The Red Sox have moved Triston Casas (ribs) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Red Sox on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move will mean that Casas will miss at least two months with a cartilage tear in his left ribcage. The move will free up a roster spot and a spot on the 40-man roster for Garrett Cooper, who should see the bulk of the playing time at first base.
The Red Sox have acquired Garrett Cooper from the Cubs in exchange for cash. (Source: Chris Cotillo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cooper will likely see plenty of playing time at first base with Triston Casas on the injured list. Cooper was hitting .270, with one home run, and six RBI in 37 at-bats before being designated for assignment by the Cubs.
The Dodgers have moved Kyle Hurt (shoulder) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hurt is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and the move to the 60-day IL will put him out until mid-June. The team added Nabil Crismatt to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move.
The Dodgers have optioned Nick Ramirez to Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ramirez has pitched four innings for the Dodgers since joining the team last week. The team has recalled Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A to take Ramirez’s spot in the bullpen.
The Dodgers selected the contract of Nabil Crismatt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. (Source: Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Crismatt will provide the Dodgers with a fresh arm out that can pitch multiple innings out of their bullpen. The Dodgers optioned Nick Ramirez in a corresponding move.
The Mets have recalled Dedniel Nunez from Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Mets on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Nunez will take the roster spot of Drew Smith, who was placed on the injured list with a shoulder injury. Nunez has not allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings pitched this season.
The Mets have placed Starling Marte on the bereavement list. (Source: Mets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Mets manager Carlos Mendoza stated that the team expects Marte to be away from the team for three days. The team recalled Mark Vientos in the corresponding move.
The Mets have recalled Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse. (Source: Will Sammon on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Vientos will take the roster spot of Starling Marte, who was placed on the bereavement list. Fantasy managers should expect this to be a short stint for Vientos, who will likely return once Marte is activated.
The Mets have placed Drew Smith on 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Will Sammon on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Smith last pitched on Tuesday and struggled during that outing. The team has recalled Dedniel Nunez to provide depth in the bullpen.
The Padres recalled Jeremiah Estrada from Triple-A El Paso. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Estrada will help add some depth to the bullpen for San Diego. He should hold a role in the middle innings.
The Padres optioned Randy Vasquez to Triple-A El Paso. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vasquez allowed four runs across 2 2/3 innings against the Rockies in his last start. He'll be ready to be called up again if another spot start is needed.
The Padres optioned Matthew Batten to Triple-A El Paso. (Source: San Diego Padres on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Batten will head back to Triple-A with Manny Machado activated from the injured list.
The Pirates optioned Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ryan was optioned with Kyle Nicolas being called up. Ryan had posted a 3.00 ERA across 12 innings.
The Pirates recalled RHP Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis. (Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nicolas has been called up with Ryder Ryan being optioned. He should hold a role in the middle innings of the Pirates bullpen.
The Twins signed Nick Wittgren to a minor league deal.
Fantasy Impact: Wittgren made 27 appearances with the Royals last season. He'll add depth in the Twins organization.
The Marlins have recalled Anthony Maldonado from Triple-A Jacksonville. (Source: Marlins on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Maldonado will draw the start as the opener for the Marlins Friday. He has posted a 2.31 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP with Jacksonville this season.
The White Sox have selected the contract of Rafael Ortega from Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Ortega was off to a solid start to the season in Charlotte, posting a .241 batting average, three home runs, and six stolen bases. The White Sox are struggling and Ortega should not be considered an option for fantasy managers right now.
The White Sox have optioned Dominic Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte. (Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Fletcher has struggled this season, posting a .203 batting average and six RBI in 59 at-bats. The team is calling up Rafael Ortega in a corresponding move.
The Mets designated Zack Short for assignment Friday. (Source: Mets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The move was made Friday to clear a roster spot for J.D. Martinez. He will have to clear waivers before the Mets can attempt to send him to a minor-league affiliate.
The Orioles designated David Banuelos for assignment Friday. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: This marks the second time the team has designated Banuelos for assignment this month. He could choose to return to Triple-A Norfolk or elect free agency if he clears waivers.
