Hayden Mullins Joining Double-A

The Boston Red Sox are promoting left-handed pitcher Hayden Mullins to Double-A Portland. Mullins has spent the early part of the 2025 season and most of 2024 with High-A Greenville. In 17 innings of work this season, Mullins has posted a 1.06 ERA with a 0.82 WHIP. He has tallied 27 punchouts and served up […]

Franklin Arias Promoted To High-A

The Boston Red Sox are promoting infield prospect Franklin Arias to High-A Greenville. Arias joined the Red Sox organization in 2023 and is already quickly climbing the prospect ranks. Through the early part of the campaign, Arias enjoyed a strong start with Low-A, holding a .346/.407/.397 slash line with four doubles and four stolen bases. […]

Jordan Sprinkle Heading To High-A

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Jordan Sprinkle is being promoted to High-A Winston-Salem. Sprinkle has enjoyed an impressive start to the season with Low-A and is being rewarded with an early-season promotion. Through the first 16 games of the Low-A season, Sprinkle held an impressive .420/.547/.460 slash line with two doubles, 20 stolen bases, and […]

Braden Montgomery Promoted To High-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is being promoted to High-A Winston-Salem. The White Sox selected Montgomery with the 12th pick in last year's draft, and he is already progressing through the White Sox system fairly quickly. The Texas A&M product opened the 2025 season with Low-A Kannapolis and needed just 18 games to […]

Chayce McDermott Struggles In First Rehab Start

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott (lat) struggled in his first rehab start with Double-A Chesapeake on Sunday. In this outing, the right-hander logged just 1 2/3 innings of work. He allowed one hit and one run but served up three free passes. He struck out three batters as well. McDermott has been sidelined with […]

Erik Swanson Starting Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) is slated to report to Low-A Dunedin on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. The right-hander has been sidelined at the start of the campaign due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his forearm. However, Swanson has progressed well and is nearing his return to the major leagues. […]

Wade Miley Exits Rehab Outing On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds left-handed pitcher Wade Miley (elbow) exited his rehab outing on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. The southpaw was only able to tally two outs before exiting the contest. Before leaving, Miley allowed one hit and a run and did not tally a strikeout. In his first rehab outing with High-A Dayton, Miley struggled […]

Roman Anthony Dealing With Foot Injury

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (foot) is dealing with a minor foot injury. The top prospect fouled a ball off his foot on Friday and was held out of action over the weekend. However, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic noted that the team does not anticipate him hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers […]

Slade Cecconi Throws Bullpen On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi (oblique) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt noted that the 25-year-old "looked really good." This is an excellent sign for Cecconi as he has yet to make his 2025 season debut. Cecconi is working his way back from a left oblique strain he suffered in […]

Matt Wallner Could Miss Most Of May

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hamstring) could miss most of May due to his left hamstring strain. Team president Derek Falvey noted that the severity of his injury could keep him sidelined for the upcoming month. Wallner exited their contest on April 15 with this injury and was then placed on the 10-day injured list. […]

George Kirby Set To Throw Live Batting Practice On Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (shoulder) is slated to throw live batting practice on Monday. This will be the first time he faces live hitters since being shut down with this shoulder injury in March. The 27-year-old was diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status after his session, […]

Parker Messick Strikes Out Eight On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect Parker Messick tossed five shutout innings during his start against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In this outing, Messick allowed just one hit and a walk, and matched a season-high eight punchouts. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Messick as well, as he allowed four runs in each of his previous […]

Brice Matthews Stays Hot On Sunday

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews went 2-for-4 with a home run and two stolen bases during Sunday's contest against Triple-A Tacoma. This outing extended Matthews's hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, Matthews has gone deep twice and held a 2:3 K:BB. However, before this surge at the plate, the former 28th overall […]

Jonah Tong Tallies Season-High 10 Strikeouts

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong struck out a season-high 10 batters during his start on Sunday against Double-A New Hampshire. In this start, Tong tossed four shutout innings. He allowed just one hit and one walk. This was Tong's first start, not allowing a run this season. Through his first four starts […]

Marcelo Mayer Stays Hot At The Plate On Sunday

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer continued to stay hot at the plate. During Sunday's double-header against Syracuse, Mayer went 3-for-7 with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, and a 2:1 K:BB. Over his last nine games, Mayer has enjoyed an impressive power surge, posting a strong .417/.452/.944 slash line with four doubles […]

Matt Shaw Goes Deep On Sunday

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run during their contest on Sunday against Triple-A Louisville. This was his second-straight contest, tallying two hits. This was also his first long ball since returning to Triple-A. Shaw was able to earn a spot on the MLB roster out of […]

Jacob Misiorowski Strikes Out Nine In Latest Start

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski tossed five shutout innings in his latest outing on Sunday against the Durham Bulls. In this outing, Misiorowski allowed just three hits, no walks, and struck out a season-high batters. This was his second-straight outing not allowing a run. Through his first 29 2/3 innings at Triple-A this […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)

The baseball season is in full swing, and it's time to make our next rounds of FAAB claims. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 28 through May 4. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and […]

Trent Grisham Activated From Paternity List

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham was activated from the paternity list prior to their contest on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder was held out of action during their entire three-game set against the Cleveland Guardians at the start of the week. However, Grisham will be back in action for their weekend […]

Tobias Myers Activated Off Injured List, Starting On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Tobias Myers (oblique) was activated off the 15-day injured list prior to his season debut on Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. Myers has been out of action since spring training due to this injury. In a corresponding move, the Brewers optioned left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson to Triple-A Nashville. Myers made […]

Jacob Stallings, Nick Martini Sitting In Game 1

Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings and outfielder Nick Martini will take a seat in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon. Fantasy managers should expect Stallings to return to the lineup for Game 2. Instead, Hunter Goodman will be behind the dish in the early game. Martini has typically […]

Jorge Polanco Sitting Against Lefty

Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco will take a seat during Thursday's contest against the Boston Red Sox with left-hander Garrett Crochet set to take the mound. Through the early part of the campaign, Polanco has only made one start against a southpaw. Instead, Ben Williamson will cover the hot corner, and Cal Raleigh will shift […]

David Festa Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins have optioned right-handed pitcher David Festa to Triple-A St. Paul. Festa was promoted to the majors to fill Pablo Lopez's rotation spot. However, with Lopez set to return to action this weekend, Festa will return to the top level of the minor leagues. Through three starts this season (13 innings), Festa held […]

Willi Castro Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) is on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins promoted Mickey Gasper from Triple-A St. Paul. Castro has been held out of the lineup since suffering this injury on April 16. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this […]

Hagen Smith Showing Strikeout Potential At Double-A

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith has looked sharp during his first taste of Double-A action. On Wednesday, Smith logged four shutout innings. During this start, he allowed just one hit and held an 8:4 K:BB. Through 13 2/3 innings of work, the fifth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft has held a […]

Kohl Drake Strikes Out 10 On Wednesday

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kohl Drake struck out 10 batters in his latest outing at Double-A Frisco. On Wednesday, Drake looked sharp against Corpus Christi as he allowed just one hit and two walks across four 1/3 innings. His 10 strikeouts are a season-high. Through his first three starts of the season, Drake has looked […]

Robby Snelling Tallies Nine Punchouts For The Second Time This Season

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling struck out nine batters in a start for the second time this season. On Wednesday, Snelling tossed six shutout innings against Double-A Knoxville. In this outing, he allowed just three hits and held a near-perfect 9:1 K:BB. Through his first 22 1/3 innings of work this season, the southpaw […]

Javier Rivas Continues Hot Start To High-A Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Javier Rivas continued to swing a hot bat during his first extended look at High-A. On Wednesday, Rivas went 2-for-4 with two home runs. Over his last nine contests, Rivas has held an impressive .394/.444/.788 slash line with two doubles and four home runs. Through 16 games this season, the 22-year-old […]

Chase Petty Strikes Out Seven On Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Petty struck out seven batters across six shutout innings on Wednesday evening. Petty allowed just one hit and two free passes. Since allowing six runs in his season debut, Petty has been very effective with Triple-A Louisville. Over his last 19 2/3 innings (four outings), Petty has posted a strong […]

Cade Horton Shines On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Cade Horton looked strong again in his latest outing on Thursday against Triple-A Louisville. Horton tossed four 2/3 shutout innings. He allowed just two hits and one walk, and struck out five batters. Through his first four outings of the Triple-A campaign, the top pitching prospect on the Northside has held […]