Cristian Javier Likely Returning To Rotation Soon

Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier is expected to shift back into a starting role soon, according to manager Dusty Baker. Javier was taken out of the Astros rotation for this turn, as the team wants to go with a five-man rotation for the time being. However, Javier will likely pitch multiple innings out of... Read More

Felix Bautista Picks Up Win Over White Sox

Baltimore Orioles rookie relief pitcher Felix Bautista picked up his fourth win of the year in Thursday's 4-3 extra-inning victory over the Chicago White Sox. Bautista tossed two shutout and hitless innings, walking none and striking out two. He came on to keep the White Sox off the board in the 10th and 11th frames.... Read More

Liam Hendriks Blows Save Against Baltimore

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew only his fourth save of the season in the 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Hendriks allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out two in his inning of work. The 33-year-old veteran right-hander has 28 saves on the season and 66... Read More

Skye Bolt, Joel Payamps Injured Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Skye Bolt (knee) suffered a right knee contusion after being hit by a pitch in the seventh inning on Thursday against the New York Yankees, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Bolt said X-rays came back negative, but he was still walking gingerly after the game. Reliever Joel Payamps (calf) suffered a left... Read More

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Out of all the weeks in baseball, this was certainly one of them. One bullpen that recently became a mess is becoming more of a mess, another bullpen that's been a mess almost all year continues to be, and finally, a bullpen that's been a mess might have just started cleaning things up. As we... Read More

Nick Mariano's Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 5x5 Roto Leagues - Ty France, Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna, Bryce Harper

RotoBallers, we are roughly five months through the fantasy baseball season so with about six weeks left, it's time for one more rankings refresh. Below in this article you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2022 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These rankings are being released in late August, and are... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 20

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in... Read More

Rafael Montero Collects Eighth Save

Houston Astros reliever Rafael Montero recorded his eighth save of the season on Thursday as his club defeated the Twins 6-3. He needed 16 pitches to retire the side in order as he issued a pair of groundouts and collected one strikeout in the clean performance. Montero has put together a fine season with a... Read More

Andres Munoz Secures Third Save On Thursday

Seattle Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz struck out three over a perfect 1 1/3 innings to earn the save during Thursday's 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. With two outs and runners on first and second base, he struck out Jose Ramirez to escape the jam in the eighth inning. The 23-year-old has been on fire... Read More

Clay Holmes On Track To Return Monday Against Angels

New York Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes (back) is on track to return from the injured list on August 29 against the Los Angeles Angels. He reportedly felt good after throwing bullpen sessions earlier in the week. The 29-year-old right-hander has 17 saves, a 2.39 ERA, and 51 strikeouts in 49 innings for the Yankees this... Read More

Ryan Pressly Going On The Injured List

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) is going on the injured list on Thursday due to neck stiffness. The Astros are calling up Seth Martinez from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Pressly was unavailable to pitch the last two days, and now the Astros will keep him out for the next 15 days.... Read More

Jordan Romano Secures Save No. 27 On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Romano allowed one walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. He entered the game in the top of the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead. The 29-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to notch his... Read More

David Robertson Notches Save No. 18 On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David Robertson allowed a walk while striking out one over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He entered Wednesday's contest in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 37-year-old needed 19 pitches to secure his 18th save of the season. He... Read More

Tommy Kahnle Set For Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy Kahnle (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. The 33-year-old missed the 2021 season after he underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2020. He returned to action in May before suffering a forearm strain and has been sidelined since. According to manager Dave Roberts, a... Read More

Ryan Helsley Likely To Return Friday

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that closer Ryan Helsley is likely to rejoin the team from the restricted list on Friday for the start of a series against the Atlanta Braves. The Cardinals originally thought that Helsley would return on Wednesday, but he has taken a bit more time to be with his... Read More

Ryan Pressly Unavailable Again Wednesday

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker said that closer Ryan Pressly (neck) will likely be unavailable for the second straight game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins while dealing with neck stiffness. It's an issue that Pressly has dealt with already this season, so fantasy managers should make plans just in case the 33-year-old right-hander will... Read More

Ryan Helsley Won't Return Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley won't return from the restricted list on Wednesday. Helsley was placed on the paternity list late last week and was then sent to the restricted list, but he should rejoin the team's bullpen later this week. Giovanny Gallegos has been filling in as the closer and recorded a save... Read More

Aroldis Chapman Not Ready For High-Leverage Work

In the New York Yankees' 4-2 win on Tuesday over the New York Mets, relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman was nowhere to be found. Relievers Clarke Schmidt and Wandy Peralta combined to shut the door in the Bronx. Schmidt tossed the last three innings before loading the bases with two outs in the ninth inning, at... Read More

Ryan Pressly Dealing With Stiff Neck

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly (neck) had a stiff neck and was unavailable to close out Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. With Pressly unable to pitch, Bryan Abreu came in to vulture a one-out save, but Rafael Montero will likely see most of the save chances for Houston if Pressly's injury keeps him... Read More

Felix Bautista Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista continued to impress in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the White Sox, earning his ninth save of the season. Bautista entered the game in the eighth inning up by two with one out and runners on first and third. He got the second out on a strikeout, hit a batter to... Read More

Camilo Doval Earns Bumpy Save Tuesday

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval didn't have his best outing but did convert his 18th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Tigers. Doval entered to pitch the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a groundout, but then allowed a double, a passed ball which advanced... Read More

Bryan Abreu Earns Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Abreu came in to finish the ninth inning up by two with two outs and runners on first and second. Abreu walked the first hitter he faced to load the bases but ended things... Read More

Daniel Bard Earns 26th Save Of Season Tuesday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard picked up his 26th save of the season in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Rangers. Bard entered to close things out with a one-run lead. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a double, but was able to strand the tying run after getting a strikeout and ground... Read More

Brayan Bello To Be Activated, Start Wednesday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello (groin) is expected to be activated from the injured list and start Wednesday's game for the Red Sox against the Blue Jays, per Providence Journal's Bill Koch. The 23-year-old has been recovering from a left groin strain since the beginning of August. Bello hasn't looked sharp in his first... Read More

Brandon Hughes Secures Third Save On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Brandon Hughes struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 2-0 Game 1 win of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead and needed just eight pitches to retire the side. The 26-year-old has... Read More

Tommy Romero Designated For Assignment By Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handers Tommy Romero and Kevin Herget for assignment on Tuesday to make room for right-hander JT Chargois (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list. Left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) was also reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. Romero made his first three... Read More

Ryan Helsley Expected To Return Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals skipper Oliver Marmol said he thinks All-Star closer Ryan Helsley will come off the restricted list to rejoin the team on Wednesday. Helsley was initially placed on the paternity list, and he and his wife welcomed their first child last week. The 28-year-old right-hander should return as the Cardinals primary closing option,... Read More

Tanner Houck Hopes To Pitch Again In 2022

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Tanner Houck (back) is hopeful that he'll be able to pitch again this season. He said he's feeling much better after getting rest and didn't need an injection or surgery for the disc issue in his back. Houck has resumed playing catch over the last few games. The 26-year-old right-hander... Read More

Blue Jays Activate Tim Mayza From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated reliever Tim Mayza (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran reliever has made 41 appearances this season for the Blue Jays and has been a quality option for fantasy managers in leagues where holds are part of the scoring. The left-hander has pitched to a 2.88 ERA... Read More

Tanner Scott Earns 18th Save Of Season Monday

Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott picked up his 18th save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Athletics. Scott came in to pitch the ninth inning with a three-run lead. He got the first out on a groundout, allowed a single, got the second out on a force out at second, and got... Read More