Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returning From Elbow Injury on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (elbow) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting in the two-hole for Wednesday's series finale in Toronto against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez, according to MLB.com. Guerrero sat out the last two games as a precaution with a right-elbow contusion after he […]

Jorge Polanco Starting a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Binghamton, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. In addition to left-Achilles bursitis that Polanco has been dealing with since the middle of April, the 32-year-old veteran is also rehabbing from a right-wrist contusion. But now that he's […]

Mets Move Luis Robert Jr. to 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they have transferred outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) to the 60-day injured list. Robert was initially placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation on April 30, and he hasn't been able to resume baseball activities, which has led to his placement on the […]

James Tibbs III Homers, Remains a Top Stash Option as Strong Season Continues

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III broke a 21-game homerless drought on Tuesday in a 2-for-6 day at the plate, belting his 12th home run of the season. As has been the case this year, his big power comes with a lot of swing-and-miss, with the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect striking out in three […]

Mookie Betts Set to Break Out of Slump After Two-Homer Game?

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was struggling mightily at the plate before the team's outburst on Tuesday night in a 15-6 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Betts finally showed some life at the plate by going 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .190 […]

Yordan Alvarez Hits Two More Homers in Loss to Rangers

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was at it again in the team's 10-7 loss to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two strikeouts. Alvarez is now hitting .303 on the season with a 1.045 OPS as one of […]

With Carlos Lagrange Struggling at Triple-A, is He Still Worth Stashing?

New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange gave up five earned runs in his latest start at Triple-A, the second time he's done so in his last four starts, which has bloated his ERA for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to 4.78 over 10 starts in all. The Yanks' fourth-ranked prospect brings the heat, with his four-seamer averaging 99.1 […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected to Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's (hand) removal from Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies after taking a pitch off his pitching hand was precautionary, manager Dave Roberts told Katie Woo of The Athletic. He is expected to make his start on Wednesday, and no imaging was required. However, it's to be determined if […]

Is Jaxon Wiggins Worth a Stash Amid Slow Rehab Progress?

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins (elbow) has been sidelined since early April with elbow inflammation, but has progressed to throwing bullpens over the last month. While it's progress, he's not ready to return to game action yet, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. There was also no return timeline provided, so it […]

Corbin Burnes Recovery Progressing, High-End Starter Worth Stashing

Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes continues to progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and a return around the All-Star break is beginning to look realistic. The 31-year-old has not pitched since June 1, 2025, but remains one of the premier starting pitchers in baseball when healthy. Burnes was dominant before the injury in his […]

Should Fantasy Managers Stash Aidan Miller Despite Murky Return Timeline?

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) resumed light baseball activities last week, so hopefully that means he'll be swinging a bat soon, and although there has been no additional update from the Phillies since then, the 21-year-old should be on fantasy managers' stash radar if a rehab stint is on the way in the […]

Antonio Senzatela Becoming Viable Waiver-Wire Add for Saves

Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela continues to trend upward in the back end of the bullpen and is becoming a speculative waiver wire target for saves. The closer role in Colorado has largely been a committee effort, but Senzatela's production has stood out. The veteran owns a 1.13 ERA with a dominant 0.78 WHIP, positioning himself […]

Jacob Latz Earns Sixth Save, Continues to Hold Ninth-Inning Job

Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz recorded a four-out save for his sixth of the season on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run while striking out two to secure the victory. It was his fifth save opportunity in May, as Latz continues to emerge as the preferred ninth-inning option in Texas. The 29-year-old has excelled in high-leverage […]

After Two-Homer Game, Joshua Baez Remains a Must-Stash for Power Upside

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power display at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, belting two home runs in a 4-for-6 effort, giving him six home runs in his last 12 games and 13 on the season. The Cards' third-ranked prospect is still striking out way too much with a 33.0 percent K%, […]

Paul Sewald Remains Top Saves Source on Waiver Wire

Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald worked around a solo home run to earn his 13th save of the season on Tuesday while striking out one in Arizona's win. It was the sixth save in his last eight appearances, as Sewald continues to strengthen his grip on the closer role. The veteran right-hander owns a 3.98 ERA […]

Twins Turn to Yoendrys Gomez to Earn Save, Emerging as Name to Roster in Bullpen?

Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez worked around a hit and an unearned run to secure his third save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings victory over the White Sox. Minnesota has rotated several relievers through ninth-inning opportunities recently, but Gomez now leads the club in saves and appears to be gaining momentum in high-leverage situations. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9

We are already in the middle of Week 9, and May will officially be in the books in a few days. At RotoBaller HQ, we list the top free agent acquisitions in fantasy baseball with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 9— May 25 through May 31 to help navigate you through the […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 9)

We're moving onto our ninth edition of Unlikely Aces in 2026. This is an article where we dive into surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations so far this season. The goal here is to try to figure out whether or not they're worth holding or if you should try to cash in and sell high […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 9 (2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly starting pitcher rankings. Each week, Nick Mariano updates his "Top 101 Starting Pitchers" for the rest of the season. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series gives fantasy managers an inside look at the best starting pitchers. Be sure to also check out Nick's Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks to help […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 9

Hello again, RotoBallers! Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the week (the holiday weekend really threw me off). As such, it is time for a mid-week check-in for Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 of fantasy baseball. This week’s list is a well-balanced mix to meet positional needs. Below you will […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 9)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy-low candidates. Each of the past two weeks, we have looked at the biggest star players who have been unlucky in the early going. Some of the unlucky star players we have covered recently are Ronald Acuna Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., Mookie Betts, Logan Gilbert, and Manny Machado. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 9

It's Tuesday, so you know we've got you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. There are few feelings better in fantasy baseball than taking a gamble on a guy as a breakout that's for real. There are few feelings worse than being sold on a guy and then watching him fall […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 9 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly starting pitcher waiver wire column. As we have in weeks past, we will spotlight some potential breakout pitchers and determine if they can sustain their current hot success. This week, we will look at a top post-hype breakout pick in Los Angeles and a few under-the-radar veteran […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9 (2026)

Welcome to our Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we move past Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. We always want to stay on top of injury updates throughout the season. Sometimes, your opponents will get stuck in a roster crunch, where they can't hold onto all these injury stashes, giving you a […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 9)

Memorial Day is often viewed as a checkpoint in baseball. By this point in the season, teams usually have a clearer sense of who they are and what their path might look like for the rest of the summer. With the expanded playoff format and additional Wild Card spots, more teams remain in contention deeper […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters - Are They For Real? (Week 9)

Finding a hitter in the middle of a resurgence is a great way to improve your chances at a fantasy baseball championship. Sometimes, it takes a while for others in your league to pick up a veteran who is bouncing back. That's where this column comes in: we're trying to determine whether or not these […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 9 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 9 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. If you are brand new to this weekly series, we look at the best players to buy and sell each week of the fantasy baseball season.  For […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 25 - May 31)

With June approaching, and roughly one-third of the season behind us, let's make sure we stay on point with updated starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, May 25 through Sunday, May 31. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 25 - May 31)

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 (May 25 - May 31). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Bo Bichette, Willy Adames, Ian Happ, Austin Riley, and more -- and how their […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 9

Last week was a banner week for prospect promotions. Not only did consensus Top-20 prospect Colt Emerson get the call, but we also saw Jonah Tong recalled by the Mets, and a pair of intriguing promotions for the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates. So, with all these prospect promotions recently, who should we be stashing […]