Mets Acquire Gregory Soto From Orioles

The New York Mets acquired left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for minor-league pitchers Wellington Aracena and Cameron Foster, league sources tell SNY's Andy Martino. The move comes after Soto picked up his first save of the season on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians in the first game after […]

Blake Treinen Looking Sharp on Rehab Assignment, Nearing Big-League Return?

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) took a big step in his rehab on Thursday when he completed the second night of scheduled back-to-back appearances. Treinen threw 12 pitches in a perfect inning with two strikeouts for Triple-A Oklahoma City. In six innings at Triple-A, Treinen has not allowed an earned run, struck out […]

Brandyn Garcia Sent To Arizona in Josh Naylor Trade

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia was included in a trade package along with right-handed pitcher Ashton Izzi for Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor on Thursday night. Garcia has split time between Double-A and Triple-A in a relief role this year, totaling a 3.51 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 16.8 percent strikeout-minus-walk percent […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kirby Yates, Brice Matthews, Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Spencer Arrighetti, Andrew Painter, Francisco Alvarez

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we could see an influx of veterans and prospects on the move by then. It's an exciting time for baseball with all the trade rumors and potentially more prospects getting the call to the big leagues. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire rankings […]

Mason Miller Records Four Outs to Secure 20th Save

Athletics closer Mason Miller notched a four-out save to finish off a 5-2 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Miller entered a 5-2 game with two outs and runners on the corners in the bottom of the eighth inning, and he put out the fire by getting Jose Altuve to fly out. The 26-year-old […]

Rays Prefer to Keep Pete Fairbanks

It doesn't appear that Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks will be on the move before the July 31 trade deadline. The Rays would "strongly prefer" to retain the right-hander, according to Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, and Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Rays are 53-50 and just 1 1/2 games out of a wild-card […]

Ryan Helsley Expecting Trade Before Deadline

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley has drawn interest from five or more teams leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic report. The Cardinals improved to 53-51 with a 9-7 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday and haven't publicly declared themselves sellers yet. Nevertheless, […]

Robert Stephenson Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have transferred right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The team selected left-hander Jose Quijada's contract in a corresponding move. Shifting Stephenson to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline to return, as it has been almost two months since he […]

Yimi Garcia Shut Down from Throwing

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) has been shut down from throwing for the next two weeks, according to Jays' manager John Schneider. Garcia recently experienced nerve symptoms in his elbow while rehabbing an ankle injury. He received a cortisone injection in his elbow, so he'll need to give it some time to […]

Gregory Soto Picks Up First Save on Thursday

In the first game with closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the injured list, Baltimore Orioles left-hander Gregory Soto shut the door on the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-3 win on Thursday in the series finale for his first save of the season. Soto struck out both Brayan Rocchio and David Fry before inducing a game-ending […]

Kade Strowd Recalled from Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Kade Strowd was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. The 27-year-old made his major league debut with the O's back in May, having made three appearances for Baltimore so far this year. The righty has allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three in 4 […]

Jesse Chavez Announces Retirement

Veteran right-handed relief pitcher Jesse Chavez announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday on Foul Territory. Chavez will hang up his cleats after pitching in the big leagues for almost 20 years. The 41-year-old indeed had a rubber arm and ended up with 1,142 innings pitched in the regular season over 18 years with […]

Kyle Leahy Could be an Option for Cardinals Rotation

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes that St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Kyle Leahy has generated some intrigue as an option for the big-league starting rotation. Leahy has never made a start in the big leagues, as all 76 of his appearances since his debut in 2023 have come out of the bullpen. However, the […]

Orioles Place Felix Bautista on Injured List With Shoulder Discomfort

The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with right-shoulder discomfort and recalled right-hander Kade Strowd from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Bautista was unavailable for the loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, and now we know why. […]

Brusdar Graterol is Working Through a Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) is working through a throwing progression at the team's complex in Arizona, and it remains possible that he'll be able to return this season. He underwent right shoulder surgery on his labrum last November and has been on the sidelines all season. Graterol only appeared in seven […]

Fernando Cruz Resumes a Throwing Program

New York Yankees relief pitcher Fernando Cruz (oblique) is still a ways from returning to the Yankees' pen, but he has resumed a throwing program. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cruz felt "awesome" after his last session, but also acknowledged it's a slower program because Cruz is not fully recovered from his left oblique strain. […]

Blake Treinen Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts on Wednesday, needing only nine pitches to get through the inning. He is scheduled to pitch again on Thursday for the Oklahoma City Comets, and if everything goes well, could rejoin the Dodgers bullpen this weekend. Pitching on back-to-back days […]

Robert Suarez a Potential Trade Chip for Padres

With the July 31 deadline nearing, the San Diego Padres could use closer Robert Suarez as a trade chip to improve other aspects of their roster, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Suarez would be a significant in-season loss for the Padres' bullpen, as the 34-year-old right-hander leads the majors in saves (29) and is coming […]

Felix Bautista "Doesn't Feel Right" on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (undisclosed) was unexpectedly unavailable for the team's 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, interim manager Tony Mansolino told reporters afterward. "Something didn't feel right, so we shut him down," Mansolino said. "We'll have more information by tomorrow." Bautista has made a resoundingly successful return this season from the […]

Keegan Akin Moving on up in His Rehab

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Keegan Akin (shoulder) began his rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday. He is expected to have a few rehab outings before being activated from the injured list. His rehab assignment has now been moved to Triple-A Norfolk as he continues to work his way back from left shoulder […]

Shelby Miller Could Face Hitters Again on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that there's a good chance that right-hander Shelby Miller (back, forearm) and left-hander Jalen Beeks (back) will throw to live hitters on Friday. Miller had his session against live hitters cut short on Tuesday after only 16 pitches due to back tightness, but the fact that the 34-year-old could […]

Ben Casparius Expects to Avoid Trip to the Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ben Casparius (calf) said that his MRI exam came back negative on Wednesday and that he expects to avoid a trip to the injured list after dealing with right-calf cramping in his outing on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins, per MLB.com's Sonja Chen. It's good news, but Casparius will likely need […]

Jason Alexander to Start for Astros on Thursday

The Houston Astros plan to call up right-hander Jason Alexander in order to start on Thursday against the division-rival Athletics, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Nick Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old will be facing the team he started out with this year in the […]

Alexis Diaz Back in Majors

The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz on Tuesday after sending lefty Tanner Scott (elbow) to the 15-day injured list. Making his first appearance with the Dodgers on Tuesday, Diaz logged a scoreless inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout in a 10-7 loss to the Minnesota Twins. A former All-Star with the Cincinnati […]

Tanner Scott Avoids Ligament Damage, Expects to Return in 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott (elbow) underwent an MRI on his left elbow that revealed no ligament damage, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports. Scott expects to return this season as a result, though it's unclear how much time he'll miss. The Dodgers placed Scott on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, continuing […]

Angels Going With a Bullpen Game on Wednesday

Per beat writer for the Los Angeles Angels, Jeff Fletcher, the Angels will go with a bullpen game on Wednesday, and Brock Burke will start on the mound as the Angels look to wrap up their three-game series against the New York Mets. Burke has posted a 3.38 ERA in 40 innings pitched this season […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Dylan […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 17 (2025)

We are less than 10 days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, so if you have not been stashing potential closers for fantasy baseball, now is the time to start! Last year, closer-relevant players like Carlos Estevez, Tanner Scott, Gregory Soto, Lucas Erceg, Ryne Stanek, and Seranthony Dominguez were all traded near the […]

Ben Casparius Exits Tuesday With Apparent Right Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording […]

Dylan Crews Moved to 60-Day Injured List on Tuesday

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo announced Tuesday that outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a left oblique strain. The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. This […]