Aaron Ashby's High-Leverage Role Provides Fantasy Value Despite Lack of Saves

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby has a case as the most valuable relief pitcher in baseball so far this season. Across 36 innings (26 games), Ashby has recorded a 9-0 record with a 2.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts. The 28-year-old's WHIP is inflated by his 11.9% walk rate, but he's struck out 33.8% […]

J.T. Ginn Carries Streamer Appeal on the Waiver Wire

In 13 games (10 starts) so far this season, Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn has recorded a 3-3 record with a 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts across 59 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old put together a particularly impressive performance his last time out on Saturday, holding the New York Yankees to just four hits […]

Chandler Simpson Exits Early on Monday Due to Mouth Laceration

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (mouth) was forced to exit early from his team's game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday after being struck in the mouth by his own helmet while sliding headfirst into second base, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that there was a "fair amount of […]

Zach Neto Scratched from Angels Lineup on Monday Due to Lingering Symptoms of Whiplash

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head/neck) was scratched from his team's lineup for their game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to lingering symptoms of whiplash, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto's symptoms are a result of a collision at home plate that he was involved in during the Angels' win over the […]

Rockies Promote Prospect TJ Shook to Majors, Worth a Look as Potential Saves Source?

The Colorado Rockies promoted right-handed pitching prospect TJ Shook to the majors on Monday, per Milb Central. Shook has pitched well so far this season across 28 1/3 innings (22 games) with Triple-A Albuquerque, recording a 2.86 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and seven saves. A 28-year-old who began his professional career in […]

Bailey Ober Avoids UCL Damage, Diagnosed with Mild Flexor Strain

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will be shut down for 10-14 days. On the bright side, his "UCL is intact," per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to elbow inflammation, but appears to have […]

Pavin Smith is Returning on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (elbow) was activated off the 60-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith hasn't played since the opening series of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth during his return […]

Giants Promote Wilkin Ramos to Majors, Worth an Add After Strong Start at Triple-A?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Wilkin Ramos has been called up ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramos will serve as bullpen depth after a strong start to the season in Triple-A. Across 27 innings, Ramos posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 27:7 K:BB ratio across 17 appearances in the minors. […]

Edwin Arroyo Playing Second Base in MLB Debut

Cincinnati Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo has been called up to make his MLB debut on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Arroyo will join the big league roster with Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) landing on the 10-day Injured List. The rookie infielder will cover second base and bat eighth during his debut. Matt McLain […]

Elly De La Cruz to Miss 2-4 Weeks of Action

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day Injured List on Monday. De La Cruz will head to the shelf for the first time during his MLB career. Reds manager Terry Francona said that De La Cruz is looking at missing 2-4 weeks of action due to a Grade 1-2 […]

Chase Burns is Scratched Due to Illness

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (illness) was scratched from his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Burns came down with a fever overnight and is still dealing with the symptoms. The team has elected to give Burns a few days off and move his start to Wednesday. In the meantime, Lyon […]

Griffin Jax a Priority Waiver Wire Target Amidst Success as a Starter?

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax got off to a rough start to the 2026 season, allowing eight runs across his first two innings (four games) of the year. However, Jax has been significantly better since Tampa Bay shifted him from the bullpen to the starting rotation in late April. Across 21 innings (six starts) […]

Sam Antonacci Remains a Solid Deep-League Waiver Wire Target Despite Lack of Power

Across 162 plate appearances since being promoted to the big leagues in mid-April, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is hitting .275/.369/.362 with one home run, 13 RBI, 23 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. The 23-year-old hit just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, so he appears unlikely to […]

Rangers Calling Up Pitching Prospect Robby Ahlstrom Following Impressive Showing at Triple-A

The Texas Rangers are promoting left-handed pitching prospect Robby Ahlstrom to the big leagues, as confirmed by Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Ahlstrom has been impressive across 29 1/3 innings (21 games) with Triple-A Round Rock so far in 2026, recording a 2.76 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 33 strikeouts, and two saves. Ahlstrom has worked in […]

Is Reid Detmers on the Verge of a Mid-Career Breakout?

Across 68 innings (12 starts) so far this season, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers has recorded a 2-5 record with a 4.63 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts. While Detmers' inflated ERA is tough to swallow for fantasy managers, a look under the hood at his numbers suggests the 26-year-old may be on […]

Brody Hopkins a Top Pitcher to Stash in Fantasy Baseball?

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Brody Hopkins was effective in his first relief outing of the year on Sunday. After starting each of his first 60 minor league appearances, Hopkins worked out of the bullpen this past weekend, giving the Durham Bulls five innings of relief work. He threw five scoreless and hitless innings, allowing […]

Spencer Schwellenbach May Not Return Until August?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) "might be (on track) for an August or September return," per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Schwellenbach has yet to pitch in 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery in mid-February. However, he received clearance to begin throwing in mid-May, leading to optimism that the hard-throwing right-hander could be progressing towards […]

Changes in Jacob Young's Plate Approach Could Make Him an Appealing Waiver Wire Target

Across 201 plate appearances so far in 2026, Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young is hitting .232/.290/.378 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored, and four stolen bases. While the 26-year-old is still a below-average offensive contributor by measure of wRC+ (89), he's made some notable changes at the plate this season. Young's max […]

Kade Anderson a Top Pitcher to Stash as 2026 Debut is Increasingly Likely

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Kade Anderson made his pro baseball debut less than two months ago, but he's already on the fantasy radar as a redraft stash in anticipation of his potential MLB debut later this season. Anderson was the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, making him the first pitcher off […]

Cooper Pratt a Stolen Base Threat to Stash in Fantasy Baseball?

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt is having a modest season at the plate in Triple-A, but his impressive stolen base numbers make him an intriguing player to stash in fantasy baseball. Through 47 games this year, the former sixth-round pick is slashing .246/.362/.391 with five homers, 13 steals, a 14.0% walk rate, a 14.9% […]

River Ryan Looks Ready for MLB, a Top Pitching Stash?

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan continues to deliver impressive results at Triple-A, and he could be ready to make his return to MLB sooner rather than later. Ryan, now 27, made his MLB debut in 2024, but he missed all of 2025 due to injury and opened 2026 in the minors. Through five […]

Padres Promote Outfield Prospect Jase Bowen to Major Leagues, Worth a Speculative Add?

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Jase Bowen is being promoted to the major leagues, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Bowen is currently ranked as the team's No. 23 prospect on MLB.com but has put together a strong start to the Triple-A regular season. The first 11th round pick from the 2019 MLB Draft has […]

Carlos Lagrange a High-Strikeout Pitcher to Stash?

New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has emerged as a top fantasy stash heading into June. Lagrange has an iffy 4.41 ERA, but we're very impressed by his 11.57 K/9. He has maintained strikeout rates north of 10+ K/9 for all of his minor league career, and he should keep up that pace […]

Kaelen Culpepper a Priority Addition Ahead of Week 10?

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper continues to demonstrate an impressive blend of power and speed in the minors, and he's getting even closer to his MLB debut now that he has played 50+ games at Triple-A. The 23-year-old is slashing .256/.361/.473 with 12 homers, 12 steals, a 12.7% strikeout rate, a 19.7% walk rate, […]

Reds Promote Top Infield Prospect Edwin Arroyo, Viewed as Priority Pick Up Ahead of MLB Debut

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Reds are placing superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring injury. Arroyo currently stands as MLB.com's No. 98-ranked prospect and is viewed as the team's No. 3 prospect. Arroyo […]

Elly De La Cruz Placed on IL with Right Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring tightness, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19. The Reds called up top shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo in a corresponding move. De La Cruz felt the issue rounding first base on a leadoff single in the fifth inning […]

Cade Cavalli Must-Add on the Waiver Wire After Third Straight Quality Start?

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli is really starting to look like the pitcher a lot of fantasy managers have been waiting for. The 27-year-old just threw his third straight quality start on Tuesday, allowing one run over six innings with seven strikeouts in a win over the Guardians. Across his last three outings, he's posted […]

Nick Pivetta Emerging as Top Waiver Wire Stash Candidate?

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (forearm) is starting to show some real progress in his recovery and could be worth stashing on the waiver wire right now in deeper leagues. The 33-year-old Opening Day starter landed on the IL back in mid-April with right forearm inflammation/flexor strain. He took a big step forward on […]

Rico Garcia Priority Target for Saves on the Waiver Wire?

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Rico Garcia notched the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. Garcia allowed one walk while striking out over a scoreless inning to earn his third save of the year. The 32-year-old keeps rolling and looks like one of the best relief pitchers on the waiver wire right now. He has […]

Matt McLain Worth Stashing on Waiver Wire as a Bounce-Back Candidate?

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain has been one of the bigger disappointments of the first two months, but he might be worth grabbing right now while he's slumping. The 26-year-old is hitting just .196 with five homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs, and seven steals across 56 games. He's been especially ice cold lately (1-for-26 […]