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Jung Hoo Lee Pulled Early on Monday With Back Spasms
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was pulled early from Monday's contest against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks with back spasms, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Before leaving the game, Lee went 1-for-2 at the plate out of the leadoff spot for the Gigantes. He was replaced in right field […]
Jose Caballero Plays Catch, Could Spend Minimum Time on IL
New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) played catch on Monday, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Caballero has already been fielding in the last few days, but he's not throwing yet. Boone added that Caballero still has a chance to spend the minimum 10 days on the injured […]
Wyatt Langford Making Progress, Still has a Ways to Go
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) did another "strength test" on his forearm on Sunday and recovered well on Monday, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. McFarland writes that it's a good sign and is an improvement for Langford, although he'll still need to pass a few more tests before he starts […]
Roman Anthony Sore After Swinging on Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) is sore after taking some swings on Monday, so he will not swing again until after the off day on Thursday at least, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. It's bad news for the 22-year-old former top outfield prospect as he attempts to return from the 10-day injured […]
Ceddanne Rafaela Dealing With Hamstring Tightness
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is dealing with some hamstring tightness, which is why he was not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals, interim manager Chad Tracy told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. With Rafaela sitting out, Jarren Duran made the start in center field, with […]
Dylan Crews on Verge of Returning to Nats, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Washington Nationals are expected to recall outfielder Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester as early as Tuesday, a source familiar with the decision told Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Crews was demoted to Rochester at the end of spring training, but he is on the verge of returning to the big leagues after hitting .258 […]
Braves Reinstate Ronald Acuna Jr. From Injured List on Monday
The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and placed infielder Kyle Farmer (forearm) on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 16) with a strained right forearm in a corresponding move. After speculation that the Braves might wait until Friday's series opener against the […]
Ronald Acuna Jr. is "Day-to-Day," Could Return on Friday
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said on Monday that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is "day-to-day" at this point, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Weiss added that it's not out of the question that Acuna comes off the 10-day injured list to play early this week against the Miami Marlins, but the […]
Byron Buxton Remains Sidelined With Hip Injury on Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. James Outman will make the start in center field for the Twins and will bat ninth against Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai. Buxton is missing a fifth straight game due to soreness in his right hip […]
Kyle Schwarber Out With Illness on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is feeling under the weather and will not start in Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, interim manager Don Mattingly told Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryce Harper will take over as the DH on Monday and bat second, while Alec Bohm will move across the […]
More Motivation to Stash James Tibbs III Amid Latest Surge?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is back in the headlines amidst an explosive four-game stint at Triple-A. Over his last four games, he's hitting 9-for-16 with two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, eight walks, and just two strikeouts. He has an absurd .708 OBP during that span, and he continues to demonstrate […]
Jasson Dominguez Feeling Better, Increasing his Activities
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) is doing better after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Domiguez has been swinging in the pool and working out in the weight room as he works his way back from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder that […]
Giancarlo Stanton Still Not Ready to Ramp Up his Running Program
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is "doing some more dynamic stuff, but he's still not ready to ramp up his running program, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton won't be able to go on a minor-league rehab assignment or return from the […]
Walker Jenkins Still Worth Stashing Amid IL Stint?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) is currently on the injured list, but he remains an intriguing option to stash in fantasy baseball as he approaches his return to action. Jenkins was a first-round pick out of high school in 2023, and he has quickly ascended to the upper tier of the minors. Across […]
Max Clark a Top Stash Option Amid Hitting Streak?
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has emerged as a top option to stash in fantasy baseball. Clark is still in Triple-A, but he's knocking on the door of the major leagues and could make his debut within the next couple of weeks. As it stands, the former #1 overall pick owns a seven-game hitting […]
Byron Buxton Expected to Return to the Lineup Soon
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) worked out at Target Field before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers as he works his way back from right-hip flexor soreness, and he felt fine on Sunday, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Buxton is confident that he will return in a matter of days, not weeks, to […]
Brice Matthews Still Worth Targeting Off the Waiver Wire?
Houston Astros outfielder Brice Matthews has been quiet at the plate in May and may no longer be worth holding in mixed fantasy leagues. In 16 games in May, Matthews has gone 11-for-55 (.200) with two home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, a stolen base, three walks, and 14 strikeouts across 59 plate appearances. […]
Sal Frelick Heating Up at the Plate, Widely Available in Fantasy Leagues
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick doesn't have game-changing power or speed, and he got off to a slow start offensively in 2026. However, Frelick has been showing signs of life at the plate recently and has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with a double, three RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored in his last six […]
Gavin Sheets on Fire at the Plate, Hits Two More Homers in Seattle
San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman Gavin Sheets is one of the hottest hitters in baseball right now. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger carried the Friars' offense on Sunday as they finished off another three-game sweep of the hosting Seattle Mariners in an 8-3 win, going 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and […]
Corbin Carroll Extends Hitting Streak With Two-Homer Game
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is heating up at the plate and extended his hitting streak to six games in Sunday's 8-6 win over the division-rival Colorado Rockies in the thin air in Denver at Coors Field, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, one walk, and two strikeouts to raise […]
Joshua Baez Soaring in the Stash Rankings Amid Power Binge
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has enjoyed an impressive power surge over the past week at Triple-A Memphis and is quickly climbing to the top of the stash rankings among both hitters and pitchers. Over his last six contests, the outfielder has launched four home runs while swiping one base. Overall, Baz has […]
Luis Lara Knocking on MLB Door Ahead of Week 8
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A campaign and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Lara is considered the team's No. 11-ranked prospect on MLB.com and was not given much consideration to begin the regular season with the MLB roster during spring training. In 2025, he spent […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 8
Another week is in the books, and we had a few more exciting prospect promotions. Henry Bolte and A.J. Ewing were called up last week, and Colt Emerson got the call Sunday night. We've seen a steady trickle of notable prospect promotions all season, and I don't expect that to change in the coming weeks. […]
Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgences - Are They For Real?
One of the best ways to find value in fantasy baseball is on a bounce-back candidate. These are veterans coming off down years, but have enough of a track record to buy back in. Some late bloomers come out of nowhere, worth exploring. In this article, we're going to look at breakouts and resurgences in […]
Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8 (Hitters and Pitchers)
Week 8 has officially arrived, and another week is in the books. Injuries continue to pile up as the Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will miss three months with a right fibula fracture, while the Red Sox shortstop will be out six to 10 weeks with a sports hernia. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you find […]
Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 8? (2026)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 8 (May 18 to May 24). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week, we have some big-name players featured on this list. There's a pitcher who was […]
8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - JJ Bleday, Cristopher Sanchez, Tanner Bibee, More
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 8 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like JJ Bleday, Cristopher Sanchez, Tanner Bibee, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 18 - May 24)
Welcome back to my weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire column for hitters. I'm Thunder Dan, and I have the need to stream! Why hold marginal players week to week when we can hunt for the best matchups and find hitters emerging from the waiver wire? My weekly hitters, streamers, fantasy baseball waiver-wire pickups column will identify hitters with […]
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 8
Welcome to the Week 8 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll take a look at three hot prospects who are dominating at their respective minor league levels. Whether they are set to be promoted any day now or have their eyes set on 2027, they are all destined for fantasy […]
RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 8
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Eric Cross, Andy Smith, and Joey Pollizze. This week, we will look at some potential post-hype breakouts, including an interior on the Athletics and an outfielder on the Reds who has begun […]
