May
5,
2025
The
New
York
Mets
announced
on
Monday
that
they
placed
outfielder
Jesse
Winker
(oblique)
on
the
10-day
injured
list
with
a
right-oblique
strain
and
recalled
infielder
Brett
Baty
from
Triple-A
Syracuse
in
a
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May 5, 2025
The New York Mets are recalling infielder
Brett Baty from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday before their series opener in the desert against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks. The Mets optioned Baty to Syracuse on April 24, but only because of a roster crunch upon
Jeff McNeil's return from the injured list. The 25-year-old had been dealing with a sore right toe in recent days, but it wasn't severe enough to prevent his call-up. Baty had three hits in his 10 at-bats with Syracuse and will return to a .204/.246/.352 slash line in the big leagues with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. The former top prospect just hasn't been able to put it all together at the big-league level since debuting in 2022, and he'll serve as infield depth at both second and third base behind McNeill and
Mark Vientos. Baty can be ignored in most mixed fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SNY - Andy Martino
May 5, 2025
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Daniel Guerrero reports that St. Louis Cardinals infielder
Nolan Gorman (finger) suffered a left index-finger laceration in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday against the New York Mets when
Willson Contreras stepped on his glove hand. The 24-year-old was checked by a trainer and remained in the contest before eventually being removed in the ninth inning for a defensive replacement. Gorman is back at second base and is hitting sixth in Monday's series opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander
Carmen Mlodzinski after he sat out of Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader. The former first-rounder (19th overall) in 2018 has been a non-factor for fantasy managers so far in 2025, as he's hitting just .167 (10-for-60) with a homer, nine RBI, nine runs scored and 21 strikeouts in 20 games played.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Daniel Guerrero
May 5, 2025
Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher
Declan Cronin (hip) has been progressing well in his rehab assignment. According to Kevin Barral of Fish on First, the right-hander is set to throw a pitch design on Tuesday. Cronin has been sidelined on the 15-day injured list since March. Cronin has made three rehab appearances with Triple-A Jacksonville. In each appearance, Cronin logged just one inning of work. Across three total frames, the 27-year-old has allowed two runs (one earned) and has struck out four batters. Last season, the Holy Cross product logged a career-high 70 1/3 innings and held a 4.35 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP. He was deployed exclusively out of the bullpen. When he is cleared to return, fantasy managers should expect Cronin to operate in a middle relief role.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Barral
May 5, 2025
The Athletic's Katie Woo reports that the St. Louis Cardinals are calling up right-handed pitching prospect
Gordon Graceffo, and he will operate out of the bullpen. Graceffo is back with the major-league club after allowing just one earned run while walking none and striking out five in five innings for his first big-league win in an outstanding spot start last Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2021 out of Villanova is the team's No. 16 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. Graceffo hasn't been quite as good on the farm in four starts (17 1/3 innings) for Triple-A Memphis, though, as he's sporting a 5.71 ERA ad 1.09 WHIP with 16 strikeouts and five walks. For the time being, Graceffo will pitch in a long-relief role out of St. Louis' bullpen, which won't give him any real fantasy appeal in redraft leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Katie Woo
May 5, 2025
Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher
Ryan Weathers (forearm) is set to throw a pitch design on Tuesday. Weathers has been sidelined since March due to a forearm strain. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on March 27. However, he quickly began a throwing progression and was able to make his first minor-league rehab start on April 28. In his first rehab outing with Low-A Jupiter, Weathers was sharp and tossed three no-hit innings. He struck out six batters. However, in his second outing, he was moved up to Triple-A but took a step back and allowed two runs across 2 2/3 innings of work. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status, as he could be cleared to make his 2025 season debut sometime next week. When he does get cleared to return, he would be worth adding in all standard formats after posting a 3.63 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP across 86 2/3 innings last summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Barral
May 5, 2025
Miami Marlins starting pitcher
Eury Perez (elbow) is set to make another rehab outing with Low-A Jupiter on Tuesday. Perez is currently on the 60-day injured list and working his way back from Tommy John surgery. The team noted that the budding ace is scheduled to make at least eight rehab outings before being in contention to return to the big leagues. So far, the former top prospect has made two rehab outings with Low-A. Across two 2/3 innings of work, Perez has allowed just one hit and held a 4:1 K:BB. He has not allowed a run. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut during the 2023 campaign and flashed high upside as he held a 3.15 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He struck out 108 batters and generated an elite .208 xBA. He is worth monitoring as he could be a must-start option in the second half of the campaign.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Barral
May 5, 2025
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed itching prospect
Cade Horton is an option to take left-hander
Shota Imanaga's (hamstring) place in the big-league starting rotation after the team placed Imanaga on the 15-day injured list on Monday. In addition to Horton, veteran right-hander
Chris Flexen is stretched out in a long-relief role and is another option, although he isn't nearly as intriguing for fantasy purposes. Horton was the former seventh overall pick in 2022 out of Oklahoma and is considered the club's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. While Flexen might have the upper hand to make a start this weekend against the New York Mets because he's on the 40-man roster, Horton represents the much better speculative waiver-wire pickup. The 23-year-old has posted a strong 1.24 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 33:13 K:BB in 29 innings for Triple-A Iowa to begin the 2025 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
May 5, 2025
Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said on Monday that left-hander
MacKenzie Gore (ankle) is dealing with a sore ankle, but he's feeling a lot better. Gore slipped on a wet mound during his outing on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be able to make his next scheduled start this Sunday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old southpaw and former third overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2017 picked up a no-decision on Sunday against the Reds by allowing one earned run on four hits while walking four and striking out nine in five innings of work. Gore has looked good in his third year with the Nats and has posted a career-best 3.33 ERA (2.72 FIP) and 1.15 WHIP with a league-high 68 K's and 13 walks in eight starts over 46 innings. Start Gore on Sunday if he's cleared.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden
May 5, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Derek Hill (wrist) is going through full baseball activities. Hill has been sidelined since April with a left wrist sprain. Hill was officially shifted to the 10-day injured list on April 18. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his progression, but it appears Hill is nearing a rehab assignment. Given the time he missed, Hill may only need a brief assignment before returning to Miami. Before his injury, Hill held a .167/.239/.286 slash line with one home run and three stolen bases. Under the hood, Hill generated a modest .224 xBA and a .289 xwOBA but placed in the 97th percentile in sprint speed. When he does return, he should compete for an everyday role in center field alongside
Dane Myers and
Jesus Sanchez.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Barral
May
5,
2025
Boston
Red
Sox
right-hander
Walker
Buehler
(shoulder)
said
he's
doing
well
and
dealing
with
minor
bursitis
in
his
right
shoulder.
Buehler
added
that
if
it
was
late
in
the
season,
he'd
push
through
it,
but
since
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May 5, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Freddy Peralta (groin) has not undergone any imaging, but the team may opt to give him an extra day or two to rest. Peralta exited Sunday's contest early due to groin soreness. However, given this report, it seems the right-hander avoided a significant injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status throughout the week in case he faces a setback. On Sunday, Peralta logged six shutout innings against the Cubs. He allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out seven batters. Through 45 1/3 innings of work this season, the 28-year-old has posted an impressive 2.18 ERA with a strong 1.04 WHIP. If Peralta were to need an additional period to rest,
Quinn Priester could be given a start, as he was deployed in a long relief role over the weekend.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Curt Hogg
May 5, 2025
Atlanta Braves right-hander
Spencer Strider (hamstring) progressed to throwing long toss over the weekend, which is another key step towards his return from the 15-day injured list. However, The Athletic's David O'Brien reports there's still no timetable for his return. Strider, who got a late start to the 2025 campaign after having an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last April, made it through one start before going back on the IL with a right-hamstring strain. It's been that kind of a season so far for the Braves. Since the 26-year-old has yet to throw off a mound, fantasy managers should probably expect his return to be a couple of weeks off. Strider will almost certainly need a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to Atlanta's starting rotation. Keep the former All-Star stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - David O'Brien
May 5, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this month. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that Acuna does not need to visit his doctor again and that a rehab assignment date is "up to the team." This is a significant step in his recovery process as the superstar could be set to return to game action in the coming weeks. Has been sidelined since last May after suffering a torn ACL. In 2023, Acuna enjoyed an incredible campaign as he hit 41 home runs, swiped 73 bags, and held a .337/.413/.596 slash line en route to winning the NL MVP. Before his injury last season, Acuna held a .250/.351/.365 line and added four home runs with 16 stolen bases. When he does return, he will carry high-end OF1 upside, given his ability to contribute to all five categories.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
May 5, 2025
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that outfielder
Austin Hays (hamstring) is doing really well in his rehab from a strained left hamstring and could return from the injured list on Friday. As long as Hays doesn't suffer a setback in the next few days, he could skip a minor-league rehab assignment and rejoin the club for their series opener on Friday in Houston against the Astros. Injuries have been the story of the 29-year-old's season so far in 2025, but when he's been on the field, he's been fantasy worthy in all formats, slashing .365/.431/.712 with five long balls, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored and a stolen base in just 13 games played. When Hays is back, expect him to continue playing regularly for Cincy in left field. Until then, rookie
Tyler Callihan and
Blake Dunn should continue to split playing time for the Reds in left field.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
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