Chandler Simpson Sitting Out on Tuesday With Leg Injury

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (leg) is not in the starting nine for Tuesday's contest at the Rogers Centre against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, per MLB.com. Cedric Mullins will start in center field and will bat seventh for the Rays against Blue Jays left-hander Patrick Corbin. Simpson was pulled from Monday's win with […]

Quinn Priester to Restart a Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (shoulder) threw a 50-pitch bullpen session on Monday and is scheduled to restart a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Priester is aiming to return to the majors in early June. The 25-year-old has had a difficult time trying to recover from thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms so […]

Brandon Woodruff to Throw his First Bullpen on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Thursday since landing on the 15-day injured list, and a return in May remains possible, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff was shut down with right-shoulder inflammation on May 1 after he could not top 85 mph with his […]

Eugenio Suarez Closing in on Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) will resume hitting on Tuesday, and his next MRI exam has been moved up to Thursday, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. The plan is to have him travel on the upcoming road trip and ramp up his baseball activities from there, according to manager Terry […]

Jose Caballero Going on Injured List With Finger Injury

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) is going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a finger injury, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. In a corresponding move, shortstop Anthony Volpe was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It's unclear exactly what Caballero is dealing with after he injured his right middle finger while […]

Anthony Volpe Worth a Look on the Waiver Wire in his Return to Yankees

The New York Yankees are calling up shortstop Anthony Volpe on Tuesday from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, sources told MLB reporter Francys Romero. Volpe will rejoin the major-league squad with infielder Jose Caballero (finger) going on the injured list. The 25-year-old former first-rounder got a late start to the 2026 season after having left-shoulder surgery in the […]

A.J. Ewing Batting Eighth in MLB Debut

New York Mets outfield prospect A.J. Ewing is starting in center field and will hit eighth in the batting order in his major-league debut on Tuesday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty, according to MLB.com. The Mets are calling on their second-ranked prospect (per MLB Pipeline) to inject some life into their […]

Willson Contreras Still Nursing Hand Injury, Out on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener at Fenway Park against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays, per MLB.com. Imaging came back negative on Contreras' hand, though, so […]

Samuel Basallo Returns to Tuesday's Lineup as the DH

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (knee) will return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter and bat fifth for the O's for Tuesday's game against the visiting New York Yankees and right-hander Will Warren, according to MLB.com. Baltimore scratched Basallo out of an abundance of caution in the series opener on Monday due to […]

Parker Messick Fueling Guardians' Division Lead

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick has emerged as a bright spot in the rotation, posting a 4-1 record with a spectacular 2.30 ERA so far. In his first full season, the southpaw has been an anchor in the back half of the rotation by racking up strikeouts while limiting hits, walks, and runs. The […]

Brewers Reinstate Christian Yelich From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (groin) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list, according to an announcement from the team. To create room for Yelich on the 26-man roster, outfielder Tyler Black was optioned to Triple-A Nashville. Yelich is set to return from a month-long absence that was caused by a left groin strain. […]

Corey Seager in the Lineup Every Day Despite Disastrous Stats

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager continues to play on an everyday basis, mostly due to his reliable defense and his track record as a proven veteran. However, the temptation to make a shortstop change may be growing in Texas, as Seager is slashing just .189/.299/.372 with -3.1 WAR at the plate. It's the first time […]

Paul Skenes Rides Momentum Into Start vs. Rockies

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has found his stride on the mound once again. After an anomalous Opening Day performance in which he was pulled during the first inning, Skenes has bounced back and lowered his FIP to 2.81. Through eight starts, he is 5-2 with 9.86 K/9 and 1.50 BB/9. His blend of […]

David Bednar Remains a Steady Option for Saves

New York Yankees closer David Bednar continues to rack up saves while handling leverage opportunities out of the bullpen. He did experience a minor blip on Sunday when he surrendered one run over 0.2 innings and was hit with the loss, but for the most part, he has been productive. He's now 1-3 with a […]

Braves Place Sean Murphy Back on Injured List With Fractured Finger

The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they placed catcher Sean Murphy (finger) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 11) with a fractured left middle finger. In a corresponding move, the Braves signed free-agent veteran catcher Sandy Leon to a major-league contract. Murphy got a late start to the 2026 regular season while […]

Trevor Rogers Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they reinstated left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) from the 15-day injured list, and he will start Tuesday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees. In a corresponding move, the O's optioned right-hander Jose Espada to Triple-A Norfolk. Rogers is back after missing the last couple of weeks due to a bad […]

Robby Snelling to Make Second MLB Start on Thursday Against Twins

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling is slated to make his second start in the big leagues this Thursday on the road at Target Field against the Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. In his major-league debut last Friday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, Snelling allowed three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while […]

Ben Brown Earns Another Start, Taking on Braves on Thursday

The Chicago Cubs have rewarded right-hander Ben Brown with another start, which will come on Thursday at Truist Park against the first-place Atlanta Braves and veteran lefty Chris Sale, per MLB.com. Brown, who is filling in for Chicago's banged-up starting rotation, earned a second start after tossing four shutout innings with no hits allowed, one […]

James Wood a Reliable Source of Elite Raw Power

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is only 23 years old, but he's already one of the best sources of raw power production in the big leagues. The 6-foot-6, 234-pounder was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his first full year in the majors despite leading the league with 221 strikeouts in 689 plate appearances. He […]

Bubba Chandler's Lack of Control Making him Hard to Trust

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler has plenty of long-term upside, but so far in his first full season in the big leagues, he has struggled to control the baseball, allowing a league-high 27 free passes in his 39 innings over his first eight starts in 2026. Chandler has gone 1-4 in the early going with […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto a Reliable Fantasy Ace Despite Heavy Postseason Workload

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto's heavy workload during the team's World Series run last fall, in just his second year in the big leagues, doesn't appear to have affected him so far in 2026. Through his first seven starts for L.A. in 2026, Yamamoto has gone 3-2 with a 3.09 ERA (3.53 FIP) and […]

Jesus Luzardo Continues to be Volatile in Second Season With Phillies

After a three-start stretch where he didn't allow more than two earned runs, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo fell apart again in his latest outing on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, allowing six earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out six in a season-low three innings of work. The […]

Cade Smith has Become a High-End Closing Option in Fantasy

Cleveland Guardians right-handed reliever Cade Smith hasn't been perfect, but he has quickly become one of the best options for saves in fantasy baseball in 2026. The 27-year-old Canadian pitcher is currently tied for the American League lead in saves with 11 and has gone 2-0 with a 3.44 ERA (1.86 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, and […]

Kyle Teel a Top Stash Option Amid Rehab Assignment?

Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night, according to Milb Central. Teel has been cleared to resume playing in games after he ran the bases over the weekend. The 24-year-old has been recovering from a Grade 2 right-hamstring strain that put him on […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has Cooled Off in May, a Buy-Low Candidate?

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting an even .300 (45-for-150) on the year, but he has cooled off considerably in May, going 5-for-37 (.135) with no extra-base hits, two RBI, five runs scored, four walks, and five strikeouts across 10 games and 41 plate appearances. With his recent slump, Guerrero's hard-hit […]

Shohei Ohtani to Get a Day Off From Hitting This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he plans to give two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani a day off from hitting either on Wednesday (when he pitches) against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, or in Thursday's series finale, according to Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. "I think he's just trying to swing out of […]

Nolan McLean Remains High-End Option Despite Lack of Wins

New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean has only one win this season, but his numbers have been strong across the board despite his lack of run support. McLean has made eight starts this season, matching his total from last year after his promotion. He has an even higher strikeout rate (32.6%) than last year, […]

Kevin Gausman Struggles in Monday's Loss to the Rays, Cause for Concern?

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing at home on Monday night, giving up seven runs (six earned) to the Rays on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings. He took the loss to fall to 2-3 on the season with a 3.86 ERA and 3.29 FIP. The 35-year-old righty reached a […]

Orioles Turn to Anthony Nunez to Earn Save, Remains Option in Closer Committee

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Anthony Nunez earned his second save of the season on Monday night in his team's 3-2 victory over the Yankees. With Rico Garcia taking on the heart of New York's batting order in the eighth inning, Nunez came on in the ninth and locked down the victory with one strikeout and […]

Paul Sewald Earns Ninth Save, Remains High-Volume Saves Option

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald remains a very solid option at the end of the game, as he picked up his ninth save of the year on Monday night against the Rangers. Sewald entered a 1-0 game and worked a hitless ninth inning, allowing just one baserunner on a hit-by-pitch. The 35-year-old righty has […]