Aaron Ashby a Waiver-Wire Candidate Despite Having Zero Saves

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby has zero saves and zero holds in 33 innings pitched so far in 2026 in 24 appearances (one start), but he's rostered in 38% of Yahoo leagues. He's made up for that with a league-high eight wins, a 2.18 ERA (2.25 FIP), and a 1.30 WHIP with a career-best […]

Should Fantasy Managers be Looking to Stash Mick Abel?

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right-elbow inflammation, and he had a setback in early May, when he complained of soreness in his right triceps after throwing a bullpen session. The 24-year-old is being built back up slowly, but the good news is […]

Matt McLain Back on the Radar Despite Recent Cold Streak?

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain went 13-for-41 (.317) with three home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, and two stolen bases in 12 games from May 6 to May 18. In four games since then, though, he has gone hitless in 19 plate appearances with an RBI, no walks, and seven strikeouts. […]

Mets Could be Sellers at the Trade Deadline

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on Foul Territory that the New York Mets, who currently sit at 22-32 and in last place in the National League East, could be sellers at this year's trade deadline for the second time in three years. The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball, behind only the Los Angeles […]

Is Spencer Schwellenbach Worth Stashing Off the Waiver Wire Ahead of Return?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) has yet to pitch in 2026 after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs in his right elbow in February. However, the 25-year-old is reportedly on the verge of beginning a throwing program and could be progressing towards a mid-summer return to the big leagues. Schwellenbach showcased high-end upside […]

Is Angel Martinez an Undervalued Waiver-Wire Target?

As the early portion of the 2026 MLB season gives way to the summer months, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez looks like he could be on the verge of a breakout campaign. Across his first 186 plate appearances of the year, the 24-year-old is hitting .246/.286/.468 with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, […]

Josh Hader a Must-Stash Closer Ahead of Impending Injury Return

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2026 as he recovers from left biceps tendinitis. However, the 32-year-old has already made seven minor league rehab appearances and is reportedly targeting a return to the Houston bullpen in the first week of June. Hader was one of the […]

Max Scherzer to Throw Live Batting Practice on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session in Toronto on Wednesday, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. In addition to right-forearm tendinitis, Scherzer is battling left-ankle inflammation and a thumb issue. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is breaking down near the end of his career, […]

Zack Gelof Offers Power/Speed Upside as a Waiver-Wire Target

Across 129 plate appearances so far in 2026, Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof is hitting .229/.283/.424 with six home runs, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored, and six stolen bases. The 26-year-old opened the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, but he's worked his way into an everyday role as the A's third baseman since being recalled in […]

Carson Benge Emerging as a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Target

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge got off to a rough start to his MLB career in the early portion of 2026, hitting .189 with a .525 OPS across 97 plate appearances through the end of April. However, the 23-year-old has turned the corner in May, hitting .307/.378/.398 with one home run, 12 RBI, […]

Hunter Greene a Prime Injury Stash Candidate Heading into June

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) has not yet pitched in 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery in mid-March. However, the 26-year-old is slated to throw a bullpen on Tuesday and could be nearing the start of a minor league rehab assignment. Greene was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 7-4 […]

Addison Barger a "Couple Days Away" From Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is "probably still a couple days away from starting throwing," manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. "It's been a little slower with him." It's been an injury-plagued 2026 campaign for Barger so far this year, as this is the second time he's been on the […]

Shane Bieber Throws Two Innings in First Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out three in his first minor-league rehab start on Monday in the Florida Complex League, according to Sportsnet. It was Bieber's first game action since last year's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran right-hander […]

Aaron Civale Likely to Land on Injured List With Shoulder/Lat Issue

Athletics right-hander Aaron Civale (shoulder, lat) had another tough outing in Monday's 9-2 loss to the division-rival Seattle Mariners and is expected to be placed on the injured list, manager Mark Kotsay told Theo DeRosa of MLB.com. Civale allowed seven earned runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking one and striking out only two […]

Ryan O'Hearn Does Agility Drills on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) left the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 16 after the third inning because of right-quad discomfort and was placed on the 10-day injured list the next day with a right-quad muscle strain. O'Hearn worked in the outfield on Monday with agility/cone drills, according to MLB.com. Barring […]

Too Early to Put a Timetable on Drake Baldwin's Return

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) is only dealing with a Grade 1 strain of his right oblique muscle, which creates hope that he might be on the 10-day injured list for just one month, but manager Walt Weiss said it's too early to put a timetable on his return, per MLB.com. Baldwin was put […]

Rico Garcia Can Be a Solid Bullpen Addition from the Waiver Wire

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Rico Garcia continues to share closing duties with Anthony Nunez while Ryan Helsley (elbow) is on the IL, but he could be lined up for more opportunities in the short term since Nunez has struggled. On Monday, Nunez came on in the eighth against the Rays, and he was charged with […]

Is Emilio Pagan Worth Stashing for Bullpen Depth?

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring while throwing a pitch against the Cubs on May 5. He landed on the injured list with an estimated timetable of 4-to-8 weeks, and since that was almost four weeks ago, it makes sense that he's almost ready to start working his way back. On […]

Tanner Bibee Allows Five Home Runs in Loss, Time to Drop in All Leagues?

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee had a rough outing on Monday night at home against the Nationals, giving up seven runs on eight hits, including five home runs. Bibee gave up a leadoff homer to James Wood to start things off on the wrong foot and never got any kind of momentum going. The […]

Blake Treinen Worth Monitoring in Deeper Leagues?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen got his first save of the season on Monday night against the Rockies. He only needed four pitches to get the job done in his team's 5-3, come-from-behind win. Lefty Alex Vesia started the ninth and got two outs, but allowed a single to Willi Castro. When the […]

Seranthony Dominguez Earns Save No. 11, Settling Back into Ninth-Inning Role?

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez closed out his team's 3-1 win on Monday over Minnesota, and he seems to have shaken off his struggles from earlier this month. Dominguez turned in back-to-back scoreless innings on Sunday and Monday after allowing two runs in each of his two previous appearances. On the season, the […]

Athletics to Promote Top Pitching Prospect Gage Jump to Major Leagues

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Athletics are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to the major leagues. Currently, the southpaw is ranked as the overall No. 41 prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. Jump was selected with the 73rd overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out of LSU and was […]

Curtis Mead Records First Career Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Guardians

Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead had a career night on Monday in the team's 10-2 win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. It was Mead's first career multi-home run in his fourth year in the big leagues. The 25-year-old […]

Matthew Liberatore Fans Career-High 10 Batters in a Loss on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore took his third loss of the year on Monday night on the road against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, but it was still a very strong effort on the mound. Liberatore allowed three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out a career-high 10 batters […]

Jacob Misiorowski Strikes Out 12 on Monday, Becomes First Pitcher to 100 K's

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski had yet another dominant outing in Monday's 5-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Misiorowski allowed only one earned run on two hits while walking one and striking out a season-high 12 in seven innings to win his fifth game of the year and lower […]

TJ Rumfield Leaves After Hit-by-Pitch on his Hand

Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (hand) was forced to leave Monday night's contest in Los Angeles against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on his hand in the first inning, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. It could be a serious blow for the Rockies, as Rumfield is a National […]

Tatsuya Imai, Two Relievers Combine to No-Hit the Rangers on Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and rookie Alimber Santa to record baseball's first no-hitter of the 2026 season against the hosting Texas Rangers, and the first no-no since 2024, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Imai had the best performance of his MLB career, tossing six no-hit innings while walking […]

Connor Prielipp Remains a High-Upside Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire

Across 29 innings (six starts) since making his MLB debut on April 22, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp has recorded a 1-2 record with a 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts. The 25-year-old is coming off a rough showing in his most recent outing, allowing five earned runs across four innings of work […]

Jacob Wilson Progressing, Remains Without Return Timeline

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) has begun a hitting progression and is playing catch, but remains without a firm return timeline, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 12 after dislocating his left shoulder while attempting to make a diving play. Across 168 plate appearances before the […]

Cal Raleigh Plays "Light Catch" on Monday

Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) was slated to play "light catch" on Monday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer notes that this marks Raleigh's first baseball activity since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 14 with an oblique strain. While Raleigh's progression to playing catch on […]