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Colby Thomas • RF • Athletics

Colby Thomas Recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas

Athletics outfielder Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, with Denzel Clarke (foot) heading to the injured list. The former third-round draft pick has been hitting well for the Aviators, slashing .309/.397/.574 with five home runs through 17 games. The right-handed slugger has also shown modest year-over-year improvements in strikeout (24.4 percent) and walk rate (10.3 percent) in the early going, both of which he struggled with in his first go-round in the majors last season (37.1 percent K%, 5.3 percent BB%). The 25-year-old has big power, hitting 31 home runs in 2024 and another 24 in 2025 between Triple-A and with the Athletics. Thomas is worth a look for his home run potential in deeper leagues, although he'll need to get regular at-bats to make it worthwhile, so keep an eye on how the A's deploy him; he is not in the lineup for Wednesday's day game in Seattle.

4 hours ago

David Peterson • SP • Mets

David Peterson Staying in the Bullpen This Week

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that left-hander David Peterson will stay in the bullpen for the next turn through the starting rotation after the team recalls right-hander Christian Scott to make the start on Thursday, according to SNY. Peterson tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday as a bulk reliever, but overall, he's sporting a 5.40 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and 10 walks in 23 1/3 frames over his five appearances (four starts) early in 2026. The 30-year-old southpaw was a first-time All-Star in 2025, when he went 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 150:65 K:BB in 30 starts (168 2/3 innings). But if Scott pitches well in New York after his call-up, Peterson could easily shift to more of a full-time, long-relief role out of the Mets' bullpen. He is only rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues and probably isn't worth holding in shallow-mixed fantasy leagues at this point.

5 hours ago

Lucas Giolito • SP • Padres

Lucas Giolito Signs With Padres, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday on a $3 million prorated deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season with a decent-sized buyout. The move makes sense for the Padres, who are looking for some more length for their starting rotation with right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) potentially set to miss multiple months. The landing spot for the 31-year-old veteran isn't a bad one, and he could quickly become worth a look in mixed fantasy leagues. He missed all of the 2024 campaign due to injury, but he managed to go 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA (4.17 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 121 strikeouts and 56 walks in 145 innings across 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. Giolito, who said he has been throwing up to 75 pitches on his own, is scheduled to report to Single-A Lake Elsinore. The goal will be for the Friars to get Giolito up to speed to join their starting rotation, potentially as early as a week or two.

5 hours ago

Ryan Helsley • RP • Orioles

Orioles Put Ryan Helsley on Bereavement List on Wednesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and recalled right-hander Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Helsley could be away from Baltimore for three to seven days. It's unclear what direction the O's will go in the ninth inning while Helsley is away, but Yennier Cano and Rico Garcia figure to be the two most likely options to receive save chances in the short term in Baltimore. The 31-year-old Helsley had 21 saves with the St. Louis last year before falling apart in New York in the second half after being acquired by the Mets in a trade. So far in 2026 with the Orioles, Helsley has bounced back as their closer, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 15:7 K:BB while converting all six of his saves. Most fantasy managers can avoid Baltimore's bullpen in the short term until Helsley returns.

5 hours ago

Quinn Priester • SP • Brewers

Quinn Priester Nearing a Return, Starting Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Priester has yet to make his 2026 season debut due to symptoms in his right wrist from thoracic outlet syndrome. He will most likely need at least several rehab starts on the farm before the Brewers clear him to come off the 15-day injured list, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to join Milwaukee's starting rotation until at least early May. Once Priester is ready to make his season debut, right-hander Brandon Sproat figures to be the odd man out in the rotation. Priester is currently being stashed in an IL spot in 25% of Yahoo leagues after the 25-year-old went 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 132:50 K:BB in 157 1/3 innings across 29 outings (24 starts) in 2025 in his first year with the Brew Crew. Last year was the first time that Priester had thrown over 50 innings in his third MLB season.

6 hours ago

Gabriel Moreno • C • Diamondbacks

Gabriel Moreno Expected to Return Next Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique), who has not played since April 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a left-oblique strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list, is expected to return for the series against the Milwaukee Brewers that starts next Tuesday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Moreno could go on a short minor-league rehab assignment later this week/weekend before being reinstated early next week. Until then, the D-backs will continue to roll with James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo behind the plate. Fantasy managers are losing patience with the 26-year-old Moreno because of his frequent injuries, and he's currently rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues. Before his oblique strain, the Venezuelan backstop was hitting a strong .275 (11-for-40) but with no home runs, five RBI, and six runs scored in just 13 games played. Moreno has never hit more than nine home runs in his four MLB seasons.

6 hours ago

Riley O'Brien • RP • Cardinals

Riley O'Brien Extends Dominant Start, Earns Seventh Save

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Riley O'Brien has been as dominant as they come among relief pitchers early in the 2026 season. O'Brien had another scoreless appearance while giving up one hit and striking out one to earn his seventh save of the year on Tuesday in the team's 5-3 win over the hosting Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old veteran has yet to allow an earned run in his 13 1/3 innings of work so far with no walks and 15 strikeouts. He hit 100 mph three times out of his 17 pitches on Tuesday and has converted seven of his eight save chances for the Cardinals. In addition to his seven saves, O'Brien has picked up three wins and two holds, giving his fantasy managers plenty to be happy about. It's clear that O'Brien has taken hold of the team's closer gig in the ninth inning, and he should have a pretty long leash. He's only rostered in 82% of Yahoo leagues currently, but that number should rise if he continues to be dominant in the ninth.

6 hours ago

Munetaka Murakami • 3B • White Sox

Munetaka Murakami Extends Power Surge by Hitting Ninth Homer

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami's power has certainly translated to the big leagues in his first year in Chicago. The 26-year-old Japanese native had another big game in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, going 3-for-5 with his ninth home run of the year, two runs scored, and a walk out of the two-hole in the batting order. Murakami has now gone deep in four straight games, and he's tied for second in baseball in home runs in the early going. If he can continue at a similar power pace, Murakami will end up being a steal for fantasy managers in 2026. However, he's also striking out at a rate over 30% and is hitting just .234 (18-for-77) with 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, 21 walks, and 31 strikeouts in 99 plate appearances across 23 games played. The good news is that Murakami is drawing plenty of walks -- he's tied for third-most in the league in that category. Obviously, fantasy managers will want to keep running him out there. Murakami is rostered in 91% of Yahoo leagues.

6 hours ago

Sam Antonacci • SS • White Sox

Sam Antonacci Hits Inside-the-Park Homer, Worthy of Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci hit his first career home run on Tuesday in the team's 11-5 blowout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it wasn't a traditional home run. Antonacci went 2-for-5 at the plate with an inside-the-park homer, a triple, and three RBI in just his sixth major-league game. It was nice to see the 23-year-old speedster have a good game, as he had struggled at the plate in his first five games with the White Sox. Antonacci, who is considered the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is now hitting .190 (4-for-21) with three RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and a strikeout in his first six games in the big leagues. There's not going to be a lot of extra-base power from Antonacci in his first year in the majors, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues may want to consider him if they need speed. Antonacci is only rostered right now in 6% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available.

6 hours ago

Nico Hoerner • 2B • Cubs

Nico Hoerner Hits Fourth Homer, Emerging as Stable Power Contributor?

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is showing more signs of power early on this year and hit his fourth long ball on Tuesday in the team's 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Hoerner finished the game 2-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored out of the leadoff spot for Chicago. The 28-year-old has gone deep three times in the last six games and is on pace to smash his previous career-high of 10 home runs in a season. The 28-year-old is already an excellent source of batting average because of his elite contact skills, but if he adds more power to his game in 2026, he could take a step forward for fantasy managers. Hoerner is also useful for his speed on the basepaths, as he's had at least 20 stolen bases since becoming a full-time starter for the Cubbies in 2022. He's among the league's best hitters early on, slashing .326/.402/.533 with a .934 OPS, four homers, 22 RBI, seven steals, and 15 runs scored in 92 at-bats. Out of Chicago's leadoff spot, Hoerner has even more fantasy upside.

7 hours ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Shines on Tuesday, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues?

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander should be attracting some interest on the waiver wire in deeper fantasy baseball leagues after yet another strong showing on Tuesday night in a bulk-relief role in a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Dollander took the loss but was extremely sharp, allowing just one earned run on three hits while walking one and striking out nine in six innings of work. The 24-year-old former ninth overall pick in 2023 out of Tennessee now sports a nice 2.88 ERA (3.34 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 32 strikeouts and only seven walks in 25 innings pitched across his six appearances in 2026 in just his second year in the big leagues. All six of Dollander's outings have come out of the bullpen as the bulk reliever. Since allowing three home runs in his first outing of the year, he's posted a 1.71 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 27 K's and five walks in 21 innings. At the very least, fantasy managers will want to consider Dollander a great matchup-based streamer for his next scheduled outing this weekend against the struggling Mets offense.

7 hours ago

Ryan Walker • RP • Giants

Ryan Walker Converts Second Save, Gradually Emerging as Primary Option?

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Ryan Walker converted his second save of the year in the team's 3-1 win on Tuesday night over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park, and he could be becoming the team's primary option for saves. Walker threw a scoreless ninth inning with no hits allowed, no walks, and two strikeouts. The 30-year-old veteran threw 10 of his 15 pitches for strikes and didn't face any resistance from L.A., retiring the side to preserve San Fran's two-run lead. It was his first save since March 30, but he still appears to be the team's preferred choice for saves. No other reliever on the Giants has more than one save, although lefty Erik Miller picked up the previous save opportunity last Thursday. Walker has allowed four earned runs on nine hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out 12 in his 10 innings of work so far in 2026 in his fourth year in the majors. Fantasy managers searching for saves might want to look his way off the waiver wire. Walker is rostered in just 60% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.

7 hours ago

Lucas Giolito • SP • Padres

Lucas Giolito Close to Signing With Padres?

MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reports that he has heard from some people in the industry who think that free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito and the San Diego Padres is "an inevitable marriage that could take shape soon." Giolito has been holding out early in the 2026 season for a deal to his liking, but something could be finalized soon. The 31-year-old veteran would make sense for a Padres team looking for additional starting-pitching depth with right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) looking at a multi-month absence. Giolito, a former first-rounder by the Washington Nationals back in 2012, didn't play at all in 2024 due to injury and then went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA (4.17 FIP), 1.29 WHIP, and 121:56 K:BB in 145 innings over 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox last year. It's unclear how long it will be before Giolito is ready to pitch in the big leagues, but he recently said he's been throwing around 75 pitches to stay in shape. Landing in San Diego would make Giolito attractive in mixed fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in only 3% of Yahoo leagues.

8 hours ago

Ryan Weathers • SP • Yankees

Yankees Place Ryan Weathers on Paternity List

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the paternity list and recalled right-handed reliever Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Weathers will be away from the team for as many as three days, and his next start is scheduled to come on Saturday against the Astros in Houston. In his last start on Sunday versus the Kansas City Royals, Weathers looked excellent, tossing 7 1/3 scoreless frames. The 26-year-old former seventh overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2018 has been healthy so far in 2026 and has looked good in his first season in pinstripes, recording a 3.18 ERA (3.28 FIP) and 1.23 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and only eight walks in 28 1/3 innings across his five starts. If Weathers continues to pitch like this, he will need to be picked up off the waiver wire in more leagues. He's currently rostered in just under 50% of Yahoo leagues.

8 hours ago

Corbin Burnes • SP • Diamondbacks

Corbin Burnes Throws Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Burnes is slowly recovering from Tommy John surgery, with Tuesday's session being his fourth bullpen since the start of spring training. "He just wants to make sure everything is feeling right; he's duplicating his delivery," manager Torey Lovullo said. The 31-year-old veteran still has a ways to go in his rehab, and he isn't expected to make his 2026 season debut until right around the All-Star break in mid-July. Burnes was an All-Star from 2021 to 2024 before making only 11 starts in 2025 in his first season in Arizona before tearing the UCL in his right elbow. He was looking like his normal ace-like self in 64 1/3 innings last year, posting a 2.66 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 26 walks. Burnes is stash-worthy -- he's rostered in 38% of Yahoo leagues -- but there's no guarantee he'll return as a high-end fantasy starting pitcher for the second half of this season.

8 hours ago

Connor Prielipp • SP • Twins

Connor Prielipp Called Up to Make MLB Debut on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp has been called up from the minors to make his major-league debut and start against the New York Mets on Wednesday, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Prielipp is taking the roster spot of Mick Abel (elbow), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. He was a former second-round pick in 2022. Prielipp has a lengthy injury history, but the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has "dynamite stuff" when he's healthy. In his last start for Triple-A St. Paul on April 16, the young lefty struck out eight over five innings. The 25-year-old has already had two Tommy John surgeries, but he's healthy now and was looking great at St. Paul, posting a 2.30 ERA with 22 strikeouts and eight walks in 15 2/3 innings before his call-up. Prielipp probably won't go very deep in his MLB debut at Citi Field on Wednesday, but he does have an excellent matchup against a struggling Mets team that has lost 12 straight games.

8 hours ago

Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Is Bryce Eldridge the Top Prospect to Stash?

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge has continued to play at an elite level at Triple-A Sacramento and has established himself as a must-stash prospect in all 12-team formats. Eldridge was in the running to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to the minor leagues to further his development. Through the opening 19 games of the Triple-A regular season, Eldridge has been nothing short of impressive, posting an elite .314/.425/.479 line with a .904 OPS. During this stretch, Eldridge has hit six doubles and gone deep twice. During his first brief taste of the majors last summer, Eldridge posted a modest .107 AVG with a .476 OPS. However, seeing him continue to hit for elite power against Triple-A pitching should set him up for far better success in his second stint. He should be viewed as a priority stash option in all standard leagues in Week 4.

9 hours ago

JR Ritchie • SP • Braves

JR Ritchie Flashing Elite Upside at Triple-A, Worthy of a Stash?

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie has enjoyed a dominant start to his 2026 MiLB season and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Ritchie has made five starts for Triple-A Gwinnett (27 1/3 innings), and posted an elite 0.99 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. During this stretch, Ritchie has struck out 28 hitters while walking 13. Last summer, Ritchie spent his time pitching in High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A and quickly progressed through each level of the system. Overall, across 140 frames last season, the right-hander posted a 2.64 ERA with a strong 1.01 WHIP. While fellow right-handed prospect Didier Fuentes earned the call to Atlanta on Wednesday morning, Ritchie is looking quite dominant at Triple-A and may not need to wait long to make his MLB debut, especially if the Braves need additional pitching depth.

9 hours ago

James Tibbs III • RF • Dodgers

James Tibbs III Remains Elite Stash Option Among Hitting Prospects

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to hold high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Tibbs is enjoying a dominant start to his 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and is making a strong case to join the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Through his first 22 games with the Comets, Tibbs has posted a .292/.385/.697 slash line with seven doubles, nine home runs, and a 32:12 K:BB. He has posted a 1.082 OPS. Last summer, Tibbs spent most of his time at the Double-A level, carrying a .240/.367/.388 line. Even though this is Tibbs' first time facing Triple-A pitching, the young outfielder has looked quite comfortable and is off to the best start of his minor league career. While the Dodgers' outfield is crowded, any injury would pave the way for Tibbs to see immediate at-bats in the game's most potent lineup.

9 hours ago

Logan Henderson • SP • Brewers

Logan Henderson Emerging as Sneaky Pitching Prospect to Stash

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson is emerging as a top pitching prospect to stash, given his dominance at Triple-A Nashville. Henderson made a spot-start for the Brewers earlier this season but logged only two innings of work before being sent back down to Triple-A. However, with the top level of the system, Henderson has been near-perfect and could be given a longer leash in his next MLB stint. Through 12 2/3 innings with Triple-A this season, the right-hander has posted an incredible 0.71 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP. He has struck out 17 hitters but showed shaky command at times, walking eight batters. Currently, the Brewers' rotation is full at the moment, but Henderson is quickly establishing himself as the next man up in this pitching staff. Given his impressive run at Triple-A, Henderson is worth stashing in an "N/A" spot on deeper rosters in 12+ team leagues.

9 hours ago

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