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Logan Henderson Worth a Pickup After Strong First Outing
We have been encouraging fantasy managers to consider adding Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson as he made his way back from the injured list. In his first start back with the Brew Crew on Thursday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, the 24-year-old looked solid, allowing three earned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out four in 5 1/3 innings to pick up his third win of the season. It was by no means a dominant outing, but it was certainly an encouraging showing after Henderson spent six-plus weeks on the shelf with a back injury. He only allowed one run while he was on the mound, but two more runs were charged to him after he departed. The former fourth-round selection from McLennan Community College in 2021 has gone 3-1 this year with a 3.18 ERA (2.48 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and only seven walks in 28 1/3 innings over six starts, and he went 3-0 as a rookie in 2025 with a 1.78 ERA (3.02 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, and 33:8 K:BB in his five starts (25 1/3 frames). It's obviously a small sample size, but Henderson has looked great early in his big-league career, and he's only rostered in 56% of Yahoo leagues. Henderson could be a great addition to your fantasy rotation for the second half of 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Carson Benge Becoming a Must-Add Off the Waiver Wire?
New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge is quietly having a strong first year in the big leagues for the last-place Mets. In Thursday's 7-3 win over the visiting Kansas City Royals in Queens, Benge went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI, a stolen base, a walk, and two runs scored to boost his season line to .269/.332/.412 in his first 91 big-league contests. He's added a .744 OPS, 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 52 runs scored across 374 plate appearances in an everyday role. The 23-year-old former 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State University has exactly two hits in each of his last four games and has gone 28-for-87 (.322) with four home runs, three doubles, a triple, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored, and three stolen bases in his last 21 games, dating back to June 17. Benge is clearly finding his stride and has proven to be a high-floor fantasy outfielder who can contribute across all categories. It's kind of a shock that he's only rostered in exactly half of Yahoo leagues. He has been one of the few bright spots in a lost season in Queens in 2026.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jackson Jobe Touches 100 MPH in First Rehab Outing, Emerging as Top Injury Stash?
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe (elbow) pitched in a minor-league rehab game on Tuesday at Single-A Lakeland for the first time since late May of last year due to Tommy John surgery, and he hit 100 mph while giving up an earned run with no walks and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings pitched. It was an encouraging outing for the 23-year-old, who threw 24 of his 32 pitches for strikes, but given his long layoff, his rehab assignment is expected to last around a month. The former third overall pick in 2021 could become a high-upside strikeout arm later this year if he can earn a spot back in Detroit's starting rotation, so he's certainly a name to keep tabs on in fantasy leagues. In deeper formats, Jobe might be worth stashing now. In only 12 big-league appearances (10 starts) for the Tigers since debuting in 2024, Jobe has a 3.91 ERA (5.01 FIP), a 1.41 WIHP, and a 41:28 K:BB in 53 innings pitched. It appears Jobe has already regained his pre-surgery velocity, but his command could be another story. He's rostered in under 10% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Caleb Kilian the Saves Source to Roster in San Francisco?
The San Francisco Giants aren't the best bullpen to target when searching for saves in 2026, but if you're desperate, right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian is the name to roster in the Giants' pen, especially after the team sent right-hander Ryan Walker back to the minors on Thursday. In his first year in the Bay Area, Kilian has gone 2-4 with a 4.03 ERA (4.42 FIP), 1.59 WHIP, his first eight career saves, 47 strikeouts, and 17 walks in 38 innings in relief. He closed out the month of June with five earned runs allowed in 1 2/3 innings pitched against the Athletics and Atlanta Braves, but he has two saves with six strikeouts and no walks in three innings in his first three outings in July. It's hard to put a lot of trust into a reliever with a 6.20 career ERA in just 65 1/3 innings since he debuted with the Chicago Cubs in 2022, but Kilian is definitely manager Tony Vitello's go-to guy in the ninth inning right now, and he has a strong 28.8% strikeout rate to boot. Kilian is widely available off the waiver wire, as he's rostered in only 15% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jose Caballero a Useful Add for Speed, Roster Flexibility
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Jose Caballero hit two home runs to begin the week on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays, reminding fantasy managers that he can show off some power occasionally in addition to his speed. The 29-year-old began the year as New York's starting shortstop with Anthony Volpe recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Volpe has returned, but Caballero remains a key piece of the Yankees' lineup and has the versatility to play pretty much anywhere on the diamond. In 80 games and 289 plate appearances in 2026 in his first full season in the Bronx, Caballero is batting .246/.300/.398 with a .697 OPS, a career-high 10 home runs, 34 RBI, 21 stolen bases, and 35 runs scored. He's rostered in 69% of Yahoo leagues, so he's obviously not a complete unknown, but fantasy managers who need speed should jump on him if he's available. Additionally, Caballero has eligibility at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield, giving you plenty of roster flexibility. To begin the month of July, he's gone 6-for-23 (.261) with two homers, six RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Thomas Harrington Returning to Big Leagues, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Thomas Harrington from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, sources told MLB.com's Alex Stumpf. Per MLB Pipeline, Harrington is the club's No. 12 prospect. The 24-year-old former 36th overall pick in 2022 out of Campbell University made his major-league debut with the Bucs last year and struggled in his three appearances (one start), posting a 15.58 ERA with 15 earned runs allowed, three homers surrendered, seven walks, and seven strikeouts in 8 2/3 innings pitched. The 6-foot-2, 210-pounder has also struggled at Indy this year, going 1-5 with a 6.52 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 56:26 K:BB in 58 innings across 20 appearances (six starts). Harrington doesn't have plus stuff on the mound, so he needs to rely on pinpoint control and keeping hitters off balance. Injuries got in the way in 2025, but he's healthy now and will look to fare better in his second taste of the big leagues. Fantasy managers in all formats can stay away for now, especially with Harrington likely filling a low-leverage relief role in his return to Pittsburgh.
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Pirates Calling Up Pitching Prospect Antwone Kelly, Will he Have a Starting Role?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up right-handed pitching prospect Antwone Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, sources told Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. According to MLB Pipeline, Kelly is the Pirates' No. 7 prospect. The 22-year-old native of Aruba made one relief appearance for Pittsburgh earlier this year on June 12 against the Miami Marlins and struggled, allowing two earned runs on two hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out a batter. In 17 appearances (12 starts) for Indy, Kelly has a 4.85 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and 33 walks in 68 2/3 innings pitched. The 5-foot-10, 238-pounder is undersized for a starter, but he makes up for it with strength and can reach triple digits with his fastball. For as hard as he throws, though, Kelly doesn't generate a ton of swing and miss, and his command hasn't been great on the farm in 2026. Now that he's back with the big-league club, Kelly will most likely pitch out of the bullpen again to give the Bucs some length heading into next week's All-Star break.
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
AJ Smith-Shawver to Make Next Rehab Start at Triple-A
Atlanta Braves right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday, per Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Smith-Shawver has yet to pitch for the Braves this season after he underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last June. The 23-year-old former seventh-round pick in the 2021 MLB draft is nearing his return to Atlanta's starting rotation for the second half of the season, though, and fantasy managers looking for rotation help should have him on their radar. In his two rehab outings with Single-A Augusta, Smith-Shawver allowed one run while striking out nine and walking none in seven innings of work. He's expected to need at least two more outings in the minors, but barring a setback, he could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list before the calendar flips to August. In 16 outings (15 starts) since debuting with the Braves in 2025, Smith-Shawver has gone 4-2 with a 3.77 ERA (4.79 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 66 strikeouts and 34 walks in 74 innings pitched. He's currently rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Roman Anthony Taking Longer Than Expected to Heal
Boston Red Sox president of baseball operations Craig Breslow confirmed on WEEI that outfielder Roman Anthony (finger) visited with hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie to confirm the outfielder's rehab plan and that the severity of his injury hasn't changed. "Unfortunately, this is just an injury that is taking longer than expected to heal, but by all accounts it sounds like we are on the right track," Breslow said. The 22-year-old former top prospect is on the 60-day injured list, and last played for Boston on May 4 since suffering a partially torn ligament in his right ring finger while swinging. He has yet to resume hitting, which means there still isn't a specific timetable for his return in the second half of the season. And before the injury, Anthony was hitting just .229 (25-for-109) with a homer, five RBI, 12 runs scored, and two stolen bases. It's been extremely disappointing for Anthony, the Red Sox, and his fantasy managers. Given his high-end power/speed upside, Anthony must remain stashed in an IL spot in most fantasy leagues with the hope that he can contribute in the second half sooner rather than later. He's currently rostered in 77% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: WEEI
Source: WEEI
Nathan Eovaldi Finishes First Half Strong With 10 K's Against Angels
It wasn't the prettiest outing, but Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi finished the first half of his 2026 season strong in a 7-6 win over the division-rival Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night at Globe Life Field. Eovaldi allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits while walking two and striking out a season-high 10 batters in six innings for a no-decision. Eovaldi generated 23 swings and misses for his 10th quality start of the season. The 36-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star has allowed three earned runs or fewer in five straight starts going into next week's All-Star break, and he now holds a 9-7 record, 4.04 ERA (4.04 FIP) and 1.18 WHIP with 120 strikeouts and 26 walks in 111 1/3 innings pitched across his 18 starts in 2026 in his 15th year in the big leagues. Durability is a concern for Eovaldi at his age, but when healthy, he has a stable floor, and he currently ranks 12th in baseball with 120 strikeouts. Eovaldi is sporting a solid 25.9% strikeout rate and 5.6% walk rate.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Walker Jenkins Enjoying Surge at Triple-A, Re-Entering Must-Stash Territory?
Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has battled injuries throughout his MiLB career, but when on the field, he has shown immense upside. Jenkins spent a lengthy stint on the Triple-A injured list this season but has since returned to St. Paul and is looking like his former self. Over his last 12 contests since returning to the top club in the system, the former fifth overall pick has posted an elite .327/.353/.551 line with a .904 OPS. During this stretch, the No. 14 overall prospect in the sport has hit four doubles and two triples, with one home run, and held a 7:2 K:BB. Prior to this stretch, Jenkins held a much lower .256/.398/.389 line over the first 25 games of his Triple-A season. While injuries will always be a factor, Jenkins is among the top performers in the minor leagues when healthy. If the Twins look to sell some pieces at the deadline, their top-ranked prospect could face minimal competition for late-season at-bats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Seaver King Enduring Cold Slump at Triple-A, Should Managers be Concerned?
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Seaver King began the 2026 regular season at the Double-A level but was quickly bumped up to the top club in the system after a hot start. At the Double-A level, King, the team's former 10th-round pick, batted .336/.427/.562 line with 10 doubles, five home runs, and five stolen bases over a short 35-game stint, which prompted the early call-up. While he enjoyed an impressive start to his Triple-A tenure, the young infielder has recently hit a cold streak at the plate. Over his last 16 games, King has held a modest .246/.338/.333 line with just one home run. However, over his 18 games prior to the skid, King posted a much higher .293 AVG and an .853 OPS. While this recent slump may have slightly delayed his MLB debut, King remains on track to compete for a late-season promotion to D.C., making him a worthy stash target in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ty Johnson Emerging as Worthy Stash Candidate with Elite Strikeout Potential
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect Ty Johnson has begun to showcase high-end strikeout potential at the Triple-A level and has put himself on the stash radar for those in deeper leagues. Over his last three contests (15 1/3 innings), Johnson has struck out at least nine hitters in each game. However, he has had varying levels of success in these three starts, surrendering six runs back on June 18, but has bounced back well, holding a 1.80 ERA over his last two games (10 innings). Overall, through 49 1/3 innings with Durham this season, the No. 18-ranked prospect in the system per MLB.com has carried a 2.74 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 65:19 K:BB. While the emergence of Ian Seymour has blocked Johnson from an immediate promotion, he is worth following in deeper formats as he could find a role later in the season.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Charlie Condon Still a Priority Stash Ahead of Looming All-Star Break?
Colorado Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon has enjoyed an impressive power surge at Triple-A and continues to maintain elite stash upside ahead of the All-Star break. While the former George standout has not tallied a hit over his last four games, prior to this short skid, Condon was showing immense upside. Over the previous 21 contests, the 23-year-old launched 12 home runs while carrying a sharp .415/.500/1.012 slash line, adding three doubles and a 20:10 K:BB. Through his first 78 games at the top level in the Colorado system, the former No. 3 overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft has carried a .286/.413/.585 line with a .998 OPS. Given his elite power upside, Condon remains a must-stash candidate in all 12-team leagues as he could be a league-winner down the stretch once he earns the call.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Grant Taylor a Must-Add Off the Waiver Wire?
Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor picked up his third save of the season on July 4 after Seranthony Dominguez fell apart the day before (July 3), allowing two earned runs on two walks over one-third of an inning. The two of them (Taylor and Domínguez) have been going back and forth of late, squandering their opportunities at every turn; however, since the calendar turned to July, Taylor has looked sharper and received more opportunities. Additionally, he has simply been better than Domínguez overall this season. Taylor has a 2.89 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 65 strikeouts in 46 2/3 innings (35 games). Meanwhile, Dominguez has a 4.55 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 39:20 K:BB ratio over 35 games, and has blown 5 saves on the season. Taylor is clearly the more dominant pitcher, and the only thing holding him back has been the White Sox committing to him, as they paid Dominguez in the off season to come in to be their closer, however, the White Sox currently sit atop the AL Central at 47-45, and are perhaps more competitive than they thoguht coming into the season, and are going to have to lean on guys that are performing (like Taylor) to finish up games for them. If the passing of the crown has truly taken place, this would make Taylor a must-add in all formats, as he would enter the top 15 at the position in the rankings.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
