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Mookie Betts Working to Increase his Swing Speed
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique), who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right-oblique strain, is working on increasing his swing speed, according to MLB.com. Betts is inching closer to starting a minor-league rehab assignment. He landed on the IL back on April 5, so fantasy managers are itching to get him back into their starting lineups. Betts suffered a setback late last month that has delayed him a bit in his rehab, but it appears that he's moving in the right direction again. If he's cleared to start a rehab assignment soon, Betts could be back in the big leagues at some point next week. The Dodgers have been using second-year infielder Hyeseong Kim primarily at shortstop of late with Betts sidelined. Betts, a former MVP, eight-time All-Star, and seven-time Silver Slugger winner, needs to be stashed in all fantasy leagues, but after an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign, fantasy managers may be beginning to wonder if the star athlete is beginning to break down at 33 years old. He had gone 5-for-28 (.179) with two homers, seven RBI, and seven runs in just eight games to begin the 2026 season before injuring his oblique.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Blake Snell Goes Four Innings in Third Rehab Start on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start on Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City and went four innings, allowing two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out four batters. Snell threw 37 of his 55 pitches for strikes and topped out at 97.4 mph with his fastball on the radar gun. The only runs he allowed came on a two-run home run in the first inning. The 33-year-old former two-time Cy Young winner is now sporting a 3.38 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and two walks in eight innings pitched in his three rehab starts with Oklahoma City and Single-A Ontario. He will require at least one more rehab start in the minors, but after that, the Dodgers could activate him from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut. Shoulder issues limited Snell to only 11 starts in 2025 in his first year in L.A., but he had a 2.35 ERA with 72 punchouts in 61 1/3 innings when healthy, and he's a must-stash starting pitcher in fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Luis Garcia Jr. to Have MRI on his Wrist on Monday
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) is heading for an MRI exam on his injured wrist on Monday, manager Blake Butera told Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Garcia felt his right wrist while swinging on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was replaced at first base in the sixth inning by Curtis Mead. For now, the Nationals are classifying the 25-year-old's injury as wrist soreness, but we should know more soon. With a scheduled day off on Monday, perhaps Garcia will be feeling good enough to play in Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins if his MRI comes back clean. Before he was pulled from Sunday's series finale against Milwaukee, Garcia went 0-for-2 at the plate, and he's now hitting just .234/.259/.336 with a .595 OPS, one home run, 16 RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 107 at-bats in 2026. Garcia is currently rostered in 45% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman
Source: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman
Braxton Garrett a Pitcher to Stash as Marlins Evaluate Starting Rotation
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that both Miami Marlins starting pitchers Braxton Garrett and Robby Snelling are the top options at Triple-A Jacksonville if the Marlins decide that right-hander Chris Paddack needs to miss some starts. The Marlins plan to evaluate Paddack from a health standpoint after a drop in velocity in his start on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies, in which he gave up seven runs on six hits while walking three and striking out only one in 2 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old veteran could be put on the injured list if he's not fully healthy, or the Marlins could have him miss a few starts. Manager Clayton McCullough said Paddack will start on Friday against the Washington Nationals, but only if he's healthy. Garrett, a 28-year-old lefty, is only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues right now. The former seventh overall pick in 2016 has looked good at Jacksonville so far, posting a 1.71 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and 26:12 K:BB across five starts (26 1/3 frames). He's probably only worth a speculative pickup right now in NL-only leagues.
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Christian Moore Lands on Injured List at Triple-A
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Sunday that they placed second base prospect Christian Moore (leg) on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake due to a leg injury. It's an injury that has kept Moore sidelined since April 25. However, general manager Perry Minasian said Moore's injury isn't very serious and shouldn't keep him out for long. The 23-year-old former eighth overall pick in 2024 out of Tennessee made his way up to the big leagues quickly last year and made his major-league debut for the Halos, slashing just .198/.284/.370 with a .655 OPS, seven home runs, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored, three steals, 19 walks, and 62 strikeouts in 53 games and 184 plate appearances. Moore has above-average pop for a second baseman, but it was clear he wasn't ready for an everyday role in the majors just yet. Before his leg injury with the Bees, Moore had gone 16-for-73 (.219) with two home runs, 13 RBI, 20 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 21 games played. The most encouraging thing is that Moore has more walks than strikeouts. A return to the majors in 2026 should be inevitable, depending on Moore's health.
Source: Angels Player Development
Source: Angels Player Development
Kenley Jansen Was Available on Sunday Despite Groin Issue
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that he was going to use right-handed closer Kenley Jansen (groin) in Sunday's win over the Texas Rangers if the game had stayed close, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. It's a good sign that Jansen is healthy and back in the mix for saves after dealing with right-groin/abdomen tightness earlier last week. All signs point to Jansen being an option for the ninth inning for Monday's series opener against his former team, the Boston Red Sox. The 38-year-old veteran and four-time All-Star has six saves on the year in his first season with Detroit, but it hasn't exactly been pretty. Jansen goes into the new week with an 0-2 record, 6.14 ERA (7.65 FIP), and 1.64 WHIP with nine strikeouts and four walks in 7 1/3 innings pitched. He's been especially rough of late, allowing four runs on three hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in his last two outings. If Jansen continues to struggle or deal with physical issues, right-hander Kyle Finnegan is likely next in line for the Tigers for saves.
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Sean Murphy Likely to Join the Team During Seattle Series
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will likely rejoin the team during their series this week versus the Seattle Mariners, according to 680 The Fan's Barrett Sallee. The Braves kick off a three-game series in Seattle on Monday, so Murphy could make his 2026 season debut on Monday in the series opener. The 31-year-old veteran backstop opened the season on the 10-day injured list while recovering from hip surgery that he had last September. The Braves already have catchers Drake Baldwin and Jonah Heim on the big-league roster, so with Murphy on the verge of rejoining the team, Heim might be the odd man out. Fantasy managers might not want to expect too much from Murphy right away, as he went 5-for-32 during his minor-league rehab assignment. There are also plenty of questions as to whether Murphy can rediscover his pre-injury power form at the plate in Atlanta. Murphy was an All-Star with Atlanta in his first year with the team in 2023, and he's displayed above-average power for a catcher (82 homers in the last five years) since becoming a full-time starter in 2021. He's currently only rostered in 1% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: 680 The Fan - Barrett Sallee
Source: 680 The Fan - Barrett Sallee
Raisel Iglesias to be Activated on Tuesday
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners, according to Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan. Iglesias appears ready to go for the Braves despite not going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 36-year-old veteran was placed on the IL back on April 21 with right-shoulder inflammation. Right-hander Robert Suarez performed admirably in the closer's role for Atlanta with Iglesias sidelined, but Iglesias should return to primary closing duties for the Braves upon his return this week. The Cuban hurler stumbled last year, but he finished out the 2025 campaign strong and hadn't allowed a run in 8 2/3 innings while striking out five in eight appearances to begin this season before his shoulder setback. If Iglesias was dropped in your league, scoop him up immediately. He's rostered in 92% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: 680 The Fan - Barrett Sallee
Source: 680 The Fan - Barrett Sallee
Walker Jenkins Suffers Shoulder Injury at Triple-A
Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) suffered an apparent left-shoulder injury after crashing into the center-field wall at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, according to MLB Pipeline. The No. 11 overall prospect in all of baseball was removed in the sixth inning. The 21-year-old outfielder is the Twins' top prospect. It's unclear right now how serious Jenkins' shoulder injury is, but we should have more clarity on the situation soon. The former fifth overall pick in 2023 is still worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues. In 25 games so far in 2026 down on the farm at Triple-A, Jenkins has hit .256/.396/.389 with a .785 OPS, two home runs, nine RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored across 111 plate appearances. He possesses a smooth a repeatable left-handed swing and is a plus hitter with plenty of power upside. Jenkins could easily stick in center field at the major-league level with above-average speed. Depending on how serious his shoulder injury is, Jenkins is a realistic candidate to make his big-league debut for the Twins in 2026.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
Jung Hoo Lee Remains a Solid Batting Average and On-Base Percentage Specialist
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has been hitting well over the past few weeks after a slow start, improving his slash line to .281/.331/.413 on the season with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Lee has moved around a bit in the batting order, as the Giants' offense desperately has been searching for answers, as they rank last in runs scored on the season with 106. Lee remains a points league specialist, as he demonstrates excellent plate discipline with a solid on-base percentage. In category formats, he is a strong contributor to batting average or on-base percentage, which is about it, as the Giants' offense isn't producing tons of opportunities for runs or RBI at the moment, and Lee is not one to hit home runs, as he has hit only 12 in 908 plate appearances at the MLB level.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Lucas Erceg Regaining Closer Value After Recent Success?
Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg picked up two saves over the weekend during the Royals' road trip to Seattle to take on the Mariners. On the season, Erceg has now racked up nine saves in 11 save opportunities, all while posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched with 10 walks allowed. Since a few bumps in the road on April 16 at Detroit and April 20 versus Baltimore, where in those two outings he allowed four earned runs on 1 2/3 innings pitched while blowing two save opportunities in a row, Erceg has been lights out in every other appearance. Four of the six earned runs that Erceg has allowed this season came in those two outings. Erceg appears to have a firm grip on this closer role and ranks second in MLB in total saves with nine, remaining a must-start in all formats, especially while Carlos Estevez (foot) remains sidelined.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Jose Caballero Poised for Everyday Role Going Forward?
Jose Caballero appears to have earned himself an extended look as the Yankees' primary shortstop, as Anthony Volpe (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list, but optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Volpe was expected to return to his position as the Yankees' primary shortstop upon returning from injury, but with Caballero playing well, slashing .250/.298/.397 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 15 runs, Caballero has clearly made the most of his opportunity, and the Yankees appear to be rewarding him for that. Although Caballero has earned the role defensively and on the surface, regression may be on the horizon given his very poor contact quality. He ranks in the first percentile in average exit velocity (83.4 mph) and 11th percentile in bat speed and hard-hit percentage (68.5 mph and 3.4 percent, respectively). All that to say, he is not necessarily impacting the ball all that well, and fantasy managers may want to be cautious of assuming Caballero will be their shortstop long-term, but one thing is for sure: while he remains in the lineup, he will be an excellent source of steals in category formats.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Max Clark Hits Brief Skid at Triple-A Toledo, Still Holding Elite Stash Value?
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has been swinging a cold bat at Triple-A over the last two weeks, but still holds a high-end stash value among the top hitting prospects. Over his last 11 games with Triple-A Toledo, Clark has held a .140/.229/.163 line with just one extra-base hit (one double) and a 12:5 K:BB. However, before hitting this slump, Clark was off to an impressive start with the top club at the Detroit system (17 games), posting a .377/.444/.565 line with a 1.010 OPS, eight doubles, one home run, and six stolen bases. During this stretch, Clark drew 10 walks while only striking out six times. Fantasy managers should continue to view Clark as an elite hitting prospect to stash, as he should remain in the mix to debut later in the first half of the season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kade Anderson Turns in Another Stellar Outing, Can he Debut in 2026?
Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Kade Anderson turned in another stellar outing at Double-A and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut much sooner than previously expected. Anderson joined the Mariners with the third overall selection in last spring's draft but has quickly proven himself more than capable of holding his own at Double-A. On May 1, Anderson logged 5 2/2 shutout frames against Wichita with four hits, no walks, and eight strikeouts. Overall, across Anderson's first 24 1/3 professional innings (all with Double-A), Anderson has allowed just one run with 13 hits, and an incredible 38:4 K:BB. Currently, the Mariners do not have a clear opening for him, as Emerson Hancock has fully claimed the No. 5 role, and Bryce Miller (oblique) is on rehab assignment. While he may not debut in the second half, the former LSU star is on track to debut later this season and is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues in an "NA" spot.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Charlie Condon Sees Power Numbers Drop at Triple-A, Cause for Concern?
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his power numbers and overall production dip slightly over the last two weeks at Triple-A. However, he remains a top-hitting prospect, as there is still a clear opening for him on the MLB roster. Over his last 11 contests, the former third overall pick has posted an underwhelming .135/.346/.162 line with a .508 OPS. During this noted stretch, Condon has hit just one double with no round-trippers. However, prior to this slump, the former Georgia standout was swinging a hot bat, holding a .339/.456/.589 slash line with two doubles and four home runs over his first 14 games of the campaign. With current first baseman TJ Rumfield holding a .649 OPS over his last 16 games, Rumfield could earn the call as soon as he snaps this skid. He is a top candidate to stash when looking for high-end power upside.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
