Dodgers right-handed reliever Evan Phillips (forearm) will undergo Tommy John surgery, manager Dave Roberts announced. He will miss the rest of this season and likely a sizable portion of 2026 as a result. The Dodgers placed the 30-year-old on the 15-day injured list May 7 after he appeared in seven games and tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings. They shifted him to the 60-day IL after acquiring fellow reliever Alexis Diaz from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Phillips entered the season off a great three-year, 179-inning stretch in which he pitched to a sterling 2.21 ERA and racked up 206 strikeouts against 45 walks. He won't be able to build on that success for the foreseeable future.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (toe) suffered a stubbed toe at home on Wednesday and will miss Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Betts is "day to day" and will require X-rays, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Betts' status, as the nine-time All-Star has been among the sport's elite players for a decade. Although the 32-year-old's numbers are down this season, he has still hit a respectable .254/.338/.405 with eight home runs and five stolen bases across 234 plate appearances. The Dodgers will replace him at short on Friday with Miguel Rojas, who will bat ninth.

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Reese Olson (finger) will throw a bullpen session Saturday as he works back from inflammation in his ring finger, per Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The Tigers placed Olson on the 15-day injured list on May 19. That temporarily paused a terrific start to 2025 for the 25-year-old, who has gone 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA (2.93 FIP) and 51 strikeouts against 19 walks over 48 2/3 innings. It appears he's on track to rejoin the Tigers' rotation in short order.

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Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is closing in on his 2025 major league debut. Meadows will play nine innings tonight and Saturday at the Triple-A level. The Tigers could activate him after that, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The 25-year-old Meadows was expected to open the season as the Tigers' starting center fielder, but a musculocutaneous nerve problem in his right arm has prevented him from contributing so far. He was an effective member of last year's playoff-bound club during an 82-game showing in which he hit .244/.310/.433 with nine home runs and nine steals. The Tigers have mostly turned to Javier Baez in center in Meadows' absence. While Baez has unexpectedly enjoyed a rebound campaign this year, he'll cede center to Meadows when the Tigers activate him.

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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) is back at the keystone and is hitting in the two-hole for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin at Chase Field. An illness kept Marte out of action for the last two games, but he's feeling better now and is ready to go for the weekend series in the desert. Fantasy managers will want to get the 31-year-old switch-hitter back in their starting lineups against Irvin, who Marte has hit .444 against with a home run and three RBI in nine career at-bats. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is currently hitting a strong .283 (30-for-106) with eight home runs and 13 RBI, but he also missed time in April with a hamstring injury. Fantasy managers have to be happy that Marte holds an xBA of .317 with an xwOBA of .407, meaning his batted-ball metrics show he's been even better than his surface stats.

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Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) left the team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Friday with right hamstring discomfort. The Orioles replaced Mountcastle in the eighth inning with Cooper Hummel, who took over in right field as Ryan O'Hearn shifted to first base. Before exiting, Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles. More notably, he pulled off the rare feat of stealing home in the sixth inning. It was his first stolen base of the season. The 28-year-old has hit an ice-cold .246/.280/.348 with two home runs in 200 plate appearances this season, but he has looked better of late with three straight multi-hit games. The Orioles should have more on his status after the game.

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Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (hand) is back at first base and is batting cleanup for the Astros in Friday's contest against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at Daikin Park. Walker was pulled from Wednesday's game after being hit on the hand by a pitch and sat out of Thursday's contest, but X-rays on his hand came back negative, and he's ready to go for the weekend against Tampa. The 34-year-old has so far disappointed in his first year with the Astros and has hit .200 with a home run and two RBI in 10 career at-bats against Pepiot. He'll be hoping to turn things around at the plate heading into the month of June after slashing .212/.277/.365 with a .641 OPS, seven homers, 25 RBI and 23 runs scored in his first 203 at-bats. The good news is that positive regression should be coming, as his xBA stands at .247.

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St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Tekoah Roby enjoyed a strong outing against Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Thursday evening. In this start, Roby struck out eight batters across five 1/3 shutout frames. Since allowing four runs on May 3, the No. 11-ranked prospect in St. Louis has been quite effective on the bump. Over his last 20 innings of work, Roby has posted a strong 2.70 ERA with a stellar 0.95 WHIP. During this stretch, the 23-year-old has struck out 30 batters and allowed just two free passes. Through 40 1/3 total frames, Roby has held a solid 2.68 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect Roby to compete for a Triple-A promotion later in the season, as he already had a stint at Double-A last summer. He remains on track to reach the majors in 2026.

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Despite looking excellent in batting practice before Friday's contest against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park, Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) remains on the 10-day injured list and is not in the starting lineup. Zach Dezenzo is serving as the DH and is batting eighth against Rays right-hander Ryan Pepiot. A report surfaced recently that Alvarez is getting close to returning from the IL and won't require a minor-league rehab assignment, but he won't be back as of Friday. When the three-time All-Star does return, playing time will be harder to come by for Dezenzo, who is batting .237 (22-for-93) with two homers and 10 RBI on the year. Alvarez has been dealing with a strained muscle on the top of his hand, which is likely responsible for his poor start to the season. The left-handed Cuban slugger could easily bounce back with better health the rest of the way.

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Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The Rangers will roll with Ezequiel Duran in left field, Wyatt Langford in center and Sam Haggerty in right field against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Garcia is having another down season so far in 2025 and has hit .189 (17-for-90) with three homers, four doubles, 12 RBI, six runs, one steal, five walks and 29 strikeouts in 26 games in the month of May. The 32-year-old Cuban slugger is slashing .208/.256/.371 on the season with a weak .626 OPS, seven long balls, 27 RBI, 16 runs and five steals in 197 at-bats. His xBA of .233 and xwOBA of .315 don't exactly give fantasy managers hope for a full rebound, either. Fantasy managers may want to keep him benched until he gets something going.

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Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford has continued to produce at Triple-A. On Thursday, the backstop extended his current hitting streak to six games. During this impressive stretch, Ford has posted five multi-hit games with three home runs and 10 RBI. He has gone deep in each of his past two contests as well. Through his first 39 games at the Triple-A level, the No. 67-ranked prospect in baseball has posted a stellar .315/.431/.483 line with seven doubles, six long balls, and a 33:30 K:BB. Last summer, Ford struggled at Double-A as he held a modest .249/.377/.367 line with just seven round-trippers across 116 contests. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on Ford's development as he could be in the mix to reach the majors during the second half of the season.

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Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that the team is going to push right-hander Nathan Eovaldi's (triceps) next start back a few days. Eovaldi is scheduled to go next on Tuesday in Tampa against the Rays, but the team has a scheduled day off on Monday, allowing others to pitch on regular rest. The 35-year-old veteran will now most likely make his next start next weekend versus the Washington Nationals in a good matchup for fantasy managers. Eovaldi left his last start early last Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to triceps soreness. He'll certainly be more risky in fantasy lineups his next time out coming off the injury, but he's been excellent so far in 2025, not allowing more than three earned runs in any of his 12 starts. The two-time All-Star currently holds a pristine 1.56 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 73 punchouts and only 10 walks in 69 1/3 innings pitched.

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The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 27) on Friday with right-foot plantar fasciitis, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. A corresponding move will be announced by the team on Saturday. It's the second time that Thomas has been on the IL already season, previously missing time earlier this year with a wrist contusion. It's unclear how long the 29-year-old will be out, but there's a good chance he won't be ready to go when his 10 days are up. In the meantime, Angel Martinez will continue to see the lion's share of starts in center field for the Guardians while hitting a solid .270/.292/.409 on the season with three home runs, 20 RBI, 17 runs scored and four stolen bases. When Thomas returns, he could be on the bench more often than not after going 7-for-59 (.119) with no homers when healthy in 2025.

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The Miami Marlins have promoted shortstop prospect Jack Winkler to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. Winkler began the season by making his Triple-A debut and will quickly get the call to the majors. Through his first 25 games at Triple-A Jacksonville, Winkler held his own, as he posted a .275/.331/.423 slash line with six doubles, five home runs, and 15 stolen bases. He posted a 42:13 K:BB and added 19 RBI. Last summer, Winkler spent his entire campaign with Double-A, and posted a modest .223/.310/.345 line. Fantasy managers should expect the 26-year-old to compete for opportunities at shortstop alongside Otto Lopez and Javier Sanoja. For the time being, Winkler should remain on the waiver wire as he does not have a clear path to everyday at-bats.

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Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) has been diagnosed with a torn UCL in his right elbow and will likely need Tommy John surgery, according to manager Brian Snitker. Smith-Shawver will undergo further evaluation, but the surgical procedure hasn't been decided upon yet. Right-hander Bryce Elder will make the start for the Braves on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. This was the expectation after the 22-year-old heard a pop in his elbow and was pulled after 2 2/3 innings in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a tough break for a Braves team that has had it's fair share of injuries the last couple seasons. Smith-Shawver will miss the rest of 2025 and most likely at least half of the 2026 campaign if he undergoes elbow reconstruction, as expected. He finishes his season with a 3.86 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 42 K's and 21 walks in 44 1/3 innings over nine starts.

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The Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been recalled from Triple-A prior to their contest on Friday against the Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays placed outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation. Roden made his MLB debut earlier this season but posted a modest .178/.262/.260 line through 28 contests. During this stretch, Roden hit just one home run and added three doubles. Under the hood, Roden has generated a low .224 xwOBA, .161 xBA, and a .233 xSLG, all of which are well below the average marks. However, at Triple-A, Roden has found success posting an impressive .361/.446/.583 lines across 18 contests. Fantasy managers should expect Roden to serve as a depth outfielder, which will limit his fantasy upside.

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Atlanta Braves right-hander Bryce Elder will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make the start in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, according to 929 The Game's Grant McAuley. Elder will make his ninth start of the 2025 season and will have a shot to stick around in Atlanta's starting rotation for the long term with AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) officially done for the rest of the season. In Elder's first eight starts over 44 innings, he's posted a 4.50 ERA (4.90 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and 13 walks while going 2-2. The 26-year-old is a ground-ball pitcher who gave up too many fly balls last year on his way to a career-worst 6.52 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 49 2/3 innings. He's not going to blow hitters away, either, which limits his fantasy upside. However, in deep-mixed leagues, Elder is worth a waiver-wire pickup now that he could stick in the rotation for the rest of the season.

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The Detroit Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Jackson Jobe (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow flexor strain. Jobe was able to break camp with the major league roster but has had an inconsistent first taste of the big leagues. Through 49 innings (10 starts), the former top prospect has posted a 4.22 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP. He has struck out 39 batters and shown weak command of his pitches, allowing walks at a high 12.4% rate. Under the hood, Jobe has generated a 4.62 xERA and a high 43.3% hard-hit rate. Given his struggles, fantasy managers should only consider stashing him on an IR spot in deeper 12+ team formats. With Jobe sidelined, the Tigers will likely promote a pitcher from Triple-A. Sawyer Gipson Long (elbow) will likely be given an opportunity as he is nearing the completion of his rehab assignment.

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Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is nearing the completion of his rehab assignment and could be in the mix to join the major league roster. On Thursday, the No. 29-ranked prospect in the Detroit system tossed five 1/3 innings of one-run ball against Triple-A Louisville. In this outing, Gipson-Long allowed just one hit and struck out five batters. In his previous outing at Triple-A, Gipson-Long allowed two runs across four innings. The right-hander has been sidelined since 2024 due to a hip injury and Tommy John. In 2023, Gipson-Long made his MLB debut and tossed 20 innings to the tune of a 2.70 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out 26 batters. With Jackson Jobe (elbow) hitting the 15-day IL on Friday, Gipson-Long has a viable path to return to the starting rotation in the coming days.

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The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hamstring) will likely come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team on Saturday. Wallner went 8-for-25 with five home runs in six minor-league rehab games and is now ready to rejoin the big-league roster after suffering a hamstring strain in mid-April. The 27-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should see plenty of playing time against right-handed pitching upon his return after hitting .263 (15-for-57) with a home run, three RBI and seven runs scored before going on the IL. The former first-rounder in 2019 out of Southern Mississippi has plenty of power upside after combining for 27 long balls and 78 RBI in 151 games in 2023 and 2024 with the Twins. Wallner has struggled against lefties, but there's 30-homer upside in his lumber if he can stay healthy.

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