Joel Kuhnel Remains the Top Option for Saves for Athletics

Athletics reliever Joel Kuhnel was tagged with the loss in his last appearance after allowing one run on four hits across 2/3 of an inning in Thursday's loss to the Seattle Mariners. Despite suffering the loss on Thursday, Kuhnel remains the top option for saves for the Athletics. The 31-year-old owns a 2.35 ERA, 1.04 […]

Jakob Junis Pitches in Eighth Inning, Remains in Strict Committee?

Texas Rangers reliever Jakob Junis allowed a hit across a scoreless inning, earning the hold in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Athletics. This was the Rangers' first save opportunity in over a week. He entered the game in the eighth inning in a high-leverage situation while the team turned to Jacob Latz for the save […]

Geraldo Perdomo Day-to-Day with Left Ankle Sprain

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres with a left ankle sprain. He injured his ankle while fielding a ground ball during the seventh inning. The 26-year-old went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before exiting. He is considered day-to-day with his next chance to return being on […]

Zac Gallen Exits Saturday's Start Early with a Shoulder Contusion

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (shoulder) was removed from Saturday's start against the San Diego Padres with a right shoulder contusion. He was hit by a comebacker in the shoulder during the third inning and initially stayed in the game. The Diamondbacks pulled Gallen at the end of the third inning after 49 pitches. He […]

Red Sox Fire Manager Alex Cora and Other Coaches

The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Ramon Vazquez, third base coach Kyle Hudson, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin on Saturday. Game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization. "Alex Cora […]

Louis Varland Notches Save, Becoming Must-Have Option?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Louis Varland was tasked with holding the lead in the ninth inning during Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This one nearly slipped away from Varland, but he was able to hold it down in the end. He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck out two […]

Michael Harris II is Returning on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Harris made an early exit from Thursday's game due to left quad tightness. He was originally penciled into the lineup on Friday, but was scratched due to the injury. He was able to come […]

Will Smith is Sitting Out with Back Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. At first, this seemed like a routine rest day, but it's a little more than that. Manager Dave Roberts said that Smith is getting the day off while dealing with back tightness. It doesn't […]

Giancarlo Stanton is Absent with Calf Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Stanton is being held out of this game after exiting Friday's game due to right calf tightness. The Yankees are going to play it safe and rest Stanton here. It doesn't sound like he'll […]

Braxton Ashcraft is Placed on Bereavement List

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft (personal) was placed on the bereavement list on Saturday. The right-hander is currently away from the team while dealing with a personal matter. He was scheduled to start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. That won't happen with Ashcraft being forced to miss at least three games while […]

Maikel Garcia Remains Out on Saturday

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Garcia will miss his second straight game after suffering an elbow injury earlier in the week. The team is calling it right elbow soreness, so Garcia shouldn't require a stint on the Injured […]

Jake Burger Slumping, Buy-Low Window Opening for Third Baseman

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has cooled after a scorching March to open the season in which he hit .409 with a .727 slugging percentage. His season OPS has dropped to .670, but that early production showed the impact bat he can be when locked in at the plate. Burger is in his second […]

Steven Kwan Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (neck) will miss Saturday's game with neck stiffness. The 28-year-old was originally set to lead off for the club in their afternoon game at Toronto, but he was pulled from the lineup just hours before opening pitch. It is unclear how the injury happened, and any developments are important to […]

Reid Detmers Building Momentum, Waiver-Wire Interest Rising

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has looked sharper after a rough start, posting a 3.75 ERA across four April starts. Detmers has completed six innings in three of his last four outings and is beginning to show the consistency the Angels need from their rotation. The 26-year-old is in his sixth MLB season and […]

Nathan Lukes Heads to the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (hamstring) was placed on the 10-Day Injured List on Saturday with a left hamstring strain. The 31-year-old injured himself while stretching out a double in Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, resulting in him exiting early from the contest. He underwent an MRI, and the strain was revealed, meaning […]

Josh Jung Red-Hot in April, Quickly Becoming a Must-Add Off Waiver Wire

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been red hot in April, slashing .379/.440/.652 for the month and raising his season OPS to .877. Now in his fifth MLB season, Jung appears to be taking another offensive step after previously showing flashes of impact upside. The 28-year-old has recorded four multi-hit games over his last […]

Noah Schultz Bounces Back, Emerging as Waiver-Wire Upside Add

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivered an impressive rebound outing last Sunday, allowing one run on one hit across five innings while striking out six to earn his first MLB win. The strong performance lowered his ERA to 3.86, and he now has 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings through two starts. Schultz, a first-round […]

Trey Yesavage Returning From Injured List on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make his 2026 season debut on Tuesday, when he will be activated from the 15-day injured list to face the Boston Red Sox. It was announced that the 22-year-old right-hander will also start on Tuesday, giving the Blue Jays some much-needed help in their already […]

Luke Weaver Seeing Fantasy Value Soar as Elite Closer Handcuff

New York Mets right-hander Luke Weaver is expected to see a significant rise in opportunities as the club searches for stability in late-game situations. Newly acquired closer Devin Williams has struggled to a 10.29 ERA, while key bullpen arm A.J. Minter is on the injured list. That opens the door for Weaver to handle more […]

Sonny Gray Remains on Track to Return When First Eligible

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) remains on track to return to the team's starting rotation when he is first eligible to do so on May 6. The 36-year-old veteran has resumed playing catch before games this past week after an MRI revealed nothing other than a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He has […]

Carter Jensen Stays Hot, Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has continued his strong production into late April, slashing .288/.361/.562 through 24 games. Jensen has been especially hot lately, posting multi-hit performances in four of his last five games while collecting nine hits during that stretch. His April average sits at .323, and he has taken a clear offensive […]

Kenley Jansen Blows Second Save, Cause for Concern?

Detroit Tigers veteran closer Kenley Jansen blew his second save of the young season on Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. The 38-year-old also took the loss when the Reds walked […]

Robert Suarez Stays Sharp on Friday, Emerging as Elite Short-Term Closer

Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Robert Suarez converted his third save of the season on Friday at Truist Park in the 5-3 victory over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez wasn't perfect in the outing, walking one, giving up a hit, and striking a batter. The 35-year-old veteran is an elite short-term closing option for fantasy managers […]

Bryce Miller Punches Out Six in Rehab Start on Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) appears to be nearing a return to Seattle's starting rotation. The 27-year-old hurler looked good in his latest minor-league rehab start with High-A Everett on Friday night, going three shutout innings while giving up just one hit, walking one, and striking out six batters. Miller allowed just two baserunners […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Good in First Rehab Start on Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) looked strong in his first minor-league rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Friday, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, walking one, and striking out four batters. It was the first time that Rodon had pitched in a game since having surgery to remove […]

Eugenio Suarez Heading to the Injured List With Oblique Strain

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said on Friday that third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is going on the injured list with a low-grade oblique strain, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Goldsmith adds that Suarez will hopefully be down for five or six days before potentially building back up. The Reds said that the […]

Roman Anthony Still Out With Back Injury on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday on the road in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles, according to MLB.com. Jarren Duran is in left field again and will hit sixth against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. Anthony felt upper-back tightness after a swing in Tuesday's game against the […]

Rays Turn to Bryan Baker to Close Friday's Game, Emerging as Must-Roster Pitcher

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker pitched a scoreless ninth inning en route to earning the save during Friday's win over the Minnesota Twins. Trevor Martin had allowed a home run, single, and double to open the ninth, creating a situation where the tying run was on deck for the Twins. That's why they […]

Lucas Erceg Bounces Back, Earns Sixth Save on Friday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg worked around a walk to deliver a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. He finished with one walk, zero hits, zero runs, and two strikeouts over one inning, and he earned the save after preserving the Royals' three-run lead. It was a much-needed bounce-back […]

Corbin Martin Earns Save for Cubs, the New Temporary Closer?

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Corbin Martin has emerged as a potential temporary closer solution for the organization. Martin faced the minimum three batters while preserving a two-run lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning on Friday. He struck out one batter over a perfect inning of work, earning his first save of […]