The Houston Astros have activated right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin (shoulder) off the 15-day injured list. Dubin has been on the injured list since the start of the campaign. During his rehab assignment, Dubin logged five innings and allowed four hits and a run. He struck out nine batters and allowed just one free pass. In a corresponding move, the Astros sent right-handed pitcher Logan VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land. Last summer, Dubin logged a career-high 45 1/3 innings at the major league level and held a 4.17 ERA with a 1.57 WHIP. During this stint, he struck out 49 batters and was deployed primarily out of the bullpen. Fantasy managers should expect Dubin to begin his 2025 season operating in a middle-relief role in the Houston bullpen.

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough will get the starting nod on Sunday when the Yankees conclude a series against the Athletics. Through the early part of the season, the southpaw has been deployed typically out of the bullpen but has been given one start. In his lone start, Yarbrough tossed four innings of one-run ball against the Tampa Bay Rays. In this start, Yarbrough allowed one hit and held a 2:3 K:BB. Through 19 1/3 total innings of work this season, Yarbrough has posted a 3.72 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP. He has struck out 18 batters but has shown weak command, serving up nine free passes. As a result, this will set Clarke Schmidt, Max Fried, and Will Warren to pitch their upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners. Given his minimal strikeout upside, Yarbrough is best to fade in DFS this afternoon.

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) completed his first up-down bullpen session on Saturday. This was a significant step in his recovery process as Ohtani has yet to simulate a break between innings during his previous sessions. The right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. During the entire 2024 season, Ohtani was only able to see time as a DH, but that did not slow him down as he ran away with the NL MVP Award and established the 50/50 club. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Ohtani's progression as the 30-year-old could be cleared to begin facing live hitters. However, given his slow progress, fantasy managers should not expect him back on the mound for at least a few months. However, while he remains a DH, fantasy managers should continue to view him as a high-end fantasy asset in all formats. Through 38 games this season, Ohtani has held a .305/.410/.649 line with 12 home runs and 10 stolen bases.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (groin) is reportedly making progress in his recovery from a Grade 1 adductor strain. Hernandez was placed on the injured list earlier in the week, but will hopefully be able to return when first eligible. The right-handed slugger has begun hitting in the batting cage and is expected to take live at-bats at some point during the next homestand. Fantasy managers should hold Hernandez through the injury. Before going down, Hernandez was hitting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBI in 33 games. In his absence, Andy Pages should see more time in right field while James Outman could see extra playing time as well.

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. It's a bit odd to see Marsh getting the day off against a right-handed starting pitcher. However, Marsh did recently return from the injured list, so possibly the Phillies are just being cautious. In his place, Johan Rojas will cover center field and bat ninth versus right-hander Luis L. Ortiz on Sunday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly, but Marsh hasn't done enough to warrant rostering in most formats.