Roman Anthony Still Sidelined With Wrist Issue

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) remains sidelined for Wednesday's series finale in Detroit against the Tigers, according to MLB.com. Jarren Duran is starting in left field for the BoSox and will hit leadoff against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. Anthony injured his right wrist in Monday's game against the Tigers and returned to Boston […]

Robby Snelling Will Start on Friday for Marlins in MLB Debut

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling will officially be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to make his major-league debut and start on Friday at home against the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Snelling, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was already considered a must-stash young arm in […]

Tigers Put Gleyber Torres on Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Detroit Tigers placed second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a mild left-oblique strain, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Tigers recalled infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo. Infielder Zach McKinstry is making the start at the keystone for Detroit and will bat […]

Framber Valdez Suspended Six Games

Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez has been suspended six games by the league and fined after throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday night, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Valdez gave up back-to-back home runs to Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu in the fourth inning on Tuesday night and then hit […]

Ben Rice Remains Out on Wednesday With Hand Injury

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) remains sidelined due to a hand injury for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx, according to MLB.com. Paul Goldschmidt will make another start at first base and will bat sixth against Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Rice will be missing a third straight game […]

Sonny Gray Officially Reinstated to Start on Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox announced that they officially reinstated right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned left-hander Alec Gamboa to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Gray will return to make the start against the Detroit Tigers in the series finale at Comerica Park. The 36-year-old veteran spent the […]

Caleb Kilian Pushing for More Save Opportunities?

San Francisco Giants reliever Caleb Kilian earned his first save of the season on Monday night, and he's now in the mix to handle more save situations going forward. The 28-year-old didn't pitch in the majors last year, but he's having somewhat of a resurgence on the west coast. Through 15 games (16.0 innings), he […]

Rico Garcia Earns the Win in a Leverage Spot

Baltimore Orioles closer Rico Garcia excelled in a high-leverage situation on Tuesday, earning the win as the Orioles defeated the Miami Marlins 9-7. Garcia entered in a tough spot after Andrew Kittredge blew the save and allowed the Marlins to tie the game in the eighth inning. The 32-year-old ended up going 1.1 innings, striking […]

Gregory Soto Poised to Take Over Ninth-Inning Role for Pirates?

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto has enjoyed a strong stretch of results and is beginning to emerge as the primary late-inning option for the Pirates. While Dennis Santana appeared to be the favorite for saves after taking over the closer role in 2025, the right-hander has struggled in the early going of the campaign, […]

Is Tony Santillan the Favorite to Take Over the Closer Job in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan has seen his fantasy value spike following the injury to Emilio Pagan. During Tuesday's loss to the Cubs, Pagan exited the contest on a cart due to a hamstring injury. The right-hander is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list, which will open up ninth-inning duties for […]

Jack Perkins Still the Athletics' Primary Closer?

Athletics relief pitcher Jack Perkins remains in line to earn save opportunities for the organization. Although he hasn't earned a save since April 30, neither has any other pitcher on the A's. The team hasn't found itself in a save situation so far in the month of May. When one of those situations does present […]

Tyler Glasnow Exits Early on Wednesday With Back Pain

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (low back pain) exited before the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros. Glasnow threw 19 pitches in the first inning, and he started to get ready for the second inning before manager Dave Roberts and the trainer came out to check on him. He was […]

Blake Snell Expected to Make His Final Rehab Start on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) will make another rehab start on Saturday at Single-A Ontario, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Barring a setback, this is expected to be Snell's final rehab outing before he returns to the Dodgers' 26-man roster. The veteran starter is presumably ready to put […]

Luis Arraez Dealing With Hand Soreness

San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez (hand) is dealing with some hand soreness, which is why he's out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against his former team, the San Diego Padres, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so the […]

Nathan Church Leaves Early After Being Hit by a Pitch

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nathan Church (leg) was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the fourth inning after being hit by a pitch earlier in the game on his left leg, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. Brewers right-hander Brandon Sproat hit Church in the left shin […]

Luis Arraez a "Little Bit Sore," Out of Lineup on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that second baseman Luis Arraez (soreness) isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres because he's "just a little bit sore" from a swing in Monday's series opener against the Padres, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. Vitello is hoping […]

Brandon Woodruff has Fluid Drained From his Right Shoulder

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had a minor procedure on Tuesday to drain fluid from his right shoulder, and he is tentatively set to resume throwing on Saturday, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Manager Pat Murphy thinks that Woodruff will only need a couple of bullpen sessions before he rejoins the starting rotation. The […]

Garrett Mitchell Scratched on Wednesday With Illness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (illness) has been scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals due to an illness, according to the team. Jackson Chourio will take over in center field and will bat second, while Tyler Black is starting in left field and hitting out of the […]

Tatsuya Imai's Next Start to be With the Astros

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai's (arm) next start will be in the big leagues, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. It's unclear when Imai's next start for the Astros will come after he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list, but it could come early next week versus the division-rival Seattle Mariners. […]

Addison Barger Expected to be Activated on Friday

The plan is for Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) to come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Barger got off to a rough start to the 2026 season at the plate before spraining both of his ankles. The […]

Brandon Woodruff to Resume Throwing on Saturday, Return Imminent?

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) has been cleared to resume throwing on Saturday after visiting with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It sounds as though Woodruff won't have to do much building back up or go on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the team's […]

Max Scherzer Still Searching for Answers for Forearm Tendinitis

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) continues to search for answers to his forearm tendinitis, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Scherzer's ankle discomfort has gone away, but his right forearm is currently preventing him from ramping up his throwing program. The good news is that MRI exams aren't showing any structural damage […]

MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand At The Beginning Of May? (2026)

The mess of April baseball is finally behind us as we head into May. This is the month where we really start to find out whose early-season success is going to turn them into a real threat. As of now, it looks like the entire NL Central can contend with everyone at least three games […]

Griffin Jax to Start on Thursday, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax will make the start for the Rays on Thursday against the Red Sox in Boston, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. This will be Jax's third straight "start" for Tampa. The Rays could potentially be looking to stretch Jax out as a traditional starting option after […]

Carlos Correa to Have Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) will have surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, a team source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's a devastating injury blow for the struggling Astros, who are already without shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring). The 31-year-old Puerto Rican veteran injured his ankle […]

Carlos Rodon on Track for Season Debut on Sunday?

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) is approaching the final checkpoint in his recovery from left-elbow surgery last October after he made another minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. It wasn't his best outing on Tuesday, as he allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits […]

Robby Snelling Being Lined Up to Start on Friday Against Nationals?

Things are lining up for Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling to be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to make his major-league debut on Friday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The Marlins have an opening in their starting rotation after they designated the struggling Chris Paddack […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 6)

We're back for the sixth edition of our Unlikely Aces series in 2026. It's been a tough year for starting pitcher injuries. I know, we say that every year. But it truly feels different this time around. Maybe it's because we're missing two of the best pitchers in baseball in Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet.  […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6

Welcome back for more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice for Week 6. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 6 — May 4 through May 10 — to help fantasy managers in daily leagues. This list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers to […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 6)

We say this every year, but it feels like there have been more injuries, promotions, and coaching changes than ever to start this MLB season. With all that turnover, more prospects are getting called up, so it’s important to stay familiar with standout minor leaguers to gain an edge over your league-mates. There are few […]