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Parker Washington Next in Line for Extension in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said shortly after the 2025 season ended that the team had started preliminary contract-extension discussions with wide receiver Parker Washington and tight end Brenton Strange, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. The Jags agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $48 million ($25 million guaranteed) with Strange on Wednesday. Washington, 24, stepped up in a big way in 2025 after injuries to rookie Travis Hunter and Brian Thomas Jr., finishing with 58 receptions on 95 targets for 847 yards and five touchdowns in 16 regular-season games (seven starts) in his third year in the NFL. DiRocco thinks that Washington fits right into a current group of seven wideouts in the NFL that make between $16 and $18 million. A potential new deal for Washington could be for three years and $53 million, with between $25 and $30 million guaranteed. Washington's breakout has lessened Jacksonville's need to use Hunter on offense in his second season in 2026. RotoBaller currently has Washington ranked as the No. 34 fantasy wideout, and he should once again be a go-to target for quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Bucky Irving, Kenneth Gainwell to be Used Interchangeably?
The Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud doesn't think the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want to give running back Bucky Irving 15-plus carries again in 2026 due to injury concerns. When discussing newcomer Kenneth Gainwell, who was the MVP of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense last year, Stroud said, "That's not backup money. I think they will go with the hot hand." The Bucs signed Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million contract in free agency in March after the 27-year-old had a career year in 2025 in the Steel City, carrying the ball 114 times for 537 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and five touchdowns while catching 73 passes for 486 yards and three touchdowns on 85 targets as a pass-catcher in 17 regular-season games (two starts). Tampa's offense is switching to more outside zone as well, which could favor Gainwell in his new digs. It's obviously bad news for Irving and his fantasy stock going into 2026 after he played in just 10 games due to injuries in Year 2. Fantasy managers should target the 23-year-old as more of an RB3/flex than a legitimate RB2, with Gainwell gaining steam as an RB3/flex with more appeal in PPR leagues.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
Luis Garcia Jr. Emerging as a Top Waiver-Wire Option
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. has been on a power binge in June, racking up eight home runs in his last 18 games. He's hitting .271 (16-for-59) over that span with a .426 wOBA and a 16.7% barrel rate. He has definitely risen to the point that he can be a solid option at 2B in almost all formats. Since power is scarce at 2B, Garcia can be a nice option off the waiver wire to offer your lineup some extra home runs and RBI if you can afford his lower batting average. The 26-year-old lefty is locked in at the plate, so use him as a streamer or a fill-in while he's on this hot streak.
Source: RotoBaller.
Source: RotoBaller.
Carter Jensen Can Contribute Rare Catcher Numbers
Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen has been outstanding over the last 18 games, hitting .315 with four homers, 16 runs, and 16 RBI. He has eight doubles to go with those four homers in that span, producing a .399 wOBA with a 49.2% hard-hit rate. The 22-year-old made it to the majors very quickly after being a third-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, and he is starting to settle in and produce at this level. He has also hit leadoff in 14 of those 18 games, putting him in a great position for run-production and getting him extra at-bats. The lefty still has lots of room to grow, but since he fills a catcher spot where his production is even more unusual, he makes a great pickup at this point from the waiver wire in almost all formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ryan O'Hearn Offers Potential Power Production Off the Waiver Wire
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has been a solid part of the middle of the batting order for the Pirates and has been able to contribute solid power numbers and run production. He has 11 RBI over his last 11 games, going 15-for-48 (.313) with five doubles, a home run, and a .342 wOBA. The 32-year-old lefty has been very solid in his 67 games with the Pirates after joining them this past offseason on a two-year deal. O'Hearn is on pace to set a new career-high in homers and RBI if he stays healthy, and he can chip in solid run production for NL-only leagues or deep mixed leagues right away if you need some thump from the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Payton Tolle Shines Against the Yankees, Makes a Great Rotation Addition
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle turned in an impressive performance against the Yankees on Friday night, allowing just one hit in seven shutout innings and racking up seven strikeouts. He improved to 4-5 with the win and lowered his ERA to 2.78 with a 3.19 FIP on the year. The fiery 23-year-old lefty had allowed 10 runs in his previous three games, but his domination on Friday reminds everyone of his strikeout upside. He kept the strong Yankees lineup silent and can bring solid punchout production when he's at his best. While he has had some inconsistencies, his ceiling makes him worth adding as he continues to adjust to the majors. His emergence has been one of the few bright spots in a rough season for the Red Sox, and he can definitely make a solid addition, offering both rotation depth and upside in mixed leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam Antonacci Settling in as Leadoff Hitter, Can Be a Multi-Category Addition
Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has become a fixture at the top of the exciting young lineup on the South Side. Antonacci is hitting .307 with five doubles, three homers, nine walks, and four stolen bases. He has a .386 wOBA and a .466 SLG, showing he has some very solid power to go with his speed. Antonacci is up to four homers and 11 stolen bases on the season and has scored 37 runs as well. Especially against righties, Antonacci can be a solid source of run creation with the potential to pick up power numbers and add solid stolen base production. He still has multi-positional eligibility in many formats and can be a versatile way to fill in your roster with the potential to contribute across the board, while not hurting your roster in any category.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Canadian Football League Won't Allow Brendan Sorsby to Play in 2026
The Canadian Football League announced on Friday that former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not be allowed to join any of its teams for the upcoming season, according to ESPN. "Upholding the integrity of the league and ensuring fair competition are paramount to the CFL," the CFL said in a statement. "The allegations involving Brendan Sorsby are serious and concerning. At this time, the CFL will not register a contract for him, and no team will be permitted to add him to its negotiation list." Sorsby hadn't publicly expressed interest in joining the CFL, but his options are limited now that the NFL announced earlier this week that they would not hold a supplemental draft for him before the 2026 season. Sorsby admitted to placing thousands of bets on college and pro sports while playing at Indiana and Cincinnati. His attorney, Jeffrey Kessler, told ESPN that the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft was a collective bargaining agreement violation and that they would pursue possible action with the Players Association. Sorsby's options are limited after he admitted to gambling, and he may have to sit out a year before entering the 2027 NFL draft.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
River Ryan Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Hamstring Issue
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan (hamstring) is heading to the seven-day minor-league injured list with a hamstring issue, sources told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Ryan missed time earlier in Triple-A Oklahoma City's season with hamstring trouble and had his start skipped this week. The 27-year-old former 11th-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2021 out of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is currently listed by MLB Pipeline as L.A.'s No. 6 prospect. He made his big-league debut with the Dodgers in 2024 and looked good in a small sample size of just four starts, allowing only four runs (three earned) on 15 hits while walking nine and striking out 18 in 20 1/3 innings pitched. In eight starts at OKC in 2026, Ryan has gone 3-1 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 43:8 K:BB in 36 1/3 innings pitched. It's a tough break for Ryan to go on the minor-league IL, but it doesn't mean he won't be an option for the Dodgers' starting rotation in the second half of the 2026 season. He's currently rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues and is still a pitching prospect to stash in deeper leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Giants to Promote Drew Cavanaugh After Stellar Triple-A Play
The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that they selected the contract of catching prospect Drew Cavanaugh from Triple-A Sacramento after they placed catcher Daniel Susac (back) on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain. Cavanaugh, who is not listed as one of the team's top-30 prospects per MLB Pipeline, gets his first call to the big leagues after hitting a combined .311/.449/.550 with a .999 OPS, nine home runs, 34 RBI, 49 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 54 games across 227 plate appearances with Sacramento and Double-A Richmond this year. Cavanaugh is making his big-league debut in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, doing the catching and batting eighth for the Gigantes. For at least the next 10 days, Cavanaugh will share catching duties in the Bay Area with veteran Eric Haase. The 24-year-old former 17th-round selection in 2023 out of Florida Southern College should only be a consideration for a waiver-wire pickup in deep two-catcher formats.
Source: San Francisco Giants
Source: San Francisco Giants
Hurston Waldrep Back in Atlanta, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett to replace the injured Robert Suarez (elbow) on the major-league roster. Waldrep will be making his 2026 season debut when he gets into a game for the Braves after having surgery back in February to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The 24-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida posted a 3.52 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 13 strikeouts and 11 walks in 15 1/3 innings over just five starts in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and at Double-A Columbus and Gwinnett this year before Friday's call-up. He could start in a relief role in Atlanta, but with Spencer Strider, AJ Smith-Shawver, and Spencer Schwellenbach all on the injured list, Waldrep figures to get a shot in the starting rotation sooner rather than later. Waldrep looked great at the big-league level in 2025, going 6-1 with a 2.88 ERA (3.21 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 55 K's and 22 walks in 56 1/3 innings across 10 appearances (nine starts). Fantasy managers desperate for pitching upside should swoop on Waldrep now. He's rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Braves Place Robert Suarez on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they placed right-handed reliever Robert Suarez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The Braves initially said that Suarez hasn't pitched since last Friday due to tightness in his right forearm, but now they're saying he has elbow inflammation. The 35-year-old will most likely undergo more tests to determine if he's dealing with any structural damage in his arm. Even if an MRI exam comes back clean, Suarez will be out through the All-Star break in the middle of July. The Venezuelan reliever was an All-Star in each of the last two seasons with the San Diego Padres, when he racked up 76 saves as their closer, but he has taken a back seat to Raisel Iglesias in 2026 in his first year in Atlanta. Suarez has still been lights-out as a high-leverage setup man, going 4-0 with a 0.56 ERA (2.45 FIP), 0.84 WHIP, four saves, 26 strikeouts, and six walks in 32 innings pitched. With Suarez out at least until late July, Dylan Lee should serve as Atlanta's primary setup man in front of Iglesias. UPDATE: Per MLB.com's Mark Bowman, an MRI exam on Suarez's elbow came back negative.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Jacob Wilson Sitting Again With Shoulder Injury
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Alika Williams will make another start at the 6 for the A's and will bat ninth against rookie right-hander Walbert Urena. It will be the second straight game that Wilson has missed after leaving Wednesday night's game early against the San Francisco Giants with a left-shoulder injury. As of now, Wilson is being considered day-to-day, but that could change quickly if he cannot get back on the field during this weekend's series against the Halos. The 24-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2023 out of Grand Canyon University has a career-high 11.7% strikeout rate and career-low 4.7% walk rate, but Wilson still makes contact more than most and sits at a .277 batting average (56-for-202). The problem is he lacks power (four homers) and speed (two stolen bases) upside at a premier position. Check back to see if Wilson is ready to return to the starting nine on Saturday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mike Trout Hopeful to Return in Time for All-Star Game
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) said he has progressed to light jogging on Friday and didn't have any pain, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout is scheduled to swing the bat on Saturday and is pleased with his progress. He is still hopeful that he can return from the 10-day injured list in time for the All-Star game in mid-July, but he ruled out participating in the Home Run Derby. "I'm leaning toward not doing it. Obviously it'd be cool to do it, but I probably won't do it. I was thinking about it, but then hurt my leg. So that's what kind of threw it off there," Trout said. The 34-year-old three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star will be a starter in the All-Star game if he's cleared to play by then, but he's not going to push it. Although he's hitting only .234 (62-for-265), Trout was having a resurgent campaign in 2026 before his hammy injury, producing 17 home runs, 12 doubles, 36 RBI, 54 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 74 games and 335 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep the aging superstar in an IL spot in all leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Luis Arraez Returns From Foot Injury to Face Braves
San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Giants in Friday's series opener against the visiting Atlanta Braves and right-hander Reynaldo Lopez, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Arraez was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Athletics after fouling a ball off his right foot, and he sat out of Thursday's series finale as a result. X-rays on Arraez's foot came back negative, though, and he'll return for the first game of the weekend series at Oracle Park on Friday against a pitcher he's very familiar with. Arraez is hitting .379 with an .848 OPS and an RBI in 29 career at-bats against Lopez. The 29-year-old three-time batting champion has been a hit machine again in 2026 in his first year in the Bay Area, as he enters action on Friday with a .321/.358/.445 slash line, .803 OPS, only three home runs, 30 RBI, 40 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 299 at-bats. Fantasy managers will want to get Arraez back into their starting lineups in traditional formats as San Fran's table-setter.
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
Kyle Tucker Back in Action for Series Opener Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) is starting in right field and will hit sixth for Friday's series opener at Petco Park against the division-rival San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. Back spasms have kept the struggling Tucker out of L.A.'s starting lineup since Monday, but he'll return for the first game of a crucial weekend series in San Diego as he looks to break out of his offensive funk. After signing a massive four-year, $240 million deal with the Dodgers in January, the 29-year-old left-handed slugger has disappointed in a big way to the tune of a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. The former fifth overall pick by the Houston Astros in 2015 has been even worse in June, going 14-for-66 (.212) with two homers, a double, 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and two steals in 19 games played. Tucker has faced Buehler only twice in his career and has one hit.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Justin Herbert Has the Tools Around Him to Outperform His Current Redraft ADP
Across 16 games in 2025, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert completed 66.4% of his pass attempts for 3,727 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. The 28-year-old also rushed for a career-high 498 yards and two scores, which helped him finish as the fantasy QB10 on a per-game basis. Entering 2026, Herbert could be in a position to put together his best fantasy season to date. The Chargers have a new play-caller in place in Mike McDaniel, who should help open up the offense. Los Angeles will also have its star tackle duo of Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt back in action after the two combined to play just six games in 2025. Finally, Herbert has a strong core of young playmakers around him in wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, tight end Oronde Gadsden II, and running back Omarion Hampton. If the Chargers offense takes a step forward in its first season under McDaniel and Herbert maintains his increased rushing aggression from a season ago, he could be undervalued by current redraft ADP as the ninth quarterback off the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
De'Von Achane Remains a High-End Dynasty RB Despite Offensive Uncertainty
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) put together an all-world season in 2025, recording 1,838 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 305 touches across 16 games. Even with the rest of the Miami offense crumbling around him, Achane led the NFL in yards per carry (5.7) and recorded 67 catches for 488 yards and four touchdowns on 85 targets. The Dolphins overhauled their coaching staff, quarterback room, and wide receiver room over the offseason, leading to speculation that Achane might have been on the trade block. Instead, Miami inked Achane to a four-year contract extension, cementing him as one of the team's building blocks as it enters a new era. The 24-year-old is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, but should be ready to go for the start of 2026. Even with the uncertain offensive environment around him in Miami, Achane should be viewed as an elite running back option in dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ashton Jeanty Should Still Be Viewed as an Elite Dynasty Running Back
The sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty entered his rookie season with plenty of fantasy hype. The 22-year-old volumed his way to a solid season, recording 1,321 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns on 321 touches across 17 games. However, he averaged just 3.7 yards per carry and finished as the RB16 by per-game PPR scoring. While Jeanty's lack of efficiency is a bit concerning, he was working within one of the worst offensive ecosystems in 2025. The Raiders enter 2026 with a new coaching staff, an overhauled offensive line, and hope at quarterback in the form of rookie signal-caller Fernando Mendoza. Jeanty proved as a rookie that he has a three-down skill set and can absorb a heavy workload. If the changes around him in Las Vegas lead to some more holes for him to run through, Jeanty could break out as a superstar in 2026. In any dynasty league where his value has dipped below high-end RB1 status, managers should look to buy low.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Has Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Redraft Value Fallen Too Far?
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. struggled with both injuries and inconsistency in 2025, finishing the year with just 41 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns on 73 targets across 12 games. The 23-year-old has flashed upside as a ball-winner and a red zone threat, but he's largely failed to live up to the prospect hype that led to him being the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Entering 2026, Harrison Jr. is definitely behind star Cardinals tight end Trey McBride on the team's target pecking order and may even have slipped behind fellow wideout Michael Wilson. However, Harrison Jr. will have a chance to work with a new coaching staff this season, which could be the fresh start he needs. Harrison Jr. is reportedly still recovering from the myriad injury issues that forced him to miss five games last season, but he should be ready to go for the start of 2026. Given that he's fallen all the way down the low-end WR3 range by redraft ADP, Harrison Jr. may be an ideal buy-low candidate for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Blake Corum a Sneaky Redraft Sleeper Entering 2026?
After seeing limited playing time as a rookie in 2024, Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum took on a significantly larger role in his team's offense in 2025. Across 17 games, the 25-year-old recorded 746 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 145 carries. Corum's workload upside with Los Angeles remains limited by the presence of Rams running back Kyren Williams, who recorded over 1,500 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025. However, Corum proved last season that he can be productive even while ceding touches to Williams. If Los Angeles opts for a slightly more even workload split between its two backs in 2026, Corum could emerge as a consistent flex option for fantasy managers. Of course, Corum is also perhaps the most valuable handcuff option in fantasy football, as he would immediately vault into borderline RB1 territory if Williams were to go down with an injury. All in all, Corum may be slightly undervalued by current redraft ADP as the 35th running back off the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ted Hurst Carries Dynasty Stash Appeal into 2026
After recording 71 catches for 1,004 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games at Georgia State in 2025, wide receiver Ted Hurst was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Hurst may not be expected to contribute right away in a Tampa Bay passing game that already features a deep group of wide receivers in Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., Jalen McMillan, and Tez Johnson. Still, Hurst profiles as a true outside X receiver, which may make him the most logical long-term replacement for former Bucs wideout Mike Evans, who departed the team in free agency. Godwin Jr. and McMillan both battled significant injury issues in 2025, which could be another route for Hurst to find his way onto the field. Dynasty managers should not expect immediate production from Hurst, but he profiles as a worthy stash candidate for rebuilding teams.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Max Meyer Officially Reinstated and Starting on Friday
The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that they reinstated right-hander Max Meyer from the bereavement list to make the start against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Meyer is back in Miami's starting rotation after missing the week due to a personal family matter. The 27-year-old has been great for the Fish and fantasy managers alike in 2026, so he should be returned to most starting lineups on Friday as well. The former third overall pick of the 2020 MLB draft out of the University of Minnesota has gone a perfect 8-0 this year with a 2.80 ERA (3.33 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with a career-high 102 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 innings across his first 16 starts. In his first matchup against St. Louis at home on April 20, Meyer took a no-decision, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking two and striking out eight in 5 1/3 innings pitched. Meyer has not allowed over two earned runs in any of his four starts in June while allowing only six earned runs, walking nine, and striking out 28 in 23 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: Miami Marlins
Source: Miami Marlins
Bobby Witt Jr. Returns to the Lineup as DH on Friday
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is serving as the team's designated hitter and will bat second for the Royals in Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, per MLB.com. Josh Rojas will start at shortstop and bat seventh. While Witt isn't all the way back from a sprained MCL in his knee, he will make his first start since June 18. Even at less than 100%, Witt is better than most players in the league, and he'll return on Friday to a .294/.368/.465 slash line, .833 OPS, 10 home runs, 32 RBI, a league-leading 28 stolen bases, 40 runs scored, and a league-leading 4.3 WAR in 76 games across 337 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Witt's little injury layoff in the last week won't slow him down. In 17 games so far in June, he has gone 21-for-65 (.323) with a homer, four doubles, six RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 12 runs scored in 77 plate appearances. Even as the DH, Witt needs to be returned to all starting fantasy lineups on Friday in traditional formats. If he doesn't suffer a setback with his knee on Friday, expect him to return to the 6 on either Saturday or Sunday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jackson Holliday Back in Lineup for Series Opener Against Nats
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) is starting at second base and batting eighth for Friday's series opener against the visiting Washington Nationals and left-hander Andrew Alvarez at Camden Yards, according to MLB.com. Holliday didn't start the last four games for the O's while nursing a groin injury, but he'll be back this weekend against the Nats as he looks to finally get his bat going in what has been an injury-plagued season for the former first overall pick. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter didn't make his 2026 season debut until May 19 due to a fractured hamate bone in his hand that required surgery back in spring training. Holliday teased 20-20 upside in 2025 in his first full season in the big leagues with 17 homers and 17 stolen bases, but so far in 30 games (99 plate appearances) in 2026, he's hitting .198 (17-for-86) with four homers, 12 RBI, 11 walks, and 30 stolen bases. There's still plenty of upside, but it's hard to recommend Holliday off the waiver wire with the way he's been swinging it, especially at the bottom of Baltimore's batting order. He's currently rostered in under 30% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Cooper Ingle Batting Fifth in MLB Debut, a Must-Add Ahead of Friday's Contest?
Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Cooper Ingle has been called up from Triple-A Columbus and will serve as the designated hitter while batting fifth in his major-league debut in Friday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and veteran right-hander Luis Castillo, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop is considered the Guards' No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he gets the call after hitting .284/.416/.551 with a .967 OPS, 12 home runs, 41 RBI, 33 runs scored, and a stolen base in 51 games at Columbus this year. The former fourth-rounder in 2023 out of Clemson University could also receive playing time in the outfield in Cleveland and is certainly worth a look for fantasy managers desperate for help at the catcher position. Ingle has recently started developing more power at the plate, and he's an intriguing upcoming offensive player due to his excellent discipline at the dish. He's only rostered in 2% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: The Athletic - Zack Meisel
Source: The Athletic - Zack Meisel
Shane McClanahan Being Pushed Back for Extra Rest
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan, who was slated to start on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be pushed back in the starting rotation several days to give him a breather, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays want to monitor McClanahan's workload heading into the end of the first half of the season after he missed the last two-plus seasons due to elbow injuries. Additionally, the 29-year-old southpaw has gone 0-3 with a 5.79 ERA in his last four starts. The good news is that it doesn't appear that McClanahan is dealing with anything physically, so hopefully, a little rest will do him good as the mid-July All-Star break approaches. Overall, the former 31st overall pick in 2018 out of the University of South Florida has gone 6-5 for the Rays in his return in 2026 with a 3.30 ERA (3.40 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 28 walks in 73 2/3 innings pitched across his 15 starts. If the two-time All-Star can stay healthy in the second half, he could easily rebound and be a major pitching asset for fantasy managers.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
James Tibbs III Remains High-End Stash for Home Run Potential
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is producing eye-popping numbers this season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The outfielder has 20 homers and 64 RBI while hitting .291 with 66 runs scored. The 23-year-old is doing everything he can to prove that he is worthy of a call-up, but that is tough on a loaded Dodgers major league roster, competing with the likes of Andy Pages, Kyle Tucker, Alex Call, and Ryan Ward in their current outfield. Tibbs was a first-round pick of the San Francisco Giants in 2024 (No. 13 overall) and was moved to the Boston Red Sox in the trade that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco. The Dodgers then acquired Tibbs in a trade with Boston, and he has put up very good numbers in the minor leagues since. He makes for a solid stash for fantasy managers in deep leagues that have five-outfielder spots, given the high-end power upside he has flashed at Triple-A. However, the crowded Dodger outfield does limit his appeal in shallower formats.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Tanner Scott is a Must-Add Closer Where Available
After opening 2026 in a setup role, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott has emerged as one of the better closers in baseball while filling in for injured Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz (elbow). Across 33 innings (35 games) so far this season, Scott has pitched to a 2.18 ERA and 0.70 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 11 saves. Dating back to June 11, Scott has converted all five of his save opportunities while allowing just one hit and striking out eight across 5 1/3 scoreless innings. The 31-year-old has struck out 33.1% of the batters he's faced this season while allowing just a 2.5% walk rate. While Diaz is expected to return at some point in 2026, the Dodgers have little reason to rush him back. For the time being, Scott is an absolute must-add relief pitcher in any fantasy league where he remains on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Walker Jenkins Worth Stashing as he Makes Return From Injury?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has battled injuries this season, but has still managed to put up nice numbers at Triple-A St. Paul with a .258/.400/.409 line, two homers, and five stolen bases in 93 at-bats. The No. 5 overall pick of the Minnesota Twins in 2023, the 21-year-old is a fantasy-worthy name that requires attention as he continues to make his way back from an AC joint sprain that he suffered in May. At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, Jenkins is a five-tool prospect who has looked the part as he has progressed through the Minnesota system. The unfortunate injury this season, as well as the emergence of names like Austin Martin and Trevor Larnach alongside Byron Buxton in the Minnesota outfield, has made it difficult for Jenkins to make his way to the big leagues. That doesn't make him any less stash-worthy, however, and it looks like the time is approaching for him to make a big league debut and a big fantasy impact. Managers in deeper five-outfielder leagues with open bench spots should consider stashing this five-category producer ahead of his eventual debut in the second half.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
