April 12, 2026
Chicago White Sox infield prospect
Sam Antonacci has yet to make his MLB debut. However, the team is expected to promote him from Triple-A for the start of their three-game set on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci has gotten off to a hot start this season in the minors, hitting .317/.509/.488 with two home runs, six RBI, six runs scored, and four stolen bases across 58 plate appearances. Across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, Antonacci got on base at a .433 clip and stole 48 bags. He also hit just five home runs, so fantasy managers should not expect Antonacci to provide much in the power categories. Still, Antonacci should be able to carve out a regular role with the White Sox with even modest production at the plate and could be a valuable source of speed for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Tyler Heineman (back) is currently battling back spasms, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. While Toronto has not placed Heineman on the Injured List, the team's matchup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins marks his third consecutive game out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup. Heineman's availability is made more important by the absence of Blue Jays starting catcher
Alejandro Kirk (thumb), who is currently on the injured list due to a fractured left thumb. With both Kirk and Heineman sidelined, rookie catcher
Brandon Valenzuela has been getting the nod behind the plate for Toronto. Heineman was effective in a backup role behind Kirk in 2025, hitting .289/.361/.416 with three home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Heineman could have some deep-league fantasy value as an injury replacement off the waiver wire, provided he can avoid an injured list stint of his own.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 12, 2026
Chicago Cubs reliever
Hunter Harvey (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation, per Elise Menaker of Marquee Sports Network. The Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher
Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move. Across four innings (four games) before getting injured, Harvey recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with four strikeouts. The hard-throwing right-hander has shown flashes of high-leverage effectiveness at points throughout his career, but he's had a difficult time staying healthy in recent seasons. Harvey was limited to just 12 appearances in 2025 by shoulder and adductor issues. In his absence, the Cubs will likely rely more heavily on relievers
Ben Brown and
Caleb Thielbar as the bridge to closer
Daniel Palencia.
--Will BradySource: Marquee Sports Network - Elise Menaker
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter
Eloy Jimenez was added to the team's MLB roster on Sunday. Jimenez replaces outfielder/designated hitter
George Springer (toe), who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Jimenez last appeared in the big leagues in 2024, hitting .238/.289/.336 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 349 plate appearances split between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. While Jimenez has fallen on hard times in recent years, he was an above-average hitter by measure of OPS+ as recently as 2023. With Springer out, he could have a chance to earn regular playing time in Toronto. In the Blue Jays' Sunday matchup against the Minnesota Twins, Jimenez got the start at designated hitter and batted seventh.
--Will BradySource: Toronto Blue Jays
April 12, 2026
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles recalled outfielder Johnathon Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk to take O'Neill's place on the active roster. Across 34 plate appearances this season before getting injured, O'Neill hit .241/.353/.345 with one home run, four RBI, and six runs scored. The 31-year-old is no stranger to missed time due to injury, as he's reached 500 plate appearances just once in eight MLB seasons. While O'Neill may be able to return from this current ailment relatively quickly, his extensive injury track record does include a prior history with concussions. In his absence, the righty-swinging Rodriguez could be on the short side of a platoon with left-handed hitting Orioles corner outfielders
Colton Cowser and
Dylan Beavers.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
April 12, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher
Andrew Painter (head) is experiencing a migraine and has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Tessa Peloso of PHL17. Right-handed reliever
Zach Pop will start in his absence, paving the way for a bullpen game. It's a last-minute change with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EST. The Phillies and fantasy managers will be disappointed to not see Painter, who owns a 1.83 FIP, 8.68 K/9, and 1.93 BB/9 through two starts in his rookie season. He has a lengthy injury history, but the good news is that his migraine shouldn't be a long-term issue. It's possible that the Phillies could shuffle their rotation to get him a start within the next few days, rather than making him wait until his scheduled spot in the rotation next Saturday. Painter ranks #66 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Tessa Peloso
April 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Kyle Harrison (knee) was "cautiously optimistic with how his knee felt this morning," according to Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Manager Pat Murphy noted that the team is still awaiting results from Harrison's medical tests. The 24-year-old southpaw was injured after first baseman
Gary Sanchez made an abnormally hard throw to first base that Harrison was unable to handle, and it hit off his knee. He stayed in the game following the play, but he still exited early in the fifth inning after just 74 pitches. His final line included four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. While Harrison is cautiously optimistic going forward, whether he makes his next start will depend on the results of his medical testing.
--Andersen PickardSource: Todd Rosiak
April 12, 2026
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Tyler O'Neill (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder hasn't played since last Wednesday, when he went 1-for-2 with a walk and run. For the second consecutive day,
Colton Cowser will start in his absence, batting seventh and playing left field. O'Neill was enjoying a bit of a resurgence before his illness, slashing .241/.353/.345 with one home run, an 8.8% walk rate, and a 17.6% strikeout rate. That was good enough for 114 wRC+, which is a noticeable improvement from his 91 wRC+ last year. It remains unclear how much more time O'Neill will miss, but the Orioles would presumably like to get him back for Monday's matchup against Diamondbacks right-hander
Ryne Nelson. O'Neill has a .705 OPS and 118 wRC+ against righties this year.
--Andersen PickardSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter
George Springer (toe) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move,
Eloy Jimenez was selected to the major league roster. Springer fractured his left great toe while fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday. His absence leaves a major void, as he had led off all 14 Jays games prior to his injury. With that said, he has endured a slow start at the plate, slashing .185/.290/.370 with two home runs, a career-high 12.9% walk rate, a 22.6% strikeout rate, and 95 wRC+. It's been a small sample size, though, and there's still plenty of optimism that Springer can get back on track after posting 166 wRC+ last year. With that being said, his potential bounce-back will have to wait at least 10 days, as Springer will be on the injured list through April 21 at the earliest. He ranks #29 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Toronto Blue Jays
April 12, 2026
New York Yankees designated hitter
Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his absence,
Aaron Judge will be the designated hitter while
Randal Grichuk starts in right field. Stanton's power output has declined this season, as he's hit just one home run through 54 plate appearances. However, he's still been a very productive hitter, slashing .306/.370/.408 with a 9.3% walk rate, a 24.1% strikeout rate, and 132 wRC+. There haven't been any injury notes about Stanton, so this is presumably just a true opportunity for the 36-year-old to rest. We also wouldn't be surprised to see him come off the bench as a pinch-hitter in the later innings. Fantasy managers should expect Stanton to get back into the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. He currently ranks #53 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: New York Yankees
April 12, 2026
Athletics shortstop
Jacob Wilson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets.
Darell Hernaiz will start in his absence, batting eighth and playing shortstop. This is the first time Wilson has missed a game this season. Presumably, he's just getting the day off, so managers shouldn't be concerned about any sort of injury. The 24-year-old is off to a subpar season at the plate, slashing .250/.250/.300 with zero home runs, zero steals, zero walks, nine strikeouts, and a career-low 53 wRC+. He is also hitless over his last two games, going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts during that span. Perhaps a trip to the bench will be the exact reset that Wilson needs to get out of his slump. He ranks #21 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Athletics
April 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring closer
Edwin Diaz's velocity, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. While Roberts said that Diaz was unavailable on Saturday because he had pitched on Friday, the manager also noted that the team would be keeping a close eye on the reliever's velocity going forward. His fastball averaged 96.3 mph over his first five outings this season, and that number dropped to 94.7 mph on Friday. Both of those numbers are concerning, given that his previous career-low average fastball velocity was 97.4 mph (2025). Diaz has now allowed four earned runs over six innings of work this year, but it's been a small sample size and he still has four saves, which is tied for fourth-most in MLB. Diaz ranks #2 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jack Harris
April 12, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher
Gregory Soto was once again used in a set-up role during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Soto was called upon to get the final out of the seventh inning, which he did without any problems.
Dennis Santana was handed the ball in the final frame, but struggled in this one. The right-hander gave up one hit, one run, and two walks, which led to his first blown save of the year. This rough outing could open up a door for Soto to get more save opportunities in Pittsburgh. Both pitchers have solid overall numbers, but the Pirates might ride the hot hand. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Soto after Santana struggled to close the door on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: Baseball Reference
April 12, 2026
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Joey Cantillo is looking to keep the good times rolling after a stellar outing on Wednesday. The southpaw went 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out nine batters in the win over the Kansas City Royals. Through three outings, Cantillo has an impressive 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 20/7 K/BB ratio in 14.2 innings of work. His next trip on the mound will come against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Given his latest success, Cantillo should be viewed as a trustworthy streaming option against the lackluster Cardinals lineup.
--Andy WebbSource: Baseball Reference
April 12, 2026
Houston Astros relief pitcher
Bryan Abreu continued to struggle on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. It has been an awful beginning to the season for Abreu, and it didn't get any better on Saturday. Abreu allowed three walks and gave up a walk-off single to
J.P. Crawford to take the loss. Abreu now holds a horrendous 20.25 ERA and has allowed an earned run in all six of his outings this season. There's a chance that Abreu gets pulled from the closer role after another disastrous outing. Even if he remains the closer,
Josh Hader (biceps) should be back in the mix sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire for a more consistent source of saves.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
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