10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2026 Picks

We're in the stretch run of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the ideal time to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high upside for the 2026 MLB season. I'll include each position in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, […]

10 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Corbin Young's High-Upside Draft Targets

We're coming to the close of the fantasy baseball offseason. Many of us spent hours and days researching, monitoring news, and finding potential market values and fades. League winners can have different definitions, but we're looking for hitters that should be priority targets in drafts. They're targets because they have balanced skill sets or stood […]

7 Must-Have Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Finding high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide a major boost to your fantasy baseball team. Last season, managers saw Nick Kurtz, Jacob Misiorowski, and Cam Schlittler all flash high-end upside during their respective MLB debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight seven prospects that are prime late-round targets as they […]

Dylan Beavers Dealing With Quad Tightness, Hopes to be Ready for Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (quadriceps) has had some tightness in his right quadriceps muscle, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The issue has caused soreness in his knee. Beavers is feeling better on Saturday and hopes to be ready for Opening Day next week. It's the first time he has experienced this, […]

Frank Ammirante's Fantasy Baseball Fades

It's almost time for the 2026 MLB season, so it's the perfect moment to drop my 10 must-avoid players. Each of these players goes in the first eight rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. The reason why I'm avoiding these players can vary from injury risk, lack of production, or just overpriced ADPs. With that in […]

Gavin Lux Experiencing Shoulder Discomfort, Won't Play Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Gavin Lux (shoulder) is absent from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Minnesota Twins. Manager Kevin Cash said that Lux's right shoulder is "cranky," but the team is monitoring his status and expects him to return to the lineup on Sunday. The 28-year-old has put together a disappointing spring, slashing […]

Seiya Suzuki Resumes Light Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting, according to the team's injury and transaction tracker on MLB.com. Suzuki is working his way back from a PCL sprain that he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. The Cubs have directed Suzuki to begin these light baseball activities to determine whether he […]

Justin Crawford Makes the Phillies' Opening Day Roster

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford has been informed that he made the Opening Day roster, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com. Crawford is regarded as one of the premier prospects in the Phillies' farm system, and his promotion to the majors comes after he spent the entire 2025 season in Triple-A. In the minors last […]

Red Sox Option Kristian Campbell to Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Campbell will require some additional development in the minors before the Boston front office is comfortable recalling him to the majors. The young infielder made his MLB debut last spring after making the Opening Day roster. […]

Jarred Kelenic Doesn't Make White Sox's Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox outfielder Jarred Kelenic was informed on Friday that he will not make the team's Opening Day roster, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. It's a new low point for the former top prospect after hitting .200 (7-for-35) with two home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, three walks, and 10 strikeouts in […]

Tyler Soderstrom Back in Cactus League Lineup

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (knee) is starting in left field and will bat cleanup for the A's in Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. Soderstrom was hit by a pitch on the knee on Thursday in a spring training game, but he'll be right back in the lineup on Friday and should […]

Lawrence Butler Returns to the Outfield on Friday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knees) is making the start in right field and will bat leadoff in Friday night's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. Butler made his spring training debut on Tuesday as the designated hitter but will now return to the outfield after having surgery on his left knee in the offseason. […]

Kyle Stowers Leaves Friday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers missed one to two weeks earlier this spring with a strained hamstring, so it looks like he's suffered a setback with less than a week until Opening Day. The 28-year-old […]

George Valera Expected to Start Season on the Injured List

Cleveland Guardians outfielder George Valera (calf) is "highly likely" to start the 2026 regular season on the injured list, per MLB.com's Zack Meisel. Valera suffered a strained left calf earlier this month and will not be ready for Opening Day next week. The 25-year-old was competing for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster […]

Jasson Dominguez Optioned to Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez was having a strong spring training at the plate, but he just got caught in a numbers game for the major-league roster with all of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Trent Grisham healthy and ready […]

Dylan Beavers Scratched on Friday With Knee Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (knee) was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League game against the New York Yankees due to right-knee discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. It's unclear if Beavers will undergo any testing on his injured knee, but when we know more about the severity of it, we'll pass it […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Mike Trout's Hand

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) underwent a precautionary X-ray on his hand on Friday, but it came back negative, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout was hit by a pitch in Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox in his first plate appearance. The 34-year-old veteran stayed in the game […]

Harrison Bader Day-to-Day With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is considered day-to-day with left-hamstring tightness, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. It doesn't sound like something overly serious, but with the Giants' 2026 regular season starting next Wednesday against the New York Yankees, it's something to watch with Bader. Right now, manager Tony Vitello […]

Dylan Crews Optioned to Triple-A Rochester

The Washington Nationals optioned outfielder Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester on Friday, per Mark Zuckerman of Nats Journal. Barring an injury, it appears as though the 24-year-old former top prospect will open the 2026 season in the Minors. Crews struggled mightily across 322 plate appearances with the Nationals in 2025, slashing .208/280/.352 with 10 home […]

Josh Lowe Returns to the Outfield on Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) is starting in left field and will hit fifth in Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. It's the first time that Lowe will play the outfield since injuring his oblique. Lowe had been serving as the […]

12 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some league-winning hitters. Some of these hitters are significantly underpriced in current ADP or are poised for a breakout campaign. In this piece, we will spotlight 12 of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's league-winning hitters, including Francisco Alvarez, Cam Smith, Luke Keaschall, and more. Be […]

Carson Benge Emerging as a Favorite to Start the Year in the Majors

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge appears poised to win a spot on the Opening Day roster after impressing the team in spring training, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. "Carson Benge has made this team. The Mets have not announced that officially," Sherman said. Sherman goes on to explain that […]

Brice Matthews to Earn a Starting Role in Houston's Outfield?

Houston Astros outfield prospect Brice Matthews will start in left field in the team's Grapefruit League matchup on Friday night against the Miami Marlins, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Matthews got off to a hot start at the plate this spring but comes into Friday hitting .226 (7-for-31) with a home run, nine […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bargain Hitters With Upside - Discount Bats At Every Position (2026)

If every fantasy team could be stacked with top-end talent at the end of drafts, would fantasy baseball really be any fun? Yeah, probably, but to win your drafts and your leagues, you have to be able to find talent at bargain prices. Championships are not won in the first five rounds; they are won […]

Austin Martin Resumes Baseball Activities

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin (concussion) "went through a workout and actually did some baseball activities" on Thursday, manager Derek Shelton told Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Martin suffered a concussion during the Twins' spring training game on Monday, so it's encouraging that he was able to resume some activities within just a few days. Presumably, […]

Trevor Larnach is Returning on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's Spring Training contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Larnach has been sidelined since being scratched on Sunday due to left side soreness. Barring any setbacks, Larnach should be ready to go for Opening Day. He should be a lock to make […]

Rob Refsnyder Exits Early During Thursday's Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Rob Refsnyder (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's Cactus League matchup against the Athletics. Refsnyder was forced to exit in the sixth inning after getting hit by a pitch on the left elbow. The organization hasn't given an update on his status, so fantasy managers should consider him […]

Tyler Soderstrom is Fine After Getting Hit by a Pitch

Athletics outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's Spring Training contest against the Seattle Mariners. Soderstrom was pulled out of the game as a precaution after getting hit by a pitch in the knee. According to Martin Gallegos, Soderstrom is going to be fine going forward, so fantasy managers […]

Is Spencer Jones a Top Stash Candidate?

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Spencer Jones looked quite comfortable in spring training, but was unable to crack the Opening Day roster due to the depth the Yankees have at the outfield position. Following the re-signing of Cody Bellinger, Jones was poised to begin the 2026 regular season back in the minor leagues once […]

Nathan Church in Strong Consideration to Break Camp in Major Leagues

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church is in strong consideration to break camp with the MLB roster, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Church has put together an impressive showing in spring training and could find a lead role on a rebuilding club in 2026. Through 14 games, Church has held a .313/.436/.469 line […]