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Brandon Woodruff Fans Six in Latest Rehab Start, Nearing a Return?
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) allowed three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out six in 5 1/3 innings for a win with High-A Wisconsin on Tuesday in his latest minor-league rehab start. Woodruff got up to 82 pitches in the outing, so it's possible that his next start could come in the big leagues with the Brewers. The 33-year-old veteran has been on the 15-day injured list since late April with inflammation in his right shoulder after his velocity dropped off the table. There was concern from the Brewers that he might need another shoulder surgery, but Woodruff has been cleared of any structural damage. The former 11th-round pick in 2014 out of Mississippi State University was 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA (3.96 FIP) and 1.03 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and seven walks in 30 innings across six starts with Milwaukee this year before being shut down. The two-time All-Star missed all of 2024 after having shoulder surgery, and his strikeout rate is down considerably at 20.7% after he had a 32.3% strikeout rate in 2025. Woodruff can't be considered a fantasy ace anymore, but he still has value in most fantasy baseball leagues when he's fully healthy, and he's currently rostered in 87% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Henry Bolte Emerging as a High-End Speed Option on the Waiver Wire
After recording a 1.076 OPS across 177 plate appearances to open the year at Triple-A, Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte earned a promotion to the big leagues in mid-May. The 22-year-old has continued to hit at the MLB level, slashing .313/.385/.396 with one home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 109 plate appearances since making his debut. Bolte has struck out in 29.4% of his trips to the plate, so his batting average is likely to fall off to some degree as his .453 batting average on balls in play regresses to the mean. Still, Bolte has emerged as the everyday center fielder for the Athletics and possesses elite speed. Across 114 minor league games in 2025, Bolte swiped 44 bags. For fantasy managers in need of speed, Bolte profiles as a high-upside waiver wire target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gleyber Torres Still Out on Wednesday With Side Injury
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) will remain on the bench for Detroit's series finale on Wednesday against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, per MLB.com. Hao-Yu Lee is making the start at the keystone and will bat eighth versus Astros right-hander Peter Lambert. This will be Torres' second missed game after injuring his left side in Monday's series opener in Houston. With a scheduled off day coming for the Tigers, his next chance to return to the starting nine will be for Friday's series opener back at home against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. The Tigers are not ruling out a stint on the injured list for Torres, who has already been on the IL this year with an oblique strain. The 29-year-old Venezuelan middle infielder has hit .280 (44-for-157) on the year with a .395 on-base percentage, but it has come with only four home runs, 18 RBI, and 26 RBI. Since returning from the IL on June 2, Torres has gone 14-for-41 (.341) at the plate with two homers, four doubles, seven RBI, and eight runs scored, so his side injury has come at an inopportune time.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Is Caleb Thielbar Primed to See Save Opportunities for Cubs?
Across 19 innings (21 games) so far in 2026, Chicago Cubs left-hander Caleb Thielbar has pitched to a 4.26 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and two saves. Despite his modest numbers, Thielbar could be poised to see save opportunities in Chicago with the news that Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) is being placed on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Thielbar was one of Chicago's best relievers in 2025, recording a 2.64 ERA and 0.88 WHIP across 58 innings. While he's unlikely to immediately emerge as the team's primary ninth-inning option, he profiles as the top left-hander in the Cubs bullpen. If Chicago opts for a committee approach to the closer role, Thielbar could get the ball whenever opponents are sending a string of lefty hitters to the plate in the ninth inning. In deeper leagues, Thielbar could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mick Abel a Top Waiver-Wire Stash Candidate After Strong Rehab Outing on Tuesday
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (elbow) has been on the injured list since mid-April due to elbow inflammation. However, the 24-year-old struck out five while allowing one earned run across five innings of work in a rehab start at Triple-A on Tuesday and appears to be on the doorstep of a return to the big leagues. Across 20 1/3 innings (four games) before the injury, Abel recorded a 3.98 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts. The hard-throwing right-hander's final start before he hit the injured list was an encouraging one, as he struck out 10 across seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox. Given his prospect pedigree and his strong performance in his rehab outings, Abel profiles as a worthy waiver wire stash for fantasy managers ahead of his return to the Twins rotation.
Source: milb.com
Source: milb.com
Top Yankees Prospect George Lombard Jr. Injures his Wrist on Tuesday
New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. (wrist) injured his wrist and was removed from the game early on Tuesday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after receiving a throw at second base during a stolen-base attempt, according to Talkin' Yanks. Before departing, Lombard went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double and a walk as the Rail Riders' leadoff hitter. The 21-year-old top prospect looked to be in a lot of pain, but the severity of his wrist injury is unknown right now. The Yankees' top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, hit .312 (24-for-77) with four homers, 10 RBI, 18 runs, and four steals at Double-A Somerset to begin the year before being moved up to Triple-A, where he has gone 36-for-156 (.231) with four more homers, 15 RBI, eight stolen bases, and 30 runs scored across 42 games and 197 plate appearances. Just based on how Lombard's injury looked on Tuesday, he could be looking at a trip to the seven-day minor-league injured list. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound infielder might not make his MLB debut until 2027, but he's still worth stashing in all dynasty/keeper leagues.
Source: Talkin' Yanks
Source: Talkin' Yanks
Rockies Turn to Jaden Hill for Tuesday's Save, Worth a Pickup in Deep Leagues?
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jaden Hill picked up his first save of the season on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Across 25 1/3 innings (30 games) in 2026, Hill has pitched to a 4.97 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with 27 strikeouts. The 26-year-old throws hard (97.2 miles per hour average fastball velocity) and has struck out more than a batter per inning in each of his last two seasons with Colorado. However, he's struggled with command this year, posting a 14.2% walk rate. The Rockies have mostly used right-hander Antonio Senzatela as their closer this season, but the veteran is widely considered to be a likely trade candidate as the deadline draws closer. If Senzatela gets dealt, Hill could be next up in the Colorado bullpen.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Shohei Ohtani Won't Hit on Wednesday Against Rays
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium versus the Tampa Bay Rays, but he won't hit, manager Dave Roberts told Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Ohtani was held out recently with a minor knee injury, and although he has since returned to the lineup as the designated hitter, the Dodgers don't want to overwork the four-time MVP on the day that he pitches. The 31-year-old Japanese sensation looked off at the plate earlier in the 2026 season, but he has since rebounded and is currently slashing a strong .297/.419/.547 with a .966 OPS, 15 home runs, 42 RBI, 51 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 256 at-bats this year. The five-time All-Star and four-time Silver Slugger winner needs to be in all starting lineups anytime he's active as either a hitter or pitcher. Ohtani is in the Cy Young conversation in the National League as a pitcher, too, as he enters his start on Wednesday with a 6-2 record, 1.06 ERA (2.67 FIP), 0.84 WHIP, and 73:21 K:BB in 67 2/3 innings over his 11 starts.
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Source: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
Deyvison De Los Santos Trending Up, Promotion on the Horizon?
Miami Marlins first base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos is having another down year in the power department by his standards, though he set the bar pretty high. Back in 2024, the powerful Dominican led all minor leaguers with 40 home runs (next closest had 34), 30 of which came at Triple-A during his time in both the Arizona and Miami organizations across 99 games. Last season, that number dipped to 12 home runs in 106 games at Triple-A, and so far this season, the 6-foot-1 slugger is up to just seven home runs through 52 games. Despite the step back, the right-handed hitter earned a promotion to the big leagues for a brief major league debut earlier this season and should be back at some point this year. He's been hitting better as of late, going 14-for-52 (.269) with a pair of doubles, a triple, and two home runs over his last 12 games, so he could be looking at another call-up in the not-too-distant future. With nine steals this year (and 16 in '25), another element has been added to his game, so his fantasy appeal has also been elevated. With his potential power, the right-handed hitter should be on fantasy managers' radar, and anything else that comes with it (i.e. stolen bases) should be considered icing on the cake.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Maikel Garcia Sitting Out With Hand Injury on Wednesday
Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest on the road in Washington against the Nationals, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin is starting at third base and will bat eighth for KC against Nationals right-hander Zack Littell. It's not a huge surprise that Garcia isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game after he was pulled early on Tuesday with left-hand soreness. For now, fantasy managers should consider the 26-year-old day-to-day until we know more about his condition. His next chance to suit up will come on Thursday in the series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Garcia, who has eligibility at second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield in Yahoo leagues, has been underwhelming so far in 2026 and is currently hitting .259 (9-for-35) with a double, a triple, nine RBI, four runs scored, one steal, four walks, and nine strikeouts in 11 games in June. He's mostly valuable in fantasy for his positional versatility and his speed (he's stolen at least 23 bases in each of the last three years).
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bryan Reynolds Stays Red-Hot With Two Homers on Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds can't be stopped right now at the plate. He stayed hot in Tuesday night's 6-5 win over the Athletics in Sacramento by going 4-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season average to .280 and his OPS to .870 on the year. After falling behind 4-0 early in the contest, Reynolds single-handedly brought the Bucs back. The 31-year-old veteran switch-hitter is heating up with the weather and is now slashing .280/.400/.470 with 10 home runs, 45 RBI, 49 runs scored, and five stolen bases for Pittsburgh in 74 games played across 320 plate appearances in his eighth year in the big leagues. The two-time All-Star has reached base safely in 23 straight games now and has gone 30-for-83 (.361) with six long balls, eight doubles, 13 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases during that stretch in 23 games played. Reynolds is as hot as they come right now and should be started in all leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Gilbert Fans 10 on Tuesday, Heating Up on the Mound
Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert has pitched much better of late after a slow start to his 2026 season, and it continued on Tuesday night at T-Mobile Park in a 3-1 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Gilbert allowed just one earned run on just two hits while walking one and striking out a season-high 10 in seven innings of work for his fifth win of the year and to drop his season ERA to 3.43. The lone run that the 29-year-old gave up on the night came in the first inning, and he settled in from there and retired 16 batters in a row at one point. The strong performance against the O's has the former 14th overall pick in 2018 out of Stetson University sitting at 5-4 on the season with a 3.43 ERA (3.79 FIP) and 1.03 WHIP with 92 punchouts and 20 walks in 86 2/3 innings across 15 starts in his sixth year in the majors. Since allowing a season-high seven earned runs on May 16, Gilbert has allowed five earned runs on 16 hits while walking eight and striking out 35 while going 3-0 in five starts. He should be considered a must-start as he heats up as he heads into a strong matchup versus the Boston Red Sox.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Lazaro Montes Plants Himself on the Stash Radar
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes blasted his 20th home run of the season on Sunday and his eighth in his last 13 games, a torrid stretch in which the left-handed hitter has batted .346 with 17 runs scored, 21 RBI, and two stolen bases. For the season, the Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect is hitting .242 with a .347 on-base percentage that is partially bouyed by a strong 12.1 percent walk rate, along with a .555 slugging percentage. A 28.7 percent strikeout rate is his Achilles heel, but the prodigious power that comes with it cannot be denied. The 6-foot-5 slugger belted 32 home runs in 131 games a season ago, and is currently on pace to blow past that number. The 21-year-old should see time at Triple-A in the coming weeks, and if he can ensure that his strikeout rate doesn't spike at the minors' highest level, then a late-season MLB debut is well within reach; then again, with the Mariners' recent decision to promote Curtis Washington Jr. to the majors straight from High-A, any sort of timing is possible. Fantasy managers should start to consider stashing the powerful Cuban for his home run and RBI upside, though it may come at the cost of batting average.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
With Recent Home Run Binge, is Hector Rodriguez a Worthy Stash for Power?
Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez has been on a power surge at Triple-A Louisville, belting five home runs in his last seven games. The Reds' fifth-ranked prospect now has 15 home runs on the season, along with 12 doubles and four triples, giving him a robust .526 slugging percentage for the year to go along with a .287 batting average and .360 on-base percentage. The left-handed hitter owns a 9.4 percent barrel rate with a max exit velocity this season of 113.0 mph (93rd percentile), so there is clearly plenty of pop in his bat, and it comes with a decent amount of speed, too, having recorded at least 12 steals each of the past four seasons in the minors. The 22-year-old could earn a major league debut after the All-Star break, and is a name to monitor as a potential power bat to stash in deep leagues with the ability to impact other categories as well.
Source: Prospect Savant
Source: Prospect Savant
Andres Munoz Bounces-Back on Wednesday to Earn 11th Save
Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz delivered a clean inning of work on Tuesday to pick up his 11th save of the season, working around a hit and striking out one. The 27-year-old has struggled recently, posting a 9.53 ERA across his last seven appearances and blowing two save opportunities during that stretch. His season numbers now sit at a 5.68 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts across 25 1/3 innings. The strikeout ability and electric arsenal that made Munoz a dominant ninth-inning option remain intact, but consistency will be key moving forward. The closer role is still his to lose, and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the right-hander closely.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
