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Kyle Teel Suffers Setback During Rehab Game
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring, knee) suffered a setback during a rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday. Teel reportedly tweaked his knee while taking a swing during Saturday's game. He appeared to be nearing his season debut, but will now need a few more games to ramp up. The White Sox plan to re-evaluate him on Tuesday, so fantasy managers should get a better idea of his timetable after that. The hope is that he'll be back in the mix on the South Side by the end of May. Teel hasn't played this season due to injury, but is worth a look in deep leagues once he's ready to play in the big leagues.
Source: Scott Merkin
Source: Scott Merkin
Roman Anthony to Begin Swinging the Bat on Monday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) is scheduled to begin swinging the bat by hitting flips on Monday, according to Jen McCaffrey. This is the first time that Anthony has swung the bat since landing on the 10-day Injured List earlier this month. The expectation is that he'll need to face live pitching before he's cleared to return to the Red Sox roster. The team should give a better timetable on his return as he makes progress. The hope is that Anthony can return before the end of May, but fantasy managers should check back later in the week for another update on his status.
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Jacob Misiorowski Expected to Start on Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (quad) is listed as the probable starter for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. This is great news for fantasy managers after Misiorowski was forced to exit his last start due to quad tightness. It sounds like Misiorowski will be ready in time for his next start. This has been an ongoing issue for the right-hander, but it hasn't impacted his performance on the mound. The right-hander holds a 2.12 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and a 80:17 K:BB ratio across nine starts this season. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable plugging Misiorowski into their lineups ahead of Tuesday's start.
Source: Adam McCalvy
Source: Adam McCalvy
Lucas Giolito Making Season Debut With Padres on Sunday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been recalled to make his season debut against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. After making four minor league starts, Giolito is ready for big league action. He built up to 74 pitches during his final rehab start with Double-A San Antonio. With that being said, Giolito shouldn't have much of a workload restriction during his first big league start this year. Last season, Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 121:56 K:BB ratio across 145.0 innings with the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander should offer at least deep league value. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alek Jacob has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso to clear a roster spot for Giolito.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Mariners Promoting Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Major Leagues
According to Ryan Divish, the Seattle Mariners are set to promote top infield prospect Colt Emerson to the major leagues. Emerson is currently MLB.com's No. 7 overall prospect and the team's No. 1-ranked prospect. Emerson joined the Mariners with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft and is set to make his MLB debut in the immediate future. Emerson has enjoyed a strong start to the Triple-A campaign, which prompted the early promotion. Through his first 38 games with Tacoma this summer, Emerson has posted a strong .255/.347/.469 slash line with eight doubles, seven home runs, and 10 stolen bases. Since May 1, Emerson has seen his production take a slight uptick, posting a .288 AVG and .840 OPS. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his usage, as he could become the primary third baseman in the short term, as Brendan Donovan has been dealing with a lingering injury. Given his five-category skill set, he should be considered a must-add across all formats.
Source: Ryan Divish
Source: Ryan Divish
Christian Scott a High-Upside Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire
New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott opened 2026 in Triple-A after missing the entire 2025 season while recovering from elbow surgery. However, Scott rejoined the Mets rotation in late April and has been solid across 15 2/3 innings (four starts), pitching to a 3.45 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 20 strikeouts. While Scott has struggled to work deep into games, he's logged 19 strikeouts over his last three appearances and is averaging 96 miles per hour on his fastball. As he gets more innings post-surgery under his belt, Scott's current walk rate of 12.9% should start to regress closer to the 6.1% walk rate he posted across 47 1/3 innings after making his MLB debut in 2024. Scott is currently slated for two manageable road starts against the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins in the upcoming week and profiles as a solid streaming option with upside for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam Antonacci Emerging as a Prime Waiver-Wire Target
Since making his MLB debut on April 15, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has proven he's ready for the big leagues. Across 106 plate appearances entering play on Sunday, the 23-year-old was hitting .284/.385/.420 with one home run, nine RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Antonacci's plate skills were one of his calling cards as a prospect, and he's struck out in just 12.3% of his MLB plate appearances so far. While he's just three for his first six as a base stealer with the White Sox, Antonacci swiped 48 bags in the minors in 2025 and should get to more speed in the big leagues over the course of the year. His 10.3% barrel rate also hints at some untapped power upside, although fantasy managers shouldn't expect more than 10 to 15 long balls at the most. Even still, Antonacci offers a well-rounded skill set and has emerged as the everyday leadoff hitter for an improving White Sox lineup. In fantasy leagues where he's not already rostered, Antonacci is worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Bryce Eldridge Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Despite Current Struggles?
Since being called up to the big leagues in early May, San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge has struggled to an .083/.185/.208 slash line with one home run, one RBI, and one run scored across 27 plate appearances. Eldridge has struck out in 33.3% of his plate appearances, a recurring issue for him after he struck out in 35.1% of his plate appearances after making his MLB debut in 2025. However, the 21-year-old is considered one of the top hitting prospects in the Giants system and has still only logged 64 career plate appearances at the MLB level. Eldridge got off to an excellent start at Triple-A Sacramento before earning the call, hitting .333/.445/.518 with five home runs and 22 RBI across 137 plate appearances. In deeper leagues, Eldridge could be a worthy high-upside, buy-low candidate for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Astros Planning on Mid-June Return for Hunter Brown
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said the team's plan for starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) is to have him return "some time in mid-June," per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Brown has been on the injured list since early April due to a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. The 27-year-old has progressed to throwing bullpens, but apparently remains about a month away from his return to the big leagues. Brown was one of the better pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 12-9 record with a 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 206 strikeouts across 185 1/3 innings (31 starts). He racked up 17 strikeouts across 10 2/3 innings (two starts) before hitting the injured list in 2026. Upon Brown's return to Houston, he profiles as a must-start pitcher across all fantasy formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Corey Seager Sent for MRI on Injured Back
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) will undergo an MRI on his back, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Seager has not played since Wednesday as he deals with back spasms. While the 32-year-old has not yet been placed on the injured list, it appears the team has at least some level of concern that there could be a structural issue in Seager's back. Prior to the injury being announced, Seager was in the midst of a brutal 0-for-29 stretch at the plate. His overall numbers for the season are way down as well, as he's hitting .179/.286/.353 with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, and one stolen base across 182 plate appearances. Seager has never had a strikeout rate above 21.4% in any of his 11 MLB seasons, but he's struck out in 27.5% of his trips to the plate so far in 2026. Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran is making his third straight start at shortstop in Seager's place on Sunday against the Houston Astros.
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Byron Buxton Missing Fourth Straight Game on Sunday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is out of his team's starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Sunday. The 32-year-old is officially considered day-to-day with hip flexor soreness. Buxton was off to an excellent start to the 2026 season before getting injured, hitting .260/.319/.580 with 15 home runs, 23 RBI, 33 runs scored, and four stolen bases across 185 plate appearances. Minnesota may simply be taking extra precautions with Buxton, who has reached 500 plate appearances just twice in 11 seasons with the team. Still, Buxton's extensive injury history means that any ailment should be a major concern for fantasy managers. Ryan Kreidler is batting eighth and starting in center field in Buxton's absence against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Christian Yelich Returns to Starting Lineup After Back Injury
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is serving as the DH and will bat cleanup for the Brewers in Sunday's series finale in Minnesota against the Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober, according to MLB.com. Yelich returned from a groin injury on Tuesday after a lengthy stay on the injured list, only to develop back soreness and miss the next four games. The Brewers are being especially cautious with the veteran left-handed hitter because of his history with back injuries, and they admitted they were considering putting him back on the IL. Yelich is back in action for the series finale at Target Field, but if his back flares up at all again, he will most likely be ticketed for a trip back to the IL. The 34-year-old former MVP and three-time All-Star has only played in 16 games for the Brew Crew so far this year and has just one home run, but he's hitting .291 (16-for-55) with 10 RBI, 10 runs, and three stolen bases. In his career against Ober, Yelich has three hits in six at-bats with a 1.333 OPS.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Carson Williams Called Up, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues?
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Sunday that they recalled infielder Carson Williams from Triple-A Durham after placing outfielder Jake Fraley (hernia) on the 10-day injured list. Williams, who made his major-league debut in 2025, made the Rays' Opening Day roster but was quickly sent back to the minors after going 3-for-23 (.130) at the plate with one walk and nine strikeouts in just seven games played. He also struggled in 32 games as a rookie, batting .172 (17-for-99) with five homers, 12 RBI, two steals, six walks, and 44 strikeouts in 106 plate appearances. Taylor Walls, the team's current shortstop, is a whizz with the glove, but he doesn't provide much offensively, so the first-place Rays could give Williams another run at the position. The former first-rounder in 2021 was hitting .238/.333/.418 with a .751 OPS, five home runs, 21 RBI, six steals, and 24 runs in 32 games for Durham before his call-up. In deeper leagues, Williams is worth a dart throw for middle-infield depth. He's rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available.
Source: Rays Communications
Source: Rays Communications
Jeremy Pena Could Rejoin Astros on Monday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring, neck) could come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team on Monday for the start of their series against the Minnesota Twins, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Pena has been on the IL for a month due to a hamstring strain, and then he collided with a baserunner earlier this week on his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi and missed a few games due to neck soreness. He was able to return to action on Friday, though, and he appears to be ready to rejoin the big-league roster after going 2-for-11 with two doubles in three rehab games with the Hooks. It's great news for a struggling Astros team that has already lost veteran infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) for the rest of the season. The 28-year-old Pena has only played in 10 games so far in 2026 due to injuries, going 11-for-43 (.256) with no homers, a stolen base, and five runs scored. He will be an everyday player at the 6 in Houston after missing his first 20-20 season in 2025 by three home runs. Pena is only available in 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Ryan O'Hearn Goes on Injured List With Quad Strain
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) is going on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right-quad strain, according to Pirates reporter Jason Mackey. O'Hearn was pulled from Saturday's game early against the Philadelphia Phillies with right-quad discomfort, and now the 32-year-old veteran will miss at least the next 10 games. O'Hearn went hitless in just one at-bat on Saturday before leaving and is hitting a strong .291/.370/.462 with an .832 OPS, seven home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs scored, and a stolen base in 158 at-bats over his first 43 games with the Pirates this year. Now that he will be sidelined for a bit of time, both Nick Yorke and Billy Cook could see more time in the Bucs' outfield for at least the next 10 days. O'Hearn's strong season to this point had earned him some looks off the waiver wire, and he's currently rostered in 72% of Yahoo leagues. Surprisingly, O'Hearn has improved against lefties this year, going 13-for-46 (.283) with one of his seven home runs against them. UPDATE: General manager Ben Cherington said that O'Hearn's quad strain is "moderate" and is likely to keep him on the sidelines for around four weeks.
Source: Jason Mackey
Source: Jason Mackey
