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Noelvi Marte a High Upside Stash off the Waiver-Wire in Deeper Formats
Cincinnati Reds 24-year-old outfielder Noelvie Marte has had a tough season thus far in 2026, slashing only .191/.258/.371 with four home runs, four stolen bases, 12 runs scored, and six RBI. On June 26, he delivered a pinch-hit, two-run go-ahead home run to help seal the win for the Reds against the Pirates, but outside of that, to this point, Marte has been fairly useless from a fantasy standpoint. It's important to note that in 2025, he hit .263 with a .748 OPS, 14 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and 51 RBI. He has the talent and upside to be a five-category contributor; he's just not playing well right now. At this time, Marte is more a speculative add in deeper, five-outfield leagues than more of a must-add player off the waiver wire. Fantasy managers can queue him up on their waiver wire and see how he does over the next week or two, because when he gets hot, it can happen quickly and with a lot of upside.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Connor Prielipp Reminds Fantasy Managers of his Strikeout Upside
Minnesota Twins rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp came into his start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies with an ERA over 5.00 through his first 11 major-league starts over 55 2/3 innings pitched. After a strong start to his big-league career, Prielipp had cooled off a bit, but he reminded fantasy managers on Sunday that he still has plenty of swing-and-miss upside. The 25-year-old southpaw allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out a season-high 10 batters in six innings for a no-decision on Sunday in the Twins' 3-2 win over the Rockies at Target Field. Priliepp generated an impressive 20 swings and misses in the outing and didn't allow a walk for the first time since his MLB debut on April 22. He is now 2-5 on the year with a 4.96 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 65:23 K:BB in 61 2/3 innings pitched across 12 starts. In his previous four starts in June, Prielipp allowed 16 runs (13 earned) on 26 hits (two homers) while walking eight and striking out 20 in 22 1/3 innings pitched, so Sunday's start was a nice step in turning things around going into July. He has a tough upcoming matchup against the New York Yankees, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues in search of more strikeouts should have Prielipp on their radar. He's rostered in just 9% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Luis Garcia Jr. Continues to Mash, Homers Twice in Win Over Orioles
There is perhaps no hitter in baseball hotter than Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. right now. In the Nationals' 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday's series finale, Garcia went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season batting average to .279 and his OPS to .850. The left-handed-hitting infielder has been seeing the ball extremely well in his last six games, going 10-for-19 with six long balls to raise his season slash line to .279/.307/.543 with 16 home runs, 55 RBI, 33 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his 270 plate appearances in his seventh year in the majors. The 26-year-old Garcia needs only three more home runs to set a new career high in that category. He has only three steals after swiping 36 over the last two seasons, but fantasy managers looking to ride the hot hand right now off the waiver wire should look no further than Garcia, who is rostered in 59% of Yahoo leagues at the moment. His fantasy ceiling isn't incredibly high, but a player with second base eligibility and 20-homer power is relevant in most fantasy leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Chris Sale Bounces Back With 10 Strikeouts in Loss to Giants
Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale had a much-needed bounce-back performance in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, allowing two runs (one earned) on eight hits while walking one and striking out 10 in six innings of work. It was Sale's sixth loss of the 2026 season, but it was a turnaround after having failed to go six innings in any of his previous three starts versus the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago White Sox. The 37-year-old veteran southpaw has now had two games this year with double-digit strikeouts, and he now holds a 2.10 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 109:22 K:BB in 90 innings pitched in his 15 starts in his 16th year in the big leagues. Sale will be a must-start for fantasy managers in his next scheduled outing against the last-place New York Mets. The division-rival Mets currently have the second-worst OPS (.672) in all of baseball, ahead of only the San Diego Padres. Sale has allowed more than three earned runs in just one of his 15 starts, and it came all the way back on April 6 against the Los Angeles Angels in his third start of the season.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Henderson Fans Seven in Rehab Start on Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson (back) had a strong minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Nashville, throwing three shutout innings with one hit allowed, one walk, and seven strikeouts against Triple-A Gwinnett. It was a fine showing in Henderson's first time back in game action since straining his lower back in late May. The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2021 out of McLennan Community College should have a starting rotation spot waiting for him in Milwaukee when he's ready after going 201 with a 2.74 ERA (2.41 FIP) and 1.04 WHIP with 30 strikeouts and six walks in 23 innings over his first five starts in 2026. He impressed in his major-league debut last year as well, going 3-0 with a 1.78 ERA (3.02 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, and 33:8 K:BB in 25 1/3 frames across his five starts for the Brew Crew. It's unclear exactly when he'll be reinstated from the 15-day injured list, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could come back to make a start for Milwaukee before next month's All-Star break. Henderson is rostered in only 39% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Jac Caglianone Scratched from Royals Lineup on Sunday with Groin Soreness
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (groin) was scratched from the lineup for his team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday due to left groin soreness, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Across 297 plate appearances in 2026, Caglianone is hitting .265/.337/.481 with 14 home runs, 30 RBI, 39 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The 23-year-old has been on an absolute tear in June, hitting .322 with nine home runs and 19 RBI across 102 plate appearances this month. With a 16.8% barrel rate and a 58.4% hard-hit rate, Caglianone carries top-tier power upside when healthy. Fantasy managers will have to hope that Caglianone's injury is nothing serious and that he will be able to return to the Royals lineup for the start of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. With Caglianone out of the lineup on Sunday, Kansas City moved catcher Salvador Perez to first base and plugged outfielder Starling Marte in as the designated hitter.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Kris Bubic Throws Two Scoreless Innings in Second Rehab Start
Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) had another successful minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday, tossing two scoreless innings with two hits allowed, no walks, and no strikeouts against Triple-A Columbus. In his first rehab outing on Wednesday with the Storm Chasers, the 28-year-old southpaw threw a perfect inning. He is slowly working his way back after being placed on the 15-day injured list on May 18 with soreness in his left elbow. Bubic was nearing a return before being shut down with discomfort in his left shoulder after a rehab appearance on June 9. Based on how slowly his rehab assignment is currently going, it's unlikely that Bubic will be fully stretched out enough to rejoin the Royals' starting rotation before the All-Star break in mid-July. The former first-rounder in 2018 out of Stanford University should be an option for fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues, at the very least, when he comes off the IL next month. Before injuring his elbow, Bubic went 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 51 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings pitched over his nine starts. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025, when he went 8-7 with a career-low 2.55 ERA (2.89 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, and 116:39 K:BB in 116 1/3 innings and 20 starts.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Clay Holmes Making Progress, to Throw Off a Mound Next Week
New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) said he got another X-ray on his leg last week, and "everything checked out," according to Chelsea Janes of SNY. He has been throwing on flat ground and is going to throw off a mound next week. Holmes said he won't need a full spring training ramp-up, but he wouldn't set a specific target date for his return from the 60-day injured list in the second half of 2026. The 33-year-old is recovering from a fractured right fibula, and he's not expected to be ready to rejoin the Mets' starting rotation until late July or early August in a best-case scenario. In his second year with New York before getting hurt, Holmes was pitching very well, going 4-4 with a 2.39 ERA (3.22 FIP) and 1.10 WHIP with 45 strikeouts and 18 walks in 52 2/3 innings across nine starts. However, the two-time All-Star was a clear sell-high candidate in fantasy after his hot start, with a 3.83 xERA and .306 xwOBA thanks to a still mediocre 20.9% strikeout rate. Holmes also had a hard-hit rate in the 16th percentile. He's only rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues after his significant leg injury.
Source: SNY - Chelsea Janes
Source: SNY - Chelsea Janes
Elly De La Cruz Sprains Ankle on Sunday, Set for Re-Evaluation on Monday
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (ankle) suffered a sprained ankle after taking an awkward fall during his team's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. De La Cruz was able to stay in the game and may be able to avoid missed time, but Reds manager Terry Francona said that De La Cruz will be reevaluated on Monday. Even if De La Cruz avoids a stint on the injured list, fantasy managers should be aware that the speedster may now be playing through an ankle injury, fresh off his return from the injured list due to a hamstring strain. Across 280 plate appearances in 2026, De La Cruz is hitting .268/.339/.480 with 12 home runs, 38 RBI, 42 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases. He's struggled since returning from the hamstring strain that caused him to miss the first three-plus weeks of June, recording just two hits in his first 23 plate appearances off the IL. De La Cruz is an elite fantasy shortstop who produces across all five categories when healthy, but he may not be operating at full strength as the Reds head into a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Eugenio Suarez Exits Early on Sunday After Being Hit By Pitch, X-Rays Inconclusive
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand/wrist) exited early from his team's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday after being hit by a pitch in the hand/wrist area. X-rays for Suarez were inconclusive, and the team will send him for a scan on Monday, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. It's been a rough season so far for Suarez, who is hitting .208/.276/.376 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, and 18 runs scored across 217 plate appearances. The 34-year-old's strikeout rate currently sits at a career-worst 33.2%, and his 7.2% barrel rate is his lowest since 2017. While the exact nature of Saurez's injury remains unclear, he could be headed for a trip to the injured list if further testing on his hand/wrist shows structural damage. If Suarez misses time, Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and outfielder/third baseman Noelvi Marte would likely see the largest increases in playing time.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Red Sox Move Roman Anthony to 60-Day Injured List
The Boston Red Sox moved outfielder Roman Anthony (finger, wrist) to the 60-day injured list on Sunday, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Although it has been a disappointing first full season in the big leagues for Anthony in 2026 due to injury, the transaction changes nothing for him in terms of his timeline for a return. The 22-year-old former top outfielder prospect has missed two months due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger. We won't have a clear timetable for his return until he resumes significant baseball activities, but at the very least, he won't be back with the BoSox until at least late July. Most likely, his absence will extend into August, so fantasy managers stashing him in an IL spot must remain patient. The former second-rounder in 2022 has as much power/speed upside of any young outfielder in the game, but injuries have defined his time in the majors so far. After his call-up in 2025, Anthony impressed with a .292/.396/.463 slash line, eight homers, 18 doubles, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in 71 games, but he ended the year on the IL and couldn't help Boston in the postseason. Through just 30 games in 2026, Anthony went 25-for-109 (.229) with a homer and five RBI.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Spencer Horwitz Not Expected to Return Until After the All-Star Break
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the team does not expect first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) to return until after the All-Star break, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Horwitz was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring injury. Across 295 plate appearances in 2026, Horwitz has hit .280/.386/.455 with 10 home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and one stolen base. Horwitz has the same number of walks (40) as strikeouts on the year and had emerged as the Pirates' primary leadoff hitter before the injury. With Horwitz on the shelf, Pirates outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn will likely shift his focus to the infield. Outfielders Tyler Callihan and Esmerlyn Valdez could see the biggest boost in playing time as a result of Horwitz's absence.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Ryan O'Hearn Snaps Power Outage With Two-Homer Game on Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn snapped a recent power outage with a big game in Sunday's series finale in a 9-4 victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. O'Hearn went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored, and a strikeout to raise his average to .286 and his OPS to .821 on the year. The 32-year-old veteran left-handed slugger had a solo shot in the fifth inning off Reds starter Brady Singer before hitting a three-run bomb in the eighth inning. Before his power display on Sunday in Pittsburgh, O'Hearn had hit just one home run in his previous 16 contests. Overall in 2026, in his first year with the Bucs, O'Hearn has been a consistent offensive producer, slashing .286/.342/.479 with 13 home runs, 50 RBI, and 38 runs scored in his 284 plate appearances as an everyday player. The difference has been his improvement against same-handed pitchers, as he entered Sunday's action hitting .250 (18-for-72) with three of his 11 homers against lefties.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Oneil Cruz Likely to Return After All-Star Break
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) will head to Florida this week to ramp up his baseball activity, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. However, Beazley also reports that Cherington said the team does not expect Cruz to return until after the All-Star Break. Cruz was placed on the 10-day injured list in early June with multiple non-displaced fractures in his left hand. Across 283 plate appearances before getting injured, the 27-year-old hit .264/.350/.472 with 14 home runs, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases. While it's positive news that Cruz is progressing, he appears to be at least a few weeks away from returning to the Pirates lineup. Once healthy, Cruz's elite power/speed profile makes him a high-end outfield option for fantasy managers.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Dustin May Lined Up to Start on Thursday Against Braves
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dustin May (back) is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday on the road at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves, according to MLB.com. May came out of his last start on June 21 against the Kansas City Royals with some back tightness, but apparently the 28-year-old is ready to go for the upcoming week. He allowed six earned runs with a walk and two strikeouts in just two innings before being pulled against KC, but before that, May threw 15 shutout innings with two walks and 15 strikeouts in his previous two outings, including a nine-inning, complete-game shutout versus the San Diego Padres on June 15 in which he struck out a season-high nine batters. Before his injury last week, May fanned exactly nine hitters in three of his previous four starts and was firmly on the radar as a must-add off the waiver wire. He's 5-6 on the year with a 4.30 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 77 punchouts in 83 2/3 innings across his 15 starts in his first year in St. Louis. Although his next matchup against Atlanta isn't great, especially coming off an injury, May is still worth considering in mixed leagues for starting pitching depth as we get set to close out the first half. He's rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
