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Sean Burke Worth a Waiver-Wire Add in Week 9 in Seattle?
Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Sean Burke has a 4.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts through 48 1/3 innings pitched on the season. While the strikeout rate per nine is not all that impressive, his ratios in the ERA and WHIP categories can be useful in deeper leagues, especially when he has matchups that aren't all that daunting. In Week 9, he lines up to pitch in Seattle to take on the Mariners on Wednesday, which is a solid matchup, especially with the Mariners missing two of their top four hitters in the lineup, Cal Raleigh (oblique) and Brendan Donovan (groin). Burke has made up for his lack of strikeouts with elite control (5.4 percent, 91st percentile), which has helped keep his WHIP ratio serviceable in fantasy. With a lot of pitching injuries happening, it never hurts to have depth at the position, and Burke is a name worth adding to give you decent ratios.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Jhostynxon Garcia Expected to Join the Pirates on Tuesday
Sports Columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Noah Hiles, reported on Monday morning that Jhostynxon Garcia is expected to join the Pirates on Tuesday in St. Louis. "The Password" is heading to the major leagues. Garcia is a 23-year-old right-handed hitter and the Pirates' No. 5-ranked prospect in their organization. The Pirates acquired him via trade in December of 2025 from Boston. So far in 2026, Garcia is slashing .242/.291/.463 with six home runs, 15 runs scored, 13 RBI, and no stolen bases. His BB/K ratio sits at 0.25. Last season, which spanned Double-A and Triple-A, Garcia slashed .267/.340/.470. Garcia projects well within the Pirates organization; however, from a fantasy standpoint, he is more of a wait-and-see prospect than a must-add. Garcia figures to work in right field to replace Jared Triolo or Jake Mangum from time to time. Garcia profiles elite raw power and high exit velocities to go with a strong arm in the outfield.
Source: Noah Hiles
Source: Noah Hiles
Connor Prielipp's Fantasy Stock Rising Despite Weekend Loss
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp was handed the loss on Saturday, but he still looked like a fantasy star in the making. In his fifth MLB start, Prielipp went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned), three hits, two walks, and striking out eight. The rookie now has a 1-2 record with 29 strikeouts, a 2.88 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP. With starters Mick Abel (elbow/triceps) and Taj Bradley (pectoral) still on the injured list, Prielipp's spot in Minnesota's rotation is secure for the time being. The Twins are going to be careful with their fifth-ranked prospect, as the 25-year-old peaked at 82.2 IP in the minors last season, and his May 16 start was only the second time he has lasted six innings. Still, the youngster offers plenty of strikeout potential on a slider-fastball combo that generated a 13.0% swinging strike rate in Triple-A this season before his promotion.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ryan Zeferjahn Rising In Angels Bullpen?
Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn is looking like the favorite for ninth-inning duties as of late. The 28-year-old locked up the Halos' most recent save back on May 5, and has been one of the team's only effective arms out of the bullpen this season. Zeferjahn has taken his share of lumps already this season and currently sports a 4.15 ERA, but in his last four appearances has allowed zero runs, one hit, and three walks to eight strikeouts. The hard-throwing righty is striking out batters at a 32.2% clip, and he has excelled at limiting hard contact. Save opportunities for the Angels will come few and far between, but Zeferjahn could be of use for fantasy managers needing help in the category.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
J.P. Crawford Leaves Early After Hit-by-Pitch
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (arm) left Sunday's contest against the Padres early after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning. San Diego pitcher Lucas Giolito caught Crawford with a 92 MPH fastball on the right tricep. Crawford stayed in the game but was pulled ahead of the fifth inning and replaced at shortstop by Leo Rivas. Per Daniel Kramer, Crawford was left with a contusion that made extending his arm difficult. So far this season, Crawford has been lagging behind his expected stats, hitting just .216 compared to his xBA of .263. If he misses time, Rivas doesn't have much more to offer fantasy managers, as he is slashing a meager .131/.263/.172.
Source: Daniel Kramer
Source: Daniel Kramer
Brendan Donovan Returns To Injured List With Groin Strain
Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 17 due to a left groin strain. Donovan only recently returned from a stint on the injured list, also due to a groin strain, that lasted from April 20 to May 5. Per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, Donovan will be receiving two PRP injections, one in his groin and one in his adductor muscle, to aid in his recovery, and the Mariners hope to see him back in two to three weeks. Donovan's presence in the lineup will be missed. In 24 games played this season, he has a healthy triple-slash of .274/.386/.452 with three home runs. His absence clears the way for star prospect Colt Emerson to operate as Seattle's primary third baseman. Emerson was promoted and made his MLB debut on Sunday, going 0-for-2 with a walk and one run scored.
Source: Ryan Divish
Source: Ryan Divish
Corey Seager Heading to See Back Specialist
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) was absent from the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday. The team is still calling the injury minor, but Seager did undergo an MRI over the weekend. Seager is now heading back to Arlington to see a back specialist about his injury. With that being said, Seager won't be available for the first game of the series in Colorado, starting on Monday. Ezequiel Duran has made multiple starts at shortstop and figures to continue holding down the fort until Seager is ready to return. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Seager, but he'll likely still miss a few more games.
Source: Jeff Wilson
Source: Jeff Wilson
Masyn Winn Exits with Knee Discomfort
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Winn appeared to tweak his knee while running out a fielder's choice in the seventh inning. He was pulled out of the game for a pinch-hitter and will undergo further testing. Winn finished the day going 1-for-2 at the plate with a single and a hit by pitch. If Winn does end up missing any action, Cesar Prieto would likely get a chance to play some shortstop. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Winn's status.
Source: Jeff Jones
Source: Jeff Jones
Kyle Teel Suffers Setback During Rehab Game
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring, knee) suffered a setback during a rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Teel reportedly tweaked his knee while taking a swing during Saturday's game. He appeared to be nearing his season debut, but will now need a few more games to ramp up. The White Sox plan to re-evaluate him on Tuesday, so fantasy managers should get a better idea of his timetable after that. The hope is that he'll be back in the mix on the South Side by the end of May. Teel hasn't played this season due to injury, but is worth a look in deep leagues once he's ready to play in the big leagues.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
Roman Anthony to Begin Swinging the Bat on Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) is scheduled to begin swinging the bat by hitting flips on Monday, according to Jen McCaffrey. This is the first time that Anthony has swung the bat since landing on the 10-day Injured List earlier this month. The expectation is that he'll need to face live pitching before he's cleared to return to the Red Sox roster. The team should give a better timetable on his return as he makes progress. The hope is that Anthony can return before the end of May, but fantasy managers should check back later in the week for another update on his status.
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Jacob Misiorowski Expected to Start on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (quad) is listed as the probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This is great news for fantasy managers after Misiorowski was forced to exit his last start due to quad tightness. It sounds like Misiorowski will be ready in time for his next start. This has been an ongoing issue for the right-hander, but it hasn't impacted his performance on the mound. The right-hander holds a 2.12 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and a 80:17 K:BB ratio across nine starts this season. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable plugging Misiorowski into their lineups ahead of Tuesday's start.
Source: Adam McCalvy
Source: Adam McCalvy
Lucas Giolito Making Season Debut With Padres on Sunday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been recalled to make his season debut against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. After making four minor league starts, Giolito is ready for big league action. He built up to 74 pitches during his final rehab start with Double-A San Antonio. With that being said, Giolito shouldn't have much of a workload restriction during his first big league start this year. Last season, Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 121:56 K:BB ratio across 145.0 innings with the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander should offer at least deep league value. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alek Jacob has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso to clear a roster spot for Giolito.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Mariners Promoting Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Major Leagues
According to Ryan Divish, the Seattle Mariners are set to promote top infield prospect Colt Emerson to the major leagues. Emerson is currently MLB.com's No. 7 overall prospect and the team's No. 1-ranked prospect. Emerson joined the Mariners with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft and is set to make his MLB debut in the immediate future. Emerson has enjoyed a strong start to the Triple-A campaign, which prompted the early promotion. Through his first 38 games with Tacoma this summer, Emerson has posted a strong .255/.347/.469 slash line with eight doubles, seven home runs, and 10 stolen bases. Since May 1, Emerson has seen his production take a slight uptick, posting a .288 AVG and .840 OPS. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his usage, as he could become the primary third baseman in the short term, as Brendan Donovan has been dealing with a lingering injury. Given his five-category skill set, he should be considered a must-add across all formats. UPDATE: According to president of baseball operations Justin Hollander, Emerson will be the team's primary third baseman.
Source: Ryan Divish
Source: Ryan Divish
Christian Scott a High-Upside Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire
New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott opened 2026 in Triple-A after missing the entire 2025 season while recovering from elbow surgery. However, Scott rejoined the Mets rotation in late April and has been solid across 15 2/3 innings (four starts), pitching to a 3.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 20 strikeouts. While Scott has struggled to work deep into games, he's logged 19 strikeouts over his last three appearances and is averaging 96 miles per hour on his fastball. As he gets more innings post-surgery under his belt, Scott's current walk rate of 12.9% should start to regress closer to the 6.1% walk rate he posted across 47 1/3 innings after making his MLB debut in 2024. Scott is currently slated for two manageable road starts against the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins in the upcoming week and profiles as a solid streaming option with upside for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam Antonacci Emerging as a Prime Waiver-Wire Target
Since making his MLB debut on April 15, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has proven he's ready for the big leagues. Across 106 plate appearances entering play on Sunday, the 23-year-old was hitting .284/.385/.420 with one home run, nine RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Antonacci's plate skills were one of his calling cards as a prospect, and he's struck out in just 12.3% of his MLB plate appearances so far. While he's just three for his first six as a base stealer with the White Sox, Antonacci swiped 48 bags in the minors in 2025 and should get to more speed in the big leagues over the course of the year. His 10.3% barrel rate also hints at some untapped power upside, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect more than 10 to 15 long balls at the most. Even still, Antonacci offers a well-rounded skill set and has emerged as the everyday leadoff hitter for an improving White Sox lineup. In fantasy leagues where he's not already rostered, Antonacci is worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
