Kohl Drake Sharp In Latest Outing

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kohl Drake enjoyed a strong bounce-back in his latest start. On April 16, Kohl tossed five innings of one-hit ball against Double-A Amarillo. In this outing, Drake served up just one free pass and struck out six batters. In his first start of the campaign, Drake allowed four earned runs and […]

Jose Castillo Makes Season Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher Jose Castillo (adductor) made his season debut over the weekend with Triple-A Reno. In this outing, the southpaw tossed a clean frame and struck out two batters. Castillo opened the campaign on the injured list due to left adductor tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress with Triple-A as […]

Jordan Wicks Optioned To Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs have optioned left-handed pitcher Jordan Wicks to Triple-A Iowa. Wicks joined the Cubs for their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks but will return to the top level of the minor leagues instead. During his brief two-inning stint, Wicks allowed five runs (three earned) and six hits. He struck out two and […]

Termarr Johnson Tallies Two Hits In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson (knee) went 2-for-5 with a double during their contest against Double-A Somerset on Monday. Johnson suffered a minor knee injury on Friday. However, this is a great sign as Johnson was only held out of action over the weekend, which suggests the injury was not very serious. Through the […]

Zach Dezenzo Busy In Monday's Victory

Houston Astros first base/outfield prospect Zach Dezenzo went 2-for-3 with two runs, one RBI, and a walk during their 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. In the fifth inning, Dezenzo would hit an RBI double to right field, which scored outfield prospect Cam Smith. He would then come around and score on a Jose […]

Craig Yoho Allows One Run In MLB Debut

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Craig Yoho allowed one run during his MLB debut on Monday evening. Yoho entered the game in the eighth inning. He proceeded to strike out the first batter he saw, Heliot Ramos. However, he then allowed a walk to LaMonte Wade Jr. and a single to Wilmer Flores. Wade would eventually […]

Kyle Stowers Sitting Against Southpaw

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers is not in the starting nine on Monday evening when the Marlins face Cincinnati left-handed pitcher Nick Lodolo. Stowers has only made five starts against left-handed pitching this season. When facing lefties, Stowers has been productive, holding a .500 AVG, but will be held out of the lineup. Through the […]

Jake Rogers Plays Catch On Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers (oblique) was seen playing catch on Monday. Rogers was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 8 with a left oblique strain. Following that transaction, the team noted that the backstop would be sidelined for at least a month. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he […]

Triston McKenzie Designated For Assignment

The Cleveland Guardians have designated right-handed pitcher Triston McKenzie for assignment. Through the early part of the campaign, the right-hander has logged a poor 11.12 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP across five 2/3 innings of work. McKenzie struggled in 2024 as well, logging 75 2/3 innings to the tune of a 5.11 ERA with a […]

Rob Brantly Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have placed catcher Rob Brantly (lat) on the 10-day injured list with a right lat strain. In a corresponding move, the Marlins promoted catching prospect Agustin Ramirez from Triple-A Jacksonville. Brantly was only able to appear in three games before suffering his injury. During this brief stint, Brantly has tallied three hits […]

Noelvi Marte Starting Again On Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte will get the starting nod again on Monday evening when they begin a series against the Miami Marlins. Marte enjoyed a career game on Sunday and is being rewarded with another start at the hot corner. He is slated to bat in the eight-hole. On Sunday, Marte went 5-for-7 […]

Kerry Carpenter Testing Hamstring On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) was seen testing his hamstring on Monday. Carpenter was seen jogging in the outfield before Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. The outfielder was removed from Sunday's contest due to hamstring soreness. However, it appears this injury is minor as the 27-year-old is already back on the field. […]

Jake Bloss Posts Best Outing Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Jake Bloss posted his best outing of the campaign on Sunday against Triple-A Syracuse. Bloss logged four 2/3 innings of two-run ball (zero earned) with six hits and no walks. He tallied a season-high seven punchouts. This was also a much-needed bounce-back for Bloss as he allowed seven earned runs […]

Blade Tidwell Strikes Out Nine On Sunday

New York Mets pitching prospect Blade Tidwell struck out nine batters across 4 1/3 shutout innings during his start against Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday evening. In his outing, Tidwell allowed just two hits and one free pass. This was a strong bounce-back outing for Tidwell, as he posted a modest 6.92 ERA and a 1.85 […]

Jordan Lawlar Tallies Three Hits, Adds Home Run On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar continued his dominant run at Triple-A on Sunday as he went 3-for-5 with a double, home run, a stolen base, and two walks during their contest against Round Rock. This outing extended his current hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, he has tallied at least two hits […]

Shalin Polanco Showing Power At High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Shalin Polanco went 2-for-3 with two home runs during their contest against High-A Jersey Shore on Sunday. Polanco has begun to find his power at High-A as he has posted an impressive .286/.318/.952 slash line with two doubles and four long balls. During this stretch, he tallied seven RBI and scored […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Goes Deep Twice On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez went 2-for-3 with two long balls during their contest on Sunday against Triple-A El Paso. This was a much-needed breakout game for Fernandez, as he entered Sunday riding a .059/.150/.059 slash line with just one hit over his last five contests. However, before this slump, Fernandez posted a stellar […]

Chase Burns Promoted To Double-A

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting pitching prospect Chase Burns to Double-A Chattanooga. Burns is slated to make his debut at this level on Saturday. The Reds drafted Burns with the second overall pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Wake Forest. He made his professional debut earlier this season with High-A Dayton and needed […]

Carson Whisenhunt Shines In Latest Start

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt looked sharp in his latest outing on Saturday. In this outing, Whisenhunt tossed six shutout innings against Triple-A Salt Lake. In this start, Whisenhunt allowed just one hit and one walk. He struck out nine batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back for the southpaw as he allowed eight […]

Brady House Heating Up At Triple-A

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House has begun to heat up at Triple-A. On Saturday, House tallied four hits, including two home runs. Then on Sunday, he extended his current hitting streak to three games. Since holding a solid .269/.333/.423 line with just three doubles and one home run during the first 14 games of […]

Marcelo Mayer Goes Deep, Posts Third-Straight Multi-Hit Game

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-5 with a home run during their contest on Sunday against Triple-A Rochester. This was Mayer's third-straight contest tallying at least two hits and fourth-straight game tallying at least one hit. This was also Mayer's second long ball over his previous three contests. Over his last six […]

Zac Veen Hits First MLB Long Ball

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-2 with a home run during Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon. Veen would hit his first MLB long ball in the third inning off Washington starting pitcher Jake Irvin. Veen was in contention to make the MLB roster out of camp […]

Chandler Simpson Swipes First MLB Bag On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson stole his first base at the MLB level during Sunday's loss to the New York Yankees. Simpson would get on base via a forceout in the eighth inning and then proceed to swipe second base. After batting in the leadoff spot during his MLB debut on Saturday, Simpson […]

Logan Henderson Strikes Out Nine In MLB Debut

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Logan Henderson tossed six innings of one-run ball in his MLB debut on Sunday afternoon. In this outing against the Athletics, Henderson allowed just three hits, one walk, and struck out nine batters, en route to picking up the victory. This was an impressive debut for the 23-year-old. His lone blemish […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/21/25)

Welcome to another Monday edition of the RotoBaller MLB DFS picks! In this piece, I will break down my top pitchers and hitters to target on this slate. On the hitting side of the slate, the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants have top matchups. On the pitching side, we will see emerging […]

Zach Agnos Promoted To Major Leagues

The Colorado Rockies have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Zach Agnos to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Victor Vodnik (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list. Agnos was in the mix to make the roster out of camp, but fell short in the competition. However, the Eastern Carolina product […]

Victor Vodnik Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed pitcher Victor Vodnik (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 17 due to right shoulder inflammation. Vodnik last appeared in a contest on April 16. Through the early part of the campaign, Vodnik has been deployed as a high-leverage arm in the Colorado bullpen. Across eight innings […]

Josh Lowe Takes 20 Dry Swings

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) took 20 dry swings on Saturday and did not feel any pain in his oblique. Ryan Bass of the Tampa Bay Rays reported that the outfielder hopes to begin hitting off a tee next week if he continues to progress. This is an excellent sign for the 27-year-old […]

Blake Treinen Dealing With Low-Grade Forearm Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) is dealing with a low-grade sprain and will begin a "conservative" rehab. The reliever will not have to undergo surgery. This is an excellent sign as Treinen was placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm injury on Saturday. However, it appears the 36-year-old has avoided […]

Jack Leiter To Make Rehab Start On Tuesday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (finger) will make a rehab start for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. Leiter has been on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his finger. However, it appears the former No. 2 overall pick is nearing a return to the big leagues. The Vanderbilt was able to […]