Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Right Field

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is in right field and is hitting leadoff on Monday against New York Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt. Acuna made his season debut in right field last Thursday, had a day off on Friday and served as the designated hitter while leading off on both Saturday and Sunday. The Braves […]

Ketel Marte Not In Monday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte isn't in the lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Miami Marlins and right-handed starter Pablo Lopez. So far this season, Marte is batting .151 with a .213 on-base percentage, one home run, and one stolen base in 94 plate appearances. Instead, Geraldo Perdomo is getting the start […]

Rays Option Josh Lowe To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned outfielder Josh Lowe to Triple-A on Sunday. Lowe was hitting .188 with a .257 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 71 plate appearances early in the season for Tampa Bay. The Rays needed to make a few roster moves to get down to a 26-man roster. […]

Andrew Vaughn Remains Out Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Vaughn was hit by a pitch in his right hand on Friday and hasn't played since, but X-rays came back negative, so he remains day-to-day. The 24-year-old slugger has been able to swing a bat […]

Shohei Ohtani Not In Monday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani left the game early on Sunday against the White Sox with right groin tightness. He was optimistic that he'd play on Monday, but the Angels aren't taking any chances with the two-way superstar, […]

Willie Calhoun Wants To Be Traded

After being demoted to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun said he wants to be traded. "(I'm) gonna go to Triple-A and put myself in a position to get traded," Calhoun said. "I do want to be traded." Calhoun hit the ball hard early on, but he has a .136 batting […]

Shohei Ohtani Plans To Play Monday

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (groin) said that he plans on playing on Monday. Ohtani left Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox in the top of the ninth inning with right groin tightness, but it doesn't sound like a serious issue. The Angels won't take any drastic measures, though, so fantasy managers […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Average Exit Velocity for Week 4

We can finally start extrapolating something from one of the easiest Statcast metrics to decipher - exit velocity. This stat stabilizes after approximately 70 plate appearances or 45 batted-ball events. Last week, we looked at early leaders in maximum exit velocity because it doesn't take long to take something away from that metric. Keep in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Well we kick off week four of the fantasy season with one of the lamest slates of the year. Just eight games on the board total, and two aren't playable on the main slate, so […]

Initial X-Rays Negative On Robbie Grossman's Hand

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was hit in his right hand by a Walker Buehler fastball on Sunday. He was removed from the game as his hand had turned black and blue while he was on the bases. The 32-year-old received preliminary X-rays after the game and the X-rays came back negative. Grossman is […]

Kyle Garlick Injures His Calf On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (calf) was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays due to right calf tightness. By the sound of it, a stint on the injured list could be coming soon. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli stated after the game that Garlick's calf injury was not "the […]

Jake Fraley Lands On Injured List With Knee Inflammation

The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. He is dealing with right knee inflammation. It's an injury that's been nagging him for awhile now as it caused him to miss some time in mid-April. Fellow outfielder TJ Friedl was called up from Triple-A to fill Fraley's roster […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, Premium RotoBallers, and welcome to May! Are you closing the book on April ahead of the pack, able to be more selective with your waiver protocol? Or are you scrambling to break the Mendoza Line, in desperate need of an offensive spark? I […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 4

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Goes Hitless On Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. has struggled to find his groove since returning from the injured list. He has struck out six times in 14 plate appearances, but his slow start was expected. On Sunday, Acuna went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the loss to the Texas Rangers. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 4

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start making some changes to our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go […]

White Sox Hope Andrew Vaughn Can Return Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that outfielder Andrew Vaughn's hand is still a little sore, but he's been swinging a bat and could pinch hit in the series finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. The White Sox are hoping Vaughn can return to the lineup on Monday. The 24-year-old was […]

Joey Gallo Not Playing Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Gallo said he wasn't concerned at all about the left groin injury that caused him to leave Saturday's game in the fifth inning, but he's out of the lineup for the series finale on Sunday […]

Reds Designate Aristides Aquino For Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds designated outfielder Aristides Aquino for assignment on Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Reds selected pitcher Connor Overton's contract from Triple-A Louisville to start against the Colorado Rockies. Aquino was hitting just .049 with one home run in 15 games this year while going 2-for-41 with 23 strikeouts. The 28-year-old was hitless […]

Byron Buxton Returns Against Rays

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) is back in center field and is hitting leadoff on Sunday against Tampa Ray Rays left-hander Josh Fleming. Buxton was a late scratch from the starting lineup on Saturday due to a right hand contusion, but it obviously wasn't a very serious injury, and he came off the bench […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Sunday, and he's batting cleanup against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Jordan Lyles. Martinez was out of the lineup for the previous three games due to a recurrence of adductor discomfort that kept him out for a stretch […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/1/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/22 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 top […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

When will the offense pick back up? At the moment, the league-wide OPS is just .675. Meanwhile, home runs have become much more scarce this season, leading to a lot of lower-scoring affairs. Whether it's the baseball, the effect of humidors being in every stadium, or hitters needing to get back up to speed, runs […]

Joey Gallo Not Concerned About Groin Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo (groin) is "not concerned at all" about the groin issue that caused him to leave Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He left Saturday's contest early with left groin tightness. "I'm not concerned at all," Gallo said, adding that he left the game "just as a precaution." "We'll […]

Mitch Haniger Dealing With A Grade 2 High-Ankle Sprain

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) is dealing with a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain, per manager Scott Servais. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The 31-year-old initially sustained a high-ankle sprain during Friday's loss to the Miami Marlins. Haniger is facing an extended absence, but the official timeline for his recovery has […]

Week 4 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Joc Pederson, Jacob deGrom, Adalberto Mondesi, Jose Altuve, Eloy Jimenez

April is over, and it is now four weeks into the baseball season. May should bring the return of many injured players. However, injuries will continue to be an issue for many Major League baseball team as well as your fantasy team. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return […]

Christian Yelich Belts Two-Run Homer In Saturday's Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a 9-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. He took Locke St. John deep in the eighth inning for his third long ball of the season. After slumping to start the year, Yelich is beginning to […]

Austin Slater Leaves Early With Knee Contusion

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater left the game early in the club's 9-3 win over the Nationals on Saturday due to a knee contusion that he suffered during Friday's contest. Slater was able to make it into the seventh inning after going 0-for-3 with a pair of punchouts, but by that time the Giants […]

Trey Mancini Dealing With Rib Soreness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini sat out Saturday's win over the Red Sox due to some rib soreness after he ran into the wall during Friday's contest. Manager Brandon Hyde mentioned that he should be good to go for Sunday's finale, but it is still a situation that fantasy managers may want to follow going […]