Taijuan Walker Throws Bullpen Session Sunday

New York Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. According to manager Buck Showalter, he'll need more than one rehab start before returning. Due to right shoulder irritation, the 29-year-old exited his previous start after just four innings. Barring any setbacks, he could be activated from the injured list next week. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Set For Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday. The Braves outfielder started the season on the injured list as he continues to recover from ACL surgery that forced him to miss the end of the 2021 season. He slashed .283/.394/.596 with 24 homers, 52 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make some more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start making some changes to our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

The 2022 season is officially off and running. While it’s still an extremely small sample size, there were some intriguing performances that caught my eye during the first week of the season. There are definitely some new interesting names to keep an eye on as the regular season progresses. Here are some corner infield options […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

It's Week Two in fantasy baseball and things are starting to come into focus. Yes, it's still early in the marathon that is an MLB season, but we've seen enough baseball to know who will get the bulk of the playing time for most teams. We also know who is hitting the ball well to start […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

A long Week One in the books, and now we've got some data to really get into! It's the weekend so that means it's time for all of RotoBaller's fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups content, as we prepare you for Week 2 - April 18th through April 24th. I'm Jon Anderson and I'm once again […]

Mike Trout Day-To-Day With Hand Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) underwent X-rays on his left hand after leaving Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. According to the Angels, the X-rays turned up negative. He is being considered day-to-day. Trout left the game in the fifth inning after being hit in his left hand by a pitch. After Sunday's […]

Jordan Romano Converts His Sixth Save

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano recorded his MLB-leading sixth save on Sunday as he closed out the team's 4-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the game, allowing no hits and one walk. The 28-year-old has converted each of his six save opportunities this season and he has […]

Brandon Belt Hits His Third Homer On Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt helped lead the team to an 8-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. He went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in the game. The home run was his third of the year. The 33-year-old is off to a strong start to the season, slashing .345/.441/.690 through […]

Michael Wacha Tosses Five Scoreless Frames On Sunday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha had a strong outing against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. He pitched five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out five. He wound up with a no decision in the game as the Red Sox offense didn't get going until the latter half […]

Nestor Cortes Fans 12 Over Five Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was dominant in his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He pitched five innings and allowed three hits, one walk and no runs while striking out a career-high 12. He achieved the 39th immaculate inning in MLB history in the fourth inning of the game when he […]

Mike Trout Exits After Being Hit On Hand

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was hit in the hand by an 81 mph slider from Rangers reliever Spencer Patton in the fifth inning of the game. Brandon Marsh entered the game to run for him. Trout finished the day going 1-for-2 […]

Luke Voit Getting A Breather On Sunday

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves. Jake Cronenworth is slotting in at designated hitter for the game. This will be Voit's first day off of the year. The 31-year-old is slashing just .176/.349/.206 through 10 games. He has […]

Austin Adams Dealing With Forearm Tightness

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Austin Adams (forearm) felt some tightness in his right forearm during his appearance in this past Tuesday's game. He has been under evaluation from the team ever since and underwent an MRI. The team is currently awaiting a second opinion before making the diagnosis of his MRI public. The 30-year-old […]

Lucas Sims Could Return On Friday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (elbow) could return to the big league bullpen by Friday. It appears that the plan is for Sims to make at least two more rehab outings in Triple-A. After that, the Reds are hopeful Sims can return for their homestand against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 27-year-old should be […]

Corey Seager Not In The Lineup

Texas Rangers infielder Corey Seager (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The lefty slugger appears to be getting a routine day off. Charlie Culberson will cover second base and bat seventh versus lefty Jose Suarez. The fact that the Rangers are facing a left-handed starter could […]

Yadier Molina To Sit Out Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran catcher appears to be getting a routine day off here. Molina is off to a slow start at the plate this season, but everyone knows what he is capable of doing with the […]

Jonathan India To Remain Sidelined

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India (hamstring) was hopeful to get back in the lineup this weekend. He exited early during Thursday's game due to hamstring tightness and has been sidelined since then. The hope is that India can avoid a trip to the injured list and play early next week. Until then, Brandon Drury will […]

Joey Bart Not In The Lineup On Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The young catcher has been hitting fairly well through seven games with two home runs and four runs knocked in. However, the Giants will give him a break for Sunday's contest. Curt Casali will draw […]

Yordan Alvarez Hopeful To Return On Monday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (illness) is hopeful that he can get back in the lineup for Monday's game. This is great news for fantasy managers who have been without Alvarez for the last week. The organization is hopeful that Alvarez can be activated in time for Monday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. […]

Keibert Ruiz Sitting Out On Sunday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (rest) won't be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine day off for the switch-hitting catcher. Fellow youngster Riley Adams will cover behind the plate and bat eighth versus lefty Jose Quintana. As of right now, neither catcher is bringing […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left forearm soreness after undergoing an MRI exam on Sunday. The 35-year-old left-hander began to experience some soreness during his start against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, which prompted the MRI the following morning. Currently, there is […]

Garrett Hampson Goes On Injured List

The Colorado Rockies placed second baseman/outfielder Garrett Hampson (hand) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a bruised right hand and recalled infielder Colton Welker from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Hampson has played in only three games so far this year, going 1-for-9 with a stolen base, two walks and two strikeouts […]

J.T. Realmuto Could Remain In Leadoff Spot

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto could be the team's regular leadoff hitter moving forward, according to manager Joe Girardi. The only catcher in MLB history to start even 50 games in a season in the leadoff spot was Jason Kendall, who played a career-high 119 games at leadoff for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2004. Realmuto […]

Randal Grichuk Back In The Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly, playing right field and batting seventh. Grichuk missed three straight games due to lower back tightness, but he took batting practice on Saturday and was cleared to return Sunday. The 30-year-old right-handed power bat is […]

Joe Kelly Close To Facing Live Hitters

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that relief pitcher Joe Kelly's (biceps) most recent bullpen session had him sitting in the mid-90s without pain or fatigue, and he's close to facing live hitters in Arizona. General manager Rick Hahn previously said the hope was for Kelly to make some rehab appearances in late […]

Anthony Rendon, Jared Walsh Out Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon and first baseman Jared Walsh are not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Walsh and outfielder Brandon Marsh are sitting for the second straight game against a left-handed pitcher. Jack Mayfield is at the hot corner and is hitting cleanup, while Matt Duffy is […]

Sonny Gray Heading To Injured List

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) will go on the injured list and reliever Cody Stashak (biceps) will be activated from the injured list on Sunday. The Twins will roll with a five-man starting rotation with Gray sidelined. Gray left his start on Saturday after going just 1 2/3 innings due to tightness in […]