Gregory Soto Continues to be Part of a Closer-by-Committee Approach

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto (2-0) has been excellent so far in 2026, making 14 appearances on the season with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has also been dominant (1.86 xERA and .137 xBA). Currently, he is splitting closing duties with […]

Spencer Arrighetti Dominates the Yankees Sunday, Must-Add Moving Forward

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti dominated the Yankees on Sunday, going seven innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, one walk, and punching out eight batters. On the season, Arighetti (3-0) now owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. Next up for him is a road battle in […]

Joey Cantillo Remains a Strong Streamer Option For the Guardians Moving Forward

Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo has been rock solid in 2026, posting a 3.26 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 27.2 percent strikeout rate. Under the hood, he has been solid as well, with a 3.85 xERA and .226 xBA. The Guardians also know how to develop pitchers, and, pitching for an organization that typically […]

Alex Vesia a Top Closer Handcuff to Stash?

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia will have the chance to pick up some save opportunities for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz (elbow) expected to miss around three months after he had surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen are also among the Dodgers relievers with a chance […]

Kyle Harrison a Must-Add off Waiver Wire After Dominant Start

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison put together arguably the best start of his MLB career on Sunday, going six innings, allowing only one hit, no earned runs, one walk, and punching out 12 batters. Harrison had 23 whiffs, 13 of which came on his four-seamer and fired in 71 percent of his pitches for strikes. […]

Paul Sewald Stumbles in Non-Save Situation, Will Look to Bounce Back Next Time Out

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald stumbled a bit on Thursday in a non-save situation against the Chicago White Sox, where he allowed three earned runs on one hit and two walks. It was Andrew Benintendi who did the damage, taking him 410 feet to right-center to give the White Sox the lead and tag Sewald […]

Seranthony Dominguez Continues Scoreless Streak, Tallies Fifth Save

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez had a much-needed clean ninth inning in Thursday's 4-1 White Sox victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched a clean frame, striking out two batters and not allowing a base runner, while only throwing 12 pitches (eight for strikes). Dominguez has now converted on his last two save opportunities […]

Devin Williams Struggles Again on Thursday, Allows Three Hits and a Run

New York Mets closer Devin Williams struggled again on Thursday against the Twins, pitching the top of the ninth and going two-thirds of an inning while allowing three hits, one earned run, and striking out two to earn the win, albeit not pitching all that well. Williams, on the season, now owns a 10.29 ERA […]

Mickey Moniak Launches Two Long Balls, Entering Must-Start Territory

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fantastic day at the plate on Thursday in the Rockies' 10-8 loss to the San Diego Padres. Moniak went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two RBI, and two home runs. Moniak is now slashing .324/.347/.740 on the season with eight home runs, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and […]

Payton Tolle Strikes Out 11 in Season Debut, a Must-Add off the Waiver Wire

Boston Red Sox 23-year-old second-round pick in 2024 out of TCU, Payton Tolle, was fantastic in his 2026 MLB debut against the division-rival New York Yankees. Tolle toed the rubber in the third game of the series in Fenway, and showed the world why he is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Red Sox's organization […]

Jeff Hoffman Seeing Fantasy Value Fall Amid Rough Stretch

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman has struggled mightily thus far during the 2026 season, pitching to the tune of a 7.71 ERA and 2.04 WHIP through 9 1/3 innings pitched. Additionally, he has blown three of his five save opportunities so far this season. Blue Jays' manager, John Schneider, stated on Saturday after Hoffman […]

Edwin Diaz Implodes in Brief Outing, Velocity Remains Serious Concern

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz continues to struggle thus far in 2026, following an outing on Sunday where he allowed three earned runs on three hits and walked one without recording a single out against the Colorado Rockies. His velocity remains down compared to last season (95.7 mph compared to 97.2 mph in 2025). […]

Garrett Crochet Continues to Stumble, Should Managers be Concerned?

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet followed up his awful outing on April 13 against the Twins, where he didn't even make it out of the second inning and allowed 10 earned runs, with his second start of the week on Sunday against the Tigers, where he once again struggled mightily. In this outing, he […]

Louis Varland Emerging as Elite Closer Handcuff in Toronto?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland has been fantastic so far in the 2026 season, with a 0.00 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings pitched. The Minnesota native, Varland, is currently being deployed as the team's high-leverage setup reliever, and with Jeff Hoffman already blowing three saves in five opportunities, Varland may […]

Twins Call Up Kendry Rojas to Make his MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins, who just got swept at home over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, are calling up their No. 10-ranked prospect, Kendry Rojas, from Triple-A. Recent reports have suggested that the Twins have been using Rojas in a hybrid role, as both a reliever and a starting pitcher, as evidenced by his two […]

Everson Pereira Extends Power Surge on Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Everson Pereira blasted his third home run of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished the game going 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, and a run scored as part of his home run. Pereira has not gotten a ton of […]

Seranthony Dominguez Falling Out of Closer Job?

Chicago White Sox closer Seranthony Dominguez took the loss on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and got tagged with his second blown save of the season. Domínguez has now converted three of his five save opportunities. In Thursday's outing, Domínguez entered the contest with a 3-2 lead, allowing three earned runs on two hits […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Snaps Lengthy Skid with Home Run, Cause for Optimism?

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino crushed his first home run of the season on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. It came in his fifth at-bat of the contest off Connor Seabold and had an exit velocity of 108.0 mph and traveled 412 feet. It was his first hit of the game and first […]

Mason Miller Strikes Out the Side to Earn Sixth Save

San Diego Padres right-hander Mason Miller struck out the side Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners to earn his league-leading sixth save of the season. Miller has been nothing short of dominant thus far in 2026, converting on all six of his save opportunities, having not allowed a run, and striking out batters at a […]

Bryan Baker Tallies Fourth Save, Emerging as Closer to Roster in Tampa Bay?

Tampa Bay Rays' right-hander Bryan Baker picked up his fourth save of the season on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox, allowing no hits, one walk, and one inning pitched. The four saves for Baker are a career high, and through eight appearances on the season, he owns a solid 3.68 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and […]

Steven Matz With a Nice Matchup in Week 4, Worth a Stream to Ride the Hot Streak

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Steven Matz (3-0) has been excellent in his first three starts to the 2026 season with a 3.94 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 16 innings pitched. Additionally, in Week 4, Matz gets a juicy matchup on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, who rank in the bottom three in […]

Spencer Arrighetti Emerging as a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Stash Candidate

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti should be getting called up to the big league club any day now, as Hunter Brown (shoulder) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) both have landed on the 15-day IL, and Tatsuya Imai is dealing with right arm fatigue and is considered day to day. The Houston rotation is beginning to look […]

Ryan Weathers Dominates in Week 3, Waiver-Wire Upside Worth Investing

New York Yankees offseason acquisition Ryan Weathers (0-1) has gotten off to a good start in the 2026 season. Through three starts (16 innings pitched), he owns a 2.81 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts. Weathers, who was a former seventh overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, has been moved around to multiple different […]

Max Muncy Starting to Heat Up, Should be Added in All Formats if Available

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has gotten off to a decent start to the season, slashing .245/.339/.490 with four home runs, 11 runs, and four RBI. However, three of those four home runs, five of the 11 runs, and three of the four RBI came in his outing on April 10 against the […]

Clayton Beeter Picks up His Second Save of the Season on Saturday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever, Clayton Beeter, picked up his second save of the season on Saturday in the Nationals' 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Beeter worked the ninth inning up 3-0, and allowed an earned run on one hit, two walks, and two strikeouts. He needed 24 pitches to get through the ninth inning, […]

Should Fantasy Managers be Concerned With Julio Rodriguez's Slow Start?

Seattle Mariners superstar outfielder Julio Rodriguez is off to a slow start to the season, slashing .143/.250/.143 with zero home runs, zero stolen bases, four runs scored, and two RBI. The Mariners' offense as a whole has been struggling; they rank last in MLB in batting average (.184) and runs per game (3.1), and fourth-worst […]

Randy Vasquez Emerging as Must-Start Pitcher?

San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez continues to be lights-out to start the 2026 MLB season, as he pitched another gem against the Rockies on Thursday night, going 5 2/3 innings while allowing one earned run, seven hits, and striking out eight Rockies in his no-decision effort. On the season, he has now completed three […]

Seranthony Dominguez Tallies Second Save for White Sox

Chicago White Sox right-hander Seranthony Dominguez tallied his second save of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He had a clean ninth inning, allowing one walk and striking out two Royals batters. Dominguez has now secured two saves in three total opportunities after a disappointing effort […]

Didier Fuentes to be Back Up With the Braves Soon?

Braves reporter Harrison Smajovits said on Thursday that the expectation is that right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes will be back with the Atlanta Braves next week, per a source. The Braves' pitching rotation has been solid on the season with a 2.03 team ERA, but has dealt with its fair share of injuries, with Spencer […]

Hunter Goodman Leaves Thursday Night's Game With Finger Injury

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported Thursday night that Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman left Thursday's game with a right middle finger laceration after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning. The Rockies' catcher's status will likely be updated ahead of Friday's second contest of the four-game series in San Diego. Before leaving the […]