Jasson Dominguez Carted Off and the Fantasy World Just Got a Whole Lot Messier

Friday brought the kind of news that makes fantasy baseball managers reach for their phones in a panic. Jasson Dominguez got hurt making a catch on Thursday and had to be carted off the field, landing him on the injured list. That's two major names heading to the IL, and if you're running a team, you're probably scrambling right now.

The Injury Fallout That Nobody Wants

When your top prospects start getting carted off, you know it's going to ripple through every league in the country. Dominguez and Anthony are both headed to the IL, and that's the kind of double punch that changes rosters overnight. Fantasy managers who bet on these guys early are facing some tough decisions about who fills those roster spots and whether to hold or move on.

Week 7 "Rivalry Weekend" Is Coming, and It's Loaded

The silver lining? Fantasy baseball's Week 7 brings "Rivalry Weekend" starting May 15-17. This three-day stretch features some of the best matchups in baseball: the Subway Series at Citi Field between the Yankees and Mets, the Crosstown Classic at Rate Field between the Cubs and White Sox, the Silver Boot Series at Daikin Park between the Rangers and Astros, the Freeway Series at Angel Stadium between the Dodgers and Angels, the I-70 Series at Busch Stadium between the Royals and Cardinals, and the Pennsylvania rivals matchup at PNC Park between the Phillies and Pirates.

There's also the Ohio Cup between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, which is the only series among these 15 matchups that features teams with winning records heading into Friday. Both the Reds and Guardians are expected to send their most promising young starting pitchers to the mound, with Chase Burns starting Friday for Cincinnati and Gavin Williams lined up for Saturday with Cleveland.

Pitching Storylines to Watch

Among the week's pitching highlights, keep an eye on Ranger Suarez of the Boston Red Sox when the team opens its week at Fenway Park. Suarez will face his former Phillies teammates for the first time, likely starting Wednesday's game. The Dodgers might also welcome Blake Snell back into action during the week.

Friday's action already gave us drama: the Mariners took down the Braves 3-1. Stay sharp out there, managers. Injuries happen, but there's always someone ready to step up.

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.