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White Sox Prospect Billy Carlson Suffers Fractured Thumb
Chicago White Sox shortstop Billy Carlson (thumb), who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 5 prospect, suffered a non-displaced fracture of the tip of his left thumb while scoring during a game on May 23, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Carlson's thumb will be placed in a splint, and he's expected to need four to six weeks to heal. The 19-year-old was the 10th overall pick in last year's June draft out of Corona High School in California. In his first 39 games as a professional this year for Single-A Kannapolis, Carlson has hit .257/.386/.340 with a .727 OPS, no homers, 10 doubles, 11 RBI, eight stolen bases, and 25 runs scored across 177 plate appearances. Carlson obviously still has a lot of developing to do on the farm, and he's a defense-first prospect at the moment. At the plate, he tends to get overly aggressive with a long swing, which isn't a recipe for success. In dynasty/keeper leagues, he's merely a name to watch.
Source: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
Source: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
Spencer Schwellenbach Does Some Light Tossing on Tuesday
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) is with the team in Boston this week and did some light throwing at Fenway Park on Tuesday, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Schwellenbach is only throwing on flat ground right now, but it's progress after he underwent surgery back in February to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. The 25-year-old former second-round pick in 2021 out of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has already been ruled out for the first half of the 2026 season through the All-Star break in mid-July, but that doesn't mean he's not a stash candidate in fantasy baseball leagues. Schwellenbach was really impressive for the Braves in his first two years in the majors in 2024 and 2025, going 15-11 with a 3.23 ERA (3.27 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with a 25.2% strikeout rate and 4.4% walk rate. He's one of the better upside stashes among pitchers at this juncture, and he's available in 70% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Quinn Priester to Make his Next Rehab Start on Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (shoulder) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Wednesday with Triple-A Nashville and is scheduled for five ups or 80 to 85 pitches, according to Brewer Fanatic's Jack Stern. Priester recently restarted a rehab assignment with Nashville last week and didn't look great, allowing five earned runs on five hits while walking three in three innings. It was an improvement over the 26-year-old's previous start with High-A Wisconsin, though, when he surrendered seven earned runs in just 1 1/3 innings of work. It's good news that Priester will ramp up his workload this week, but the former first-rounder's results in the minors as he works his way back from thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms haven't been very encouraging. In five rehab starts, he has an eye-popping 20.25 ERA and 3.32 WHIP with nine strikeouts and 14 walks in 9 1/3 frames. Until Priester can get his control in check, he won't be an attractive stash candidate for fantasy managers in mixed leagues. He's currently rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Brandon Woodruff to Throw Live Batting Practice Next Week
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session of four ups or 60 pitches next week, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Woodruff is making slow progress after landing on the 15-day injured list in late April with what the team called right-shoulder inflammation. The 33-year-old veteran wasn't pitching terribly before going on the IL, but the two-time All-Star's velocity was noticeably down, and the team initially believed he was dealing with a dead-arm phase. It's worth noting that Woodruff got a late start to the 2025 season after recovering from right-shoulder surgery that wiped out his entire 2024 campaign. While his latest shoulder issue isn't necessarily related, it's more concerning since he recently had surgery on the same arm. It's unclear if Woodruff will need to eventually go on a minor-league rehab assignment, but the Brewers could really use him back after just placing Logan Henderson (back) on the IL. For his track record alone as a fantasy ace before his shoulder issues, Woodruff is worth stashing while he recovers. He is rostered in 87% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Source: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
Josh Jung Returns From Shoulder Injury to Face Houston on Tuesday
The Texas Rangers really missed third baseman Josh Jung (shoulder) when they were no-hit by three different pitchers in Monday's loss at Globe Life Field to the Houston Astros. Jung will re-enter the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against Astros right-hander Jason Alexander after missing the last two games with a left-shoulder injury that he suffered on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. He is back at third base and will hit cleanup on Tuesday. Fantasy managers will want to get the 28-year-old right-handed slugger back in their lineups in all traditional formats, as the former eighth overall pick out of Texas Tech in 2019 has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball this year. He enters Tuesday's tilt against the Astros with a .302/.357/.462 slash line, .818 OPS, five home runs, 21 RBI, 22 runs, and a steal in 182 at-bats. Jung has only faced Alexander twice in his career, but he has a home run and two RBI against him.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Hunter Greene Throws Successful Bullpen on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Tuesday, and it went well, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene, who is currently on the 60-day injured list, is on the mend from surgery he had in mid-March during spring training to remove bone chips from his right elbow. It's a positive step, but the hard-throwing right-hander will likely need at least a handful of bullpen sessions before the Reds clear him to face live hitters. Eventually, he'll also require a minor-league rehab assignment. In a best-case scenario, Greene is probably around a month away from returning to Cincy's starting rotation to make his 2026 season debut. Despite the lengthy absence, the 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2017 is a strong stash candidate in fantasy baseball leagues for his ace upside when he's healthy. He is currently rostered in only 62% of Yahoo leagues, and fantasy managers may want to consider picking him up sooner rather than later. Greene could be a difference-maker in the second half of 2026.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out With Elbow Injury
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (elbow) will miss a second straight start on Tuesday due to a right-elbow contusion against the visiting Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. Lenyn Sosa will make another start at first base at Rogers Centre and will bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Sergio Alcantara. Guerrero is day-to-day after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he was available off the bench in Monday's series opener against the Fish, although he did not get into the game. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if Vlad is back in action for the Jays. Those setting DFS lineups will want to steer clear of Sosa at the bottom of the batting order. He's also hitless in four career at-bats against Alcantara. Guerrero is in the 81st percentile in xwOBA on the year and is hitting a solid .287 (54-for-188), but he has just three home runs in 53 games and is in just the 57th percentile in hard-hit rate. There's still time to turn things around, but fantasy managers may begin to panic soon.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Nolan Schanuel Not Ready to Return From Calf Injury
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) remains absent from the team's starting lineup for Tuesday's tilt in Detroit against the Tigers, according to MLB.com. Schanuel is currently dealing with a tight left calf muscle and will miss a second straight game. It's something that he has dealt with before this season, so he should be considered day-to-day, and he could return for Wednesday's contest at Comerica Park. For the second straight game, infielder Vaughn Grissom will handle first-base duties and will back third for the Halos against Tigers right-hander Keider Montero. With a below-average power profile and on-base skills at first base, Schanuel isn't much to look at as a corner-infield option in mixed leagues, and he's currently slashing just .262/.313/.387 with a .700 OPS, only four long balls, 24 RBI, and 18 runs scored across his 191 at-bats. The former 11th overall pick in 2023 out of Florida Atlantic is rostered in only 13% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Roman Anthony Takes 12-15 Dry Swings, Turning a Corner?
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (finger) took 12 to 15 dry swings on Tuesday and felt much better, so the team is encouraged that he has turned a corner in his recovery, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Anthony will do the same thing on Wednesday and increase the volume on a daily basis. The 22-year-old remains on the 10-day injured list due to a sprained ligament on the base of his right finger, but now that he is taking swings, he could be on the verge of being cleared to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. In a best-case scenario, though, Anthony probably isn't a realistic candidate to rejoin the major-league roster until mid-June. The former second-round pick and top outfield prospect is quickly developing a reputation for being injury-prone, but his high-end power/speed upside should keep him stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues despite his slow recovery. Before going on the IL, Anthony was hitting just .229 (25-for-109) with a homer, five RBI, 12 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Masataka Yoshida has benefited from extra playing time in Anthony's absence, but it hasn't really translated to fantasy relevance.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
White Sox Place Noah Schultz on Injured List With Knee Tendinitis
The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie left-hander Noah Schultz (knee) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 25) with right-knee patellar tendinitis and recalled rookie right-hander David Dandlin from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. It's a worrisome injury for the 22-year-old former 26th overall pick in 2022, as he missed most of the second half of last season at Charlotte with the same injury. The young southpaw has been erratic in his first eight big-league starts (38 2/3 innings pitched) this year, going 2-4 with a 5.82 ERA (4.73 FIP) and 1.34 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and 22 walks for the Pale Hose. Because Schultz has dealt with this injury before, fantasy managers who have him rostered in deeper leagues should expect an absence beyond the 15 days. Sandlin will be making his big-league debut for Chicago and will start on Wednesday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins. Schultz is only rostered in 17% of Yahoo leagues, and that number will now fall with him on the IL for the foreseeable future.
Source: Chicago White Sox
Source: Chicago White Sox
Brewers Send Logan Henderson to Injured List With Back Strain
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that they placed right-hander Logan Henderson (back) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 23) with a lower-back strain and recalled right-hander Coleman Crow from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Henderson threw five shutout innings with only two hits allowed and seven strikeouts in a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in his last outing last Friday, but he was bothered by a tight back and will now miss at least the next two weeks. It was his second straight start with seven K's, and he had at least seven punchouts in three of his four starts in May. The 24-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of McLennan Community College has been solid in just five starts so far in 2026, going 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA (2.38 FIP), 1.04 WHIP, and 30:6 K:BB in 23 innings pitched. Henderson is rostered in just under 48% of Yahoo leagues and is worth stashing in those formats while he heals. Crow could take Henderson's spot in Milwaukee's starting rotation and make the start in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals.
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Orioles No. 4 Prospect Trey Gibson in the Mix to Earn MLB Promotion?
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Trey Gibson, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is with the team on the taxi squad on Tuesday and could be ready to make his big-league debut, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. The O's have their starter for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays listed as TBA, so Gibson could make that start. The 24-year-old made his major-league debut earlier this season and allowed four earned runs on seven hits (two homers) while walking three and striking out four in 6 2/3 innings pitched in just two outings (one start). If Gibson ends up making his second career start for Baltimore this week, fantasy managers searching for a streamer should avoid him against the first-place Rays at Camden Yards. He's a power pitcher at 6-foot-5 and 240 pounds, and he's gone 2-4 at Triple-A Norfolk in eight starts (31 2/3 frames) while posting a 3.69 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and 32:18 K:BB. Gibson is not rostered in any Yahoo leagues and could be heading right back to Norfolk on Thursday if he makes a spot start on Wednesday.
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com - Jake Rill
Yohandy Morales Stays Hot, Emerges as a Top Hitter to Stash
Washington Nationals corner infield prospect Yohandy Morales continues to rake for Triple-A Rochester, collecting at least two hits in four of his last five contests, raising his season-long slash line to a sizzling .355/.431/.587 with 10 home runs. The Nats' 28th-ranked prospect hit well at Double-A last season, but batted just .249 with a 30.3 percent strikeout rate in 95 games at Triple-A in 2025. However, he's cut the strikeout rate down to 24.4 percent in 2026. The 6-foot-3 slugger owns a 92.6 percent average exit velocity(EV) this season (92nd percentile) and a max EV of 113.1 mph (93rd percentile), so there is some legitimate pop in his bat. A debut could happen in the coming weeks, so managers looking for power should give him a look, and there could be solid counting stats to follow while hitting in a surprisingly potent Washington lineup (5.42 runs/game ranks No. 1 in MLB). Eligibility at both 1B and 3B on Yahoo! add to his fantasy appeal.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Juan Soto Recovers From the Flu, Back in Tuesday's Lineup
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) is feeling better on Tuesday and will return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter while batting third against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Chase Burns, according to MLB.com. MJ Melendez is starting in left field and will bat eighth in the order. Soto came down with the flu over the weekend and missed the last two games, but he should be returned to starting lineups in all traditional fantasy leagues now that he's active. The 27-year-old Dominican has already spent time on the injured list this year with a calf strain, but he has made up for lost time of late, going 16-for-45 (.356) with six home runs, 11 RBI, four stolen bases, and 12 runs scored in 12 games since May 12. The four-time All-Star's counting stats may be a bit down due to the missed time, but he has come on strong recently, and fantasy managers will hope that he can pick up where he left off offensively after his bout with the flu. Soto has never faced Burns in his career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Tarik Skubal Facing Hitters on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is set to face live hitters on Tuesday at Comerica Park, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Skubal threw a bullpen session last Thursday for already the third time since having surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow over two weeks ago, and now the 29-year-old southpaw has been cleared to face live hitters. The back-to-back American League Cy Young winner is making rapid progress from what was a non-invasive procedure on his elbow, potentially making him available to come off the 15-day injured list by mid-June. Manager A.J. Hinch said that it's safe to say that Skubal will go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league starting rotation, but he could only require one outing before getting the green light to return to the Tigers. Skubal has been by far and away the best starting pitcher in baseball the last two years, so he will give the Tigers and fantasy managers a huge boost when he's back in the majors. UPDATE: Skubal threw a 40-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday.
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
