Freddy Peralta Might Get An Extra Day Of Rest

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (groin) has not undergone any imaging, but the team may opt to give him an extra day or two to rest. Peralta exited Sunday's contest early due to groin soreness. However, given this report, it seems the right-hander avoided a significant injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Begin Rehab Assignment In May

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this month. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that Acuna does not need to visit his doctor again and that a rehab assignment date is "up to the team." This is a significant step in his recovery process as the […]

Tai Peete Goes Deep, Swipes A Bag On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during Sunday's contest against High-A Eugene. Prior to this contest, Peete was riding a seven-game power drought. However, despite his lack of power, Peete was still productive during this seven-game stretch, holding a .276/.300/.379 with three doubles. The 19-year-old […]

Payton Tolle Strikes Out 12 In Latest Outing

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle dazzled in his latest outing on Sunday as he tallied a season-high 12 punchouts during his victory over High-A Asheville. In this start, Tolle allowed just three hits and did not allow a run or a walk. The Boston Red Sox drafted Tolle in the second round […]

Mason Black Rebounds On Sunday

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitching prospect Mason Black enjoyed a strong bounce-back showing on Sunday against Triple-A Reno. In this outing, Black shut down the Aces as he tossed seven innings of two-run ball. Black struck out seven batters and allowed just three hits. In his previous start, Black stumbled as he allowed four 1/3 […]

Nolan McLean Promoted To Triple-A

The New York Mets are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean to Triple-A Syracuse. McLean has enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2025 campaign and is being rewarded with an early promotion. Through his first 26 1/3 innings at Double-A this season, the right-hander has posted an impressive 1.37 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP. Across […]

Travis Sykora Strikes Out Six In First Rehab Outing

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Travis Sykora (hip) was sharp in his first rehab outing on Saturday in the Florida Complex League. In this outing, the top-ranked prospect in the Washington system struck out six batters across two innings of work. He allowed just one hit, a run, and a walk. The 21-year-old is working […]

Zach Dezenzo Hits First Long Ball Of The Season

Houston Astros outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo went 2-for-3 with a home run during their loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon. Dezenzo went deep in the fifth inning off Chicago right-hander Bryse Wilson. This was a two-run shot that also scored first baseman Christian Walker. Through his first 17 games of the regular […]

Hagen Smith Strikes Out Six On Sunday

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith tossed six shutout innings on Sunday during his start against Double-A Pensacola. In this outing, Smith struck out six batters and allowed just four hits and two walks. This was his third-straight game tallying at least six punchouts in a given outing. The White Sox drafted the […]

Cade Horton Continues To Increase Workload

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Cade Horton logged six innings of work for the second-straight start on Sunday against Triple-A Buffalo. In this outing, the top pitching prospect in Chicago allowed just one run, two hits, and held a 5:1 K:BB. This was his second-straight start tossing at least six innings of work. Prior to […]

Ian Seymour Punches Out Eight In Latest Start

Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitching prospect Ian Seymour struck out eight batters across five innings of two-run ball in his start on Sunday against Triple-A Jacksonville. In this outing, Seymour allowed just two hits, two runs (zero earned), and did not allow a free pass. This was the fourth time this season that the southpaw […]

Jordan Lawlar Hits Slump At Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has hit a bit of a slump at Triple-A. After riding an incredible 12-game hitting streak, the top prospect in the desert has gone 0-for-9 over his last two contests. During this slump, Lawlar has struck out once and has not drawn a walk. However, during his 12-game hitting […]

Jac Caglianone Goes Deep In Second Straight Contest

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Double-A Springfield. This was Caglianone's second-straight game going deep. Over his last nine contests, Caglianone has only gone hitless in one game. During this impressive stretch, the top prospect in Kansas City has held a .375/.459/.625 slash […]

Michael McGreevy Sharp In Season Debut

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Michael McGreevy was sharp in his 2025 MLB debut on Sunday evening. McGreevey was promoted to make a spot start for the Cardinals during a doubleheader on Sunday. In this outing, McGreevy tossed five 2/3 innings of one-hit ball against the New York Mets. He held a 5:1 K:BB and […]

Tommy Henry Promoted To Major Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher Scott McGough to Triple-A Reno. Henry will be making his first stint in Arizona this season. Last summer, the southpaw logged 38 1/3 innings in the desert to the tune of a 7.04 […]

Danny Young To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Danny Young (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list and is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Young was placed on the 15-day injured list at the end of April with a left elbow strain but will now miss the remainder of the 2025 and a majority of the […]

Fraser Ellard Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard (lat) on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. This will be the 27-year-old's second stint on the injured list as he missed time in April with a hamstring strain. Ellard logged just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's contest but stumbled as […]

Leody Taveras Sitting On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is not in Sunday's lineup when they face the Seattle Mariners. Taveras was also held out of the lineup on Saturday and appears to be losing consistent playing time. As a result, Josh Smith will get the starting nod in center field. Smith was able to find opportunities at shortstop, […]

Bobby Dalbec Designated For Assignment

Chicago White Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec has been designated for assignment. Dalbec inked a minor-league contract with the White Sox in January but was only able to appear in seven games. During this brief stint with the White Sox,, Dalbec held a modest .222/.333/.278 slash line with one double and a 6:3 K:BB. Under the […]

Jesus Sanchez Remains Out On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (back) remains sidelined on Sunday when the Marlins conclude a series against the Athletics. Sanchez was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to back tightness and will remain sidelined on Sunday. The 27-year-old has only appeared in 14 games this season and has posted a modest .200/.310/.300 slash line with two […]

Tyler Soderstrom Not In Sunday's Lineup

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is not in Sunday's lineup when the Athletics look to clinch a series victory over the Miami Marlins. Soderstrom has been in the starting nine in each game through the opening month. Soderstrom has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, posting a .277/.340/.523 slash line with five doubles and […]

Dennis Santana Activated From Bereavement List

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana has been activated from the bereavement list prior to Sunday's contest against the San Diego Padres. In a corresponding move, the Pirates have optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis. Through his first 12 1/3 innings of the season, Santana has been a reliable high-leverage option out of […]

Cole Ragans Slated To Start On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) is slated to start Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Ragans was unable to pitch this week due to a groin strain. However, it appears the southpaw will be making a quick return to the bump. This past week, the Royals promoted left-handed pitching prospect Noah […]

Josh Rojas Returns From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas (toe) was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. Rojas is slated to cover the hot corner and bat in the eight-hole. This will be Rojas' season debut. The 30-year-old has been sidelined with a fracture since March. Last season, Rojas had […]

Yordan Alvarez Feeling Better, Still Out On Sunday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "feeling better" but will remain sidelined on Sunday. Manager Joe Espada noted that Alvarez will likely not need imaging on his hand. This is a positive sign as it appears Alvarez is dealing with a minor injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their […]

Otto Lopez Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have placed infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Marlins activated catcher Nick Fortes (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. Lopez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain after exiting Friday's contest early. As a result, fantasy […]

Shane Bieber Throws Live Batting Practice On Friday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) threw live batting practice on Friday. According to manager Stephen Vogt, the session went "well," but he still has a "ways to go." Bieber is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Bieber underwent the surgery after logging just 12 innings during the start of the 2024 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

With a month in the books, we now have plenty of data to determine which players we should target on the waiver wire. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season -- May 5 through May 11. This waiver wire article will recommend […]

Francisco Alvarez Sitting In Game 1

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will take a seat in the first game of their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Alvarez was given the start on Friday and went 3-for-5 at the plate. The young backstop missed nearly the first month of the season, recovering from a bone fracture in his […]

Anthony Volpe Sitting On Sunday, Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays. Volpe suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's contest but remained in the game. However, after the contest, the shortstop underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Still, the Yankees will opt to give him the day […]