Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Will Vest was garnering some interest off the waiver wire recently with regular closer Kenley Jansen (pelvis) on the injured list. Vest picked up his first save of the year on June 1 and also won his second game of the year on June 7 to peak interest among those desperate […]

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby doesn't always pitch in high-leverage spots at the end of games, but he's still been clutch out of the bullpen for the first-place Brewers and for fantasy managers alike in 2026. The 28-year-old southpaw has an MLB-leading 10 wins (zero losses) in his 33 appearances (one start as an […]

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter hit a few bumps in the road early in June, but he seems to have regained his footing and remains the top closer option for the Nationals. Beeter gave up two runs in back-to-back appearances to start the month, but he has bounced back with three scoreless innings in […]

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tristan Beck earned his first save of the season on Wednesday against the Braves, as the Giants continue to use a committee approach to fill their closer role. Matt Gage started the ninth inning with his team leading 7-2, but he only recorded one out while allowing three runs on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia worked an adventurous ninth inning on Wednesday against the Rays, but he was able to preserve his team's one-run lead and lock down his third save of the season. The 30-year-old lefty issued three walks (one intentional) and struck out Cedric Mullins on a 3-2 pitch with the […]

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jacob Webb entered the ninth inning of a three-run game against the Rockies on Wednesday night and was able to secure his second save of the season. Webb allowed a solo home run to Kyle Karros, and he has given up a run in three of his last four starts, but […]

It's already halfway through Week 12 as we get closer to the MLB All-Star break. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 12— June 15 through June 21 to help fantasy managers in […]

Another Wednesday is upon us, RotoBallers, and you know the drill - another mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball is here. Whether your league allows for daily adds or you just want to start window shopping for this weekend’s waiver run, I’ve got another batch of hitters and pitchers to help […]

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela has hit a bit of a rough patch in recent outings, allowing five earned runs over his last 4 2/3 innings (four appearances). Still, the 31-year-old has largely been a revelation after being moved to the bullpen full-time in 2026. Across 39 1/3 innings (21 games) in 2026, Senzatela has […]

Chicago Cubs right-hander Phil Maton has largely struggled so far in 2026, recording a 5.92 ERA and 1.77 WHIP with 27 strikeouts across 24 1/3 innings pitched (28 games). However, he may now have a chance to earn save chances in Chicago following the news that Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) is hitting the 15-day […]

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Kirby Yates remains a speculative waiver-wire option for fantasy managers chasing saves, but the role is not completely stable. Over 13 1/3 innings, the 39-year-old has one save, a 4.05 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts. The season-long ratios are not ideal, but Yates has settled down recently with three […]

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has been quite productive in his transition to the bullpen and is quickly approaching his MLB debut much sooner than anticipated. The hard-throwing right-hander began the 2026 season in the team's Triple-A starting rotation, but endured some growing pains facing the top hitters in the minor leagues. […]

Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) received clearance to face hitters on June 13 after his MRI exam looked good, and he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Pagan will pitch in a simulated game/live bullpen session on Saturday, June 19, at Yankee Stadium, according to MLB.com. The veteran hurler has been on the […]

Across 19 innings (21 games) so far in 2026, Chicago Cubs left-hander Caleb Thielbar has pitched to a 4.26 ERA and 1.21 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and two saves. Despite his modest numbers, Thielbar could be poised to see save opportunities in Chicago with the news that Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) is being placed […]

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jaden Hill picked up his first save of the season on Tuesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Across 25 1/3 innings (30 games) in 2026, Hill has pitched to a 4.97 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with 27 strikeouts. The 26-year-old throws hard (97.2 […]

Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz delivered a clean inning of work on Tuesday to pick up his 11th save of the season, working around a hit and striking out one. The 27-year-old has struggled recently, posting a 9.53 ERA across his last seven appearances and blowing two save opportunities during that stretch. His season numbers now […]

Athletics right-hander Elvis Alvarado was charged with the loss after allowing a solo home run in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 6-5 defeat to the Pirates. Alvarado had been pitching much better after a rough start to the season, posting a 1.42 ERA in June before this setback. His season numbers now sit at a […]

Washington Nationals right-hander Gus Varland picked up his sixth save of the season on Tuesday, working around a solo home run to secure a win over the Royals while striking out one batter. Varland now leads the Nationals in saves and has taken a step in the right direction after a rough stretch recently. His […]

We enter the middle of June this week, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. If you need saves, ratio helps, or strikeouts, these pitchers here could help you in those crucial categories. One thing we need to point out is that none of these guys […]

The Philadelphia Phillies announced before Tuesday's game against the division-rival Miami Marlins that they placed right-handed reliever Brad Keller (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 14) with right-forearm tendinitis and recalled right-hander Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Keller had one of his worst outings of the year […]

Seattle Mariners right-handed closer Andres Munoz (back) is fine and good to go for Tuesday's series opener at T-Mobile Park versus the Baltimore Orioles, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The Mariners pulled Munoz from his outing on Sunday against the Washington Nationals with back tightness, but after a scheduled day off on […]

Chicago Cubs right-handed closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) is heading to the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-elbow inflammation, according to Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network. It's the second time that Palencia will head to the IL this year, with his previous time coming from a lat strain. The 26-year-old Venezuelan hurler apparently […]

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander Anthony Nunez to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Helsey is back in the big-league bullpen after striking out five of the seven batters he faced in two minor-league rehab appearances at Triple-A […]

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Rico Garcia remains a priority waiver-wire target for fantasy managers chasing saves, despite his recent performance. The 32-year-old has tallied four saves with a 1.82 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and 32 strikeouts over 29 2/3 innings. Garcia has been one of Baltimore's most effective relievers for most of the season, and his […]

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor has been one of his team's best pitchers in 2026, recording a 2-0 record with a 2.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 52 strikeouts, and two saves across 36 2/3 innings (27 games). The 24-year-old is averaging 98.4 miles per hour on his fastball and owns an elite 29.1% K-BB rate. […]

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock has been very effective in a setup role this season for the struggling Red Sox, allowing just seven earned runs while racking up 27 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings in his 22 appearances. He missed 15 days with left knee inflammation but returned last week and looked solid […]

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher/relief pitcher Ian Seymour seems to be moving towards a transition to a spot in the starting rotation after beginning the year in the bullpen. He has a 4.93 ERA and 4.64 FIP in his 38 1/3 innings this season, but his xERA is only 3.54, indicating he has had some […]

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Orlando Ribalta has been very effective as a setup man for the Nationals this season and could be a key name to watch if Clayton Beeter stumbles as closer. Ribalta has posted an impressive 1.80 ERA with a 3.40 FIP in his 20 appearances this season, earning two saves and four […]

Week 12 has officially arrived, and we are a few weeks away from the MLB All-Star break. Injuries continue to pile up as Guardians starting third baseman Jose Ramirez is heading to the injured list with a left hamate bone fracture. At RotoBaller HQ, are back with waiver advice to find injury replacements, stashes, or […]