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Jacob Latz Gaining Steam as Waiver-Wire Pickup for Saves
Texas Rangers left-handed reliever Jacob Latz has become manager Skip Schumaker's clear favorite for save chances in 2026. The 30-year-old southpaw has been outstanding for the Rangers so far this season, going 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA (2.52 FIP), 0.62 WHIP, a career-high 10 saves, 33 strikeouts, and seven walks in 32 innings pitched over his 25 appearances (one start). And since blowing his second save of the year on May 13 against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Latz has really excelled, giving up just one earned run on five hits (one homer) while walking two, striking out 16, winning two games, and picking up five saves in 10 1/3 innings pitched. Latz made things interesting in his appearance on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, loading the bases with no outs, but he escaped for his 10th save of the year. He then picked up his second win of the year the following night. Latz has only given up runs in four of his 25 appearances in 2026 and is somehow rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues at the moment. If you need saves and Latz is on the waiver wire, the decision should be easy to pick him up.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Emilio Pagan to Have Another MRI Exam on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) threw 20 pitches in his first bullpen session on June 8 and was scheduled to throw another bullpen on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. Pagan is scheduled to undergo another MRI exam on Saturday to give the team an idea of how he's healing from a Grade 2 left-hamstring strain that landed him on the 15-day injured list on May 6. There's a chance that Pagan will return to Cincy's bullpen before the end of June, but it will all depend on how quickly he resumes facing live hitters. The 35-year-old veteran had six saves in his first 15 appearances earlier this year before injuring his hamstring, but it came with a career-worst 6.43 ERA (5.82 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP in 14 innings. The Reds' bullpen has been among the league's worst since Pagan landed on the IL, though, so even though he wasn't pitching all that well before his injury, he's expected to immediately return to the ninth-inning role whenever he's reinstated. It's why Pagan is still rostered in over 60% of Yahoo leagues while he's on the shelf.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Matthew Boyd Plays Long Toss on Friday
Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) played catch and long toss on Friday with no issues, according to MLB.com. The team will monitor Boyd in the coming days with hopes that he can progress "rapidly," according to manager Craig Counsell. The Cubs were initially hoping the veteran southpaw could come off the 15-day injured list to start against the San Francisco Giants this weekend, but they scrapped those plans earlier in the week. The 35-year-old has been out since May 6 due to a left meniscus injury that required surgery, and then he reported shoulder soreness on Tuesday after his most recent bullpen session. Depending on how Boyd bounces back from his throwing session on Friday, he could be an option to come off the IL to make the start next Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. Boyd, a first-time All-Star in 2025, gave up 17 runs (16 earned) on 25 hits while walking six and fanning 31 in 24 innings in his first five starts this year before landing on the shelf. Odds are against Boyd returning to his 2025 form, but he can still be a useful deep-league streamer when he's 100% healthy. He's currently rostered in 55% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bo Bichette on a Homer Binge, Homers Two More Times on Friday
New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette stayed hot at the plate in Friday night's 7-5 win over the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citi Field by going 2-for-3 with two home runs and a career-high six RBI to raise his season batting average to .232 and his OPS to .635. Bichette got things going right away for New York, with a leadoff bomb in the first inning, followed by a grand slam in the second frame. Bichette has now homered three times in the last two games after previously not going deep since a two-homer performance against the Washington Nationals on May 19. After an ice-cold start to his Mets tenure in 2026, Bichette has picked things up offensively and is hitting .308 (12-for-39) with three homers, two doubles, a triple, 12 RBI, and five runs scored in 10 games so far in June. The two-time All-Star is hitting only .232 (64-for-276) on the year, but he has added eight homers, 40 RBI, and 33 runs scored in his 300 plate appearances. Under the hood, Bichette ranks in the 77th percentile in hard-hit rate, but he sits in just the 52nd percentile in xwOBA.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Charlie Condon a Priority Target for Managers Seeking a Power Bat
Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Charlie Condon was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, and he's already knocking on the door of the major leagues. The 23-year-old continues to hit the ball well in his first year at Triple-A, slashing .251/.385/.474 with 11 homers, 34 RBI, a 15.5% walk rate, a 24.2% strikeout rate, and 109 wR+. His 112.6 mph max exit velocity this year ranks in the 91st percentile, and his 105.7 mph EV90 is in the 82nd percentile. He also has an impressive 8.7% barrel rate and a 45% hard-hit rate. The idea of his right-handed power bat coming to the friendly confines of Coors Field should excite plenty of fantasy baseball managers. While there's admittedly some whiff in his game, for the most part, Condon's swing decisions are encouraging. He only chases 18.5% of the time, which ranks in the 90th percentile and is quite impressive for a power bat. It seems like his MLB debut could happen any day now, so fantasy managers should get ahead of the waiver wire rush and add Condon now.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Could Leo De Vries Make His MLB Debut in 2026?
Athletics infield prospect Leo De Vries is only 19 years old, but there's a chance that he could make an impact in fantasy baseball as early as this year. Acquired from the Padres in last summer's Mason Miller trade, De Vries is a teenager who is capable of playing either spot on the left side of the infield. He projects as a shortstop long-term, and the nice pairing of his defensive and offensive production should offer him a long major league career. Across 53 Double-A games this year, he's slashing .283/.369/.385 with five home runs, 20 steals, a 10.5% walk rate, a 21.0% strikeout rate, and 103 wRC+. Although we don't anticipate the A's would shuttle him right from Double-A to the majors, his numbers so far suggest that he's worthy of a promotion to Triple-A. Since it's only June, De Vries could spend a couple of months contributing in Triple-A before joining the major league club for the final stretch of the regular season and (potential) playoff push. His plus-plus speed makes him an intriguing waiver wire stash in deeper redraft leagues, even if his MLB debut is at least a couple of months away.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Hector Rodriguez a Power Bat to Target on the Waiver Wire?
Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez is still in Triple-A, but he has emerged as an intriguing fantasy baseball stash as he gets closer to making his MLB debut. This year, Rodriguez is slashing .291/.365/.525 with 14 homers, four steals, a 10.1% walk rate, a 17.9% strikeout rate, and 128 wRC+. He has shown improved power this year, while also increasing his walk rate. The underlying metrics point to Rodriguez making an impact at the next level, too. In the minors this season, he has posted a 106.5 mph EV90 (88th percentile) with an 8.7% barrel rate, a 23% pull-air rate, and a 44% hard-hit rate. He's chasing more than we'd like, but he has kept swings and misses to a minimum with his 22.5% whiff rate and 86.2% zone contact rate. With 117 Triple-A games under his belt over the last two years, Rodriguez appears more than ready to make the leap to the major leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jasson Dominguez Back From Injured List, Set to Play Regularly
The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that they reinstated outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list after they placed outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the 10-day IL with a right-hamstring strain. Dominguez is back after spraining the AC joint in his left shoulder in early May. With Grisham, Giancarlo Stanton (calf), and Aaron Judge (rib) all sidelined, Dominguez should see everyday playing time in the Bronx, beginning on Saturday in Toronto against the division-rival Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. During a five-game minor-league rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Dominguez went 5-for-18 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two steals. The 23-year-old Dominican switch-hitter didn't make the Yankees' Opening Day roster and has only played in nine games in pinstripes in 2026, going 6-for-30 (.200) with a homer and four RBI. But with regular playing time coming his way now and plenty of power/speed upside, Dominguez should be a popular waiver-wire pickup. He's currently rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department
Jett Williams Still a Prospect Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?
Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Jett Williams continues to be an intriguing name to monitor in fantasy baseball leagues. Acquired from the Mets over the offseason, Williams owns a modest .229/.342/.367 slash line this year, but we're impressed by his blend of power (six homers), speed (13 steals), and plate awareness (13.4% walk rate). He's a perfect fit for the Brewers' brand of baseball, which prioritizes defense and base-stealing ability. The former is undeniably one of Williams' strengths. He consistently excelled up the middle in the Mets' system, and he has handled a shift to third base with ease this year, while still getting some reps at shortstop or in center field. Even if the slash line and 93 wRC+ don't improve significantly, Williams is still projected to make his MLB debut this season. Managers in deeper leagues should stash Williams now, because he'll offer a decent pairing of home runs and steals once he's in the majors.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Trent Grisham Lands on Injured List With Hamstring Strain
The New York Yankees announced on Saturday that they placed outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and reinstated outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Grisham will head to the IL after tweaking his hamstring while running the bases in the sixth inning of Friday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old had what appears to be an outlier season in 2025, when he hit 34 home runs and drove in 74 in 143 regular-season games for the Yankees. Through 66 games and 264 plate appearances in 2026, Grisham has hit .232 (52-for-224) with eight homers, 35 RBI, six stolen bases, and 40 runs scored. The good news is that his strikeout rate has dropped from 23.6% last year to just 15.9% this season. He also ranks in the 74th percentile in hard-hit rate and the 78th percentile in xwOBA, so positive regression could be coming in the second half if he can stay healthy. Dominguez, who is rostered in only 10% of Yahoo leagues, should now have a regular role in New York's outfield, at least until Grisham and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) return.
Source: Yankees PR Department
Source: Yankees PR Department
James Tibbs III Still a Top Stash Among Fantasy Baseball Prospects
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Tibbs III continues to put together a phenomenal season. His video game numbers would be worthy of a call-up in the other 29 organizations, but the Dodgers' depth in the majors has allowed them to be patient with his development and leave him in Triple-A for now. Sooner rather than later, though, he'll force their hand and become an immediate contributor in the majors. At Triple-A this year, he's slashing .310/.420/.612 with a whopping 18 home runs, a 15.4% walk rate, and a 26.3% strikeout rate. Although he's chasing a little more than we'd like (21.91% chase rate), we can't ignore the fact that he has either walked or homered in 21.5% of his plate appearances. Tibbs projects as a mid-summer call-up, and there will inevitably be a mad scramble to pick him up off waivers when that happens. Wise fantasy managers should get ahead of the rush and stash him now, before it's too late. We've already seen a small surge in the hype for Tibbs, as his fantasy roster share has reached 3%.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Max Clark Strengthens Case as Must-Stash Outfield Prospect
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continues to be a very appealing name on the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Although he's still in Triple-A, Clark projects to make his MLB debut this summer, boasting an enticing blend of speed, quality contact, and good swing decisions. So far this year, he's slashing .248/.335/.374 with an 11.0% walk rate, 16.3% strikeout rate, and 93 wRC+. Although the wRC+ is down, that's likely a product of a reduced home run total. He's gone yard just four times this year, which is a stark contrast from his 14 homers last season. The good news is that he's still hitting the ball hard, as his 111.3 mph maximum exit velocity ranks in the 83rd percentile. He also has a 20.60% chase rate (85th percentile), 14.8% whiff rate (93rd percentile), and 90.94% zone contact rate (90th percentile). Managers in deeper formats shouldn't wait to stash Clark, who is already rostered in 5% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Yordan Alvarez Slugs Astros to Victory With Two More Home Runs
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez was at it again on Friday night in Kansas City against the Royals, helping lead his team to a 10-8 victory by going 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and six RBI to boost his season average to .321 and his OPS to a stellar 1.092. Incredibly, both of Alvarez's home runs on the night came in the first inning when the Astros jumped out with nine runs in the first frame. The 28-year-old left-hander's first long ball was a two-run shot, and then he went yard for a grand slam to do even more damage. The three-time All-Star and former Silver Slugger winner is now up to a .321/.433/.659 slash line, 24 home runs, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 252 at-bats in 2026. Alvarez is the front-runner for the American League MVP award this year and has hit an absurd .444 (16-for-36) with four home runs, a double, 15 RBI, and nine runs scored in 10 games so far in June. He continues to blister the baseball almost every time he makes contact, ranking in the 97th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 100th percentile in xwOBA, and the 100th percentile in expected slugging.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Randy Arozarena Day-to-Day With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) said that his left hamstring tightened up on him on Friday night against the Washington Nationals, but he's not concerned about it keeping him out for long, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Arozarena went through a few strength tests in the training room, and "everything seems fine." "Just a couple days and should be good," Arozarena said. The 31-year-old veteran went 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored before leaving early on Friday in the team's 10-2 win in D.C. Fantasy managers should be prepared for the possibility that Arozarena doesn't play again in the series in Washington, which concludes on Sunday. Seattle has a scheduled day off on Monday, though, so hopefully, he'll be ready by at least Tuesday for the series opener in Seattle against the Baltimore Orioles. The Cuban slugger is having a fine 2026 season, slashing .291/.377/.448 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 47 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases. In 11 games in June, he's gone 12-for-40 (.300) with a homer, two doubles, seven RBI, four steals, and seven runs.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Braves Place Spencer Strider on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they placed right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Anthony Molina from the minors in a corresponding move. Strider was pulled from his outing on Friday against the division-rival New York Mets after his velocity took a dip. The Braves initially called it arm soreness. The Braves and fantasy managers have to be a bit worried after the 27-year-old only made two starts in 2024 before needing an internal-brace surgery on his right elbow. In his eight starts in 2026, Strider has gone 4-2 with a 5.31 ERA (5.37 FIP) and 1.36 WHIP with 46 strikeouts and 20 walks in 39 innings pitched. At the very least, Strider will miss a couple turns through the rotation, but this could end up being a much lengthier absence, depending on the results of his testing. If Strider has a serious injury, the Braves could turn to young right-hander Hurston Waldrep.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Derrick Henry to Be Trusted in Dynasty Leagues Until Proven Otherwise
An outlier of the highest order, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has played 37 games since turning 30, averaging over 115 yards per game while scoring 38 touchdowns. While the coaching staff in Baltimore faces a major shakeup for 2026, the offensive philosophy of feeding one of the league's premier bell cow backs is unlikely to change. After serving as the team's primary change-of-pace back in 2025, Keaton Mitchell was not offered a restricted free agent tender and allowed to walk in free agency, and with 11 picks heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Ravens did not add a running back until owner Steve Bisciotti was given the opportunity to put his stamp on the draft with the selection of Adam Randall in the fifth round. Given his age and production, it's likely that Henry is already rostered by a contending manager in most dynasty leagues, but wherever that isn't already the case, the 11th-year veteran makes for an affordable trade target and is still a potential league-winner as RotoBaller's RB24.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cole Carrigg Launches Second Career Home Run, Entering Must-Roster Status?
Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg hit his second career home run and logged three RBI in his team's 6-4 loss to the Athletics on Friday. The 24-year-old has gotten off to a hot start since making his MLB debut on Tuesday, hitting .267/.313/.800 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored across 16 plate appearances. Carrigg also demonstrated elite speed at Triple-A before being promoted, hitting .338/.414/.529 with six home runs, 42 RBI, 55 runs scored, and 30 stolen bases across 257 plate appearances. With Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) currently on the 10-day injured list and yet to resume baseball activities, Carrigg should have an extended run of everyday playing time in center field with the Rockies. Particularly given his hitter-friendly home environment in Colorado, Carrigg could emerge as a valuable source of power and speed for fantasy managers and should be a priority target on the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ryan Zeferjahn Earns Save for Angels, Worth Picking Up in Deeper Leagues?
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn picked up his second save of 2026 on Friday, recording the final out of his team's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Zeferjahn's season-long numbers don't jump off the page, as he's pitched to a 5.06 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 41 strikeouts across 32 innings (27 games). However, the 28-year-old is averaging 97.5 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 27.9% of the batters he's faced this season. The Angels have also begun to trust Zeferjahn in high-leverage roles, as he's appeared in the seventh inning or later in all six of his appearances in June and has allowed just one earned run in that span. In an underwhelming Angels bullpen, Zeferjahn may be the highest-upside option if he can bring down his 17% walk rate to a more respectable figure. For deep-league managers in desperate need of saves, Zeferjahn could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ryan Flournoy a Dynasty Stash with Little Standalone Value
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy showed sporadic flashes in his second season but remains little more than an end-of-bench dynasty stash. Across 15 games in 2025, he accumulated 475 receiving yards, but almost half of that came in two games: the first with CeeDee Lamb sidelined with a high-ankle sprain and the other in a wild primetime affair with the Lions that saw 74 total points scored and Dak Prescott dropping back to throw more than 50 times. Across 13 other contests, Flournoy averaged less than 19 yards per game while adding three touchdowns. Should Lamb or George Pickens miss extended time moving forward, the most obvious benefactor will continue to be tight end Jake Ferguson, but even as a third option in such a scenario, Flournoy could see enough opportunity in a high-powered Cowboys offense to make him fantasy viable as the occasional injury replacement or bye week fill-in. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR121, the 26-year-old Flournoy is by no means a must-roster player, but in shallower leagues, he should be floated in trade conversations before being viewed as an outright drop candidate.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Athletics Turn to Hogan Harris for Another Save, Is He the Closer to Roster?
Athletics left-hander Hogan Harris picked up his sixth save of 2026 on Friday, striking out two across 1 1/3 scoreless innings in his team's 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Across 33 2/3 innings (36 games) on the year, Harris has pitched to a 2.67 ERA and 1.49 WHIP with 39 strikeouts, six saves, and 10 holds. The Athletics have opted for a committee approach in the closer role for most of 2026, but Harris may be settling in as the team's preferred option. He's worked in the ninth inning in five out of his last six appearances, notching two saves and a blown save in that span. The 30-year-old owns a worrisome 15.2% walk rate and an unimpressive 10.6% K-BB rate, so fantasy managers may not want to rely on Harris for high-end closer production. Still, Harris looks like the favorite for saves in the Athletics bullpen and could be worth targeting on the waiver wire in leagues where he remains available.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jalen Nailor Undervalued as the Raiders' Potential WR1?
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jalen Nailor signed a three-year, $35 million contract in free agency, leaving behind one of the league's most top-heavy receiver rooms in Minnesota for a wide-open one in Vegas. In his final season with the Vikings, Nailor led the team with four touchdown grabs and 15.3 yards per reception, making the most of a bad situation and flashing big play ability in a limited role. While the Raiders offense is expected to run through tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty in 2026 and beyond, Nailor needs to beat out only Tre Tucker and 2025 second-round pick Jack Bech for an every-down role in Klint Kubiak's play-action-heavy system. With Bowers fighting through injury for much of the year and ultimately missing five games, Tucker led the team with 696 receiving yards in 2025. However, Jakobi Meyers opened the year as the Raiders' primary receiver, helping to suppress individual production across the team. With Meyers now gone, there's a realistic path for one of Vegas' wideouts to reach 1,000 yards for the first time in their career, and with the highest financial commitment of the lot, Nailor should see every opportunity to be that guy. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR86, he's an under-considered asset who could provide usable depth to contending rosters.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacob Misiorowski Continues Breakout Season with 15-Strikeout Shutout on Friday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski continued his incredible season with a dominant performance on Friday night, allowing just one hit and zero walks while striking out 15 across nine scoreless innings in his team's 6-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 87 innings (14 starts) in 2026, Misiorowski owns an 8-2 record with a 1.34 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 131 strikeouts. The 24-year-old is averaging 100.2 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out an incredible 39.8% of the batters he's faced this season. Command was an issue for the young right-hander in 2025, but he's lowered his walk rate from 11.4% last season to 6.7% in 2026. As long as he stays healthy and continues to limit free passes, Misiorowski has a case to be valued as the number one starting pitcher in fantasy baseball.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Audric Estime No Longer a Player Who Needs to Be Rostered
Spending time on the practice squads of the Eagles and New Orleans Saints after being released by the Broncos ahead of the 2025 season, second-year running back Audric Estime eventually worked his way onto the Saints' active roster and finished the year with 204 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in the final two games of the season. However, any glimmer of hope heading into the 2026 season was dashed when the Saints made Travis Etienne Jr. the highest-paid free agent running back on the open market, relegating Estime to a rotational backup spot at best. With veteran Alvin Kamara still on the roster and 2025 sixth-round pick Devin Neal recovered from the hamstring injury that landed him on injured reserve, the running back room is deep, and Estime is by no means a lock to stick on the 53-man roster. It bears noting that Neal was unable to finish the final session of OTAs, so his attendance will need to be monitored when the team returns for minicamp practices on Tuesday. That said, barring injury or a trade that sees the depth chart dramatically thinned ahead of him, Estime is a dynasty cut candidate with no clear path to fantasy relevance.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jorge Soler Returns to Running, Light Baseball Activities
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) did some running on the field and participated in light baseball activities on Friday. Soler was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this month due to a left oblique strain. While it's a positive sign that Soler is back to baseball activities in some capacity, oblique strains generally take longer than the 10-day minimum for players to return. Before the injury, the 34-year-old hit .220/.300/.402 with nine home runs, 33 RBI, and 28 runs scored. With a 31.3% strikeout rate, Soler is likely to be a drain on the batting average category for fantasy managers. However, the veteran slugger has posted a double-digit barrel rate in every season since 2017 and remains a viable power bat when healthy. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider stashing him off the waiver wire as he gets closer to a return.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Riley Leonard Competing for the Colts' No. 2 Role
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Riley Leonard started the final game of his 2025 rookie campaign, throwing for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception, and he is now battling for the primary backup role behind Daniel Jones, according to Colts Insider Joel A. Erickson. With Jones still recovering from his December Achilles tear and unable to participate in full team drills, Leonard split minicamp reps with 2023 fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson Sr., and their competition for the number two job is expected to carry into training camp. Indianapolis declined Richardson's fifth-year option, putting him on the final season of his rookie contract, so if Leonard can win the job outright, it could be his to hold for the foreseeable future. With the mobility to provide fantasy viability in any spot-start duties, and potentially available on waivers in many leagues, the 2025 sixth-round pick is worthy of back-of-roster consideration in deep dynasty leagues.
Source: Joel A. Erickson
Source: Joel A. Erickson
Kodai Senga Set to Make Another Rehab Start
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that starting pitcher Kodai Senga (arm, back) will make another minor league start before the team will "consider activating him," according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Senga hit a setback in his rehab from a back injury when he was scratched from a minor league start due to ulnar nerve irritation in his arm. However, the 33-year-old got back on the mound with Double-A Binghampton on Thursday and pitched well, striking out five across six innings of one-run ball. Senga got off to a rough start to 2026 before the back injury, recording a 0-4 record with a 9.00 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings (five starts). He's also had a difficult time staying healthy in recent years, as he's pitched just 138 2/3 innings since the start of the 2024 season. The Mets evidently want to be sure he's fully healthy and ready to go before bringing him back into their rotation.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Addison Barger Could Start a Rehab Assignment Next Week
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is throwing out to 120 feet and taking batting practice, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. He will progress to hitting off a pitching machine soon, and the hope is that he will start a minor-league rehab assignment by mid-to-late next week. The 26-year-old has already been on the injured list twice this year, first with injuries to both his ankles, and lately with right-elbow inflammation. The former sixth-rounder in 2018 has only appeared in nine games in 2026 and has gone 1-for-22 at the plate with two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts in 28 plate appearances. Despite a lost season so far due to injuries, he is still rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues. If he can avoid a setback with his elbow in the minor leagues, Barger should be back with the big-league roster by the end of June. Barger doesn't have excellent plate discipline, but he can still be an asset in points leagues the rest of the way in an everyday role against right-handed pitching. In his first full year in the majors in 2025, Barger hit .243/.301/.454 with a .756 OPS, 21 homers, 74 RBI, 61 runs, and four stolen bases in 135 regular-season games played.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Shane Bieber Likely to Make Another Rehab Start
Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) is likely to make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo before rejoining the Blue Jays' starting rotation, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Toronto isn't pushing the 31-year-old to make his 2026 season debut, but he should be ready after one more start in the minors. The former American League Cy Young winner looked good in his last rehab start with Buffalo, throwing six scoreless innings with one walk and five strikeouts on Thursday. In four total rehab starts in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Buffalo and Single-A Dunedin, Bieber has posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.75 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and only one walk in 12 innings thrown. Bieber's impending return to the big leagues will probably be bad news for lefty Patrick Corbin. The two-time All-Star returned from Tommy John surgery to make his Blue Jays debut last year, going 4-2 in seven regular-season starts with a 3.57 ERA (4.47 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, and 37:7 K:BB in 40 1/3 innings. Nobody should be expecting him to return to his Cy Young form from back in 2020, but Bieber absolutely has the potential to be a matchup-based streamer in mixed fantasy leagues the rest of the way, and he's currently rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicnolson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicnolson-Smith
Trent Grisham Pulled Early With Hamstring Tightness
New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's game early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with right-hamstring tightness, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Manager Aaron Boone said that Grisham injured his hamstring rounding first in the sixth inning, but there are no tests imminent, and the Yankees will see how he feels on Saturday morning. If needed, outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) could be in play to come off the 10-day injured list, per Boone. Before leaving, Grisham went 1-for-4 at the plate with two RBI in the eventual 8-5 loss to the Jays at the Rogers Centre. Rookie Spencer Jones shifted from right field to center field, with Max Schuemann entering the game to play right in the Bronx. If Dominguez isn't quite ready to come off the IL, speedster Jose Caballero could see additional starts in the outfield for the Yankees. For now, fantasy managers should consider Grisham day-to-day. The 29-year-old slugged a career-high 34 homers and drove in 74 in 143 regular-season games last year for the Yanks, but he hasn't been as prolific with the power in 66 games so far in 2026, producing just eight homers and 33 RBI.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Ezequiel Tovar Dealing With Leg Soreness
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (lower leg) was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Athletics with left-calf/shin/ankle soreness from a foul ball on Sunday at Coors Field, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. With Tovar sitting out on Friday night in Las Vegas, Willi Castro made the start at shortstop and hit leadoff for Colorado against A's rookie left-hander Gage Jump. Fantasy managers should consider Tovar day-to-day for now. Check back to see if he's available to start for the Rockies for Game 2 of the series against the A's on Saturday. The 24-year-old Venezuelan shortstop has been extremely disappointing for his fantasy managers yet again in 2026. Tover had a career year in 2024, hitting .269/.295/.469 with 26 home runs, 78 RBI, a league-high 45 doubles, and six stolen bases in 157 games played, but since then, he has produced only 14 home runs in the last two seasons. He entered Friday's action with a lowly .211/.259/.332 slash line, .591 OPS, five homers, 23 RBI, 20 runs, and four steals in 66 games across 251 plate appearances. Tovar is now rostered in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Denver Gazette - Kevin Henry
Source: The Denver Gazette - Kevin Henry
