Harrison Bader Returns to Tuesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is back in center field and will bat in the two-hole for Tuesday's exhibition game against the Sultanes de Monterrey, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. It's the first time that Bader will play in a game this spring since last Friday due to left-hamstring […]

Marlins Sign Austin Slater to Big-League Deal

The Miami Marlins, who are dealing with a rash of injuries to their outfielders, are signing free-agent outfielder Austin Slater to an undisclosed one-year big-league deal on Tuesday, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. Slater became a free agent last week after opting out of his deal with the Detroit Tigers. The 33-year-old veteran […]

Tyler Freeman to Start the Year on the Injured List

Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Tyler Freeman (back) will start the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list due to lower-back inflammation, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Freeman dealt with back issues this spring, and the setback he had last week means he won't be ready for Opening Day this week. The […]

Wenceel Perez Starting at Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez will open the 2026 season at Triple-A Toledo, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Perez is the odd man out for the Opening Day roster after infield prospect Kevin McGonigle made the team out of spring training. With the 26-year-old starting the season on the farm, fantasy […]

Kevin Alvarez to Start 2026 With Single-A Fayetteville

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kevin Alvarez will begin the season with Single-A Fayetteville, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The Astros' top-ranked prospect was part of the 2025 international signing class and performed well in the Dominican Summer League last year as a 17-year-old, recording a .301/.419/.455 slash line with a 23:19 BB:K in 47 games […]

Lazaro Montes Will Begin 2026 at Double-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes will begin the season at Double-A Arkansas, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. The Mariners' fourth-ranked prospect played nearly half of his games in 2025 there after starting the season at High-A. The powerful left-handed hitter blasted 32 home runs in '25, 14 of which came in 64 games at […]

Daylen Lile Projected to Start in Right Field for Nationals

MLB.com's Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie have Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile starting in right field for the team going into the 2026 regular season this week. Lile will get the nod next to left fielder James Wood and center fielder Jacob Young after the team surprisingly optioned Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester at the […]

Lars Nootbaar Could Land on 60-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) will be evaluated this week for a potential placement on the 60-day injured list, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. If Nootbaar lands on the 60-day IL, he won't be eligible to make his 2026 season debut […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Zach Thompson's Picks

In the middle of fantasy baseball draft season, every manager is on the hunt for the same thing: breakouts. Every year is full of players who step up and produce better numbers than they have in the past and improve their fantasy baseball standing significantly, from where they are drafted to where they actually produce […]

Updated ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: #1 Accuracy Rankings In The Industry

Welcome to the biggest draft week of the 2026 season! We're back with updated ATC fantasy baseball rankings to crush your drafts, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025, and ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry […]

10 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some breakout hitters. These hitters are poised to take the next step in their development this season and could provide massive value at their current price tag. In this piece, we will spotlight nine of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's breakout hitters, including Cam Smith, […]

Spring Training Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - ADP Trends for Drafts

Spring training is one of the most exciting times for baseball fans. After a long winter and offseason filled with major signings and trades, the players are finally taking the field, which means Opening Day is right around the corner. However, with spring games in full swing, several players have begun to rise and fall […]

Mickey Moniak Should be Fine After Leaving With Finger Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) was removed from Monday night's Cactus League game out of an abundance of caution after hitting his right ring finger while diving back to first base, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Manager Warren Schaeffer thinks Moniak "will be fine." The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for […]

Nick Mariano's Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto

It's coming down to the wire! Opening Day will be here any moment, as there are only a few more days until the season starts. At RotoBaller, we have freshly updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings to account for the latest news, injuries, and transactions. Our rankings and tiers are put together by top-accuracy industry […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: H2H Points

Opening Day is around the corner. For fantasy baseball managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. At RotoBaller, we know many fantasy baseball managers play in points and H2H points leagues. Points leagues can […]

Can Carson Benge Be a Waiver-Wire Wonder?

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge is set to make a splash early in the season. He has officially made the roster and should play a regular role in the outfield. The lefty could end up in a platoon with righty Tyrone Taylor, but he should get enough time to make a real impact as […]

Chase DeLauter Emerging as a Top Early Season Waiver-Wire Pickup

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter is having an outstanding spring training and makes a great pickup from the waiver wire or an awesome last-round snag. The 24-year-old lefty hasn't played a regular-season game but made his MLB debut in the playoffs last year. He hit .278 in 34 games at Triple-A with five homers and […]

Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong Finalizing Long-Term Extension

The Chicago Cubs and star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong are working to finalize a multi-year extension that would keep him in Chicago long-term, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com. Terms of the deal haven't been disclosed yet, and while the two sides are approaching an agreement, nothing has been finalized at this point. Still, it's a […]

$1 Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values - Hitters and Pitchers (2026)

Auction drafts are clearly a different animal than your standard fantasy baseball snake drafts, which I am sure you are more than aware of if you are reading this article. Both drafts have their time and place, and auction drafts can often be a bit more fun, as you can spend up on a player […]

Dodgers Hoping Tommy Edman Returns Around End of May

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that the team is hoping to get infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman back around the end of May, according to The California Post's Jack Harris. Edman has had ankle issues the last couple of seasons, so he decided to have surgery on his right ankle back in mid-November, […]

Garrett Mitchell, Brandon Lockridge to Platoon in Center Field

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced on Monday that center field will be a platoon between Garrett Mitchell and Brandon Lockridge to begin the 2026 season. Mitchell, who hits from the left side, will be on the strong side of the platoon and will face right-handed pitchers. The 27-year-old former 20th overall pick in 2020 […]

Andrew McCutchen Makes Rangers Opening Day Roster

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said that veteran outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen made the team's Opening Day roster, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. McCutchen went 8-for-18 (.444) with a homer, seven RBI, five runs scored, six walks, and five strikeouts in seven Cactus League games to win a spot […]

Carson Benge Makes Mets Opening Day Roster

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge has officially made the team's Opening Day roster, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. It was pretty much a done deal once it was announced over the weekend that Mike Tauchman needed knee surgery. The 23-year-old could split playing time against left-handers to Tyrone Taylor […]

Seiya Suzuki to Start the Season on the Injured List

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Monday that outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) will start the season on the injured list, according to Marquee Sports Network. We already knew that Suzuki wouldn't be ready for Opening Day this week after suffering a sprained PCL in his right knee while playing for Team Japan in the […]

Updated ATC Fantasy Baseball Projections (2026): #1 Accuracy Projections In The Industry

The biggest week for fantasy baseball drafts is upon us! And today we're back with our updated ATC fantasy baseball projections to dominate your drafts, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019, and ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate […]

Richie Palacios Makes Rays' Opening Day Roster

Tampa Bay Rays utility man Richie Palacios has made the team's 2026 Opening Day roster, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that Palacios will replace second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder), who will start the year on the Injured List with a right shoulder impingement. The 28-year-old Palacios logged just 48 MLB […]

Gavin Lux Set to Open 2026 on the Injured List Due to Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder) is being placed on the Injured List due to a right shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's not entirely clear at this point how long Lux is expected to be sidelined, but he will likely miss at least the first few weeks […]

Dylan Beavers Progressing Well, Status for Opening Day Remains Uncertain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (knee) is progressing well through his knee injury, according to Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Beavers has been sidelined since Friday after being scratched from a spring training game due to a sore knee. While his status for Opening Day remains uncertain, the young outfielder's progress is a […]

Carson Benge Projected to Start on Opening Day

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is projected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder. Following the injury to Mike Tauchman (knee), the rookie seems destined to claim the starting right field job when the Mets face the Pirates later this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Benge has enjoyed a strong […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise (2026)

When looking for the next breakout hitters, a key factor to consider is how they finished the previous season. Watching a hitter or pitcher make major strides over the final two months of action could set them up for a massive breakout season the following year. In this piece, I will discuss five National League […]