San Diego Padres relief pitchers Wandy Peralta and Luis Patino are both dealing with visa issues as pitchers and catchers are reporting for spring training. Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters on Sunday about the visa issues for the two aforementioned arms but did not expand beyond that. It's a fairly common issue with foreign players and it should be sorted out soon enough to give Peralta and Patino plenty of time to ramp up for the regular season. Peralta is coming off an excellent season with the New York Yankees in which he registered a 2.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 51:30 K/BB ratio to go along with four saves over 54 innings of relief. Patino, who started his professional career with the Padres, was optioned by the Rays last season before being traded to the Chicago White Sox for cash. The Sox designated him for assignment back in December before the Padres claimed him off waivers. He hasn't shown much in the majors so far (5.02 ERA, 1.496 WHIP in 136 1/3 career innings) but is still just 24 years old. Both players have a shot to contribute to the San Diego bullpen this season.

Right-hander Luis Patino was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. Patino was released earlier in the week by the Chicago White Sox. The former top prospect threw 21 2/3 innings last season, compiling a 4.57 ERA and 5.33 FIP. Patino was formerly with the Rays and was a big piece of the trade that sent Blake Snell to San Diego. The 24-year-old made one start in 2023 and has started 23 of the 45 games he has appeared in during his career. Overall, he's been a highly ineffective pitcher in the majors and there is no reason to roster him in most fantasy formats.

The Chicago White Sox have designated right-hander Luis Patino for assignment. In a corresponding move, the club selected the contract of right-hander Josimar Cousin from Double-A Birmingham. It's been a significant fall from grace for Patino, a former top prospect with the San Diego Padres. The highly-touted righty was moved to the Tampa Bay Rays as a headliner in the 2020 Blake Snell trade and while he tossed a decent 4.31 ERA in 19 outings (15 starts) with the Rays in 2021, he was tattooed for an 8.10 ERA in 20 innings for the club in the 2022 campaign. The 24-year-old split the 2023 season between the White Sox and Rays, working to a 4.57 ERA in nine appearances (one start) but also posted a 5.33 FIP and a 5.36 SIERA while walking a hefty 14.1% of the batters he faced a season ago.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Luis Patino is making the start on Wednesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Patino will be making his first start in the big leagues and 23rd total in his major-league career. In seven relief appearances for the White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays this year, he's allowed nine runs (eight earned) on 17 hits (three homers) while walking 12 and striking out 15 in 17 innings. The 23-year-old hasn't gone beyond four innings in any of his recent outings and will be a poor fantasy streamer against a strong Arizona lineup on Wednesday's slate. In his four big-league seasons, Patino has a 4.99 ERA (5.37 FIP), 1.50 WHIP, 68 walks and 121 strikeouts in 131 2/3 innings over 43 outings (22 starts).

The offseason is officially no more, but Spring Training is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage.Baseball is back and so too is fantasy baseball, with drafts either starting in the near or not-too-near future for many. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Spring training or the regular season, it's covered here.Has a player who's usually been hitting in the middle of a lineup suddenly batting eighth or ninth for an extended period? The fantasy implications will be covered here. The same goes for injuries and injured placements and whether or not you should consider picking up a player who was recently called up. Basically, any kernel of fantasy news and its relevance to fantasy managers could be covered here. Today, the news of the day is the fantasy impact of Gavin Lux's ACL injury plus a look at potential rotation options in Tampa Bay in the wake of Tyler Glasnow's oblique injury. 

Fantasy Impact of Gavin Lux's Injury

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Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino made his return to the team's rotation on Monday with a start against the Boston Red Sox. After being called up, the right-hander scattered five hits, three earned runs, and three walks in five innings of work against the Red Sox. He struck out four batters and also allowed a home run. Overall, Patino turned in 14 swinging strikes and finished with a solid 31% CSW rate. The 22-year-old has now logged a 4.34 ERA and a 5.63 FIP in 18.2 innings in the Majors this season to go along with 11 strikeouts and nine walks.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Luis Patino from Triple-A Durham on Monday and designated right-hander Matt Wisler for assignment in a corresponding move. Patino will make the start on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. The 22-year-old will be making his fifth start of the season for Tampa. In his previous four starts, he allowed six earned runs on 16 hits (two homers allowed) while walking six and striking out seven. Patino has made nine starts at Durham in 2022, going 3-2 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched. He's worth a look as a streamer in deeper fantasy leagues, and there's a chance he could remain in the rotation with Shane McClanahan (shoulder) on the injured list.

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up right-hander Luis Patino from Triple-A Durham on Thursday in order to start against the Kansas City Royals. This will be Patino's fourth start for the Rays this year, with his last coming on July 23. He hasn't been particularly effective in the majors in just eight innings pitched this year, allowing six earned runs on 12 hits (two home runs allowed) while striking out three and walking four. Patino has been sidelined for most of the year with an oblique strain. The matchup against Kansas City is nice, but Patino will be an extremely risky fantasy baseball streamer in his return to the Rays starting rotation. There's a chance the 22-year-old is sent right back to Durham after this start.

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said it's likely that right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) will be activated from the injured list on Friday and pitch against the Baltimore Orioles, although he's not stretched out. Patino made six minor league rehab starts and allowed seven earned runs on 19 hits while striking out 19 and walking only three in 17 2/3 innings, but he had a setback earlier this month due to a finger blister. The 22-year-old will likely be used as more of an opener on Friday against Baltimore, so he won't be in play as a fantasy streamer in his return. Patino made it two-thirds of an inning and allowed a run in his only start of the season back on April 11 before his injury, so it might take him a bit to get back up to speed in Tampa's rotation.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) allowed two runs on four hits while striking out three over 46 pitches and 2 2/3 innings on June 16 with Triple-A Durham. Skipper Kevin Cash said that Patino felt healthy, and his fastball velocity was strong. The 22-year-old will continue to build up his endurance with a four-inning outing scheduled with Durham on Tuesday. He'll likely need to get to the point where he can work five or six innings before rejoining Tampa's starting rotation. Patino suffered a left oblique strain after throwing only 13 pitches in his season debut on April 11 against the Oakland Athletics. Fantasy managers in need of rotation help should check to see if Patino is available on the waiver wire, as he's getting closer to a return.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (oblique) faced hitters for the first time on June 1 and felt good while using all four of his pitches. Manager Kevin Cash said Patino will face hitters at least one more time after initially getting injured in his season debut on April 11. Meanwhile, reliever Nick Anderson (elbow) is throwing two to three bullpen sessions a week, with his latest coming on June 4. He'll likely need a few more side sessions before moving to live batting practice and then a minor league rehab assignment. Anderson's timetable is unclear, but the initial projection after his elbow surgery was that he'd be back with the Rays after the All-Star break in July.

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday. The 22-year-old suffered a strained left oblique muscle in the first inning of his first start of the season. He will now be sidelined until at least early June. In two corresponding moves on Wednesday, the Rays optioned right-handed pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. to Triple-A and selected the contract of another righty pitcher, Dusten Knight. Fantasy managers in season-long leagues should try to hold onto Patino in an IL spot if possible, but it's not the end of the world if you're forced to drop him.

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed starting pitcher Luis Patino (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain. The 22-year-old previously exited his first start of the season after just recording two outs. Last season the right-hander made 19 appearances for Tampa Bay, including 15 starts. He pitched to a 4.31 ERA and a 4.51 FIP in 77.1 innings of work while recording 74 strikeouts and 29 walks. Reliever JT Chargois was also placed on the injured list with right-handers Tommy Romero and Ralph Garza Jr. being recalled from the minors to join the active roster.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino left his Monday start against the Oakland A's with a left oblique injury. Patino got just two outs in the game while allowing one run before departing early. He was replaced by right-hander Chris Mazza. The injury most certainly will result in a stay on the injured list for Patino, who was making his first start of the 2022 season. Patino's fantasy managers should be making plans to replace Patino, who could be in store for a lengthy absence depending on the severity of his injury.

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino (shoulder) felt good after testing his sore right shoulder in an 18-20-pitch bullpen session on Wednesday. He will move to a live batting practice session on Saturday. The 22-year-old was scratched from his scheduled spring outing on Tuesday with the shoulder soreness, but it sounds as if Patino's injury isn't very concerning. As long as he doesn't have any further setbacks, he could still be ready in time for Opening Day. Patino will be looking to build on his first season in Tampa in 2021 when he posted a 4.31 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with a 22.2% strikeout rate and 8.7% walk rate in 19 outings (15 starts).

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Luis Patino was scratched from his scheduled spring start on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox because his arm didn't feel right on Monday. Patino will throw live batting practice on Wednesday, and the team isn't panicking yet. If the 22-year-old still doesn't feel right on Wednesday, he'll likely be shut down from throwing while the team sends him for tests. In his first season with the Rays last year, Patino went 5-3 with a 4.31 ERA and 1.27 WHIP while fanning 74 hitters and walking 29 in 77 1/3 innings over 19 appearances (15 starts). We'll keep a close eye on the young hurler the rest of the week.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino (0-1) allowed two earned runs on one hit and one walk while striking out none over 1 1/3 innings in Game 3 of the American League Division Series 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the 12th inning and cruised through 1 1/3 frames before issuing a one-out walk. The 21-year-old was tagged with the loss after serving up the game-winning two-run shot to Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez in the bottom of the 13th inning. Patino threw 15 pitches, landing 10 for strikes. The Rays rookie could make another appearance in the ALDS if a Game 5 is necessary.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one over three innings during Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He did not factor into the decision. The 21-year-old had his start pushed up from Friday to Wednesday but was removed from the game after just 37 pitches. Patino was making this start on regular rest. He owns a 4.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 73:29 K: BB across 73 1/3 innings in 2021. Patino will look to go deeper into the game in his next start against the Houston Astros early next week. Fantasy managers can use Patino as a streamer in deep-league formats.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino will start Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was initially scheduled to start Friday's contest versus the Miami Marlins, but his start was pushed up to Wednesday. The 21-year-old owns a 4.73 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 69:28 K: BB across 70 1/3 innings in 2021. He will be on five days rest as the right-hander hasn't pitched since last Friday. Patino struck out three over 2 2/3 scoreless innings in his previous outing against the Blue Jays. Fantasy managers in deep-league formats can use Patino as a streamer but should temper expectations against a loaded Blue Jays offense.

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings during Friday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. He surrendered a leadoff home run to the Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo. The Tigers tacked on three more runs, and he was removed from the game after 80 pitches. Patino has struggled in September, posting a 6.92 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, and an 11:6 K: BB across 13 innings in the month. Despite his recent struggles, the 21-year-old can be used as a streamer in deep-leagues in a favorable matchup next week against the Miami Marlins.