David Fry Exits Early With Elbow Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians catcher David Fry (elbow) left Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the third inning with right elbow inflammation. There was concern that Fry was dealing with a head injury after he was struck in the head by a Danny Jansen practice swing in the first inning, but that does not appear […]

Coby Mayo- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 prospect Coby Mayo spent about one month on the injured list after fracturing his rib on May 16. Since his return, Mayo picked up right where he left off. He went 6-for-13 (.462 average) with three home runs and six RBI across […]

Should I Stash Heston Kjerstad In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

When Baltimore Orioles' No. 4 prospect, Heston Kjerstad, was called up in late April, fantasy managers rushed to the waiver wire to pick him up. That's because Kjerstad was not only one of the hottest hitters at Triple-A to start the season, but he also put up solid numbers in his first two minor league […]

Rhys Hoskins Sitting On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is not in Sunday's lineup as the Brewers look to avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. Hoskins has started the past six games and will cede first base duties to 23-year-old Tyler Black, who will bat second. Hoskins has posted a modest .223/.317/.411 […]

Kyle Isbel Remains Sidelined On Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (back) will sit for the second consecutive game on Sunday as the Royals look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Isbel was not in Saturday's lineup as well after leaving Friday's game early with lower back tightness. As a result, Dairon Blanco will […]

Ryan Jeffers Not In Sunday’s Lineup

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is not in Sunday's lineup as the Twins look to clinch a series victory against the Oakland Athletics. Instead, Christian Vazquez will be behind the dish and bat ninth. After posting an incredible .338/.424/.636 line through April, Jeffers has been in a bit of a slump over the past two […]

Should I Stash Shane Baz In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

It has been a couple of seasons since fantasy managers have seen Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz pitch in the big leagues. Baz last appeared in the majors in 2022, making six starts with the Rays.  However, after his start on July 10, 2022, Baz experienced some pain in his elbow. Tampa Bay eventually […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (triceps) will sit for the second consecutive game as the Padres look to complete a four-game sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, June 23. Tatis left Friday's game early after getting hit by a pitch and also sat out Saturday's contest. As a result, David Peralta will […]

Jurickson Profar Returns To Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (knee) is in Sunday's lineup as the Padres look to complete a four-game sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, June 23. Profar left Friday's game early with a knee injury and sat out of Saturday's contest. However, the 31-year-old has been cleared to return and will bat in […]

William Contreras Sitting Out On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. It appears to be a regular rest day for the 26-year-old as he had started the past three games behind the plate. Gary Sanchez will start at catcher on Sunday and bat eighth against Padres right-hander […]

Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to the weekly waiver rundown where we discuss widely-available names to storm ahead during these summer months. We're nearing the season's halfway mark, so try to take deep breaths and prepare for the road ahead. Whether you feel as though the first […]

J.D. Davis Acquired By Yankees

The New York Yankees acquired infielder J.D. Davis from the Oakland Athletics for infielder Jordan Groshans and cash considerations on Sunday afternoon. Davis was designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier this week and gives the Yankees some additional depth. The veteran has been relatively mediocre this season as he is slashing .236/.304/.366 with four […]

Josh Jung Taking Live Batting Practice Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) will take live batting practice on Tuesday after he was shut down for the weekend due to wrist soreness. He could be activated off of the injured list as soon as Tuesday if all goes well in the session. Jung went 4-for-17 with five strikeouts during his four-game […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 24 - June 30)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 14-- June 24 through June 30 -- and will point out free agents to […]

David Bednar Placed On Injured List Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (side) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday afternoon with left side tightness. He was unavailable for Saturday's game and clearly needs extra time to recover. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined for. Bednar has been more sporadic than normal in 2024 as evidenced by […]

Edward Cabrera Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday morning. Cabrera has been sidelined since May 8 with a right shoulder impingement and appeared to be nearing closer to a return. This transfer to the 60-day IL now makes him ineligible for activation for another two weeks, so there […]

Jesus Luzardo Moved To 60-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starter Jesus Luzardo (back) was moved to the 60-day injured list on Sunday morning. The 26-year-old was originally placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday afternoon after he was scratched from his scheduled start. He is set to miss around four-to-six weeks due to a lumbar stress reaction. It is Luzardo's second […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 14 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 24 - June 30, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Max Kepler Remains Out On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. It will be the third straight absence for Kepler as he continues to deal with neck spasms. It initially looked like Kepler would avoid a trip to the injured list, but that is a bit more […]

Braxton Garrett Headed To Injured List

Miami Marlins starter Braxton Garrett (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain on Sunday morning. He was scratched from Sunday's start with reported elbow soreness, but now his ailment is clearer. Kyle Tyler was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and will start Sunday's game. The […]

Kyle Gibson To Make His Next Start On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson (back) is listed as the team's probable starting pitcher on Tuesday versus the visiting Atlanta Braves. Gibson was scratched from his last scheduled outing on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins due to back tightness, but it appears the injury won't cause him to miss anymore time or put him […]

Nolan Arenado Sitting On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (forearm) is not in the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Veteran Brandon Crawford will get the start at third base and will bat eighth against his former team. After missing a game this week already due to an […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 14, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]

Eloy Jimenez Reinstated And Starting On Sunday

The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned outfielder Oscar Colas to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Jimenez is right back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson, serving as the designated hitter and batting third […]

Rob Refsnyder Serving As DH Against Reds

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (knee) will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat in the two-hole on Sunday to face off against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Nick Lodolo. In his only career at-bat against Lodolo, Refsnyder hit a solo home run. The 33-year-old veteran missed each of the team's last […]

Tyler Stephenson Back In Action For Reds

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (undisclosed) is back behind the plate and is batting fifth for the Reds on Sunday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Zack Kelly. Stephenson will return to action after missing the last two games with a minor undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old appeared as a pinch-hitter in the loss […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Playing On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (biceps) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday versus the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Chisholm was removed from Saturday's game early due to right-biceps tightness, according to manager Skip Schumaker, but apparently it wasn't a very serious […]

When Is Noelvi Marte Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Back in 2022, Noelvi Marte finished at 11th overall on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list. In 2023, he hit .279 in the minors with 35 extra-base hits (11 HR) in 92 games, earning himself a promotion to the big league club. His debut with the Reds would be a success, hitting .316 while displaying power (seven […]

Taijuan Walker Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 22) with right index finger inflammation on Sunday and recalled right-hander Michael Mercado from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Walker is officially dealing with a blister on his right index finger and will take at least the […]

Orelvis Martinez Suspended 80 Games For PEDs

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating the league's drug prevention and treatment program. Martinez tested positive for clomiphene, a performance-enhancing substance. The move comes shortly after the 22-year-old received made his major-league debut on […]