Shay Whitcomb Promoted to Major Leagues

The Houston Astros have recalled infield/outfield prospect Shay Whitcomb to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Astros have placed outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Whitcomb has enjoyed an impressive power surge at Triple-A and is being rewarded with a promotion. Over his last seven contests at Triple-A Sugar Land, […]

Chad Patrick Slated to be Primary Pitcher on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher Chad Patrick is slated to be the primary relief option during Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. Curt Hogg of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel noted that Rob Zastryzny is expected to serve as the opener. Patrick has appeared in 12 games this season and has started in 11 of them. Through […]

Ben Brown Expected to Serve as Bulk Reliever on Saturday

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Ben Brown is expected to serve as the bulk reliever during their contest on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Drew Pomeranz is slated to open the game, but he is only expected to pitch one inning of work. Throughout the opening months of the season, Brown has been deployed primarily out […]

Gordon Graceffo Sent Back to Minors

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Saturday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Gordon Graceffo to Triple-A Memphis and recalled right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis in a corresponding move. Graceffo will return to the farm for more seasoning after allowing 16 runs (13 earned) on 18 hits (one homer) while walking four and striking out […]

Chas McCormick Goes on Injured List, Shay Whitcomb Recalled

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 30) on Saturday with a left-oblique strain and recalled infield prospect Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Oblique injuries can be tricky to recover from, so there's a good chance McCormick isn't ready to go […]

Jordan Walker Lands on 10-Day Injured List With Wrist Inflammation

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Saturday that they placed outfielder Jordan Walker (wrist) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 29) with left-wrist inflammation and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Ryan Vilade from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The team also recalled right-hander Roddery Munoz from Memphis and optioned right-hander Gordon Graceffo […]

Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle on 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Saturday that they placed infielder Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of outfielder Jordyn Adams from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The O's also recalled infield prospect Coby Mayo from Norfolk and designated catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Mountcastle […]

Freddie Freeman Aggravates his Ankle

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) said that he aggravated his surgically repaired right ankle during a rundown in Friday night's win over the visiting New York Yankees. Despite tweaking his ankle, Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in the 8-5 come-from-behind victory over the Yanks on […]

Mookie Betts has Fractured Toe, to Miss Rest of Series Against Yankees

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts' (toe) X-rays revealed a fractured left second toe, according to a source, although he's not expected to land on the injured list, and the Dodgers don't think he can make the injury any worse by playing on it. The team's training staff will spend the weekend trying to get […]

Rob Zastryzny Serving as Opener on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny is set to serve as the team's opener on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park versus the hosting Philadelphia Phillies, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. It's expected that right-hander Chad Patrick will serve as the bulk reliever once Zastryzny comes out of the game after one or two […]

Alejandro Kirk Resting on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk will get the day off on Saturday versus the visiting Athletics at Rogers Centre. Ali Sanchez will do the catching for right-hander Braydon Fisher and will bat ninth against A's rookie right-hander Gunnar Hoglund. Kirk has minimal power for a catcher but is hitting a strong .296 (48-for-162) on […]

Roman Anthony - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony should continue to be viewed as a must-stash option in all formats. Even though Boston opted to promote Kristian Campbell at the start of the season and Marcelo Mayer last week, Anthony is still worth holding. There is really […]

Jac Caglianone - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Triple-A has been no match so far for Kansas City Royals top prospect Jac Caglianone. After tearing up Double-A with nine HRs and a 155 WRC+, he's been even hotter in his first week in Triple-A. He already has five HRs and has a 181 WRC+. […]

Bryce Eldridge - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge is quickly progressing through the minor leagues and should be in the mix to make his MLB debut during the second half of the season. The Giants drafted Eldridge with the 16th pick in the 2023 MLB […]

Samuel Basallo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team, two-catcher leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has continued to find his footing at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Basallo missed some time earlier in the Triple-A regular season due to hamstring and back injuries. However, over the past two weeks, the […]

Ryan Ritter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The Colorado Rockies have Ryan Ritter, a 24-year-old shortstop in Triple-A with a 142 WRC+ and 15 HRs, so what do they do? They do the most Rockies thing ever and sign Orlando Arcia. I'll be honest and say Ritter was not high on my […]

Shay Whitcomb - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Houston Astros infield prospect Shay Whitcomb has put up impressive power numbers in the minors over the last few seasons. In 2023, he hit 35 HRs between Double-A and Triple-A. He also stole 20 bases. However, that came with a 91 WRC+ and an over […]

Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners are expected to promote top infield prospect Cole Young to the major leagues prior to their contest on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. Young is currently ranked as the No. 43-best prospect in the sport and the No. 3-best in […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles are expected to promote third base prospect Coby Mayo from Triple-A Norfolk. Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner reported that Mayo was scratched from Norfolk's starting lineup on Friday evening and is on his way to Baltimore. First baseman Ryan […]

Cole Young Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook - Waiver Wire Pickup and Stash?

Seattle Mariners middle infielder prospect Cole Young is now due up in a series in which I examine the evolution of the pro offensive fundamentals of 2022 MLB Draft signees from the high school class. Young was touted out of the Pittsburgh prep ranks as a very polished player featuring a broad mix of above-average […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 10 (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball prospect risers and top performers series for Week 10 of the 2025 season. In this edition, we will take a look at a Colorado shortstop who has enjoyed an incredible power surge. In addition, we will take a look at a budding ace in Philadelphia who has picked up […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 10? (2025)

Welcome back to another installment in our weekly Buyer Beware waiver wire series. Incredibly, it’s Week 10 already. There’s an old saying about aging and time: the days are long but the years are short. That’s how this baseball season feels for yours truly. This week, we examine two prospects who were recently promoted to […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 5

We are back for another deep dive into the results and arsenals of five more pitchers this week. I didn't think we'd make it to a fifth edition of this piece, but you all keep reading it and requesting further investigation of other pitchers. This week, we shift gears and look at five very lightly-rostered […]

Dillon Dingler Homers, Drives in Three Runs in Three-Hit Game

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler went 3-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI, and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Royals. The 26-year-old has been a top 12 catcher for fantasy thus far, hitting .303 with five home runs, 22 RBI, and 16 runs scored, with a .347 wOBA and […]

Marcelo Mayer, Denzel Clarke, Robert Hassell III - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Rookie Report for Week 10 of the 2025 season — your go-to source for tracking the rise of MLB’s most promising young talent. In this issue, we’re spotlighting three players who’ve either recently broken into the big leagues or are still carrying rookie status as the 2025 season […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 10)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 10 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 10 (2025)

It has been a long couple of weeks for fantasy managers. It feels like the waiver wire continues to get thinner, and more star players are finding themselves on the injured list. Players like Logan Gilbert, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yordan Alvarez, and Mike Trout are all currently dealing with different injuries.  That means it […]

Spencer Torkelson Hits Home Run No. 14 on Friday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and one run scored on Friday in the 7-5 win over the Royals. The former first-overall draft pick continues to enjoy a resurgence at the plate after a disappointing 2024, now with 14 home runs and 42 RBI on the year. […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 5/31/2025)

It's a gorgeous day for baseball with very few spots across the league where weather might impede play today. I love a good Saturday slate with a lot of late-afternoon action and plenty of games in the evening, too. We are back today hunting for NRFIs, and I think I have found five spots to […]

Trevor Larnach Homers in Four-Hit, Four RBI Game

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Trevor Larnach had a big night at the plate on Friday, going 4-for-6 with a double, a home run, four RBI, and a run scored in the 12-6 extra-innings win over the Mariners. The left-handed slugger is up to eight home runs on the year and is now riding a mini three-game […]