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Andres Munoz Exits Early on Sunday With Back Tightness
Seattle Mariners right-handed closer Andres Munoz (back) was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Washington Nationals with lower-back tightness, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. The Mariners wanted Munoz to get some work in a 7-1 ballgame since he hadn't pitched in almost a week, and he exited after allowing both of the runners he faced to reach base. It's unclear how serious Munoz's back injury is, but for now, we'll consider him day-to-day. The 27-year-old Mexican hurler is a two-time All-Star and has 88 saves in his career, but he hasn't been consistent in 2026 and is now injured. Going into Sunday's appearance, Munoz had a career-worst 5.18 ERA (3.56 FIP), 1.36 WHIP, 10 saves, 37 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 24 1/3 innings pitched. Nobody should be outright dropping Munoz, even if he lands on the injured list, but Jose A. Ferrer is certainly a speculative stash candidate in case Munoz misses extended time.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Emilio Pagan to Throw Live Bullpen Session on Friday
Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) has been cleared to throw a live bullpen session on Friday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. After already throwing a couple of normal bullpen sessions, Pagan has been cleared to face live hitters for the first time after a recent MRI exam showed that his Grade 2 left-hamstring strain is healing nicely. If the 35-year-old continues to avoid setbacks late next week, he'll likely be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. Pagan has been sidelined since May 6 with his hamstring injury, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's required to make several appearances on the farm. In his absence, the Reds' bullpen has been one of the worst in baseball this season. Tony Santillan is the best bet for save chances until Pagan returns, but once he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list, manager Terry Francona should go right back to Pagan as the preferred closing option in the ninth inning. The 10-year veteran has 71 career saves and locked down six games before his injury, but he also allowed 10 earned runs with six walks and 11 K's in 14 relief innings. Pagan is currently rostered in 62% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Nick Pivetta Throwing From 90 Feet
San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) began playing catch in late May and has progressed to throwing from 90 feet with some intensity on Wednesday, June 10, according to MLB.com. Pivetta was originally placed on the injured list on April 14 and has since been transferred to the 60-day IL after an MRI exam showed a flexor strain in his right elbow. He is making progress, but the Padres still don't expect him to return until some point in the second half of the season. The 33-year-old veteran still has plenty of boxes to check in his rehab. We won't have a better idea on a more specific timetable for a return in 2026 until he resumes throwing off a mound. Pivetta was excellent for the Friars in 2025 in his first year with the club, going 13-5 with a 2.87 ERA (3.49 FIP), 0.98 WHIP, and 190:50 K:BB in 181 2/3 innings over his 31 starts. He made just four starts this year before being shut down, and he hadn't looked nearly as good, giving up eight earned runs while walking six and fanning 24 in 16 innings. However, he was also sporting a 1.23 FIP in a small sample size. With the potential to still help fantasy managers in the second half, Pivetta is rostered in 72% of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brewers to Promote Cooper Pratt, a Must-Add in All Formats?
According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the Milwaukee Brewers are promoting top-100-ranked prospect Cooper Pratt to the major leagues. Per MLB.com, Pratt is considered the overall No. 63 prospect in the sport and the No. 4-best prospect in the team's system. Pratt joined the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft but has quickly progressed through the system. During the 2025 campaign, Pratt spent the entire season with Double-A, where he posted a .238/.343/.348 slash line with eight home runs and 31 stolen bases. He has spent the opening months of the 2026 campaign with Triple-A Nashville where he has taken a step forward, carrying a .244/.353/.393 line with six long balls and an impressive 17 stolen bases. His promotion suggests the Brewers could view him as a full-time option to replace the struggling Joey Ortiz at shortstop. His high-end speed and emerging power make him a worthwhile pick-up in all standard 12-team formats.
Source: Adam McCalvy
Source: Adam McCalvy
J.P. Crawford Expects to Return on Tuesday, Set to Play Third Base in Seattle?
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) said that he expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer also reports that Crawford has been taking grounders at third base "almost exclusively" during the team's current road trip. While Crawford made 53 appearances at shortstop this season before the injury, Mariners prospect Colt Emerson has taken over as the team's everyday shortstop in Crawford's absence. It appears that Seattle could be planning a position change for the veteran, who has graded out as a poor defender at short by the advanced metrics over the past couple of seasons. Across 233 plate appearances before the hand injury, Crawford hit .228/.356/.409 with 10 home runs, 23 RBI, 32 runs scored, and one stolen base. Moving to third base could allow him to maintain everyday playing time in Seattle, at least until Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) makes his return from a groin strain.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Konnor Griffin Will Continue Rehab in Florida During Pirates' Upcoming Road Trip
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow/forearm) is headed to the team's complex in Florida to continue his rehab during the team's upcoming west coast road trip, per Aiden Stepansky of MLB.com. Griffin has been on the 10-day injured list since late May due to a flexor strain in his throwing arm. While Griffin looks to be making some progress, he does not appear to be on the verge of a return to the Pirates lineup just yet. The 20-year-old got off to a solid start to his first season in Pittsburgh before the injury, hitting .270/.327/.402 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. Given his importance to the Pirates' long-term outlook, the team could choose to be extra cautious with his recovery. In Griffin's absence, Jared Triolo has taken over as Pittsburgh's everyday shortstop.
Source: MLB.com - Aiden Stepansky
Source: MLB.com - Aiden Stepansky
Oneil Cruz Likely to Miss 4-6 Weeks With Hand Fracture
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the "rough timetable" for outfielder Oneil Cruz's (hand) return is four to six weeks, per Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week due to non-displaced fourth and fifth metacarpal fractures in his left hand. It's an unfortunate setback for the 27-year-old, who was in the midst of a stellar season. Across 283 plate appearances before the injury, Cruz hit .264/.350/.472 with 14 home runs, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases. Cruz's 34.6% strikeout rate is less than ideal, but his elite barrel (16.4%) and hard-hit (59.2%) rates allow him to be productive even through the swing-and-miss. Even with Cruz likely to be sidelined until mid-to-late July, fantasy managers should find a way to stash him in an IL or bench spot. Pirates outfielder Jake Mangum has taken over as the team's starting center fielder in Cruz's absence.
Source: Pittsburgh Baseball Now - Danny Demilio
Source: Pittsburgh Baseball Now - Danny Demilio
Padres Promote Catching Prospect Blake Hunt, Can He Establish a Consistent Role?
San Diego Padres catching prospect Blake Hunt has been called up from Triple-A El Paso ahead of the team's game on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Hunt is taking Padres catcher Freddy Fermin's (concussion) spot on the active roster after Fermin was placed on the seven-day concussion IL. Hunt missed the start of the 2026 season due to an oblique strain and has logged just 32 plate appearances this year at Triple-A. Across 280 plate appearances at Triple-A as a member of the Seattle Mariners system in 2025, Hunt hit .272/.368/.452 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 30 runs scored, and one stolen base. At 27 years old, Hunt does not profile as a high-upside prospect. Still, he should have a chance to emerge as the Padres' starting catcher while Fermin is out. San Diego's other catching option on the active roster is Rodolfo Duran, who owns a .683 OPS across 38 plate appearances this season.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Kaelen Culpepper Day-to-Day with Glute Tightness
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper (glute) was removed early from his game with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, fueling speculation that he might be headed to the big leagues. However, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports that Culpepper was pulled from the game due to glute tightness and is now considered day to day. The 23-year-old has hit well so far this season across 289 plate appearances at Triple-A, slashing .273/.377/.498 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 53 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases. The Twins have gotten middling production from the infield trio of Brooks Lee, Tristan Gray, and Luke Keaschall, which could open a spot for Culpepper to make his MLB debut. Once healthy, Culpepper could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of a potential promotion due to his five-category production potential.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Hunter Brown Set to Return to Astros Rotation on Tuesday
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) will return to his team's rotation on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Brown has been on the injured list since early April due to a shoulder strain. The 27-year-old was one of the better pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 12-9 record with a 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 206 strikeouts across 185 1/3 innings (31 starts). He's largely looked like himself in his minor league outings while rehabbing the shoulder injury, recording a 1.88 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts across 14 1/3 innings (four starts). Upon his return, Brown profiles as a must-start starting pitcher with SP1 upside for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Angel Martinez Not Ready to Return on Sunday With Bruised Foot
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, according to MLB.com. Daniel Schneemann is starting in center field for Cleveland and will bat fifth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin), who is making his return from the injured list. Martinez will take a seat after fouling a pitch off his left foot in the team's victory on Saturday. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, and manager Stephen Vogt hinted that Martinez would be available off the bench on Sunday. With an off day coming on Monday, Martinez has a good shot at returning to the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener on the road against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 24-year-old Dominican switch-hitter has already tied his career high with 11 home runs in 66 games in 2026 and is slashing .239/.276/.442 across 243 plate appearances. Schneemann is hitting .182 with a .455 OPS and an RBI in 11 career at-bats against Mize.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Xander Bogaerts Returns on Sunday After Being Hit by a Pitch
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (head) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and is batting cleanup for the Padres against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Trevor Rogers, per MLB.com. Bogaerts was pulled from Saturday's win early at Camden Yards after he was hit by a pitch in the head. Thankfully, he cleared concussion protocol and will be back in the lineup a day later. Fantasy managers may want to keep Bogaerts on their bench, as he's currently hitting .148/.303/.185 with a double, an RBI, four runs scored, four walks, and nine strikeouts in nine games so far in June. The 33-year-old veteran had a very mediocre .231/.310/.354 slash line on the year with a .664 OPS, eight home runs, 27 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 29 runs scored across his 229 at-bats for the Friars. Bogaerts is also hitless in five career at-bats against Rogers.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Andres Gimenez Scratched on Sunday With Wrist Soreness
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they scratched infielder Andres Gimenez (wrist) from the starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees with left-wrist soreness. Ernie Clement will make the start at the 6 on Sunday for the Jays while batting seventh against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. Davis Schneider enters the starting nine and will man the keystone for Toronto. For now, we'll consider Gimenez to be day-to-day with his wrist injury. The 27-year-old Venezuelan infielder could be back for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Boston Red Sox after a scheduled day off on Monday if his injury isn't serious. Gimenez remains mostly a glove-first player as the Blue Jays' starting shortstop. He doesn't carry much fantasy appeal due to his lack of upside with the bat. Gimenez comes into Sunday's action with a weak .222/.269/.351 slash line, .620 OPS, six home runs, 30 RBI, seven stolen bases, and 16 runs scored in 243 plate appearances across his 68 games played. He has cleared 10 home runs twice in his six-year MLB career, and not since 2023.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Randy Arozarena Missing Another Game With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is missing another game in Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Luke Raley is making another start in left field for the M's and will bat cleanup on Sunday against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. Arozarena is sitting out a second straight game after he left Friday's win over the Nats with soreness in his left hamstring. The 31-year-old Cuban outfielder didn't require further testing on his hamstring, so he's considered day-to-day and is unlikely to land on the injured list. With another scheduled day off coming on Monday, there's a good chance Arozarena will be back in action for Tuesday's series opener at T-Mobile Park versus the Baltimore Orioles. The two-time All-Star has been money for his fantasy managers so far in 2026, slashing .291/.377/.448 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored in 71 games across 302 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out With Back Injury
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) will miss a second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees due to lower-back tightness, per MLB.com. Charles McAdoo is starting at first base as the team takes on right-hander Will Warren. Guerrero's injury isn't believed to be serious, so he should have a good shot to make his return for Tuesday's series opener versus the division-rival Boston Red Sox after another scheduled day off on Monday. Vlad's back issues could help explain why he has hit just .184 (7-for-38) with no homers, three doubles, three RBI, four runs scored, four walks, and five strikeouts in 10 games so far in June. The five-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner is hitting a strong .280 (69-for-246) on the year, but the Canadian slugger has only three round-trippers in 68 games played in 2026. Guerrero currently sits in the 75th percentile in xwOBA and 64th percentile in hard-hit rate with an expected batting average of .298. Now is the time to buy low on him in fantasy leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
