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Kyle Schwarber Out With Illness on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is feeling under the weather and will not start in Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, interim manager Don Mattingly told Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryce Harper will take over as the DH on Monday and bat second, while Alec Bohm will move across the diamond to play first base while batting third against Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo. Edmundo Sosa is at the hot corner and is batting cleanup for the Phils. This will be Schwarber's first time on the bench in 2026 after he started each of the team's first 47 games. Fantasy managers should expect the left-handed slugger to be back in there for Game 2 of the series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday. The 33-year-old veteran slugger remains one of the best sources of power and on-base percentage in his fifth season in Philly. Schwarber enters Monday's action slashing .230/.357/.624 with a .980 OPS, a league-leading 20 home runs, 36 RBI, 33 runs scored, and a stolen base in 213 plate appearances. Sosa will be a viable DFS sleeper in the cleanup spot, and he's also hit .444 with a 1.252 OPS, a homer, and three RBI in 18 career at-bats against Lodolo.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
Gerrit Cole on the Verge of Making his 2026 Debut?
The New York Yankees are discussing having right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) return to their starting rotation instead of making his final minor-league rehab start, but that hasn't been officially set yet, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. "We're talking through everything," according to manager Aaron Boone. Cole has been looking good on the farm as he rehabs back from Tommy John surgery that kept him out for all of last year, and the 35-year-old former American League Cy Young winner allowed just one run with six strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. If the Yankees decide that Cole is ready for his 2026 debut in the big leagues, he will most likely make his first start for the team this Friday in a tough matchup against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays. Cole is a potential fantasy ace when he's right, but we wouldn't recommend starting him right away this weekend if he takes the hill versus Tampa. He's still available in 15% of Yahoo leagues, so fantasy managers should run to the waiver wire and add him immediately if he's floating around on your league's wire.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Kaleb Johnson Logging First-Team Reps in OTAs
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Kaleb Johnson was seen lining up in the backfield with the first team offense during an OTA team period on Monday, per ESPN's Brooke Pryor. A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Johnson recorded just 78 scrimmage yards on 29 touches across 10 games as a rookie. Johnson enters 2026 as the RB3 in Pittsburgh behind veteran backs Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle. However, he'll have the benefit of a fresh start with a new coaching staff in Pittsburgh and could have a chance to work his way into a larger role. While fantasy managers should not overreact to a team session in May, Johnson's training camp progress could be worth monitoring over the summer months.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Thornton Worth an Add After Strong Showing at Triple-A?
The New York Mets will call up left-handed pitching prospect Zach Thornton from Triple-A Syracuse to pitch on Wednesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Thornton, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the Mets' No. 13 prospect, only made two starts at Syracuse, but he allowed just three earned runs on eight hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 13 in 12 innings of work. Before that, the 24-year-old southpaw had a 3.60 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and nine walks in 25 innings over his five starts with Double-A Binghamton. The 6-foot-3, 170-pounder is known as a strike-thrower. He doesn't have overpowering stuff, but he attacks hitters and is highly competitive. It could just be a spot start for Thornton as the Mets look to replace right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) in the starting rotation long-term. Kodai Senga (back) is also still on the injured list. Next up for the Mets could be prospects Jack Wenninger (No. 5) or Jonah Tong (No. 2) if Thornton doesn't stick around.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Evan Engram's Dynasty Value Fading After Production Decline in 2025
Across 16 games in 2025, Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram hauled in 50 receptions for 461 yards and one touchdown on 76 targets. While Engram held onto his role as the team's top receiving tight end throughout the season, he posted the least productive season of his career on a per-game basis. Engram projects to play a similar role in Denver in 2026 after the team failed to make any notable additions to its tight end room in either free agency or the draft. However, Engram now faces even more target competition following the Broncos' acquisition of former Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. Between Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Marvin Mims Jr., Denver has one of the deepest wide receiver rooms in the NFL. Without an obvious path to a fantasy-relevant role with the Broncos, Engram's dynasty value is fading as he enters his age-32 season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kodai Senga Throws Live Batting Practice, Not Close to Returning
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back) flew to Florida to throw a multi-inning live batting practice session on Sunday, May 17, per MLB.com. However, Senga will not advance to game action until his pitch metrics are in the place that he wants. He's currently on the 15-day injured list with lumbar-spine inflammation and doesn't appear close to a return. The 33-year-old veteran will still need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment and make a few starts on the farm, so we probably won't see him back in the big leagues until the calendar flips to June. The Mets want to get Senga right before they consider bringing him back to the majors after he went 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP with 23 strikeouts in 20 innings in his first five starts for the team in 2026. The Japanese native was an All-Star in his first year in the States back in 2023, but it's been all downhill since then, and he was even optioned to the minors late last year. Senga is now only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues and should stay on the waiver wire in mixed leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
TreVeyon Henderson's Dynasty Outlook Clouded By Split Backfield in New England
The 38th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson routinely flashed high-end upside in his first NFL season on his way to a third-place finish in the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award voting. Across 17 games, Henderson recorded 1,132 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns on 215 touches. However, Henderson failed to fully seize the Patriots' backfield from veteran running back Rhamondre Stevenson, who finished the year with 948 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 162 touches across 14 games. Stevenson also dominated backfield work during the Patriots' postseason run, out-touching Henderson 70 to 35. While Henderson could see his role expand in his second year, concerns about his ability to be a consistent between-the-tackles runner could hold him back from a true RB1 workload. Henderson remains a high-upside dynasty running back, but his week-to-week production could remain inconsistent as long as Stevenson is healthy.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jorge Polanco's Return Will Come Down to Pain Tolerance
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) will travel with the team to Washington this week to continue doing baseball activities, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Carlos Mendoza said on Sunday that Polanco's return from the 10-day injured list will come down to pain tolerance. "He's going to be feeling it," Mendoza said. "Hopefully it goes away, but it's something he's probably going to have to manage." The 32-year-old veteran left-handed-hitting infielder has been out since April 14, and there remains no timetable for his return to the Mets' starting lineup. When Polanco does rejoin the major-league roster, he will most likely be eased back in as the primary designated hitter. The Dominican switch-hitter probably won't be ready to come off the IL until June since he must still go on what will likely be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment. Polanco hasn't gotten off to a good start in his first season with the Mets, as he went 10-for-56 (.179) with one homer, two RBI, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in his 14 games before getting injured. He is now rostered in only 25% of Yahoo leagues due to his lingering injury issues.
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton
Caleb Williams' Dynasty Upside Remains Sky-High Entering 2026
After an up-and-down rookie season in 2024, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams started to come into his own in his first season with Bears play-caller Ben Johnson in 2025. Across 17 games, Williams completed 58.1% of his pass attempts for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, and added another 388 yards and three scores as a rusher. While the 24-year-old still needs to dial in his down-to-down consistency, Williams routinely flashed high-end upside in 2025, particularly down the stretch of the season. While the Bears traded away veteran wide receiver DJ Moore this offseason, Chicago maintains a strong nucleus of young pass-catchers between wide receivers Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland. As Williams gets more time under his belt in Johnson's system, he should only continue to improve. Dynasty managers should value Williams as a solid QB1 heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Yankees Send Elmer Rodriguez Back to Triple-A
The New York Yankees announced on Monday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and signed right-hander Yovanny Cruz to a major-league contract and selected him to the active roster in a corresponding move. Rodriguez, 22, will head back to the farm after a successful spot start in Sunday's series finale against the crosstown-rival New York Mets. In just his third major-league start for the Yanks this year, he allowed only one earned run on five hits while walking one and striking out one in 4 1/3 innings of work to take a no-decision. Per MLB Pipeline, Rodriguez is the team's No. 2 prospect, behind only infield prospect George Lombard Jr. With right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) nearing his 2026 season debut later this month, we might not see Rodriguez back in the big-league starting rotation for a while now. The 6-foot-4, 177-pounder is still one of the better young pitchers to stash in deeper fantasy baseball leagues. He's currently rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Is Bijan Robinson the No. 1 Overall Player in Dynasty Formats?
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was arguably the best running back in the NFL in 2025, recording a league-leading 2,298 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns on 366 touches across 17 games. Robinson averaged a career-high 5.1 yards per carry while hauling in 79 receptions for 820 yards on 103 targets. Heading into 2026, Robinson could be in line for an even larger role in the Atlanta offense following the departure of former Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier in free agency. While Robinson was the clear lead back in Atlanta in 2025, Allgeier still collected 157 touches and scored eight rushing touchdowns. With Allgeier now out of the picture, Robinson could smash his previous career high for single-season touchdowns of 15. As he enters his age-24 season, Robinson profiles as the dynasty RB1 and has a good case to be valued as the number one overall player in both redraft and dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jackson Holliday Back With Orioles, a Prime Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reports that Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) is with the team ahead of their series opener on Monday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Holliday has not played at all in the big leagues in 2026 after having surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his hand back in spring training, and he had two setbacks on the farm while on a minor-league rehab assignment. In 22 rehab games with High-A Frederick, Double-A Chesapeake, and Triple-A Norfolk, the former first overall pick has hit just .176 (13-for-74) with a homer, five RBI, six runs, a stolen base, 10 walks, and 23 strikeouts in 86 plate appearances. Despite the poor showing at the plate during his rehab assignment, it looks like Holliday, the son of former big-league outfielder Matt Holliday, might be activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday before the series opener against the Rays. Holliday took a step forward in his first full MLB season in 2025 and has clear 20-20 potential as a power/speed threat as Baltimore's regular second baseman. Fantasy managers in need of middle-infield help should look Holliday's way, as he's rostered in only 41% of Yahoo leagues currently.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Tarik Skubal to Throw Off a Mound on Monday
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is back with the team in Detroit and will throw off a mound on Monday, his second mound session since having arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body in his left elbow on May 6, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Skubal's elbow procedure was non-invasive, which will give him a chance to return in June, barring a setback once he begins ramping up his throwing program. The 29-year-old southpaw might not have been as dominant as fantasy managers were expecting in his first seven starts of the 2026 season before landing on the 15-day injured list, but he was still pretty good, going 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 45 strikeouts and just six walks in 43 1/3 innings pitched across seven starts for Detroit. Skubal is the league's most dominant starting pitcher when fully healthy after winning the American League Cy Young award in each of the last two seasons.
Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
Corbin Burnes a Prime Deep-League Injury Stash Candidate
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (elbow) has been on the injured list since June 2025 as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery. Burnes progressed to throwing bullpens in late April, but has yet to go out on a rehab assignment. According to the most recent reports, Arizona's plan for the 31-year-old is for him to return in mid-July after the All-Star break. Burnes was pitching well before getting injured last season, as he recorded a 3-2 record with a 2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts across 64 1/3 innings (11 starts). The veteran right-hander was also one of the best pitchers in baseball from 2021 through 2024, posting four consecutive campaigns with at least 180 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.10 or lower. While he may not immediately produce like his peak self post-surgery, Burnes still offers significant upside for fantasy managers. Particularly in deeper leagues, managers may want to consider stashing Burnes early before more news on his progression causes his waiver wire price to rise.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Does Carlos Estevez Still Have Stash Appeal Off the Waiver Wire?
Kansas City Royals right-hander Carlos Estevez (shoulder) has had a miserable start to his 2026 season. The 33-year-old gave up six earned runs in his first outing of the year in late March before hitting the injured list with a foot injury. Then, while working his way back, Estevez was diagnosed with a rotator cuff strain in early May and is currently in the midst of a three-week shutdown from throwing. At this point, a return in mid-to-late June appears to be the best-case scenario for Estevez. Still, Estevez is coming off a 42-save season in 2025 and could be worth monitoring on the waiver wire in deeper leagues. While Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg has pitched to a 3.26 ERA with 11 saves in Estevez's absence, Erceg has also blown three saves and owns a highly unimpressive 5% K-BB rate. Estevez is not a lock to immediately reclaim the ninth-inning role in Kansas City when he returns, but he may still have some appeal as a stash candidate off the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Royals Place Kris Bubic on Injured List With Elbow Soreness
The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they placed left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow soreness and recalled right-hander Eli Morgan from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Bubic struggled in his last start on May 14 in a loss against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, allowing a season-high five earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out four in just four innings of work. It's unclear if he'll need more than a minimum stay on the IL. After his last rough outing, the 28-year-old southpaw is 3-2 on the season with a 4.11 ERA (3.71 FIP) and 1.23 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 26 walks in 50 1/3 innings pitched across nine starts for KC. Bubic was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his sixth season in the big leagues with the Royals, when he went 8-7 with a career-low 2.55 ERA (2.89 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, and 116:39 K:BB in 116 1/3 innings across his 20 starts. Right now, he's rostered in 71% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
Woody Marks Should Have Plenty of Opportunities to Catch Passes
Although the Houston Texans acquired running back David Montgomery in an offseason trade with the Detroit Lions, second-year back Woody Marks should "stay fresh in a complementary role that should involve a lot of opportunities to catch passes out of the backfield," according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. As long as Montgomery stays healthy, Marks won't have an opportunity to take over a three-down role in Houston, but he could still be very valuable for fantasy managers in PPR leagues, and RotoBaller has Marks currently ranked as the No. 45 overall RB in half-PPR setups. The former fourth-rounder out of USC in 2025 was a prolific pass-catcher as a Trojan and during his time at Mississippi State. Marks finished his rookie campaign in the NFL with a team-high 703 rushing yards on 196 carries after taking over the starting gig from veteran Nick Chubb. The 25-year-old added 24 receptions on 36 targets for 208 yards and three scores through the air in 16 regular-season games (eight starts). In college, Marks had at least 47 catches in four of his five seasons.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Seaver King Promoted to Triple-A, In Play for 2026 MLB Debut?
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Seaver King has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. King got off to an excellent start to the 2026 season at Double-A, hitting .336/.427/.562 with five home runs, 27 RBI, 33 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 165 plate appearances. A former first-round pick, King turned 23 years old in April and is now just one level away from the big leagues. Washington has C.J. Abrams entrenched at shortstop, but Nationals second baseman Nasim Nunez currently owns a .519 OPS across 158 plate appearances and could be better served in a bench role. If King continues to rake at Triple-A, he could be in play for a promotion to the big leagues at some point this summer.
Source: The Athletic - Spencer Nusbaum
Source: The Athletic - Spencer Nusbaum
Drew Allar Working as QB4 in First OTA Session
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar (ankle) worked as the fourth QB on Monday in the team's first OTA session, behind Aaron Rodgers, Will Howard, and Mason Rudolph, according to ESPN's Brooke Pryor. Allar, who was the team's third-round pick in April's NFL draft, had surgery last November following a broken left ankle that ended his final season at Penn State in 2025. The 22-year-old has apparently fully recovered from his ankle injury. With Rodgers officially back in the Steel City for one more go-around in his 22nd NFL campaign, the 6-foot-5, 228-pound Allar will open his first year in the NFL buried on Pittsburgh's QB depth chart. New head coach Mike McCarthy is trying to build Allar's mechanics from the ground up after he played in a Nittany Lions system that wasn't tailored at all towards the next level. It's going to take some time for Allar in Pittsburgh, so anyone looking to draft him in dynasty/keeper leagues needs to be willing to play the long game.
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Aaron Rodgers Reports to Steelers Facilities on Monday
After signing a one-year deal to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers reported to the team's facilities on Monday morning, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Rodgers was one of the first people in the building before 7 am. He will be on the practice field to start the week for the first OTA practice. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer is back for his 22nd season in the NFL after throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 16 regular-season starts in 2025 in his first year in the Steel City. Rodgers led the team to a 10-6 record and into the playoffs, but they were embarrassed by a strong Houston Texans defense in the wild-card round of the postseason. After long-time head coach Mike Tomlin stepped away, Rodgers will reunite with Mike McCarthy, with whom he won a Super Bowl in Green Bay. The Steelers added receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in a trade and took rookie Germie Bernard in the second round, but that shouldn't really change the fact that Rodgers is still a low-upside QB2 for fantasy managers in superflex leagues in what will likely be the final year of his storied NFL career.
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Mick Abel Resumes Throwing, Worth Stashing Off the Waiver Wire?
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) has been on the injured list since mid-April after first experiencing elbow inflammation and then feeling soreness in his triceps after a bullpen session. However, Abel has reportedly returned to playing catch and could once again be progressing towards a return to the Twins rotation. The 24-year-old got off to a strong start to 2026 before getting injured, pitching to a 3.98 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 20 1/3 innings (four starts). Abel was particularly impressive in his final two outings prior to going on the IL, recording 16 strikeouts over 13 scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. Abel will likely need at least a couple of rehab outings before returning to Minnesota, so he remains a ways away from stepping back on the big league mound. Still, the young right-hander offers significant upside when healthy and could be worth stashing off the waiver wire in deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Saints Remain Non-Committal on Alvin Kamara's Future
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis remains non-committal publicly on the status of running back Alvin Kamara, according to Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "We're just trying to see how he's gonna fit on our roster. Obviously, there's a resource management element. We'll get to that over the next week or two," Loomis said. The 30-year-old Kamara finished the 2025 season on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury, and there have been rumors this offseason that he's considering hanging up his cleats after nine years in the NFL (all with the Saints). However, the five-time Pro Bowler recently said he's excited to work with new RB Travis Etienne Jr., suggesting that he wants to continue his career in the Big Easy in 2026. If Kamara continues playing and the Saints keep him, they will most likely adjust his $10.4 million salary cap number. He's in the final year of his current deal and has missed 13 games due to injuries in the last three seasons, which is why the team upgraded with Etienne. If Kamara plays in 2026, his fantasy stock is going to take a major hit in all formats. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 59 RB in half-PPR leagues.
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Luke Johnson
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune - Luke Johnson
Is Mike Burrows Still Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire in Deeper Leagues?
Houston Astros starting pitcher Mike Burrows had a rough outing in his most recent appearance on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, allowing eight hits and seven earned runs across 5 2/3 innings of work. The 26-year-old's overall line in his first season in Houston isn't pretty either, as he's recorded a 2-5 record with a 5.72 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts across 50 1/3 innings (nine starts). However, Burrows looked like he might be figuring some things out before his most recent hiccup. Across three starts leading into the Seattle game, Burrows allowed just five earned runs while striking out 17 across 18 innings. The right-hander's 3.92 xERA suggests he has run into some bad luck so far this season after he recorded a 3.94 ERA and 1.24 WHIP across 96 1/3 innings with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025. In deeper leagues, Burrows could have buy-low appeal on the waiver wire ahead of his next scheduled start on Wednesday in Minnesota against the Twins.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Saints Continue to Work on Extension With Chris Olave
When asked about whether there is a timeline to get something done with wide receiver Chris Olave, New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said, "Obviously we'd love to have something done sooner than later, and I'm sure Chris would as well, but we're not there yet," according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Loomis added that talks with Olave on a potential long-term contract extension have been good, and Olave has been around the building a lot this offseason, which is a good sign. The 25-year-old former 11th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State is heading into the final year of his rookie contract after the Saints picked up his $15.49 million fifth-year option for the 2026 season. Olave played in only eight games due to a concussion in 2024, but he bounced back with career highs in catches (100), receiving yards (1,163), and touchdowns (nine) in 16 starts in 2025 in his fourth year in the league. If the Saints eventually give Olave an extension, he's expected to demand around $33 million per year. Going into 2026 with quarterback Tyler Shough locked in as the starter, Olave is trending up in fantasy football and should be considered a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 target in drafts this fall.
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Is Braxton Garrett a Worthy Buy-Low Waiver-Wire Target?
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett had a rough outing in his first big league start of 2026 on Thursday, allowing five earned runs and five walks in just 1 1/3 innings of work against the Minnesota Twins. After missing the entire 2025 season due to elbow surgery, Garrett opened 2026 in Triple-A. With Marlins left-hander Robby Snelling (elbow) recently hitting the injured list, Garrett appears to have an extended runway to re-establish his place in the Miami rotation. While Garrett's start against Minnesota was obviously not ideal, he pitched to a 2.30 ERA and a 0.80 WHIP with a 26.2% strikeout rate across 31 1/3 minor league innings before getting called up. The 28-year-old also has a track record of MLB success, logging a 3.66 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with 156 strikeouts across 159 2/3 innings in his last full big-league season in 2023. In deeper leagues, Garrett could be a worthy buy-low pitcher to target on the waiver wire for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
More Motivation to Stash James Tibbs III Amid Latest Surge?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is back in the headlines amidst an explosive four-game stint at Triple-A. Over his last four games, he's hitting 9-for-16 with two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, eight walks, and just two strikeouts. He has an absurd .708 OBP during that span, and he continues to demonstrate a blend of power and speed while limiting strikeouts. In total this season, he's slashing .314/.422/.616 with 11 home runs, a 15.5% walk rate, a 24.8% strikeout rate, and 162 wRC+. If he were in any other farm system, he'd likely be in the majors by now, but since the Dodgers have so much star power in the majors, there's no rush to call him up. With that being said, his tremendous performances at the plate will force the Dodgers' hand sooner rather than later. Managers should get ahead of his eventual debut by stashing him in fantasy baseball now. He is already rostered in 3% of leagues, and he ranks #12 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Carson Williams Worth Picking Up Following Recent Promotion?
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams was recently promoted for his second stint in the majors this season. Although he was hitting just .238 in Triple-A, fantasy managers should still consider rostering him because of his power upside. Williams homered five times across 32 Triple-A games this year, salvaging a 93 wRC+. His 30.% strikeout rate is problematic, but he did walk at a 12.1% clip. There's no denying that he hits the ball hard with power, as evidenced by his 111.4 mph maximum exit velocity (85th percentile) and 10.4% barrel rate (80th percentile). Still available in almost every fantasy league, Williams represents an intriguing waiver wire pick-up for managers seeking a power surge. He could get into the lineup on Monday against Orioles left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jasson Dominguez Feeling Better, Increasing his Activities
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) is doing better after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Domiguez has been swinging in the pool and working out in the weight room as he works his way back from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder that he suffered during an outstanding catch when he crashed into the outfield wall back on May 7. The 23-year-old had a PRP shot on May 13 and is trending in the right direction, but the Martian isn't expected to be ready to come off the 10-day injured list until early June, at the earliest. Veteran outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is also on the IL, so rookie outfielder Spencer Jones has been playing regularly in the Bronx against right-handed pitchers, although he's hitting just .167 (3-for-18) with two RBI, three walks, and nine strikeouts in his first seven MLB games. Dominguez won't be guaranteed regular playing time in New York when he's activated, and he could be sent back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The Dominican switch-hitter went 6-for-30 (.200) with a homer, four RBI, and three runs scored in only nine games with the Yankees before getting hurt.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Edwin Arroyo Worth Stashing Ahead of Anticipated MLB Debut?
Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo continues to hit the ball incredibly well at Triple-A, and he's worth stashing in fantasy baseball ahead of his eventual MLB debut. While there's no clear timeline for his promotion to the majors, the fact that he's slashing .345/.409/.592 across 43 Triple-A games suggest he could be called up sooner rather than later. He's showing off a nice blend of power and speed with nine homers and eight steals. Furthermore, we're impressed by his 8.8% walk rate, 14.6% strikeout rate, and 156 wRC+. He also has a 18.6% whiff rate, which ranks in the 85th percentile at Triple-A. All in all, the underlying metrics indicate that Arroyo should continue to have plenty of success in the majors, when his time comes. Managers should stash him now, because there's a good chance someone else will roster him before his MLB debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Giancarlo Stanton Still Not Ready to Ramp Up his Running Program
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is "doing some more dynamic stuff, but he's still not ready to ramp up his running program, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton won't be able to go on a minor-league rehab assignment or return from the 10-day injured list until he's cleared to run full speed. The 36-year-old veteran right-handed slugger has been out since being put on the IL on May 11 with a calf strain. Shockingly, the oft-injured outfielder is healing slowly, and fantasy managers in mixed leagues are quickly losing patience. The former MVP, five-time All-Star, and two-time Silver Slugger winner was hitting .256 (23-for-90) with only three home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, and a stolen base in 24 games for the Yankees at the time of his injury. With both Stanton and Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) sidelined, rookie left-handed-hitting outfielder Spencer Jone is getting run in the Bronx in the outfield against righties. Stanton is now only rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues as he slowly recovers.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
