Brent Rooker Out on Thursday Due to Knee Soreness

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs because he is dealing with some knee soreness, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Manager Mark Kotsay said Rooker is day-to-day. "This is more caution just to get him a day to see if […]

With Rehab Assignment on Deck, Will Walker Jenkins Debut in 2026?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) was gaining momentum for a promotion to the major leagues before suffering a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in early May. The Twins' top-ranked prospect was 9-for-21 (.429) with four doubles, a home run, a 6:4 BB:K, and two steals during a six-game hit streak before hitting the […]

James Tibbs III Extends Hit Streak to Six Games, Promotion on the Way?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III extended his current hit streak to six games on Wednesday, batting a sizzling .409 (9-for-22) during that stretch, including five home runs and a whopping 14 RBI. For the season, the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is slashing .318/.419/.641 with 17 home runs and a strong 14.2 percent walk […]

Brent Rooker Remains an Intriguing Buy-Low Candidate Despite Rough Start to 2026

Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker has had a rough go of it so far in 2026, hitting .196/.277/.362 with eight home runs, 26 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 184 plate appearances. The 31-year-old's season got off to a rocky start due to injury, as he missed nearly three weeks in April […]

Giancarlo Stanton Won't Return During Next Road Trip

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) will take live batting practice again on Saturday and then continue to ramp up his running program, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. However, Stanton will not be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's next road trip, according to manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees […]

Kerry Carpenter Can Provide Power Now That he's Back From Injury

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter returned from the injured list on Sunday after missing roughly three weeks with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder, and now that he's back, he deserves attention off the waiver wire from fantasy managers who are searching for more power. Carpenter might only be hitting .239 (27-for-113) on […]

Carlos Cortes Still Worth Rostering Despite Recent Cold Stretch?

Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes is hitting .316 (75-for-237) in his first 91 major-league games since debuting with the A's in 2025. In 49 games so far in 2026 in his first full year in the Show, he has hit .322/.406/.503 with a .910 OPS, five home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 17 RBI, 15 runs […]

Rikuu Nishida Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Recent Call-Up?

Chicago White Sox rookie second baseman/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 26 prospect, was recently called up from the minors by the Pale Hose, and he had hits in his first two big-league games. The 25-year-old Japanese native was an 11th-round selection by Chicago in the 2023 MLB […]

Aaron Judge Missing Third Straight Game on Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs, shoulder) is missing a third straight game on Thursday in the series finale in the Bronx against the Cleveland Guardians, per MLB.com. Max Schuemann will make the start in right field for the Yankees and will bat ninth against Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi. Judge is considered day-to-day for […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10

June is here, and we are about a month away from the MLB All-Star break.  At RotoBaller HQ,  we are back with more waiver wire advice, with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 10— June 1 through June 7 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. We rank the top […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 10)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy-low candidates. We have highlighted several star players to buy in fantasy leagues over the past few weeks. Just two weeks ago, Ronald Acuna Jr. was on this exact list as a massive buy-low candidate. His buy-low window is now fully closed after a strong offensive week at […]

7 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Will Vest, Aaron Ashby, Clayton Beeter, Grant Taylor, Yoendrys Gomez, Kirby Yates, Sam Moll

Targeting high-end relievers before they overtake the ninth-inning job is a great wya to gain an edge in fantasy. Those who opted to pick up Riley O'Brien, Jacob Latz, or Bryan Baker before they officially slid into the ninth-inning or later potentially acquired a top-10 closer for the remainder of the season. Below, we will […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 10

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! If your fantasy baseball league offers daily or semi-weekly transactions, the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 of fantasy baseball is here to help set you up for success this weekend and beyond. I usually shy away from players who carry a high strikeout rate, but in this […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/4/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a bit of a lighter slate on deck for us today, as only 18 teams are in play. We start it off early in Philly and cap the night off in Phoenix. I have had solid success recently with these articles, and I'm hoping to roll that into the weekend! […]

Top 10 Biggest Hall of Fame Snubs in MLB History

With the 2026 MLB season in full swing, it's time to look at the biggest Hall of Fame snubs in the game's history. While some of these players may have been held out for circumstances, their talent on the field is worthy of consideration. Who are the top remaining Hall of Fame snubs? Let's dive […]

Jorge Soler Leaves Early Wednesday With Hip Irritation

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (hip) left Wednesday's game early against the visiting Colorado Rockies in Anaheim with left-hip irritation, according to the team. Before departing early in the fifth inning, Soler went 0-for-2 at the plate with a walk and two strikeouts to drop his season average to .220 and his OPS to […]

Aaron Judge to Undergo Additional Imaging

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) will undergo additional imaging on his ribcage. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed the team will do extra testing for more specific spots in his right ribcage. Judge has been dealing with shoulder soreness that was determined to be from a bone bruise in his ribs. He has missed […]

Luis Lara Scratched From Triple-A Lineup, is he Nearing an MLB Promotion?

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara was scratched from the lineup with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, leading to speculation that he might be on his way up to the Brewers for his first major-league call-up. The 21-year-old Venezuelan, who is considered the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, came into Wednesday's tilt with the […]

Aaron Judge Out Again With Rib/Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib, shoulder) will miss a second straight start on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians, according to MLB.com. Utility man Jose Caballero will make another start in right field in the Bronx and will bat sixth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Judge is currently considered day-to-day with a rib/shoulder […]

Samad Taylor Worth an Add After Impressive Start to Triple-A Season?

The San Diego Padres are calling up second baseman/outfielder Samad Taylor to the big leagues on Wednesday, according to Milb Central. Taylor will get the call from Triple-A El Paso to take the roster spot of veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos, who was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old will get the call to the big leagues […]

Lars Nootbaar Worth Stashing Ahead of Season Debut?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels), who is expected to come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, hit his third minor-league home run on Wednesday in his 12th rehab game, per MLB reporter John Denton. Nootbaar had double heel surgery last October […]

Nick Castellanos Designated for Assignment by Padres

The San Diego Padres have designated outfielder Nick Castellanos for assignment on Wednesday and recalled utility man Samad Taylor from Triple-A El Paso. Castellanos, who signed a one-year deal with the Padres this offseason, has struggled in 2026, hitting just .191 with a .560 OPS, four home runs, and 20 RBI in 39 games. The […]

Giancarlo Stanton to Face Live Pitching on Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) will face live pitching on Wednesday, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton, who has been slow to recover from a strained right calf, is making good progress of late and was also cleared to run last weekend. Still, a minor-league […]

Reds Send TJ Friedl to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they optioned outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A Louisville. Friedl has really struggled at the plate in 2026 in his sixth year in the big leagues with the Reds, slashing .179/.259/.256 with a career-worst .515 OPS, two home runs, six doubles, eight RBI, five steals, 15 runs scored, 13 […]

Noelvi Marte Returns to Big Leagues, Re-Entering Must-Roster Territory?

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they have called up third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville after a hot stretch at the plate in the minors. Marte was sent to the minors early this season after going 4-for-29 (.138) with two walks and 10 strikeouts. The 24-year-old Dominican has earned his way back […]

Joshua Baez On the Verge of MLB Debut Amid Incredible Power Surge

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez is enjoying a remarkable power surge at the Triple-A level and is now firmly on the radar for an immediate promotion to the major leagues. Over his last 18 games with Triple-A Memphis, the outfielder has launched nine home runs while carrying a .320/.400/.787 slash line with a […]

Is Max Clark Still the Top Hitting Prospect to Stash?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to hold his own during his first taste of Triple-A action. Over his last 18 contests with Toledo, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect has posted a strong .260/.365/.425 slash line with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, three stolen bases, and a 13:10 K:BB. Over his […]

Jose Altuve Expected to Take Live Batting Practice Soon

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is expected to take live batting practice in the next day or two, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Once Altuve begins facing live pitching, he could return from the 10-day injured list rather quickly, as the 36-year-old Venezuelan veteran isn't expected to require […]

Ezequiel Duran Re-Emerging as a Must-Roster Fantasy Asset

Across 188 plate appearances so far in 2026, Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran is hitting .294/.348/.465 with four home runs, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old has drawn a walk in a career-best 8% of his plate appearances, and he's raised his hard-hit rate from 30.9% in 2025 to […]

With Return Nearing, Should Managers Stash Jordan Lawlar?

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has been rehabbing with the team's Complex League affiliate, but is poised to move his rehab to Triple-A Reno by the end of the week, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The former top prospect is 2-for-8 with a double, a 2:2 BB:K, and a steal through three rehab games. […]