The Colorado Rockies have recalled right-handed pitching prospect Bradley Blalock from Triple-A Albuquerque. In a corresponding move, the Rockies are placing right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner on the 15-day injured list with back spasms. Blalock spent time in the majors earlier this season and held a 10.29 ERA with a 2.00 WHIP across seven innings of work. In 2024, the right-hander made his MLB debut and posted a 5.87 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP across 30 2/3 innings of work. During this stint, he struck out just 20 batters. Fantasy managers should expect the Grayson HS product to likely operate as a swingman, spending time in both the rotation and bullpen. However, given his lack of success in the majors, he should not be targeted in any format.

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (hamstring) has been playing catch but hasn't been cleared to throw off a mound, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. It has been two weeks since Strider threw off the mound, and fantasy managers need to expect the Braves to continue to be cautious with him. The 26-year-old got a late start to the 2025 season after having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last April. When he did finally return on April 16 against the Toronto Blue Jays, Strider allowed two earned runs while walking one and striking out five in five innings before being sidelined again with a Grade 1 right-hamstring strain. He is going to need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment eventually, so in a best-case scenario, Strider won't rejoin Atlanta's rotation until later in May. Keep him stashed in all fantasy formats.

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed right-hander Ryan Feltner (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 29) with back spasms and recalled right-handed pitching prospect Bradley Blalock from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Feltner will now miss the next two weeks after having his last start pushed back from Sunday to Monday. The 28-year-old wasn't sharp in the loss to the Atlanta Braves, allowing five runs on a season-high 10 hits allowed while walking one and striking out four in 4 2/3 innings. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to return from the IL when he's eligible on May 14. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't view Feltner as a must-stash arm while he's out. He's gone 0-2 on the year with a 4.75 ERA and 1.48 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and 12 walks in his six starts covering 30 1/3 frames.

The Texas Rangers are promoting infielder Jonathan Ornelas to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rangers are designating infielder Nick Ahmed for assignment. Over the past three seasons, Ornelas has only appeared in 29 games at the MLB level. Across this stint, Ornelas has held a .188/.250/.229 slash line with two doubles and a 20:3 K:BB. Fantasy managers should expect Ornelas to operate in a depth role in the infield with Corey Seager (hamstring) on the injured list. Earlier this season, Ornelas was having trouble finding his footing at Triple-A Round Rock as he posted a .145/.269/.145 slash line with no extra-base hits across 18 contests. As a result, fantasy managers should not consider targeting Ornelas in any formats.

The Milwaukee Brewers are listing left-hander Tyler Alexander as their starter for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Right-hander Quinn Priester was originally scheduled to start this game, but he'll now serve as the bulk reliever after Alexander opens the game. The 30-year-old Alexander has started three of his nine appearances for the Brewers this year, with all three of his starts coming earlier in April. In those three starts, the veteran southpaw allowed 10 runs (six earned) on 12 hits (one homer) while walking eight and striking out 11. He has a 4.56 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with a save, 20 strikeouts and 11 walks in 23 2/3 total innings pitched so far in his first year with Milwaukee. Fantasy managers should be looking to avoid Alexander as a streamer against a strong Cubs offense.