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Jose Cabrera Making MLB Debut, a Viable Streaming Option in Deeper Leagues?
According to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports, Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Jose Cabrera will make his major-league debut against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The 24-year-old has produced a 3-2 record, 3.69 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts over 61 innings across 12 starts between Double-A Amarillo and Triple-A Reno. Cabrera will take the rotation turn vacated by Ryne Nelson (elbow), while Michael Soroka's glute injury has further thinned Arizona's pitching depth. The matchup carries considerable risk after Minnesota scored 16 runs in Saturday's win over Arizona, and Cabrera is not guaranteed to remain in the rotation beyond his debut. However, his strong minor-league ratios and more than one strikeout per inning make him intriguing for managers willing to accept some volatility. Yahoo managers have yet to roster Cabrera, leaving him at 0% rostered and as a high-risk streamer in NL-only and deeper redraft leagues.
Source: Alex Weiner
Source: Alex Weiner
What Impact Can Calvin Austin III Make for the Giants in 2026?
With the New York Giants having signed or drafted six different wide receivers since the start of the new league year, one of their more under-the-radar additions was veteran Calvin Austin III, who agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal after three seasons with the Steelers. At 5'9" and 162 pounds, he offers a similar body type to free agent departee Wan'Dale Robinson, who led the team with 92 catches in 2025, though their usage has differed, with Austin seeing only about half of his snaps out of the slot over the past two seasons. Deployed more as a field stretcher than a true volume threat during his time in Pittsburgh, Austin has topped 400 receiving yards only once, and in New York, his skill set could overlap significantly with fellow free agent acquisition Darnell Mooney. With no clear picture of exactly how the Giants will utilize their deep group of new pass catchers, the only near certainty is that when healthy, the offense will run through 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers. Ranked outside of RotoBaller's top 300 players for 2026, Austin is a player who will begin the year on waivers in most leagues and is likely to remain there barring the unforeseen.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mavericks Weigh Trades and a Coaching Hire Ahead of the Draft
The Dallas Mavericks are pushing on three fronts at once, exploring trades, preparing for picks Nos. 9 and 30 in the upcoming NBA draft, and working toward a new head-coaching hire, NBA insider Marc Stein reports. The coaching search matters most for fantasy, since whoever new president Masai Ujiri hires will set the rotation around Cooper Flagg, last season's No. 1 overall pick and the franchise's building block. Dallas parted with Jason Kidd in May and has interviewed a mix of veteran and first-time candidates, hoping to land a coach before Tuesday's draft. The trade talks and two first-rounders add more uncertainty to the roster, while Kyrie Irving continues rehabbing from an ACL injury and clouds the backcourt timeline. Until the staff and roster settle, Flagg's role is the clearest long-term fantasy bet in Dallas, with everyone else's value more dependent on how the offseason shakes out.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Jackson Holliday Dealing With Groin Tightness
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) was pulled from Saturday night's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to groin tightness, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Manager Craig Albernaz didn't want it to become too serious. Before leaving the eventual 3-2 win over the Dodgers on the road, Holliday went 0-for-3 at the plate with two strikeouts. He was replaced at second base by Jeremiah Jackson. It doesn't sound like Holliday's injury is particularly serious, so we'll consider him day-to-day. However, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Holliday to be back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale at Dodger Stadium. After his hitless performance on Saturday, the 22-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 is hitting just .200 (17-for-85) with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 29 games after getting a late start to the 2026 season due to a broken hamate bone in his hand that he suffered back in February. Holliday has 20-20 upside as a former top prospect, but he has yet to put it all together at the big-league level.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Christopher Bell Will Likely Struggle at San Diego
Christopher Bell is one of the best road course racers in the Cup Series, but he's going to have a hard time getting a good finish at the San Diego Naval Base Coronado on Sunday afternoon. Turning left and right is already difficult enough, but now Bell is also dealing with a cast on his broken wrist from his wreck at Michigan, and the lack of speed is more than apparent. Bell was just 36th-fastest in practice on Saturday (out of 39 drivers) and he ended up qualifying back in 37th-place for Sunday afternoon's Anduril 250. For DFS players, that may seem like a lock for a Place Differential play, but it's expected that Bell is going to struggle quite a bit with his injury. Joe Gibbs Racing does have Brent Crews on standby to take over for Bell, but nothing is planned. It may be a strategic option to let the young Crews get in the car after Bell starts the race, though, so the No. 20 team can at least salvage some points.
Source: Motorsport
Source: Motorsport
Nets Explore a Move Up From No. 6 in the Draft
The Brooklyn Nets have tried to trade up from No. 6 into the top four of the upcoming NBA draft, offering their pick plus future firsts, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. With the consensus top tier of AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and Caleb Wilson likely out of reach if Brooklyn stays put, the Nets appear set to pick from the next group. They have been linked to a deep run of freshman guards, including Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings, and Keaton Wagler, along with frontcourt options Nate Ament and Aday Mara. Mocks lean toward a guard, with Acuff's scoring and Brown's all-around fit drawing the most traction. No one projects as a bankable fantasy option right away, but a rebuilding, needy Nets roster gives whoever Brooklyn picks a real runway, making this a name to track for the future more than the present.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Is Zach Ertz Worth Holding in Dynasty Leagues?
With NFL teams now in their summer break between minicamp and training camp, three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz remains a free agent. The 13-year veteran was enjoying another solid campaign with the Commanders in 2025 before tearing his ACL in early December. Assuming a standard nine-month recovery timeline, he could be ready to return to action for the start of the 2026 season, but at 35 years old, teams might be rightfully hesitant to make a financial commitment at this time. Ertz is on record as recently as April that he intends to return for his 14th season, but it may require a training camp or early-season injury before a landing spot becomes known. In a league trending loudly toward more heavy personnel usage, a team could benefit greatly from Ertz's services, with the crafty route runner racking up 825 career receptions, including a then-tight end record 116 in 2018. Prior to his injury in 2025, Ertz was the fantasy TE20, and he remains a dynasty hold who can likely still make a usable contribution if given another chance.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Joey Meneses Returning to Majors, Worth a Deep-League Pickup?
According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the Athletics are calling up first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas. The 34-year-old earned another major-league opportunity by batting .348 with a .944 OPS, 11 home runs, 20 doubles, and 76 RBI across 69 games at Triple-A. Meneses has produced in the majors before, most notably when he hit .324 with 13 home runs and 34 RBI over 56 games for the Washington Nationals in 2022. Brent Rooker's absence creates a potential path to at-bats at designated hitter or in the corner spots, although Nick Kurtz's presence at first base leaves Meneses without a guaranteed everyday role. His Pacific Coast League production should also be viewed cautiously until he proves it against major-league pitching. Completely un-rostered at 0% on Yahoo, Meneses is worth a speculative pickup in AL-only and deeper redraft leagues for managers seeking power and RBI help.
Source: Martin Gallegos
Source: Martin Gallegos
Jazz Have Interest in Re-Signing Jusuf Nurkic
The Utah Jazz have interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, who is headed for unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 31-year-old averaged a double-double last season, posting 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 41 games. Those numbers come with a major fantasy asterisk: Nurkic posted them as a fill-in starter while Walker Kessler was sidelined, before nose surgery ended his season. With Utah's frontcourt potentially healthier and crowded next season, a returning Nurkic projects more as a backup five whose minutes and production would be difficult to repeat. He remains a useful veteran, but his per-game line is unlikely to carry over in a reserve role, leaving him off fantasy radars unless injuries reopen minutes.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Michael McDowell a Great DFS Play at San Diego
Whenever the NASCAR Cup Series heads to a road or street course, you have to think of Michael McDowell. Although the Spire Motorsports driver only has one win on this track type (at Indy Road Course in 2023), McDowell has proven himself as a constant top-five threat at these venues, and has finished inside that mark in five of the last seven--including at both Watkins Glen and COTA this year. This weekend, McDowell looks poised for another solid run, as he has a pretty good starting position (ninth) and ranked third in five-lap average during practice. For DFS players, McDowell is a great option on Sunday afternoon, as he comes in under-priced a bit on DraftKings ($8.8K) and can get you a really solid finish with a little bit of Place Differential upside as well.
Source: ifantasyrace
Source: ifantasyrace
Nuggets May Attach Zeke Nnaji to No. 26 Pick
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Denver Nuggets have shown a willingness to discuss power forward/center Zeke Nnaji and the No. 26 pick as a trade package, with the team projected near the second apron. Nnaji remains on Denver's current roster, but he played only a small role this season, averaging 3.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in 12.0 minutes across 52 appearances. From a fantasy standpoint, this would be more about clearing a roster and salary slot than losing a rotation piece. Nnaji would need a thinner frontcourt elsewhere to become relevant, while Denver's fantasy outlook would depend heavily on whether the pick is used to bring back immediate bench help or simply move money.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
RJ Barrett Draws Trade Interest in Multi-Team Talks
Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett has drawn trade interest in multi-team conversations, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 2019 No. 3 pick is entering the final year of his deal at roughly $29.62 million, a clean expiring contract that makes him useful salary-matching in bigger trades. Barrett has averaged 20.5 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists since joining Toronto, but his scoring is woven into a crowded, expensive core alongside Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram. That logjam could cap his usage and keep his counting stats more solid than elite for fantasy. A move to a needier team could lift his volume, yet his name may surface more because of his matchable salary than any real push to deal him, since Toronto could just as easily keep or extend him.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Ayo Dosunmu May Land Big Deal From Minnesota
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Minnesota Timberwolves want to re-sign guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu, whose market is projected north of $18 million annually and could reach the low $20 million range. The 26-year-old played his way into that bracket after carving out a useful two-way role in Minnesota's backcourt following a midseason trade from Chicago. Dosunmu averaged 14.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists overall in 2025-26, including 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 24 games with the Timberwolves, then delivered a 43-point playoff eruption against Denver when Minnesota needed extra shot creation. Dosunmu would still profile as a secondary option behind Anthony Edwards, but a long-term deal would point to steady minutes, defensive-stat appeal, and occasional spike scoring when the Timberwolves are short-handed.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Could Joey Logano Be a Sleeper at San Diego?
Joey Logano typically isn't a name that you immediately think of when the NASCAR Cup Series stops at a road/street course, but you may want to consider the Team Penske driver at San Diego Naval Base Coronado this weekend. Logano had been sneaking in decent finishes on this track type lately, including a 15th-place result at COTA earlier this season as well as a 14th-place finish at Watkins Glen, a ninth-place finish at Sonoma, and an 11th-place finish at the Chicago Street Course last year. That last one is the most notable because it compares the best to San Diego this weekend. Logano qualified 19th for this weekend's Anduril 250 and is priced at a very affordable $7.4K on DraftKings. As he continues to fight for his Chase life (Logano is currently 18th in points), Joey could be a sneaky tournament play for DFS players on Sunday.
Source: Team Penske
Source: Team Penske
Raptors Could Extend Darko Rajakovic Soon
Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports that a contract extension for Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic is "well in the works" and could be completed before Tuesday's draft. Rajakovic is coming off his best season in Toronto, leading the Raptors to a 46-36 record and their first playoff appearance since 2022. The continuity matters for fantasy purposes, especially after Toronto ranked third in the league in assists per game while leaning on a balanced core. Scottie Barnes remains the clearest beneficiary as a multi-category hub, while RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram, and Immanuel Quickley should continue to carry steady offensive roles if the roster stays intact. Toronto's next step is improving half-court scoring while preserving Barnes' playmaking responsibilities.
Source: Michael Grange
Source: Michael Grange
Collin Gillespie Returning to Suns on Four-Year Deal
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie intends to sign a four-year, $48 million deal to return to Phoenix. The 26-year-old turned last summer's one-year commitment into real long-term security after averaging 12.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.2 steals across 80 games. He also buried a franchise-record 232 triples, breaking Quentin Richardson's previous Suns mark of 226. Gillespie's fantasy value should remain built around threes, assists, and steals, with Devin Booker and Jalen Green keeping his scoring ceiling more matchup-dependent than bankable.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Tyler Herro Could Land in Detroit in a Giannis Trade
The Detroit Pistons could land point guard/shooting guard Tyler Herro by serving as a third-team facilitator in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to Miami, a framework reported by NBA insider Marc Stein. Locked On Pistons' Ku Khahil added that Herro-to-Detroit talk is "picking up steam." Detroit wants shooting and offense around All-Star guard Cade Cunningham, and Herro fits that need cleanly. The fantasy catch is role: in Miami, the one-time All-Star is one of the team's top offensive options, but next to Cunningham in Detroit, his usage and scoring could slide into a more complementary spot. Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists this past season, though injuries held him to a career-low 33 games. That availability, plus thin defensive and secondary numbers, makes him a high-scoring but injury-prone fantasy piece whose value could dip in a smaller offensive role.
Source: Ku Khahil
Source: Ku Khahil
Will Manny Machado's Big Game on Saturday Catapult him to a Turnaround?
San Diego Padres fans haven't seen All-Star third baseman Manny Machado carry the Padres' offense many times this year like he did in Saturday's 6-4, 10-inning victory over the hosting Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Machado finished the day 2-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, and a season-high five RBI. The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner has had a very disappointing 2026 season to this point, but he recorded his 15th career game with at least five RBI on Saturday. Even after his big game to help the Friars to a victory on the road, Machado is slashing .178/.256/.367 with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, and 34 runs scored in his 306 plate appearances. Under the hood, Machado is in the 54th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 55th percentile in barrel rate, the 28th percentile in xwOBA, the 40th percentile in strikeout rate, and the 63rd percentile in walk rate. That doesn't exactly give fantasy managers hope that Machado is capable of returning to his career norms while struggling to catch up to fastballs like never before.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Sal Stewart Breaks Out of his Funk With a Six-RBI Game
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart entered Saturday's game versus the New York Yankees in the Bronx with a .200 average (12-for-60) with two home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, nine walks, and 16 strikeouts in 16 games in June. The 22-year-old turned things around, though, by going 2-for-4 with two doubles, a career-high six RBI, and a run scored in the team's 10-2 win over the Yankees. The former 32nd overall pick in 2022 is in the midst of a breakout in 2026 in his first full year in the big leagues with the Reds, and he now has a .252/.346/.457 slash line with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in his 75 games played. In his first taste of the majors last year, Stewart teased at his high-upside potential by hitting .255 (14-for-55) with five homers, eight RBI, and 11 runs scored in his 18 games and 58 plate appearances. Stewart was a popular waiver-wire pickup early this year when he started hot, and he's now rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues. In addition to providing five-category upside for fantasy managers, Stewart also has a strong glove and has eligibility at second base, first base, and third base in Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Travis Bazzana a Must-Add Off Waiver Wire After First Multi-Homer Performance
Cleveland Guardians rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana appears to be the real deal. After recently slumping for the first time in his big-league career following a hot start, Bazzana is heating up quickly. The 23-year-old former first overall pick in 2024 from Oregon State University went 4-for-4 at the plate in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park with two home runs, a career-high five RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season average to .274 and his OPS to .845 out of the leadoff spot. Both of his round-trippers came off Astros right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti, and it was the first multi-homer game and four-hit game of his young MLB career. Bazzana came into Saturday's tilt hitting .182 in 15 games in June, but he has quickly turned that around and is now slashing .274/.369/.476 with seven homers, 23 RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 22 runs scored in his first 46 big-league games. He put on a power display on Saturday in Houston, but Bazzana is best known for his eagle eye and patience at the plate, helping fantasy managers in leagues that count on-base percentage. The Australian second baseman is rostered in only 39% of Yahoo leagues and needs to be snagged off the waiver wire ASAP.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ozzie Albies Stays Hot With Two Home Runs Against Brewers
Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies continued his resurgent 2026 season in Saturday's 4-3 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored as the cleanup hitter. It was Albies' first multi-homer game of the year and the 11th of his career, and his second homer of the day (a two-run shot) walked the Brewers off the field. The 29-year-old switch-hitter came into Saturday's game with a .294 average (15-for-51) with a homer, three doubles, eight RBI, nine runs scored, and a stolen base in 14 games in June, and he kept his hot streak going by clearing the fences twice in the team's one-run victory. Albies' two-homer game boosted his season average to .284, and he's added 12 home runs, 13 doubles, 40 RBI, and 50 runs scored in his 322 plate appearances. It looks like Albies is back to his All-Star form in 2026 after combining for 26 home runs in 2024 and 2025 after he had a career-high 33 long balls with Atlanta in 2023, his last All-Star campaign. Albies has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues in 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bryce Harper Hits for the Cycle for First Time in his Career
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had a special day at the plate on Saturday in the team's 15-3 blowout win over the division-rival New York Mets. Harper finished 4-for-5 at the plate with three runs scored and two walks to produce the first cycle of his career. The 33-year-old two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star hit a solo home run in his first at-bat, and he finished off the cycle in the fifth inning in a game in which teammate Kyle Schwarber also hit three home runs. The Phillies' offense just could not be stopped at Citizens Bank Park. Harper's fantasy managers had to have been happy with what they saw on Saturday night, as he entered the game in a 1-for-22 slump in his last seven games. With the offensive outburst and first cycle of his career, Harper is now slashing .259/.367/.506 with 16 home runs, 43 RBI, 50 runs scored, and five stolen bases in his 316 plate appearances. The Phillies and fantasy managers alike are hoping that his four-hit day against the Mets can get him going at the plate with the All-Star break quickly approaching next month.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Schwarber has a Monster Three-Homer Game in Rout of Mets
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber put on a power display on Saturday evening at Citizens Bank Park in the team's 15-3 blowout win over the division-rival New York Mets, going 4-for-5 at the plate with three home runs, six RBI, and four runs scored to raise his season average to .254 and his OPS to .963. Schwarber hit his first two home runs in the first inning, with both long balls traveling 450 feet. It was the left-handed slugger's fifth career three-homer game, and he has now hit safely in eight of his last nine games. In that span, Schwarber has cleared the fences five times with nine RBI and nine runs scored. The 33-year-old veteran and three-time All-Star already came into Saturday's contest in Philly with a league-high 25 home runs despite also punching out a league-high 112 times in 72 games played. After the three-homer showing, Schwarber is now slashing .254/.368/.595 with 28 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 329 plate appearances. Schwarber is a freak of nature and remains the best source of raw power in the big leagues in a hitter-friendly home ballpark.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Zack Gelof Sits Out on Saturday After Being Hit by a Pitch
Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (head) was held out of Saturday's starting lineup against the visiting Los Angeles Angels because he came in just not feeling at his best, manager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Kotsay decided to give Gelof a full day off. Gelof did not need to go through the concussion protocol after getting checked out by a doctor after being hit in the ear flap of his helmet in Friday's contest, and he could be back for Sunday's series finale. Fantasy managers will want to consider Gelof day-to-day for now. If Gelof doesn't return on Sunday, his next chance to get back into the lineup will be in Tuesday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Fantasy managers are hoping that the 26-year-old's head injury won't affect his breakout at the plate. He's currently riding a 23-game hitting streak in which he has gone 32-for-89 (.360) with five homers, six doubles, 13 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases to raise his season slash line to .286/341/.502 with an .843 OPS in 222 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Jorge Soler Getting Close to a Rehab Assignment
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) took batting practice on the field on Saturday and is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. With the 34-year-old right-handed slugger getting closer to playing in games, he should be able to rejoin the Halos before the mid-July All-Star break, barring a setback. Soler has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique muscle since June 6. The Cuban outfielder has also dealt with a groin injury in 2026, and he will return to a .220/.300/.402 slash line, .702 OPS, nine home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs scored, and 31.3% strikeout rate in 243 plate appearances this year. In 27 games (110 plate appearances) in May, Soler really struggled, going 19-for-101 (.188) with three home runs, four doubles, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, eight walks, and 35 strikeouts. Soler has a tendency to run hot and cold, and while he can still provide some decent pop from the right side of the plate, he's a killer for a fantasy team's batting average and on-base percentage because of his inability to make consistent contact. He's rostered in only 15% of Yahoo leagues right now and plays on one of the worst teams in baseball.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Christian Scott on Track to Return Next Saturday?
New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott (hip) threw a bullpen session on Saturday with no issues, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He expects to throw one or two more bullpens, which keeps him in line to be activated from the 15-day injured list on or around when he's eligible to return next Saturday, June, 27. Saturday was the first time that the 27-year-old threw off a mound since the Mets placed him on the IL on Monday with a right-hip impingement. Scott's injury isn't serious enough for the Mets to consider sending him on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league starting rotation. The former fifth-round pick by New York in 2021 out of the University of Florida has looked good so far in 2026 in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA (3.84 FIP) and 1.35 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 19 walks in 40 1/3 frames across nine starts. With Scott's potential return coming in exactly a week, fantasy managers in need of rotation help should consider adding him off the waiver wire soon. Scott is only rostered in 14% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Michael Soroka Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Glute Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Michael Soroka (glute) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. Soroka suffered a strained left glute while warming up in the second inning of Friday's contest. This is a tough break for the D-Backs, who don't have a ton of reliable pitching options at the moment. Soroka will be out for at least the next two weeks, but could require a rehab assignment as well. In a corresponding move, reliever Philip Abner was recalled from Triple-A Reno. The D-Backs haven't announced who is going to take over the vacant spot in the starting rotation.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Mick Abel Suffers Setback After Throwing Bullpen, Won't Return From Injured List
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) had a setback with his recovery after throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session on Friday and will not return from the 15-day injured list this week, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Abel will undergo an MRI exam when the team returns to Minnesota. We'll have a better idea of when the 24-year-old might be able to return from the IL after his MRI exam, but at the very least, he will most likely be out into late July or early August. The former 15th overall pick in 2020 by the Philadelphia Phillies was emerging as a pitcher to consider adding off the waiver wire with his return to the Twins' starting rotation right around the corner because of his strikeout upside. Abel has only thrown 20 1/3 innings in 2026 to this point because of his elbow injury, posting a 3.98 ERA (2.75 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks in 20 1/3 innings over four appearances (three starts). Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can now hold off on adding Abel, who is rostered in only 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Bobby Nightengale
Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Bobby Nightengale
Jordan Lawlar Heads Back to Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Ouch, Lawler can't catch a break as he'll head back to the shelf this weekend. Lawler missed two months after suffering a fractured wrist in his sixth game of the season. He returned about a week ago and is already heading back to the IL with a hamstring strain that he suffered during Friday's game. In a corresponding move, infielder Tim Taza has been recalled from Triple-A Reno. He figures to serve as depth with Jorge Barrosa seeing the bulk of the playing time in center field without Lawler around. Lawler is expected to miss around 4-to-6 weeks of action, so fantasy managers in redraft formats might want to move on.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Nathan Eovaldi to Start Series Finale Against Padres
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (knee) will start Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field. Eovaldi was scratched from his start on Saturday against San Diego with soreness in his left knee, but it turned out to be a pretty minor issue. The 36-year-old veteran will head into Sunday's start with a 6-7 record, 4.23 ERA (4.66 FIP), and 1.17 WHIP with 83 strikeouts and 21 walks in 87 1/3 innings pitched across 14 starts. The two-time All-Star has allowed at least three earned runs in each of his last five starts while also giving up 19 earned runs on 30 hits (seven home runs) with 28 strikeouts and nine walks in 32 2/3 innings pitched for a 5.23 ERA (5.18 FIP) over that span. Eovaldi's strikeout rate has also fallen from 26% last year to 22.9% in 2026. However, with a great matchup against the punchless Padres' lineup, Eovaldi has a great chance to bounce back on Sunday, even though he's coming off an injury scare.
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
