May 15, 2025
Miami Marlins catching prospect
Agustin Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run during their 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening. Ramirez went deep in the fourth inning against Cubs right-hander
Jameson Taillon. Over his last nine games, the young backstop has been swinging a hot bat, posting a stellar .294/.351/.588 slash line with four doubles, two home runs, and a 10:3 K:BB. Overall, the 23-year-old has looked quite comfortable through his first taste of the major leagues, holding a .260/.305/.571 line with nine doubles and five long balls across a 20-game stint. Under the hood, he has generated an impressive 51.7% hard-hit rate and a 12.1% barrel rate, which suggests his power numbers should continue to remain consistent. He should be viewed as a C1 in all formats, given his power upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May
15,
2025
Cleveland
left-hander
Kolby
Allard
has
been
great
as
a
length
option
out
of
the
team's
bullpen
this
season,
and
manager
Stephen
Vogt
said
"he's
definitely
an
option"
to
enter
read more...
May 15, 2025
Detroit Tigers outfielder
Parker Meadows (arm) did his base-running test on Wednesday and also threw to the bases from the outfield in modified drills, according to the Detroit Free Press' Chris McCosky. Meadows said he feels close to being ready to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Since the 25-year-old has been out since late February with a nerve issue in his right arm, he's probably going to have to go on a lengthy rehab assignment. However, Meadows appears to be turning a corner and is worthy of consideration for a waiver-wire pickup if he's available with his return potentially coming in late May or early June. He was a difference-maker in fantasy and for Detroit in the second half in 2024 after he returned from injuries, slashing .296/.340/.500 with six homers and five steals in 47 regular-season games. At the very least, he should be in the strong side of a platoon in the outfield when he returns.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Detroit News - Chris McCosky
May 15, 2025
Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners shortstop
J.P. Crawford (shoulder) was scratched from Wednesday's series finale against the visiting New York Yankees with shoulder tightness, according to manager Dan Wilson. Until we know more about the severity of Crawford's shoulder injury, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The good news is that the M's have a scheduled day off on Thursday before starting a weekend series in San Diego on Friday against the Padres. You'll want to check back then to see if Crawford is feeling good enough to play. If Crawford needs to go on the injured list, Seattle would most likely mix and match at shortstop with
Leo Rivas and
Miles Mastrobuoni. The 30-year-old's counting stats leave a lot to be desired, but he's hitting a respectable .271 (38-for-140).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
May 14, 2025
The Dodgers will designate catcher
Austin Barnes for assignment after they called up top prospect
Dalton Rushing from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, league sources told The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Barnes was the team's longest-tenured position player. With
Will Smith still the team's starting backstop, Rushing's clearest path to playing time in his first taste of the big leagues will probably be in the outfield with both
Teoscar Hernandez (groin) and
Tommy Edman (ankle) currently on the injured list. The light-hitting Barnes had been limited to just 13 games to start the 2025 season and was batting .214 (9-for-42) with no home runs, three doubles, two RBI, four runs scored, one walk and 14 strikeouts. The 35-year-old missed time with injuries in 2014 and ended up with just 156 plate appearances, his fewest since 2016.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
May
14,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
don't
have
any
plans
as
of
right
now
for
rookie
right-hander
Roki
Sasaki
(shoulder)
to
have
medical
intervention
such
as
a
pain-killing
injection
for
his
right-shoulder
impingement.
Manager
Dave
Roberts
said
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May 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander
Blake Snell (shoulder) threw out to 60 feet on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Snell's visit with a doctor recently went well after he had a bit more discomfort in his left shoulder over the weekend, so he was cleared to throw this week. The 32-year-old two-time Cy Young winner only made two starts with the Dodgers before landing on the injured list due to a left-shoulder injury, and he's had several setbacks along the way. L.A. isn't going to rush their free-agent acquisition back, and we probably won't have a clearer timetable for his potential return to the starting rotation until he begins throwing off a mound again. Even in a best-case scenario, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Snell to return until sometime in June. He allowed only two earned runs in his first two starts, but with eight walks and four K's in nine innings.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
May 14, 2025
The Washington Nationals sent first baseman/designated hitter
Andres Chaparro (oblique) on a minor-league rehab assignment to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Wednesday. Chaparro suffered a strained left oblique all the way back in the middle of March during spring training and is just now ready to resume playing in actual games, which means that his return probably isn't imminent. The 26-year-old could have an opportunity to see some playing time as Washington's DH against left-handed pitchers when he returns to the big leagues, potentially in late May or early June. The Venezuelan first baseman made his major-league debut in 2024 and went 26-for-121 (.215) with four home runs, 12 doubles, 15 RBI, one steal and 12 runs scored in 33 games. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can continue ignoring him for now.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 14, 2025
Washington Nationals left-hander
Mitchell Parker (leg) took a 107.2 mph comebacker off his left leg during his outing on Wednesday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves off the bat of third baseman
Austin Riley. Manager Dave Martinez pulled Parker with two outs and runners on second and third in the fifth inning. Parker was charged with four earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out six in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision in the team's eventual 5-4 victory. The 25-year-old will surely undergo X-rays to see if he has any fractures or breaks in his leg, so fantasy managers will want to check back later on Wednesday or early on Thursday for an update on his condition. At the very least, Parker's next start is in jeopardy. He's now allowed at least four earned runs in each of his last four outings for the Nats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MASN Sports - Bobby Blanco
May 14, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop
Masyn Winn went 4-for-5 with a home run, a walk, three RBI, and three runs scored in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. This was his third four-hit game of the season and he is now slashing .281/.371/.465 with five home runs, 15 RBI, 23 runs, and two stolen bases in 33 games on the year. He was slow out of the gate but has turned things around after returning from the injured list on April 22, and he is showing the breakout potential that many drafted him for.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 14, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Aaron Nola was lit up in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader in what ended as a 14-7 loss to the Cardinals. He allowed nine runs on nine hits and one walk in 3 2/3 innings. This loss dropped his record to 1-7, continuing an extremely disappointing start to 2025 for the right-hander. This start rose his already poor 4.89 ERA up to 6.16. He'll look to turn things around in his next start, currently set to be against the Rockies at Coors Field.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 14, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Jesus Luzardo pitched well again and earned the win in a 2-1 victory over the Cardinals on Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader. He allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings. He's yet to give up more than three runs in a start all season, and this was his fifth start allowing one run or less. His ERA is down to 2.00 on the year with an undefeated 4-0 record. The 27-year-old has returned to his pre-2024 form and is a top-25 starter going forward for fantasy.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 14, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Mariners on Wednesday. It was his 15th home run of the season, keeping him tied for the league lead with
Kyle Schwarber. Judge continues to be the best hitter on the planet, as this was his fourth multi-hit game in his past five. He's well on his way to winning his third AL MVP award.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (hip) hit two home runs and drove in three runs in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Giants. He was pinch-hit for late in the game with hip tightness, but manager Torey Lovullo said Marte is expected to play in Friday's series opener against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. It was precautionary due to his recent return from a strained hamstring. His home run total is now up to five, with all of them coming in his past seven games. Marte missed some time with the previously mentioned hamstring injury but has quickly returned to being the best second baseman in fantasy.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Alex Weiner
May 14, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman
Rhys Hoskins was perfect at the plate in a 9-5 win over the Guardians on Wednesday, going 4-for-4 with a homer, a double, a walk, five RBI, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run of the year to go along with a .292/.396/.462 slash line. Hoskins is bouncing back nicely after batting just .214 in 2024. Although his .261 xBA suggests he's due for batting average regression, it is still much better than the .202 xBA he posted last season. He's a solid corner infield or utility option for fantasy.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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