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Ernie Clement • 2B • Blue Jays

Ernie Clement Out Again on Wednesday With Hip Injury

Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder Ernie Clement (hip) is out of the team's starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the visiting Houston Astros at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Luis Urias, who homered on Tuesday in his debut with Toronto, will make another start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Astros right-hander Mike Burrows. Clement also missed two games over the weekend with soreness in his left hip, so it's something to watch moving forward. For now, fantasy managers should consider the versatile infielder to be day-to-day and check back to see if he's available to play in Thursday's series opener at home against the Texas Rangers. The 30-year-old former fourth-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 out of the University of Virginia has minimal power or speed, but he makes a lot of contact, is hitting a strong .293 (86-for-294), and is eligible in Yahoo leagues at second base, first base, third base, and shortstop. Clement has hit .269 (18-for-67) with two homers, a double, a triple, six RBI, and 10 runs scored in his 17 games in June.

4 hours ago

Adolis García • RF • Phillies

Adolis Garcia Undergoes Successful Lat Surgery

The Philadelphia Phillies said on Wednesday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) underwent successful surgery to fix his torn right lat in Chicago, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garcia is facing a recovery time of six to eight months, so he will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old Cuban right-handed slugger should have ample time to be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign, but the damage has been done to his fantasy profile. Before suffering a season-ending torn lat, Garcia was struggling in Philly to the tune of a .195/.270/.329 slash line, .599 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases, 21 walks, and 84 strikeouts in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star has not been the same since he hit a career-best 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 2023 with the Texas Rangers on his way to leading them to their first World Series title. There probably isn't going to be a ton of interest in a fading power hitter coming off a serious injury when he hits the open market this winter.

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Bobby Witt Jr. • SS • Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. Out for Fifth Straight Game With MCL Sprain

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is missing his fifth straight game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field as he recovers from a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee, per MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert is making another start at the 6 for KC and will bat ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against Rays right-hander Griffin Jax. The Royals are optimistic that Witt will not need a stint on the injured list, and the fact that he was able to do pre-game workouts before the first two games of the series in Tampa is a good sign. Witt's next chance to return to the starting nine will be for Thursday's series finale against the Rays. Fantasy managers will want to check back then for an update on the 26-year-old two-time All-Star, who is hitting a strong .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 homers, 32 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in his 299 at-bats in 2026. When active, the former second overall pick in 2019 is a must-start in all fantasy formats. Tolbert should continue to be ignored in DFS lineups.

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Dominic Canzone • DH • Mariners

Dominic Canzone Returns From Hamstring Injury on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft at PNC Park, according to MLB.com. Canzone was held out as a precaution in Tuesday's win over the Pirates due to a right-hamstring injury. The left-handed-hitting outfielder is back now, though, and he should draw consideration as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy baseball leagues on the strong side of a platoon for the M's at DH. The 28-year-old has already set new career highs in home runs (12) and RBI (33) in 70 games this year while slashing a nice .281/.353/.562 with a .915 OPS, 28 runs scored, and a stolen base in 201 plate appearances. Canzone has really come on strong in June, going 19-for-54 (.352) with five home runs, two doubles, a triple, 10 RBI, and 10 runs scored in 19 games played. Fantasy managers searching for outfield upgrades should consider Canzone, who is only rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues.

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Abner Uribe • RP • Brewers

Abner Uribe to Serve One-Game Suspension on Wednesday

The Milwaukee Brewers said that right-handed reliever Abner Uribe will serve his one-game suspension on Wednesday night in Cincinnati against the division-rival Reds, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Major League Baseball handed Uribe a one-game suspension for what they deemed an unsportsmanlike celebration during his relief appearance against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals in late May. He has continued to be available out of Milwaukee's bullpen while appealing the suspension, but he'll now accept the ban after pitching in four of the last five days. He'll be unavailable for the series finale on Wednesday at Great American Ballpark, but he'll be back in the Brewers' bullpen for Friday's series opener at home against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Right-hander Trevor Megill is the team's primary closer, but Uribe has value in fantasy leagues that count holds. Going into Wednesday's action, the 26-year-old Dominican hurler has a 4-2 record with a 3.38 ERA (3.44 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, five saves, 31 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 29 1/3 relief innings. Uribe is rostered in 56% of Yahoo leagues.

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Blaze Alexander • 3B • Orioles

Blaze Alexander Returns From Knee Injury on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) is starting at third base and batting ninth for Wednesday's series finale in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano, per MLB.com. Alexander had to be pulled from Monday's series opener against the Angels after fouling a ball off his right knee. He missed Game 2 of the series on Tuesday, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 27-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 has taken over at the hot corner in Baltimore over Coby Mayo with Jordan Westburgh (elbow) out for the entire 2026 season. Alexander is hitting a strong .310 (53-for-171) in his first 67 games with the O's, but he lacks power and won't have much DFS appeal on Wednesday at the bottom of the batting order. He's added three home runs, 23 RBI, eight steals, and 22 runs scored across his 190 plate appearances. In five career at-bats against Soriano, Alexander is hitting .400 with a 1.000 OPS and one RBI.

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Jackson Holliday • 2B • Orioles

Jackson Holliday Missing Fourth Straight Game on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) is missing a fourth straight game on Wednesday in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Jeremiah Jackson will make another start at the keystone and will bat eighth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. The good news for Holliday is that he was able to do pre-game work with the team before the first two games of the series at Angel Stadium, signaling that he's likely to avoid another trip to the injured list with his groin soreness. The Orioles have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so Holliday's next chance to rejoin the starting lineup will come in Friday's series opener versus the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers should check back then for an update. The 22-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 is rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues at the moment after getting a late start to his third year in the majors due to a broken hamate bone suffered in spring training. Since returning, he has gone just 17-for-85 (.200) with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs, three stolen bases, 11 walks, and 29 strikeouts in 98 plate appearances.

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Josh Lowe • LF • Angels

Josh Lowe Recalled and Starting on Wednesday for Angels

The Los Angeles Angels recalled outfielder Josh Lowe from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, and he is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Angels against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Trey Gibson, according to MLB.com. Lowe could get some run in the short term in Anaheim against right-handed pitching with Mike Trout (hamstring) on the injured list and Jose Siri away for a few days while on paternity leave. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger teased power/speed upside earlier in his career with the Tampa Bay Rays after they made him the 13th overall pick in 2016, but injuries have gotten in the way, and he hit a low point earlier this year when the Angels sent him to the minors. In his first 125 at-bats in Anaheim in 2026, Lowe has hit a lowly .184 (23-for-125) with five home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs, one steal, and a 29.1% strikeout rate. In the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League with Salt Lake, Lowe hit .299/.397/.617 with a 1.014 OPS, nine homers, 29 RBI, six steals, and 21 runs in 26 games played. Only in AL-only leagues should managers fork out FAAB for Lowe at this time.

5 hours ago

Hurston Waldrep • SP • Braves

Hurston Waldrep Nearing Return to Major Leagues?

MLB.com's Mark Bowman thinks that Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep could be the best candidate for the team's open starting rotation spot after they optioned right-hander J.R. Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Waldrep has recovered from right-elbow surgery and threw 71 pitches in 4 2/3 innings for Gwinnett on Sunday. The 24-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida has allowed six earned runs on seven hits with 11 walks and 13 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings pitched in five starts so far in 2026 with Gwinnett, the rookie-level Florida Complex League, and at Double-A Columbus. In his 10 outings (nine starts) for the Braves last year before he was shut down with elbow issues, Waldrep went 6-1 with a 2.88 ERA (3.21 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, and 55:22 K:BB in 56 1/3 frames. If fully healthy, Waldrep could stick in Atlanta's rotation for the rest of the season, and he should start attracting more interest off the waiver wire. He's currently rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.

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Roman Anthony • LF • Red Sox

Roman Anthony hasn't Made Any Substantive Progress

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (finger, wrist) hasn't made any substantive progress while the Red Sox have been on their road trip, interim manager Chad Tracy told Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Anthony has occasionally tried to swing a lighter bat, but he hasn't moved to a real bat/hitting progression. It's not what Boston or Anthony's fantasy managers want to hear. The 22-year-old former top prospect has been sidelined since May 7 and was hitting only .229 (25-for-109) with a homer, five RBI, 12 runs, two steals, 20 walks, and 33 strikeouts in 30 games early in the year at the time of his finger/wrist injury. Anthony looked the part after his first MLB call-up in 2025, slashing .292/.396/.463 with eight homers, 18 doubles, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in his first 71 games played, but he closed out the year on the injured list and wasn't able to help the BoSox in the postseason. He's trying to recover from a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, and until he ramps up his hitting progression, it will be hard to pinpoint a potential return for Anthony in the second half. Although it's been a disappointing first full year in the big leagues, Anthony deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats for his power/speed upside.

6 hours ago

Jesus Made • SS • Brewers

Can Jesus Made Reach the Major Leagues in the Second Half?

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jesus Made is considered the No. 1-ranked prospect in all of baseball on MLB.com and has put together a strong start to the Double-A regular season. With the Biloxi Shuckers, Made has held a solid .287/.360/.449 line with a .809 OPS. The 19-year-old has not looked overmatched in the upper minor leagues, hitting 12 doubles, seven home runs, swiping 21 bags, and holding a 44:29 K:BB. Last summer, the top-ranked prospect in the game split his time across the lower levels before earning a brief taste of Double-A action late in the campaign. While Made is flashing elite upside, managers in the draft league should not view him as a top stash candidate yet. He will need to not only reach Triple-A but also show enough progress to join the Brewers in the second half. With Cooper Pratt recently earning the call, and Jett Williams ahead of him in the pecking order, the 19-year-old future superstar is best left on the waiver wire in all standard leagues for the time being.

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George Lombard Jr. • SS • Yankees

George Lombard Jr. No Longer on the Stash Radar Following Injury?

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. (finger) was recently placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A with sprained fingers in his left hand. Prior to the injury, Lombard was showing strong signs of growth at the top club of the Yankee system and putting himself firmly on the stash radar. However, with him now on the injured list, his stash value has taken a significant hit. When placed on the injured list, Yankee manager Aaron Boone noted that there were "good signs" from the initial testing, but the team has yet to provide a direct timetable for his recovery. Over his last 15 games before hitting the shelf, the team's top-ranked prospect was enjoying a surge at the plate, carrying a .321/.431/.642 line with eight doubles, three home runs, and two stolen bases. Managers in deeper leagues should pay close attention to his recovery. Once he is cleared to begin baseball activities, he will carry high-end stash appeal, as he remains New York's long-term solution at shortstop for the second half.

7 hours ago

Owen Murphy • SP • Braves

Is Owen Murphy the Next Braves Pitching Prospect to Debut?

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Owen Murphy began the regular season at the Double-A level but has recently been moved to Triple-A and is emerging as a potential stash candidate. With Double-A, Murphy did not enjoy the best success, posting a hefty 6.10 ERA with a 27:18 K:BB across 20 2/3 innings of work. However, the Braves believed he was ready to join Gwinnett, and he has done more than hold his own. After going through some gradual growing pains to begin his Triple-A career, Murphy has looked quite comfortable in each of his last two games. During this two-game stretch, Murphy has logged six innings in each start and struck out 16 hitters while allowing just three earned runs. With Atlanta lacking much depth on their MLB roster, Murphy may be the next man called in the coming weeks. He will need to show this success over a longer period, but the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system is now firmly on the stash radar among top pitching prospects.

7 hours ago

Yohandy Morales • 3B • Nationals

Yohandy Morales Still a Top Stash Candidate Amid Brief Triple-A Skid?

Washington Nationals first base/third base prospect Yohandy Morales has enjoyed a strong start to the Triple-A regular season, which has pushed him to the top half of most stash rankings. However, since the start of June, the corner infielder has hit a brief skid at the Triple-A level, raising some concern. Since June 1, Morales has held a modest .250/.314/.469 line with a .783 OPS. However, over his first 52 games of the campaign, the infielder was among the top hitters in the entire minor leagues, carrying a sharp .342/.417/.589 slash line with 11 doubles, 12 home runs, and two stolen bases. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status at Triple-A, as a hot surge could push him back into the high-end stat territory. For now, Morales is a viable deep-league stash among infielders in formats that have several N/A spots.

7 hours ago

Hagen Smith • SP • White Sox

Hagen Smith Remains a Viable Stash Candidate While on Injured List?

Chicago White Sox top pitching prospect Hagen Smith appeared to be on the doorstep of the major leagues before suffering a shoulder impingement. Prior to this injury, Smith was showcasing high-end upside at the Triple-A level and was even mentioned as a potential name to watch as the team needed additional pitching depth. However, this injury pushed the former fifth overall pick to the 7-day injured list. However, the team has expressed optimism regarding the injury, and he may not be sidelined for much longer. While Smith had a slow start to the Triple-A regular season, he quickly found his footing. From May 27 through June 7, he posted a sharp 2.37 ERA with a 32:7 K:BB, which was a stark improvement compared to the 4.54 ERA he held over the first 33 2/3 innings. While he will likely not be in the mix to join Chicago until after the All-Star break, managers in deeper leagues should keep a close eye on his status once he embarks on a rehab assignment.

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Leo De Vries • SS • Athletics

Leo De Vries Enjoying Power Binge, On the Doorstep of Triple-A Promotion?

Athletics infield prospect Leo De Vries has been among the top hitters in the minors over the last week and is now on call-up watch as he nears a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas. Over his last 10 games with Double-A Midland, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect has gone deep four times while carrying a stellar .250/.375/.625 line with a 9:7 K:BB and two stolen bases. Overall, De Vries has held a .278/.370/.424 line over his first extended look at Double-A action. While he only has nine home runs on the season, seeing the budding superstar begin to tap into his raw power is a very positive sign. While managers should not expect him to be in strong contention to reach the Athletics in the second half, if he can earn the call to Triple-A in the near future, the door will be open. For now, De Vries remains a must-roster high-end dynasty/keeper asset and could find himself on the redraft radar following a promotion to the top club.

7 hours ago

Ben Brown • SP • Cubs

Ben Brown Placed on Injured List With Neck Strain

In yet another blow to the Chicago Cubs starting rotation, the team placed right-hander Ben Brown (neck) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a neck strain, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune. The Cubs also placed right-hander Edward Cabrera (hamstring) on the IL on Wednesday with a strained left-hamstring. Chicago's starting rotation has been plagued by injuries all year, but the good news is that they are getting left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) back for the series finale against the New York Mets on Thursday. It's a tough break for the Cubs and for Brown, who has been a popular waiver-wire pickup in 2026 after his successful transition from the bullpen to a starting role for the Cubs. In his 20 appearances (eight starts) through 68 innings, the 26-year-old has gone 4-2 with a stingy 1.85 ERA (2.50 FIP) and 0.94 WHIP with 65 strikeouts, 19 walks, and even one save in his third year in the big leagues. If you have the room in an IL spot, Brown has pitched well enough to stash in fantasy baseball leagues. He's currently rostered in 71% of Yahoo leagues.

7 hours ago

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.

7 hours ago

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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