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Joe Ryan's MRI Exam Comes Back Clean, Set for Bullpen on Wednesday
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (elbow) played catch on Tuesday and is scheduled for a bullpen session on Wednesday after his MRI exam came back clean on Sunday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The Twins pulled Ryan from his last start early against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday due to right-elbow soreness after he threw just nine pitches. As long as he gets through his bullpen session without any issues on Wednesday, Ryan should be cleared to make his next start this weekend against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on the road. The 29-year-old might have some restrictions this weekend as he comes off a nine-pitch outing, though, which will make him a dicey fantasy play following his injury scare. Ryan was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his fifth year in the big leagues after going 13-10 with a 3.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 194:39 K:BB in 171 innings pitched. He's 2-3 so far this year through eight starts, allowing 21 runs (16 earned) while walking 10 and fanning 40 in 38 2/3 frames. Ryan should be rostered in all fantasy baseball formats.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Trevor Rogers Getting Over Illness, Throws Over the Weekend
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) is with the team in Miami this week and is on the other side of the nasty illness that had him "feeling like death" for three days, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. He did some throwing at Camden Yards over the weekend. Rogers' energy levels are still coming back, but he's on the right track. The Orioles played the left-handed veteran on the 15-day injured list last Friday with a bad case of the flu. If he continues to recover at this pace, he's expected to come off the IL when he's first eligible on May 11. The former 13th overall pick by the Miami Marlins in 2017 will be a pretty risky fantasy start in his first game back in Baltimore's starting rotation after going 2-3 with a 4.75 ERA (3.74 FIP), 1.45 WHIP, and 27:10 K:BB in 30 1/3 innings across his first six starts of the 2026 season. Rogers looked terrible in 2024 after the O's acquired him from Miami, but he bounced back nicely with a 1.81 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 18 starts in Baltimore a year ago. He's currently rostered in 75% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Jhoan Duran Officially Activated From the Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) is officially active for Tuesday night's game against the visiting Athletics, as expected, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies are sending pitcher Trevor Richards to the minors in a corresponding move. Duran is officially back from the 15-day injured list after missing three-plus weeks due to a strained left oblique. Now that he's back, the 28-year-old Dominican hurler should be reinserted right back into the Phillies' closer role, pushing right-hander Brad Keller back into a high-leverage setup role. Before landing on the IL, Duran had a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, five saves, and eight strikeouts in his 6 2/3 innings of work over seven appearances. He had a career-high 32 saves last year with the Phillies and Minnesota Twins and has had at least 23 saves in each of the last three seasons. Duran should not be floating around on the waiver wire in any fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Ben Rice Remains Sidelined on Tuesday With Hand Injury
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) remains on the bench for Tuesday's contest in the Bronx against the visiting Texas Rangers, per MLB.com. Paul Goldschmidt is starting at first base for the Yankees and will bat sixth against Rangers veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom. Rice will miss a second straight game after suffering a hand contusion in Sunday's game. The injury doesn't appear to be very serious in nature, so fantasy managers should check back to see if the left-handed slugger is ready to return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Texas. The 27-year-old former 12th-rounder in 2021 out of Dartmouth College is proving to be one of the best all-around hitters in the game after his breakout in 2025. Through 108 at-bats in 2026, Rice is hitting an impressive .343 with 12 long balls, 27 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 33 games played. He leads the league in average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, OPS (1.214), and rOBA (.508). Goldschmidt is an easy fade in DFS against a dominant right-hander whom he's hit .125 against with an RBI and a .347 OPS against in eight career at-bats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Braxton Garrett Not in Contention to Earn MLB Promotion?
According to Fish on First, Miami Marlins left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett is still listed to start on Tuesday evening for Triple-A Jacksonville, which could prevent him from replacing Chris Paddack in the MLB rotation on Friday. Earlier on Tuesday, Paddack was designated for assignment, opening his next turn in the rotation on Friday. While Garrett was expected to be the top option to replace him, given that he will start this evening, the team's budding prospect, Robby Snelling, is now the favorite to take the MLB job. Garrett has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A season, logging 26 1/3 innings to the tune of an elite 1.71 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and a 26:12 K:BB. However, given that he is still set to take the mound this evening, he is unlikely to replace Paddack in the rotation in the short-term, making Snelling a high-end stash option in all formats.
Source: Fish on First
Source: Fish on First
George Springer Leading Off in Return From Foot Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (foot) is serving as the DH and batting leadoff in his return for Tuesday's contest on the road against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen, according to MLB.com. Springer is back in the team's starting nine for the first time since being hit by a pitch on his foot in Saturday's game versus the Minnesota Twins. The 36-year-old veteran has gone 4-for-12 with an RBI in four games since he returned from a stint on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured big toe, but overall in 2026, he's hitting just .212 (14-for-66) with two long balls, seven RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in 18 games played. Nobody should realistically be expecting Springer to repeat his impressive season from a year ago, but fantasy managers are hoping he can keep it up since returning from the IL. In 15 career at-bats against Rasmussen, he's hitting just .133 with a .716 OPS and a solo home run.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gleyber Torres Still Out With Side Tightness on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) remains sidelined due to side tightness on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, according to MLB.com. Hao-Yu Lee will make the start at the keystone for Detroit and will bat ninth against Red Sox left-hander Jovani Moran at Comerica Park. This will be the third straight game that Torres has missed due to left-side tightness that he experienced in Saturday's game. However, Torres is reportedly feeling better and is expected to do some baseball activities before Tuesday's game, so he could be back in the starting nine for the Tigers on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder was an All-Star for the second time in his career in his first year with the Tigers in 2025, when he slashed .256/.358/.387 with 16 home runs and 74 RBI in 145 regular-season games. Torres is off to a .259/.389/.328 start in 32 games this year with two homers, 11 RBI, and 18 runs scored across 144 plate appearances as Detroit's starting second baseman.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jett Williams Finding a Groove at the Plate, Ready for MLB Debut?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has found his stride at the plate lately, going 13-for-37 with four extra-base hits and three steals over his last 10 games. Traded from the Mets to the Brewers over the offseason, Williams got off to a slow start with his new team, but he seems to have turned things around. He has bumped his slash line up to .236/.347/.350 with a respectable three home runs, eight steals, 13.2% walk rate, and 20.8% strikeout rate. We've always known that Williams' best traits are his speed and defense -- he's spent most of 2026 on the left side of the infield -- so it's encouraging (rather than frustrating) to see his current stats more than a month into the season. Perhaps most encouraging is that he's dropped his strikeout rate a little bit this year. That falls in line with some of his advanced metrics, including a 19.7% chase rate (87th percentile) and a 19.8% whiff rate (84th percentile). The improved discipline and solid speed/glove combo could earn Williams a promotion to the majors sooner rather than later, especially since he's already played 72 games at Triple-A in his career. He's a prospect worth stashing in fantasy baseball ahead of his inevitable debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Henry Bolte on a Hitting Streak as MLB Debut Looms
Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte is currently riding a four-game hitting streak, and as a result, his batting average has increased above .300. Because of how well he's hitting, we would not be surprised to see the A's call up Bolte for his MLB debut sooner rather than later. He has 31 games under his belt at Triple-A, where he's slashing .305/.385/.519 with seven home runs, 13 steals, a 10.8% walk rate, a 24.3% strikeout rate, and 119 wRC+. The former second-round pick continues to show off a blend of power, speed, and plate discipline that should prepare him well for major league action. We're equally encouraged by his advanced metrics, including a 108.9 mph EV90 (96th percentile) and a 74.2% zone swing rate (86th percentile). The A's might give Bolte a little more time at Triple-A just so he doesn't feel rushed, but a May debut seems like it's within the realm of possibilities. Fantasy managers should prepare for his debut by stashing him before leaguemates take notice.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Charlie Condon a Must-Stash Prospect Amid Epic On-Base Streak?
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Charlie Condon is an intriguing player to target on the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. The former first-round pick continues to produce impressive results at the plate in Triple-A, where he's slashing .250/.403/.406 with four homers, a 17.7% walk rate, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and 107 wRC+. The walks have arguably been the best part of his season, as he's already totaled 22 free passes through 26 games. In fact, he has reached base safely in 22 consecutive games, dating back to the end of March. The only time he went a full game without reaching safely was March 31. This ability to get on base and contribute both at the plate and in the field makes Condon an intriguing addition for the Rockies, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them promote him soon. At 23 years old, the former No. 3 pick seems like he's ready to make the leap to the next level. Fantasy managers should stash him now, because he'll likely be snatched up by your league-mates if you wait until his debut.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaelen Culpepper a Top Prospect to Stash Amid Power Surge?
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper has displayed impressive power lately, putting him on the fantasy radar as an intriguing minor leaguer to stash ahead of his anticipated MLB debut. Culpepper owns a modest .246/.336/.447 slash line with six homers, six steals, and 100 wRC+ in Triple-A this year, but lately he's been on a tear that will earn him some consideration for a promotion. Over his last five games, he's hitting 6-for-20 with three home runs, one double, six RBI, two walks, three strikeouts, and a stolen base. His EV50 of 94.6 mph ranks in the 88th percentile, and while he doesn't have the greatest plate discipline, he does a good job making contact and limiting whiffs. A former first-round pick, Culpepper now has 28 games of experience at Triple-A, plus 19 career at-bats against major league pitching in Spring Training. If he continues to produce impressive power, the Twins will be tempted to call him up for his MLB debut. As a result, he's an intriguing fantasy baseball option on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
A.J. Ewing a Must-Stash Prospect Ahead of Inevitable Debut
New York Mets center field prospect A.J. Ewing is hitting .388 with 16 steals and more walks than strikeouts, making him a must-add fantasy option on the waiver wire. Drafted out of high school in 2023, Ewing has already progressed from Double-A to Triple-A this year. The Mets won't rush him up to the majors until he's had a sufficiently large sample size at Triple-A, but once that time comes, there's no reason to hold him down in the minors. Between Binghamton and Syracuse this year, he's slashing .388/.500/.588 with two home runs, 16 steals, a 18.9% walk rate, a 16.0% strikeout rate, and 189 wRC+. He's 11-for-22 since his promotion to Triple-A, and he owns a 10-game on-base streak. He doesn't have much power, but the rest of his offensive profile is spectacular. He has elite plate discipline, posting a 79.6% in-zone swing rate (96th percentile) and a 14.3% chase rate (98th percentile). Fantasy managers should rush to add Ewing off the waiver wire before their leaguemates take notice and it's too late.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mookie Betts Cleared to Face Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Not Far Off
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If that goes well, Betts could start a minor-league rehab assignment "soon." Betts has been on the 10-day injured list since April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but he could be ready to rejoin the big-league lineup before the end of next week. The 33-year-old former MVP, eight-time All-Star, and seven-time Silver Slugger winner hasn't been as productive in his last two seasons in L.A. while dealing with some injuries, and his 2026 campaign has gotten off on the wrong foot. Still, Betts is a must-roster and must-start player in fantasy baseball when he's active, and he will take over starting duties at shortstop when he's activated from the IL, pushing Hyeseong Kim back into an infield utility role. Betts went 5-for-28 (.179) with two homers, seven RBI, and seven runs scored in his eight games before straining his oblique muscle.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Thomas White an Intriguing High-Strikeout Pitcher to Stash
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Thomas White has been racking up strikeouts at Triple-A, and he could be promoted to the majors sooner rather than later. When he does arrive in Miami, he'll be an immediate fantasy baseball option given his ability to pitch deep into games and rack up strikeouts. Through three games (12.2 innings) at Triple-A this year, he has a 2.95 FIP with 13.50 K/9, 2.84 BB/9, and 0.71 HR/9. The former first-round pick headlines his repertoire with a mid-90s four-seam fastball that has surrendered an impressive .083 xBA. He uses a sweeper with 14" of horizontal break to miss bats, inducing a 45.8% whiff rate. He also throws more of a true slider, a changeup, and a splitter. Between his results at Triple-A and his advanced feel for such a complex mix, White has the makings of an impact starter in the majors. Fantasy managers should stash him now while he's still available.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brandon Woodruff Being Seen by Dr. Keith Meister
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) traveled to Dallas for a hands-on assessment with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Woodruff couldn't top 85 mph with his fastball in his last outing before being placed on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation last week. The 33-year-old veteran said he was pain-free before being pulled last week, and the Brewers seemed to believe he was going through a dead-arm phase. However, it's worth noting that Woodruff had surgery on his right shoulder, which caused him to miss the entire 2024 campaign. A visit to Dr. Meister is an ominous sign and could result in another shoulder surgery, which would be a devastating blow for the rest of Woodruff's career. In his six starts for the Brew Crew before landing on the IL, Woodruff had a 3.60 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and seven walks in 30 innings. Until we know more about Woodruff's status, fantasy managers should continue to hold him.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
