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Mead is the priority deep-league add today after a 2-HR / 3-RBI night in Washington's 10-2 rout. The .241 BA hides a real .353 OBP and growing power — he's hit 7 HRs in 136 PAs. Top-25 1B rest of season ceiling. The broader Nationals offense (Mead, Wood, García) is finally producing.
Kevin Alcántara
Cubs' #5 prospect just got the call with Nicky Lopez DFA'd. He was hitting .278/.345/.489 with 8 HRs in 42 Triple-A games. The 6'6" frame and power-speed combo project to 20+ HR / 15+ SB at his MLB peak. Speculative add in 12-team formats; priority in 14+.
Ben Brown
Brown threw 6 IP / 7 K / 1 ER vs. the Pirates on Sunday and his 2.09 season ERA is fully validated. With Edward Cabrera on the IL (finger blister), Brown's rotation spot is locked. The curveball whiff rate (44%) is elite. Top-35 SP rest of season.
Andrew Vaughn
Vaughn's hot stretch with Milwaukee continues — 3-for-4 last night with 1 RBI. The Brewers are riding him at 1B daily and the .447 OBP since the change of scenery is the validation. Top-30 1B rest of season; aggressive add in 12+ team formats.
Joey Cantillo
Cantillo has quietly been a top-30 SP — 4-1 with a 3.05 ERA and a strikeout rate in the mid-30s. The Guardians' rotation is the AL Central's best (Williams + Messick + Cantillo + Bibee). Last week to claim him before the ownership catches up to the production.
Connor Prielipp
The Twins' rotation (Ryan / Ober / Bradley / Matthews / Prielipp) is one of the most fantasy-relevant top-to-bottom units in baseball. Prielipp's 2.88 ERA and 1.05 WHIP are the under-the-radar piece. He has a softer schedule the next two weeks (CWS / Rays / KC), making him a streaming play with breakout potential. Top-50 SP ceiling.
Robert Hassell III
Pitcher List's deep-league flier. Hassell got the call alongside Dylan Crews' IL activation and slots into a corner OF role for Washington. He hit .288 with 4 HRs and 9 SBs at Triple-A — the speed is real (former top-30 prospect). Stash in 14+ team leagues; the playing time should hold through June.
Daulton Varsho
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Varsho's power has fully arrived — 7 HRs through his last 18 games with a .377 ISO and a 9th-percentile barrel rate. He's moved to the 3-hole in Toronto, which means counting stat volume will follow. Top-30 OF rest of season ceiling; the BA will hurt you but the HR/SB combo is rare.
Matt Shaw
Pitcher List's priority hitter add. Shaw returned from his back IL stint and is hitting .313 over 4 games with 2 SBs and extra-base hits. The minor-league rehab line (150 wRC+, 6 HR, 5 SB in 24 games) was loud. Multi-position eligibility makes him a roster-flex add anywhere; top-25 3B rest of season ceiling.
Gavin Williams
Williams is set up for a two-start week in a favorable matchup spread. His May line (5 ER / 29 K / 20 IP) is the validation of the breakout we covered Saturday. Still in 28% of leagues — claim there. He's now firmly a top-25 SP rest of season.
Casey Schmitt
Schmitt has been quietly hitting like a legitimate middle-of-the-order bat with a barrel rate and hard-hit rate that grade out at the top of the league. Multi-position eligibility (1B/3B in most platforms) makes him easy to slot. Add in any league with 14+ teams — he's available in virtually all of them.
Brayan Rocchio
The plate discipline leap is the story — his K% is nearly half what it was last year, and the walk rate climbed to 8.6%. He closed April batting .385 over his last 15 games. The counting stats (especially those 7 steals) deserve a roster spot in 12+ team leagues.
JJ Bleday
The breakout has Statcast support: swing speed is up 3 mph, he's driving balls to the right parts of the field, and his BB:K ratio flipped. The .755 SLG will regress, but managers pointing to that as a reason to wait are missing the point — the underlying changes are real. 15 straight starts in the lineup. Add now.
A.J. Ewing
A.J. Ewing debuted with immediate plate discipline — four walks and a 110.5 mph first career homer in his first three games. He won't hit for much average while the swing path develops, but the power/walk combo has real value. Rostered fast in shallow leagues and still climbing.
Ezequiel Duran
Josh Smith's viral meningitis hospitalization just handed Duran an indefinite starting gig. He was already hot before the news — now he has no competition for the lineup spot. Multi-position eligibility is the cherry on top. Priority add in 12+ team leagues.
Dalton Bohm
Bohm has made the 11-game hitting streak look easy — 17 knocks including four home runs and four doubles. He's locked into the Phillies' lineup at third base, hitting in a stacked order. Worth adding in 10-12 team leagues before someone else notices.
Jake Bauers
The breakout is data-backed — career-high hard-hit rate, 93 mph exit velocity, 12.5% barrel rate, and a walk rate above 10%. He's in a Brewers platoon role (mostly vs righties) but putting up corner-OF numbers that deserve a roster spot in 12-team leagues.
Miguel Andújar
Pitcher List's priority deep-league hitter. Andújar has settled into an everyday role for San Diego with a slugging percentage over .500 and solid contact skills. The durability history is a flag (no 100-game season since 2018), but the bat is real. Add in 14+ team leagues; multi-position eligibility is a bonus.
Jake Burger
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Burger has flipped a brutal April (.170) into a .305 / .928-OPS May — the pull-air-rate jump to 23.6% is the underlying driver of the power surge. The Rangers need his bat in the middle of the order. Top-25 1B rest of season if the May form holds.
Zebby Matthews
Pitcher List's top SP add. Matthews has been excellent since his recall — 7 shutout IP vs. the Marlins and a quality start against Houston, an 11:1 K:BB across 13 MLB innings. The control is genuinely elite and the role is locked in the Twins' rotation. Top-40 SP rest of season.
Jake Bauers
Pitcher List's priority hitter. Bauers is doing everything — 12.5% barrel rate, .500 SLG, .860 OPS, all with a manageable 21% K-rate. That's a rare combination to find on a wire. The Brewers are riding him with daily corner reps. Top-30 1B/OF rest of season.
Brayan Rocchio
A top-20 Yahoo player over the last two weeks — .341 with 5 SB, 9 R, and 8 RBI. The 1:1 K:BB ratio makes him especially valuable in points leagues. Rocchio's multi-position eligibility is the cherry on top. Top-20 2B/SS rest of season; claim in any league he's still floating.
Daniel Susac
Pitcher List's deep-league catcher add. With Patrick Bailey traded to Cleveland, Susac has the everyday job in San Francisco. He's hitting .395 with elite K-rate. Catcher position is in crisis (Raleigh, Murphy, Teel, Jeffers, Baldwin, McCann all out) — Susac is the priority 2-catcher claim and a 1-catcher streamer too.
Zack Gelof
Pitcher List's #3 priority hitter. Gelof has bounced back with improved plate discipline (K-rate down from 30%+ to 22.5%). The A's offense has been hot, and his multi-position eligibility is the bonus. Top-25 2B rest of season.
Carson Benge
Pitcher List's top hitter add this week. Benge is the Mets' everyday leadoff hitter and is 8-of-9 on SB attempts. The Mets' offense is producing nightly. Top-30 OF rest of season with multi-cat upside; speed alone makes him a 12-team add.
Daulton Varsho
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. Varsho cut his K-rate from career-typical 27%+ down to 17.9% — that's the change that unlocks the 20-25 HR / ~15 SB profile. Top-25 OF rest of season. Add aggressively in 12+ team leagues.
Griffin Jax
Pitcher List's top SP add. Jax has converted from elite RP to SP with positive early returns. The 35% K-rate from his RP days suggests upside if he can sustain the workload. Top-40 SP rest of season ceiling; worth a claim in 12+ team formats.
Kendry Rojas
Pitcher List's deep-league SP add. Rojas has 11 Ks across 11.1 IP and a 1.59 ERA in his MLB debut. The Twins' rotation is now legitimately top-3 in MLB. He's at 1% rostered — claim aggressively in 14+ team leagues; speculative in 12-team only. Durability is the real risk (never thrown more than 84 IP in a season).
Zack Gelof
Gelof has 3 HRs in his last 8 games as the A's offense has caught fire. The 2B/OF eligibility is the multi-cat bonus, and the A's lineup is now a top-10 run-producer. Top-25 2B rest of season ceiling. Aggressive add in 14+ team formats; speculative in 12-team.
Zebby Matthews
Pitcher List's priority SP add. Matthews has two starts this week and an elite slider (38.6% whiff rate). The Twins' rotation has been one of the top-3 in MLB. Last chance to add at sub-30% before he's locked in everywhere. Top-30 SP rest of season floor.
Aaron Civale
Civale starts tonight at LAA and has a 2.70 ERA / 1.05 WHIP through 8 starts. The Athletics' offense is suddenly elite, which gives him a real shot at wins. Top-35 SP rest of season; priority claim today.
Dylan Crews
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Crews struggled to start 2026 but returned from his AAA reset with the speed-and-power profile intact. He's playing daily in Washington's CF spot. The five-tool ceiling makes him a top-40 OF rest of season speculative add if he's locked in.
Austin Martin
Pitcher List's deep-league hitter add. Martin has locked the Twins' leadoff spot with a .437 OBP and .313 BA — elite for an OBP-format league. Multi-position eligibility (2B/OF) is the bonus. Add in 14+ team leagues and any OBP format; speculative in 12-team.
Brett Baty
Pitcher List's deep-league speculative. The four-position eligibility (1B/2B/3B/OF) is the real value — Baty is playing every day in a top-5 offense. The bat hasn't fully clicked yet (~.245 BA), but the role and lineup spot give him a top-50 OF/3B floor.
Jake Burger
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Burger has 2 HRs and 10 RBIs over his last 5 games, and the schedule sets up well — Rangers at Coors tonight, then LAA on the road. Top-30 1B/3B rest of season ceiling. Aggressive add in 12+ team leagues.
Colt Emerson
Emerson's first MLB HR (3-run blast in Mon's 6-1 win) is the kind of validation moment that gets a prospect's ownership moving fast. 20 years old, top-15 overall prospect, locked into the SS spot with Donovan on the IL. Top-25 SS rest of season ceiling. Claim aggressively before ownership doubles.
Logan Henderson
Pitcher List's top SP add. Henderson's PLV (5.40) puts him in elite pitch-quality territory, and the Brewers' rotation has produced top-end fantasy SPs all season. He's a top-25 SP rest of season if the underlying numbers hold. Claim in any 12+ team league he's still floating.
Jhostynxon García
The Pirates' top prospect promotion fills the OF hole with Mangum returning, O'Hearn on IL, and the team needing offensive juice. García was hitting .298 with 8 HR and 6 SB at Triple-A Indianapolis. Multi-cat profile + locked playing time = priority deep-league add. Stash in 14+ team leagues, speculative in 12-team.
TJ Rumfield
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. Rumfield is producing at home and on the road, and Colorado hosts a favorable week (Rangers in town). 1B is thin in fantasy; he's a top-30 1B rest of season floor. Add in 14+ team leagues.
Angel Martínez
Pitcher List's most-added hitter on both Yahoo and ESPN. Martínez has homered in four of his last five games with 3 SB — the comparison being thrown around is early-career José Ramírez. Top-30 2B rest of season ceiling. Aggressive add in 12+ team leagues.
Brayan Rocchio
Pitcher List's priority hitter. Rocchio cut his K rate dramatically (was 77:22 K:BB last year — now 17:16). 4 HRs and 8 SBs in 45 games. Top-25 2B/SS rest of season with the multi-position eligibility bonus.
Colt Emerson
Emerson made his MLB debut Sunday filling the SS spot with Brendan Donovan on the IL (groin). FanGraphs projects 18 HR / 25 SB / .350 OBP as his MLB-average outcome. The runway is locked through at least June. Top-25 SS rest of season ceiling if the call sticks.
Spencer Horwitz
Pitcher List's top deep-league add. Horwitz takes over as the Pirates' everyday 1B with Ryan O'Hearn on the IL (quad strain). He's hitting .274/.387/.419 overall — and 1.000+ OPS in May. The plate discipline is elite (sub-15% K-rate, 12% BB-rate). Top-30 1B rest of season floor with the lineup spot locked in.
River Ryan
Pitcher List's priority SP add. Ryan is the next-up Dodgers SP with Snell out for elbow surgery. Triple-A line is 2.41 FIP / 23% K-BB, and his fastball velocity is up 2+ mph from prior years. Expected MLB recall within the week. Top-50 SP rest of season ceiling once he locks the rotation spot.
Casey Mize
Mize's first start off the IL was a 6-IP / 0-ER / 0-BB shutout-quality outing against the Blue Jays. The 2.43 ERA / 2.84 FIP / 19% K-BB profile is elite — and he's still in 50% of leagues. Top-25 SP rest of season. Add aggressively in 12+ team formats.
Daylen Lile
Lile is on an absolute tear — 4 HR in 4 games with a sub-20% K-rate. The 23-year-old Nationals OF is finally producing on the upside scouts saw last year. Top-30 OF rest of season. If you've been waiting to act on him, this is the moment.
Ryan Weathers
Weathers (acquired from SD in the offseason) gets the rotation lock through at least mid-June with Fried on the IL. The 3.00 ERA / 23% K-BB combo plays in the Bronx. Top-40 SP rest of season ceiling — still in 30% of leagues.
Carlos Cortes
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. Cortes has elite plate discipline plus four HRs in limited play. Some risk if A's outfielders return from IL, but the A's are riding him as the everyday LF for now. Top-50 OF rest of season floor in 14+ team leagues.
Sean Manaea
Holmes' fibula fracture opens an immediate rotation slot. Manaea was the Mets' Game 2 SP in last year's NLCS — most experienced option and team likely calls on him within a week. Top-50 SP rest of season ceiling with elite Mets offense backing him.
Logan Henderson
Pitcher List's top SP add. Henderson's stuff grades elite by every model — 32.7% K-rate with just 4.1% walks. Small sample but the underlying skills are real. Top-40 SP rest of season as a stream now, with upside if he locks down a rotation spot. Add aggressively in 12+ team leagues.
Casey Mize
Mize is back from the adductor strain — starts today vs. Toronto. The 27.3% K-rate is well above his career average and the Tigers' rotation depth (Skubal still not back) means he'll get every opportunity. Top-40 SP rest of season floor with upside.
Spencer Strider
Strider's triumphant return — velocity back at pre-injury level, slider's bite intact. If somehow on your wire (9% of leagues), this is the priority claim above all others. Top-15 SP rest of season ceiling. Some managers will have dropped him during the IL stint — pounce.
Paul Goldschmidt
Pitcher List's top hitter add. The 38-year-old veteran is mashing in May (.333 / 1.072 OPS) with Yankees injuries pushing him into daily play. Statcast metrics top-30 in MLB. The role won't stay locked forever, but for the next 2-3 weeks, this is a free production stream in 12+ team leagues.
JJ Bleday
Just dropped 6 RBI on the Nationals in a multi-HR game. The free-agent signing has finally found his swing in Cincinnati — back-to-back multi-HR nights and a sustainable walk-rate / strikeout-rate combo. Top-30 OF rest of season ceiling. Add aggressively before this hits the news cycle.
Daulton Varsho
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. Varsho just blasted a walk-off grand slam Wednesday and has 3 SB already in 2026 — multi-cat profile is the real story. The 20 HR in 248 AB last year shows the power upside. He's heating up at the right time. Top-35 OF rest of season.
Ben Brown
Pitcher List's top SP add. Brown is back in the Cubs' rotation with velocity gains and elite curveball metrics (.136 BAA). He's been a top-25 SP since making the conversion from bullpen back to starter. Rostered in less than a third of leagues. Top-35 SP rest of season.
Casey Mize
Mize comes off the adductor strain IL stint Saturday and his 27.3% K-rate is well above his career average. He starts tomorrow vs. Toronto. Top-40 SP rest of season floor with upside if the K-rate holds. Add in any league he's still floating.
Dominic Smith
Pitcher List's top deep-league add. Smith is slashing .363/.391/.550 since taking over the 1B job after Matt Olson's IL stint and produced again in Atlanta's win over the Cubs (4-for-4). The Braves are riding him daily vs. RHP. Add in 14+ team leagues; speculative add in 12-team.
Henry Bolte
Bolte debuted Wednesday with a single, infield hit, walk, sacrifice fly RBI, and a diving catch in CF. The A's are running him daily with Jacob Wilson on the IL. Top-30 prospect with a power-speed profile that translates immediately. Add aggressively in 14+ team formats.
Connor Prielipp
Pitcher List's top SP add. The 25-year-old has a 3.32 ERA / 1.00 WHIP through four starts with a sharp curveball/slider mix. The Twins' rotation has been one of the AL's best (Ryan, Ober, Prielipp), and Prielipp is locked into the 5th spot. Top-40 SP rest of season.
Ezequiel Duran
Duran has matched his entire 2025 HR total (3) in just 98 PA and is slashing .296/.369/.480. The 5-position eligibility makes him a roster swiss-army knife. With Josh Smith still out, his playing time is locked. Add now in 12+ team formats — the price won't stay this low.
Max Meyer
Meyer's last outing was a 48% whiff-rate gem. The slider/sweeper combo is now generating top-quartile swing-and-miss across the board. Despite Snelling's IL stint creating Marlins rotation turbulence, Meyer is unquestionably the staff ace. Top-35 SP rest of season.
Dane Myers
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Acquired by Cincinnati from Miami over the winter, the 30-year-old has earned his way into the OF rotation behind Friedl/Marte with 1 HR, 7 walks, 10 R, and an SB over his last 24 PA. Add in 14+ team leagues; pure flier in 12-team but the playing time is real and the underlying contact metrics back the surface stats.
Anthony Volpe
Caballero's finger fracture clears the runway for Volpe through at least early July. Boone said he 'plays a lot.' Yankees lineup is elite for R/RBI volume. The post-labrum-surgery rehab line (.250 / 1 HR / 6 RBI in 13 games) suggests he's not 100% yet, but the role and lineup spot are worth the swing. Add in 12+ team formats.
Tyler O'Neill
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter. O'Neill is back from concussion and has the power profile to put up 5-7 HR over the next 3 weeks in Baltimore's lineup. The injury history is real, but at 17% rostered, the price is right. Top-40 OF rest of season.
Bailey Ober
Ober just spun a Maddux (89-pitch CG shutout) and is rostered in less than a third of leagues. The Twins' rotation has been quietly excellent. He's averaging 6.0 IP/start which is rare in this era. Top-30 SP rest of season. Claim immediately.
Brandon Woodruff
Pitcher List's top SP add. Woodruff is finishing his rehab from 2023 capsule surgery and is expected back next week. Even with the long layoff, his stuff has reportedly been intact in rehab outings — pre-surgery he was a top-10 SP. At 50% rostered, this is the time to claim and stash before he activates. Top-25 SP rest of season ceiling.
Henry Bolte
Pitcher List's #2 hitter add. Bolte was raking at Triple-A Las Vegas (.348 / 12 HR / 17 SB through 37 games) with a 22% K-rate (down from 30%+ in 2024). The power-speed combo is the most fantasy-relevant profile of any rookie this year. With Jacob Wilson probably hitting the IL, Bolte has daily reps locked. Top-40 OF rest of season floor.
A.J. Ewing
Pitcher List's #3 hitter add. Ewing stole 70 bases in 2025 and is already at 17 in 2026. Mets desperately need offense and gave him the call-up for a reason. The .349/.481 AA OBP says the bat will play. Position flex (2B/OF) is gravy. Add in all formats with active prospects; speculative claim in 12-team.
Ryan Waldschmidt
Pitcher List's #1 hitter add. Waldschmidt has a balanced power-speed profile (3 HR, 6 SB in limited AAA action) and the Diamondbacks gave him daily CF reps after DFAing Alek Thomas. The chase rate is 16% — that's a real plate-discipline skill. Top-50 OF rest of season; add in 12+ team leagues.
Robby Snelling
Pitcher List's top SP add. Snelling's MLB debut was bumpy (5 IP, multiple walks), but the AAA underlying numbers (1.86 ERA / 2.92 FIP / 40% K-rate in 29 IP) are too good to drop. Marlins' rotation has the open slot through May. Hold/add aggressively in any keeper format; speculative add in 12-team redraft.
Travis Bazzana
Bazzana's surface line (.213 BA) still hides the underlying skill — 23.1% walk rate, 13.5% K-rate, and 7 steals in 12 MLB games. Pitcher List still calls him a top-priority add. The 2024 #1 overall pick will hit; if he's on your wire at 40% rostered, you're getting a discount. Claim aggressively.
Gage Workman
Workman delivered a pinch-hit 2-run HR in his MLB debut Sunday off Noah Cameron — first hit of his career was a tie-breaking homer. He hit .358/.413/.590 with 1.003 OPS at Triple-A Toledo. With Carpenter on the IL and Riley Greene scuffling, Workman gets a real OF/3B runway over the next 10-14 days. Add aggressively in 14+ team leagues; speculative add in 12-team formats.
Trevor McDonald
Pitcher List's deep-league specialty add. McDonald starts tonight at LAD — a tough draw, but he's filling the Logan Webb rotation slot through May 20 at minimum, which gives him 2-3 more starts before Webb is back. The next home matchup (likely vs. CWS) is the streaming dream. Hold/add now in deep leagues to lock him in before that one.
Peter Lambert
Pitcher List's top SP add today. Lambert tossed 7 scoreless against the Dodgers last week and starts tonight against the Mariners' improving-but-not-elite offense. The 2.42 ERA across 22.1 IP is built on real contact-management skill. Houston's rotation depth is suddenly an embarrassment of riches. Top-50 SP rest of season; add in 12+ team leagues.
Ryan Waldschmidt
Pitcher List's second-priority hitter. Waldschmidt's first start as a D-back was a 3-RBI showcase — and the underlying profile (16% chase rate at AAA, plus power-speed combo) suggests this isn't a flash. He's batting 9th right now, which is the only flag. Add aggressively in deep leagues, speculative in 12-team.
Xander Bogaerts
Pitcher List flagged Bogaerts as still underowned — 38% of leagues don't have him. The 7 HR / 5 SB in his last 7 is real, the season projection is 20/20, and the SS position scarcity makes him a must-roster. Claim immediately wherever he's on the wire; this won't last another week.
Joey Bart
The cheapest path to a starting catcher in a thin position. Bart is the Pirates' everyday backstop and produced his best game of the year on Saturday. The .310 wOBA isn't going to win a fantasy week, but at 1% rostered, the starter floor is exactly what 12+ team leagues need. Add in any league rostering 2 catchers, and as a stream in 1-catcher formats vs. RHP.
Carson Benge
Pitcher List's #2 priority hitter add today. Benge's surface line (.211 BA) hides a 14-game hot streak with a .941 OPS. The contact metrics (91.4 mph EV, 50% HH) suggest the underlying skills are real. The Mets have him locked into the lineup, and he's a multi-cat producer in a top-10 offense. Add in 14+ team leagues and as a streamer in 12-team formats.
Carlos Cortes
Pitcher List's top hitter add today. Cortes is in the middle of a legitimate skill elevation — sub-10% K rate, career-best 7.7% SwStr%, elite EV. The 29-year-old is hitting .356 with a 174 wRC+ and the A's are riding him daily. Top-30 OF rest of season. Add aggressively.
Max Meyer
Pitcher List's top pitcher add. Meyer's slider is generating a 44% whiff rate with a .225 xBA and his sweeper sits at 37% — that's two plus secondaries. Career-best 1.10 WHIP and a 17% K-BB rate. Top-40 SP rest of season; rostered in less than half of leagues.
Bryce Miller
Miller is back from oblique and gets his 2026 debut Wednesday vs. Houston. The Mariners are running a six-man rotation initially with a possible Castillo piggyback later. Workload will be limited early but Miller's stuff is top-30 SP-quality. Speculative add now while he's still under 25% rostered; he won't be after his first start.
Mike Burrows
Burrows blanked the Reds across 7 IP last night with 6 K — his cleanest outing of the year. Per FanGraphs Roto Riteup, he's piled up 17 K in 18 IP across his last three starts. He's still inconsistent (3+ ER in 4 of his last 7), but the quality on the right nights is real and Houston's defense behind him is elite. Top-50 SP if you need rotation depth in 14+ team leagues.
Ezequiel Duran
Duran's playing time just got upgraded — Josh Smith hit the IL with a glute strain, opening daily ABs at the corner. He's hitting at a .379 OBP clip with 91.4 mph average EV and qualifies at five positions. Pitcher List had him as a priority deep-league add a week ago and he's still under 15% rostered. Pure roster flex value in 12-team, must-add in 14+.
Brandon Marsh
Pitcher List's top hitter add. Marsh has cut his strikeout rate from 30%+ down to 19.1% while maintaining elite contact quality — even with BABIP regression coming on the .388 mark, his speed and line-drive rate keep the floor high. Top-30 OF rest of season under Mattingly's run-the-bases approach.
Travis Bazzana
Pitcher List flagged Bazzana as 'wildly unlucky' — the .200 BA hides a .294 xBA built on elite EV and contact. The 2024 No. 1 pick already has 6 SB in 9 games, and the plate discipline mirrors his Triple-A profile. Projecting a high-AVG / low-teens HR / steals-floor 2B. Add aggressively in 12+ team leagues; the BA correction is coming.
Lucas Erceg
Estévez's rotator cuff diagnosis means Erceg is locked as KC's closer through at least mid-summer. He's still on the wire in over half of leagues. In any 12-team format that hasn't claimed him yet, he's the priority RP add this week — the Royals win their share of close games and the role is yours, full stop.
Ezequiel Duran
Pitcher List flagged Duran as the priority deep-league hitter — multi-position eligibility (1B/2B/3B/SS/OF) plus an improved 91.4 mph average EV. With Adolis García still out for Texas, Duran is locked into everyday ABs. Add in 14+ team leagues; pure roster-flex value in 12-team.
Robby Snelling
Snelling makes his MLB debut tonight at home vs. Washington — the 22-year-old LHP has been the Marlins' best minor-league arm and earns the rotation spot with Chris Paddack DFA'd. Pitcher List has him as the priority SP add. The 10.2% Triple-A SwStr% is a flag, but the fastball/curve combo is legit. Add aggressively.
Sean Burke
Burke has quietly emerged as Chicago's #2 SP behind Davis Martin — 2.72 ERA with elite command (1.8 BB/9) and a locked rotation spot. Pitcher List's recommended add. In a White Sox season that's exceeded expectations, Burke is a top-40 SP rest of season.
Bryson Stott
Stott has flipped his slow April into a .943 May OPS with 3 HR. He's batting top-of-order under Mattingly and the runs+RBI combo follows. Pitcher List has him as the priority hitter add today. Top-15 2B rest of season.
Trent Grisham
Grisham hit a go-ahead 3-RBI double in last night's 9-2 rout of the Rangers — the .170 BA hides a top-quartile xwOBA. With Domínguez now IL'd and Stanton still out, Grisham is the Yankees' everyday LF. Add now in 12+ team formats; the BA regression is coming.
Isaac Paredes
Correa's season-ending surgery hands Paredes the everyday 3B job. The .368 SLG looks pedestrian but it undersells the raw power — Paredes was a 30-HR hitter in 2025 before his own injury. With daily ABs now cemented and Yordan Alvarez anchoring the lineup, the counting stats will catch up. Add in all formats where he's under 50% owned.
JJ Bleday
Pitcher List flagged Bleday as a top deep-league flier — 1.247 OPS over his last 29 PA with elite exit velocity. The Reds offense has been clicking, and Bleday's everyday role is locked. Add in 14+ team mixed; 12-team owners can wait one more week to see if the contact quality holds.
Trent Grisham
Pitcher List today specifically advocates for Grisham despite the .170 BA — the underlying metrics (xwOBA in the top quartile) suggest positive regression is coming. He's batting in the top half of MLB's best lineup. Buy-low add in 12+ team formats.
Jacob Latz
Pitcher List has Latz as the top pitcher add for the third straight day. The 0.98 ERA / 0.44 WHIP across 16+ IP is genuine — he's now ranked 10th among all relievers. Robert Garcia is the nominal Rangers closer but Latz is increasingly seeing high-leverage save chances. Add in saves-needy formats.
Shane McClanahan
McClanahan continues to look like the McClanahan of old after his 2-year injury layoff — 2.60 ERA and a 2-1 record over his last three starts. Pitcher List has him as a top pitcher add. Top-25 SP rest of season; if somehow available in your shallow league, claim immediately.
Casey Schmitt
Schmitt has flipped a slow start into an .901 OPS as the Giants' most consistent bat. With Eldridge promoted and Jesús Rodriguez also up, the lineup around him improved overnight. Pitcher List has him as the priority hitter add for the second straight day. Add in 14+ team leagues; CI/MI cover anywhere.
Caleb Kilian
Kilian got the 9th in Monday's win and converted his first MLB save (struck out Tatis Jr. and Machado bookending the inning). With Erik Miller IL'd and Ryan Walker scuffling, Kilian is the lead candidate to inherit the Giants' save share. Pitcher List flagged him as a 'worthy dart.' Speculative-add in saves-needy 12+ team leagues.
Ryan Jeffers
With Yainer Diaz (HOU) IL'd 4-6 weeks and Heim now in Oakland, the C pool got thinner. Jeffers has been a top-6 fantasy C with an .865 OPS and 4 HR. Pitcher List has him as the 2nd-priority hitter add. If somehow available, claim today.
Max Meyer
Meyer has been the under-the-radar SP of the year — 2.68 ERA with above 1 K/IP and a top-30 SwStr%. Pitcher List flagged him as a borderline priority pitcher add. He's a top-30 SP rest of season; in 12-team formats, he should be on rosters by tonight.
Jhoan Duran
Duran's back from the oblique strain and the closer role is locked again. Top-10 RP rest of season — if dropped during the IL stint, he's the priority shallow-league claim. The Phillies are 7-1 under Mattingly with Sánchez ace-ing — save opportunities should pile up.
Bryce Eldridge
Eldridge made his 2026 MLB debut Monday and Pitcher List has him as the priority hitter add of the day. The K-rate (30%) is real, but the .333 AAA average and the Giants' commitment to playing him every day matter more. He's the rest-of-season 1B in San Francisco. Add now in all dynasty and 14+ team mixed; in 12-team standard, claim before tomorrow's FAAB.
Logan Henderson
Henderson's Sunday line earned the rotation spot — Pat Murphy said he 'may earn additional rotation opportunities.' With Misiorowski back from the cramp scare and Woodruff still IL'd, Henderson is the near-term Brewers SP4 and the long-term option for whichever struggling arm gets demoted next. SP4 in 12-team mixed.
Travis Bazzana
Bazzana has settled in at 2B since the call-up — the BB rate has stayed elevated and the contact has improved over the last two weeks. Pitcher List flagged him as the second-priority hitter add. Top-15 2B rest of season in OBP/points; standard MI in roto.
Mickey Moniak
Moniak has been the most under-rostered offensive performer in baseball. 11 HR with a .378 OBP and Coors Field as your home park is rare-air for fantasy. The contact has stabilized and the lineup spot is locked. Add now in 12+ team formats.
Ryan Jeffers
With Yainer Diaz out 4-6 weeks and Jonah Heim moving to a backup role in Oakland, the catcher pool just got thinner. Jeffers has been a top-7 fantasy C all year and is rostered in fewer leagues than he should be. If he's somehow on your shallow waiver, this is the last claim window.
Casey Schmitt
Pitcher List flagged Schmitt as the #2 hitter add — he's the Giants' only consistent producer and the Eldridge promotion gives the offense the depth to actually drive him in. Multi-position eligibility makes him a CI/MI cover anywhere. Add in 14+ team leagues now.
Logan Henderson
Henderson delivered exactly the kind of start that earns extended rotation reps — 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 K, 0 BB on Sunday vs. Washington. With Misiorowski healthy and Woodruff still IL'd, he's likely to slot into the next-man-up role; per Pat Murphy, he 'may earn additional rotation opportunities.' Add aggressively in 12+ team leagues; SP4 with upside.
Nick Martinez
Martinez has been one of the best surprise SPs of 2026 — 1.70 ERA with just one earned run over his last 15 IP. He's locked into the Rays rotation and gets a tough but actionable matchup vs. Toronto today. Pitcher List had him as a top-3 add. SP3 in 12-team mixed.
Randy Vásquez
Vásquez has the league's softest matchup tonight — the Giants offense is dead-last in MLB by wRC+ and just lost two more bats to lineup turnover. The 2026 SwStr% jump (per FanGraphs Podhorzer) is real even if 1.88 ERA regresses. Stream confidently tonight; SP4/5 cover the rest of the way.
Chase DeLauter
DeLauter has emerged as the Guardians' lead-off solution — a .392 OBP with consistent contact. The HR power isn't there yet, but the runs scored and stolen-base contributions make him a top-50 OF in OBP/points formats. If somehow available in your shallow league, the window closes today.
Carlos Cortes
Pitcher List has Cortes as the top hitter add for the second straight day — the contact metrics keep validating the hot streak. He's the A's #3 hitter vs. RHP and the matchup slate this week leans heavily right-handed. Add in 12+ team leagues; the days of treating him as a platoon flier are over.
Logan Henderson
Henderson is up to make today's start at Washington — his first since Woodruff hit the 15-day IL. Triple-A line was 1.02 ERA / 26:9 K:BB; the MLB sample is 3-0, 2.30 across 27.1 IP. Faces a Nats lineup ranked bottom-10 in offense vs. RHP. Add in all 12+ team leagues; stream confidently today.
Payton Tolle
Pitcher List flagged Tolle as the priority pitcher add at 44%. The 36% K-rate through his first two MLB starts is elite, and with Sonny Gray on the IL, his rotation spot is locked for at least 4-5 turns. The velocity dip we flagged in his second start has corrected. Add now in all 12+ team formats.
Miguel Vargas
Vargas has flipped a nightmarish start into a 1.131 OPS over his last 52 PA with 4 HR in 11 games. The contact quality has stabilized and the role is locked. Top-15 3B going forward in a White Sox lineup that's quietly improved. If somehow available, claim immediately.
Will Warren
Warren put up a 9-K outing in Friday's win over Baltimore, his third consecutive quality start. He's a borderline SP2 in 12-team leagues now. If somehow he's still on your shallow waiver, this is the last claim window — Pitcher List is calling him the best 70%+ owned pitcher to buy.
Nathaniel Lowe
Pitcher List flagged Lowe as a top deep-league add at just 4% ownership. He's swinging the bat better in his second month with the Reds, and Great American Ball Park is a plus park for the lefty pull stroke. Add in 14+ team leagues; CI streamer in 12-team.
Mike Burrows
Burrows has stepped into the Houston rotation and stuck. The Astros are a top-5 defensive team and the schedule lines up well — he's a streamer in 12+ team leagues against weaker offenses. Pitcher List had him as a top-3 pitcher add this week.
Carlos Cortes
Pitcher List ran an 'Is It Legit?' column and the verdict is 'yes' — Cortes' 17.6% barrel rate is +8 points over 2025, and the 5.7% K-rate is 99th percentile. He's hitting third for the A's vs. RHP and they face six righties this week. Add in all formats now; the days of treating him as a platoon flier are over.
Logan Henderson
Henderson takes Woodruff's rotation spot for at least the next two weeks, and he's earned it — 1.02 ERA with a 26:9 K:BB at Triple-A, and a 3-0, 2.30 ERA across 27.1 MLB innings. The opportunity is locked in; the talent is real. Priority add in all 12+ team leagues.
Chase Dollander
Dollander has moved past the bulk-relief usage and is now in the rotation outright. He starts today against Atlanta at Coors — yes, that's a tough matchup, but the underlying skills (99th-percentile fastball, 88th-percentile GB rate) keep playing up. Hold or add now in 12-team mixed; sit him today, start him next week vs. weaker offenses.
Nathaniel Lowe
Pitcher List flagged Lowe as the under-the-radar add of the week — he's still 4% owned despite seeing daily ABs as the strong-side platoon at first base in Cincinnati. The Reds lineup is hot (the offense scored 6 in the W over the Rockies Wednesday), and Lowe's contact-first approach plays well in Great American. Deep-mixed CI add.
Mike Burrows
Pitcher List's #2 pitcher add at 10% ownership — Burrows is wrapping up an Astros rotation slot and faces the Crochet-less Red Sox tonight (Bennett's debut means a thin Boston lineup behind him). Surface ERA scares people away, but the underlying stuff has trended up. Streaming value on the Fenway start with an offense scuffling. 14+ team add, matchup-only deploy.
Logan Henderson
Pitcher List's #1 pitcher add — Henderson made a brief 27th-man start earlier this month and was sent down, but with Woodruff potentially headed to the IL after Thursday's dead-arm exit, he's the obvious next call-up. Top-100 prospect with elite Triple-A K-rate. Add now while ownership is still under 35%; if Woodruff hits the IL, he'll spike past 60% by Sunday.
Chase Dollander
Carrying over from yesterday — Dollander has a Saturday start at Coors against Atlanta that Roto Riteup framed as 'unstoppable force vs. immovable object' (vs. Chris Sale). The piggyback role with an opener helps him face soft middle-of-order spots. Add for the strikeout upside; matchup-deploy only at Coors.
Jasson Domínguez
Domínguez has been on the Yankees roster since Stanton's IL placement and just keeps producing — Pitcher List's #1 hitter add at 23% ownership. The plate discipline jump is real (15.1% K-rate is a major cut from his 2024-25 work) and the at-bats are locked in regardless of when Stanton returns. Best 'available in shallow leagues' add of the week.
Jacob Latz
Pitcher List flagged Latz as a priority-add reliever — he's emerged as the Rangers' top high-leverage arm with elite peripherals (99th-percentile expected metrics, sub-1.10 ERA). Robert Garcia is the nominal closer but Latz is taking over the highest-leverage spots. Holds + saves vulture upside in deep formats.
Ty France
Forgotten man at first base with Cronenworth slumping — France has quietly been mashing in his Padres role. The .911 OPS is real-deal corner-IF production for a guy at 3% ownership. CI streamer in 14+ team leagues; deeper add if Cronenworth's xwOBA stays buried.
Chase Dollander
Pitcher List's #2 pitcher add. The Rockies are deploying him in a piggyback role behind an opener — yes, Coors-tax adjustments apply, but a 99-mph fastball with an 88th-percentile ground-ball rate is a genuine matchup-based stream. Add now in 12+ team leagues, start at home only against weaker offenses until track record builds.
Jace Jung
With Báez and Casey Mize both hitting the IL the same day, Jung is the everyday 3B replacement. He's the younger brother of Josh Jung and a former first-round pick. Walks a ton, contact a question, but he's projected for steady ABs in a Detroit lineup with Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. 14+ team add, OBP-league priority.
Hunter Goodman
If Goodman is somehow floating in a shallow league after a 2-HR/4-R/3-RBI night, claim now. Catcher-eligible with mid-lineup ABs at Coors is a top-5 fantasy C — he's 9 HR through 28 games and trending up. Should not be available; if he is, he's the best shallow-league add of the day.
Connor Prielipp
The lefty's debut produced a 6:0 K:BB on 82 pitches with a curveball generating 66.7% whiffs. The Twins are giving him another start with Mick Abel still on the IL, and it sets up as a two-start week against Seattle and Toronto. Pure dynasty hold becomes a redraft add — Pitcher List flagged him as the must-add SP in 15-team leagues.
Carlos Cortes
Six straight games with a hit (11-for-22, 3 doubles, 3 HR), and the underlying numbers are even better — top-five in qualified xwOBA and a 99th-percentile contact profile. Strong-side platoon role caps the upside, but in a Brent Rooker-less lineup he's seeing every start vs. RHP. 12+ team add, especially in daily-lineup leagues.
Dillon Dingler
Fifth straight day flagging Dingler — the Statcast picture keeps getting louder. Top 5% in xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, barrel rate, and hard-hit rate, with the K-rate trimmed to 18.9%. He's the best catcher add on the wire and the gap between him and the C2 in your league is widening daily. Add in all 12+ team formats now.
Edouard Julien
Julien continues to mash since arriving in Colorado, with the platoon upside against right-handers cooking in Coors. The Pitcher List Riteup flagged him as a sneaky add — middle-infield depth in roto, on-base specialist in OBP. Stream against righty matchups; bench against southpaws.
Travis Bazzana
Ownership tripled overnight after the call-up, and shallow leagues that didn't grab him on the rumor are running out of time. The two-walk debut is exactly the profile that translates — discipline before contact. If he's somehow still floating in your 10-team league, claim him before lineups lock.
Parker Messick
Messick flashed elite swing-and-miss stuff with 9 K in 5.2 innings against the Rays in a tough loss. Nine strikeouts in under six innings is a rate that plays in any format. He's locked into Cleveland's rotation and the underlying skills are there — add him in 14+ team leagues and stream confidently.
Foster Griffin
Griffin continues to produce — 3-0 with a 2.81 ERA through four starts. Yes, the schedule has been favorable, but consistent quality starts at 15% ownership is a screaming buy. Pitcher List featured him as a top waiver add this week. Stream weekly; roster in 14+ team leagues.
Travis Bazzana
The #1 overall pick in 2024 gets the call after mashing at Triple-A with an absurd 17.9% walk rate. He's the everyday 2B in Cleveland immediately. The plate discipline translates from day one — he's a must-add in OBP leagues and a priority add everywhere else. Ownership will triple this week.
Dillon Dingler
Fourth straight day flagging Dingler because the Statcast data keeps screaming louder. His .437 xwOBA is 90 points above his actual .347 wOBA — meaning the results still haven't caught up to the contact quality. A 2025 Gold Glove winner producing elite expected stats is a top-5 fantasy catcher. The buy window is closing fast.
Ranger Suarez
If Suarez somehow remains available in your shallow league after a 10-K shutout gem, grab him before Tuesday waivers process. Five different pitch types generating whiffs, 8 scoreless innings, and only one hit allowed. He's a legit SP2 in 10-team leagues. Ownership should push past 80% this week.
Chase Dollander
The Rockies' 2023 first-round pick shut out the Mets in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader. That's two quality starts to open his 2026 MLB career. The Coors Field risk is real — but he's pitching on the road often enough to stream, and 7 shutout innings against a playoff-caliber Mets lineup is legit. Add in 14+ team leagues and stream confidently in favorable matchups.
Foster Griffin
Griffin dominated the White Sox with 8 strikeouts over 7 shutout innings — his third win in four starts. Yes, the White Sox are the worst lineup in baseball, but a 2.81 ERA and 3-0 record through late April earns him a roster spot. Pitcher List featured him as a top waiver add today. Stream him weekly; roster him in 14+ team leagues.
Dillon Dingler
Repeated for the third straight day because the Statcast data keeps screaming. Dingler's .438 xwOBA is elite — comfortably above his actual .347 wOBA — meaning the results haven't even caught up to the quality of contact yet. A 2025 Gold Glove winner with a 20% barrel rate is a top-5 fantasy catcher waiting to happen. The buy window is closing; ownership will push past 50% this week.
Spencer Torkelson
The former #1 overall pick had another multi-hit game with a homer as the Tigers rolled Cincinnati 8-3. Torkelson has been quietly producing in the Tigers' revamped lineup alongside Gleyber Torres (who also went 3-for-5 with a HR). He's locked into everyday at-bats and has the pedigree to sustain a hot stretch. Worth adding in 10-12 team leagues while he's still under 40% owned.
Kyle Harrison
If you're in a shallow league and Harrison is somehow still available after today's 12-K gem, grab him before your leaguemates read the box score. His ownership will spike past 70% this week. Three mechanical adjustments (changeup, four-seam, slurve) back up the surface stats. He's a legit SP2 in 10-team leagues and an SP1 in 12+.
Nathan Church
Two-homer game vs. Seattle, plus a leaping catch that robbed Mitch Garver of a home run. Church is a rookie with real power showing up daily — 4 HR and 12 RBI in limited action. Manager Oli Marmol has praised him effusively. Worth a speculative add in 14+ team leagues while the hot streak lasts.
Cole Young
Crushed spring training and is starting to translate it into the regular season with multi-hit games. The Mariners are giving him everyday reps, and the multi-position eligibility adds roster flexibility. Still very lightly owned — grab him in deeper formats before a hot week makes him a household name.
Sal Stewart
Five-RBI game in the Reds' 9-2 win over Detroit. Stewart was a preseason sleeper who is now delivering — and with Suárez on the IL for at least another week, he's locked into everyday at-bats. The projections (.241/26/71) support a top-20 3B finish. Ownership should spike past 50% this week.
Dillon Dingler
Repeated from yesterday because the Statcast numbers are too loud to ignore. Dingler's .437 xwOBA is elite — his actual .348 wOBA is significantly underperforming his expected stats. A 2025 Gold Glove winner with 20% barrel rate is a top-5 fantasy catcher waiting to happen. The buy window is closing fast.
Carlos Cortes
Two-homer game in the A's 8-1 rout of Texas. Cortes is slashing .339/.403/.625 over 62 PA and was the most-added player on Yahoo this week. At 5% owned, he is the top deep-league grab right now.
Angel Martínez
Multi-homer game in Cleveland's 8-6 win over Toronto. The multi-position eligibility adds roster flexibility. Available in virtually all formats — worth a speculative add in 14+ team leagues.
Dillon Dingler
Statcast says Dingler is even better than his already-solid numbers show — .364 wOBA with a .440 xwOBA and 20% barrel rate. The buy window is closing fast. If he is under 50% in your league, grab him before the catcher-needy masses figure it out.
Junior Caminero
Two-homer game as the former top prospect is finally arriving. Caminero has elite bat speed and the Rays are letting him play every day. If he is below 50% in your league, grab him now — this is the talent catching up to the profile.
Konnor Griffin
Homer, 3 RBI, and a steal in the same game — the five-category upside is tantalizing for a rookie. Griffin is getting everyday reps for Pittsburgh and the speed/power combo is rare. Deeper leagues should have added already.
Carlos Cortes
4-for-5 with a homer. Cortes has been getting everyday reps for the A's and the bat is showing up. Deep-league add for anyone needing OF help.
Jordan Beck
Multi-hit game for the Rockies' prospect. Coors inflates the numbers but Beck has real tools — speed and emerging power. NL-only and deep mixed add.
Tanner Scott
With Díaz out 3 months, Scott is the frontrunner for the Dodgers' closer role. Elite left-handed reliever with swing-and-miss stuff. Add immediately in all formats — this is the biggest saves opportunity of the month.
Seth Lugo
7 scoreless innings on one hit. Lugo has been one of the most consistent arms in the AL — 1.53 ERA and the groundball approach limits damage. Solid SP3 in standard formats.
Max Meyer
8 K in 5.1 innings — the stuff is electric. Meyer's slider generates whiffs at an elite rate. The Marlins' record suppresses his W potential but the ratios and K rate play in all formats.
Isaac Paredes
Two-homer game as the Astros' offense finds life. Paredes has sneaky power (20+ HR upside) and the lineup protection from Altuve/Walker/Correa helps. Standard-league add.
Dylan Cease
12 K in 5 innings — Blue Jays debut record and 7 consecutive K tying a franchise mark. Cease's per-inning dominance is top-5 SP caliber. Should not be available in any format.
Dalton Rushing
7 HR in 27 AB is absurd — historic pace at catcher. Rushing is the breakout C of 2026 and trending toward a top-3 finish at the position. If he's somehow still on your wire, that's the add of the season.
Sal Stewart
Homer plus a steal — the multi-category upside at 22 years old is rare. Stewart now has 13 HR in 39 career games. He's the NL ROY frontrunner and should be rostered everywhere.
Masyn Winn
Multi-hit, multi-RBI day for the Cardinals' young shortstop. Winn's defense has always been elite — the bat is starting to catch up. Deep-league add with SS eligibility upside.
Walbert Urena
8 K in 6 innings after being recalled this week. The Angels rotation is thin enough to give Urena a real leash. Deep-league streaming option with K upside.
Edouard Julien
3 RBI day for the former Twins prospect. Coors inflates the surface stats but Julien's plate discipline is real. OBP league add in 15-team formats.
Eury Perez
Shutout with 7 K — Perez's electric stuff is undeniable. The Marlins' record hurts his W potential but the ratios and K rate are SP2 caliber. Must-roster in all 12-team formats.
Jacob Misiorowski
9 K in 5 innings — the stuff is as loud as anyone in baseball. The 3 walks are the concern but the whiff rates overwhelm it. Add now in standard formats before the K rate pushes him to shallow territory.
Ryan Weathers
7.1 scoreless innings with 8 K. Weathers is the third Yankees rotation arm (after Warren and Schlittler) to put up a monster start this week. When Cole returns, someone is getting bumped — ride Weathers until that happens.
Bailey Ober
10 K gem wasted by the bullpen. Ober is pitching like a top-25 SP — 14 whiffs with elite pitch mix. Should not be available in any 10-team league.
Framber Valdez
Another quality start — 7 K is elevated for Valdez, whose contact-management approach usually yields lower K totals. The Tigers' run support has been solid. SP3 in all formats.
Bryan Woo
7 IP of two-run ball. Woo's been consistent all month and the Mariners' pitching-friendly park boosts his floor. Solid SP4 in shallow formats.
Troy Johnston
Multi-hit game with a steal from a Coors Field regular. Johnston has been quietly getting everyday at-bats and the speed/contact combo plays in deep NL-only and 15-team formats. Free everywhere.
Dominic Canzone
Another multi-hit game as the Mariners' everyday OF option. Canzone profiles as a high-contact, low-power contributor — useful in OBP and average leagues in deeper formats.
Davis Martin
Back-to-back quality starts for the White Sox. The K rate is low but the contact management has been surprisingly effective. Streaming option against weak lineups in deep leagues.
Gavin Williams
Leads MLB in strikeouts with 40 and is on a Cy Young pace. The slider improvement is driving the breakout — 12 whiffs on 20 swings Saturday. If he's still in standard-league territory, that won't last another week.
Cristopher Sanchez
8 K scoreless outing against the Braves. Sanchez has been one of the Phillies' most reliable arms and the K rate is ticking up. Solid SP4 in 12-team formats.
Yusei Kikuchi
Shutout with 8 K for the Angels. Kikuchi's fastball has been playing up in the AL and the new pitch mix is generating more whiffs. Standard-league add with an SP4 floor.
Will Warren
Career-high 11 K with zero walks — the third double-digit K game of his career. Warren is making a strong case to keep his rotation spot even when Cole returns. 2.49 ERA through 5 starts. Must-roster in all formats.
Brandon Woodruff
The comeback continues — 7 IP of one-run ball. Woodruff's velocity is back and the command has been sharp all month. If he slipped through your draft, fix it now. SP3 floor.
Chris Sale
Vintage Sale — 7 K in 7 IP of one-run ball against Philly. The Braves are getting ace-level production from their rotation and Sale's slider is as sharp as it's been in years. Shallow-league managers who let him slide should course-correct.
Daniel Schneemann
4 RBI night including a homer as Cleveland continues to roll. Schneemann has carved out regular playing time with the Guardians' infield depth thinning. Deep-league add in AL-only and 15-team mixed.
Davis Martin
Seven innings of one-run ball — the longest outing by a White Sox starter this season. The K rate is low but the contact management is real. Streaming option against weak lineups in deep formats.
Hao-Yu Lee
Called up from Toledo after McKinstry hit the IL. The 23-year-old Taiwanese prospect has plus contact skills and was hitting .290 at Triple-A. Dynasty stash and NL-only add — the Tigers need infield help.
Casey Mize
Career-best 7 K in 6.2 scoreless innings. Mize has looked healthy and sharp all April — the splitter is generating whiffs at a 40%+ rate. Add in 12-team leagues before the next quality start pushes him into shallow territory.
Cam Schlittler
Another scoreless outing as the Yankees' rotation surprise. Schlittler is holding a rotation spot until Cole returns — but at this rate, he might keep it. Standard-league add while the leash lasts.
Munetaka Murakami
The NPB import is finding his footing — 3-for-5 with a homer and 4 RBI. The raw power is 40+ HR caliber and the White Sox are giving him everyday reps. Should be rostered in every 12-team league.
Tanner Bibee
Scoreless outing against the Orioles. Bibee is quietly posting one of the best ERAs in the AL and the Guardians' pitching development machine keeps churning. Should not be on any waiver wire in 10-team formats.
Joe Ryan
Quality start with zero walks — Ryan's command has been elite all season. The Twins rotation of Abel/Ryan is one of the best young duos in baseball. Lock in shallow leagues.
José Soriano
Third consecutive scoreless outing — 8 K with the sinker-splitter combo that generates elite whiff rates. Ownership has jumped 25 points since we first featured him. Still available in some 10-team leagues.
Oswald Peraza
Another multi-category night — homer, 3 RBI, and a stolen base. Peraza keeps producing in an everyday role and the Angels offense is clicking. At 10% owned, he's practically free in every deep league.
José Caballero
Two more steals bring him to seven on the season. Caballero is a one-category specialist in the mold of Nasim Nunez — if you need steals in a deep category league, he's free and running.
Chase Dollander
Career-high 9 K in 5.1 bulk-relief innings at Houston. Three pitches with 40%+ whiff rates. The ceiling is an elite closer or mid-rotation starter — monitor for a role change. Lottery ticket in deeper formats.
Landen Roupp
Near no-hitter against the Reds — 2.38 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through four starts. Roupp is quietly establishing himself as a reliable mid-rotation arm. Add in 12-team leagues before the next dominant start pushes him into shallow territory.
Brandon Sproat
Quality start against Toronto with the Brewers rotation thinning (Megill blew the closer role, Woodruff is the ace now). Sproat has carved out real innings and the K rate supports the early returns. Standard-league add.
Jo Adell
Another homer makes three in his last five games. Adell hit 37 HR last year and the power is clearly intact. The Angels are giving him everyday reps — if your league still has him in the 40s ownership-wise, that's mispriced.
Parker Messick
Took a no-hitter into the ninth. 1.05 ERA and 0.78 WHIP through four starts — this is the breakout. Ownership will surge past 80% by morning. If he's somehow still on your wire in a 10-team league, you're sleeping.
Chase Burns
Back-to-back scoreless outings. The 98.5 mph fastball with a 56% whiff-rate slider makes the stuff undeniable. Burns is a top-25 SP the rest of the way — shallow-league managers who let him slide should course-correct now.
Josh Jung
Multi-hit night with a homer. Jung is one of the top OBP risers in the league (+.203 over the last 14 days) and batting in the heart of a hot Texas lineup. Should be rostered everywhere.
Carmen Mlodzinski
Six shutout innings on two hits as a fill-in starter for the Pirates. Mlodzinski has SP/RP eligibility in most formats and the Pirates rotation injuries open a real opportunity. NL-only and 15-team adds — the K rate isn't elite but the floor is real.
Angel Martinez
Four straight multi-hit games and three steals in 12 games. The 24-year-old switch-hitter has settled into Cleveland's everyday LF role with the K-rate trending down. RotoWire says rosterable in 12-team AL — for mixed leagues, deep speculative add.
Casey Schmitt
Pitcher List flags the dramatic exit-velo jump (89.5 → 94.4 mph, into 95th-percentile territory) as a real signal even with the unsustainable .520 BABIP. Triple-eligibility makes him a roster Swiss army knife in NL-only and 15-team formats.
Spencer Arrighetti
Yesterday's stash pick paid off immediately — 10 K in his season debut as the Astros beat Colorado 3-1. With Houston down three injured starters, his rotation spot is locked. Ownership will spike overnight; act before he's gone.
Joey Cantillo
Pitcher List has him as a Yahoo Most Added this week. The dual SP/RP eligibility makes him uniquely valuable in leagues with pitcher slot requirements, and the changeup whiff rate (~50%) supports the breakout.
Jake Burger
Still climbing after last weekend's two-homer game. Texas is rolling and Burger's batting in the heart of the order. Power-only profile but the home runs are sustainable — add in 12-team formats now or pay up later.
Mick Abel
Yahoo and CBS both leading their must-add columns with Abel after his 10-K shutout. Three quality starts in his last three. If he's still on your wire in a 10-team league, that's the kind of mistake you fix immediately.
Jeffrey Springs
Three straight quality starts including 7 shutout innings against the Yankees. FantasyPros says he's been "performing too well to only be 50% rostered" — agreed. Shallow-league managers should fix this gap.
Eduardo Rodriguez
FantasyPros profiles E-Rod as a "hot start, new approach" pitcher — he's drastically reduced his fastball rate in favor of the changeup, and the contact suppression has followed. Solid SP4 floor in 10-team formats where he was probably drafted late.
Stash of the Week — history
38 picksGage Jump
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.
Daniel Palencia
With Edward Cabrera on the IL and the Cubs' bullpen reshuffling, Daniel Palencia just grabbed a save opportunity behind his 99.1 mph average fastball. Pitcher List flags him as the Cubs' new closer-of-opportunity. The Cubs win enough close games that the volume potential is real, and at 5% rostered he's the cheapest path to a potential 8-10 saves over the next month. Top-30 RP rest of season ceiling if the role holds. Stash in 12+ team formats; aggressive add in 14+.
Troy Melton
Melton is eligible to return from the 60-day IL this Sunday and has been exceptional in rehab: 1.54 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, 16:2 K:BB in 11.2 innings across four appearances, topping out at 98.1 mph. NBC Sports called him a 'priority stash' and the Tigers clearly have a rotation spot waiting. Add at minimal FAAB cost before he makes his first MLB start — the window to get him cheap closes immediately.
J.T. Ginn
Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning against the Angels earlier this month — Zach Neto's walk-off homer ruined it, but an 8-inning, 10-strikeout line is a 10-strikeout line. He's allowed one earned run or less in three of his last four starts, and his 10.0 K/9 rate is genuine. The Athletics have given him a real rotation slot. Low-cost stash in 14+ team leagues; he's a potential SP3-4 if the strikeout profile holds through June.
Gabriel Gonzalez
Gonzalez makes his MLB debut for the Twins after hitting .312 with a .380 OBP at Triple-A St. Paul. He's not a blue-chip prospect, but the Twins will hand him everyday corner-OF reps on a club that's been shuffling its lineup all month. The contact-and-OBP profile plays in deeper formats, and the playing-time runway is what makes him worth a speculative claim. Stash in 14+ team leagues; monitor his lineup spot for a few games before committing a slot in 12-team formats. Upside is a .280 / 12-HR / everyday outfielder — useful, not a league-winner.
Mickey Gasper
Gasper has been elevated to the 2-hole in Boston's lineup after injuries thinned out the catcher and OF depth. He's hitting .355 with a 15.6% K-rate across 31 PA in his recent stretch. With Cal Raleigh, Sean Murphy, Kyle Teel, Ryan Jeffers, Drake Baldwin, and James McCann all on the IL — catcher is the most depleted position in fantasy baseball right now. Gasper at 2% rostered is the deep-league claim that could pay off as the Red Sox lean more on him. Top-15 C rest of season ceiling in OBP/AVG formats if the contact rate holds.
Wyatt Langford
Langford is finally close to returning. He'll undergo another strength test on his right forearm Wednesday and could begin swinging a bat by Friday. Original timeline was 8-10 weeks from the late-April surgery; he's tracking to the back end of that window for late May / early June activation. The Rangers' OF is thin (Adolis still out, Beck just hit the IL), so the role is locked when he returns. Last year as a rookie: 19 HR, 18 SB, .344 OBP — a top-25 OF profile. Stash now while ownership is still under 75% in deeper formats; he's a likely top-15 OF for the second half if healthy.
Dylan Crews
The Nationals recalled Crews on Monday for his second 2026 stint. He went down to AAA in April after a slow start but has been hitting .298 with 6 HRs and 11 SBs in his Triple-A reset. The Nationals have him in the lineup tonight as their everyday CF — Brady House was optioned to clear the spot. Crews had 17 SBs last year despite limited time; the speed plays anywhere. Stash now in 12+ team formats — top-40 OF ceiling if he gets locked in. The Nationals' lineup is producing more than expected, which keeps the R+RBI volume coming.
Devin Williams
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.
Carson Williams
The Rays just recalled their top SS prospect after Jake Fraley's IL stint cleared roster space. Williams is the consensus top-15 prospect in baseball — elite glove at SS, 20-HR / 25-SB ceiling per FanGraphs' scouting profile. He hit .279 / .376 / .502 at Triple-A this year. Tampa Bay tends to ride hot prospects when they get the call. Stash now in 14+ team leagues; speculative add in 12-team. Top-15 SS rest of season ceiling if the call sticks.
Jonah Tong
With Clay Holmes done for the season, the Mets have a real rotation hole to fill — and Tong is the next-best option after Manaea. The 22-year-old is dealing at Triple-A Syracuse (career 2.84 minor-league ERA, 12.8 K/9) and showed his MLB debut potential last year despite a small-sample 7.71 ERA. Expected MLB callup within the next 7-10 days. Stash in 14+ team leagues now; speculative add in 12-team. Top-50 SP rest of season ceiling if he locks the role.
Kyle Teel
Teel is completing his AAA rehab assignment (hamstring) and is expected to be promoted within the week. He's hitting with a .375 OBP and a near-10% barrel rate at Triple-A — elite for a catcher. The White Sox have been platooning at the position; Teel will get the bulk of starts behind the plate once he's up. With Cal Raleigh now on the IL, two-catcher leagues need a stash, and at 11% rostered Teel is the priority pickup. Top-15 C rest of season ceiling once he debuts.
Braxton Garrett
Snelling's UCL sprain pulls Braxton Garrett back into Miami's rotation for his first MLB start since June 17, 2024. He missed 2025 with his own Tommy John surgery and rehabbed through the spring; his minor-league rehab line was strong (3.40 ERA / 25 K in 23 IP at Triple-A Jacksonville). Pre-injury, Garrett was an emerging top-50 SP for the Marlins in 2024. The 28-year-old lefty isn't a sure thing — his velocity has come back but his command has been spottier than pre-surgery. Speculative add in 14+ team leagues; in 12-team, watch his first two starts before claiming. Top-50 SP rest of season ceiling if the command tightens up.
A.J. Ewing
Ewing made his MLB debut Tuesday with a triple, 3 walks, 2 RBI, 2 R, and a stolen base in the Mets' 10-2 win over Detroit. The 21-year-old is the Mets' #4 prospect and ranks Top-50 overall — he has 70-grade speed, a 15% walk rate at AAA, and the contact skills to handle big-league pitching. Andy Ibáñez was DFA'd to clear his spot, meaning the runway is now wide open in NY. Even with normal rookie growing pains, the steals floor (15-20 over a half-season) makes him fantasy-relevant immediately. Top-50 OF rest of season ceiling. Stash now in 12+ team leagues; aggressive add in 14+.
Jeremy Peña
Peña begins a rehab assignment Tuesday at Double-A Corpus Christi and could be back with the Astros within 7-10 days. He's been out since spring with a thumb issue but is the locked Astros SS once he's cleared. The 65% rostered number is misleading — for 35% of leagues he's a free claim to a starting SS in a championship-contending offense. Top-15 SS rest of season at full health. Stash now; don't wait until he's back.
Pete Fairbanks
Fairbanks is activated from the IL on Tuesday and per FanGraphs Roto Riteup, 'should resume closing duties this week.' The Marlins ran a committee in his absence (Faucher-Cabrera-Bender) and converted only 60% of save chances, so Fairbanks's role is fully secure on return. He carried a 1.45 ERA at the time of injury with 13 K vs. 1 BB. Top-15 RP rest of season — claim in any league he's still floating before tonight's lineup card hits.
Carlos Rodón
Rodón makes his 2026 debut today at Milwaukee after October elbow surgery and a rehab buildup. He's in 76% of leagues — meaning 24% of fantasy managers can grab a 2025 line of 3.09 ERA / 203 K / 195.1 IP for the cost of a waiver claim. The Yankees' deep rotation (Fried, Schlittler, soon Cole) takes the pressure off, so they'll let him ramp up at his own pace. Top-20 SP rest of season ceiling. Stash now while the price is digestible; activate after his first 2 starts.
Ryan Waldschmidt
The Diamondbacks just DFA'd Alek Thomas, opening the OF slot for top prospect Waldschmidt — and the timing is perfect. He hit .289/.400/.477 with 3 HR and 6 SB at Triple-A Reno before the call, with an exceptional 16% chase rate that suggests his approach will translate. Pitcher List's third-priority hitter add. The power-speed combo plus Chase Field's run environment makes him a sneaky multi-cat producer over the next 4-6 weeks. Stash in deep leagues; speculative add in 14+ formats.
Spencer Jones
Jones gets the call after Domínguez's AC joint sprain — and the Yankees outfield runway is unmatched. Triple-A line: .258/.366/.592, 11 HR, 41 RBI, .958 OPS in 33 games. The power is real (95.7 mph average EV, 58.7% hard-hit rate per FanGraphs); the 32.4% K-rate is the obvious flag, especially given how few elite-velocity arms he's seen. With Stanton also still out, Jones gets a clear runway for at least 3-4 weeks of everyday at-bats batting 5th-7th in the best lineup in baseball. Fantasy floor: 8-12 HR over the next 3-4 weeks with messy AVG and elite R+RBI volume. Add aggressively in 12+ team formats; in dynasty he's a top-40 keeper whether he holds the role or not.
Robby Snelling
Snelling makes his MLB debut Friday in Washington and the scouting case is compelling. His 40% K-rate and 56.9% groundball rate at Triple-A is a rare combination — those numbers almost never coexist. The fastball sits 95-96 mph with elite ride, and he tunnels it off a 60-grade, spike-grip 11-to-5 curveball. His 17 combined Triple-A starts across 2025-26 show a 1.46 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 12.1 K/9. The red flag is a 10.2% swinging-strike rate that would be below average against major-league hitters — his overall K-rate relies on weak contact rather than pure swing-and-miss, which is less reliable against better competition. Add now in 14+ team leagues and all dynasty formats. The Marlins need him, which means he'll get a legitimate run regardless of early bumps.
Carlos Rodón
Rodón is on track to make his 2026 debut Sunday vs. the Brewers in Milwaukee — his first start since being shut down in spring training with elbow inflammation. The Yankees are saying he's a candidate to skip a rehab outing and go straight to the rotation. Pre-injury, Rodón was a 3.84-ERA, 30%-K-rate SP with consistent 175+ IP volume; the elbow scare was non-structural and the team has paced him cautiously to this point. Add now in 12+ team leagues — even allowing for one rough first start, the rest-of-season floor is SP4 with SP2 upside if the velocity returns. The Yankees lineup behind him (best record in MLB, 13-2 in last 15) is the win-total tailwind that makes him a priority claim ahead of Sunday.
Bryce Eldridge
Eldridge made his 2026 debut Monday and the Giants are committing to him as the everyday 1B going forward. The Triple-A line at Sacramento (.333/.445/.518, 5 HR, 137 PA) shows the bat plays even with the elevated whiff rate. SF lost Bichette and Tucker this offseason, so he's playing every day to either work himself into a 25-HR slugger or eat at-bats while the team figures out 2027. The K-rate concern is real (30%) and Oracle Park caps the upside, so don't pay top-10 prospect prices. But for a redraft stash, the runway is unmatched: 100+ everyday plate appearances are coming, regardless of results. Add in dynasty for sure; in 12-team mixed, claim ahead of Wednesday's FAAB before the price gets out of hand.
Bryce Eldridge
The Giants' top hitting prospect (and 2023 first-rounder) is up after a strong start at Triple-A Sacramento — .333/.445/.518 with 5 HR across 137 PA. The K-rate is high (30%) and his 37-PA cup of coffee in 2025 was ugly (.107), so this isn't a clean breakout-incoming pick. But the Giants are 13-21, in last place in the NL West, and have nothing to lose by giving Eldridge an extended runway. He'll play every day at first base. The dynasty case is obvious; the redraft case is that even a .240/15-HR rest-of-season line is starter-level production from the 1B slot in 12+ team leagues, and there's real upside above that. Add now in deep mixed and dynasty; in 12-team standard, watch the first 7-10 games before committing FAAB.
Logan Henderson
Henderson takes Brandon Woodruff's rotation spot today and faces a soft Nationals lineup at Nationals Park. The Triple-A Nashville line is dominant (1.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 26:9 K:BB across 17.2 IP) and his MLB body of work matches it (3-0, 2.30, 36 K in 27.1 IP). Even when Woodruff returns from his shoulder inflammation in 2-4 weeks, Henderson has played well enough that he could push out Aaron Civale or one of the Brewers' weaker rotation arms. The opportunity is real, the talent is proven, and today's matchup is favorable. Add in all 12+ team formats; if you can stash him through 2 starts, the rest-of-season SP4/SP5 value is locked in.
Logan Henderson
Woodruff's IL stint opens a Brewers rotation spot for at least 2-3 weeks, and Henderson is the clear next man up. He's been dominant at Triple-A Nashville — 1.02 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 26:9 K:BB across 17.2 IP — and his MLB body of work is also strong (3-0, 2.30 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 36 K in 27.1 IP). The Brewers' rotation has been the strength of their roster all year, and Henderson is the kind of arm Pat Murphy trusts to maintain that identity. Even if Woodruff returns at the minimum 15 days, Henderson should rack up 3-4 starts in that window with a real chance to stick if he performs. Add in all 12+ team formats and stream him aggressively — schedule sets up well for Week 6 with home dates against teams that struggle vs. RHP.
Logan Henderson
Henderson is a top-100 prospect who's been carving up Triple-A Nashville (1.02 ERA, 35.6% K-rate in 17.2 IP) and already got a 27th-man cameo in Milwaukee earlier this month. With Brandon Woodruff's velocity collapse Thursday all-but-confirming an IL stint is coming, Henderson is the obvious next man up. The 24-year-old righty has elite swing-and-miss stuff that's been building since elbow soreness last spring, and the Brewers' rotation has been thinning all month. Add him now before the Woodruff IL announcement spikes ownership over 60%. He projects as a strikeout-heavy SP4 in mixed leagues if he sticks, with matchup-friendly outings against the Nationals and Reds in the next two weeks.
Jace Jung
The Tigers placed Casey Mize and Javier Báez on the IL the same night, and Jung was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take the everyday 3B job. He's the younger brother of Texas' Josh Jung and the same kind of profile — patient, walks-heavy, contact concerns, but real power. The opportunity is what makes him a stash: a clear runway to 200+ MLB at-bats in a Detroit lineup that scores well, with no obvious rival behind him on the depth chart. Add for the at-bats now; the ceiling is a 20-HR season-long contributor in OBP/points formats. Even in roto, the lineup spot and home park (Comerica is friendlier than reputed) make him a usable CI in 14+ team leagues immediately.
Connor Prielipp
The 25-year-old lefty made his MLB debut as an Abel injury replacement and posted a 6:0 K:BB ratio over 4 IP with a curveball that generated whiffs on two of every three swings. The Twins are giving him a second start, and Pitcher List highlighted him as the headline arm of the week — 'all the ingredients to really fly,' with a 95-mph fastball, elite spin, and a swing-and-miss bender. Even better, he's lined up for two starts at home against Seattle and Toronto. The rotation spot may stick when Abel returns, with Simeon Woods Richardson the more likely demotion target. Add for the upside; if it clicks, he's a season-long SP4 in mixed.
Travis Bazzana
The 2024 #1 overall pick gets his first MLB call after slashing .287/.422/.511 at Triple-A Columbus with a ridiculous 17.9% walk rate and a 21.4% strikeout rate. Bazzana will be Cleveland's everyday second baseman — this isn't a spot start or a temp promotion. The hit tool and discipline are advanced enough that fantasy production should come quickly. He's the top prospect callup of the week and a priority add in all formats, especially OBP/points leagues where the walk rate translates immediately. Add now before the hype machine drives ownership past 50%.
Jasson Dominguez
The Yankees' former top prospect gets the call after mashing at Triple-A: .306/.404/.471 with 3 HR and a dramatically improved 15.2% strikeout rate. He'll DH while Stanton is out (calf, likely headed to IL Monday), and if Stanton's absence stretches, Dominguez could carve out semi-regular playing time. The talent has always been electric — Tommy John in 2023 and an oblique in 2024 derailed the timeline, but the underlying tools are top-tier. This is a low-risk stash with league-winning upside if the playing time materializes. Add now before the callup hype drives ownership past 50%.
Ke'Bryan Hayes
The biggest Statcast buy-low in baseball right now: .169 wOBA vs. .309 xwOBA — a gap of .140, largest among all qualified hitters. His .106 batting average is ugly, but his expected BA is .237 and his average exit velocity is 90.1 mph. With Suárez on the IL, Hayes is getting everyday reps at third base. He's essentially free at 1% owned. The downside is limited (he's already at rock bottom), and if the underlying quality metrics catch up even halfway, you're looking at a useful 3B in 12+ team leagues. Chronic back concerns are the only long-term caution flag.
Tyler Black
Recalled from AAA Nashville on Friday. The Brewers' 2021 first-round pick is a patient lefty hitter with a career minor-league OBP above .370 and multi-position eligibility (2B/3B/OF depending on platform). The recall timing — with Luis Matos DFA'd to make room — suggests an extended look, not a cup of coffee. Worth a speculative add in 12+ team leagues. If the playing time materializes, the OBP alone makes him a points-league gem.
Jac Caglianone
Per Rotowire, Caglianone slugged his first MLB homer Monday. The former two-way Florida standout has elite raw power — he hit 33 HR in college across two seasons. The Royals are giving him everyday DH reps and the power is starting to translate. At 18% owned, he's still available in most leagues. If the HR pace picks up, his ownership will spike fast. Speculative add in 12+ team leagues.
Kendry Rojas
Per MLBTradeRumors, the Twins are promoting left-handed prospect Kendry Rojas with Connor Prielipp added to the taxi squad. Rojas is a high-ceiling arm who could slot into Minnesota's already dominant rotation. The Twins' pitching development (Abel, Ober, Ryan, Messick) has been the best in baseball this year — any prospect entering that system gets an immediate credibility boost. At 3% owned, he's free everywhere. Stash in 12+ team leagues.
Andrew Alvarez
The left-handed prospect was recalled from Rochester on Friday and could slot into the Nationals' rotation as they manage workloads through the first month. Alvarez has electric stuff with a fastball that sits 94-96 and a sweeper that generates chase. The Nationals' rotation depth is thin enough to give him a real shot at 5+ starts. At 3% owned, he's essentially free — the kind of speculative add that costs nothing and could return SP4 value if the stuff translates.
Ryan Ward
The 28-year-old is finally getting his MLB debut after four seasons of mashing at Triple-A OKC (.264/.347/.511, 94 HR in 1867 PA). Ward was called up after Teoscar Hernández fouled a ball off his foot. The power is legitimate — 94 Triple-A homers don't lie — and if Hernández misses time, Ward slots into a lineup that manufactures runs. Speculative add in 12+ team leagues. Even in a part-time role, the Dodgers' lineup context gives him counting-stat upside.
Peter Lambert
The Astros selected Lambert to start Friday against the Cardinals after losing four-fifths of their Opening Day rotation to injury (Brown, Javier, Imai, Bolton). Lambert posted a 1.84 ERA in three appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land and makes his first MLB start for a team other than Colorado. Houston's desperation means a long leash, and Daikin Park is significantly more pitcher-friendly than Coors. Speculative add in 12+ team leagues — the situation is as good as it gets for a back-end starter.
Connelly Early
The 23-year-old lefty earned his Opening Day rotation spot with a dominant Grapefruit League and just delivered 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K against the Twins on Tuesday — his second straight quality start. Early has a four-pitch mix with a fading changeup that's already getting whiffs at an above-average rate. Boston's rotation depth is thin, so the leash is long. In 12+ team leagues, this is a priority stash before the next 8-K start makes him everyone's #1 add.
Worth Reading — archive
102 articlesRoto Riteup: May 26, 2026 — Imai's No-Hitter, Misiorowski Cy Young, Mead Breakout →
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.
Willson Contreras Is Thriving For The Red Sox →
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.
The Opener: Astros No-Hitter, Cowser, Misiorowski →
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.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/25 →
Headlines Matt Shaw (CHC, 48% Yahoo) as the priority hitter add. Other targets: Daulton Varsho (TOR, 14%), Gavin Williams (CLE) for a two-start week, plus deep-league specials Daniel Palencia (CHC, closer chance) and Robert Hassell III (WSH).
The Opener: Dodgers' Bullpen, Mariners' Rotation, Detmers →
MLBTR's daily preview covers the Dodgers' bullpen reshuffle (Edwin Díaz still IL, Tanner Scott locked), the Mariners' rotation depth question with Hancock proving himself and Miller back, and the broader Detmers narrative — fantasy-wise, the article supports the top-25 SP framing.
IL Transactions: DeLuca, Winn, Coulombe, Baddoo →
MLBTR's IL roundup covers the new wave: DeLuca (TB) confirmed hamstring strain, Cole Winn (TEX) arm fatigue, Coulombe (BOS) activated, Akil Baddoo (MIL) activated from the 60-day. Useful scan if you're managing IL slots before today's lineups.
Deep League Waiver Wire for May 18–24 →
Comprehensive deep-league adds at the quarter pole of the season (roughly 45 games played). Casey Schmitt and Brayan Rocchio lead the hitter recommendations with Statcast-backed reasoning. Good read for 14-team managers with open roster spots heading into Week 9.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Is Trevor McDonald a Must-Add? →
Bleday's breakout is the lead, with deeper analysis on A.J. Ewing's early MLB impression and whether Trevor McDonald has graduated to a legit SP add in 12-team leagues. The Ewing section alone is worth the read — the debut context is important.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: JJ Bleday Breakout Looks Real →
Focused analysis on why Bleday's hot stretch isn't a fluke: harder swing, better contact direction, and improved walk rate. Includes ownership thresholds and a tier breakdown of outfield adds to pair with Bleday in the same week.
Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups — Week 8 (May 18–24) →
Covers under-50% rostered SP targets for the week. Highlights Trevor McDonald (SFG, 18% owned) and Kyle Leahy (STL, 10% owned) as the deepest dart throws, with a broader look at streamers for the second half of week 8. Solid read for 14-team league managers scrambling for rotation depth.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Deep League Waiver Wire for May 18–24 →
Runs through the most add-worthy hitters in leagues with 14+ teams. Bohm, Duran, and Arenado (ARI) all get dedicated treatment. Good reference if you have roster spots to burn and need someone off the beaten path before Sunday's waiver claims.
Fantasy Baseball Closers: American League Saves Trends and Bullpen Notes →
A league-by-league snapshot of every AL bullpen close situation heading into the weekend. Covers the Hader/Abreu situation in Houston, Hoffman's save-gap concern in Toronto, and the Tampa Bay committee. Helpful companion read to this issue's Bullpen Bulletin.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/22/26 →
Headlines Jake Burger (TEX, 17%) as the top hitter add and Zebby Matthews (MIN, 26%) as the priority SP. Other targets: Jake Bauers (MIL, 31%), Brayan Rocchio (CLE, 45%), Miguel Andújar (SD, 7%). Streamers: Chris Bassitt (BAL) vs. DET and Walbert Ureña (LAA) vs. TEX.
Roto Riteup: May 22, 2026 — Cole Returns, Snelling's TJ, Prospect Debuts →
Sedler covers Gerrit Cole's return slate, Robby Snelling's season-ending TJ surgery, the Gabriel Gonzalez / Bryan Torres debuts, Brenton Doyle's oblique IL stint, and the Rockies' bullpen reshuffle (Juan Mejia elevated). Plus today's streamer: Spencer Arrighetti (HOU, 1.50 ERA) at Wrigley.
Angels Notes: Closer, Moncada, Grissom →
MLBTR's Angels note covers the unsettled closer picture (Kirby Yates' velocity decline opening the door for alternatives), Yoán Moncada's slow return to form, and Vaughn Grissom's role. Worth scanning if you own any Angels relievers or are chasing saves in a deep league.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/21/26 →
Headlines Carson Benge (NYM, 29%) as the top hitter add. Other targets: Daulton Varsho (TOR, 34%), Zack Gelof (OAK, 21%), Griffin Jax (TB, 29%) for pitching, Dustin May (STL, 17%) as today's streamer. Deep-league catcher specials: Daniel Susac (SF, 2%), Mickey Gasper (BOS, 2%).
Roto Riteup: May 21, 2026 — Yesavage Beats Schlittler, Vodnik IL, Cole Returns Tomorrow →
Sedler covers the Yesavage-Schlittler duel, the Vodnik IL impact on Colorado saves, Clayton Beeter's activation, and Gerrit Cole's start tomorrow vs. Tampa Bay. Streamer of the day: Cade Cavalli (WSN) vs. a depleted Mets lineup.
MLBTR Podcast: Colt Emerson Debuts, Blue Jays' Rotation Issues, And What To Make Of The Mets And Astros →
MLBTR's podcast covers Colt Emerson's debut and what to expect from the Mariners' 20-year-old SS, the Blue Jays' rotation depth post-Bieber/Berríos, and how the Mets and Astros are navigating their respective injury crises (Holmes for NYM; Altuve, McCullers, Brown for HOU).
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/20/26 →
Headlines Zebby Matthews (MIN, 28%) as the top SP add and Dylan Crews (WSN, 36%) as the priority hitter. Deep-league spotlight: Kendry Rojas (MIN, 1%). Streamer: Luis Severino (NYM, 20%) vs. the Angels.
Roto Riteup: May 20, 2026 — Cole's Return + Catcher Crisis + Schlittler-Yesavage Tonight →
Sedler walks through the Cole return, Drake Baldwin / Ryan Jeffers IL stints, McCullers' shoulder, and Steven Matz's activation. Streamer of the day: Aaron Civale at LAA. Two-start week priorities: Zebby Matthews and Aaron Civale.
Marlins Notes: Garrett, Snelling, Alderman →
MLBTR's deep Marlins note covers Robby Snelling's UCL diagnosis (TJ surgery confirmed), Braxton Garrett's struggles (33.75 ERA in his first start back), and prospect Tyler Alderman's emergence. Worth scanning if you own Snelling (drop), Garrett (hold a few starts), or are watching the Marlins' rebuild trajectory.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/19/26 →
Headlines Jake Burger (TEX, 15%) as the top hitter, with Colt Emerson (SEA, 22%) and Austin Martin (MIN, 8%) as priority targets. Priority SPs: Logan Henderson (MIL, 41%), Griffin Jax (TB, 25%), Sean Burke (CWS, 18%). Speculative adds: Dylan Crews (WSN, 32%), Brett Baty (NYM, 6%).
Roto Riteup: May 19, 2026 — Acuña Returns, Bubic IL, Teel Setback →
Sedler covers Acuña/Peña/Holliday return wave, Bubic's IL stint and what it means for KC's rotation, Kyle Teel's LCL setback (a major blow to 2-catcher leagues), and Dylan Crews' recall. Streamer of choice today: Bryce Miller (SEA) in his 2026 MLB debut vs. CWS.
Mets To Designate Austin Slater For Assignment, Promote Nick Morabito →
The Mets DFA'd Austin Slater to clear the 40-man for Nick Morabito's promotion. Morabito has elite speed (52 SBs in AA last year) and is expected to platoon in CF with Carson Benge. Deep-league speed-only add.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/18 →
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.
Roto Riteup: May 18, 2026 — Altuve IL, Colt Emerson Debut, Sasaki Splitter Returns →
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.
Corey Seager To Visit Back Specialist →
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.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 5/17 →
Headlines A.J. Ewing (NYM, 39%) and Daylen Lile (WSH, 68%) as the top hitter adds, with Spencer Horwitz (PIT, 4%) as a deep-league sleeper. Pitcher targets: River Ryan (LAD, replacing Snell), Kyle Leahy (STL), Casey Mize (DET) as a mid-tier add.
Roto Riteup: May 17, 2026 — Sánchez 13 K's, Closer Carousel, Snell Surgery →
Sedler covers Cristopher Sánchez's 13-K complete game (career high), Connor Prielipp's 8-K outing for MIN, the Heliot Ramos IL stint (likely longer than 10 days), and the active closer carousel — Antonio Senzatela earning his third save in COL, Chad Patrick's first career save (in a 4-IP relief outing for MIL), and Bryan Abreu's continued unreliability in HOU.
Astros Notes: Altuve, Brown, Hader →
MLBTR's roundup of Astros context: Altuve's surprising hot start (.342 BA / 8 HR in 35 games), Hunter Brown's 60-day IL transfer (out until mid-July at earliest), and Josh Hader's recent struggles in setup work. Useful read if you own any of these names or are wondering about Houston's pitching outlook.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/16/26 →
Headlines JJ Bleday (CIN) as the top hitter add (now at 30%+ rostered) and Logan Henderson (MIL) as the priority SP. Other targets: Carlos Cortes (OAK, 16%), Nick Martinez (TB), Trevor McDonald (SF), and the Mets rotation options after Clay Holmes' fibula fracture.
Roto Riteup: May 16, 2026 — Holmes IL, Snell Surgery, Closer Carousel →
Sedler walks through the Clay Holmes fibula situation, Blake Snell's likely surgery, Byron Buxton's hip flexor (avoiding IL), and Logan O'Hoppe's wrist aggravation. Plus the bullpen carousel — Soto and Santana both imploded in PIT, the Nationals are cycling closers, and the Phillies' Orion Kerkering nabbed his first save.
AL Injury Notes: O'Hoppe, Raleigh, Madden →
MLBTR's roundup of AL injury updates — Cal Raleigh's MRI scheduled today, Logan O'Hoppe activated but already aggravating his wrist, and Ty Madden's rotation status in Detroit with Casey Mize returning. Useful context if you're rostering any of these names or making bullpen/rotation decisions in the AL.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/15/26 →
Headlines Paul Goldschmidt (NYY, 3%) as the top hitter add and Ben Brown (CHC, 27%) as the priority SP. Other priority targets: Daulton Varsho (TOR, 31%), JJ Bleday, Kyle Teel (CHW, 11%), and Casey Mize (DET, 42%) as a streaming option vs. Toronto today.
Roto Riteup: May 15, 2026 — Will Smith Leads Off, Bleday's Reds Breakout, Dollander Pulled →
Sedler walks through Will Smith's first career leadoff start (and why it matters for LAD's offense), Chase Dollander's arm-tightness pull (imaging scheduled), Christian Yelich's back concerns resurfacing, and the Susac activation in San Francisco. Streaming targets: Randy Vásquez (SD) at SEA tonight, Chris Bassitt (BAL) at WSH tomorrow.
Latest On Blue Jays' Rotation →
MLBTR's deep dive on Toronto's rotation crisis: Berríos is the closest to returning (likely late May), Bieber's rehab is on track but slow, and Lauer remains the swing piece. The piece covers free-agent fits and potential trade-deadline targets — useful context if you own Yesavage, Lauer, or are watching the AL East rotation chaos.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/14/26 →
Headlines Connor Prielipp (MIN, 9%) as the top SP add and Tyler O'Neill (BAL, 17%) plus Luis García Jr. (WSN, 42%) as the priority hitter targets. Deep-league specials: Dominic Smith (ATL, 4%) and Brandon Sproat (MIL, 6%). Worth scanning if you need rotation depth.
Roto Riteup: May 14, 2026 — Closer Chaos + Misiorowski K-Lead + Bolte Debut →
Sedler covers Sewald's first blown save (still the closer), Misiorowski's MLB K-lead (80 K, 39.5% rate), Henry Bolte's solid debut, and Cal Raleigh's right-side flare-up. Streaming targets: Mike Burrows (HOU) tonight, Spencer Arrighetti (HOU) tomorrow.
MLBTR Podcast: Patrick Bailey to Cleveland, The Struggling Astros, And Arizona's Outfield Changes →
MLBTR's podcast unpacks three under-reported storylines: Houston's surprising slide (4 of last 7 lost, McCullers' 7.41 ERA), Arizona's OF reshuffle (Thomas DFA, Waldschmidt called up), and the long-term implications of the Bailey trade for both Cleveland's catcher tandem and the Giants' rebuild.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/12 →
Headlines Dane Myers (MIA, 4-10%) as the top hitter add and Brandon Woodruff (MIL, 35-64%) as the top SP. Other priority targets: Tyler O'Neill (BAL, 17%), Byron Buxton (most-added), and Michael Wacha (KC, 21%).
Roto Riteup: May 13, 2026 — Murphy Out 8 Weeks, Ewing Debut, Bolte Hot →
Sedler covers Sean Murphy's 8-week broken-finger timeline (Sandy Leon signed as backup), José Caballero's IL stint, Jacob Wilson's separated shoulder, A.J. Ewing's electric debut, and Henry Bolte's hot AAA call-up. Plus streaming targets: Seth Lugo (vs. CWS today) and Chase Dollander (at PIT tomorrow).
Michael Harris Is Better Than Ever →
Deep dive on Michael Harris II's quiet 2026 breakout — career-high OBP, improved plate discipline, and a defensive jump that's already saving the Braves runs. He's a top-15 OF rest of season but still hits at ~88% rostered, which means 12% of leagues have a value opportunity.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/12 →
Headlines Travis Bazzana (CLE, 40%), Henry Bolte (ATH, 10%), and A.J. Ewing (NYM, 6%) as the priority hitter adds. Pitching: Robby Snelling (MIA, 27%) as the top SP and Jack Flaherty (DET, 57%) as a streamer vs. the struggling Mets. Worth scanning for the deep-league specials.
The Giants' Long-Term Contracts Are Becoming a Big Problem →
Deep dive on the Devers / Adames / Chapman trio for San Francisco — Devers is at a 79 wRC+ with 30.1% K-rate and bat speed in the 38th percentile, Adames is at 64 wRC+, and Chapman has dropped to 86 wRC+. All three are fantasy fade candidates if they don't turn it around. Worth reading before you make any 'buy low' trade offers.
Astros Notes: Imai, Pearson, Peña, Meyers →
MLBTR's full Astros note covers Imai's rotation activation tonight, Jeremy Peña's rehab start (could return within 7-10 days), Nate Pearson's transition to reliever (96.4 mph FB, locked roster spot), and Jake Meyers's upcoming rehab assignment. Houston's injury wave is finally about to break.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/11 →
Headlines Xander Bogaerts (SD, 62%) as the priority shallow-league add despite the high ownership, Peter Lambert (HOU, 9%) as the top SP, and Ryan Waldschmidt (ARI, 9%) as a deep-league prospect with multi-cat upside. Other names: Trevor McDonald (SF, 4%) for a two-start week, and Nick Martinez (TB, most-added) for those still floating in shallow.
Roto Riteup: May 11, 2026 — Fairbanks Returns, Jo Adell Heats Up, Closer Carousel →
Sedler walks through Pete Fairbanks's return Tuesday, Jo Adell's emergence from a slump (2 HR Sunday vs. TOR), the Jacob Wilson shoulder sprain ramifications for the A's, and the Willson Contreras hand X-ray scare. Also notes Peter Lambert as today's streaming favorite at home vs. Seattle.
AL East Notes: Contreras, Suarez, Barger, Rogers, Cole →
MLBTR's full AL East note covers the Contreras hand HBP (X-rays negative), Suarez's spot-start prep, Barger's return for Toronto, Trevor Rogers's rehab progress in Boston, and Gerrit Cole's 77-pitch rehab outing for Double-A Somerset. Cole appears 2-3 starts away from a Yankees return.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 5/10 →
Headlines Carlos Cortes (OAK, 22%) as the top hitter add and Max Meyer (MIA, 51%) as the priority SP. Other priority targets: Carson Benge (NYM, 12%), Payton Tolle, Clay Holmes, and Braxton Ashcraft for those still floating in shallow leagues.
The Mariners' Latest Pitching Success Story — Emerson Hancock's Quiet Breakout →
Deep dive on how Seattle's pitching development machine has turned Hancock from afterthought into a 2.59-ERA rotation piece. The piece walks through the pitch-mix changes (more changeup, less sinker) and what they mean for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. With Bryce Miller returning Wednesday, the Mariners now run a six-man rotation.
Blue Jays Notes: Barger, Pinango, Berrios, Scherzer, Bieber, Garcia, Kirk, Lukes →
MLBTR's full Blue Jays note covers Addison Barger's IL return (active Saturday), Max Scherzer's continued forearm issues, Shane Bieber's slow rehab progress, Alejandro Kirk's contract talks, and a few prospects to watch. Worth scanning if you own any of these names.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/9/26 →
Headlines Brandon Marsh (PHI, 30%) as the top hitter add and Travis Bazzana (CLE, 33%) as the priority second-base play. Other targets: Ryan Waldschmidt (ARI, 8%) as a deep-league prospect stash, plus streaming pitcher options including Payton Tolle and Aaron Nola.
Roto Riteup: May 9, 2026 — Closer Carousel + Snell Returns Tonight →
Sedler walks through the live save market — Cade Smith now at 11 saves, Riley O'Brien locked in St. Louis, Jhoan Duran possibly losing the 9th in Philadelphia after pitching the 8th. Also covers Snell's return tonight, Munetaka Murakami tying Aaron Judge for the AL HR lead, and Jac Caglianone's launch-angle adjustment story.
The Mariners' Latest Pitching Success Story — Emerson Hancock's Quiet Breakout →
Deep dive on how Seattle's pitching development machine has turned Hancock from afterthought into a 2.59-ERA rotation piece. The piece walks through the pitch-mix changes (more changeup, less sinker) and what they mean for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. Hancock is a worth-considering streamer at 9% rostered.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/8/26 →
Headlines Robby Snelling (MIA, 24%) as a priority SP add for tonight's MLB debut and Bryson Stott (PHI, 33%) as the priority hitter add on his .943-OPS May. Other targets: Trent Grisham (NYY, 41%), Sean Burke (CWS, 28%), Ezequiel Duran (TEX, 7%).
Royals Notes: Ragans, Rotation, Estévez →
Polishuk's deep dive on the Royals' rotation crisis — Cole Ragans' triceps/elbow scare (likely no IL stint per Quatraro), Estévez's 3-week shutdown, and the broader thinning of KC's pitching staff with Bergert and Kudrna out for the year.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/7/26 →
Headlines Trent Grisham (NYY, 30%) as a buy-low hitter on process-vs-outcome — strong underlying metrics behind a .170 BA. Pitcher pickups: Jacob Latz (TEX, 31%), Shane McClanahan (TB, 64%), Max Meyer (MIA). JJ Bleday (8%) and Casey Schmitt are deeper-league hitters.
Matthew Boyd To Undergo Meniscus Surgery →
Steve Adams' detailed write-up of Boyd's freak knee injury (sustained playing with his kids), the timeline ('more than the minimum'), and what it means for a Cubs rotation already without Justin Steele. Ben Brown is the most likely beneficiary.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/6/26 →
Headlines Casey Schmitt (SFG, 28%) as the priority hitter add, with Ryan Jeffers (MIN) and Vaughn Grissom (LAA, 1%) as deeper plays. Top pitchers are Max Meyer (MIA) and Caleb Kilian (SFG, 4%) as a saves speculation.
Starting Pitcher SIERA Underperformers & Overperformers — May 5, 2026 →
Buy-low candidates (ERA-vs-SIERA gap): Kodai Senga (9.00 ERA / 4.64 SIERA), Brayan Bello (9.12 / 5.36), Miles Mikolas, Chris Paddack, Matthew Boyd. Sell-high group: Justin Wrobleski, Chad Patrick, Nick Martinez, Spencer Arrighetti, and Shohei Ohtani.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/5/26 →
Headlines Bryce Eldridge (SF, 16%) as the priority hitter add, with Travis Bazzana (CLE, 32%), Ryan Jeffers (MIN), and Mickey Moniak (COL) as the next tier. Logan Henderson (MIL, 23%) is the top pitcher target.
Six Things to Know About Bryce Eldridge's Return to the Majors →
Six-bullet breakdown framing Eldridge as a 'lottery ticket' — exceptional power upside paired with a 35% MLB K-rate. White recommends deep-league roster spots only given the DH-eligibility, platoon-vs-LHP risk, and Devers blocking everyday 1B reps.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/4/26 →
Headlines Chase DeLauter (CLE, 66%) and Casey Schmitt (SFG, 17%) as priority hitter adds; pitchers focus on streaming targets — Vásquez (SD, 58%) vs. SF, Martinez (TB, 35%), Canning (SD), and Mahle. Useful pre-FAAB read.
Brewers Notes: Chourio, Vaughn, Misiorowski, Henderson →
Chourio fouled a ball off his ankle in his rehab game (X-rays negative but caution warranted). Andrew Vaughn is being activated. Misiorowski cleared running drills and is on track for Wednesday's start. Henderson's 8-K outing Sunday earned him more rotation reps.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 5/3/26 →
Headlines Carlos Cortes (ATH, 27%), Miguel Vargas (CWS, 63%), and Cole Young as priority hitter adds, with Will Warren (NYY, 79%), Payton Tolle (BOS, 44%), and Jacob Latz as the top pitcher targets. The pitching adds skew toward arms with strong Statcast contact suppression.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/2/26 →
Solow's mid-week deep dive adds Logan Henderson (MIL) and Mike Burrows (HOU) as priority SPs, with Nathaniel Lowe (CIN) as the deep-league hitter target. Useful read for anyone setting Monday FAAB priorities.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/1/26 →
Headlines Logan Henderson (32%) and Mike Burrows (10%) as priority pitcher adds, plus Nathaniel Lowe (4%), Brooks Lee (17%), and Jasson Domínguez (17%) as top hitters. Louis Varland is also flagged as the most-added closer-relevant arm.
Is It Legit? 5/1/2026: Parker Messick, Carlos Cortes, Xavier Edwards →
Messick (CLE SP) and Cortes (ATH OF) get 'Legit' verdicts on the strength of underlying contact/whiff data; Xavier Edwards (CLE 2B/SS) is 'possibly legit' — improved discipline supporting a .430 OBP.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 5/1/26 →
Headlines Logan Henderson (32%), Mike Burrows (10%), and Chase Dollander (46%) as the top pitcher adds. Hitter side: Jasson Domínguez (23%), Nathaniel Lowe (4%), and Brooks Lee (17%) as priority pickups.
Roto Riteup: May 1, 2026 — Closer Chaos and Rotation Returns →
Closer notes: Walker (SF) blew a save, Finnegan (DET) earned his first save, Jansen (ATL) hangs on. Streaming targets: Joey Cantillo at Oakland and Reid Detmers vs. the Mets tomorrow. Cole + Rodón both lined up for May 11 returns.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/30/26 →
Headlines Jacob Latz (TEX, 6%) and Chase Dollander (COL, 43%) as the priority pitcher adds, and Ildemaro Vargas + Ty France (SD, 3%) as top hitters. Cade Cavalli also featured prominently after his 10-K outing.
Landen Roupp Switches Sides →
Roupp moved to the first-base side of the rubber and the resulting pitch approach angles have made his sinker and curveball play up dramatically — 2.54 xERA, 0.9 WAR through April with no real change in stuff. A nice film-study reminder that mechanical tweaks can unlock undervalued arms.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/29/26 →
Headlines Connor Prielipp as the priority pitcher add (10% owned) and Carlos Cortes (22%) as the top hitter. Bazzana, Nick Martinez, and Davis Martin round out the most-added list.
Roto Riteup: April 29, 2026 — Closer Chaos and Injury Updates →
Tyler Phillips emerges as the primary save candidate in Miami after Fairbanks' nerve issue, while Senga (lumbar) and Muncy (broken finger) hit the IL. Streaming targets: Peter Lambert (BAL matchup) and Edouard Julien (vs. RHP).
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/28 →
Highlights Travis Bazzana and Jasson Dominguez as top hitter adds, plus Noah Schultz, Spencer Arrighetti, and Payton Tolle as pitching pickups. Also flags Louis Varland as the must-add closer after 3 consecutive saves.
Week 6 Waiver Wire: Advanced Stats Pickups →
Statcast-driven picks including Jac Caglianone (76 mph bat speed), Josh Jung (.308 BA, 82.7% contact rate), Garrett Mitchell (5 SB, elite EV50), and Nasim Nunez (13 SB, 99th percentile sprint speed) as a steals specialist.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/27 →
Highlights Xander Bogaerts as a top SS add post-Lindor injury, Carter Jensen at catcher with 6 HR and .898 OPS, and pitching adds including Foster Griffin, Justin Wrobleski, and Connor Prielipp as streaming options.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 4/26 →
Top adds include Payton Tolle (BOS, 11 K in 6 IP), Josh Jung (TEX, .301/.359/.518), and Ildemaro Vargas (ARI, .411 xwOBA). Streaming picks: Jeffrey Springs, Ryan Weathers, and Connelly Early.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 4/26 →
Today's fresh waiver column from Pitcher List covering the most actionable adds for Week 5. Pairs well with the Statcast-driven picks in this issue.
Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 5 →
Highlights Carter Jensen (.290/.373/.543, 150 wRC+), Angel Martínez (5 HR, 5 SB in 25 games), and Louis Varland as the top closer add after replacing Jeff Hoffman in Toronto.
7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 →
Forward-looking Week 5 adds including several names overlapping with this issue's picks. Good second-opinion source for FAAB bidding decisions.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/25/26 →
Daily waiver column highlighting Carlos Cortes (5% owned, .339/.403/.625) and Connor Prielipp (5% owned, 97th-percentile slider) as top deep-league adds from today's most-added lists.
Buy & Sell 4/23 — Identifying Who to Add & Who to Drop →
Advanced-metrics deep dive identifying buy-low targets. Flags Dillon Dingler (51% rostered, .326 xBA, .682 xSLG) as a top buy and Bo Naylor as a deep-league stash despite his .130 AVG, citing improved barrel rate.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/24/26 →
Features Carter Jensen (KC, 34% owned) as a power-surging catcher with 6 HR in 69 AB, and Ronny Mauricio (NYM, 4% owned) as a call-up replacement for the injured Lindor.
Edwin Díaz To Undergo Surgery For Loose Bodies In Elbow →
Full breakdown of Díaz's surgery timeline, velocity decline, and the Dodgers' bullpen options. Essential reading for anyone in a saves league.
After Two Great Starts, Twins' Mick Abel Lands on Injured List →
Context on Abel's elbow inflammation and what it means for the Twins' rotation. Includes the Duran trade backstory and Abel's 14.1 scoreless IP streak before the IL.
6 Potential Breakout Arms To Watch In 2026 →
Forward-looking piece on rotation arms with breakout potential. Good for identifying the next waiver wire adds before they arrive.
Zack Wheeler On Track For Late April Return →
Full breakdown of Wheeler's rehab timeline, velocity concerns, and expected debut window. Essential reading for any manager with Wheeler stashed.
Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier Projected To Return In 5-7 Weeks →
Astros pitching timeline update — Brown and Javier both 5-7 weeks out. Houston's rotation crisis has a light at the end of the tunnel but it's still distant.
Twins Swept by Reds, Despite Big Day from Bailey Ober →
Deep dive on Ober's 10-K gem — 14 whiffs across three pitches, elite mix that kept the Reds off balance for 6.1 innings before the bullpen collapsed.
Gavin Williams Stays on Cy Young Track With 11-Strikeout Performance →
Deep dive on Williams' slider improvement and his path to the Cy Young. The best breakdown of what's changed mechanically — 12 whiffs on 20 slider swings is the key stat.
Will Warren Continues to Make Yankees Rotation Case With 11-K Gem →
Profiles Warren's case for keeping his rotation spot when Cole returns. The zero-walk, 11-K line is the strongest argument yet.
Phillies Should Be Concerned About Injury to Catcher J.T. Realmuto →
Context on Realmuto's back history and what the 'tightness' label really means for a 35-year-old catcher. Good framing for fantasy managers weighing the hold-vs-stream decision.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/15/26 →
Still the best waiver wire resource from this week. Zack Gelof, Casey Schmitt, and Joey Cantillo lead the picks with ownership filters for deep and standard leagues.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Pitchers to Add Now →
Focused on the pitching attrition wave — profiles the arms stepping into rotation spots created by injuries. Mize, Schlittler, and Soriano all get mentions.
Red Sox's Ranger Suárez Details What's Led to Recent Success →
Suárez credits rhythm and pitch sequencing for back-to-back scoreless starts. The piece gives useful context for evaluating whether the turnaround is real. (It is.)
Roto Riteup: April 17, 2026 →
Sedler breaks down the Messick no-hit bid, Roupp's one-hitter, and the ongoing closer carousel. Highlights Mason Miller's 30-inning scoreless streak and 76.7% K rate. The most complete daily fantasy roundup you'll find.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/15/26 →
Zack Gelof (0% Yahoo) and Casey Schmitt (6%) lead the deep-league picks. Joey Cantillo and Jeffrey Springs are on the Yahoo Most Added list. The Cantillo changeup breakdown is worth reading.
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Week 3 →
Mid-week refresh of positional waiver rankings with ownership filters. Good for deeper leagues where the obvious names are already gone — updated for Wednesday's results.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Picks: 4/15/26 →
Zack Gelof (0% Yahoo) and Casey Schmitt (6%) lead the deep-league digs, with Joey Cantillo and Jeffrey Springs on the Yahoo Most Added list. The pitch-mix breakdowns on Cantillo's changeup are particularly sharp.
Mick Abel Provides Plausible Upside as a Waiver-Wire Add After 10-K Outing →
Andy Behrens makes the case that Abel's stuff is real and the Twins' need for stability buys him a longer leash. If you're hesitant on the small sample, this is the most measured take you'll find.
Mick Abel Headlines Must-Add Arms as Pitching Attrition Mounts →
Scott White's roundup ties together the wave of SP injuries (Pivetta, Cole, Curvelo, Bradford) with the upside arms hitting waivers right now. Useful framing for prioritizing FAAB this week.