Whit Merrifield Traded To The Blue Jays - Fantasy Baseball Impact

After much speculation, Kansas City continued to trade away veterans with longtime Royal and fan favorite Whit Merrifield was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. In exchange for Merrifield, the Royals received IF Samad Taylor and RHP Max Castillo. This is a cost-cutting move for them but it has ramifications for fantasy baseball. We'll break […]

Juan Soto To Make Padres Debut On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto will make his team debut for the club on Wednesday. The superstar slugger was acquired alongside Josh Bell in a massive trade on Tuesday. He'll start in right field and bat second in his highly-anticipated debut against the Colorado Rockies. The 23-year-old is going to have a ton of […]

Juan Soto and Josh Bell Head to San Diego - Fantasy Impact of a Baseball Blockbuster Trade

Right before the trade deadline the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres agreed on a trade. Juan Soto and Josh Bell were sent to the Padres while the Nationals received SS C.J. Abrams, LHP MacKenzie Gore, OF Robert Hassell III, OF James Wood, RHP Jarlin Susana, and 1B Luke Voit. In total, eight players were […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns To The Lineup Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) is back in left field and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. O'Neill will return to action after missing the last two games due to a leg cramp. Since the All-Star break, he's really struggled at the dish, going 5-for-26 (.192) with a […]

Bryce Harper Resumes Throwing Program

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb), who had the pins removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Monday, has begun a throwing program, interim manager Rob Thomson said on Wednesday. Harper is not only attempting to return again this season, but also perhaps play right field. Thomson said Harper has taken swings without […]

Byron Buxton Back In Wednesday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Buxton will return after missing the last two games with minor knee soreness, so fantasy managers need to get him back into their starting lineups. […]

Julio Rodriguez's Wrist Improving

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) said his right hand/wrist is getting better. He was able to show more range of motion and said he couldn't do that two days ago. Rodriguez hasn't undergone an MRI exam since it was ruled a contusion. Still, the 21-year-old All-Star has yet to resume swinging a bat […]

Michael Harris II Scratched From Lineup Wednesday

Atlanta Braves rookie outfielder Michael Harris II (foot) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He's dealing with a sore right foot after being hit by a pitch on Tuesday night. Guillermo Heredia is replacing Harris in center field and will hit ninth in the batting order against Phillies […]

Luis Robert Remains Out Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, but he wasn't in the lineup. He hasn't played since before the All-Star break when he was removed from the game on July 15 due […]

Aaron Judge Resting On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. It looks to be a normal day off for the clear leader of the American League MVP race this season. Make sure to move Judge to your benches on Wednesday. With Judge getting a breather, Matt Carpenter […]

George Springer Still Out Against Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be the fourth time that Springer has sat out in the team's last five games, leaving some to wonder if his elbow injury is much more serious than the team is letting on. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/3/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a split slate today, and I'm going to cover both - but we're not going to explain the picks as much because of it. I'm mainly using my projection system, which has been […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 17)

This is going to be one of the most challenging articles of this fantasy baseball prospects series this season, as this is being written on the evening of July 31st, 2022 just a day and a half away from the trade deadline. There are several MLB-ready prospects that are being rumored in trade talks making […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 17. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Franmil Reyes Optioned To The Minors

The Cleveland Guardians optioned outfielder Franmil Reyes to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. Oscar Gonzalez (intercostal) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Reyes has struggled mightily this season, slashing .213/.254/.350 with nine home runs and 28 RBI across 280 plate appearances in 70 games. The 27-year-old smashed 30 homers and drove […]

Alex Kirilloff Lands On The 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right wrist inflammation. He has dealt wrist injuries throughout his career, and it continues to be troublesome for the former first-round pick. The 24-year-old has been limited to 45 games in 2022, slashing .250/.290/.361 with three home runs, 21 RBI, […]

Avisail Garcia Exits Early With Hamstring Discomfort

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left hamstring discomfort. He went 0-for-1 before exiting in the second inning. The severity of Garcia's injury is unknown now, and he's considered daily. He will undergo further evaluation and the team should provide an update after the game. […]

Luis Robert Activated From The Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (head) was activated from the injured list Tuesday. He was initially expected to return later in the week but showed enough progress in his recovery to be activated on Tuesday. The 24-year-old wasn't in the starting lineup in his first game back against the Kansas City Royals. He had […]

Jake Lamb Acquired By The Mariners

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. He is expected to be in the lineup against right-handers and will provide the Mariners with depth at first base/outfield. The 31-year-old is slashing .239/.338/.433 with two home runs, four RBI, and 10 runs scored in 25 games for the Dodgers. […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Out Of The Lineup Against The Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (leg) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He left Saturday's game early with leg cramps and has been absent from the lineup since. The 27-year-old remains day-to-day. O'Neill is slashing .233/.298/.351 with five home runs, 33 RBI, 29 runs scored, and eight stolen […]

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors and Updates - Fantasy Baseball Impacts (August 2nd)

The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams looking for a leg up on their competition will be working the phones before the clock strikes 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2. Don't be surprised to see a significant uptick in trades as the day progresses. With the deadline almost here, let's dive into the rumors […]

Harrison Bader Headed To Yankees

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader has been traded to the New York Yankees. In exchange, the Cardinals will receive left-handed starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery. This is a trade that helps both parties right now as they continue to compete for playoff position. Bader is hitting .256/.303//.370 with five home runs and 15 steals in […]

George Springer Not Starting Tuesday Versus Rays

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) won't suit up against the Rays on Tuesday evening. He suffered the injury last Thursday, missed Friday's game, and returned Saturday. However, he was out of the lineup again on Sunday and now misses his second consecutive contest. Springer is slashing an impressive .251/.330/.467 with 18 homers, 47 […]

Brandon Marsh Heads To The Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Brandon Marsh from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, according to sources. It's currently unknown what the Phillies sent to the Angels in return. Marsh was once a top prospect coming through the farm system for the Angels, but he's struggled to the tune of a .239/.299/.354 slash line with […]

Mets Acquire Darin Ruf From Giants

The New York Mets are acquiring veteran first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder J.D. Davis and prospects, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Ruf owns a .216/.328/.373 with 11 homers, a 12.7 BB%, and 27.1 K%. He isn't super valuable defensively but will give the Mets a solid […]

Druw Jones To Have Shoulder Surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Druw Jones (shoulder), the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, will have surgery to fix his posterial labrum in his left shoulder, according to farm director Josh Barfield. Jones injured his shoulder while taking batting practice in Arizona shortly after the team made him the No. 2 overall pick. The […]

Oscar Gonzalez Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (intercostal) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen, starting in right field and batting seventh in the batting order. Gonzalez will be making his return after getting injured in June, and he'll return […]

Joey Gallo Traded To Dodgers

According to a tweet from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees for minor league pitcher Clayton Beeter. The outfielder is batting .159 with a .282 on-base percentage, 12 home runs and two stolen bases in 273 plate appearances this season. He'll give […]

Yankees Reportedly Inquired On Brett Phillips

According to a tweet from NJ.com's Brendan Kuty on Monday, the New York Yankees "are among the teams who have inquired on outfielder Brett Phillips, who the Tampa Bay Rays designated for assignment on Tuesday. The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies are in the mix, too. Phillips previously appeared in 75 games for the […]

Trey Mancini Traded to Astros - Fantasy Baseball Impact

The trade season burst into life on Monday and the Houston Astros have been among the most active team making moves. One of the most notable was the addition of Trey Mancini from the Baltimore Orioles. But what is the fallout of the trade and how will it impact your fantasy teams?Be sure to check […]