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Diamondbacks placed LHP A.J. Puk on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 18, with left elbow inflammation.
No word yet on the severity of the issue, which will determine how much time Puk winds up missing. Fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of an extended absence since it’s elbow-related. The 29-year-old lefty has been a key component of Arizona’s relief mix this season, recording four saves to go along with a strong 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 35/12 K/BB ratio across eight innings (eight appearances). There should be some clarity on his status in the coming days. His absence should lead to Justin Martinez handling the bulk of the save opportunities.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Packers met with WR Jayden Reed’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to clarify his status with the team.
The meeting comes after the Packers selected a wide receiver in the first round for the first time since 2002 in this year’s draft. ESPN’s Adam Schefter added that the team emphasized Reed’s status as the top option at wide receiver after the selection of Matthew Golden and Savion Williams. “Green Bay’s top receiver” means far less for fantasy than it does in other places around the league considering Reed led the team with just 62.6% of the team’s offensive snaps played in 2024.
Tyler Fitzgerald (ribs) is likely to start a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday.
Fitzgerald has a follow-up appointment on Tuesday, which is when he’ll potentially be cleared to kick off a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old infielder has been out since early May recovering from a left rib fracture. He’ll likely need a couple minor league games to get back up to speed before returning to San Francisco’s lineup.
Jose Quintana will have his next start pushed back to Friday due to left shoulder soreness.
It doesn’t sound like a massive concern, but the Brewers can’t really afford to take any chances with Brandon Woodruff (shoulder, ankle) no longer an option to return later this week. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw was originally slated to take the ball for Wednesday’s series finale against the Guardians, but that’s no longer happening. Barring an unexpected development, he should be ready for Friday’s showdown against the Twins.
Yu Darvish (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Monday.
Darvish threw a 48-pitch simulated game last week. Padres manager Mike Shildt indicated that the 38-year-old veteran doesn’t need too much additional time to build up before making his season debut. The club will evaluate him following Monday’s throwing session to determine his next steps. All signs point to him rejoining San Diego’s rotation by the end of the month.
Ben Lively made an early exit from Monday’s start against the Brewers with a trainer.
Lively was removed from the contest after throwing a couple warmup tosses at the outset of the fourth inning. The 33-year-old righty scattered one hit and a pair of walks over three frames to open Monday’s game at Progressive Field. There should be an update on his status following the game.
Walker Buehler (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a pair of bullpen sessions this week.
Buehler remains in line to take the ball early next week in a series against the Mets. The 30-year-old righty hit the injured list back on May 2 with shoulder bursitis. His return would likely sent rookie Hunter Dobbins back to Triple-A Worcester.