Fantasy baseball news: Tucker to sit for Cubs; Boston's Anthony leaves early

Today's MLB news carries significant implications for fantasy baseball, with key updates on player injuries, call-ups, and lineup changes affecting player values. Four matinee games are scheduled, beginning with the Nationals hosting the Marlins at 1:05 p.m. ET, followed by 11 evening matchups.

The Los Angeles Angels are calling up 21-year-old pitcher Caden Dana to start against the Kansas City Royals. Despite a strong Double-A performance in 2024 with a 2.59 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, Dana struggled in a brief MLB stint last year and has faced command issues in Triple-A this season, walking 46 batters and allowing 14 home runs in 82 innings. Additionally, Mike Trout is questionable for today's game due to a skin infection, having missed last night's contest.

Injury updates include Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs exiting last night's game with left calf tightness; he is expected to miss tonight's game against the Braves, with a potential return on Friday. Roman Anthony of the Boston Red Sox left last night's game with left oblique tightness and is scheduled for an MRI. The Red Sox will use Brennan Bernardino as an opener tonight against the Guardians, with pitching plans uncertain due to Kyle Harrison's ankle soreness.

Fernando Tatis Jr. was scratched from last night's lineup with lower body soreness and is day-to-day. Padres reliever Jason Adam suffered a left quadriceps tendon rupture and will be out extendedly. Warming Bernabel of the Rockies missed his second straight game with a bruised knee and quad, while the Athletics' Nick Kurtz, after missing three games with oblique soreness, returned last night and is performing strongly with a .308/.402/.632 line.

Tonight's games are all evening affairs, starting at 6:40 p.m. ET, with generally clear weather except for potential rain interruptions in the Twins-White Sox game at Target Field. Note that the Brewers and Phillies have a rare Tuesday off, requiring fantasy managers to find replacements for their players.