Brenton Doyle Considered Day-to-Day With Oblique Contusion

Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) is considered day-to-day with a left-oblique contusion that he suffered when diving for a ball in Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Manny Randhawa of MLB.com. Fantasy managers will want to check back shortly to see if Doyle is in the lineup for Wednesday's game […]

Zebby Matthews Strikes Out Six in Wednesday's Loss, Worth Trusting Going Forward?

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews took the loss on Tuesday against the visiting Houston Astros at Target Field, but he had another promising performance in his second start this year in the big leagues. The 25-year-old allowed two earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out six in six innings […]

Caleb Kilian Stumbles in High-Leverage Spot, Falling Out of Closer Committee?

Although San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian picked up a hold on Tuesday night, he was also hit with the loss in the 5-3 defeat at the hands of the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. Kilian struggled in a high-leverage spot, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits while striking out one to pick up […]

Riley O'Brien Blows Fourth Save, Should Fantasy Managers be Concerned?

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Riley O'Brien blew his fourth save of the season on Tuesday in an eventual 9-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in 10 innings, allowing two runs on two hits while walking one and hitting two batters in an inning of work. The 31-year-old flamethrower could not protect a two-run lead […]

Taj Bradley to Return From IL to Start on Saturday?

Minnesota Twins right-hander Taj Bradley (pectoral) is throwing a bullpen session on Wednesday, so he may return from the 15-day injured list to make a start on Saturday in Boston against the Red Sox if everything goes well with his bullpen session, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Bradley threw 65 pitches in a minor-league […]

Does Shane Bieber Carry Waiver-Wire Stash Appeal Ahead of Return?

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) has yet to pitch in 2026 as he deals with lingering inflammation in his surgically repaired right elbow. However, the veteran right-hander has progressed to facing live hitters and could be nearing a rehab assignment. Bieber has barely pitched over the last two seasons after undergoing Tommy […]

MRI Comes Back Negative on Masyn Winn's Knee

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is considered day-to-day after an MRI exam on his left knee came back negative, according to Amber Winkler of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Despite having an off day on Monday, Winn was not in the starting lineup for the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday after […]

Jake McCarthy Emerging as a Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target

Across 110 plate appearances so far in 2026, Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy is hitting .289/.346/.464 with two home runs, 18 RBI, 10 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. With a 4.9% barrel rate and a 19.8% hard-hit rate, McCarthy is highly unlikely to provide fantasy managers with much power. The lefty swinger has also […]

Is Gleyber Torres Worth Stashing Off the Waiver Wire?

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) is currently on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain and remains without a set date for when he will begin a rehab assignment. While the 29-year-old's lack of a firm return timeline is a concern, Torres has been on the injured list since May 4 and […]

Emilio Pagan Throwing From his Knees

Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring), who is around two weeks removed from a hamstring injury that landed him on the 15-day injured list, has been throwing from his knees to avoid placing stress on his hamstring, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. The timeline for his recovery from the injury was four […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8

Amazingly, the middle of the week is here, and it's time for waiver wire advice. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 8— May 18 through May 24 to help break down the waiver wire in leagues that allow daily moves.  We rank the […]

Is Cole Young Still Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Amidst Current Cold Streak?

Across 196 plate appearances so far this season, Seattle Mariners second baseman Cole Young has hit .240/.316/.349 with three home runs, 26 RBI, 20 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 22-year-old has taken over as the everyday second baseman in Seattle and is providing stellar defense, which should keep his playing time secure. However, […]

Abner Uribe Bounces Back to Earn Fifth Save, Is He Still Milwaukee's Primary Closer?

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe notched his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. After blowing a save and allowing three earned runs on May 13 against the San Diego Padres, Uribe was temporarily demoted to a setup […]

Grant Taylor Earns Save in Dominant Fashion, Emerging as a Potential Closer Option?

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor earned his first save of the season on Tuesday, striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning during his team's 2-1 win over the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old is off to an excellent start in 2026, as he's recorded a 1.78 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 38 strikeouts […]

Gleyber Torres Not Ready to Start Rehab Assignment Yet

There was optimism earlier this week that Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) would start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, but the team has pumped the brakes on that, and manager A.J. Hinch said he's still "day-to-day," according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. "We don't have a definitive […]

Thomas White Emerging as Top Pitching Prospect to Stash?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White was scratched from his Wednesday start "for precautionary reasons," leading many to speculate that his call-up to the majors is imminent. No official promotion has happened, but starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A on Wednesday, which could pave the way for White's debut. White was already considered […]

Wyatt Langford Could Resume Swinging Soon

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) will do another forearm strength test on Wednesday, May 20, and if all goes well, he will be cleared to begin swinging a bat two days later and restart his full ramp-up, per MLB.com. Langford has been slow to recover from a Grade 1 right-flexor strain in his forearm […]

Yandy Diaz Out on Wednesday After Being Hit by a Pitch

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field after he was hit by a pitch on the hand on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Ryan Vilade will draw into the lineup at first base and will bat cleanup for the first-place Rays against […]

Luis Lara's Arrow Pointing Up, Emerging as a Top Hitter to Stash

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base for Triple-A Nashville. He's now produced five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, going 13-for-29 (.448) during that time, with more walks (10) than strikeouts (six) and four steals to boot. It has raised the […]

Kyle Schwarber Missing Third Straight Game With Illness

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is sitting out for a third straight game due to an illness on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. First baseman Bryce Harper will serve as the DH and bat third, while third baseman Alec Bohm will slide over to first and hit cleanup against […]

Freddie Freeman Snaps Hitless Skid With Two-Homer Performance Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman dramatically ended a cold stretch to help the Dodgers beat the division-rival San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday night by a score of 5-4. The veteran left-handed slugger went 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts. It was a nice […]

Nick Kurtz Continues Strong Month of May, Drives in Five on Tuesday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued to swing the bat well in May in the team's 14-6 blowout victory over the hosting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, going 3-for-5 at the plate with a double, season-high five RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base to boost his season average to .276 and his […]

Kade Anderson Still a Must-Stash After Rough Outing?

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson was the third-overall selection in last year's MLB Draft, which comes with some high expectations, but the southpaw has exceeded even that lofty outlook early on. The LSU product has struck out 51 batters in just 34 innings pitched (13.5 K/9), walking only 4.0 percent of batters he's faced […]

Jonah Tong Scratched From Triple-A Start, in Contention to Return to Majors?

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong was originally scheduled to start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, but he was a late scratch, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. The Mets are rolling with left-handed pitching prospect Zach Thornton on Wednesday in their game against the division-rival Washington Nationals, but Tong could be summoned […]

Max Clark Biding His Time Until Call-Up, Remains High-End Hitter Stash

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has remained a steady bat at Triple-A Toledo, currently riding a seven-game hit streak, going 9-for-33 (.273) with a pair of doubles, two walks, one steal, nine runs scored, and four RBI over that stretch. During this run, he's struck out just six times, which is 17.1 percent, right […]

Nasim Nunez Emerging as Elite Speed Threat for Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez continued his breakout season on the bases Monday, stealing his 20th base of the year and tying Jose Ramirez for the MLB lead. The 25-year-old has been caught stealing just twice and continues to create pressure whenever he reaches base. Nunez owns a 29.8 mph sprint speed, which ranks in […]

Griffin Jax Emerging as Viable Waiver-Wire Target Amid Move to Rotation?

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax continues to climb fantasy rankings after another strong outing on Tuesday. Jax allowed one earned run across five innings while striking out six batters against the Houston Astros. Since moving into the rotation in late April, the 31-year-old has posted a 1.62 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across four starts […]

Edwin Arroyo an Intriguing Stash Option as MLB Debut Looms

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo owns the seventh-highest batting average of all Triple-A players with at least 30 games played, currently sitting at .345 after a sizzling start to the season. The Reds' third-ranked prospect is doing a bit of everything this season, slugging a whopping .592, drawing walks at an 8.8 percent rate […]

Brett Baty Riding Hot Stretch, Worthy Streaming Option for Fantasy Lineups

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty has been red hot as of late, slashing .286/.355/.536 across his last seven games. His seven-game hitting streak came to an end Tuesday, but the 25-year-old continues to show signs of a major turnaround after a difficult start to the season. Now in his fifth year with the Mets, […]

MLB Best Bets: Top Player Props & Novig Market Picks (Wednesday, 5/20/26)

I'm back with another full-slate breakdown of Wednesday's MLB games, May 20. As usual, I have a blend of game bets and player props, with my specialty being a focus on strikeout props for starting pitchers! If you're reading this, I'll assume you also bet on baseball regularly. Today's picks will all be using the […]