X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9 (2025)

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Josh's top 25 injured players to stash for fantasy baseball as of May 27, 2025 (Week 9). His top fantasy baseball injury stashes for IL spots and redraft leagues.

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another revamped installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Dylan Crews, Colton Cowser, Luis Gil, and more.

Whether managers had to drop these players or they were left off rosters, you can capitalize on your league mates' mistakes. With some savvy moves now, you can set yourself up for season-long success.

Below, I've listed my top 25 injured players in fantasy baseball in order of Yahoo! roster percentage. I've also highlighted five players to watch, as they could return sooner rather than later. Without further ado, let's get to the list!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball lineup tools and resources:

 

Top-25 Stash-Worthy Injured Players For Fantasy Baseball

Player Team IL Type Roster % Estimated Return
Xavier Edwards Miami Marlins IL 10 (Back) 65% TBD
Brandon Woodruff Milwaukee Brewers IL 15 (Ankle) 64% Early June
Reese Olson Detroit Tigers IL 15 (Finger) 61% Mid-June
Dylan Crews Nationals IL 10 (Oblique) 57% TBD
Colton Cowser Baltimore Orioles IL 60 (Thumb) 55% May 30
Andres Gimenez Toronto Blue Jays IL 10 (Quadriceps) 50% Early June
Kirby Yates Los Angeles Dodgers IL 15 (Hamstring) 40% TBD
Ronel Blanco Houston Astros IL 15 (Elbow) 40% TBD
Grayson Rodriguez Baltimore Orioles IL 60 (Elbow/Lat) 40% TBD
Tyler O'Neill Baltimore Orioles IL 10 (Shoulder) 39% TBD
Yu Darvish San Diego Padres IL 15 (Elbow) 38% TBD
Sean Manaea New York Mets IL 15 (Oblique) 35% Early July
Spencer Arrighetti Houston Astros IL 15 (Thumb) 33% Late June
Eury Perez Miami Marlins IL 60 (Elbow) 32% Early June
Max Scherzer Toronto Blue Jays IL 60 (Thumb/Back) 31% TBD
Reynaldo Lopez Atlanta Braves IL 60 (Shoulder) 31% TBD
Luis Gil New York Yankees IL 60 (Lat) 29% Late June
Shane Bieber Cleveland Guardians IL 60 (Elbow) 27% TBD
Tanner Houck Boston Red Sox IL 15 (Elbow) 26% Late June
Noelvi Marte Cincinnati Reds IL 10 (Oblique) 23% Late June
A.J. Puk Diamondbacks IL 60 (Elbow) 22% Early July
Jose Quintana Milwaukee Brewers IL 15 (Shoulder) 22% Mid-June
Chris Martin Texas Rangers IL 15 (Shoulder) 21% TBD
Justin Verlander San Francisco Giants IL 15 (Pectoral) 17% Early June
Victor Robles Seattle Mariners IL 60 (Shoulder) 16% TBD

 

Fantasy Baseball Players To Monitor Closely

Dylan Crews, OF - Washington Nationals

Rostered: 57% Yahoo!
Estimated Return: TBD

Crews landed on the injured list with an oblique strain this past week, and now could be the time to scoop him up.

The 23-year-old is off to a slow start this season, but his expected stats suggest he has been unlucky. Crews is slashing .196/.266/.354, but his xBA of .258 and xSLG of .469 suggest that better days are ahead for him.

Unfortunately, oblique strains are tough to predict, but Crews is young and could bounce back sooner rather than later. The former first-round pick is among the best stash candidates available.

Colton Cowser, OF - Baltimore Orioles

Rostered: 55% Yahoo!
Estimated Return: May 30

The Baltimore outfielder has been on the 60-day injured list with a thumb injury, but appears to be nearing a return.

Cowser was the team's opening day leadoff hitter and started the season with a bang against Max Scherzer. The 25-year-old mashed 24 home runs last season, and there is no reason to believe that he can't build on that this year.

The Orioles' lineup desperately needs a spark, and Cowser could be the match that lights the fire. Stash Cowser wherever he is available.

Luis Gil, SP - New York Yankees

Rostered: 29% Yahoo!
Estimated Return: Late June

Gil is still weeks away from returning to the rotation, but he has enough upside to suggest that you stash him now.

The reigning American League Rookie of the Year finished the 2024 season with a 3.50 ERA and 171 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings. With a full season under his belt, Gil can improve on the numbers he put up last year.

The Yankees' flamethrower has a chance to return next month and will be supported by one of the best offenses in baseball. Gil should be viewed as a must-add pitcher ahead of his return.

Shane Bieber, SP - Cleveland Guardians

Rostered: 27% Yahoo!
Estimated Return: TBD

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber will begin his rehab assignment soon and could return in a matter of weeks.

The former Cy Young winner missed nearly all of the 2024 season and will not make his 2025 debut until midseason, so there is a lot of uncertainty about what to expect from him, but there is reason for optimism.

Bieber owns a career 3.22 ERA in 843 innings pitched, meaning that he has been a dependable pitcher for a long time. 2023 was not a great season for Bieber, but his ceiling outcome could still be a top-tier starting pitcher. Bieber is worth stashing for the upside he possesses.

Victor Robles, OF - Seattle Mariners

Rostered: 16% Yahoo!
Estimated Return: TBD

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles is on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury, but could be worth a stash in deep leagues ahead of his midseason return.

Robles made an immediate impact when he joined the Mariners last season. The 28-year-old swung a hot bat while adding gold-glove defense in the outfield.

The Mariners are undoubtedly missing his contributions on both sides and will depend upon him once he returns. Robles is only rostered in 16% of Yahoo! leagues, so he can be easily stashed.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!



More Fantasy Baseball Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Settles for 24 Points in Game 3 Loss
Pascal Siakam

Does Everything for Pacers Wednesday Night
Tyrese Haliburton

Gets Close to Triple-Double in Game 3 Win
Bennedict Mathurin

Leads All Scorers with 27 Points Wednesday
Brandin Podziemski

Has Second Offseason Surgery
Cale Makar

Wins His Second Norris Trophy
Lane Hutson

Voted NHL's Best Rookie
NHL

Adam Klapka Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Considered a Game-Time Call Thursday
Carlos Santana

Hits Grand Slam on Wednesday
Alec Bohm

Homers, Drives in Four on Wednesday
Clarke Schmidt

Strikes Out Seven in Win on Wednesday
Hunter Goodman

Homers, Doubles Twice on Wednesday
Marcelo Mayer

has First Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Rays
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Leaves Wednesday's Game Early With Groin Tightness
TreVeyon Henderson

Hard to Miss at Offseason Workouts
Brandon Nimmo

Launches Two Home Runs
Jaylen Brown

Undergoes Successful Knee Procedure
Michael Gallup

Sitting at Minicamp Due to Hamstring Strain
David Peterson

Throws Complete-Game Shutout
Kevin Porter Jr.

Likely to Decline Player Option
Matt McCarty

Comes Off Season-Best Showing at RBC Canadian Open
Jalen Coker

Back on the Field
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Working Through Undisclosed Injury
Justin Thomas

Desperate to Continue Good 2025 Season
Kevin Durant

Knicks Not Looking to Trade for Kevin Durant
Jon Rahm

Seeks Revenge at U.S. Open
Miles Sanders

Works With First-Team Offense
Tom Kim

Aiming for Improvement in U.S. Open
Brent Rooker

Homers Twice in Four-Hit Game
Spencer Schwellenbach

Strikes Out Nine in Complete Game
PGA

Sungjae Im Expects Solid Performance at Oakmont
Brian Harman

Aims to Rebound From the Memorial
Tony Finau

has Been Up and Down at U.S. Open
Brendan Donovan

Not Concerned He'll Land on Injured List
Shane McClanahan

In "Shut-Down Mode," to See Nerve Specialist
Patrick Cantlay

Hoping This is the Year at Oakmont
Akshay Bhatia

Improving in Time for U.S. Open
Davante Adams

Feels Rejuvenated With Rams
Jackson Jobe

to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Returning on Wednesday
Germaine Pratt

Signs One-Year Deal With Raiders
Trevon Diggs

Hopes to Return in Week 1
Buffalo Bills

Joey Bosa Expects to be Full-Go by Training Camp
Colston Loveland

Might Not be Full-Go for Start of Training Camp
Jalen Nailor

Bulks Up
Omarion Hampton

Chargers Impressed With Omarion Hampton
Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Could Limit Aaron Rodgers' Exposure
Baker Mayfield

Bucs Offense Focused on More Explosive Plays
Jacob Wilson

A's Hopeful Jacob Wilson Will Return on Friday
Jesús Luzardo

Jesus Luzardo Bounces Back With 10-Strikeout Performance Against Cubs
Treylon Burks

Brian Callahan "Hopeful" to Have Treylon Burks Cleared for Training Camp
Tetairoa McMillan

Misses Wednesday's Practice
Brian Thomas Jr.

Leaves Practice with Injury
Cole Ragans

Goes Back on Injured List With Rotator-Cuff Strain
Breece Hall

Thinks he's a Three-Down Back
Ben Sinnott

Standing Out This Offseason
Noah Brown

Carted Off the Field on Wednesday
Freddie Freeman

Managing Quad Issue
Christian Yelich

Out Again With Swelling in his Wrist
J.K. Dobbins

to Get Long Look at Third-Down Role
Xander Schauffele

Primed for Another Major Championship Run
Cameron Young

May Struggle at U.S. Open
Collin Morikawa

Eyeing Third Major Championship Title
Matt Fitzpatrick

Seeks to Avenge Oakmont Collapse
Jordan Spieth

Can Contend at Oakmont
Shane Lowry

a Strong Value Play at U.S. Open
Brooks Koepka

Seeks Another Major Win at Oakmont
Viktor Hovland

Still Can Improve at U.S. Open
Michael Kim

a Boom-or-Bust Value Play at U.S. Open
Russell Henley

Looking to Play the Weekend at Oakmont
Tyrrell Hatton

a Safe Option at U.S. Open
Bryson DeChambeau

Eyeing Third U.S. Open Title
Darius Garland

Kings Targeting Darius Garland
Kevin Durant

Expected to Be Moved Soon
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Reportedly Has "No Trade Market"
Jarace Walker

Remains Out Wednesday
Tyrese Haliburton

"Fine" For Wednesday's Action
Manny Machado

Extends Hitting Streak, Drives in Five Against Dodgers
José Soriano

Jose Soriano Punches Out 12 in No-Decision in Stellar Start
Denny Hamlin

Charges Late to Win at Michigan
Carson Hocevar

Michigan Run is Derailed by A Late-Race Flat Tire
Kyle Larson

Up-and-Down Day Ends With Top-Five Finish at Michigan
Ross Chastain

Quietly Finishes Sixth at Michigan
Olivier-Maxence Prosper

Says Rehab Going "Great"
Vasilije Micić

Vasilije Micic Expected to Return to Europe
Myles Turner

Two Teams Seen as Potential Suitors for Myles Turner
Guerschon Yabusele

Wants a New NBA Contract
Jrue Holiday

Celtics Listening to Offers for Jrue Holiday
Corey Perry

Nets Power-Play Goal in Monday's Loss
Stuart Skinner

Gets Pulled in Heavy Game 3 Defeat
Evan Rodrigues

Extends Scoring Streak with Multi-Point Effort
Sam Reinhart

Collects Two Points in Monday's Win
Sam Bennett

Sets New Franchise Record with Four-Game Goal Streak
Brad Marchand

Nets Another Finals Goal
Chris Buescher

Takes Second Place After William Byron Runs Out of Fuel
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Has a Great Points Day to Build Buffer Over the Playoff Cut Line
Ryan Blaney

Flat Tire Results in Poor Finish for Ryan Blaney
Alex Bowman

Playoffs in Doubt After Stage 2 Crash at Michigan
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

Expected to Play Monday
WAS

T.J. Oshie Announces Retirement
A.J. Greer

Returns to Panthers Lineup Monday
Darius Garland

Likely to Miss Time After Toe Surgery
Sean O'Malley

Submitted For The First Time In His Career
Merab Dvalishvili

Defends Bantamweight Belt At UFC 316
Julianna Peña

Julianna Pena No Longer A Champion
Kayla Harrison

Is The New Champion
Joe Pyfer

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Kelvin Gastelum

Drops Decision
Patchy Mix

Drops Decision In His UFC Debut
Mario Bautista

Extends His Win Streak
Vicente Luque

Submitted At UFC 316
Kevin Holland

Gets Submission Win At UFC 316
Alex Caruso

Drops 20 Points Off of the Bench
Chet Holmgren

Bounces Back in Game 2 Victory
Daniil Tarasov

Has Begun Extension Talks with Blue Jackets
Anthony Duclair

Expected to Return to Islanders Next Season
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

a Game-Time Call Monday
Denny Hamlin

is A Top Contender to Win At Michigan
Kyle Larson

Will Compete For The Win At Michigan
Chase Elliott

is One of the Most Favored DFS Options of the Week for Michigan
William Byron

May be A Top Threat to Win at Michigan
Kyle Busch

is Difficult to Recommend for DFS Lineups at Michigan
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Qualifies Ninth For the FireKeepers Casino 400
Alex Bowman

What Should Fantasy Managers Do With Alex Bowman at Michigan?
Austin Cindric

Should Austin Cindric be Considered For Michigan DFS Lineups?
Shane Van Gisbergen

Should Shane Van Gisbergen Be Rostered For Michigan DFS Lineups?
John Hunter Nemechek

Is A Solid Value Option For Michigan DFS Lineups
Zane Smith

Is Zane Smith Worth Rostering Outside of Tournament Lineups at Michigan?
Todd Gilliland

Is A Decent Value Option for Michigan DFS Lineups
Ryan Blaney

One of the Leading DFS Contenders, but Might Be Slightly Overpriced
Evan Bouchard

Enjoys Three-Point Period In Game 2 Against Panthers
Connor McDavid

Joins Rare Company with Three-Assist Effort
Sam Bennett

Makes NHL History with Another Goal Friday
Seth Jones

Fills Stat Sheet in Game 2 Against Oilers
Anton Lundell

Notches Two Assists in Friday's Win
Sean O'Malley

Set For A Rematch
Merab Dvalishvili

Set For His Second Title Defense
Kayla Harrison

Could Become The New UFC Champion
Julianna Peña

Julianna Pena Set For Co-Main Event
Joe Pyfer

A Favorite At UFC 316
Kelvin Gastelum

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Mario Bautista

Looks For His Eighth Consecutive Win
Patchy Mix

Makes His UFC Debut
Vicente Luque

An Underdog At UFC 316
Kevin Holland

Set To Open Up UFC 316 Main Card
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF