Jorge Soler Leaves Early Wednesday With Hip Irritation

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) left Wednesday's game early against the visiting Colorado Rockies in Anaheim with left-hip irritation, according to the team. Before departing early in the fifth inning, Soler went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk and two strikeouts to drop his season average to .220 and his OPS to […]

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 […]

Chris Bassitt Exits with Back Tightness

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) was removed early during Wednesday's outing against the Boston Red Sox. Bassitt was pulled after three innings of work due to lower-back tightness. Before exiting, Bassitt allowed three earned runs on six hits and walked two batters. He was replaced on the mound by Andrew Suarez in the […]

Aaron Judge to Undergo Additional Imaging

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) will undergo additional imaging on his ribcage. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed the team will do extra testing for more specific spots in his right ribcage. Judge has been dealing with shoulder soreness that was determined to be from a bone bruise in his ribs. He has missed […]

Logan Henderson Receives Injection for Back Injury

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson (back) received an injection in his back on Tuesday. The right-hander landed on the Injured List earlier this week due to a lower-back strain. The injection should hopefully help, but Henderson is expected to be sidelined 3-5 weeks. This is a tough blow to the Brewers' rotation, given how […]

Max Fried to Ramp Up Throwing Program

New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (elbow) has been cleared to ramp up his throwing program. Fried has been throwing off flat-ground at 75 feet. He'll look to extend that to 90 feet and beyond over the next week. The southpaw is also expected to undergo imaging at some point next week. If everything […]

Shohei Ohtani Won't Play on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani won't be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed on Wednesday that he'll allow Ohtani to empty the tank on Wednesday while serving as the designated hitter and starting pitcher. Ohtani will take a full day off on Thursday […]

Luis Lara Scratched From Triple-A Lineup, is he Nearing an MLB Promotion?

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara was scratched from the lineup with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, leading to speculation that he might be on his way up to the Brewers for his first major-league call-up. The 21-year-old Venezuelan, who is considered the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, came into Wednesday's tilt with the […]

Ketel Marte Out on Wednesday With Back, Hamstring Injuries

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back, hamstring) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field due to lower-back tightness and a tender hamstring, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo classified it as a day of rest for Marte, who was feeling […]

Zach Neto Still Out on Wednesday With Neck Issue

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (neck) is missing another game on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Oswald Peraza will make the start at the 6 at Angels Stadium and bat fifth for the Halos versus Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Neto is dealing with whiplash and is sitting out as a […]

Corbin Burnes has Teres Major Strain, Unlikely to Return Until September

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) has been diagnosed with a teres major strain and has been pulled back from his throwing progression, manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The skipper said the setback probably pushes Burnes' timeline for a return to around September. The 31-year-old veteran only made 11 starts […]

Tyson Hardin on the Verge of Promotion After Elite Showing at Triple-A?

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Tyson Hardin, who is ranked as the team's No. 17 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could be on the verge of making his first appearance in the big leagues soon after impressing lately following his promotion from Double-A Biloxi to Triple-A Nashville. Hardin was 0-3 with a 7.67 ERA and 1.77 […]

Rhett Lowder to Return on Sunday, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder (shoulder) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start on Sunday in St. Louis against the division-rival Cardinals, manager Terry Francona told Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Lowder has been cleared to rejoin the Reds' starting rotation this weekend after allowing three runs with no walks and […]

Garrett Whitlock Feels "Really Good" After Throwing Side Session

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock (knee) said he "felt really good" after throwing a side session on Tuesday, according to Gabrielle Star of the Boston Herald. Whitlock slipped on a wet mound over a week ago and then landed on the 15-day injured list on May 28 with inflammation in his knee. The […]

Cal Raleigh to Start Rehab Assignment on Sunday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) will start a minor-league rehab assignment this Sunday at High-A Everett, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. From there, the plan is for Raleigh to transition to Triple-A Tacoma and play the rest of the week there. After that, the Mariners will reassess Raleigh's status. Barring a setback once […]

Aaron Judge Out Again With Rib/Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib, shoulder) will miss a second straight start on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians, according to MLB.com. Utility man Jose Caballero will make another start in right field in the Bronx and will bat sixth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Judge is currently considered day-to-day with a rib/shoulder […]

Maikel Garcia Remains Sidelined With Hamstring Injury on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (hamstring) is missing another game on Wednesday in Cincinnati against the Reds, per MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner and will bat eighth for the Royals against Reds right-hander Chase Burns. Garcia will miss a fourth straight game with a right-hamstring injury, and […]

J.T. Realmuto Back From Wrist Injury to Face Padres

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) is doing the catching for left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and will bat seventh on Wednesday against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. Realmuto was hit on the left wrist by a pitch in Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and despite having […]

Samad Taylor Worth an Add After Impressive Start to Triple-A Season?

The San Diego Padres are calling up second baseman/outfielder Samad Taylor to the big leagues on Wednesday, according to Milb Central. Taylor will get the call from Triple-A El Paso to take the roster spot of veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos, who was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old will get the call to the big leagues […]

Lars Nootbaar Worth Stashing Ahead of Season Debut?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels), who is expected to come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, hit his third minor-league home run on Wednesday in his 12th rehab game, per MLB reporter John Denton. Nootbaar had double heel surgery last October […]

Nick Castellanos Designated for Assignment by Padres

The San Diego Padres have designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday and recalled utility man Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. Castellanos, who signed a one-year deal with the Padres this offseason, has struggled in 2026, hitting just .191 with a .560 OPS, four home runs, and 20 RBI in 39 games. The […]

Gabriel Moreno Emerging As Viable Starting Option at Catcher Position

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno has dealt with injuries again in 2026, but he remains a high-upside option at a thin position when healthy. The 26-year-old is hitting .260 with three home runs, 19 RBI, and three stolen bases in 123 at-bats. After returning from a stint on the injured list in early May, Moreno […]

Is Antonio Senzatela the Closer to Roster in Colorado?

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela has been one of the more surprising and effective relievers in baseball this season after transitioning from the rotation to the bullpen. The veteran has posted a 1.30 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings while picking up three saves. After struggling mightily as a starter […]

Hurston Waldrep Seeing Value Increase as High-Upside Stash Candidate?

Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep is gaining attention as a high-upside stash candidate as he works his way back from elbow surgery. The 24-year-old former first-round pick has shown flashes of plus stuff when healthy. He recently began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League and is currently targeting a return in late June […]

JoJo Romero Emerging as Priority Closer Handcuff to Roster?

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander JoJo Romero has been effective in high-leverage situations this season and stands as the clear handcuff to closer Riley O'Brien. Romero owns a 2.96 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 26 strikeouts in 27 2/3 innings. While O'Brien has locked down the closer role, he has begun to struggle as of late, […]

Quinn Priester Moving his Rehab to Arizona Complex League

After struggling in the higher levels of the minor leagues on his rehab assignment, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (shoulder) is being moved to the Arizona Complex League as he attempts to return from thoracic outlet syndrome, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Doctors continue to believe that Priester won't need surgery to relieve the […]

7 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Will Vest, Aaron Ashby, Clayton Beeter, Grant Taylor, Yoendrys Gomez, Kirby Yates, Sam Moll

Targeting high-end relievers before they overtake the ninth-inning job is a great wya to gain an edge in fantasy. Those who opted to pick up Riley O'Brien, Jacob Latz, or Bryan Baker before they officially slid into the ninth-inning or later potentially acquired a top-10 closer for the remainder of the season. Below, we will […]

Cole Ragans Resumes Playing Catch, Still No Timetable for a Return

MLB.com reports that Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) resumed playing catch on Monday, June 1. Ragans, who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 8 with a left-elbow impingement (valgus extension overload), was shut down on May 23 when he felt stiffness after throwing 4 1/3 innings (68 pitches) in his […]

Ryan Jeffers Resumes Throwing After Hand Surgery

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand), who is on the 10-day injured list after having surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand, is more than a week from surgery and is pleased with his progress, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Jeffers had his stitches removed on Saturday and has been […]

Mick Abel to Throw Live BP, Rehab Assignment Could Follow

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) is expected to throw live batting practice on Thursday, June 4, and could progress to a minor-league rehab assignment not long after that, according to MLB.com. Abel is a stash candidate off the waiver wire for fantasy managers in need of pitching depth. He has been on the […]