Michael Harris II Continues to Heat Up With Two-Homer Game on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II has been seeing the ball well of late, and that continued in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the division-rival Washington Nationals in D.C. Harris led the charge by going 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI to raise his season average to .296 and his OPS to .880. In […]

Francisco Lindor Leaves Wednesday's Game Early With Calf Tightness

The New York Mets announced that shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Minnesota Twins at Citi Field with left-calf tightness. Lindor's injury came on the same day that the Mets reinstated star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) from the 10-day injured list. The 32-year-old veteran did go 2-for-2 before he […]

David Bednar Working Around Frequent Traffic on the Bases Early in 2026

Through his first 9 2/3 innings (10 games) of 2026, New York Yankees closer David Bednar has pitched to a 3.72 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 13 strikeouts and six saves. While the 31-year-old has blown just one save and does not appear to be in any danger of losing the ninth-inning role for the […]

Eugenio Suarez's Slow Start to 2026 a Sign of Age-Related Decline?

Fresh off a 49-homer campaign in 2025, veteran third baseman/designated hitter Eugenio Suarez agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Cincinnati Reds before the 2026 season. The 34-year-old hasn't quite gotten his power bat working through his first 100 plate appearances this year, as he's hitting .231/.300/.363 with three home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Griffin Jax Remains Difficult to Trust Amidst Prolonged Struggles

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Griffin Jax got off to a disastrous start to the 2026 season, allowing five earned runs across his first four outings (two innings pitched). The 31-year-old has stabilized his numbers to some degree since then, posting scoreless outings in five out of his last seven appearances. Still, Jax owns an […]

Didier Fuentes Being Demoted to Triple-A After Disastrous Outing

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to make his first MLB start against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. However, the 20-year-old struggled against the Nats, allowing seven hits and four earned runs in just three innings of work. After the game, Atlanta announced that Fuentes is being sent back down […]

Kenley Jansen Earns Sixth Save on Wednesday, Re-Emerging as a High-End Closer?

Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen picked up his sixth save of 2026 on Wednesday in his team's 5-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Jansen allowed two walks and a hit but worked around the traffic in a scoreless ninth inning. The 38-year-old is off to a strong start to his first season in Detroit, as […]

Jo Adell Sacrificing Power for Contact Early in 2026?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell was one of the breakout success stories of the 2025 season, hitting 37 home runs in 573 plate appearances. Through his first 112 plate appearances of 2026, the 27-year-old is hitting .269/.313/.375 with three home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs scored, and one stolen base. Adell's power hasn't quite […]

JR Ritchie Earns Promotion, Will Make MLB Debut on Thursday

The Atlanta Braves are promoting right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie to the MLB roster to start Thursday's contest against the Washington Nationals in his MLB debut. In a corresponding move, the Braves are demoting fellow prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A. Ritchie is considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 81 […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/23/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Thursday, 4/23/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Enyel De Los Santos Picks Up Third Save, the Clear-Cut Closer in Houston?

Houston Astros right-hander Enyel De Los Santos could be emerging as the preferred closer in Houston while left-handed reliever Josh Hader (biceps) remains on the 15-day injured list. De Los Santos picked up his third save of the 2026 season in Wednesday's 2-0 shutout win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians, allowing one hit, walking one, […]

Coby Mayo Hits Another Long Ball, Worthy of Speculative Pickup?

Baltimore Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo hit his second home run of the season, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and a strikeout in the team's 8-6 victory over the hosting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday in the series finale. Mayo entered the game on Wednesday with a .158 batting average (9-for-57) with eight walks and […]

Maikel Garcia Expects to Play on Friday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) said that he felt pain in his right elbow during his second at-bat in Wednesday's loss to the Baltimore Orioles, according to Pete Grathoff of The Kansas City Star. Garcia stayed in the game for a few more innings before eventually hitting the showers early. He was […]

Brandon Lowe Back From Knee Injury on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) and first baseman Spencer Horwitz (neck) are both in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game in Texas against the Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter, according to MLB.com. Lowe is starting at second base and batting second, while Horwitz is at first and batting seventh against Leiter. The left-handed-hitting […]

Jung Hoo Lee Back in Action on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (leg) is starting in right field and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Shohei Ohtani, according to MLB.com. Lee was pulled from Tuesday's series-opening win against L.A. in the sixth inning with a left-leg injury that he suffered while sliding into […]

Payton Tolle Likely to Pitch for Red Sox on Thursday

The Boston Red Sox remain "very likely" to pitch left-hander Payton Tolle in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees, sources told Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Manager Alex Cora has declined to officially name a starter for Thursday's game and said that Eduardo Rivera is another candidate to start. The 23-year-old Tolle was […]

Wyatt Langford Expected to Go on Injured List With Flexor Strain

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said he's going on the injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right forearm that he suffered on a swing during Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The good news for fantasy managers, though, is that he's only […]

Mets Not Considering Role Change for Devin Williams

The New York Mets haven't considered changing right-handed reliever Devin Williams' role in the bullpen at this point, manager Carlos Mendoza told Max Goodman of NJ.com. Williams' struggles with the New York Yankees last year have carried over into 2026 across town. The 31-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star has allowed seven earned runs on 11 […]

Maikel Garcia Leaves Early on Wednesday With Elbow Soreness

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) was pulled from Wednesday's game early after the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles with right-elbow soreness, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Until we have more details about the severity of Garcia's elbow injury, we'll consider him day-to-day. Before leaving the game against Baltimore, he went […]

Wyatt Langford Sitting Out on Wednesday With Forearm Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates after being pulled from Tuesday's win early with right-forearm stiffness, according to MLB.com. Langford told reporters after Tuesday's game that he felt the tightness on a swing. He will undergo an MRI exam on […]

Roman Anthony Day-to-Day With Sore Back

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Roman Anthony (back) is dealing with a sore back and is day-to-day, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Anthony came down with some back tightness on Tuesday and is not in the starting nine for Wednesday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees with […]

Nathan Church Heating Up, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nathan Church had another hit on Wednesday in the team's 4-1 loss to the hosting Miami Marlins, and he's now gone 8-for-20 with a double, home run, three RBI, four runs scored, and three steals in the last six games to boost his season average to .236 and his OPS to […]

Red Sox Move Triston Casas to 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that they transferred first baseman Triston Casas (abdomen, knee) to the 60-day injured list. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Eduardo Rivera, who is being called up from Triple-A Worcester. Casas spent the offseason and spring training recovering from knee surgery, and he started […]

Anthony Volpe 10-14 Days Away From Season Debut With Yanks

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Wednesday that shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) has had "zero issues" with his surgically-repaired left (non-throwing) shoulder over the last couple of months. "Realistically, he's still 10 days [or] two weeks away, I would think," Boone said. Volpe played most of last year with a […]

Hunter Dobbins' Season Debut With Cardinals is on the Horizon

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee), who is currently on the 15-day injured list after recovering from ACL surgery last year, is expected to join the team's six-man starting rotation during the stretch of 17 games without an off day that begins this Friday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins […]

Josh Naylor an Early-Season Disappointment, is There Hope for a Turnaround?

After an atrocious start to the season, Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor appears to be coming around. The left-handed hitter went 6-for-59 (.102) over the season's first 15 games without a single extra-base hit, however, over the last eight games, he is 9-for-29 (.310) with four extra-base hits (two doubles, two home runs). In […]

Blue Jays Considering Demoting Jeff Hoffman in the Bullpen?

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman will not be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after pitching three times in four days, but manager John Schneider said the team will "use the off day to talk about (role) with him," according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "We'll re-evaluate everything, talk with […]

Juan Soto Officially Back in Mets Lineup on Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and he's serving as the designated hitter while batting second in his return on Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp, who is making his MLB debut. It will be Soto's first game […]

Victor Vodnik a Name to Consider for Saves

Colorado Rockies closer Victor Vodnik has been solid so far this season and is a name to consider when searching the waiver wire for saves. The right-hander blew his first save opportunity of the season back on March 29, but made seven straight scoreless appearances after that, during which time he tallied three saves. His […]