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Ryan Waldschmidt Logs Another Stolen Base, Quickly Becoming a Must-Add
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Waldschmidt is hitting .500 (7-for-14) with two doubles, three walks, and three stolen bases over his last five games. He has yet to hit a home run, but overall, the 23-year-old is slashing .326/.396/.419 with six RBI and four stolen bases in 48 plate appearances. He has the potential to be a five-category contributor and slashed .302/.415/.491 with 12 home runs, 25 steals, 14% BB rate, and 20% strikeout rate in 100 games between Double-A and Triple-A last summer. Waldschmidt is only rostered in 15% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues and is quickly becoming a player to add in most formats as he continues to swing a hot bat.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
Louis Varland Earns Seventh Save, Remains a Must-Start Reliever
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland notched his seventh save of the season after striking out three over two scoreless innings in Friday's 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With runners on first and second base, Varland entered the game in the eighth inning and was able to escape the jam. He retired all six batters he faced en route to his seventh save. The 28-year-old has been excellent this season, posting a 0.65 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 40:9 K:BB, and is 7-for-7 in save opportunities. The 28-year-old is the primary closer for the Blue Jays and is emerging as a must-start reliever in all leagues. Varland is currently rostered in 69% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, but expect that number to rise as he continues to be one of the more reliable relievers in fantasy baseball so far.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
Garrett Crochet Set to Throw Live BP on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) will face live hitters on Tuesday, according to Red Sox manager Chad Tracy. It will be the first time Crochet will pitch live batting practice since landing on the injured list with left-shoulder inflammation. He threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and if all goes well on Tuesday, the southpaw could begin a rehab assignment shortly after. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since April 25. Before going on the IL, he struggled to start the season, posting a 6.30 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 30 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Red Sox ace as he works his way back from the shoulder injury and could return to Boston's as well as fantasy managers' rotations soon.
Source: Tim Healy of the Boston Globe
Source: Tim Healy of the Boston Globe
Rico Garcia Works Earlier on Friday, Not Expected to Fully Claim Closer Role?
Baltimore Orioles reliever Rico Garcia struck out one over 2/3 of an inning to earn the hold in Friday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Garcia replaced Chris Bassit during the sixth inning and retired both batters he faced. The Orioles called on Anthony Nunez for the ninth inning to close out Friday's game. Nunez struck out two over a scoreless inning to pick up his third save of the season. Garcia has been used in high-leverage situations but has not notched a save since May 10. The 32-year-old has been great this season, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts over 21 1/3 frames. Injured closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) is expected to return at the end of May and will regain his role as Baltimore's primary closer when he returns. Garcia should be rostered in leagues that reward solds, but fantasy managers should not count on Garcia for saves for the time being.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
Casey Mize Becoming a Must-Add Pitcher in All Leagues?
Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize has been outstanding this season, posting a (2-3) record along with a 2.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 43:11 K:BB across 43 2/3 innings. Mize was recently activated from the injured list after missing a few weeks with an adductor strain. The 29-year-old allowed two runs and no walks on four hits while striking out four across 6 2/3 innings and took the loss in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians. Mize has only allowed more than two earned runs in each start just once this season. His K% has increased about three percent from 22.2% in 2025 to 25.1% this season, while his xERA has dipped from 3.66 to 2.71. Mize is rostered in 61% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, but should be rostered in all formats with the way he has pitched this year.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Kodai Senga Throws 58 Pitches in First Rehab Start
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back) threw 58 pitches on Friday in his first rehab start for St. Lucie Mets. He allowed two runs on four hits and one walk in just over three innings pitched, while his fastball topped out at 97 miles per hour on the radar gun. In addition to the fastball, he also threw his forkball, cutter, and sweeper at least 10 times each. Overall, this was a positive outing for the 33-year-old, who last pitched in a game on April 26 against the Colorado Rockies. The team does not yet know how many more rehab starts he will need, but he can remain on the assignment only until June 20, when his 30-day rehab window closes. He has struggled to begin the year, allowing 20 earned runs in just 20 innings pitched. When he returns, he should provide the Mets with some much-needed stability in their rotation.
Source: Brian Murphy
Source: Brian Murphy
Max Scherzer Throws Another Bullpen
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) continued to make progress in his recovery on Friday, throwing a 30-pitch bullpen session at Rogers Centre. The 41-year-old has now thrown multiple bullpen sessions, with each one featuring a larger workload than the last. It remains unclear what the next steps are for Scherzer, as the team will need to decide whether he is ready to face hitters. If that does in fact happen, a brief rehab assignment could soon follow. The veteran has dealt with numerous injuries over the past few seasons, some of which have shown recurring signs. As a result, both he and the team would be wise to take their time with his ailing forearm.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Logan O'Hoppe Being Tested for Concussion
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (head) is being evaluated for a concussion after leaving Friday's game early. The 26-year-old backstop suffered the injury after a collision at the plate that left him dizzy and disoriented. While he said that he felt fine, manager Kurt Suzuki mentioned that he would undergo standard concussion protocol to ensure that no significant damage had been done. It is unclear if or when he will return to the lineup. That said, if he does miss any time, Sebastian Rivero would likely replace him behind the plate. O'Hoppe had just recently returned from a fractured wrist, and another absence would make it difficult for him to get on track this season. He has hit just one home run while batting .196 through 34 games played.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Addison Barger to Resume Baseball Activities
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is set to resume baseball activities on Sunday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The 26-year-old has been on the Injured List since May 11 with right elbow inflammation, only days after returning from a separate ankle injury. The belief is that he is nearly ready to ramp up his rehab, beginning with throwing and hitting on Sunday. If that goes smoothly, he could quickly progress forward before embarking on another rehab assignment. He is looking to build off last season's breakout, when he hit 21 home runs over 135 games played. Unfortunately for him, he has managed just one hit in 28 plate appearances this season. Health and consistent playing time will undoubtedly help him prove that he can be a worthy addition to an inconsistent Blue Jays offense.
Source: Arden Zwelling
Source: Arden Zwelling
Orioles-Tigers Game Postponed on Saturday
Saturday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a Sunday doubleheader. Fantasy managers in leagues with daily moves should remove any Orioles or Tigers from their starting lineups. Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was set to face Orioles right-hander Brandon Young in Baltimore, but this game has been pushed back a day. Valdez will look to rebound after allowing four earned runs and four walks over five innings in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled this year, owning a (2-3) record with a 4.58 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts over 55 innings this season. As for Young, he's only allowed two earned runs in each of his previous two starts (nine innings). Overall, the 27-year-old is (3-1) with a 4.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts over 29 2/3 frames.
Source: Baltimore Orioles
Source: Baltimore Orioles
Jose Altuve Feeling Better, Heading to Florida to Continue Rehab
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is feeling better after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain one week ago. He was seen walking around the clubhouse on Saturday and said that, while he can do some light workouts, he has yet to resume baseball activities. The 36-year-old will travel to West Palm Beach on Sunday to continue his rehab, where he will hopefully make additional progress soon. The veteran has struggled to start the season, hitting just four home runs and stealing only one base through his first 42 games played. Upon his return, he should immediately slot back into the starting role at second base. In the meantime, both Braden Shewmake and Brice Matthews will continue to split time, with neither showing enough consistency to run away with the job.
Source: Brian McTaggart
Source: Brian McTaggart
MacKenzie Gore Throws on Friday, Up in the Air for Next Start
Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore (lat) will be re-evaluated after playing catch on Friday, according to MLB.com. No official announcement has been made about his next scheduled start. Gore is currently considered day-to-day after leaving his last start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies with left-lat tightness. However, an MRI exam came back negative, and reports have suggested that he could make his next turn in Texas' rotation for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. The 27-year-old southpaw was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the Washington Nationals, but he has been hard to trust in fantasy so far in his first year with the Rangers, as he's gone 3-4 with a career-high 4.78 ERA (3.97 FIP) and 1.33 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 24 walks in 49 innings pitched across 10 starts. Typically, we wouldn't recommend a struggling pitcher coming off an injury in fantasy, but if he makes his start on Sunday, he'll be hard to ignore in starting lineups against an Angels team with a .693 OPS.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Corey Seager Hoping to Return for Next Homestand
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) did some jogging at Angels Stadium and also did some stuff in the weight room before the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Seager said it's "definitely the goal" to return for the next homestand, but he needs to see how his back responds to some workouts before he can do full baseball activities. Texas' next homestand begins on Monday against the Houston Astros and runs through Sunday, May 31, versus the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old veteran is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Monday, but it might take him a bit longer than that. Ezequiel Duran has been filling in at shortstop for the Rangers with Seager out. Although durability is a major concern at this point in his career, Seager is still rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues, even though he's hurt and is currently hitting just .179 (28-for-156) with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, and a stolen base through his first 42 games in 2026.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Taj Bradley Reinstated From Injured List, Starting Against Boston
The Minnesota Twins announced on Saturday that they reinstated right-hander Taj Bradley (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list and designated right-handed reliever Luis Garcia for assignment in a corresponding move. Bradley will make his return and start on Saturday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox after spending just over two weeks on the shelf with a pectoral injury. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 was in the midst of a breakout campaign with Minnesota through his first eight starts before getting hurt, going 4-1 with a .287 ERA (3.48 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 52 strikeouts and 17 walks across 47 innings pitched. Fantasy managers searching for a starting pitching upgrade should be looking at Bradley, who is rostered in 76% of Yahoo leagues. He threw only 42 pitches in a 1 2/3 innings with Triple-A St. Paul in his lone minor-league rehab start, though, so expect him to be limited from a pitch-count perspective in his return in Boston on Saturday.
Source: Minnesota Twins
Source: Minnesota Twins
Logan Webb Ready to Return to Rotation After Friday's Rehab Start?
San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (knee) made a minor-league rehab start on Friday night at Triple-A Sacramento, and he could be on the verge of coming off the 15-day injured list to make his next start next week against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. Webb allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking three and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings of work on Friday for Sacramento, throwing 62 pitches. Nothing is official yet, but if Webb rejoins the Giants' starting rotation next week, he will most likely make his next appearance against Arizona on Wednesday. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has been on the shelf the last couple of weeks due to bursitis in his right knee. Webb's return could push Trevor McDonald back to Sacramento. Webb, who hasn't been himself with an ERA over 5.00 in his first eight starts in 2026, will be a pretty risky fantasy play if he returns next Wednesday to face the D-backs, who rank 11th in baseball with a .711 OPS.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
