Luke Weaver Reinstated from 15-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees announced that they have reinstated right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list. When Weaver landed on the IL with a strained left hamstring on June 3, expectations were that he would miss four to six weeks. However, the 31-year-old recovered quicker than expected and was able to forgo […]

Grant Taylor to Start for White Sox on Friday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Grant Taylor will start for the team against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Righty Davis Martin (forearm) had been slated to start, but the White Sox placed him on the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain. The White Sox called up the 23-year-old […]

Michael Cuevas Makes Triple-A Debut

Washington Nationals right-handed pitching prospect Michael Cuevas made his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening during their contest against Lehigh Valley. In this contest, Cuevas tossed one shutout inning of relief. He allowed one hit and two walks. Cuevas opened the campaign with Double-A Harrisburg and was very effective. Out of the bullpen, Cuevas tossed 25 […]

Wikelman Gonzalez Headed to Major Leagues

The Chicago White Sox are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez to the major leagues. Gonzalez was acquired in the trade that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in the winter. Gonzalez is currently considered the No. 16-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The right-hander opened the campaign with Double-A but […]

Hunter Bigge is Undergoing Further Testing

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Hunter Bigge (face) was struck in the face by a ball in the dugout and was hospitalized and is undergoing testing, the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin reports. The news couldn't be more unfortunate for Bigge, as Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman hit a line drive into the Rays' dugout […]

Grant Holman Lands on the 15-Day Injured List

The Athletics announced on Thursday that right-handed pitcher Grant Holman (shoulder) had his Monday optional assignment voided and was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) with right-shoulder rotator-cuff tendinitis, the team's communications department reports. The move also makes room on the roster for the return of J.T. Ginn (quadriceps) from the […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 13 (2025) - Fernando Tatis Jr., Brandon Lowe, James Wood, Byron Buxton, more

The fantasy baseball and MLB season is already in Week 13, and you should have a clear idea of whether your team is a contender or pretender. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 13 of the 2025 season. Use these rankings to […]

Orion Kerkering Closes Out Marlins on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering threw a clean ninth inning to preserve a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Kerkering was tasked with finishing off a dominant performance for Cristopher Sanchez. After an error and a single put runners on the corners, Kerkering was able to escape the jam to pick up […]

Andre Granillo Notches First Career Win, Then First Career Save in Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andre Granillo had a day to remember on Thursday, collecting his first career win and first career save across the Cards' doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox. In Game 1, Granillo came into the game with two outs and runners on second and first in a tie ballgame, and was […]

Derek Law Starting Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Derek Law (forearm) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Harrisburg on Thursday. Law will make the start for the Senators and will require additional rehab outings since inflammation in his right forearm has held him out for the entire 2025 season to this point. But when the 34-year-old veteran […]

Luke Weaver Could Come Off Injured List on Friday

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) could be activated from the 15-day injured list before Friday's series opener in the Bronx against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, according to manager Aaron Boone. Weaver has recovered very quickly from a left-hamstring strain that he suffered less than three weeks ago and will skip a minor-league […]

Jayvien Sandridge Called Up from Triple-A

New York Yankees pitching prospect Jayvien Sandridge has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The relief pitcher will be making his MLB debut whenever he enters a game for the Yankees. The 26-year-old had made only six appearances at Triple-A before his call-up, allowing just one earned run on four hits and four walks while […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 12 (2025)

Among closers who started the year looking impenetrable, we are seeing some cracks in their armor. Most teams have established their bullpen pecking order at this point in the fantasy baseball season, but are still willing to change it if pitchers start to struggle. Injuries are also beginning to mount, which is causing upheaval in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Jackson Merrill, Royce Lewis, Kodai Senga, Cole Ragans, Luke Weaver, Michael King, Bryce Harper, Matt Chapman

This past week, I made a trade in one of my leagues. I traded Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Adolis Garcia and Ryan O'Hearn in a redraft league. When I told a few people of the trade I made, they thought that I overpaid for the hitters. Trades should not be looked at in a vacuum and […]

Ken Waldichuk Will Start a Rehab Assignment, Brady Basso Pulled Off Rehab

Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk (elbow) continues to progress in his recovery and will start a rehab assignment Sunday in Single-A for the Stockton Ports. Waldichuk missed all of last season with his elbow injury and underwent Tommy John surgery last May. The 27-year-old lefty went 4-9 in 35 games in 2023, including 22 starts. […]

Kenley Jansen Notches 15th Save

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen nailed down his 15th save of the year in a 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt reached first on an error by third baseman Luis Rengifo to begin the bottom of the ninth inning. Unfazed, Jansen then retired three in a row […]

Jordan Hicks to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Jordan Hicks (toe), who is currently on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right big toe, is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Thursday. "I'm not sure what's next for him. If anything a rehab assignment and then hopefully he'll be with us," manager Alex Cora […]

Brewers-Cubs Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's game featuring the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to Watch Marquee's Taylor McGregor. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Aug. 18. Fantasy managers should be removing any players from these two teams that may have been […]

Cardinals-White Sox Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago has been postponed due to rain, according to SI.com's Jack Ankony. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday at 1:10 pm CT, with the second game starting 30-45 minutes after the conclusion of […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed on Wednesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Comerica Park has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in the Detroit area. The contest will be made up on Thursday as the second game of a split doubleheader, according to the Tigers. Left-hander Andrew Heaney was scheduled to toe the rubber […]

JT Brubaker Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated right-hander JT Brubaker (ribs) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday before their game at Yankee Stadium against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Brubaker will be making his season and team debut in pinstripes when he gets into a game after being acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates last March. The […]

Luke Weaver Could Skip Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, and manager Aaron Boone said it's possible that Weaver could skip a minor-league rehab assignment. Weaver strained his left hamstring on June 3 and was given a timetable of four to six weeks, but he has […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Wilyer Abreu, Lance McCullers […]

Tanner Scott Picks Up 14th Save, Solidifying Late-Inning Role for Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott earned his 14th save of the season in Tuesday night's 8-6 win over the division rival Padres. The 30-year-old southpaw tossed a clean ninth inning, picking up one strikeout. In his first year with the Dodgers, Scott has converted 14 of 19 save chances and added seven holds. He's […]

Daniel Palencia Notches Second Consecutive Save Tuesday

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Daniel Palencia picked up his seventh save of the season and his second consecutive save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. Palencia came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a pop-out, allowed a double, […]

Emmanuel Clase Escapes With 15th Save Of Season Tuesday

It wasn't pretty, but Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase came away with his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Giants. Clase came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up 3-2. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a fly-out, allowed another single, walked the […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jacob Misiorowski, Cade Horton, Eury Perez, Marcelo Mayer, Otto Kemp, more

We are already halfway through June and a few weeks away from the All-Star break. There is still plenty of baseball to be played, and it's time for another round of free agent pickups. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice. Today, we review the top 100 hitters and […]

Yimi Garcia to Throw Live Batting Practice on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (shoulder) threw a bullpen session in Florida on Monday and is scheduled for a live batting practice session on Thursday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Garcia will face live hitters this week after initially resuming a throwing program on June 6 as he works his way back from […]

Luke Weaver Throws Live Batting Practice Session

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Luke Weaver (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session for the first time on Tuesday since injuring his hamstring a few weeks ago, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Weaver felt "great" and hasn't felt anything in his hamstring injury since a day or two after he […]

Will Vest Likely to Avoid Injured List

According to manager A.J. Hinch, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest (finger) will likely avoid a trip to the injured list. "I'm expecting to have him available in some capacity and not go on the injured list," Hinch noted. "Things can always change if we get more information. But so far, so good." The 30-year-old […]