Will Vest Earns 11th Save Of Season Tuesday

It wasn't a clean outing, but Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest picked up his 11th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Orioles. Vest came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff home run to Jordan Westburg but then got the next […]

Alex Lange to Throw Live BP on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Lange (lat) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session in Lakeland, Florida, on Wednesday, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Lange was cleared to face live hitters after a successful bullpen session on Saturday. The 29-year-old has been on the 60-day injured list all year while recovering from lat surgery. […]

Justin Martinez Lands on 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Sprain

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a sprained right ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow. Right-hander Christian Montes De Oca (elbow) was also placed on the 15-day IL, while right-handers Kevin Ginkel, Bryce Jarvis and Tayler Scott were all called up […]

Lucas Erceg to Rejoin Royals on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg (back) is on track to rejoin the team on Wednesday, manager Matt Quatraro announced. Erceg has been on the 15-day injured list since May 27 with a low back strain, but he has been able to get through his rehab without incident. He threw a perfect inning for […]

Craig Kimbrel Signs Minor-League Deal With Rangers

Veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, a source tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Atlanta Braves recently recalled Kimbrel up from the minors but then designated him for assignment after just one appearance out of their bullpen. He elected free agency and has quickly latched on […]

Lou Trivino Named Opener for Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Lou Trivino will serve as the opener ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers will go with a bullpen game here, which could be a hard task against a tough Padres lineup. Trivino will get the ball first with Matt Sauer likely pitching a bulk of […]

Mitch Spence Making Another Start on Tuesday

Athletics right-hander Mitch Spence will remain in the starting rotation and get another turn on Tuesday on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Spence made his first start of the season last Thursday in a win over the Minnesota Twins and looked good, allowing just one earned run on three hits […]

Ryan Helsley Dealt With Toe Injury Early This Season

St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes that St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (toe) dealt with a toe injury on his right foot earlier this year that required him to wear an insert in his cleat that led to a drop in velocity and a lack of command. The 30-year-old right-hander first dealt with the […]

Ian Seymour Strikes Out Two, Picks Up Win in Debut

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Ian Seymour made his MLB Debut on Monday, coming on in the 10th inning of the team's 10-8 win over the Red Sox in extras. The lefty allowed one unearned run on an error by first baseman Jonathan Aranda, while walking two (one intentional) and striking out two in the […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 11

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. As May comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Roman Reigns! Today's […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 11? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we will look at which players might be struggling the most. It could be a hitter in the middle of a week-long slump or a pitcher coming off multiple rough outings in a row.  We will then determine whether […]

A.J. Puk Continues His Throwing Progression

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher A.J. Puk (elbow) continues to work his way back from elbow issues and has stretched out to 120 feet, per manager Torey Lovullo. Puk was able to avoid surgery after landing on the 15-day injured list in mid-April after appearing in eight games. He had 12 strikeouts and gave up three […]

Justin Martinez Dealing with Elbow Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Justin Martinez (elbow) was forced to leave Monday's game against Seattle with the training staff after dealing with elbow tightness. Martinez said he "felt bad" after the game, but it wasn't clear if he meant his arm or the fact that he had to leave the game. The 23-year-old closer spent […]

Jeff Hoffman Earns Extra-Inning Save Monday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman picked up his 16th save of the season in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Cardinals. Hoffman came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by one with an automatic runner on second. He shut the door with a 1-2-3 performance, including a strikeout. The 32-year-old […]

Ryan Helsley Blows Fifth Save Of Season Monday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley blew his fifth save of the season in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays. Helsley came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a pop-out, allowed a game-tying solo homer, got the second out on a […]

Brady Basso Expected to Return in Relief Role

Athletics left-hander Brady Basso (shoulder) felt good after throwing an inning with Single-A Stockton during a minor-league rehab outing on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. The A's are looking at using him in a relief role, which could get him back to the big leagues quicker. Basso is currently on the 60-day injured list […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 9 - June 15)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of June 9 - June 15. In this article, I'll look at players like Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Jacob Wilson, Ranger Suarez, and others. As a reminder of what this article is all about, I like […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Michael Busch, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, David Bednar, Jo Adell, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy baseball frauds and buys/sells article. Each Monday, we go through several players coming off a strong week. It could be a hitter who has started to heat up at the plate or a pitcher coming off a dominant outing on the mound. After identifying these players, we will determine if we should […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers - June Updates (2025)

We're in June's batter's box, and so it's time for an updated look at our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers with over two months of action to pick apart. Let's examine the year thus far, with a focus on the last 30 days (L30), to identify some key trends. Closers dominate […]

Trevor Stephan to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

MLB.com's Tim Stebbins reports that Cleveland Guardians right-hander Trevor Stephan (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Stephen is attempting to return from Tommy John surgery that kept him out of action for the entire 2024 season. Because of how long he's been out, the 29-year-old should […]

Andrew Walters has Surgery on his Lat

Cleveland Guardians right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Walters (lat) underwent surgery on his right lat on Monday, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. It's a pretty significant surgery, so Walters should be expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Depending on how his recovery goes this winter, there's a chance he might not be ready […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 11 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 […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jacob Wilson, Merrill Kelly, William Contreras, Jesus Luzardo, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 11 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Jacob Wilson, Merrill Kelly, William Contreras, and Jesus Luzardo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

Kendall Graveman Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Diamondbacks announced that they have placed right-hander Kendall Graveman (hip) on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a right hip impingement. The team recalled righty Christian Montes De Oca from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. While Graveman began the season on the IL with back problems, he made his season […]

White Sox Calling Up Grant Taylor

The Chicago White Sox are calling up pitching prospect Grant Taylor from Double-A Birmingham on Monday, according to The Athletic's James Fegan. The hard-throwing right-hander will get his first big-league call-up after dominating in a relief role at Birmingham with a 1.01 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 37 strikeouts and 11 walks in 26 2/3 innings over […]

Connor Thomas to Undergo Elbow Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers rookie left-hander Connor Thomas (elbow) had a setback after appearing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 25 and will have surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, according to MLB.com. Thomas had been recovering from left-elbow arthritis and will now miss even more time. He initially landed on the 15-day […]

Hayden Harris Headed to Triple-A Gwinnett

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hayden Harris is getting promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett. The lefty has been a dominant reliever this season for Double-A Columbus, pitching to a 0.79 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, with 37 strikeouts in 22 2/3 IP, which has translated to an elite 43.5 percent strikeout rate. Walks have been a bit high in […]

Josh Sborz Making Progress

Texas Rangers right-hander Josh Sborz (shoulder) is making progress from right-shoulder surgery that he had last November and started throwing breaking pitches during a bullpen session in late May, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. The 31-year-old has been throwing off a mound for almost a month and is getting close to being […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ronny Mauricio, Roman Anthony, Jacob Misiorowski

The MLB season continues to heat up as we are starting to see some of the top prospects get called up to the show. Plenty of opportunities exist this week for fantasy managers to add a top prospect, replace an injured player, or even a player on a hot streak. At RotoBaller HQ, we provide […]

Emmanuel Clase Picks Up Save No. 14 Against Astros

Cleveland Guardians right-handed closer Emmanuel Clase locked down the team's 4-2 victory over the visiting Houston Astros at Progressive Field in Sunday's series finale for his 14th save of the year. Although Clase didn't give up a run in his inning of work, he didn't strike anyone out and allowed two hits to catcher Yainer […]