Jack Little Returning to Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect Jack Little was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier on Friday. This transaction opened a spot on the major league roster for right-handed pitcher Will Klein. Little made his MLB debut on Thursday against the Padres. He tossed two innings of relief. He allowed four hits and two earned […]

Mikey Romero Activated from Injured List

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mikey Romero (undisclosed) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Friday. Romero was initially placed on the injured list on June 4 due to an undisclosed injury. However, the No. 11-ranked prospect in the system was able to make a rather quick return to action. Before his injury, Romero […]

Thomas Saggese Returning to Major Leagues

The St. Louis Cardinals have recalled infield prospect Thomas Saggese to the major leagues prior to their contest on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals placed catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain. Saggese is currently considered the No. 5 prospect in the system on MLB.com. The Cardinals drafted […]

Alan Roden Remains Out on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden (knee) remains out of the starting nine on Friday evening when they begin a series against the Chicago White Sox. Roden was held out of action on Thursday due to inflammation in his right knee. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional […]

Luke Adams Placed on 7-Day Injured List with Shoulder Contusion

The Milwaukee Brewers have placed third base prospect Luke Adams (shoulder) on the 7-day injured list with a left shoulder contusion. The 21-year-old suffered this injury during Friday's contest against Double-A Knoxville. Adams opened the campaign by making his Double-A debut. Through his first 59 games with Double-A Biloxi, Adams has posted a .241/.442/.477 slash […]

Adrian Del Castillo Hits 7-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo (back) on the 7-day injured list due to lower back discomfort. Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated noted that the injury is not expected to be serious and the team is hoping he is only sidelined for a short period. Del Castillo has already had a stint […]

Junior Caminero Sitting on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero will take a seat on Friday evening when the Rays begin a series against the Detroit Tigers. The former top prospect has started in each of the past 26 contests. During this stretch, Caminero has posted a .317/.389/.683 slash line with 10 doubles, nine home runs, and 28 […]

Michael McGreevy Sent to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned right-handed pitcher Michael McGreevy to Triple-A Memphis prior to Friday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. McGreevy was promoted to the major leagues to start the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox. In this outing, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the system tossed five innings of […]

Devin Williams and Luke Weaver Will Both Close Games

New York Yankees relief pitchers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver will both have the opportunity to close games. Manager Aaron Boone noted that the Yankees have "two elite guys back there." As a result, while both relievers could see double-digit save opportunities during the second half of the season, they will significantly limit each other's […]

Josh Smith Starting on Friday

Texas Rangers infielder/outfielder Josh Smith (hamstring) is back in action on Friday evening when the Rangers begin a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Smith was dealing with a hamstring injury over the past three games. However, he was able to avoid a stint on the IL and make a relatively quick return. Before his injury, […]

Roki Sasaki Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have transferred right-handed pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Zach Penrod, whom the Dodgers acquired from the Red Sox on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Earlier in June, manager Dave Roberts noted that Sasaki was shut […]

Ivan Herrera Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals promoted infielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A. Herrera has been one of the most productive catchers in fantasy this season. Through 42 contests, Herrera has held an impressive .320/.392/.533 […]

Michael Cuevas Makes Triple-A Debut

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Michael Cuevas made his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening during their contest against Lehigh Valley. In this contest, Cuevas tossed one shutout inning of relief. He allowed one hit and two walks. Cuevas opened the campaign with Double-A Harrisburg and was very effective. Out of the bullpen, Cuevas tossed 25 […]

Wikelman Gonzalez Headed to Major Leagues

The Chicago White Sox are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez to the major leagues. Gonzalez was acquired in the trade that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in the winter. Gonzalez is currently considered the No. 16-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The right-hander opened the campaign with Double-A but […]

Mike Sirota Extends Hitting Streak to Eight Games

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against High-A Peoria to extend his hitting streak to eight games. During this surge, Sirota has posted a .367/.474/.633 slash line with three doubles, one triple, one home run, seven RBI, and two stolen bases. The Dodgers selected the […]

Dylan Beavers Goes Deep in Second-Straight Game

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Memphis on Thursday evening. This was Beavers' second-straight contest going deep and third-straight game tallying at least one hit. Since May 11, Beavers has been one of the most productive hitters in the minor leagues. […]

Edgar Montero Launches Two Home Runs on Thursday

Athletics infield prospect Edgar Montero went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two walks, and a stolen base during their contest against Cincinnati's Dominican Summer League affiliate. Montero has been swinging a hot bat in the rookie league and is making a push to join Low-A in the second half. Through 12 games this […]

Moises Ballesteros Stays Hot on Thursday

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros continued his surge at the plate on Thursday during their contest against Triple-A Nashville. In this game, Ballesteros went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Since June 4, the young backstop has held an impressive .339/.388/.593 slash line with six doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI, and […]

Carlos Lagrange Strikes Out 12 Batters on Thursday

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball en route to picking up the victory over Double-A New Hampshire on Thursday. In this outing, Lagrange struck out a season-high 12 batters and allowed just three hits and two walks. This was a much-needed bounce-back offering for Lagrange, as […]

James Tibbs III Performing Well at Double-A

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been performing quite well during his first taste of Double-A action. On Thursday, Tibbs posted his first two-hit game at the level. During their game against Akron, Tibbs went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, two RBI, and a walk. Through three games with Double-A […]

George Lombard Jr. Hits Second Double-A Long Ball

New York Yankees outfield prospect George Lombard Jr. went 2-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base during Thursday's game against Double-A New Hampshire. Lombard opened the season with High-A Hudson Valley but was able to earn a promotion to Double-A Somerset after 24 contests. During his first 39 games with Double-A, the top-ranked […]

Michael Arroyo Hits Home Run No. 15

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a walk during their contest against High-A Spokane on Thursday. Arroyo has enjoyed an impressive surge at the plate during June. Since June 1, Arroyo has posted a stellar .357/.486/.786 line with three doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBI, and […]

Kevin McGonigle Goes Deep on Thursday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI during their contest against High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. This was McGonigle's sixth-straight contest tallying at least one hit. During this six-game stretch, McGonigle has hit six doubles and launched two long balls. Since moving up to High-A, McGonigle has been […]

Colt Emerson Goes Deep Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson went 4-for-5 with a double and a home run during their contest against High-A Spokane on Wednesday. This was Emerson's second-straight game going deep and fourth-straight game tallying an RBI. In addition, this impressive outing extended his current hitting streak to six games. During this stretch, Emerson has posted […]

Kash Mayfield Punches Out Eight in Latest Start

San Diego Padres left-handed pitching prospect Kash Mayfield tossed three no-hit innings on Wednesday during his start against Low-A Rancho Cucamonga. In this outing, Mayfield allowed one run (unearned) and served up just one free pass. He struck out a season-high eight batters. Since allowing three runs on May 6, the former 25th overall pick […]

Travis Sykora Struggles with Command on Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Travis Sykora took a slight step back on Wednesday during his start against High-A Asheville. During this outing, Sykora tossed 5 2/3 innings with three hits, two runs, and a season-high four walks. He struck out seven. While Sykora was able to limit most of the damage, he struggled to […]

Walker Jenkins Swipes Two Bags in Return to Double-A

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins went 1-for-3 with a run, two walks, and two stolen bases during his return to Double-A on Wednesday evening. Jenkins has been held out of action since early April due to an ankle injury. Before being sidelined, Jenkins appeared in just two games with Double-A and went 1-for-8 with […]

Chase DeLauter Launches Two-Run Shot on Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 1-for-1 with a two-run shot and a walk during Wednesday's contest against Triple-A Indianapolis. The game was eventually cut short in the fourth inning due to rain. DeLauter wasted little time making an impact, hitting his second Triple-A long ball this season in the opening frame. Later in […]

Otto Kemp Dealing with Knee Injury

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Otto Kemp (knee) was held out of action on Wednesday due to a knee injury. The infielder fouled a ball off his knee during Tuesday's contest, and the team is opting to exercise caution with him. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to the game on […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 12 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

As we enter the halfway point of June, we have nearly three months of data to analyze. Through the first half of the season, several starting pitchers have exceeded expectations and emerged as viable starting options in all formats. This week, we will do a deep dive on four starting pitchers who sit under the […]