Francisco Alvarez Breaking Out; Waiver Wire Opportunity Closing Fast

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has emerged as a key offensive contributor early in the 2026 season, slashing .300/.391/.625 with a 1.016 OPS and four home runs. The fifth-year backstop is showing clear growth at the plate. His improved barrel rate and consistent hard contact point to a more refined approach. Alvarez produced a […]

Owen Caissie Shows Early Production, Breakout Potential Emerging

Miami Marlins outfielder Owen Caissie has found steady production in his early 2026 campaign and first year with the club. The 23-year-old is slashing .275/.348/.525 with two home runs through 14 games, an improvement from his limited sample last season in Chicago. Caissie is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the Marlins system and […]

Andres Gimenez Regression Hits, Steady Value Remains

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez has cooled off slightly after a red-hot start to the 2026 season, but he continues to provide steady production as the team navigates multiple injuries. Gimenez is in his second year with Toronto and is slashing .278/.328/.444 through 15 games. He has reduced his strikeouts this season, though his […]

Kyle Harrison Solid Early, Waiver-Wire Upside Worth Monitoring

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison has emerged as a key rotation piece early in the 2026 season, posting a 3.07 ERA through three starts with the club. Harrison is in his first year with Milwaukee after being acquired from the Boston Red Sox and has provided steady production. He is coming off his shortest outing […]

Justin Crawford Hot Start Continues, Must-Add Candidate Emerging

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford is off to a scorching start in his rookie campaign, recording 15 hits in 14 games, good for a .341 average. The 22-year-old has posted a .885 OPS and has made the most of his early opportunities with the club. Crawford's emergence should be monitored closely by fantasy managers as […]

Mark Vientos Hitless Skid Continues, Value Still There

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos is looking to take the next step as he navigates his fifth MLB season. The 26-year-old has cooled off after a strong start and has not recorded a hit in his last six games. Vientos is now slashing .263/.293/.395 with a .688 OPS through 12 games as he looks […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Struggles Saturday, Bounce-Back Potential Remains

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is still looking to settle into the 2026 season after a rough outing on Saturday against the Mariners in which he allowed six runs on five hits. McCullers has been riddled with injuries in recent seasons and is aiming to complete his first full campaign since 2021. He now […]

Nick Pivetta Exits with Right Elbow Stiffness

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta (elbow) exited with right elbow stiffness after just three innings during Sunday's start against the Colorado Rockies. He had been cruising prior to his departure, amassing four strikeouts with zero runs, zero hits, and zero walks. Pivetta was roughed up with six runs in his first start, but […]

Kyle Freeland Scratched Due to Shoulder Soreness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget started the game in his absence, but fellow right-hander Valente Bellozo handled the bulk of the innings with five runs on eight hits (including two homers), four walks, and three strikeouts over […]

Brewers Expecting 'Bad News' on Christian Yelich

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that the organization is "most likely to get some bad news" regarding the injury status of designated hitter Christian Yelich (hamstring), according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's game early. While medical testing is presumably ongoing, the fact that Murphy publicly expressed pessimism […]

Sam Antonacci Not Guaranteed to Earn a Promotion Yet?

The Chicago White Sox have not yet decided to promote utility prospect Sam Antonacci from the minors, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. This update conflicts with a previous report from Elijah Evans of Just Baseball, who said that Antonacci would be called up on Tuesday. There has been plenty of confusion about […]

Christian Yelich Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (hamstring) exited Sunday's game early due to left hamstring tightness, according to an announcement from the team. He was 0-for-2 at the time of his departure, and he was replaced in the lineup by Gary Sanchez. Yelich will presumably undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury […]

Brady House Emerging as a Priority Early-Season Waiver Wire Target

Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House struggled in his first taste of MLB action in 2025, posting a .574 OPS with just four home runs across 274 plate appearances. Early on in 2026, House appears to have turned a corner. The 22-year-old is hitting .255/.321/.431 with two home runs, five RBI, and seven runs scored […]

Is Sam Antonacci a Top Option for Speed Off the Waiver Wire?

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Sam Antonacci has yet to make his MLB debut. However, the team is expected to promote him from Triple-A for the start of their three-game set on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci has gotten off to a hot start this season in the minors, hitting .317/.509/.488 with two […]

Tyler Heineman Sidelined with Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (back) is currently battling back spasms, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. While Toronto has not placed Heineman on the Injured List, the team's matchup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins marks his third consecutive game out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup. Heineman's availability is made more important by […]

Hunter Harvey Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Triceps Inflammation

Chicago Cubs reliever Hunter Harvey (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation, per Elise Menaker of Marquee Sports Network. The Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move. Across four innings (four games) before getting injured, Harvey recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated by Blue Jays, Gets the Start on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez was added to the team's MLB roster on Sunday. Jimenez replaces outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe), who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Jimenez last appeared in the big leagues in 2024, hitting .238/.289/.336 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed on Injured List Due to Concussion

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles recalled outfielder Johnathon Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk to take O'Neill's place on the active roster. Across 34 plate appearances this season before getting injured, O'Neill hit .241/.353/.345 with one home run, four RBI, […]

Andrew Painter Scratched from Start Due to Migraine

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter (head) is experiencing a migraine and has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Tessa Peloso of PHL17. Right-handed reliever Zach Pop will start in his absence, paving the way for a bullpen game. It's a last-minute change with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. […]

Kyle Harrison Optimistic About Knee as Brewers Await Test Results

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (knee) was "cautiously optimistic with how his knee felt this morning," according to Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Manager Pat Murphy noted that the team is still awaiting results from Harrison's medical tests. The 24-year-old southpaw was injured after first baseman Gary Sanchez made an abnormally hard […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder hasn't played since last Wednesday, when he went 1-for-2 with a walk and run. For the second consecutive day, Colton Cowser will start in his absence, batting seventh and playing left field. […]

George Springer Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (toe) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, Eloy Jimenez was selected to the major league roster. Springer fractured his left great toe while fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday. His absence leaves a major void, as he had led off […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not in the Lineup on Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his absence, Aaron Judge will be the designated hitter while Randal Grichuk starts in right field. Stanton's power output has declined this season, as he's hit just one home run through 54 plate […]

Jacob Wilson Gets First Day Off This Season

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. Darell Hernaiz will start in his absence, batting eighth and playing shortstop. This is the first time Wilson has missed a game this season. Presumably, he's just getting the day off, so managers shouldn't be concerned […]

Dodgers Monitoring Edwin Diaz's Velocity

The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring closer Edwin Diaz's velocity, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. While Roberts said that Diaz was unavailable on Saturday because he had pitched on Friday, the manager also noted that the team would be keeping a close eye on the reliever's velocity going forward. His […]

Gregory Soto Could Earn More Save Chances

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was once again used in a set-up role during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Soto was called upon to get the final out of the seventh inning, which he did without any problems. Dennis Santana was handed the ball in the final frame, but struggled in this one. […]

Joey Cantillo Viewed as a Trustworthy Streaming Choice

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo is looking to keep the good times rolling after a stellar outing on Wednesday. The southpaw went 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out nine batters in the win over the Kansas City Royals. Through three outings, Cantillo has an impressive 2.45 ERA, 1.23 […]

Is Bryan Abreu a Cut Candidate After Another Disaster Outing?

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu continued to struggle on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. It has been an awful beginning to the season for Abreu, and it didn't get any better on Saturday. Abreu allowed three walks and gave up a walk-off single to J.P. Crawford to take the loss. […]

Noah Schultz is a High Upside Waiver Wire Add

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz was called up to the Major Leagues on Saturday. The southpaw is expected to make his big league debut on Tuesday. This debut will come with high expectations after being taken 26th overall during the 2022 MLB Draft. Schultz was ranked as the team's No. 2 ranked prospect […]

Jeffrey Springs is Gaining Value After Two Excellent Starts

Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is becoming a popular waiver wire pickup after back-to-back strong outings on the mound. Most recently, Springs tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit with seven strikeouts during Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The southpaw is posting a 1.47 ERA with 15 strikeouts across three starts this season. […]