| Time | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:35 AM | Arizona DiamondbacksEduardo Rodriguez (1-0, 0.50) | Baltimore OriolesKyle Bradish (1-2, 5.27) | ☀️ | 81° | 0% | 6 |
| 11:15 AM | Cleveland GuardiansSlade Cecconi (0-2, 5.74) | St. Louis CardinalsDustin May (1-2, 9.45) | 🌦️ | 67° | 29% | 10 |
| 11:40 AM | Boston Red SoxConnelly Early (0-0, 2.63) | Minnesota TwinsSimeon Woods Richardson (0-2, 4.60) | ⛅ | 58° | 1% | 3 |
| 4:40 PM | Kansas City RoyalsSeth Lugo (1-1, 1.53) | Detroit TigersJack Flaherty (0-1, 5.14) | 🌧️ | 68° | 33% | 6 |
| 4:40 PM | Washington NationalsJake Irvin (1-1, 7.07) | Pittsburgh PiratesMason Montgomery (1-0, 6.14) | ☁️ | 86° | 6% | 14 |
| 4:40 PM | San Francisco GiantsTyler Mahle (0-2, 4.30) | Cincinnati RedsRhett Lowder (1-1, 3.31) | ☁️ | 86° | 2% | 15 |
| 4:40 PM | Chicago CubsShota Imanaga (0-1, 2.81) | Philadelphia PhilliesJesús Luzardo (1-2, 6.23) | ⛅ | 89° | 1% | 13 |
| 5:05 PM | Los Angeles AngelsJack Kochanowicz (2-0, 3.24) | New York YankeesLuis Gil (0-1, 6.75) | ☁️ | 89° | 1% | 13 |
| 5:40 PM | Tampa Bay RaysJesse Scholtens (0-0, 0.00) | Chicago White SoxSean Burke (0-1, 3.60) | 🌦️ | 69° | 34% | 11 |
| 5:40 PM | Toronto Blue JaysDylan Cease (0-0, 2.45) | Milwaukee BrewersChad Patrick (1-0, 0.73) | 🏟️ | 68° | — | — |
| 6:10 PM | Colorado RockiesJose Quintana (0-0, 4.15) | Houston AstrosTBD | 🏟️ | 70° | — | — |
| 7:40 PM | Seattle MarinersEmerson Hancock (2-1, 2.04) | San Diego PadresRandy Vásquez (1-0, 1.02) | ☁️ | 57° | 0% | 1 |
| 7:40 PM | Texas RangersKumar Rocker (0-1, 4.50) | AthleticsJ.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.27) | ☀️ | 54° | 0% | 4 |
| 8:10 PM | New York MetsClay Holmes (2-1, 1.50) | Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani (1-0, 0.00) | ☁️ | 54° | 0% | 4 |
Reid Detmers carved through the Yankees lineup for 7 shutout-caliber innings (7 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, 4 H, 0 BB) as the Angels routed New York 7-1. Detmers generated 20 whiffs and held the Yankees hitless through 4 innings. Meanwhile, Oswald Peraza went 3-for-3 with a HR — the Angels' offense is quietly producing.
Byron Buxton went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs, 2 RBI, and 4 runs scored in Minnesota's 6-0 shutout of Boston. Mick Abel was equally dominant on the mound (7 IP, 0 ER, 10 K, 4 H, 0 BB). The Twins are building momentum, and Buxton's health has been the catalyst — he hasn't missed a game yet this season.
Christian Yelich (left groin strain, IL-10 retroactive to April 13) is the biggest fantasy name among a wave of new IL placements. Gabriel Moreno (left oblique, IL-10) and Nick Pivetta (right elbow inflammation, IL-15) are also shelved. Pivetta's MRI results are still pending — the Padres are calling it 'precautionary' but elbow inflammation for a pitcher is never nothing.
The Tigers signed Kevin McGonigle to an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, signaling Detroit's commitment to building around their young core. Framber Valdez also delivered a gem yesterday (7 IP, 1 ER) as the Tigers beat the Royals 2-1.
Who's Hot This Week
Recalled by Houston per MLBTR today. The Astros desperately need pitching depth with their rough 2-12 start and mounting injuries. Arrighetti has electric stuff — his fastball sits 96+ and the sweeper generates whiffs. He'll get a long leash given Houston's situation. The ceiling is top-40 SP in a pitcher-friendly park with a team that should eventually regress toward its talent level.
Worth Reading
Deep dive into the Sosa trade, Houston's historic losing streak, and the growing injury crisis in Baltimore and Chicago. Good context for understanding which teams are creating fantasy opportunities.
Two teams with rotation needs circling Giolito. If he lands with the Cubs or Padres, he'd slot into favorable situations. Worth monitoring for a speculative stash in deeper leagues.
Padres still awaiting MRI results on Pivetta's elbow. The uncertainty is the concern — if results were clean, they'd have said so by now. Monitor closely before making IL stash decisions.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin WellsNew York Yankees | C | 53 | 0.077 | .302 | +0.225 |
| 2 | Josh JungTexas Rangers | 3B | 53 | 0.095 | .302 | +0.207 |
| 3 | Ryan McMahonNew York Yankees | 3B | 47 | 0.077 | .277 | +0.200 |
| 4 | James WoodWashington Nationals | RF | 83 | 0.200 | .398 | +0.198 |
| 5 | Jeff McNeilAthletics | 2B | 56 | 0.143 | .339 | +0.196 |
| 6 | Will SmithLos Angeles Dodgers | C | 59 | 0.200 | .390 | +0.190 |
| 7 | Casey SchmittSan Francisco Giants | 1B | 46 | 0.235 | .413 | +0.178 |
| 8 | Bryce HarperPhiladelphia Phillies | 1B | 72 | 0.185 | .361 | +0.176 |
| 9 | Caleb DurbinBoston Red Sox | 3B | 62 | 0.053 | .226 | +0.173 |
| 10 | Spencer TorkelsonDetroit Tigers | 1B | 62 | 0.150 | .323 | +0.173 |
Left groin strain, retroactive to April 13. Yelich was already struggling at .167 before the IL stint. Groin strains can linger — typical timeline is 2-4 weeks but re-aggravation risk is real. Brewers lost Zastryzny (shoulder, 60-day IL) in the same transaction cycle.
Left oblique strain, retroactive to April 11. Moreno was one of the top catchers in fantasy entering the season. Pavin Smith also transferred to 60-day IL (elbow surgery). Arizona's depth is being tested hard.
Right elbow inflammation, retroactive to April 13. MRI pending — Padres called it precautionary but manager Stammen says timeline uncertain until results are in. Alek Jacob recalled from El Paso as replacement.
Calf strain since April 3. Target return is April 21 homestand vs. Twins. Taking BP, playing catch. Nolan McLean went 7 IP, 1 ER, 8 K in his absence — Mets pitching is keeping them afloat.
Right oblique strain since April 4. Roberts says 10-day IL 'likely won't be enough.' Yamamoto continues to dominate in his absence (7.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K last night). Typical timeline 4-6 weeks.
The Statcast expected stats leaderboard continues to flag hitters whose underlying contact quality far exceeds their surface numbers. These are the players whose batted-ball data says a turnaround is coming — the question is when, not if.
Ke'Bryan Hayes leads the buy-low list with a staggering .194 gap between his .111 wOBA and .305 xwOBA. He's hitting .073 but Statcast says he should be hitting .244. Nick Castellanos (.242 wOBA vs .366 xwOBA) is another premium name available at a steep discount — his exit velocities and barrel rates haven't declined, he's just been unlucky.
Michael Harris II is the most intriguing name further down the list. His .289 wOBA vs .379 xwOBA represents a .090 gap on a 23-year-old with 30/20 upside. If you can acquire him cheaply in dynasty formats, this is the window.
Astros to recall Spencer Arrighetti. Houston's pitching depth is being stretched to the limit with their 2-12 start and multiple IL stints. Arrighetti gets another shot at sticking in the rotation.
Byron Buxton's 2-HR explosion against the Red Sox — including a 430-foot moonshot to dead center at Target Field. Combined with Mick Abel's 10-K shutout, this was the most dominant single-game performance combo in the Twins' young season.
Today's Leverage Ledger: Helsley shoves, Romano implodes, and another Edwin Diaz update. Plus full bullpen usage notes across all 30 teams.
| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Sewald | ARI | 🟢 Locked | Elite WHIP, perfect conversion rate. Set and forget. |
| Jakob Junis | TEX | 🟢 Locked | Rangers rolling. 3+ SV, sub-1.00 WHIP. No threats. |
| Jeffrey Springs | OAK | 🟢 Locked | 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 5 K last night as starter but still closing. 3-0, 1.46 ERA. Elite. |
| Edwin Diaz | LAD | 🟡 Watch | Velocity still down. If IL-bound, Tanner Scott / Vesia / Treinen committee. |
| Bryan Abreu | HOU | 🔴 Committee | Still un-rosterable. Bryan King should be added if available. Houston's bullpen is a disaster. |
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