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Zac Veen a Priority Power Bat to Target in Fantasy Baseball?
Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen continues to have a productive season at the plate, and he has emerged as an intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball leagues. Through 54 Triple-A games this year, Veen is slashing .317/.417/.525 with eight homers, 35 RBI, 13 steals, a 14.6% walk rate, and a 21.3% strikeout rate. He might be striking out a little more than we'd like to see from a player in Triple-A, but he makes up for it with the power, speed, and walks. The advanced metrics are also quite impressive, as he owns a 105.3 mph EV90 (78th percentile), a 47.9% hard-hit rate (85th percentile), and a 73.59% zone swing rate (83rd percentile). He has also played in 165 Triple-A games over three years, which means that he has certainly served his time and proven himself capable of playing at the next level. A promotion to the majors seems inevitable within the next month or two, and fantasy managers should get ahead of the surge by stashing Veen now.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tyler Warren Poised for Expanded Role in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren could be the biggest beneficiary of his team's offseason trade of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star. The 15th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Warren recorded 76 catches for 817 yards and four touchdowns on 112 targets across 17 games (12 starts) as a rookie. The 24-year-old actually led Indianapolis in targets in 2025, finishing with one more than Pittman Jr. (111). Still, the departure of Pittman Jr. leaves Warren as the clear number one option in the Colts passing game, with wide receivers Alec Pierce and Josh Downs set for supporting roles. Warren's production tailed off down the stretch last season after Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending torn Achilles. With Jones expected to be ready for the start of 2026, Warren could be ready to emerge as one of the truly elite tight ends in fantasy football in his second NFL campaign.
Source: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
Source: Indianapolis Star - Joel A. Erickson
Will Vest Deployed in Ninth Inning Again, has he Fully Claimed High-Leverage Role?
Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Will Vest picked up his second win of the season in the team's 5-4 come-from-behind victory over the visiting Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park on Sunday in the series finale. Vest was deployed in the top of the ninth inning with the team trailing 4-3 and pitched a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and a strikeout before the Tigers walked it off in the bottom of the frame. The 31-year-old veteran blew a save on May 26 against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up a season-high five earned runs, but since then, he's settled down, giving up an earned run on five hits while walking one and striking out six with a win, a save, and a hold for the Tigers. The former 12th-round selection out of Stephen F. Austin State University in 2017 has a bloated 6.53 ERA in 21 outings in 2026, but his FIP sits at a more respectable 3.44, and he is going to continue to see high-leverage work in the Tigers' bullpen with veteran Kenley Jansen (pelvis) on the injured list. Vest is rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
George Lombard Jr. a Must-Stash Prospect in Deeper Leagues?
New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. continues to deliver stolen bases and impressive contact results, making him a potential stash candidate in deeper fantasy baseball leagues. Between Double-A and Triple-A this year, he's slashing .245/.381/.399 with six homers, 22 RBI, 11 steals, a 17.1% walk rate, and a 22.2% strikeout rate. Although that strikeout rate is a little higher than we'd like to see from someone with just six homers, we're encouraged that his home run total could increase going forward. The quality of contact has been solid, as he owns an average exit velocity of 91.9 mph (87th percentile) in Triple-A. He's also walking more than 93% of his peers, and his plate discipline has been fair with a 22.6% chase rate. All in all, the stolen bases, walks, and potential for more homers puts Lombard on the radar as an intriguing stash in deeper fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Seth McGowan "Right in the Thick" of RB2 Battle in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Seth McGowan is "right in the thick" of his team's RB2 battle after a productive showing at OTAs, per Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated. A seventh-round pick out of the University of Kentucky, McGowan recorded 851 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 184 touches across 12 games in his final collegiate season. Superstar running back Jonathan Taylor is locked in atop the Colts depth chart at the position and should dominate backfield touches when healthy in 2026. However, the team is currently without an obvious favorite to win the backup role behind Taylor. McGowan's primary competition currently appears to be 2025 fifth-rounder DJ Giddens, who recorded just 26 carries for 96 yards across nine games as a rookie. If McGowan can establish himself as the RB2 in Indianapolis, he would immediately carry handcuff appeal for fantasy managers looking for an insurance policy on Taylor.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Abimelec Ortiz a Must-Stash Prospect for Home Run Upside
Washington Nationals first base prospect Abimelec Ortiz has emerged as a top waiver wire prospect as he continues to post impressive results in Triple-A. Through 49 games in the minors this year, Ortiz is slashing .263/.361/.514 with 10 home runs, 48 RBI, an 18.3% strikeout rate, and a 10.6% walk rate. The contact quality metrics are fantastic, including his 108.2 mph EV90 (96th percentile), 14.3% barrel rate (91st percentile), 48.6% hard-hit rate (84th percentile), and 24.6% pull-air rate (84th percentile). Meanwhile, his discipline numbers rank near average for Triple-A batters, which isn't too concerning for a power-oriented player like Ortiz. The fact that he's hitting the ball extremely hard while still walking more than 10% and striking out less than 20% is absolutely encouraging. He already has 90 career Triple-A games under his belt, so we'd expect to see him make his MLB debut sooner rather than later. Managers should stash him now, because he'll be an impact fantasy option when he does reach the majors.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Andres Munoz Blows Fifth Save, is it Time to Panic?
Seattle Mariners right-handed closer Andres Munoz blew his fifth save of the season and was handed his fourth loss on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on one hit while walking two in the 5-4 loss in Detroit to the Tigers in two-thirds of an inning. The 27-year-old Mexican reliever has not been himself this year and is now 3-4 in 2026 with a 5.40 ERA (3.62 FIP), a 1.37 WHIP, nine saves, 35 strikeouts, and nine walks in 23 1/3 innings pitched out of the bullpen. The two-time All-Star (in 2024 and 2025) has struggled recently, allowing four earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out five. In that span, he has one loss, one save, and three blown saves. Fantasy managers who have Munoz on their rosters should be worried. If he continues to struggle in the ninth-inning role for the M's, he could be demoted in favor of either Matt Brash or Jose A. Ferrer. The silver lining is that Munoz's underlying metrics show that he's been a bit unlucky, and he still has an elite 33.7% strikeout rate.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ashton Dulin Poised to Win Starting Role in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin has seen the majority of the snaps as his team's starting outside wideout opposite WR1 Alec Pierce, per Andrew Moore of Sports Illustrated. Moore writes that Pierce and slot receiver Josh Downs are "locked in" as the Colts' top two wide receivers, but it appears that Dulin has the inside track to be the team's WR3. Dulin has played a limited role in Indianapolis over the past two seasons, recording seven catches for 173 yards and a touchdown on 18 targets across seven games. However, the Colts offseason trade of wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers has opened an opportunity for Dulin. With a career average of 15.6 yards per reception, Dulin profiles as a downfield target who could offer some boom/bust value for fantasy managers in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Source: Sports Illustrated - Andrew Moore
Cooper Pratt a Top Prospect Target for Steals
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Cooper Pratt has modest numbers at the plate this season, but his dominance on the basepaths makes him an intriguing waiver wire target in fantasy baseball leagues. The former sixth-round pick is currently slashing .248/.360/.391 with five homers, 29 RBI, and 16 steals in Triple-A. The batting average isn't great, but we're more encouraged by his OBP, which is supported by a 13.7% walk rate and 14.9% strikeout rate. The advanced metrics are also very encouraging, as Pratt owns a 17.6% whiff rate (88th percentile) and 90.1% zone contact rate (87th percentile). Pratt embodies the Brewers' style of baseball, which places an emphasis on defense, contact, speed, and toughness. It seems like he'll be called up to the majors sooner rather than later, and his impressive walk and steal totals should get him onto the fantasy radar right away. In anticipation of his eventual MLB debut, fantasy baseball managers would be wise to add Pratt off the waiver wire while he's still available in 99% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sebastian Rivero Breaks Out With Five-Hit Game Against Dodgers
Los Angeles Angels catcher Sebastian Rivero defied expectations in Sunday's 13-5 blowout win over the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers by going 5-for-5 with a double, six RBI, and a run scored for the Halos out of the nine-hole. Despite the big performance in the finale of the Freeway Series, Rivero is still hitting just .220 (11-for-50) with two doubles, eight RBI, four runs scored, three walks, and 11 strikeouts so far in 2026 in 23 games across 54 plate appearances. Fantasy managers shouldn't take his big game on Sunday as a sign that they need to scoop him up off the waiver wire. The 27-year-old Venezuelan backstop will continue to serve as the backup catcher in Anaheim behind Logan O'Hoppe with Travis d'Arnaud (foot) on the injured list. Rivero is a career .188/.239/.228 hitter with zero home runs and 14 RBI in 68 career major-league games since debuting in 2021 with the Kansas City Royals.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Deyvison De Los Santos a Priority Target as Call-Up Looms?
Miami Marlins outfielder Deyvison De Los Santos has spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, but his production at the plate could be enough to earn a promotion to the majors soon. In the minors this year, he's slashing .251/.307/.406 with six homers, 30 RBI, nine steals, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and a 6.8% walk rate. He's also hitting the ball hard, as evidenced by his 108.4 mph EV90, which ranks in the 97th percentile at Triple-A. The swing decisions have ranked right around average, which isn't too concerning for a power-first prospect. De Los Santos' ability to make hard contact makes him an intriguing extra-base hit (and, specifically, home run) threat upon his return to the majors. He's a very appealing waiver wire stash in deeper fantasy leagues. Managers should act fast and add him now, while he's only rostered in 1% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Matt McLain Flexing his Muscles Lately, Hits Two Homers on Sunday
Cincinnati Reds infielder Matt McLain is locked in at the plate right now. In the team's 5-3 loss on the road at Busch Stadium on Sunday to the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, he went 2-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs and two strikeouts to boost his season average to .206 and his OPS to .671. It was the 26-year-old's second career multi-homer game, and he has now cleared the fences three times in the last two games. McLain is still barely hitting over the Mendoza Line on the season, but he could be starting to turn the corner in June, going 5-for-15 (.333) in a small sample size of five games with three homers, a double, five RBI, and five runs scored in 17 plate appearances so far this month. Overall, the former 25th selection in 2018 out of UCLA has eight home runs, 25 RBI, 27 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across his 209 at-bats in 2026 as Cincy's starting second baseman. Keep in mind that McLain hit .290 (106-for-365) with 16 homers and 14 steals in 89 games in 2023 in his rookie season, and he also tore the cover off the baseball back in spring training.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Anthony Volpe Worth Rostering in Everyday Role?
The expectation in New York was that when utility man Jose Caballero returned from the injured list, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe would head back to the bench. That has not happened, primarily because the Yankees are so thin in the outfield right now that the speedy Caballero has been needed in right field with Aaron Judge (ribs) on the injured list. It has allowed the 25-year-old Volpe to remain in an everyday role in the Bronx as the primary shortstop. Volpe hasn't exactly taken advantage of the regular playing time after returning from offseason shoulder surgery on May 13, as he's hitting .211 (12-for-57) with one home run, three doubles, eight RBI, five stolen bases, 10 runs scored, 10 walks, and 14 strikeouts in 17 games across 67 plate appearances. Once one of Judge, Giancarlo Stanton (calf), or Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) returns from the IL, Caballero will most likely return to the 6 as the starter for the Yankees, pushing Volpe into a bench role. In mixed leagues, Volpe hasn't done enough to warrant a ton of attention off the waiver wire, which is why he's rostered in less than 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Ryan Waldschmidt an Emerging Power/Speed Target Off the Waiver Wire
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has yet to hit his first major-league home run through 97 at-bats with the big-league club, but the 23-year-old prospect is still an emerging power/speed threat to target off the waiver wire if you're searching for upside at the outfield position in fantasy baseball. The former 31st overall pick by Arizona in 2024 out of the University of Kentucky is still currently listed as the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, after he hit .289/.400/.477 with an .877 OPS, three home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored, and six steals in 34 games played at Triple-A Reno earlier this year. In his first 29 contests with the D-backs, Waldschmidt has gone 27-for-97 (.278) with seven doubles, a triple, eight RBI, five stolen bases, and 10 runs scored across 105 plate appearances. So far in June, he's hitting .261 (6-for-23) with two doubles and an RBI in seven games played. The numbers obviously aren't popping right now, but he should be snagged off the waiver wire in deeper leagues before he starts putting it all together. Waldschmidt is currently rostered in only 14% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Should Jung Hoo Lee be Rostered in More Fantasy Baseball Leagues?
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the team's 2-1 10-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night at Wrigley Field to extend his current hitting streak to 15 games. During his hitting streak, Lee has gone 28-for-58 (.483) at the plate with a home run, four doubles, a triple, eight RBI, 13 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 60 plate appearances. Don't look now, but the 27-year-old Japanese native is now slashing .323/.357/.445 on the season with an .803 OPS, three home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 220 at-bats for the Gigantes in his third year in the big leagues. So far in seven games in June, Lee is hitting an absurd .462 (12-for-26) with two doubles, three RBI, six runs scored, and two stolen bases. He isn't going to keep this pace up, and he's never going to be much of a power asset, but while he's feeling it at the dish, fantasy managers need to take advantage. Lee is only rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Carson Benge Should Attract More Interest Off Waiver Wire After Five-Hit Game
New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge set the table nicely in the team's 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Sunday in the series finale, going 5-for-5 at the plate out of the leadoff spot with a home run, a triple, two RBI, and three runs scored. Benge is now hitting .265/.325/.408 with a .733 OPS, seven home runs, 26 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases in his first 62 big-league games across 243 plate appearances as an everyday player for the last-place Mets. The 23-year-old's strong outing on Sunday in San Diego was the first five-hit game of his career, and he finished just a double short of hitting for the cycle. After his five-hit performance at Petco, Benge is now hitting .360 (9-for-25) with three home runs, a triple, five RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in six games so far in June. The young outfielder is red-hot at the plate and provides a nice power/speed profile for fantasy managers in the short and long term. Benge is only rostered in 39% of Yahoo leagues and should start picking up steam as a waiver-wire pickup this week.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Rays to Promote Michael Forret to Triple-A, Can he Debut in 2026?
The Tampa Bay Rays are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret to Triple-A Durham, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Forret had a 2.15 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 54 1/3 innings for the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits to earn the call-up to the highest minor-league level. According to MLB Pipeline, Forret is the team's No. 8 prospect. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder was originally drafted in the 14th round of the 2023 MLB draft by the Baltimore Orioles out of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. There's a remote chance that he'll do enough at Durham this summer to convince the Rays that he's ready for his major-league debut in the second half of the 2026 season, but Forret most likely won't be in line to make his MLB debut until next year. Despite not being overpowering on the bump, Forret had a 1.58 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 91:21 K:BB in 74 innings over 19 outings (18 starts) at High-A Aberdeen and Double-A Chesapeake in Baltimore's system in 2025. What Forret lacks in velocity and high-end stuff, he makes up for with command and deception. He's in play as a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues after his promotion to Triple-A.
Source: MiLB Central - Chase Ford
Source: MiLB Central - Chase Ford
Brendan Sorsby Receives Injunction, Eligible for 2026 College Football Season
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has received an injunction and is now set to be eligible for the 2026 college football season. Sorsby was previously ruled permanently ineligible in May due to thousands of gambling violations. His initial reinstatement request to the NCAA was denied but after receiving the injunction from a district court in Lubbock County, the senior is set to take the field for the Red Raiders. Based on the ruling, the NCAA cannot prevent Sorsby from "practicing, playing, or otherwise participating on Texas Tech's football team for the 2026 season." As a part of the ruling, Sorsby will serve a two-game suspension and will miss games against Abilene Christian and Oregon State. Sorsby threw for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns last season at Cincinnati, adding 580 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground.
Source: USA Today
Source: USA Today
Carlos Lagrange Dominant in Move to Bullpen, Will he Compete for Early Promotion?
New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange was recently moved to the bullpen at Triple-A to have a much clearer path to reach the Bronx in the near future. This past week, Lagrange made his first appearance out of the Triple-A bullpen and did not disappoint. Facing Syracuse, the hard-throwing right-hander tossed four one-hit innings with seven punchouts and two walks. He opened the season at Triple-A but was deployed as a starter and did not enjoy much sustained success. Pitching out of the starting rotation, the 23-year-old held a 4.41 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP but continued to flash elite strikeout potential, totaling 63 over 49 innings of work. While Lagrange's fantasy upside will be limited in a setup or long relief role on the MLB roster, his elite strikeout potential makes him worth a look as a stash candidate, especially in deeper 12+ team formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Gabriel Bonfim Shines At UFC Vegas 118
Rising contender Gabriel Bonfim extended his win streak by beating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday. Bonfim had one of the best performances of his career as he completely dominated the former champ for five rounds. He neutralized Muhammad's wrestling plus he was the better striker throughout the fight. In 25 minutes of action, Bonfim landed 128 significant strikes. With the win, Bonfim solidified himself as a top contender.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Joshua Baez Maintaining Elite Stash Value with Five-Category Skill Set
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains on the verge of his MLB debut and holds a high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Through his first 56 games at the Triple-A level, the outfielder has flashed both power and speed upside, hitting 17 home runs and stealing 11 bases. Overall, he carries a .276/.349/.587 line with a stellar .936 OPS. He has looked even more comfortable as of late, carrying a dominant 1.160 OPS with 10 of his home runs over his last 22 games. Last summer, Baez split his time at High-A and Double-A and held a .287/.384/.500 line with 20 home runs and 54 stolen bases. Even with Lars Nootbaar back in action, Baez has a path to carving out a role in the St. Louis offense in the near future, given how well he has performed at the top club in the minor leagues. His five-category upside makes him a priority target in all standard leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Karson Milbrandt Sharp in Triple-A Debut, On the Fast Track to Major Leagues?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt looked sharp in his Triple-A debut on Saturday and is quickly putting himself among the top pitching prospects to stash in fantasy. In this outing, Milbrandt tossed six shutout innings with two hits, three walks, and one strikeout. Earlier this season, Milbrandt logged 47 innings at the Double-A level and was near unhittable, posting an elite 1.34 ERA with a 1.00 WHIP. During this stretch, Milbrandt racked up an eye-catching 70 punchouts while walking 17 hitters. While it did not appear the 22-year-old would be in the mix to debut this summer, with both Robby Snelling and Thomas White on the injured list (and Snelling out for the season), Milbrandt's path to the majors is far clearer. Managers should continue to keep a close eye on his production in Jacksonville, as he could compete for a promotion early in the second half.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Max Clark Nearing Promotion Amid Recent Power Surge?
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has begun to see his power numbers increase at the Triple-A level and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. After having a modest start to this time with the top club in the Detroit pipeline, the former third overall selection has begun to turn the corner. Over his last 11 contests, Clark has carried a .214 AVG but has hit three home runs and added a double. Prior to this two-week stretch, the young outfielder carried a .267/.335/.375 line with only one home run and 10 stolen bases. Last summer, the 21-year-old began the campaign with High-A but would end up spending most of the second half at the Double-A level. With Javier Baez still on the shelf, Clark's path to claiming the center field job in the near future remains in play. His five-category appeal makes him a top stash option in all 12-team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
James Tibbs III Knocking on MLB Door During Power Binge
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to showcase his elite raw power at the top club in the minor leagues and enters Week 11 toward the top of the stash rankings. Over his last 12 contests at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the outfielder has launched an impressive seven home runs while carrying a .333/.434/.822 line with a 1.256 OPS. Overall, Tibbs has looked just as dominant over the course of the opening months of the campaign, posting a .313/.421/.631 line with 16 doubles, 18 home runs, and three stolen bases (over 60 games). While the Dodgers outfield was crowded to begin the season, Tibbs has a path to at-bats with Teoscar Hernandez on the shelf. While the team turned to Ryan Ward first, Tibbs' power binge could push their hand, making him a priority waiver wire target in 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Belal Muhammad Suffers Third Consecutive Loss
Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered a unanimous decision loss to Gabriel Bonfim in the main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday. Muhammad was dominated and completely shut out by the Bonfim, who most likely had the best performances of his career. What's interesting is that Muhammad only had two takedown attempts. In 25 minutes of action, Muhammad landed 86 significant strikes, compared to Bonfim, who landed 128. Muhammad hasn't won a fight since winning the title from Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July 2024, and he's now on a three-fight losing streak.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Charlie Condon Enters Week 11 as Top Stash Candidate with High Power Upside
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite stash option among hitting prospects ahead of Week 11. Condon was under consideration to potentially break camp with the MLB roster despite not taking a single at-bat at the Triple-A level. While he was sent to the top club in the system to begin the campaign, the former Georgia superstar has continued to showcase his high-end raw talent in the minor leagues. Through 54 games at Albuquerque, Condon has held a .249/.383/.454 line with an .837 OPS, 13 doubles, nine home runs, and five stolen bases. Since May 23, Condon has taken his production even further, carrying a .277/.424/.702 line with five round-trippers. With a viable path to everyday at-bats on a rebuilding Rockies roster, Condon holds high-end stash upside in all formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Louis Varland Sharp in Four-Out Save, Continues to Hold High-End Value
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland continues to dominate in 2026, as he recorded his 11th save of the season on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles by working 1 1/3 innings and allowing one hit and two strikeouts in only 17 pitches. Varland has converted on all of his save opportunities on the season (11-for-11) and now owns an impressive 0.95 WHIP with a 0.26 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 34 2/3 innings pitched. While Jeff Hoffman continues to struggle, it has become clear to the Blue Jays and the fantasy community that Varland is the preferred choice for save opportunities and has worked his way into being one of the more dominant closers in all of MLB. He has become a must-start player in all formats that reward saves as a category in your leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Is Chris Rodriguez Jr. Falling Behind in Jaguars Running Back Battle?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has yet to take part in any of the team's organized team activities as he deals with an undisclosed injury, and in his absence, second-year runner Bhayshul Tuten has reportedly been picking up steam. With the team yet to don pads, it's important not to read too much into any running back updates at this point in the calendar, but Rodriguez's availability warrants monitoring as the Jaguars' mandatory minicamp practices begin on Tuesday. Rodriguez has familiarity with Liam Coen's offense from their one year together at Kentucky, but he will eventually need to get back onto the field to maintain the sleeper status he carries into 2026. With the Commanders in 2025, he led the team in red zone and goal line carries, and if he can carve out a similar role in what projects to be a higher-scoring Jacksonville offense, Rodriguez could have weekly fantasy viability and provide lasting value at his current dynasty cost of RotoBaller's RB48.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Edmen Shahbazyan Suffers Unanimous-Decision Loss
Edmen Shahbazyan suffered a unanimous decision loss to Brendan Allen in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday. Shahbazyan had success, especially with his jab, but Allen's pressure, striking and clinchwork were too much for Shahbazyan, who was bloodied up. In 15 minutes of action, Shahbazyan landed 90 significant strikes. With the loss, Shahbazyan dropped to 16-6 as a pro and is now 9-6 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Brendan Allen Gets Unanimous-Decision Win Over Edmen Shahbazyan
Brendan Allen extended his win streak by defeating Edmen Shahbazyan via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday. The first round was close, but it was Allen who landed more impactful punches, plus he attacked with a flurry late in the round, sealing it in his favor. Both fighters fought well in the second round as Shahbazyan started opening up while Allen kept on pressuring his opponent. In the end, the judges scored the fight 30-27, 30-27, 29-28 in favor of Allen. In 15 minutes of action, Allen landed a takedown and 89 significant strikes. After the fight, Allen asked for a rematch with Sean Strickland. With the win, Allen improved to 15-4 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
