April 10, 2026

The Miami Marlins announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Griffin Conine (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a left-hamstring strain and recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. This was the likely course of action after Conine injured his hamstring while diving for a ball in the outfield in the team's win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should expect Conine to miss more than the required 10 days on the IL. The 28-year-old former second-round pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018 out of Duke was hitting .273 (6-for-22) with two home runs, four RBI, six runs scored, and two stolen bases in 11 games before going on the shelf. With Conine, Kyle Stowers (hamstring), and Esteury Ruiz (oblique) all on the IL currently, Heriberto Hernandez figures to be a prime beneficiary of extra playing time for the Fish going forward. De Los Santos has intriguing raw power, but finding regular playing time in Miami could be an issue.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Miami Marlins

April 10, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby will serve as the team's opener for right-hander Chad Patrick on Friday against the visiting Washington Nationals at American Family Field, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. It makes sense for Ashby to kick things off in the top of the first with the Nationals sporting a lefty-heavy top of their batting order. Expect Ashby to only throw the first inning before giving way to Patrick, who will be the bulk reliever in this one. So far in seven relief appearances for the Brew Crew in 2026, Ashby has allowed three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out 14 in 9 2/3 innings. He also has three wins. Ashby has held left-handed hitters to a .220 batting average in 268 plate appearances in his big-league career, and he's allowed only four home runs to lefties. Unfortunately, Ashby won't go deep enough in this game to be useful as a fantasy streamer.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern

April 10, 2026

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Citi Field against the visiting Athletics, per MLB.com. Jared Young will make another start at first base and will hit third in the batting order versus A's right-hander J.T. Ginn. Polanco continues to deal with Achilles soreness early in the 2026 season, and the Mets admitted that it could lead to a stint on the injured list as a precaution for a player with a lengthy history of lower-body injuries. The 32-year-old Dominican switch-hitter's Achilles' issues could help explain why he's hitting .200 (8-for-40) in the early going with just one RBI, two runs scored, five walks, and six strikeouts in his first 10 games. Polanco has an interesting power profile as long as he remains eligible at second base, but that won't continue into the 2027 campaign. When healthy, Polanco will rotate between first base and designated hitter in Queens.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 10, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (foot) is behind the plate doing the catching for left-hander Jesus Luzardo on Friday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Michael Soroka, and he'll hit eighth in the batting order, according to MLB.com. Realmuto did not play on Wednesday after he was hit in the foot by a foul tip while catching on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, but he's feeling good enough to return to action on Friday in the series opener in Philly after a scheduled off day on Thursday. The three-time All-Star backstop definitely doesn't provide as much fantasy thump hitting near the bottom of the batting order for the Phillies. Through his first nine games of 2026 in his 13th MLB season, Realmuto has gone 6-for-25 (.240) with a solo home run and four runs scored. He's faced Soroka 13 times in his career and has hit just .154 with an RBI and a .445 OPS.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 10, 2026

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take the active roster spot of injured outfielder Parker Meadows (arm, concussion), according to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. The 26-year-old Perez could be worth a look in AL-only fantasy leagues because he could see considerable playing time in center field with Meadows facing a lengthy absence. The Dominican has hit .243/.304/.405 with a .709 OPS, 22 home runs, 80 RBI, 98 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in 212 games over his first two seasons in the big leagues in Motown. Last year, he had 13 home runs, 43 RBI, 47 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 383 plate appearances over 100 games played. Perez offers modest power and speed, but he'll need to produce to avoid falling into a full-time bench role, even with Meadows out for a lengthy period of time.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen

April 10, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker is showing off his power stroke as the 2026 season gets underway, with the former first-round draft pick hitting four home runs in his last five contests. Through all 12 games he's played, the 6-foot-6 slugger is slashing .295/.367/.682 with five home runs, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and one steal, good for a .458 wOBA and 192 wRC+. A high 28.6 percent strikeout rate might give some fantasy managers pause, but it's actually an improvement over last season's 31.8 percent rate, as are his contact and chase rates. The 23-year-old's xBA is near his batting average, too, sitting at .305, and there is no abnormally high BABIP (.320 vs. career .310), so there are no major signs of regression around the corner. Hopefully the former top prospect can keep it up, and he's still available in over 30 percent of Yahoo! leagues.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

April 10, 2026

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm, concussion) is going on the 10-day injured list on Friday after being diagnosed with a broken left arm (radius bone) and a concussion, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Meadows also received five stitches in his cheek. He has been cleared to travel and should be back in Detroit in the next day or two. Meadows had a scary collision with outfielder Riley Greene in Thursday's loss to the Minnesota Twins, and now he's in line for a lengthy absence. The Tigers recalled Wenceel Perez from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, and he, Javier Baez, and Matt Vierling could battle for playing time in center field with Meadows out. In his first 12 games in 2026, Meadows hit .250 (9-for-36) with no homers, two RBI, three runs scored, and three stolen bases. Fantasy managers looking for versatility and depth in deeper leagues should consider picking up Perez.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen

April 10, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hip) remains out of the lineup on Friday as he deals with a sore hip. The former NL Rookie of the Year had been rolling in his last three games before the injury, going a combined 7-for-14 (.500) with two doubles, two triples, three RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base, raising his season slash line to .333/.408/.690 with a .469 wOBA and 196 wRC+. This will be the second straight game he's missed, but the injury is considered minor and is not expected to keep him out long. Jorge Barrosa will man right field on Friday against the Phillies, and he'll bat out of the ninth spot in the order.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MLB.com

April 10, 2026

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins (arm) is dealing with soreness in his arm, according to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. On Thursday, the Cubs' top pitching prospect was scratched from his next start for Triple-A Iowa that was originally scheduled for Friday, and per Hoyer, Wiggins is "being backed up for now." It sounds like they intend to give him some rest before sending him out again, and hopefully it doesn't turn into a longer-term problem. The 24-year-old will likely make his major league debut this season, so long as he's healthy and pitching well. So far, he's made two starts at Triple-A, allowing five earned runs on seven hits and five walks while striking out 10 in eight innings of work. The strikeout potential makes him intriguing for fantasy, so keep an eye out for any updates.--Jarod Rupp
Source: Bruce Levine

April 10, 2026

Athletics infielder Max Muncy is on a roll in the early going of the 2026 season. The former first-rounder is riding a six-game hit streak and has hit safely in 10 of the 12 games he's played, producing a .319.333/.574 slash line, with seven extra-base hits (two home runs), five RBI, 11 runs scored, and one steal. It all adds up to a .400 wOBA and 161 wRC+. While all that is good, it's worth noting that he's striking out at a high rate of 33.3 percent and has drawn just one walk all season. Nevertheless, he's swinging a hot bat and is a worthy waiver wire consideration. The 23-year-old is available in about half of Yahoo! leagues and is eligible at 2B, 3B, and SS, adding to his fantasy appeal.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

April 10, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals closer Riley O'Brien is off to an impressive start to the season, having not allowed an earned run yet through seven appearances. The right-hander has yielded just four hits and has yet to walk a batter as well, while striking out seven in 7 1/3 innings of work, tallying three saves along the way. The 31-year-old showed well last season, too, posting a 2.06 ERA and 1.15 WHIP while converting six saves and six holds in 48 innings pitched. Despite the sterling results this year, the 6-foot-4 hurler is still available in over half of Yahoo! leagues. That number should be higher for a reliever having so much success and who does not currently have competition for the closer role.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

April 10, 2026

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is off to a hot start in 2026, going 11-for-31 (.355) over his last nine games with three home runs, six RBI, and six runs scored. The former first-round draft pick is slashing .273/.385/.523 overall with a .407 wOBA and 170 wRC+. Notably, the 23-year-old appears to be finally using his 96th-percentile sprint speed, with three steals already this season, which is about a 30-steal pace; he stole eight all of last season in 134 games. A 26.9 percent strikeout rate is on the high side, but he's been able to help offset that with a well-above-average 13.5 percent walk rate thus far. The 6-foot-3 slugger could be having a true breakout campaign, and although he is available in 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues, the right-handed hitter should be rostered in most formats.--Jarod Rupp
Source: ESPN

April 10, 2026

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) is starting in right field and is batting fifth for the Cubbies in his 2026 season debut on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski at Wrigley Field, according to MLB.com. Suzuki was reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Friday, and he'll immediately enter the starting rotation. The Japanese outfielder sprained his knee on March 14 with Team Japan while playing in the World Baseball Classic. Manager Craig Counsell said that the Cubs will ease Suzuki back into the fold, so fantasy managers should probably expect him to be on the bench for Game 2 of the series against the Bucs on Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran sacrificed some contact for more power last year, hitting a career-high 31 homers and driving in a career-high 103 runs in 151 regular-season games. Hopefully, his knee sprain doesn't sap him of that power in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 10, 2026

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will make his 2026 season debut for the Yankees and start against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, per Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Gil was initially sent to the minors to begin the year because the Yankees didn't need a fifth starter for the first few weeks of the season. There will be plenty of pressure for Gil to perform, as his spot in the rotation could be in jeopardy once left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) is ready to return after having left-elbow surgery in the offseason. He had mixed results in his outing for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits while walking three and striking out six. Gil's fastball topped out at 96 mph, three mph slower than his hardest pitch in spring training. The cold weather could have played a factor, but the most interesting development was that Gil threw his sinker the most. It's a pitch he debuted in spring training, and the Yankees think the pitch could become a difference-maker for him. The Yankees have also worked on Gil having a higher release point, which they think gives his fastball more deception. A lack of a quality heater derailed Gil's 2025 season after he returned from a lat strain, but if he can improve there and also get more swing and miss with his sinker, a bounce-back in 2026 is possible.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner

April 10, 2026

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) will make a minor-league rehab start next week, according to 670 The Score's Bruce Levine. It's unclear which affiliate Boyd will be making the start for, but regardless, it's a good sign that he'll be back in game action so soon after being placed on the 15-day injured list earlier this week with a left-biceps strain. The veteran left-hander is eligible to be activated from the IL for next weekend's series against the New York Mets, but that's unlikely to happen with his rehab coming at some point next week. However, if Boyd fares well during his rehab start in the minors next week, he should be able to rejoin Chicago's starting rotation before the end of April. The Cubs need all the help they can get in their rotation after they just lost right-hander Cade Horton (elbow) for the season. Perhaps Boyd's early-season struggles can be attributed to his biceps injury, as he has a 6.75 ERA over his first two starts. He also has 17 strikeouts and only three walks in his 9 1/3 innings.--Keith Hernandez
Source: 670 The Score - Bruce Levine