Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has gone somewhat cold as of late, hitting just .133 (4-for-30) over his last nine games. Despite the slowdown, it's worth noting that three of his four hits during this time have gone for extra bases (one double, two home runs) and the left-handed hitter has still […]

Miami Marlins first base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos stayed hot on Sunday, going 3-for-5 and extending his current hit streak to seven games, during which time he's gone 13-for-29 (.448) with three doubles, two home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. The latest hot stretch has pushed his season-long slash line to .273/.325/.445 […]

According to Chris McCosky, the Detroit Tigers selected the contract of outfielder Ben Malgeri from Triple-A Toledo, placing the 26-year-old on a major-league roster for the first time in his career. Detroit optioned outfielder Trei Cruz to Toledo in a corresponding move, while right-hander Burch Smith was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Malgeri earned […]

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that he doesn't expect left-hander Justin Steele (elbow) to start games this season, according to Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network. Hoyer pointed toward a healthy 2027 season for Steele but didn't rule out Steele helping in a relief role at some point late in the […]

The Cincinnati Reds officially activated shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Fantasy managers should be ready to get De La Cruz back into their starting lineups against the division-rival […]

Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) threw a 25-pitch live bullpen session on Monday and said he expects to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Louisville, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The original plan was for Pagan to pitch in rehab games on Thursday and Saturday, but he's […]

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd's (knee, shoulder) next start will be with the Cubs, manager Craig Counsell told Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. It's unclear when Boyd's next start will come, but Thursday at the New York Mets is in play. However, things could change after the team's game against the Mets was postponed […]

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that right-hander Eury Perez (thigh) felt great on Monday during his pitch design and was "sneezing 95," according to Marlins reporter Jeremy Tache. It sounds like Perez is getting close to coming off the 15-day injured list and rejoining the Marlins' starting rotation. The 23-year-old could be reinstated from […]

It's time to revisit the current player rankings this week, with a focus on infielders this time. If you drafted Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Manny Machado this season, my heart goes out to you. And you won't even find Jose Ramirez in the top ten right now, as he's out for at least another month […]

Well, it was a slow week for prospect promotions last week, with only a handful of smaller promotions happening since the Cooper Pratt promotion a little over a week ago. It still feels like several big names are on the cusp of their Major League debuts, though, so there are still plenty of notable names […]

After posting a .653 OPS across his first 129 plate appearances of the season, Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville in early May. Since his demotion, Ramirez has shown off his five-category upside, hitting .240/.309/.424 with six home runs, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases across 139 plate […]

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder, lat) won't resume throwing yet, interim manager Chad Tracy said on Monday. Crochet had a scheduled re-evaluation of his shoulder on Monday, which showed that he is "improving." However, it wasn't enough for Crochet to take the next step in his recovery. The 27-year-old southpaw has been on […]

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) was pulled from Monday's game early against the Los Angeles Angels with discomfort in his right knee, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Manager Craig Albernaz said that Alexander has a muscle contusion from fouling a ball off his knee, and it locked up on him when he sat […]

Entering 2026, San Diego Padres outfielder Samad Taylor had logged just 14 big league plate appearances since the start of 2024. However, the 27-year-old posted a .906 OPS across 222 Triple-A plate appearances to open the year, earning himself a promotion to the big leagues in early June. Taylor has performed well in a limited […]

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) was pulled from Monday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays with a cramp in his right hamstring, the team announced. Before leaving the contest, Pena was 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored as the Astros' leadoff hitter. Raynel Delgado moved from third base to shortstop to […]

Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte opened the 2026 season at Triple-A and dominated, hitting .348 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases across 177 plate appearances. The 22-year-old's strong performance earned him a promotion to the big leagues in mid-May. Bolte has maintained his impressive production since being called up, hitting .315/.400/.414 with two home […]

The Minnesota Twins activated outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) from the seven-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, according to Milb.com. Jenkins has been sidelined since May 3 with a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, but he's expected to rejoin the Saints' starting lineup on Tuesday. Now that Jenkins […]

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt opened the 2026 season in a part-time role, logging just 33 plate appearances through the end of April. However, a late-April injury to Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) opened the door for Goldschmidt and Yankees first baseman Ben Rice to both log everyday playing time. The veteran […]

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (elbow) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday and is scheduled to throw another bullpen on Tuesday, according to Theodore Tollefson. Ober's bullpen over the weekend was his first time throwing off the mound since he landed on the 15-day injured list on May 31 with a mild flexor strain […]

Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield has been a revelation so far in 2026, hitting .279/.357/.480 with 12 home runs, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored across 305 plate appearances. The 26-year-old was stuck in the New York Yankees' farm system from 2022 through 2025 and never got a chance to make his MLB debut […]

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) is making progress and is taking swings in the batting cage as well as catching bullpen sessions, according to Theodore Tollefson. Jeffers has been sidelined on the 10-day injured list since May 19 with a hand injury that required surgery. The 29-year-old right-handed-hitting backstop still has some boxes to […]

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar did not make his 2026 debut until June 5 after having offseason surgery on both heels. However, the 28-year-old has performed well since his return, hitting .269/.371/.442 with two home runs, seven RBI, and 10 runs scored across 62 plate appearances. The lefty-swinging Nootbaar posted a .580 OPS against […]

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) is dealing with swelling in his elbow but doesn't have any ligament damage, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Abel was getting close to coming off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Twins' starting rotation, but he had a setback last Friday, which prompted the team to […]

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (illness) has been scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to an illness, according to Aaron Gleeman. Left-hander Kendry Rojas will make the start on Tuesday in place of Ryan in what will likely be a bullpen game. It's unclear whether Ryan will be pushed […]

Building a championship roster in fantasy baseball requires you to hit the nail on the head when it comes to breakouts and resurgences. These can be hitters taking their game to the next level, or veterans getting back on track. In this column, we're focusing on five hitters who meet this criteria. Each of them […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of my Sneaky Start Pitcher Waiver Wire Column. As always, we will spotlight four starting pitchers who are widely available and determine if their recent hot surge can be sustainable. In this week's edition, we will look at a resurgent arm in San Diego and Queens, among others. Be sure to follow RotoBallerMLB […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice. Amazingly, Week 13 is already here, and July is around the corner. Injuries continue to pile up as the Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 7-day IL concussion list, while the Diamondbacks placed infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day injured list. Today, we list the top […]

Atlanta Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes has showcased electric stuff this season and has intriguing fantasy upside as the youngest pitcher in the majors this season. He just turned 21 less than a week ago, but has appeared in 22 games this season for Atlanta, working in relief in all but one of those outings. While […]

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez is getting very close to arriving in the majors, according to MLB Network's Jim Bowden, and he could be a huge source of power from the waiver wire in all formats. The 22-year-old is hitting .274 in his 67 games in Triple-A with 25 home runs, 64 RBI, and […]

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest closed out the Yankees on Monday night to earn his second save of the season. The 31-year-old righty impressed by closing out the eighth inning with a strikeout of Jasson Dominguez with two runners on base and then working a 1-2-3 ninth inning with another strikeout to end the […]