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Giants to Promote No. 1-Ranked Prospect Bryce Eldridge to MLB Roster
The San Francisco Giants are promoting top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to the major league roster ahead of Monday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Eldridge is considered the team's No. 1-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 20 in the sport. Eldridge was in serious consideration to break camp as a first baseman/designated hitter, sharing time with Rafael Devers, but ultimately fell short in the competition. However, Eldridge has enjoyed a productive start to the campaign with Triple-A Sacramento and will earn an early promotion to the majors. Through 30 games with the River Cats this spring, Eldridge has gone deep five times while holding a .333/.445/.518 slash line. Even though Eldridge struggled in his brief MLB stint last season, he is a top target on the waiver wire ahead of his promotion, given his elite raw power upside.
Source: Susan Slusser
Source: Susan Slusser
Anthony Volpe Reinstated from Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A
According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Yankees have activated shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A. Volpe was expected to take on the starting shortstop role in the Bronx ahead of his return from injury, but the Yankees will instead keep him in the minor leagues for the time being. During his 13-game rehab assignment with Double-A and Triple-A, the former top prospect held a .250/.306/.318 slash line with one home run and two stolen bases. Volpe was held out of action early in the season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Last season, the infielder held a low .212 AVG but showed upside in the power and speed departments, hitting 19 home runs with swiping 18 bags. For the time being, Jose Caballero figures to be the primary shortstop and is worth adding in all standard formats.
Source: Joel Sherman
Source: Joel Sherman
Jhoan Duran Could Avoid Rehab Assignment
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) might not require a minor-league rehab assignment. On Sunday, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Duran might not need a rehab assignment before being activated from the Injured List. Duran was touching 100 mph during a successful bullpen session on Saturday. All signs are pointing to Duran being activated off the 15-day IL early next week. Brad Keller has been filling in as the closer in Philly, but his fantasy value will take a hit once Duran returns.
Source: Todd Zolecki
Source: Todd Zolecki
Eric Lauer to Start on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The southpaw will get at least one more turn through the rotation with Jose Berrios (elbow) still sidelined. Lauer was blasted for seven runs on April 11 against the Minnesota Twins, but has been solid since then. Over his last two starts, Lauer has tossed 9.1 innings, allowing four earned runs with four strikeouts. The Rays' lineup isn't exactly scary for an opposing pitcher, so Lauer should be able to offer decent value. The southpaw could be a possible deep league streaming option for that one.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Braden Montgomery Promoted to Triple-A, Entering Must-Stash Territory?
Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, according to Brooke Fletcher. The young stud outfielder is well deserving of a promotion after crushing the ball at Double-A. In 26 games, Montgomery is slashing .316/.430/.621 with six home runs, 22 RBI, and 20 walks. The former first-round pick from 2024 could be on the fast track to the South Side of Chicago. The White Sox could certainly use help in the outfield, so they might not be shy to call up Montgomery, assuming he continues this level of play at Triple-A. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should consider stashing Montgomery in case he does receive the call to The Show soon.
Source: Brooke Fletcher
Source: Brooke Fletcher
Ranger Suarez Exits Sunday's Start with Hamstring Tightness
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit during Sunday's outing against the Houston Astros. Suarez tossed four scoreless innings before exiting the game due to what is being called right hamstring tightness. The severity of the injury is unknown, but Suarez should undergo further testing, so fantasy managers will need to check back for more information. Losing Suarez would be a tough break for the Red Sox, who already have multiple starting pitchers on the Injured List. His next scheduled outing is against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. The team will likely wait and see how he progresses before deciding if Suarez will make that start.
Source: Gabrielle Starr
Source: Gabrielle Starr
Joe Mack Called Up, Offers Must-Start Value?
Miami Marlins catcher Joe Mack has been called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. In a somewhat shocking decision, Agustin Ramirez has been demoted, while Mack receives the call to The Show. Mack is regarded as one of the team's top prospects and should get a legit shot to show off his skills. Mack hit .244 with three home runs, nine RBI, and one stolen base across 24 games in Triple-A this season. Liam Hicks has been swinging the bat well in Miami, but Mack should eat away at his playing time. The Marlins aren't going to call up Mack to have him ride the bench. Mack is viewed as a highly-regarded catching prospect and could have elite value at the position. Any fantasy managers in need of help at the catching position should consider adding him.
Source: Craig Mish
Source: Craig Mish
Marlins Demote Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins have demoted catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A Jacksonville, according to Craig Mish. Ramirez had a slow start to his first full season in the big leagues and will head to the top level of the minor leagues to work out his struggles. Over the first 31 games of the campaign, Ramirez has held a .230/.318/.345 slash line with five doubles and two home runs. He has posted a solid 22.4% K% while drawing walks at an above-average 10.4% rate. However, Ramirez has generated a weak .288 xwOBA with a low .318 xSLG. Last summer in his debut campaign, Ramirez hit 21 home runs while swiping 16 bags over 136 MLB contests. In a corresponding move, the Marlins are promoting top catching prospect Joe Mack. Mack will likely serve as the team's No. 2 behind Liam Hicks behind the dish and is worth adding in all two-catcher formats.
Source: Craig Mish
Source: Craig Mish
Red Set to Promote No. 7-Ranked Prospect Chase Petty to Start on Monday
The Cincinnati Reds expect to promote No. 7-ranked prospect Chase Petty to start on Monday evening against the Chicago Cubs. Petty is slated to replace Brandon Williamson in the starting rotation, who was recently shifted to the injured list. Petty made his MLB debut during the 2025 campaign but logged only six innings in his brief time in the big leagues. In this stint, the former 26th overall selection allowed a high 13 earned runs (14 total runs) while striking out seven hitters. However, this season, Petty has spent his entire campaign at Triple-A, Louisville, and has posted a 4.38 ERA with a modest 1.34 WHIP. He has tallied an impressive 29 punchouts but allowed 11 free passes. Given his minimal success in the majors last summer, managers should only look to stream Petty in deep 14-team leagues facing a tough Cubs lineup.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
Ben Rice Exits Sunday's Contest with Left Hand Contusion
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) exited Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with a left hand contusion. According to Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network, Rice sustained this injury on a pickoff attempt while playing first base. His X-rays were negative, and the team currently views the young slugger as day-to-day. Managers should continue to pay close attention to his status ahead of their match against the Orioles on Monday and the start of their next series against the Rangers, which begins on Tuesday evening. Before exiting, Rice went 2-for-2 with a solo shot and a double. Overall, Rice has launched 12 long balls and is emerging as one of the top first basemen and catchers in fantasy. While he remains out, veteran Paul Goldschmidt should see most of the opportunities at first base.
Source: Meredith Marakovits
Source: Meredith Marakovits
Ronny Mauricio Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks With Broken Thumb
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (thumb) will get a CT scan on his broken thumb, and his tentative timeline is six to eight weeks, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the situation at shortstop going forward will be fluid. Bo Bichette is making the start at the 6 on Sunday in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels and is batting leadoff against right-hander Jack Kochanowicz, while Brett Baty starts at third and bats cleanup. The Mets put Mauricio on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after fracturing his left thumb in Saturday's loss to the Angels when he dove back into first base. With All-Star Francisco Lindor (calf) already on the IL with a calf strain, the Mets have called up veteran infielder Vidal Brujan from the minors. In addition to Bichette, Brujan could make some starts at shortstop for the Mets, but he probably won't see enough regular playing time to be worth an add off the waiver wire in mixed fantasy leagues. Mauricio is drop-worthy for any managers who picked him up for infield depth when Lindor went on the shelf.
Source: Newsday - Laura Albanese
Source: Newsday - Laura Albanese
Nico Hoerner Recovers From Neck Injury, Returns to Sunday's Lineup
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (neck) returned to the team's starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly, according to MLB.com. Hoerner missed Saturday's game against Arizona after being pulled from Friday's game early with tightness on the left side of his neck. The injury obviously wasn't too serious, as the star second baseman is back in the lineup after missing just one game. When active, Hoerner has been a must-start in all traditional fantasy baseball lineups as Chicago's table-setter. The 28-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2018 out of Stanford has always been a high-end contact hitter, but he's doing more in 2026, as he entered Sunday's game with a .297/.374/.461 slash line, .835 OPS, four home runs, 26 RBI, 17 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in his 32 games played.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yusei Kikuchi Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Shoulder Inflammation
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder inflammation, retroactive to April 30. Left-hander Tayler Saucedo will replace Kikuchi on the Angels' active roster. Kikuchi has gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 season, posting a 0-3 record with a 5.81 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 31 innings (seven starts). The 34-year-old's .352 opponent batting average on balls in play and 65.5% strand rate both point to some poor luck. Still, Kikuchi's 13.4% K-BB rate does not inspire much confidence, and it's possible that this shoulder issue may have been impacting his performance all season. With Kikuchi sidelined, right-hander George Klassen could be in line for a promotion from Triple-A to the Angels' starting rotation.
Source: Los Angeles Angels
Source: Los Angeles Angels
Ronald Acuna Jr. Diagnosed With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is dealing with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, manager Walt Weiss told Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. While it's great news that Acuna's strain is minor, Bishop cautions that his injury could linger, and Acuna coming off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible will be a best-case scenario. Acuna strained his hamstring running to first base in Saturday's win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver, and he'll now be forced to miss at least the next week and a half. All things considered, it's about the best possible news that fantasy managers could have hoped for with Acuna, who has suffered ACL tears in both of his knees in past seasons. There's no current timetable for the perennial All-Star's return to Atlanta, he'll be a must-stash in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. In the meantime, both Mauricio Dubon and Eli White should see more playing time in the Braves' outfield.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Brice Turang Under the Weather on Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (illness) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the hosting Washington Nationals due to an illness, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Infielder David Hamilton will slide over from third base to second base, while Luis Rengifo entered the lineup at third base and is leading off against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Monday to see if Turang is feeling good enough to return to the starting lineup for Monday's series opener on the road against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old former 21st overall pick in 2018 remains a must-start in traditional fantasy lineups when he's active, as he's hit .291 (32-for-110) so far in 2026 with four home runs, 20 RBI, 27 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 30 games played. Turang is currently riding a modest five-game hitting streak, in which he's gone 8-for-17 with three doubles, two RBI, and seven runs scored in 23 plate appearances.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd Rosiak
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd Rosiak
