Jake Bauers Emerging as Legit Bat in Brewers Lineup, Waiver Wire Value Rising Fast

Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has cooled off slightly since his 12-game hitting streak came to an end on May 23, but his overall production remains highly encouraging. The 30-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.491 with nine home runs and continues to take a step forward offensively in his third season with Milwaukee. Bauers has been especially […]

Lucas Erceg Struggles Again, Losing Fantasy Relevance

Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg endured another rough outing on Saturday against the Rangers, failing to record an out while allowing three runs on five hits, including a home run. The appearance marked his third consecutive outing in which he surrendered multiple runs, continuing a troubling stretch after a strong start to the season. Erceg now […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Progressing in Recovery, Remains Priority Stash Target

Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) appears to be making encouraging progress in his recovery from right elbow surgery performed in mid-February. While a return timeline remains unclear, the 26-year-old carries significant fantasy appeal as a stash candidate. Schwellenbach emerged as a key member of Atlanta's rotation over the last two seasons, compiling a 3.23 ERA, […]

David Sandlin Delivers Strong Debut, Building Fantasy Appeal

Chicago White Sox right-hander David Sandlin made an impressive first impression on Wednesday, allowing just one run across six innings while striking out four batters to earn the victory. The 11th-round pick out of Oklahoma earned his promotion after dominating in the minors, posting a 0.55 ERA across 16 1/3 innings in six starts this […]

Henry Bolte Flashing Speed and Contact, Worth Monitoring on Waiver Wire

Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte has continued to impress during his rookie season, hitting .300 over his last seven games while building momentum at the major-league level. The Athletics' No. 5 prospect has raised his season batting average to .288 and has already stolen four bases in just 17 games since making his debut on May […]

Connor Prielipp's Rough Stretch Continues, Fantasy Value Fading

Minnesota Twins left-hander Connor Prielipp has hit a rough patch, allowing 11 earned runs across his last two starts while recording just 8 1/3 innings. The struggles come shortly after Prielipp logged the first quality start of his rookie season on May 16. His ERA has climbed to 5.13, and he owns a 1.35 WHIP […]

Jesus Sanchez Exits Due to Wrist Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez appeared to be talking to someone in the right field seats during a mound visit in the sixth inning. There seemed to be some miscommunication, and they threw the ball at Sanchez, assuming they were playing catch. […]

Corey Seager to Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment this week, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Seager was able to do some on-field work ahead of Sunday's game versus the Kansas City Royals. Barring any setbacks, Seager should be ready to begin playing in rehab games in the next […]

Ty Madden to Pitch on Monday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ty Madden (forearm) will come off the 15-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Madden is back in action after missing over two weeks due to a right forearm contusion. It's unclear if Madden is going to start on Monday or pitch as the bulk reliever […]

JT Realmuto is Removed with Wrist Contusion

Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Realmuto was hit on the left wrist by a pitch during the third inning. He was replaced by Rafael Marchan behind the plate in the fourth inning. The Phillies are calling it a left […]

Elly De La Cruz Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. De La Cruz was pulled from the game after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases in the fifth inning. The team is calling it right hamstring tightness, so for now, De […]

Griffin Jax Cleared to Make His Start on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax (back) is in line to make his next scheduled start on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, per Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. Jax was forced to exit early from his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday after being hit in the back with a 107.2 mph comebacker. […]

Samuel Basallo Returns to Orioles Lineup on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (pectoral) is back in his team's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday after exiting early on Saturday. Basallo appeared to have tweaked his pectoral muscle during his final at-bat in the ninth inning, but he seems to have avoided a serious injury. Entering play on Sunday, the 21-year-old […]

Twins Promote Right-Handed Pitching Prospect Mike Paredes to the Big League

The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Mike Paredes to the big leagues, per MLB.com's transactions log. Paredes will take the spot of starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) on the active roster. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right elbow inflammation. Paredes has made 13 appearances (10 starts) […]

Bailey Ober Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Elbow Inflammation

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. It's a tough break for Ober, who gave up seven earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work in his start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 66 2/3 innings (12 starts) overall this […]

Konnor Griffin Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Forearm Strain

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his right forearm, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Beazley reports that the Pirates expect Griffin's stint on the injured list to be a "short-term stay". The 20-year-old has gotten off to a solid […]

Ryan O'Hearn Activated from Injured List on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) has been activated off the 10-day injured list, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. O'Hearn will take the roster spot of Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm), who is headed to the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm. O'Hearn has been on the injured […]

Kerry Carpenter Returns to Tigers Lineup on Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) will make his return to the big leagues for his team's Sunday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Carpenter has been on the injured list since early May due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Before the injury, the 28-year-old hit .216/.299/.451 with six home runs, […]

Giants to Promote Outfield Prospect Jonah Cox to the Big Leagues, Worth a Pick Up in All Leagues?

The San Francisco Giants are promoting outfield prospect Jonah Cox to the big leagues, per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. Cox will take the roster spot of left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki, who has been designated for assignment. Cox is being promoted directly from Double-A Richmond, where he was off to a ridiculously hot […]

Marlins to Promote Josh White After Strong Start to Triple-A Season

Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Josh White is being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. White will be taking the roster spot of Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed), who is being placed on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday. White has been excellent […]

Garrett Crochet Suffers Setback, Likely to Undergo MRI for Lat Tightness

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (shoulder, lat) has suffered a setback in his rehab from a shoulder injury and will likely undergo an MRI to address tightness in his lat, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Crochet was initially scheduled to face live hitters on Tuesday, but that will no longer be […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Scratched from Red Sox Lineup on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (undisclosed) has been scratched from his team's lineup for their Sunday matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will shift from left field to center field on Sunday, while Masataka Yoshida will play left field. The exact nature of […]

Janson Junk Scratched from Start on Sunday, IL Stint Incoming?

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the New York Mets and is being evaluated for a possible trip to the injured list, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Marlins reliever John King will be the opener in Junk's place. It's not yet clear what […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we turn the calendar page to June, and we head into Week 10. Injuries continue to pile up as White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is out four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, while Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is sidelined a month with […]

Nick Mariano's Week 10 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Let's find some sizzle on the waiver wire with June finally on our doorstep. The closer carousels continue turning, exciting promotions keep getting announced, and slumps are getting busted. With so much to navigate, let's get together and look for who can help fantasy […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 10 (June 1 - June 7)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 10 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for June 1 - June 7. For those new to this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. This […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 10

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 10 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Andy Smith, Nicho Roessler, Andersen Pickard, and Will Brady. This week, we will look at several post-hype players that could be on a breakout […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 10 (June 1 - June 7)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 10 of the 2026 season (June 1 - June 7). 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 10

Welcome to the Week 10 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we take a look at three top-performing prospects who could earn promotions and contribute in fantasy at some point down the line. While some are closer to making their major league debut than others, it's important to stay up to […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (June 1 - June 7)

Welcome to another edition of Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10. I am filling in for my guy, Thunder Dan Palyo, and hope to help fantasy managers out with some solid streaming options this week. We all know drafting a foundational roster in fantasy baseball is imperative, but it is equally important to […]