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Kenley Jansen • RP • Tigers

Kenley Jansen Was Available on Sunday Despite Groin Issue

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that he was going to use right-handed closer Kenley Jansen (groin) in Sunday's win over the Texas Rangers if the game had stayed close, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. It's a good sign that Jansen is healthy and back in the mix for saves after dealing with right-groin/abdomen tightness earlier last week. All signs point to Jansen being an option for the ninth inning for Monday's series opener against his former team, the Boston Red Sox. The 38-year-old veteran and four-time All-Star has six saves on the year in his first season with Detroit, but it hasn't exactly been pretty. Jansen goes into the new week with an 0-2 record, 6.14 ERA (7.65 FIP), and 1.64 WHIP with nine strikeouts and four walks in 7 1/3 innings pitched. He's been especially rough of late, allowing four runs on three hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning in his last two outings. If Jansen continues to struggle or deal with physical issues, right-hander Kyle Finnegan is likely next in line for the Tigers for saves.

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Sean Murphy • C • Braves

Sean Murphy Likely to Join the Team During Seattle Series

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that catcher Sean Murphy (hip) will likely rejoin the team during their series this week versus the Seattle Mariners, according to 680 The Fan's Barrett Sallee. The Braves kick off a three-game series in Seattle on Monday, so Murphy could make his 2026 season debut on Monday in the series opener. The 31-year-old veteran backstop opened the season on the 10-day injured list while recovering from hip surgery that he had last September. The Braves already have catchers Drake Baldwin and Jonah Heim on the big-league roster, so with Murphy on the verge of rejoining the team, Heim might be the odd man out. Fantasy managers might not want to expect too much from Murphy right away, as he went 5-for-32 during his minor-league rehab assignment. There are also plenty of questions as to whether Murphy can rediscover his pre-injury power form at the plate in Atlanta. Murphy was an All-Star with Atlanta in his first year with the team in 2023, and he's displayed above-average power for a catcher (82 homers in the last five years) since becoming a full-time starter in 2021. He's currently only rostered in 1% of Yahoo leagues.

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Raisel Iglesias • RP • Braves

Raisel Iglesias to be Activated on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Seattle Mariners, according to Barrett Sallee of 680 The Fan. Iglesias appears ready to go for the Braves despite not going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 36-year-old veteran was placed on the IL back on April 21 with right-shoulder inflammation. Right-hander Robert Suarez performed admirably in the closer's role for Atlanta with Iglesias sidelined, but Iglesias should return to primary closing duties for the Braves upon his return this week. The Cuban hurler stumbled last year, but he finished out the 2025 campaign strong and hadn't allowed a run in 8 2/3 innings while striking out five in eight appearances to begin this season before his shoulder setback. If Iglesias was dropped in your league, scoop him up immediately. He's rostered in 92% of Yahoo leagues.

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Walker Jenkins • CF • Twins

Walker Jenkins Suffers Shoulder Injury at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) suffered an apparent left-shoulder injury after crashing into the center-field wall at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday, according to MLB Pipeline. The No. 11 overall prospect in all of baseball was removed in the sixth inning. The 21-year-old outfielder is the Twins' top prospect. It's unclear right now how serious Jenkins' shoulder injury is, but we should have more clarity on the situation soon. The former fifth overall pick in 2023 is still worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues. In 25 games so far in 2026 down on the farm at Triple-A, Jenkins has hit .256/.396/.389 with a .785 OPS, two home runs, nine RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored across 111 plate appearances. He possesses a smooth a repeatable left-handed swing and is a plus hitter with plenty of power upside. Jenkins could easily stick in center field at the major-league level with above-average speed. Depending on how serious his shoulder injury is, Jenkins is a realistic candidate to make his big-league debut for the Twins in 2026.

5 hours ago

Jung Hoo Lee • RF • Giants

Jung Hoo Lee Remains a Solid Batting Average and On-Base Percentage Specialist

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has been hitting well over the past few weeks after a slow start, improving his slash line to .281/.331/.413 on the season with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Lee has moved around a bit in the batting order, as the Giants' offense desperately has been searching for answers, as they rank last in runs scored on the season with 106. Lee remains a points league specialist, as he demonstrates excellent plate discipline with a solid on-base percentage. In category formats, he is a strong contributor to batting average or on-base percentage, which is about it, as the Giants' offense isn't producing tons of opportunities for runs or RBI at the moment, and Lee is not one to hit home runs, as he has hit only 12 in 908 plate appearances at the MLB level.

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Lucas Erceg • RP • Royals

Lucas Erceg Regaining Closer Value After Recent Success?

Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg picked up two saves over the weekend during the Royals' road trip to Seattle to take on the Mariners. On the season, Erceg has now racked up nine saves in 11 save opportunities, all while posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched with 10 walks allowed. Since a few bumps in the road on April 16 at Detroit and April 20 versus Baltimore, where in those two outings he allowed four earned runs on 1 2/3 innings pitched while blowing two save opportunities in a row, Erceg has been lights out in every other appearance. Four of the six earned runs that Erceg has allowed this season came in those two outings. Erceg appears to have a firm grip on this closer role and ranks second in MLB in total saves with nine, remaining a must-start in all formats, especially while Carlos Estevez (foot) remains sidelined.

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José Caballero • SS • Yankees

Jose Caballero Poised for Everyday Role Going Forward?

Jose Caballero appears to have earned himself an extended look as the Yankees' primary shortstop, as Anthony Volpe (shoulder) was reinstated from the injured list, but optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. Volpe was expected to return to his position as the Yankees' primary shortstop upon returning from injury, but with Caballero playing well, slashing .250/.298/.397 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 13 stolen bases, and 15 runs, Caballero has clearly made the most of his opportunity, and the Yankees appear to be rewarding him for that. Although Caballero has earned the role defensively and on the surface, regression may be on the horizon given his very poor contact quality. He ranks in the first percentile in average exit velocity (83.4 mph) and 11th percentile in bat speed and hard-hit percentage (68.5 mph and 3.4 percent, respectively). All that to say, he is not necessarily impacting the ball all that well, and fantasy managers may want to be cautious of assuming Caballero will be their shortstop long-term, but one thing is for sure: while he remains in the lineup, he will be an excellent source of steals in category formats.

5 hours ago

Max Clark • CF • Tigers

Max Clark Hits Brief Skid at Triple-A Toledo, Still Holding Elite Stash Value?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has been swinging a cold bat at Triple-A over the last two weeks, but still holds a high-end stash value among the top hitting prospects. Over his last 11 games with Triple-A Toledo, Clark has held a .140/.229/.163 line with just one extra-base hit (one double) and a 12:5 K:BB. However, before hitting this slump, Clark was off to an impressive start with the top club at the Detroit system (17 games), posting a .377/.444/.565 line with a 1.010 OPS, eight doubles, one home run, and six stolen bases. During this stretch, Clark drew 10 walks while only striking out six times. Fantasy managers should continue to view Clark as an elite hitting prospect to stash, as he should remain in the mix to debut later in the first half of the season.

5 hours ago

Kade Anderson • SP • Mariners

Kade Anderson Turns in Another Stellar Outing, Can he Debut in 2026?

Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Kade Anderson turned in another stellar outing at Double-A and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut much sooner than previously expected. Anderson joined the Mariners with the third overall selection in last spring's draft but has quickly proven himself more than capable of holding his own at Double-A. On May 1, Anderson logged 5 2/2 shutout frames against Wichita with four hits, no walks, and eight strikeouts. Overall, across Anderson's first 24 1/3 professional innings (all with Double-A), Anderson has allowed just one run with 13 hits, and an incredible 38:4 K:BB. Currently, the Mariners do not have a clear opening for him, as Emerson Hancock has fully claimed the No. 5 role, and Bryce Miller (oblique) is on rehab assignment. While he may not debut in the second half, the former LSU star is on track to debut later this season and is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues in an "NA" spot.

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Charlie Condon • LF • Rockies

Charlie Condon Sees Power Numbers Drop at Triple-A, Cause for Concern?

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has seen his power numbers and overall production dip slightly over the last two weeks at Triple-A. However, he remains a top-hitting prospect, as there is still a clear opening for him on the MLB roster. Over his last 11 contests, the former third overall pick has posted an underwhelming .135/.346/.162 line with a .508 OPS. During this noted stretch, Condon has hit just one double with no round-trippers. However, prior to this slump, the former Georgia standout was swinging a hot bat, holding a .339/.456/.589 slash line with two doubles and four home runs over his first 14 games of the campaign. With current first baseman TJ Rumfield holding a .649 OPS over his last 16 games, Rumfield could earn the call as soon as he snaps this skid. He is a top candidate to stash when looking for high-end power upside.

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Ryan Waldschmidt • CF • Diamondbacks

Ryan Waldschmidt Still Worth Stashing Amid Triple-A Skid?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A and has seen his value as a top hitting prospect to stash decline slightly. Over his last seven games with Triple-A Reno, Waldschmidt has gone 5-for-28 with just one home run and a double. During this stretch, the outfielder has swiped two bags while holding a 7:2 K:BB. However, prior to this short slump, Waldschmidt held an impressive .330/.441/.520 line with a strong .980 OPS over his first 24 games at the Triple-A level. Even though Waldschmidt was unable to break camp with the MLB roster, the former Kentucky standout has held his own at the top level of minor leagues. If he can snap this cold slump, Waldschmidt should remain in the mix to debut in the coming weeks. His five-category potential makes him a top-hitting prospect to stash.

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Colt Emerson • SS • Mariners

Colt Emerson on the Verge of MLB Debut?

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson continues to find success at the top level of the Seattle system and remains a high-end hitting prospect to stash in all formats. Over the last seven games at Triple-A Tacoma, Emerson has gone deep twice while swiping one bag with a 12:5 K:BB. Overall, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect has held a .234/.342/.547 slash line with seven doubles, four home runs, and seven stolen bases. Last summer, the former 22nd-overall selection spent time in the lower levels of the Seattle system and remains just one step away from joining the MLB roster. Even though there is no clear spot on the MLB roster for Emerson, as Cole Young has held his own at the keystone and veteran J.P. Crawford remains the primary shortstop, Emerson remains the top candidate to earn the call following a major injury.

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Robby Snelling • SP • Marlins

Robby Snelling Holds Must-Stash Value After Dominant Nine-Strikeout Effort

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling enjoyed an impressive bounce-back showing in his most recent start at Triple-A and holds elite stash upside in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. On May 1, Snelling struck out nine hitters over five no-hit frames against Triple-A Durham. He allowed just one free pass. This was a stellar showing, especially for Snelling, who had his worst outing of the season in his previous start, where he walked a season-high five batters while allowing two runs. Despite this lone blunder on his statsheet, Snelling has struck out 44 batters over 29 innings at Triple-A this season while holding a 1.86 ERA and a dominant 0.90 WHIP. Even though there is no clear spot in the MLB rotation for him, his strikeout upside makes him a priority stash option in all leagues.

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Tanner Scott • RP • Dodgers

Tanner Scott Becoming the Must-Add Closer Out of the Dodgers Bullpen

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott picked up the save on Sunday as the Dodgers snapped their four-game losing streak in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals by winning 4-1. Scott is now two for two in save opportunities since Edwin Diaz (elbow) underwent surgery, which has made him unavailable for multiple months. Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia have both been deployed in high-leverage situations for the Dodgers late in games, but Scott appears to be the favorite to close things out, making him a must-add in formats with saves as a category, considering the likelihood of the Dodgers winning a good amount of games. In addition, Scott has deserved the role, as he has been excellent this season, with a 1.88 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 14 1/3 innings.

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Jack Perkins • SP • Athletics

Jack Perkins a Top Waiver-Wire Target When Looking for Saves

The Athletics' right-hander Jack Perkins appears to be taking over as the team's top closer, with three saves in three save opportunities since April 21. On the season, he is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings pitched. To go with the strong swing and miss stuff (33.1 percent whiff rate and 30.9 percent strikeout rate), he has an elite walk rate, which sits in the 89th percentile, and a strong fastball that averages 96.0 mph. Coming into the 2026 season, the Athletics' bullpen plans were up in the air, so the fact that Perkins has been in the driver's seat for saves for the past few weeks immediately makes him interesting enough to the point where, in leagues that you are hurting for saves, you should make the investment in him on the waiver wire.

6 hours ago

Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Giants to Promote No. 1-Ranked Prospect Bryce Eldridge to MLB Roster

The San Francisco Giants are promoting top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to the major league roster ahead of Monday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Eldridge is considered the team's No. 1-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 20 in the sport. Eldridge was in serious consideration to break camp as a first baseman/designated hitter, sharing time with Rafael Devers, but ultimately fell short in the competition. However, Eldridge has enjoyed a productive start to the campaign with Triple-A Sacramento and will earn an early promotion to the majors. Through 30 games with the River Cats this spring, Eldridge has gone deep five times while holding a .333/.445/.518 slash line. Even though Eldridge struggled in his brief MLB stint last season, he is a top target on the waiver wire ahead of his promotion, given his elite raw power upside.

17 hours ago

Anthony Volpe • SS • Yankees

Anthony Volpe Reinstated From Injured List, Optioned to Triple-A

According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the New York Yankees have activated shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A. Volpe was expected to take on the starting shortstop role in the Bronx ahead of his return from injury, but the Yankees will instead keep him in the minor leagues for the time being. During his 13-game rehab assignment with Double-A and Triple-A, the former top prospect held a .250/.306/.318 slash line with one home run and two stolen bases. Volpe was held out of action early in the season while recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Last season, the infielder held a low .212 AVG but showed upside in the power and speed departments, hitting 19 home runs with swiping 18 bags. For the time being, Jose Caballero figures to be the primary shortstop and is worth adding in all standard formats.

19 hours ago

Jhoan Duran • RP • Phillies

Jhoan Duran Could Avoid Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (oblique) might not require a minor-league rehab assignment. On Sunday, Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Duran might not need a rehab assignment before being activated from the Injured List. Duran was touching 100 mph during a successful bullpen session on Saturday. All signs are pointing to Duran being activated off the 15-day IL early next week. Brad Keller has been filling in as the closer in Philly, but his fantasy value will take a hit once Duran returns.

20 hours ago

Eric Lauer • SP • Blue Jays

Eric Lauer to Start on Monday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Eric Lauer will take the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. The southpaw will get at least one more turn through the rotation with Jose Berrios (elbow) still sidelined. Lauer was blasted for seven runs on April 11 against the Minnesota Twins, but has been solid since then. Over his last two starts, Lauer has tossed 9.1 innings, allowing four earned runs with four strikeouts. The Rays' lineup isn't exactly scary for an opposing pitcher, so Lauer should be able to offer decent value. The southpaw could be a possible deep league streaming option for that one.

20 hours ago

Braden Montgomery • RF • White Sox

Braden Montgomery Promoted to Triple-A, Entering Must-Stash Territory?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, according to Brooke Fletcher. The young stud outfielder is well deserving of a promotion after crushing the ball at Double-A. In 26 games, Montgomery is slashing .316/.430/.621 with six home runs, 22 RBI, and 20 walks. The former first-round pick from 2024 could be on the fast track to the South Side of Chicago. The White Sox could certainly use help in the outfield, so they might not be shy to call up Montgomery, assuming he continues this level of play at Triple-A. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should consider stashing Montgomery in case he does receive the call to The Show soon.

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