Willi Castro Returns on Sunday to Play Shortstop

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Roki Sasaki at Coors Field, according to MLB.com. Castro is starting at shortstop and will hit seventh with regular shortstop Ezequiel Tovar getting the day off. Edouard Julien is at second […]

Daulton Varsho Remains Out on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Myles Straw will make the start in center field for Toronto and will bat eighth against D-backs right-hander Ryne Nelson. Varsho will miss a second straight game after […]

Joey Loperfido Goes on Injured List With Quad Strain

The Houston Astros announced on Sunday that they placed outfielder Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) with a right-quad muscle strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land. Loperfido injured his quad during Friday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals and […]

Casey Schmitt Establishing a New Level of Production with Strong Start to 2026

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has been one of the surprise success stories of the early portion of the 2026 season. Entering play on Sunday, Schmitt was hitting .317/.369/.517 with two home runs, seven RBI, seven runs scored, and one stolen base. The 27-year-old's strong production is supported by his underlying metrics, as he's […]

Colt Keith Looks Like a Steady Source of Batting Average Early in 2026

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith has established himself as a key piece of his team's lineup early in 2026, hitting .317/.348/.429 with zero home runs, five RBI, and 10 runs scored across his first 66 plate appearances. Keith hasn't hit for much power in the early going, but his excellent 58.3% hard-hit rate supports his […]

Landen Roupp Emerging as a Breakout Starting Pitcher

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp is off to an excellent start to the 2026 season, as he's posted a 3-1 record with a 2.38 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 24 strikeouts across 22 2/3 innings (four starts). The 27-year-old has boosted his strikeout rate from 21.4% in 2025 to 26.7%, and he's also lowered […]

Tarik Skubal Fans 10 in Win Over Red Sox on Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal looked to be in Cy Young form on Saturday night in the team's 4-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Skubal allowed only one earned run on four hits while walking two and striking out 10 batters in six innings to pick up his third win of […]

Ildemaro Vargas Taking Advantage of Expanded Role in Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Ildemaro Vargas has played a bench role for the majority of his 10-season MLB career. However, the 34-year-old is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, hitting .377/.400/.623 with two home runs, eight RBI, and 11 runs scored across 56 plate appearances. With Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith (elbow) […]

Raisel Iglesias Dealing With Shoulder Issue

Atlanta Braves right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) slept on his shoulder wrong on Friday night, which is why he was unavailable to close out the team's 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It remains to be seen if Iglesias will be available for the series finale […]

Edwin Uceta Remains Top Injured Stash Candidate Ahead of Week 4

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Edwin Uceta (shoulder) appeared to be on the doorstep of making his 2026 debut, but his rehab hit a setback earlier this week after he experienced renewed soreness in his injured shoulder. Uceta is now reportedly back in Tampa to meet with team doctors. However, if Uceta can avoid being fully […]

Sam Antonacci Still Worth Adding Despite Slow Start to MLB Career?

Chicago White Sox outfielder/second baseman Sam Antonacci was called up for his MLB debut on Wednesday after posting a .979 OPS across his first 67 plate appearances at Triple-A. However, the 23-year-old has struggled out of the gates in the big leagues with just one hit and one run scored across his first 19 plate […]

Freddie Freeman Goes on the Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed first baseman Freddie Freeman (personal) on the paternity list on Sunday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers called up outfielder Ryan Ward from the minors. Freeman could be away from the team for as many as the next three days, so he could […]

Kyle Stowers Offically Activated, Making Season Debut on Sunday

The Miami Marlins announced on Sunday that they officially activated outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Stowers is making his 2026 season debut on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, […]

Tony Santillan is Emerging as Top Closer Handcuff

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan was handed the ball with a one-run lead against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) pitched on Friday, but the team decided to play it safe and hold him out on Saturday night. Instead, Santillan got the ball and looked sharp on the mound. The right-hander […]

Seranthony Dominguez to Remain Closer Despite Shaky Start?

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez could be on a short leash after another tough outing on Thursday. Dominguez took the blown save after allowing three runs on two hits over 0.1 innings of work. He cleaned up his act on Saturday with a scoreless inning, but walked two batters over his inning of […]

Christian Scott Emerging as Sneaky Stash After Dominant Run at Triple-A

New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott could be on the verge of a promotion after a hot start at Triple-A. Over his last two starts, Scott has a 1.74 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, and a 12/2 K/BB ratio across 10.1 innings of work. The 26-year-old got a taste for the big leagues last season when […]

Jakob Junis Remains the Favorite for Saves in Texas

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jakob Junis has done a nice job in the closer role early in the season. Before Thursday's outing, Junis had converted three straight saves. He came into the seventh inning of Thursday's contest against the Athletics. He was blasted for three runs on two hits over 1.1 innings of work. That […]

Jeff Hoffman Takes Second Loss, Still has Manager's Confidence?

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman saw his struggles continue during Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hoffman came into a 2-2 tie in the eighth inning, but things quickly got away from him. Hoffman took the loss after serving up a grand slam to Corbin Carroll. His final line was three hits allowed, […]

JT Realmuto Exits Early with Back Injury

Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (back) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Phillies' manager Rob Thompson said that Realmuto's back tightened up on him during a play at the plate. Before exiting, Realmuto went hitless in two plate appearances. The team will evaluate Realmuto on Sunday morning […]

Dillon Dingler Swinging a Hot Bat Recently, Becoming a Must-Add Catcher?

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler has been hot recently, collecting a hit in five of his last nine games with two home runs and seven RBI during that stretch. Overall, Dingler is slashing .259/.348/.517 with four home runs, 14 RBI, and nine runs over 18 games. The 27-year-old has seen increases across the board in […]

Luke Raley Stays Hot, Emerging as a Hitter to Target On the Waiver Wire?

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers. His home run traveled 381 feet with an exit velocity of 112.7 mph. Raley is heating up and has homered twice over his last four games while […]

Alex Vesia Entering Elite Closer Handcuff Territory

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia is becoming an elite handcuff for fantasy managers with Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz. Vesia owns two saves, a 0.60 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts over 8 1/3 innings in 2026. The 30-year-old would be the top option to close for the Dodgers if Diaz were to miss any time. Vesia […]

Dennis Santana Reclaiming Ninth-Inning Role in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana has picked up two saves over his last five innings pitched while posting a 1.80 ERA. Santana owns a (2-1) record with two saves while posting a 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 7:5 K:BB across 11 innings in 2026. The 30-year-old entered the ninth inning in Friday's win over the […]

Joey Cantillo Becoming a Priority Add in Fantasy Leagues

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-0) is off to a great start to the 2026 season, posting a 2.61 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and a 24:9 K:BB across 20 2/3 innings. He is becoming a key part of Cleveland's rotation and owns an elite 29.6 K% and a 11.4% swinging strike rate through four starts. Cantillo […]

Brad Keller Could be Next Option for Saves in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Keller could be asked to take on a larger role in the bullpen over the next few weeks. On Saturday, closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) was placed on the 15-day Injured List. The organization is hopeful it'll be a minimal stay for Duran, but the Phillies will still be without him […]

Caleb Thielbar Earns Save on Saturday, New No. 1 Closer for Cubs?

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar was handed the ball in the ninth inning during Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The Cubs are seeking a new closer while Daniel Palencia (oblique) is on the Injured List. Thielbar got the first crack at the closer role and did a nice job on Saturday. The […]

Jhoan Duran Hopeful for Minimal Stay on Injured List

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) was placed on the 15-day Injured List, retroactive to April 15, on Saturday. The Phillies are hopeful that Duran will be back in 15 days. It's a "very mild" oblique strain, so the team believes he'll only need the minimum of 15 days on the shelf. It's unclear […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Making Season Debut on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) has been reinstated from the Injured List on Saturday. Gurriel is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the season while recovering from ACL surgery he underwent last September. The assumption was that Gurriel would be eased back into things and serve as the […]

Willi Castro to Miss Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Castro has missed due to a lingering hand issue. Castro was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and hasn't suited up for a game since […]

Daulton Varsho is Absent on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Varsho was forced to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to left knee discomfort. The Jays are considering Varsho as day-to-day and will give him […]