Edwin Uceta Shut Down for 2-3 Weeks; Is he Still Stash-Worthy?

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta (shoulder) has a right-shoulder strain, which is a new injury from the discomfort that initially landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Uceta will be shut down from […]

Brad Keller Will "Probably" Earn First Save Situation in Modified Phillies Bullpen

According to Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Keller is projected to receive the first save situation in the current bullpen. The Phillies have several relievers on the injured list, with primary closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) being the most notable name. Through the early going in the regular season, Keller […]

Edwin Diaz Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with loose bodies in his right elbow. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers are promoting Jake Eder from Oklahoma City. Diaz was dealing with velocity concerns over the past two weeks and will now miss at least the next 15 […]

Moises Ballesteros' Hot Bat Earning Waiver-Wire Consideration

Chicago Cubs catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros is impressing in the early part of 2026, showing why his hit tool was so highly regarded before joining the big leagues. The Cubs' former top prospect has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, with five multi-hit performances mixed in there. It has raised the left-handed […]

Reid Detmers a Worthy Waiver-Wire Add With Strikeout Upside

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers has had a promising yet inconsistent start to the season, allowing a combined eight runs in two starts but just one earned run combined in the other two starts, including a nine-strikeout performance against the Yankees in his latest turn through the rotation. It has produced an acceptable […]

Shane McClanahan Unable to Regain Pre-Injury Form

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan lasted just 4 1/3 innings in his latest start on Sunday, allowing four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five batters in a 6-3 loss to the Pirates. On the bright side, the lefty threw 72 percent of his pitches for strikes and did not walk […]

Is Lucas Erceg's Closer Seat Getting Warm After Blown Save?

Kansas City Royals closer Lucas Erceg had converted five straight save chances before his last appearance on Thursday this past week, when he allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk, blowing the save opportunity and taking the loss to the Tigers. Before that, the right-hander had not allowed a run in six of […]

Cole Ragans Struggles Again on Sunday, Quickly Losing Fantasy Value

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans struggled mightily in Sunday's 7-0 loss to the Yankees, allowing seven earned runs while serving up three home runs for the second time this season and also walking a career-high eight batters in just 4 1/3 innings pitched. The southpaw managed to strike out six batters as well, […]

Payton Tolle a Top Name to Stash Following Recent Red Sox Injury

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Payton Tolle potentially became even more fantasy relevant after Boston starter Sonny Gray (hamstring) was removed from his outing on Monday against the Tigers in the third inning with what is being described as right hamstring tightness. Tolle hasn't pitched for Triple-A Worcester since April 12, so he could be […]

Sonny Gray Leaves Monday's Start Early With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) only made it through 2 2/3 innings on Monday at Fenway Park against the visiting Detroit Tigers due to right-hamstring tightness, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. In his 2 2/3 innings of work, Gray allowed an earned run on three hits while walking one and […]

Red Sox Not Concerned About Patrick Sandoval

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander Patrick Sandoval (biceps) is unlikely to have testing done on a sore left biceps muscle, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Instead, the Red Sox are hoping that a couple of days of rest will do the trick. The organization doesn't seem to be very concerned […]

Twins Placing Mick Abel on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Minnesota Twins are placing right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-elbow inflammation, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. It's a tough break for the 24-year-old former 15th overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 after he struck out 10 over seven innings while […]

Robert Garcia Undergoes MRI on Sore Shoulder

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker confirmed on Sunday that left-handed reliever Robert Garcia (shoulder) underwent an MRI exam on his sore left shoulder, which kept him out last Thursday, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers are optimistic that Garcia doesn't have any significant structural damage in his shoulder, but he's […]

Is Charlie Condon Nearing his MLB Debut?

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon is not slowing down at Triple-A and continues to make a strong case to join the MLB roster in the near future. While he was given an opportunity to win a starting job out of camp, the Rockies opted to send him to Triple-A to further his development. […]

Max Clark Continues to Climb Stash Rankings

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continues to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Through his first 19 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Clark has posted a .351/.416/.519 slash line with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, six stolen bases, and a […]

Robby Snelling Holds Priority Stash Value After Dominant Nine-Strikeout Effort

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling continues to impress at Triple-A and is knocking on the MLB door. This weekend, Snelling turned in another dominant showing at Triple-A Jacksonville, tossing six shutout frames with two hits and one walk while striking out nine batters. In his previous outing, Snelling looked just as sharp, striking […]

Colt Emerson Enters Week 4 as High-End Hitting Prospect to Stash

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson carries high-end stash upside among hitting prospects as he is on the verge of making his MLB debut. Earlier this season, Emerson inked a massive eight-year contract and was later added to the 40-man roster, but has yet to earn the call. Through his first 18 games of the […]

Didier Fuentes Nearing Return to MLB Following Scratch From Triple-A Start

Atlanta Braves right-handed starting pitcher Didier Fuentes is on the verge of a return to the major leagues. On Sunday, the young right-hander saw his Triple-A start scratched as the Braves are entering a stretch of 10 games in 10 straight days. While a promotion has yet to be confirmed, managers should pay close attention […]

Payton Tolle Remains Elite Stash Option in All Formats

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle remains an elite high-end stash option in all formats for Week 4 of the fantasy season. Tolle was unable to crack the Opening Day rotation but has quickly found his footing at Triple-A and is knocking on the MLB door. Since allowing four runs in his season […]

Raisel Iglesias Secures Save in his Return on Sunday Night

Atlanta Braves right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) was unavailable in a save situation in Saturday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies because he slept on his right shoulder wrong on Friday night. Iglesias was thankfully able to return in Sunday night's 4-2 win over Philly, and he secured his fifth save of the season while throwing […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Out Monday's Game in Boston

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Boston against the Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Colt Keith will slide across the diamond to play first base while hitting third for Detroit against Red Sox veteran right-hander Sonny Gray. Torkelson could use […]

Jeff Hoffman Seeing Fantasy Value Fall Amid Rough Stretch

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman has struggled mightily thus far during the 2026 season, pitching to the tune of a 7.71 ERA and 2.04 WHIP through 9 1/3 innings pitched. Additionally, he has blown three of his five save opportunities so far this season. Blue Jays' manager, John Schneider, stated on Saturday after Hoffman […]

Edwin Diaz Implodes in Brief Outing, Velocity Remains Serious Concern

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz continues to struggle thus far in 2026, following an outing on Sunday where he allowed three earned runs on three hits and walked one without recording a single out against the Colorado Rockies. His velocity remains down compared to last season (95.7 mph compared to 97.2 mph in 2025). […]

Garrett Crochet Continues to Stumble, Should Managers be Concerned?

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet followed up his awful outing on April 13 against the Twins, where he didn't even make it out of the second inning and allowed 10 earned runs, with his second start of the week on Sunday against the Tigers, where he once again struggled mightily. In this outing, he […]

Louis Varland Emerging as Elite Closer Handcuff in Toronto?

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland has been fantastic so far in the 2026 season, with a 0.00 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 1.00 WHIP in 11 innings pitched. The Minnesota native, Varland, is currently being deployed as the team's high-leverage setup reliever, and with Jeff Hoffman already blowing three saves in five opportunities, Varland may […]

Twins Call Up Kendry Rojas to Make his MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins, who just got swept at home over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds, are calling up their No. 10-ranked prospect, Kendry Rojas, from Triple-A. Recent reports have suggested that the Twins have been using Rojas in a hybrid role, as both a reliever and a starting pitcher, as evidenced by his two […]

Aidan Miller Nearing Batting Work

Philadelphia Phillies No. 1 prospect Aidan Miller (back) has resumed baseball activities and is expected to begin swinging a bat this week as he recovers from a lower back injury. Miller, the 27th overall pick in the 2023 draft, has yet to make his major league debut but remains one of the organization's top long-term […]

Sean Murphy Advances Rehab Assignment; Braves Nearing Catching Upgrade

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will start for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday as he continues his rehab assignment for a right hip labral tear. Murphy previously appeared for High-A Rome and is moving closer to a return in the coming weeks if he avoids setbacks. The veteran opened the season on the 10-day injured […]

Patrick Sandoval Experiences Biceps Discomfort; Red Sox Return Timeline Slips

Boston Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (biceps) experienced discomfort after struggling in his second rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, creating another delay in his recovery. Sandoval was scheduled to pitch Sunday, but that outing has been postponed as he returns to Boston for further evaluation. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured […]

Brent Rooker Resumes Baseball Activity; Athletics Await Key Power Bat

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) has resumed light baseball activity as he works back from a right oblique strain and is expected to travel with the club for its upcoming road trip to Seattle on Monday. Rooker has been sidelined since April and is targeting a late May return if his recovery continues on schedule. […]