Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2026)

Welcome to our Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, heading into Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We're still relatively early in the season, but it's always a good idea to look for players to stash to help your rosters, as long as you have room. These players can make a major impact on […]

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

We have a fun Tuesday night slate tonight. There are several spots with great hitting conditions, including Coors Field in elevation, Yankee Stadium with the wind blowing out, and Chase Field with the roof open. There are plenty of aces and value on the bump tonight as well, which gives us an edge to fade […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 6 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 6 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. If you are new to this weekly series, we dive into the best players to buy-low and sell-high each week of the fantasy baseball season.  For this […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Thomas White, A.J. Ewing, Bryce Eldridge

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver wire can not only provide your fantasy team with a higher ceiling, but also save your FAAB budget throughout the lengthy season. So far, managers have already seen many top prospects earn the call, such as Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle, and those who stash them as a result […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 6

Welcome back to the Week 6 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including Mike Sirota, Robby Snelling, Cole Carrigg, HErick Hernandez, and Caleb Bonemer. Can you believe we're already […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Jonah Tong

Targeting and stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy baseball roster with a much-needed spark in the second half of the season. Last summer, Nolan McLean was one of the late promotions that emerged as a legit league winner. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who could provide similar upside in the […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/5/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Tuesday, 5/5/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Jeremy Pena Could Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) could start a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Pena appears close to rejoining the Astros after being shut down in the middle of April with a Grade 1 right-hamstring strain. It's been an injury-plagued 2026 season for Pena so far, as he recovered […]

Mookie Betts Working to Increase his Swing Speed

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique), who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right-oblique strain, is working on increasing his swing speed, according to MLB.com. Betts is inching closer to starting a minor-league rehab assignment. He landed on the IL back on April 5, so fantasy managers are itching to get […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 6

Last week, we were treated to three notable prospect promotions. Not only did Trey Yesavage get recalled from his rehab assignment, but we also saw the major league debuts for Elmer Rodriguez and Travis Bazzana. Fast forward to this week, and we already have two promotions in the works. Bryce Eldridge is getting the call […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, we are already in May. Injuries continue to pile up as Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and is considered day-to-day, while Cal Raleigh is dealing with "general soreness," which required imaging. If you are looking for an injury replacement or to improve your fantasy baseball team, we've got you […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Jose Caballero Poised for Everyday Role Going Forward?

Jose Caballero appears to have earned himself an extended look as the Yankees' primary shortstop, as Anthony Volpe (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list, but optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Volpe was expected to return to his position as the Yankees' primary shortstop upon returning from injury, but with Caballero playing well, slashing […]

Colt Emerson on the Verge of MLB Debut?

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson continues to find success at the top level of the Seattle system and remains a high-end hitting prospect to stash in all formats. Over the last seven games at Triple-A Tacoma, Emerson has gone deep twice while swiping one bag with a 12:5 K:BB. Overall, the team's No. 1-ranked […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/4/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a great Monday night slate of baseball on tap tonight with some elite hitting matchups. I love this slate for many reasons, but the main point is that Coors Field is no longer on it, which opens up a ton of options for tonight's slate. That said, it is a perfect slate for […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/4/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Monday, 5/4/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Anthony Volpe Reinstated From Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A

According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Yankees have activated shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A. Volpe was expected to take on the starting shortstop role in the Bronx ahead of his return from injury, but the Yankees will instead keep him […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. We're past the first month of our season, and yet much still feels like it is up in the air. Leaguewide trends are still settling into place with ABS, injuries keep hammering us, and the hope around call-ups springs eternal. Whether you're starting hot […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 6

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to head to the waiver wire and bolster our fantasy baseball teams. This week will highlight a top injury stash candidate who could emerge as a must-start pitcher and a budding outfielder on the Athletics. Who should we look to pick up this week? Let's […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 4- May 10)

The first full week of May brings us a ton of baseball games! We have 12 teams playing a full seven-game schedule and some really big intradivisional series as well. The Cubs have a four-game set with the Reds as the top two teams in the NL Central match up, while the first-place Guardians host […]

Ronny Mauricio Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks With Broken Thumb

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio (thumb) will get a CT scan on his broken thumb, and his tentative timeline is six to eight weeks, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the situation at shortstop going forward will be fluid. Bo Bichette is making the start at the 6 on Sunday […]

Vidal Brujan Recalled by Mets

Veteran infielder Vidal Brujan has been called up by the New York Mets, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Brujan is replacing infielder Ronny Mauricio (thumb) on the Mets roster, with Mauricio headed to the injured list due to a broken left thumb. Across 94 plate appearances split between the Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another week of must-add waiver wire pickups. With another week almost in the books, it's time for another list of waiver wire pickups. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. This list will feature an up-and-coming star hitter with the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 6 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 4th - May 10th. 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. […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 6)

Well, the calendar has flipped over to May, and 20% of the Major League season is in the books. Flew right by, didn't it? That's why attacking the waiver wire is so important in the early part of the season. Sure, you don't want to blow through all your available moves or FAAB budget, but […]

Ronny Mauricio is Placed on 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio (thumb) will be placed on the 10-day Injured List after suffering a fractured left thumb during Saturday's game. He suffered the injury while diving into first base on an infield hit. This is a tough break for the Mets, who are already without Francisco Lindor (calf) right now. The […]

5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2026)

Hello, RotoBallers! Another week of fantasy baseball is (almost) done, another one is coming up, and another edition of Five Injured Players To Stash is here for you to weigh as you place your waiver bids this weekend. Past entrant Justin Steele (elbow) suffered a setback this week, pushing his return closer to the All-Star […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 5

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to take a deep dive into five hitters who are widely available in Yahoo leagues and are emerging as sneaky waiver wire targets. This week, we take a look at a young utility in St. Louis and a super utility man in Cleveland who have […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 5)

As May approaches, sample sizes are becoming large enough to start making roster moves without being overly reactionary. This week, we highlight two hitters and two pitchers who are expected to make an impact at some point this season in redraft leagues. Over the last few weeks, this article has anticipated the call-ups of Payton […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 6 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the sixth week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could be repeat offenders […]