Liam Hendriks Shut Down With Forearm Tightness, Likely Done for Season

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Liam Hendriks (hip, forearm) has been shut down with forearm tightness, making it unlikely that he'll return this season. Hendriks has been on the IL since late May with inflammation in his right hip, but he had been rehabbing in hopes of returning this year. Assuming Hendriks is done for […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 25)

It's hard to believe that we only have a little over two weeks left of the Major League Baseball regular season and the 2025 fantasy baseball season. If you're reading this article, you're either still in contention in your league(s) or simply love consuming fantasy baseball content. For those of you still chasing that money […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Neck Stiffness

Detroit Tigers right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to neck stiffness, per MLB.com. Gipson-Long got shelled in his final two outings before this IL placement, allowing 12 hits, four home runs, and 13 earned runs across 6 1/3 innings pitched against the New York Yankees and New York […]

Phillies Putting Jose Alvarado on Injured List With Forearm Strain

The Philadelphia Phillies are placing left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Sept. 11) on Friday with a left-forearm strain and are adding right-hander Walker Buehler to the active roster in a corresponding move, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Alvarado has only appeared in 28 games out of […]

Michael Soroka's Next Outing to Come With Cubs

Right-hander Michael Soroka's (shoulder) next outing will come with the Chicago Cubs, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. The Cubs are ready to activate Soroka from the 15-day injured list after he threw 38 pitches over 2 1/3 innings with Triple-A Iowa on his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. Since Soroka isn't stretched […]

Daniel Palencia Plays Catch on Friday

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-handed reliever Daniel Palencia (shoulder) played catch at Wrigley Field on Friday, according to Andy Martinez of Watch Marquee Sports. It's a notable step for Palencia, as it's the first time the closer has thrown a ball since he suffered a strained right shoulder on Sunday. Currently on […]

Jayden Murray to Open for Astros on Friday

Houston Astros right-handed reliever Jayden Murray will serve as the team's opener against the Atlanta Braves on Friday. The 28-year-old made his major league debut last week and has since logged 2 1/3 scoreless, hitless innings with one strikeout and no walks over two appearances. Murray has spent most of the year at the Triple-A […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Andrew Kittredge, Jordan Leasure, Connelly Early, Sal Stewart, Chase Meidroth

The MLB regular season is winding down, as we have a few weeks left in the season.  It's time to scour the waiver wire and pick up players who can secure fantasy managers that championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have our updated top 100 hitters and […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 24 (2025)

For seemingly the first time this season, there wasn't any enormous bullpen news this week. There's still plenty to talk about, and we're waiting for more information about an injury that could be pretty significant news. However, nothing headline-making, front-page of the newspaper, breaking news caliber occurred this week. Which probably means we're absolutely in for a mess […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 24)

After a week off when I was travelling, I'm back with another set of waiver wire recommendations here on RotoBaller. We're in the final few weeks of the regular season, but the waiver wire is just as important now as it was in April and May, especially for those of you in the fantasy playoffs […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 25 (2025)

As we reach mid-September, if you're still reading up on relief pitchers and waiver wires: You're either in the playoffs (congratulations!) or in a points or rotisserie league where you're still competing (congratulations!) or at least in some position where fantasy baseball still matters to you this late in the season (relatable!) This week, we […]

Keegan Akin Notches Fifth Save on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles reliever Keegan Akin collected his fifth save of the year in a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. The left-hander struck out one in a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning and threw 13 pitches (nine strikes). Akin, who has been sharing the closer role with righty Yennier Cano in the absence of […]

Sebastian Walcott Headlines Ranger Prospects Headed to Arizona Fall League

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Sebastian Walcott will participate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), one of eight players from the organization that will head to the desert. Walcott has played all season at Double-A, and at only 19 years old, he's performed admirably. The Rangers' top-ranked prospect is hitting .251 on the year, but is […]

Chase Burns Officially Back From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they reinstated rookie right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handers Lyon Richardson and Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Burns, who was the second overall pick in last year's draft out of Wake Forest, has made eight starts for the […]

Graham Ashcraft Back From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they reinstated right-hander Graham Ashcraft (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handers Lyon Richardson and Yosver Zulueta in corresponding moves. Ashcraft will return to the Reds after missing the last two weeks with a forearm strain in his right arm and will be available out of […]

Andrew Kittredge Secures Save on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs reliever Andrew Kittredge collected his third save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The right-hander retired the side in order and struck out one during an 11-pitch ninth inning to log the Cubs' first save since closer Daniel Palencia (shoulder) went on the 15-day injured list […]

Jeff Hoffman Takes Loss, Gets Vote of Confidence From Manager

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (9-7) suffered his seventh loss of the season in a 3-2 decision against the Houston Astros on Wednesday. The right-hander entered a 2-2 tie in the top of the ninth inning, and after getting the leadoff hitter out, he allowed what proved to be the game-winning home run to […]

Shelby Miller May Not Require Tommy John Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Shelby Miller (elbow) received encouraging news on his injured right elbow during a visit with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. While Miller will need to undergo surgery, he may not require a full UCL repair. If that's the case, Miller could return late next year. Otherwise, Tommy John […]

Chase Burns to Work Out of Bullpen in Return

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) will not serve as a starter when the team activates him from the 15-day injured list on Friday. Rather, Burns told Brian Giesenschlag of Reds Live that he'll receive "scheduled innings out of the bullpen" for the rest of the season. The Reds are playing it safe […]

Tyler Holton to Open for Tigers on Thursday

Detroit Tigers left-handed reliever Tyler Holton will open against the New York Yankees on Thursday, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. It'll be a short start for Holton, who hasn't gotten more than eight outs in any of his 62 appearances in 2025. The 29-year-old has logged a 3.80 ERA with a 1.12 […]

Reid Detmers Exits With Forearm Discomfort, Will Undergo MRI

Los Angeles Angels left-handed reliever Reid Detmers (forearm) exited early in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with forearm discomfort, interim manager Ray Black told reporters. He retired the first two hitters he faced in the top of the eighth inning and then came out after allowing a double to James Outman. […]

Ryan Pepiot Scratched on Wednesday, Griffin Jax to Open

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot, who was scheduled to start Wednesday's road matchup with the Chicago White Sox, will be scratched due to fatigue. As a result, the Rays will go with a bullpen game, with Griffin Jax now listed as the scheduled opener. Pepiot is having a fine season, pitching to a 3.59 ERA, 1.13 […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Brandon Sproat, Jordan Leasure, Sal Stewart, Colton Cowser, Justin Topa

There are only a few weeks of the MLB regular season left to make the final push towards a fantasy baseball championship. With the MLB rosters expanding, we have seen many top prospects receive the call to the show. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 24 of […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 24)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 24 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 […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24 (2025)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we enter Week 24 of the 2025 MLB season. The season will be coming to a close in a few weeks, so before that happens, I'd just like to say thank you for coming back every week and good luck in the […]

Joey Cantillo Dominates Royals on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo dominated the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, earning the victory by throwing eight scoreless innings and striking out five while allowing four hits and zero walks. In 80 1/3 big-league innings (31 games, 10 starts), Cantillo is 5-3 with a 3.36 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 92 strikeouts. He's been excellent […]

Cade Smith Records 12th Save of the Season

Cleveland Guardians reliever Cade Smith notched his 12th save of the season in his team's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Smith pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing a hit and striking out two. In 64 2/3 innings this season, Smith has converted 12 out of 17 save chances while pitching to […]

Paul Sewald's Return Could be Imminent

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Paul Sewald (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning with a walk and three strikeouts in his second minor-league rehab appearance for High-A West Michigan on Sunday. Sewald has now thrown two scoreless innings in as many outings with a hit allowed, a walk and four strikeouts with West Michigan. The 35-year-old veteran […]

Michael Soroka in Line for Rehab Outing on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) is scheduled for a multi-inning minor-league rehab outing with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. After that, barring a setback, Soroka could be ready to come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the Cubs. Chicago acquired Soroka from the Washington Nationals in July, but […]

Javier Assad Likely Moving to the Bullpen

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that right-hander Javier Assad will "likely move into the bullpen" with right-hander Jameson Taillon (groin) scheduled to come off the 15-day injured list to make the start against the Atlanta Braves in the series finale on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Assad has had an injury-plagued 2025 season […]