The landscape of Major League Baseball is constantly changing, often due to key player injuries. As we track these ailments, it is important to understand the recovery timelines for impacted players. Today, we bring you the Week 4 pitchers' injury report with a fantasy baseball angle.
The Braves' closer has had a strong start to the season with 5 saves, ranking 8th among relievers. His shoulder injury has placed him on the 15-Day IL.
Strider is set to return over the next week. He currently makes rehab starts in Triple-A. He is immediately startable.
The Cubs' ace is due back to start on Wednesday night against the Phillies. Boyd is at no risk post-bicep injury.
Lodolo has been out on the 15-Day IL. He expects to return to the Reds rotation on Friday, April 24, and shall be fantasy viable.
AJ Hinch told reporters last week that Verlander is progressing more slowly than hoped for. This is no surprise given his age. Verlander's return is not yet set in stone, but is expected within the next 1-2 weeks. He may want to be sat in the fantasy baseball in the short term.
Imai threw a bullpen session on Monday to help with his arm rehab. Imai is paving the way for a weekend return.
The widely declared 'best closer in baseball' has found loose fragments in his right elbow. Diaz will now undergo surgery and be out through June.
The Twins have declared Abel's injury 'non-serious.' Yet, he will be out for at least a couple of weeks, so pivot to the waiver wire.
Cole made a rehab start in Double-A just a few days ago, going quite strong in that game. Cole's return has been pushed back by nearly one month and is expected to be 2-3 weeks out.
Rodon will be rehabbing his injuries this week and hopes to return in early May. He and Cole are both start-worthy off the bat.
Wheeler looks nearly geared up to 100%, and expects to make his season debut on Friday.
The Phillies closer strained his oblique and will now be out for a couple weeks on the 15-Day IL.
The Blue Jays rookie is rehabbing in Triple-A and expects to return early next week, fueling a rookie of the year campaign.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/onsi/fantasy as Week 4 Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Must-Know Updates on Key Pitchers.