Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, Carlos Rodon, Raisel Iglesias

As we turn the corner toward May, injuries continue to cause chaos for fantasy managers. Fortunately, some notable performers are making progress and nearing a return. However, others aren't as fortunate. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, and Carlos Rodon, among others. For those […]

Geraldo Perdomo Leading Off For First Time Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo is hitting out of the leadoff spot Monday as he takes on Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. It's the first time he's started out of the leadoff spot in his career as the 23-year-old has largely hit ninth to this point across the first 176 games of his big-league […]

Javier Baez Returning On Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is returning to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez missed Sunday's game after he jammed his finger while stealing a base on Saturday. It appears that this was only a minor issue as he's back in the lineup here. Possibly, the day off helped […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 7 games […]

Joey Wendle Should Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) took ground balls before the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Wendle said there are a couple more boxes for him to check still, but he should be starting a minor-league rehab assignment soon. He has been on the injured list since April 4 with a right […]

Rodolfo Castro (2B/SS/3B, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The scrappy Bucs have been one of the best stories early this season and a large reason why is the play of Rodolfo Castro. The 23-year-old switch hitter is sporting a sturdy 48.6% hard-hit rate and a 91.5 MPH average exit velocity […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 5

Hey, RotoBallers! April is coming to an end, but that means we turn another page in the calendar year. The month of May is just around the corner and the weather is only improving, which could be helpful to an MLB team's offense. The Cinderella stories of the Pirates and Diamondbacks have gone on for […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The end of April is approaching and now is when most people start to tab over to the standings page and assess strengths and weaknesses. What do you need from the waiver wire gods? Let us pray. As always, I must caution you to […]

X-Rays Negative On Santiago Espinal

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (wrist) had an X-ray on his right wrist on Sunday. The 28-year-old exited Saturday's meeting with the Yankees after being hit by a pitch. Fortunately, the results didn't reveal a fracture, so he'll be day-to-day with a contusion. However, Espinal hasn't played well […]

Brice Turang (2B/SS, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Brice Turang has slowed down after a nice start to the season, but he remains a strong fantasy option, particularly in category-based fantasy leagues.   Brice Turang - Milwaukee Brewers (2) pic.twitter.com/UlHjjrlYa9 — MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) April 18, 2023 Turang has three […]

Javier Baez Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles with a swollen middle finger on his left hand. The 30-year-old injured his finger on a stolen base attempt in the first inning of Saturday's contest. The good news is that Baez is available to pinch-hit, if needed, according to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Welcome to Week Five and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

A week ago, we lamented all of the injuries plaguing the middle-infield positions as we lost several high-profile fantasy options. This week, let's roll out the welcome wagon for Fernando Tatis Jr., who was back in the Padres lineup Thursday after serving the remainder of his 80-game suspension handed down last year. Speaking of last […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! There's nothing better than matinee baseball. Today's matchup features no shortage […]

Jorge Mateo Scratched From Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) had been set to return to the lineup on Saturday but was scratched because of wet conditions on the field. This will be the second game he misses, but it's a good sign he was in the original lineup and it sounds like manager Brandon Hyde is just being […]

Tim Anderson Takes Batting Practice

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) was able to take batting practice ahead of Saturday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Anderson has been sidelined since early April due to a left knee sprain. The organization said Anderson is set to miss two-to-four weeks from the injury. It appears that he is progressing well […]

Santiago Espinal Exits Saturday's Contest After HBP

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal left Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch. The 28-year-old was plunked by Gerrit Cole on his wrist/hand in the second inning and exited the contest. Cavan Biggio stepped in as a pinch-runner in his place. Espinal will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury. […]

Brandon Crawford Back In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (ribs) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets. The 36-year-old shortstop missed Friday's contest with rib discomfort but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue as he's ready to rock on Saturday. Crawford is off to a slow start at the dish this […]

Bryson Stott Sitting Out On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott is taking a seat on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The 25-year-old will ride the bench against left-handed starter Kyle Freeland. Stott has functioned well as the Phillies' primary leadoff hitter but the team doesn't have full faith in him against southpaws. He's slashing a rock-solid .344/.365/.452 with one home […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and […]

Evaluating Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Triston Casas, Miguel Vargas, Masataka Yoshida, Gunnar Henderson

As we move into week 4 of the 2023 MLB season, many players have started slow after showing production during spring training or flashing potential at the end of last season. This piece will discuss potentially adjusting expectations for rookie hitters that are off to rocky starts in 2023. How should we react as fantasy […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/22/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a pretty different slate tonight relative to last week, with the first difference […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Woodruff, Tim Anderson, Luis Severino and more

It is hard to believe, but this coming week is the last week of April already. The baseball season is almost a full month old. The baseball season is 15% over, with a lot more baseball still to come. There are many surprise teams doing well and there are many players who are surprising us […]

MLB Prospects Breakout Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Jones, Brandon Pfaadt, Michael Busch and more

With the passing weeks, we get more and better data to use. This year, we have more and better data for all of AAA (that is the International League and the Pacific Coast League). With the International League adding in the Statcast infrastructure, we can now know a whole lot more about the players down […]

Amed Rosario Back In Action Against Marlins

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Braxton Garrett and the Miami Marlins. Rosario is starting at shortstop and is hitting in the two-hole. The 27-year-old was hurt last Saturday and sat out until Friday with his back injury. Fantasy managers are thankful that he was […]

Edmundo Sosa Returns To Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Edmundo Sosa (back) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Noah Davis. Sosa is starting at third base and is hitting ninth in the batting order. The 27-year-old will return to action after missing the last five games with a lower back injury. Despite his […]

Jorge Polanco Returns From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins activated infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned infield prospect Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Jorge Alcala to St. Paul and called up right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Polanco missed the start of the 2023 season due […]

Oswald Peraza Starting At Third Base Friday

New York Yankees rookie infielder Oswald Peraza is starting at third base and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Friday against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be the 22-year-old Peraza's first start at the hot corner in his professional career. DJ LeMahieu is serving as the designated hitter […]