Roman Anthony has Brace Removed, "in a Good Spot"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) said he's "in a good spot" after getting the brace/splint removed from his injured wrist and playing catch on Friday, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. However, Anthony's return from the 10-day injured list remains to be determined. It's the first time that Anthony has done any baseball […]

Blake Snell Scratched From Start on Friday for Undisclosed Reasons

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scratching left-hander Blake Snell (undisclosed) from his scheduled start in the series opener on Friday night against the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Dodgers will roll with a bullpen game instead and will use right-hander Will Klein as the "opener." It's unclear why […]

Robby Snelling to be Re-Evaluated Next Week

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will go for further evaluation next week, manager Clayton McCullough told Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. After making his MLB debut last week, Snelling was placed on the 15-day injured list with a UCL sprain in his left elbow, and it's unclear exactly when he might be […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. to Return Next Friday?

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is taking batting practice on the field with the team on Friday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Manager Walt Weiss said that Acuna likely won't be activated from the 10-day injured list until he can play the outfield. Bowman guesses that won't be until next Friday, May […]

Ryan Helsley Plays Catch, Feeling Much Better

Baltimore Orioles right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) played catch on Friday for the first time since landing on the 15-day injured list, and he is feeling much better, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Helsley landed on the shelf on May 1. It's good news that he's throwing, but he still has some boxes […]

Gleyber Torres "Trending Toward a Rehab Assignment"

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) is "trending toward a rehab assignment," manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Torres' rehab assignment is likely to be brief, too, so he could be back for fantasy managers as early as next week. The 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder will return to everyday duties at the keystone […]

Chase Dollander Goes on Injured List With Elbow Strain

The Colorado Rockies are placing right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a right-elbow strain, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. The Rockies are making the move after they pulled Dollander from his outing on Thursday early against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to right-arm tightness. It's now confirmed that he […]

Max Fried Heading to Injured List With Elbow Bone Bruise

After undergoing an MRI exam and a CT scan on Thursday, New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) will be placed on the 15-day injured list after initial findings showed a left-elbow bone bruise, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Repeat imaging will be taken again in a few weeks (or when asymptomatic) to further […]

Grayson Rodriguez to Make his Angels Debut on Sunday Against Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Friday that right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) will come off the 15-day injured list to make his debut with the team in Sunday's series finale against the crosstown-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. It will be a boost for the Halos' starting rotation, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues will probably want […]

Christian Yelich Still Bothered by Back, Injured List Stint Coming?

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the hosting Twins, according to MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the team's DH and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field. Yelich returned on Tuesday against the San Diego […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Friday With Hip Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler will make another start in center field for the Twins and will bat eighth against Brewers right-hander Coleman Crow. After hitting two home runs on Wednesday night, the Twins scratched […]

Casey Mize to Return From Injured List and Start on Saturday

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that right-hander Casey Mize (groin) will come off the 15-day injured list to start on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Mize will return from a strained right groin that put him on the IL on April 28, and he will return […]

Despite Lack of Saves, Aaron Ashby is a Reliable High-Leverage Bullpen Arm

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby isn't a sexy bullpen arm because he's not in line for saves in Milwaukee, but he still has plenty of fantasy baseball value. Going into the weekend in Week 8 of the fantasy season, Ashby has a league-high seven wins in relief while holding a strong 2.00 ERA (2.07 […]

George Holani's Dynasty Outlook Remains Cloudy

Even though the Seattle Seahawks let Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency, George Holani's dynasty outlook going into his third year in the NFL isn't much clearer. To help replace Walker and the injured Zach Charbonnet (knee), Seattle drafted Notre Dame RB Jadarian Price and signed Emanuel Wilson in […]

Eugenio Suarez Taking On-Field Batting Practice on Friday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is taking batting practice on the field on Friday for the first time since going on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury late last month, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Suarez's MRI exam, which was scheduled for Thursday, apparently gave the Reds some […]

Spencer Jones Worth Holding After Slow Start?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was a popular waiver-wire pickup upon his long-awaited MLB debut on May 8, but he has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in the big leagues and is currently rostered in just 19% of Yahoo leagues. In his first 15 plate appearances over his first […]

Jordan Westburg to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) will have season-ending elbow surgery, a source told Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Westburg will end up not even playing at all in 2026 due to a partially torn UCL in his right elbow that he suffered during spring training. He was attempting to avoid going under the […]

Kendre Miller Quickly Fading From Fantasy Relevance

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller's (knee) dynasty value is on life support after another lost season due to a torn ACL suffered in October of 2025. The 23-year-old former 71st overall pick in the third round in 2023 out of TCU has barely made a mark in New Orleans' backfield in his three […]

Caleb Kilian the Current Favorite for Saves in Giants Bullpen

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian is the current favorite for saves in the Gigantes' bullpen after going 1 1/3 scoreless innings with a strikeout in Tuesday's win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers for the second save of his career. Kilian hasn't been perfect so far in May with three runs allowed (two […]

Is Keon Coleman a Hopeless Dynasty Asset?

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has been a bust both on the field and off of it since the Bills took him with the 33rd overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft out of Florida State. Despite a lack of talent around him in Buffalo's WR room, the 22-year-old has […]

Jack Perkins Still Worth Rostering After Second Blown Save?

Athletics right-handed reliever Jack Perkins blew his second save of the season and took his second loss of the year in Thursday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Perkins is on tilt right now, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. a Buy-Low Candidate in Dynasty Formats

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL with sky-high expectations as the son of former NFL stud Marvin Harrison Sr. and as the fourth overall pick in 2024 out of Ohio State. Through his first two years in the league, the 23-year-old has failed to live up to those expectations, catching […]

Jorge Soler Slowing Down in May, Still a Waiver Target for Power?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler had five home runs and hit .253 (20-for-79) in 22 games (93 plate appearances) in April, but he has gone a bit quiet in May and is now hitting .221 (32-for-145) overall with eight long balls, 28 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 40 games in his 13th season […]

Hollywood Brown a Cut Candidate in Dynasty Leagues?

Following two disappointing seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 and 2025, wide receiver Hollywood Brown linked up with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason on a one-year, $5 million deal. Hollywood played in just two games in his first year in KC due to an injury and combined for 58 receptions on 89 targets […]

Darnell Mooney Barely Inside Top-100 WR Dynasty Rankings

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney surprised with 992 receiving yards in his first year with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, but he could not live up to those standards with the team in 2024, catching just 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 2025. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the […]

Can Christian Kirk Revive his Career in Bay Area?

After another disappointing season in 2025 with the Houston Texans in which he missed more time with injuries, wide receiver Christian Kirk signed a one-year, $8 million deal to play with the San Francisco 49ers as they rebuild their WR room this offseason. The 29-year-old former second-round pick in 2018 out of Texas A&M has […]

Brashard Smith Destined to Become Special Teams Player?

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith is currently listed as No. 2 on the RB depth chart for the Chiefs behind new starter Kenneth Walker III, but the 23-year-old has fallen all the way to No. 74 in RotoBaller's dynasty RB rankings despite Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco both departing in free agency in […]

Ben Sinnott's Dynasty Value Hindered by Free-Agent TE Addition

Fantasy managers holding Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott were hoping that he'd be next in line to replace veteran Zach Ertz (knee) as the team's top pass-catching tight end going into the 2026 season. However, the Commanders signed Chig Okonkwo in free agency (three years for $30 million), and he figures to get the […]

Zebby Matthews Generates Waiver Interest After Strong First Start on Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews should generate some waiver-wire interest after he impressed in his first start of the 2026 season in a win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday in the series finale. Matthews threw seven shutout innings with four hits allowed, one walk, and five strikeouts. The 25-year-old was called up so that […]

Jared Jones a High-End Injury Stash

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) is nearing a return to Pittsburgh's big-league starting rotation after missing the entire 2025 season due to elbow surgery. The 24-year-old has already made three minor-league rehab starts with Single-A Bradenton, Double-A Altoona, and Triple-A Indianapolis and has looked really good, allowing just one earned run on eight hits […]