Kevin McGonigle Hitting Leadoff for Tigers Against Twins

Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle is making the start at the 6 and will bat leadoff for Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field, per MLB.com. Infielder Colt Keith will drop to third in the batting order. McGonigle, a 21-year-old former first-rounder, came into the 2026 season […]

Byron Buxton Batting Leadoff on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize, according to MLB.com. Buxton is still the DH after returning on Sunday after missing Saturday's game due to a forearm contusion that he suffered when he was […]

Brandon Young Called Up to Start on Monday Against White Sox

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they recalled right-hander Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Left-hander Dietrich Enns (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) in a corresponding move. Young is making the spot start in […]

Mike Trout Held Out of Series Opener Against Braves

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the visiting Atlanta Braves, per MLB.com. Trout had an injury scare in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Easter Sunday, but thankfully, X-rays came back negative, and he's only dealing with a […]

Isaac Paredes Back From Bereavement List, Not Starting on Monday

The Houston Astros announced on Monday that they reinstated infielder Isaac Paredes from the bereavement list. Paredes missed the entire weekend series with the Athletics, but he's back with the squad now. However, the 27-year-old is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan […]

Brendan Donovan Back on Monday for Seattle

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is starting at third base and batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Jacob deGrom at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. A left-groin injury kept Donovan from playing in the final two games of the series versus the Los Angeles Angels over […]

Jordan Westburg to Begin Throwing Progression This Week

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) will begin a throwing progression this week, according to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan. It's notable progress for Westburg, who won't be eligible to make his 2026 season debut until late May after he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right UCL sprain before the […]

Blue Jays to Make a Decision on Addison Barger Soon

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports that a decision is coming on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (ankles), who left Sunday's game early against the Chicago White Sox with discomfort in both of his ankles. "We'll probably figure it out today, just to see what he can or can't do," said manager John Schneider. Barger has […]

Trey Yesavage to Make Another Rehab Start on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start on Thursday with Single-A Dunedin after throwing 44 pitches in his last rehab start, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Matheson speculates that Yesavage will be a rehab start or two away from returning to Toronto's starting rotation if he's able […]

Alejandro Kirk to Undergo Thumb Surgery on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) will have left-thumb surgery on Tuesday, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Kirk is having surgery on his thumb after fracturing it and being placed on the 10-day injured list. It's unclear exactly how long the Blue Jays' starting catcher will be sidelined, but he will most likely […]

Sal Frelick Back in Action on Monday for Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (side) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, playing right field and batting seventh against the hosting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old injured his left side during a doubleheader on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and was then […]

Mets Recall Ronny Mauricio From Triple-A

The New York Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday after they placed star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) on the 10-day injured list due to a right-calf strain. Mauricio has plenty of tools and versatility, but he's so far just been a tease for fantasy managers stashing him in dynasty/keeper leagues. The […]

Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks on Paternity List

Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks has officially been placed on the paternity list. This move was widely expected after the Marlins shifted Fairbanks to the opener role on Sunday so that he could leave the team and join his family sooner. He was roughed up during that spot start, allowing three earned runs, three hits, […]

Mets Place Juan Soto on 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 4. According to an announcement from the team, he has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, which typically has a return-to-play timeline of two to three weeks. Soto was off to an unsurprisingly strong start this […]

Andrew Vaughn Rejoins Brewers, Begins Non-Hand Activities

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (left hand) has rejoined the team and said that his surgery "went great," according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Vaughn, who suffered a broken left hamate bone on Opening Day, has resumed activities not involving his hand and said that the original timetable of four to […]

Blake Snell Set to Face Live Hitters

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) threw bullpen sessions on Friday and Sunday, and he will progress to facing live hitters this week, manager Dave Roberts told Adrian Medina of Roundtable Sports. Snell hasn't pitched in an MLB game since the World Series last November due to left shoulder fatigue, but it sounds […]

Cade Horton Continues to Get Imaging on Right Forearm

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (right forearm) continues to undergo imaging as the team evaluates his injury, general manager Carter Hawkins told 104.3 The Score. "We're wishing the best for him, but again, not how we wanted to start the season by any means," Hawkins said. It's a relatively pessimistic tone as the Cubs […]

Cubs Putting Matthew Boyd on 15-Day Injured List With Biceps Strain

The Chicago Cubs are placing left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-biceps strain, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. Right-hander Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to make the start on Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Justin Steele (elbow), […]

Mickey Moniak Goes Yard Twice Against his Old Team

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak put on a show against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Sunday's 4-1 victory at Coors Field. Moniak finished the day 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout. Both of Moniak's long balls came against veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who allowed a total of three homers on […]

Brent Rooker Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win Over Astros

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had a day on Sunday in the 12-10 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rooker was a beast at the plate in the series finale, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. It was nice to see from Rooker's fantasy managers, as he came into […]

Mike Trout Considered Day-to-Day With Hand Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion after X-rays came back negative, manager Kurt Suzuki told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout was forced from Sunday's game early against the Seattle Mariners after he took a fastball off his left hand in the eighth inning. The 11-time All-Star and […]

Michael Massey Activated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they activated infielder/outfielder Michael Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Massey is ready to make his 2026 season debut for the Royals after going 3-for-12 with a home run in three minor-league rehab games […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 6 - April 12)

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (April 6 - April 12). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Marsh, Jordan Walker, Miguel Vargas, and more -- and how their […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Chase DeLauter, Cam Schlittler, Mike Trout, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 2 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Mike Trout, Cam Schlittler, Aaron Judge, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/6/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a seven-game Monday night slate on both sites tonight. I have built a new format in my model for Projected Implied Run Totals. This will be an easy way to compare our old stack grades to Vegas implied run totals. When you see me reference those today, they are the same as the […]

Ryan O'Hearn on a Tear to Start the 2026 Season, Must-Add in All Formats

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is off to a blazing start, helping the young Pirates team to a 6-3 start to the 2026 season. O'Hearn is batting in the middle of their lineup, and slashing .367/.459/.700 with three home runs, five runs scored, and 11 RBI to go along with six walks. O'Hearn has […]

Taylor Walls Activated From the 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays sideline reporter and MLB.tv host Ryan Bass reported Monday morning that the Rays have activated 29-year-old shortstop Taylor Walls (oblique) off the 10-day injured list and optioned shortstop prospect Carson Williams to Triple-A Durham. Walls started the 2026 season on the injured list, and his activation should provide some stability for […]

Taj Bradley Solid Through Two Starts, Worth a Waiver-Wire Add in Week 3?

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley has been fantastic through two starts this season, throwing 10 1/3 scoreless innings in two starts while giving up eight hits, one earned run, and four walks, and striking out 12 for a 0.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Bradley has shown significant upside throughout his first couple of seasons […]

Liam Hicks Worth a Waiver-Wire Add After Hot Start?

Miami Marlins left-handed-hitting catcher and first baseman Liam Hicks is off to a blazing-hot start to his 2026 campaign. Through 29 plate appearances, he's slashing .333/.414/.750 with three home runs, seven runs scored, and an NL-leading 12 RBI. Most of his underlying metrics support his early breakout, with xBA, xWOBA, and xSLG all ranking in […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 2? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should you drop, hold, or sell these well-known players in Week 2 (April 6 to April 12)? Every week of the fantasy baseball season, this article will highlight five players who are struggling to be consistent fantasy options. There are a few pitchers on […]