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Gabriel Moreno Could Return This Weekend
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique) isn't expected to return from the 10-day injured list for the series this week against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he could return for the series against the Chicago Cubs this weekend, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. The D-backs originally thought the 26-year-old backstop would be an option to return against Milwaukee on Tuesday. Until Moreno can return this weekend, the Snakes will move forward with James McCann and Aramis Garcia at catcher if Adrian Del Castillo (finger) is forced to join Moreno on the IL after injuring his finger on Sunday in Mexico City. The once-promising Moreno has quickly lost luster in fantasy baseball leagues, especially single-catcher formats. Durability has been a major issue, as he has played in over 100 games just once in four MLB seasons. Through 13 games this year, Moreno has hit .275 (11-for-40), but with no homers and five RBI. Moreno has never had double-digit home runs in a season and is currently rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
Source: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
Grayson Rodriguez Facing Hitters in Arizona
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) faced hitters in Arizona for the equivalent of three innings on Friday, and manager Kurt Suzuki said he "feels good," according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Suzuki said the team will wait until they see how Rodriguez feels before determining his next step. Rodriguez has yet to make his Angels debut after landing on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation before Opening Day. The 26-year-old appears to be on the verge of starting what will be a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment, which means he could be an option to join the Halos' starting rotation at some point in May. Rodriguez came up with the Baltimore Orioles as one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball. The former 11th overall pick in 2018 looked good in his second MLB season in 2024 and has a 25.7% strikeout rate in his 238 2/3 big-league innings, but injuries are threatening to derail his career. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can likely take a wait-and-see approach to G-Rod once he hears a return to the big-league mound. He's rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: The Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher
Source: The Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher
Quinn Priester Shaky Again in Second Rehab Start
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester's (wrist) control and velocity were both issues in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Nashville. The 25-year-old threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings and didn't allow a hit, but he walked three and struck out two, and threw just 18 of his 45 pitches for strikes. Lack of control has been an issue for Priester so far in his first two rehab starts, as he threw only 12 of his 29 pitches for strikes in his first rehab start. We'd expect Priester to need at least two more rehab starts before the Brewers think he's ready to pitch in the big leagues. The former first-rounder by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 has yet to pitch in 2026 due to symptoms related to thoracic outlet syndrome. It's a tricky injury that could eventually require surgery down the road. Right now, Priester can probably be left on the waiver wire in shallow-mixed fantasy leagues while he continues to work on his control on the farm. He's rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Spencer Strider Fans Seven in Rehab Start, Joining the Braves Next?
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) took the loss for Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, but he looked good in what could be his final minor-league rehab start before making his 2026 season debut with the Braves. Strider allowed two earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out seven in five innings of work for the Stripers. He threw 50 of his 82 pitches for strikes, generated 16 swings and misses, and hit 96.9 mph on the radar gun. All signs are pointing to the 27-year-old being reinstated from the 15-day injured list soon to rejoin Atlanta's starting rotation. If Strider is activated this week, he'll be lined up to make his first start of 2026 on the road in Denver at hitter-friendly Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies this weekend. Strider broke out in 2023 with a league-high 20 wins, 281 strikeouts, and a 2.85 FIP, but he made only two starts in 2024 after having elbow surgery, and he wasn't quite the same in 2025 following surgery. He's worth stashing and taking a chance on to see if he can rediscover his pre-injury form for the Braves. Strider is rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Nick Lodolo Looks Good in First Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) looked good in his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday with High-A Dayton, throwing five scoreless innings for a win with two hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts. Lodolo was initially pulled off his first rehab assignment due to a setback with the blister on his pitching hand. The talented southpaw has been on the 15-day injured list since the start of the 2026 season, but he could be getting close to his season debut after another rehab start or two. Lodolo threw 39 of his 51 pitches for strikes on Sunday. Look for him to move up to a higher minor-league affiliate for his next rehab start, which should come later this week. When ready, the former first-rounder in 2019 out of TCU will have a starting rotation spot waiting for him in Cincinnati, and his high-strikeout upside makes him worth stashing in all fantasy baseball formats. Despite having yet to pitch for the Reds this year, Lodolo is rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Max Clark Extending Dominant Stretch at Triple-A
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to impress at Triple-A and remains a top prospect to stash. Clark was given the opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to Triple-A to begin the regular season. Even though he fell just short of the competition, Clark has looked quite comfortable with Toledo and remains on the verge of his MLB debut. Through his first 24 games with the top club in the Detroit system, the former first-round selection has carried a .305/.382/.452 slash line with an .835 OPS. During this stretch, Clark has launched just one home run but tallied nine doubles, swiped eight bags, and held an impressive 14:13 K:BB. While the Detroit outfield appears to be crowded at the moment, another injury could push Clark to the big leagues. He remains a top option to stash in five-outfielder formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jeremiah Estrada Begins Rehab Assignment
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore last Friday by throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout for the Storm, according to MLB.com. Estrada landed on the 15-day injured list on April 10 after feeling "tightness" in his right elbow while playing catch. He was diagnosed with right-elbow tendinitis, but the fact that he's already pitching in games again means he could come off the IL soon to rejoin the Friars' bullpen. The 27-year-old's velocity was down considerably before he landed on the IL, and he didn't look like his previous dominant self on the mound. Estrada allowed six runs (four earned) on five hits while walking five and striking out eight in his seven relief innings for SD before landing on the shelf. He can be a nice arm to roster in leagues that count holds, but Mason Miller has the ninth locked down in San Diego. Estrada is currently rostered in just 11% of fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Henderson Continues to Soar Atop Stash Rankings in Week 5
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson continues to perform at a high level at Triple-A and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Since returning after his one spot-start with the Brewers this season, Henderson has logged 9 2/3 innings (three outings) with a near-perfect 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 12:7 K:BB. While his command has not been perfect, Henderson has been able to show high-end strikeout upside while limiting the damage in the box score. Last summer, Henderson made his MLB debut and looked more than comfortable in his first five MLB starts, carrying a 1.78 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 25 1/3 innings. Currently, the Brewers do not have a clear opening for the young right-hander, but given his prior success in the majors and current dominance at Triple-A, he is a top candidate to put in an "N/A" spot in deeper 12-team leagues in Week 5.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Is Bryce Eldridge Still Worth Stashing Amid Power Skid?
San Francisco Giants first-base prospect Bryce Eldridge has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A but still holds high-end upside in all 12-team formats. Over his last 10 contests at Sacramento, the team's No. 1 hitting prospect has seen his production take a steep decline, as he has held a .189/.250/.216 line with a low .466 OPS. During this stretch, Eldridge has hit just one extra-base hit (a double) while posting a 13:3 K:BB. However, over his first 15 games, Eldridge was swinging a scorching hot bat, carrying a .368/.493/.561 line with five doubles, two home runs, 14 runs, and 11 RBI. Eldridge made his MLB debut last summer but struggled over his brief stint, holding a .476 OPS. While he may be in a bit of a slump at the plate, given San Francisco's lack of proven options at first base and DH outside of Rafael Devers, Eldridge remains a high-end stash option in Week 5.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Manny Machado Clubs Two Homers, Starting to Turn Things Around?
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado broke out at the plate in the team's 12-7 loss in Mexico City on Sunday to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .209 and his OPS to .690. Baseballs were flying all over the yard in Mexico City on Sunday at hitter-friendly Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, and fantasy managers are hoping that the strong performance will get Machado going offensively after his slow start to the 2026 campaign. Both of the 33-year-old veteran's homers came against D-Backs right-handed starter Ryne Nelson. The former third overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 2010 is now up to four home runs on the year with 16 RBI, 15 runs scored, and a stolen base in 91 at-bats. Machado hasn't been hitting the ball as hard as we're used to, but the seven-time All-Star still has his plate discipline intact and has walked 17 times while striking out 22 times.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Robby Snelling Still Holds Priority Stash Upside Despite Rough Outing
Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling took a big step back in his most recent outing at Triple-A, but remains a high-end stash candidate among pitching prospects. On April 24, Snelling had his worst outing of the young season, logging five innings of two-run ball with two hits and five walks. He struck out only four. Walks have not been a real issue for Snelling at the top level of the minor leagues, so managers should not be overly concerned. Over his first four games of the campaign (19 innings), the southpaw struck out 31 hitters while walking only nine with a 1.89 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. Last summer, during his first look at Triple-A, Snelling was just as sharp, holding a 1.27 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP over 63 2/3 innings. Given his track record at Triple-A, Snelling appears to be on the verge of his MLB debut.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Is Charlie Condon the Top Hitting Prospect to Stash?
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has continued to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and remains a high-end hitting prospect to target for fantasy baseball. Condon nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was assigned to Triple-A to put the final touches on his development. However, with Triple-A, the former Georgia superstar has been nothing short of dominant and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Through his first 20 games of the campaign, Condon has posted a .276/.406/.474 line with an .880 OPS. During this stretch, Condon has launched four home runs, added three doubles, and held an 18:16 K:BB. Given that TJ Rumfield (the team's current first baseman) holds a modest .555 OPS over his last 16 contests, Condon could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the near future. His power upside playing in Coors Field makes him a high-end stash candidate.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Anthony Volpe Expected to Rejoin Yankees on Wednesday or Thursday
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is expected to play a couple more minor-league rehab games with Double-A Somerset before joining the Yankees between Wednesday and Thursday, according to Francys Romero. Volpe is close to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list this week. The 24-year-old played through a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder for most of last year before having surgery in the offseason. In eight rehab games with Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Volpe has looked good at the plate, going 8-for-26 (.308) with a home run, three RBI, five runs scored, and two stolen bases in 27 plate appearances. Don't be surprised if Volpe doesn't actually make his 2026 season debut for the Yanks until this Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. When he does return, it will mean less playing time for the speedy Jose Caballero. Volpe has hit just .222/.283/.379 in his three big-league seasons across 472 games played, but he has a 20-20 season in 2023 as a rookie and can provide decent counting stats as a middle infielder for fantasy managers in mixed leagues. Volpe is currently only rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Francys Romero
Source: Francys Romero
Elian Pena Emerging as Top Dynasty Stash in Mets System?
New York Mets infield prospect Elian Pena is off to a dominant start to his time at Low-A St. Lucie. Over his first 19 contests at this level, the 19-year-old infielder has posted an impressive .338/.457/.459 line with a .916 OPS. He has gone deep once, added six doubles, and swiped eight bags. He has only struck out 13 times and walked 16 times. Pena made his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League during the 2025 campaign and held a .292/.421/.528 line with a similar .949 OPS. While his MLB debut remains several seasons away, the young infielder is a name to keep a close eye on as he could gradually emerge as the top prospect in the Mets system. For now, he is a top stash candidate in deep dynasty leagues as he could reach High-A in the second half.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Yankees to Make Decision on Giancarlo Stanton on Monday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the team expects to make a decision on outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) before the series opener on Monday versus the Texas Rangers, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton was pulled from Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros due to right-calf soreness, and he didn't play in the final two games of the series on Saturday or Sunday. The Yankees will decide on Monday whether Stanton will need a trip to the 10-day injured list, although that could be even more likely to happen now that outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a strong start to the season on the farm. The 36-year-old Stanton still has high-end power from the right side of the plate when he's healthy, but staying healthy continues to be an issue for the former MVP and five-time All-Star. Stanton should be stashed in fantasy leagues if he goes on the IL. In his first 90 at-bats, he's hitting .256 (23-for-90) with three home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, and one stolen base.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
