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Jake Bauers Emerging as Legit Bat in Brewers Lineup, Waiver Wire Value Rising Fast
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has cooled off slightly since his 12-game hitting streak came to an end on May 23, but his overall production remains highly encouraging. The 30-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.491 with nine home runs and continues to take a step forward offensively in his third season with Milwaukee. Bauers has been especially productive over his last 15 games, hitting .327 with a .564 slugging percentage while providing a steady mix of power and contact. His 22.6 percent strikeout rate is the lowest mark of his career and has helped fuel a more consistent offensive profile. With his previous career high sitting at 12 home runs, Bauers is well positioned to surpass that total. Fantasy managers should view him as a strong waiver wire target moving into June.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Lucas Erceg Struggles Again, Losing Fantasy Relevance
Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg endured another rough outing on Saturday against the Rangers, failing to record an out while allowing three runs on five hits, including a home run. The appearance marked his third consecutive outing in which he surrendered multiple runs, continuing a troubling stretch after a strong start to the season. Erceg now owns a 6.33 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts across 21 1/3 innings. The 31-year-old has struggled to replicate the success he enjoyed in 2025, when he posted a 2.64 ERA in 61 appearances. His walk rate has jumped from 7.2 percent last season to 13.3 percent this year, contributing to the decline. While his 4.17 xERA offers some optimism, fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere until he regains consistency.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Spencer Schwellenbach Progressing in Recovery, Remains Priority Stash Target
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) appears to be making encouraging progress in his recovery from right elbow surgery performed in mid-February. While a return timeline remains unclear, the 26-year-old carries significant fantasy appeal as a stash candidate. Schwellenbach emerged as a key member of Atlanta's rotation over the last two seasons, compiling a 3.23 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and elite command across 28 career starts. His 4.1 percent walk rate ranked in the 99th percentile, highlighting the combination of power stuff and control that fueled his success. Schwellenbach also showed improvement from 2024 to 2025 before the injury interrupted his development. Fantasy managers searching for impact pitching in the second half should continue monitoring his recovery closely as he works toward a return.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
David Sandlin Delivers Strong Debut, Building Fantasy Appeal
Chicago White Sox right-hander David Sandlin made an impressive first impression on Wednesday, allowing just one run across six innings while striking out four batters to earn the victory. The 11th-round pick out of Oklahoma earned his promotion after dominating in the minors, posting a 0.55 ERA across 16 1/3 innings in six starts this season. Sandlin showcased the deep arsenal that fueled his rise through the system, relying on a six-pitch mix led by a 98 mph fastball that he threw 44 percent of the time. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should keep a close eye on his next few outings as he looks to build momentum and establish himself in Chicago's rotation.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Henry Bolte Flashing Speed and Contact, Worth Monitoring on Waiver Wire
Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte has continued to impress during his rookie season, hitting .300 over his last seven games while building momentum at the major-league level. The Athletics' No. 5 prospect has raised his season batting average to .288 and has already stolen four bases in just 17 games since making his debut on May 13. Bolte's speed has translated immediately, and his 99th-percentile sprint speed gives him plenty of fantasy appeal. He has also shown an ability to make consistent contact while driving the ball with authority. Bolte owns a 50 percent hard-hit rate, a mark that sits well above league average. The sample size remains small, but his combination of speed, contact ability, and emerging production makes him a player worth monitoring closely in fantasy leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Connor Prielipp's Rough Stretch Continues, Fantasy Value Fading
Minnesota Twins left-hander Connor Prielipp has hit a rough patch, allowing 11 earned runs across his last two starts while recording just 8 1/3 innings. The struggles come shortly after Prielipp logged the first quality start of his rookie season on May 16. His ERA has climbed to 5.13, and he owns a 1.35 WHIP through his first year in the majors. The former second-round pick and No. 5 prospect in the Twins organization has shown flashes of upside, but limiting hard contact has become a growing concern. Prielipp's 6.8 barrel-per-plate appearance rate and 10.8 percent barrel rate both sit above league average. He may continue to receive opportunities, but fantasy managers should explore other options until he shows signs of regaining consistency.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jesus Sanchez Exits Due to Wrist Contusion
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jesus Sanchez (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Sanchez appeared to be talking to someone in the right field seats during a mound visit in the sixth inning. There seemed to be some miscommunication, and they threw the ball at Sanchez, assuming they were playing catch. The ball hit Sanchez in the wrist area and forced him to exit the game. The X-rays came back negative for any fractures, so Sanchez should be considered day-to-day. Before leaving, Sanchez was 1-for-2 at the plate with a single. Yohendrick Pinango took over in right field for Sanchez, and could see more playing time if Sanchez misses a few games.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Corey Seager to Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment this week, according to manager Skip Schumaker. Seager was able to do some on-field work ahead of Sunday's game versus the Kansas City Royals. Barring any setbacks, Seager should be ready to begin playing in rehab games in the next few days. Seager has been sidelined since May 18 due to a lingering back issue. He could require a handful of games to shake off the rust before returning to the Rangers lineup. If everything goes well, Seager could be back in the big leagues by the end of next week. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates on his status.
Source: Kennedi Landry
Source: Kennedi Landry
Ty Madden to Pitch on Monday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ty Madden (forearm) will come off the 15-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Madden is back in action after missing over two weeks due to a right forearm contusion. It's unclear if Madden is going to start on Monday or pitch as the bulk reliever behind an opener. The right-hander has posted a 2.38 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, with 12 strikeouts across three appearances with the Tigers this season. Madden could be an interesting deep league option after posting a few decent outings to begin the season.
Source: Chris McCosky
Source: Chris McCosky
JT Realmuto is Removed with Wrist Contusion
Philadelphia Phillies catcher JT Realmuto (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Realmuto was hit on the left wrist by a pitch during the third inning. He was replaced by Rafael Marchan behind the plate in the fourth inning. The Phillies are calling it a left wrist contusion, but further testing should help determine the severity of the injury. Realmuto was plunked by a pitch in his lone plate appearance of the game. For now, fantasy managers should consider Realmuto as day-to-day. Marchan should see a majority of the starts behind the plate if Realmuto misses any time.
Source: Lochlahn March
Source: Lochlahn March
Elly De La Cruz Exits with Hamstring Tightness
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. De La Cruz was pulled from the game after suffering a hamstring injury while running the bases in the fifth inning. The team is calling it right hamstring tightness, so for now, De La Cruz should be considered day-to-day. Before leaving, De La Cruz went 2-for-2 with two singles, a stolen base, and a walk. Matt McLain took over at shortstop and would likely see increased time over there if De La Cruz hits the Injured List. The expectation is that De La Cruz will undergo further examination on Monday. Fantasy managers should get a better idea of how long he'll be out after that.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Griffin Jax Cleared to Make His Start on Monday
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax (back) is in line to make his next scheduled start on Monday against the Detroit Tigers, per Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. Jax was forced to exit early from his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday after being hit in the back with a 107.2 mph comebacker. In 17 appearances (six starts) for Tampa Bay so far in 2026, Jax is 1-3 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts across 30 innings. The 31-year-old was moved from the bullpen to the rotation in late April and has been effective since, allowing four earned runs over 21 innings. He had reached five innings pitched in each of his last two starts leading into Tuesday, and should be stretched out to close to a normal starter's workload going forward. In leagues where he's not already rostered, Jax could be worth a look on the waiver wire.
Source: MLive Media Group - Evan Woodbery
Source: MLive Media Group - Evan Woodbery
Samuel Basallo Returns to Orioles Lineup on Sunday
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (pectoral) is back in his team's lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday after exiting early on Saturday. Basallo appeared to have tweaked his pectoral muscle during his final at-bat in the ninth inning, but he seems to have avoided a serious injury. Entering play on Sunday, the 21-year-old was hitting .276/.335/.506 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, and 22 runs scored across 173 plate appearances. The Orioles have been able to split catcher and designated hitter duties between Basallo and Adley Rutschman, which should help keep both players fresh and could keep Basallo in the lineup even if the pectoral issue lingers. Fantasy managers can breathe a collective sigh of relief now that Basallo has officially avoided a stint on the injured list.
Source: MASN - Roch Kubatko
Source: MASN - Roch Kubatko
Twins Promote Right-Handed Pitching Prospect Mike Paredes to the Big League
The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Mike Paredes to the big leagues, per MLB.com's transactions log. Paredes will take the spot of starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) on the active roster. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right elbow inflammation. Paredes has made 13 appearances (10 starts) across Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul so far in 2026, recording a 3-2 record with a 4.44 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts across 48 2/3 innings. It's not yet clear whether Paredes will be used in long relief or if he will take Ober's place in the Twins' starting rotation. Paredes owns a strong 22.5% K-BB rate in the minors this season, so he could be an intriguing deep-league waiver wire target if he gets a chance to start in the big leagues. Ober's next scheduled start was slated for Thursday in Minnesota against the Kansas City Royals.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bailey Ober Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Elbow Inflammation
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. It's a tough break for Ober, who gave up seven earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work in his start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 66 2/3 innings (12 starts) overall this season, Ober has recorded a 6-3 record with a 4.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. While the 30-year-old owns a strong 6.4% walk rate, his average fastball velocity is down to 89.3 miles per hour, and he's struck out just 16.4% of the batters he's faced in 2026. The long ball continues to be a major issue for Ober, as he owns a 1.62 HR/9 after allowing a 1.85 HR/9 in 2025. The Twins recalled right-handed pitching prospect Mike Paredes on Sunday to take Ober's place on the active roster and possibly, his place in the starting rotation.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
