Max Kranick to Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Mets right-hander Max Kranick (elbow) will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kranick received a second opinion after being diagnosed with a right flexor strain in late June and will now have elbow reconstruction that could keep him sidelined until 2027. It's a really tough break for the 27-year-old, […]

Ryan Zeferjahn Starting Bullpen Game for Angels on Friday

The Los Angeles Angels will go with a bullpen game to open the second half of the season in Friday's series opener in Philadelphia against the Phillies, per The Athletic's Sam Blum. Right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn will get the opening assignment. This will be the first time all season that the Angels have gone outside of […]

Ian Hamilton Serving as Opener on Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton will serve as the team's opener to kick off the second half of the season in Friday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, according to The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. The Yankees are playing it safe with lefty Max Fried (finger), so he will not pitch […]

Joey Wentz to Start on Saturday Against Yankees

Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz will get the starting nod for Saturday's contest at Truist Park against the visiting New York Yankees in Game 2 of the first series of the second half. The Braves are the third team that Wentz has pitched for already in 2025. The 27-year-old southpaw was claimed off waivers from […]

Ryan Helsley to Stay Put?

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley is a potential trade candidate as the July 31 deadline approaches, but he's "more likely" to remain with the team through the season, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Helsley will be a free agent over the winter, but even if the Cardinals don't re-sign the flamethrowing right-hander, […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Brice Matthews, Brady House, Cam Schlittler, Evan Carter, Luis Gil

The MLB All-Star game, as well as the 2025 MLB Draft, are in the books, and the second half of the regular season begins on Friday. It's an exciting time for baseball with the trade deadline looming and more prospects getting the call to the show. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver […]

Jesse Chavez Designated for Assignment

The Atlanta Braves have designated right-hander Jesse Chavez for assignment. His roster spot is going to righty Dane Dunning, whom the Braves acquired from the Texas Rangers on Thursday. This is the third time this season the Braves have designated Chavez, who re-signed on minor-league deals in the previous two instances. It stands to reason […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Ceddanne Rafaela, Cody Bellinger, Addison Barger, Trevor Story, Eury Perez

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our top 300 rest-of-season rankings after injuries hit Austin Riley (abdominal), Max Muncy (knee), Clarke Schmidt (elbow), Jameson Taillon (calf), Rhys Hoskins (thumb), Shelby Miller (forearm), and more. However, we got more firepower back than we […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Kevin Larson's "My Guys"

Congratulations on making it through the All-Star break! If you're still looking for fantasy analysis, that means your team's likely in a pretty good spot and aiming to make a run in the playoffs. They'll be coming up quicker than you realize, so trying to get a step ahead of your opponents is key. Hopefully, […]

Carlos Estevez Drawing Interest as the Trade Deadline Approaches

MLB.com's Francys Romero reported on Thursday that Kansas City Royals reliever Carlos Estevez might be one of the bullpen pitchers drawing the most interest. Teams like the Yankees have been keeping an eye on him in recent months, per sources. The Royals have underachieved thus far this season, and it appears that the Detroit Tigers […]

Yilber Diaz Struggling at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Diaz has been struggling at Triple-A Reno throughout the first half of the campaign. The No.5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has typically been deployed in a relief role and has logged 39 innings to the tune of an 11.31 ERA with a 2.36 WHIP. During this stretch, […]

Paxton Schultz Starts Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Paxton Schultz (finger) began a rehab assignment with the FCL Blue Jays on Thursday. He last pitched in a game on June 28 before landing on the injured list due to right middle finger inflammation. Compared to most injuries to a pitcher's throwing hand or arm, finger inflammation is a […]

Shelby Miller Begins Throwing Program

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm) began a throwing program on Thursday, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He last pitched in a game on July 5 before going on the injured list with a forearm strain. He was last reported to be getting a second opinion on his forearm and UCL, which usually […]

Josh Winckowski Begins Throwing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Winckowski (elbow) is currently in the early stages of a throwing program, according to Chris Cotillo. Winckowski suffered a right flexor strain in Triple-A during mid-May. He has been sidelined since then, but is eligible to return from the injured list in early August. Winckowski has only pitched in […]

Clayton Beeter Sent Back to Minors

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Clayton Beeter to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and added right-hander Rico Garcia to the active roster in a corresponding move. Garcia was claimed off waivers earlier in the week. Beeter, the team's No. 20 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm […]

Hunter Harvey Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

The Kansas City Royals expect right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday night in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Harvey is finally going to get back into a game after being sidelined with a right teres major strain in his shoulder since the middle of April. Since he has […]

Manuel Rodriguez Won't be Back Anytime Soon

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said on Thursday that right-hander Manuel Rodriguez (forearm) won't be back from his elbow/forearm injury anytime soon, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays pulled Rodriguez off his minor-league rehab assignment recently when he suffered a setback. The 28-year-old was scheduled to meet […]

Hunter Bigge Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays transferred right-hander Hunter Bigge (face, lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander Joey Gerber to the 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Bigge has been on the sideline since early May due […]

Orioles Unlikely to Trade Trevor Rogers, Felix Bautista

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that it's unlikely that either left-hander Trevor Rogers or closer Felix Bautista will be traded at this year's deadline, according to a source briefed on the team's plans. The Orioles are listening on Rogers, but he's under control for one more season, and the Orioles plan on contending in 2026. […]

Dodgers Expected to Pursue Bullpen Help

Despite spending a combined $107 million in free agency on relievers Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen (forearm) and Kirby Yates, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue bullpen help at the trade deadline this summer, according to sources briefed on their plans. Scott has allowed eight home runs and has a 4.09 ERA after allowing […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Be Moved By the Marlins

The Miami Marlins have exceeded expectations this season, but are still expected to be sellers at the trade deadline to some extent. The team is listening to offers for starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, along with outfielder Jesus Sanchez and relief pitcher Anthony Bender. Alcantara is the biggest name of the bunch, but […]

Joe Boyle Could Have Limited Role to Open Second Half

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle could have a very limited role when the Rays open the second half with a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles. During the final two weeks of the first half, the Rays deployed Boyle as a bulk relief option behind starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen, who was put on […]

Marlins Acquire Michael Petersen From Atlanta, Move Jesus Tinoco to 60-Day IL

The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they acquired right-hander Michael Petersen from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville. In a corresponding move, the team transferred right-hander Jesus Tinoco (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Petersen made four relief appearances for the Braves […]

Blake Treinen Makes Another Rehab Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treienen (forearm) made his third minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out one in his inning of work. In his three innings on the farm during his rehab assignment, the 36-year-old veteran hurler […]

Orioles Claim Elvin Rodriguez Off Waivers From Brewers

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they claimed right-hander Elvin Rodriguez off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Rodriguez returned to the big leagues this year with Milwaukee after spending most of 2023 and all of 2024 in Japan. The 27-year-old Dominican hurler […]

Aaron Ashby Back From Paternity List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated left-hander Aaron Ashby from the paternity list back on Monday and optioned right-hander Easton McGee to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Ashby was away from the team for the birth of his child for the final three games of the first half of the season last weekend, but he's now […]

Shintaro Fujinami Signs in Japan

Veteran right-hander Shintaro Fujinami has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Tuesday. Fujinami pitched in the NPB from 2013-22 and put up a quality 3.41 ERA in 994 1/3 innings, leading to interest from major league clubs. He joined the Athletics on a one-year, $3.25 million deal heading […]

Grant Holman Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Athletics have transferred right-hander Grant Holman (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The move means that Holman, who has been on the IL since June 16, won't be eligible to return until mid-August. The 25-year-old struggled to a 5.09 ERA with 17 strikeouts and nine walks over 23 innings before […]

Seth Halvorsen Battling Forearm Fatigue

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen (forearm) was unavailable to pitch in the team's series against the Cincinnati Reds last weekend because of forearm fatigue. Halvorsen has been the Rockies' primary closer this season, but with him on the shelf, the team turned to Victor Vodnik to fill that role. Vodnik had an eventful weekend, […]

Aroldis Chapman and Red Sox Have Not Discussed Contract Extension

Boston Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman said he hasn't talked to the Red Sox about any contract beyond this season, beat writer Rob Bradford reports. Chapman is currently under a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Red Sox, which is set to expire at the end of this season. Chapman is putting together a great […]