Varsho and Paredes Both Limped Out Early, and Fantasy Managers Are Scrambling for Answers
Saturday brought a wave of early exits and injury uncertainty across MLB, and if you're managing a fantasy squad, you already know the headache is real. Two prominent position players hit the sidelines before they could make a dent in the box score, leaving their teams and fantasy owners wondering what's next.
The Blue Jays Take No Chances With Varsho
Daulton Varsho walked into last night's game already dealing with lower body discomfort. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider, playing it safe, pulled Varsho after exactly one at-bat. The good news: the club doesn't think it's serious. The bad news: his status for tonight's road matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks is still up in the air. Myles Straw stepped in and went 2-for-3 with a homer, so he's the likely fill-in if Varsho can't go. That sore left knee is the main thing to watch heading into the weekend.
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The Astros are already dealing with a mountain of injuries, and Saturday night made it worse. Both outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Isaac Paredes left early with leg tightness and quad issues respectively. With their hitting depth already stretched thin, Brice Mathews and Nick Allen are next in line for any available playing time. This could open doors for some deeper roster options if the injuries stick around.
Good News in Arizona
There's at least one bright spot: the Diamondbacks are getting Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back in the lineup for tonight's contest against Toronto. The power-hitting outfielder has been rehabbing since undergoing ACL surgery on his right knee, and he's expected to play regularly, though Arizona may ease him into action early on.
Saturday's 15-game slate kicks off at 1:35 p.m. ET with the Yankees facing the White Sox in the Bronx. Keep tabs on Varsho and Paredes heading into tonight. Fantasy baseball is a grind, and injuries in April can derail your whole season.
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