Miami Marlins middle infielder Xavier Edwards (thumb) is out of the starting lineup on Friday against the San Francisco Giants because he has been dealing with soreness in his thumb, according to Kevin Barral of Fish on First. Edwards is day-to-day and is expected to return to the lineup for Game 2 of the series […]

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hand) is out of the team's starting lineup again on Friday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, per MLB.com. Garcia's injury (just soreness) to his right hand doesn't seem serious, but this is the third straight game that he will be missing after he left early on Tuesday against […]

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (groin) is back at second base and is batting fifth for Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Rhett Lowder, according to MLB.com. Chisholm fouled a ball off his groin in Thursday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox and was removed from […]

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) received a cortisone shot and will start his rehab in a day or two, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Torres landed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday for the second time this year with a strained oblique and is likely to be out for […]

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (hip) is dealing with some soreness in his left hip and will sit out of Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the hosting Chicago Cubs, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The Blue Jays have been looking to get Clement a day of rest during their current stretch of […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and we are a week and a half away from June being in the books. We are back with another waiver wire column and return with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 12 -- June 15  through June 21. We prioritize which hitters and pitchers to add […]

The halfway mark of the Major League season is approaching quickly, and so is the midpoint of our fantasy baseball seasons. The madness hasn't stopped either, as we've had to navigate plenty of injuries (per usual) and plenty of big names struggling in some way, shape, or form. The players below are all under 40 […]

We're now onto Week 13 of the 2026 MLB season. It's getting closer to that time of year when more prospects are called up to the big leagues. This makes finding prospects to stash even more important, so stay vigilant on the waiver wire to improve your fantasy teams. In this column, we're going to […]

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 13 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Last […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of early-season overachievers. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at which star players might be sell-high candidates. Last week, we dove into players like Matt Chapman, Sandy Alcantara, and Geraldo Perdomo. For this week, we'll analyze five more sell-high candidates. These five players should be moved […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. We are already past the halfway point in June, and throughout the first half, we have seen many waiver wire hitters emerge as must-start assets. Through this series, we have spotlighted the "breakout" of Dillon Dingler, TJ Rumfield, and Brayan Rocchio before they became must-add […]

We have a tremendous Friday night slate on tap. There are plenty of options to go around, so my biggest advice tonight is to avoid the spots that garner ownership, since there are plenty of opportunities to pivot. Let's find out where my favorite spots on tonight's slate are. If you have not had a... […]

Every season, fantasy managers see high-impact prospects earn the call and emerge as top assets for fantasy. This past week, prospects like Cole Carrigg have quickly entered must-add territory following their stellar debuts. Below, we will look at three prospects who are knocking on the MLB door and determine if managers should look to stash […]

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (groin) was pulled from Thursday's contest against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning after fouling a ball off his groin area, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Chisholm fell to the ground and was eventually removed from the game after a trainer […]

With All-Star outfielder Mike Trout (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, the Los Angeles Angels are calling up second baseman Christian Moore from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum. Moore was drafted as a second baseman and has seen most of his time in the […]

Top New York Yankees prospect George Lombard Jr. (fingers) was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with "a couple" sprained fingers on his left hand, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Lombard was injured in Tuesday's game with the Rail Riders when a runner slid into his glove […]

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hand) remains sidelined for Thursday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner for KC and will bat seventh against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Garcia is dealing with soreness in his left hand and will miss a […]

The game on Thursday between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park has been postponed due to inclement weather, the Braves announced. The game will be made up on Monday, Aug. 31, at 6:05 pm ET. Fantasy managers will want to remove any players from these two teams who might have been […]

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made (quad) left Wednesday's game for Double-A Biloxi after a collision that occurred with the left fielder, both of whom were tracking a fly ball. Made stayed in the game for the rest of the inning but did not return to the field in the following inning. MLB's No. 1 […]

Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 12 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Bryce Eldridge, Reid Detmers, Trey Yesavage, and more.  Staying up to date on the most recent hot and cold performances is important to achieve a successful fantasy season. Each […]

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 12 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we are in the middle of June. Every fantasy player has holes to fill somewhere on their roster. But by now, you should know where your team is strong and where you […]

It feels like every week, another highly touted prospect comes up to the majors and starts producing right away. That’s why staying on top of the next wave of talent is so important right now. Use this article as a guide for which prospects are worth rostering or stashing in redraft leagues, and keep the […]

Another Wednesday is upon us, RotoBallers, and you know the drill -- another mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball is here. Whether your league allows for daily adds or you just want to start window shopping for this weekend’s waiver run, I’ve got another batch of hitters and pitchers to help […]

Finding a potential saves source before they earn the ninth-inning or later can not only save managers much of their FAAB budget, but also provide them with a potential mut-start fantasy option. Below, we will look at seven relievers who have begun to see their fantasy upside increase over the past week. Should fantasy managers […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs series. Every week, we spotlight four hitters who are beginning to turn the corner at the plate and determine if they can sustain this hot surge. This week, we will spotlight a recently promoted player in Cincinnati who is beginning to look like […]

Putting together a team that can contend for a fantasy baseball championship means finding potential breakouts and resurgences. These can be late bloomers who have finally found their groove or veterans who have bounced back to career norms following down years. In this article, we're taking a closer look at five hitters who check all […]

We have a small five-game Thursday main slate on tap tonight. There are tremendous hitting conditions in three of the five games being played today, so this is one of those slates where truly anything can happen. I am going to be paying close attention to ownership tonight and make decisions from there. If you... […]

Through the opening months of the 2026 season, fantasy managers have seen firsthand the importance of stashing prospects ahead of a promotion. Players like Payton Tolle, Gage Jump, and Henry Bolte have showcased high-end talent and are worthy of having a spot in your starting lineup. In this piece, we will look to showcase three […]

It's already halfway through Week 12 as we get closer to the MLB All-Star break. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 12— June 15 through June 21 to help fantasy managers in […]

Across 299 plate appearances in 2026, Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is hitting .278/.347/.399 with six home runs, 25 RBI, 43 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 25-year-old's underlying power metrics are marginally improved this season, as he's logged a 5.0% barrel rate after posting a 1.6% barrel rate in 2025. Still, Meidroth […]