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Drake Baldwin • C • Braves

Drake Baldwin Could Return During Braves Next Homestand

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) could return during the team's next homestand, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The homestand referenced by Weiss runs from June 16 to June 21. Baldwin has been on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 oblique strain, but it appears as though he's progressing and should return about four weeks after suffering the injury. Before getting hurt, Baldwin was hitting .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 39 runs scored, and one stolen base across 216 plate appearances. The 25-year-old's underlying metrics supported his hot start, as he posted an 18.6% barrel rate and a 53.8% hard-hit rate. Baldwin has a case as the best offensive catcher in baseball and profiles as a must-start player at the position upon his return to the Braves lineup.

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Matthew Boyd • SP • Cubs

Matthew Boyd Slated for Rehab Start on Saturday, Close to Big-League Return

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) is scheduled to make a second rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. McGregor reports that "assuming everything goes well," Boyd will return to the Cubs following his Saturday start. The veteran left-hander has been on the injured list since early May due to a left miniscus injury. Boyd got off to a rough start to his 2026 season before hitting the IL, recording a 6.00 ERA across 24 innings (five starts). However, Boyd's 25% K-BB rate and 2.33 FIP suggest that he was pitching better than his top-line numbers would indicate. The 35-year-old was arguably Chicago's best starting pitcher in 2025, recording a 14-8 record with a 3.21 ERA and 1.09 ERA across 179 2/3 innings (31 starts). Upon his return, Boyd profiles as a quality innings eater for deeper-league fantasy managers.

5 hours ago

Edward Cabrera • SP • Cubs

Edward Cabrera Scheduled to Return to Cubs Rotation on Saturday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (finger) will return from the 15-day injured list on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Cabrera was placed on the IL due to a blister on his right middle finger on May 21. Across 54 innings (10 starts) before the injury, Cabrera posted a 3-2 record with a 4.00 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts. The 28-year-old's average fastball velocity was down from 97 miles per hour to 95.9 mph, and his strikeout rate had dipped to a career-worst 20.7%. If Cabrera's blister issue is fully resolved, it could help him rediscover his 2025 form, when he logged a 3.53 ERA and a 25.8% strikeout rate across 26 starts with the Miami Marlins.

5 hours ago

J.T. Realmuto • C • Phillies

J.T. Realmuto Expected to Return to Phillies Lineup on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Don Mattingly said that catcher J.T. Realmuto (wrist) is expected to return to the team's lineup on Wednesday, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto was removed early from Philadelphia's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday after taking a 97-mile-per-hour fastball off his left wrist. The Phillies had an off day on Monday, and Realmuto was held out of the team's game on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. Across 142 plate appearances so far in 2026, Realmuto is hitting .220/.296/.299 with two home runs, nine RBI, 11 runs scored, and one stolen base. His barrel rate has fallen to a career-worst 2.9%, making him a low-end starting option for fantasy managers in two-catcher leagues at best.

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Aaron Nola • SP • Phillies

Aaron Nola Reinstated from Paternity List, Strikes Out Eight on Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was reinstated from the paternity list before his start on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. The 32-year-old pitched well in his return to the mound, allowing just four hits and two earned runs while striking out eight across five innings of work. It's been a rough season overall for Nola, who owns a 3-4 record with a 5.55 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts across 61 2/3 innings (12 starts). However, Nola has still posted a strong 17.4% K-BB rate. The underlying indicators point to poor luck for the veteran right-hander, as he's recorded a 4.20 FIP and 3.45 xFIP. Fantasy managers should proceed with caution given Nola's struggles over the past two seasons, but he could be a decent buy-low target in deeper leagues.

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Garrett Crochet • SP • Red Sox

Garrett Crochet Diagnosed With Low-Grade Lat Strain

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (lat, shoulder) is dealing with a "very low-grade lat strain," per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Starr reports that Crochet can resume throwing as soon as he is deemed asymptomatic by the team's trainers. Crochet appears to have avoided a serious injury after his rehab from a shoulder injury was shut down due to tightness in his lat. The 26-year-old has had a rough year overall in 2026, missing time due to injury and pitching to a 6.30 ERA across his six healthy starts. Still, Crochet finished second in the American League Cy Young Award vote in 2025 and projects as a high-upside fantasy SP1 once he returns to the mound. Crochet had been scheduled to face live hitters before the lat issue, so he may not be too far away from going out on a minor league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should monitor closely for continued updates on Crochet's status.

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Josh Naylor • 1B • Mariners

Josh Naylor Still Absent With Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (back) will miss another game on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to back spasms, according to MLB.com. Naylor was forced to leave the series opener at T-Mobile Park on Monday early due to back spasms and will miss another game. He's considered day-to-day for now, and fantasy managers will want to check to see if he's feeling good enough to return to action on Wednesday in Seattle. Patrick Wisdom will make the start at first base for the M's on Tuesday and hit seventh in the batting order. Naylor has been hot of late at the plate, going 10-for-33 (.303) with a homer, three RBI, and six runs scored in eight games since May 24. Overall in his first full season with the Mariners, Naylor is hitting .254/.317/.357 with a .674 OPS, only six home runs, 25 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 21 runs scored in 224 at-bats. Naylor's power has been down after clubbing 51 homers in the last two seasons, but fantasy managers aren't complaining about his 12 stolen bases at the first base position.

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Zach Neto • SS • Angels

Zach Neto Still Out With Neck Issue on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (neck) remains sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium, according to MLB.com. Oswald Peraza will make the start at the 6 and bat seventh for the Halos against Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. It will be the second straight day that Neto will sit out after the Angels scratched him from the lineup for the series opener on Monday. Neto suffered from whiplash while getting into a collision at home plate back on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider Neto to be day-to-day at this time and check back to see if he's available to play as the series in Anaheim continues on Wednesday. The 25-year-old former 13th overall pick in 2022 out of Campbell University is on track to return to the 20-homer mark for the third straight season in 2025, but he leads the league with 82 strikeouts in 274 plate appearances while also hitting a disappointing .231 (54-for-234) through 60 games played. Barring an injury that causes him to miss extended time, Neto is on track for a third straight 20-20 season for the Angels.

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Angel Martínez • LF • Guardians

Angel Martinez Back From Foot Injury on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) is starting in right field on Tuesday and will hit fifth against the hosting New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler in the Bronx, according to MLB.com. Martinez returns to the fold after suffering a right-foot strain during Saturday's contest versus the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old Dominican outfielder will be looking to bust out of a slump at the end of May that saw him go 5-for-37 (.135) with a double, triple, four RBI, one run scored, no walks, and eight strikeouts in 10 games since May 19. After the recent cold stretch, Martinez is slashing .243/.281/.449 with a .729 OPS, nine home runs, 29 RBI, eight steals, and 24 runs scored in 55 games across 200 plate appearances in his second full season in the majors. Martinez isn't much of an option for average or on-base percentage, but his power/speed profile makes him a nice asset for outfield depth in deeper mixed leagues. He's currently rostered in 33% of Yahoo leagues.

9 hours ago

Steven Kwan • LF • Guardians

Steven Kwan Activated and Starting in the Bronx on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan was activated from the bereavement list and is starting in left field and hitting seventh for the Guards in Tuesday's tilt in the Bronx against the New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler, according to MLB.com. It's the first time that Kwan will be active for Cleveland since he was placed on the bereavement list last Thursday. The 28-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2018 out of Oregon State University is having the worst year of his career in 2026 after back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2024 and 2025. Kwan rejoins the action on Tuesday riding a weak .207/.329/.259 slash line with a .588 OPS, one home run, 12 RBI, 25 runs scored, two stolen bases, 34 walks, and 25 strikeouts in 54 games across 234 plate appearances. Fantasy managers still hanging onto Kwan may want to continue to keep him on their bench until he can break out of his season-long funk to this point.

9 hours ago

Chandler Simpson • LF • Rays

Chandler Simpson Back in Tuesday's Lineup Against Tigers

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (mouth) is starting in left field and batting out of the leadoff spot on Tuesday versus the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty, per MLB.com. Simpson was pulled from the series opener on Monday in Tampa early with a busted lip when his helmet came off and hit him in the face while he was running the bases. It obviously wasn't a very serious injury, and he's back in action a day later as the Rays' table-setter. The speedy 25-year-old will be more attractive in DFS formats in his return to the leadoff spot after spending the last four games in the five-hole. Simpson is still searching for his first home run in the majors after debuting in 2025, but he makes up for his lack of power with elite wheels. He stole 44 bags in 109 games played last year and has 14 steals and a league-high four triples in 56 games in 2026 in his sophomore campaign. Simpson is slashing .284/.318/.338 with a .656 OPS across his 239 plate appearances. He's gone hitless in just three career at-bats against Flaherty.

9 hours ago

Maikel Garcia • 3B • Royals

Maikel Garcia Still Bothered by Hamstring Injury

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hamstring) remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin is making the start at the hot corner for KC and will bat sixth against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Garcia is dealing with a strained right hamstring and will be missing his third straight game. Fantasy managers will want to check back in on Wednesday to see if he's feeling good enough to return to action. If Garcia cannot get back into the starting nine by the end of the week, it's a good bet that he'll be placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old Venezuelan infielder hasn't shown much power in 2026 after clubbing a career-best 16 round-trippers in 160 games in 2025 in his first All-Star season. So far, Garcia is batting .268 (60-for-224) with only three homers, 21 RBI, 28 runs scored, and four stolen bases across 56 games. His power/speed upside remains intriguing in all fantasy formats, though, so Garcia should be stashed everywhere if he does go on the IL. He's rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues.

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Dylan Crews • CF • Nationals

Dylan Crews Returns on Tuesday After Hand Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (hand) is starting in right field and batting sixth for Tuesday's game in D.C. against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Lake Bachar, according to MLB.com. Crews will return to the Nationals' starting lineup after missing the last two games after he was hit by a pitch in Saturday's win over the San Diego Padres. The 24-year-old former second overall pick in 2023 out of LSU has been a disappointment so far at the major-league level since breaking in with the Nats in 2024. He has gone 9-for-41 (.220) with a homer, double, three RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base, one walk, and seven strikeouts in 11 games this year since being called up, and he's slashing .212/.280/.349 with a .628 OPS in his first three years in the big leagues. Despite the slow start, Crews is still rostered in over 30% of Yahoo leagues as a post-hype, power/speed stash candidate in fantasy leagues.

10 hours ago

Ceddanne Rafaela • CF • Red Sox

Ceddanne Rafaela Cleared From Back Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder/second baseman Ceddanne Rafaela (back) is starting in center field and batting in the two-hole for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Rafaela is back in action after the BoSox scratched him from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians due to soreness in his lower back. The 25-year-old is good to go after the team's scheduled day off on Monday. He's batting .275/.340/.430 with a .770 OPS, five home runs, 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 55 games in 2026 in his third full season in the big leagues. Rafaela went 10-for-40 (.250) with a homer, four doubles, four RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in 10 games since May 18 to close out May. The native of Curacao finished four home runs shy of his first 20-20 campaign in Boston last year, and he has been one of the team's most consistent offensive performers through the first two months of the 2026 campaign.

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Willson Contreras • 1B • Red Sox

Willson Contreras Back From Wrist Injury on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (wrist) is starting at first base and batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Contreras ended up just missing Sunday's contest with a hand/wrist injury, and he'll return after a scheduled day off for the team on Monday. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the former catcher can pick up where he left off to close out May. The 34-year-old Venezuelan right-handed slugger hit an impressive .408 (20-for-49) with three home runs, a double, two triples, 10 RBI, and seven runs scored in 14 games from May 16 to May 31. Contreras is enjoying 2026 so far, slashing .286/.384/.505 overall with an .889 OPS, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 26 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 196 at-bats in Beantown. He's gone hitless in just two career at-bats versus Baz, but he should be returned to all starting lineups in traditional fantasy leagues now that he's back in the starting nine.

10 hours ago

Ramón Laureano • LF • Padres

Ramon Laureano Lands on Injured List With Hip Inflammation

The San Diego Padres placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 31) on Tuesday with right-hip inflammation, according to MLB.com. Laureano went 0-for-3 in Saturday's loss to the Washington Nationals and did not play on Sunday in the series finale. The Padres had an off day on Monday. The 31-year-old will now miss at least the next 10 days with an injury that could have been the reason why he had been struggling at the plate for a while. The Dominican outfielder is barely hitting over the Mendoza Line (.203) in 182 at-bats this season, adding seven home runs, 21 RBI, 23 runs scored, and seven stolen bases with a .203/.286/.374 slash line. Laureano hit just .133 (10-for-75) with three homers, two doubles, three RBI, four steals, nine runs scored, 10 walks, and 30 K's in 25 games in May and had gone 4-for-34 (.118) with two homers, a double, two RBI, three steals, four runs, four walks, and 13 strikeouts in his last 11 games since May 17. Hopefully, the Friars will get better production out of him when he recovers from his hip injury. In the meantime, Bryce Johnson could see more run in the outfield in San Diego against righties.

10 hours ago

Zach McCambley • SP • Reds

Reds to Promote Zach McCambley, Can he Carve Out a Role?

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up right-hander Zach McCambley to the majors on Tuesday, according to Milb Central. McCambley came to the Reds on May 21 from the Miami Marlins as part of the trade that sent outfielder Rece Hinds to Miami. The 27-year-old former third-rounder by Miami in 2020 out of Coastal Carolina University gets the call to the big leagues for the first time after going 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 37:18 K:BB in 30 1/3 innings across 15 appearances (two starts) this year with Triple-A Jacksonville and Triple-A Louisville. He also pitched well with Jacksonville and Double-A Pensacola in 47 relief outings in 2025, posting a 2.90 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with one save, 83 strikeouts, and 22 walks in 62 innings out of the bullpen. McCambley isn't blowing anyone away with his four-seam fastball, but he has displayed a nice slider/cutter combination to help keep hitters off balance. He'll look to make his mark out of Cincy's bullpen in his first taste of the Show. In most fantasy leagues, McCambley can be ignored for now.

10 hours ago

Carlos Lagrange • SP • Yankees

Carlos Lagrange Shifting to Bullpen, Being Fast-Tracked for MLB Debut?

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange is being shifted to the bullpen at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to YES Network's Jack Curry. The Yankees always believed that Lagrange could boost their bullpen in the big leagues this year, so it's a major step in that direction. The 23-year-old, who is considered the team's No. 4 prospect by MLB Pipeline, can touch 103 mph with his fastball and could be a real asset for the Yankees' bullpen at some point in 2026. In his fifth season in the minors this year, Lagrange has gone 0-3 with a 4.41 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 25 walks in 49 innings pitched across 11 starts. Manager Aaron Boone said that it will be at least several weeks before Lagrange is considered for his first major-league call-up. While his strikeout upside is intriguing for fantasy managers in deeper leagues, he might not be very valuable in single-year formats in 2026 if he's only pitching out of the bullpen in the Bronx. Long-term, it's a bit unclear what the Yankees' plan is for Lagrange regarding his role as a starter or reliever.

10 hours ago

Aaron Judge • RF • Yankees

Aaron Judge Out on Tuesday With Rib/Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge (ribs) has a bone bruise in his right rib area that impacts him when he swings, which is why he's not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. Judge has been dealing with nagging soreness for a couple of weeks, but Boone said the hope is that it was caught early and won't be a long-term injury. The Athletic's Brendan Kuty reports that Judge is dealing with "shoulder soreness." Fantasy managers should consider the 34-year-old superstar to be day-to-day for now, but hopefully, he can return to the starting lineup in the Bronx at some point during the series versus Cleveland. Jose Caballero is starting in right field for the Yanks and will hit eighth against Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo, with Anthony Volpe starting at short and hitting sixth. Perhaps Judge's injury is a big reason why he's gone just 7-for-41 (.171) with a homer, two doubles, eight RBI, four runs, six walks, and 14 strikeouts in 11 games since May 19.

10 hours ago

Franklin Arias • SS

Could Franklin Arias Make His MLB Debut in 2026?

Though Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias went 0-for-4 on Sunday, he's still riding a 12-game on-base streak after getting hit by a pitch in the game, and he has now reached base safely in 37 of 41 games at Double-A Portland. The 20-year-old's 1.026 OPS is second-best in the Eastern League, second only to Jonah Cox, who was recently promoted straight to the majors by the Giants. Hitting .331 with a low 12.3 percent strikeout rate, the 5-foot-11 Venezuelan seems destined for Triple-A in the near future, and with a good showing there, he could be in the mix for a debut in the majors later this season. Given his age (Cox is four years older than Arias), a Cox-like promotion straight to the majors is unlikely, but with Trevor Story (hernia) out for several more weeks at a minimum, it wouldn't be totally out of the question with how good Arias has looked. Fantasy managers should keep the youngster on their radar, as he could quickly become a stash target.

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