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Teoscar Hernandez Could Go on a Rehab Assignment This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend if his recovery continues to go well over the coming days, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Hernandez said that his left hamstring is improving and that it's a "big week" of baseball activities for the first time since he went on the 10-day injured list. The 33-year-old Dominican veteran was placed on the IL in late May with a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain, but if everything goes well this week and he avoids a setback on his rehab assignment, Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers' roster at some point next week. The two-time All-Star was hitting at a strong .276/.348/.436 clip with a .785 OPS, seven home runs, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 51 games across 204 plate appearances for the Blue before landing on the shelf. Hernandez is a great fantasy asset in points leagues in the heart of the Dodgers' stacked lineup when he's healthy, and he's rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues despite his nearly month-long absence.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Edwin Diaz to Throw a Bullpen Session This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Edwin Diaz (elbow) is "coming along really well" and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week, manager Dave Roberts told The California Post's Jack Harris. Diaz is still eyeing a post-All-Star break return, but the Dodgers are encouraged with his progress. The hard-throwing reliever last appeared in a game for L.A. on April 19 against the Colorado Rockies before having surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. "He's been playing catch, he should be throwing a bullpen here this week," Roberts added. The 32-year-old Puerto Rican veteran got off to a rough start in his first year with the Dodgers before needing elbow surgery, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits with five walks, 10 strikeouts, and four saves in six innings pitched over just four appearances. Diaz's fantasy stock for the rest of the year has obviously taken a big hit due to his elbow injury -- he's now rostered in only 78% of Yahoo leagues -- but he deserves to be stashed in most fantasy leagues while he recovers. Diaz is a three-time All-Star who has 257 career saves and the potential to be a high-end closer for fantasy managers to close out the 2026 season. Until he returns, left-hander Tanner Scott figures to continue seeing most of the save chances in L.A.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Tyler Glasnow Still Not Throwing
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) still isn't throwing or making much progress with his back injury, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. The Dodgers have been hoping that Glasnow can resume throwing soon, but it just hasn't happened, making it unlikely that the hard-throwing hurler will return from the 60-day injured list before the mid-July All-Star break. The 32-year-old veteran has been sidelined since injuring his back on May 6 in a start versus the Houston Astros. We won't have a better idea of a timetable for when Glasnow might return to the Dodgers' starting rotation until he resumes throwing off the mound and facing live hitters. Because of his high-end strikeout upside when healthy on one of the best teams in baseball, Glasnow deserves to be stashed in all fantasy leagues. He's rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues. Before his back injury, Glasnow went 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 49:13 K:BB in 39 2/3 innings across seven starts.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Troy Melton Scratched on Monday With Lower-Back Tightness
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton (back) was scratched from his start on Monday against the Houston Astros with lower-back tightness, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Drew Anderson was pegged to start the game in Melton's place in a bullpen-only game. Fantasy managers will want to consider Melton day-to-day, but he's definitely in danger of missing his next start. In just his second year in the big leagues, the 25-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2022 out of San Diego State University has gone 3-0 for the Tigers with a 2.81 ERA (5.36 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 14 strikeouts and six walks in 25 2/3 innings pitched. Melton went 3-2 with a 2.76 ERA (4.60 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 36 punchouts and 15 walks in 45 2/3 innings in his first 16 appearances (four starts) as a rookie in 2025. With a 4.88 FIP and just a 17.7% strikeout rate through his first 20 outings (eight starts) in the big leagues, Melton is due for plenty of regression. Despite his strong start in 2026, Melton is merely a deep-league streaming option and is rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
Diamondbacks Officially Send Ryan Waldschmidt to Triple-A
The Arizona Diamondbacks officially optioned outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to Triple-A Reno following Sunday's game and reinstated outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The D-backs' top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, didn't do enough in his first taste of the majors to keep a big-league roster spot after the returns of Gurriel and Jordan Lawlar. The 23-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Kentucky hit .259 (29-for-112) with no home runs, eight RBI, five stolen bases, 11 runs scored, eight walks, and 40 strikeouts in his first 33 big-league games. Waldschmidt really struggled in his last 17 games, slashing .180/.231/.262 with a 36.9% strikeout rate for the Snakes. The 6-foot, 205-pounder is still stash-worthy in dynasty/keeper leagues, but for now, he'll head back to the farm to work on his plate approach. In 34 games at Reno before his first MLB call-up, Waldschmidt hit .289/.400/.477 with an .877 OPS, three homers, 22 RBI, 30 runs, and six steals in 34 games. Most likely, Waldschmidt will be back in Arizona at some point in the second half of 2026.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Brett Kerry Earns Call to Majors, Worth a Deep-League Add?
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday that they selected the contract of right-handed pitching prospect Brett Kerry from the minors. Kerry will make his first appearance in the big leagues for the last-place Angels after going 3-3 with a 5.92 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and 59:21 K:BB in 62 1/3 innings pitched across 14 appearances (11 starts) this year with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 27-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2021 out of the University of South Carolina is expected to initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Halos, but he could be pushed to the starting rotation later this week to help fill right-hander Grayson Rodriguez's (back) spot after he was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. Opportunity is knocking for Kerry, but even fantasy managers in deep leagues may want to hold off on adding the inexperienced pitcher for the time being. Don't be surprised if it's a short stay in the big leagues for Kerry.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Kodai Senga Worth Adding Ahead of Return?
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back, arm) will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Instead of having Senga make one more minor-league rehab start, the Mets will have him join the big-league starting rotation to help replace right-hander Christian Scott (hip), who was placed on the IL on Monday with a hip impingement. The 33-year-old has been out since late April with lumbar spine inflammation, and he recently had a setback due to ulnar nerve irritation in his right arm. The Japanese hurler looked good in his most recent rehab appearance with Double-A Binghamton, throwing six innings while giving up just one run. He should be close to fully stretched out, but even in a decent matchup, Senga will be a highly risky fantasy streamer in his first game back in the majors after a long hiatus. In his five starts in 2026 before landing on the IL, Senga was hit around to the tune of a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP in 20 innings pitched. Senga is only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues are probably better off taking a wait-and-see approach.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Corey Seager Lands on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List
The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and reinstated super-utility man Josh Smith (abdomen) from the IL in a corresponding move, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. With Seager out for Monday's series opener against the visiting Minnesota Twins and Ezequiel Duran getting a day off, Nicky Lopez will make the start at the 6 and bat eighth for the Rangers against right-hander Mike Paredes. Seager collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen at the plate last Thursday night and could not recover in time to begin Week 13 of the 2026 season. The Rangers described Seager's concussion symptoms as mild, so hopefully he'll be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible. Duran will most likely see most of the playing time at shortstop in Texas until Seager is back. Seager, a five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, has struggled to stay healthy as he ages, and although he does have nine homers in 177 at-bats in 2026, he's also sporting a .186 average, .284 on-base percentage, and a career-high 26.5% strikeout rate. Despite the disappointing season to this point, Seager is still rostered in 90% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Seiya Suzuki Returns to the Lineup Following Knee Injury
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) is serving as the team's designated hitter and will bat cleanup for Monday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to MLB.com. Suzuki banged his knee up in Saturday's win against the San Francisco Giants and was then scratched from the lineup for Sunday's series finale in San Fran as a precaution. After a day of rest, the 31-year-old Japanese native is back in action as the DH for the Cubbies. In his fifth year in the big leagues, Suzuki is batting .255/.339/.433 with a .772 OPS, 10 home runs, 28 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 57 games across 236 plate appearances. Suzuki is hitless in just two career at-bats against Lorenze, but he's gone 11-for-36 (.306) with three home runs, two doubles, nine RBI, and six runs scored in 11 games so far in June. Fantasy managers will want to get Suzuki back in their starting lineups against Colorado in traditional leagues to begin Week 13.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Corey Seager Remains Out With Concussion Symptoms
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener at Globe Life Field against the visiting Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com. Nicky Lopez will get a start at shortstop for the Rangers and will bat eighth against Twins right-hander Mike Paredes. Seager collided with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen at home plate on Thursday and hasn't played since. He remains day-to-day, but if Seager cannot rejoin Texas' starting lineup in the next couple of days, he could land on the seven-day concussion injured list. The good news is that Seager did some hitting, throwing, and weightlifting on Sunday. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday to see if he's back in there for Game 2 of the series against Minnesota. The 32-year-old former 18th overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012 has nine home runs in 177 at-bats this year, but otherwise it's been rough, as he's currently sporting a .186/.284/.373 slash line with 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, one stolen base, and a career-high 26.5% strikeout rate in 47 games played in his 12th year in the majors.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Padres Put Mason Miller on the Bereavement List
The San Diego Padres announced on Monday that they placed right-handed closer Mason Miller on the bereavement/family medical leave list and recalled left-hander Kyle Hart from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Miller could be away from the Padres for the next three to seven days as he tends to a personal family matter. If any save situations come up with Miller away, they will likely go to right-hander Jason Adam, who has pitched well in a setup role for the Friars again in 2026. The 27-year-old Miller continues to make hitters look silly with a triple-digit fastball and an extremely nasty slider, and he's currently sporting a 0.90 ERA (0.37 FIP), 0.80 WHIP, a National League-leading 19 saves, 59 strikeouts, and 12 walks in 30 innings pitched in his first full year in San Diego. Miller ranks second in all of baseball in saves and has not blown a save opportunity all year. After being acquired from the A's midway through last season, Miller had a 0.77 ERA (1.12 FIP), 0.73 WHIP, two saves, 45 strikeouts, and 10 walks in 23 1/3 innings pitched. He's one of the most dominant pitchers in all of baseball, regardless of role.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Drake Baldwin Reinstated From the Injured List on Monday
The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have reinstated catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and outrighted catcher Austin Wynns to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. The Braves have a scheduled day off on Monday, so Baldwin will return for his first game in Tuesday's series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants at Truist Park. The second-year backstop will be returning to Atlanta after missing a month with an oblique strain. The 25-year-old former third-round pick in the 2022 MLB draft out of Missouri State University has quickly become one of the best offensive-minded catchers in fantasy baseball after he was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 2025. Baldwin hit .274/.341/.469 with an .810 OPS, 19 homers, and 80 RBI in 124 games last year, and he'll return to a .303/.389/.543 slash line with 13 homers and 38 RBI in 48 games in his second season in the Show. Get ready to plug him back into all starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues this week.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
Jorge Polanco Moved to 60-Day Injured List
The New York Mets announced on Monday that they transferred infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, ankle) to the 60-day injured list. It's merely a procedural move and won't affect Polanco's timetable for a return to the Mets. He has been battling Achilles tendinitis and recently suffered a setback with his ankle, forcing the Mets to pull him off his minor-league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old switch-hitting Dominican received a favorable recent MRI exam on his ankle, though, and he's scheduled to resume a rehab assignment later this week. If Polanco can avoid another setback, he might have a shot to be reinstated from the IL to rejoin the Mets' major-league roster next week. The 13-year-old MLB veteran got off to a bad start in his first year in Queens before his injuries, going 10-for-56 (.179) with a homer, two RBI, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in 14 games and only 61 plate appearances. Polanco can provide decent pop with eligibility at second and third base in Yahoo leagues, but durability concerns obviously make him less attractive in fantasy. He's currently rostered in 21% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Christian Scott Placed on Injured List With Hip Impingement
The New York Mets announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Christian Scott (hip) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 12) with a right-hip impingement. For now, right-hander Tobias Myers will be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse and will make the start on Monday at the Cincinnati Reds for New York's banged-up starting rotation. The good news for the Mets is that Scott's hip injury isn't serious, so he'll have a chance to return from the IL when he's eligible on June 27. With Scott out for at least the next two weeks, left-hander David Peterson, who has struggled in multiple roles this year, could see more starting opportunities, as could rookies Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton, and Jack Wenninger. In his return from Tommy John surgery this year, the 27-year-old Scott has looked good, going 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA (3.84 FIP) and 1.35 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 19 walks in 40 2/3 frames across his nine starts. Scott has pitched well enough to have a rotation spot waiting for him when he's ready to return from his hip impingement. He's currently rostered in only 21% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Spencer Strider to be Shut Down From Throwing for Four Weeks
After his consultation with Dr. Keith Meister on Monday, Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for four weeks and then undergo a follow-up MRI exam, the team announced. If his follow-up MRI is clear, Strider will begin a throwing progression. Strider was pulled from his most recent start on Friday against the division-rival New York Mets with inflammation in his right elbow, and he was placed on the 15-day injured list the following day. The Braves and fantasy managers were very concerned, considering the 27-year-old only made two starts in 2024 before needing an internal-brace procedure. Strider also previously has had Tommy John surgery, so any signs of elbow trouble for him are a major red flag. He isn't dealing with any ligament damage, so he'll try to build back up for a second-half return if his elbow heals well over the next month. In a best-case scenario, he could rejoin the Braves' starting rotation at some point in August. The former fourth-rounder in 2020 out of Clemson University has struggled to a 5.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 46:20 K:BB in 39 innings across eight starts in 2026, and he'll be a huge question mark if he can return in the second half.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
