Pirates Promoting Esmerlyn Valdez, Viewed as Priority Waiver-Wire Target?

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting outfielder/first baseman Esmerlyn Valdez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, a source told Pirates insider Jason Mackey. In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Billy Cook to Indy. The 22-year-old is considered Pittsburgh's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and the Dominican should have an opportunity to play alongside fellow […]

Trent Grisham Out on Thursday With Knee Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale in the Bronx against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Rookie Spencer Jones will make the start in center field and will hit sixth against Blue Jays right-hander Braydon Fisher. Grisham injured his knee early […]

Pedro Ramirez Emerging as a Strong Stash Candidate

Chicago Cubs infield/outfield prospect Pedro Ramirez has methodically climbed the team's minor league ladder, finally landing at Triple-A this season and showing that the steady progress has paid off. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect is hitting .312 through 43 games so far this season, and a 10.7 percent walk rate has helped him to a strong […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. a Waiver-Wire Target Amid Hot Streak

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been hitting the ball well lately, and he's worth adding off the waiver wire in many fantasy baseball leagues. Over his last six games, Gurriel is 10-for-25 with one home run, two doubles, four RBI, one walk, five strikeouts, and one stolen base. This year, he owns a […]

Kevin Alcantara a Must-Stash for Home Run Upside

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara continues to show intriguing power potential for the Iowa Cubs, belting his Triple-A-leading 15th home run on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 slugger has reached base safely via hit or walk in 20 straight games, during which time he's gone 22-for-80 (.275), pushing his season average to .245 with a .909 […]

Jett Williams a Top Stash Option with Versatility, Multi-Category Potential

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is heating up again at Triple-A Nashville, going 10-for-28 (.357) over his last eight games, with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, and a stolen base, along with an 8:9 BB:K over that span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is now slashing .254/.380/.420, with a strong 15.1 percent walk […]

Angel Martinez a Power Bat Worth Adding Off the Waiver Wire?

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is having a solid season at the plate, and his power surge is enough to justify adding him off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. Martinez homered 11 times across 139 games last year, and he's already up to nine homers through just 48 games this year. He also has […]

James Tibbs III Still a Top Hitter to Stash Amid Hot Stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been a streaky hitter so far in 2026, and right now, he's on a hot streak. The Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect is 10-for-21 (.476) with a pair of doubles and a triple over his last six games. The former first-rounder has also shown an incredible eye during […]

Marlins Acquire Rece Hinds, Holding Stash Value Amid Potential Return to the Majors?

The Miami Marlins acquired outfielder Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in exchange for right-hander Zach McCambley, according to Isaac Azout of Fish on First. The 25-year-old Hinds will now head to the National League East after the Reds designated him for assignment last week. The former second-rounder in 2019 will report to […]

Noelvi Marte Back on the Stash Radar Amid Dominant Run at Triple-A?

Even though Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte is still in the minors, he should be attracting some interest off the waiver wire due to a recent hot stretch at Triple-A Louisville. In his last 25 games with the Bats, Marte has gone 41-for-103 (.398) with six home runs, 22 RBI, and eight stolen bases. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8

Amazingly, the middle of the week is here, and it's time for waiver wire advice. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 8— May 18 through May 24 to help break down the waiver wire in leagues that allow daily moves.  We rank the […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Carson Benge, Kyle Bradish, Eury Perez, More

Welcome to the mid-week edition of RotoBaller's Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 8 of the 2026 season! While you may be used to this type of article being posted on Mondays, with so many constant risers and fallers to keep track of, we decided to start providing twice as much content! […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 8

Week 8 of the fantasy baseball season is at its midway point. With the next set of MLB matchups on the horizon, now is a good time to examine the waiver wire in our fantasy baseball leagues to see who can help us this weekend and beyond. Leading off this week’s list is a 20-year-old […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8 (2026)

Welcome to our Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we move past Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. Throughout the season, it's always a good idea to check the wire for players to stash to add upside to your rosters, as long as you have room. Remember, you don't want to waste roster […]

Josh Lowe Blasts Fifth Home Run, Showing Signs of Improvement at the Plate?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Lowe connected on his fifth long ball of the year in the second inning off Aaron Civale in his team's extra-inning loss on Wednesday night. Lowe went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two strikeouts and is still hitting only .182 on the year with a 29.2% K%. However, he has […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - River Ryan, Ben Ross, Seaver King

Every season, fantasy managers see high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and make a high impact for fantasy. Last summer, Nick Kurtz stole most of the headlines as he went on to be a league-winner for those who stashed him. In this piece, we will look at two emerging infield prospects and one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/21/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a weak Thursday slate, and the weather isn't looking particularly great either. This is going to be a slate where we have to dig deep and find some sneaky spots for people to go yard today. Zach absolutely crushed it yesterday, hitting dingers on Juan Soto and Ketel Marte. Hopefully, […]

Juan Soto Remains Locked in, Goes Deep Twice in Loss to Nats

It's an understatement to say that New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto is locked in at the plate right now. Soto went 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday night's loss to the hosting Washington Nationals in D.C. The 27-year-old Dominican is now hitting .299 on the season […]

Trent Grisham Departs Early on Wednesday With Knee Discomfort

The New York Yankees announced that outfielder Trent Grisham (knee) left Wednesday's contest early against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays with left-knee discomfort. Team physicians were looking at Grisham at Yankee Stadium, and he will undergo imaging on Thursday to determine the severity. Grisham was moving gingerly after running out a second-inning double, and he […]

Jackson Merrill Tweaks his Back on Wednesday, Pulled Early

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (back) appeared to tweak his back while leaping up against the fence while going after Shohei Ohtani's leadoff home run in the first inning at Petco Park in Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers and was pulled from the game, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Merrill […]

Brandon Nimmo Pulled Early With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) exited Wednesday's series finale in Denver early against the Colorado Rockies with right-hamstring tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. After a single in the fifth inning, manager Skip Schumaker and a trainer went to check on Nimmo before pulling him from the game. Before leaving, Nimmo went 1-for-3 […]

Addison Barger a Sneaky Waiver-Wire Target After IL Stint?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is currently on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, but he could be an intriguing waiver wire target once he's activated back to the 26-man roster. Barger has played in just nine games this season and is off to a putrid start, going 1-for-22 with zero home […]

Cole Carrigg Emerging as Top Hitter to Stash as MLB Debut Looms Closer?

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Cole Carrigg is now firmly on the stash radar in Week 8 of the fantasy baseball season. Carrigg opened the 2026 season by making his Triple-A debut and has shown minimal growing pains when facing the top pitching of the minor leagues. Over his first 42 games at the top club […]

Esteury Ruiz a Waiver-Wire Target With Stolen Base Upside?

Miami Marlins outfielder Esteury Ruiz isn't the flashiest name in fantasy baseball as he hovers near the Mendoza line, but his ability to steal bases still makes him an intriguing waiver wire addition. He is slashing .200/.219/.467 with two homers, a 3% walk rate, and a 28% strikeout rate across 19 games (32 plate appearances). […]

Jordan Lawlar Still Holding Stash Upside Amid Looming Return?

Arizona Diamondbacks infield/outfield prospect Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has been on the 60-day injured list for the majority of the regular season but has recently begun to make strides in his return. Earlier this week, the former top prospect took dry swings for the first time. Additionally, the team's manager, Torey Lovullo, noted that his wrist […]

Kemp Alderman Sees Stash Value Decline After Suffering Injury

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman (wrist) was on pace to compete for an early MLB debut this season, but he suffered an injury earlier this week and was officially moved to the seven-day injured list. Alderman sustained a wrist injury during a collision at a Triple-A contest. While this does hurt his short-term value, […]

Jung Hoo Lee Still Out With Back Injury on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Drew Gilbert is making the start in center field and is batting ninth against D-backs right-hander Merrill Kelly. Lee is making progress since being removed from Monday's game […]

Brenton Doyle Considered Day-to-Day With Oblique Contusion

Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) is considered day-to-day with a left-oblique contusion that he suffered when diving for a ball in Tuesday night's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Manny Randhawa of MLB.com. Fantasy managers will want to check back shortly to see if Doyle is in the lineup for Wednesday's game […]

Jake McCarthy Emerging as a Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target

Across 110 plate appearances so far in 2026, Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy is hitting .289/.346/.464 with two home runs, 18 RBI, 10 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. With a 4.9% barrel rate and a 19.8% hard-hit rate, McCarthy is highly unlikely to provide fantasy managers with much power. The lefty swinger has also […]

Wyatt Langford Could Resume Swinging Soon

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) will do another forearm strength test on Wednesday, May 20, and if all goes well, he will be cleared to begin swinging a bat two days later and restart his full ramp-up, per MLB.com. Langford has been slow to recover from a Grade 1 right-flexor strain in his forearm […]