Ben Rice Exits Sunday's Contest with Left Hand Contusion

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) exited Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with a left hand contusion. According to Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network, Rice sustained this injury on a pickoff attempt while playing first base. His X-rays were negative, and the team currently views the young slugger as day-to-day. Managers […]

Ronny Mauricio Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks With Broken Thumb

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (thumb) will get a CT scan on his broken thumb, and his tentative timeline is six to eight weeks, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the situation at shortstop going forward will be fluid. Bo Bichette is making the start at the 6 on Sunday […]

Nico Hoerner Recovers From Neck Injury, Returns to Sunday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (neck) returned to the team's starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly, according to MLB.com. Hoerner missed Saturday's game against Arizona after being pulled from Friday's game early with tightness on the left side of his neck. […]

Yusei Kikuchi Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 30. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo will replace Kikuchi on the Angels' active roster. Kikuchi has gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 season, posting a 0-3 record with a 5.81 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, manager Walt Weiss told Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While it's great news that Acuna's strain is minor, Bishop cautions that his injury could linger, and Acuna coming off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible will be a […]

Brice Turang Under the Weather on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (illness) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the hosting Washington Nationals due to an illness, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Infielder David Hamilton will slide over from third base to second base, while Luis Rengifo entered the lineup at third base and is leading off […]

Vidal Brujan Recalled by Mets

Veteran infielder Vidal Brujan has been called up by the New York Mets, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Brujan is replacing infielder Ronny Mauricio (thumb) on the Mets roster, with Mauricio headed to the injured list due to a broken left thumb. Across 94 plate appearances split between the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta […]

Cal Raleigh Considered Day-to-Day With Soreness in his Side

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that catcher Cal Raleigh (side) is considered day-to-day while he battles soreness in his side, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer also reports that Raleigh is planning to go through pre-game drills on Sunday after he was scratched from the Mariners' lineup on Saturday. Coming off his 60-homer campaign […]

X-Rays Negative on Jackson Chourio's Ankle/Foot

X-rays came back negative on Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio's ankle/foot on Saturday night after he fouled a ball off himself during a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Nashville, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It's now unclear if Chourio will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list to make his 2026 […]

Carter Jensen Emerging as a Power Bat to Target on the Waiver Wire

Across 111 plate appearances so far in 2026, Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is hitting .235/.315/.439 with six home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 runs scored. The 22-year-old's elevated 29.7% strikeout rate is a red flag in his profile, limiting his batting average upside. However, Jensen's 12.1% barrel rate and 45.5% hard-hit rate are […]

Jared Jones a Prime Injury Stash Candidate Off the Waiver Wire

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) has not pitched in an MLB game since September 2024 due to an elbow injury. However, the 24-year-old began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Wednesday, throwing three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Given how long Jones has been out, he'll likely need an extended run of […]

Joe Ryan Exits Early From Start on Sunday Due to Elbow Soreness

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (elbow) was forced to exit early from his start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to elbow soreness, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Ryan faced just two batters before being removed from the game, recording a walk and a strikeout. While the exact […]

Garrett Crochet Plays Catch on Sunday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) played catch on Sunday for the first time after a brief no-throw period, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The early signs continue to be positive for Crochet, but the Red Sox continue to preach caution/patience with the All-Star hurler. The good news for Crochet started […]

Cubs Reinstate Daniel Palencia From the Injured List on Sunday

The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-handed closer Daniel Palencia (lat) from the 15-day injured list and designated pitcher Yacksel Rios for assignment in a corresponding move on Sunday before their series finale against the D-backs, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. Palencia was initially expected to return for the series opener against the […]

Braves Place Ronald Acuna Jr. on Injured List With Strained Hamstring

The Atlanta Braves announced on Sunday that they placed star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. In a corresponding move, the team added outfielder Jose Azocar to the major-league roster. Acuna was pulled from Saturday's win over the Colorado Rockies early at Coors Field with left-hamstring […]

Nick Lodolo Expected to Make Season Debut on Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Friday at home at Great American Ballpark against the Houston Astros, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The 28-year-old southpaw convinced the Reds that he is ready to rejoin the […]

Logan Henderson Recalled to Start on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson was recalled from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday and will start the team's series finale against the Washington Nationals, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Henderson will fill the team's starting rotation spot vacated by veteran right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder), at least temporarily. The 24-year-old made a start […]

Connor Prielipp is Offering Deep League Value After Another Solid Outing

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp has been a consistent option for the team over the last few weeks. Prielipp took the mound for his third start of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. He tossed five innings, allowing three earned runs on two hits while striking out four batters. The rookie […]

Carlos Cortes is Quickly Gaining Traction

Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes has quickly gained fantasy value with his red-hot start to the season. Over the last two weeks, Cortes is 20-for-40 at the plate with three home runs and seven RBI. During that span, Cortes was just shy of top-30 value, which is quite impressive. The only downside is that Cortes is […]

Noah Schultz is Gaining Value After Another Quality Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz turned in another solid performance versus the San Diego Padres on Friday. The southpaw tossed six shutout innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and struck out two batters. Schultz has now allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his first four career starts. The command still […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 6

Welcome to the week 6 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll take a look at some of the best-performing prospects across the minor leagues and what their exceptional play could mean for their fantasy value. Whether they are worth an immediate stash in redraft leagues or are a rising asset […]

Cal Raleigh Dealing with General Soreness, Required Imaging

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (soreness) was scratched ahead of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The team has been vague about the injury and is calling it general soreness. Raleigh did need to undergo imaging, so this might be something that requires a stint on the Injured List. Mitch Garver drew the start […]

Ronny Mauricio is Placed on 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (thumb) will be placed on the 10-day Injured List after suffering a fractured left thumb during Saturday's game. He suffered the injury while diving into first base on an infield hit. This is a tough break for the Mets, who are already without Francisco Lindor (calf) right now. The […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, we are already in May. Injuries continue to pile up as Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and is considered day-to-day, while Cal Raleigh is dealing with "general soreness," which required imaging. If you are looking for an injury replacement or to improve your fantasy baseball team, we've got you […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 4- May 10)

The first full week of May brings us a ton of baseball games! We have 12 teams playing a full seven-game schedule and some really big intradivisional series as well. The Cubs have a four-game set with the Reds as the top two teams in the NL Central match up, while the first-place Guardians host […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the 2026 season (May 4 - May 10). 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. We're past the first month of our season, and yet much still feels like it is up in the air. Leaguewide trends are still settling into place with ABS, injuries keep hammering us, and the hope around call-ups springs eternal. Whether you're starting hot […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 6 of 2026, from May 4 to May 10, Each week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 6 of the 2026 season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worth […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another week of must-add waiver wire pickups. With another week almost in the books, it's time for another list of waiver wire pickups. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. This list will feature an up-and-coming star hitter with the […]