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Cole Carigg's Breakout Continues, Emerging as Must-Add Waiver Wire Target
Rockies outfielder Cole Carigg continues to emerge as one of the top waiver wire targets after an outstanding start to his rookie season. The 24-year-old has already launched four home runs while posting a .940 OPS through his first 24 major league games. Carigg has been even better recently, hitting .349 with a .581 slugging percentage over his last 15 contests. The No. 6 prospect in the Rockies organization has also made an impact beyond the batter's box. His 99th percentile arm strength and 92nd percentile sprint speed highlight his all-around skill set. With his confidence growing and production remaining steady, Carigg profiles as a high-upside fantasy addition in all league formats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mike Trout Nearing Return, Could Rejoin Angels This Week
Angels superstar Mike Trout (hamstring) continues to make encouraging progress from the right hamstring strain that has sidelined him since June 18. Trout ran the bases on Sunday without any reported issues and remains on track to return during the Angels' upcoming road trip, potentially as early as July 7 or 8. The 34-year-old is looking to build on a strong start to the 2026 season, slashing .234/.394/.472 with an .866 OPS across 74 games. His power has remained intact, and he was heating up before the injury, slugging .741 with three home runs over the seven games leading up to his absence. Fantasy managers should remain optimistic that Trout can carry that momentum into his imminent return.
Source: Rhett Bollinger
Source: Rhett Bollinger
Jakob Marsee's X-Rays Come Back Negative After Knee Scare
Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee (knee) was removed early from Sunday's game against the Athletics after taking a 97 mph fastball off the kneecap. He stayed in the game long enough to complete a trip around the bases before exiting in the following half-inning. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and the 25-year-old is currently considered day-to-day. Marsee has struggled to find consistent production this season, slashing .192/.316/.296 across 88 games after posting an .841 OPS in 55 games during his breakout rookie campaign in 2025. He has already shown offensive upside at the major league level, and a short reset could help him regain the form that made him an intriguing fantasy option last season.
Source: Christina De Nicola
Source: Christina De Nicola
Logan O'Hoppe is Returning to the Lineup on Sunday
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (head) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. O'Hoppe sat out of Saturday's contest after taking a foul tip to the mask during Friday's game. Luckily, O'Hoppe has avoided a concussion and only missed one game because of the injury. He'll be back behind the plate and bat eighth versus left-hander Ranger Suarez on Sunday. O'Hoppe isn't having a ton of success at the plate this season and is only worth looking at in deep leagues right now.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Brenton Doyle to Remain on Injured List
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment on Sunday. Doyle was placed on the 10-day Injured List on May 21 due to a left oblique contusion. He was making progress while playing at Triple-A Albuquerque before aggravating his injury on Saturday. The Rockies have pulled Doyle off his rehab assignment and will further evaluate him in Denver. It doesn't sound like Doyle is going to be ready to return before the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates on his status. He could be a mixed league option once he's cleared to play again.
Source: Rockies PR
Source: Rockies PR
Martin Perez Likely Headed to Injured List
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Martin Perez (elbow) is expected to be placed on the 15-day Injured List, according to manager Walt Weiss. Perez was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing after he was hit by a comebacker in the forearm. He was pulled out of the game and underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Despite the news on the X-rays, the Braves are still likely opting to place Perez on the shelf. They don't have any off days this week, so they could use another healthy arm ahead of the All-Star break. This is expected to be a minimal stint on the Injured List for Perez. He should be back shortly after the All-Star break, but the Braves should give more information on his status later.
Source: Chad Bishop
Source: Chad Bishop
Edwin Diaz Throws Bullpen Session on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (elbow) threw a live bullpen session before Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Diaz said afterwards that he felt better than he did earlier in the season. Diaz has been sidelined since he underwent surgery in April to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He remains on the 60-day Injured List, but Diaz believes he'll be able to rejoin the Dodgers bullpen shortly after the All-Star break. The assumption is that Diaz will resume the full-time closer role once he's back with the team. Fantasy managers who need bullpen help down the stretch of the season should stash Diaz now.
Source: Jack Harris
Source: Jack Harris
Tommy Edman is Scratched from Sunday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers have decided to hold out Edman for a day after he was hit by a pitch on the foot during Saturday's contest. It sounds like the Dodgers are just being safe, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry about Edman heading to the Injured List because of this. Alex Freeland will cover second base while Miguel Rojas takes over at the hot corner versus left-hander JP Sears on Sunday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of the first pitch.
Source: Jack Harris
Source: Jack Harris
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Day-to-Day After Injuring his Toe on Sunday
The New York Yankees announced that infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) left Sunday's series finale early against the visiting Minnesota Twins with right big-toe discomfort. Chisholm was examined by Dr. Christopher Ahmad at Yankee Stadium, and X-rays came back negative. He will be reassessed on Monday. Before leaving in the fifth inning, Chisholm went 1-for-2 at the plate. Jose Caballero shifted from third base to second base, with veteran Amed Rosario entering the game to play third. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Monday to see if the switch-hitting infielder is back in the starting lineup for the team's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on the road. The 28-year-old entered Sunday's game with a .223 (66-for-296) batting average and an on-base percentage just over .300, but Chisholm continues to provide high-end power/speed skills at second base for fantasy managers. He has 12 long balls, 33 RBI, 43 runs scored, and 26 stolen bases in 296 at-bats in 2026 in his second full season in the Bronx.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Byron Buxton Aggravates Hip Injury, Pulled Early on Sunday
The Minnesota Twins said that outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) was removed from Sunday's series finale early in New York against the Yankees due to a "re-aggravation of a prior hip injury," according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. Buxton had a hit in his only plate appearance on the day and was replaced in center field by Kyler Fedko. The 32-year-old could have injured his hip during his stolen base attempt in the first inning. Buxton missed four games earlier this week due to a hip impingement but had returned to the starting lineup for Saturday's contest at Yankee Stadium. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but given Buxton's lengthy injury history, it would not be a surprise to see him land on the 10-day injured list to give him an extended break during the upcoming All-Star break from July 13-16. If he's just day-to-day, Buxton's next chance to play will come on Tuesday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians after a scheduled day off on Monday. The two-time All-Star doesn't run much these days, but his resurgence in power the last two years has made him fantasy relevant in all leagues. Buxton has hit 25 homers in 74 games in 2026 after clubbing 35, driving in 83 runs, and stealing 24 bases in 126 games in 2025.
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
Source: The Athletic - Brendan Kuty
Shohei Ohtani Back in Dodgers Lineup Against Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (biceps) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres and left-hander JP Sears, according to MLB.com. Ohtani was pulled as a precaution from Friday's contest in L.A. against the Pads after he felt something in his biceps muscle late in the game. The Dodgers gave Ohtani the day off in Saturday night's win, and now that he's back in the starting nine, he should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups, even against a southpaw. The 32-year-old four-time MVP has gone 1-for-12 so far in three games in July, but he hit .333 (30-for-90) with eight homers, three doubles, a triple, 19 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 24 games played in June, and he remains a must-start, five-category contributor as a hitter in fantasy leagues. He has hit .258 (25-for-97) with six of his 18 home runs this year against left-handed pitchers, and Ohtani has four hits and an RBI in eight career at-bats against Sears.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gleyber Torres Hasn't Resumed Hitting
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) has been doing work on the base paths, but hasn't resumed hitting yet. Torres landed on the Injured List on June 17 due to an oblique strain. He received a cortisone shot to help his recovery progress, but it has still been slow for Torres. The fact that Torres isn't swinging yet should basically rule him out until after the All-Star break. Once he's able to do that, Torres will likely still need a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the Tigers' lineup. This is the second time that Torres has suffered this oblique injury this season. The Tigers are likely going to bring him along slowly, so fantasy managers might not see him until closer to August. Zach McKinstry has been getting most of the reps at second base while Torres is out.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Maikel Garcia is Not Swinging Yet
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (hand) doesn't appear to be making a ton of progress in his rehab work. Garcia has been sidelined since June 23 due to a muscle strain in his left hand. He continues doing rehab work, but Garcia is unable to swing a bat yet. This news should basically rule out Garcia until after the All-Star break. He'll need to start swinging a bat, and then he'll likely go on a minor league rehab assignment. The Royals should give a better update on his status during the break. In the meantime, Nick Loftin figures to continue seeing the bulk of the playing time at the hot corner. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Garcia with positive news, hopefully in the near future.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Munetaka Murakami is Nearing Rehab Assignment
Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) was able to run the bases without any issues for the second straight day ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Barring any setbacks, Murakami is expected to head to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a minor league rehab assignment early next week. The lefty slugger has been sidelined since May 30 due to a right hamstring strain. If everything goes well, Murakami could return to the White Sox lineup for the final series before the All-Star break against the Athletics. At worst, it sounds like the White Sox should have Murakami back after the break, which is huge for this offense. Murakami blasted 20 home runs with 41 RBI before landing on the shelf at the end of May.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
Jeremy Pena Could Return Next Weekend
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (calf) is expected to play in some minor league rehab games this week. Pena landed on the Injured List last Tuesday due to a calf strain. He has been doing some light work, but he appears to be ready for game action. Barring any setbacks, the Astros are hopeful that Pena can return for the final series before the All-Star break against the Texas Rangers. Pena was swinging a hot bat before he landed on the shelf, so hopefully this doesn't cool him off. Nick Allen figures to continue seeing a majority of the playing time at shortstop while Pena is out.
Source: Chandler Rome
Source: Chandler Rome
