TJ Rumfield Returns After Injuring his Hand on Monday Night

Colorado Rockies rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday after an injury scare to his hand in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. Rumfield is at first base and is batting third in the order against Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger […]

Max Muncy Returns to Dodgers Lineup on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) is back at the hot corner and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, according to MLB.com. Muncy missed his fourth straight game in Tuesday night's blowout win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium after originally being hit by a […]

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 […]

Nolan Schanuel Placed on Injured List With Ankle Inflammation

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Nolan Schanuel (ankle) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 24) with left-ankle inflammation and selected the contract of infielder Nick Madrigal from the minors in a corresponding move. Schanuel initially suffered what was being called a calf injury on Saturday against the […]

Ryan O'Hearn Deserving of a Stash While on Injured List?

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) has been on the 10-day injured list since May 17 with a quadriceps injury, but he resumed working out on Monday and is worth a look as a stash candidate off the waiver wire with a potential return to the Bucs by the middle of June. The 32-year-old […]

Garrett Whitlock Unavailable Due to Sore Knee

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock (knee) is dealing with a sore left knee, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Whitlock slipped on the mound on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins in the bad weather. An MRI exam came back clean, and he won't go on the injured list for now, but the […]

Jake Burger a Waiver-Wire Target for Power After Strong May Performance

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has cooled off slightly at the plate in recent days, but overall in May, he's hitting .284 (21-for-74) with five home runs, four doubles, 17 RBI, 14 runs scored, and even a stolen base in 21 games across 82 plate appearances. He's added a .354 on-base percentage, .541 slugging […]

Andrew Vaughn Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Three-Hit Game?

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn missed all of April with a hand injury, but now that he's back and swinging the bat well, fantasy managers should take a peek at him as a waiver-wire addition for some power with the first-place Brewers. Vaughn went hitless as a pinch-hitter in Milwaukee's 2-1 victory over the […]

Justin Verlander Throws Successful Sim Game on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (hip) threw 66 pitches in his live batting practice session on Wednesday and hit 95.3 mph on the radar gun in his fourth inning of work. Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports that it seemed like an improvement over his previous session. Verlander was placed on the 60-day injured […]

Is Thomas White Still a Top Stash Target in Standard Leagues?

Miami Marlins top pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder) was placed on the 7-day injured list last week. While this significantly decreased his short-term upside, White remains a top pitching prospect to stash, as he still holds a clear path to the majors. Before hitting the minor league injured list, the Marlins demoted Braxton Garrett to […]

Is Spencer Jones a Worthy Stash Option Following Demotion?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was quickly sent back to Triple-A following his brief MLB debut. Jones appeared in 10 games for the Bronx bombers and went 4-for-24 with a 12:3 K:BB and no extra-base hits. Jones was called on as a bench replacement and was unable to carve out a significant role […]

Ralphy Velazquez Firmly on the Stash Radar Amid Recent Triple-A Promotion

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Ralphy Velazquez is now firmly on the stash radar amid his promotion to Triple-A Columbus. The first baseman was enjoying a stellar start to the campaign at Double-A and was rewarded with an early promotion to the top club, putting him just one step away from the big leagues. With […]

Walker Jenkins Back on the Stash Radar Following Positive Injury Update?

Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has been on the 7-day injured list due to a shoulder injury, but has begun to make steady progress in his recovery. Last week, reports suggested that the former fifth overall selection from the 2023 MLB Draft was nearing a return to baseball activities. As a result, he […]

George Lombard Jr. Seeing Stash Value Surge Amid Improvements at Triple-A

New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. has begun to put his slow start at Triple-A behind him and is emerging as a viable stash option in a last-minute league. Lombard opened the campaign with Double-A Somerset but needed only another 20 games at this level to earn the call to the top club […]

Kerry Carpenter Facing Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Could Come Soon

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) is taking live at-bats in a simulated game against right-hander Justin Verlander (hip) on Wednesday, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. It's a good sign that Carpenter is close to being ready to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. It was the first time that Carpenter had […]

Jacob Gonzalez Emerging as Top Stash Target with Five-Category Upside

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Jacob Gonzalez has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A regular season and is emerging as a top stash target among infield prospects. Gonzalez currently sits as the No. 24-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com but has performed at a borderline elite level despite his lower prospect pedigree. Through […]

Eury Perez Pulled Early on Wednesday With Hamstring Issue

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (hamstring) was pulled from his start early on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre with a right-hamstring spasm, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Perez was pitching extremely well before exiting, throwing four scoreless innings with three hits allowed, no walks, and a season-high nine […]

Luis Robert Jr. Still Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, delaying his return to major league action until the end of June, at the earliest. Robert was traded to the Mets this past offseason and has continued to fall off at the plate. He has not yet returned […]

Spencer Arrighetti a Must-Add Starter in Fantasy Baseball

Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti is off to a terrific start this season, posting a 1.32 ERA and 2.3% HR/FB rate across seven appearances. So far, he's 6-1 with 8.78 K/9, 5.49 BB/9, and 0.22 HR/9. The walk rate is less ideal, and we don't love that his FIP is more than two full […]

Gavin Sheets a Priority Waiver-Wire Addition Amid Hitting Streak?

San Diego Padres first baseman Gavin Sheets has recorded a base hit in five consecutive games, offering consistency and upside in fantasy baseball. Over his last 13 games, Sheets is 15-for-39 (.385) with four home runs, 10 walks, and nine strikeouts. This level of productivity has turned him into a priority waiver wire addition, especially […]

Matthew Boyd a High-Strikeout Starter to Stash?

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) has been on the injured list since early May due to a left meniscus injury, but he is still worth stashing in fantasy baseball. Boyd posted a subpar 6.00 ERA before the injury, but it came over a small sample size, and we know that he wasn't fully […]

J.T. Ginn a Waiver Wire Target Despite Recent Blemish?

Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn has been effective on the mound this season, emerging as a waiver wire option for fantasy baseball managers. Through 12 games (nine starts) this year, Ginn owns a 3.19 ERA with 8.05 K/9, 3.86 BB/9, and a 47.5% ground ball rate. His fastball is also up to a career-high average […]

Brandon Marsh Out With Sprained Finger on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (finger) sprained his right middle finger in Tuesday night's win over the hosting San Diego Padres at Petco Park and is sitting out of the series finale on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Adolis Garcia will make the start in right field and is batting seventh for the Phils versus Padres […]

Trey Gibson Officially Called Up and Starting on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they officially recalled right-handed pitching prospect Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk, and he will make the start on Wednesday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at Camden Yards. In a corresponding move, the team optioned left-hander Nick Raquet to Norfolk. Gibson, the O's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made […]

Didier Fuentes Still Viewed as a Starter Long-Term, Worth Stashing in 2026?

In his return to the majors this year after allowing 20 earned runs on 23 hits (six homers) in 13 innings over his first four MLB starts in 2025, Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes has gone 3-0 with a 2.66 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 24:8 K:BB in 20 1/3 innings over 13 appearances […]

Erik Sabrowski Avoids Structural Damage to his Elbow

Cleveland Guardians left-handed reliever Erik Sabrowski's (elbow) MRI results resulted in a best-case scenario, as he is not dealing with any structural damage to his elbow, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The Guardians placed the electric reliever on the 15-day injured list on Monday with left-elbow inflammation, and although he doesn't have a timetable […]

Alejandro Kirk Could Start Hitting This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb), who was moved to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday, is hoping to start hitting off a machine this weekend and get into minor-league rehab games by the time the team gets back home on June 5, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Kirk's placement on the […]

Should Deep-League Managers Consider Stashing Clay Holmes?

After taking a comebacker off the leg during a mid-May start that resulted in a fractured fibula, New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes (leg) was placed on the 60-day injured list. The 33-year-old was off to an excellent start to the season before getting hurt, recording a 4-4 record with a 2.39 ERA, 1.10 […]

Is Trevor Story Worth Stashing Through an Extended Injury Absence?

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (hernia) is expected to miss six to 10 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a hernia on May 22. The 33-year-old was off to a rough start to the 2026 season before hitting the injured list, hitting .206/.244/.303 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, and four […]

Addison Barger Likely to Resume Throwing on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is going to start throwing "probably tomorrow," manager John Schneider told Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Barger could now return quickly to the major-league roster after missing more than two weeks with right-elbow inflammation. It's unclear at this time if the Blue Jays will require Barger to […]