5 Big-Name Players Who May Underdeliver - Overvalued Fantasy Baseball ADPs?

Spring training is looming, and we're starting to get some tangible information from early drafts. Those of you yet to draft should start to get an idea of where players are being taken, who to avoid, and who to target. Here, we're looking at five players who are overvalued in drafts. Walking away from your […]

Tommy Edman Will Have Delayed Start to Spring Training, Could Miss Opening Day

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) will have a delayed start to spring training and is in danger of missing Opening Day. Edman is currently recovering from a right ankle operation. According to Woo, there is a "growing likelihood" that Edman will not be ready for […]

Custom Fantasy Baseball Rankings Service for Drafts: Points, Roto, Category, Head-to-Head and Best Ball

RotoBaller's powerful Custom Rankings Service provides you with customized fantasy baseball rankings and projections for your specific leagues, categories and scoring settings. Whether your league is for Roto, Points, H2H Categories, or Best Ball -- we generate custom rankings and projections for your specific leagues. Just enter your league settings, and your dynamic rankings and […]

Jacob Wilson Focuses on Building Strength in Offseason

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson prioritized increasing his strength during the offseason. Wilson noted that it was the "main focus" and spent the entire offseason in the Athletics facility, adding strength. The 23-year-old shortstop enjoyed an impressive rookie season in the majors, posting a .311/.355/.444 line with 13 home runs and five stolen bases. He generated […]

Tyler Freeman Viewed as Outfielder Entering Spring Training

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman is being viewed primarily as an "outfielder" ahead of spring training. In 2025, Freeman saw time at several positions, logging 17 stats at second base, 66 in the outfield, 28 as a DH, and even one as a third baseman. Through 110 games, Freeman showed strong contact skills, posting a […]

Cal Quantrill Returning to Texas on Minor-League Deal

According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, the Texas Rangers have signed right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. The 30-year-old spent the 2025 season with the Marlins and Braves and finished the campaign in Triple-A Round Rock, in the Texas organization. Through his 117 […]

Dodgers to be Patient With Blake Snell After Heavy Playoff Workload

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell admitted that his arm was "tired" and "exhausted" after five playoff starts and a relief appearance in Game 7 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays last fall, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. The Dodgers have stressed the importance of managing their starting rotation's […]

Eli Morgan Signs Minor-League Deal With Royals

The Kansas City Royals are signing free-agent reliever Eli Morgan to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Morgan is looking for a bounce-back season after missing most of the year due to elbow issues. He posted an ugly stat line in 12 appearances with the Chicago Cubs. In 2024, Morgan registered a […]

J.P. France is Designated for Assignment by Astros

Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. The team is acquiring pitcher Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants and must free up a 40-man roster spot. France is the odd man out after failing to make much of an impact over the last two seasons. […]

Astros Acquire Kai-Wei Teng

The San Francisco Giants are trading starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng to the Houston Astros. In exchange, the Giants will receive catching prospect Jancel Villareal. The assumption is that the Giants made this move to free up a 40-man roster spot for newly signed Harrison Bader. Last season, Teng posted a 6.37 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and […]

Ryder Ryan Signs Minor-League Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed relief pitcher Ryder Ryan to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Ryan will try to latch on with the team in camp and will earn $800K if he makes the 26-man roster. Last season, Ryan posted a 4.73 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 61/38 K/BB ratio across […]

Osvaldo Bido is Designated for Assignment by Angels

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Osvaldo Bido has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. Bido was claimed off waivers by the Angels from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. The Halos have given Bido the boot after acquiring Jayvien Sandridge from the New York Yankees on Thursday. The right-hander has been claimed off […]

Bryan Ramos Designated for Assignment by White Sox

Chicago White Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos has been designated for assignment by the organization on Thursday. The team needed to clear a 40-man roster spot with the signing of reliever Seranthony Dominguez becoming official. Ramos was the odd man out after struggling to swing the bat last season. The 23-year-old has seen limited time […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2026)

Welcome to my first prospect rankings update of 2026. Baseball season is approaching quickly, and many of the names below are slated to make an impact at the major league level at some point during the upcoming season. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, […]

Updated 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings

    2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Articles by MLB Position ALL - C - 1B - 2B - SS - 3B - OF - SP - RP Above you will find all of RotoBaller's 2026 fantasy baseball rankings, tiers, auction dollar values, stats and projections for your 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. Our Ranking Wizard displays our staff's fantasy baseball rankings for various formats, all in one easy […]

Marco Gonzales Inks Minor-League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres have signed left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. If he ends up in the majors, he'll have a $1.5 million salary with an additional $1 million available in the form of performance-based incentives. Gonzales, […]

Angels Acquire Jayvien Sandridge From Yankees

The Los Angeles Angels have acquired left-handed reliever Jayvien Sandridge from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Osvaldo Bido was designated for assignment to make space on the Halos' 40-man roster. Sandridge, who was recently DFA'd by New York, made his MLB debut last season but […]

Zach Cole to Compete for a Starting Role?

Houston Astros outfielder Zach Cole will have a chance to compete for a starting role in the team's Opening Day lineup, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros have reportedly made it clear they "want to see more" of him, and he "will arrive [at spring training] with every chance to crack the […]

Isaac Paredes Not a Lock for Opening Day Lineup?

Houston Astros corner infielder Isaac Paredes may not appear in the Opening Day lineup if he ends up in a platoon role with Christian Walker. "Walker and Paredes seem primed to begin the season [at first base] as a $29 million timeshare," writes Chandler Rome of The Athletic. There has been plenty of buzz about […]

Uncertainty Clouding Coby Mayo's Role?

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Coby Mayo was optioned to Triple-A last season, and he publicly expressed his frustration by describing the demotion as a lose-lose situation. He's still not a lock to make the Opening Day roster in 2026, as Roch Kubatko of MASN writes that "optioning Mayo is one solution." He also notes that […]

Adley Rutschman to See Time at DH in 2026?

MASN Sports' Roch Kubatko thinks that Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman could be used some at designated hitter while Samuel Basallo catches. Basallo is one of the top catching prospects in all of baseball, so if he plays up to his potential, the O's will be forced to get creative to keep his bat in […]

Corbin Carroll a Top Fantasy Outfielder After Joining 30-30 Club

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll had the best season of his young career in 2025, posting a personal-best 139 wRC+ and 6.5 fWAR while enjoying his first-ever 30/30 campaign (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases). He accomplished all of this despite playing in just 143 games, the lowest mark since his rookie season in […]

Jonah Tong Won't Pitch in the World Baseball Classic

New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong has decided that he will not play for Canada in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. While Tong expressed a desire to participate, he's ultimately opting out in order to get ready for the 2026 MLB season. The 22-year-old faced some adversity upon […]

No Timetable for Hunter Dobbins to Return?

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (knee) does not have a clear timetable for his return. President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom recently declined to comment on whether the right-hander will be ready to throw during spring training. He is certainly not a lock to be healthy in time for Opening Day, and as […]

Lars Nootbar Expected to Open Season on Injured List?

It is "fair to assume" that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbar (heel) will open the 2026 MLB season on the injured list, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Nootbar underwent a significant double-heel surgery during the offseason. He has no timetable for his return, and Jones expects him to land on the […]

Astros Interested in Christian Vazquez Reunion?

The Houston Astros are interested in free-agent catcher Christian Vazquez, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Vazquez caught for Houston during the second half of the 2022 season after a trade from Boston, and he ultimately won a World Series ring with the club. He just finished a three-year deal with the Twins, during […]

Wilyer Abreu Earning a Full-Time Role?

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors this offseason, due to his team's apparently overcrowded outfield. However, Boston hasn't been willing to part with him at his current value on the open market, and Abreu has also drawn praise for his work this offseason. Both GM Craig […]

Gabe Klobosits Signs Minor-League Contract With Cubs

Free agent pitcher Gabe Klobosits will look to earn a spot in the bullpen for the Chicago Cubs after agreeing to a minor-league deal with the team before the start of spring training. While he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2021, when he went 0-1 with a 5.56 ERA in 11 games for the […]

Jordan Groshans Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Braves

Free-agent infielder Jordan Groshans joined the Atlanta Braves organization on a minor-league deal, and the former top prospect will look to get back on track with a new team. After being the No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Groshans eventually made his big-league debut with the Marlins […]