May 6, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Griffin Canning worked five solid innings in Arizona to earn a win in his fifth straight start. He improved to 5-1 on the season with a 2.50 ERA, 3.34 FIP, and 1.39 WHIP along with 37 strikeouts in 36 innings. Canning gave up a solo home run to
Corbin Carroll to lead off the game, but he didn't give up any more runs while finishing five innings with his hits allowed and six strikeouts. He handed over the lead to the bullpen, who barely held on to secure the 5-4 road win to start their series in Arizona. Canning will look to continue his strong start to the season and get a sixth straight win in his second start of the week, which is scheduled for Sunday in a tough matchup at home against the Cubs.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
May 6, 2025
Kansas City Royals third baseman
Maikel Garcia went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, a run scored, and two stolen bases to help the Royals run past the White Sox, 3-0. Garcia is up to nine stolen bases in 14 attempts this season while hitting .322 with nine doubles, four home runs, and a .388 wOBA. Garcia has a 52.9% hard-hit rate that supports his early-season power and production, and he has been one of the few consistent contributors in Kansas City's lineup. His speed is a huge fantasy asset and if he keeps hitting the ball so well, he'll continue to be a strong mixed-league option at the hot corner. The 25-year-old is a great waiver wire pickup if available as he continues his very productive start to the season.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
May 6, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Alex Verdugo went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk, and a stolen base in the Braves' 4-0 win over the Reds on Monday night. Verdugo is up to .322 in his 14 games with the Braves and has a .367 wOBA with seven doubles, seven RBI, nine runs scored, and six walks. He has taken over as the team's regular leadoff hitter and has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games. He should continue to serve as the primary spark plug at the top of the order for Atlanta until
Ronald Acuna Jr. is fully recovered from his knee injury suffered last season. Verdugo has been a huge addition for Atlanta and can help your fantasy team if you need on-base production and runs scored for the next few weeks.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
May 6, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter
Shohei Ohtani connected on his ninth home run of the season on Monday night against the Marlins. He went 1-for-4 with his two-run home run in the fifth inning and also had a walk and a stolen base before scoring on
Freddie Freeman's home run in the third. After his record-setting season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases last year, Ohtani now has nine home runs and 10 stolen bases through his first 33 games this year, just slightly below last year's pace. He is hitting .292 with a .420 wOBA and continues to be one of the best players in all of fantasy baseball.
--Zach Thompson - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
May 6, 2025
Miami Marlins catching prospect
Joe Mack has held his own during his first look at the Triple-A level. Mack was promoted to Triple-A Jacksonville earlier in April. Through his first 10 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Mack has posted a .270/.372/.486 slash line with two doubles and two home runs. He has held an 11:5 K:BB, tallied three RBI, and scored five runs. Earlier in the campaign, Mack held a .318/.464/.614 slash line at Double-A. Last season, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the Miami system posted a .241/.322/.456 line across 112 games at Double-A. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could eventually earn a promotion to the majors later in the season. However, with
Agustin Ramirez now in Miami, Mack will likely only see a part-time role when he earns the call.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
May 6, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted right-handed pitching prospect
Hunter Barco to Triple-A. Barco has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2025 campaign at the Double-A level and is being rewarded with an early-season promotion. Through 25 2/3 innings of work, Barco has not allowed a run and posted a stellar 0.70 WHIP. During this stretch, he has struck out 34 batters and served up just seven free passes. Last summer, Barco spent most of his time at High-A before earning a brief taste of Double-A. At High-A, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the system held a 3.34 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his progression at Triple-A, as Barco could eventually push for a second-half MLB debut if he is able to adjust well.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Alex Stumpf
May 6, 2025
Athletics right-handed pitching prospect
Jack Perkins tossed four shutout innings in his season debut on Thursday at Triple-A Las Vegas. The right-hander struck out four batters and allowed three hits. He did not allow a run or a walk. Perkins has been sidelined through the opening month of the campaign due to an undisclosed injury. However, this was a strong debut for the No. 9-ranked prospect in the Athletics system. Last summer, Perkins spent most of his time at the Double-A level, where he logged 76 innings to the tune of a 2.96 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. During this stretch, he struck out 100 batters and served up 35 walks. Fantasy managers should expect the 25-year-old to spend a majority of the campaign at Triple-A, and he could be in the mix for a late-season MLB debut if he continues to show steady progression.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
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Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect
Chase DeLauter (abdomen) is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League. DeLauter was added to the Arizona roster on Monday, and the team noted that he will slowly increase his workload there before being cleared to head to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. DeLauter has been sidelined since undergoing sports hernia surgery in March. However, it appears the 23-year-old is nearing a return to action. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status as he increases his workload. Last season, DeLauter battled numerous injuries as he appeared in just 39 total games. However, he was productive over this stint, posting a .261/.341/.500 slash line with eight home runs. If he progresses well, he should push for an MLB debut later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Cleveland Guardians
May 6, 2025
Athletics shortstop prospect
Jacob Wilson continued to impress at the plate during Monday evening's victory over the Seattle Mariners. In this game, Wilson went 3-for-6 with three RBI. He hit a game-tying RBI single in the 10th inning, which scored outfielder
JJ Bleday. Later in the 11th, Wilson would tally the game-winning RBI single, which scored first baseman/outfielder
Tyler Soderstrom. This was also Wilson's third-straight game tallying at least two hits. Over his last 10 contests, the former sixth overall pick has posted an impressive .366/.422/.439 slash line. However, during this stretch, he hit just one extra-base hit (a home run). Through his first 34 games this season, the rookie shortstop has continued to flash upside, posting a .341/.364/.452 slash line. He will look to stay hot on Tuesday, facing Seattle right-hander
Emerson Hancock.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
Atlanta Braves first baseman
Matt Olson turned in a solid game in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran infielder hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning to give the Braves their final two runs of the contest. Overall, Olson is hitting .225 with six homers, 19 runs, and 18 RBI over 120 at-bats for the Braves this season. He is off to a bit of a slow start by his standards, but fantasy gamers should remain patient with the star corner infielder.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
Chicago Cubs shortstop
Dansby Swanson had a productive game in a 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Swanson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI to help lift the Cubs to the win. The veteran shortstop got off to a slow start in 2025 but has come on strong of late, hitting .462 with three homers and five RBI over his past seven contests. Overall, he's hitting .232 with seven doubles, seven homers, 25 runs, 20 RBI, and four steals across 142 at-bats this season.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman
Willson Contreras had a big game in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help power the Cardinals to the victory. The veteran is off to a solid start in 2025, hitting .252 with five homers, 15 runs, 19 RBI, and two steals across 135 at-bats. He is currently enjoying a hot streak as he's hitting .417 with three homers and 10 RBI over his past seven games. Fantasy gamers should lock Contreras into their lineups while he's seeing the ball well at the plate.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Trent Grisham went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Grisham lifted his ninth homer of the season off New York starter
Nick Pivetta in the third inning to give his team an early 2-0 lead. The veteran is putting together a strong start to the season for the Yankees, hitting .298 with nine homers, 17 runs, and 17 RBI across 84 at-bats. Grisham will look to continue his early-season success after hitting just nine homers in 76 games for New York last season. He's worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues while he's having success at the plate.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
May 6, 2025
New York Mets first baseman
Pete Alonso continued his early-season hot streak with a big game in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help lead the Mets to the win. The veteran slugger gave the Mets a 2-1 lead with a two-run shot in the top of the fourth inning, a blast that traveled 425 feet with an exit velocity of 111.6 MPH. Alonso is now hitting .349 with nine homers, 26 runs, and 33 RBI across 129 at-bats this season as he stakes his claim as one of the premier power-hitting first basemen in all of fantasy.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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