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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 4 (April 21 - April 27)

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 4 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 21 through April 27. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and […]

Eugenio Suarez Sitting On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Chicago Cubs. Suarez has started in each of the first 21 games of the regular season. During this stretch, the power-hitting third baseman has held a .145/.253/.421 slash line with three doubles and six home runs. He […]

Brayan Bello Expected To Return On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello (shoulder) is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. Bello has been sidelined through the early part of the campaign due to a strained shoulder. He was able to log 14 innings of work in his rehab assignment with Double-A Portland and Triple-A […]

J.T. Realmuto Getting Sunday Off

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will get the day off on Sunday when the Phillies conclude a series against the Miami Marlins. Realmuto has started in each of the previous eight games. During this stretch, he has held a .200/.273/.333 slash line with one double and one home run. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran […]

Chase Meidroth Scratched With Thumb Injury

The Chicago White Sox have scratched infield prospect Chase Meidroth (thumb) due to a thumb injury. The 23-year-old was initially listed as the starting shortstop and was batting in the leadoff spot. Meidroth was promoted to the major leagues earlier this week and was in the starting lineup in each of the previous eight games. […]

Ben Rice Not Starting On Sunday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (elbow) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Yankees conclude a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rice was removed from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch in his elbow. After the contest, Rice underwent imaging, but the results were negative. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

Wyatt Langford Activated Off Injured List

The Texas Rangers have activated outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, the Rangers optioned Ezequiel Duran to Triple-A Round Rock. Langford has been out of action since April 8 with this minor injury. The outfielder participated in two rehab outings with Double-A Frisco before being activated. However, Langford […]

Griffin Conine Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list due to a dislocated left shoulder. Conine suffered this injury when sliding into second base during Saturday's contest. The 27-year-old was swinging a hot bat during the early part of the campaign as he held an impressive .281/.352/.438 slash line. He […]

Sean Murphy Not In Sunday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is taking a seat on Sunday when the Braves play the final game in their series against the Minnesota Twins. Murphy has been in the starting lineup in each of their previous seven contests. Instead, he will cede catching duties to young backstop Drake Baldwin, who will bat in the […]

Brandon Marsh Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Marsh has been unable to play in their previous three contests and will now face a longer absence. Before his injury, Marsh was in a slump at the plate, tallying just four hits, including one home […]

Oneil Cruz Sitting On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Cruz has been in the starting nine in each of the previous seven contests and will get a much-needed day off. During this stretch, the 26-year-old has posted a .269/.367/.654 slash line with one double, three […]

Cody Poteet Promoted To Major Leagues

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned pitching prospect Brandon Young to Triple-A. Young made his MLB debut on Saturday and allowed seven hits and three runs across four innings of work. Poteet joined Baltimore in March via a trade from the Chicago […]

Shohei Ohtani Activated From Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (paternity) from the paternity list prior to their contest on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Ohtani was held out of action for the past two games but is set to return for the series final on Sunday. Over his last nine contests, the reigning NL […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/20/25)

Welcome to another Sunday 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, we have a potential high-scoring affair in Boston between the Red Sox and the White Sox and a Coors Field matchup, which is […]

When Will Blake Snell, Yu Darvish, Brandon Woodruff Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Even though we are just entering the fourth week of the MLB season, there are several starting pitchers who are sidelined due to injury. As a result, fantasy managers have had to look to the waiver wire earlier than expected to fill their lineup. Due to the numerous injuries, several young emerging arms such as […]

When Is Coby Mayo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 4 Update)

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has flashed elite upside at Triple-A but has yet to earn an extended look at the major leagues. While Mayo did earn a brief taste of the majors last summer, he had a limited role and struggled to find consistency. Mayo was competing for a spot on the […]

Christian Vazquez Moves Past Hand Injury

Minnesota Twins catcher Christian Vazquez (hand) is rejoining the starting nine on Saturday afternoon when the Twins continue a series against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran catcher has been kept sidelined through most of the week since suffering this injury on Monday. However, Vazquez was able to avoid a stint on the injured list. He […]

Willi Castro Remains Sidelined With Oblique Injury

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) remains sidelined on Saturday due to his oblique injury. The utility man has been kept out of the starting nine since exiting Wednesday's game early. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading up to Sunday's game. Before his injury, Castro held a .227/.292/.364 slash […]

Austin Wells Back In Action On Saturday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (illness) will start behind the dish and bat third on Saturday afternoon when the Yankees continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wells was unable to suit up Friday evening due to food poisoning. However, this illness was quite minor as Wells will make a quick return to […]

Gabriel Arias, Lane Thomas Sitting On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias and outfielder Lane Thomas are not in the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon when they continue a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Arias has been in the starting nine in each of the last seven contests. During this stretch, he has posted a stellar .385/.429/.769 slash line with three long […]

Josh Smith Back In Action On Saturday

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (thumb) is returning to the starting lineup on Saturday afternoon when they continue a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith has been held out of the starting lineup in each of the previous four contests due to a bruised thumb. However, Smith has been cleared for action and is […]

Martin Perez Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed pitcher Martin Perez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation. The 34-year-old exited Friday's contest due to soreness and will now miss at least the next two weeks of action. Before exiting, the southpaw struggled against the Boston Red Sox as he allowed five […]

Jordan Beck Recalled From Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have recalled outfielder Jordan Beck from Triple-A Albuquerque. In a corresponding move, the Rockies officially placed outfielder Brenton Doyle on the bereavement roster effective April 17. Beck was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but was later optioned to Triple-A after he struggled during the early part of […]

Ezequiel Tovar Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Colorado Rockies infielder Ezequiel Tovar (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left hip contusion. This transaction was retroactive to April 16. Through the first 16 games of the season, Tovar has posted a .212/.257/.303 slash line with four doubles, one triple, and two stolen bases through the first 16 games […]

Vaughn Grissom Swinging A Hot Bat At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox infielder Vaughn Grissom has been swinging a hot bat at Triple-A. On Friday, Grissom went 5-for-6 with four doubles and one home run. Over his last eight contests, Grissom has posted a .441/.486/.735 slash line with seven doubles and a 9:2 K:BB. Through the first 16 contests of the Triple-A campaign, Grissom […]