Jonah Tong is a Possibility to Earn MLB Start

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong is a "possibility to start" a game in Miami this weekend against the division-rival Marlins to give extra rest to the starting rotation, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Tong was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, leading to speculation […]

Jose Berrios Undergoes Full Tommy John Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios (elbow) underwent full Tommy John surgery, manager John Schneider told Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Additionally, Berrios had a stress fracture in his right elbow fixed, and he will now miss the entire 2026 campaign and probably at least the first half of the 2027 campaign. All the innings that […]

Gleyber Torres Still Unable to Swing at Full Speed

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) continues to do pre-game fielding drills, but manager A.J. Hinch said that swinging is the hurdle right now, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. Torres is unable to swing at full speed yet, and playing at 75 or 80 percent is not feasible and could aggravate his left-oblique […]

Brandon Nimmo Pulled Early With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) exited Wednesday's series finale in Denver early against the Colorado Rockies with right-hamstring tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. After a single in the fifth inning, manager Skip Schumaker and a trainer went to check on Nimmo before pulling him from the game. Before leaving, Nimmo went 1-for-3 […]

Ernie Clement Returns From Illness on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (illness) is starting at second base and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the hosting New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler in the Bronx, according to MLB.com. Clement did not play on Tuesday due to a case of strep throat, but he is feeling much better and will […]

Chase Dollander Shut Down for 2-3 Weeks

Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaefer said that right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for two to three weeks, according to MLB.com. Dollander left his last start on May 14 in the second inning with right-elbow tightness and was placed on the 15-day injured list the following day with a right-elbow sprain. […]

MacKenzie Gore "Trending" Toward Making his Next Start on Sunday

Imaging on Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore's lat came back clean, and he's "trending" toward making his next scheduled start on Sunday in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The 27-year-old southpaw was pulled after just one inning in his latest start on Monday versus […]

Masyn Winn Returns From Knee Injury on Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates after an MRI exam on his left knee came back clean, according to MLB.com. Winn is back at the 6 and is batting sixth against Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski at Busch Stadium. A left-knee injury […]

Miguel Vargas' X-Rays Come Back Clean, Sitting Out on Wednesday

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable told White Sox reporter Brooke Fletcher that third baseman Miguel Vargas' (hand) X-rays came back negative, but he will not be in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest in Seattle against the Mariners. Vargas is receiving treatment and could potentially be available off the bench for a pinch-hit situation. […]

J.P. Crawford Scratched on Wednesday With Triceps Soreness

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (triceps) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Chicago White Sox due to a sore triceps muscle, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. It was bothering Crawford when he tried to play catch. Rookie infielder Colt Emerson will take over at the […]

Reid Detmers a Waiver-Wire Target Despite Tuesday's Implosion?

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers allowed eight runs on Tuesday, but he's still a potential waiver wire addition given his consistent ability to generate strikeouts. Detmers' ERA jumped to 5.07 in the loss, but his 3.25 xERA and 3.10 FIP both suggest that he could be due for some favorable regression going forward. […]

Addison Barger a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Target After IL Stint?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is currently on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, but he could be an intriguing waiver wire target once he's activated back to the 26-man roster. Barger has played in just nine games this season and is off to a putrid start, going 1-for-22 with zero home […]

Troy Melton Emerging as Top Stash Option After Dominant Rehab Outing?

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (elbow) made his fourth rehab appearance on Wednesday, allowing one run, two hits, zero walks, and six strikeouts across five innings of work with the organization's Class-A affiliate. Melton has been on the 60-day injured list since March, and he has not yet pitched in an MLB game this […]

Randy Vasquez's Strong Start Generates Waiver-Wire Appeal

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez has been highly effective in 2026, generating waiver wire interest across most fantasy baseball leagues. Through nine starts this year, Vasquez is 5-1 with a 2.68 ERA, 3.31 FIP, 8.05 K/9, and 2.32 BB/9. He was highly effective with zero runs and zero walks over six innings in […]

Can Carlos Lagrange Make his MLB Debut in 2026?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has continued to improve in the minor leagues and is seeing his stash value continue to climb each week. Even though Carlos Rodon is back in action and Gerrit Cole is set to return later this week, fantasy managers should monitor Lagrange at Triple-A, as he could […]

Brooks Lee on the Fantasy Radar as Twins' Everyday Shortstop

Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee has emerged as a potential waiver wire addition in fantasy baseball as managers look for midseason upgrades. One of Lee's biggest strengths is his role; he has played at shortstop nearly every day for the Twins, logging 46 games and 178 plate appearances so far in 2026. He's also having […]

Cole Carrigg Emerging as Top Hitter to Stash as MLB Debut Looms Closer?

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Cole Carrigg is now firmly on the stash radar in Week 8 of the fantasy baseball season. Carrigg opened the 2026 season by making his Triple-A debut and has shown minimal growing pains when facing the top pitching of the minor leagues. Over his first 42 games at the top club […]

Esteury Ruiz a Waiver-Wire Target With Stolen Base Upside?

Miami Marlins outfielder Esteury Ruiz isn't the flashiest name in fantasy baseball as he hovers near the Mendoza line, but his ability to steal bases still makes him an intriguing waiver wire addition. He is slashing .200/.219/.467 with two homers, a 3% walk rate, and a 28% strikeout rate across 19 games (32 plate appearances). […]

Gage Jump Carries Elite Strikeout Upside Among Stash Candidates

Athletics top pitching prospect Gage Jump remains one of the elite prospects to stash when looking for strikeout upside. Jump joined the Athletics with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, but has already moved up to Triple-A and is just one stop away from the big leagues. In 2025, Jump split his […]

Jordan Lawlar Still Holding Stash Upside Amid Looming Return?

Arizona Diamondbacks infield/outfield prospect Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has been on the 60-day injured list for the majority of the regular season but has recently begun to make strides in his return. Earlier this week, the former top prospect took dry swings for the first time. Additionally, the team's manager, Torey Lovullo, noted that his wrist […]

Jett Williams Emerging as Top Stash Candidate Amid Dominant Month at Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams is quickly knocking on the MLB door as he has swung a hot bat in May at Triple-A Nashville. Since May 1, the infielder has carried a stellar .308/.464/.577 slash line with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, three stolen bases, and a 13:14 K:BB. This is worth […]

Kemp Alderman Sees Stash Value Decline After Suffering Injury

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman (wrist) was on pace to compete for an early MLB debut this season, but he suffered an injury earlier this week and was officially moved to the seven-day injured list. Alderman sustained a wrist injury during a collision at a Triple-A contest. While this does hurt his short-term value, […]

Jung Hoo Lee Still Out With Back Injury on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Drew Gilbert is making the start in center field and is batting ninth against D-backs right-hander Merrill Kelly. Lee is making progress since being removed from Monday's game […]

Hunter Brown on the Verge of a Rehab Assignment

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (shoulder) got up to 96 mph in a 22-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. As long as Brown feels good on Wednesday, he will start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. Everything is progressing on schedule for Brown, who could […]

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 […]