Christian Yelich Still Bothered by Back, Injured List Stint Coming?

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the hosting Twins, according to MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will serve as the team's DH and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan at Target Field. Yelich returned on Tuesday against the San Diego […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Friday With Hip Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler will make another start in center field for the Twins and will bat eighth against Brewers right-hander Coleman Crow. After hitting two home runs on Wednesday night, the Twins scratched […]

Spencer Jones Worth Holding After Slow Start?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was a popular waiver-wire pickup upon his long-awaited MLB debut on May 8, but he has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in the big leagues and is currently rostered in just 19% of Yahoo leagues. In his first 15 plate appearances over his first […]

Jorge Soler Slowing Down in May, Still a Waiver Target for Power?

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler had five home runs and hit .253 (20-for-79) in 22 games (93 plate appearances) in April, but he has gone a bit quiet in May and is now hitting .221 (32-for-145) overall with eight long balls, 28 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 40 games in his 13th season […]

Carson Benge Starting to Turn the Corner at MLB Level

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge needed a little time to acclimate to the majors, but he seems to have found his stride lately. Over his last 10 games, the rookie has gone 14-for-36 with four extra-base hits, seven RBI, four walks, and six strikeouts. He has also stolen a base in back-to-back games. The […]

JJ Bleday a Top Source for Power?

Something has clicked for outfielder JJ Bleday since joining the Cincinnati Reds. In 16 games with the team, Bleday has gone 17-for-53 (.321) with six home runs, 18 RBI, 10 runs scored, one steal, 13 walks, and 10 strikeouts across 66 plate appearances. In his first four MLB seasons with the Miami Marlins and Athletics, […]

Charlie Condon Seeing Stash Upside Plummet Amid Lengthy Power Drought

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his stash upside continue to drop as his slump at Triple-A lingers. The former Georgia superstar was enjoying a hot start to his Triple-A campaign, but has since seen his production take a steep decline. Over his first 16 games of the campaign, the former third […]

Braden Montgomery Emerging as Priority Hitting Prospect to Stash

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is seeing his stash value continue to increase, and he enters Week 8 as one of the top hitting prospects to stash. Montgomery opened the campaign at the Double-A level but has since been promoted to Triple-A and is now on the verge of joining the White Sox. […]

Ryan Waldschmidt a Priority Add With Five-Category Potential?

Arizona Diamondbacks top-ranked prospect and MLB's 51st-ranked prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, was called up to the big-league club on May 8 after the team traded Alek Thomas to the Dodgers, clearing the path for Waldschmidt to take advantage of the opportunity he's been given. Through 19 plate appearances, he's collected five hits, three RBI, one […]

A.J. Ewing a Priority Target After Hot Start

New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing, who is the Mets' third-ranked prospect and MLB's 85th-ranked prospect, has been making a splash since getting called up on May 12. Ewing was called up because Luis Robert's (back) recovery is not going well, and the Mets' offense has needed a spark, and Ewing has delivered thus far, […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 7

The MLB season is in full swing. We are nearing the midway point in May, and throughout the first month and a half, we have seen many hitters turn in dominant performances this season and are on a breakout trajectory. This week, we will look at another five hitters who are enjoying a productive start and […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows: Unlucky Star Players

The fantasy baseball season is now in full swing. At this point in the year, there's a clear picture of which players are off to great starts and which players are not. The players who continue to struggle give fantasy managers a potential buy-low window. That makes now the best time to look at some […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Jose Corniell, Kemp Alderman

Welcome to Week 7 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Jose Corniell, and Kemp Alderman. Each is a top talent […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/15/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball has a massive slate this Friday to start the weekend, with all 30 teams on the schedule. It's the first day of Rivalry Weekend, so the 11 interleague series and four regional matchups are each designed to highlight intense, geographical rivalries. Some work better than others, but it should […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/15/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

This is one of my favorite slates of the year. We have a stack I am going to go all in on for the first time this season. It is the highest-rated stack grade in my handiness model and the highest implied team total in my team model. They also have six of the top-20 […]

Seiya Suzuki Cooling Off After Hot Stretch

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was on an unbelievable run at the plate, but he has cooled off lately. Over the last week, Suzuki is 2-for-17 at the plate with one home run, two RBI, and four walks. The veteran slugger is hitless over his last four games, as it appears Suzuki is coming back […]

Chase DeLauter is Still Looking for Power

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been posting decent results with the bat, but continues searching for power. Over the last month, DeLauter has gone 27-for-93 at the plate with one home run, 14 RBI, and 13 walks. His ability to draw walks is encouraging, but the lack of power has certainly been frustrating for […]

Brewers Expected to Make Decision on Christian Yelich on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said, "Tomorrow will be telling whether he will need a longer break," when asked about whether outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) will need to go on the injured list for the second time this season. Yelich just returned on Tuesday from a groin injury, but he could be forced to […]

JJ Bleday Continues to Thrive With Reds, Homers Twice on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has looked like a different hitter since joining the Reds this year, as he came into Thursday's action with a .292/.443/.646 slash line, a 1.088 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, and eight runs scored in just 15 games played. The former fourth overall pick by the Miami Marlins in […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Worth Stashing Amid Injured List Stint?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (thumb) hasn't played in a game since May 1 after suffering a muscle strain in his thumb, but could be back on the field in the coming weeks. Before hitting the injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, the Twins' fourth-ranked prospect was showing well, hitting .247 with six home […]

Joshua Baez Continues to Flash Power-Speed Combo, MLB Debut Around the Corner?

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez began this week reminding fantasy managers why he is one of the top hitters to stash after belting another home run on Tuesday and stealing another base on Wednesday, now with eight home runs and seven steals through 35 games at Triple-A Memphis. The 6-foot-3 slugger is slashing […]

Mets Aren't Ready to Sell

Despite the New York Mets' 17-25 start (last place in the National League East), they are "not currently thinking about selling," according to Robert Murray of FanSided. "I do believe that," president of baseball operations David Stearns said when asked if the team can salvage this season. "But we have not shown that yet. We […]

Byron Buxton Scratched on Thursday With Hip Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) has been scratched from the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Miami Marlins due to right hip-flexor soreness, according to Twins reporter Audra Martin. Ryan Kreidler will make the start in center field for Minnesota and will hit eighth in the batting order against Marlins left-hander Braxton […]

Jordan Walker in Line for Contract Extension?

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been a post-hype breakout so far in 2026, hitting .298/.378/.570 with 11 home runs and 30 RBI at 23 years old. He's tied for 13th in the league in fWAR (1.8), and his massive jump in OPS from .584 last year to .947 this year has caught the […]

Christian Yelich Being Held Out for Second Straight Game With Back Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) is absent from the starting lineup for the second straight day in Thursday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Catcher William Contreras will serve as the designated hitter and bat third, while Gary Sanchez is doing the catching for left-hander Kyle Harrison and […]

Juan Soto Back in Lineup on Thursday After Injury Scare

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale at Citi Field, serving as the designated hitter and batting third against Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero, according to MLB.com. Soto fouled a ball off his ankle early in Wednesday's game against Detroit and was later pulled from […]

Matt Wallner Optioned to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. The big lefty was expected to be a key part of the lineup this season, but has scuffled to just a .167/.259/.292 slash line with a 39 percent strikeout rate. After hitting 22 homers in 104 games last season with a .334 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 7

It's already the middle of Week 7 as the 2026 MLB season continues to zoom by. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 7 — May 11 through May  17— to help fantasy managers navigate the waiver wire in daily leagues. This list covers the […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 7

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 of fantasy baseball. For those of you in leagues that allow daily adds, this column will put some players on your radar in time to utilize this weekend. Already this season, there has been a spate of prospect promotions. […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for James Wood, Travis Bazzana, Spencer Strider, more

The hits keep coming, and they don't stop coming, so let us gather ourselves with the latest weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. We have to react to several injuries, even a few key returns, all while finding spots for those top prospects that we know you're stashing away. A select […]