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George Springer Leading Off in Return From Foot Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (foot) is serving as the DH and batting leadoff in his return for Tuesday's contest on the road against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen, according to MLB.com. Springer is back in the team's starting nine for the first time since being hit by a pitch on his foot in Saturday's game versus the Minnesota Twins. The 36-year-old veteran has gone 4-for-12 with an RBI in four games since he returned from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured big toe, but overall in 2026, he's hitting just .212 (14-for-66) with two long balls, seven RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in 18 games played. Nobody should realistically be expecting Springer to repeat his impressive season from a year ago, but fantasy managers are hoping he can keep it up since returning from the IL. In 15 career at-bats against Rasmussen, he's hitting just .133 with a .716 OPS and a solo home run.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gleyber Torres Still Out With Side Tightness on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) remains sidelined due to side tightness on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Hao-Yu Lee will make the start at the keystone for Detroit and will bat ninth against Red Sox left-hander Jovani Moran at Comerica Park. This will be the third straight game that Torres has missed due to left-side tightness that he experienced in Saturday's game. However, Torres is reportedly feeling better and is expected to do some baseball activities before Tuesday's game, so he could be back in the starting nine for the Tigers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder was an All-Star for the second time in his career in his first year with the Tigers in 2025, when he slashed .256/.358/.387 with 16 home runs and 74 RBI in 145 regular-season games. Torres is off to a .259/.389/.328 start in 32 games this year with two homers, 11 RBI, and 18 runs scored across 144 plate appearances as Detroit's starting second baseman.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jett Williams Finding a Groove at the Plate, Ready for MLB Debut?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has found his stride at the plate lately, going 13-for-37 with four extra-base hits and three steals over his last 10 games. Traded from the Mets to the Brewers over the offseason, Williams got off to a slow start with his new team, but he seems to have turned things around. He has bumped his slash line up to .236/.347/.350 with a respectable three home runs, eight steals, 13.2% walk rate, and 20.8% strikeout rate. We've always known that Williams' best traits are his speed and defense -- he's spent most of 2026 on the left side of the infield -- so it's encouraging (rather than frustrating) to see his current stats more than a month into the season. Perhaps most encouraging is that he's dropped his strikeout rate a little bit this year. That falls in line with some of his advanced metrics, including a 19.7% chase rate (87th percentile) and a 19.8% whiff rate (84th percentile). The improved discipline and solid speed/glove combo could earn Williams a promotion to the majors sooner rather than later, especially since he's already played 72 games at Triple-A in his career. He's a prospect worth stashing in fantasy baseball ahead of his inevitable debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Henry Bolte on a Hitting Streak as MLB Debut Looms
Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte is currently riding a four-game hitting streak, and as a result, his batting average has increased above .300. Because of how well he's hitting, we would not be surprised to see the A's call up Bolte for his MLB debut sooner rather than later. He has 31 games under his belt at Triple-A, where he's slashing .305/.385/.519 with seven home runs, 13 steals, a 10.8% walk rate, a 24.3% strikeout rate, and 119 wRC+. The former second-round pick continues to show off a blend of power, speed, and plate discipline that should prepare him well for major league action. We're equally encouraged by his advanced metrics, including a 108.9 mph EV90 (96th percentile) and a 74.2% zone swing rate (86th percentile). The A's might give Bolte a little more time at Triple-A just so he doesn't feel rushed, but a May debut seems like it's within the realm of possibilities. Fantasy managers should prepare for his debut by stashing him before leaguemates take notice.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Charlie Condon a Must-Stash Prospect Amid Epic On-Base Streak?
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Condon is an intriguing player to target on the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. The former first-round pick continues to produce impressive results at the plate in Triple-A, where he's slashing .250/.403/.406 with four homers, a 17.7% walk rate, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+. The walks have arguably been the best part of his season, as he's already totaled 22 free passes through 26 games. In fact, he has reached base safely in 22 consecutive games, dating back to the end of March. The only time he went a full game without reaching safely was March 31. This ability to get on base and contribute both at the plate and in the field makes Condon an intriguing addition for the Rockies, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them promote him soon. At 23 years old, the former No. 3 pick seems like he's ready to make the leap to the next level. Fantasy managers should stash him now, because he'll likely be snatched up by your league-mates if you wait until his debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaelen Culpepper a Top Prospect to Stash Amid Power Surge?
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper has displayed impressive power lately, putting him on the fantasy radar as an intriguing minor leaguer to stash ahead of his anticipated MLB debut. Culpepper owns a modest .246/.336/.447 slash line with six homers, six steals, and 100 wRC+ in Triple-A this year, but lately he's been on a tear that will earn him some consideration for a promotion. Over his last five games, he's hitting 6-for-20 with three home runs, one double, six RBI, two walks, three strikeouts, and a stolen base. His EV50 of 94.6 mph ranks in the 88th percentile, and while he doesn't have the greatest plate discipline, he does a good job making contact and limiting whiffs. A former first-round pick, Culpepper now has 28 games of experience at Triple-A, plus 19 career at-bats against major league pitching in Spring Training. If he continues to produce impressive power, the Twins will be tempted to call him up for his MLB debut. As a result, he's an intriguing fantasy baseball option on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
A.J. Ewing a Must-Stash Prospect Ahead of Inevitable Debut
New York Mets center field prospect A.J. Ewing is hitting .388 with 16 steals and more walks than strikeouts, making him a must-add fantasy option on the waiver wire. Drafted out of high school in 2023, Ewing has already progressed from Double-A to Triple-A this year. The Mets won't rush him up to the majors until he's had a sufficiently large sample size at Triple-A, but once that time comes, there's no reason to hold him down in the minors. Between Binghamton and Syracuse this year, he's slashing .388/.500/.588 with two home runs, 16 steals, a 18.9% walk rate, a 16.0% strikeout rate, and 189 wRC+. He's 11-for-22 since his promotion to Triple-A, and he owns a 10-game on-base streak. He doesn't have much power, but the rest of his offensive profile is spectacular. He has elite plate discipline, posting a 79.6% in-zone swing rate (96th percentile) and a 14.3% chase rate (98th percentile). Fantasy managers should rush to add Ewing off the waiver wire before their leaguemates take notice and it's too late.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mookie Betts Cleared to Face Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Not Far Off
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If that goes well, Betts could start a minor-league rehab assignment "soon." Betts has been on the 10-day injured list since April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but he could be ready to rejoin the big-league lineup before the end of next week. The 33-year-old former MVP, eight-time All-Star, and seven-time Silver Slugger winner hasn't been as productive in his last two seasons in L.A. while dealing with some injuries, and his 2026 campaign has gotten off on the wrong foot. Still, Betts is a must-roster and must-start player in fantasy baseball when he's active, and he will take over starting duties at shortstop when he's activated from the IL, pushing Hyeseong Kim back into an infield utility role. Betts went 5-for-28 (.179) with two homers, seven RBI, and seven runs scored in his eight games before straining his oblique muscle.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Thomas White an Intriguing High-Strikeout Pitcher to Stash
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Thomas White has been racking up strikeouts at Triple-A, and he could be promoted to the majors sooner rather than later. When he does arrive in Miami, he'll be an immediate fantasy baseball option given his ability to pitch deep into games and rack up strikeouts. Through three games (12.2 innings) at Triple-A this year, he has a 2.95 FIP with 13.50 K/9, 2.84 BB/9, and 0.71 HR/9. The former first-round pick headlines his repertoire with a mid-90s four-seam fastball that has surrendered an impressive .083 xBA. He uses a sweeper with 14" of horizontal break to miss bats, inducing a 45.8% whiff rate. He also throws more of a true slider, a changeup, and a splitter. Between his results at Triple-A and his advanced feel for such a complex mix, White has the makings of an impact starter in the majors. Fantasy managers should stash him now while he's still available.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brandon Woodruff Being Seen by Dr. Keith Meister
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) traveled to Dallas for a hands-on assessment with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff couldn't top 85 mph with his fastball in his last outing before being placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation last week. The 33-year-old veteran said he was pain-free before being pulled last week, and the Brewers seemed to believe he was going through a dead-arm phase. However, it's worth noting that Woodruff had surgery on his right shoulder, which caused him to miss the entire 2024 campaign. A visit to Dr. Meister is an ominous sign and could result in another shoulder surgery, which would be a devastating blow for the rest of Woodruff's career. In his six starts for the Brew Crew before landing on the IL, Woodruff had a 3.60 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and seven walks in 30 innings. Until we know more about Woodruff's status, fantasy managers should continue to hold him.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
"All Things Look Good" for Jacob Misiorowski to Start on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that "all things look good" for right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (hamstring) to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals after a hamstring scare in his last outing, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The hard-throwing right-hander departed his last start early on Friday against the Washington Nationals with a right-hamstring cramp. He had a normal between-starts bullpen session on Monday and didn't suffer any setbacks, so it looks like he'll be given the green light to pitch on Wednesday in the series finale at Busch Stadium. The 24-year-old former second-round pick in 2022 was an All-Star as a rookie in 2025 and is one of the best young upside arms in the game. Through his first seven starts in 2026 in his first full year in the big leagues, the Miz has gone 2-2 with a 2.84 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, a league-high 59 strikeouts, and 15 walks in 38 innings pitched. The Cardinals rank eighth in team OPS (.731), but Misiorowski is a must-start in fantasy when he toes the rubber.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Steven Matz Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 4) on Tuesday with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's a tough break for the Rays, as the 34-year-old veteran southpaw has been one of their best pitchers through the first month of the 2026 season. In his return to a starting role in Tampa this year, Matz has gone 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA (4.86 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, 28 strikeouts, and 13 walks in 37 1/3 innings pitched over his seven starts. In his last outing versus the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, he gave up just one run over six excellent innings for his second straight quality start. Hopefully, Matz is looking at a minimal stay on the IL. It's unclear at this time who will take Matz's spot in the rotation for the next couple of weeks, but it could be either Joe Boyle (elbow) or Mason Englert (forearm) if they come off the IL soon. Matz is currently rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues. UPDATE: Matz's stay on the IL is expected to be brief.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Christian Yelich Continues to Progress, Expected to Return in Mid- to Late-May
The plan is for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (groin) to progress to live at-bats and baserunning by early next week, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. His estimated return remains in mid- to late-May. Yelich is recovering from a left-groin strain and was able to take on-field batting practice with the rest of the team on Monday before the series opener in St. Louis against the Cardinals. He's currently on the 10-day injured list, but the former MVP, three-time All-Star, and two-time batting champion should remain rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues while he heals. The 34-year-old veteran only had one home run in his first 51 at-bats of the 2026 season, but he was also hitting a cool .314 with 10 RBI, 10 runs scored, and three stolen bases. He should be back in a couple of weeks, which will be another boost to Milwaukee's offense after both outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand, foot) and first baseman Andrew Vaughn (hand) came off the IL on Monday.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Rockies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
The Colorado Rockies-New York Mets game on Tuesday in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, May 7. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from these two teams that you may have had in your starting lineups for Tuesday's slate of games. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, with veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta on the bump for the Mets. Lorenzen could pitch next on Wednesday or Thursday, with Peralta scheduled to be pushed back a day to Wednesday. Mets right-hander Christian Scott is expected to also be bumped back a day to Thursday at Coors Field.
Source: Colorado Rockies
Source: Colorado Rockies
Braves Officially Reinstate Raisel Iglesias From Injured List on Tuesday
The Atlanta Braves announced on Tuesday that they officially reinstated right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment in a corresponding move. Iglesias returns on the first day he's eligible to come back from right-shoulder inflammation. He's expected to immediately reclaim closer duties from right-hander Robert Suarez, who performed admirably in the ninth inning for the Braves with Iglesias sidelined and picked up three saves. The 36-year-old Cuban hurler has 11-plus years of big-league experience, which includes 258 career saves in 744 2/3 innings pitched. Iglesias has had at least 29 saves in each of the last three seasons in Atlanta, and he tossed 8 2/3 scoreless frames with five saves for the Braves this year before landing on the IL. There's no reason why Iglesias should be floating around any waiver wires now that he's back.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
