Roman Anthony Not Yet Swinging a Bat

Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said that outfielder Roman Anthony (finger) has yet to return to swinging a bat, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. Anthony has been out since early May and has suffered multiple setbacks while rehabbing from a finger injury. The 22-year-old hit .229/.354/.321 with one home run, five RBI, 12 runs […]

Addison Barger Ramping Up his Hitting, "Making Progress"

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (elbow) continues to ramp up his hitting at Single-A Dunedin and "is making progress," manager John Schneider told Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. It's been an injury-plagued year so far in 2026 for Barger, who is on the 10-day injured list for the second time this year with inflammation […]

Oneil Cruz Day-to-Day With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) cut his hand while sliding into home plate on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and was out of the starting lineup for the series finale on Sunday as a result, according to Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan. Cruz is considered day-to-day and is unlikely to land on the […]

Daulton Varsho Missing Third Straight Game With Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) is out of the starting lineup once again for Monday's series opener at the Rogers Centre against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will make another start in center field for Toronto and will bat seventh against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Varsho is not expected to […]

Chandler Simpson Still Out With Thumb Injury on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field, according to MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is making another start in center field and will bat ninth for the Rays against Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early. Simpson will miss a third straight start due […]

Kevin Alcantara Sent Back to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder Kevin Alcantara back to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, according to Tommy Birth of the Des Moines Register. Alcantara, 23, only appeared in 12 games for the Cubs and had just one hit in 10 plate appearances with a run scored, one walk, and four strikeouts. The move to demote […]

Dylan Crews Still Worth a Pickup Amid Slump?

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews has not enjoyed much success in his return to the majors, but the upside still keeps him on the waiver-wire radar. Crews is hitting .197 through 16 games since returning to Washington, though he showed signs of life Saturday, June 6, against the Arizona Diamondbacks by going 2-for-4 with a home […]

Spencer Steer a Must-Add with Five-Category Potential

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer has gone hitless in three straight games, but his overall production still keeps him on the waiver-wire radar. The 28-year-old is hitting .266 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored, and 12 doubles with a 50:25 K:BB across 218 at-bats. Steer has also chipped in three stolen […]

Matt Shaw Expected to Return From Injured List on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Shaw spent a few days on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A and is now in line to rejoin a Cubs lineup that has struggled offensively and on the bases lately. Shaw has […]

Zac Veen a Priority Power Bat to Target in Fantasy Baseball?

Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen continues to have a productive season at the plate, and he has emerged as an intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball leagues. Through 54 Triple-A games this year, Veen is slashing .317/.417/.525 with eight homers, 35 RBI, 13 steals, a 14.6% walk rate, and a 21.3% strikeout rate. He […]

Deyvison De Los Santos a Priority Target as Call-Up Looms?

Miami Marlins outfielder Deyvison De Los Santos has spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, but his production at the plate could be enough to earn a promotion to the majors soon. In the minors this year, he's slashing .251/.307/.406 with six homers, 30 RBI, nine steals, an 18.5% strikeout rate, and a 6.8% […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 11

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 11 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Eric Cross, Andy Smith, Frank Ammirante, and Keith Hernandez. This week, we will look at several recently promoted prospects who are enjoying a hot […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

After one week off, I'm back with my top hitter streamers to consider for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball. I was able to catch my hometown Pirates in person last weekend and saw them pile up 25 runs on the Minnesota Twins in a sweep. A few Pirates' hitters make the column this week, […]

Ryan Waldschmidt an Emerging Power/Speed Target Off the Waiver Wire

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has yet to hit his first major-league home run through 97 at-bats with the big-league club, but the 23-year-old prospect is still an emerging power/speed threat to target off the waiver wire if you're searching for upside at the outfield position in fantasy baseball. The former 31st overall pick […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 11

Welcome to the Week 11 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we take a look at three prospects who are currently tearing up the minor leagues and could make an impact once they reach the majors. While some are bound to be promoted sooner than others, they all figure to be […]

Should Jung Hoo Lee be Rostered in More Fantasy Baseball Leagues?

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the team's 2-1 10-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night at Wrigley Field to extend his current hitting streak to 15 games. During his hitting streak, Lee has gone 28-for-58 (.483) at the plate with a […]

Carson Benge Should Attract More Interest Off Waiver Wire After Five-Hit Game

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge set the table nicely in the team's 7-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Sunday in the series finale, going 5-for-5 at the plate out of the leadoff spot with a home run, a triple, two RBI, and three runs scored. Benge is now […]

7 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Kade Anderson, Luis Lara, Kaelen Culpepper, River Ryan, George Lombard, Cole Carrigg, Hagen Smith

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire ahead of their promotion cannot only save you a high amount of your FAAB budget, but also provide you with a potential lottery ticket. In this piece, we will spotlight seven prospects who are showing high-end talent in the minor leagues and could be worth stashing ahead of […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Alex Lange, Caleb Kilian, Hogan Harris, JoJo Romero, Rico Garcia, Yoendrys Gomez

Finding saves on the waiver wire in the middle of the season is often difficult, as most bullpens are established. However, sometimes setup options begin to emerge and slowly take over the ninth-inning role. Below, we will look at six relief pitchers whose fantasy value has risen over the past week and who term managers […]

Joshua Baez Maintaining Elite Stash Value with Five-Category Skill Set

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains on the verge of his MLB debut and holds a high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Through his first 56 games at the Triple-A level, the outfielder has flashed both power and speed upside, hitting 17 home runs and stealing 11 bases. Overall, he carries a .276/.349/.587 […]

Max Clark Nearing Promotion Amid Recent Power Surge?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has begun to see his power numbers increase at the Triple-A level and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. After having a modest start to this time with the top club in the Detroit pipeline, the former third overall selection has begun to turn the corner. Over his last […]

James Tibbs III Knocking on MLB Door During Power Binge

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to showcase his elite raw power at the top club in the minor leagues and enters Week 11 toward the top of the stash rankings. Over his last 12 contests at Triple-A Oklahoma City, the outfielder has launched an impressive seven home runs while carrying a […]

Charlie Condon Enters Week 11 as Top Stash Candidate with High Power Upside

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite stash option among hitting prospects ahead of Week 11. Condon was under consideration to potentially break camp with the MLB roster despite not taking a single at-bat at the Triple-A level. While he was sent to the top club in the system to begin the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/8/2026)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I hope you read my colleagues' HR writeups over the weekend, because several of them hit nicely (Nick Kurtz was basically free money yesterday for both betting and DFS). Today we turn the calendar over to another week, and there are a few juicy spots to attack (peep the Brewers' implied run […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/8/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

I love it when both FanDuel and DraftKings align with the early game window, and tonight that is what we have. There will be an eight-game slate tonight with plenty of options to go around. I love tonight's slate, so let's stay hot here at RotoBaller. If you have not had a chance to check […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kaelen Culpepper, Ralphy Velazquez, Braden Montgomery

Finding a high-impact prospect on the waiver wire ahead of their promotion can provide a massive spark to your fantasy baseball team. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who are performing at a high level at Triple-A and quickly approaching their MLB debuts. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!Featured […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Kade Anderson, River Ryan

Every season, fantasy managers see high-upside prospects earn the call and make an immediate impact in the majors. So far, players like Colt Emerson and Payton Tolle have entered must-start status since earning their promotions. Below, we will look at three of the top prospects in the minor leagues, including two pitchers who are on […]

Sam Antonacci Gaining Momentum as Emerging Waiver-Wire Option

White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci has put together an excellent start to his first MLB season, slashing .286/.386/.379 and working his way into everyday lineups. He is hitting .348 in June and appears to be continuing his upward trend with three multi-hit games in his last six outings. He has also added eight stolen […]

Nick Mariano's Week 11 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. This recent heat wave in the northeast provided plenty of motivation to sit by the fan and mine the waiver wire, so you won't join me? The world of baseball continues to spin on and on, and we have to try our best to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 11 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for June 8 - June 14. For those new to this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. This […]