Darren McCaughan Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

Free-agent pitcher Darren McCaughan will try to earn a spot with the Cincinnati Reds after signing a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. The right will be 30 years old at the start of the season and has spent time with the Mariners and Twins over the last several seasons. He pitched […]

Kevin Gausman Ready to Keep Rolling in 2026

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been extremely reliable and consistent for the Blue Jays in the first four years of his five-year deal signed as a free agent before the 2022 season. The 36-year-old righty is entering the final year of his contract, and over the last five seasons (including his last […]

11 Breakout Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospects: Draft Sleepers to Target (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are beginning to heat up, which means it's time to look at this season's top prospects. Earlier in the offseason, we took a look at the 12 hitter fantasy baseball prospect breakouts who could make an impact in 2026, and now it's time to turn our attention to the bump. The MLB […]

Tre' Morgan to Compete for Starting Role?

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan is expected to be in contention for an early promotion to the major leagues in 2026. Morgan is currently considered the No. 11-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system on MLB.com. Last summer, the former third-round pick from the 2023 MLB Draft spent the entire campaign with […]

Leonardo Bernal Progressing Through St. Louis' System

St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect Leonardo Bernal is progressing through the system and should be in the mix to compete for a 2026 MLB debut. Last summer, Bernal spent the entire campaign with Double-A Springfield. Across 107 contests, the backstop posted a .247/.332/.394 line with 19 doubles, 13 home runs, and 13 stolen bases. He […]

Ethan Salas a Name to Watch in Spring Training

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is a name to watch in spring training as he could contend for an early promotion to Triple-A. Salas had a disappointing 2025 season while dealing with a stress fracture in his back. This injury limited him to only 10 total games in the minor leagues. Across this […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Jett Williams, Jesus Made, Blake Mitchell, Franklin Arias, Moises Ballesteros, Cooper Pratt

Every season managers see high-end prospects become fantasy baseball standouts. Last summer, many pitchers like Chase Burns and Logan Henderson flashed immense upside during their first stint in the big leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign. Who are six high-upside prospects managers should […]

Jefferson Rojas Likely to Begin Season at Double-A?

Chicago Cubs top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas is expected to begin the 2026 campaign with Double-A Knoxville. Rojas is considered the No. 4-ranked prospect in their system on MLB.com. Rojas began the 2025 season with High-A South Bend and was quite productive, posting a .278/.379/.492 line with an .871 OPS. During this 67-game stint, Rojas […]

Gage Jump Headed to Big-League Camp

The Athletics have invited left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump to MLB spring training. Jump was drafted by the Athletics in the 2024 MLB Draft and has quickly progressed through their system. Jump made his professional debut in 2025 with High-A Lansing but needed only 31 innings to prove he was ready to make the leap […]

Leodalis De Vries Earns Invite to Spring Training

The Athletics have invited top infield prospect Leodalis De Vries to big-league spring training. De Vries is considered the No. 3-ranked prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. He was the top piece included in the trade that sent Mason Miller to San Diego last season. De Vries began his 2025 season with High-A Fort […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD): Top 150 Relief Pitchers for 2026

Welcome to our Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers and the 2026 season. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content is hyperfixated on saves, with most only concerned with who gets the ninth inning. Therefore, Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be an afterthought, but we love having a reason to dig […]

Will Marcus Semien's Offensive Decline Continue in New York?

Not much went right for second baseman Marcus Semien in 2025 in what ended up being his final season with the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star continued to decline offensively and finished with a .230/.305/.364 slash line, career-worst .669 OPS, 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 62 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 127 […]

Cade Smith in Line to be Cleveland's Primary Closer

With right-hander Emmanuel Clase out of the saves picture in Cleveland, Guardians right-handed reliever heads into the 2026 season as the team's likely closer. Smith took over for Clase in the middle of last season and finished out the year with a 2.93 ERA (1.95 FIP), 1.00 WHIP, a career-high 16 saves, 104 strikeouts, and […]

Roman Anthony a Top-15 Outfielder Heading into First Full MLB Season

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony made his MLB debut on June 9 of 2025 and looked the part of the top prospect in baseball after his promotion, finishing his first season in the big leagues with a .292/.396/.463 slash line, .859 OPS, eight home runs, 32 RBI, 48 runs scored, and four stolen bases […]

Regression Coming for Trent Grisham in 2026?

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham had a career year in 2025 in his second year in the Bronx, slashing .235/.348/.464 with an .811 OPS, a career-high 34 home runs, a career-high 74 RBI, a career-high 87 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 143 regular-season games. Grisham's previous career-high in home runs was 17 […]

Does George Springer Still Have More Left in the Tank?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer had a late-career resurgence to help lead the team to the World Series in 2025, hitting .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 home runs, 84 RBI, 106 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases in 140 regular-season games played. It was a bit of a surprise, considering Springer's offensive […]

Devin Williams Primed for a Bounce-Back Season With Mets?

After a rough 2025 campaign with the New York Yankees in which right-handed closer Devin Williams posted a career-worst 4.79 ERA and was demoted from the closer's role two separate times, he signed a three-year, $50 million deal to join the crosstown-rival New York Mets. Williams certainly didn't have the season he was hoping for […]

Gerrit Cole has No Issues During Rehab Work

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) appears to be making good progress in his recovery process. On Wednesday, general manager Brian Cashman said there have been no surprises with Cole's rehab work. Cole missed all of the 2025 season while rehabbing his surgically repaired elbow. He has already started throwing the ball and […]

Carlos Rodon is Making Solid Progress

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) appears to be making solid progress in his recovery process. On Wednesday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that there have been no surprises so far during Rodon's rehab process. The veteran southpaw began throwing in December and has reported to the team's facility in Florida. Rodon […]

Nationals Claim Tsung-Che Cheng Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals have claimed shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the New York Mets. Cheng will now land with his third team of the offseason after being designated for assignment by the Mets last week. The 24-year-old figures to offer organizational depth and is hopeful for a bounce-back season in 2026. Last season, Cheng […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Designated for Assignment by Rockies

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez has been designated for assignment by the organization on Wednesday. It's surprising to see Fernandez booted off the roster, given he's only 23 years old. He did struggle during his 52 games in the big leagues last season, but Fernandez still has promising upside. He slashed .284/.347/.502 with 13 home […]

Kaleb Ort Claimed Off Waivers by Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have claimed relief pitcher Kaleb Ort off waivers from the New York Yankees. Ort was designated for assignment by the Yankees last week. He'll now head to Los Angeles, which will be his third team since the end of the regular season. At best, Ort will likely be used as a […]

Aaron Judge Appears to be Past his Elbow Issues

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's right elbow is "doing really well" as he ramps up his throwing in preparation for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "He looks great," Boone said. The 33-year-old was sent to the injured list last year with a flexor […]

Anthony Volpe "Working his Tail Off" in his Rehab

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is "working his tail off" as he rehabs from offseason left-shoulder surgery, according to general manager Brian Cashman. There's no updated return timetable on Volpe, but the Yankees said earlier this offseason that they don't expect Volpe to make his 2026 debut until after April, per Bryan Hoch […]

Raisel Iglesias Will be on a Shorter Leash in 2026

The Atlanta Braves brought back right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal for the 2026 campaign, but they also added high-leverage reliever Robert Suarez in free agency. The Braves are saying that Iglesias will begin the year as their primary closer, but should Iglesias get injured or stumble, Suarez could take over […]

Kris Bubic has Upside Despite Injury Risks

Because he missed almost the entire second half of the 2025 season due to a left rotator-cuff strain, Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (shoulder) is the No. 62-ranked starting fantasy pitcher at RotoBaller going into 2026. It's unclear if Bubic will be ready for the start of the regular season, but he was cleared […]

Brewers Sign Reese McGuire to Minor-League Contract

The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent catcher Reese McGuire to a minor-league contract on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. McGuire will stay in the National League Central in 2026 after slashing .226/.245/.444 with a .688 OPS, career-high nine home runs, and 24 RBI in 44 games […]

Yankees Acquire Angel Chivilli From the Rockies

The New York Yankees acquired right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in exchange for minor-leaguer T.J. Rumfield, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. It's a minor move that doesn't really move the needle at all in fantasy baseball. Chivilli, 23, has some raw talent as a potential future high-leverage reliever, […]

Evan Carter Establishes a Goal to Steal 30 Bases

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter said that he wants to steal 30 bases during the 2026 MLB season. Carter told Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News that he has something to prove this year, and reaching the 30-steal mark is one of his goals. Back spasms and a right wrist fracture limited the former […]

Twins Acquire Pitching Prospect Jace Kaminska

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitching prospect Jace Kaminska (elbow) and cash considerations from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for infielder Edouard Julien and reliever Pierson Ohl. The Rockies originally selected Kaminska as a 10th-round pick out of Nebraska in 2023. He flashed upside early in his minor league career before missing all of […]