Shota Imanaga Suffers Hamstring Strain

Updating a previous report, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (hamstring) made an early exit from Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The southpaw suffered a leg injury while covering first base in the sixth inning. He exited the contest and has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. He finished the day tossing 5 […]

JP Sears Has Another Strong Performance

Athletics starting pitcher JP Sears was once again sharp on the mound during Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. The left-hander went 6 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits, while striking out two batters. Sears isn't the biggest name out there, but he was quietly put together a strong season. Over his […]

Garrett Crochet Pitches Well In No-Decision

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet was solid on the mound during Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He tossed five innings, allowing one earned run on four hits while striking out six batters. His command wasn't great in this one, but he still was able to limit the damage to one earned run. […]

Jesse Winker Pulled Out Early On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Jesse Winker (side) was taken out early during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Winker was pulled out in the fourth inning due to right side discomfort. The Mets moved players around and shifted Jeff McNeil out into left field to replace Winker. The left-handed slugger will almost certainly sit […]

Sal Frelick Removed Early On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) was taken out early during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Frelick reportedly injured his left knee while taking a swing in the second inning. He remained in the game a little longer before being replaced by Daz Cameron. The expectation is that Cameron will undergo further imaging to […]

Tanner Bibee Makes Early Exit On Sunday Due To Cramping

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (legs) made an early exit from Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-hander looked fine until he took the mound to warm up ahead of the sixth inning. Bibee quickly signaled to the training staff and exited the ballgame before throwing a pitch in the sixth. It's […]

Shota Imanaga Exits Early On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (leg) was removed early during Sunday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers with an apparent leg injury. The southpaw was seen limping after covering first base during the sixth inning. Imanga exited the game afterwards and will likely undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, […]

Tommy Henry Promoted To Major Leagues

The Arizona Diamondbacks have recalled left-handed pitcher Tommy Henry from Triple-A Reno. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks have optioned right-handed pitcher Scott McGough to Triple-A Reno. Henry will be making his first stint in Arizona this season. Last summer, the southpaw logged 38 1/3 innings in the desert to the tune of a 7.04 […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 6 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 5 - May 11, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Danny Young To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets left-handed pitcher Danny Young (elbow) was shifted to the 60-day injured list and is set to undergo Tommy John surgery. Young was placed on the 15-day injured list at the end of April with a left elbow strain but will now miss the remainder of the 2025 and a majority of the […]

Fraser Ellard Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard (lat) on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. This will be the 27-year-old's second stint on the injured list as he missed time in April with a hamstring strain. Ellard logged just 2/3 of an inning in Saturday's contest but stumbled as […]

Leody Taveras Sitting On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is not in Sunday's lineup when they face the Seattle Mariners. Taveras was also held out of the lineup on Saturday and appears to be losing consistent playing time. As a result, Josh Smith will get the starting nod in center field. Smith was able to find opportunities at shortstop, […]

Bobby Dalbec Designated For Assignment

Chicago White Sox infielder Bobby Dalbec has been designated for assignment. Dalbec inked a minor-league contract with the White Sox in January but was only able to appear in seven games. During this brief stint with the White Sox,, Dalbec held a modest .222/.333/.278 slash line with one double and a 6:3 K:BB. Under the […]

Jesus Sanchez Remains Out On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (back) remains sidelined on Sunday when the Marlins conclude a series against the Athletics. Sanchez was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to back tightness and will remain sidelined on Sunday. The 27-year-old has only appeared in 14 games this season and has posted a modest .200/.310/.300 slash line with two […]

Tyler Soderstrom Not In Sunday's Lineup

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is not in Sunday's lineup when the Athletics look to clinch a series victory over the Miami Marlins. Soderstrom has been in the starting nine in each game through the opening month. Soderstrom has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, posting a .277/.340/.523 slash line with five doubles and […]

Dennis Santana Activated From Bereavement List

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana has been activated from the bereavement list prior to Sunday's contest against the San Diego Padres. In a corresponding move, the Pirates have optioned right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas to Triple-A Indianapolis. Through his first 12 1/3 innings of the season, Santana has been a reliable high-leverage option out of […]

Cole Ragans Slated To Start On Monday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) is slated to start Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Ragans was unable to pitch this week due to a groin strain. However, it appears the southpaw will be making a quick return to the bump. This past week, the Royals promoted left-handed pitching prospect Noah […]

Josh Rojas Returns From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas (toe) was activated off the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. Rojas is slated to cover the hot corner and bat in the eight-hole. This will be Rojas' season debut. The 30-year-old has been sidelined with a fracture since March. Last season, Rojas had […]

Yordan Alvarez Feeling Better, Still Out On Sunday

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "feeling better" but will remain sidelined on Sunday. Manager Joe Espada noted that Alvarez will likely not need imaging on his hand. This is a positive sign as it appears Alvarez is dealing with a minor injury. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their […]

Otto Lopez Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have placed infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Marlins activated catcher Nick Fortes (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. Lopez was diagnosed with a Grade 2 ankle sprain after exiting Friday's contest early. As a result, fantasy […]

Mark Vientos Getting A Breather In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Sunday at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals. Luisangel Acuna will start in his place at third base and bat eighth versus Cardinals right-hander Erick Fedde. Despite the team's not playing on Saturday […]

Daulton Varsho Scratched With Back Tightness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (back) has been scratched from Sunday's starting lineup against the visiting Cleveland Guardians due to lower-back tightness, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Nathan Lukes will now patrol center field in the series finale at Rogers Centre against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. Varsho has only played in five games in […]

Jose Ramirez Back In The Lineup For Guardians

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (ankle) is back at third base and in the three-hole for Cleveland in Sunday's series finale on the road in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Bowden Francis. Ramirez is back in there following a one-game absence on Saturday after he sprained his ankle landing on a base […]

Trevor Story Sitting Against Twins

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will take a seat on the bench for Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Story sitting, David Hamilton will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Twins right-hander Chris Paddack. It will be Story's first game sitting since April 20. The 32-year-old veteran […]

Junior Caminero, Jose Caballero, Christopher Morel, Danny Jansen Resting

The Tampa Bay Rays are giving a handful of their regular starters a rest in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx, as third baseman Junior Caminero, utility man Jose Caballero, outfielder Christopher Morel and catcher Danny Jansen are out of the starting lineup. Curtis Mead is starting at third […]

Ramon Laureano Heads To The Bench

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano is on the bench for the team's game on Sunday against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Camden Yards. Catcher Adley Rutschman is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while Ryan O'Hearn is in right field and hitting cleanup for the O's against Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen. […]

Coby Mayo Making The Start On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles prospect Coby Mayo is starting at third base and is batting seventh for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Kansas City Royals and right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Mayo, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was promoted from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday and came off the bench in the 4-0 loss to go […]

Masyn Winn Out For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn will take a seat for the team's first game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the visiting New York Mets at Busch Stadium. Jose Barrero will start at the 6 and hit ninth for the Cards against rookie right-hander Blade Tidwell, who will be making his major-league debut. Winn […]

Shane Bieber Throws Live Batting Practice On Friday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) threw live batting practice on Friday. According to manager Stephen Vogt, the session went "well," but he still has a "ways to go." Bieber is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. Bieber underwent the surgery after logging just 12 innings during the start of the 2024 […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (May 5 - May 11)

The first month of the season is in the rear-view mirror, and we're already getting close to the 1/4 mark of the Major League season. It's hard to believe that over 30 games are in the books, but the Major League season always seems to come at us quicker than we want it to, and […]