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Nolan Schanuel • 1B • Angels

Nolan Schanuel Activated and Starting on Saturday Night

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, starting at first base and batting fifth for the Halos, according to MLB.com. Schanuel is back after spending the minimal amount of time on the IL with left-ankle tendinitis. The 24-year-old former 11th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft out of Florida Atlantic University provides well below-average production as a first baseman in fantasy, which is why he's rostered in only 11% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues should continue to leave him to the waiver wire, and we'd suggest avoiding him as a DFS option in his return against Yamamoto. Schanuel is returning to a .262/.313/.387 slash line with a .700 OPS, only four home runs, 24 RBI, and 18 runs scored in 49 games across 208 plate appearances. In his two full seasons in the big leagues with the Angels, Schanuel hasn't topped 13 home runs.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong • CF • Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong has Big Day in Win Over Giants on Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong came up big in the team's 3-2 walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday at Wrigley Field against the visiting San Francisco Giants, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two solo home runs to raise his season average to .259 and his OPS to .791. Crow-Armstrong hit his first long ball of the day in the sixth inning and tied the game at two apiece in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the contest to extras. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has shown better plate discipline this year after tanking in the second half of his breakout season in 2025, and he's now in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak in which he has delivered five home runs, nine RBI, nine runs scored, and a stolen base. PCA's recent hot stretch has boosted his season slash line to .259/.343/.448, and he's added 11 home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases across his 272 plate appearances. Crow-Armstrong can be streaky, but he's still a five-category contributor for fantasy managers who is a must-start right now while he's on fire.

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Austin Wells • C • Yankees

Austin Wells Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Cervical Headaches

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (head) was placed on the 10-day Injured List ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Wells will be placed on the shelf due to what the team is calling cervical headaches. Wells has struggled heavily with only one hit over his last five games. He'll now be placed on the IL and hopefully get this situation straightened out soon. In a corresponding move, catcher J.C. Escarra has been recalled from Triple-A. He'll likely split up the time behind the plate with Ali Sanchez. Neither hitter is an ideal fantasy option at the moment.

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Jorge Soler • DH • Angels

Jorge Soler Heading to Injured List With Oblique Strain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) was placed on the 10-day Injured List ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soler was scratched ahead of Friday's game and now will land on the shelf due to an oblique issue. The timetable for Soler's return is unclear right now, but oblique issues can sometimes be tricky. It wouldn't be shocking to see Soler miss a few weeks, but his status should be updated shortly. In the meantime, Nolan Schanuel has been activated from the Injured List. He'll cover first base with Nick Madrigal serving as the designated hitter on Saturday.

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Max Muncy • 3B • Dodgers

Max Muncy is Returning on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (nose) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Muncy was held out of the lineup on Friday after suffering a nose injury during a collision on Thursday. Luckily, Muncy has avoided any significant injuries and was only forced to miss one game. He'll cover third base and bat fifth versus right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on Saturday. Fantasy managers can safely get Muncy back in their lineups ahead of first pitch.

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Curtis Mead • 1B • Nationals

Curtis Mead an Intriguing Deep-League Add

Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead has been quietly putting together solid numbers lately. Over the last two weeks, Mead is slashing .295/.367/.591 with four home runs and 10 RBI. The hot hitting by Mead has earned him the starting third baseman role in Washington right now. The 25-year-old is a former top prospect who appears to be finally putting it all together. His hot hitting has made him worth a look as a waiver wire addition right now. It might not last all season long, so fantasy managers might as well get the value from him while he's hot at the plate.

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Ezequiel Tovar • SS • Rockies

Ezequiel Tovar is Worth Stashing

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has hit a cold spell at the plate recently. Over the last week, Tovas is 3-for-21 at the plate with one RBI and one walk. Before that, Tovar was showing off some nice power with three homers during the span of a week. Tovar isn't hitting right now, but does have the potential to do damage at the plate. Fantasy managers in need of a power stick might want to consider scooping up Tovar as a stash option. His cold spell could land him on the waiver wire, but the power potential isn't something to be slept on.

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Josh Jung • 3B • Rangers

Josh Jung Needs to be Added During Hot Streak

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been crushing everything coming his way lately. Over the last two weeks, Jung has had 14 hits, two homers, seven RBI, and three walks. Jung is currently slashing .318/.364/.497 with six homers and 25 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. This is the kind of potential that the Rangers were hopeful to get out of Jung this season. The injury bug has kept him down at times, but he's a solid slugger when he's healthy. Jung is on fire at the plate right now and needs to be rostered in most fantasy formats during this hot stretch at the plate.

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Jacob Wilson • SS • Athletics

Jacob Wilson is Beginning Rehab Assignment on Saturday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Wilson is back in game action after being sidelined since mid-May due to a partial left shoulder dislocation. The A's haven't said how many games they plan on having Wilson play before bringing him back up to the big league club. It shouldn't take too long, so fantasy managers should expect to have Wilson back in the mix at some point next week. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on his status early next week. Wilson is a decent stash option in 12-team formats with his return looming.

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Chris Bassitt • SP • Orioles

Chris Bassitt Throws Bullpen Session on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. Bassitt was pulled from his most recent start on Wednesday due to a back issue. The successful bullpen session is a positive sign, but it's unclear if Bassitt will be available to make his next scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The O's are likely going to need to make a final decision on his status by the end of the weekend. He owns a 5.27 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and a 37:22 K:BB ratio across 12 appearances this season. Even when healthy, Bassitt isn't anything more than a deep league option.

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Jac Caglianone • RF • Royals

Jac Caglianone Exits Early with Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone (shoulder) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Caglianone suffered the injury when he crashed into the wall during Friday's contest. He aggravated the right shoulder injury during his first at-bat on Saturday. The severity of the injury is unknown, but the Royals are likely going to have Caglianone undergo further testing. For now, fantasy managers should consider Caglianone as day-to-day. The lefty slugger was hitless during his lone plate appearance on Saturday. It wouldn't be shocking to see him out of the lineup on Sunday.

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Jared Jones • SP • Pirates |

Jared Jones • 1B • Pirates

Jared Jones Becoming a Must-Add After Solid Start

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings to earn the win in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros. He is back in the majors after missing the 2025 season following internal brace surgery on his elbow, and he remains a high-upside speculative add in most leagues. Jones has made a couple of starts since returning in late May and has shown flashes of the plus stuff that made him one of the Pirates' top prospects. He owns a 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts through 9 1/3 innings in 2026. While his early results have been mixed in a small sample, the 24-year-old has the kind of swing-and-miss ability and strikeout upside that can pay off quickly if he can stay healthy and build up his workload. With the Pirates' rotation still taking shape and Jones getting a chance to prove he's ready, he's worth a look as a stash in deeper formats or for managers willing to be patient with a young arm coming off injury. If he can regain the form he showed in 2024, when he had an 18.5 K-BB% across 121 2/3 innings. The payoff could be significant for fantasy managers looking to take a chance.

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Tanner Scott • RP • Dodgers

Tanner Scott Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target for Saves

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott has been highly effective this season and has established himself as a key high-leverage arm for the Dodgers. Scott owns a 2.36 ERA and 0.75 WHIP with 31 strikeouts in approximately 26 2/3 innings across 29 appearances. He has already recorded six saves and has shown excellent command while missing bats at a high rate, evidenced by his 31.3K% and 3.0 BB%. His ability to limit hard contact (allowing just 27.7% Hard Hit Percentage) has made him a trusted option in high-leverage and save situations. While the Dodgers' bullpen has some depth, Scott has been one of the more reliable left-handed options and has earned save chances when the team is ahead late. For fantasy managers in need of saves or lefty relief help, he's a strong add in most leagues (48% rostered in Yahoo Fantasy) while the opportunities continue.

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Edwin Arroyo • SS • Reds

Is Edwin Arroyo a Top Target Off the Waiver Wire After Recent Promotion?

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo was called up on June 1 after Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) landed on the injured list, and he's worth adding in 10-team leagues or more. De La Cruz will miss the next two to four weeks, so Arroyo is set to see everyday at-bats. Arroyo had been dominating at Triple-A Louisville before the promotion, hitting .323 with 11 home runs, 34 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 53 games while posting a .945 OPS. The 22-year-old switch-hitter has shown plus power and speed at the upper levels, and he now gets a chance to play every day while De La Cruz is sidelined. While his early MLB results have been limited as he's hitting .200 (2-for-10) in his first four big league games, Arroyo is an upside add, especially for managers looking for middle-infield help. If he can carry over even a portion of his Triple-A success, he could be a difference-maker in the second half and is rostered in just 12% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.

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Gregory Soto • RP • Pirates

Gregory Soto Still a Priority Waiver-Wire Target After Blown Save?

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto allowed three runs on three hits and a walk while failing to record an out in Wednesday's 11-9 loss to the Houston Astros. He was charged with the blown save and suffered his first loss of the season. Despite the implosion, the veteran has been one of the more effective relievers in baseball this season and has carved out a meaningful high-leverage role. Soto owns a 2.86 ERA and 0.88 WHIP with 34 strikeouts in 28 innings across 29 appearances. He has already recorded eight saves and has shown the ability to miss bats consistently while limiting hard contact. His stuff has played up in shorter outings, and the Pirates' coaching staff has trusted him in save situations. While the Pirates' bullpen has had some flux, Soto has been one of the more reliable options on the left side and has earned save chances when the team is ahead late. For fantasy managers in need of saves or left-handed relief help, he remains a strong speculative add for saves, as he's rostered in 49% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.

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Gage Jump • SP • Athletics

Gage Jump Emerging as a Priority SP Target Off the Waiver Wire

Athletics left-hander Gage Jump made his major league debut on May 26 and has shown the kind of stuff that made him a notable pitching prospect coming out of LSU. Through his first two big-league starts, Jump owns a 3.75 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 12 innings. He bounced back from a shaky debut by holding the Chicago Cubs to one run over seven innings Tuesday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out five to earn his first MLB win. He has shown the ability to miss bats with a fastball that sits 93-96 mph and a sharp slider. Jump's fantasy appeal comes from the strikeout upside he showed before his promotion. The 23-year-old recorded 56 strikeouts in 38 innings over nine starts at Triple-A Las Vegas, giving him enough swing-and-miss ability to matter if he sticks in the Athletics' rotation. The sample is still small, and young pitchers on struggling teams can be volatile, but Jump is worth a speculative add on the waiver wire in leagues with 12 teams or more for managers looking for starting pitching help.

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Chandler Simpson • LF • Rays

Chandler Simpson Sitting Out With Thumb Injury on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) will take a seat on the bench to start Saturday's tilt on the road against the Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is starting in center field for the Rays and will bat sixth against Marlins right-hander Lake Bachar. Simpson will sit out after being removed early in Friday's ballgame in Miami due to discomfort in his left thumb. He's being considered day-to-day for now. The speedy 25-year-old is still searching for his first major-league home run after 168 games played, after debuting for the Rays in 2025. What he lacks in power, he makes up for in speed on the basepaths. Simpson had 44 stolen bases in 109 games played last year and is currently slashing .276/.309/.328 with a .637 OPS, 12 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 30 runs scored in 59 games across 249 plate appearances in his sophomore season in 2026. Mullins has struggled in his first year in Tampa, going 34-for-181 (.188) with five homers, 18 RBI, 10 steals, 17 walks, and 36 K's in 207 plate appearances, but all five of his homers this season have come against right-handed pitchers.

9 hours ago

Steven Matz • SP • Rays

Steven Matz Moves to the Bullpen

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Steven Matz will transition to the bullpen. The 35-year-old has struggled recently, allowing 11 runs over his last two starts while recording just 13 outs. As a result, the Rays will look to utilize him in shorter relief appearances as he works to regain his form. The left-hander has posted a 5.48 ERA across 46.0 innings over 10 starts this season. At this point, he is not expected to work in high-leverage situations or receive save opportunities. The Rays have yet to announce who will fill the vacant spot in the rotation.

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Ildemaro Vargas • 1B • Diamondbacks

Ildemaro Vargas Out of Lineup Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (thigh) is out of the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The 34-year-old has endured a rough week, first colliding with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday and then being hit by a pitch while pinch-hitting on Friday. As a result of those incidents, the veteran will get a day of rest on Saturday in hopes of recovering fully. There have been no reports suggesting that Vargas will need more than a day or two to heal, and there has been no indication that a stint on the Injured List is being considered. In his place, recently promoted LuJames Groover will start at first base and look to record the first hit of his major-league career.

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Michael Harris II • CF • Braves

Michael Harris II Out with Back Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is out of Saturday's lineup due to back tightness. The 25-year-old was removed late in Atlanta's win over Pittsburgh on Friday night, and the initial belief was that he would not miss any time. However, a day later, manager Walt Weiss acknowledged that Harris was still experiencing tightness in his back. While he will receive treatment, the expectation is that he will miss no more than this one game. Neither Harris nor the team believes the injury is serious, and there is a chance he will be available off the bench when the two teams meet again. This season, the Braves' center fielder has posted a .303/.338/.516 slash line with 13 home runs, three stolen bases, and an .854 OPS.

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