Miguel Sano Moving Rehab Assignment To Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels corner infielder Miguel Sano (knee) is scheduled to move his minor-league rehab assignment to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday. Sano resumed his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League last weekend after suffering a setback on May 26 when he burned himself with a heating pad. Now that the 31-year-old right-handed power […]

Emerson Hancock Heads Back To Triple-A

The Seattle Mariners optioned right-hander Emerson Hancock to Triple-A Tacoma after his start on Thursday and recalled right-hander Cody Bolton from Tacoma on Friday. Hancock made a spot start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and delivered a quality start, allowing only two runs in seven innings of work. But despite the solid showing, […]

Ryan Brasier Now On The 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier (calf) to the 60-day injured list on June 13. Brasier pulled his right calf muscle while doing some sprinting as part of his regular warmups before the game on April 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was put on the 15-day IL. An MRI exam on […]

Tommy Pham Reinstated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Friday that they have reinstated outfielder Tommy Pham (ankle) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Zach DeLoach and right-hander Jordan Leasure to Triple-A Charlotte in corresponding moves. Right-hander Chad Kuhl also had his contract selected from Charlotte. While the lineup isn't out yet, Pham figures to be […]

DJ LeMahieu Resting Against Red Sox

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Since making his 2024 debut late on May 28, LeMahieu has looked rusty, going 8-for-42 (.190) with an RBI, seven walks and 11 strikeouts in 13 games played. He […]

Connor Wong - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-plus Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is in the midst of a breakout campaign. After struggling at the plate in his first full major league season in 2023, Wong is off to a great start in 2024. He is currently hitting .329 with five home […]

Nick Ahmed Back From The Injured List

The San Francisco Giants activated shortstop Nick Ahmed (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Casey Schmitt to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Shortstop prospect Marco Luciano (hamstring) was also activated from the IL, but the Giants chose to send him back to Sacramento for more seasoning. Now that Ahmed […]

Marco Luciano Activated And Optioned To Minors

The San Francisco Giants activated shortstop prospect Marco Luciano (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants also activated shortstop Nick Ahmed (wrist) from the IL and optioned infielder Casey Schmitt to Sacramento, so Ahmed and Brett Wisely will split shortstop duties in San Fran moving forward. […]

Addison Barger Back With Big-League Club

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they recalled outfield prospect Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo and designated first baseman/designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach for assignment in a corresponding move. The team's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, Barger will make his return to the majors after going 1-for-8 with six strikeouts in five games […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out Again On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and left-handed starter Logan Allen. It's the second straight game that Kiermaier will miss due to a bruised knee that he suffered on Tuesday. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will need to check back to […]

Harrison Bader Not Facing The Padres On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader will take the day off on Friday against the visiting San Diego Padres. With Bader on the bench, Tyrone Taylor will handle center-field duties and will bat sixth for the Mets against Padres right-handed knuckleballer Matt Waldron. In 10 games so far in June, Bader has hit .241 (7-for-29) […]

Jordan Wicks Leaves Early With Oblique Injury

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that left-hander Jordan Wicks (oblique) left his start early on Friday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals with an oblique injury. Wicks only made it through 1 2/3 innings before being pulled with the injury. He didn't allow a run on two hits while walking none and striking out […]

Ryan O'Hearn Sitting Against A Lefty

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies with a left-hander on the mound. Adley Rutschman will serve as the designated hitter and will bat second, while James McCann will do the catching for the O's and will hit eighth against Phillies left-hander […]

Shaun Anderson Called Up To Start Friday

The Miami Marlins recalled right-hander Shaun Anderson from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday and designated right-hander Burch Smith for assignment in a corresponding move. Anderson will be making his first start of the year and first in the big leagues since his rookie campaign in 2019 with the San Francisco Giants on Friday against the hosting […]

Astros Release Jose Abreu

The Houston Astros released struggling first baseman Jose Abreu from their major-league roster on Friday, according to general manager Dana Brown. The team will announce a corresponding move later on Friday. Abreu was already optioned to the minors recently to work on his swing, but he went 7-for-42 (.167) with two homers, four RBI and […]

Taj Bradley- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It makes very little sense why Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Taj Bradley is still available in 59% of Yahoo leagues. Outside of a rough start against the Baltimore Orioles on June 1 -- in which he gave up nine earned runs across 3 […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: The Orioles have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Triple-A talent, and Coby Mayo is just one of several young sluggers who is anxious to show what he can do against major league pitching. Mayo suffered a roadblock to his major league debut back […]

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the hottest waiver adds in fantasy baseball right now, David Hamilton is on fire. The toolsy youngster had some intermittent success early in the season but was very lightly rostered across leagues until June when he completely busted out. Since June […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles' top pitching prospect, Povich fared much better in his second start against the Braves than he did in his debut against Toronto. Povich tossed six scoreless innings against the Braves, striking out six while allowing five hits and zero […]

Christian Scott Strikes Out Six In Latest Triple-A Start

New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott tossed 3 2/3 innings of one-run ball on Thursday evening. He struck out six and allowed four hits and one free pass. The Florida product made his major-league debut earlier this season but was optioned back to Triple-A on May 31 in an attempt to manage his […]

Ben Brown Diagnosed With Stress Reaction In His Neck

Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Ben Brown (neck) has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his back, and it sounds as though he'll be out longer than his 15-day injured list stint. "We're still trying to figure out how long and what it means and what he can do. It's a unique injury for a […]

Tyler Locklear - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Mariners placed Ty France on the 10-Day IL, first baseman Tyler Locklear was summoned from Triple-A Tacoma for his MLB debut. Locklear was selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft, so he's moved up the ladder quickly. The […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Not Playing Friday

Chicago Cubs rookie outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is not in the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the visiting division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. Crow-Armstrong will take a seat on the bench to open the weekend despite starting in each of the team's last four games. In his absence, Mike Tauchman will play center […]

Sean Sullivan Stays Hot With Stellar Outing On Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Sean Sullivan continued his incredible stretch with an eight-inning gem on Thursday evening. He allowed just one earned run, four hits, no walks and struck out seven. Since allowing six earned runs on May 17, the former second-round pick has held an impressive 1.52 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and 2:30 BB:K […]

Michael Siani Out Of Friday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani is not starting on Friday at Wrigley Field against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Siani will take a seat to begin the series against the Cubbies after starting in each of the last four games. Dylan Carlson will man center field and will bat seventh for the Cardinals against Cubs […]

Adam Frazier Returns From Bereavement List

The Kansas City Royals reinstated infielder Adam Frazier from the bereavement list on Friday and optioned infielder Nick Pratto to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. After missing a few days for a personal matter, the 32-year-old veteran second baseman will return to the Royals on Friday for the start of a series against the […]

Jackson Jobe Set To Make Rehab Start On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (hamstring) is set to make a rehab start with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday. Jobe was placed on the injured list on May 2 with a left hamstring strain. The top prospect in Detroit and number nine overall prospect on MLB.com looked strong through his first extended look […]

Ricky Tiedemann Making Rehab Start On Friday

Top Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) has been assigned to the team's Florida Complex League on a minor-league rehab assignment and is scheduled to start on Friday. Tiedemann hasn't pitched in a game since April 11 due to left ulnar-nerve inflammation. The 21-year-old will eventually move up the ladder in the minors […]

Echedry Vargas Extends Hitting Streak With Two-Homer Game

Texas Rangers infield prospect Echedry Vargas extended his hitting streak to four games with a two-home run performance on Thursday evening. The 19-year-old has performed well in his first taste of Single-A ball with a .265/.326/.406 line with 4 long balls, 20 RBI, and nine swiped bags. Since posting a poor .158 AVG through April, […]