MLB roster transactions and fantasy baseball pitcher rankings

Recent Major League Baseball transactions and fantasy baseball strategy updates include several roster moves across the league. The St. Louis Cardinals placed Peter Strzeleck on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm extensor inflammation. The Chicago White Sox sent Davis Martin on a rehab assignment and optioned Jonathan Cannon to the Charlotte Knights, while recalling Tyler Davis.

Other notable moves include the Toronto Blue Jays signing free agent Michael Lorenzen and optioning Chad Dallo. The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Jose Cabrera and optioned Drey James. The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Seth Halvorsen, and the Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Anthony Gose.

Fantasy baseball analysis for late August and early September focuses on relief pitcher streaming rankings based on bullpen usage and upcoming starting pitcher matchups. Key streaming considerations include evaluating matchups for pitchers such as Ian Seymour, Clay Holmes, and Brandon Pfaadt to assist in daily and weekly league lineup decisions.