| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 PM | Washington NationalsCade Cavalli (2-3, 3.86)◆◆◆◆◆ | Cleveland GuardiansJoey Cantillo (4-1, 3.05)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 6:35 PM | Tampa Bay RaysGriffin Jax (1-2, 3.54)◆◆◆◆◆ | Baltimore OriolesShane Baz (1-5, 4.87)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 6:40 PM | Los Angeles AngelsJack Kochanowicz (2-3, 4.55)◆◆◆◆◆ | Detroit TigersKeider Montero (2-3, 3.83)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 6:40 PM | Chicago CubsJordan Wicks (0-1, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | Pittsburgh PiratesBraxton Ashcraft (3-2, 2.89)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 6:45 PM | Atlanta BravesSpencer Strider (2-0, 3.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Boston Red SoxRanger Suarez (2-2, 2.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 7:07 PM | Miami MarlinsSandy Alcantara (3-3, 4.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | Toronto Blue JaysSpencer Miles (Opener) (1-0, 3.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 0° | — | — |
| 7:10 PM | Cincinnati RedsChase Burns (6-1, 1.83)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York MetsDavid Peterson (1-3, 4.91)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 7:40 PM | Minnesota TwinsJoe Ryan (3-3, 3.02)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago White SoxSean Burke (2-3, 4.08)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 7:40 PM | New York YankeesCam Schlittler (6-2, 1.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | Kansas City RoyalsLuinder Avila (Opener) (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 7:40 PM | St. Louis CardinalsMichael McGreevy (3-3, 2.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | Milwaukee BrewersKyle Harrison (5-1, 1.77)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 0° | — | — |
| 8:05 PM | Houston AstrosJason Alexander (1-0, 7.30)◆◆◆◆◆ | Texas RangersJack Leiter (1-4, 4.61)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 0° | — | — |
| 9:40 PM | Seattle MarinersEmerson Hancock (3-2, 3.07)◆◆◆◆◆ | AthleticsLuis Severino (2-5, 4.23)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 9:40 PM | Philadelphia PhilliesAaron Nola (2-4, 6.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Diego PadresRandy Vásquez (5-2, 2.96)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 9:45 PM | Arizona DiamondbacksEduardo Rodriguez (4-1, 2.24)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Francisco GiantsTyler Mahle (1-6, 6.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
| 10:10 PM | Colorado RockiesKyle Freeland (1-5, 7.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles DodgersEric Lauer (1-5, 6.69)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 0° | 0% | 0 |
Tatsuya Imai threw 6 no-hit innings (after walking 3 of the first 4) before Steven Okert handled the 7th and Alimber Santa — making his MLB debut — fired two perfect innings to seal the Astros' 17th no-hitter. Santa became the first pitcher since 1900 to play any role in a no-hitter during his big league debut. It's the first MLB no-hitter since Imanaga's combined effort in September 2024. Imai's first 5 starts: 1-2, 8.31 ERA — this changes everything.
Jacob Misiorowski went 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K in Milwaukee's 5-1 win over St. Louis. The Brewers' rookie now has a 1.89 ERA across 11 starts with the league's highest K-rate among SPs (35.8%). Matthew Liberatore matched the K total (10 in 5 IP) but gave up 3 ER. Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-4 for Milwaukee.
Curtis Mead went 2-for-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI in Washington's 10-2 blowout of Cleveland. He's now hitting .241/.353/.491 with 7 HRs through 136 PAs and locked in as the Nationals' everyday 1B. James Wood (4-for-5, HR) and Luis García Jr. (3-for-5, HR, 4 RBI) added support. The Nationals offense has come alive in May.
The Blue Jays officially placed Dylan Cease on the 15-day IL with a left hamstring strain after Sunday's early exit vs. the Pirates. Tanner Andrews was selected from Triple-A to fill the rotation spot. FanGraphs estimates a 2-3 week absence based on the injury reports. The Jays' rotation now leans heavily on Gausman, Yesavage, and Berríos (when he's back).
The Cubs designated Nicky Lopez for assignment and promoted Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa. Alcántara, the Cubs' #5 prospect, was hitting .278 / .345 / .489 with 8 HRs in 42 Triple-A games. With Matt Shaw back from the IL and Alcántara joining, the Cubs' lineup has its long-projected youth movement in motion. Alcántara is the priority deep-league add of the day.
Who's Hot This Week
The Athletics are promoting Gage Jump for his MLB debut this week — the LHP was the team's third-round pick in 2024 and has dominated at Double-A and Triple-A (2.36 ERA, 28.7% K-rate across 49.2 IP). Oakland's rotation is thin behind J.T. Ginn and Luis Severino, so Jump should get a real rotation runway. Stash in 14+ team leagues; he's a $1 pickup with top-50 SP rest-of-season ceiling if the velocity and command translate. Watch his first 2 outings carefully — A's pitchers tend to either click immediately or struggle through a long ramp.
Worth Reading
Sedler walks through the no-hitter context (first since Imanaga in Sept 2024), the Misiorowski Cy Young case, Curtis Mead's quietly excellent season, and the Cease IL stint. Streamers: Eduardo Rodriguez (ARI) at SF today; Davis Martin (CWS) vs. MIN tomorrow.
Deep dive on Contreras' Boston resurgence — he's hitting .283/.371/.523 with 9 HRs after the offseason trade from St. Louis. Fenway's left-field wall has been a great fit for his pull-side power. He's a top-3 fantasy catcher rest of season; if you own him, lock him in.
MLBTR's daily preview frames the no-hitter, Colton Cowser's strong return for Baltimore, and Misiorowski's continuing Cy Young pace. Worth scanning if you own any Astros relievers; Alimber Santa's perfect-frames MLB debut is a fascinating development.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin FoscueTexas Rangers | 2B | 52 | .182 | .346 | +0.164 |
| 2 | Nick AllenHouston Astros | SS | 46 | .265 | .370 | +0.105 |
| 3 | Ryan WaldschmidtArizona Diamondbacks | CF | 62 | .286 | .377 | +0.091 |
| 4 | James OutmanMinnesota Twins | LF | 62 | .171 | .258 | +0.087 |
| 5 | Isiah Kiner-FalefaBoston Red Sox | 2B | 57 | .244 | .321 | +0.077 |
| 6 | Cedric MullinsTampa Bay Rays | CF | 175 | .195 | .263 | +0.068 |
| 7 | Ketel MarteArizona Diamondbacks | 2B | 217 | .261 | .327 | +0.066 |
| 8 | Gavin SheetsSan Diego Padres | 1B | 163 | .275 | .331 | +0.056 |
| 9 | Bryce EldridgeSan Francisco Giants | DH | 46 | .211 | .261 | +0.050 |
| 10 | Jazz Chisholm Jr.New York Yankees | 2B | 213 | .274 | .324 | +0.050 |
CONFIRMED: 15-day IL with left hamstring strain. FanGraphs estimates a 2-3 week absence based on injury reports. Tanner Andrews selected from Triple-A to fill the rotation spot. Cease's underlying numbers were strong (3.45 ERA / 27.8% K) so the rest-of-season outlook remains top-25 SP.
NEW: 10-day IL with left elbow sprain. No return timeline given. Elbow sprains in 37-year-old pitchers tend to drag on; this is potentially season-ending. Drop in standard formats; Quintana had been one of Colorado's few rotation bright spots.
UPDATE: Vlad's right elbow contusion is still day-to-day. He could return tonight vs. Miami per Schneider. X-rays were negative; numbness has subsided. No IL stint planned yet. Monitor lineup cards closely; if he sits more than one more game, prep an IL slot.
STATUS UPDATE: No timeline for return from his oblique strain. Oblique injuries in catchers commonly run 4-6 weeks minimum. Sandy Leon getting the bulk of starts behind Stuart Fairchild. Worth a continued IL stash if Sean Murphy's also out.
GOOD NEWS: Lowder (shoulder) is expected to face hitters Wednesday — a key step in his rehab. If the live BP goes well, a rehab assignment could follow within 7-10 days. Realistic return to the Reds' rotation: mid-to-late June. Hold on IL if you have him.
Tatsuya Imai's first five MLB starts had been a disaster — 1-2 with an 8.31 ERA, with command issues and a fastball that hadn't translated from Japan. Monday's no-hit bid started looking like more of the same: he walked three of the first four batters he faced. But from the 2nd inning on, Imai was unhittable — 5.2 perfect frames before exiting at 99 pitches. The mechanics adjustment, per Astros pitching coach Josh Miller: a lower release point and a more aggressive use of his splitter, which he'd been underusing all season.
Steven Okert and rookie Alimber Santa finished the job — Santa, in his MLB debut, became the first pitcher since 1900 to play any role in a no-hitter during his big league debut. The Astros' 17th all-time no-hitter (and 4th combined effort) capped a 9-0 win that completed a Rangers sweep. Texas was no-hit despite being one of the better contact lineups in MLB this season.
Fantasy implications are measured. Imai's 8.31 ERA over the prior 5 starts is the more accurate sample; you don't add him based on this single outing. But the underlying mechanics fix matters — if the splitter usage and lower release point are permanent, he's a top-50 SP ceiling for the rest of the season. Deep-league add only; in 12-team formats, wait for the next start to validate before claiming. Santa is fascinating but his role (long relief at best) caps the fantasy value.
Monday's slate: 4 saves, 3 reliever wins, 2 blown saves (Whitlock in BOS, plus the Twins committee tilting again). Cade Smith (CLE, MLB-leading 18 saves), Tanner Scott (LAD, 10-game scoreless streak), and Gregory Soto (PIT) remain the cleanest locked arms. The Twins continue toward Arizona's 2025 record of 17 different save pitchers — already at 11 different through 14 saves. Kenley Jansen's hot seat in Detroit is real.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Smith | CLE | 🟢 Locked | MLB-leading 18 saves with 37 K vs. 5 BB across 25.2 IP. The most consistent closer in baseball — the 1.05 WHIP is genuine. Top-5 RP rest of season. |
| Tanner Scott | LAD | 🟢 Locked | 10-game scoreless streak with elite peripherals (0.48 WHIP, 38.9% K-BB%). The Dodgers' 9th is unquestionably his. Top-10 RP rest of season. |
| Gregory Soto | PIT | 🟢 Locked | Scoreless in 7 of his last 9 May games with quality command metrics. The Pirates' save volume is limited but Soto's grip on the role is strong. Top-25 RP rest of season. |
| Kenley Jansen | DET | 4 blown saves and a career-high 13.6% walk rate. Center-cut pitches are getting crushed (20% HR rate). The Tigers are 1.5 games out of first — the patience may be wearing thin. Will Vest is the alternative. Fade in standard formats. | |
| Twins Committee | MIN | 11 different pitchers with at least one save this season (Arizona's 2025 record is 17). Travis Adams just got his first career save. There's no closer in Minnesota. Avoid in standard formats unless you can stomach total volatility. |
The Astros' combined no-hitter: Tatsuya Imai throws 6 no-hit innings (walking 3 of the first 4 before finding it), Steven Okert handles the 7th, and Alimber Santa makes his MLB debut by tossing 2 perfect innings to finish it. Astros' 17th all-time no-hitter, 9-0 win, and the first MLB no-hitter since Imanaga in September 2024. Santa is the first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter in his MLB debut.
Jacob Misiorowski went 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 12 K in Milwaukee's 5-1 win over the Cardinals. The rookie now has a 1.89 ERA across 11 starts with the league's highest K-rate among SPs (35.8%). Matthew Liberatore matched the K total (10 in 5 IP) but gave up 3 ER. Andrew Vaughn went 3-for-4 for Milwaukee.
Nationals 10, Guardians 2 — Curtis Mead goes 2-for-5 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs, James Wood adds a 4-for-5 night with a HR, and Luis García Jr. drops 3 hits and 4 RBIs. PJ Poulin earned the win in his Nationals debut. Washington has scored 25 runs in their last 3 games.
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