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Jam Miller Has Dynasty Stash Value
New England Patriots running back Jam Miller could be an interesting stash option for dynasty managers. The Patriots selected Miller in the seventh-round of this year's draft. He figures to compete for the No. 3 spot in the backfield with Terrell Jennings, Myles Montgomery, and Lan Larison. This past season, Miller rushed for 504 yards on 130 carries with three touchdowns in 11 games at Alabama. The 3.9 yards per carry isn't ideal, but the Patriots believe Miller has the potential to be a decent contributor. The Patriots often deploy three-man rotations in the backfield, which could give Miller some value right away, assuming he wins the job. At worst, Miller is someone worth stashing on the taxi squad in case an injury happens to Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson.
Source: ourlads.com
Source: ourlads.com
Justice Hill a Drop Candidate in Dynasty Formats
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill could have an uphill battle ahead of him to keep the No. 2 role in the backfield. Hill only played in 10 games this past season due to injuries. When healthy, Hill finished with 93 rushing yards while hauling in 21 receptions for 169 yards through the air in 2025. Hill could have a tough time securing the backup gig after a lackluster campaign last season. The Ravens selected Adam Randall in the fifth-round during this year's draft. He could quickly surpass Hill on the depth chart, assuming he looks good during training camp. There's not a ton of carries available when Derrick Henry is healthy, but the Ravens are likely looking towards the future at this point. It wouldn't be shocking to see them give more carries to Randall over Hill, who is 28 years old.
Source: ourlads.com
Source: ourlads.com
J'Mari Taylor Could be Dynasty Stash Option
Jacksonville Jaguars running back J'Mari Taylor is an interesting late-round target for dynasty managers. Taylor was brought in as an undrafted free agent following this year's draft. He's looking at an uphill battle this summer, but the Jaguars don't have a ton of consistent contributors ahead of him. Taylor could very well earn himself a role on this roster if he's able to impress the organization during training camp and the preseason. This past season, Taylor rushed for 1,062 yards with 14 touchdowns across 13 games with Virginia. He could be worth snagging in the final round of dynasty drafts or stashing on the taxi squad.
Source: College Football Reference
Source: College Football Reference
Colbie Young Could Earn No. 3 Receiver Role
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Colbie Young could find himself in a starting role to begin the season. According to ESPN, Young is competing for the No. 3 role with Andrei Iosivas. Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said that he believes is going to fight and battle for that third wideout spot this summer. There's no way he can go any higher than that with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the roster. The Bengals selected Young in the fourth-round out of Georgia during this year's draft. His stats don't jump off the page, but the Bengals like his potential. He could be an interesting late-round option in fantasy drafts if he wins the No. 3 receiver job.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Departs Early After Fouling a Ball Off his Groin
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (groin) was pulled from Thursday's contest against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after fouling a ball off his groin area, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Chisholm fell to the ground and was eventually removed from the game after a trainer came out to check on him. Before leaving early, Chisholm went 0-for-1 at the plate in the Bronx in the series finale against the Pale Hose. He was replaced at second base by Jose Caballerlo, who moved over from shortstop. We should know more about the 28-year-old's status shortly, but for now, we'll consider him day-to-day. Chisholm came into Thursday's contest with a weak .229 batting average (57-for-249) and .317 on-base percentage, but he's also one of just a few players in the league already with 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases in his first 69 games played. He's also added 30 RBI and 37 runs scored in his 284 plate appearances and is rostered in 99% of Yahoo leagues as the top fantasy second baseman.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
David Blough's Offense Could Suit Rachaad White Well
The NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says that new Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough's offense should suit running back Rachaad White well in 2026. White's name came up a few times during Garafolo's visit to the Commanders' mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. The 27-year-old signed a one-year deal with Washington back in March, and although second-year back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the obvious choice to lead the team's backfield after he led the team in rushing in his rookie campaign in 2025, White will have his chance to compete for a bigger role that he had behind Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay over the last couple of seasons. In his four years with the Bucs, White averaged 3.9 yards per carry and had 2,656 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns, adding 205 receptions for 1,450 yards and 11 receiving TDs. Head coach Dan Quinn has been impressed with White's abilities as a pass-catcher during offseason practices, something that Croskey-Merritt needs to work on. At the very least, White will be an RB3/flex sleeper in PPR leagues, with the potential for an even bigger role if JCM takes a step back in Year 2.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Adley Rutschman Leaves Early Thursday After Being Hit in the Head
Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (head) was hit in the side of the helmet by an errant throw while trying to beat out a groundball on the infield with one out in the ninth inning in Thursday's 3-0 loss in Seattle to the Mariners, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Rutschman was noticeably shaken up and left the game with a trainer, likely to be checked for a concussion. The 28-year-old switch-hitting backstop went 0-for-4 at the plate on the day with two strikeouts to drop his season average to .254 and his OPS to .787. At the very least, Rutschman most likely won't be in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, and if he has a concussion, he'll likely land on the seven-day injured list. The good news for the O's is that they have a more than capable catcher already on the roster in Samuel Basallo to pick up the slack if Rutschman misses extended time. Rutschman is universally rostered in fantasy for his power and run production at the weak position of catcher. He came into Thursday's series finale at T-Mobile Park with a .259/.335/.467 slash line, eight homers, 40 RBI, and 26 runs scored in 197 at-bats.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Trea Turner Leaves Game After Being Hit by Pitch in First Inning
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (calf) left Thursday night's game against the division-rival New York Mets early at Citizens Bank Park after he was hit by a pitch in his right calf in the bottom of the first inning, according to Paul Casella of MLB.com. It's the second time this week that Turner left early after being hit by a pitch. Turner initially stayed in the game after being hit and came around to score in the first frame, but he was eventually replaced at the 6 by Edmundo Sosa. The severity of the 32-year-old three-time All-Star's injury is unknown as of right now, but we'll consider him day-to-day until we know more. The fact that Turner stayed in the game initially leads us to believe that he should be alright. In his 12th year in the big leagues, Turner has shown signs of decline at the plate, as he entered Thursday's clash with the Mets with a .223/.274/.334 slash line, career-low .608 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 42 runs scored in 72 contests over 318 plate appearances. If Turner is forced to the injured list, Sosa would take over as the Phillies' starting shortstop. UPDATE: Turner was diagnosed with a bruised right calf, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Source: MLB.com - Paul Casella
Source: MLB.com - Paul Casella
Jose Soriano Scratched From Start on Thursday With Chest Injury
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jose Soriano (chest) has been scratched from his scheduled start in Sacramento on Thursday night against the division-rival Athletics due to a chest injury, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Ryan Johnson was called up from Double-A Rocket City to make the start against the A's in Soriano's place. The 27-year-old Soriano complained of chest and leg injuries during his last start on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and he apparently still isn't feeling great. It's unclear at this time if Soriano's injuries are serious enough to send him to the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check back later on Thursday night or early on Friday for more information on his status. The Dominican hurler has gone 8-4 with a 2.79 ERA (3.88 FIP) and 1.23 WHIP with 92 strikeouts and a league-high 42 walks in 87 innings across his 15 starts in 2026 in his fourth year in the majors. Soriano was nearly unhittable in the first month-plus of the season, but he has come back to Earth in his last eight starts since May 4, posting a 4.67 ERA (4.88 FIP), 43 strikeouts, and 26 walks in 44 1/3 frames. His sell-high window has closed quickly.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Christian Moore a Must-Add After Stellar Play at Triple-A?
With All-Star outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, the Los Angeles Angels are calling up second baseman Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum. Moore was drafted as a second baseman and has seen most of his time in the minors at the keystone, but he had recently been playing left field with the Bees and is starting in left field on Thursday against the division-rival Athletics and rookie left-hander Gage Jump in his first game back in the big leagues. The 23-year-old former eighth overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Tennessee rose quickly through the Angels' farm system and made his major-league debut in 2025, but he hit under .200 with a .284 on-base percentage, .655 OPS, seven home runs, 16 RBI, 20 runs, three steals, and a 33.7% strikeout rate in 53 games played. Moore hit .333/.468/.585 with a 1.053 OPS, nine homers, 45 RBI, 55 runs, and 10 steals in 51 games at Salt Lake before his call-up. For his power alone, Moore is worth a look off the waiver wire in deeper fantasy leagues, and he could gain outfield eligibility fairly soon.
Source: The Athletic - Sam Blum
Source: The Athletic - Sam Blum
Mike Trout Going on Injured List With Hamstring Injury
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) is heading to the 10-day injured list with a hamstring injury, sources told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Angels are calling up infielder Christian Moore. It's unclear exactly how serious Trout's injury is, but he'll be on the shelf until at least June 28 with yet another injury. The 34-year-old three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star has had a resurgent 2026 season to this point, and he was in the midst of an eight-game hitting streak with three home runs, five RBI, seven runs, and two steals before landing on the IL. In his 16th year in the big leagues, Trout has hit .234/.394/.472 with an .866 OPS, 17 home runs, 36 RBI, a league-leading 54 runs scored, and seven stolen bases across 74 games and 335 plate appearances. If his hamstring injury isn't that serious, Trout could return to the Angels before the All-Star break in mid-July. In the meantime, Jose Siri will likely start in center in Anaheim. Although Trout no longer hits for average, he can still contribute elsewhere, and he still gets on base plenty. Keep him stashed in an IL spot everywhere. UPDATE: Trout said that his concern level with his right hamstring is "pretty low," according to Bally Sports West's Erica Weston.
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
Source: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
George Lombard Jr. Lands on Minor-League Injured List With Sprained Fingers
Top New York Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. (fingers) was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with "a couple" sprained fingers on his left hand, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Lombard was injured in Tuesday's game with the Rail Riders when a runner slid into his glove at second base. The good news is that aside from Lombard's sprained fingers, tests on his left hand came back clean. The Yankees have "no idea" how long Lombard might be out for. He's considered baseball's No. 18 prospect in 2026, and he's currently hitting .258 with an .833 OPS in 62 games this year with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Double-A Somerset, adding eight homers, 25 RBI, 12 steals, and 48 runs scored across 287 plate appearances. The 21-year-old should be stashed in dynasty/keeper leagues, and he could be an alternative option for the Bombers later this season at the 6 if they aren't happy with the combination of Anthony Volpe/Jose Caballero. In Yahoo leagues, Lombard is eligible at second base, third base, and shortstop, and he's rostered in only 4% of leagues.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Francisco Lindor to Start a Rehab Assignment on Friday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) will start a minor-league rehab assignment for Double-A Binghamton on Friday, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. It lines up with a previous report that the Mets expect Lindor to return from the 10-day injured list before the end of June. The 32-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger has been sidelined since the end of April with a left-calf strain, but he's nearing his return to the major-league roster. When Lindor returns to Queens, he'll resume starting duties at shortstop, allowing the Mets to move Bichette back to third base. It will mean less frequent playing time for the left-handed-hitting Brett Baty. Before landing on the IL, Lindor was hitting just .226 (21-for-93) with two home runs, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases for the Mets in his first 24 games played. Although it wasn't a great start, Lindor still has plenty of time to turn things around in 2026, and he should be rostered everywhere.
Source: New York Post - Mike Puma
Source: New York Post - Mike Puma
Ryan Jeffers Doing All Baseball Activities
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) has been running, throwing, lifting weights, doing catching drills, and, as of June 10, taking dry swings, according to MLB.com. Jeffers landed on the 10-day injured list on May 19 with a left-hamate bone fracture in his hand and had surgery on May 20. His next steps will be determined by how he handles his current workload. The next step for the left-handed-hitting backstop will be to gain clearance to face live pitching. After that, he'll likely require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the major-league roster. At this time, it's unclear if Jeffers will have enough time to make it back before the All-Star break in mid-July. Before fracturing his hand, the 29-year-old former second-rounder in 2018 out of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington was hitting a strong .295 (36-for-122) with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, and a stolen base as the Twins' primary catcher. At the moment, he's only rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues while he rehabs. With Jeffers out, Victor Caratini and Alex Jackson have been sharing time behind the plate in Minnesota.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Cowboys Plan to Move George Pickens Around More on Offense
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Thursday that he is planning to move star wide receiver George Pickens around the formation more in 2026, per the team's official website. Pickens was absent from organized team activities in the spring after failing to reach a long-term contract extension with the organization, but he is present this week for mandatory minicamp. The 25-year-old former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022 out of the University of Georgia broke out in 2025 after the Dallas Cowboys acquired him from Pittsburgh, catching 93 passes for a career-high 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns on 137 targets in 17 games (15 starts). The vast majority of Pickens' snaps in 2025 in his first year in Dallas came out wide, but it sounds like he could spend more time inside in the slot in Year 2 in Big D, which should help the Cowboys create more mismatches for the big-play threat. Even with CeeDee Lamb commanding a high target share, the Cowboys should continue to throw the ball enough under Schottenheimer to make Pickens a legitimate WR1 again in fantasy in 2026.
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Source: DallasCowboys.com
Prospect Trei Cruz Being Called Up From Triple-A, Worth a Look in Deep Leagues?
The Detroit Tigers are calling up outfield prospect Trei Cruz to the big leagues on Thursday after placing utility man Wenceel Perez (face) on the 10-day injured list, a source told Ari Alexander of 7 News. Cruz is the son of former big-leaguer Jose Cruz Jr. and the grandson of Jose Cruz. He becomes a third-generation big-leaguer now that he's in the majors for the first time. The 27-year-old Canadian native will give manager A.J. Hinch plenty of options off the bench for however long he's up in the majors. Cruz, a former third-round pick in 2020 out of Rice University, has hit just .225/.331/.326 with a .657 OPS, two home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, and a stolen base in 38 games in 2026 with Single-A Lakeland and Toledo. His biggest strength is his versatility, being able to hit from both sides and play pretty much every position on the diamond (he has experience everywhere except catcher, pitcher, and first base). MLB Pipeline has Cruz listed as Detroit's No. 22 prospect. What Cruz lacks in power, he makes up for with a mature approach at the plate and a high hard-hit rate. Most likely, Cruz will be a bench player for the Tigers.
Source: 7 News - Ari Alexander
Source: 7 News - Ari Alexander
Maikel Garcia Remains Out of Action With Hand Injury
Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hand) remains sidelined for Thursday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner for KC and will bat seventh against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Garcia is dealing with soreness in his left hand and will miss a second straight game. It's an injury that he has been dealing with for a while now, and it's unclear if it's serious enough to land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to see if Garcia is back in action. The 26-year-old Venezuelan has hit .257 (9-for-35) in 11 games in June with a double, a triple, nine RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base through 39 plate appearances. Garcia is rostered in most fantasy leagues because of his ability to contribute across all categories, although his counting stats have been lacking a bit so far in 2026. He enters Thursday's game with a .266/.326/.378 slash line, .705 OPS, only three home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored, and five steals in his 259 at-bats for the Royals.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Adolis Garcia to Have Season-Ending Lat Surgery on Wednesday
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Thursday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) will have season-ending surgery on his right lat on Wednesday, and it will be performed by Dr. Anthony Romero. Garcia's recovery is projected to take six to eight months for a full return to play, and he is expected to be ready for the start of the 2027 season. It's a tough break for the 33-year-old Cuban in his first year in Philly. The veteran outfielder was struggling with the Phillies before his lat injury, though, and he'll finish the year with a disappointing .195/.270/.329 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star hit a career-high 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 148 games in 2023 on his way to leading the Rangers to their first-ever World Series championship, but he has declined rapidly since then, and injuries certainly haven't helped. Garcia's season-ending injury could help rookie outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. stick around the rest of the year after his recent call-up. He deserves attention for his raw power from the left side of the plate in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: Philadelphia Phillies
Source: Philadelphia Phillies
Deshaun Watson Lacking Consistency During Offseason Workouts
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns new head coach Todd Monken would have liked to have a starter already named going into training camp in late July, but he "wants and needs to see more" from both quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders this summer. Ultimately, Monken said he will play "whoever gives us the best chance to score, and I won't know that until we play." He wants to see more "consistency and confidence" from both Watson and Sanders in training camp than what he saw this spring. Jackson adds that it's safe to say that Watson "looked like the same player in his return from a year and a half away that he was before his two Achilles tendon injuries." Watson is healthy and threw downfield occasionally with confidence, but he "lacked consistency and too often threw into traffic." Jackson doesn't think there is much reason to want Watson to play unless he's "clearly their best option." The 30-year-old Watson has been a Pro Bowler three times (all before he came to Cleveland), but it appears he might have to thoroughly outplay Sanders to win the starting gig going into Week 1. Either way, this QB situation is one to ignore for fantasy managers, if at all possible. Whoever wins the starting job this summer probably will have a very short leash to begin the regular season.
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Hagen Smith Still Worth Stashing Amid Shoulder Injury?
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Hagen Smith (shoulder) has been shut down for two weeks with a left shoulder impingement, delaying his MLB debut until some time later in the second half of the season. Chicago's fourth-ranked prospect had been performing well as of late, yielding just three earned runs on nine hits and six walks while striking out 25 over his last three starts (14 innings) heading into Saturday before getting tagged for eight runs (seven earned) and allowing a whopping four home runs in 4 1/3 innings of work in his latest outing. It felt like the left-hander's major league debut could come at any time, but fantasy managers will now have to wait until he returns to the mound and can prove to be effective once again. Without a clear timeline for return and knowing a debut won't come anytime soon, the 22-year-old is likely only worth stashing in the deepest of formats, but he could become one of the top arms to stash in all leagues later this year once he gets rolling again.
Source: James Fegan
Source: James Fegan
Karson Milbrandt Continues to Deal at Triple-A, a Top Arm to Stash?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has looked right at home during his short time at Triple-A Jacksonville, allowing just one run on five hits in 11 innings so far for the Jumbo Shrimp. One critique could be that he has also walked six batters during that time, which registers as a 15.4 percent walk rate, and he's struck out seven batters, which is a 20.5 percent strikeout rate, quite a dip from the 38.3 percent rate we saw through nine starts at Double-A. Nevertheless, he's been able to limit damage, and if he keeps it up, a debut in the majors should happen later this year. Despite multiple blows to the starting rotation, the team has resisted calling up the 6-foot-2 hurler, but assuming he gets the walks under control and returns to his high-strikeout ways, look for the Marlins' fifth-ranked prospect to make a debut by August. For those who want to get ahead of that, the 22-year-old is worthy of stash consideration in most leagues for his strikeout potential. The former third-round draft pick will take his next turn on the mound on Saturday for Jacksonville for those who want to monitor his progress.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Dan Quinn Likes Rachaad White's Ability as a Pass-Catcher
Commanders.com's Zach Selby writes that Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn likes the competition in the running back room during offseason workouts. Quinn mentioned Rachaad White specifically and his ability as a pass-catcher. It's unclear yet if there will be one designated starter, but multiple players will play a part in the team's rushing attack in 2026. Second-year back Jacory Croskey-Merritt could be the odds-on-favorite for lead-back duties in D.C. after leading the squad with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries in 17 games (seven starts) in his rookie campaign. However, the 25-year-old needs to work on his pass protection (he only caught nine passes for 68 yards) and his ball security in order to do so. Meanwhile, White has the most experience as a dual-threat back in the NFL, even if he has averaged under 4.0 yards per carry as a ball-carrier in his four years in the league. In PPR leagues, White will be a sneaky RB3/flex target with upside in his new digs, although his ADP could rise quickly if he begins to gain more steam over Croskey-Merritt in training camp this summer.
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
Source: Commanders.com - Zach Selby
Does Caleb Durbin Still Have Deep-League Waiver Wire Appeal?
Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin got off to a disastrous start to the 2026 season, hitting .183 with one home run across 182 plate appearances through the end of May. However, the 26-year-old has started to turn it around a bit in June, hitting .220/.250/.415 with two home runs, four RBI, six runs scored, and one stolen base across 44 plate appearances this month. Durbin entered play on Thursday riding a 15-at-bat hitless streak, so fantasy managers should take note that his hot streak to open June may have been a mirage. Still, Durbin was a far more productive player across 506 plate appearances with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025, hitting .256 with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. He's also remained a fixture in the Boston lineup and may have a chance to work his way out of the extended slump in what's looking like it may be a lost season for the Red Sox. In deeper leagues, Durbin may still be worth targeting on the waiver wire ahead of a possible second-half bounce-back.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is a 2026 MLB Debut in Doubt for Slumping Franklin Arias?
Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has gone cold at Double-A Portland, going 2-for-16 (.125) over his last five games, and is batting just .222 in June. Despite the slowdown, Boston's top-ranked prospect has still been able to get on base this month, thanks to 10 walks compared to just nine strikeouts. Because of his hot start, the right-handed hitter still has a strong slash line of .307/.393/.559 with 13 home runs and five steals through 54 games for the Sea Dogs. His 10.7 percent walk rate and 13.2 percent strikeout shows a solid approach, which should help him break out of the recent slump and propel him to Triple-A in the coming weeks. When that happens, the talented Venezuelan will be knocking on the door to the majors and would be a stash consideration. For now, he is not a must-stash, but keen fantasy managers should keep an eye on his development.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Gabriel Moreno is a Must-Add Catcher Across All League Formats
Across 192 plate appearances in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is hitting .277/.359/.458 with six home runs, 24 RBI, 24 runs scored, and four stolen bases. The oft-injured backstop's 2026 season got off to a rough start when he suffered an oblique strain in early April, but he only missed about three weeks with the injury and has performed well since returning. Moreno's 9.6% barrel rate and 44.4% hard-hit rate are both career bests, and he's done it while maintaining strong walk (10.4%) and strikeout (17.7%) rates. The 26-year-old has also hit either third or fourth in the Diamondbacks order in all but one of his starts in June and is hitting .361 with three home runs over his last 36 plate appearances. When healthy, Moreno profiles as a top-12 fantasy catcher and should be a priority waiver wire target in any league where he remains available.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zac Veen Extends Hit Streak to 19 Games at Triple-A, Promotion on the Way?
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen is sizzling at Triple-A Albuquerque, riding a 19-game hit streak, during which time he has gone 34-for-79 (.430) with 11 doubles, two triples, six home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. Including walks, the last time he did not get on base was back on May 17, a stretch of 23 games. The Rockies' 13th-ranked prospect earned a debut in the majors back in April of last year, but went just 4-for-34 (.118) with a 37.8 percent strikeout rate during his brief time there. However, after a solid season in Albuquerque in 2025 and with the heater he is on now in 2026, the former ninth-overall draft pick looks ready for another shot, currently the author of a .323/.415/.556 slash line with 10 home runs, 13 steals, a 13.6 percent walk rate, and an improved 19.9 percent strikeout rate through 62 games for the Isotopes. The 6-foot-3 slugger could get another shot in the majors by the All-Star break, and this time around, he may have more success given how well he is hitting. With the potential to be a multi-category contributor playing half his games at Coors Field, the 24-year-old is a worthy stash in deeper leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Giants-Braves Game Postponed on Thursday
The game on Thursday between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park has been postponed due to inclement weather, the Braves announced. The game will be made up on Monday, Aug. 31, at 6:05 pm ET. Fantasy managers will want to remove any players from these two teams who might have been in their initial lineups for Thursday's slate of games. Right-hander Landen Roupp was scheduled to toe the rubber for the Giants, with veteran left-hander Martin Perez scheduled to go for the first-place Braves. Roupp will most likely be pushed back to Friday's series opener in Miami against the Marlins. Perez, meanwhile, could start his next game this weekend at home against the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. While Perez has exceeded expectations for the Braves in his 15th year in the big leagues, he won't be a recommended fantasy streamer if he starts against Milwaukee on Friday night.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Max Rajcic Called Up, is he a Viable Pickup After Strong Showing at Triple-A?
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting pitching prospect Max Rajcic to the big leagues ahead of their game on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. Rajcic has been used almost exclusively as a reliever at Triple-A Memphis this season, recording a 4-2 record with a 2.88 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 46 strikeouts, and five saves across 40 2/3 innings (26 games). The 24-year-old opened the season in more of a bulk relief role, but he's gone exactly one inning in all but two appearances since May 16. Rajcic's strikeout stuff has played up out of the pen this season, as he's raised his strikeout rate from 18.4% in 2025 to 28.4%. St. Louis right-hander Riley O'Brien has taken over the team's closer role, but he's scuffled to a 6.00 ERA and 2.17 WHIP in June. If Rajcic continues to produce at the big league level, he could eventually see some save opportunities with the Cardinals.
Source: Bellevile News-Democrat - Jeff Jones
Source: Bellevile News-Democrat - Jeff Jones
Luke Raley Taking Another Day Off With Back Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (back) is not ready to rejoin the starting lineup in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, per MLB.com. With Randy Arozarena (hamstring) on the injured list and Julio Rodriguez (hamstring) dealing with hamstring spasms, the M's will roll with an outfield of Miles Mastrobuoni in left field, Victor Robles in center, and Dominic Canzone in right on Thursday against Orioles right-hander Shane Baz. Raley will be missing his third straight game, and if he continues to be unavailable going into the weekend series against the Boston Red Sox, he could be a candidate to join Arozarena on the IL. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger rarely plays against left-handed pitchers, but he is producing plenty of power against righties for fantasy managers, currently hitting .241/.303/.503 with an .806 OPS, 14 home runs, 35 RBI, 24 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 191 at-bats in 2026. Raley is currently rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jesus Made Suffers Quad Injury, MLB Debut in 2026 in Jeopardy?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made (quad) left Wednesday's game for Double-A Biloxi after a collision that occurred with the left fielder, both of whom were tracking a fly ball. Made stayed in the game for the rest of the inning but did not return to the field in the following inning. MLB's No. 1 prospect suffered what is being described as a left quad contusion, but the fact that he stayed in the game could mean the injury is minor and he may not need a trip to the injured list. The switch-hitter is slashing .276/.349/.427 with six home runs, 21 steals, and a 27:43 BB:K in 59 games for the Shuckers this season. If he were to miss time, it would delay his inevitable promotion to Triple-A and throw cold water on the possibility of a 2026 MLB debut, so managers should continue to monitor his progress. Should he make it to Triple-A, the 19-year-old would quickly become a top player to stash for fantasy with his ability to be a five-category contributor.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
