Early-Season Minor League Hitter Breakouts - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers

With almost one month of minor league games complete, many prospects have taken steps forward. This article highlights a small group of prospects likely to be big risers on midseason top 100 lists. The following group shares important traits making their breakouts likely to stick and rocket them up midseason top 100 lists throughout the […]

Tony Kemp Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics second baseman Tony Kemp is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against left-hander Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays. Chad Pinder will be leading off for the game with Sheldon Neuse covering the keystone. Kemp has been the team's primary leadoff hitter this year. Over 22 games, he's slashing .234/.318/.260 […]

Luis Robert Being Held Out On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the Chicago Cubs. Adam Engel will be patrolling center field for the game and batting sixth. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, Robert's day off is a result of two things. First, La Russa wanted to […]

Odubel Herrera A Late Scratch On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers about 30 minutes before the first pitch. He was the second Philly to be scratched from the team's original starting lineup. Nick Castellanos was an earlier scratch to tend to the birth of his child. As for […]

Andrew Vaughn Sidelined Again On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not in the starting lineup once again for Tuesday's game against Scott Effross and the Chicago Cubs. This will be the fourth consecutive missed game for Vaughn, who was hit by a pitch in his right hand on Friday. AJ Pollock will get his fourth consecutive start […]

Nick Castellanos Out For Birth Of Child On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup. An initial reason for the scratch wasn't given, but we now know that it's due to a family matter. He is headed to the hospital to be with his wife, who went into labor on Tuesday. It's likely that we won't see Castellanos […]

Joey Gallo To Miss His Third Straight Game

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) will miss his third straight game on Tuesday due to groin tightness. Marwin Gonzalez will be entering the starting lineup for the game, covering left field and batting seventh. Gallo is off to a rough start to the year as he has just three extra-base hits (one home […]

David Peralta Sitting Against Lefty On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is heading to the bench for Tuesday's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. Cooper Hummel will be covering Peralta's usual left field post in the game. Hummel will also serve as the team's leadoff hitter. Peralta had his best offensive game of the year so far on […]

Amed Rosario Set To Return In Tuesday's Game

Cleveland Guardians shortstop/outfielder Amed Rosario (wrist) is set to make his return to the field in Tuesday's game against Mike Clevinger and the San Diego Padres. He will be playing shortstop and batting sixth in the game. Rosario missed each of the last three games due to left wrist tightness, an injury that has plagued […]

Nick Castellanos Scratched From Tuesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has been scratched from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Roman Quinn will be replacing him in right field for the game. No reason has been given yet for why Castellanos was scratched. The 30-year-old slugger is slashing .286/.358/.452 with three home runs, 12 RBI and […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Mancini missed three straight games due to soreness in his ribs that was caused when he crashed into the outfield wall, but the injury wasn't serious […]

Dexter Fowler Becomes Free Agent

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Dexter Fowler requested his release and is now a free agent, according to a source. Fowler signed a minor league deal with Toronto in late March after recovering from a torn ACL in his knee. The 36-year-old veteran did have five hits in 12 at-bats over three games for Triple-A Buffalo, […]

Angels Option Jo Adell To The Minors

The Los Angeles Angels optioned outfielder Jo Adell to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday and recalled infielder Jose Rojas in a corresponding move. Adell wasn't off to a terrible start for the Angels this year -- he was hitting .231 (15-for-65) with three home runs, nine RBI, four runs scored and one stolen base in […]

Whit Merrifield Dropped To Fifth Tuesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield has been dropped to fifth in the batting order for Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Dakota Hudson. Merrifield has been hitting either leadoff or in the two-hole so far this year for the Royals, but he'll drop in the lineup Edward Olivares in the […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was scheduled to throw for the Pirates, while right-hander Michael Pineda was the Tigers scheduled starter on the mound. Before the game was postponed, Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was back in the starting […]

Kyle Lewis Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) will begin his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. Lewis is recovering from a torn meniscus in his right knee and hasn't played in a game since May of last year. The 26-year-old took part in some extended spring training action, but he's expected to spend […]

Brandon Nimmo On The Bench Tuesday For Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo isn't starting the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Charlie Morton is on the mound for Atlanta. The 29-year-old will head to the bench with Travis Jankowski starting in center field and batting leadoff instead. Nimmo is batting .254 with a .369 on-base percentage and […]

Starling Marte Hitting Seventh Again In Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is hitting seventh in the batting order for the third straight contest for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. Marte was previously hitting second behind Brandon Nimmo. The 33-year-old veteran has a .237 average (22-for-93) with two home runs, 18 […]

Jarred Kelenic Still Isn't Ready for Prime Time

Jarred Kelenic was one of the most exciting prospects we had seen in a long time. The hype was right up there with the likes of anybody over the last decade and fantasy managers couldn't wait to jump on him when he was called up toward the end of 2021.  But that excitement has not […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Sitting Versus Mets In Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the New York Mets. Acuna came off the injured list to make his season debut last Thursday, and the Braves aren't going to overwork him after he tore his ACL last July. The 24-year-old […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 4

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can correspond to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/3/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/3/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Guardians Sign Anthony Alford To Minors Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed outfielder Anthony Alford to a minor league deal on Tuesday and assigned him to Triple-A Columbus. The third-round pick out of Ole Miss in 2012 has split his major league career between the Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates. The 27-year-old rejected an outright assignment by the Pirates and became a […]

Kris Bryant Unlikely To Return Friday

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) resumed playing catch on Sunday, but he has yet to swing a bat since he was injured last Monday and is unlikely to come off the injured list on Friday when he's eligible to return. Bryant doesn't know whether he'll go on a minor league rehab assignment, either. […]

Mike Trout Whiffs Four Times On Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout had a game to forget against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. He went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts as White Sox right-hander dominated the Angels with 11 strikeouts over seven scoreless frames. This was a minor blip in an otherwise fantastic start to the year for Trout. The 30-year-old […]

Juan Soto Notches His First Three-Hit Game On Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto helped lead the team to an 11-5 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. He went 3-for-5 in the game with three singles, three runs scored and a stolen base. This was Soto's eighth multi-hit game on the young season, but his first three-hit effort. Through 24 games this […]

Alexander Canario Finding Success In Minors

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Alexander Canario impressed at High-A this past week. He went 13-for-26 with four homers, nine RBI, and a pair of stolen bases. This impressive line from the last seven days provides evidence that Canario is capable of putting the ball in play with his loud bat. MLB Pipeline ranks Canario 18th […]

Teoscar Hernandez Could Be Back With Jays Later This Week

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) is headed to Single-A Dunedin, where he will take some live rehab at-bats. According to Blue Jays reporter Scott Mitchell, if all goes well for Hernandez at Dunedin, we could see the slugger back with the team during its four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians, which begins on […]

Joey Gallo Out Of The Lineup Again On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game on Monday as the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. Aaron Hicks, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton will be covering the outfield for the game. Gallo is dealing with left groin tightness, an injury that first […]

Trey Mancini Out Again Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game out of the lineup for Mancini, who has been dealing with soreness in his ribs. Manager Brandon Hyde said that the 30-year-old was available off the bench on […]