Noelvi Marte Sitting On Monday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte is out of the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman at Rogers Centre. Santiago Espinal is getting the start at third base and will bat ninth in the order against Gausman. It's the second straight game that […]

Diamondbacks Place Ketel Marte On 10-Day Injured List

The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ankle and recalled first baseman Pavin Smith from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Marte has been battling a left-ankle injury for over a week now and will now get 10 days to rest up […]

Reynaldo Lopez Reinstated From Injured List, Will Start On Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned right-hander Jimmy Herget to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Lopez will make his return and start in the series opener on Tuesday versus the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park. The 30-year-old first-time All-Star in 2024 has […]

Austin Riley Out 6-8 Weeks With Fractured Hand

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (hand) had an MRI exam on Monday that showed a right-hand fracture. Riley is expected to miss roughly six to eight weeks with the injury, meaning fantasy managers will lose him for the rest of the regular season. There's a chance the 27-year-old right-handed slugger could return to the […]

Jacob Wilson Plays Shortstop In Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson (hamstring) got the start at shortstop and hit leadoff in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday and went hitless in his two at-bats with a strikeout and hit-by-pitch before behind replaced at the 6 by Nick Allen after five innings. Wilson began his rehab assignment […]

Austin Barnes Heading To Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to place backup catcher Austin Barnes (toe) on the 10-day injured list on Monday after he took a hard foul ball off his left toe in the third inning of Sunday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, according to a source. In a corresponding move, the […]

Blake Treinen Makes Rehab Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treinen (hip) made a minor-league rehab appearance with Double-A Tulsa on Saturday and tossed a scoreless inning, walking none, striking out the side and not allowing a hit. Treinen appears to be on track to come off the 15-day injured list on the first day he's eligible on Tuesday […]

Dane Dunning Making The Start On Monday

Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is making the start on Monday in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Globe Life Field. This will be Dunning's 14th start of the season and his second in a row after he had been moved to the bullpen. In his last start on Aug. 14 against the […]

Emmanuel Rivera Designated For Assignment

The Miami Marlins designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment on Monday and recalled infield prospect Connor Norby from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. The Marlins also recalled right-handers Adam Oller and George Soriano from Jacksonville to begin the week. Norby is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and was acquired in the […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Playing Through Herniated Disc?

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back), who has regressed bit time in 2024 and is hitting .233 (85-for-365) with four home runs, 25 RBI and 11 stolen bases, has been playing through debilitating back issues that he described as basically a herniated disc. "My whole issue is the disc has lost its jelly stuff," […]

Pirates Could Shorten Paul Skenes' Starts

With the Pittsburgh Pirates' chances of making the postseason now below one percent, the Pittsburgh Pirates could consider shortening rookie sensation Paul Skenes' starts down the stretch. This is Skenes' first professional season and he's thrown 125 1/3 innings between the majors and minors in 2024, nearly as many as he did a year ago […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 19 ANALYSIS: Connor Norby is finally making his much-anticipated debut for the Miami Marlins. Norby, who was acquired at the trade deadline in the deal that sent Trevor Rogers to Baltimore, was playing with Miami's Triple-A team in Jacksonville since being traded but was activated by Miami […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Ketel Marte, Ha-Seong Kim, Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and more

September is just ahead, meaning the MLB and fantasy baseball playoffs with be here before we know it. With several key studs dealing with injuries, let's take a look at the top injured players, including Freddie Freeman, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Ketel Marte, Ha-Seong Kim, Pete Fairbanks, Yandy Diaz, and more. This is the […]

Rays Promote Tre' Morgan To Double-A

The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting first base prospect Tre' Morgan to Double-A Montgomery. Morgan is the Rays No. 11 prospect per MLB Pipeline and Montgomery will now be the third team that he will suit up for this season after opening the season with High-A Charleston before a promotion to High-A Bowling Green. Morgan, […]

Kristian Campbell Earns Promotion To Triple-A

After strong performances for High-A Greenville and Double-A Portland this season, the Boston Red Sox will promote infield prospect Kristian Campbell to Triple-A Worcester. Campbell, the clubs No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline earns the promotion after hitting a combined .339 with 30 doubles, 16 home runs, 60 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 96 […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine - Owen Caissie, Jordan Beck, Connor Norby

As the fantasy baseball season enters late August, it's all hands on deck as fantasy managers try to reach the playoffs in head-to-head leagues and finish strong in roto leagues. One way to go all-in is by going with a youth movement, whether that's adding recent call-ups or finding a bench spot for prospects in […]

Jackson Jobe K's Seven For Double-A Erie

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe earned a no-decision for Double-A Erie on Sunday. Jobe, the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline fired 5 1/3 innings and allowed three hits, two runs and four walks with seven strikeouts. It was the third time in his last four outings that Jobe has allowed three or […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Jazz Chisholm Jr., Christian Yelich, and Aaron Judge

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome to a fresh week of fantasy baseball. With waivers run and lineups locked, now is a good time to catch up on the news from around the league. Every Monday, I use this space to highlight a few headlines that stood out to me and assess their impact on fantasy […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Adds On To MiLB Home Run Lead

Miami Marlins first base/third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and three RBI on Sunday for Triple-A Jacksonville. The home run was his 34rd of the season and he continues to lead all of MiLB baseball in that category. The 21-year-old opened the season in the Arizona Diamondbacks […]

Rockies Demote Hunter Goodman

The Colorado Rockies have demoted catcher/first baseman/outfielder Hunter Goodman to Triple-A Albuquerque. Goodman has seen two stints with the big-league club this season, with his most recent lasting much of the season. In his time with the Rockies, the slugger hit .177 with eight home runs and 24 RBI over 54 games. The power translated […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (August 19 - August 25)

As we hurtle toward the fantasy baseball playoffs, we'll need to focus our attention much more specifically on the players on our rosters. Before we get there we may need some help. So, welcome to the final edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2024 as we look ahead to the […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine - Shay Whitcomb, Hurston Waldrep, Jordan Lawlar

It is getting to crunch time in fantasy baseball and it could be time to look for an edge in redraft leagues. That edge could come from a minor league prospect who debuts during the final month-plus of the regular season or a recent call-up. Here is a look at three prospects, one of whom […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 22)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 22 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Juan Soto, Ian Happ, Randy Arozarena, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

Blake Snell Continues Dominant Run

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell continued to pitch like an ace on Sunday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball against the Oakland Athletics. Snell allowed six hits and two walks while striking out 10. The lefty has been on a tear since returning from the IL on July 9, allowing just six runs […]

Michael Kopech Could Be Dodgers Closer

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech collected his 11th save of the season and second in three days on Sunday, locking down a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kopech has been fantastic since he was acquired by the Dodgers at the trade deadline, tossing 9 ⅓ shutout frames, striking out 13, and allowing […]

Calvin Faucher Grabs Third Save

Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher collected his third save of the season on Sunday, shutting down the New York Mets to preserve a 3-2 win. Faucher allowed a pair of hits but was able to strike out two and prevent the Mets from scoring. With Tanner Scott and AJ Puk sent to contenders at the […]

Connor Norby Called Back Up To Majors

Miami Marlins second base prospect Connor Norby is getting called back up to the big leagues. Norby was traded to the Marlins at this year's deadline and was then sent down to Triple-A, but after slashing .263/.300/.368 in 13 games the Marlins are bringing him up to the majors. Norby wasn't good in his two […]

Tarik Skubal Solid Against Yankees, Could Have Workload Managed

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal was solid against the New York Yankees on Sunday, tossing six innings of one-run ball in a no-decision. Skubal allowed just three hits and struck out five, but his control was a little off as he walked four. The Cy Young favorite hasn't shown any signs of slowing down […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Optioned To Triple-A

The Detroit Tigers have sent third baseman/outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy back to Triple-A Toledo after the 24-year-old slashed .217/.304/.394 in 204 plate appearances for the Tigers. With Riley Greene coming off the injured list on Sunday, Malloy didn't have an everyday spot with the team, and sending him back to the minors where he will get […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You better still have some energy left in the tank because September, the final month of our season, is right around the corner. Rosters are going to expand as exciting prospects continue to rise in the ranks. Scope out your waiver standing, especially if […]