Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 9 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

The biggest hitting prospect call-up news this week was in Chicago, where Matt Shaw was called back to the majors, and Moises Ballesteros was sent back down to Triple-A when Ian Happ returned from the IL. There are still quite a few prospects on the precipice of the majors that will make an impact for fantasy this season, hopefully in […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 8)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 8 of the 2025 MLB season. I don't know anyone who has not been impacted by player injuries this year. Now we are also dealing with ineffective players; those guys we drafted who may not be coming through for us. […]

Alex Bregman Undergoing MRI, Out of Game 1 Lineup

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is out of the lineup for Game 1 of a scheduled doubleheader on Saturday at Fenway Park against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles, and manager Alex Cora said Bregman is undergoing an MRI exam on his injured right quadriceps after leaving Friday's blowout win early in the fifth […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/24/2025)

Home run bets are not for the timid! Predicting long balls isn't as easy as you might think, but when you hit on one at long odds, it's a pretty great feeling and an immediate big boost to the bankroll. We bet on long balls every day here at RotoBaller, and today's MLB games provide […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits Home Run No. 9

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Durham on Friday evening. This outing snapped Mayer's seven-game power drought. During this seven-game slump, the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport held a disappointing .179/.324/.179 slash line with no extra-base hits. However, Mayer was able to […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have an eight-game slate on DraftKings and a seven-game slate on FanDuel as our MLB main for today. The only difference is that FanDuel has elected not to have the Orioles/Red Sox game that was postponed yesterday for today's slate. Other than that, it is business as usual. Let's dive in! […]

Rafael Devers has Monster Game in Blowout Win Over O's

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers was locked in at the plate in Game 1 of a scheduled doubleheader on Friday at Fenway Park against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles in a 19-5 blowout victory. Devers went 4-for-6 in the contest with two home runs, three runs scored and eight RBI. The 28-year-old's eight RBI […]

Alex Bregman Leaves Game 1 of Doubleheader With Quad Tightness

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (leg) injured himself in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Friday at Fenway Park against the Baltimore Orioles due to what appeared to be a leg injury. Bregman tweaked his leg while rounding first base on a single, but the good news is he was able to walk […]

Abimelec Ortiz - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashes (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Abimelec Ortiz, 1B/OF, Texas Rangers CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2025 STATS: 37 G, .257/.352/.444, 6 HR, 26 RBI, 17 R, 2 SB, 11.5% BB%, 23.0% K%, .310 BABIP, .365 wOBA, 121 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Ortiz signed with the Rangers after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz […]

Will Sanders - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashes (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Will Sanders, SP, Chicago Cubs CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2025 STATS: 8 G, 8 GS, 3-1, 39.1 IP, 2.29 ERA, 2.33 FIP, 8.92 K/9, 1.83 BB/9, 0.23 HR/9, 50.0% GB%, .291 BABIP ANALYSIS: Sanders was the Cubs' fourth-round pick in 2023. A right-hander out of South Carolina, his pro debut was delayed until 2024 due to […]

Nick Morabito - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashes (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Nick Morabito, OF, New York Mets CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2025 STATS: 37 G, .263/.320/.431, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 25 R, 15 SB, 8.0% BB%, 29.3% K%, .363 BABIP, .340 wOBA, 119 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Morabito was the 75th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. The Mets selected him directly out of high school, and […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 8 Update)

Back in 2021, Andrew Painter was one of the game's most exciting future fantasy stars, but like many pitchers these days, his progression to the major leagues was derailed by arm trouble.  Now fully recovered with the injury in the rearview mirror and still very young, fantasy managers can get excited again about the potential […]

When Is Jacob Misiorowski Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 8 Update)

Since the Milwaukee Brewers used a second-round pick on right-hander Jacob Misiorowski in 2022, the former Crowder College (Missouri) standout has become one of baseball's premier pitching prospects. His stock was already high entering the current campaign and has continued to rise thanks to a dominant start to the season. Misiorowski is tearing through the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/23/25)

We have a 12-game slate on DraftKings and 11 games on FanDuel, with DK including the second game of the Boston-Baltimore doubleheader. There is no shortage of great plays, both on the mound and in the batter's box, so let's get your process started by identifying some of the top plays for this Friday night […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Cody Bellinger, Logan Henderson, Jordan Romano

The fantasy baseball season rolls on, and rankings have seen a significant shift since the start of the 2025 campaign, meaning you must be proactive to turn your season around or stay on track. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/23/2025)

We have a solid Friday slate as always, with a full complement of games to choose from. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have five hitters in five different games tonight. I will provide my […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Logan Henderson, Matt Shaw, Jake Burger, Robert Hassell, David Bednar, Nick Kurtz

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and we are just over a week from June starting. The first half of the MLB season will be here before we know it, and it's time to begin scouting the waiver wire for potential pickups to boost your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in […]

Red Sox Acquire Ryan Noda From Angels

The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after Noda had been designated for assignment by the Angels with the Red Sox still looking for other options at first base following Triston Casas' (knee) season-ending injury. After acquiring the […]

Tyson Hardin - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashses (Week 8)

PROSPECT: Tyson Hardin, SP, Milwaukee Brewers CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2025 STATS: 7 G, 7 GS, 3-1, 38.2 IP, 1.16 ERA, 1.88 FIP, 9.31 K/9, 0.93 BB/9, 0.00 HR/9, 46.9% GB%, .290 BABIP ANALYSIS: Hardin was a 12th-round pick last summer, but he has quickly developed into one of the Brewers' best pitching prospects. Although he primarily […]

A.J. Ewing - Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers and Dynasty Stashses (Week 8)

PROSPECT: A.J. Ewing, OF, New York Mets CURRENT LEVEL: High-A 2025 STATS: 33 G, .381/.477/.587, 2 HR, 27 RBI, 27 R, 27 SB, 15.9% BB%, 15.2% K%, .451 BABIP, .486 wOBA, 194 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Ewing was the Mets' fourth-round pick in 2023. He opted to sign with the Mets, forgoing his commitment to Alabama. The decision […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews was recently promoted to the major leagues. Matthews made his MLB debut last season but struggled during his first taste of the majors, holding a 6.69 ERA with a 1.65 WHIP. However, the young right-hander continued to progress […]

Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season on April 20 against the Athletics. Henderson tossed six innings of one-run ball in this outing with three hits and nine punchouts. However, he was optioned back to Triple-A Nashville […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jordan Lawlar, MLB's No. 4 prospect, recently returned to the big leagues after spending most of the 2024 minor league campaign sidelined with an injury. The last time the 22-year-old was on an MLB diamond was during the 2023 World Series when […]

Matt Shaw - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Chicago Cubs infield prospect Matt Shaw was able to break camp with the major league roster but was optioned back to Triple-A following his slow start. During his first 18 games with the Cubs, the former 13th overall pick posted a .172/.294/.241 line with […]

Franklin Arias Collects Four Hits in Doubleheader on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias enjoyed a 4-for-7 day at the plate in High-A Greenville's doubleheader on Wednesday, which included a double and three RBI. The right-handed hitter played 19 games this season at Single-A, and his .346/.407/.397 slash line earned him a promotion to High-A. Rather than finding himself overmatched, the 19-year-old has posted […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Nick Kurtz, Riley Greene, Brice Turang, Corbin Burnes, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball season doesn't sleep, so let's get to another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into Week 9. Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 8 (2025)

We're nearing the end of May, so it is getting dangerously easy to cement roughly two months of ball as law and call it a year. That's why it's important to continue re-evaluating things, which we'll do each week with the latest FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series. We win awards, you win trophies, let's keep it […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/22/25)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! After some early action wraps up a few series before the weekend, the main five-game slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel gets underway at 6:40 p.m. ET. All five games on the main DFS fantasy schedule are divisional matchups with four starting new series, while the Braves and Nats wrap up their […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/22/2025)

Today, we have a typical Thursday slate of MLB action, with a little over half of the teams playing. Our focus will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have five hitters in five different games tonight. I will provide […]

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

What a week it was for prospect promotions! In addition to Jordan Lawlar and Zebby Matthews being recalled, we saw the Major League debuts for Moises Ballesteros, Dalton Rushing, and Mick Abel, who tossed six shutout innings with nine strikeouts on Sunday. It appears that several other big prospect names are getting close, too, so […]