside, Tibbs is a strong stash option for those in 12-team formats with N/A spots.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
