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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Returning From Elbow Injury on Wednesday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (elbow) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting in the two-hole for Wednesday's series finale in Toronto against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez, according to MLB.com. Guerrero sat out the last two games as a precaution with a right-elbow contusion after he was hit by a pitch over the weekend, but he's back in action on Wednesday and should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups in traditional leagues. The 27-year-old Canadian slugger has been light on power so far this year (just three home runs) and has struggled in May, going 14-for-75 (.187) with one homer, seven RBI, 14 runs scored, two steals, 13 walks, and eight strikeouts in 22 games and 93 plate appearances. Vlad has hit .333 (8-for-24) in his last eight games, though, and he's still hitting a strong .287 on the season with a .386 on-base percentage in 223 plate appearances. The buy-low window is still very much open.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jorge Polanco Starting a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Binghamton, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. In addition to left-Achilles bursitis that Polanco has been dealing with since the middle of April, the 32-year-old veteran is also rehabbing from a right-wrist contusion. But now that he's been cleared to play in games on the farm, he could rejoin the major-league roster by some time next week, barring a setback with either of his injuries. The Mets could desperately use some offensive upgrades, as they currently rank dead-last in all of baseball with a .643 OPS. When Polanco returns, he will most likely be the Mets' full-time designated hitter. It's been a rough start to his Mets tenure, as along with the injuries, he was hitting only .179 (10-for-56) with a homer in his first 14 games. Polanco did have 26 homers and 78 RBI in 138 games with the Seattle Mariners last year, though, and he also has a 30-homer campaign in his 12-year career. He's widely available on the waiver wire (24% rostered in Yahoo leagues) if you need a potential power upgrade who is eligible at both second and third base.
Source: Metsmerized - Mike Mayer
Source: Metsmerized - Mike Mayer
Mets Move Luis Robert Jr. to 60-Day Injured List
The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they have transferred outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) to the 60-day injured list. Robert was initially placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation on April 30, and he hasn't been able to resume baseball activities, which has led to his placement on the 60-day IL. It's bad news for a last-place Mets team that has had terrible luck with injuries to key players in 2026. If the 28-year-old outfielder doesn't make progress soon, he could be advised to go under the knife, which would almost certainly knock him out for the rest of the season. It's becoming harder and harder for fantasy managers to continue stashing him in an IL spot in shallow mixed leagues. The Cuban slugger was hitting only .224 (19-for-85) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases at the time of his injury, too. Robert's injury has paved the way for both rookie outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing to make their MLB debuts, and they should have plenty of runway for extended playing time now.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
James Tibbs III Homers, Remains a Top Stash Option as Strong Season Continues
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III broke a 21-game homerless drought on Tuesday in a 2-for-6 day at the plate, belting his 12th home run of the season. As has been the case this year, his big power comes with a lot of swing-and-miss, with the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect striking out in three of his six at-bats. A strong walk rate has helped to offset that this year, and the result is a .316/.422/.606 slash line with a 15.2 percent walk rate, 25.2 percent strikeout rate, a .449 wOBA, and a 158 wRC+. His 16 doubles and 50 runs scored both lead the Pacific Coast League. It seems a big league debut would be in order with everything he's done at Triple-A this year, but right now, he's not on the 40-man roster, and there is no opening in the outfield on the majors roster. Still, with the groove he is in at the plate, the 23-year-old remains one of the top hitters to stash in fantasy leagues with a debut likely to happen later this season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Mookie Betts Set to Break Out of Slump After Two-Homer Game?
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was struggling mightily at the plate before the team's outburst on Tuesday night in a 15-6 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Betts finally showed some life at the plate by going 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .190 and his OPS to .679. Since returning from the injured list on May 11, Betts has gone 11-for-56 (.196) with four homers, a double, eight RBI, six runs, three walks, and seven strikeouts. In his last seven games, he had gone just 4-for-29 (.138), but the move to the cleanup spot on Tuesday seemed to spark the 33-year-old veteran to life offensively. Betts got the scoring started with a two-run blast in the first inning. Although the former MVP and eight-time All-Star is still hitting under the Mendoza Line for the season, he does have six home runs in just 84 at-bats, and it might be a good time to try and see if you can still buy low on him.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yordan Alvarez Hits Two More Homers in Loss to Rangers
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was at it again in the team's 10-7 loss to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two strikeouts. Alvarez is now hitting .303 on the season with a 1.045 OPS as one of the best hitters in the game. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger mashed a three-run blast in the third inning and a solo shot in the eighth, but the Astros' comeback attempt fell short. Fantasy managers were a bit worried when Alvarez missed Sunday's contest with a back injury, but he only missed one game and has hit three homers in two games since returning to the lineup. It's been nice to see Alvarez bounce back in 2026 after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign. In addition to his .303 average and 1.045 OPS, he has a .414 on-base percentage, .631 slugging percentage, 18 home runs, 37 RBI, 34 runs scored, and a stolen base across 55 games. Alvarez also ranks in the 93rd percentile in hard-hit rate, the 100th percentile in xwOBA, and the 100th percentile in expected slugging, so the underlying metrics absolutely support his strong season at the plate.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
With Carlos Lagrange Struggling at Triple-A, is He Still Worth Stashing?
New York Yankees pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange gave up five earned runs in his latest start at Triple-A, the second time he's done so in his last four starts, which has bloated his ERA for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to 4.78 over 10 starts in all. The Yanks' fourth-ranked prospect brings the heat, with his four-seamer averaging 99.1 mph in 2026, but with a high 29.1 percent strikeout rate comes some control issues, which has resulted in a 12.2 percent walk rate and a gaudy 1.41 WHIP. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower looked poised to make his big league debut earlier in the year, but the organization will likely want to see some developmental progress before giving him a shot in the majors. That should still happen later this year, perhaps by the All-Star break, and with his big strikeout potential, the 23-year-old should remain on the stash radar, though he's not a priority stash at the moment.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Shohei Ohtani Expected to Start on Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's (hand) removal from Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies after taking a pitch off his pitching hand was precautionary, manager Dave Roberts told Katie Woo of The Athletic. He is expected to make his start on Wednesday, and no imaging was required. However, it's to be determined if Ohtani will also serve as the designated hitter. Ohtani went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 15-6 drubbing of the last-place Rockies and was pulled after being hit on the hand in the fourth inning. Despite the injury scare, fantasy managers should keep Ohtani in their starting lineups for Wednesday's action against the Rockies. The 31-year-old four-time MVP and five-time All-Star has been better as a pitcher than a hitter in 2026 going 4-2 with a stingy 0.73 ERA (2.38 FIP) and 0.84 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 49 innings across his eight starts. He should also be a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues if he's in the batting order as the DH. The Rockies as a team rank 22nd in baseball with a .685 OPS.
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
Is Jaxon Wiggins Worth a Stash Amid Slow Rehab Progress?
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins (elbow) has been sidelined since early April with elbow inflammation, but has progressed to throwing bullpens over the last month. While it's progress, he's not ready to return to game action yet, according to president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. There was also no return timeline provided, so it would seem a return in early July would be an optimistic view. Regardless of an exact timetable, the Cubs' third-ranked prospect should be on fantasy managers' radar with his big strikeout stuff and with the big league rotation losing multiple key pieces to the injured list. The 6-foot-6 hurler made just two starts in 2026 before the elbow flared up, but last season he struck 31.0 percent of batters faced on the way to a 2.19 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 78 innings pitched from High-A to Triple-A. Managers should continue to monitor for any updates to his progress as the 24-year-old could quickly become a top pitcher to stash in season-long leagues.
Source: Meghan Montemurro - Chicago Tribune
Source: Meghan Montemurro - Chicago Tribune
Corbin Burnes Recovery Progressing, High-End Starter Worth Stashing
Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes continues to progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and a return around the All-Star break is beginning to look realistic. The 31-year-old has not pitched since June 1, 2025, but remains one of the premier starting pitchers in baseball when healthy. Burnes was dominant before the injury in his first season with Arizona, posting a 2.66 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 64 ⅓ innings in 11 starts. The three-time All-Star is expected to begin live throwing soon, which is another encouraging step in his recovery process. Fantasy managers searching for second-half upside should strongly consider stashing Burnes now before his roster percentage begins to climb closer to his return.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Should Fantasy Managers Stash Aidan Miller Despite Murky Return Timeline?
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) resumed light baseball activities last week, so hopefully that means he'll be swinging a bat soon, and although there has been no additional update from the Phillies since then, the 21-year-old should be on fantasy managers' stash radar if a rehab stint is on the way in the coming weeks. The Phils' top-ranked prospect has been out all year with a lower back injury that cropped up late last season and has lingered into 2026. Despite the back issue, the right-handed hitter finished strong in 2025 and put together a final slash line of .264/.392/.433 with 14 home runs and 59 stolen bases over 116 games (108 at Double-A). Proactive managers should consider stashing the former first-rounder ahead of time, as his combination of power and speed, with the likelihood of a decent batting average, gives him multi-category appeal for fantasy, which would make him a priority stash once he gets rolling at Triple-A.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Antonio Senzatela Becoming Viable Waiver-Wire Add for Saves
Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela continues to trend upward in the back end of the bullpen and is becoming a speculative waiver wire target for saves. The closer role in Colorado has largely been a committee effort, but Senzatela's production has stood out. The veteran owns a 1.13 ERA with a dominant 0.78 WHIP, positioning himself for more high-leverage opportunities moving forward. With Victor Vodnik and Jimmy Herget currently on the injured list, Senzatela is tied for the team lead among active pitchers with three saves. He has quietly become one of the Rockies' most reliable bullpen arms, and fantasy managers searching for saves should monitor him closely as opportunities continue to open up in Colorado.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jacob Latz Earns Sixth Save, Continues to Hold Ninth-Inning Job
Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz recorded a four-out save for his sixth of the season on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run while striking out two to secure the victory. It was his fifth save opportunity in May, as Latz continues to emerge as the preferred ninth-inning option in Texas. The 29-year-old has excelled in high-leverage situations this season, posting a 2.16 ERA with a dominant 0.60 WHIP. Opponents also hold just a .166 expected batting average against him, largely due to his fastball, which ranks in the 98th percentile with a run value of nine. Latz appears to have full control of the closer role in his fifth season with the Rangers, making him an elite-level waiver wire target as save opportunities continue to increase.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
After Two-Homer Game, Joshua Baez Remains a Must-Stash for Power Upside
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power display at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, belting two home runs in a 4-for-6 effort, giving him six home runs in his last 12 games and 13 on the season. The Cards' third-ranked prospect is still striking out way too much with a 33.0 percent K%, which has limited him to a .247 average, but an 8.0 percent BB% shows the 6-foot-3 slugger has a decent eye at the plate, too. Once on base, the former second-round draft pick uses his wheels, swiping 11 bags so far this season after a 54-steal campaign in 2025. His combination of power and speed is what makes him intriguing for fantasy, and with the power surge he has been on, an MLB debut could be just around the corner. The 22-year-old is a top hitter to stash for home runs and stolen bases, just know that he may not offer much in the way of batting average when he gets to the majors.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Paul Sewald Remains Top Saves Source on Waiver Wire
Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald worked around a solo home run to earn his 13th save of the season on Tuesday while striking out one in Arizona's win. It was the sixth save in his last eight appearances, as Sewald continues to strengthen his grip on the closer role. The veteran right-hander owns a 3.98 ERA with a stellar 0.79 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 20 ⅓ innings this season. Sewald is now tied for second in the National League in saves in his first year back with Arizona. His ability to limit baserunners has helped minimize damage in late innings, and he remains a high-level fantasy target as save opportunities continue to pile up.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
