Cam Smith to See Time in Center Field This Spring

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that outfielder Cam Smith will play some center field in spring training, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Reports this offseason have suggested that Smith isn't a lock for an Opening Day roster spot, but adding versatility in center field definitely will help his cause. The 22-year-old former first-rounder […]

Rays Among the Teams Interested in Marcell Ozuna

The Tampa Bay Rays have joined the list of teams interested in signing free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, sources told MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. In addition to the Rays, the San Diego Padres and Pittsburgh Pirates are looking at the three-time All-Star slugger. Ozuna was fourth in the MVP voting in 2024 but really struggled […]

Top 10 Pitching Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

My 2026 positional prospect rankings series here on RotoBaller concludes with the always intriguing starting pitcher position. The top of my pitching prospect rankings heading into 2026 is especially exciting due to the proximity of many of the arms in the below Top-10. Six of the 10 have already debuted, and three of the other […]

10 Sleeper Hitters and Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

The term "sleeper" has become a bit overused in fantasy sports, and baseball is no different. Too often, I see players who go earlier in drafts classified as a sleeper, but you won't find that in this article. I'm digging deeper to bring you my fantasy baseball sleepers. In this article, you will find a […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Bubba Chandler, Colt Emerson, Harry Ford, Parker Messick, Owen Caissie, Thomas White

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide your fantasy team with a league-winning lottery ticket. Managers who stashed players like Nick Kurtz or picked up pitchers like Noah Cameron or Logan Henderson added high-end value when to their fantasy teams they reached the major leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects who are expected […]

Kevin Alcantara to Compete for Spot on Opening Day Roster

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara is expected to be in the mix for one of the final spots on the Opening Day roster. However, the outfielder does have one more minor league option, which could push him to Triple-A to begin the regular season. Bastian noted that the […]

Kyle Tucker Offers Outstanding Consistency at the Plate

Los Angeles Dodgers prized outfield signing Kyle Tucker remains a top-tier fantasy baseball option heading into the 2026 season. Tucker inked a four-year deal with the Dodgers after a season in Chicago, bringing even more firepower to a World Series-winning roster. The 29-year-old had a "down" year by his standards in 2025, but he still […]

Taylor Ward's Bat Should Play in Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward is coming off the best power surge of his career, and he'll look to keep the home runs coming at a new home ballpark. Ward was dealt from the Angels to the Orioles during the offseason, and he'll now get to play half of his games at Camden Yards, one […]

The Reward is Worth the Risk With Ronald Acuna Jr.

Even though Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has played in over 100 games just four times in his eight big-league seasons, which includes two torn ACLs, he's a top-10 overall fantasy player at RotoBaller heading into the 2026 campaign. The five-time All-Star, former Rookie of the Year, and MVP has league-winning upside when healthy, […]

Luke Raley Should Start Regularly Against Right-Handed Pitchers

Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley is expected to be on the strong side of a platoon in right field and at DH with Dominic Canzone in 2026, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. "But as a baseline, I would expect to see Luke and Dom against righties, and Vic and Rob against […]

Victor Robles Appears Headed for Short-Sided Platoon Role

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is expected to be in a short-sided platoon role between right field and designated hitter in 2026 after the team signed Rob Refsnyder to a one-year, $6.25 million deal in December, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. "But as a baseline, I would expect to see Luke and […]

Colton Ledbetter Traded From Rays to Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfielder Colton Ledbetter from the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in a three-team deal that also included the Seattle Mariners, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Ledbetter, 24, was originally a second-round pick by the Rays in 2023 out of Mississippi State. The left-handed hitter has recorded a […]

Cardinals Acquire Tai Peete in Three-Team Deal on Monday

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfielder Tai Peete from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in a three-team trade that also included the Tampa Bay Rays, a source told Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Peete was taken 30th overall by Seattle in 2023, and he's hit .247/.318/.406 with a .724 OPS, 28 home runs, 154 RBI, 141 […]

Mariners Officially Acquire Brendan Donovan From Cardinals

The Seattle Mariners are officially acquiring infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a three-team trade that will include third baseman Ben Williamson going to the Tampa Bay Rays and pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje going to the Cardinals, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Donovan has mostly […]

Avisail Garcia Announces his Retirement

Free-agent outfielder Avisail Garcia announced his retirement from professional baseball on Monday after 13 seasons in the big leagues with five different teams (White Sox, Marlins, Brewers, Tigers, and Rays). Garcia made the All-Star one time, when he hit .330 with 18 home runs and 80 RBI in 136 games with the White Sox in […]

Mariners Nearing a Deal to Land Brendan Donovan

The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal on Monday to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. Third baseman Ben Williamson is expected to go from Seattle to Tampa, but the rest of the […]

Spencer Steer to Serve in Utility Role in 2026

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer, who was a National League Gold Glove finalist at first base in 2025, will play some in the outfield and will have a utility role in 2026, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. Eugenio Suarez and Sal Stewart are expected to see most of the at-bats at designated hitter and first […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - J.J. Wetherholt, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Ryan Waldschmidt, Aidan Miller, Jurrangelo Cijntje

With spring training a few weeks away, managers should begin to familiarize themselves with some of the top emerging prospects in the sport. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign, including some who can break camp with the MLB roster. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Mike Sirota Rising Through Los Angeles System

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota is quickly progressing through the minor leagues and is a name to watch in 2026. Sirota was drafted with the 87th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds out of Northeastern. He was then shipped to the Dodgers in the package that sent infielder […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Earns Invite to Spring Training

The Arizona Diamondbacks have invited top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to big league camp. Waldschmidt is considered the team's top-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 66-ranked prospect in the sport. Waldschmidt joined the Diamondbacks in the 2024 Draft and is now knocking on the MLB door. Last summer, the Kentucky product began the […]

Masataka Yoshida Remains Potential Trade Candidate

According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, the Boston Red Sox could still look to shop outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida ahead of spring training. Yoshida posted a .266/.307/.388 slash line with 11 doubles and four home runs across a 66-game stint with Boston last season. He generated a high .270 xBA and showed an elite […]

Kristian Campbell Holding Undefined Role Ahead of Spring Training

Boston Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell does not have a defined role on the roster ahead of spring training. Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports that while the team is viewing Campbell as a fit in the outfield due to his athleticism, the current state of the outfield is quite crowded and will not provide […]

JJ Bleday Could Open Season in Minor Leagues

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday could be a candidate to begin the season in the minor leagues. C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reported that Bleday still has minor league options and, as a result, could be sent to Triple-A to begin the campaign. The Reds signed the veteran outfielder to a one-year, $1.4 million […]

Jose Siri Signs Minor-League Deal With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Jose Siri to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Siri is looking to bounce back in 2026 after being limited to 16 games last season due to a fractured tibia. The Angels will give Siri a chance in camp, and he'll earn $1.6 million if […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Believes He'll Improve in 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. recently admitted that his offensive struggles were mainly mechanical last season. He feels that he's made the correct adjustments and that the 2026 season will be special for him. Tatis says his head is in the right place and his best seasons are ahead of him. On paper, […]

Jackson Merrill Feels More Comfortable Heading into 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill said that he's feeling more comfortable heading into his third season. He continued by saying the experience as helped, and he has developed a lot of mental strength. Merrill played in 156 games during his rookie campaign, but spent a ton of time on the injured list during his […]

Being Ready for Opening Day is "Possible" for Tommy Edman

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) said he had his walking boot removed from his right ankle 2 1/2 weeks ago after having surgery in November, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It's "possible" that Edman will be ready for Opening Day in late March, but he isn't going to rush […]

Twins Part Ways With Derek Falvey

The Minnesota Twins agreed to "mutually" part ways with president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey on Friday, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The move comes after the Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli following the completion of the 2025 season. It's a surprising decision for the organization, especially with […]

Austin Hays Agrees With White Sox on One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Austin Hays and the Chicago White Sox agreed on a one-year, $6 million contract on Saturday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Hays should have a regular path to playing time in Chicago in 2026, especially after the team traded Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets this offseason. The […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Update)

Fantasy baseball points leagues are becoming increasingly popular and head-to-head points leagues are the closest format that resembles fantasy football. For managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our updated top 750 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. We have expanded […]