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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!
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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.
Colton Cowser drives a leadoff homer to straightaway center. 💪 pic.twitter.com/k5hu8NVGYr
— MLB (@MLB) March 29, 2025
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.
Luis Gil bested Luis Castillo today.
6.1 IP, H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
GIl's ERA is now down to 2.11.#RepBxpic.twitter.com/jdcEFs1ADk
— Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) May 23, 2024
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.
in 25 games as a Mariner:
Victor Robles is slashing .390//.468//.585 with a 204 wRC+
He's been a huge midseason acquisition and probably our best hitter in July. pic.twitter.com/3p1n72ynAu
— Steve (@MarinersSteve) July 22, 2024
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.
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