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Curtis Mead Records First Career Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Guardians
Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead had a career night on Monday in the team's 10-2 win over the hosting Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. It was Mead's first career multi-home run in his fourth year in the big leagues. The 25-year-old Australian came into Monday's series opener in Cleveland with a .234/.351/.441 slash line, .793 OPS, only five home runs, 17 RBI, 20 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 39 games across 131 plate appearances in his first year with the Nats. Mead is hitting a very modest .241/.353/.491 on the season with seven home runs now, but he has been displaying more power of late, going deep three times in the last three games. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Mead to keep it up, as he never had more than three round-trippers in a single season before 2026. He's primarily useful in NL-only leagues, mainly for his eligibility at first, second, and third base. Mead is rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Matthew Liberatore Fans Career-High 10 Batters in a Loss on Monday
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore took his third loss of the year on Monday night on the road against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, but it was still a very strong effort on the mound. Liberatore allowed three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out a career-high 10 batters in five innings of work. The 26-year-old southpaw now has 19 strikeouts in his last two starts, but he also has failed to pitch into at least six full innings in five of his last six outings. He has allowed 11 earned runs in 13 2/3 innings in his last three starts as well, so it hasn't all been great recently. Liberatore still has a 4.76 ERA on the year despite his strong showing against the Brew Crew on Monday night, adding 53 strikeouts and 29 walks in 56 2/3 frames across 11 starts for the Red Birds. The strikeouts lately have been nice, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues should take this as an opportunity to try and sell high. Liberatore is only rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jacob Misiorowski Strikes Out 12 on Monday, Becomes First Pitcher to 100 K's
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski had yet another dominant outing in Monday's 5-1 win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field. Misiorowski allowed only one earned run on two hits while walking one and striking out a season-high 12 in seven innings to win his fifth game of the year and lower his season ERA to 1.83. The run that the 24-year-old flamethrower allowed was the first that he has given up so far in May. It's hard to come up with new words for the dominant young starting pitcher. After Monday's dominant outing, the Miz has 49 strikeouts and only six walks in 31 1/3 innings in May, and he has a 1.83 ERA and 100:19 K:BB in 64 total innings pitched in 2026. He is the real deal and has the most strikeout upside of any starter in baseball because of how hard he throws (99.7 mph average fastball velocity). Misiorowski has had at least eight strikeouts in each of his last seven starts, and he's reached double digits in K's in three of those outings. Obviously, he is a must-start every time he toes the rubber for the Brewers.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
TJ Rumfield Leaves After Hit-by-Pitch on his Hand
Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (hand) was forced to leave Monday night's contest in Los Angeles against the Dodgers after being hit by a pitch on his hand in the first inning, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. It could be a serious blow for the Rockies, as Rumfield is a National League Rookie of the Year candidate. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman came into Monday's series opener against the Dodgers with a .284/.354/.453 slash line, an .806 OPS, seven home runs, 27 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 212 plate appearances across his first 53 major-league games. Rumfield will most certainly be sent for X-rays after he was hit by a 97 mph heater to begin the contest at Dodger Stadium. He was replaced at first base by Edouard Julien. If Rumfield is forced to miss extended time with his hand injury, third baseman Kyle Karros could slide across the diamond to play first base for the Rockies. Rumfield is currently rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues. UPDATE: X-rays on Rumfield's right hand came back negative.
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Tatsuya Imai, Two Relievers Combine to No-Hit the Rangers on Monday
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai combined with relievers Steven Okert and rookie Alimber Santa to record baseball's first no-hitter of the 2026 season against the hosting Texas Rangers, and the first no-no since 2024, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Imai had the best performance of his MLB career, tossing six no-hit innings while walking four and striking out two to lower his still-bloated season ERA to 6.17. The no-hitter was the first in the big leagues since Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga, Nate Pearson, and Porter Hodge combined to no-hit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4 of 2024. It was the Astros' 18th no-hitter in franchise history, and their fifth combined no-hitter -- the first since Cristian Javier, Bryan Abreu, Rafael Montero, and Ryan Pressly did it in Game 4 of the 2022 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite throwing six no-hit innings on Monday, Imai still walked four batters. Fantasy managers will probably want to see more before scooping him up off the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Connor Prielipp Remains a High-Upside Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire
Across 29 innings (six starts) since making his MLB debut on April 22, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp has recorded a 1-2 record with a 4.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts. The 25-year-old is coming off a rough showing in his most recent outing, allowing five earned runs across four innings of work against the Boston Red Sox. However, Prielipp logged 14 strikeouts and allowed just two earned runs across his two starts before the blowup against Boston. Prielipp showcased strikeout upside throughout his time in the minors, posting a 27% strikeouts rate across two levels in 2025 and striking out nearly 35% of the batters he faced in Triple-A before getting promoted this season. Prielipp's next two starts are currently slated to come against the Chicago White Sox, making him an appealing streaming option for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jacob Wilson Progressing, Remains Without Return Timeline
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) has begun a hitting progression and is playing catch, but remains without a firm return timeline, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 12 after dislocating his left shoulder while attempting to make a diving play. Across 168 plate appearances before the injury, Wilson hit .292/.311/.398 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 24-year-old has established himself as a high-end source of batting average for fantasy managers. However, Wilson's 1.9% career barrel rate and his current shoulder injury combine to place a firm ceiling on his power potential. Given the nature of his injury, Wilson could require a rehab stint in the minors before returning to the Athletics lineup. Darrel Hernaiz has taken over as the team's everyday shortstop in Wilson's absence.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Cal Raleigh Plays "Light Catch" on Monday
Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) was slated to play "light catch" on Monday, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Kramer notes that this marks Raleigh's first baseball activity since being placed on the 10-day injured list on May 14 with an oblique strain. While Raleigh's progression to playing catch on Monday is obviously a positive sign, it appears as though Seattle's slugger is still a way away from returning to the big leagues. Raleigh got off to a miserable start to 2026 before the injury, hitting .161/.243/.317 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 181 plate appearances. The 29-year-old attempted to play through oblique issues before ultimately being shut down, so the Mariners could be taking every precaution to ensure that Raleigh is pain-free before returning to the lineup. Despite his poor start to 2026, Raleigh remains an elite power threat and a must-start fantasy catcher once healthy.
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Source: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
Hunter Brown Scheduled for Second Rehab Start This Weekend
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start this upcoming weekend with Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brown is currently on the 60-day injured list as he works his way back from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. However, he is eligible for activation on June 1 and showed well in his first rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday, striking out five over two scoreless innings of work. The 27-year-old was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 12-9 record with a 2.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 206 strikeouts across 185 1/3 innings (31 starts). If all continues to go well for Brown in his rehab, he could be on track to return to the Houston rotation in early June. Once healthy, Brown profiles as a must-start pitcher for fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Tyler Glasnow Resumes Playing Catch on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) returned to playing catch on Monday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow has been on the 15-day injured list since early May due to back issues and was briefly forced to pause his throwing progression after experiencing renewed discomfort in his back last week. The 32-year-old got off to a strong start to his 2026 season before getting injured, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts across 39 2/3 innings (seven starts). While he appears to be back on track, Glasnow could still require at least one rehab start before returning to the Dodgers rotation. Glasnow is a must-start fantasy pitcher when healthy, but his extensive track record of injury issues makes his profile a risky one for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Edwin Diaz Set to Begin Throwing Progression
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing progression on either Monday or Tuesday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Diaz has been on the 60-day injured list since late April after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow. The 32-year-old is not expected to return to the big leagues until mid-July and will likely need a fairly extensive rehab stint to build himself back up. Still, Diaz appears to be making progress towards a return to full health in 2026. Diaz struggled in a small sample size before getting injured earlier this season, posting a 10.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP across six innings (seven appearances). However, he's recorded 116 saves since the start of the 2021 season and profiles as a must-start fantasy closer when healthy.
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Source: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
Rockies Promote Prospect Welinton Herrera, Worth a Speculative Add for Saves?
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, the Colorado Rockies are promoting their No. 14-ranked prospect, left-handed pitcher Welinton Herrera, to the MLB roster. Herrera has spent the first part of the 2026 season in Triple-A and will now make his MLB debut in the coming days. Herrera has operated primarily out of the bullpen with Albuquerque, as he has made 13 relief appearances compared to just one start. Over his first 22 2/3 innings with the top club in the system, the southpaw has posted a hefty 5.16 ERA with a modest 1.72 WHIP. While his ratios are high, he has flashed solid strikeout potential, totaling 34 over this brief stint. Last summer with High-A and Double-A, Herrera held a strong 2.64 ERA with a 99:25 K:BB over 64 2/3 innings, suggesting the raw talent is there. However, given the growing pains he endured at the top level, managers should only consider picking up Herrera in the short-term in deeper leagues. If he finds his footing, he could eventually compete for save opportunities, as he earned 17 during the 2025 season.
Source: MLB Pipeline
Source: MLB Pipeline
White Sox Promote Prospect David Sandlin After Stellar Showing at Triple-A
The Chicago White Sox are promoting right-handed pitching prospect David Sandlin to the major-league roster, according to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media. Sandlin is currently ranked as the team's No. 18 prospect on MLB.com. However, despite his lower prospect pedigree, the right-hander has been near-perfect at Triple-A this season and carries some sneaky intrigue ahead of his MLB debut. The right-hander has made only four starts with the top club this season as he has battled an elbow injury. However, over these 12 frames, Sandlin has been incredible, posting a 0.75 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He has struck out 17 hitters while walking only six. While the team has yet to determine Sandlin's role, he could quickly find a job in their starting rotation since they lack many proven options. For now, he's worth picking up as a speculative add in deep leagues.
Source: Elijah Evans
Source: Elijah Evans
Max Muncy Still Sitting Out With Wrist Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) continues to be absent from the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Enrique Hernandez, who is making his season debut, will start at third base and bat ninth against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon. Muncy is dealing with a right-wrist contusion and will miss his third straight game. The veteran left-handed slugger is considered day-to-day and doesn't appear to be in any danger of landing on the injured list, and he could return to the starting nine as early as Tuesday in L.A. The two-time All-Star is useful for his power and on-base skills in a stacked Dodgers lineup as long as he's healthy. Through 48 contests (190 plate appearances) with the Blue in his 11th year in the majors in 2026, Muncy is hitting .258/.363/.515 with an .878 OPS, 12 home runs, 19 RBI, and 36 runs scored. Muncy hasn't been as strong in May, though, hitting just .210 (13-for-62) with three homers, two doubles, eight RBI, and 13 runs scored.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Yordan Alvarez Returns From Back Injury on Monday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (back) is serving as the DH and is batting third in Monday's series opener against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Kumar Rocker, according to MLB.com. Alvarez ended up missing just one game on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to back discomfort. Now that the 28-year-old Cuban left-handed slugger is back in the mix, he needs to be returned to all starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues. Alvarez, a three-time All-Star and former American League Rookie of the Year, remains one of baseball's best all-around hitters, slashing .300/.415/.595 this year while leading the league in OPS (1.010) and total bases (113) in 53 games played. He has added 15 home runs, 31 RBI, 31 runs scored, and a stolen base across 229 plate appearances. Alvarez is in the 100th percentile in xwOBA, the 100th percentile in expected slugging percentage, and the 92nd percentile in hard-hit rate. The dude is an absolute stud. He has never faced Rocker in his career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
