Homerless Drought Continues for Charlie Condon, Still a Stash Option?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon continues to tread water at Triple-A Albuquerque, collecting a hit in eight of his last 10 games but going just 9-for-42 (.214) over that span with a 36.2 percent strikeout rate. The former third-overall draft pick has a superb 19.7 percent chase rate (88th percentile) that's allowed him […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Week 8 has officially arrived, and another week is in the books. Injuries continue to pile up as the Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will miss three months with a right fibula fracture, while the Red Sox shortstop will be out six to 10 weeks with a sports hernia. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you find […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 8

Another week is in the books, and we had a few more exciting prospect promotions. Henry Bolte and A.J. Ewing were called up last week, and Colt Emerson got the call Sunday night. We've seen a steady trickle of notable prospect promotions all season, and I don't expect that to change in the coming weeks. […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 8

Welcome back to the Week 8 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 Jacob Gonzalez, Karson Milbrandt, Austin Overn, Kash Mayfield, and Malcolm Moore. Believe it or not, we […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 8? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 8 (May 18 to May 24). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week, we have some big-name players featured on this list. There's a pitcher who was […]

Kerry Carpenter Making Good Progress, Return Could Come Quickly

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder), who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder injury, has been doing some light running and throwing and expects to resume swinging a bat this week, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The 28-year-old sprained the AC joint in his left shoulder back on […]

Mets Promoting Prospect Nick Morabito, Worth an Add Ahead of Debut?

New York Mets outfielder Nick Morabito is poised to make his MLB debut after getting a promotion on Tuesday, as the Mets designated veteran Austin Slater for assignment. Morabito will join an exciting young outfield in New York with rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing already in the mix. While Ewing and Benge are lefties, […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Showcasing Five-Category Upside Early in MLB Stint

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has impressed through his first 10 games in the majors and looks ready to be a long-time fixture in Arizona's outfield moving forward. The 23-year-old is the team's No. 1 prospect according to MLB Pipeline and has lived up to the hype, hitting .313 (6-for-32) with four doubles, three stolen […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/19/2026)

I love writing for Tuesday slates because we almost always get all 30 teams to pick and choose from. There are several strong starters on the docket tonight, but there are also so many pitchers playing poorly that we can pick on. We have games in Arizona, Colorado, Anaheim, and Philadelphia, all of which are […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/19/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

What an awesome Tuesday night slate we have on tap tonight. There are plenty of options on the board to choose from, including many environments that have good hitting weather, as well as elite matchups on both sides of the ball. Tonight, we will dissect the best options to get us to the green. If […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kade Anderson, Braden Montgomery, Thomas White

Finding high-impact prospects on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy team with a much-needed boost. During the second half of the 2025 season, managers who picked up Nolan McLean received near ace-level production over the final month of the season and likely played a major role in securing a championship. Below, we will check […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jonah Tong, Edwin Arroyo, Luis Lara

Even though the 2026 season is only a quarter way through, managers have seen many high-end prospects not only earn the call to the majors, but make an immediate impact, such as Payton Tolle, A.J. Ewing, Henry Bolte, and Konnor Griffin. Below, we will spotlight two of the hottest hitters at the Triple-A level who […]

Jung Hoo Lee Pulled Early on Monday With Back Spasms

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was pulled early from Monday's contest against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks with back spasms, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Before leaving the game, Lee went 1-for-2 at the plate out of the leadoff spot for the Gigantes. He was replaced in right field […]

Jose Caballero Plays Catch, Could Spend Minimum Time on IL

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) played catch on Monday, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Caballero has already been fielding in the last few days, but he's not throwing yet. Boone added that Caballero still has a chance to spend the minimum 10 days on the injured […]

Wyatt Langford Making Progress, Still has a Ways to Go

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) did another "strength test" on his forearm on Sunday and recovered well on Monday, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. McFarland writes that it's a good sign and is an improvement for Langford, although he'll still need to pass a few more tests before he starts […]

Roman Anthony Sore After Swinging on Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) is sore after taking some swings on Monday, so he will not swing again until after the off day on Thursday at least, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. It's bad news for the 22-year-old former top outfield prospect as he attempts to return from the 10-day injured […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is dealing with some hamstring tightness, which is why he was not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals, interim manager Chad Tracy told Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. With Rafaela sitting out, Jarren Duran made the start in center field, with […]

Dylan Crews on Verge of Returning to Nats, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

The Washington Nationals are expected to recall outfielder Dylan Crews from Triple-A Rochester as early as Tuesday, a source familiar with the decision told Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Crews was demoted to Rochester at the end of spring training, but he is on the verge of returning to the big leagues after hitting .258 […]

Braves Reinstate Ronald Acuna Jr. From Injured List on Monday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and placed infielder Kyle Farmer (forearm) on the 10-day IL (retroactive to May 16) with a strained right forearm in a corresponding move. After speculation that the Braves might wait until Friday's series opener against the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. is "Day-to-Day," Could Return on Friday

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said on Monday that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is "day-to-day" at this point, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Weiss added that it's not out of the question that Acuna comes off the 10-day injured list to play early this week against the Miami Marlins, but the […]

Byron Buxton Remains Sidelined With Hip Injury on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. James Outman will make the start in center field for the Twins and will bat ninth against Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai. Buxton is missing a fifth straight game due to soreness in his right hip […]

Kyle Schwarber Out With Illness on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (illness) is feeling under the weather and will not start in Monday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, interim manager Don Mattingly told Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bryce Harper will take over as the DH on Monday and bat second, while Alec Bohm will move across the […]

More Motivation to Stash James Tibbs III Amid Latest Surge?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is back in the headlines amidst an explosive four-game stint at Triple-A. Over his last four games, he's hitting 9-for-16 with two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, eight walks, and just two strikeouts. He has an absurd .708 OBP during that span, and he continues to demonstrate […]

Jasson Dominguez Feeling Better, Increasing his Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) is doing better after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Domiguez has been swinging in the pool and working out in the weight room as he works his way back from an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder that […]

Giancarlo Stanton Still Not Ready to Ramp Up his Running Program

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) is "doing some more dynamic stuff, but he's still not ready to ramp up his running program, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton won't be able to go on a minor-league rehab assignment or return from the […]

Walker Jenkins Still Worth Stashing Amid IL Stint?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) is currently on the injured list, but he remains an intriguing option to stash in fantasy baseball as he approaches his return to action. Jenkins was a first-round pick out of high school in 2023, and he has quickly ascended to the upper tier of the minors. Across […]

Max Clark a Top Stash Option Amid Hitting Streak?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has emerged as a top option to stash in fantasy baseball. Clark is still in Triple-A, but he's knocking on the door of the major leagues and could make his debut within the next couple of weeks. As it stands, the former #1 overall pick owns a seven-game hitting […]

Byron Buxton Expected to Return to the Lineup Soon

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) worked out at Target Field before Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers as he works his way back from right-hip flexor soreness, and he felt fine on Sunday, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Buxton is confident that he will return in a matter of days, not weeks, to […]

Brice Matthews Still Worth Targeting Off the Waiver Wire?

Houston Astros outfielder Brice Matthews has been quiet at the plate in May and may no longer be worth holding in mixed fantasy leagues. In 16 games in May, Matthews has gone 11-for-55 (.200) with two home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, a stolen base, three walks, and 14 strikeouts across 59 plate appearances. […]

Sal Frelick Heating Up at the Plate, Widely Available in Fantasy Leagues

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick doesn't have game-changing power or speed, and he got off to a slow start offensively in 2026. However, Frelick has been showing signs of life at the plate recently and has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with a double, three RBI, two stolen bases, and two runs scored in his last six […]