Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) recently began his rehab assignment and could return to the major leagues very soon. The 25-year-old, who suffered a fracture in his left index finger, is now on the verge of completing his extensive recovery process. The UCLA product has […]

Alex Verdugo Smacks Home Run In Return To Boston

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo had a nice homecoming in Boston on Friday night where the lefty went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, four RBI, and a run scored in an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Verdugo smacked a two-run home run in his first at-bat in his return to Fenway […]

Shaun Anderson Implodes for Seven Runs in Marlins Debut

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Shaun Anderson (0-1) imploded Friday night, giving up seven runs on 10 hits in two innings pitched with no walks while recording just one strikeout in an 8-1 loss against the Washington Nationals. The debut was one to forget for the 29-year-old journeyman, who had started this season with the Rangers […]

Hunter Brown Dominates Tigers in Win Friday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (3-5) dominated on the mound Friday night, earning the win after hurling seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts, no walks, and five hits in a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers. It's safe to say Brown is red-hot after having a lackluster first month and a half of the […]

Zack Littell Lasts Two Innings, Records Loss Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell (2-5) was chased early Friday night after allowing a season-high six runs in two innings on eight hits with one walk and two strikeouts in a 7-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The two innings are also a season-low for the right-hander whose ERA now sits at 4.24 […]

Chris Sale Records Ninth Win and Quality Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale (9-2) picked up his ninth win Friday night, going seven innings while allowing two runs on five hits plus two walks and seven strikeouts in a 7-3 victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The only blemishes on the night came from allowing the first three batters to reach in […]

Michael Harris II Headed To Injured List

The Atlanta Braves will place outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and have him undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. Harris tweaked his left hamstring running from first to third in the first inning after singling in his first at-bat in Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays and left […]

Chris Martin To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Chris Martin (anxiety) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will go on a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Worcester. Martin is eligible to return on Monday and has been out since last month while dealing with anxiety. The 38-year-old veteran should return to the big-league bullpen next […]

Joey Gallo Will Be Out For A While

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a significant hamstring strain, and he'll be on the injured list for a while. Gallo landed on the injured list on Wednesday and is now unlikely to return to the team until some point in the second half of the […]

Brandon Williamson Won't Have Surgery

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson (shoulder) is going with the non-surgical route for his left shoulder, according to manager David Bell and will get injections instead and not throw for at least three weeks. While it's good news for Williamson now, it doesn't guarantee that he won't eventually need surgery on his shoulder if he […]

Gerrit Cole Dominant Again In Latest Rehab Start

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) looked dominant yet again in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, punching out 10 and walking none while allowing just one unearned run on two hits in 4 1/3 innings of work. Cole threw 46 of his 70 pitches for strikes and is likely […]

Kevin Gausman Pedestrian In Start On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman had a subpar start by his standards on Friday night as Toronto lost 3-1 to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. Gausman was credited with the loss as he pitched into the sixth inning, giving up eight hits, three earned runs and striking out six. Though only giving […]

Will Brennan Smacks Homer and Double In Friday's Win

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan hit a solo shot and smacked a double for Cleveland in the Guardians 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The homer was Brennan's sixth on the season as he improved his OPS to .683 on the season. The 26-year-old has improved slightly from his 2023 season and […]

Lane Thomas Blasts Three-Run Homer, Has Multi-Hit Game On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas smacked his fifth homer of the season on Friday in the Nationals 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins. Thomas hit his three-run homer in the bottom of the third off Marlins starter Shaun Anderson. Thomas added another single to finish two-for-five on the day with two hits, three RBI and […]

CJ Abrams Collects Three Hits In Blowout Win On Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams had a big day at the plate on Friday, collecting three hits and two RBI while scoring a run in the Nationals 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins. This marks Abrams' third three-hit game of the season and improves his hitting streak to eight games. The Nationals lefty also hit […]

MacKenzie Gore Racks Up Double-Digit Strikeouts On Friday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore struck out 10 batters in seven innings while allowing just one earned run in the Nationals' 8-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday. Gore now has struck out 10 batters in two of his last four starts. The lefty improved his ERA to 3.24 and is now 6-5 […]

Kyle Gibson Throws Seven Shutout Innings, Picks Up Win On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Gibson was dominant on Friday by going seven innings while striking out six and allowing only two hits in the Cardinals' 3-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Gibson picked up the win and improved to 5-2 on the season while lowering his ERA to 3.44 with a 1.20 WHIP. […]

Thomas White Sharp Through First Look At High-A

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Thomas White was promoted to High-A on May 28 and has looked quite sharp through his first taste of the new level. Through two starts (eight ⅓ innings), the 19-year-old southpaw posted a 2.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and a 4:14 BB:K ratio. Through 34 innings at Single-A this season, the […]

Chase Dollander Strikes Out Eight Across Seven Frames

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Chase Dollander tossed seven innings of one-run ball (0 earned) with five hits, one walk, and eight strikeouts. Dollander has looked quite strong in his past three starts, with a 2.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 6:19 BB:K ratio. Through his first 51 innings of minor league ball, the former […]

Cole Young Riding Five-Game Hit Streak

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young extended his hitting streak to five games on Thursday evening. Since June 1, the top prospect in Seattle has only gone hitless twice in his past 12 games. During this stretch he has posted an impressive .364/.431/.455 slash line with a 6:10 BB:K ratio. The number 26 ranked prospect […]

Oneil Cruz Scratched With Ankle Soreness

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the hosting Colorado Rockies at Coors Field due to left-ankle soreness. Cruz injured his ankle on Thursday. Jared Triolo will take over duties at shortstop for the Bucs and will hit eighth against Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner. It will be Triolo's first […]

Kyle Tucker Won't Be Ready By Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (leg) will not be ready to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and has yet to do any baseball activities on the field. Tucker fouled a ball off his leg early last week and was placed on the IL as more of a precaution, but it's a […]

Luisangel Acuna Turning The Corner At Triple-A

New York Mets shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna has posted four multi-hit performances in his past five games and is beginning to turn the corner at Triple-A. After struggling through March and April, the number 77 overall ranked prospect on MLB.com is beginning to showcase his elite potential. Since June 1, Acuna has been riding a […]

Jake Eder Turns In Best Outing At Double-A

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Jake Eder turned in his best start at Double-A on Thursday, where he tallied 10 punchouts across six innings of one-run ball. He allowed three hits and two free passes. This was a nice bounce-back performance, as he allowed five runs across 3 2/3 innings in his previous start. […]

Jordan Romano Throws From 90 Feet On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) threw from 90 feet on Friday before the team's contest against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Romano is getting stretched out after landing on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation. It's been an injury-plagued year to this point for Romano, as he's already been on the injured list […]

Yariel Rodriguez To Make Rehab Start On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Yariel Rodriguez (back) will make a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. Manager John Schneider said the team wants to build Rodriguez's pitch count to at least 80 before reinstating him from the injured list. The Blue Jays were initially considering using Rodriguez to start for the major-league […]

Michael Harris II Injures Hamstring Friday Night

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays due to left-hamstring tightness. Harris suffered the injury while running the bases in the first inning. Before departing with a trainer, Harris recorded a hit in his only at-bat and was replaced in center field by J.P. […]

Zac Gallen To Throw Sim Game On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander Zac Gallen (hamstring) threw a 37-pitch bullpen session on Friday and will throw a 45-pitch simulated game on Tuesday. Gallen's bullpen session on Friday was his second time throwing off a mound since he suffered a right-hamstring strain and was put on the injured list on May […]

Jakob Junis Could Rejoin The Team Next Week

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jakob Junis (shoulder) will pitch in another simulated game in Arizona on Monday before potentially rejoining the Brewers later on during next week's West Coast road trip. It's unclear, though, whether he'll make an abbreviated start or join the team's big-league bullpen. Junis will only be relevant in fantasy if he returns […]