George Springer Still Out With Foot Injury on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (foot) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, per MLB.com. Outfielder Daulton Varsho will serve as the DH and hit sixth, while Myles Straw will get the start in center field and hit seventh versus Rays […]

Yandy Diaz Serving as DH as he Returns From Side Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (side) will serve as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup for the Rays in his return on Monday in the series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Eric Lauer at Tropicana Field, according to MLB.com. Fantasy managers will want to get Diaz back into […]

Quinn Priester Pulled Off Rehab Assignment Due to Ongoing Struggles

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) has been returned from his minor-league rehab assignment and remains on the 15-day injured list after struggling with his command and velocity in three rehab starts, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The 25-year-old former 18th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 will have […]

Andrew Vaughn Reinstated From Injured List on Monday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday before the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals that they reinstated first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) from the 10-day injured list. It's unclear if Vaughn will be right back in the team's starting lineup on Monday at Busch Stadium against Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy. The 28-year-old former […]

Brewers Reinstate Jackson Chourio From the Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand, foot) from the 10-day injured list. It's unclear yet if Chourio is in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Kyle Leahy. Chourio fouled a ball off his foot during […]

Gleyber Torres Remains Sidelined on Monday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Rookie second baseman Hao-Yu Lee will start in his absence, batting seventh. Torres has been sidelined ever since exiting early on Saturday, when he was diagnosed with left side tightness. His power has taken […]

Ben Rice Not in the Staring Lineup on Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Paul Goldschmidt will bat sixth and play first base in his absence. Rice suffered a left-hand contusion while fielding a pickoff throw at first base on Sunday. After the game, he downplayed his injury, […]

Brandon Woodruff to Begin a Throwing Program This Week

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Brandon Woodruff (right shoulder inflammation) will begin his throwing program near the end of the team's current road trip, according to MLB.com's injury tracker. The Brewers are on the road in St. Louis for the next three days before returning home on Friday. Woodruff last pitched on April 30, but he […]

Tyler Holton Opening Monday's Game, Ty Madden Also Called Up to Pitch

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Tyler Holton will serve as the opener for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. It will be the second day in a row where Holton opens the game on the mound for the Tigers. This time, he's filling in for Tarik Skubal (elbow), […]

Tarik Skubal to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) will undergo surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Skubal was already scratched from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, and while initial reports indicated that it was a precautionary move and he would […]

Mookie Betts Working to Increase his Swing Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique), who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right-oblique strain, is working on increasing his swing speed, according to MLB.com. Betts is inching closer to starting a minor-league rehab assignment. He landed on the IL back on April 5, so fantasy managers are itching to get […]

Blake Snell Goes Four Innings in Third Rehab Start on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and went four innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four batters. Snell threw 37 of his 55 pitches for strikes and topped out at 97.4 mph […]

Luis Garcia Jr. to Have MRI on his Wrist on Monday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) is heading for an MRI exam on his injured wrist on Monday, manager Blake Butera told Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Garcia felt his right wrist while swinging on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was replaced at first base in the sixth inning by Curtis Mead. For […]

Braxton Garrett a Pitcher to Stash as Marlins Evaluate Starting Rotation

The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that both Miami Marlins starting pitchers Braxton Garrett and Robby Snelling are the top options at Triple-A Jacksonville if the Marlins decide that right-hander Chris Paddack needs to miss some starts. The Marlins plan to evaluate Paddack from a health standpoint after a drop in velocity in his start […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 6

Last week, we were treated to three notable prospect promotions. Not only did Trey Yesavage get recalled from his rehab assignment, but we also saw the major league debuts for Elmer Rodriguez and Travis Bazzana. Fast forward to this week, and we already have two promotions in the works. Bryce Eldridge is getting the call […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 4 - May 10)

With the calendars turning to May, we're positioned to make some sharper calls with the next starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 10. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of trusted metrics. […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 4 - May 10)

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (May 4 - May 10). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Kazuma Okamoto, Xavier Edwards, Joe Mack, Justin Crawford, Colson Montgomery, Austin Riley, and more […]

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 […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 6? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should you drop, hold, or sell these well-known players in Week 6 (May 4 to May 10)? This week, we will look at five of the most dropped players in all formats. This list will feature two pitchers coming off rough outings, one relief […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the 2026 season (May 4 - May 10). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Christian Moore Lands on Injured List at Triple-A

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Sunday that they placed second base prospect Christian Moore (leg) on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake due to a leg injury. It's an injury that has kept Moore sidelined since April 25. However, general manager Perry Minasian said Moore's injury isn't very serious and shouldn't keep […]

Kenley Jansen Was Available on Sunday Despite Groin Issue

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that he was going to use right-handed closer Kenley Jansen (groin) in Sunday's win over the Texas Rangers if the game had stayed close, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. It's a good sign that Jansen is healthy and back in the mix for saves after dealing […]

Sean Murphy Likely to Join the Team During Seattle Series

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will likely rejoin the team during their series this week versus the Seattle Mariners, according to 680 The Fan's Barrett Sallee. The Braves kick off a three-game series in Seattle on Monday, so Murphy could make his 2026 season debut on Monday in the […]

Raisel Iglesias to be Activated on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners, according to Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan. Iglesias appears ready to go for the Braves despite not going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The […]

Walker Jenkins Suffers Shoulder Injury at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) suffered an apparent left-shoulder injury after crashing into the center-field wall at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, according to MLB Pipeline. The No. 11 overall prospect in all of baseball was removed in the sixth inning. The 21-year-old outfielder is the Twins' top prospect. It's unclear right now […]

Jung Hoo Lee Remains a Solid Batting Average and On-Base Percentage Specialist

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has been hitting well over the past few weeks after a slow start, improving his slash line to .281/.331/.413 on the season with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Lee has moved around a bit in the batting order, as the Giants' offense desperately has […]

Thunder Dan Palyo's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/4/2026)

After a 4-1 record on my K prop picks yesterday, I'm ready to run it back today on a magnificent Monday slate of MLB games. Or, I'm ready to be humbled again... but I'm going to remain aggressive with the strikeout-over props today, as we have some very talented pitchers in good spots. I'll offer […]

Lucas Erceg Regaining Closer Value After Recent Success?

Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg picked up two saves over the weekend during the Royals' road trip to Seattle to take on the Mariners. On the season, Erceg has now racked up nine saves in 11 save opportunities, all while posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched […]

Jose Caballero Poised for Everyday Role Going Forward?

Jose Caballero appears to have earned himself an extended look as the Yankees' primary shortstop, as Anthony Volpe (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list, but optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Volpe was expected to return to his position as the Yankees' primary shortstop upon returning from injury, but with Caballero playing well, slashing […]