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Gregory Soto Earns Seventh Save, Remains Must-Roster Closer
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was called upon a little earlier than usual on Saturday. Soto came into the game in the eighth inning up by one run with two runners on and two outs. He was able to get out of the inning before closing things down in the ninth inning to earn his seventh save of the season. Soto has thrown five straight outings without allowing a hit or run. This season, Soto owns a 1.95 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and a 32:11 K:BB ratio across 27.2 innings of work. The 31-year-old has established himself as the primary closer in Pittsburgh and should be rostered in most leagues where saves matter.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Jack Perkins Stumbles in Ninth Inning, Should Managers be Concerned?
Athletics pitcher Jack Perkins was unable to finish off a five-run game during Saturday's outing versus the New York Yankees. The right-hander took the mound for the first time since throwing 4.2 scoreless innings on Monday. Perkins looked rusty as he allowed a single and two walks before exiting the contest. Scott Barlow replaced him on the mound and proceeded to walk the next three batters. All of those runs were charged to Perkins, so his ERA will rise to 5.96 on the season. It's unclear if Perkins will remain in this late-inning role or move into the starting rotation with Luis Severino (shoulder) landing on the Injured List. Fantasy managers should hold him for now, because a move to the rotation would likely help his fantasy value.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Tanner Scott Blows Save, Losing High-Leverage Role?
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott didn't look his best on the mound versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Scott came into the game with a two-run lead in the eighth inning. He proceeded to give up two singles and a home run to turn a 3-1 lead into a 4-3 deficit. This rough outing will end his 12.1 scoreless inning streak. Overall, Scott owns a 2.19 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and a 28:3 K:BB ratio with five saves and five holds this season. He has mostly been solid for the Dodgers, so this one bad outing shouldn't drop him in the pecking order. Scott figures to remain in the mix for saves, but might be unavailable on Sunday after pitching on Saturday.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Samuel Basallo Appears to Have Avoid Significant Injury
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (pectoral) appears to have avoided a major injury after being forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Basallo tweaked a pectoral muscle during his final plate appearance in the ninth inning. Basallo reportedly felt a pinch in his pec area, but he should be fine moving forward. O's manager Craig Albernaz said afterwards that Basallo would've batted again if he came up. It sounds like there's a chance that Basallo is in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Jays. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of first pitch for another update.
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer
Teoscar Hernandez Expects to Miss a Month, Wants to Come Back Fully Healthy
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that he expects to miss about a month while he recovers from his hamstring strain. "He'd like to be back sooner than that, but he also understands the importance of coming back the right way so that it doesn't linger into the rest of the season," Chen wrote. We can appreciate the fact that Hernandez wants to put his injury behind him and return once he's 100% healthy, even if that means his injured list stint lasts until late June or early July. The 33-year-old is rostered in 76% of fantasy baseball leagues, so coming back healthy will benefit his fantasy managers if he's able to continue producing at a high level. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .276/.348/.436 with seven home runs, a 9.3% walk rate, a 27.0% strikeout rate, and 122 wRC+. He currently ranks #34 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball redraft rankings for 2026.
Source: Sonja Chen
Source: Sonja Chen
Clayton Beeter Sharp in Four-Out Save, Emerging as Closer to Roster in Washington?
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter was productive out of the bullpen on Saturday, successfully earning a four-out save against the San Diego Padres. Along the way, Beeter allowed two walks, but he surrendered zero runs and zero hits while striking out one batter. The 27-year-old right-hander is now up to three saves in 2026. He has dropped his ERA to 2.45 across 14 games (14.2 innings), and he hasn't allowed a run in his last 5.1 innings. Beeter has done a great job cutting down on the number of hits he's allowed this year, but most of his rate stats could use improvement. His 8.59 K/9 represents a career-low mark, and his 7.36 BB/9 and 1.23 HR/9 rates are both concerningly high. Nevertheless, the results speak for themselves, and Beeter's emergence as the potential go-to closer in Washington has boosted his fantasy stock immensely. He's still available on the waiver wire in 96% of fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fernando Tatis Jr. Snaps Lengthy Home Run Drought, Sign of Better Days Ahead?
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 2-for-5 with a single and a solo homer during Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. In doing so, the 27-year-old snapped a lengthy power drought, as he hadn't previously homered since September 27, 2025. This season, Tatis is slashing .271/.346/.324 with one home run, 18 RBI, 14 steals, a 10% walk rate, and a 22% strikeout rate. Although his speed had allowed him to maintain decent production in fantasy baseball leagues, his lack of power this year was hurting his fantasy stock and was disappointing for fantasy managers. Now that he has one home run behind him, perhaps the floodgates have opened and he'll be able to consistently tap into more power going forward. He's trending up in fantasy baseball leagues, ranking as the #14 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Neto Has Whiplash, Expected to be Okay
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head) has whiplash and is okay, according to club reporter Erica Weston. Neto was originally removed from Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays following a collision at home plate with pitcher Ian Seymour. At the time of his departure, Neto was 0-for-3 with a run, a stolen base, and a walk. All things considered, it sounds like Neto avoided a serious injury. Although it's too early to tell whether he'll be available to play on Sunday, he should avoid a stint on the injured list. That's good news for fantasy managers, as Neto owns a .787 OPS and 121 wRC+ this season. He ranks #5 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
Source: Erica Weston
Source: Erica Weston
Jeff Hoffman Allows Five Runs in Fourth Loss, Time to Cut in All Leagues?
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman was roughed up during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, letting his fantasy value continue to slip away. Hoffman had an ugly outing Saturday, allowing five runs on three hits and two walks while recording just one out. He had entered with no outs in the ninth inning while leading by four runs, and he exited with the Jays down by one. As a result, Hoffman was charged with the loss, dropping him to 4-4 with a 6.31 ERA, five saves, and three blown saves this year. His 15.78 K/9 and 3.51 BB/9 are solid rates, but his inability to handle leverage spots (as well as his .858 OPS) makes him droppable in most fantasy baseball leagues. As long as Hoffman continues to be unreliable, managers should pivot to other leverage relievers who have higher fantasy floors and ceilings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Neto Exits After Home Plate Collision
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head) was removed from Saturday's contest following a home plate collision. Neto exited Saturday's contest after Rays' pitcher Ian Seymour fell on the back of his head during the seventh inning. The slugging shortstop was attempting to score on a wild pitch and got caught up on Seymour. Oswald Peraza replaced him at shortstop for the rest of this game. Before leaving, Neto was 0-for-3 with a run scored, a stolen base, and one walk. The severity of the injury is unknown at the moment. If he ends miss time, Denzer Guzman or Christian Moore could receive the call to the big leagues.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Harrison Bader Gets Placed on 10-Day Injured List
San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) is placed on the 10-day Injured List ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Bader was originally out of the lineup, but it was assumed for rest purposes. Instead, Bader will head to the shelf with plantar fasciitis. Bader returned in mid-May after missing some time due to a hamstring issue. He'll now miss at least 10 more days due to this foot issue. Drew Gilbert figures to see the bulk of the starts in center field, with Will Brennan being an option as well. Bader is slashing .170/.198/.358 across 30 games this season. He doesn't need to be rostered in most fantasy formats at the moment.
Source: Alex Pavlovic
Source: Alex Pavlovic
Maikel Garcia Leaves Early with Hamstring Injury
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (hamstring) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Garcia suffered a right hamstring strain while running from first to third base during the seventh inning. He was removed from the contest and replaced by Nick Loftin. Before exiting, Garcia was 1-for-4 at the plate with a single and one RBI. The severity of the injury is unknown right now, but Garcia will likely end up on the Injured List. If that happens, Nick Loftin could see an extended look at third base for a few weeks. Also, Abraham Toro, Brandon Drury, and Josh Rojas are candidates to be called up to take his spot on the active roster. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Garcia.
Source: Anne Rogers
Source: Anne Rogers
Luis Severino Heads to the Injured List
Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. Severino was forced to make an early exit from Friday's start due to what was believed to be arm soreness. After further evaluation, Severino has been diagnosed with a right shoulder strain. He'll head to the shelf and will hopefully return once first eligible in mid-June. In a corresponding move, reliever Michael Kelly has been called up to take over the active roster spot. The A's haven't announced who is going to take over the vacant spot in the starting rotation. Both Mason Barnett and Jack Perkins are candidates to move into Severino's spot for a few weeks.
Source: Athletics PR
Source: Athletics PR
Angel Martinez Removed with Left Foot Injury
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Martinez was replaced by Stuart Fairchild in the fifth inning due to left foot inflammation. Martinez struck out in both of his plate appearances before leaving the game. Fantasy managers should consider Martinez day-to-day until further notice. Martinez could undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. Fairchild figures to fill in for a few days, but George Valera or CJ Kayfus could be recalled if Martinez does land on the Injured List.
Source: Tim Stebbins
Source: Tim Stebbins
Pierce Johnson is Placed on 15-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Pierce Johnson (elbow) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. Ouch, another tough blow to the Reds' bullpen that just lost Graham Ashcraft (elbow) on Friday. Johnson heads to the shelf due to right elbow inflammation, which explains why he hasn't pitched since Tuesday. The Reds have now lost two high-leverage bullpen arms in back-to-back days. Tony Santillan figures to be the favorite for saves until Emilio Pagan (hamstring) returns. In a corresponding move, right-hander Lyon Richardson has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville. Fantasy managers in need of bullpen help should scoop up Santillan, with him being one of the only high-leverage relievers not on the shelf for this team.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Source: Cincinnati Reds
