Pirates Promoting Esmerlyn Valdez, Viewed as Priority Waiver-Wire Target?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, a source told Pirates insider Jason Mackey. In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Billy Cook to Indy. The 22-year-old is considered Pittsburgh's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and the Dominican should have an opportunity to play alongside fellow […]

Trent Grisham Out on Thursday With Knee Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale in the Bronx against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Rookie Spencer Jones will make the start in center field and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Braydon Fisher. Grisham injured his knee early […]

Robby Snelling Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery after consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. It's the worst-case scenario after the Marlins placed Snelling on the injured list with a sprained UCL following his first big-league start on May […]

Kodai Senga to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back), who is on the 15-day injured list with lumbar-spine inflammation, will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A St. Lucie, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Senga figures to have a lengthy rehab assignment after allowing 21 runs (20 earned) on 26 hits (five home runs) […]

Marlins Move Robby Snelling to 60-Day Injured List, Surgery Coming?

The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that they transferred left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Snelling was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained UCL in his left elbow, and now he's looking at an extended absence that will almost certainly stretch into the second half of […]

Pedro Ramirez Emerging as a Strong Stash Candidate

Chicago Cubs infield/outfield prospect Pedro Ramirez has methodically climbed the team's minor league ladder, finally landing at Triple-A this season and showing that the steady progress has paid off. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect is hitting .312 through 43 games so far this season, and a 10.7 percent walk rate has helped him to a strong […]

Is Aidan Miller Worth Stashing Amid Rehab Progress?

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) is beginning to make some progress in his return from a lower back issue that has kept him out of all regular-season games so far this year. The Phils' top-ranked prospect dealt with the issue late in 2025, and it has lingered into 2026, but he's finally begun […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Hot Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been hitting the ball well lately, and he's worth adding off the waiver wire in many fantasy baseball leagues. Over his last six games, Gurriel is 10-for-25 with one home run, two doubles, four RBI, one walk, five strikeouts, and one stolen base. This year, he owns a […]

Kevin Alcantara a Must-Stash for Home Run Upside

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara continues to show intriguing power potential for the Iowa Cubs, belting his Triple-A-leading 15th home run on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 slugger has reached base safely via hit or walk in 20 straight games, during which time he's gone 22-for-80 (.275), pushing his season average to .245 with a .909 […]

Ha-Seong Kim Breaks Out of Skid Wednesday, Back on the Fantasy Radar?

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has struggled at the plate since being activated from the injured list 10 days ago, but he broke out of a hitless skid by going 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk on Wednesday. Kim is now 2-for-23 with three walks and five strikeouts this year, and his .225 […]

Struggling Players to Drop? Updated Cut List Rankings for Week 8 Waiver Wire

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire, which means it's time to cut some underperforming players. This week, we saw several hitters who are widely rostered […]

Jett Williams a Top Stash Option with Versatility, Multi-Category Potential

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is heating up again at Triple-A Nashville, going 10-for-28 (.357) over his last eight games, with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, and a stolen base, along with an 8:9 BB:K over that span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is now slashing .254/.380/.420, with a strong 15.1 percent walk […]

Angel Martinez a Power Bat Worth Adding Off the Waiver Wire?

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is having a solid season at the plate, and his power surge is enough to justify adding him off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. Martinez homered 11 times across 139 games last year, and he's already up to nine homers through just 48 games this year. He also has […]

James Tibbs III Still a Top Hitter to Stash Amid Hot Stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been a streaky hitter so far in 2026, and right now, he's on a hot streak. The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) with a pair of doubles and a triple over his last six games. The former first-rounder has also shown an incredible eye during […]

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Early-Season Overachievers to Trade Away?

There have been some unexpected players who have turned into fantasy superstars in the early portion of the 2026 season. Jordan Walker has become a top fantasy outfielder, Munetaka Murakami ranks toward the top of the league in home runs, and Drake Baldwin has settled into a top fantasy catcher. While all three of those […]

Foster Griffin a Waiver-Wire Target in Anticipation of Bounce-Back?

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin has hit a bit of a skid lately, but the underlying metrics suggest that he's a bounce-back candidate, which bodes well for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. Griffin has allowed 14 earned runs over his last 9.1 innings of work, but he has still maintained a solid 4.02 ERA across […]

Jack Wenninger Worth Stashing Ahead of Potential MLB Debut?

New York Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger could be next in line the next time the team needs to fill a rotation spot. The organization went with Zach Thornton on Wednesday to fill the void left by the injury to Clay Holmes (fibula), with the southpaw lasting just 4 1/3 innings after piling up 80 […]

Xander Bogaerts a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Power Resurgence?

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy baseball managers as he shows off increased power. Bogaerts hit just 11 homers in each of his last two seasons, but he's already up to seven homers through just 48 games this year. Although he has hit a bit of a […]

Graham Pauley Back With Marlins, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

The Miami Marlins are calling up third baseman Graham Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday after they placed infielder Leo Jimenez (neck) on the 10-day injured list after he was injured on Wednesday night, according to Kevin Barral of Fish on First. The 25-year-old Pauley was demoted to the minors after going 13-for-75 (.173) with […]

Marlins Acquire Rece Hinds, Holding Stash Value Amid Potential Return to the Majors?

The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Zach McCambley, according to Isaac Azout of Fish on First. The 25-year-old Hinds will now head to the National League East after the Reds designated him for assignment last week. The former second-rounder in 2019 will report to […]

Robert Gasser Awarded Another Start, Worth an Add Off the Waiver Wire?

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser has been rewarded with another start in the big leagues and will pitch on Friday in an NLCS rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Gasser, 26, made his season debut on May 17 against the Minnesota Twins and allowed three runs (two […]

Juan Mejia Blows First Save Opportunity, Falling Out of Favor in Rockies Bullpen?

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Juan Mejia blew his first save opportunity of the season in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers at Coors Field, allowing a hit and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. The two runs that scored were charged to lefty Brennan Bernardino, who started the inning. It wasn't […]

Aroldis Chapman Continues Incredible Campaign, Worth Viewing as the RP1?

Boston Red Sox left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman has not looked his age (38) at all in 2026 in his second year with the team. The veteran southpaw threw a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout to close out the Kansas City Royals in a 4-3 victory, and he now has 12 saves, […]

Jared Jones Nearing his Return to MLB Rotation?

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. General manager Ben Cherington said on Sunday that Jones would make "at least one" more rehab start, so Saturday could be his last rehab outing before rejoining the Pirates' […]

Tarik Skubal Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen, Very Enthusiastic About his Progress

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Thursday morning, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Skubal said he treated it more like a "start" than a between-start bullpen, and he increased the intensity and hit the velocity target he set at the end. The back-to-back American League Cy Young winner […]

Noelvi Marte Back on the Stash Radar Amid Dominant Run at Triple-A?

Even though Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte is still in the minors, he should be attracting some interest off the waiver wire due to a recent hot stretch at Triple-A Louisville. In his last 25 games with the Bats, Marte has gone 41-for-103 (.398) with six home runs, 22 RBI, and eight stolen bases. […]

Lucas Erceg Still the Reliever to Roster for Saves in KC

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg has by no means been excellent at the back end of the team's bullpen so far in 2026, but he remains the best option for saves with veteran right-hander Carlos Estevez (foot, shoulder) still sidelined. Erceg blew his third save of 2026 on May 15 against the St. […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 8)

That's right, it's time once again to break down some starting pitchers who are enjoying successful starts to the 2026 season. This week's trio of pitchers is an interesting one, as I'll delve into one highly-rostered veteran (Michael King) and a couple of younger arms who may be available on your waiver wire in J.T. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 8)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. At this point, we have a good idea of where our teams are and what we need to do to remake them. Can we salvage it? The one thing I will never embrace is […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 8)

It's now time for the eighth edition of our Unlikely Aces series in 2026. This is where we take a look at surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations so far. We're going to determine whether or not they're worth holding or if you should try to sell high. We'll also recommend buying high if the […]