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Alex Tuch Hopes to Remain in Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch hopes to stay with the team, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. Tuch is a pending unrestricted free agent and is likely to have several suitors if he hits the open market. The 30-year-old has been eligible to sign an extension with Buffalo since last summer, but talks on a new deal haven't progressed yet. In 2025-25, Tuch was second on his team in goals (33) and third in points (66) in 79 regular-season games. However, he hit a wall during the playoffs, going scoreless in the entire seven-game Round 2 series against Montreal. Tuch finished the postseason with seven points (three goals, four assists) in 13 games. He's still in his prime at 30 years old and should be good for 60-70 points again next season.
Source: Heather Engel
Source: Heather Engel
Sidney Crosby Wants to Play for "as Many Years as Possible"
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby is not thinking about retirement after his 21st NHL campaign, Josh Yoge of the Athletic reports. "I definitely want to keep playing for as many years as possible," Crosby told Yohe. He even said it "would be nice" to play for five more years. Crosby has a contract with the Penguins through the 2027 offseason. When it ends, he's ready to take one-year deals to give the team more flexibility in building the roster. Crosby will turn 39 a couple of months before the 2026-27 season kicks off. His game has aged exceptionally well, as he averaged 1.09 points this season, keeping him among the NHL's most productive players.
Source: Josh Yohe
Source: Josh Yohe
Troy Terry Could Miss Start of Next Season Due to Hip Surgery
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (hip) might not be available at the start of the next season. On Thursday, the team announced that Terry needs surgery to repair chronic hip impingement. Terry regularly skipped morning skates during the postseason, and now we know why. Impressively, the 28-year-old was still among Anaheim's top scorers, with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 games. In the regular season, Terry posted his fifth consecutive 50-point campaign, scoring 19 goals and delivering 38 assists in 61 outings. At the start of the calendar year, he had a couple of stints on the sidelines due to upper-body injuries.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Arber Xhekaj Scratched for Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch on Thursday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes, Sportsnet's Eric Engels reports. Xhekaj played in all seven games in Round 2 against Buffalo, even scoring a goal in Game 6. But he is expected to make way for Jayden Struble on Thursday. Struble was a regular in the lineup at the start of the postseason but didn't get a look in Round 2. He has recorded 21 hits, three SOG, and a plus-three rating in seven playoff games but is still looking for his first point. The 24-year-old has averaged 10:46 of ice time, limiting his opportunities to make an impact on the offensive end.
Source: Eric Engels
Source: Eric Engels
Jakub Dobes Seeks More Success Against Hurricanes
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes went an impressive 3-0-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes during the regular season, giving his team hope of staying competitive in the Eastern Conference Finals. Dobes' first start of 2026 was a 7-5 road win over Carolina, and he collected two more victories against them in a space of five days in late March. The 24-year-old produced a 2.67 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage in the matchup during the regular season. In the playoffs, Dobes has yet to lose back-to-back starts, going 8-6 through the first two rounds. For some reason, he tends to play better on the road, winning six of eight away outings.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Frederik Andersen Looks to Stay Undefeated Thursday
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will put his perfect 8-0 record on the line in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The Danish veteran has been exceptional in these playoffs, allowing only 1.12 goals and producing a .950 save percentage with two shutouts. He has helped the Hurricanes to back-to-back sweeps and can become only the ninth goaltender in NHL history to record a nine-game winning streak during the postseason. However, to reach the special achievement, Andersen must perform much better against Montreal than he did in the regular season. He dropped both of his starts against them, posting a .806 save percentage.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Pirates Promoting Esmerlyn Valdez, Viewed as Priority Waiver-Wire Target?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, a source told Pirates insider Jason Mackey. In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Billy Cook to Indy. The 22-year-old is considered Pittsburgh's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and the Dominican should have an opportunity to play alongside fellow outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia in right field with Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) currently on the injured list. Valdez will receive his first major-league call-up after hitting .253/.381/.506 with an .888 OPS, 10 home runs, 29 RBI, and 25 runs scored in 46 games across 194 plate appearances at Triple-A. The 6-foot-2, 234-pound right-handed hitter has intriguing raw power and has matured as a hitter this year on the farm to lower his swing-and-miss and chase rate. Because Valdez will most likely be in a platoon against left-handed pitchers, fantasy managers shouldn't overspend to roster him in mixed leagues in his first taste of the major leagues.
Source: Jason Mackey
Source: Jason Mackey
Trent Grisham Out on Thursday With Knee Injury
New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale in the Bronx against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Rookie Spencer Jones will make the start in center field and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Braydon Fisher. Grisham injured his knee early in Wednesday's game against Toronto while running out a double, and he'll take a seat a day later in the series finale. It's unclear how serious the left-handed-hitting outfielder's injury is, but apparently, he's optimistic that he won't need to go on the injured list. The 29-year-old former first-rounder in 2015 by the Milwaukee Brewers had the best year of his career in 2025 in his second year with the Yankees, slashing .235/.348/.464 with an .811 OPS, 34 home runs, and 74 RBI in 143 regular-season games, but that's looking more like an outlier. Grisham currently has a .174 average (27-for-155) with six homers and 27 RBI, although he's sporting a nice 30:35 BB:K in 187 plate appearances. UPDATE: Imaging on Grisham's left knee came back clean on Thursday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Calvin Ridley Not Taking Part in OTAs as Value Continues to Plummet
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (leg) was not seen at the team's OTA practice session on Thursday, according to A to Z Sports' Buck Reising. It's not a huge surprise that Ridley still isn't ready for offseason workouts after he broke his fibula in the Week 11 loss to the Houston Texans last November. The 31-year-old veteran pass-catcher finished with a career-low 17 receptions (36 targets) for 303 yards and no touchdowns in seven games played in 2025 in his second year in Tennessee. Not only is his health a concern going into his eighth year in the league, but volume will most likely be an issue, too, after the Titans added target-hot Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and rookie Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft. Ridley will also be playing for a coaching staff in 2026 that isn't tied to him at all, which will likely be bad news for his involvement when he's healthy. He has plummeted to WR61 in RotoBaller's redraft rankings for 2026, and he won't be an intriguing buy-low target in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Source: A to Z Sports - Buck Reising
Source: A to Z Sports - Buck Reising
Carnell Tate Receiving Early Buzz at OTAs
Tennessee Titans rookie first-round wide receiver Carnell Tate was an "instant winner" during the team's OTA practice session on Thursday, according to Austin Stanley of A to Z Sports. Tate, the fourth overall pick in April out of Ohio State, had multiple touchdown catches from quarterback Cam Ward in team drills, both long and short. He was catching footballs all over the field, both open and contested, and his hands and body control were "as advertised." Some draft analysts thought the Titans reached considerably when taking Tate within the first five picks of this year's draft, especially after his 4.53-second 40-yard dash was a disappointment at the combine. The 21-year-old wins with quickness and strong route-running skills over physicality at 6-foot-2 and 192 pounds. He might not be the highest-ceiling rookie wideout, but he is expected to contribute immediately in coordinator Brian Daboll's offense, and he should be fantasy relevant right away in redraft leagues in 2026. Tate's fantasy value in his rookie year will be tied to Ward's Year 2 development, but RotoBaller has the former Buckeye ranked as the No. 29 fantasy WR in 2026.
Source: A to Z Sports - Austin Stanley
Source: A to Z Sports - Austin Stanley
Bigger Role Could be Coming for Ashton Jeanty in Year 2
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak hinted that second-year running back Ashton Jeanty could have a much bigger role in his offense in his second year in the league, according to Paul Gutierrez of Raiders.com. "It's important to have a quality second back, but the best player has got to play, and we've got to get them on the field as much as we can. I don't know the play-snap percentage, but you look at [49ers running back] Christian McCaffrey, his play-snap percentage is high. So, those great backs, they don't want to come off the field," Kubiak said. After he was the sixth overall pick last year out of Boise State, Jeanty's 3.7 yards-per-carry average was a disappointment in his first year in the NFL, even though he led all rookies with 975 rushing yards, 1,321 scrimmage yards, five rushing touchdowns, and five receiving TDs. He was the fifth player in league history with that many scores on the ground and through the air in his rookie campaign. The Raiders want rookie fourth-rounder Mike Washington Jr. to push Jeanty as much as possible, but Jeanty should be as close to a workhorse as it gets. Jeanty finished as the RB13 in half-PPR scoring in 2025 and is currently ranked as the No. 8 redraft RB for the upcoming 2026 season.
Source: Raiders.com - Paul Gutierrez
Source: Raiders.com - Paul Gutierrez
Robby Snelling Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery
The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery after consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. It's the worst-case scenario after the Marlins placed Snelling on the injured list with a sprained UCL following his first big-league start on May 8 against the Washington Nationals, when he allowed three earned runs while walking four and striking out two in five innings to take a loss. The club's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will now miss the remainder of the 2026 season and most likely the first half of next year as well. He can obviously be dropped by any fantasy managers who had scooped him up in redraft leagues after he was promoted to the majors. In long-term dynasty/keeper leagues, it's a big-time blow for his development, and could make him an interesting buy-low candidate.
Source: Sports Grid - Craig Mish
Source: Sports Grid - Craig Mish
Kodai Senga to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (back), who is on the 15-day injured list with lumbar-spine inflammation, will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A St. Lucie, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Senga figures to have a lengthy rehab assignment after allowing 21 runs (20 earned) on 26 hits (five home runs) while walking 13 and striking out 23 in 20 innings across his first five starts with the Mets this year. He lost four of those five starts. The 33-year-old Japanese native was an All-Star in 2023 in his first year in the big leagues, but he made just one start the following season due to an injury, and he struggled late in 2025 and was eventually optioned to the minors to work on his mechanics. Things haven't started well for him in 2026 in his fourth year with the Mets, but if he can get past his back injury, he should have a spot in the Mets' banged-up rotation at some point in June. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues should be taking a wait-and-see approach. Senga is rostered in only 13% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Marlins Move Robby Snelling to 60-Day Injured List, Surgery Coming?
The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that they transferred left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Snelling was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a sprained UCL in his left elbow, and now he's looking at an extended absence that will almost certainly stretch into the second half of the 2026 season. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was scheduled to visit with Dr. Keith Meister on Thursday to determine if he'll need to have surgery on his elbow, which could cause him to miss the rest of the year. Snelling was a popular waiver-wire pickup for his upside when the Marlins initially called him up from Triple-A Jacksonville, but he made just one start for the Fish before suffering an elbow injury. He's now rostered in under 10% of Yahoo leagues, and his redraft stock continues to plummet because of his injury. Left-hander Braxton Garrett was next in line for a rotation shot in Miami, but he has since been demoted to Triple-A after two rough starts in the majors.
Source: Miami Marlins
Source: Miami Marlins
Malik Nabers' Goal is to be Ready for Start of the Season
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said that wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is in the slog of (his rehab, the grind of it," according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The goal is for Nabers to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season and to get on the field at some point during training camp this summer. "If he's out there, great," Harbaugh said. Nabers' rehab is taking longer because he tore both his ACL and meniscus early last season, but there's still a chance the talented pass-catcher will be ready for a Week 1 showdown on Sunday Night Football against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. It was recently reported that Nabers also had a clean-up procedure on his surgically-repaired knee to remove scar tissue, adding to the uncertainty about whether Nabers will actually be ready for Week 1 this fall. His status for the start of training camp will be a closely followed storyline, and it's clear from Harbaugh's comments that the Giants are unsure of how active he'll be at the start of camp in late July. The former first-rounder out of LSU has elite WR1 potential in fantasy when he's fully healthy, but the uncertainty around his recovery from a serious knee injury may cause him to fall into the lower WR1 tier.
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
Pedro Ramirez Emerging as a Strong Stash Candidate
Chicago Cubs infield/outfield prospect Pedro Ramirez has methodically climbed the team's minor league ladder, finally landing at Triple-A this season and showing that the steady progress has paid off. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect is hitting .312 through 43 games so far this season, and a 10.7 percent walk rate has helped him to a strong .395 OBP. The switch-hitter is also slugging .547 thanks to a plethora of extra-base hits, including 11 doubles, a triple, and nine home runs. Not only can he hit for power, but the Venezuelan has some speed, too, swiping 19 bags already this year. A low 16.3 percent strikeout rate and 6.2 percent swinging-strike rate show he's not overmatched by Triple-A pitching, and he could be ready for a shot in the majors in the coming weeks. The combination of contact, power, and speed, with the potential to be hitting in a Cubs lineup that is top 10 in the majors in runs scored per game, pushes the 22-year-old into stash consideration for fantasy.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
De'Von Achane Dealing With Injury at OTAs?
The Miami Dolphins signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. this week after RB De'Von Achane (undisclosed) missed at least one OTA practice session with an unknown injury, according to C. Isaiah Smalls II of The Miami Herald. It's unclear how serious Achane's injury is at this time, but with over a month until training camp begins in late July, the Dolphins could just be exercising extreme caution with their best offensive player. We'll continue to keep a close eye on Achane's status during the offseason program. The 24-year-old was rewarded with a four-year, $68 million contract extension earlier this month after breaking out with 1,350 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 238 carries in 16 starts in 2025 in his third season in the NFL. Achane also added 67 catches for 488 yards and four touchdowns as a pass-catcher and led the NFL with 5.7 yards per carry. Efficiency in the Dolphins' rebuilding offense could remain an issue for Achane's fantasy football ceiling, but he should continue to make up for it with sheer volume. Consider him a top-10 fantasy RB going into his fourth NFL campaign, as long as he's healthy.
Source: The Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
Source: The Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
Is Aidan Miller Worth Stashing Amid Rehab Progress?
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) is beginning to make some progress in his return from a lower back issue that has kept him out of all regular-season games so far this year. The Phils' top-ranked prospect dealt with the issue late in 2025, and it has lingered into 2026, but he's finally begun to resume "light baseball activities" per interim manager Don Mattingly. The former first-rounder finished the 2025 campaign strong, hitting .356 with a 1.088 OPS from July 27 on (39 games), culminating in a .264/.392/.433 slash line for the season, with 14 home runs and 59 steals. Unfortunately, no clear timetable has been given for his return, and he'll likely need to show he's kicked the rust off at Triple-A for a while before the team decides to call him up for a big league debut. Trea Turner also stands in his way at short, so perhaps the team will look to get him some experience elsewhere on the diamond. Regardless, few can match his power-speed combo, so fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress as the 21-year-old could eventually become the top hitter to stash in all leagues later this year.
Source: Paul Casella - MLB.com
Source: Paul Casella - MLB.com
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Hot Streak
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been hitting the ball well lately, and he's worth adding off the waiver wire in many fantasy baseball leagues. Over his last six games, Gurriel is 10-for-25 with one home run, two doubles, four RBI, one walk, five strikeouts, and one stolen base. This year, he owns a .230/.292/.310 slash line. While those marks aren't ideal, they're several points better than they were last week. He also has an 8.3% walk rate and a 18.8% strikeout rate. With just one homer and one steal this year, we haven't seen a whole ton of power or speed from Gurriel. However, he's started to deliver more extra-base hits, and he could be turning the corner as a fantasy-relevant outfielder. He's available in 97% of leagues, representing a solid mid-season waiver wire addition for managers in deeper leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kevin Alcantara a Must-Stash for Home Run Upside
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara continues to show intriguing power potential for the Iowa Cubs, belting his Triple-A-leading 15th home run on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 slugger has reached base safely via hit or walk in 20 straight games, during which time he's gone 22-for-80 (.275), pushing his season average to .245 with a .909 OPS. Swing-and-miss has long been his bugaboo, and this year is no different, carrying a 33.0 percent K% and 15.0 percent swinging-strike rate, but it is offset by the prodigious power and strong walk rate of 11.4 percent. The Dominican is already on the 40-man roster, having briefly spent time with the big league club in both 2024 and 2025, so with the way he's hitting, the right-handed hitter should be next in line when the team needs an outfielder. The 23-year-old carries batting average risk for fantasy, but the power is undeniable, making him one of the top hitters to stash for his home run upside.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ha-Seong Kim Breaks Out of Skid Wednesday, Back on the Fantasy Radar?
Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has struggled at the plate since being activated from the injured list 10 days ago, but he broke out of a hitless skid by going 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk on Wednesday. Kim is now 2-for-23 with three walks and five strikeouts this year, and his .225 xwOBA suggests that he's been only a little unlucky. Kim isn't a major power or speed threat, but the 2023 season was proof that he's capable of slugging 15+ homers and swiping 35+ bags. We don't see him returning to that level of production this year, but perhaps Wednesday's RBI base knock is a sign of him tapping into a little more offensive upside. He's worth monitoring in fantasy baseball leagues so far, especially since he has eligibility at both shortstop and second base in some formats. With that said, it's a bit too early to add him off the waiver wire, especially since he's still available in 98% of leagues. He ranks as the #33 shortstop in RotoBaller's rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jett Williams a Top Stash Option with Versatility, Multi-Category Potential
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is heating up again at Triple-A Nashville, going 10-for-28 (.357) over his last eight games, with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, and a stolen base, along with an 8:9 BB:K over that span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is now slashing .254/.380/.420, with a strong 15.1 percent walk rate (21.0 percent K%) and 11 steals, while his 38 runs scored is third-most in Triple-A's International League. The former first-rounder is making his case at the plate for a call-up to the majors, and with the ability to play 2B, 3B, SS, and center field, the 22-year-old's versatility should give him multiple paths to the majors and added appeal for the organization when it comes time to decide who to bring up from the farm in the coming weeks. The right-handed hitter has shown decent pop and speed, and along with his multi-position eligibility (2B, SS, OF) on Yahoo!, he makes for a worthy stash in deep leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Angel Martinez a Power Bat Worth Adding Off the Waiver Wire?
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is having a solid season at the plate, and his power surge is enough to justify adding him off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. Martinez homered 11 times across 139 games last year, and he's already up to nine homers through just 48 games this year. He also has 18 stolen bases, as well as a career-high eight stolen bases. So far, he's slashing .263/.305/.500 with a 4% walk rate, 19% strikeout rate, and 124 wRC+. We'd like to see the K/BB ratio improve, but we're certainly impressed by his power and speed. He also has the ability to play all three outfield spots, which helps get him in the lineup on an everyday basis. Martinez currently ranks as RotoBaller's #61 outfielder, and he is available in approximately 50% of fantasy baseball leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
James Tibbs III Still a Top Hitter to Stash Amid Hot Stretch
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been a streaky hitter so far in 2026, and right now, he's on a hot streak. The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) with a pair of doubles and a triple over his last six games. The former first-rounder has also shown an incredible eye during this stretch, collecting a whopping 11 walks compared to just three strikeouts, raising his walk rate to a strong 16.4 percent on the year. The left-handed slugger is now slashing .311/.425/.605 for the season with 11 home runs, a .450 wOBA, and a 159 wRC+. The patient approach combined with the ability to hit for extra bases should push him to the majors at some point this season, although there is no opening in the Dodger outfield at the moment. That could change quickly, though, and with the potential to be hitting in a potent lineup, the 23-year-old remains one of fantasy's top hitters to stash in deep 12-team mixed leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Foster Griffin a Waiver-Wire Target in Anticipation of Bounce-Back?
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin has hit a bit of a skid lately, but the underlying metrics suggest that he's a bounce-back candidate, which bodes well for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. Griffin has allowed 14 earned runs over his last 9.1 innings of work, but he has still maintained a solid 4.02 ERA across 10 starts. More importantly, he has a 3.84 xFIP with 8.68 K/9 and 2.89 BB/9 so far. Home runs have been his kryptonite to this point; allowing 1.61 HR/9 is a primary reason why he's been roughed up lately. He allowed just 0.12 HR/9 in the NPB last year, so fantasy managers should be optimistic that he'll crack down on loud contact sooner rather than later. He has hung around as the #76 starter in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, and he's a solid waiver wire option as he remains available in 60% of leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dalton Kincaid Says he Feels "Really Good"
So far in Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid's young NFL career, his best showing came in his first year in the league in 2023, when he caught 73 of 91 targets for 673 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games (11 starts). Since then, the 26-year-old's numbers have been down thanks to knee and hamstring injuries. The former 25th overall pick out of Utah in 2023 started in only four games in 2025 and played a career-low 38% of his available offensive snaps. Despite not electing to have offseason knee surgery, Kincaid said "it's probably the best I've felt in my career at this point in the year," according to Tim Graham of The Athletic. In just 12 games played during the regular season last year, Kincaid had a career-high five touchdowns and added two more in two postseason contests. He dropped just one pass all year. So far this offseason, Kincaid has come back stronger and healthier, and he has an opportunity to cement himself as one of the top TEs in the league if he can play a full season. Because of his limited role and injury issues the last two seasons, Kincaid should be a low-end TE1 target in fantasy drafts with upside for more.
Source: The Athletic - Tim Graham
Source: The Athletic - Tim Graham
Jack Wenninger Worth Stashing Ahead of Potential MLB Debut?
New York Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger could be next in line the next time the team needs to fill a rotation spot. The organization went with Zach Thornton on Wednesday to fill the void left by the injury to Clay Holmes (fibula), with the southpaw lasting just 4 1/3 innings after piling up 80 pitches, allowing four earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out three in the outing. Wenninger has been impressive at limiting damage at Triple-A, allowing just one home run in eight starts and stranding 87.7 percent of runners, leading to a 1.51 ERA. However, the right-hander owns a gaudy 14.6 percent walk rate (11.3 percent K-BB%), has hit four batters, and a 3.88 FIP suggests the results have been better than expected. Still, averaging more than a strikeout per inning (9.84 K/9) gets our attention in fantasy, and if he can find similar success in the majors, then the 24-year-old would be a viable fantasy asset. View the 6-foot-4 hurler as one of the top pitching prospects to stash given his likelihood of a call-up in the not-too-distant future.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Xander Bogaerts a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Power Resurgence?
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy baseball managers as he shows off increased power. Bogaerts hit just 11 homers in each of his last two seasons, but he's already up to seven homers through just 48 games this year. Although he has hit a bit of a lull lately (.160/.192/.160 slash line over his last seven games), the power surge is enough to justify adding Bogaerts off waivers. Outside of the recent skid, he's having a solid season with a .247/.318/.385 slash line, seven homers, seven steals, a 9% walk rate, an 18% strikeout rate, and 104 wRC+. He is still available in 48% of leagues, and he ranks #19 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Graham Pauley Back With Marlins, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
The Miami Marlins are calling up third baseman Graham Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday after they placed infielder Leo Jimenez (neck) on the 10-day injured list after he was injured on Wednesday night, according to Kevin Barral of Fish on First. The 25-year-old Pauley was demoted to the minors after going 13-for-75 (.173) with a homer, six doubles, nine RBI, eight runs scored, a stolen base, five walks, and 19 strikeouts in his first 28 games for the Fish in 2026. At Jacksonville, Pauley wasn't a whole lot better, batting .222 (8-for-36), but with three home runs, two doubles, six RBI, six runs scored, a steal, five walks, and nine strikeouts across nine games and 41 plate appearances. At best, Pauley will be on the strong side of a platoon at the hot corner in South Beach for the Marlins now that he's back in the big leagues. Only fantasy managers in NL-only leagues should be considering picking Pauley up as corner-infield depth. In 103 major-league games, Pauley has slashed .198/.268/.340 with a .607 OPS, seven home runs, and 25 RBI.
Source: Fish on First - Kevin Barral
Source: Fish on First - Kevin Barral
Door isn't Closed for Keenan Allen in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz said on Up & Adams on Thursday that the "door isn't closed" for veteran free-agent wide receiver Keenan Allen to potentially return to the Chargers. Hortiz adds that the team is giving their younger players a chance to grow and develop first and foremost, but they continue to stay in touch with Allen's representatives. There have been rumors that Allen could sign with the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs, which could be gaining steam after recent news on Rashee Rice's knee surgery and violation of his probation. The 34-year-old Allen remains on the open market with June quickly approaching after he caught 81 passes on 122 targets for 777 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in his return to L.A. in 2025. If the six-time Pro Bowler were to return to the Bolts, he'd likely be competing for the WR3 or WR4 role behind Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston, at the very least. He'd have more deep-league fantasy football appeal if he were to sign in Kansas City.
Source: Up & Adams
Source: Up & Adams
