Michael King Scratched with Shoulder Stiffness

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has been scratched from his start on Saturday evening against the Atlanta Braves due to right shoulder stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the right-hander could be in danger of spending time on the injured list, given the severity of the injury. Instead, […]

Marcelo Mayer Headed to Boston

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer is on his way to Boston to join the major league roster. Mayer is considered the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, only behind outfielder Roman Anthony. The 22-year-old has spent the start of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Worcester. […]

Jake Fraley Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Fraley has been held out of action due to a calf injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he may only need a few games with Triple-A before being cleared to return from the 10-day injured […]

Yainer Diaz Not Starting on Saturday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is not in the starting nine on Saturday when they continue a series against the Seattle Mariners. Diaz has started each of the previous three contests. Over this stretch, the backstop has held a .273/.429/.273 line with a 5:2 K:BB. Since the start of May, Diaz has begun to turn […]

Edgar Quero Not in Saturday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero is not in Saturday's lineup when they continue a series against the Texas Rangers. Quero got the starting nod in the series opener on Friday evening and went 0-for-4 at the dish. As a result, Matt Thaiss will enter the starting lineup and bat in the seven-hole. Quero has […]

Logan Gilbert May Need Multiple Rehab Outings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) completed a simulated game on Friday. However, the right-hander is expected to require multiple rehab appearances before being cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. The right-hander has been sidelined with a right elbow flexor strain since late April. Given his current progress, fantasy managers should expect […]

Carson Kelly Sitting on Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly will take a seat during Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran backstop has typically alternated starts with Miguel Amaya and will follow suit again on Saturday. During Friday's game, Kelly went 1-for-4 at the plate with a walk. Over his last six games, the 30-year-old has held a […]

Amed Rosario Starting on Saturday

Washington Nationals infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (leg) is starting at third base during Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Rosario has been held out of the starting lineup since May 15. However, he did make an appearance during Thursday's game. This afternoon, he will bat in the two-hole. Before his injury, Rosario was enjoying a […]

Ramon Laureano Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. The 30-year-old sustained this injury during Tuesday's contest. He was viewed day-to-day throughout the week, but the Orioles will instead opt to have him shift to the injured list. Before his injury, Laureano was swinging a […]

Rhett Lowder Shut Down with Oblique Strain

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (oblique) is expected to be shut down for a few weeks. Lowder exited his last rehab outing with an oblique strain. According to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19, the right-hander will not be able to "do much" for a few weeks. After this period, he will return to Arizona […]

Bobby Miller Recalled Ahead of Saturday's Contest

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to promote right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller ahead of their contest on Saturday evening against the New York Mets. The 26-year-old made one appearance with the Dodgers earlier this season and stumbled as he allowed eight hits and six earned runs. Fantasy managers should expect Miller to provide depth as […]

Jonny DeLuca Begins Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) has begun a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate. The 26-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since early April with a shoulder strain. However, DeLuca suffered a setback, which pushed back his timeline. Earlier in May, DeLuca was cleared to begin hitting off […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 8 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success in 2025?

Even though we are in the second month of the regular season, fantasy managers have seen several high-end pitchers hit the injured list. During the first seven weeks of the season, Logan Gilbert (elbow), Blake Snell (shoulder), Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), and Cole Ragans (groin) are just a few of the high-upside pitchers on the shelf. […]

Max Scherzer Set to Throw Two Bullpen Sessions

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is set to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday and Monday. If these sessions go well, the right-hander could be cleared to join the team in their upcoming series in Texas to face live hitters. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend, as the […]

Cole Ragans Continues to Play Catch

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) has continued to play catch and is expected to come off the 15-day injured list when first eligible. The southpaw hit the injured list after experiencing groin tightness during his start on May 16. However, Ragans has continued progressing well and remains on track to return to […]

Shohei Ohtani to Throw Bullpen on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Sunday. His session was initially scheduled to be held on Saturday, but it will instead be pushed back. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this will be the first time the right-hander faces live hitters […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits Home Run No. 9

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Durham on Friday evening. This outing snapped Mayer's seven-game power drought. During this seven-game slump, the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport held a disappointing .179/.324/.179 slash line with no extra-base hits. However, Mayer was able to […]

Konnor Griffin Goes Deep on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin went 1-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Low-A Clearwater on Friday evening. This outing extended Griffin's current hitting streak to three games. Over his last 13 games, Griffin has only gone hitless once. During this impressive stretch, last year's ninth overall pick has posted a stellar […]

Xavier Isaac Enjoying Power Surge

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac went 1-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Double-A Columbus on Friday evening. This outing extended his current hitting streak to five games. In addition, this was Isaac's second-straight contest going deep. During this five-game stretch, the No. 46-ranked prospect in the sport has posted […]

Jac Caglianone Goes Deep in Second Straight Triple-A Contest

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone went 1-for-3 with a home run and walks during Friday's contest against Triple-A Salt Lake. This was his second-straight contest going deep. Through his first four games with Triple-A Omaha, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the sport has continued to swing a hot bat, launching two long […]

Zach Agnos Tallies Save No. 3

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Zach Agnos earned his third save of his major league career during their 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday evening. Agnos allowed one walk, but did not allow a hit or a run. He did not tally a strikeout. Since earning the promotion to the majors, Agnos […]

Nick Kurtz Goes Deep Again on Friday

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run shot and a walk during their loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday evening. Kurtz went deep in the final frame off Phillies right-hander Jordan Romano. This home run scored backstop Shea Langeliers and designated hitter Brent Rooker. Over his last four […]

J.J. Wetherholt Continues to Swing a Hot Bat at Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has continued to swing a hot bat at Double-A. Over his last 10 contests, Wetherholt has posted a stellar .317/.391/.561 slash line. During this stretch, Wetherholt has tallied four doubles and two home runs. He swiped three bags and held an impressive 7:5 K:BB. Through his first 30 […]

Jac Caglianone Hits First Triple-A Long Ball

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone hit his first Triple-A home run during Thursday's contest against Salt Lake. In this outing, Caglianone went 1-for-4 with a solo blast. The 22-year-old recently got the call to join Triple-A Omaha. Through his first three games at the top level of the minor leagues, the former […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Set to Move Rehab Assignment to Triple-A

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitching prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long (elbow) is set to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. Gipson-Long has been working his way back from Tommy John surgery and hip surgery. Gipson-Long began his rehab assignment with Low-A but needed only one appearance before earning the call to High-A. At High-A, Gipson-Long […]

Thomas White Dealing with Finger Injury

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (finger) is dealing with soreness in his left index finger. This injury has caused him to miss his previous two scheduled outings. Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst reported that White is currently on a throwing program. If White continues to progress well, he could be in the mix to […]

Hagen Smith Dealing with Elbow Soreness

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith (elbow) is dealing with elbow soreness. Scott Merkin of MLB.com noted that the southpaw is expected to begin playing catch soon. His MRI was also clean and did not show any structural damage. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team will likely increase […]

Blas Castano Promoted to Majors

The Seattle Mariners are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Blas Castano to the major league roster. The 26-year-old has spent the past two seasons at the Triple-A level. Through the early part of the 2025 campaign, Castano has posted a 3.43 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP across 44 2/3 innings. He has been deployed primarily out […]

Will Warren - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren has made quite a splash lately, striking everyone out over his last handful of starts. A quick look at his movement profile is warranted here. Baseball Savant says all four of his secondary pitches (sinker, sweeper, […]

Dalton Rushing - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  So long, Austin Barnes, it's Dalton Rushing time now. Los Angeles designated its longest-tenured position player, Barnes, on May 14 to make room after selecting the contract of Rushing. The 24-year-old catcher joined the Dodgers organization in 2022 as a second-round draft pick. […]