Week 5 Fantasy Baseball Injury Report: Must-Know Updates on Key Pitchers
Spencer Strider, Justin Verlander, and many other key pitcher injury updates ahead of Week 5 Fantasy Baseball.
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Injuries are a consistent issue in the game, and the better you can manage them, the better you shall do. We keep you advised every week with key injury updates, and today we write down the top pitchers' ailments to know about. Zac Gallen The D-Backs pitcher left Saturday's game early due to a right shoulder contusion.
The injury is not too bad, so he is day-to-day with hopes of a return on May 1. Raisel Iglesias Iglesias remains out, with an estimated date of return May 5. Robert Suarez is extremely viable as the Braves' short-term closer.
Spencer Strider Strider has an elite rehab start last out. He plans to make his debut later this week and must start with high upside at his position. Dean Kremer Kremer lands on the injury report for 15 days, now out until mid-May.