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Zach Neto Scratched from Angels Lineup on Monday Due to Lingering Symptoms of Whiplash
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head/neck) was scratched from his team's lineup for their game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to lingering symptoms of whiplash, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto's symptoms are a result of a collision at home plate that he was involved in during the Angels' win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Across 274 plate appearances so far this season, Neto has hit .231/.339/.427 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 42 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. The 26-year-old does not appear to be ticketed for a trip to the injured list, but Los Angeles will want to make sure he's fully clear of any ill effects from the collision before re-inserting him in the lineup. Angels infielder Oswald Peraza took Neto's place at shortstop on Monday, and both he and infielder Nick Madrigal could be in line for more playing time while Neto is sidelined.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Rockies Promote Prospect TJ Shook to Majors, Worth a Look as Potential Saves Source?
The Colorado Rockies promoted right-handed pitching prospect TJ Shook to the majors on Monday, per Milb Central. Shook has pitched well so far this season across 28 1/3 innings (22 games) with Triple-A Albuquerque, recording a 2.86 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and seven saves. A 28-year-old who began his professional career in the Milwaukee Brewers' farm system in 2021, Shook has recorded 19 minor-league saves since transitioning to the bullpen during the 2024 season. The Rockies have utilized right-hander Antonio Senzatela as their primary ninth-inning option in recent weeks, but Senzatela owns just three career saves and has recorded an uninspiring 13.7% K-BB rate in 2026. If Shook proves himself to be a reliable option at the MLB level, he could emerge as a saves option worth targeting on the waiver wire for deep-league fantasy managers.
Source: Milb Central
Source: Milb Central
Bailey Ober Avoids UCL Damage, Diagnosed with Mild Flexor Strain
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will be shut down for 10-14 days. On the bright side, his "UCL is intact," per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to elbow inflammation, but appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario. Still, it will be at least mid-June before he resumes throwing, making a return to the Twins rotation this month unlikely. Before getting injured, Ober posted a 6-3 record with a 4.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts across 66 2/3 innings (12 starts). The 30-year-old's average fastball velocity had dipped to a career-worst 89.1 miles per hour, which may have been a symptom of his elbow discomfort. Twins right-hander Mike Paredes was recalled to take Ober's place on the active roster and could be in line to take his place in the Minnesota rotation as well.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Pavin Smith is Returning on Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (elbow) was activated off the 60-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith hasn't played since the opening series of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth during his return on Monday. The expectation is that Smith will split up time between DH and first base against right-handed pitching. He slashed. 258/.362/.434 with eight home runs and 28 RBI last season. Smith could be a potential option in deep leagues. In a corresponding move, infielder Tim Tawa has been optioned to Triple-A.
Source: Aaron Hughes
Source: Aaron Hughes
Giants Promote Wilkin Ramos to Majors, Worth an Add After Strong Start at Triple-A?
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Wilkin Ramos has been called up ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Ramos will serve as bullpen depth after a strong start to the season in Triple-A. Across 27 innings, Ramos posted a 2.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 27:7 K:BB ratio across 17 appearances in the minors. He'll likely start in low-leverage spots, but Ramos could quickly earn his way up the depth chart in San Francisco. He's someone to keep an eye on as a potential closer candidate down the road.
Source: Milb Central
Source: Milb Central
Edwin Arroyo Playing Second Base in MLB Debut
Cincinnati Reds infielder Edwin Arroyo has been called up to make his MLB debut on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Arroyo will join the big league roster with Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) landing on the 10-day Injured List. The rookie infielder will cover second base and bat eighth during his debut. Matt McLain will shift over to shortstop, but Arroyo could play over there as well. This season, Arroyo is slashing .323/.383/.562 with 11 home runs and nine stolen bases during his time in Triple-A Louisville. He could be worth an add in most fantasy formats, with everyday playing time likely coming his way while De La Cruz is on the shelf.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz to Miss 2-4 Weeks of Action
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day Injured List on Monday. De La Cruz will head to the shelf for the first time during his MLB career. Reds manager Terry Francona said that De La Cruz is looking at missing 2-4 weeks of action due to a Grade 1-2 hamstring strain. The best-case scenario is that De La Cruz is back in the mix by mid-June, but hamstring injuries can be tricky. Matt McLain will take over at shortstop on Monday, with Edwin Arroyo making his MLB debut at second base. The expectation is that these two will split up most of the playing time at shortstop while De La Cruz is out. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates on De La Cruz as he progresses.
Source: Mike Petraglia
Source: Mike Petraglia
Chase Burns is Scratched Due to Illness
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns (illness) was scratched from his scheduled start against the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Burns came down with a fever overnight and is still dealing with the symptoms. The team has elected to give Burns a few days off and move his start to Wednesday. In the meantime, Lyon Richardson will get the opening nod against the Royals on Monday. He figures to serve as the opener for what will likely be a bullpen game for the Reds. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and expect Burns to be back in the mix on Wednesday. Burns has been stellar with a 1.96 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 72:20 K:BB ratio across 11 starts this season.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Griffin Jax a Priority Waiver Wire Target Amidst Success as a Starter?
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax got off to a rough start to the 2026 season, allowing eight runs across his first two innings (four games) of the year. However, Jax has been significantly better since Tampa Bay shifted him from the bullpen to the starting rotation in late April. Across 21 innings (six starts) since the role shift, Jax has recorded a 1.71 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 17 strikeouts. The 31-year-old also worked five innings in two consecutive starts before being limited to two innings after getting hit in the back by a comebacker in his most recent outing. Now that Jax should be built up close to a regular starter's workload, the right-hander carries significant waiver wire appeal across most fantasy league formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam Antonacci Remains a Solid Deep-League Waiver Wire Target Despite Lack of Power
Across 162 plate appearances since being promoted to the big leagues in mid-April, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is hitting .275/.369/.362 with one home run, 13 RBI, 23 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. The 23-year-old hit just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, so he appears unlikely to provide fantasy managers with much power any time soon. However, Antonacci has consistently shown an ability to put the ball in play and has spent considerable time in the leadoff spot for Chicago since making his MLB debut. Antonacci stole 48 bases in the minors in 2025, so he may just be scratching the surface of his speed potential in the big leagues. As long as he can continue to get on base at a solid clip, Antonacci should rack up runs and stolen bases for fantasy managers and is worth a look on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rangers Calling Up Pitching Prospect Robby Ahlstrom Following Impressive Showing at Triple-A
The Texas Rangers are promoting left-handed pitching prospect Robby Ahlstrom to the big leagues, as confirmed by Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Ahlstrom has been impressive across 29 1/3 innings (21 games) with Triple-A Round Rock so far in 2026, recording a 2.76 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 33 strikeouts, and two saves. Ahlstrom has worked in a multi-inning relief role since the start of the 2023 season, so he's likely ticketed for a spot in the Texas bullpen. Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has worked his way into the primary closer role for Texas, pitching to a 2.08 ERA with seven saves this season. However, Latz has just eight saves across 104 career MLB appearances, so he's not a lock to hold the Rangers closer job all season. In deeper leagues, fantasy managers may want to consider taking a flyer on Ahlstrom on the waiver wire in case he emerges as a candidate for saves in Texas.
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Is Reid Detmers on the Verge of a Mid-Career Breakout?
Across 68 innings (12 starts) so far this season, Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers has recorded a 2-5 record with a 4.63 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts. While Detmers' inflated ERA is tough to swallow for fantasy managers, a look under the hood at his numbers suggests the 26-year-old may be on the verge of a breakout. Detmers currently owns excellent strikeout (28.5%) and K-BB (20.8%) rates, which are reflected in his 2.96 FIP. The left-hander has been victimized by a brutal 60.9% strand rate, well below his career mark of 69.2%. Detmers is already providing value in the WHIP and strikeout categories for fantasy managers. If his ERA falls in line with his underlying metrics over the course of a larger sample size of innings, Detmers could wind up as one of the waiver-wire steals of the summer for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brody Hopkins a Top Pitcher to Stash in Fantasy Baseball?
Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Brody Hopkins was effective in his first relief outing of the year on Sunday. After starting each of his first 60 minor league appearances, Hopkins worked out of the bullpen this past weekend, giving the Durham Bulls five innings of relief work. He threw five scoreless and hitless innings, allowing one walk while striking out nine batters. So far this year, he owns a 3.56 ERA, 10.31 K/9, and 0.56 HR/9 over 11 outings. The bad news is that his FIP is significantly higher at 4.98, and his walk rate has ballooned to an outrageous 8.06 BB/9 clip. Hopkins isn't ready for the majors yet, but if he can cut down on walks, then his FIP will naturally come down, and his strikeout rate will allow him to be successful. When that happens, he'll be a candidate to make his MLB debut as a piece of the Rays' rotation. In turn, that would put him on the fantasy baseball radar. For now, he's a solid speculative stash in deep redraft leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Spencer Schwellenbach May Not Return Until August?
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) "might be (on track) for an August or September return," per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Schwellenbach has yet to pitch in 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery in mid-February. However, he received clearance to begin throwing in mid-May, leading to optimism that the hard-throwing right-hander could be progressing towards a rehab assignment. This latest report from Bowman seems to indicate that although Schwellenbach is making progress, he remains a long way away from returning to Atlanta's rotation. Before having his 2025 season ended by an elbow fracture, Schwellenbach recorded a 7-4 record with a 3.09 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 108 strikeouts across 110 2/3 innings (17 starts). The 26-year-old remains a high-upside fantasy starter when healthy, but fantasy managers may want to wait until later this summer to consider stashing him off the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Changes in Jacob Young's Plate Approach Could Make Him an Appealing Waiver Wire Target
Across 201 plate appearances so far in 2026, Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young is hitting .232/.290/.378 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored, and four stolen bases. While the 26-year-old is still a below-average offensive contributor by measure of wRC+ (89), he's made some notable changes at the plate this season. Young's max exit velocity is up from 107 mph to 110.1 mph, and his average launch angle has moved from 3.9 degrees to 10.8 degrees. As a result, Young's seven home runs this season are more than he had over the first 1,006 plate appearances of his career (five). He may also get to more speed over the course of a full season, as he swiped 33 bags across 150 games in 2024. At the very worst, Young's elite defense in center field should keep him in an improving Washington lineup on an everyday basis and allow him to rack up counting stats. In deeper leagues, fantasy managers could be wise to target Young on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
