Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Fernando Tatis Jr., Ildemaro Vargas, Paul Skenes, more

With another month about to begin, it's a great time to produce another weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. Those of you near the top of the standings may feel invincible, while those at the bottom may feel lost in the dark. We're here for those who want to keep on […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Miguel Ullola, Joshua Baez

Every season, managers see high-impact prospects not only earn the call to the major league,s but also provide immediate fantasy upside. Through the pening month of the 2026 season, players like Payton Tolle, Noah Schultz, and Parker Messick are among the top rookie performers. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/30/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Thursday, 4/30/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Juan Soto Doesn't Have a Target Date to Return to the Outfield

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) said his forearm injury is progressing, but he doesn't have a target date to return to the outfield, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Soto said he would play catch again on Wednesday and stretch out to a longer distance. The 27-year-old has dealt with some forearm tightness […]

Brandon Nimmo Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) left Wednesday's 3-0 shutout win over the visiting New York Yankees early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Nimmo went 1-for-2 at the plate with a walk before being pulled in the bottom of the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. The severity of Nimmo's hamstring […]

Jasson Dominguez Dealing With Elbow Contusion, to Have CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) said that X-rays were inconclusive after he suffered a left-elbow contusion in Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez will undergo a CT scan on Thursday in New York. The switch-hitting Dominican was hit by a pitch from right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and […]

Javier Baez Lands on Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Javier Baez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a right-ankle sprain and recalled infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Jung is getting the start right away on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander JR Ritchie, serving as […]

Tyler Soderstrom Out Wednesday After Getting Hurt on Tuesday

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head, shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park, per MLB.com. Carlos Cortes is making the start in left field and will bat third for the A's against Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha. Soderstrom injured his head and […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out Again on Wednesday, Could Land on Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s back pain hasn't improved much, which is why he's undergoing an MRI exam on Wednesday, manager Carlos Mendoza told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. There's a chance that Robert will need a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger will miss a third straight game on Wednesday […]

Phillies-Giants Postponed on Wednesday Due to Rain

The game on Wednesday between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants has been postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fantasy managers will want to get any players from these two teams out of their starting […]

Orioles-Astros Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that their game on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros has been postponed due to inclement weather in Baltimore. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, April 30. Fantasy managers will want to remove any players from these two teams that they might have […]

After Brutal Start, Jakob Marsee Showing Signs of Life at the Plate

Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee has been a fantasy disappointment in the early going of 2026 after a breakout 2025. The left-handed hitter slashed .292/.363/.478 with five home runs and 14 steals in 55 games after his promotion to the big leagues last year, but so far in 2026, he's slashing just .184/.304/.272 through 30 […]

Jonathan India has Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that infielder Jonathan India (shoulder) underwent successful season-ending labral repair surgery. India only played in 17 games in his second season in KC and wasn't looking great at the plate before landing on the 10-day injured list, going 8-for-48 (.167) with two home runs, eight RBI, eight runs […]

George Springer Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is being activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. In a corresponding move, the team is designating outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment. Springer isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he's available […]

Jarred Kelenic Recalled From Triple-A, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte and placed outfielder Everson Pereira (pectoral) on the 10-day injured list with a right-pectoral strain in a corresponding move. Kelenic was not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Wyatt Langford Expected to be Activated on Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said the plan is for him to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The Rangers want Langford to play in a minor-league rehab game somewhere on Thursday. Langford is attempting to come back from a flexor strain in […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5

April will be in the books soon, and we will have a full month of stats for the 2026 MLB season. There is still plenty of baseball to be played and time to turn things around if your fantasy baseball team is at the bottom of the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (April 2026)

The first month of both the Major League season and minor league season is coming to an end, and we've already seen plenty of movement in prospect rankings. That will only continue in the coming weeks as my top three prospects below are all set to graduate in the next week or so. So we'll […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 5)

As May approaches, sample sizes are becoming large enough to start making roster moves without being overly reactionary. This week, we highlight two hitters and two pitchers who are expected to make an impact at some point this season in redraft leagues. Over the last few weeks, this article has anticipated the call-ups of Payton […]

James Tibbs III Still Holding High-End Stash Value

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster. Through 27 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Tibbs has posted an impressive .291/.408/.699 slash line with seven doubles, 11 home runs, and a stolen base. During this […]

Spencer Jones Still on the Stash Radar Amid Skid?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A and is falling down the stash rankings in Week 5. Over his last seven contests, the team's young slugger has posted a rough .091/.286/.136 slash line with just one extra-base hit (a double). However, prior to this power skid, […]

Tyler Soderstrom Exits Early as Precaution With Head Injury

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head) left the game early on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals as a precaution, manager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Soderstrom didn't have any signs of a concussion, but there is some soreness, and the team will wait to see how he feels on Wednesday. The […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Quickly Approaching MLB Promotion?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has continued to heat up at Triple-A and is emerging as a sneaky stash candidate in deep formats. Through 22 games at Triple-A, Rodriguez has posted a .253/.412/.533 slash line with a .945 OPS. During this stint, Rodriguez has gone deep six times, tallied three doubles, and swiped three […]

Is Joshua Baez Nearing his MLB Debut?

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has flashed his raw power at Triple-A and could be slowly progressing toward his MLB debut. The Cardinals gave Baez an opportunity to break camp in spring training, despite not logging a single at-bat with the Triple-A club, but he was unable to claim a starting role. Last […]

Walker Jenkins Still on the Stash Radar After Slow Start?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is off to a slow start to the Triple-A regular season and is falling down the stash rankings. Jenkins entered the 2026 regular season as the team's No. 1 rake-prospect and the overall No. 11 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Through the first 21 games of the Triple-A […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 5

The first month of the season has flown by, and we've already been blessed with a plethora of notable prospects making their debuts in the major leagues. Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle are beasting, Konnor Griffin is heating up, and the duo of Chase Burns and Nolan McLean already looks like aces. Even with so […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 5 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 5 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we will look at which players are the best buy-lows to acquire and who might be the biggest sell-highs.  This […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 5

Welcome back RotoBallers to the Week 5 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors including Braylon Payne, Seth Hernandez, Eric Hartman, Jamie Hitt, Ryan Wideman. We've hit the end of […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 5

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Our goal with this article is to continually help you determine whether the players you're picking up and counting on are real or fool's gold. It doesn't matter whether they're a platoon matchup, a switch hitter, or even a switch thrower if […]