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Ryan Weathers Proving to be an Erratic Streamer Off the Waiver Wire
New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers recently had a three-start stretch from June 18 to June 29 in which he allowed eight runs (four earned), walked four, and struck out 17 in 14 innings against the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers (two starts). Given Weathers' strikeout upside -- he's sporting a career-high 26.9% strikeout rate and a decent 7% walk rate -- he was a popular waiver-wire target going into his start in Sunday's series finale in the Bronx against the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old southpaw let his fantasy managers down on Sunday, though, allowing four earned runs on six hits while walking two and striking out six in four innings for his seventh loss of the year. Weathers is now 3-7 in 2026 with a 4.29 ERA (4.05 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 104 strikeouts and 27 walks in 92 1/3 innings across his 17 starts. He has now allowed at least four runs in four of his last seven starts, making him hard to trust as a fantasy streamer as he heads into his final start of the first half this week versus the Washington Nationals. Weather is rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Max Fried to Throw Another Live Bullpen Next Week
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) is facing hitters again on Sunday at Yankee Stadium, and manager Aaron Boone told Jorge Castillo of ESPN that the plan is for Fried to throw another live bullpen session on Thursday or Friday of next week before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw has been sidelined since the middle of May with a bone bruise in his left elbow, but he's progressing nicely and could be ready to rejoin the Yankees' starting rotation for the start of the second half of the season on July 17, barring a setback on his rehab assignment. The three-time All-Star was 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA (2.72 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 50 strikeouts and 19 walks in 61 2/3 innings over 10 starts in his second season in the Bronx this year before landing on the injured list. He led the league with 19 wins in his first year with the Yankees, and he's a must-start in fantasy when he's active. Fried should not be floating around on any waiver wires due to his elbow injury.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
Clarke Schmidt Could Throw a Live Bullpen Session Soon
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (elbow) is getting closer to throwing his first live bullpen session. He is nearing the one-year mark since undergoing an internal brace procedure in July 2025, and a live bullpen session would represent a major milestone in his recovery. Thus far, he has been limited to side sessions and mound work, but reports that he is ready to take this next step suggest his recovery has been progressing well behind the scenes. If things continue on this trajectory, he could begin a rehab assignment later this month, with the hope of rejoining the Yankees' rotation down the stretch. If he earns a spot at the back end of New York's rotation, he is worth rostering in the deepest fantasy leagues.
Source: Gary Phillips
Source: Gary Phillips
Max Fried to Throw 35 Pitches on Sunday in Sim Game
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (elbow) is set to throw 35 pitches over two up-and-down simulated innings on Sunday. It has been reported that if this session goes smoothly, he will increase his workload to 40 pitches later in the week. The 32-year-old is said to have felt completely normal after his last live bullpen session, which is great news for both him and the Yankees. In addition to making progress with his health, he has also reportedly been working on mechanical tweaks to his repertoire. Despite the significant forward progress, it's worth noting that the southpaw still has a long way to go in his recovery and will almost certainly require a rehab assignment. As such, a return later in July should be considered the best-case scenario.
Source: Gary Phillips
Source: Gary Phillips
Carlos Lagrange has Sprained Shoulder, Won't Throw for Six Weeks
The New York Yankees are saying that right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a capsular sprain of his right shoulder, and he'll be shut down from throwing for six weeks, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. It's a real bummer for the Yankees and fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues who have been stashing the hard-throwing 6-foot-7, 248-pounder, as he was seemingly on the verge of joining the Yankees' major-league roster to bolster their bullpen in July. He was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and with an extended absence coming, it's now fair to wonder if he'll get called up to the majors at all in 2027. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was recently moved from a starting role to a relief one. Lagrange has gone 1-4 with the RailRiders with a 4.55 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 83:33 K:BB in 63 1/3 innings across 18 outings (11 starts). Fantasy managers in mixed redraft formats can probably hold off on stashing Lagrange now due to his uncertain timetable. He's rostered in 5% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Carlos Rodon has Heavy Inflammation in his Elbow
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) said that he doesn't have any damage to his UCL, but he's dealing with heavy inflammation in his elbow, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Rodon is hoping that he doesn't need a long recovery process. The Yankees placed the 33-year-old veteran on the 15-day injured list on Friday, which means he won't pitch again before the All-Star break. However, barring a setback once he resumes throwing, Rodon could have a shot to rejoin the team's starting rotation for the start of the second half later this month. In his 12th year in the big leagues (fourth with the Yankees), Rodon has gone 4-2 with a 3.30 ERA (3.46 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 52 strikeouts and 26 walks in 46 1/3 innings pitched across nine starts. He got a late start to 2026 after having surgery last October to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. Durability is obviously a concern with the veteran southpaw moving forward, but fantasy managers should keep him stashed in an IL spot for the second half of 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Carlos Rodon is Placed on 15-Day Injured List
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. Rodon heads to the shelf for hopefully a minimal stint due to left elbow inflammation. The Yankees believe this is an injury that can be managed without Rodon needing to undergo surgery. There isn't a clear timetable for Rodon, so the Yankees will just give him time to rest before they make any further decisions. The southpaw owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a 52:26 K:BB ratio across nine starts this season. When healthy, Rodon is a stud, but keeping him on the mound has been a problem. It's unclear at the moment who is going to take over his spot in the rotation.
Source: Chris Kirschner
Source: Chris Kirschner
Carlos Lagrange Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Shoulder Injury
New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange (shoulder) has landed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a shoulder injury, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The Yankees will know more about the extent of Lagrange's shoulder injury once he undergoes an MRI exam. It's a setback for a pitching prospect who was expected to join the Yankees' major-league bullpen soon. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, last pitched for the RailRiders on June 28, when he allowed five earned runs on four hits while walking two in two-thirds of an inning. The 23-year-old flamethrower started his transition from starting pitcher to reliever in early June, with the Yankees hoping he'd join the major-league roster at some point in July. Lagrange's fastballs have been clocked at 103 mph, and he first turned heads when he struck out Aaron Judge with a 102.6 mph fastball in spring training. The 6-foot-7, 248-pounder should still make his MLB debut in 2027, but it's a bit more unclear when that might be now. Lagrange is currently rostered in 5% of Yahoo leagues and figures to be a high-leverage reliever in the majors sooner rather than later.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Max Fried to Throw to Live Hitters Again on Sunday
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) will throw another live batting practice session on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Fried threw a two-inning simulated game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May and apparently didn't suffer any setbacks. If he has another successful live session on Sunday, the Yankees could clear him to start a minor-league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old southpaw and three-time All-Star is making good progress, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be a realistic option to rejoin New York's starting rotation until after the All-Star break in mid-July. He has been a must-start since joining the Yankees before last season, going 23-8 with a 2.94 ERA (2.98 FIP) and 1.08 WHIP with 239 strikeouts and 70 walks in 257 innings pitched across his 42 starts. Fried was 4-3 this year with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP), 1.00 WHIP, and 50:19 K:BB in 61 2/3 innings across 10 starts before going on the IL with an elbow injury.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Max Fried to Throw Two-Inning Sim Game on Tuesday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Max Fried (elbow) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday and throw 30 pitches, according to David Lennon of Newsday. It will be the first time that Fried has faced live hitters since the Yankees put him on the 15-day injured list on May 16 with a bone bruise in his left elbow. The 32-year-old All-Star southpaw is making good progress, but he won't have enough time to get stretched out to rejoin the big-league starting rotation before the All-Star break in the middle of July. Fried, who is a three-time All-Star, was excellent in his first year in pinstripes in 2025, when he won a league-high 19 games and posted a 2.86 ERA (3.07 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, and 189:51 K:BB in 195 1/3 innings across his 32 regular-season starts. Before going on the IL with his elbow injury, Fried went 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 50 K's and 19 walks in 10 starts. In a best-case scenario, Fried will be ready to roll in late July, and he should not be floating around on any waiver wires at this time.
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Is Carlos Lagrange Ready for a Call to New York?
New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange did not allow a run in his latest appearance at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The hard-throwing right-hander did not allow a hit either and walked one while striking out two of the three batters he faced. It was a nice bounce-back from his previous appearance. Though none were considered earned runs in that outing, the Yankees' fourth-ranked prospect allowed four runs to cross the plate, in which he allowed two hits and two walks while not striking out a batter in an appearance for the first time all season. Since his move to the bullpen, the 6-foot-7 Dominican has produced a 2.19 ERA (4.61 FIP) with a 1.14 WHIP, and a 22.0 percent K-BB% over 12 1/3 innings pitched. The 23-year-old could be called upon to fortify New York's bullpen by midseason, but likely would not be in line for save opportunities. As such, the strikeout artist really only has value in leagues that reward holds, but in such leagues, he's a worthy stash option for his ability to rack up the punchouts.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Elmer Rodriguez to Start on Sunday, Worth Adding Ahead of Return?
New York Yankees starting pitcher Elmer Rodriguez was recalled to make the start against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The Yankees want to give their starters some extra rest, so they'll recall Rodriguez to make the start on Sunday. The right-hander has already made three starts for the Yankees this season. He owns a 4.15 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and a 6:9 K:BB ratio across 13 innings in Pinstripes. Rodriguez has posted quality numbers during his 10 starts in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. The Reds offense isn't exactly striking fear into any pitchers right now. Fantasy managers should consider scooping up Rodriguez for a spot start on Sunday.
Source: Erik Boland
Source: Erik Boland
Max Fried Set to Face Hitters Soon
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Max Fried (elbow) should start facing hitters by either "the end of this month or the start of next month," according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Fried had another successful bullpen session on Friday and has been throwing off a mound for around a week as he works his way back from a bone bruise in his left elbow. The Yankees haven't given Fried a specific timetable for a return, but he's probably unlikely to be ready to rejoin the team's starting rotation before the All-Star break in mid-July. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw and three-time All-Star was lights-out in 2025 in his first year in the Bronx for the Yanks, going 19-5 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 189:51 K:BB in his 32 starts. In 10 starts (61 2/3 frames) this year before going on the injured list with his elbow bruise, Fried went 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 50 K's and 19 walks. He has ace potential when he's healthy for fantasy managers and should be stashed in all formats while he recovers.
Source: Newsday - Erik Boland
Source: Newsday - Erik Boland
Cam Schlittler Continues Dominant 2026 Season, Fans Career-High 13
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler was as dominant as ever on Friday night in the team's 5-0 shutout win in the Bronx over the visiting Cincinnati Reds, tossing six shutout innings with four hits allowed, no walks, and a career-high 13 strikeouts to lower his season ERA to 1.71. It was his eighth win of the year in what has quickly become a breakout campaign for Schlittler in just his second year in the big leagues with the Yankees. The 25-year-old former seventh-round pick in 2022 out of Northeastern University came into the day with a league-best 1.82 ERA (2.31 FIP) and 0.91 WHIP with 96 strikeouts and 18 walks in 39 innings pitched over his 15 starts. He also leads the league with a 3.8 WAR, 6.4 hits per nine, and 0.5 home runs allowed per nine innings. Schlittler has allowed one earned run or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts and gets a good matchup next against the Detroit Tigers. He has become a must-start in all fantasy leagues and is headed for his first All-Star appearance in 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Max Fried Throws Bullpen Session on Friday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Max Fried (elbow) took the mound for a bullpen session on Friday. According to Gary Phillips, Fried threw a 28-pitch session. Barring any setbacks, Fried should be cleared to begin facing live hitters soon. The southpaw has been sidelined since mid-May due to a left elbow bone bruise. He still has more work to do, but Fried could potentially be back in the Yankees rotation at some point in July. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Fried as he's one of the best pitchers in baseball when he's healthy.
Source: Gary Phillips
Source: Gary Phillips
