Justin Wrobleski Excelling in Rotation, Waiver-Wire Value Soaring

Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski has been elite in his transition back to a starting role this season, posting a 1.50 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through five games. Wrobleski has continued his steady growth entering his third year with Los Angeles and is climbing quickly within an already loaded rotation. The 25-year-old owns a 0.69 ERA […]

Randy Vasquez Shoving for Padres, a Must-Watch Waiver-Wire Arm

San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez has been dominant through five starts this season, posting a 1.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts across 28 2/3 innings. Vasquez has allowed more than one run only once, showing impressive consistency in his third year with San Diego. The 27-year-old logged a 3.84 ERA in 28 games […]

Yankees Call Up Jasson Dominguez, Worth an Add After Dominant Start at Triple-A?

The New York Yankees have called up outfielder Jasson Dominguez after a dominant start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Dominguez hit .306 with an .875 OPS and three home runs in 22 games, earning another opportunity with the first-place Yankees. The 23-year-old has flashed impact tools since debuting in 2023, but he has not yet delivered consistent […]

Jack Perkins Emerging as Athletics Closer, Waiver-Wire Value Rising

Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins is quickly emerging as the club's preferred ninth-inning option after recording saves in each of his last two appearances. Perkins has been one of the early surprises in the Athletics bullpen, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through six outings. Scott Barlow entered the season as the likely favorite for […]

Luis Gil Optioned to Triple-A, Yankees Rotation Role in Question

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil has been optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Houston Astros. Gil struggled in the outing, lasting four innings while allowing six runs on five hits, including two home runs. The 27-year-old has endured a difficult fifth MLB season after missing most of last year with […]

Blake Snell Set for Tuesday Rehab Start, Late-May Return in Sight

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start for the Ontario Tower Buzzers on Tuesday as he works back from a left shoulder injury. Snell has been on the 15-day injured list since March 22 and has not appeared in a game this season. He threw 32 pitches […]

Jake Burger Slumping, Buy-Low Window Opening for Third Baseman

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has cooled after a scorching March to open the season in which he hit .409 with a .727 slugging percentage. His season OPS has dropped to .670, but that early production showed the impact bat he can be when locked in at the plate. Burger is in his second […]

Reid Detmers Building Momentum, Waiver-Wire Interest Rising

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has looked sharper after a rough start, posting a 3.75 ERA across four April starts. Detmers has completed six innings in three of his last four outings and is beginning to show the consistency the Angels need from their rotation. The 26-year-old is in his sixth MLB season and […]

Josh Jung Red-Hot in April, Quickly Becoming a Must-Add Off Waiver Wire

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been red hot in April, slashing .379/.440/.652 for the month and raising his season OPS to .877. Now in his fifth MLB season, Jung appears to be taking another offensive step after previously showing flashes of impact upside. The 28-year-old has recorded four multi-hit games over his last […]

Noah Schultz Bounces Back, Emerging as Waiver-Wire Upside Add

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivered an impressive rebound outing last Sunday, allowing one run on one hit across five innings while striking out six to earn his first MLB win. The strong performance lowered his ERA to 3.86, and he now has 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings through two starts. Schultz, a first-round […]

Luke Weaver Seeing Fantasy Value Soar as Elite Closer Handcuff

New York Mets right-hander Luke Weaver is expected to see a significant rise in opportunities as the club searches for stability in late-game situations. Newly acquired closer Devin Williams has struggled to a 10.29 ERA, while key bullpen arm A.J. Minter is on the injured list. That opens the door for Weaver to handle more […]

Carter Jensen Stays Hot, Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has continued his strong production into late April, slashing .288/.361/.562 through 24 games. Jensen has been especially hot lately, posting multi-hit performances in four of his last five games while collecting nine hits during that stretch. His April average sits at .323, and he has taken a clear offensive […]

Matt Strahm Struggles in Setup Role, Allows Two Runs

Kansas City Royals reliever Matt Strahm struggled in a late-inning opportunity Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk, including a home run. Matt Strahm has had trouble finding consistency in his first season with Kansas City after strong years in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old now owns a 5.19 ERA through 8.2 innings this […]

Braves Promote Didier Fuentes, Will Start on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes has been recalled and will start Wednesday against the Nationals. The move comes after Ian Hamilton was optioned, giving Didier Fuentes another opportunity at the major league level. He made one start earlier this season before being sent down on March 30 to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fuentes has not secured a […]

Jeff Hoffman Stumbles in Save Situation on Tuesday, Falling into Committee

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman struggled again in a save situation Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and hitting two batters while recording just one out in a 4-2 win. Hoffman has now allowed seven runs across his last four appearances, and his ERA has climbed to 7.59 through 10.2 innings this season. […]

Caleb Thielbar Earns Second Save, Settling in as Primary Ninth-Inning Option

Chicago Cubs veteran left-hander Caleb Thielbar secured his second save of the season with a clean two-thirds of an inning of work on Tuesday, as he needed just six pitches to secure the 7-4 win. Thielbar has continued his late-career resurgence during his time in Chicago, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a .221 […]

Louis Varland Converts First of the Season, Emerging as Must-Roster Closer?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland picked up his first save of the season in Monday night's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels and has still not allowed a run this year. The 28-year-old has been dominant across 12 appearances, recording 19 strikeouts in 13 innings of work while consistently missing bats in high-leverage […]

Aidan Miller Nearing Batting Work

Philadelphia Phillies No. 1 prospect Aidan Miller (back) has resumed baseball activities and is expected to begin swinging a bat this week as he recovers from a lower back injury. Miller, the 27th overall pick in the 2023 draft, has yet to make his major league debut but remains one of the organization's top long-term […]

Sean Murphy Advances Rehab Assignment; Braves Nearing Catching Upgrade

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday as he continues his rehab assignment for a right hip labral tear. Murphy previously appeared for High-A Rome and is moving closer to a return in the coming weeks if he avoids setbacks. The veteran opened the season on the 10-day injured […]

Patrick Sandoval Experiences Biceps Discomfort; Red Sox Return Timeline Slips

Boston Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (biceps) experienced discomfort after struggling in his second rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, creating another delay in his recovery. Sandoval was scheduled to pitch Sunday, but that outing has been postponed as he returns to Boston for further evaluation. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured […]

Brent Rooker Resumes Baseball Activity; Athletics Await Key Power Bat

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) has resumed light baseball activity as he works back from a right oblique strain and is expected to travel with the club for its upcoming road trip to Seattle on Monday. Rooker has been sidelined since April and is targeting a late May return if his recovery continues on schedule. […]

Spencer Strider to Move Rehab Assignment to Triple-A

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is expected to make his second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Gwinnett as he moves closer to a return in early May. Strider has yet to pitch this season while recovering from a left oblique strain, but his first outing was encouraging. He tossed 3 ⅓ scoreless innings for […]

Corbin Carroll Expected Back Tuesday; Injury Concern Appears Minor

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) will start in right field on Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game vs. the Blue Jays with back tightness. Carroll went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting in the fourth inning, with Jorge Barrosa taking over in right field. The quick return suggests Arizona avoided a […]

Bryan King Falls Short of Five-Out Save, Seeing Closer Value Increase

Houston Astros reliever Bryan King delivered a strong outing Tuesday, nearly securing a five-out save in a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. King allowed no runs on three hits and recorded two strikeouts across 1 1/3 innings before handing off the final out to Enyel De Los Santos. The appearance signals growing trust from […]

Graham Ashcraft Seeing Stash Value Increase Following Bullpen Injury

Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft delivered a clean inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Giants, striking out two batters. Graham Ashcraft has been a reliable presence in the bullpen, posting a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts across nine innings. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career in Cincinnati and is showing signs […]

Jeff Hoffman Blows Third Save of the Season, Falling out of Ninth-Inning Job?

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman struggled again Tuesday, blowing his third save of the season in a 9-7 extra-innings win against the Brewers. Hoffman entered the ninth inning with a 6-4 lead but allowed two runs on two hits, forcing extra innings. The 33-year-old is now two for five in save chances, a large […]

Trevor Megill Allows Three Runs, Closer Job in Question?

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill took another step backward Tuesday, allowing three runs in one inning during a 9-7 loss against the Blue Jays to blow his first save of the season. Megill has now given up runs in three of his six outings, and his ERA has risen to 14.40. The 32-year-old opened the […]

Alex Vesia Earns Second Save, Emerging as Elite Closer Handcuff

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia delivered a perfect inning in Tuesday's 2-1 victory vs. the Mets, earning his second save of the season. Alex Vesia struck out all three batters he faced and has converted both of his save chances. The 30-year-old has yet to allow a run, posting a 0.68 WHIP with nine […]

Francisco Alvarez Breaking Out; Waiver-Wire Opportunity Closing Fast

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has emerged as a key offensive contributor early in the 2026 season, slashing .300/.391/.625 with a 1.016 OPS and four home runs. The fifth-year backstop is showing clear growth at the plate. His improved barrel rate and consistent hard contact point to a more refined approach. Alvarez produced a […]

Owen Caissie Shows Early Production, Breakout Potential Emerging

Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie has found steady production in his early 2026 campaign and first year with the club. The 23-year-old is slashing .275/.348/.525 with two home runs through 14 games, an improvement from his limited sample last season in Chicago. Caissie is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Marlins system and […]