Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3

Incredibly, it's already mid-April, and we are already in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season.  At RotoBaller HQ, we update our waiver wire rankings with the latest injuries and news to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. In this article, you will find our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]

Addison Barger Expected to Resume Swinging This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) has resumed baseball activities at the team's spring training complex in Florida, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Barger played catch over the last two days and is expected to resume swinging on Friday or Saturday. The goal is for Barger to resume running by Tuesday or […]

George Springer Could Return for Next Homestand

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is hitting off a tee and doing flips in the batting cage, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. "Looked pretty normal, which is good. He's feeling better," manager John Schneider said. Springer still needs to run to test out his fractured toe, but the Blue Jays […]

Heliot Ramos Heading to the Bench Against Reds

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday in the series finale on the road against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. It's the second straight game that Will Brennan, who bats left-handed, will get the start over Ramos. Brennan is starting in left […]

Bryan Reynolds Taking a Seat on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals at PNC Park, according to MLB.com. Billy Cook is making the start in left field for the Bucs and will bat ninth against Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin. It appears to be a normal rest […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mike Trout, Oneil Cruz, Jose Soriano, more

It's that lovely time of the week where we update my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks, which look to balance our preseason takes with the 10% of the regular season that we've seen unfold! Spring is finally in the air, at least up here in Massachusetts, and the warm weather has something to say […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/16/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a decent-sized slate for us on this wonderful Thursday. We don't usually have this big a slate, as Thursday is a usual day off for a lot of teams. That being said, there are a few spots that have my interest. On this slate, I have four home runs to […]

Is Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Early-Season Power Outage a Cause for Concern?

Across his first 85 plate appearances of 2026, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .247/.341/.384 with one home run, five RBI, six runs scored, and four stolen bases. While Acuna Jr. hasn't quite gotten his power stroke going yet, his 16.4% barrel rate suggests that it's only a matter of time before his […]

Mets Hoping for Juan Soto to Return During Team's Next Homestand

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said, "that's the goal," when asked by reporters whether outfielder Juan Soto (calf) would return during the team's next home stand. The Mets finish up their current road trip this weekend in Chicago before returning home next Tuesday for a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins. Soto is currently […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/16/26): 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 Thursday, 4/16/26. 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 […]

Mets Place Jared Young on 10-Day Injured List With Meniscus Tear

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Jared Young (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) with a left meniscus tear. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled outfielder MJ Melendez from Triple-A Syracuse. Young will need to have surgery, which could keep him out for the rest […]

Sam Antonacci Officially Called Up by White Sox

The Chicago White Sox officially have recalled outfield/infield prospect Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. Antonacci will receive his first big-league call-up after going 15-for-48 (.313) with two home runs, seven RBI, five stolen bases, and six runs scored in 14 games at Charlotte. The 23-year-old […]

Jorge Soler's Suspension Reduced to Four Games

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler's suspension by Major League Baseball has been reduced to four games, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Soler will start serving his four-game suspension on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves, and it will run through Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. The league initially gave Soler […]

Luke Raley Staying Hot at the Plate, Worth a Longer Look?

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley went 1-for-3 with a walk on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the Padres, and is now 7-for-12 (.583) over his last three games. The left-handed slugger began the year by hitting a home run in three straight games, and is now slashing .296/.356/.556 with seven extra-base hits this season […]

Giants Place Harrison Bader on 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The San Francisco Giants announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 12) with a left-hamstring strain. The Giants recalled both outfielders Will Brennan and Drew Gilbert from Triple-A Sacramento in corresponding moves. Bader has been bothered by his left hamstring since back in spring […]

Victor Robles Doing Light Baseball Activities

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (pectoral) has started doing light baseball activity, but not to the point where he's truly ramping up, according to MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. "Because it's his throwing arm, it's something you have to be careful with," manager Dan Wilson said. "And so we're just taking it slowly." Robles is on the […]

Juan Soto Begins Running Progression

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said that star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) began a running progression on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It's a significant step as Soto rehabs a strained right calf that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Soto has been doing baseball activities since the days after straining […]

Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser Sitting Against Lefty on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielders Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, and Leody Taveras are all out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, according to MLB.com. The O's will go with an outfield from left to right that includes Weston Wilson in left, Blaze Alexander in center, and Johnathan […]

Sam Antonacci an Elite Option for Speed Among Stash Candidates

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci holds high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Reports last weekend suggested that the White Sox were set to call up Antonacci to the big leagues, but since this transaction has yet to occur, the team may feel he needs additional development in Triple-A. Entering the season, Antonacci was […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/15/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have another split slate with DraftKings and FanDuel, but we finally have a Wednesday with only three day games, making for an awesome Wednesday night slate of baseball. We have good hitting weather again across the country, making it important to nail down our pitching as always. I have updated my model to include […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Carries High-End Stash Value in Week 3

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt remains an elite stash option in all standard leagues in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. The 23-year-old nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2026 campaign. With Reno Waldschmidt, he has looked more than comfortable, which suggests he […]

Byron Buxton Sets the Tone for Twins With Two Homers on Tuesday

Outfielder and leadoff man Byron Buxton led the Minnesota Twins in their 6-0 shutout win over the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton finished the game 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout. Both of Buxton's homers were of the solo variety, with the first coming off […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/15/2026)

It's going to be one of the warmest days that we have had this calendar year across the country, which should make for some really solid hitting environments today. With that being said, I am loading up on home run props today with six left-handed sluggers who have great matchups today. Yes, that's more than […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jonah Tong, Colby Thomas, Jacob Melton

Finding high-end prospects in the minor leagues who can make a major impact for fantasy is one of the keys to building a successful roster. Last season, managers saw many prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make a massive impact, such as Nolan McLean and Cam Schlittler. In this piece, we will […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/15/26): 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, 4/15/26. 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 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Playing Right Field on Tuesday Against Seattle

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is starting in right field and will bat in the two-hole for the Friars for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo at Petco Park, according to MLB.com. The Padres moved Tatis to second base in the last two games of the four-game […]

Wyatt Langford is Returning on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. Langford is returning after missing the last three games due to a minor quad issue. Luckily, Langford was able to avoid a trip to the Injured List and only missed a few contests. The Rangers will […]

Harrison Bader is Absent on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Bader has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue since Spring Training. It's unclear if he tweaked it recently or if this is just a routine maintenance day. The ongoing hamstring injury could explain […]

Jackson Chourio's Estimated Return Pushed Back to Early May

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that outfielder Jackson Chourio's (hand) estimated return date has been pushed back to early May, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. Chourio has yet to play in 2026 due to a fractured left hand that he suffered back in early March. The 22-year-old has been healing, but […]

Christian Yelich Expected to Return in Mid-to-Late May

According to the Milwaukee Brewers, outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich's (groin) initial timeline to return from his groin injury is in mid-to-late May, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The 34-year-old veteran and former MVP suffered a strained left groin on Sunday and is expected to be out anywhere from four to six […]