Willy Adames Leaves Early on Monday With Hand Injury

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (hand) was pulled from Monday's game early against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks after committing an error in the bottom of the fifth inning and taking a ground ball off of his right hand, according to The San Jose Mercury News' Justice delos Santos. Before injuring his hand, Adames had […]

Jose Caballero Plays Catch, Could Spend Minimum Time on IL

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) played catch on Monday, manager Aaron Boone told Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Caballero has already been fielding in the last few days, but he's not throwing yet. Boone added that Caballero still has a chance to spend the minimum 10 days on the injured […]

J.P. Crawford Back in Monday's Lineup Against White Sox

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (triceps) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox, batting leadoff against left-hander Noah Schultz, according to MLB.com. Crawford was hit by a pitch in his right triceps muscle on Sunday against the San Diego Padres and was pulled early as a […]

Corey Seager Going on Injured List With Back Injury

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said on Monday on 105.3 The Fan that shortstop Corey Seager (back) is going on the injured list, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. "He's just too valuable and important to the rest of our season," Young said. "Our anticipation is this will give him the […]

Jeremy Pena Reinstated and Starting on Monday Against Twins

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring, neck) has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday before the series opener against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Pena is at shortstop and will bat leadoff against Twins left-hander Kendry Rojas at Target Field. Pena initially landed on the injured list on April 11 with a Grade […]

Seaver King Promoted to Triple-A, In Play for 2026 MLB Debut?

Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Seaver King has been promoted to Triple-A Rochester, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. King got off to an excellent start to the 2026 season at Double-A, hitting .336/.427/.562 with five home runs, 27 RBI, 33 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 165 plate appearances. A former first-round pick, King […]

Carson Williams Worth Picking Up Following Recent Promotion?

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams was recently promoted for his second stint in the majors this season. Although he was hitting just .238 in Triple-A, fantasy managers should still consider rostering him because of his power upside. Williams homered five times across 32 Triple-A games this year, salvaging a 93 wRC+. His 30.% strikeout […]

Edwin Arroyo Worth Stashing Ahead of Anticipated MLB Debut?

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo continues to hit the ball incredibly well at Triple-A, and he's worth stashing in fantasy baseball ahead of his eventual MLB debut. While there's no clear timeline for his promotion to the majors, the fact that he's slashing .345/.409/.592 across 43 Triple-A games suggest he could be called up […]

Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Can Return in a Month

The New York Mets are hoping that All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) can return in around a month, but they aren't putting a timetable on it, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Lindor's strained left calf is healing, but he has yet to be cleared to start baseball activities. Fantasy managers are […]

Colt Emerson Holds Must-Add Value Ahead of Full-Time Role in Seattle

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson was recently promoted to the MLB roster ahead of Sunday night's contest and is set to become the primary third baseman with Brendan Donovan on the shelf. In his MLB debut on Sunday night, Emerson was placed in the nine-hole and scored one run and drew a walk while […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 8

Another week is in the books, and we had a few more exciting prospect promotions. Henry Bolte and A.J. Ewing were called up last week, and Colt Emerson got the call Sunday night. We've seen a steady trickle of notable prospect promotions all season, and I don't expect that to change in the coming weeks. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgences - Are They For Real?

One of the best ways to find value in fantasy baseball is on a bounce-back candidate. These are veterans coming off down years, but have enough of a track record to buy back in. Some late bloomers come out of nowhere, worth exploring. In this article, we're going to look at breakouts and resurgences in […]

Anthony Volpe Back in the Yankees Lineup, Worth a Waiver Wire Add?

New York Yankees 25-year-old shortstop Anthony Volpe returned to the Yankees lineup on May 13 after Jose Caballero (finger) landed on the 10-day injured list on May 12. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has come out and stated that Caballero is expected to reclaim the team's starting shortstop job when he returns, making Volpe a fill-in shortstop […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Week 8 has officially arrived, and another week is in the books. Injuries continue to pile up as the Mets pitcher Clay Holmes will miss three months with a right fibula fracture, while the Red Sox shortstop will be out six to 10 weeks with a sports hernia. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you find […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - JJ Bleday, Cristopher Sanchez, Tanner Bibee, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 8 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like JJ Bleday, Cristopher Sanchez, Tanner Bibee, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 18 - May 24)

Welcome back to my weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire column for hitters. I'm Thunder Dan, and I have the need to stream! Why hold marginal players week to week when we can hunt for the best matchups and find hitters emerging from the waiver wire? My weekly hitters, streamers, fantasy baseball waiver-wire pickups column will identify hitters with […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 8

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Eric Cross, Andy Smith, and Joey Pollizze. This week, we will look at some potential post-hype breakouts, including an interior on the Athletics and an outfielder on the Reds who has begun […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/18/2026)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Honestly, I'm a mixed bag of emotions this morning. On one hand, I was seething from the Yankees blowing their game to the Mets. A 6-3 lead with two out in the ninth and Tyrone Taylor up should not be a loss! On the other hand, the Cavs won, so my Knicks […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/18/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a nine-game slate tonight, this Monday, with some great spots to attack. We have a few spots where both my models like, and that is where we are going to lean into tonight. We have to trust the data tonight and dig into these spots. If you have not had a chance to […]

J.P. Crawford Leaves Early After Hit-by-Pitch

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (arm) left Sunday's contest against the Padres early after getting hit by a pitch in the third inning. San Diego pitcher Lucas Giolito caught Crawford with a 92 MPH fastball on the right tricep. Crawford stayed in the game but was pulled ahead of the fifth inning and replaced at […]

Corey Seager Heading to See Back Specialist

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) was absent from the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday. The team is still calling the injury minor, but Seager did undergo an MRI over the weekend. Seager is now heading back to Arlington to see a back specialist about his injury. With that being said, […]

Masyn Winn Exits with Knee Discomfort

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Winn appeared to tweak his knee while running out a fielder's choice in the seventh inning. He was pulled out of the game for a pinch-hitter and will undergo further testing. Winn finished […]

Nick Mariano's Week 8 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. We're into the second half of May, but the fantasy baseball season remains young. Don't be afraid to get more aggressive with those end-of-roster slots as we pursue fewer avenues to true breakouts after the opening month of play. Alongside the waiver wire, don't […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 18 - May 24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 8 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 18 - May 24. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to spotlight seven more must-add players ahead of Week 8 of the fantasy baseball season. With many underperforming star players and high-end assets being shifted to the injured list, managers likely need to fill several roster spots. Fortunately, we will highlight seven hitters and pitchers […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 8)

Some weeks, the waiver wire looks pretty barren. Other weeks, it looks fantastic. This is one of those fantastic weeks, as there are plenty of intriguing names to consider adding off the waiver wire right now. These guys can help you in a variety of ways and make an impact in a wide array of […]

Mariners Promoting Top Prospect Colt Emerson to Major Leagues

According to Ryan Divish, the Seattle Mariners are set to promote top infield prospect Colt Emerson to the major leagues. Emerson is currently MLB.com's No. 7 overall prospect and the team's No. 1-ranked prospect. Emerson joined the Mariners with the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft and is set to make his MLB […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 8)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Some […]

Corey Seager Sent for MRI on Injured Back

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) will undergo an MRI on his back, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Seager has not played since Wednesday as he deals with back spasms. While the 32-year-old has not yet been placed on the injured list, it appears the team has at least some level of concern that […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 7)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 7 of the 2026 MLB season. We are seeing FAAB budgets be strained each week, and many folks have already overspent their budgets in six scant weeks. I feel your pain and want to help, and that is why this […]