Juan Soto Doesn't Have a Target Date to Return to the Outfield

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) said his forearm injury is progressing, but he doesn't have a target date to return to the outfield, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Soto said he would play catch again on Wednesday and stretch out to a longer distance. The 27-year-old has dealt with some forearm tightness […]

Brandon Nimmo Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) left Wednesday's 3-0 shutout win over the visiting New York Yankees early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Nimmo went 1-for-2 at the plate with a walk before being pulled in the bottom of the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. The severity of Nimmo's hamstring […]

Jasson Dominguez Dealing With Elbow Contusion, to Have CT Scan

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) said that X-rays were inconclusive after he suffered a left-elbow contusion in Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez will undergo a CT scan on Thursday in New York. The switch-hitting Dominican was hit by a pitch from right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and […]

Javier Baez Lands on Injured List With Ankle Sprain

The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Javier Baez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a right-ankle sprain and recalled infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Jung is getting the start right away on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander JR Ritchie, serving as […]

Tyler Soderstrom Out Wednesday After Getting Hurt on Tuesday

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head, shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park, per MLB.com. Carlos Cortes is making the start in left field and will bat third for the A's against Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha. Soderstrom injured his head and […]

Luis Robert Jr. Out Again on Wednesday, Could Land on Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s back pain hasn't improved much, which is why he's undergoing an MRI exam on Wednesday, manager Carlos Mendoza told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. There's a chance that Robert will need a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger will miss a third straight game on Wednesday […]

Phillies-Giants Postponed on Wednesday Due to Rain

The game on Wednesday between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants has been postponed due to rain and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fantasy managers will want to get any players from these two teams out of their starting […]

Orioles-Astros Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that their game on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros has been postponed due to inclement weather in Baltimore. The game will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, April 30. Fantasy managers will want to remove any players from these two teams that they might have […]

After Brutal Start, Jakob Marsee Showing Signs of Life at the Plate

Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee has been a fantasy disappointment in the early going of 2026 after a breakout 2025. The left-handed hitter slashed .292/.363/.478 with five home runs and 14 steals in 55 games after his promotion to the big leagues last year, but so far in 2026, he's slashing just .184/.304/.272 through 30 […]

Jonathan India has Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that infielder Jonathan India (shoulder) underwent successful season-ending labral repair surgery. India only played in 17 games in his second season in KC and wasn't looking great at the plate before landing on the 10-day injured list, going 8-for-48 (.167) with two home runs, eight RBI, eight runs […]

George Springer Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is being activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. In a corresponding move, the team is designating outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment. Springer isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he's available […]

Jarred Kelenic Recalled From Triple-A, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they selected the contract of outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte and placed outfielder Everson Pereira (pectoral) on the 10-day injured list with a right-pectoral strain in a corresponding move. Kelenic was not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Wyatt Langford Expected to be Activated on Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said the plan is for him to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The Rangers want Langford to play in a minor-league rehab game somewhere on Thursday. Langford is attempting to come back from a flexor strain in […]

James Tibbs III Still Holding High-End Stash Value

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster. Through 27 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Tibbs has posted an impressive .291/.408/.699 slash line with seven doubles, 11 home runs, and a stolen base. During this […]

Spencer Jones Still on the Stash Radar Amid Skid?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A and is falling down the stash rankings in Week 5. Over his last seven contests, the team's young slugger has posted a rough .091/.286/.136 slash line with just one extra-base hit (a double). However, prior to this power skid, […]

Tyler Soderstrom Exits Early as Precaution With Head Injury

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head) left the game early on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals as a precaution, manager Mark Kotsay told Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Soderstrom didn't have any signs of a concussion, but there is some soreness, and the team will wait to see how he feels on Wednesday. The […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Quickly Approaching MLB Promotion?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has continued to heat up at Triple-A and is emerging as a sneaky stash candidate in deep formats. Through 22 games at Triple-A, Rodriguez has posted a .253/.412/.533 slash line with a .945 OPS. During this stint, Rodriguez has gone deep six times, tallied three doubles, and swiped three […]

Is Joshua Baez Nearing his MLB Debut?

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has flashed his raw power at Triple-A and could be slowly progressing toward his MLB debut. The Cardinals gave Baez an opportunity to break camp in spring training, despite not logging a single at-bat with the Triple-A club, but he was unable to claim a starting role. Last […]

Walker Jenkins Still on the Stash Radar After Slow Start?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is off to a slow start to the Triple-A regular season and is falling down the stash rankings. Jenkins entered the 2026 regular season as the team's No. 1 rake-prospect and the overall No. 11 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Through the first 21 games of the Triple-A […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 5 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 5 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we will look at which players are the best buy-lows to acquire and who might be the biggest sell-highs.  This […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 5

Welcome back RotoBallers to the Week 5 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors including Braylon Payne, Seth Hernandez, Eric Hartman, Jamie Hitt, Ryan Wideman. We've hit the end of […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 5

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Our goal with this article is to continually help you determine whether the players you're picking up and counting on are real or fool's gold. It doesn't matter whether they're a platoon matchup, a switch hitter, or even a switch thrower if […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/29/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

I switched my model over to all 2026 data last night, and we are finally at the point in the season where we can start to see recent trends and hot-and-cold streaks in offenses. We have a great Wednesday night baseball slate on tap for us tonight, where there are great contests and plenty of […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Ryan Waldschmidt, Thomas White, Braden Montgomery

Targeting high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with a major boost. Last season, many rookies turned in impressive rookie seasons, including Nick Kurtz and Cam Schlittler. In this piece, we will look at two emerging players at the Triple-A level and a budding star at the Double-A level who could push for a second-half […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/29/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have another 15-game slate on deck for us with tons of great spots to attack for home runs! Doug crushed it with the Juan Soto call against Zack Littell last night, and hopefully I can cook something up for you all as well! I have four home run picks on deck […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/29/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Wednesday, 4/29/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

George Springer Could Be Activated from Injured List on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) could be activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Springer has been on the IL for over two weeks due to a fractured left big toe. Across 62 plate appearances before getting injured, the 36-year-old hit […]

Javier Baez Carted Off on Tuesday With Apparent Lower-Leg Injury

Detroit Tigers utility man Javier Baez (lower leg) was carted off from his team's game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night after an awkward slide into first base. While the extent of the injury is not yet known, Tigers beat writer Chris McCosky reports that Baez appeared to be unable to put any weight […]

Oneil Cruz is Back in Action on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cruz was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to an illness. He needed a rest day anyway after going 0-for-10 at the plate with five strikeouts over his last two games. Outside of that, […]