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Cal Raleigh Plays "Light Catch" on Monday
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) was slated to play "light catch" on Monday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer notes that this marks Raleigh's first baseball activity since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 14 with an oblique strain. While Raleigh's progression to playing catch on Monday is obviously a positive sign, it appears as though Seattle's slugger is still a way away from returning to the big leagues. Raleigh got off to a miserable start to 2026 before the injury, hitting .161/.243/.317 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 181 plate appearances. The 29-year-old attempted to play through oblique issues before ultimately being shut down, so the Mariners could be taking every precaution to ensure that Raleigh is pain-free before returning to the lineup. Despite his poor start to 2026, Raleigh remains an elite power threat and a must-start fantasy catcher once healthy.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Hunter Brown Scheduled for Second Rehab Start this Weekend
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start this upcoming weekend with Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brown is currently on the 60-day injured list as he works his way back from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. However, he is eligible for activation on June 1 and showed well in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday, striking out five over two scoreless innings of work. The 27-year-old was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 12-9 record with a 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 206 strikeouts across 185 1/3 innings (31 starts). If all continues to go well for Brown in his rehab, he could be on track to return to the Houston rotation in early June. Once healthy, Brown profiles as a must-start pitcher for fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Tyler Glasnow Resumes Playing Catch on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) returned to playing catch on Monday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow has been on the 15-day injured list since early May due to back issues and was briefly forced to pause his throwing progression after experiencing renewed discomfort in his back last week. The 32-year-old got off to a strong start to his 2026 season before getting injured, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts across 39 2/3 innings (seven starts). While he appears to be back on track, Glasnow could still require at least one rehab start before returning to the Dodgers rotation. Glasnow is a must-start fantasy pitcher when healthy, but his extensive track record of injury issues makes his profile a risky one for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Edwin Diaz Set to Begin Throwing Progression
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing progression on either Monday or Tuesday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Diaz has been on the 60-day injured list since late April after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow. The 32-year-old is not expected to return to the big leagues until mid-July and will likely need a fairly extensive rehab stint to build himself back up. Still, Diaz appears to be making progress towards a return to full health in 2026. Diaz struggled in a small sample size before getting injured earlier this season, posting a 10.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP across six innings (seven appearances). However, he's recorded 116 saves since the start of the 2021 season and profiles as a must-start fantasy closer when healthy.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Rockies Promote No. 14 Prospect Welinton Herrera, Worth a Speculative Add for Saves?
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the Colorado Rockies are promoting their No. 14-ranked prospect, left-handed pitcher Welinton Herrera, to the MLB roster. Herrera has spent the first part of the 2026 season in Triple-A and will now make his MLB debut in the coming days. Herrera has operated primarily out of the bullpen with Albuquerque, as he has made 13 relief appearances compared to just one start. Over his first 22 2/3 innings with the top club in the system, the southpaw has posted a hefty 5.16 ERA with a modest 1.72 WHIP. While his ratios are high, he has flashed solid strikeout potential, totaling 34 over this brief stint. Last summer with High-A and Double-A, Herrera held a strong 2.64 ERA with a 99:25 K:BB over 64 2/3 innings, suggesting the raw talent is there. However, given the growing pains he endured at the top level, managers should only consider picking up Herrera in the short-term in deeper leagues. If he finds his footing, he could eventually compete for save opportunities, as he earned 17 during the 2025 season.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
White Sox Promote Prospect David Sandlin After Stellar Showing at Triple-A
The Chicago White Sox are promoting right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin to the major-league roster, according to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media. Sandlin is currently ranked as the team's No. 18 prospect on MLB.com. However, despite his lower prospect pedigree, the right-hander has been near-perfect at Triple-A this season and carries some sneaky intrigue ahead of his MLB debut. The right-hander has made only four starts with the top club this season as he has battled an elbow injury. However, over these 12 frames, Sandlin has been incredible, posting a 0.75 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He has struck out 17 hitters while walking only six. While the team has yet to determine Sandlin's role, he could quickly find a job in their starting rotation since they lack many proven options. For now, he's worth picking up as a speculative add in deep leagues.
Source: Elijah Evans
Source: Elijah Evans
Max Muncy Still Sitting Out With Wrist Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) continues to be absent from the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Enrique Hernandez, who is making his season debut, will start at third base and bat ninth against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon. Muncy is dealing with a right-wrist contusion and will miss his third straight game. The veteran left-handed slugger is considered day-to-day and doesn't appear to be in any danger of landing on the injured list, and he could return to the starting nine as early as Tuesday in L.A. The two-time All-Star is useful for his power and on-base skills in a stacked Dodgers lineup as long as he's healthy. Through 48 contests (190 plate appearances) with the Blue in his 11th year in the majors in 2026, Muncy is hitting .258/.363/.515 with an .878 OPS, 12 home runs, 19 RBI, and 36 runs scored. Muncy hasn't been as strong in May, though, hitting just .210 (13-for-62) with three homers, two doubles, eight RBI, and 13 runs scored.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yordan Alvarez Returns From Back Injury on Monday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (back) is serving as the DH and is batting third in Monday's series opener against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Kumar Rocker, according to MLB.com. Alvarez ended up missing just one game on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to back discomfort. Now that the 28-year-old Cuban left-handed slugger is back in the mix, he needs to be returned to all starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues. Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and former American League Rookie of the Year, remains one of baseball's best all-around hitters, slashing .300/.415/.595 this year while leading the league in OPS (1.010) and total bases (113) in 53 games played. He has added 15 home runs, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored, and a stolen base across 229 plate appearances. Alvarez is in the 100th percentile in xwOBA, the 100th percentile in expected slugging percentage, and the 92nd percentile in hard-hit rate. The dude is an absolute stud. He has never faced Rocker in his career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dylan Cease Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Injury
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) will be placed on the 15-day injured list with a left-hamstring injury, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Cease allowed two earned runs with a walk and eight strikeouts in only 4 2/3 innings in a start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and was pulled early due to discomfort in his left hamstring. The 30-year-old will now miss at least the next two weeks despite manager John Schneider saying the imaging on Cease's hamstring was positive. Fantasy managers will be hoping that it's a minimal stay on the IL for Cease, who has been very sharp in his first year with the Blue Jays in 2026. The former sixth-round pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2014 has gone 3-3 so far on the year with a 3.05 ERA (2.57 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with a league-leading 92 strikeouts and 26 walks across 11 starts and 62 innings pitched. Fantasy managers should be holding Cease everywhere. It's unclear who might take his spot in the starting rotation for the short term.
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Wyatt Langford Could Start a Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said he will take batting practice on Monday with an eye on live batting practice on Friday. If that goes off without a hitch, Langford will likely embark on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Langford has not played with the Rangers since April 21 and had a setback with his right-forearm injury while playing in extended spring training in late April, which is why he's still on the 10-day injured list. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick out of the University of Florida in 2023 is making good progress of late, though, and could be reinstated from the IL at some point next week if he can avoid another setback this week. Langford still has intriguing power/speed upside despite all of his nagging injuries early in his career. He was hitting .238 (19-for-80) with only one homer in 20 games before his injury this year, but he slashed .247/.335/.423 with a .758 OPS, 38 homers, 136 RBI, and 41 stolen bases in his first two years in the big leagues for Texas.
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
Max Fried Plays Catch on Monday, Not Ready to Ramp Up
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) played catch on Monday for the first time since being shut down with a left-elbow injury, according to Greg Joyce of the New York Post. However, manager Aaron Boone said not to read too much into that because it doesn't mean that Fried is ready to ramp up his throwing program. "There's nothing really that would say he can start the ramp-up process yet," Boone said after Fried underwent follow-up imaging. In a best-case scenario, the 32-year-old southpaw might be able to rejoin the Yankees' starting rotation by mid-June, but the end of June or beginning of July might be more realistic. The former seventh overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2012 is currently on the 15-day injured list, but he must be stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues. Before getting hurt, Fried went 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 50 strikeouts and 19 walks in 61 2/3 innings across his 10 starts. He has been an All-Star in three of his last four seasons and is a fantasy ace when he's healthy.
Source: New York Post - Greg Joyce
Source: New York Post - Greg Joyce
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not Ready to Return on Monday Against Marlins
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (elbow) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Toronto against the visiting Miami Marlins. Lenyn Sosa will start at first for the Jays and will bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Janson Junk. Guerrero is not ready to return to action after he left Sunday's series finale prematurely against the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was hit by a pitch on his right elbow. Thankfully, X-rays came back negative, so he's being considered day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if Vlad is ready to return for Game 2 of the series on Tuesday at the Rogers Centre. The 27-year-old five-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner has only three home runs on the season through 188 at-bats, but he's hitting a strong .287 (54-for-188) with a .386 on-base percentage, 22 RBI, 32 runs, and four steals in 53 games played. Sosa should be ignored in DFS lineups out of the nine-hole for Toronto.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Wander Franco Found Guilty, Won't Serve a Sentence
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was found guilty on Monday and criminally responsible for the crime of sexual and psychological abuse against a minor, but ESPN's Juan Arturo Recio reports that he will not serve a sentence. The 25-year-old won't have to spend any time behind bars as long as he meets the conditions set by a judge, which is a curious decision by the justice system in the Dominican Republic. Franco remains on the restricted list in MLB, and the Rays won't be required to pay any of his salaries from the 11-year, $182 million contract he signed with the organization back in November of 2021. Major League Baseball could decide to discipline Franco in their own way, but either way, the once-promising shortstop prospect is unlikely to ever play professional baseball in the United States again. Franco was an All-Star in his last year with the Rays in 2023 and slashed .282/.340/.454 with a .795 OPS, 30 home runs, 130 RBI, and 40 steals in 265 games played in his three MLB seasons.
Source: ESPN.com - Juan Arturo Recio
Source: ESPN.com - Juan Arturo Recio
A.J. Puk Could Return in June, Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said on Monday that left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) is likely to get seven or eight appearances on a minor-league rehab assignment as he works his way back from an internal-brace surgery on his left elbow last June, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. It could push Puk's return from the 60-day injured list into the middle of June. Right now, veteran Paul Sewald is the D-backs' primary closer, but upon Puk's return, he could be thrust right into the ninth-inning mix, making him a potential stash candidate right now in deeper fantasy baseball leagues. The 31-year-old former sixth overall pick by the Athletics in 2016 out of the University of Florida had a 3.38 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, four saves, 12 strikeouts, and two walks in eight innings pitched last year before having season-ending elbow surgery, and he has an 11.2 career K/9 and 26 saves in six big-league seasons. Puk is widely available on the waiver wire right now and is currently rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
Logan Webb has a Good Chance to Start Against Rockies This Weekend
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said there's a good chance that right-hander Logan Webb (knee) will come off the 15-day injured list to pitch during the series against the division-rival Colorado Rockies in Denver this weekend, but nothing is final, according to Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. Webb is not expected to need another minor-league rehab start. In his lone rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento, Webb threw 62 pitches over 3 1/3 innings, so he could be somewhat limited in his first start back in the big leagues at hitter-friendly Coors Field this weekend. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since early May with bursitis in his right knee, making him a pretty risky fantasy start in his first game action for the Gigantes this weekend. The two-time All-Star is still rostered in 96% of Yahoo leagues despite his current 5.06 ERA (3.54 FIP) in his eight starts before going on the IL. Webb has struck out 42 and walked only 15 in 48 innings in 2026.
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
Source: The San Jose Mercury News - Justice delos Santos
