Fantasy football may be here, but don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about your fantasy baseball teams! I'll have you covered here at Fantasy Alarm every single week with the fantasy baseball injury report. The fantasy baseball injury report this week features some notable fantasy names, including Bobby Witt, Trea Turner, and more! Be sure to read on to learn more about some notable MLB injuries and the corresponding fantasy impact. Also, check back later this week for the fantasy baseball injury report update ahead of this weekend’s games to be sure your fantasy baseball teams are primed and prepped with all the latest injuries, news, and notes across Major League Baseball!

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report This Week

The Philadelphia Phillies could be sending Trea Turner to the injured list in the coming days, as he strained his hamstring over the weekend. On the other hand, the San Diego Padres are welcoming back Michael King into their starting rotation, while the Royals have to be pleased with Cole Ragans’ first rehab start. However, the Royals are also hoping that Bobby Witt can progress and not have to miss extended time due to back spasms. Other notable names in this week’s fantasy baseball injury report are Tyler Glasnow, Spencer Arrighetti, and Byron Buxton, among others.

As you prepare to finalize your fantasy baseball lineups for the upcoming week, don’t forget to take a look at James Grande’s best waiver wire pickups, and tune in to the Caught Stealing Podcast later this week with Joe Gallina and yours truly for all things fantasy baseball!

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report: Starting Pitchers

Cole Ragans, Kansas City Royals - Shoulder

Ragans completed 3 IP with seven strikeouts in his rehab start, topping out at 97.4 mph with his heater.

Tyler Glasnow, Los Angeles Dodgers - Back

Glasnow was scratched from his last start, but the tentative plan is to toe the rubber at some point in the early part of the week against the Rockies. Roster Resource has him tabbed as today’s (Monday’s) starter.

Michael King, San Diego Padres - Knee

It was reported that King’s next start would come with the big league club, and Roster Resource has him tabbed as the Tuesday starter against the Reds.

Spencer Arrighetti, Houston Astros - Elbow

While Houston won’t officially close the door on a [postseason] return for Arrighetti, there’s a very good chance he doesn’t even pitch then. His UCL is intact, which is great news for the long-term, but noticeable inflammation delays everything in the short-term.

 

 

 

MLB Injury Report: Relief Pitchers

Daniel Palencia, Chicago Cubs - Shoulder

Palencia is dealing with a tightness in his shoulder. Brad Keller and Andrew Kittredge would likely be the first two options to close out games if Palencia were to miss extended time.

MLB Injury Report: Hitters

Bobby Witt, Kansas City Royals - Back

Witt has missed the last couple of games due to some back spasms, though he’s reportedly been feeling better. Consider him day to day still.

Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs - Knee

PCA suffered a knee contusion after fouling off a ball on Saturday. Consider him day to day.

Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies - Hamstring

Turner suffered a strained hamstring on Sunday. There’s some concern here, as a hammy issue cost Turner over a month last season.

Will Smith, Los Angeles Dodgers - Hand

Smith wasn’t expected to play over the weekend after taking a foul ball off his hand, so his absence over the last couple of games isn’t exactly a major surprise. Consider him day to day.

Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins - Knee

Buxton is day-to-day after getting hit by a pitch on Sunday.

Kyle Stowers, Miami Marlins - Oblique

Shortly after kicking off a rehab assignment, some fatigue popped up for Stowers, who has since had his progress halted. It doesn’t sound like anything major, but might set him back a couple of days.

Kyle Tucker, Chicago Cubs - Calf

Tightness in Tucker’s left calf has kept him out of action for nearly a week now. It seems like Tucker will also miss Monday’s game, but hopefully his return isn’t too long after that.

Samuel Basallo, Baltimore Orioles - Hand

Basallo took a foul ball off his right hand, and fortunately for Basallo and Baltimore, X-Rays came back negative. Consider him day to day.