Leonardo Balcazar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Leonardo Balcazar, SS, Cininnati Reds ANALYSIS: A physical young hitter with up-the-middle defensive skills, Balcazar was signed by the Reds out of Venezuela in January 2021. He is in his first year in a full-season league, playing for Daytona in the Florida State League. In his first weekend, the 18-year-old clubbed five balls at […]

Kahlil Watson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Kahlil Watson, SS, Miami Marlins ANALYSIS: In an incredible prep shortstop class in the 2021 draft, Watson was frequently considered the most athletic and highest-ceiling player among the high schoolers drafted that season. The 2022 season was to be Watson’s first full season, but off-field issues and adjustments translating his impressive raw athletic tools […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) remains out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. Correa hasn't played since last Saturday due to back spasms, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Hopefully, he'll be able to return soon and get going at the plate, as he's gone just 6-for-33 […]

Tim Anderson To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee, will miss two to four weeks, according to the team. In a corresponding move, infielder Lenyn Sosa was called up from the minors, and he could see regular playing time at second base, […]

Amed Rosario Absent From Tuesday's Starting Lineup

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario is not in Tuesday's starting lineup as the club takes on New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Rosario has started all 11 games out of the two-hole for the Guardians to this point but understandably starts on the bench against one of the game's best right-handed pitchers in Cole. After […]

White Sox Place Tim Anderson On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox are placing shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee. They recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Anderson left Monday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left knee soreness, but it turned out to be more than […]

White Sox Promoting Lenyn Sosa Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox are calling up prospect Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A on Tuesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. The 23-year-old has been tearing up Minor League pitching thus far, as he's slashing .448/.556/.828 with two home runs across nine games. Sosa made his Major League debut in 2022 and hit a paltry […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/11/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/11/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It is a beautiful Tuesday slate we have on tap. There should not be any weather issues, and it's just loaded with great games. I'm excited, let's murk this DFS slate.   Top Pitchers for […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday and we have a 10-game main MLB DFS slate on our hands at both DraftKings and FanDuel! It's going to be a busy day across Major League Baseball with games beginning at 6:10 PM ET, however, we're here to cover the main slate on both sites! As a result, this 10-game slate locks […]

Tucupita Marcano Faring Well In Minors

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Tucupita Marcano may not have true prospect status after playing 74 MLB games between 2021 and 2022, but he is still a high-end minor leaguer with the potential to make an impact very soon. The middle infielder lacks power but has shown a tendency to avoid strikeouts and put the ball in […]

Thairo Estrada Back In Leadoff Spot Monday

San Francisco Giants middle infielder Thairo Estrada is back in the leadoff spot for the second straight game, taking on left-hander Julio Urias and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. It's the ninth start of the season for the righty-swinging 27-year-old but the second straight out of the leadoff spot against a lefty after facing Royals […]

Tim Anderson Exits Early On Monday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) exited Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins early with left knee soreness. Anderson appeared to hurt his knee in a rundown when he attempted to tag out Matt Walner as he ran toward third base. He is currently undergoing further evaluation and the team should provide an update […]

Kevin Smith Called Up By A's

The Oakland Athletics called up infielder Kevin Smith from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday after the team placed outfielder Seth Brown (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique. It remains to be seen how much playing time Smith will actually get in Oakland, but he could see some starts at third […]

Gunnar Henderson Not Starting Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not in the starting lineup against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Off to a slow start in his first full major-league season, Henderson will get a day of rest in the first game of the series against the A's. The 21-year-old prospect has gone just 4-for-27 (.148) with a […]

Oneil Cruz Expected To Miss Four Months

Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) had surgery Sunday night at Allegheny General Hospital by Dr. Greg Altman and Dr. Darren Frank to stabilize a fractured left fibula while also addressing an injury to the syndesmosis. The Pirates expect Cruz to return to action in four months. The 24-year-old was injured […]

Carlos Correa Out With Back Tightness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is out of Monday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox with back tightness. Correa was listed in the original starting lineup, but manager Rocco Baldelli thought it would be a one- to two-day thing when Correa sat out on Sunday. It doesn't sound like a very serious issue, so […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrels (Week 3)

Welcome to the first edition of MLB hitter studs and duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. I'll be here on a weekly basis tracking the players whose […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And just like that, we've got another week of baseball in the history books. The 2023 season brings new rules and challenges, but that's exciting! Let's navigate these uncharted waters together and wade into the waiver waters. As always, I must caution you to […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Justin Verlander, Michael Harris, Max Fried, Eloy Jimenez and more

We are now a full ten days into the baseball season. Trends are starting to take shape. Some players have been able to carry over their good spring to a good start to the season. Others are hitting that bump in the road early on. A lot of it may have to do with playing […]

Oneil Cruz Undergoes Surgery Sunday Night

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle late Sunday night, according to a source. The good news is that the surgery didn't include anything more than his ankle, but Cruz's timeline appears to be set at two months. The impressive young 24-year-old hurt himself while sliding into home plate […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/10/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/10/23 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 14 games being played today, but just 9 games […]

Oneil Cruz Fractures Ankle

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Oneil Cruz (ankle) exited Sunday's meeting with the White Sox after a home plate collision with catcher Seby Zavala. Skipper Derek Shelton provided an update postgame. However, the news isn't good, with Shelton reporting that Oneil fractured his ankle. The 24-year-old has had a fantastic season, batting .250 with four RBI, three […]

Taylor Walls' Non-Throwing Elbow Hurting

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (elbow) has been bothered by something in his non-throwing elbow. Rays manager Kevin Cash said Walls will likely have imaging done Monday to see what the issue could be. Walls has played in eight games and accrued 18 at-bats with a .333/.429/.389 slash line.

Luis Garcia Absent From The Lineup Again On Sunday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia (hamstring) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. The 22-year-old second baseman left Friday's contest with hamstring tightness, which forced him to miss Saturday's action as well. The team is hoping that Garcia can avoid a stint on the IL if he gets a few days […]

Miguel Rojas Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Rojas missed the previous five games with a groin strain but is good to go on Sunday as the Dodgers look to avoid getting swept. Rojas has only logged 14 at-bats so far […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Welcome to Week 3 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 […]

Carlos Correa Not Playing Sunday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is getting a breather on Sunday against the Houston Astros. It will be Correa's first day off on the young season. The 28-year-old could use the day off, too, as he's gone only 6-for-33 (.182) in the first eight games of the year with two doubles, no home runs, two […]

Jorge Mateo Returns To Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Yankees and left-hander Nestor Cortes. Mateo is playing shortstop and hitting seventh, while Gunnar Henderson is at third base and batting eighth in the lineup. The 27-year-old Mateo was held out of Saturday's lineup due to a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the second weekend of the MLB season with an early main slate on both sites. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 3

Can you believe it RotoBallers? Week 3 of the MLB season is already here. We are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]