Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. There are some interesting player names here this week, guys who looked like washouts who are finding new life this season with new opportunities: Gavin Lux, Jordan Beck, and yes, Javier Baez. Injuries have […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 6 Updates for Royce Lewis, Logan Gilbert, Tyler Glasnow, Giancarlo Stanton, Jackson Merrill, Tyler O'Neill, Blake Snell

When writing this article every week, I get to see the ebb and flow of injuries around Major League Baseball. The last two weeks were heavy with injuries, and this past week and next hope to offer many players returning from injury. There is one major correlation I see with this trend, and that is […]

Justin Martinez Could Land On Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-handed reliever Justin Martinez (shoulder) said he feels great despite dealing with shoulder fatigue recently, but with his velocity down, the skipper said that imaging and/or an injured-list stint are possible. The D-backs continue to evaluate Martinez, and an IL stint can't be ruled out. The 23-year-old Dominican […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 5

The first month of the Major League season is in the books, and we've already received plenty of notable prospect promotions. Some of these prospects have hit the ground running and impacted fantasy teams, while others scuffled and were optioned back to Triple-A. Over the last week, Nick Kurtz got the call, and Agustin Ramírez […]

When Is Matt Shaw Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

When the Chicago Cubs traded away Isaac Paredes and didn't get Alex Bregman in free agency, it was inevitable that Matt Shaw would be the team's Opening Day third baseman. Even though that turned out to be the case, Chicago's top prospect struggled in his first taste of the big leagues.  Shaw hit just .172 […]

Geraldo Perdomo, Pavin Smith Resting On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo and infielder/outfielder Pavin Smith will both start on the bench on Wednesday against the hosting New York Mets. It will be Perdomo's first day off this season. Garrett Hampson is starting at the 6 and batting ninth, while Randal Grichuk will serve as the designated hitter and bat third against […]

Ketel Marte Likely To Return This Weekend

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) took five at-bats and played four innings in the field at second base on Monday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Marte took the day off on Tuesday and is scheduled to build up to six or seven innings defensively on Wednesday, and he's still likely to come off […]

A.J. Puk Won't Need Surgery, Won't Throw For 2-3 Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever A.J. Puk (elbow) will not require surgery for his left-elbow flexor strain, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Puk will not throw for the next two to three weeks and will resume throwing once he's asymptomatic. It's ultimately good news for the 30-year-old southpaw, but fantasy managers stashing him will still need […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)

The Week 5 edition of our Top 10 Hitters series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season is upon us. What has changed with fantasy baseball hitters over the last week? As the weather heats up, offenses will also start being more productive, and some of the slumping hitters (looking at you, Mookie Betts!) should […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/30/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, giving us plenty of opportunities to find value in home run props. Today's hitters include Pete Alonso, Jake Burger, Gunnar Henderson, Seiya Suzuki, Alejandro Kirk, and Bryson Stott. Each of these players is either red-hot or has intriguing batter-vs-pitcher data in tonight's matchup. The way […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Allows Three Homers In Tuesday's Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez did not have his best stuff in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Mets. Rodriguez pitched just four innings, allowing eight runs on nine hits (including three home runs) and a walk with one strikeout. The 32-year-old has been erratic this season, with this start adding one-and-a-half runs to his […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/30/25)

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We've got a juicy nine-game set starting at 6:35 p.m. EDT. Today's slate has a mix of aces, sneaky value pitchers, and some bats in prime spots to rack up points. The weather looks mostly cooperative, though keep an eye on Great American Ball Park (Cardinals at Reds) with a 25-35 percent […]

Jordan Lawlar Hits Sixth Home Run In Another Multi-Hit Effort

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar was in action for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday, which meant another multi-hit performance was in order. The 22-year-old did not disappoint, going 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and his sixth home run of the season. The Diamondbacks' top prospect also collected two RBI and scored three times. The right-handed […]

When Will Shane McClanahan, Spencer Arrighetti, Ketel Marte Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy managers have already seen several high-end fantasy assets hit the injured list. Even though we are just five weeks into the long fantasy baseball season, several top players have been sidelined for a significant portion of the opening month. In this piece, we will analyze the latest updates on Tampa Bay left-handed pitcher Shane […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter did not pitch in a minor league game during both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. After injuring his elbow in spring training in 2023, Painter underwent Tommy John surgery later that summer. As a result, it has been a while since the Phillies have seen their up-and-coming pitcher throw in […]

Josh Naylor Resting For First Time This Year

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor will take his first day off of the season in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Pavin Smith is getting the start at first base and will hit seventh against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Naylor will get a long overdue day of rest on Tuesday […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler continues to impress in the minors. The third-round pick from 2021 is still just 22 years old but is quickly establishing himself as one of the top pitching prospects in the game. He could be a key addition for the Pirates this summer and give the team even […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar continues to post great numbers in Triple-A and is making a strong case that he's ready to join the MLB roster. After battling injuries the last few seasons, he has been healthy and productive so far in 2025, and he could get his chance to have a long-awaited breakout […]

Don't Drop Them - Players to Hold for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Even four weeks of a fantasy baseball season is a small sample from which to make conclusions. Our fantasy baseball rosters might be feeling the impact of players who have started slowly, but the season is long, and we are only less than one-sixth of the way through it. When injuries or slow starts hit, […]

11 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In Low-A

Top prospects are some of the most valuable commodities you can have on your dynasty roster, but once they're at the top of prospect lists, it's likely too late to try and acquire them for a reasonable price. One of the best ways to gain an edge in your dynasty leagues is by monitoring the […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Ronald Acuna Jr., Jordan Westburg, Brandon Woodruff, and more. Whether […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Austin Hays, Caleb Durbin, Roman Anthony, Luke Weaver, Zebby Matthews, more

The calendar page officially flips to May next week as we are a month into the MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we scour the waiver wire and help you prioritize who to add with our Week 5 of the MLB season -- April 28th - May 4th. The list includes the top 100 hitters and […]

Jordan Lawlar Surging At Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-5 on Sunday for Triple-A Reno, collecting a hit in 12 straight games in which he's started (he was 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter during that stretch). In those 12 games alone, the 22-year-old is 24-for-51 (.471) with seven doubles, two triples, four home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored, […]

Justin Martinez Shaky In Recording Third Save

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Justin Martinez recorded the save on Sunday in a 6-4 victory over the Braves, although it wasn't without some drama. The righty allowed four of the first five batters to reach base (one HBP, two walks, one double) with one run coming in to score, but was able to mix in a ground […]

Geraldo Perdomo Homers, Swipes Two Bags

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old added two steals and scored twice in the outing. Perdomo's batting average has dropped a bit from his blistering start earlier in the month, but he's still been impactful, registering four […]

Ketel Marte Expected To Return Next Weekend

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hamstring) was packing in the clubhouse on Sunday and confirmed that he will play in Philadelphia, according to Jack Sommers of SI.com. Arizona is expected to make the trip to Philly for three games starting on Friday, May 2. Marte has been sidelined since April 5 with a hamstring […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 5 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 28 - May 4, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 5 (2025)

It's an interesting part of baseball season: Spring break is over, and we're almost a month in, but "on pace for" stats are still pretty fun to play around with. Injuries are striking bullpens, rotations, and lineups around the league, and guys we've always trusted and relied on are suddenly untrustworthy and unreliable. Bullpen shakeups […]

Nick Mariano's Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The month of May is right around the corner, which means we've got a month's worth of fun on the books to pick apart. Don't get lazy and suddenly believe that you know it all and the status quo is what will be throughout […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)

The baseball season is in full swing, and it's time to make our next rounds of FAAB claims. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 28 through May 4. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and […]