AL-Only Waiver Wire Team of the Week: MLB Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Albert Almora Jr. Faces Playing-Time Battle

Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. will face some difficulties in September when it comes to opportunities. Almora was already splitting time in centerfield with Ian Happ. Kyle Schwarber is just too powerful and good at getting on-base to not get significant playing time as long as the platoon matchup is not too brutal. Now […]

Brandon Lowe Beats Up Cleveland Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Brandon Lowe remained scorching Sunday versus Cleveland. He first homered to open the scoring in the game to make it 1-0. He then slammed a deep double to drive in two runs during the seventh inning to make the game 6-0. The double looked to be mere icing on the cake […]

Mallex Smith Likely Back Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith (illness) has rejoined the team Sunday. The rumors and probability suggest he should be activated Monday. He has been out due to a nasty infection that had him hospitalized for a few days. Smith had been batting .385 since August 5 when he was moved to the lead-off spot […]

Billy Hamilton Hits Two Doubles Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a walk in Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. The speedy 27-year-old has been heating up lately, hitting .345 in his last seven games. Unfortunately, Hamilton has no steals in those games and hasn't stolen a bag since August 11. While the increased […]

Matt Kemp Hits Walk-Off Double Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp once again played the hero in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks, going 1-for-2 with a two-run double to win the game. Kemp has been a solid fantasy option this season, posting a .284 batting average with 19 home runs and 74 RBI. Fantasy owners who have benefited from […]

Braves Acquire Preston Tucker On Sunday

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Preston Tucker from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday in exchange for cash considerations. Tucker started the year with the Braves but was traded to the Reds. He's hit a combined .240/.302/.429 with six home runs and 27 RBI in 79 total games. Tucker will just be a bench bat for […]

Ryan LaMarre Injured Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Ryan LaMarre (hip) left the game early on Sunday with right hip soreness after six innings. He is listed as day-to-day. LaMarre had a single, run scored and strikeout in four plate appearances before departing. He's batting .281 with just two home runs and 15 RBI in 61 games this year. […]

Week 23 Outfield Waiver Wire Targets

Happy Birthday to me, Rotoballers! But I guess most of you don’t care so much about my birthday. While that is quite hurtful, I get it. No hard feelings. I’ll go cry to my beautiful fiancée and stare at my multiple fantasy championship belts. That’s right, multiple belts. How’d I get multiple belts from different […]

J.D. Martinez To Miss A Day Or Two

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez will receive either a day or two off in the series in Atlanta against the Braves this week. With no designated hitter in a National League park, this is the perfect time to get Martinez some rest. Martinez has been a fantasy beast, hitting .335/.405/.647 with 39 long balls, […]

Ryan Rua Receives Injection

Texas Rangers outfielder Ryan Rua (back) received an anti-inflammatory injection on Friday to help relieve back stiffness. He was taken off his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Thursday when he suffered a setback. Rua may not be able to make it back at all again this year after his latest setback. He has hit […]

Jorge Soler Unlikely To Return This Year

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jorge Soler (toe) suffered a setback on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha, and manager Ned Yost said Soler could be shut down for the rest of the year. "He's got edema in the bone marrow now," Yost said. "He didn't fracture it again. But he's just got to slow down. […]

Kevin Kiermaier Feeling Better

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (back) said his back "feels a little bit better today," but he wasn't in the starting lineup on Sunday after dealing with back spasms on Saturday. He's hoping he can rejoin the lineup on Monday, but he's day-to-day and might not play on the turf in Toronto. Kiermaier is […]

Still No Baseball Activities For Eddie Rosario

Minnesota Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario (quadriceps) still wasn't able to do baseball activities on Sunday. There remains no timetable for Rosario after he injured himself last Thursday. Rosario, who hits left-handed, has been a bright spot for the Twins this year, hitting .292 with 22 home runs, 74 RBI and eight steals. Keep him stashed […]

Byron Buxton Won't Be Back Up This Year

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been informed that he won't be called up to finish out the season. Buxton teased fantasy owners at the end of last year, but 2018 has been another lost season for the former top prospect. The 24-year-old hit just .156/.183/.200 with no homers, four RBI and five stolen bases […]

Justin Upton Not In Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (head) left the game with a mild concussion on Saturday and is not in the starting lineup on Sunday night. Head injuries can always be tricky, so there remains no timetable for Upton to return to the lineup. Upton has been relevant in all leagues, hitting .265 with 26 […]

Nicholas Castellanos Hits 20th Bomb

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos had a solid day at the plate on Sunday, going 3-for-5 with a double, his 20th home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. He had gone since August 23 without a home run (8 games), but delivered a big two-run shot in the fourth inning off Yankees reliever Tommy […]

Alex Verdugo, Andrew Toles Among Dodgers Call-Ups

The Los Angeles Dodgers called up outfield prospect Alex Verdugo and outfielder Andrew Toles when rosters expanded on Saturday. The club also activated second baseman Chase Utley (thumb) from the disabled list. Verdugo was hitting well in the minors and is one of the team's top prospects. He and Toles are unlikely to see much […]

Avisail Garcia Doesn't Play Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia (knee) left the game early on Saturday with right knee soreness and didn't play on Sunday. It's unclear how long Garcia will be out, so keep an eye on the team's lineups heading into next week. The 27-year-old has been a disappointment this year after a breakout in 2017, […]

Brewers Call Up Domingo Santana, Keon Broxton Among Others

The Milwaukee Brewers called up catcher Jacob Nottingham, infielder Tyler Saladino, reliever Brandon Woodruff and outfielders Domingo Santana and Keon Broxton from the minors when rosters expanded on Saturday. Santana had a breakout in 2017 but was sent to the farm in June when he struggled to begin the year. He hit .283 with eight […]

Jake Marisnick Activated From DL

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Jake Marisnick (groin) from the disabled list when rosters expanded on Saturday. He had been out since Aug. 11, and he was hitting .421 with a 1.402 OPS in eight games to start August. He'll give the Astros a trusted defensive option late in games, and he should see starts […]

Lewis Brinson, Sandy Alcantara Back In Big Leagues

The Miami Marlins brought back outfielder Lewis Brinson and starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara when rosters expanded on Saturday. Brinson was a disaster to start the year, hitting just .175 and reaching base in just 23 percent of his plate appearances. He was put in the No. 2 spot in the order in his first game […]

Delino DeShields Remains Out Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Delino DeShields (finger) remains out of the Rangers lineup Sunday. DeShields was activated from the disabled list Saturday but has yet to make a start for the Rangers. Interestingly, Drew Robinson drew the start in center instead of Carlos Tocci. It is possible that Delino DeShields was not quite ready to return […]

Nomar Mazara's Thumb Still Causing Him Issues

Texas Rangers outfielder Nomar Mazara admitted that his thumb sprain is still causing him issues. Since returning from the disabled list Mazara is hitting close to .200 with just two home runs. This news makes a lot of sense because prior to the injury Mazara was having something looking like a career season. His thumb […]

Franklin Barreto, Matt Joyce Back On Big League Roster

With rosters expanding on Saturday, the Oakland Athletics recalled shortstop prospect Franklin Barreto from Triple-A Nashville and activated outfielder Matt Joyce (back) from the disabled list. Barreto has hit .246 with four homers and 13 RBI in 61 at-bats for the A's this year. He has long-term upside in dynasty leagues, but he's unlikely to […]

Rajai Davis Activated From DL

The Cleveland Indians activated outfielder Rajai Davis from the disabled list when rosters expanded on Saturday. Davis has been out since late August with a non-baseball medical condition. He's mainly useful for his speed (16 stolen bases) in deeper leagues, and he'll be a platoon option in the Tribe's outfield from here on out.

Phillip Ervin (OF, CIN) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Phillip Ervin was a first-round pick in the 2013 draft. While he doesn’t have a star label on him, he did have a couple of minor league season that increased the hype and consequently the expectations. He has performed quite well since being called […]

Trey Mancini Continues To Hit Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini showed no signs of slowing down at the plate in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Royals, going 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run. After a disappointing first half of the season, the 26-year-old has been on fire since the All-Star break, hitting .301 with nine HR […]

Andrew Benintendi Out Of Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. The 24-year-old is hitting just .211 in his last 14 games, so hopefully, the day off will help him clear his mind. J.D. Martinez will get the start in left field and Jackie Bradley Jr. will […]

Greg Allen (OF, CLE) - Week 23 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Greg Allen was an afterthought for most fantasy managers, as he seemed like just another speed option that provided zero power with a mediocre batting average. He is doing his best to change people’s opinion with his second-half performance. During that time (79 at-bats), […]