J.T. Realmuto Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. It appears to be a regular rest day for the 33-year-old. Garrett Stubbs will handle catching duties in his absence and bat eighth. Stubbs is an unappealing fantasy option in all formats as evidenced by his […]

Jorge Mateo Leaves Sunday's Game With Head Injury

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (head) left Sunday's game in the fourth inning after he was struck in the head by teammate Cedric Mullins' bat in the on-deck circle. Ramon Urias pinch-hit for him as he exited the field with the training staff. It is unclear at this point what the injury actually is, but […]

Max Muncy Shut Down From All Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) felt a twinge in his rib cage while swinging a bat last week and has been shut down from all baseball activities. The 33-year-old is still without a timeline to return. Muncy has been sidelined since May 17 and it does not appear that he will be […]

Shohei Ohtani Throwing From 60 Feet And Increasing Velocity

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) has begun throwing from 60 feet and is slowly increasing his velocity. Ohtani underwent elbow surgery on his throwing arm in November after suffering a UCL tear late last season. The 29-year-old has been throwing for the majority of the season but recently began throwing from […]

Gerrit Cole Will Start Rehab Game On Tuesday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is expected to make his first rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset. This is a big step for the Yankee ace, who has been on the 60-day injured list since March with right elbow inflammation. The 33-year-old performed very well when facing live hitters over the […]

Bobby Miller Sees Drop In Velocity In Latest Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (shoulder) completed his second minor-league rehab outing on Saturday, June 1, with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga, where he logged 3 1/3 innings with five hits, one free pass, and four earned runs. Miller logged 65 total pitches but did see a drop in velocity. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has […]

Ben Joyce Promoted To The Major Leagues

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect Ben Joyce was promoted to the major leagues in a corresponding move that sent left-hander Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake. Joyce held a 4.26 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 19 innings at Double-A earlier this season. Joyce made his major-league debut last season and logged just 10 innings […]

The Top 5 Atlanta Braves Prospects You Need To Know

The Atlanta Braves minor league system is loaded with prospects that hold immense promise for both the organization and fantasy baseball enthusiasts. The old saying goes, “Pitching wins championships,” and the Braves have a ton of young arms waiting in the wings, ready to step in at a moment’s notice. After losing some key contributors […]

Royce Lewis Expected To Return On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (quadriceps) is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list and return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. Lewis has been sidelined since Opening Day with a quadriceps strain. The 24-year-old has been battling injuries all through the early part of his major-league career, as he has logged […]

Andrew Benintendi Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with left-Achilles tendinitis. In a corresponding move, the White Sox promoted outfielder Oscar Colas to the major leagues from Triple-A Charlotte. Benintendi was removed from Saturday's game, and this injury does not seem too serious, suggesting that the 29-year-old […]

Sixto Sanchez Headed To The 15-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. While the extent of the injury is unknown, the 25-year-old should be expected to remain sidelined for an extended period of time. Sanchez returned to the major leagues earlier this season after a four-year absence […]

David Bote Promoted And Starting In Series Finale

Chicago Cubs third baseman David Bote was promoted to the major-league roster earlier on Sunday and is in the starting lineup as the Cubs hope to clinch a series victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. In a corresponding move, the Cubs sent down infielder Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa. Bote showcased his home run ability […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Returns To Starting Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (illness) is starting at left field and will bat third on Sunday. Gurriel was scratched from Saturday's lineup with an illness but is already cleared to return. The 30-year-old has posted a disappointing .236/.276/.366 line with six home runs and three stolen bases across 53 games this season. However, […]

CJ Abrams Scratched From Sunday’s Lineup

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) was scratched from Sunday's lineup with shoulder soreness. The budding superstar was in the starting lineup on Sunday but was removed late as he did not respond well to some pregame work in the batting cage. The 23-year-old is still considered day-to-day and could return to the starting lineup […]

Michael Wacha Hits The 15-Day Injured List

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Wacha (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left foot fracture. As a result, Daniel Lynch IV will take Wacha's spot in the rotation. Wacha said he never felt any pain on the mound but did feel sore after his most recent start on Friday May […]

Jacob Young Not Playing On Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (hand) is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the hosting Cleveland Guardians. Young is out of the lineup for the series finale in Cleveland after he was forced to leave Saturday's game early due to swelling in his right hand. For now, fantasy managers should consider the speedy 24-year-old outfielder […]

CJ Abrams Returns On Sunday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and is batting in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday as he faces the Cleveland Guardians and veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Abrams is back in the starting lineup for the Nats after he jammed his shoulder while diving for a ball on Friday and was […]

Jose Altuve Out Against Twins

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will start Sunday's contest versus the visiting Minnesota Twins on the bench and give way to Mauricio Dubon, who will start at the keystone and bat sixth against Twins rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. It's just the second time all year that Altuve hasn't started a game for the […]

Yainer Diaz Riding Pine Again

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Twins for the second straight day. Victor Caratini will do the catching again for right-hander Hunter Brown and will bat in the seven-hole for the team against Twins rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. The Astros are hoping a […]

Carlos Correa Taking Rare Off Day

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is getting a rare day off on Sunday as the team faces the Astros in Houston. With Correa out, Willi Castro will make the start at the 6 for the Twins and will bat sixth against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Correa will get a breather after starting in each of […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Starting At Third Base

For the first time since 2019, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is starting at third base on Sunday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Quinn Priester. Guerrero is hitting in the three-hole. Regular third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is getting the start at second base on Sunday for the series finale. Guerrero has […]

Vaughn Grissom Officially Lands On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox officially placed infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right-hamstring strain and also placed infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 31) with a left-hamstring strain. In corresponding moves, right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) was moved to the 60-day IL, infielder/outfielder Jamie […]

Mark Canha Returns To Sunday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Mark Canha (hip) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup for the Tigers. Canha is back in the fold after missing the last two games due to a minor hip strain. The 35-year-old veteran […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 11, this article highlights five injured players worth stashing. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. Lots of productive players are gearing up for a […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 11 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 11 (June 3 - June 9). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 11 -- June 3 through June 9. The time has come to start making those tough roster decisions and potentially cut ties with some of the struggling players who excited you on draft day. Trading in some […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 11 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our pitcher waiver wire pickups for points leagues heading into Week 11 (June 3 to June 9). It’s been a wild season so far for starting pitchers in fantasy, as several waiver wire options have become reliable fantasy pieces. Just look at what Luis Gil is doing for fantasy managers who picked […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late-June to mid-July ANALYSIS: Noelvi Marte's 2023 debut was a resounding success, hitting .316 while displaying power (seven 2B, three HR), speed (six SB), and solid bat-to-ball skills (20.3% K% vs 22.7% league avg.) over 35 games (114 AB). His 80-game PED suspension to begin the year threw […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 10): Super Subs to Sustain Success?

Waiver-wire pickups and setting lineups can make or break fantasy baseball leagues. For instance, we might have a veteran player with historically above-average skills, but they're struggling to begin the season. Do we drop that player for another player that we don't believe in as much or lack the track record that might be performing […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 11)

With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks […]