Ben Joyce Doing "Great" in Recovery From Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Angels reliever Ben Joyce (shoulder) told reporters on Monday that he expects to start throwing within a month as he recovers from May surgery on his right shoulder. Joyce won't make it back this season, and it's unclear if he'll be ready for spring training, but he said that his rehab is "going […]

Jon Gray Could Pitch Again in 2025

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (shoulder) appeared in only six games for the team this season after recovering from a broken wrist. He struggled to a 7.71 ERA and 7.33 FIP in 14 innings before landing on the injured list on August 17 with right shoulder nerve irritation. The team was concerned that his […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Remember when we were battling through April and May, trying to discern between reality and mirages? Well, now it's the final week of August, and we're still doing the same exercises with a month left to play! Rosters are going to expand to 28 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 22 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Justin Slaten Won't Need Another Rehab Appearance

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) won't need another rehab appearance and could return to the team in the next few days. Slaten has been on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation since the end of May and began a rehab assignment on August 19. The […]

Mets Place Reed Garrett on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The New York Mets announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever Reed Garrett (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 23) with right-ebow inflammation and selected left-hander Jose Castillo's contract from the minors in a corresponding move. Right-hander Frankie Montas (elbow) was also moved to the 60-day IL. Garrett's injury might help […]

Daniel Palencia Records his 20th Save on Sunday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Daniel Palencia earned his 20th save on Sunday as the Cubs went on to beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. Palencia entered the game with a one-run lead and had to work his way around a leadoff single and a one-out walk. Palencia proceeded to strike out his final two batters and […]

Ryan Walker Earns the Save on Sunday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Ryan Walker notched his 11th save on Sunday as the Giants went on to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. With Randy Rodriguez (arm) unavailable Sunday, the Giants turned to Walker in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The right-hander was able to work around Sal Frelick's two-out single to […]

Orion Kerkering Gets his Fourth Save

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Orion Kerkering notched his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the Washington Nationals as the Phillies went on to win the ballgame 3-2. Although he converted the save, he allowed one earned run on one hit and no walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning. With Jhoan Duran unavailable […]

Grant Holman Close to Throwing

The Athletics' right-handed reliever Grant Holman (finger/shoulder) has started gripping drills and is building toward a throwing progression, MLB.com reported. Holman has been on the injured list since June 19 (retroactive to June 16), and though he's no longer shut down from activity, he remains without a clear timeline for a return. Holman was first […]

Angels Place Carson Fulmer on the 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Carson Fulmer (elbow inflammation) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right elbow inflammation. It appeared Fulmer felt discomfort after throwing a pitch on Saturday during the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was a rough outing for Fulmer on the afternoon, as he allowed seven […]

Angels Recall Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Chase Silseth was called up to the big league club on Sunday before the Angels' game against the Chicago Cubs. Silseth ended up pitching in that game and threw one scoreless frame, allowing two hits, one walk, and one strikeout. Silseth has some history with the Angels as a starter over […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! This past week, we have seen many top prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make a massive impact, including two budding talents in Baltimore. On the pitching side, we also saw a top prospect get the call, but in a surprising role. Our series about FAAB fantasy […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 22)

Just like that, we're past the three-quarter mark of the 2025 season. If you play in a head-to-head format, your playoffs are likely starting this upcoming week or the week after. If you're in a roto league, you only have five weeks left to improve your spot in the standings. Whatever spot you're in, it's […]

Keegan Akin Records Five-Out Save

Baltimore Orioles reliever Keegan Akin retired five Houston Astros en route to his third save of the season in a 3-2 win on Sunday. Akin entered a bases-loaded jam with one out and a 3-1 lead in the top of the eighth, and after allowing an inherited runner to score on a sacrifice fly, he […]

Randy Rodriguez Battling Arm Soreness

San Francisco Giants closer Randy Rodriguez (arm) was unavailable to pitch on Sunday because of soreness in his right arm, manager Bob Melvin said. The issue began after Rodriguez took the loss against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. He hasn't pitched since he yielded a walk-off home run to William Contreras in that game. With […]

Brennan Bernardino to Open for Red Sox on Monday

Boston Red Sox left-handed reliever Brennan Bernardino will open Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Righty Walker Buehler had been in line to start until the Red Sox demoted him from the rotation to the bullpen earlier this week. Bernardino, who's riding a 12-appearance scoreless streak, has notched a 2.93 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP […]

Fernando Cruz to Return From Injured List on Monday

The New York Yankees will activate right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Cruz last pitched on June 27 and has missed about two months with a strained left oblique, depriving the Yankees of one of their most reliable high-leverage arms. The 35-year-old has pitched […]

Brandon Sproat Getting a Look as Reliever

New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat is getting a look at reliever and is expected to come out of the bullpen on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse. The reason behind the shift is to give the 24-year-old some experience coming on in relief in the event that is what the Mets determine they need from […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 22 as we continue the plunge into the dog days of summer. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Chase Burns, and Hyeseong Kim, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of […]

Bennett Sousa to be Shut Down for At Least Two Weeks

Houston Astros reliever Bennett Sousa (elbow) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday (retroactive to Aug. 20) with left-elbow inflammation. The 30-year-old will miss more time than that, though, as the Astros announced he's dealing with a low-grade flexor/pronator strain and will go at least two weeks without throwing. The Astros plan to re-evaluate […]

Shawn Dubin Designated for Assignment

The Houston Astros have designated right-handed reliever Shawn Dubin for assignment and recalled righty AJ Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land, per a team announcement. The Astros are cutting Dubin from their 40-man roster amid a horrific August in which he has surrendered 13 earned runs on 14 hits, including four homers, with three strikeouts and […]

Kirby Yates Activated, Blake Snell Placed on Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they have activated reliever Kirby Yates (back) from the 15-day injured list and placed left-hander Blake Snell (personal) on the paternity list. Yates is returning after missing nearly a month with pain in his lower back. He went 4-3 with a 4.31 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, 44:12 K:BB, 13 […]

Fernando Cruz Nearing Return from Injured List

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) will return from the injured list either Sunday or Monday, per Max Goodman of NJ Advance Media. Cruz has been on the 15-day injured list since late June due to a left oblique strain. The 35-year-old right-hander was having a solid season before […]

Ryan Thompson Throws Simulated Game on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson (shoulder) threw a simulated game at Chase Field on Friday. The 33-year-old is working his way back from a right scapular strain and hasn't pitched since July 4. Before the injury, the right-hander posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, a 12.9 percent K-BB%, and also earned one save and 11 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Sal Frelick, Andrew Painter, Carson Williams, Jhostynxon Garcia

Incredibly, there are a few weeks of August left, and we have just over a month of the 2025 MLB regular season. There is still time to catch up in the standings in roto leagues and make a playoff push in H2H formats. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitters and pitchers list […]

Paul Sewald to Throw a Bullpen Session Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Paul Sewald (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session prior to Saturday's home matchup against the Royals. The veteran has been on the shelf with a shoulder strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. The right-hander began a throwing progression on August 4, but this session will mark the first time […]

Cade Smith Struggles Again in Loss

Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith was unable to shut the door on the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 loss on Friday. Smith came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with a 3-2 lead and proceeded to allow three straight hits, including a walk-off double by Joc Pederson. The 26-year-old picked up his […]

Robert Stephenson Activated From 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels activated right-hander Robert Stephenson (biceps) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and optioned fellow righty Chase Silseth to Triple-A Salt Lake. Stephenson is back after missing two-plus months with a stretched nerve in his bicep, continuing an injury-marred Angels tenure for the 32-year-old. Stephenson joined the Angels on a three-year, […]

Jesus Tinoco to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Miami Marlins reliever Jesus Tinoco (forearm) is set to undergo surgery to repair his right forearm flexor muscle. The procedure will cost Tinoco the rest of this season and likely a sizable portion of the 2026 campaign. The 30-year-old last pitched June 2 and landed on the 15-day injured list shortly after that outing. Tinoco […]