Max Muncy Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Muncy has been making great progress from his bone bruise he suffered in early July. The Dodgers haven't given a timetable for when Muncy will be able to return. The assumption is that […]

Jeremy Pena Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) was able to do a workout with the team ahead of Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Pena is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. The hope is that Pena will only need a short stint in the minors. Astros general manager […]

Reese Olson Out for Rest of Regular Season

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Reese Olson (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. This move means Olson will be sidelined at least through the rest of the regular season. It is possible that Olson makes a return for the postseason, but he can safely be dropped in fantasy formats. Olson didn't appear […]

Felix Bautista to be Out for"Weeks Not Days"

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) has "a lot of swelling" in his shoulder, and team doctors can't make a diagnosis until the swelling goes down, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. The skipper also said it's going to be "weeks not days" of Bautista being on the injured list. The Orioles aren't going to […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib cage) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton felt irritation in his side on Saturday and was held out of the series finale on Sunday against the Washington Nationals before an MRI exam showed left-side rib […]

Mets Listening on Mark Vientos as Trade Deadline Nears

The New York Mets have been discussing third baseman Mark Vientos in trade talks this week, and rival executives think that the team is willing to move him by this Thursday's July 31 deadline, league sources told SNY's Andy Martino. The Mets aren't looking to move any of their young infielders -- they've also received […]

Giants to Consider Trading Camilo Doval?

The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to trade closer Camilo Doval by this Thursday's July 31 trade deadline. However, rival executives think the Giants would be smart to move him. Opportunistic teams could take advantage, and the Giants' bullpen has been such a team strength this year that they could probably afford to lose him. […]

Tigers Acquire Chris Paddack From Twins

The Detroit Tigers are acquiring right-hander Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for an unnamed minor-leaguer, according to multiple team sources. Paddack is the first of several players the Twins are expected to trade by Thursday's July 31 deadline. The 29-year-old Paddack, who will be a free agent this winter, is 3-9 on […]

Hunter Greene to Throw Four Innings in Tuesday's Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw four innings in his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Greene pitched in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last Wednesday and threw two scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one for his […]

2025 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker and Updates: Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers

The MLB trade deadline draws near, which means the entire baseball landscape can change for our fantasy teams. Teams seeking a competitive edge will have their phones burning before 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 31. Expect a significant uptick in trades as that date approaches! With the deadline almost here, let's navigate the trade winds […]

Red Sox Could be Targeting Yandy Diaz

Chris Cotillo of Mass Live writes that Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz intrigues the Boston Red Sox, and they could end up trading for him this week. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays stance on not trading key players "may be softening" because of how poorly they've played recently. ESPN's […]

Tobias Myers Sent to Nashville

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they optioned right-hander Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Craig Yoho from Nashville in a corresponding move. Myers made five starts with the Brew Crew to begin the year before being sent to the minors. He rejoined the big-league squad in a relief role last week […]

Adley Rutschman Reinstated From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Jacob Stallings for assignment in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will need to check back shortly, but Rutschman should be back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue […]

Yordan Alvarez "Ramping Up his Workload"

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "ramping up his workload," according to general manager Dana Brown, and once he gets through that, the Astros plan to have him face live pitching. Brown wants Alvarez to go on a short minor-league rehab stint, too, before rejoining the big-league team. "I'll take a 75% Yordan […]

Cardinals Pitching Prospect Tekoah Roby Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Tekoah Roby (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. The 23-year-old right-hander, acquired from Texas in the 2023 deadline deal for Jordan Montgomery, had made six starts at Triple-A Memphis after being promoted in June. Following a rough start, Roby had allowed just […]

Jeremy Pena Could be Back by Friday

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown thinks that shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) "will be back here soon" and could come off the injured list as early as Friday, Aug. 1. Brown wants to get Pena into a few minor-league rehab games and then get him back with the major-league squad. The 27-year-old has already taken […]

Tyler Locklear Dominates Triple-A, Eyes Return to Mariners

Seattle Mariners No. 9 prospect Tyler Locklear exploded at Triple-A Tacoma last week, notching back-to-back four-hit games with five home runs and 10 RBI on the week. The 24-year-old first baseman is now slashing .316/.401/.543 with 19 homers and 18 steals on the year. After struggling in a brief MLB stint last season (.156 in […]

Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Rehab Start

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another minor-league rehab start, and if it goes well, he's expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the big-league club. Arrighetti threw 62 pitches in his latest rehab start on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi and allowed three runs […]

Mets Prospect Ryan Clifford Named Eastern League Player of the Week

New York Mets prospect Ryan Clifford was named Eastern League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch at Double-A. The 21-year-old slugger batted .522 with four home runs and eight walks, showcasing his advanced power and plate discipline. On the season, Clifford is slashing .245/.367/.497 with 21 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and […]

Mariners Prospect Tai Peete Named Player of the Week

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete was named the Northwest League's Player of the Week after a dominant stretch that included three home runs, one double, seven RBI, and five runs scored. The Mariners' No. 10 prospect and 2023 first-round pick has shown off his elite athleticism with 16 home runs and 19 stolen bases […]

Tigers Making a Play to Trade for Eugenio Suarez?

The Detroit Tigers are one of the strong suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez with the July 31 trade deadline coming this week, would love to finalize a deal before Suarez and the D-backs finish a series in Detroit this Wednesday, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. Arizona is in Motown […]

Braves Acquire Carlos Carrasco From Yankees

The Atlanta Braves acquired right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the New York Yankees on Monday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. It's the second straight day that the Braves have acquired a right-handed starting pitcher to help their injury-plagued rotation, as they […]

Dodgers Prospect Jaron Elkins Named Single-A Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 23 prospect Jaron Elkins was named Single-A Player of the Week after recording 10 hits, five doubles, and a home run for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The 20-year-old outfielder is slashing .269/.344/.436 with 51 stolen bases this season. He's trimmed his strikeout rate from 35.1% in rookie ball to 30.4% at […]

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave as Part of Gambling Investigation

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 as part of MLB's gambling investigation, according to Zack Meisel of MLB.com. Clase's teammate, right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, is already under the same parameters and hasn't pitched since June 27. This is big news for the fantasy community, as the […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 18

It's been fairly slow on the prospect promotion front, with only a couple of semi-notable names getting the call this month. With that said, the Triple-A level is loaded with notable names right now, some of which will certainly get the call over the final two months of the season. Stashing or at least monitoring […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Joe Boyle, Seranthony Dominguez, Luke Keaschall, Andrew Painter, Ryan McMahon, more

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we are going to see veterans and prospects on the move. We recently saw the Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, while the Yankees traded with the Rockies to acquire Ryan McMahon. At RotoBaller HQ, we are tracking all the MLB trades and helping […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 18? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll look at what to do with slumping players. It could be a hitter currently in a major slump at the plate or a pitcher coming off a few bad outings in a row.  In this article, […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 18 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 18 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw two of our top names take a significant step forward at Triple-A, suggesting their MLB debuts could be right around the corner. In addition, we will spotlight two budding arms in […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 18 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB Deadline coming up this week, there are quite a few prospects that could suddenly get an opportunity in the big leagues. Will any of these prospects finally get that opportunity? Many of these prospects could have opportunities arise from major league players on their team being traded or being included in a […]