Max Scherzer Set to Return to Blue Jays Rotation on Wednesday?

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) said that he will "be able to go Wednesday," per Hazel Mae of MLB Network. The veteran has been on the 15-day injured list since late April, but he threw 73 pitches across a 3 2/3-inning rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Friday. Scherzer struggled across 18 […]

Will Smith Out of Dodgers Lineup for Second Straight Game on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) remains out of his team's starting lineup for its Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Angels. Smith was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup on Saturday due to neck stiffness. The 31-year-old is in the midst of a slight down year at the plate so far, hitting .249/.338/.382 with […]

Ildemaro Vargas Remains Out of Diamondbacks Lineup on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (thigh) remains out of the starting lineup for his team's Sunday matchup against the Washington Nationals. The 34-year-old has not made a start since colliding with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday. Vargas has emerged as a key piece early on in 2026 for Arizona, hitting .282/.313/.441 […]

Top Pitching Prospect Hagen Smith on Verge of a Call-Up Amid Rotation Changes?

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith could be on the verge of a promotion to the big leagues in the midst of the team's rotation changes, according to speculation from Noah Phalen of Southside Showdown. Chicago has adjusted its rotation for the upcoming week and has yet to announce starting pitchers beyond Tuesday's matchup […]

JJ Wetherholt Returns From Groin Injury on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt (groin) is starting at second base and is batting leadoff for the Red Birds in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Rhett Loweder, according to MLB.com. Wetherholt is back on the diamond after missing the last three games due to a […]

Jac Caglianone Out of Series Finale With Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field, per MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert is making the start in right field for KC and is batting out of the nine-hole versus Twins rookie hurler Connor Prielipp. […]

Salvador Perez Out With Thumb Injury

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is sitting out of Sunday's game against the division-rival Minnesota Twins for the second straight day as he deals with a right-thumb injury that he suffered on a wild pitch that hit him on Friday, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Perez is dealing with some swelling in […]

Byron Buxton Still Out With Shoulder Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) will start on the bench for Sunday's series finale at Target Field against the division-rival Kansas City Royals, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler will make another start in center field for the Twins and will bat seventh against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron. Buxton smashed into the outfield wall in […]

Chandler Simpson Missing in Action Again Versus Miami

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Miami against the Marlins, per MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is making another start in center field for the Rays and is batting fifth against Marlins right-hander Sergio Alcantara. Simpson injured his left thumb in Friday's series opener […]

J.P. Crawford Still Sitting With Hand Injury on Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) remains on the bench for Sunday's series finale in Motown versus the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. Young infielder Colt Emerson will make another start at the 6 for the M's and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty. Crawford is missing a second straight game after he […]

Samuel Basallo Back Against Jays After Injury Scare

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (abdomen) is doing the catching for right-hander Shane Baz and will bat fifth for Sunday's series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman, according to MLB.com. Basallo was pulled from Saturday's game at the Rogers Centre early with abdominal discomfort, but tests came back negative, and […]

Daulton Varsho Still Out With Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles due to a wrist injury, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will make another start in center field and will bat ninth for Toronto against O's right-hander Shane Baz. Varsho injured his left wrist in […]

Brandon Lowe on the Bench Due to Knee Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) is not in the starting lineup for the team's series finale on Sunday in Atlanta against the Braves, according to MLB.com. Nick Gonzales will start at the keystone and is hitting second against right-hander Bryce Elder. Lowe is out after fouling a ball off his right knee in […]

Michael Harris II Still Out on Sunday With Back Injury

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to MLB.com. Mauricio Dubon will start in center field again and will bat in the two-hole for the series finale against Pirates left-handed opener Mason Montgomery at Truist Park. Harris is missing a second […]

Rhett Lowder Activated and Starting on Sunday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they activated right-hander Rhett Lowder (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Sunday and optioned right-hander Luis Mey to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Lowder will make the start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since May […]

Bubba Chandler to Pitch in Bulk Relief on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mason Montgomery will presumably serve as the opener in front of right-hander Bubba Chandler for Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves, according to Pirates insider Jason Mackey. It's the first time this year that Chandler won't be used as a traditional starter. The 23-year-old has been inconsistent this year and has […]

Nick Mariano's Week 11 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This recent heat wave in the northeast provided plenty of motivation to sit by the fan and mine the waiver wire, so you won't join me? The world of baseball continues to spin on and on, and we have to try our best to […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, Week 11 is already here! Injuries continue to pile up as players such as Elly De La Cruz, Jorge Soler, and Austin Wells were placed on the injured list. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to improve your roster or find an injury replacement with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season. As we approach the halfway point of the season, it is more important than ever to pay close attention to the waiver wire, as there are many potential breakout candidates who are still widely available and […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 11

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 11 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Eric Cross, Andy Smith, Frank Ammirante, and Keith Hernandez. This week, we will look at several recently promoted prospects who are enjoying a hot […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 11 of the 2026 season (June 8 - June 14). 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 […]

The Cut List - Time To Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping For Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 11 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

After one week off, I'm back with my top hitter streamers to consider for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball. I was able to catch my hometown Pirates in person last weekend and saw them pile up 25 runs on the Minnesota Twins in a sweep. A few Pirates' hitters make the column this week, […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 11

Welcome to the Week 11 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we take a look at three prospects who are currently tearing up the minor leagues and could make an impact once they reach the majors. While some are bound to be promoted sooner than others, they all figure to be […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 11 of 2026, from June 8 - June 14. 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. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 11 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for June 8 - June 14. For those new to this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. This […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 11)

It doesn't matter if it's the beginning of April, the beginning of June, or the end of August; you always need to keep an eye on and utilize the waiver wire in all of your fantasy leagues. Maybe you just lost Aaron Judge for the next several weeks and are scrambling to fill the void. […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 1 - June 7)

What better way to kick off the month of June than with updated starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, June 1 through Sunday, June 7? We're here to supply our valued readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our longstanding and beloved tool. […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 5 - June 7)

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 final games in Week 10 (June 5 - June 7). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like A.J. Ewing, Geraldo Perdomo, Taylor Ward, and more -- and how […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 11)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 11 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Last […]