Jake Burger Slumping, Buy-Low Window Opening for Third Baseman

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has cooled after a scorching March to open the season in which he hit .409 with a .727 slugging percentage. His season OPS has dropped to .670, but that early production showed the impact bat he can be when locked in at the plate. Burger is in his second […]

Steven Kwan Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (neck) will miss Saturday's game with neck stiffness. The 28-year-old was originally set to lead off for the club in their afternoon game at Toronto, but he was pulled from the lineup just hours before opening pitch. It is unclear how the injury happened, and any developments are important to […]

Reid Detmers Building Momentum, Waiver-Wire Interest Rising

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers has looked sharper after a rough start, posting a 3.75 ERA across four April starts. Detmers has completed six innings in three of his last four outings and is beginning to show the consistency the Angels need from their rotation. The 26-year-old is in his sixth MLB season and […]

Nathan Lukes Heads to the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (hamstring) was placed on the 10-Day Injured List on Saturday with a left hamstring strain. The 31-year-old injured himself while stretching out a double in Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians, resulting in him exiting early from the contest. He underwent an MRI, and the strain was revealed, meaning […]

Josh Jung Red-Hot in April, Quickly Becoming a Must-Add Off Waiver Wire

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been red hot in April, slashing .379/.440/.652 for the month and raising his season OPS to .877. Now in his fifth MLB season, Jung appears to be taking another offensive step after previously showing flashes of impact upside. The 28-year-old has recorded four multi-hit games over his last […]

Noah Schultz Bounces Back, Emerging as Waiver-Wire Upside Add

Chicago White Sox left-hander Noah Schultz delivered an impressive rebound outing last Sunday, allowing one run on one hit across five innings while striking out six to earn his first MLB win. The strong performance lowered his ERA to 3.86, and he now has 10 strikeouts in 9.1 innings through two starts. Schultz, a first-round […]

Trey Yesavage Returning From Injured List on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed starting pitcher Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make his 2026 season debut on Tuesday, when he will be activated from the 15-day injured list to face the Boston Red Sox. It was announced that the 22-year-old right-hander will also start on Tuesday, giving the Blue Jays some much-needed help in their already […]

Luke Weaver Seeing Fantasy Value Soar as Elite Closer Handcuff

New York Mets right-hander Luke Weaver is expected to see a significant rise in opportunities as the club searches for stability in late-game situations. Newly acquired closer Devin Williams has struggled to a 10.29 ERA, while key bullpen arm A.J. Minter is on the injured list. That opens the door for Weaver to handle more […]

Sonny Gray Remains on Track to Return When First Eligible

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Sonny Gray (hamstring) remains on track to return to the team's starting rotation when he is first eligible to do so on May 6. The 36-year-old veteran has resumed playing catch before games this past week after an MRI revealed nothing other than a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He has […]

Carter Jensen Stays Hot, Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has continued his strong production into late April, slashing .288/.361/.562 through 24 games. Jensen has been especially hot lately, posting multi-hit performances in four of his last five games while collecting nine hits during that stretch. His April average sits at .323, and he has taken a clear offensive […]

Kenley Jansen Blows Second Save, Cause for Concern?

Detroit Tigers veteran closer Kenley Jansen blew his second save of the young season on Friday night on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, allowing two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. The 38-year-old also took the loss when the Reds walked […]

Robert Suarez Stays Sharp on Friday, Emerging as Elite Short-Term Closer

Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Robert Suarez converted his third save of the season on Friday at Truist Park in the 5-3 victory over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Suarez wasn't perfect in the outing, walking one, giving up a hit, and striking a batter. The 35-year-old veteran is an elite short-term closing option for fantasy managers […]

Bryce Miller Punches Out Six in Rehab Start on Friday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) appears to be nearing a return to Seattle's starting rotation. The 27-year-old hurler looked good in his latest minor-league rehab start with High-A Everett on Friday night, going three shutout innings while giving up just one hit, walking one, and striking out six batters. Miller allowed just two baserunners […]

Carlos Rodon Looks Good in First Rehab Start on Friday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) looked strong in his first minor-league rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Friday, tossing 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing just one hit, walking one, and striking out four batters. It was the first time that Rodon had pitched in a game since having surgery to remove […]

Eugenio Suarez Heading to the Injured List With Oblique Strain

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said on Friday that third baseman Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is going on the injured list with a low-grade oblique strain, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Goldsmith adds that Suarez will hopefully be down for five or six days before potentially building back up. The Reds said that the […]

Roman Anthony Still Out With Back Injury on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) will miss a fourth straight game on Saturday on the road in Baltimore against the division-rival Orioles, according to MLB.com. Jarren Duran is in left field again and will hit sixth against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. Anthony felt upper-back tightness after a swing in Tuesday's game against the […]

Rays Turn to Bryan Baker to Close Friday's Game, Emerging as Must-Roster Pitcher

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Bryan Baker pitched a scoreless ninth inning en route to earning the save during Friday's win over the Minnesota Twins. Trevor Martin had allowed a home run, single, and double to open the ninth, creating a situation where the tying run was on deck for the Twins. That's why they […]

Lucas Erceg Bounces Back, Earns Sixth Save on Friday

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg worked around a walk to deliver a scoreless ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. He finished with one walk, zero hits, zero runs, and two strikeouts over one inning, and he earned the save after preserving the Royals' three-run lead. It was a much-needed bounce-back […]

Corbin Martin Earns Save for Cubs, the New Temporary Closer?

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Corbin Martin has emerged as a potential temporary closer solution for the organization. Martin faced the minimum three batters while preserving a two-run lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning on Friday. He struck out one batter over a perfect inning of work, earning his first save of […]

Tanner Scott Takes Loss on Friday, in Danger of Losing Primary Ninth-Inning Job?

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott allowed two runs over two-thirds of an inning of work during Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He entered in the ninth inning with the score tied at four apiece, and Chicago wasted no time doing damage. Pete Crow-Armstrong led off the inning with a single, and Dansby Swanson […]

Brad Keller a Short-Term Solution for Saves in Fantasy Baseball

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Keller has emerged as a potential short-term solution for high-end production in fantasy baseball. Manager Rob Thomson said that Keller will earn the bulk of the team's save situations while Jhoan Duran (left oblique strain) is sidelined. With save opportunities on the way, Keller has the potential to accrue fantasy points […]

Saturday's Mets-Rockies Game Postponed Due to Weather

Saturday's game between the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The teams will play a straight doubleheader on Sunday, starting at 1:40 p.m. Nolan McLean is slated to start the originally scheduled Sunday contest for the Mets, but they haven't announced who'll get the ball for Game 2. […]

Jose Berrios to Make Rehab Start on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (elbow) is scheduled to make a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. If all goes well, Berrios could be back with Toronto after this start. The right-hander has already made two rehab starts and appears to be trending in the right direction. He threw four scoreless innings […]

Giancarlo Stanton Exits With Leg Tightness on Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Stanton appeared to have suffered a leg injury while running the bases in the sixth inning. After visiting with the training staff, Stanton was pulled out of the contest due to right lower-leg tightness. […]

Addison Barger is Ramping Up Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger (ankle) is beginning to ramp up his baseball activities, according to Arden Zwelling. Barger is currently working his way back after spraining both his ankles. The plan is for Barger to begin running the bases and facing live pitching. Once he completes those tasks, Barger will be sent on […]

Edwin Uceta is Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Edwin Uceta (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day Injured List on Friday. Uceta has been sidelined since the beginning of the season due to a shoulder impingement. He recently suffered a setback while attempting to return, which will get him moved from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. This move […]

Caleb Thielbar Heads to the Injured List With Hamstring Injury

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This is a tough break for the Cubs, who are down multiple key bullpen arms right now. Thielbar suffered a left hamstring strain during Thursday's win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Given all the injuries, Ben Brown could be next […]

Tatsuya Imai "Looked Good" in Friday's Bullpen Session

Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm) threw a bullpen session on Friday and "looked good," manager Joe Espada told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Imai's next step will be to start a minor-league rehab assignment. The first-year MLB player tossed 45 pitches during his bullpen on Friday. The 27-year-old Japanese native has had a rude awakening […]

JR Ritchie to Remain in Big Leagues With the Braves

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie will remain with the big-league club for now because "we wanted him to be an option in the picture moving forward," manager Walt Weiss told Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Richie will get more chances after looking great in his major-league debut on Thursday against the Washington […]

Willi Castro Absent From Lineup for Series Opener Against Mets

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field, per MLB.com. Tyler Freeman will make the start at second base for Colorado and will bat cleanup against Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. Castro is considered day-to-day right now after being […]