Ketel Marte Returning to Arizona for MRI on his Knee
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is returning to Arizona to undergo an MRI exam on his knee, a source told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Marte did not show up to the team's series opener on Monday in Boston against the Red Sox and was placed on the restricted list due to […]
Karson Milbrandt Yet to Hit Stride at Triple-A
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has been a bit better lately, but it's been a struggle for him since being promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville. In 10 starts for the Jumbo Shrimp, Milbrandt is 0-5 with a 7.65 ERA. The talented right-hander dominated at Double-A Pensacola for much of this season but the results haven't […]
Jaxon Wiggins Pitching in Relief in Last Two Appearances at Triple-A
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins has pitched one-inning relief outings in his past two appearances at Triple-A Iowa. Both innings were scoreless for the talented right-hander and the relief pitching is a new trend for him at Triple-A, signifying he could have a role out of the bullpen with the Cubs at the big […]
Yohandy Morales Looking Like Sneaky Late-Season Stash
Washington Nationals third base prospect Yohandy Morales has been having a solid season at Triple-A Rochester at age 24. In 359 at bats with Rochester, the right-handed hitter has 23 homers and 67 RBI with 73 runs scored while hitting .287. The talented infield prospect is pushing for a promotion to the major leagues and […]
Bo Davidson Showing Off Five-Category Skill Set at Triple-A
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson was given a chance to play at Triple-A Sacramento on July 17 and he has made the most of his opportunity. In 27 games with the River Cats, the talented 24-year-old has four homers and 22 RBI with four stolen bases while hitting .287. The left-handed hitter is […]
Chase Meidroth an Appealing Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target
Across 502 plate appearances this season, Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is hitting .275/.351/.411 with 12 home runs, 49 RBI, 71 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 25-year-old's ability to get on base (9.8% walk rate) and his everyday role in the potent White Sox lineup provide him with a stable production floor. […]
Jonathon Long Has Skills to be a Productive Major-League Player
In 10 games with his new organization, Miami Marlins corner-infield prospect Jonathon Long has fared well at Triple-A Jacksonville, hitting 9-for-28 (.321) with three RBI and 11 runs scored. Long came over to the Marlins organization after spending the beginning of the season in the Cubs system. He played all year prior at Triple-A Iowa […]
Cole Young's Stable Production Floor Gives Him Deep-League Appeal
Across 501 plate appearances in 2026, Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young is hitting .260/.318/.405 with 15 home runs, 56 RBI, 58 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The 23-year-old's underlying batted ball metrics are underwhelming, as he's posted a 4.7% barrel rate and a 39.1% hard-hit rate. However, Young has quietly made some power […]
Michael Arroyo Looking Like Strong Stash Candidate
Seattle Mariners infield/outfield prospect Michael Arroyo has adjusted well since being promoted to Triple-A Tacoma on July 7. In 32 games with Tacoma, Arroyo has hit .286 with six homers and 27 RBI to go with 26 runs scored. The 21-year-old, with the ability to play infield or outfield, is quickly rising up the prospect […]
Kaelen Culpepper Remains a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Priority
Across 33 plate appearances since making his MLB debut on August 7, Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is hitting .250/.333/.393 with one home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. The 23-year-old is widely considered one of the top prospects in the Twins' farm system and was having a big year at Triple-A before his […]
Zac Veen Offers Power/Speed Upside on the Waiver Wire
Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen struggled after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .118 with a 37.8% strikeout rate across a small sample size of 37 plate appearances. However, Veen had a monster year after returning to Triple-A this season, hitting .327/.402/.635 with 24 home runs, 87 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 18 stolen […]
Angel Genao Carries Five-Category Potential on the Waiver Wire
Across 38 plate appearances since making his MLB debut on August 5, Cleveland Guardians infielder Angel Genao is hitting .294/.368/.412 with one home run, three RBI, seven runs scored, and one stolen base. The 22-year-old has spent time at every infield position other than first base, which should allow him to stick in the everyday […]
George Lombard Jr. Remains a Priority Waiver-Wire Target
Across 42 plate appearances since making his MLB debut on August 4, New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. is hitting .270/.357/.459 with two home runs, three RBI, seven runs scored, and one stolen base. The 21-year-old is widely considered to be the top prospect in the Yankees' system and one of the top prospects […]
Hot Pitchers: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds, Buys?
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at three pitchers who are in a nice rhythm and determine whether these pitchers can sustain their recent strong production. For this week, we will […]
Top 10 OF: Rest-Of-Season Projections
We are back for what should be our final check-in on the OF leaderboard for the 2026 season. The dog days of August are in full force, and the leaderboard gets another shake-up with two Cardinals in the top five and a late-season surge from Fernando Tatis Jr. So who are the top 10 outfielders? […]
Today's Pitcher Strikeout Bets - Tue, 8/18
Welcome back to another Tuesday edition of MLB K props. We have all 30 teams in action and plenty of enticing matchups to target. I'll provide my two favorite spots for your consideration. If you want the remaining strikeout bets, you'll need to grab a premium pass to see all of my favorite K prop... […]
Fantasy Baseball Closer Breakout Candidates
We're in the sprint to the finish line now, and finding saves, ratio controls, and strikeouts are vitally important to your team. Bullpens are always a bit topsy-turvy at this time of year, but let's find some guys who can help your roster right now. Several situations could be changing soon; Justin Martinez is back […]
Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs? Week 21
Welcome to Week 21! The fantasy playoffs are going to start shortly, and you need to find some real winners to help you out with your playoff push. Finding vets you know and trust is a solid strategy, but you know what's even better? Taking a chance on rookies and young studs that turn out […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Tuesday, 8/18
It is fun to be back crushing DFS with the boys from RotoBaller in Discord. We have had some nice nights since my return on Sunday and I cannot wait to keep the momentum rolling into another nice slate. Lets dig in. If you have not had a chance to check out my model, I... […]
Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts
Welcome to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 21 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or just […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/18/26)
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! As we head toward the final stretch of the season, more and more teams are throwing subpar pitchers on the mound. This gives us a multitude of spots to jump on for home run bets. Don’t forget that it’s ok to hedge a home run bet with a bet on total bases... […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash
Stashing high-end prospects ahead of their MLB debuts can provide your fantasy team with a massive spark for the final stretch. In this piece, we will look at one of the hottest hitters at the Triple-A level and two pitchers on the verge of a promotion. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive […]
Shohei Ohtani Scheduled to Throw Another Bullpen on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) said his left knee felt good after throwing a bullpen session last Friday and that he is scheduled to throw another one on Tuesday, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Ohtani is hopeful that his knee injury is behind him now and that there will […]
MLB Bullpen Depth Charts: Closers 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 […]
Ethan Pecko Expected to Make MLB Debut on Wednesday
Houston Astros pitching prospect Ethan Pecko is expected to make his MLB debut on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. A sixth-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, Pecko has recorded a 4-6 record with a 4.94 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 71 strikeouts across 74 2/3 innings at Triple-A […]
Kyle Stowers Begins Running Progression
Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) has begun a running progression, per Stephen Strom of Marlins Radio Network. Stowers has not played since August 9 due to a hamstring strain. However, the fact that Stowers has already begun running could be an indication that he will not miss significant time due to the injury. Across […]
Konnor Griffin Set to Ramp Up Baseball Activities
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (finger) is set to "swing a bat/catch a ball" at the end of this week, per Alex Stumpf of DK Pittsburgh Sports. Griffin is working his way back from an injury to his left ring finger that has kept him out since early July. The 20-year-old has had an injury-marred […]
Will Smith Could Begin a Rehab Assignment Next Week
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said catcher Will Smith (neck) could begin a rehab assignment next week, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. Smith has not played since early June due to a neck injury, but he appears to be making steady progress towards a return. Across 201 plate appearances before the […]
Trevor Story Could Make His Big-League Return on Friday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (abdomen) said he could be active "as early as Friday," per Chris Cotillo of MassLive. Cotillo reports that the team's plan for Story is to have him rehab at Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and Wednesday before being re-evaluated. Story has been on the injured list since mid-May after undergoing […]
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