Will Smith Missing Second Straight Game With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) will miss his second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs due to back tightness, according to MLB.com. Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate to catch left-hander Justin Wrobleski while batting seventh against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. Smith was originally expected […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Geraldo Perdomo Out After Spraining his Ankle on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) is not in the starting lineup in Mexico City on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Perdomo is out of action for the two-game series finale in Mexico City after spraining his left ankle on Saturday. The D-backs aren't expecting Perdomo to land on the 10-day […]

Maikel Garcia Remains Out for Series Finale on Sunday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner and bat seventh for the Royals against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers. It will be the third straight […]

Logan O'Hoppe Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Left-Wrist Fracture

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left-wrist fracture. The 26-year-old was forced to exit early from his team's game on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals after being struck by a foul tip, and it now appears as though he could miss significant […]

Chase Dollander Emerging as a Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2025, recording a 6.52 ERA across 98 innings (21 starts). However, the former top prospect appears to be putting things together in his second MLB campaign. Across his first six appearances (25 innings) of 2025, Dollander is 2-2 with a […]

Ildemaro Vargas Carries Waiver-Wire Appeal Amidst Red-Hot Start to 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Ildemaro Vargas has been one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 2026 season so far, hitting .351/.368/.649 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and 15 runs scored across 77 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has worked his way into everyday playing time with Diamondbacks first basemen Pavin Smith (elbow) and […]

Is Phil Maton a Sneaky Injured Stash Option for Saves?

Chicago Cubs reliever Phil Maton (knee) is currently on the 15-day injured list as he makes his way back from a knee injury. However, the 33-year-old began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Friday and could be nearing a return to the big leagues. Maton has been an effective reliever throughout his MLB career, […]

Landen Roupp a Must-Roster Waiver-Wire Target Amidst Hot Start to 2026

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp is off to an excellent start to the 2026 season, as he's posted a 4-1 record with a 2.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts across his first five starts (27 2/3 innings). In his two most recent outings combined, Roupp has allowed just two hits and one […]

Abner Uribe Emerging as a Waiver-Wire Priority

Across 12 games (10 1/3 innings) so far in 2026, Milwaukee Brewers reliever Abner Uribe has posted a 4.35 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and two saves. While the 25-year-old's numbers are down across the board from his dominant showing in 2025, he may still be emerging as the team's preferred ninth-inning option. […]

Tatsuya Imai to Make Rehab Start on Tuesday

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm) will make his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Corpus Christi, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Imai has gotten off to a rough start in the big leagues with the Astros and was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 13 […]

Josh Naylor Absent on Sunday With Quad Tightness

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (quadriceps) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals due to quadriceps tightness, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. With Naylor sidelined at Busch Stadium, Connor Joe will make the start at first for the M's and will bat […]

Giancarlo Stanton Still Out Sunday Versus Astros

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is out of the starting lineup for a second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, according to MLB.com. Ben Rice will serve as the DH and bat second, while Paul Goldschmidt will play first base and hit sixth […]

Willi Castro Still Out on Sunday for Rockies in Game 1 of Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting nine for Sunday's first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at second base and batting leadoff against Mets right-hander Nolan McLean. Castro left Thursday's game early with knee soreness and hasn't […]

Ryan Helsley Returns From Bereavement List on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that they reinstated right-handed closer Ryan Helsley from the bereavement/family medical emergency list and designated right-hander Albert Suarez for assignment in a corresponding move. Helsley was away from the team for four days. With the 31-year-old veteran away for personal matters, Anthony Nunez picked up the team's last save […]

Nationals Place Clayton Beeter on Injured List With Forearm Soreness

The Washington Nationals announced on Sunday that they placed right-handed reliever Clayton Beeter (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 23) with right-forearm soreness and recalled right-handers Paxton Schultz and Andre Granillo from Triple-A Rochester in corresponding moves. Beeter has not appeared in a game for the Nats since Tuesday, and it's unclear […]

Steven Kwan Back in Sunday's Lineup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (neck) is starting in center field and batting in his customary leadoff spot for the Guards on Sunday in the series finale against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Patrick Corbin, according to MLB.com. Kwan was held out of the first two games of this series in Canada on […]

Brent Rooker Activated and Starting on Sunday Against Rangers

The Athletics announced on Sunday that they reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Andy Ibanez for assignment in a corresponding move. Rooker is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup in his return on Sunday in Texas against the Rangers and right-hander Kumar Rocker. The 31-year-old […]

Roman Anthony Returns as DH on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) has returned to the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish at Camden Yards, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order, per MLB.com. Anthony missed a fourth straight game on Saturday after feeling upper-back tightness […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 5 of 2026, from April 27 to May 3. Each week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The 2026 MLB season continues to rapidly go by as we are a few days away from April being officially in the books. Fantasy managers continue to navigate through injuries and closer news. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the waiver wire with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 5 (April 27 - […]

Nick Mariano's Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As May approaches, you may feel like your team's destiny is already written. This writer and website must urge you that even the mightiest of starts can fizzle out, and the nastiest beginnings can shake off the rust and reveal nothing but gold. The […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to spotlight our top-7 must-add players ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we will spotlight a catcher who is entering must-start territory as a utility bat and a breakout starting pitcher in Boston who is coming off a stellar season […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 5 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for April 27th - May 3rd. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets each week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 5)

It's hard to believe the season is already approaching the one-month mark. And while we can still utter the phrase "It's early", look how quickly this first month has flown by. Before we know it, two months will have passed, and we'll be approaching the one-third mark of the season. So don't think there's any […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 5

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire to improve our fantasy team. Given the numerous players who were placed on the injury list this week, including Edwin Diaz and Francisco Lindor, managers likely have ample open roster spots to find a replacement. This week will highlight […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 5 of the 2026 season (April 27 - May 3). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)

We return to some normalcy this week, with the Mexico City games behind us, and no funky 5-game weeks. The calendar turns over to May late in the week, and we are finally starting to see the landscape of MLB take shape with what teams and players look like after a full month of baseball. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 5 of the 2026 season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worth […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 20 - 26)

While the rotation news landscape may seem tame compared to the chaos that is hammering bullpens, we still have truckloads of intel to review for this edition of the starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, April 20 through Sunday, April 26. This column provides readers with who is pitching, […]