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Kris Bubic • SP • Royals

Kris Bubic Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday night, the team announced. Bubic will give it another try with a rehab assignment after previously being pulled from his rehab assignment with Omaha on June 9, after he experienced shoulder discomfort. The 28-year-old southpaw initially landed on the 15-day injured list on May 18 with soreness in his left elbow. He has been cleared to make another rehab start after throwing a two-inning simulated live bullpen session over the weekend. The Royals will likely require Bubic to make more than one rehab assignment, so he could be pushing it close to returning before the All-Star break in mid-July. KC could use the rotation reinforcement with fellow left-hander Cole Ragans potentially needing season-ending elbow surgery. Before his elbow injury, Bubic had gone 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA (3.72 FIP) and 1.23 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 26 walks in 50 1/3 innings across nine starts. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025 and is a pitching stash candidate off the waiver wire for rotation depth in the second half. Bubic is rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues.

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Kodai Senga • SP • Mets

Mets Moving Kodai Senga to the Bullpen After Another Rough Start

The New York Mets are moving struggling right-hander Kodai Senga to the bullpen, manager Carlos Mendoza told Will Sammon of The Athletic. Senga's struggles have followed him into 2026, as he is currently 0-6 with a 10.08 ERA (7.48 FIP) and 1.92 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and 22 walks in 27 2/3 innings across his seven starts for the Mets after surrendering seven earned runs on three hits (two homers) while walking five and striking out six in just 3 2/3 innings in his sixth loss of the year on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. The 33-year-old Japanese native could theoretically earn another chance in the Mets' starting rotation in the second half of the season, but for right now, his fantasy stock will take another big hit in his move to a relief role. Senga could serve in a bulk-relief role out of the bullpen and cover multiple innings since he's stretched out, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't want any part of him as he continues to figure out a fix for his struggles. His 16.4% walk rate is the highest it's been in his four years in the big leagues.

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Matthew Boyd • SP • Cubs

Matthew Boyd to be Activated and Start on Thursday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list and start Thursday's series finale against the hosting New York Mets in Queens, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. It's good timing for the Cubbies' banged-up rotation, as they just sent another starter, right-hander Edward Cabrera (hamstring), to the IL on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Boyd will return to the big-league rotation for the first time since early May. The veteran southpaw underwent surgery on his meniscus before dealing with left-shoulder soreness as he ramped up his throwing program. Now that he's back, he'll provide fantasy managers with a scrappy streaming option with limited upside because of his lack of high-end strikeout potential. Boyd only threw 59 pitches in his final minor-league rehab start, so he will most likely be on a pitch count on Thursday in a great matchup against the last-place Mets. In his first five starts in 2026, Boyd has a 6.00 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 31 punchouts in 24 innings pitched for Chicago. Boyd is currently rostered in 57% of Yahoo leagues as he nears his return.

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Corey Seager • SS • Rangers

Thursday Looking More Likely for Corey Seager's Return

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) remains on the seven-day concussion injured list and isn't expected to be activated on Wednesday, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Grant thinks it's more likely that Seager is reinstated on Thursday to play in the series opener in Toronto against the Blue Jays. Seager landed on the IL with mild concussion symptoms after colliding with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen on June 11, but he took part in a pre-game workout on Tuesday and appears ready to return this week. With Seager set to return, Ezequiel Duran will most likely move to second base and continue to play regularly for the Rangers. It's been an injury-plagued 2026 season for the 32-year-old Seager, who is also hitting a very disappointing .186/.284/.373 with a .657 OPS, nine home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, and one stolen base in his 177 at-bats. The five-time All-Star is still rostered in nearly 90% of Yahoo leagues for his power/speed track record, but durability concerns are becoming a bigger issue.

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Martín Pérez • SP • Braves

Martin Perez Emerging as a Priority Waiver-Wire Target Amidst Resurgent Season?

Atlanta Braves left-hander Martin Perez has been one of the key parts of his team's success so far in 2026. Across 68 innings (15 games), the veteran has recorded a 6-3 record with a 2.78 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts. Atlanta deployed Perez out of the bullpen at earlier points in the year, but he's now made six consecutive starts and appears to have locked down a role in the team's rotation. Perez's underlying metrics suggest regression is likely, as he owns a middling 12.2% K-BB rate and has benefitted from an 81.1% strand rate, which is significantly higher than his career mark of 71.3%. Still, Perez is a savvy veteran who has outperformed underwhelming peripherals for a significant portion of his 15-season MLB career. As long as he's part of the Braves rotation, Perez profiles as a worthwhile starting pitcher streamer who should be a quality source of wins. Particularly in deeper leagues, Perez should be a priority target for fantasy managers on the waiver wire.

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Robert Suarez • RP • Braves

Robert Suarez Dealing With Forearm Tightness, Could be Available Wednesday

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said after Tuesday night's loss to the San Diego Padres that right-handed reliever Robert Suarez (forearm) was unavailable out of the bullpen while dealing with some right-forearm tightness, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. However, Suarez could be available for the series finale at Petco Park on Wednesday against his former team. With the game locked up in a tie late on Tuesday night, the Braves avoided Suarez and instead asked right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias to pitch two innings. The last time the 35-year-old pitched for Atlanta was last Friday, when he threw 28 pitches in 1 1/3 scoreless innings in a win over the Milwaukee Brewers. It sounds like Suarez should be fine going forward. The Venezuelan hurler only has four saves in his first year with the Braves, but otherwise, he's been lights-out as a high-leverage setup man in front of Iglesias, recording a microscopic 0.56 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts in his 32 innings out of the bullpen. Suarez is rostered in 57% of Yahoo leagues.

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Francisco Lindor • SS • Mets

Francisco Lindor Will Be Active for Second Game of Doubleheader on Wednesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) will be activated ahead of the second game of his team's doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Lindor has been sidelined since late April due to a left calf strain. The 32-year-old got off to a rough start to the 2026 season before the injury, hitting .226/.314/.355 with two home runs, five RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 105 plate appearances. However, he has an extended track record of being one of the best shortstops in baseball, recording three consecutive seasons with at least 31 home runs, 107 runs scored, 86 RBI, and 29 stolen bases between 2023 and 2025. Fantasy managers may not want to expect Lindor to display his usual aggression on the basepaths immediately following his return from the injured list. Still, Lindor profiles as a must-start shortstop across all fantasy formats once activated.

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Luis Arraez • 2B • Giants

X-Rays Come Back Clean on Luis Arraez's Foot

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that infielder Luis Arraez (foot) is "a little sore," but X-rays on his foot came back clean, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. The Giants will see how the swelling is in Arraez's foot on Wednesday. Fantasy managers will want to check back later to see if Arraez returns to the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Athletics, but the Giants will most likely play it safe and give him a day to rest. The 29-year-old fouled a ball off his right foot in his first at-bat in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the A's. He tried to stay in the game, but he eventually was pulled in the fifth inning. Arraez appears to have avoided a serious foot injury and should be considered day-to-day for the rest of the week. The Venezuelan infielder and three-time batting champion has once again been an excellent source of batting average (.321) and runs (40) atop the Giants' batting order, but he will not provide much power (three home runs) or speed (six steals) in 299 at-bats.

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Cade Cavalli • SP • Nationals

Cade Cavalli a Priority Starting Pitcher Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire?

Across 77 1/3 innings (16 starts) in 2026, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has recorded a 4-4 record with a 4.07 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, and 82 strikeouts. The 27-year-old's tendency to generate ground balls (50.1% career ground-ball rate), combined with the Nationals' porous defense, has led to opponents hitting .356 on balls in play against him. However, Cavalli limits home runs (0.70 HR/9) and generates swing-and-miss at a solid rate (23.5% strikeout rate). Fantasy managers should be prepared for Cavalli's WHIP to be problematic. Still, Cavalli profiles as a streamer option worth targeting for certain matchups on the waiver wire in deeper leagues. Cavalli's next scheduled start is on Thursday at home against the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Sitting Out of Game 1 of Doubleheader on Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (back) is predictably absent from the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs at Citi Field, per MLB.com. MJ Melendez will start in left field for the Mets and bat eighth against Cubs right-hander Javier Assad. Soto was pulled from Tuesday's contest against the Cubs with left side back tightness, and he's considered day-to-day for now. Fantasy managers will need to check back later on Wednesday to see if Soto is back in action for Game 2 of the twin bill. If the All-Star outfielder doesn't play in either of the two games on Wednesday, his next chance to return will be for Thursday's series finale in New York against Chicago. The 27-year-old four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner missed time earlier this year with a calf injury, but when on the field, he's been the same old Mr. Reliable, slashing .299/.395/.570 with a .965 OPS, 17 homers, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases across his 221 at-bats for the Mets. Melendez has a solo home run and is hitting .200 in his five career at-bats against Assad. UPDATE: Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Soto is still being evaluated, and he may need a stint on the injured list, per ESPN's Jorge Castillo.

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Parker Messick • SP • Guardians

Parker Messick Continues Excellent Stretch, Strikes Out 10 Against White Sox

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick continued to pitch well in a hard-luck loss on Tuesday night in a 2-1 game on the road against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. In fact, Tuesday was one of Messick's most dominant performances of the year. The 25-year-old southpaw allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out a career-high 10 hitters in 7 2/3 innings pitched. Messick threw 63 of his 95 pitches for strikes and got 17 swings and misses in the outing. The former second-round pick in 2022 out of Florida State University is having a breakout season in just his second year in the big leagues, and he's now 7-4 with a 2.67 ERA (3.16 FIP), 1.05 WHIP, and 101:29 K:BB in 94 1/3 innings across 16 starts. Messick has allowed more than three earned runs just once in his last nine starts and has a 2.89 ERA (3.25 FIP), 57 strikeouts, and 19 walks in that span in 53 innings. He's allowed two or fewer runs in seven of his last nine starts and is now rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues.

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Adrian Morejon • RP • Padres

Is Adrian Morejon the Closer Handcuff to Roster in San Diego?

Across 41 innings (37 games) so far this season, San Diego Padres left-hander Adrian Morejon has recorded a 6-1 record with a 3.51 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 49 strikeouts, and one save. Padres closer Mason Miller has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball this season, so Morejon is blocked off from consistent save opportunities in San Diego as long as Miller remains healthy. Still, Morejon is a fantastic reliever in his own right who is averaging 99.2 miles per hour on his fastball and has logged an elite 25.6% K-BB rate on the year. Should Miller go down, Morejon may be the favorite to take over the ninth inning for the Padres. In deeper fantasy leagues, Morejon may be worth rostering for both his handcuff appeal and his standalone value as a high-end relief pitcher.

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Sonny Gray • SP • Red Sox

Sonny Gray Lowers his ERA Under 3.00 and Strikes Out 11 on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray continued his strong first season in Boston in 2026 with his ninth victory of the season on Tuesday night in the 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Gray was stingy and had his swing-and-miss stuff working in Denver, allowing just one earned run on six hits (a solo homer) while walking three and striking out a season-high 11 batters in seven innings pitched. The 36-year-old veteran hasn't displayed a lot of swing-and-miss stuff this year despite getting solid results, but he generated 16 swings and misses on Tuesday night in the thin air of the Mile High City. Gray now has a 2.95 ERA (3.81 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 66 strikeouts and 20 walks in 76 1/3 innings pitched in his first 14 starts with the BoSox. He's been a bit fortunate given his lack of swing-and-miss stuff -- his 21.1% strikeout rate is his lowest mark since 2018 with the New York Yankees. Gray is firmly on the sell-high radar in fantasy as we near the end of the first half.

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Yennier Cano • RP • Orioles

Yennier Cano Emerging as Top High-Leverage Reliever to Stash in Baltimore Bullpen?

Across 26 innings (35 games) in 2026, Baltimore Orioles right-hander Yennier Cano has pitched to a 2.08 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and one save. The 32-year-old has largely been utilized in a setup role this season, which is the role he's been most effective in throughout his career to this point. However, Cano picked up his first save of 2026 on Saturday, which could be an indication that Baltimore may start to rely on him in the ninth inning. Orioles closer Ryan Helsley returned to the big leagues last week after missing nearly two months with an elbow injury, but has struggled upon his return, allowing three home runs and four earned runs across 1 2/3 innings. Cano has recorded 16 saves for the Orioles over the past four seasons, so the team has some level of comfort with deploying him as a closer. In deeper leagues, fantasy managers may want to consider stashing Cano off the waiver wire.

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Edmundo Sosa • 2B • Phillies

Edmundo Sosa Drives in Five on Tuesday, Set for More Playing Time?

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Edmundo Sosa had a big game near the bottom of the team's batting order in Tuesday's 14-9 win over the hosting Washington Nationals, going 2-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, a career-high five RBI, two runs scored, and two strikeouts. Sosa wasn't originally in the Phillies' starting lineup for this one, but he was inserted late as the designated hitter after All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber was scratched due to back tightness. The 30-year-old veteran utility man took advantage with a big game in the Phillies' win. Sosa hasn't played much in June, but when he has played, he's been solid, going 11-for-36 (.306) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, eight RBI, and six runs scored. In 126 at-bats in 2026 as a bench player for Philly, Sosa is slashing .238/.274/.413 with five long balls, 24 RBI, 17 runs, and two stolen bases. If Schwarber's back injury sends him to the injured list, Sosa could be a lineup regular for the Phillies as they head into the All-Star break next month. Sosa is currently rostered in only 1% of Yahoo leagues.

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Eury Pérez • SP • Marlins

Eury Perez Activated from 15-Day Injured List, Set to Make Start on Wednesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (thigh) has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will get the ball on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Perez has been sidelined since late May due to a right gracilis strain in his thigh. Across 62 2/3 innings (12 starts) this season, Perez has recorded a 3-6 record with a 4.60 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 72 strikeouts. The 23-year-old's unsatisfactory ERA is largely the result of his inflated walk rate (10.7%) and HR/9 (1.58). However, Perez is averaging 98.3 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 27.2% of the batters he's faced in 2026. If the young fireballer can dial in his command and control, he could be in line for a second-half breakout.

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Jesús Luzardo • SP • Phillies

Jesus Luzardo Shows his Upside With 13-Strikeout Performance Against Nats

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo has been hit or miss for fantasy managers in 2026 with the Phillies, but he showed his upside in his outing on Tuesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals on the road in the team's 14-9 victory. Luzardo allowed five earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out a career-high 13 batters in 6 2/3 innings for a no-decision. Most of the damage the 28-year-old southpaw absorbed on the night came during a four-run fourth inning at Nationals Ballpark. Despite allowing five earned runs, Luzardo generated 19 swings and misses on his 104 pitches. He's now 6-4 on the year with a 4.39 ERA (3.13 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 110 strikeouts and 30 walks in 92 1/3 innings across 16 starts. The month of June has been very indicative of Luzardo's inconsistent season, as he allowed three earned runs with 17 strikeouts in his previous two outings, but he gave up another five earned runs with just two K's in six innings to begin the month on June 5 against the Chicago White Sox. Fantasy managers should consider Luzardo a must-start in his upcoming matchup against the division-rival New York Mets, his first meeting with them in 2026.

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Jac Caglianone • RF • Royals

Jac Caglianone Continues Power Barrage, Homers Twice on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone is among the hottest hitters in baseball of late, and that continued in Tuesday's 12-5 beatdown of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Caglianone went 3-for-5 at the plate with two more home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .277 and his OPS to .847. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger has now hit multiple home runs in two of his last three games and has cleared the fences six times in his last five games. The former sixth overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft out of the University of Florida has turned a corner in June, hitting .373 (28-for-75) with nine home runs, three doubles, 19 RBI, 20 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his 20 games and 86 plate appearances. Caglianone's hot streak during the month has made him a must-add post-hype prospect off the waiver wire in all fantasy baseball leagues. He's currently rostered in 79% of Yahoo leagues and will continue to be added after another big night on Tuesday. Overall, in 253 at-bats in his first full year in the majors, Cags has 14 home runs, 30 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases for KC.

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Max Clark • CF • Tigers

Is Resurgent Max Clark Drawing Closer to an MLB Debut?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is making his latest push for a promotion to the big leagues, going 13-for-38 (.342) over his last nine games, including a double, two home runs, two steals, and a 4:3 BB:K. The performance has boosted his season-long slash line to .261/.346/.396 at Triple-A Toledo with six home runs and 14 steals, while a low 15.0 percent strikeout rate shows he is not overmatched at that level. The former third-overall draft pick could be called upon for his major league debut in the coming weeks, and while the organization has not been in a rush to bring him up, the team could use an offensive boost (4.08 runs/game, 25th of 30), and at 11 games under .500, they may want to shake things up before they fall further out of contention. Regardless of the exact timing, the 21-year-old offers a fantasy-friendly offensive profile that could provide multi-category production, and he should be considered one of the top bats to stash in all fantasy leagues.

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Ryan Waldschmidt • CF • Diamondbacks

Is Ryan Waldschmidt Making the Case for a Return to the Majors?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt's four-game hit streak since being sent back to Triple-A came to an end on Sunday, but that hasn't stopped him from getting on base. The D-backs' top-ranked prospect went 0-for-4 over his last two games, but still reached base five times thanks to his ability to draw walks. Since rejoining Triple-A Reno, the University of Kentucky product has gone 6-for-22 (.273) with a double, two home runs, and a 6:7 BB:K over six games. The team stated that they wanted him to work on breaking pitches while back at Reno, so there's no telling when that development will be complete, but fantasy managers should figure the right-handed hitter will get another shot within the next month. During his 33-game stint in the majors, the 23-year-old was unable to record a home run after slugging 18 of them last year, but managed to hit .259 (major league average is .243), and he stole five bags using his 90th percentile sprint speed. If he can make progress with his development, there's reason to believe Waldschmidt could still be a multi-category producer at the big league level, and as such, he should be considered a worthy stash in deeper 12+ team leagues.

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