Jun 16, 2026, 12:05 AM ET

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong accomplished something special in Monday night's series opener at Wrigley Field in a 5-4 walk-off win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Crow-Armstrong went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate to hit for the cycle while driving in two runs and scoring once as Chicago's leadoff hitter. It was the first cycle of the 24-year-old's career, and he hit his 13th home run in the process. With the rare performance, PCA is now hitting .277 on the season with an .844 OPS, and he's been incredibly hot offensively of late, hitting .452 with 10 extra-base hits in his last 10 games. Crow-Armstrong was a first-time All-Star in his second full season in the big leagues with the Cubs in 2025, reaching 31 homers, 95 RBI, 35 stolen bases, and 91 runs scored in 157 regular-season games, but he tanked in the second half. His plate discipline is still a work in progress, as he's in just the ninth percentile in chase rate and the 26th percentile in strikeout rate, but he's in the 89th percentile in hard-hit rate and the 77th percentile in xwOBA. Crow-Armstrong can be a streaky hitter, but he's as dynamic as they come when he's on a roll, and it's safe to say he's on a nice little roll right now.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith had a day to remember on Monday night in Houston in the Tigers' 9-3 win over the hosting Astros at Daikin Park. Keith went 3-for-4 at the plate with three home runs, a career-high six RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season batting average to .267 and his OPS to .701. The 24-year-old left-handed hitter went 62 games to begin the 2026 season without clearing the fences before hitting his first home run of the year on June 11 against the Minnesota Vikings, and now he sits at four round-trippers after an out-of-nowhere display of power. The former fifth-rounder in 2020 came into Monday's series opener with a .257/.299/.335 slash line, .634 OPS, just one home run, 10 RBI, 24 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 191 at-bats. Keith hit exactly 13 home runs in each of his first two years in the big leagues. He's on a homer binge right now, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect it to last. Keith has minimal power and speed, but he is eligible at first, second, and third base in Yahoo leagues, which makes him more attractive as bench depth in deeper fantasy leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 11:25 PM ET

St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May had all of his stuff working during his start at Busch Stadium on Monday night in the team's 3-0 victory. May threw a complete-game, nine-inning shutout with only one hit allowed, one walk, and nine strikeouts to win his fifth game of the year and lower his season ERA to 3.75. In his last two games, May has thrown 15 shutout innings with five hits allowed, two walks, and 15 strikeouts, so he's clearly been locked in the zone lately. The 28-year-old former third-rounder by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2016 had a perfect game going against San Diego through six innings before walking outfielder/second baseman Fernando Tatis Jr. to start the seventh frame. Third baseman Manny Machado broke up the no-hitter later that same inning. Since May 27, May has given up three earned runs or fewer in four straight starts, which has built his case as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy baseball. May could have another stellar start this weekend on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Run to the waiver wire and grab him. He's only rostered in 53% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 11:15 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians left-handed reliever Erik Sabrowski (elbow) was scheduled to begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday with High-A Lake County, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Lake County's game ended up getting rained out on Sunday, so the 28-year-old's next chance to make a rehab appearance will come on Tuesday. Sabrowski landed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on May 25, but if he can avoid a setback in a couple of rehab games, he could be back in Cleveland's bullpen by the weekend. Although Sabrowski is merely a late-inning setup man for the Guards in front of closer Cade Smith, he has become relevant in deeper fantasy leagues that reward holds for his dominant performance so far in 2026. Before injuring his elbow, the Canadian hurler went 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA (1.87 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 13 walks in 21 innings out of the bullpen. He's currently rostered in 18% of Yahoo leagues. Despite missing time with an injury, Sabrowski is tied for the major-league lead in holds (17) with St. Louis' JoJo Romero.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins

Jun 15, 2026, 10:59 PM ET

The Kansas City Royals announced that they have transferred relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list. It's a procedural move for the team, as Estevez has been out since late March and remains eligible to return at any time. The veteran right-hander first hit the IL with a foot injury, but then suffered a rotator cuff strain during a rehab appearance in early May. Estevez was shelled in his lone outing of 2026, allowing six earned runs while recording just one out. His average fastball velocity in that appearance was 91.3 miles per hour, a significant drop-off from his average fastball velocity of 96.1 mph in 2025. Estevez was a highly valuable fantasy closer in 2025, pitching to a 2.45 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and 42 saves across 66 innings. Kansas City has had major difficulty filling the ninth-inning role this season, so Estevez could immediately take over as the closer upon his return. However, the 33-year-old currently remains without a firm return timetable and has yet to progress to throwing off a mound.--Will Brady
Source: Kansas City Royals

Jun 15, 2026, 10:46 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will make his second rehab start in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday before the Brewers "decide if he's ready to rejoin their rotation," per MLB.com. Woodruff has been sidelined since late April due to right shoulder inflammation. The 33-year-old was effective before being placed on the injured list, recording a 2-1 record with a 3.60 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts across 30 innings (six starts). However, the veteran right-hander has been battling shoulder issues for multiple seasons now and has not made more than 12 starts in a season since 2022. He was able to throw 68 pitches in his first Complex League start, but allowed five hits and three earned runs across 3 2/3 innings. Woodruff remains worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues when healthy, but his production is difficult to project given his injury history.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:42 PM ET

Zach Selby of Commanders.com writes that new running back Rachaad White is one of several RBs in the Washington Commanders' committee approach to the backfield heading into the 2026 season. White, a third-rounder by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 out of Arizona State, was relegated to a backup role behind Bucky Irving in the second half of his rookie deal. The 27-year-old has mostly been lauded as a pass-catcher in his four-year NFL career, having hauled in 205 passes (230 targets) for 1,450 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns in 67 total games (48 starts) with the Bucs. White said that Washington's RB room is "loaded" with players who can fit different roles. Second-year back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has the best chance to become the Commanders' lead back, with White as the primary pass-catcher. However, the team also has Jerome Ford, Jeremy McNichols, and rookie Kaytron Allen fighting for roles. White will probably only be worth considering as a late-round option for depth at the RB position in point-per-reception formats in 2026 in his first year in D.C. RotoBaller has White ranked as the No. 41 RB in PPR setups, just two spots in front of Croskey-Merritt.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby

Jun 15, 2026, 10:36 PM ET

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (shoulder, knee) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Tuesday before the Cubs "figure out what's next," according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Boyd has been sidelined since early May. He was initially placed on the injured list due to a torn meniscus in his knee. However, he started experiencing shoulder soreness while rehabbing the knee injury. The shoulder is likely the larger issue for Boyd at this point, but it appears he could be getting close to going back out on a rehab assignment. Across 24 innings (five starts) in 2026, Boyd has recorded a 2-1 record with a 6.00 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts. While his ERA in a small sample size is unsightly, his 25% K-BB rate and 2.35 FIP suggest he's due for better results. Boyd's profile comes with significant injury risk, but he could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of his potential return.--Will Brady
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro

Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 PM ET

Washington Commanders second-year running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who has missed some offseason work due to a soft-tissue injury, has the best chance to become the team's lead back in 2026, according to Zach Selby of Commanders.com. Croskey-Merritt, also known as Bill, has "quickness on the outside and has enough burst to run through creases at the line of scrimmage." The 25-year-old rushed for 805 yards in 2025, third in his draft class, and added eight touchdowns on 175 carries over 17 games (seven starts). JCM must still improve in pass protection, but he showed plenty of patience and decisiveness as a ball-carrier despite not being taken until the seventh round in the 2025 NFL draft. Croskey-Merritt was used sparingly as a pass-catcher as a rookie, hauling in nine passes on just 13 targets for 68 yards. Newcomer Rachaad White will most likely operate as Washington's primary pass-catching back, with Jerome Ford and Jeremy McNichols providing veteran depth. Ball security was another issue for JCM as a rookie, and if those issues resurface in Year 2, he could quickly lose touches to White, Ford, and McNichols. Fantasy managers should consider Croskey-Merritt as an RB3/4 with upside if he proves himself more in passing situations.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby

Jun 15, 2026, 10:28 PM ET

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, per Stephen Strom of 104.3 WQAM. Strom reports that Perez is expected to pitch 3-4 innings and/or throw about 50 pitches. Perez has been on the 15-day injured list since late May with a hamstring strain, but it appears he's getting close to making his return to the Marlins rotation. Across 62 2/3 innings (12 starts) before the injury, the 23-year-old recorded a 3-6 record with a 4.60 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts. With his average fastball velocity of 98.3 miles per hour and his 27.2% strikeout rate, Perez remains a high-upside starting pitcher option for fantasy managers. However, he's struggled with both command (10.6% walk rate) and home runs (1.58 HR/9) so far this season.--Will Brady
Source: 104.3 WQAM - Stephen Strom

Jun 15, 2026, 10:22 PM ET

Denver Broncos second-year running back RJ Harvey (shoulder) quietly suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder during the team's season-ending loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game in January and had surgery to fix it in the offseason, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told The Denver Post's Luca Evans. Harvey didn't do much work during organized team activities, but has been practicing. The 25-year-old second-round pick last year out of the University of Central Florida stepped into a big role in the second half of the 2025 season after J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury, and the rookie finished with 540 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 146 carries, adding 47 receptions for 356 yards and five more TDs in 17 regular-season games (seven starts) to finish as the RB1 in half-PPR scoring. It sounds like he has enough time to get back to 100% health for the start of the 2026 regular season, but the offseason addition of rookie Jonah Coleman and the re-signing of Dobbins definitely have hurt Harvey's upside as he enters his sophomore campaign. It's hard to imagine Harvey being more than an inconsistent RB3/flex for fantasy managers this year unless one of Dobbins or Coleman misses time with an injury in 2026. RotoBaller has Harvey ranked as the No. 35 fantasy back for the upcoming season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Denver Post - Luca Evans

Jun 15, 2026, 10:19 PM ET

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (oblique) took live at-bats on Monday after his scheduled rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday was rained out, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. McTaggart reports that Houston "wants (Diaz) activated" on Tuesday so he can be behind the plate for Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder), who is scheduled to return from the 60-day injured list to start against the Detroit Tigers. Diaz has not appeared in the big leagues since early May due to an oblique strain. He got off to a slow start before the injury, hitting .238/.255/.347 with two home runs, 14 RBI, and seven runs scored across 106 plate appearances. However, the 27-year-old hit .256 with 20 home runs and 70 RBI across 567 plate appearances in 2025. Fantasy managers in need of help behind the plate should consider targeting Diaz on the waiver wire ahead of his return.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart

Jun 15, 2026, 10:11 PM ET

The San Francisco Giants are open to trade offers for several top players, such as first baseman Rafael Devers, third baseman Matt Chapman, and shortstop Willy Adames, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Olney reports that "obvious" trade candidates such as starting pitcher Robbie Ray and infielder Luis Arraez are available as well. It's been a disappointing year for the Giants, who are currently 14 games under .500 and entered play on Monday nine games out of a National League Wild Card spot. Both Devers and Adames are currently underperforming and are locked into big-money deals that extend into the next decade, so neither is likely to have much value on the open market. Chapman is also signed long-term, but he's been solid at the plate this season (117 wRC+) and remains an elite defender at third base. If San Francisco does aggressively pursue a rebuild, all three of Devers, Chapman, and Adames would likely see their fantasy outlook improve in a more hitter-friendly environment.--Will Brady
Source: ESPN - Buster Olney

Jun 15, 2026, 10:10 PM ET

Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins had a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars nearly done in free agency earlier this year before he re-signed with the Broncos on a two-year, $8 million fully guaranteed deal, a source told Luca Evans of The Denver Post. Before suffering a season-ending Lisfranc foot injury, Dobbins ranked fifth in the NFL in rushing yards (772) through 10 games in 2025 in his first year in Denver. When healthy, the 27-year-old has been one of the best RBs in per-touch effectiveness, but the former second-rounder by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020 out of Ohio State has never played a full season in his five years in the NFL. The Broncos averaged 4.8 yards per carry with Dobbins healthy last year, and 3.8 yards per carry without him, so they clearly think he's important to their backfield. Second-year back RJ Harvey (shoulder) isn't an ideal between-the-tackles runner, which is why Denver added Jonah Coleman in the fourth round of this year's draft. Dobbins' upside is obvious, but durability issues give him a scary floor, especially in what could be a three-headed monster of a backfield in Denver in 2026. Right now, RotoBaller has Dobbins ranked as the No. 31 fantasy RB as he looks to battle for touches with Coleman and Harvey in his second year with the Broncos.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Denver Post - Luca Evans

Jun 15, 2026, 9:50 PM ET

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (wrist) was removed from Monday night's game early against the division-rival Miami Marlins with a right-wrist bruise, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Turner will be evaluated further after the game. Before being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Turner went 0-for-3 in the contest to drop his season average to .216 and his OPS to .594. Edmundo Sosa replaced him at the 6 and would likely see most of the starts at shortstop for the Phils going forward if Turner is forced to miss additional time. Fantasy managers will want to check back later or on Tuesday morning for an update on Turner's condition. The three-time All-Star came into Monday's contest with an ugly .219/.269/.330 slash line, a career-worst .598 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 41 runs scored in a league-high 288 at-bats and 70 games played in his 12th year in the big leagues. Positive regression should be coming for the veteran shortstop, but not much, as he sits with an xBA OF .231 and an xSLG of just .344. Turner sits in just the 37th percentile in hard-hit rate and the ninth percentile in xwOBA. UPDATE: X-rays on Turner's right wrist came back negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March

Jun 15, 2026, 9:18 PM ET

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander (hip) threw a simulated game on Monday instead of returning to the starting rotation to face his former team, the Houston Astros, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. In four innings during his sim game, Verlander threw 66 pitches while facing Hao-Yu Lee, Jake Rogers, and Wenceel Perez. The 43-year-old future Hall of Famer isn't a lock to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to rejoin the Tigers' starting rotation next, so he could be asked to throw another simulated game or make a minor-league rehab start first. If he does make his next start in the big leagues, it would likely come this Saturday against the division-rival Chicago White Sox in what would be a clear matchup to stay away from. The nine-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young winner, and former MVP doesn't have much left in the tank at this point in his outstanding career, and fantasy managers should have plenty of better upside options available off the waiver wire. Even with Verlander nearing a return to Detroit, he's only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold

Jun 15, 2026, 9:11 PM ET

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) left Monday night's game early against the Houston Astros with a left-side injury after swinging at a first-pitch fastball in the second inning, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Before leaving, Torres went 0-for-1 at the plate with a strikeout. He was replaced at second base by Hao-Yu Lee. The 29-year-old Torres had just returned from the injured list in early June with a left-oblique strain, so he could very well be going right back on the IL with a similar injury. The Venezuelan infielder makes a lot of contact and gets on base thanks to a strong eye at the plate, but otherwise, he doesn't move the needle all that much for fantasy managers. Coming into Monday's series opener against Houston at Daikin Park, Torres was slashing .282/.397/.397 with a .794 OPS, only four home runs, 18 RBI, and 26 runs scored in 156 at-bats in 2026. Since returning from the IL on June 2, he had gone 14-for-40 (.350) with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI, and eight runs scored in 10 games played, so this would be extremely bad timing for a setback with his previously injured oblique.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold

Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend if his recovery continues to go well over the coming days, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Hernandez said that his left hamstring is improving and that it's a "big week" of baseball activities for the first time since he went on the 10-day injured list. The 33-year-old Dominican veteran was placed on the IL in late May with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, but if everything goes well this week and he avoids a setback on his rehab assignment, Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers' roster at some point next week. The two-time All-Star was hitting at a strong .276/.348/.436 clip with a .785 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 51 games across 204 plate appearances for the Blue before landing on the shelf. Hernandez is a great fantasy asset in points leagues in the heart of the Dodgers' stacked lineup when he's healthy, and he's rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues despite his nearly month-long absence.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris

Jun 15, 2026, 8:47 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Edwin Diaz (elbow) is "coming along really well" and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week, manager Dave Roberts told The California Post's Jack Harris. Diaz is still eyeing a post-All-Star break return, but the Dodgers are encouraged with his progress. The hard-throwing reliever last appeared in a game for L.A. on April 19 against the Colorado Rockies before having surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. "He's been playing catch, he should be throwing a bullpen here this week," Roberts added. The 32-year-old Puerto Rican veteran got off to a rough start in his first year with the Dodgers before needing elbow surgery, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits with five walks, 10 strikeouts, and four saves in six innings pitched over just four appearances. Diaz's fantasy stock for the rest of the year has obviously taken a big hit due to his elbow injury -- he's now rostered in only 78% of Yahoo leagues -- but he deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues while he recovers. Diaz is a three-time All-Star who has 257 career saves and the potential to be a high-end closer for fantasy managers to close out the 2026 season. Until he returns, left-hander Tanner Scott figures to continue seeing most of the save chances in L.A.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris

Jun 15, 2026, 8:47 PM ET

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech have mutually agreed to part ways after backlash on his eligibility ruling after admitting to placing thousands of bets while being an active collegiate quarterback. It has been announced that Sorsby will now enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. The NFL's Supplemental Draft has not seen a player selected since the Arizona Cardinals took safety Jalen Thompson in the fifth round in 2019, and has not even occurred since 2023, as there has not been an eligible player for the draft since then. Sorsby becomes the highest-profile supplemental draft-eligible player since Terrelle Pryor left Ohio State in 2011 and was selected in the third round of the event.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN

Jun 15, 2026, 8:38 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) still isn't throwing or making much progress with his back injury, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. The Dodgers have been hoping that Glasnow can resume throwing soon, but it just hasn't happened, making it unlikely that the hard-throwing hurler will return from the 60-day injured list before the mid-July All-Star break. The 32-year-old veteran has been sidelined since injuring his back on May 6 in a start versus the Houston Astros. We won't have a better idea of a timetable for when Glasnow might return to the Dodgers' starting rotation until he resumes throwing off the mound and facing live hitters. Because of his high-end strikeout upside when healthy on one of the best teams in baseball, Glasnow deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues. He's rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues. Before his back injury, Glasnow went 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 49:13 K:BB in 39 2/3 innings across seven starts.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris

Jun 15, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton (back) was scratched from his start on Monday against the Houston Astros with lower-back tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Drew Anderson was pegged to start the game in Melton's place in a bullpen-only game. Fantasy managers will want to consider Melton day-to-day, but he's definitely in danger of missing his next start. In just his second year in the big leagues, the 25-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2022 out of San Diego State University has gone 3-0 for the Tigers with a 2.81 ERA (5.36 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 14 strikeouts and six walks in 25 2/3 innings pitched. Melton went 3-2 with a 2.76 ERA (4.60 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 36 punchouts and 15 walks in 45 2/3 innings in his first 16 appearances (four starts) as a rookie in 2025. With a 4.88 FIP and just a 17.7% strikeout rate through his first 20 outings (eight starts) in the big leagues, Melton is due for plenty of regression. Despite his strong start in 2026, Melton is merely a deep-league streaming option and is rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues. UPDATE: According to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky, Melton is optimistic that he will avoid a trip to the 15-day injured list.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold

Jun 15, 2026, 8:25 PM ET

Sam Burns finished tied for 20th at last week's RBC Canadian Open and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's U.S. Open Championship held at Shinnecock Hills in Tuckahoe, New York. Burns put together another strong performance following his tied-for-fourth finish at the Memorial Tournament two weeks ago. So far this year, Burns has finished in the top-30 in the first two majors, finishing tied for seventh at the Masters Tournament and tied for 26th at the PGA Championship.--Ian Christenson - RotoBaller
Source: Data Golf

Jun 15, 2026, 8:23 PM ET

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially optioned outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno following Sunday's game and reinstated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The D-backs' top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, didn't do enough in his first taste of the majors to keep a big-league roster spot after the returns of Gurriel and Jordan Lawlar. The 23-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Kentucky hit .259 (29-for-112) with no home runs, eight RBI, five stolen bases, 11 runs scored, eight walks, and 40 strikeouts in his first 33 big-league games. Waldschmidt really struggled in his last 17 games, slashing .180/.231/.262 with a 36.9% strikeout rate for the Snakes. The 6-foot, 205-pounder is still stash-worthy in dynasty/keeper leagues, but for now, he'll head back to the farm to work on his plate approach. In 34 games at Reno before his first MLB call-up, Waldschmidt hit .289/.400/.477 with an .877 OPS, three homers, 22 RBI, 30 runs, and six steals in 34 games. Most likely, Waldschmidt will be back in Arizona at some point in the second half of 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks

Jun 15, 2026, 8:21 PM ET

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday that they selected the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Brett Kerry from the minors. Kerry will make his first appearance in the big leagues for the last-place Angels after going 3-3 with a 5.92 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and 59:21 K:BB in 62 1/3 innings pitched across 14 appearances (11 starts) this year with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 27-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2021 out of the University of South Carolina is expected to initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Halos, but he could be pushed to the starting rotation later this week to help fill right-hander Grayson Rodriguez's (back) spot after he was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. Opportunity is knocking for Kerry, but even fantasy managers in deep leagues may want to hold off on adding the inexperienced pitcher for the time being. Don't be surprised if it's a short stay in the big leagues for Kerry.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Angels PR

Jun 15, 2026, 8:07 PM ET

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back, arm) will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Instead of having Senga make one more minor-league rehab start, the Mets will have him join the big-league starting rotation to help replace right-hander Christian Scott (hip), who was placed on the IL on Monday with a hip impingement. The 33-year-old has been out since late April with lumbar spine inflammation, and he recently had a setback due to ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. The Japanese hurler looked good in his most recent rehab appearance with Double-A Binghamton, throwing six innings while giving up just one run. He should be close to fully stretched out, but even in a decent matchup, Senga will be a highly risky fantasy streamer in his first game back in the majors after a long hiatus. In his five starts in 2026 before landing on the IL, Senga was hit around to the tune of a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 20 innings pitched. Senga is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues are probably better off taking a wait-and-see approach.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo

Jun 15, 2026, 6:50 PM ET

Things looked promising for Brooks Koepka last week in Canada before a hand injury cropped up during the third round. He would go on to shoot 72 and withdraw before the final round. It's more detrimental given the timing of right before he looks to defend his 2018 US Open victory at this week's Shinnecock venue. He's slated to make the start, nonetheless, but it definitely makes him a riskier DFS option than he was before. The FSU product has established a high strokes gained on approach metric, but every other part of his game has certainly had moments of disappointment. The putter has finally rebounded to gain strokes on the greens in his latest two starts. The signs are there for him to be a worthwhile DFS play, but the injury immediately squashes any hope of finding room for Koepka in lineups.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Jun 15, 2026, 6:30 PM ET

Tommy Fleetwood is coming off a T11 finish last week in Canada after failing to get anything going on Sunday and falling from his T3 position he began the day at. He is teeing it up at Shinnecock this week, where he finished runner-up in 2018. Everything seems to be firing on all cylinders, despite failing to capture another victory since his improbable victory last year at East Lake. Even with so many quality finishes this season, the 35-year-old has been prone to inconsistency from tee to green, at times, which explains his 44th ranking in strokes gained on approach (0.295). Nonetheless, he's still one of the most prolific ball strikers out there, and the ceiling for what he's capable of is too good to pass on.--Todd McGill
Source: PGA Tour

Jun 15, 2026, 6:10 PM ET

It was a long and painful journey for Bud Cauley before capturing his first career PGA Tour victory last week in Canada. It was likely the 36-year-old's best putting performance of his life, averaging 1.69 strokes gained on the greens of TPC Toronto. The vibes couldn't be higher heading into the year's third major, as his ball striking has been great even before last week. Over his last seven starts, Cauley is averaging 0.634 strokes gained on approach and 0.502 off the tee. If the putting and chipping continue to cooperate, he could surprise us. It's not uncommon to see someone as patient as the former Crimson Tide golfer has been go on to win a few more times once the lid is taken off. It may be far-fetched to think he's ready to win a U.S. Open, but believing in his ability to be a DFS asset this week is not. --Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Jun 15, 2026, 5:50 PM ET

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and reinstated super-utility man Josh Smith (abdomen) from the IL in a corresponding move, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. With Seager out for Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins and Ezequiel Duran getting a day off, Nicky Lopez will make the start at the 6 and bat eighth for the Rangers against right-hander Mike Paredes. Seager collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen at the plate last Thursday night and could not recover in time to begin Week 13 of the 2026 season. The Rangers described Seager's concussion symptoms as mild, so hopefully he'll be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible. Duran will most likely see most of the playing time at shortstop in Texas until Seager is back. Seager, a five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, has struggled to stay healthy as he ages, and although he does have nine homers in 177 at-bats in 2026, he's also sporting a .186 average, .284 on-base percentage, and a career-high 26.5% strikeout rate. Despite the disappointing season to this point, Seager is still rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant