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Tyler Soderstrom • LF • Athletics

Tyler Soderstrom Slugs Two Home Runs in Win Over Mets

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.

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Triston Casas • 1B • Red Sox

Triston Casas to be Out a While With Rib Injury

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.

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Clay Holmes • SP • Mets

Clay Holmes Expected to Make his Next Start

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%.

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Wyatt Langford • LF • Rangers

Wyatt Langford has "Small Strain," Hoping to Miss Only 2-3 Days

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.

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Fernando Tatis Jr. • RF • Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. Starting at Second Base on Saturday

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.

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Adley Rutschman • C • Orioles

Adley Rutschman Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Ankle Inflammation

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.

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George Springer • RF • Blue Jays

George Springer Suffers Fractured Toe on Saturday

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.

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Gabriel Moreno • C • Diamondbacks

Gabriel Moreno Likely Headed to Injured List

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.

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Tatsuya Imai • SP • Astros

Tatsuya Imai Heads Back to Houston for Examination

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.

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Spencer Strider • SP • Braves

Spencer Strider Hits 95 MPH in Live Batting Practice

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.

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Brendan Donovan • 2B • Mariners

Brendan Donovan Remains Out on Saturday

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.

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Masyn Winn • SS • Cardinals

Masyn Winn Sitting Out Another Contest

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.

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Joe Boyle • SP • Rays

Joe Boyle Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Strain

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."

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Max Scherzer • SP • Blue Jays

Max Scherzer Cleared to Start on Sunday

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.

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Lawrence Butler • RF • Athletics

Lawrence Butler Leading Off Again on Saturday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler will start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot for the second straight game on Saturday at Citi Field against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga, per MLB.com. The A's are looking for some kind of consistency from the top of the batting order early on in 2026. The 25-year-old Butler hasn't done much at the plate in his first 12 games of the season, going 7-for-37 (.189) with a homer, four RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, five walks, and 10 strikeouts in 42 plate appearances. If he can get going, though, manager Mark Kotsay could leave him at leadoff going forward, at least against right-handed pitchers. Lawrence has at least 20 homers in each of the last two seasons for the A's and fantasy managers, and he also produced his first 20-20 season in 2025 in his second full season in the majors. If Butler can stay healthy (he dealt with injuries to both of his knees last year), he'll be an intriguing power/speed asset, especially if he hits near the top of the A's batting order. Butler is hitting .667 against Senga in just three career at-bats.

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Griffin Conine • LF • Marlins

Griffin Conine to Undergo Hamstring Surgery Next Week

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (hamstring) will undergo a hamstring tendon excision next week. The 28-year-old will have the operation done in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, resulting in him missing extensive time. The announcement came a day after he was placed on the 10-Day Injured List, though he will undoubtedly miss much more than the minimum time here. In fact, the timeline for a return to play would be anywhere between six and eight weeks, resulting in him missing a large portion of the first half of the season. In his absence, the Marlins will likely continue to platoon players in left field, using both Javier Sanoja and Heriberto Hern ndez. However, with Kyle Stowers currently on a rehab assignment, he could very well take over in left field upon his return as well.

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Michael Harris II • CF • Braves

Michael Harris II Goes on Paternity List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they have placed outfielder Michael Harris II on the paternity list and selected the contract of infielder Luke Williams to the major-league roster in a corresponding move. Harris will be out of Atlanta's starting lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and will be away from the team for up to three days. Fantasy managers must adjust their lineups accordingly for the rest of the weekend. With Harris attending to a personal matter, expect Eli White to take over for him in center field for the next couple of days. In his first 14 games of the 2026 regular season, Harris has hit .235 (12-for-51) with two home runs, a double, seven RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in 53 plate appearances. Harris had his first 20-20 season with exactly 20 homers and 20 thefts in 2025 in his fourth MLB season for Atlanta. He'll be looking to repeat that feat in 2026 if he can stay healthy all year.

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Jorge Polanco • 2B • Mets

Jorge Polanco Back in Saturday's Lineup Against A's

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting third for Saturday's matchup at Citi Field against the visiting Athletics and left-hander Jacob Lopez, according to MLB.com. Polanco has been out of the Mets' lineup for each of the last two games while dealing with Achilles bursitis, which isn't considered a serious issue. For now, the veteran Dominican switch-hitter will return to the starting lineup. Polanco is mostly expected to play first base in his first year in Queens, but if he continues to deal with Achilles issues, we could see him at DH more often than not for the foreseeable future. Mark Vientos will make the start at first base and bat fifth for New York on Saturday. Polanco has gotten off to a slow start in his first year with the Mets, going just 8-for-40 (.200) with no homers, one RBI, and two runs scored. He has a hit in his lone career at-bat against Lopez.

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Masyn Winn • SS • Cardinals

Masyn Winn Believes he Will Return on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (leg) is optimistic that he will play on Saturday despite his early departure in Friday night's contest due to a leg injury. The 24-year-old was hit by a pitch on his left leg and forced to leave the game with a contusion. The young shortstop is off to a slow start to the season, recording just six hits over 39 at-bats. He says that he feels better today, and the hope is that he can suit up for action and improve on what's been a tough 2026 so far at the plate. If he cannot, Thomas Saggese will likely get the nod, as it was he who replaced Winn last night.

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Matt McLain • 2B • Reds

Matt McLain Sitting Out on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain will hit the bench for Saturday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Sal Stewart will make the start at the keystone and will hit cleanup for the Reds versus Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen. Spencer Steer is hitting second for Cincy. McLain hit seven home runs in 18 spring training games, but as soon as the games started to count, he's cooled off at the plate. The 26-year-old former first-rounder out of UCLA has gone 12-for-55 (.218) so far with no homers, three RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, seven walks, and 15 strikeouts in 64 plate appearances and 14 games played. McLain has plenty of time to turn things around offensively, but fantasy managers might want to keep him benched until he turns it around. Stewart, 22, is one of the brightest young position-player prospects in the big leagues with both power and speed. He's off to a great start, slashing .340/.458/.681 with four homers, nine RBI, eight runs, and three steals in 47 at-bats for the Reds.

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