Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (back) returned to his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with three RBI while playing seven innings in the field. After playing one rehab game at Double-A Northwest Arkansas and experiencing minor soreness, Massey felt good enough to play on Tuesday. Closing in on a return for KC, Massey likely still needs a few more rehab games before doing so. The 26-year-old lefty-hitting infielder has been on the injured list since Opening Day with lower back tightness, and the Royals hope it won't linger and Massey can return as their everyday second baseman after he slashed .229/.274/.381 with 15 home runs, 18 doubles, 55 RBI, and six stolen bases over 428 at-bats last season. Adam Frazier is filling in as the primary option at the keystone for now, but he's not doing enough to warrant consideration outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom (back) went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and three RBI as a designated hitter in his minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. He's served as the DH twice after playing third base in his first rehab outing. Out of game action since March 13 due to a back strain, Wisdom has a chance to join the team at some point during Chicago's current road trip that extends until next Wednesday, per manager Craig Counsell. The 32-year-old all-or-nothing slugger went 6-for-16 with two homers and six RBI in spring training before going down, and he will serve as a power bat off the bench for the Cubs upon his return. Wisdom has blasted at least 23 homers in each of the past three seasons, but he's a career .214 hitter and would only have a path to everyday at-bats if Michael Busch were sent back to Triple-A.

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Robert Stephenson (shoulder) is set to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday. Stephenson will then be re-evaluated after his scheduled appearance on Tuesday. Signed to a three-year, $33 million deal in January, Stephenson hit the injured list on March 28 due to right shoulder inflammation but continued his throwing progression with several bullpen sessions. Although he didn't appear during spring training, Stephenson should be available as a high-leverage arm out of Anaheim's bullpen in late April. The hard-throwing 31-year-old right-hander could eventually work his way into the ninth-inning mix as well, impressing with a 2.35 ERA (2.45 FIP), 0.67 WHIP, and 60:8 K:BB over 38 1/3 innings after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in June of 2023. With All-Star closer Carlos Estevez in a contract year, it wouldn't hurt fantasy managers to stash Stephenson where they can.

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Matt Brash (elbow) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday, according to manager Scott Servais. The organization hasn't given a timetable for when Brash will get back on the mound. However, it sounds like Brash has been making solid progress. He still has more work to do, so he'll likely return at some point in May. His return should be a significant boost to the Seattle bullpen considering he was great for them last season.

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) was able to take batting practice and run the bases without any issues on Wednesday. The 28-year-old reportedly felt great after Wednesday's session. Despite that, the Rangers have not given a timetable for when Lowe will return to the field. It feels like Lowe is getting close to a minor league rehab assignment. The assumption is that Lowe will return at some point in May. Until then, Jared Walsh figures to see increased playing time at first base.