8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jacob Wilson, Merrill Kelly, William Contreras, Jesus Luzardo, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 11 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Jacob Wilson, Merrill Kelly, William Contreras, and Jesus Luzardo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

Michael King Remains in "Holding Pattern"

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is continuing to rest and gather information about his shoulder injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. "We're just in a holding pattern to see what it is and the best way to treat it, if there is a better way to treat it outside of just the […]

Garrett Mitchell Resumes Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (oblique) has resumed baseball activities, according to the team. The Brewers have gone about a month and a half without Mitchell, who went on the 10-day injured list on April 26 with a left oblique strain. If all goes well during his rehab, he could return to the majors in […]

Will Brennan Undergoes Season-Ending Elbow Surgery

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan (elbow) underwent a full repair of the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Monday, per Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Recovery takes six to eight months, meaning Brennan will miss the rest of the season. The 27-year-old appeared in just six of the Guardians' games this season and went […]

Jordan Walker to Begin Rehab Assignment Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday, manager Oli Marmol announced. The Cardinals haven't determined a location yet. Walker landed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation May 31 (retroactive to May 29), continuing a brutal start to the season for the former […]

Kendall Graveman Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Diamondbacks announced that they have placed right-hander Kendall Graveman (hip) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a right hip impingement. The team recalled righty Christian Montes De Oca from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. While Graveman began the season on the IL with back problems, he made his season […]

Logan Davidson Heading Back to the Minors

The Athletics announced on Monday that they optioned infield prospect Logan Davidson and catcher Jhonny Pereda back to Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) from the 10-day injured list and added catcher Austin Wynns to the active roster. Davidson, who is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect on MLB Pipeline, […]

Tanner Houck to Throw Another Bullpen Session This Week

Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) threw a bullpen session Saturday and will throw another one sometime this week, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Houck has been out since the Red Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list on May 15 with a flexor pronator strain. He was shut down from throwing earlier in […]

White Sox Calling Up Grant Taylor

The Chicago White Sox are calling up pitching prospect Grant Taylor from Double-A Birmingham on Monday, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. The hard-throwing right-hander will get his first big-league call-up after dominating in a relief role at Birmingham with a 1.01 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 37 strikeouts and 11 walks in 26 2/3 innings over […]

Shohei Ohtani Playing on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (foot) is in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani appears to be fine after getting hit in the foot by a pitch on Sunday. It didn't appear to be a significant issue, but also wouldn't be shocking to see the Dodgers […]

Jorge Soler Still Out on Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (groin) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the A's. Soler aggravated his groin issue over the weekend and as a result he'll sit out his second straight game on Monday. The Angels are hopeful Soler is able to avoid a trip to the injured […]

Michael Conforto Absent on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. This appears to be a routine rest day for Conforto, but a bit odd to see it happening against a right-handed starter. The Dodgers have been platooning Conforto in left field this season. In […]

Gabriel Moreno Remains Out on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This marks the third game in a row that Moreno will sit out after being hit in the hand during Friday's game. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so Moreno appears to have avoided a […]

Ryan Weathers Placed on 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Ryan Weathers (lat) has been placed on the 60-day injured list on Monday. Weathers was pulled from his most recent start on Saturday after reportedly dealing with discomfort. The Marlins had Weathers undergo further testing, which revealed a lat strain. This looks like it's going to be a lengthy absence with […]

When Will Shane McClanahan, Logan Gilbert, Michael King Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

There are plenty of superstars who currently find themselves on the injured list. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been out since early May due to a hand fracture, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene landed back on the IL after re-aggravating his groin, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow hasn't pitched since the end of April. Three more […]

Nick Kurtz Activated, Playing on Monday

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Kurtz is back in the mix after being sidelined since late May due to a hip flexor strain. The rookie first baseman needed only one rehab appearance before rejoining the A's roster. He'll serve as the designated hitter and […]

Max Scherzer Tentatively Set for Rehab Start on Friday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) is feeling good and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday or Wednesday, tentatively followed by a 60-65-pitch minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Scherzer will likely need two or more rehab starts on the farm before potentially rejoining […]

Trey Yesavage Being Promoted to Double-A

Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage is being promoted to Double-A New Hampshire and will make his first start later this week, an industry source told Sportsnet's Shi Dividi. Yesavage dominated the Single-A levels and will now get around half a season to show what he's got against better competition. The 21-year-old former […]

Ryan Weathers to be Evaluated for Shoulder Discomfort

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers (shoulder) is back in Miami to be evaluated for shoulder discomfort, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Weathers had a rough start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, as he showed diminished velocity and then was hit in the head by catcher Nick Fortes between innings. His head is […]

Leody Taveras Designated for Assignment

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they designated outfielder Leody Taveras for assignment and recalled outfielder Dominic Canzone from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Taveras began the season with the Texas Rangers and hit .241 (19-for-79) with a homer, eight RBI and six steals before being cut and scooped off waivers by the […]

Wilyer Abreu Going on Injured List With Side Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (side) is going on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a side injury, according to manager Alex Cora. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox called up top outfielder prospect Roman Anthony from Triple-A Worcester. It explains why he's out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener […]

When Will Giancarlo Stanton, Nick Kurtz, Jordan Westburg Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, managers have lost a slew of notable contributors to the injury list. Those issues have forced managers to scour the waiver wire for replacements. In this piece, we'll take a look at the latest injury updates centering on New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow), […]

Connor Thomas to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-hander Connor Thomas (elbow) had a setback after appearing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 25 and will have surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, according to MLB.com. Thomas had been recovering from left-elbow arthritis and will now miss even more time. He initially landed on the 15-day […]

When Is Roman Anthony Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 11 Update)

Fantasy managers have been waiting weeks for the Boston Red Sox's top prospect, Roman Anthony, to be called up. He has shown his potential down in Triple-A all season, and there isn't anything left for him to prove in the minors. Anthony is slashing .288/.423/.491 with 10 home runs, 29 RBI, and three stolen bases […]

Blake Perkins Could Play in Minor-League Games in Mid-June

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) is running at "90-95%" and could play in minor-league games in Arizona in mid-June. Perkins' progress from a right-shin fracture stalled in the middle of May, but now it sounds like he's on the right track. Barring a setback from the 28-year-old, he could […]

Brandon Woodruff Could Throw This Week

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (elbow) was hit on the right elbow by a 108.2 mph comebacker with Triple-A Nashville on June 3 in what was supposed to be his final minor-league rehab start. However, Woodruff is only dealing with bruising. With the swelling going down, the Brewers are hopeful that the 32-year-old veteran could […]

Carlos Narvaez, Wilyer Abreu Out on Monday

Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narvaez and outfielder Wilyer Abreu are out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Connor Wong is doing the catching and batting ninth, and Ceddanne Rafaela is in right field and hitting eighth against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Narvaez has […]

Red Sox Calling Up Top Prospect Roman Anthony

The Boston Red Sox are calling up outfield prospect Roman Anthony from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, a source tells Mass Live's Christopher Smith. Anthony isn't in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, but he's heading to Boston and should play regularly in the Red Sox's outfield, making […]

Austin Hays Could Return This Week

The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer reports that Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (foot) is eyeing a possible return from the 10-day injured list by the end of the series this week against the Cleveland Guardians that runs from Monday through Wednesday. Hays is on the IL with a left-foot contusion but ditched his walking boot […]