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Konnor Griffin to Miss 8-10 Weeks With Finger Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin (finger) is officially going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Griffin will be in a splint for six weeks and is expected to be out for eight to 10 weeks. It's a tough break for the Pirates and for Griffin's fantasy managers, as he's not expected to be back until early in September. Jared Triolo will most likely handle most of the playing time at the 6 with Griffin out, with Nick Gonzales being another option in Pittsburgh's middle infield. Griffin, the top prospect in all of baseball going into the start of the 2026 campaign, has been a strong contributor for the Bucs in his first big-league season, slashing .276/.332/.404 with a .736 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI, 20 stolen bases, and 35 runs scored in his 225 at-bats. He won't have a ton of time left to make an impact in fantasy once he returns from his finger injury, but Griffin's power/speed upside makes him worth stashing in most leagues in the meantime.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Jett Williams Extends Hit Streak to Nine Games, Back on Stash Radar?
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams collected three hits in his latest contest, extending his current hit streak at Triple-A Nashville to nine games, during which time he's gone 13-for-34 (.382) with six steals and a 6:6 BB:K. The Brewers' fifth-ranked prospect is hitting just .236 on the year, but this recent success and improved strikeout rate over the last nine games could give the team the confidence it needs to give the former first-rounder his first taste of the majors soon. The 22-year-old has nine home runs thus far, along with 21 steals through 79 games, so there are some appealing fantasy attributes here, as he's also coming off a 17-homer, 34-steal campaign in 2025. Adding to his fantasy appeal is the fact that he is eligible at 2B, SS, and OF in Yahoo! leagues. For now, though, he's really only worth stashing in the deepest of leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Helsley Going for Second Opinion on his Elbow
Baltimore Orioles right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) will go for a second opinion, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Helsley is on the 15-day injured list for the second time this year after already missing seven weeks due to inflammation in his right elbow earlier this season. After going back on the IL last Friday with more elbow injuries, fantasy managers might want to plan for the worst, which could be season-ending surgery. The 31-year-old veteran reliever was on his way to a bounce-back campaign in 2026 in his new digs in Baltimore early on before going on the IL for the first time. He's thrown just 15 1/3 innings so far for the O's and has gone 0-4 with a 4.11 ERA (4.68 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, eight saves, 21 strikeouts, and nine walks in 17 relief appearances. The two-time All-Star is worth stashing in most fantasy leagues until we know more about his timetable for a return. Tyler Wells has two straight saves for Baltimore since Helsley landed on the IL, but Rico Garcia should also factor into the saves picture for manager Craig Albernaz for however long Helsley stays sidelined.
Source: MLB.com -Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com -Jake Rill
Red Sox Hopeful That Ranger Suarez Can Avoid the Injured List
The Boston Red Sox are hopeful that left-hander Ranger Suarez (groin) can avoid landing on the injured list, and they'll see how he's feeling on Tuesday, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Tightness in his left groin caused Suarez to be pulled in the third inning of his start on Sunday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which puts his next scheduled start in the air for this Saturday against the New York Mets. With the All-Star break coming next week, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Boston plays it safe and skips Suarez's turn in the rotation to close out the first half of the season. The 30-year-old Venezuelan southpaw has been very solid in his first year in Beantown in 2026, going 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA (2.62 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with 97 strikeouts and 27 walks in 91 1/3 innings across his 17 starts. Suarez has a career-high 25.8% strikeout rate and a solid 6.9% walk rate. If he's cleared to pitch this weekend, he'll be a no-brainer must-start against the last-place Mets.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Is James Tibbs III Worth Stashing Amid Slowdown at Triple-A?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has cooled over the past week, going just 3-for-19 (.158) over the last six games at Triple-A Oklahoma City. It has been a season of ebbs and flows for the Dodgers' ninth-ranked prospect, so this could be the calm before the red-hot resurgence. For the season, the left-handed slugger is hitting a solid .286 despite a 25.4 percent strikeout rate, and has recorded a strong .406 on-base percentage thanks to a 16.8 percent walk rate (88th percentile) with a .385 xwOBA (94th percentile). There is plenty of power, as evidenced by average exit velocity, barrel, and hard-hit rates that register 91st percentile or better, which has resulted in 42 extra-base hits (21 home runs) and 70 RBI through 83 games. It seems he's done enough to earn a debut this season, and that could come in the next month or so. With the potential to be hitting in the league's second-best run-producing offense (5.34 runs/game), the 23-year-old should be viewed as a solid stash option in deeper 12-team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jakob Marsee Returns From Knee Injury on Tuesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee (knee) is starting in center field and is batting seventh for the Fish on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo, according to MLB.com. The Marlins pulled Marsee from Sunday's game early against the Athletics after he suffered a right-knee contusion, but he's back in action following Monday's scheduled day off. After getting a small taste of big-league pitching for the first time in 55 contests in 2025, Marsee has struggled at the plate in 88 games and 367 plate appearances so far in 2026, slashing .192/.316/.296 with a .612 OPS, five home runs, 22 RBI, 18 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2022 out of Central Michigan University has definitely been active on the base paths, as he's been caught stealing a league-leading 10 times. Despite his slow start, Marsee has clear power/speed upside, which is why he's rostered in over half of Yahoo leagues despite his inexperience.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
A's Reinstate Jacob Wilson From Injured List on Tuesday
The Athletics reinstated infielder Jacob Wilson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The A's have yet to release their starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, but Wilson will most likely be back at the 6 against left-hander Tarik Skubal. The 24-year-old has been out the last two weeks with inflammation in his right thumb, and he didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning. Wilson makes a lot of contact and rarely strikes out, helping fantasy managers with a high average (.277), but his batted-ball metrics leave a lot to be desired, and that's about where his fantasy upside ends. In addition to his .277 average, the former sixth overall pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023 has just four homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored, and only two stolen bases in his 202 at-bats in 2026 in just his second full season in the big leagues. In DFS and in season-long leagues, it's probably best to leave Wilson out of your lineups on Tuesday if he's active against Skubal.
Source: A's Communications
Source: A's Communications
Jacob Melton the Top Stash Option for Steals?
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Jacob Melton is making a push for a return to the majors, blasting two home runs in his latest contest and collecting at least one hit in each of the six games since his return from the injured list. The former second-rounder has dealt with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain that has kept him out since late April, but this recent run of production has pushed his season-long slash line to .287/.393/.540 with three home runs and 18 steals through 26 games at Durham. The Rays' fifth-ranked prospect made a debut in the majors last year, without much success other than using his speed to swipe seven bags, but having shown an improved strikeout rate since his return to the lineup at Triple-A, there are reasons to believe he could be more productive the next time around. Fantasy managers searching for steals should consider him one of the top options to stash for that category, though overall, he may only be worthy of stashing in deep 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kirby Yates a Deep-League Saves Target in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Angels reliever Kirby Yates is still worth a look for saves, but this is not a clean closer situation. The 39-year-old has a 2.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, two saves, 28 strikeouts, and seven walks over 19 2/3 innings. His recent work has been sharp, with seven straight scoreless appearances, 11 strikeouts, and just three baserunners allowed over his last 6 1/3 innings. That gives him enough skills-based appeal to matter, even if the role is messy. The problem is the Angels are still treating the ninth inning like a committee. RotoBaller lists Yates as the team's current closer, but Sam Bachman and Ryan Zeferjahn remain direct threats, and Samy Natera Jr. logged the team's most recent save. Available in 94% of Yahoo leagues, Yates is a deeper-league add for managers chasing saves, not a safe closer.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Max Clark Continues to Produce at Triple-A, is He a Must-Stash?
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has shown off his impressive skillset over the past few weeks at Triple-A Toledo, hitting .316 with four doubles, two home runs, seven steals, and a 9:8 BB:K over his last 18 games for the Mud Hens. The surge has pushed his season-long slash line to .265/.350/.392 with six home runs and 19 steals, while drawing nearly as many walks (38) as strikeouts (51). The Tigers' top-ranked prospect has shown a keen eye and strong ability to make contact, with chase, whiff, and zone-contact rates all coming in at 85th percentile or better. He may grow into more power, but with a max exit velocity this season of 111.3 (83rd percentile), there is plenty of pop in his bat. The former third-overall draft pick looks ready for a test in the majors, but the organization has made it clear that they're in no rush to bring him up. Still, with a potential debut by August, the left-handed slugger remains one of the top bats to stash for his ability to be a multi-category contributor for fantasy.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Nasim Nunez a Must-Add Speed Source for Steals?
Washington Nationals second baseman/shortstop Nasim Nunez is not a balanced fantasy pickup, but he is becoming hard to ignore for managers chasing steals. The 25-year-old is hitting .243 with one homer, 28 RBI, 37 runs, 33 stolen bases, and a .623 OPS across 255 at-bats. The season-long line is light, but the recent bat has helped. Over his last 30 games, Nunez is hitting .349 with a .417 OBP, 16 runs, 12 RBI, and 11 steals. That does not make him a five-category target. Nunez has very little impact contact, and the power is almost nonexistent. But stolen bases are the reason to act. With his Yahoo roster rate still at 27%, Nunez fits as a priority add for managers who need speed, especially in 15-team leagues or deeper middle-infield formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaelen Culpepper Still a Top Stash Option Despite Injury?
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper (hand) will hopefully return to the lineup at Triple-A St. Paul this week. The Twins' second-ranked prospect was hit in the hand by a pitch back on June 30 and has yet to play in any games since then, but has been considered day-to-day. He had also missed a couple of weeks just before that with a hip injury, but had been making a strong push for a major league debut before those injuries. The former first-rounder was 19-for-50 (.380) in his last 14 games, with five extra-base hits (two home runs), three steals, and an impressive 9:5 BB:K over that span. For the season, the right-handed hitter is slashing .272/.376/.492 with 14 home runs and 15 steals, along with above-average walk (12.6 percent) and strikeout rates (17.3 percent). Look for the 23-year-old to get back on track this week, and if he does, a debut shortly after the All-Star break could be in the cards. With his all-around skillset, Culpepper makes for one of the top bats to stash in most standard 12-team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Andre Pallante a Wins-and-Ratios Waiver Target?
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante is not the kind of arm who will carry a fantasy staff, but he keeps giving managers usable innings. The 27-year-old is 10-5 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 70 strikeouts, and 27 walks through 95 innings and 17 starts. He also cleaned things up after a rough outing against Miami, holding the Cubs scoreless over 5 2/3 innings on July 3. The win total is doing some of the heavy lifting, but the ratios have been helpful enough to matter. The ceiling is limited because Pallante has only 70 strikeouts, so this is not a chase for swing-and-miss upside. Sitting at 37% rostered on Yahoo, he fits better as a 15-team league add for managers who need rotation stability, innings, and ratio help.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Teel a Power-Hitting Target in Two-Catcher Leagues?
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is still working through the swing-and-miss, but the power is real enough for deeper formats. The 24-year-old is hitting .220 with two homers, 10 RBI, five runs, and a .694 OPS through 11 games after a right hamstring strain delayed his season. His 18 strikeouts in 46 plate appearances are hard to ignore, so this is not a clean add in standard one-catcher leagues. Still, Teel has already barreled 17.4% of his batted balls in the small sample, which backs the power hook. The bigger reason to care is that he has hit before. Teel posted a .273 average, eight homers, 35 RBI, 38 runs, three steals, and a .786 OPS as a rookie last season. Rostered in just 17% of Yahoo leagues, he fits best as a 15-team or two-catcher league pickup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luis Robert Jr. a Top Power-Speed Stash?
New York Mets center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) had his rehab assignment shifted to Double-A Binghamton on July 7, giving fantasy managers a clearer sign of progress after more than two months away. Robert opened the assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on June 30 and went 1-for-10 with one walk and two strikeouts over three games. Before the lumbar spine disc herniation, he hit .224 with two homers, eight RBI, 10 runs, two steals, and a .656 OPS in 24 games for the Mets. Nobody should be adding him because of the 2026 line, and the Mets' outfield does not guarantee full-time at-bats when he returns. The stash appeal is the old power-speed ceiling: 104 homers and 104 steals across 601 career games, including a 38-homer season in 2023 and 33 steals in 2025. RotoBaller has Robert at 41% rostered and as a 15-team league add for Week 15. That makes him an IL-slot/deeper-league stash, not a must-add outfielder.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
