Tarik Skubal to Undergo Surgery on Wednesday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow on Wednesday. The southpaw was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Monday after being scratched from his scheduled start. The Tigers haven't given an exact timetable yet, but it's assumed Skubal is looking […]
Cal Raleigh is Returning as Designated Hitter on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (side) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Raleigh is back in the mix following a three-game absence due to right-side tightness. It's great to see him back in the lineup, as it was beginning to feel like a stint on the Injured […]
Cardinals versus Brewers Game is Postponed on Tuesday
The game between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday has been postponed due to the weather. It seemed unlikely that this game was going to get played, given the forecast in St. Louis. They've decided to call it before even trying to sit through a rain delay. The two teams will make […]
Roman Anthony is Day-to-Day with Wrist Sprain
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) isn't in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Anthony is currently considered day-to-day after suffering a right wrist sprain during Monday's game. He visited with a hand specialist on Tuesday, who revealed encouraging news. It doesn't sound like Anthony is going to require […]
Max Muncy Not Doing Any Baseball Activities Yet
Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (hand) still isn't doing any baseball activities, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Muncy is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, but there remains no timetable for his return due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. The 23-year-old former 25th overall pick in […]
Luis Garcia Jr. Plans to Avoid Injured List After Wrist Sprain
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) is dealing with a minor right-hand/wrist sprain and is considered day-to-day, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. Garcia said he will not go on the 10-day injured list. Garcia was pulled from the game early on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers after injuring his hand/wrist. The 25-year-old […]
Joe Ryan's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean, Set for Bullpen on Wednesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (elbow) played catch on Tuesday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Wednesday after his MRI exam came back clean on Sunday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Twins pulled Ryan from his last start early against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday due to right-elbow soreness […]
Trevor Rogers Getting Over Illness, Throws Over the Weekend
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) is with the team in Miami this week and is on the other side of the nasty illness that had him "feeling like death" for three days, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. He did some throwing at Camden Yards over the weekend. Rogers' energy levels are […]
Jhoan Duran Officially Activated From the Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is officially active for Tuesday night's game against the visiting Athletics, as expected, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies are sending pitcher Trevor Richards to the minors in a corresponding move. Duran is officially back from the 15-day injured list after missing three-plus weeks due […]
Ben Rice Remains Sidelined on Tuesday With Hand Injury
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) remains on the bench for Tuesday's contest in the Bronx against the visiting Texas Rangers, per MLB.com. Paul Goldschmidt is starting at first base for the Yankees and will bat sixth against Rangers veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom. Rice will miss a second straight game after suffering a […]
Braxton Garrett Not in Contention to Earn MLB Promotion?
According to Fish on First, Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett is still listed to start on Tuesday evening for Triple-A Jacksonville, which could prevent him from replacing Chris Paddack in the MLB rotation on Friday. Earlier on Tuesday, Paddack was designated for assignment, opening his next turn in the rotation on Friday. While Garrett […]
George Springer Leading Off in Return From Foot Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (foot) is serving as the DH and batting leadoff in his return for Tuesday's contest on the road against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen, according to MLB.com. Springer is back in the team's starting nine for the first time since being hit by a […]
Gleyber Torres Still Out With Side Tightness on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) remains sidelined due to side tightness on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Hao-Yu Lee will make the start at the keystone for Detroit and will bat ninth against Red Sox left-hander Jovani Moran at Comerica Park. This will be the third straight game […]
Jett Williams Finding a Groove at the Plate, Ready for MLB Debut?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has found his stride at the plate lately, going 13-for-37 with four extra-base hits and three steals over his last 10 games. Traded from the Mets to the Brewers over the offseason, Williams got off to a slow start with his new team, but he seems to have turned […]
Henry Bolte on a Hitting Streak as MLB Debut Looms
Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte is currently riding a four-game hitting streak, and as a result, his batting average has increased above .300. Because of how well he's hitting, we would not be surprised to see the A's call up Bolte for his MLB debut sooner rather than later. He has 31 games under his […]
Charlie Condon a Must-Stash Prospect Amid Epic On-Base Streak?
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Condon is an intriguing player to target on the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. The former first-round pick continues to produce impressive results at the plate in Triple-A, where he's slashing .250/.403/.406 with four homers, a 17.7% walk rate, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+. The walks have arguably […]
Kaelen Culpepper a Top Prospect to Stash Amid Power Surge?
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper has displayed impressive power lately, putting him on the fantasy radar as an intriguing minor leaguer to stash ahead of his anticipated MLB debut. Culpepper owns a modest .246/.336/.447 slash line with six homers, six steals, and 100 wRC+ in Triple-A this year, but lately he's been on a […]
A.J. Ewing a Must-Stash Prospect Ahead of Inevitable Debut
New York Mets center field prospect A.J. Ewing is hitting .388 with 16 steals and more walks than strikeouts, making him a must-add fantasy option on the waiver wire. Drafted out of high school in 2023, Ewing has already progressed from Double-A to Triple-A this year. The Mets won't rush him up to the majors […]
Mookie Betts Cleared to Face Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Not Far Off
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If that goes well, Betts could start a minor-league rehab assignment "soon." Betts has been on the 10-day injured list since April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but he could […]
Thomas White an Intriguing High-Strikeout Pitcher to Stash
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Thomas White has been racking up strikeouts at Triple-A, and he could be promoted to the majors sooner rather than later. When he does arrive in Miami, he'll be an immediate fantasy baseball option given his ability to pitch deep into games and rack up strikeouts. Through three games (12.2 innings) […]
Brandon Woodruff Being Seen by Dr. Keith Meister
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) traveled to Dallas for a hands-on assessment with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff couldn't top 85 mph with his fastball in his last outing before being placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation last week. The 33-year-old veteran said he […]
"All Things Look Good" for Jacob Misiorowski to Start on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that "all things look good" for right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (hamstring) to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after a hamstring scare in his last outing, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The hard-throwing right-hander departed his last start early on Friday against the […]
Steven Matz Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 4) on Tuesday with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's a tough break for the Rays, as the 34-year-old veteran […]
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 […]
Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (Hitters and Pitchers)
Amazingly, we are already in May. Injuries continue to pile up as Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and is considered day-to-day, while Cal Raleigh is dealing with "general soreness," which required imaging. If you are looking for an injury replacement or to improve your fantasy baseball team, we've got you […]
Christian Yelich Continues to Progress, Expected to Return in Mid- to Late-May
The plan is for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (groin) to progress to live at-bats and baserunning by early next week, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. His estimated return remains in mid- to late-May. Yelich is recovering from a left-groin strain and was able to take on-field batting practice with the rest of the […]
Rockies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
The Colorado Rockies-New York Mets game on Tuesday in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, May 7. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from these two teams that you may have had in your starting lineups for Tuesday's slate of games. Right-hander Michael […]
Braves Officially Reinstate Raisel Iglesias From Injured List on Tuesday
The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they officially reinstated right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment in a corresponding move. Iglesias returns on the first day he's eligible to come back from right-shoulder inflammation. He's expected to immediately reclaim closer duties from right-hander Robert […]
Nick Lodolo Shouldn't Face Restrictions in Season Debut on Friday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger), who has been on the 15-day injured list since a blister on his left index finger ended his final spring training outing on March 22, will make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the Houston Astros. Lodolo threw 45 of his 79 pitches for strikes at Triple-A Louisville […]
Yusei Kikuchi Could be Out for Several Months or Longer
Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) could be out for "several months, if not the whole season," sources told Mike DiGiovanna of Halo Territory. Pitching prospect Caden Dana might not be the immediate replacement for Kikuchi in the Angels' starting rotation, but he could be at some point. The Angels placed Kikuchi on the […]
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