| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 PM | Cleveland GuardiansSlade Cecconi (2-4, 5.60)◆◆◆◆◆ | Detroit TigersFramber Valdez (2-2, 4.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 82° | 8% | 24 |
| 6:40 PM | Baltimore OriolesTrevor Rogers (2-4, 5.77)◆◆◆◆◆ | Tampa Bay RaysShane McClanahan (4-2, 2.27)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 94° | — | — |
| 6:40 PM | Cincinnati RedsNick Lodolo (0-1, 8.68)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesAndrew Painter (1-4, 6.21)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 96° | 1% | 10 |
| 6:40 PM | Atlanta BravesJR Ritchie (1-0, 3.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | Miami MarlinsMax Meyer (3-0, 3.21)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 82° | — | — |
| 6:45 PM | New York MetsChristian Scott (0-0, 3.45)◆◆◆◆◆ | Washington NationalsJake Irvin (1-4, 5.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 96° | 1% | 8 |
| 7:05 PM | Toronto Blue JaysPatrick Corbin (1-1, 3.93)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York YankeesRyan Weathers (2-2, 3.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 82° | 1% | 14 |
| 7:40 PM | Boston Red SoxSonny Gray (4-1, 3.18)◆◆◆◆◆ | Kansas City RoyalsSeth Lugo (1-3, 3.76)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 74° | 10% | 15 |
| 7:40 PM | Houston AstrosTatsuya Imai (1-1, 9.24)◆◆◆◆◆ | Minnesota TwinsSimeon Woods Richardson (Opener) (0-5, 6.92)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 57° | 18% | 4 |
| 7:40 PM | Milwaukee BrewersBrandon Sproat (1-2, 5.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago CubsShota Imanaga (4-3, 2.32)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 77° | 8% | 9 |
| 8:40 PM | Texas RangersMacKenzie Gore (3-3, 4.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | Colorado RockiesJose Quintana (1-2, 3.97)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 40° | 56% | 6 |
| 9:38 PM | AthleticsJ.T. Ginn (2-1, 3.12)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles AngelsWalbert Ureña (1-4, 3.29)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 59° | 0% | 2 |
| 9:40 PM | Los Angeles DodgersYoshinobu Yamamoto (3-3, 3.60)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresMichael King (3-2, 2.63)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 58° | 0% | 2 |
| 9:40 PM | San Francisco GiantsRobbie Ray (3-5, 3.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | Arizona DiamondbacksZac Gallen (1-4, 5.02)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 68° | — | — |
| 9:40 PM | Chicago White SoxNoah Schultz (2-2, 4.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | Seattle MarinersBryan Woo (3-2, 3.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 54° | — | — |
Altuve was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left oblique strain after an awkward Saturday swing where he didn't run on a grounder to third. No firm timeline, but Jake Meyers suffered the same injury on April 9 and still isn't back. Realistic return is mid-to-late June. The Astros' IL now includes Altuve, Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, and Carlos Correa — six high-leverage players.
The Dodgers acquired Eric Lauer from Toronto for cash on Sunday. Lauer was 1-5 with a 6.69 ERA and 11 HRs allowed (AL-leading) in 8 appearances for the Blue Jays before being DFA'd a week ago. Manager Dave Roberts said he'll join LAD for the SD series this week as 'a length option in the bullpen' rather than a rotation slot. Brusdar Graterol was transferred to the 60-day IL to clear the 40-man.
In the marquee SP duel of the year, Zack Wheeler bested Paul Skenes 6-0 at PNC Park. Wheeler: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K. Skenes: 7 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (took the loss). The Phillies completed a three-game sweep with the win and now lead the NL East by 4 games. Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with an RBI; Trea Turner added 2 hits.
The Mariners promoted Colt Emerson (#11 overall prospect per FanGraphs) on Sunday to fill the SS spot with Brendan Donovan on the IL (groin). Tomorrow, the Pirates are slated to call up Jhostynxon García (top-30 prospect OF) for his MLB debut after he hit .298 with 8 HR / 6 SB in 38 Triple-A games. Carson Williams (TB) was also recalled this weekend — three top prospects up in a 72-hour window.
Holmes' fractured fibula will heal without surgery, per the team's latest assessment. The realistic return window is now late August. Mendoza: 'best-case scenario for what was a really tough break.' Sean Manaea has stepped into the rotation slot; Jonah Tong remains the next-up option at AAA.
Who's Hot This Week
Devin Williams has quietly seized the Mets' ninth-inning role — 6 saves with a sub-1.00 ERA over his last 7.2 IP. Closer Monkey notes he's 'scoreless in 8 consecutive games' with a 37.5% K-BB rate. He's still rostered in only 60% of leagues, which means 40% of fantasy managers can grab one of the most dominant closers in baseball for the cost of a waiver claim. The Mets' lineup is producing nightly, which keeps the save volume coming. Top-7 RP rest of season — claim in any league he's still floating.
Worth Reading
Headlines Angel Martínez (CLE) as the most-added hitter, with Brayan Rocchio (CLE, 25%) and TJ Rumfield (COL, 11%) as priority targets. Pitcher streamers: J.T. Ginn (ATH, 11%, two-start week) and Walbert Ureña (LAA, 6%). Speculative add: Braxton Garrett (MIA, 8%) — first start back can be dismissed.
Sedler covers Colt Emerson's MLB debut, Ryan O'Hearn's quad strain (no timetable), Ty Madden's 15-day IL, J.P. Crawford's HBP triceps contusion (DTD), and Seranthony Domínguez's struggles in the CWS closer role. Plus today's streamer of choice: JT Ginn (ATH) vs. the K-prone Angels.
Seager has been dealing with back tightness for over a week and is now seeing a specialist this week. The Rangers haven't placed him on the IL yet, but the visit suggests one is coming. He'd been hitting .280 with 7 HRs through 39 games. Worth scanning if you own Seager — IL stint within the week is the realistic outcome.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braden ShewmakeHouston Astros | SS | 48 | .200 | .333 | +0.133 |
| 2 | Paul GoldschmidtNew York Yankees | 1B | 75 | .293 | .373 | +0.080 |
| 3 | Brandon ValenzuelaToronto Blue Jays | C | 73 | .255 | .315 | +0.060 |
| 4 | Brent RookerAthletics | DH | 124 | .234 | .290 | +0.056 |
| 5 | Cedric MullinsTampa Bay Rays | CF | 150 | .189 | .240 | +0.051 |
| 6 | Curtis MeadWashington Nationals | 1B | 110 | .309 | .355 | +0.046 |
| 7 | Gavin SheetsSan Diego Padres | 1B | 136 | .271 | .316 | +0.045 |
| 8 | Carson BengeNew York Mets | RF | 150 | .255 | .300 | +0.045 |
| 9 | Travis d'ArnaudLos Angeles Angels | C | 40 | .257 | .300 | +0.043 |
| 10 | Travis BazzanaCleveland Guardians | 2B | 67 | .360 | .403 | +0.043 |
NEW: 10-day IL with Grade 2 left oblique strain. Aggravated on a Saturday swing (didn't run on a grounder). Same injury Jake Meyers suffered April 9 and still hasn't returned. Realistic return mid-to-late June. Mauricio Dubón gets the everyday 2B reps.
STATUS UPDATE: Visiting a back specialist this week after persistent back tightness. The Rangers haven't placed him on the IL yet, but the visit suggests one is coming. Seager was hitting .280 with 7 HRs. Back issues in 31-year-olds tend to drag on — expect an IL stint within days.
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 16 with left groin muscle strain. Donovan had been the Mariners' everyday 3B. Colt Emerson promoted from AAA in his place — a major prospect callup that creates fantasy ripples. Groin strains in everyday players typically run 3-4 weeks.
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 16 with right forearm contusion. Forearm contusions in pitchers are typically short-stay (2-4 weeks), but the Tigers will be cautious. Will Vest activated in a corresponding move. Mize and Skubal (returning soon) cover the rotation hole.
NEW: 15-day IL with left shoulder discomfort. Dreyer had been the Dodgers' primary lefty setup arm. Paul Gervase recalled to fill the bullpen slot. Shoulder issues in relievers are notoriously hard to predict — expect 4-8 weeks at minimum.
Roki Sasaki was an early fantasy darling in April (1.96 ERA / 28.2 IP through his first 5 starts) and a complete disaster in early May (5 ER in two of three starts, splitter command vanishing). Sunday's outing was the reset: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K against the Angels — his cleanest start since the season opener. The splitter was the difference: 18 thrown, 12 strikes, 6 swing-and-miss.
The mechanics breakdown explains the May slump and the May 17 recovery. Sasaki's release point had drifted 2 inches arm-side from April to mid-May, which had killed his splitter's depth — it was breaking 6 inches less than its April baseline. Sunday's outing showed the release point back where it was in April. Pitching coach Mark Prior credited a 'reset' bullpen day between starts: less throwing, more focus on arm angle.
Fantasy implications: Sasaki is now a top-25 SP rest of season, not the top-10 he looked like in April. The mechanics scare and the inconsistency of young arms (he's still just 25 in his first MLB full season) means treat him as a high-K, high-volatility play — start vs. weak offenses (CIN, COL, MIA), bench against top-10 (NYY, ATL, LAD). Add him in any league he was dropped during the May skid.
Sunday's slate: 5 saves, 4 reliever wins, 1 blown save. Cade Smith (CLE, 14) and Devin Williams (NYM, 6 — now scoreless in 8 straight) are the cleanest locked arms. Kenley Jansen (DET) firmly locked. Senzatela took his first save in Colorado as that committee evolves. Tampa Bay's bullpen is in dysfunction. Athletics committee continues. Chapman (BOS) red flag despite 10 saves — velocity down.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Williams | NYM | 🟢 Locked | 6 saves, scoreless in 8 consecutive outings. 0.261 WHIP and 37.5% K-BB% over his last 7.2 IP. Locked in the Mets' 9th inning. Top-7 RP rest of season — claim anywhere he's still floating. |
| Cade Smith | CLE | 🟢 Locked | 14 saves, 11 consecutive conversions. 31 K vs. 5 BB across 21.2 IP. Most consistent closer in MLB. Top-7 RP rest of season. |
| Aroldis Chapman | BOS | 🟡 Watch | 10 saves still locked, but Closer Monkey flagged the velocity drop (below 98 mph for the season — down from his 100 mph career average). 46.9% hard-hit rate. Garrett Whitlock is the next-up option if Chapman slips. Hold but monitor. |
| Antonio Senzatela | COL | 🟡 Watch | Just secured his first traditional save Sunday in the ninth. Ranks 5th in WPA among qualified relievers and manager hasn't named a defined closer with Herget on IL. Deployment is fluid — high-leverage specialist as much as ninth-inning lock. Deep-league add for saves chasers. |
| Rays Committee | TB | Bryan Baker and others failing to close decisively. Tampa Bay's bullpen hierarchy is unstable. Avoid in standard formats; Cole Sulser is the vulture pick if you must speculate. |
Zack Wheeler outduels Paul Skenes 6-0 in the marquee NL SP matchup. Wheeler: 7 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K. Skenes: 7 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 8 K (took the loss). The Phillies completed a three-game sweep — Bryce Harper 2-for-4, Trea Turner 2 hits. The Phillies now lead the NL East by 4 games.
Roki Sasaki's bounce-back: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K vs. the Angels as the Dodgers cruised 10-1. The splitter was back to early-season form (18 thrown, 12 strikes, 6 SwStr). Kyle Tucker and Ohtani each had 3-hit nights for LA. Grayson Rodriguez (Angels, IL return) gave up 5 ER in 5 IP — rough debut.
Padres 8, Mariners 3 — Lucas Giolito won his SD debut with 6 IP / 3 ER. Gavin Sheets stole the show with a 3-for-3 / 2 HR / 4 RBI night. Ty France added 3 hits and 3 RBI in the win at T-Mobile. The Padres took 3 of 4 in the series.
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