Francisco Alvarez Resting on Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for Alvarez. This doesn't come as a surprise after Alvarez went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in […]

Mark Vientos Remains Out on Saturday

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos (abdomen) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Vientos will miss his second straight game after being scratched ahead of Friday's contest due to abdominal soreness. It doesn't sound like something that will force Vientos onto the injured list, but […]

Miguel Amaya Exits Early on Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya (undisclosed) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Amaya was taken out of the contest after attempting to throw out Elly De La Cruz on a steal attempt. There is no official word on the injury yet, but it does sound like an oblique strain. […]

Kyle Finnegan Battling Shoulder Fatigue

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan (shoulder) could miss some time after blowing a save on Thursday night. Afterwards, Nats' manager Dave Martinez mentioned that Finnegan could miss a little time while he's dealing with shoulder fatigue. The imaging on Finnegan came back clean, so it doesn't sound like the right-hander is dealing with anything […]

Casey Mize Activated, Starting on Saturday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday. Mize will make his way back to the mound after landing on the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Before going down, Mize posted a 2.53 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 35/9 K/BB ratio across seven starts. The […]

Alex Bregman to Miss Significant Time

Boston Red Sox infielder Alex Bregman (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Bregman suffered a quad injury while running the bases during Friday's game. Afterwards, Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Bregman is going to miss significant time with a quad strain. The injury is similar to the quad strain […]

Michael King Scratched with Shoulder Stiffness

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has been scratched from his start on Saturday evening against the Atlanta Braves due to right shoulder stiffness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the right-hander could be in danger of spending time on the injured list, given the severity of the injury. Instead, […]

Marcelo Mayer Headed to Boston

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer is on his way to Boston to join the major league roster. Mayer is considered the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, only behind outfielder Roman Anthony. The 22-year-old has spent the start of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Worcester. […]

Jake Fraley Begins Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday. Fraley has been held out of action due to a calf injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he may only need a few games with Triple-A before being cleared to return from the 10-day injured […]

Yainer Diaz Not Starting on Saturday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is not in the starting nine on Saturday when they continue a series against the Seattle Mariners. Diaz has started each of the previous three contests. Over this stretch, the backstop has held a .273/.429/.273 line with a 5:2 K:BB. Since the start of May, Diaz has begun to turn […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 9? (2025)

Welcome back to Week 9 of the Buyer Beware waiver wire series, in which we analyze some of the popular names being recommended and provide a questioning, critical perspective. It’s the week of underwhelming prospect call-ups! We have a pitcher that Pirates fans wish was named Bubba and a former top outfielder prospect fallen on […]

Edgar Quero Not in Saturday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox catcher Edgar Quero is not in Saturday's lineup when they continue a series against the Texas Rangers. Quero got the starting nod in the series opener on Friday evening and went 0-for-4 at the dish. As a result, Matt Thaiss will enter the starting lineup and bat in the seven-hole. Quero has […]

Logan Gilbert May Need Multiple Rehab Outings

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) completed a simulated game on Friday. However, the right-hander is expected to require multiple rehab appearances before being cleared to return from the 15-day injured list. The right-hander has been sidelined with a right elbow flexor strain since late April. Given his current progress, fantasy managers should expect […]

Carson Kelly Sitting on Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly will take a seat during Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The veteran backstop has typically alternated starts with Miguel Amaya and will follow suit again on Saturday. During Friday's game, Kelly went 1-for-4 at the plate with a walk. Over his last six games, the 30-year-old has held a […]

Amed Rosario Starting on Saturday

Washington Nationals infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (leg) is starting at third base during Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Rosario has been held out of the starting lineup since May 15. However, he did make an appearance during Thursday's game. This afternoon, he will bat in the two-hole. Before his injury, Rosario was enjoying a […]

Ramon Laureano Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. The 30-year-old sustained this injury during Tuesday's contest. He was viewed day-to-day throughout the week, but the Orioles will instead opt to have him shift to the injured list. Before his injury, Laureano was swinging a […]

Rhett Lowder Shut Down with Oblique Strain

Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (oblique) is expected to be shut down for a few weeks. Lowder exited his last rehab outing with an oblique strain. According to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19, the right-hander will not be able to "do much" for a few weeks. After this period, he will return to Arizona […]

Bobby Miller Recalled Ahead of Saturday's Contest

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to promote right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller ahead of their contest on Saturday evening against the New York Mets. The 26-year-old made one appearance with the Dodgers earlier this season and stumbled as he allowed eight hits and six earned runs. Fantasy managers should expect Miller to provide depth as […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 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 […]

Jonny DeLuca Begins Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) has begun a rehab assignment with the Rays' Florida Complex League affiliate. The 26-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since early April with a shoulder strain. However, DeLuca suffered a setback, which pushed back his timeline. Earlier in May, DeLuca was cleared to begin hitting off […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 9 (2025)

It's crazy that we are already two months into the fantasy baseball season. It has been a wild start to the year, and things will only get tougher for fantasy managers as we head into the summer months. Therefore, now is the perfect time to start making some trades in your fantasy leagues.  In this […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 9 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

The biggest hitting prospect call-up news this week was in Chicago, where Matt Shaw was called back to the majors, and Moises Ballesteros was sent back down to Triple-A when Ian Happ returned from the IL. There are still quite a few prospects on the precipice of the majors that will make an impact for fantasy this season, hopefully in […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 4

This week, we will focus on a group of pitchers in the 50-70% rostership band, so there shouldn't be any confusion about the use of the term "breakout." These pitchers have not been highly successful fantasy performers in the past, but they are all on the cusp of becoming one this season. The other term […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 8 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success in 2025?

Even though we are in the second month of the regular season, fantasy managers have seen several high-end pitchers hit the injured list. During the first seven weeks of the season, Logan Gilbert (elbow), Blake Snell (shoulder), Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), and Cole Ragans (groin) are just a few of the high-upside pitchers on the shelf. […]

Max Scherzer Set to Throw Two Bullpen Sessions

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) is set to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday and Monday. If these sessions go well, the right-hander could be cleared to join the team in their upcoming series in Texas to face live hitters. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status over the weekend, as the […]

Cole Ragans Continues to Play Catch

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) has continued to play catch and is expected to come off the 15-day injured list when first eligible. The southpaw hit the injured list after experiencing groin tightness during his start on May 16. However, Ragans has continued progressing well and remains on track to return to […]

Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Agustin Ramirez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to the newest edition of RotoBaller’s Rookie Report — your trusted source for tracking the progress of MLB’s most exciting up-and-comers. In this issue, we’re focusing on three players who’ve recently made the leap to the majors or retain rookie status heading into the 2025 season. Last time, we took a closer look at […]

Shohei Ohtani to Throw Bullpen on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Sunday. His session was initially scheduled to be held on Saturday, but it will instead be pushed back. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as this will be the first time the right-hander faces live hitters […]

Jonathan Cannon Scratched With Back Tightness, Bryse Wilson to Start

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon (back) has been scratched from his start on Saturday against the Texas Rangers due to lower-back tightness and is listed as day-to-day, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. With Cannon hurting, right-hander Bryse Wilson will make the start at Rate Field. It sounds like Cannon might be able to avoid […]