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Elmer Rodriguez Optioned to Triple-A After Tuesday's Start
The New York Yankees announced that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. In his second major-league start on Tuesday night against the Rangers, Rodriguez, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, picked up a no-decision by allowing three earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two in 4 2/3 innings of work in the Bronx. The 22-year-old Puerto Rican also faced the Rangers in his MLB debut on April 29, taking the loss while giving up two earned runs while walking four, and striking out three in four frames. Through his first two starts with the Yankees, Rodriguez has a 5.19 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 8 2/3 innings. He will head back to the farm to work on his control with left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) expected to come off the 15-day injured list soon to make his 2026 season debut. Rodriguez should be back up in the big leagues at some point later this year, and he's one of the better young pitching stashes in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Emilio Pagan Headed for Injured List With Hamstring Injury
Cincinnati Reds right-handed closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) will have imaging on Wednesday morning, but he will go on the 15-day injured list, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Pagan threw just one pitch before injuring his left hamstring in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, and he had to be carted off the field. It's not the first time this year that Pagan has dealt with an injury to the same hamstring, but this time it's much worse. It's unclear exactly what his timetable for a return will be, but fantasy managers should expect a lengthy absence. The 34-year-old veteran has six saves in his 14 relief appearances for the Reds this year, but it hasn't been pretty otherwise, as he came into Tuesday's game with a 6.43 ERA (5.86 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings pitched. Right-hander Tony Santillan will most likely be the favorite for saves in Cincy moving forward, making him a priority waiver-wire addition for fantasy managers in search of saves. Graham Ashcraft could also be involved. Santillan is currently rostered in 19% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans
Emilio Pagan Carted Off With Apparent Hamstring Injury on Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) was carted off from his team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night after one pitch and was clutching his left hamstring, according to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Wittenmeyer notes that Pagan has been dealing with tightness in the hamstring this season but has avoided a trip to the injured list to this point. Entering play on Tuesday, Pagan had pitched to a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts, six saves, and three blown saves across 14 innings in 2026. He may have been in danger of losing the ninth-inning role in Cincinnati for performance reasons anyway, but it seems as though Pagan could now miss time due to injury. If Pagan does end up on the injured list, Reds right-handers Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft could be the favorites to assume the closer role in Cincinnati.
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
Josh Hader Throws Scoreless Inning in Rehab Outing on Tuesday
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) threw a scoreless inning with a walk and a strikeout in his rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. The 32-year-old is on the 60-day injured list due to a biceps injury, which means he is not eligible to make his return to Houston until late May. Still, it's a positive sign that Hader is taking steps in his progression back to the big leagues. Hader was dominant for the Astros in 2025, pitching to a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 76 strikeouts and 28 saves across 52 2/3 innings. Houston has struggled to fill the closer role in Hader's absence, with right-hander Enyel De Los Santos currently leading the team with three saves. Upon his return, Hader should immediately re-assume the ninth-inning role for the Astros.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Carlos Rodon Throws 83 Pitches in Rehab Start on Tuesday, MLB Return Imminent?
New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) threw 83 pitches across 6 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The veteran left-hander struggled, allowing seven hits, five earned runs, and two walks while recording four strikeouts. Still, Rodon has now thrown 16 innings across three rehab outings as he works his way back from offseason elbow surgery. If he comes through this outing without any issues over the next few days, Rodon's next start could come in the big leagues. The 33-year-old was excellent for the Yankees in 2025, recording an 18-9 record with a 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 203 strikeouts across 195 1/3 innings (33 starts). Upon his return, Rodon should be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Gerrit Cole Struggles in Rehab Outing on Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) struggled in his rehab outing with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday, allowing seven hits and five earned runs across 4 1/3 innings. Cole threw 69 pitches, recording four strikeouts without walking a batter. The veteran right-hander has now made four rehab starts as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season. Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before the start of 2026 and is eligible to be activated at any point, but the Yankees said before his start on Tuesday that he's still a little ways away from returning to the big leagues. Cole was an effective pitcher in 2024, pitching to an 8-5 record with a 3.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts across 95 innings (17 starts). He may no longer be the Cy Young candidate he once was at his peak, but Cole should still provide fantasy-relevant production upon his return to the Yankees.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Grayson Rodriguez Making Rehab Start on Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw five innings in a rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Rodriguez has yet to take the mound in an MLB game in 2026 due to shoulder inflammation, but he appears to be making progress towards a return. If Rodriguez makes it through his start on Tuesday without any setbacks, he may only need another couple of rehab outings before he's ready for a promotion to the big leagues. The 26-year-old missed the entire 2025 season due to lat and elbow issues, so it's been nearly two full calendar years since he last pitched in the majors. Still, Rodriguez was effective in 2024, recording a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 26.5% strikeout rate across 116 2/3 innings (20 starts) for the Baltimore Orioles. In deeper fantasy leagues, Rodriguez could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of a potential return.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Yusei Kikuchi to be Shut Down From Throwing for 3-4 Weeks
Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said that starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) will be shut down for "three to four weeks with the hope he can build back up as a starter thereafter," per ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. Kikuchi was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to shoulder inflammation. The 34-year-old was off to a rough start to 2026 before the injury, posting a 0-3 record with a 5.81 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 31 innings (seven starts). Given his struggles and the uncertain injury timeline, Kikuchi is a drop candidate in most fantasy formats. Left-hander Sam Aldegheri will get the first chance to take Kikuchi's spot in the Angels' starting rotation.
Source: ESPN - Alden Gonzalez
Source: ESPN - Alden Gonzalez
Noah Cameron Not Expected to Miss More Than One Start
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron (back) said he started to develop back tightness after his last start, but that he's capable of pitching through it, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The Royals want to be cautious with him, but manager Matt Quatraro said the team doesn't expect him to miss more than one start. The 26-year-old southpaw was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians as a precaution. The Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list, and he filled in for Cameron on Tuesday. As long as his back tightness doesn't persist, all signs point to him making his next start at some point this weekend versus the division-rival Detroit Tigers. The former seventh-rounder in 2021 out of Central Arkansas has not been very sharp so far in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 28:11 K:BB in 31 2/3 innings across six starts in his second year in the majors. We would not recommend Cameron as a fantasy streamer if he pitches against the Tigers this weekend.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Jake Cronenworth Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List
The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jake Cronenworth (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Sung-Mun Song from the minors in a corresponding move, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The 32-year-old Cronenworth will miss at least the next week of action due to a head injury, giving Song his first real opportunity in the majors. Song, a South Korean native, is making the start at the keystone for the Friars on Tuesday and is batting ninth against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb. It's been a rough year for Cronenworth, who is hitting .144/.272/.196 with one home run, four RBI, 13 runs scored, a stolen base, 14 walks, and 23 strikeouts across 114 plate appearances and 32 games in his seventh year in the majors. He's been even worse at the plate recently and could use a mental break. He's now rostered in less than 10% of Yahoo leagues. Song, who hits from the left side, could handle the strong side of a platoon at second with Fernando Tatis Jr. for however long Cronenworth is sidelined.
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
Source: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
"All Things Pointing Toward" Sonny Gray Starting on Wednesday
Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said that "all things are pointing toward" right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) coming off the 15-day injured list to make the start in Wednesday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Gray has been sidelined since April 21 with a hamstring strain. The 36-year-old veteran hurler won't be an ideal fantasy starter in his first game back in a tough matchup against Detroit, and because he will be returning to the big-league starting rotation without making a minor-league rehab start. In his first five starts in his first year with the Red Sox before tweaking his hamstring, Gray has gone 2-1 with a 4.30 ERA (4.49 FIP), 1.30 WHIP, and 13:5 K:BB in 23 innings pitched. The veteran pitcher isn't dominant and saw a noticeable dip in velocity in 2025, but his arsenal is diverse enough to still get big-league hitters out. Gray is more of a back-end, matchup-based fantasy starter, and he's currently rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Michael Harris II Back in Braves Lineup on Tuesday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (quadriceps) is starting in left field and batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the hosting Seattle Mariners and right-hander George Kirby at T-Mobile Park, according to MLB.com. Harris has been battling a quadriceps injury for the last week, and it has kept him out of the lineup for the last two games. Despite the less-than-ideal matchup in his return to action, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter should be returned to starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues. Harris has been especially hot of late at the plate and is slashing .318/.351/.551 with a .902 OPS, seven home runs, 22 RBI, 13 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 114 plate appearances and 33 games this year. Since April 19, he has gone 17-for-41 (.415) with four homers, three doubles, 14 RBI, and six runs scored across 14 games. He will be searching for his first career hit against Kirby on Tuesday night, although he's only had five at-bats against him.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Carlos Correa Scratched on Tuesday With Ankle Injury
The Houston Astros scratched infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers due to a left-ankle injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Nick Allen was activated from the 10-day injured list and made the start at the 6 for Houston, with Braden Shewmake starting at third base against Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Correa injured his ankle during batting practice before the game. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day before checking to see if he's available for Wednesday's series finale against L.A. The Astros are already short-handed at the 6 with Jeremy Pena (hamstring) on the IL, so they can ill-afford a long-term injury to Correa. In his first full season back in Houston, Correa has handled himself nicely at the plate so far, as he came into Tuesday's game batting .279 (34-for-122) with three home runs, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored, and a stolen base across 32 games played.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Kirby Yates Returns From the Injured List
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kirby Yates (knee) has been activated from the 15-day Injured List on Tuesday. Yates has been sidelined all season long due to left knee inflammation. The expectation is that Yates will immediately slide into a high-leverage role in the Halos bullpen. If he pitches well, it shouldn't take long for Yates to possibly claim the closer role. The Angels are looking for a long-term solution, and Yates is the most experienced arm in that bullpen. He could be worth an add in deep leagues where reliable save options are hard to come by.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Gerrit Cole Still Needs More Time
New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) is making a rehab start with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday. When asked about the situation, Yankees manager Aaron Boone mentioned that Cole is still a "little ways away" from making his season debut. The right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent last March. His outing on Tuesday will be his fourth rehab assignment of the year. The Yankees are clearly being extremely cautious with their ace starter. It seems possible that Cole could make another start or two before returning to the Yankees. The expectation is that Cole should be ready to rejoin the team by the end of May.
Source: Chris Kirschner
Source: Chris Kirschner
