Ryan Yarbrough Placed on 15-Day Injured List

New York Yankees left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Yankees promoted left-handed pitcher Jayvien Sandridge from Triple-A. Outside of an eight-run outing on June 7, Yarbrough has been an effective spot-starter and long relief option for the Yankees. Across […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 13 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my Week 13 edition of the top prospect performers. In this week's piece, we will look at two emerging bats at the Triple-A level who are quickly approaching their MLB debut. On the pitching side, we highlight a Tampa Bay right-hander who has some major league experience but has begun to take […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12 (2025)

With several top prospects recently getting the call, you may be running low on your FAAB dollars. Don't worry, because there are several hitters on the waiver wire that will not cost you much but carry quite a high ceiling. This week, we will take a look at an outfielder who was a popular breakout […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/22/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a six-game slate (seven on FanDuel) of MLB action to close out the weekend. For this piece, we will only be analyzing the six games that both DraftKings and FanDuel carry on their main slate. However, for FanDuel players, the Diamondbacks are a top stack in Coors Field facing the […]

Jake Burger Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers have placed infielder Jake Burger (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Rangers promoted infielder Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock. Burger was lifted from Friday's game due to tightness in his side. However, it has been revealed that Burger suffered an oblique […]

Carlos Narvaez Sitting on Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez will take a seat on Saturday when the Red Sox continue a series against the San Francisco Giants. The backstop was given the starting nod during Friday's series opener but went 0-for-5 at the plate with three strikeouts. He will cede catching duties this afternoon to Connor Wong. Fantasy […]

Sean Manaea Strikes Out Seven in Friday's Rehab Outing

New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (oblique) struck out seven batters during his rehab appearance on Friday evening. In this outing, the left-hander was deployed as a bulk reliever behind right-hander Brandon Sproat. Manaea was able to log 5 1/3 innings of work. During this game, Manaea struck out seven batters while allowing just […]

Adley Rutschman Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have placed catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Orioles promoted 27-year-old backstop Maverick Handley from Triple-A Norfolk. Rutschman was held out of action on Friday and was not slated to be in Saturday's starting lineup as well due to this […]

Garrett Mitchell Suffers Shoulder Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique/shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during his rehab outing on Friday evening. Mitchell suffered this injury while diving toward first base. Mitchell has been sidelined with an oblique strain he suffered in April. However, this shoulder injury occurred on his left arm, which was surgically repaired due to a torn […]

Max Scherzer Set to Throw Side Session on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is expected to throw a side session on Sunday. He was initially expected to complete this session on Saturday. However, it appears he has not faced a setback as he remains in play to potentially return next week when the Blue Jays open a series against the […]

Mike Tauchman Remains Out on Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) remains out of the starting nine on Saturday when the White Sox continue a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Tauchman was held out of action on Friday as well. The outfielder suffered this injury during Thursday's game. Before his injury, Tauchman held a modest .192/.242/323 line with […]

Brice Matthews Tallies Four Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews went 4-for-4 with a double and two stolen bases during their contest on Friday evening against Triple-A Las Vegas. This was Matthews' fifth multi-hit game over his past 11 contests. This outing also extended his current hitting streak to four games. During this 11-game surge, the top-ranked prospect in […]

Hendry Mendez Hits for the Cycle on Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Hendry Mendez went 4-for-4 with a single, double, triple, and a home run during their contest against Double-A Hartford on Friday evening. In this contest, Mendez also scored three runs, tallied three RBI, and swiped a bag. Mendez is currently ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the Philadelphia system on […]

Spencer Jones Tallies Four Hits on Friday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 4-for-5 with a double, home run, two RBI, and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A New Hampshire on Friday evening. Jones has enjoyed an impressive power surge over the past two weeks. During his last nine competitions, Jones has launched four long balls and added […]

Tyler Locklear Hits Two Home Runs

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double, and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday evening. This outing extended Locklear's hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, Locklear has tallied five extra-base hits and held a 4:3 K:BB. Through 69 games with Triple-A […]

Robert Hassell III Launches Two Long Balls on Friday

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III went 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs, and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday evening. Hassell made his MLB debut earlier this month but was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the week. During his first three games back in Rochester, the No. […]

Tink Hence Strikes Out Eight in Return to Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Tink Hence struck out eight batters across 4 1/3 hitless innings on Friday evening during their contest against Double-A Corpus Christi. Hence allowed just one free pass. Hence was activated off the 60-day injured list earlier in the week. Hence was sidelined throughout most of the season with a rib […]

Jack Little Returning to Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect Jack Little was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier on Friday. This transaction opened a spot on the major league roster for right-handed pitcher Will Klein. Little made his MLB debut on Thursday against the Padres. He tossed two innings of relief. He allowed four hits and two earned […]

Mikey Romero Activated from Injured List

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mikey Romero (undisclosed) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Friday. Romero was initially placed on the injured list on June 4 due to an undisclosed injury. However, the No. 11-ranked prospect in the system was able to make a rather quick return to action. Before his injury, Romero […]

Thomas Saggese Returning to Major Leagues

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infield prospect Thomas Saggese to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals placed catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Saggese is currently considered the No. 5 prospect in the system on MLB.com. The Cardinals drafted […]

Alan Roden Remains Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden (knee) remains out of the starting nine on Friday evening when they begin a series against the Chicago White Sox. Roden was held out of action on Thursday due to inflammation in his right knee. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional […]

Luke Adams Placed on 7-Day Injured List with Shoulder Contusion

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed third base prospect Luke Adams (shoulder) on the 7-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion. The 21-year-old suffered this injury during Friday's contest against Double-A Knoxville. Adams opened the campaign by making his Double-A debut. Through his first 59 games with Double-A Biloxi, Adams has posted a .241/.442/.477 slash […]

Adrian Del Castillo Hits 7-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo (back) on the 7-day injured list due to lower back discomfort. Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated noted that the injury is not expected to be serious and the team is hoping he is only sidelined for a short period. Del Castillo has already had a stint […]

Junior Caminero Sitting on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero will take a seat on Friday evening when the Rays begin a series against the Detroit Tigers. The former top prospect has started in each of the past 26 contests. During this stretch, Caminero has posted a .317/.389/.683 slash line with 10 doubles, nine home runs, and 28 […]

Michael McGreevy Sent to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned right-handed pitcher Michael McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis prior to Friday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. McGreevy was promoted to the major leagues to start the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. In this outing, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the system tossed five innings of […]

Devin Williams and Luke Weaver Will Both Close Games

New York Yankees relief pitchers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver will both have the opportunity to close games. Manager Aaron Boone noted that the Yankees have "two elite guys back there." As a result, while both relievers could see double-digit save opportunities during the second half of the season, they will significantly limit each other's […]

Josh Smith Starting on Friday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is back in action on Friday evening when the Rangers begin a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith was dealing with a hamstring injury over the past three games. However, he was able to avoid a stint on the IL and make a relatively quick return. Before his injury, […]

Roki Sasaki Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have transferred right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Zach Penrod, whom the Dodgers acquired from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Earlier in June, manager Dave Roberts noted that Sasaki was shut […]

Ivan Herrera Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals promoted infielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A. Herrera has been one of the most productive catchers in fantasy this season. Through 42 contests, Herrera has held an impressive .320/.392/.533 […]

Michael Cuevas Makes Triple-A Debut

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Michael Cuevas made his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening during their contest against Lehigh Valley. In this contest, Cuevas tossed one shutout inning of relief. He allowed one hit and two walks. Cuevas opened the campaign with Double-A Harrisburg and was very effective. Out of the bullpen, Cuevas tossed 25 […]