Jun 22, 2026, 4:53 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday that went well, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer has been recovering from back spasms that sent him to the 15-day injured list last week. Even though the future Hall of Famer has failed to stay healthy towards the end of his career, the Blue Jays believe he could return from his back injury sooner rather than later. Our best guess is that Toronto will take things slowly with the three-time Cy Young winner and hold him out beyond the All-Star break in mid-July. The 41-year-old eight-time All-Star has not pitched well when healthy in 2026 in his second year with Toronto, going 1-4 with a career-worst 10.23 ERA (8.79 FIP) and 1.73 WHIP with 14 strikeouts and 11 walks in 22 innings in just six starts. Given his inability to stay healthy the last two years for the Jays, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Scherzer shifted to a relief role in the second half. He's rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith

Jun 22, 2026, 4:45 PM ET

The hope is that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Barger will need around a week of rehab games before he is reinstated from the 10-day injured list to rejoin Toronto's major-league roster. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has appeared in only nine games for the Blue Jays in 2026 due to elbow and ankle injuries, and he had just one hit in 28 plate appearances with two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts. He has been out since the middle of May with inflammation in his right elbow. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, Barger should return to action in the big leagues before the All-Star break next month. Barger should be a lineup regular against righties when fully healthy, giving him some waiver-wire appeal in deeper fantasy leagues for his power from the left side of the plate and eligibility at both third base and in the outfield. He's currently rostered in only 20% of Yahoo leagues, but don't forget that he clubbed 21 homers and drove in 74 in 135 regular-season games last year before helping to lead the Jays to the World Series in the postseason.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon

Jun 22, 2026, 4:40 PM ET

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez, the front-runner for MVP in the American League this year, said he will not participate in this year's Home Run Derby. "I'm still open," Alvarez said on Sunday, "but not this year." Alvarez hit his 25th home run of the year in Sunday's 2-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park, and he trails only Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber for the major-league home run lead. Alvarez had an invitation to take part in the 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium, but he went on the injured list with a right-hand injury right before the All-Star break. He also missed the 2023 All-Star game due to an oblique injury. The Astros haven't had a competitor in the Home Run Derby since third baseman Alex Bregman did it in both 2018 and 2019. Alvarez is set to compete in his fourth career All-Star game next month in Philly. He's currently slashing .322/.428/.640, and his 1.068 OPS and .640 slugging percentage lead all of baseball. After an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited him to only 48 games, the former AL Rookie of the Year has bounced back in a huge way in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome

Jun 22, 2026, 4:31 PM ET

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays, according to MLB.com. Maikel Garcia is starting at shortstop and batting second, with Nick Loftin starting at the hot corner and batting eighth against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The Royals believe that Witt will avoid going on the injured list, but he has yet to play since being pulled from last Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. The longer the All-Star shortstop remains out, the greater the chance that he will go on the IL to close out the month of June. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger can do it all on the baseball field and is one of the best five-category contributors in the game. He's currently slashing .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in 76 games played and 337 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday to see if he can return to the starting nine for the Royals. UPDATE: According to MLB.com's Brian Murphy, Witt hit in the batting cages, fielded grounders, and ran the bases before Monday's game against Tampa.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 22, 2026, 4:26 PM ET

The Houston Astros announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu on the restricted list and recalled right-hander Logan VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. It's unclear exactly why Abreu has landed on the restricted list, but it could be due to visa issues with the team playing in Toronto for a series this week. If the 29-year-old Dominican is dealing with a visa issue, we probably won't see him back with the team until their series opener on Thursday versus the Detroit Tigers. Abreu had a shot to lock down the team's closer duties to begin the 2026 season with left-hander Josh Hader on the injured list, but he got off to a rough start and is currently carrying a 6.39 ERA (6.78 OPS), 1.82 WHIP, five saves, 33 strikeouts, and 24 walks in 25 1/3 innings out of the bullpen this year for the Astros. Now that Hader is back from his biceps injury and locked in as the team's unquestioned closer, Abreu is less attractive in fantasy baseball. He's currently rostered in only 22% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Houston Astros

Jun 22, 2026, 4:20 PM ET

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) has been performing on-field agility exercises, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees are discussing whether Grisham will accompany the team on their road trip to Detroit and Boston. "We're really encouraged by how well he's doing," manager Aaron Boone said. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting center fielder is recovering from a mild strained right hamstring that landed him on the 10-day injured list on June 13. It's unclear exactly when Grisham might be a candidate to be reinstated from the IL, but he could have a shot to make it back before the All-Star break in mid-July if he continues to make progress. With both Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) also on the IL, the Yankees have been forced to rely regularly on rookie Spencer Jones and now Jasson Dominguez in their outfield next to Cody Bellinger. Grisham had a career-best 34 home runs and 74 RBI in 143 regular-season games for the Yanks last year and can provide nice pop from the left side as outfield depth for fantasy managers. However, his high swing-and-miss rates mean he will be a batting average drain (currently hitting .232). Grisham has eight homers, 35 RBI, and six steals in his 66 games played in 2026. He's rostered in 44% of Yahoo leagues while he heals.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Jun 22, 2026, 4:14 PM ET

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) will make a minor-league rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Erie, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Reports coming out of Flaherty's bullpen session were all positive, so he could be cleared to return from the 15-day injured list after making only one rehab start in the minors. Fantasy managers probably are in no rush to pick the 30-year-old veteran starter back up off the waiver wire, though, after he went 1-8 with a 5.35 ERA (4.09 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings pitched over his first 15 starts before injuring his ankle. The former first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014 allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last five starts, though. If Flaherty can improve his command in the second half of the year in Detroit -- he currently has an 11.1% walk rate -- positive regression should follow. While he's recovering from his ankle injury, Flaherty is rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen

Jun 22, 2026, 3:50 PM ET

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) is still day-to-day after being placed on the seven-day concussion injured list last week, but he was out on the field with the team during warmups and defensive drills before Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Seager will travel with the team this week, but it's to be determined when he might return to play. It's been an injury-plagued 2026 season for the 32-year-old veteran, as he also spent time in the first half of the season with a back injury. In addition to more injuries for the five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, Seager has hit a very disappointing .186/.284/.373 with a .657 OPS, nine home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 177 at-bats this year. Seager's track record makes him worth holding in most fantasy baseball leagues, but there is concern that he could continue to struggle at the plate and with injuries into the second half. Right now, he's rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues. Ezequiel Duran will continue to hold down the fort at the 6 in Texas until Seager is cleared to return from the IL. UPDATE: Seager is scheduled to take live batting practice on Tuesday, according to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland

Jun 22, 2026, 3:43 PM ET

John Shipley of Sports Illustrated writes that perhaps no Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick "garnered as much buzz" this offseason as fifth-round rookie tight end Tanner Koziol. The Jaguars took Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher in the second round (56th overall) and still have Brenton Strange at the position, but they are expected to involve more multiple-tight-end looks in 2026. Koziol's pass-catching prowess and refinement in the passing game helped him stand out immediately this offseason. In his four years in college (three years at Ball State and one at the University of Houston), he had 237 catches for 2,234 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns in 49 games played. His 74 catches last year with Houston led all TEs nationally, and his 727 receiving yards ranked second. There's no doubting what Koziol can do as a pass-catcher, but it will be hard for him to find playing time in head coach Liam Coen's offensive scheme if he doesn't offer value as a blocker as well. Right now, Koziol is an intriguing long-term prospect for those in dynasty/keeper leagues, but he could open his rookie year as the No. 3 TE in Jacksonville.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley

Jun 22, 2026, 3:34 PM ET

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had preliminary talks about a contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange and wide receiver Parker Washington, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Strange and Washington are entering the final years of their rookie contracts. Strange set career highs in catches (46), receiving yards (540), and receiving touchdowns (three) in 2025. General manager James Gladstone is optimistic about the team's chances of extending both Strange and Washington, saying the team is "probably within striking distance to see things come to light." The Jaguars drafted rookie tight ends Tanner Koziol and Nate Boerkircher in this year's draft, and they are expected to deploy multiple tight-end sets more often in 2026 in head coach Liam Coen's offense. Despite the addition of two rookies at his position, Strange is expected to have a bigger role on offense and should move around the formation more to create mismatches. Still, with plenty of options for quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the receiving room, too, Strange should not be considered as anything more than a TE2 pick with upside in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco

Jun 22, 2026, 3:23 PM ET

ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that one person close to the situation doubts that the New York Jets will be interested in former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft. The source suggested that the Jets "don't want to deal with it." Sorsby is a talented (some suggest he's a first-round talent) but controversial prospect because he admitted to gambling during his time in college. If the NFL approves Sorsby's application to enter the NFL's supplemental draft, media speculation suggests it would take a second-round pick to secure him. The team that is awarded the player forfeits its pick in the equivalent of next year's NFL draft. Cimini writes that it would be "an absolute coup" if the Jets didn't have to sacrifice any of their three first-round picks in next year's draft, but it remains to be seen if they're willing to take on the Sorsby risk. Per the NFL's personal-conduct policy, Sorsby could face an immediate suspension from the league, and the prospect of discipline could be a deal-breaker for some teams. New York drafted QB Cade Klubnik in the fourth round this April, but Sorsby's ceiling is considered much higher.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini

Jun 22, 2026, 3:20 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jett Williams is on the list of a talented group of prospects who make their home at the position up the middle. Cooper Pratt is a recent call-up at the position, and Jesus Made is one of the most talented names in the minors at the position. But don't count out Williams, who is hitting .217 with nine homers, 37 RBI, and 15 stolen bases at Triple-A Nashville. The numbers aren't necessarily overwhelming, but Williams is a first-round pick of the New York Mets before arriving in Milwaukee's system in the Freddy Peralta trade this past winter. Williams is part of a loaded Brewers infield and will have to increase his production in order to garner a call-up to the big league level. He has the pedigree to predict future fantasy success, but it will be an uphill battle to contribute to the Brewers this year or in the near future. Given his lack of a clear path to MLB at-bats and following Pratt's promotion, Williams is best left as a deep-league stash target in 12+ team leagues with multiple N/A spots.--Brian Buckey - RotoBaller
Source: Minor League Baseball

Jun 22, 2026, 3:12 PM ET

ESPN's John Keim writes that the Washington Commanders "haven't had a No. 1 running back in a while and are likely to enter the season with a RB-by-committee situation." However, the Commanders don't have a shortage of options in their backfield going into the 2026 season after signing Rachaad White and Jerome Ford in free agency and drafting Penn State's all-time leading rusher, Kaytron Allen. They also have holdovers Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jeremy McNichols. Croskey-Merritt, who led the team with 815 rushing yards in 2025 as a rookie, bulked up in the offseason, although he might have a similar role in Year 2 if he cannot improve as a pass blocker. The Commanders haven't had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2021 and have had only two in the last 11 seasons. Quarterback Jayden Daniel, coming off an injury-plagued sophomore campaign, will also factor into the rushing attack this year. Croskey-Merritt should have the best chance to lead this backfield in touches again in 2026, but White's prowess as a pass-catcher could keep him as more of an RB3/flex play in fantasy leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim

Jun 22, 2026, 3:11 PM ET

Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins is currently on a rehab assignment at High-A South Bend, where he pitched 2 2/3 innings, allowing one run with three strikeouts in a start on Sunday. It's been an injury-plagued year for Wiggins, the second-round pick out of the University of Arkansas, but the promising right-hander was part of the Futures Game last season as a representative of the Chicago Cubs organization. Wiggins pitched to a 2.19 ERA between three levels in 2025, capped off by a finale at Triple-A Iowa. Across 78 innings, he totaled 97 punchouts with a stellar 1.03 WHIP. Recovering from right elbow inflammation, Wiggins is a promising prospect, and savvy fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his progress as he rehabs. Given Chicago's lack of starting pitching depth, Wiggins could become a priority pitching prospect to stash in the coming weeks once he returns to Triple-A.--Brian Buckey - RotoBaller
Source: Minor League Baseball

Jun 22, 2026, 3:10 PM ET

Part-time 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim shocked the NASCAR world with an upset win in the Anduril 250 Race the Base at Naval Base Coronado. Heim started 13th in his first Cup start on a road course and did not show much speed during the first two stages of the race. In the first stage, Heim ended in 17th while in the second stage, he placed 21st at the end of it, but he did avoid all accidents and kept the car clean the whole time. In the final stage, Heim finally positioned himself as a serious contender as he made his way up through the field up to second behind Kyle Larson midway through the stage. Heim made up a six-second gap on Larson until they both pitted on lap 59 for the final time. When the race went through its final caution and ensuing restart, Heim followed his teammate, Tyler Reddick, past Larson and moved Carson Hocevar out of the way to take second. Heim and Reddick moved away from the rest of the field and had a final battle for the win, which ended with Heim taking the lead for good on lap 73 as he cruised to his first Cup Series win in his 13th Cup start. As a part-time driver, Heim is not competing for the Cup Series championship. Heim's next scheduled Cup start is at Chicagoland Speedway on July 5th.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 22, 2026, 3:10 PM ET

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing had the best result of his career at a road or street course in Sunday's Anduril 250 Race the Base at Naval Base Coronado. Wallace started the race from 12th place, but quickly showed that he had plenty of speed from the beginning. The No. 23 Toyota driver went all the way up to the top five by the halfway point of the first stage, competing with Shane Van Gisbergen, Michael McDowell, and Ryan Blaney for the lead until his first pit stop on lap 17. On the very next lap, Wallace lost his right front wheel as his pit crew did not successfully tighten the lugnuts on the tire, leading to Wallace being held by NASCAR for two laps on pit road as a penalty. He ended the stage in the 33rd position as a result. Wallace spent the second stage and the final stage recovering back to the lead lap and regaining track position lost from the penalty/ He kept his car clean, and thanks to a timely caution on lap 60 as he was already pitting, he shuffled back towards the top 10. In what was the race's final restart, Wallace worked his way up to third behind his two teammates, Tyler Reddick and Corey Heim, while he was holding off Kyle Larson for position. Reddick eventually got a flat tire on lap 74, which allowed Wallace to slip to his eventual finishing position of second. This was the first time Wallace finished as the runner-up in a road or street racing event in the Cup Series, and he now moves up to 11th in the regular-season standings after 17 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 22, 2026, 3:06 PM ET

Washington Wizards guard Trae Young intends to sign a massive four-year, $212 million deal to stay with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Young will get a four-year deal with a player option in the final year of the deal. Young recently declined a $49 million player option for a long-term deal in free agency. The Wizards didn't want to risk losing Young and gave him a hefty extension to stick around in Washington. Young was acquired by the Wizards mid-season and only played five games with the organization before being shut down for the rest of the year. Despite barely playing for the team, the Wizards view Young as a key piece of their future. Now, the Wizards have Young locked up to play alongside Alexander Sarr and whoever the team decides to draft with the first overall pick on Tuesday night.--Andy Webb
Source: Shams Charania

Jun 22, 2026, 3:05 PM ET

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson had another strong result in Sunday's Anduril 250 Race the Base at Naval Base Coronado. Larson began the race from 14th position and had a car capable of moving up through the field, as he worked his way to the top 10 by midway through the first stage. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver ended up moving up to third by the end of the first stage as others went to pit road before the stage break, allowing Larson to score eight stage points. In the second stage, Larson moved to the middle of the pack as he pitted during the stage break, but was able to regain positions after avoiding a multicar accident started by Austin Hill, Shane Van Gisbergen, and Connor Zilisch. Larson moved up to the lead, but then went to pit road before the end of the second stage, moving him back to end the stage in 19th with no further stage points. In the final stage, Larson continued recovering positions and found his way back up to the lead midway through the stage, ahead of Corey Heim until his final pit stop on lap 60. After the race's final restart on lap 64, Larson challenged Carson Hocevar to the lead, but fell back behind him, Tyler Reddick, and Heim. Although Larson got past Hocevar after he spun, he was unable to catch up with Reddick and Heim and instead spent the rest of the race battling for position with Bubba Wallace. Wallace stayed ahead of Larson, but Larson did get past Reddick after he had a flat tire, leaving Larson to finish in third place. With his seventh top-5 result of the year, Larson moves to fourth in the regular-season standings after 17 Cup races this season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 22, 2026, 3:03 PM ET

ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi writes that no Cleveland Browns wideout was targeted more than wide receiver Isaiah Bond this spring. The Browns drafted receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston back in April, but that doesn't mean that Bond will be mothballed in his second NFL season. Bond showed off his speed and the 15 pounds of muscle that he added in the offseason with plenty of contested catches during offseason practices. The 22-year-old former University of Texas product played in 16 games (two starts) for the Browns in 2025 in his first year in the NFL and caught just 18 of his 44 targets for 338 yards and no touchdowns. Veteran Jerry Jeudy is still in the team's WR room, which will definitely make it difficult for Bond to stand out every week as he heads into his sophomore season in Cleveland. Bond deserves to be held in dynasty/keeper formats, but in redraft leagues in 2026, he should be left to the waiver wire to begin the season in 12-team leagues. Right now, Bond is outside of RotoBaller's top-100 receivers for the upcoming campaign.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi

Jun 22, 2026, 3:03 PM ET

Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing had an up-and-down performance during the Anduril 250 Race the Base at Naval Base Coronado's Street Course. Reddick was originally slated to start 17th, but had to start from the rear after his team made unapproved adjustments before the start of the race. In the first stage, Reddick took the entire stage to move through the field as he went from the back to end the stage in 12th. Due to pit stops in the second stage and especially before the end of the stage, Reddick ended up falling back through the field and ended up in 30th. In the final stage, Reddick ended up pitting midway through the stage on lap 60 as a caution came out for fluid on the track. Reddick's timing of this pit stop allowed him to move to the front of the pack, and by lap 64, he passed Carson Hocevar and took the lead. From there, Reddick fought for the win with his teammate Corey Heim. Reddick and Heim fought for the win against each other until lap 74, when Reddick suffered a flat tire. The No. 45 Toyota driver then fell back and eventually placed 25th. With his finish of 25th, Reddick now sits only eight points ahead of Denny Hamlin for the regular-season points lead.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 22, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Shane Van Gisbergen was the heavy favorite coming into the Anduril 250 Race the Base at Naval Base Coronado's Street Course, but ended up crashing out with a 38th place finish. Van Gisbergen started the race in the pole position and had one of the strongest cars throughout the first stage of the race. He shuffled the lead around with multiple drivers, including Carson Hocevar, Ryan Blaney, and Bubba Wallace. SVG ran inside the top five until he pitted before the end of the first stage on lap 17, which caused him to move back and end the stage in 27th with no stage points. In the second stage, Van Gisbergen shuffled back to the top 10 after others went to pit road and was making progress through the field until he got into Chris Buescher on lap 25. SVG remained in the top 10 until a lap 30 caution. On the ensuing restart, Van Gisbergen was positioned close to the front and made a three-wide move for position, but collided with Austin Hill, setting off a big multicar accident that ended Van Gisbergen's day. As a result, SVG was credited with a finish of 38th and now sits 17th in the regular-season standings, five points behind Ryan Preece for the final position for eligibility for the Chase.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 22, 2026, 2:57 PM ET

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen had a taste of the major leagues in 2025 with the Rockies, but did little in his cameo appearance. Over his first 12 MLB games, Veen carried a low .112 average with a 14:2 K:BB. He was unable to earn a spot on the team's Opening Day roster due to injury and performance, and, as a result, has spent the whole season in Triple-A Albuquerque. Veen, a left-handed hitting outfielder, battled injury to begin the season, but has produced with 11 homers and 48 RBI in 246 at-bats at the Triple-A level to go with 14 steals and a .325 batting average. Those well-rounded numbers could make Veen, a former first-round pick, a sneaky stash option as he continues to knock on the door to a return trip to Colorado. With many outfielders on the MLB roster dealing with injuries, including Jordan Beck, Brenton Doyle, and Mickey Moniak, Veen could push for a promotion in the near future, given his dominant performance.--Brian Buckey - RotoBaller
Source: Minor League Baseball

Jun 22, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Chicago White Sox right-handed relief pitcher Grant Taylor offers fantasy value even without a full-time closer role. Across 37 2/3 innings, the 24-year-old is 2-0 with two saves, five holds, a 2.39 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 53 strikeouts. Taylor has been especially effective over his last 15 appearances, recording a 2.14 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and 28:4 K:BB across 21 innings. Seranthony Dominguez remains Chicago's primary closer, while Bryan Hudson is also part of the late-inning mix, so Taylor should not be treated as the unquestioned ninth-inning option. However, his strikeout production and strong ratios give him standalone value in saves-plus-holds formats, and he would be a logical candidate for more save chances if Dominguez continues to struggle (six earned runs over his last 11 frames). Taylor remains available in most Yahoo leagues at a 21% roster rate, making him an appealing bullpen pickup for fantasy managers seeking immediate strikeouts with the potential to earn saves.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 22, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) thinks he will be ready to go in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season after last year's gruesome season-ending ankle injury in his rookie campaign, according to Bobby Kownack of NFL.com. "It ain't gonna change who I am," Skattebo said. "I had an injury, you know, it is what it is. I've still got plenty of football left, plenty of life left, I'm not going to let this little ankle thing bother me. I'm going to get back [to] running people over like you see on the videos. It's going to be normal Cam Skattebo from here on out." After the Giants selected him in the fourth round in 2025, the Arizona State product had 617 total yards and seven touchdowns before injuring his ankle in Week 8. The 24-year-old took part in 11-on-11 drills during mandatory minicamp last week and should do more in training camp this summer. The Giants should rely more heavily on the running back in new head coach John Harbaugh's first year in the Big Apple, which makes Skattebo an intriguing RB2 target in single-year fantasy leagues in 2026 with the upside for more. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 20 fantasy RB.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL.com - Bobby Kownack

Jun 22, 2026, 2:47 PM ET

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) did some baserunning on Sunday and could come off the 10-day injured list before the team's series opener on Tuesday on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Seattle has a scheduled day off on Monday. The 31-year-old has been cleared to travel with the M's during their road trip this week, so if he doesn't come back on Tuesday, he could return at any point this week. When Arozarena returns to Seattle's starting lineup, he should be considered a must-start in all fantasy formats. The Cuban slugger has been money at the plate so far in 2026 in his second full season with the Mariners, slashing .291/.377/.448 with an .826 OPS, seven home runs, 33 RBI, 19 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored across 71 games and 302 plate appearances. With the two-time All-Star out recently with a minor hamstring pull, Victor Robles has received extra run in Seattle's outfield.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude

Jun 22, 2026, 2:44 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez provides a good stash option while at Triple-A Louisville, for fantasy managers looking to add a high-impact power bat. With the Bats, the left-handed swinging 22-year-old has 17 home runs and 49 RBI this season while hitting for a solid .292 batting average. His .909 OPS shows off his power skills, and he has even added six stolen bases this season at the top level of the system. Should the Reds decide to look his way, Rodriguez could bring some of that power to the notoriously hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Fantasy managers in deeper 12+ team, five-outfielder leagues should act now to acquire Rodriguez and reap the rewards later in the season.--Brian Buckey - RotoBaller
Source: Minor League Baseball

Jun 22, 2026, 2:43 PM ET

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery has produced modest results since reaching the majors, but his prospect pedigree and everyday role make him an appealing proactive waiver-wire target. The 23-year-old is batting .231/.268/.385 with one home run, four RBI, five runs, and a .653 OPS over his first 39 MLB at-bats. Chicago promoted Montgomery after he batted .314/.422/.548 across 56 games between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, including a 15-for-34 run during a nine-game hitting streak immediately before his call-up. The White Sox have committed to playing their No. 2 prospect regularly, primarily in right field, giving him a secure opportunity to work through his early adjustment. Montgomery's swing-and-miss tendencies create some batting-average risk, but his raw power and strong minor-league production give him considerable breakout potential. Montgomery is rostered in just 20% of Yahoo leagues, making him a worthwhile proactive pickup in 12-team formats or deeper.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 22, 2026, 2:42 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) threw off a bullpen mound on Saturday to a standing catcher, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Snell is slowly making progress after having a scope on May 19 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The 33-year-old won't be ready to rejoin the Dodgers' starting rotation until the second half of the season, and it's unclear exactly when that might be. But based on the quick return of Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal after a similar procedure on his elbow, Snell could return in late July or early August. The two-time Cy Young winner has only made 12 starts for the Blue since joining the team before the start of the 2025 campaign, and in his lone start this year, he allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits while walking two and striking out five in only three innings pitched. Snell has been extremely volatile for fantasy managers because of injuries the last two years, but he had a 2.35 ERA in his 11 starts last year and has a 30% career strikeout rate, making him stash-worthy almost everywhere for a second-half return. He's rostered in 75% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen

Jun 22, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara is doing everything he can at Triple-A Nashville to encourage a promotion to the major leagues. The outfielder is hitting .313 with 56 runs, seven homers, 30 RBI, and 20 stolen bases across 67 games of action. That power-speed combination should play at the big league level (.873 OPS in 246 at-bats). The Brewers have shown an ability to get the most out of all types of players in Milwaukee, and Lara profiles as another player who could thrive at American Family Field. With the Brewers beckoning, Lara is a name to target in the waiver-wire process, and he could provide immediate dividends for fantasy managers. Additionally, earlier in June, the Brewers inked the top-100 prospect ot a seven-year contract extension, signaling his long-term role on this roster. Entering Week 13, Lara profiles as a top outfield prospect to stash as he is on the trajectory to compete for an MLB debut in the coming weeks.--Brian Buckey - RotoBaller
Source: Minor League Baseball

Jun 22, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that catcher Will Smith (neck) will not travel on the team's current road trip, which starts on Monday, June 22, in Minnesota and ends on Wednesday, July 1, in Sacramento against the A's, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen. Smith could return early next homestand, though, which starts on Thursday, July 2, against the division-rival San Diego Padres, and he might need a short minor-league rehab assignment. The 31-year-old veteran recently received a cortisone injection in his neck to help him deal with inflammation that has kept him sidelined for the last two weeks. The three-time All-Star should be stashed in most fantasy baseball formats despite his injury and the fact that he has disappointed with a .249 average (43-for-173), six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 2026 before landing on the 10-day injured list. His replacement, Dalton Rushing, has hit .254 (34-for-134) with eight long balls, 22 RBI, and 21 runs scored in 45 games in his first full year in the majors.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen