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Twins Promote Right-Handed Pitching Prospect Mike Paredes to the Big League
The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitching prospect Mike Paredes to the big leagues, per MLB.com's transactions log. Paredes will take the spot of starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) on the active roster. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right elbow inflammation. Paredes has made 13 appearances (10 starts) across Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul so far in 2026, recording a 3-2 record with a 4.44 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts across 48 2/3 innings. It's not yet clear whether Paredes will be used in long relief or if he will take Ober's place in the Twins' starting rotation. Paredes owns a strong 22.5% K-BB rate in the minors this season, so he could be an intriguing deep-league waiver wire target if he gets a chance to start in the big leagues. Ober's next scheduled start was slated for Thursday in Minnesota against the Kansas City Royals.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bailey Ober Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Elbow Inflammation
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. It's a tough break for Ober, who gave up seven earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work in his start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 66 2/3 innings (12 starts) overall this season, Ober has recorded a 6-3 record with a 4.59 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 46 strikeouts. While the 30-year-old owns a strong 6.4% walk rate, his average fastball velocity is down to 89.3 miles per hour, and he's struck out just 16.4% of the batters he's faced in 2026. The long ball continues to be a major issue for Ober, as he owns a 1.62 HR/9 after allowing a 1.85 HR/9 in 2025. The Twins recalled right-handed pitching prospect Mike Paredes on Sunday to take Ober's place on the active roster and possibly, his place in the starting rotation.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Konnor Griffin Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Forearm Strain
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his right forearm, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Beazley reports that the Pirates expect Griffin's stint on the injured list to be a "short-term stay". The 20-year-old has gotten off to a solid start to his rookie season, hitting .270/.327/.402 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. Griffin's 26.9% strikeout rate suggests that his batting average may come down a bit over the course of the season, but his elite speed should continue to help his batting average on balls in play. Pirates infielder Jared Triolo started at shortstop in Griffin's place on Sunday and will likely see the majority of playing time while Griffin is on the shelf. Fantasy managers should be stashing Griffin until his return.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Ryan O'Hearn Activated from Injured List on Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) has been activated off the 10-day injured list, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. O'Hearn will take the roster spot of Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm), who is headed to the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm. O'Hearn has been on the injured list since May 17 due to a quad injury. The 32-year-old was off to a strong start to his first season in Pittsburgh before getting hurt, hitting .289/.368/.459 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs scored, and one stolen base across 182 plate appearances. With his 44.9% hard-hit rate and 18.7% strikeout rate, O'Hearn profiles as a strong source of batting average who should continue to compile counting stats in an everyday role in the heart of the Pirates lineup.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Kerry Carpenter Returns to Tigers Lineup on Sunday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) will make his return to the big leagues for his team's Sunday matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Carpenter has been on the injured list since early May due to an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Before the injury, the 28-year-old hit .216/.299/.451 with six home runs, 17 RBI, and 11 runs scored. While Carpenter's numbers were down from his strong 2025 stat line, his 10.9% barrel rate and 50% hard-hit rate still hint at significant power upside. Now that he's back in the lineup, Carpenter will likely slide into a big-side platoon role at designated hitter and in the corner outfield spots for Detroit. As long as he doesn't suffer any lingering effects from his shoulder injury, Carpenter could be a solid waiver wire target for fantasy managers.
Source: Detroit Tigers
Source: Detroit Tigers
Giants to Promote Outfield Prospect Jonah Cox to the Big Leagues, Worth a Pick Up in All Leagues?
The San Francisco Giants are promoting outfield prospect Jonah Cox to the big leagues, per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle. Cox will take the roster spot of left-handed reliever Ryan Borucki, who has been designated for assignment. Cox is being promoted directly from Double-A Richmond, where he was off to a ridiculously hot start to 2026. Across 183 plate appearances, the 24-year-old hit .400/.453/.644 with six home runs, 35 RBI, 31 runs scored, and 27 stolen bases. With San Francisco, the righty-swinging Cox could be ticketed for a platoon role with Giants center fielder Drew Gilbert. While Cox may struggle with the transition from Double-A to MLB pitching, he's considered an elite base runner whose speed should play right away in the big leagues. For fantasy managers in need of stolen bases, Cox could be worth a look on the waiver wire.
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
Marlins to Promote Josh White After Strong Start to Triple-A Season
Miami Marlins right-handed pitching prospect Josh White is being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. White will be taking the roster spot of Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed), who is being placed on the 15-day injured list after being scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday. White has been excellent in a bulk relief role at Triple-A so far this season, recording a 4-0 record with a 1.33 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts across 27 innings (17 games). The 25-year-old has worked almost exclusively as a reliever over the past two seasons in the minors, working 94 2/3 innings across 62 appearances since the start of 2025. It's not yet clear what his role in Miami will be, but he could be relied upon as a bulk relief option who comes on behind an opener. If so, White could be a sneaky waiver wire target as a reliever who could pick up wins while helping the ratios of fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Garrett Crochet Suffers Setback, Likely to Undergo MRI for Lat Tightness
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (shoulder, lat) has suffered a setback in his rehab from a shoulder injury and will likely undergo an MRI to address tightness in his lat, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Crochet was initially scheduled to face live hitters on Tuesday, but that will no longer be the case. After finishing second in the American League Cy Young Award voting in 2025, Crochet has had a disastrous start to 2026. Across 30 innings (six starts) before landing on the 15-day injured list with shoulder fatigue in late April, Crochet recorded a 3-3 record with a 6.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts. While he appeared to be nearing a return to the big leagues, this latest setback could mean Crochet is facing another extended absence. Fantasy managers in leagues without IL spots may have a tough decision to make if Crochet's MRI reveals a significant issue in his lat.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Ceddanne Rafaela Scratched from Red Sox Lineup on Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (undisclosed) has been scratched from his team's lineup for their Sunday matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will shift from left field to center field on Sunday, while Masataka Yoshida will play left field. The exact nature of Rafaela's injury or whether it will require him to hit the injured list is not yet clear. The 25-year-old has been one of Boston's better players so far this season, hitting .275/.340/.430 with five home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 212 plate appearances. Rafaela battled a minor hamstring injury earlier this month, but was able to return without an IL stint. Should he be facing an extended injury absence, Red Sox outfield prospect Kristian Campbell could be in line for a promotion from Triple-A.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Janson Junk Scratched from Start on Sunday, IL Stint Incoming?
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Janson Junk (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday against the New York Mets and is being evaluated for a possible trip to the injured list, per Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Marlins reliever John King will be the opener in Junk's place. It's not yet clear what the injury is for Junk, but it sounds as though he could miss some time. Across 60 innings (11 starts) so far this season, the 30-year-old has recorded a 3-5 record with a 4.80 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts. Junk has done a good job of limiting free passes (5.1% walk rate), but his 16.9% strikeout rate is uninspiring. Should Junk end up on the injured list, Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett could be the favorite to be recalled from Triple-A to rejoin the Miami rotation.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Luke Raley Launches Another Homer, Carries Must-Add Value for Power Upside
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley continues to show off his impressive power upside. On Saturday, Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a single in the 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Raley has homered in back-to-back games and has three homers over his last five games. The left-handed slugger has been showing off some impressive power this season with 13 blasts across 53 games. He's mainly a platoon bat right now, sharing right field with Victor Robles. Raley might not play every day, but he offers enough power upside to warrant looking at him in deep leagues.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
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
