Matt Brash Shut Down After Setback

Seattle Mariners right-hander Matt Brash (elbow) has been shut down after having a setback with his right elbow while playing catch Friday. He will head to Dallas to see Dr. Meister to evaluate his injured elbow further. Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said he is "concerned" about the latest setback for Brash. The 25-year-old is... Read More

Paul Sewald's Rehab Slowed Due To Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Paul Sewald (oblique) will have his rehab slowed a bit due to soreness. He was scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday but was scrapped after feeling soreness during a rehab stint with Triple-A Reno. The 33-year-old has been sidelined all season with a strained left oblique. He was on track... Read More

Evan Phillips Earns His Eighth Save Saturday Afternoon

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips earned his eighth save Saturday afternoon in a game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Phillips surrendered a hit and unearned run in the ninth inning to go along with two strikeouts. In 12 games this year, the veteran relief pitcher has eight saves, a .77 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and... Read More

Tests Have Come Back Clean On Pete Fairbanks

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (hand) underwent several screenings over the past week, and the final results came back clean on Friday, per manager Kevin Cash. Even though all of the tests do not show any severe or structural damage, it is still very uncertain when the 30-year-old will begin to throw again,... Read More

Jhoan Duran Making Another Rehab Appearance Saturday

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) will make his next appearance on his rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday, with his outing pushed back a day due to rain on Friday. It's a small hitch in the road for Duran on his way back from a strained right oblique, as he still figures... Read More

Paul Sewald Likely Needs Another Rehab Game

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald (oblique) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, and the team will likely have him appear in another rehab game if all goes well there. There was some optimism that Sewald's next appearance would come for the major-league club, but it sounds like fantasy managers will have to... Read More

Chad Green To Rehab For 3-7 More Days

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Chad Green (shoulder) is rehabbing for three to seven more days, at which point the team is hopeful that he can resume throwing. Green is recovering from a teres major strain in his right shoulder after landing on the injured list. The 32-year-old veteran hurler is probably at least several... Read More

Colin Poche Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Colin Poche (back) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The move is retroactive to April 24th with Poche dealing with back tightness. The organization has not given a timetable for how long Poche will be sidelined. This is a hit to the Rays bullpen with Pete... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more

As we head into the weekend, several key hurlers are dealing with ailments that could keep them out of action. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April 26,... Read More

When is A.J. Puk Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

A.J. Puk has been used in a variety of ways in his young big-league career. The former A's top prospect was used as a reliever while in Oakland and continued his relief role upon a trade to the Marlins prior to the 2023 season. In fact, the southpaw was used as the team's closer to... Read More

Griffin Jax Notches Fourth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax shut the door on the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, helping secure a 6-3 victory. Jax came in with the bases loaded and one out with a four-run lead and managed to escape with only one runner crossing home (on an error), picking up his fourth save in the... Read More

Hector Neris Strengthens Grip On Closer Role

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Neris notched his third save on Thursday, slamming the door on the Houston Astros in a 3-1 win. Neris was a little shaky in his inning of work, walking a pair before getting out of it. Since manager Craig Counsell said that Adbert Alzolay was being taken out of the... Read More

Andres Munoz Finally Back In Save Column

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz picked up his third save of the season on Thursday, locking down the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 win. Munoz tossed up goose eggs across the board in his inning of work as he didn't allow a baserunner and didn't strike anyone out either. It was the 25-year-old's first... Read More

Justin Lawrence Secures Second Save

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence threw a perfect ninth inning in a 10-9 victory over the San Diego Padres, picking up his second save in the process. Lawrence struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in his inning of work. Although he hasn't been good this year, as evidenced by his 5.59 ERA... Read More

Evan Phillips Picks Up Seventh Save Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips locked down the Washington Nationals on Thursday, helping secure a 2-1 win. Phillips looked great in this one, striking out a pair in a perfect ninth inning. For the season, the 29-year-old has been excellent, posting a 0.84 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 13 strikeouts in 10 ⅔ IP.... Read More

Mason Miller Dominates Yankees Again

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller showed off his absurd stuff again on Thursday, picking up his sixth save in the process. Miller got the final four outs in a 3-1 win over the New York Yankees, allowing just a hit and striking out three in the process. Miller touched 102 mph in this one, but... Read More

Emmanuel Clase Snags Eighth Save On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his eighth save of the year after firing a perfect ninth inning during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. Clase entered the game with the top of the Red Sox order due up, but quickly sat them down after 12 pitches. The 26-year-old is enjoying a... Read More

Trevor Megill Notches First Career Save With Scoreless Ninth

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill tossed a scoreless ninth inning to notch the first save of his career during Thursday's 7-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 30-year-old has been a pleasant surprise out of the bullpen for the Brewers and has been trusted to face the heart of the opponent's order multiple times this... Read More

Gregory Santos Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners transferred right-hander Gregory Santos (lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday to open up a roster spot for infielder Leo Rivas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. The 24-year-old Santos has yet to make his debut with the Mariners due to a right-lat strain, although he has started a throwing... Read More

Rangers Activate Josh Sborz From Injured List

The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Josh Sborz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned right-hander Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Sborz is returning from a right rotator-cuff strain after making one minor-league rehab appearance for Double-A Frisco on Tuesday. The 30-year-old reliever had 2 2/3 scoreless innings... Read More

Bowden Francis Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm extensor tendinitis. The club has recalled left-hander Brendon Little from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Francis interestingly pitched two scoreless innings out of the bullpen for the Jays in their loss to the Royals on Wednesday... Read More

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes and Buys/Sells (Week 5)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 5 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. This weekly series will take a look at various prospects, dynasty news, and discuss fantasy implictions. If you enjoy dynasty baseball, you know it is a fast-paced game. Keeping up with the Joneses per se keeps you in the... Read More

Garrett Cleavinger Records Second Save Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Garrett Cleavinger picked up his second save in four days in Wednesday's 7-5 victory over the Tigers. With closer Pete Fairbanks on the IL, Cleavinger has been used to close out games and has been successful so far in doing so. It was thought that this would be a closer-by-committee situation,... Read More

Garrett Cleavinger - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Garrett Cleavinger recorded his second save in four days for the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning to nail down the 7-5 victory over the Tigers. Cleavinger has been used as one of the team's closers ever since... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more

As the 2024 MLB season marches along, several stud fantasy pitchers are on this week's injury report. More often than not, these ailments will have significant effects on lineup decisions. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more. This is... Read More

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Heston Kjerstad, Jason Adam, Wilyer Abreu, Pete Crow-Armstrong

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We have seen top prospects such as Heston Kjerstad, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Mervis, Addison Barger, and Hunter Goodman recently called... Read More

Hector Neris Picks Up Wednesday's Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Hector Neris got the call in Wednesday's save situation against the visiting Houston Astros, allowing a run but holding on to safeguard the 3-2 win. After Neris relieved setup man Mark Leiter Jr., Jose Altuve greeted him with a solo home run to immediately get the tying run to the plate... Read More

Another Save For James McArthur

Kansas City Royals closer James McArthur continued cementing his status atop the club's bullpen hierarchy in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, collecting his sixth save of the season after fanning two hitters in a clean ninth inning to preserve the victory. McArthur was summoned to sit down the lower part of... Read More

A.J. Puk Rejoining Bullpen When Healthy

Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk (shoulder) will pitch out of the bullpen when he returns to the major-league roster, according to manager Skip Schumaker. The experiment as a starter in Miami's rotation was a failed one for Puk, who is nursing fatigue in his left shoulder following just four appearances and holds a dismal 9.22... Read More

Alex Young Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds moved left-hander Alex Young (back) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and claimed outfielder Peyton Burdick off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles in a corresponding move. The Reds sent Burdick to Triple-A Louisville as organizational outfield depth. Young was shut down during spring training in mid-March with lower-back disc degeneration and... Read More