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Justin Steele • SP • Cubs

Justin Steele Shut Down Following Setback

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (elbow) has suffered a setback in his rehab program and is shut down from throwing, according to Jesse Rogers. The Cubs were hopeful to get Steele back around Memorial Day in late May. That timetable seems unlikely now with this latest setback. Steele is working his way back from elbow surgery that he underwent in April of last year. Both the Cubs and fantasy managers were hopeful to get something out of Steele here soon, but that doesn't seem like it's going to happen now. The organization should give a better timetable for Steele in the coming days.

6 hours ago

Spencer Strider • SP • Braves

Spencer Strider to Make Season Debut This Weekend

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) will make his season debut against the Colorado Rockies this weekend. Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed the news on Tuesday, but it wasn't announced which day Strider will pitch. The right-hander is back in the mix after missing the beginning of the season due to an oblique strain. He threw 82 pitches during his final rehab start at Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. With that being said, Strider should have a fairly normal workload during his season debut. It's usually never fun pitching at Coors Field, but Strider has too much upside to ignore him. Strider should be rostered and started in basically all fantasy formats, even with his first start being in Colorado.

6 hours ago

Max Muncy • 3B • Dodgers

Max Muncy Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Fractured Hand

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, retroactive to April 26. Muncy is dealing with a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. He reportedly suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch on April 13, but the fracture wasn't revealed until he underwent an MRI on Monday. Given the severity of the injury, fantasy managers should expect Muncy to miss more than the 10-day minimum on the IL. In a corresponding move, Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas to take over the roster spot. Darell Hernaiz figures to see a majority of the playing time at the hot corner in Muncy's absence.

6 hours ago

Spencer Schwellenbach • SP • Braves

Spencer Schwellenbach Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) won't make his season debut until after the All-Star break, according to manager Walt Weiss. That news was confirmed on Tuesday, but that doesn't rule out Schwellenbach still making an impact this season. The right-hander underwent surgery in February to remove bone spurs from his right elbow. He has reportedly been making good progress, but he isn't cleared to begin a throwing session yet. When healthy, Schwellenbach has been a reliable option in the rotation for the Braves. He has a 3.23 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 235/41 K:BB ratio across 38 big league starts. Fantasy managers who can afford to keep Schwellenbach on their Injured List spot for a few months should consider adding him.

6 hours ago

Geraldo Perdomo • SS • Diamondbacks

Geraldo Perdomo Remains Sidelined with Ankle Issue

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Perdomo will miss his second straight game after suffering a left ankle sprain during Saturday's loss to the San Diego Padres. For now, Perdomo is considered day-to-day, but he could land on the Injured List if the injury doesn't improve soon. Jose Fernandez will get another start at shortstop and bat sixth against right-hander Chad Patrick on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Perdomo on Wednesday.

6 hours ago

Andrés Giménez • SS • Blue Jays

Andres Gimenez is Returning to the Lineup on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Andres Gimenez (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Gimenez is back in the mix after sitting out the last two games for what seems like rest purposes. Jays' manager John Schneider said Gimenez was available off the bench on Monday, but is banged up right now. Regardless of the reasoning, Gimenez is at shortstop and batting ninth on Tuesday. He has done a nice job, slashing .287/.313/.468 with three home runs and 16 RBI this season. He is more of a deep league option at the moment, but could see his value rise if he keeps swinging the bat well.

7 hours ago

Oneil Cruz • CF • Pirates

Oneil Cruz is Back in Action on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cruz was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to an illness. He needed a rest day anyway after going 0-for-10 at the plate with five strikeouts over his last two games. Outside of that, it has been a productive beginning of the season for Cruz, who is slashing .259/.320/.518 with eight home runs, 24 RBI, and 10 steals across 27 games. He'll bat in the leadoff spot and cover center field against right-hander Kyle Leahy on Tuesday.

7 hours ago

Luis Robert Jr. • CF • Mets

Luis Robert Jr. Out on Tuesday With Back Tightness

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) has lower-back tightness and is getting treatments, which is why he's not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Washington Nationals, according to Chelsea Janes of SNY. No further testing is scheduled for Robert, but "if he doesn't get better in the next 48 hours," the team might have to reconsider, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The oft-injured Robert is sitting out on Tuesday night for the third time in the team's last four games as he battles his back tightness. It's not what fantasy managers want to hear, but hopefully, the 28-year-old Cuban can avoid a trip to the injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if he can return to the Mets' starting nine. With Robert out and Juan Soto (forearm) still serving as the designated hitter, the Mets are rolling with MJ Melendez in left field, rookie Carson Benge in center, and Brett Baty in right field on Tuesday at Citi Field. Robert has been quiet at the plate early in his first year in Queens, going 19-for-85 (.224) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two steals in 24 games.

8 hours ago

Juan Soto • RF • Mets

Juan Soto Dealing With Forearm Tightness, Serving as DH on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) reported forearm tightness on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The skipper said that Soto had an MRI exam on Tuesday, and his arm is structurally sound. Mendoza is hoping that Soto can play the field "in the next few days." Since coming off the 10-day injured list due to a calf strain, the 27-year-old Dominican has not played the field. Soto is the DH again on Tuesday and will hit second for the contest against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Zack Littell. In five games since returning from the IL, Soto has gone 3-for-15 (.200) with no RBI, no runs scored, six walks, and two strikeouts. Overall in 13 games played in 2026, the four-time All-Star has hit a cool .304 (14-for-46) with a homer, five RBI, and three runs scored. Soto is hitting .167 in six career at-bats against Littell, but that shouldn't deter fantasy managers in any formats from starting him during Tuesday's slate of games.

8 hours ago

Willi Castro • 2B • Rockies

Willi Castro Still Out on Tuesday Against Reds

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Edouardo Julien is starting at the keystone and will bat leadoff for the Rockies. Castro has not played since he left last Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-knee soreness. Given the amount of time he's missed, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on the 10-day injured list if he cannot return this week in the series versus the Reds. The 29-year-old Puerto Rican utility player is quickly losing fantasy appeal, even in deeper leagues, after starting the year slowly at the plate before injuring his knee. Even when healthy, Castro is no lock to see regular playing time in Colorado between second base and third base. In his first 69 at-bats with the Rockies, Castro is hitting .246 with a homer, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Castro is rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.

8 hours ago

Jackson Chourio • CF • Brewers

Jackson Chourio Beginning a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday night with Triple-A Nashville, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio has an estimated return to the Brewers on May 4. The 22-year-old Venezuelan outfielder is rostered in 99% of Yahoo leagues, even though he's been on the 10-day injured list since Opening Day. When healthy, Chourio has the potential to be a league-winner in fantasy because of his power/speed abilities. In his first two seasons in the big leagues, Chourio has been a starter immediately and has slashed .272/.317/.463 with a .781 OPS, 42 home runs, 157 RBI, 43 stolen bases, and 168 runs scored in 279 games played over 1,162 plate appearances. As long as Chourio doesn't have a setback this week when he starts playing in games again, he should be back in Milwaukee's starting lineup next week for a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

8 hours ago

Max Clark • CF • Tigers

Tigers Not Giving Hard Timetable on Max Clark's Potential Promotion

When asked on MLB Network if outfield prospect Max Clark will be up with the Detroit Tigers this year, general manager Scott Harris said that there's a "good chance" that Clark will end up helping the team, but he also added that it's "premature to actually forecast when that's going to happen." Fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues are anxiously awaiting Clark's MLB debut, which feels like it will come sooner rather than later based on how he's been performing at Triple-A Toledo so far this year. The 21-year-old left-handed hitter is currently slashing .305/.382/.453 with an .834 OPS, a home run, 11 RBI, nine doubles, a triple, eight stolen bases, and 15 runs scored in 24 games with the Mud Hens. Per MLB Pipeline, Clark is considered the No. 8 overall in all of baseball and the No. 1 overall outfield prospect. The former third overall pick in 2023 is a future table-setter for the Tigers at the top of their batting order with plus-plus speed in the outfield and on the base paths. He's only rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues now, but that number is likely going to continue to rise as we get closer to the summer months.

9 hours ago

Moisés Ballesteros • C • Cubs

Moises Ballesteros Nearing Everyday Role in Chicago?

Chicago Cubs catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been the Cubs' primary DH in the early portion of the 2026 season, but it doesn't involve him playing every inning, every day. But with Ballestero's early-season offensive exploits, the team is "accelerating the catching program for Ballesteros," who received his first start behind the plate in Monday's loss to the San Diego Padres, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. In the series-opening loss at Petco Park, the 22-year-old Venezuelan hit a grand slam in a losing effort, and he is now slashing a ridiculous .387/.435/.710 with a 1.144 OPS, five home runs, 16 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 62 at-bats over his first 25 games in 2026. Ballesteros only played in 20 games a year ago in his MLB debut, but he hit well in that small sample size, too, going 17-for-57 (.298) with two homers and 11 RBI. He needs eight more appearances behind the plate to gain catcher eligibility in fantasy, which will make him much more attractive. Ballesteros is a young player on the rise, and he's only rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available if you need some run production at catcher.

9 hours ago

Thomas White • SP • Marlins

Thomas White Shines at Triple-A, MLB Debut Around the Corner?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White has made two starts at Triple-A so far this year and has not disappointed. The Marlins' top-ranked prospect dealt with an oblique injury earlier in the season that delayed his 2026 debut for Jacksonville, but has allowed just one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out 14 in eight innings pitched in his two Triple-A starts. The southpaw cruised through High-A and Double-A last year before making two starts at Triple-A to close out the year, posting a pristine 2.31 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and recording 145 strikeouts in only 89 2/3 innings pitched (25.0 percent K-BB%). The 6-foot-5 hurler is scheduled to make his third start on Thursday this week and will probably need a few more before being considered for the big league rotation. He's also likely behind Braxton Garrett and Robby Snelling in the current promotion pecking order, but with strikeout upside like his, White is becoming one of the top pitching stashes for fantasy baseball.

10 hours ago

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Phillies Hopeful Jhoan Duran Will be Activated in a "Couple of Days"

According to Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations, Dave Dombrowski, the team hopes closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) will be ready in a "couple of days." When meeting with the press earlier on Tuesday, Dombrowski noted that the team remains very hopeful that their closer will be ready to return in the near future, potentially before the end of the week. Duran hit the 15-day injured list on April 16 with an oblique injury, but appears to have avoided a serious injury. Given this recent update, it appears Duran may not have to wait much longer to return to MLB action. Before suffering the injury, Duran was enjoying a solid start to the 2026 campaign, tallying five saves with a 1.35 ERA and a 0.78 WHIP. In the meantime, fantasy managers should expect Brad Keller to see most of the save opportunities.

10 hours ago

Jett Williams • SS • Brewers

Jett Williams Heating Up at Triple-A, Becoming Stash Candidate for Steals

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams has been streaky thus far in 2026, but is currently in the midst of a hot stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 7-for-17 (.412) over his last four games, including a home run and three steals during this span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is hitting just .221 even after this recent hot spurt, but with a well-above-average 13.3 percent walk rate, he's getting on base at a decent .333 clip, and has now swiped eight bases in 26 games. If the former first-rounder can continue to show maturation at the plate, there isn't much standing in the way of a big league promotion. A combination of David Hamilton (.605 OPS), Luis Rengifo (.503 OPS), and Joey Ortiz (.445 OPS) has manned third base and shortstop for Milwaukee recently, and we'll see how much longer the team will accept that type of futility on offense. With the potential to be a multi-category contributor, especially in the stolen base department, the 22-year-old should remain on the stash radar in deeper leagues.

10 hours ago

Ryan Waldschmidt • CF • Diamondbacks

Ryan Waldschmidt Continues to Hit, Nearing MLB Debut?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt simply will not slow down at Triple-A Reno and continues to press for a promotion to the major leagues. In his most recent contest, the D-backs' top-ranked prospect went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, now sitting with a .317-3-19-25-4 stat line through 27 games. In addition to three home runs, the former 31st-overall draft pick has recorded seven doubles and three triples, giving him a stout .529 slugging percentage, and an above-average 11.9 percent walk rate has produced a .416 on-base percentage. After swiping 29 bags last year between High-A and Double-A, the University of Kentucky product has shown the ability to be a five-category fantasy producer, and remains one of the top hitter stashes in fantasy leagues, with appeal in all formats. The 23-year-old is likely to be up in the big leagues in the coming weeks, so the time is now to stash him away, especially in leagues where an NA spot is available.

10 hours ago

A.J. Ewing • LF • Mets

A.J. Ewing Gets Promoted to Triple-A, Will He Debut in 2026?

New York Mets outfield prospect A.J. Ewing picked up right where he left off at Double-A last year and quickly earned a promotion to Triple-A on Monday. The Mets' third-ranked prospect slashed .339/.371/.430 with 12 steals in 28 games at Double-A in 2025, and this season, he was hitting .349 with a phenomenal .481 on-base percentage thanks to an otherworldly 21.0 percent walk rate (which was better than his 18.5 percent strikeout rate), and together with his .571 slugging percentage, was posting a 1.053 OPS through 18 games at the time of his promotion. The 5-foot-10 speedster had already tallied 12 stolen bases as well, and will now get to test his talents against Triple-A pitching. If the left-handed slugger can continue to hit at the minors' highest level, he'll be knocking on the door to the majors and could get the call to the majors later this year. His current power likely won't result in many home runs, but combined with his plus speed, he could collect plenty of extra-base hits and become a multi-category fantasy contributor. With the state of the Mets' offense at the moment, all options should be on the table, and that should put Ewing on the redraft radar. The 21-year-old is not stashworthy yet, but managers in deep leagues should keep an eye on his progress in Syracuse.

10 hours ago

Kaelen Culpepper • 3B • Twins

Kaelen Culpepper Slumping, but Remains a Stash Consideration

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper fell into a 0-for-14 slump at Triple-A St. Paul last week, lowering his season-long slash line to .234/.327/.372 for the Saints. Still, a 21.5 percent strikeout rate is not cause for concern, and a better-than-average 11.2 percent walk rate has allowed him to continue to get on base. The former first-rounder has belted three home runs and stolen five bases through 23 games thus far, showing off the well-rounded skillset that produced a .289/.375/.469 slash line with 20 home runs and 25 steals a season ago between High-A and Double-A. Expect the talented 23-year-old to get back on track soon and make a push for a big league debut. With solid contact skills, decent power, and good speed, the Twins' second-ranked prospect makes for an intriguing stash option in deep leagues, though he's currently only eligible at SS on the Yahoo! platform.

10 hours ago

Spencer Jones • CF • Yankees

Spencer Jones Cools at Triple-A, Still a Potential Stash Option for Power Upside

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has gone cold at the plate over the past week after a strong start to the Triple-A season. The 6-foot-7 slugger slashed .261/.381/.565 with five home runs over his first 20 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but has gone 1-for-17 (.059) with zero extra-base hits in the five games since. As it stands, the Yankees' sixth-ranked prospect is hitting just .221, and a 33.3 percent strikeout rate continues to plague him. On the bright side, the left-handed hitter is drawing walks at a 14.3 percent rate, which has buoyed a solid .352 on-base percentage, and he's used his sneaky speed for a big man to swipe five bases already. The former first-rounder will likely make his MLB debut this season, but he's not forcing the issue at the moment, and the team recently promoted Jasson Dominguez rather than Jones when Giancarlo Stanton hit the injured list. Still, with power like his, managers in deep leagues should continue to monitor Jones' momentum, as when he gets going again, the 24-year-old could quickly enter must-stash territory for his home run upside.

11 hours ago

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