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Wyatt Langford Could Resume Swinging Soon
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) will do another forearm strength test on Wednesday, May 20, and if all goes well, he will be cleared to begin swinging a bat two days later and restart his full ramp-up, per MLB.com. Langford has been slow to recover from a Grade 1 right-flexor strain in his forearm after being placed on the 10-day injured list on April 22. He was originally expected to return in mid-May, but at this rate, the power/speed outfielder might be lucky to make it back to the Rangers before the end of the month. The oft-injured former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida made a quick rise to the big leagues and has teased his power/speed skills with 38 homers, 136 RBI, and 41 stolen bases in 268 games in his first two years in the league. Langford has only managed to play in 20 games in 2026, but he remains a must-stash for his multi-category upside in fantasy. He's currently rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues. If he was dumped by his previous manager, scoop Langford up immediately.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yandy Diaz Out on Wednesday After Being Hit by a Pitch
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hand) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field after he was hit by a pitch on the hand on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Ryan Vilade will draw into the lineup at first base and will bat cleanup for the first-place Rays against Orioles right-hander Shane Baz. We'll have an update on Diaz once we know more about the results of his X-rays, but for right now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The Rays have an off day on Thursday, so hopefully, Diaz will be ready to roll for the start of a big divisional series on Friday in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. The 34-year-old Cuban continues to be an excellent source of batting average for fantasy managers, as he's hitting .316 (55-for-174), and he's added eight homers, 33 RBI, 27 runs scored, and a stolen base in 45 games across 198 plate appearances. Vilade has been solid for Tampa in his 26 games played, going 19-for-60 (.317) with two homers and 13 RBI.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Luis Lara's Arrow Pointing Up, Emerging as a Top Hitter to Stash
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base for Triple-A Nashville. He's now produced five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, going 13-for-29 (.448) during that time, with more walks (10) than strikeouts (six) and four steals to boot. It has raised the switch-hitter's season slash line to .337/.449/.503 with seven home runs, 17 steals, and a 31:25 BB:K through 44 games. The power output is a welcome addition to his fantasy profile after he produced only two home runs in 136 games at Double-A in 2025, and along with strong contact ability (4.7 percent swinging-strike rate) and speed (40-plus steals in '23 and '24), the diminutive Venezuelan looks primed for an MLB debut in the coming weeks. With multi-category potential, the 21-year-old has quickly become a top hitter to stash in most fantasy leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kyle Schwarber Missing Third Straight Game With Illness
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is sitting out for a third straight game due to an illness on Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds, according to MLB.com. First baseman Bryce Harper will serve as the DH and bat third, while third baseman Alec Bohm will slide over to first and hit cleanup against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Edmundo Sosa is starting at third base and batting seventh for the Phils. The Phillies aren't going to rush Schwarber back into action in the series finale at Citizens Bank Park with a lefty on the mound. The team has an off day coming on Thursday, too, so the left-handed slugger could be back in the starting nine for Friday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Despite missing the last two days, the 33-year-old veteran still leads the majors with 20 home runs. Schwarbs has been especially hot since May 7, going 13-for-43 (.302) with nine homers, a double, 16 RBI, 10 runs, and a steal in 10 games. Fantasy managers can only hope that he can pick up where he left off after he recovers from his illness.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Freddie Freeman Snaps Hitless Skid With Two-Homer Performance Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman dramatically ended a cold stretch to help the Dodgers beat the division-rival San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday night by a score of 5-4. The veteran left-handed slugger went 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts. It was a nice way for the 36-year-old to break out of a stretch over his last four games in which he went 0-for-14 with four walks and six strikeouts. The big performance on Tuesday night boosted Freeman's season line to .260/.342/.435 with a .777 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, 19 runs scored, and one stolen base across his first 46 games of the 2026 campaign. The former MVP and nine-time All-Star has hit .262 (16-for-61) with three homers, four doubles, eight RBI, eight runs, and a steal in 17 games during May. Freeman isn't getting any younger, but he still ranks in the 79th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 88th percentile in expected slugging percentage, and the 85th percentile in xwOBA. Oh, and he is still hitting in the heart of one of the best lineups in baseball.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Nick Kurtz Continues Strong Month of May, Drives in Five on Tuesday
Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued to swing the bat well in May in the team's 14-6 blowout victory over the hosting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night, going 3-for-5 at the plate with a double, season-high five RBI, two runs scored, and a stolen base to boost his season average to .276 and his OPS to .919. Kurtz is now hitting .328 (21-for-64) with three long balls, five doubles, a triple, 19 RBI, 13 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 17 games across 77 plate appearances in May to boost his season slash line to .276/.431/.488 with a .919 OPS. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick out of Wake Forest in 2024 has eight home runs on the season and has added 34 RBI, 31 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 170 at-bats in 2026. Kurtz is a monster at first base and had a ridiculous 36 home runs and 86 RBI in 117 games in his first big-league season with the A's in 2025. He's a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues every day he's in the lineup.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kade Anderson Still a Must-Stash After Rough Outing?
Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson was the third-overall selection in last year's MLB Draft, which comes with some high expectations, but the southpaw has exceeded even that lofty outlook early on. The LSU product has struck out 51 batters in just 34 innings pitched (13.5 K/9), walking only 4.0 percent of batters he's faced (37.1 percent K-BB%), and producing a sterling 1.85 ERA through his first seven starts to his professional career at Double-A Arkansas. That pristine ERA even includes the five earned runs he yielded in his latest start; he allowed only two earned over his first six starts. Despite the rough outing, the Mariners' second-ranked prospect remains one of the top pitchers to stash in fantasy leagues. A promotion to Triple-A should not be far off, and with the expectation that the lefty will be able to compete at that level, an MLB debut should be in the cards later this season. There is not an opening in the current Seattle rotation anyway, which should give the 21-year-old some additional time to develop, but given how quickly he could get the hook to the majors and his ability to pile up the strikeouts, he should be viewed as a high-end pitcher to stash right now.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jonah Tong Scratched From Triple-A Start, in Contention to Return to Majors?
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong was originally scheduled to start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, but he was a late scratch, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. The Mets are rolling with left-handed pitching prospect Zach Thornton on Wednesday in their game against the division-rival Washington Nationals, but Tong could be summoned to the big leagues next to replace Clay Holmes (leg), who is on the 60-day injured list after suffering a fractured right fibula. Tong is the Mets' No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he has struggled at Syracuse so far in 2026, posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 38 innings. The 22-year-old 6-foot-1, 180-pounder has also struck out 55 batters, though. The Canadian hurler made his major-league debut with the Mets in 2025 and struggled, allowing 20 runs (16 earned) on 24 hits (three homers) while walking nine and striking out 22 in 18 2/3 frames across his first five starts. It's unclear if Tong is actually getting the call to the majors, but for his long-term upside along, he's an arm worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Metsmerized - Mike Mayer
Source: Metsmerized - Mike Mayer
Max Clark Biding His Time Until Call-Up, Remains High-End Hitter Stash
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has remained a steady bat at Triple-A Toledo, currently riding a seven-game hit streak, going 9-for-33 (.273) with a pair of doubles, two walks, one steal, nine runs scored, and four RBI over that stretch. During this run, he's struck out just six times, which is 17.1 percent, right around his season rate of 15.0 percent, showing that he still does not appear to be overmatched by Triple-A pitching. With just one home run, the power hasn't quite shown up yet, but his max exit velocity of 111.3 this season ranks in the 84th percentile, and he profiles as more of a hit-over-power bat anyway. At just 21 years old, more power could come as he continues to mature, and with an all-around skillset like his, the former third-overall draft pick is an enticing future fantasy asset. Currently hitting .269 with a 10.0 percent walk rate, if the left-handed slugger can continue to produce, an MLB debut should be coming in the near future. The organization is clearly not in a rush after deciding not to promote him after injuries this year to Parker Meadows (arm) and Javier Baez (ankle), but look for a call-up by midseason, and Clark should be considered a high-end stash with multi-category potential.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Nasim Nunez Emerging as Elite Speed Threat for Nationals
Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez continued his breakout season on the bases Monday, stealing his 20th base of the year and tying Jose Ramirez for the MLB lead. The 25-year-old has been caught stealing just twice and continues to create pressure whenever he reaches base. Nunez owns a 29.8 mph sprint speed, which ranks in the 99th percentile across MLB and highlights the elite speed tool driving his production. While he is slashing just .196/.304/.217 this season, his 13.0 BB% has helped him generate additional opportunities on the base paths. Fantasy managers in need of steals should continue targeting Nunez as he establishes himself as one of baseball's premier stolen base threats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Griffin Jax Emerging as Viable Waiver-Wire Target Amid Move to Rotation?
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax continues to climb fantasy rankings after another strong outing on Tuesday. Jax allowed one earned run across five innings while striking out six batters against the Houston Astros. Since moving into the rotation in late April, the 31-year-old has posted a 1.62 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across four starts in May. Despite operating with a limited pitch count, Jax has consistently worked deep into games and continues to earn the trust of Tampa Bay's coaching staff. Jax originally entered the league as a starter in 2021 before spending four seasons in the bullpen. Fantasy managers searching for pitching help should move quickly as Jax continues establishing himself as a reliable rotation option.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Edwin Arroyo an Intriguing Stash Option as MLB Debut Looms
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo owns the seventh-highest batting average of all Triple-A players with at least 30 games played, currently sitting at .345 after a sizzling start to the season. The Reds' third-ranked prospect is doing a bit of everything this season, slugging a whopping .592, drawing walks at an 8.8 percent rate (.409 OBP), and has stolen eight bases through 43 games thus far. Despite this being his first taste of Triple-A pitching, the switch-hitter is striking out at just a 14.6 percent clip, the best rate of his entire minor league career. A torn labrum caused him to miss the entire 2024 season, which has delayed his development, but he put together a strong Double-A campaign last year (.284/.345/.371) and has continued to progress, now on the doorstep to the majors. With a tantalizing blend of contact (8.7 percent swinging-strike rate), power, and speed, the 22-year-old is worth stashing in most category leagues as his MLB debut draws near.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Brett Baty Riding Hot Stretch, Worthy Streaming Option for Fantasy Lineups
New York Mets infielder Brett Baty has been red hot as of late, slashing .286/.355/.536 across his last seven games. His seven-game hitting streak came to an end Tuesday, but the 25-year-old continues to show signs of a major turnaround after a difficult start to the season. Now in his fifth year with the Mets, Baty has flashed offensive upside in previous seasons and continues to profile as a streaky hitter. His 40.8 HardHit% and 10.2 Barrel% both rank well above league average, supporting the recent surge at the plate. As he continues to build momentum offensively, fantasy managers searching for short-term production should view Baty as a strong streaming option.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bryan Abreu Called on For One-Out Save, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues
Houston Astros right-hander Bryan Abreu picked up his third save of the season on Tuesday, recording the final out in a 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins. Abreu worked around a hit batter and continued his strong stretch after a difficult start to the season. The 28-year-old has not allowed an earned run in May, lowering his ERA to 7.63 after early struggles inflated his numbers. Abreu now sits second on the Astros in saves behind Bryan King, who has four saves. In his eighth season with Houston, Abreu has already proven capable of dominant production and could continue earning more save opportunities if his recent momentum carries forward. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues searching for saves should continue monitoring Abreu as he trends in the right direction.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Joshua Baez Closing in on Debut After Recent Home Run Barrage?
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains one of the top hitters to stash on fantasy rosters, given his proximity to the majors and his power upside. The Cards' third-ranked prospect has homered in four of his last seven contests at Triple-A Memphis, giving him 11 on the year while slugging .484. The former second-rounder's power comes with quite a bit of swing-and-miss, though, as he's struck out in nine of his last 15 plate appearances (60.0 percent) and owns a 35.0 percent strikeout rate in 40 games for the Redbirds, which has resulted in a depressed .226 batting average. Still, so long as the 6-foot-3 slugger can continue to hit home runs, the batting average may not matter all that much in terms of earning a promotion, especially if he can draw walks at an average rate (currently 7.3 percent), which will help him utilize his base-stealing ability, currently with eight swiped bags so far after stealing 54 during the 2025 campaign. The multi-category potential makes him an appealing stash in most category leagues ahead of his eventual call-up.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
