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Jack Flaherty • SP • Tigers

Jack Flaherty Fans Seven in Minor-League Rehab Game

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Erie, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking just one and striking out seven in 5 2/3 innings of work, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Flaherty threw 58 of his 83 pitches for strikes in his first rehab start since landing on the 15-day injured list with a left-ankle injury. All signs are pointing to the veteran right-hander coming off the IL when he's eligible to be reinstated on June 28, barring a setback during a between-starts bullpen session. Fantasy managers won't be in any hurry to add the 30-year-old former 34th overall pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014 when he's ready to return, as he went on the IL with a 1-8 record, 5.35 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings over his first 15 starts in 2026 in his second year in Motown. Flaherty's 11.1% walk rate isn't ideal, but he also doesn't have a terrible 25.5% strikeout rate, and the underlying metrics suggest he has been a bit unlucky in the first half so far. He's currently rostered in under half of Yahoo leagues.

5 hours ago

Max Meyer • SP • Marlins

Max Meyer Expected to Start Series Opener Against Cardinals Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer (personal) is expected to be activated from the bereavement list to start the series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extra Base. Meyer will not be forced to skip a turn in Miami's starting rotation after the team placed him on the bereavement list on Monday. The 27-year-old former third overall pick in 2020 out of the University of Minnesota is easily having his best year in the big leagues in 2026 in his fourth year in the Show, going 8-0 with a 2.80 ERA (3.32 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with a career-high 102 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 innings pitched across his 16 starts for the Fish. Meyer faced the Cardinals back on April 20 fifth start of the year at home, and allowed two earned runs with two walks and eight strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision. St. Louis isn't the greatest matchup in MLB -- they have the 12th-best OPS (.728) -- but Meyer has just been too good this year to consider benching, even with a potential heavy heart on Friday.

6 hours ago

Edward Cabrera • SP • Cubs

Edward Cabrera Going Back on Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Chicago Cubs right-handed starter Edward Cabrera (hamstring) will head back to the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring that he suffered in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell told Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Cabrera will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday to determine the severity of the hamstring injury. "We're in a rough spot," Counsell said. In the Cubs' 9-6 win on Tuesday, Cabrera allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking four and striking out four in five innings to actually pick up the win despite straining his hamstring in the fifth inning while trying to stretch to make a catch at first base. It's another frustrating injury for the 28-year-old Dominican hurler, who has been extremely volatile for fantasy managers in 2026 in his first year in Chicago. E-Cab entered his start on Tuesday with a 4-4 record, 5.21 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP with 61 K's and 25 walks in 67 1/3 innings in his 13 starts. We'll have a better idea of how long Cabrera will be out after his MRI exam, but either way, he could be looking at missing the rest of the first half of the season. Cabrera is rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.

6 hours ago

Luis Arraez • 2B • Giants

Luis Arraez Leaves Early After Fouling a Ball Off his Foot

San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) left Tuesday's game against the visiting Athletics after fouling a ball off his right foot in his first at-bat, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Arraez attempted to stay in the contest but eventually departed in the fifth frame. Before leaving the field early, Arraez went 1-for-2 at the plate with a single out of the leadoff spot for the Gigantes. Casey Schmitt moved from left field to second base to replace Arraez at the keystone. It sounds as though Arraez's foot injury isn't all that serious, but fantasy managers will want to check back on his status for Wednesday's contest in San Fran. Most likely, Arraez will have the day off as the Giants look to rest him for Wednesday's game against the A's. The 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder continues to offer a high batting average as a high-contact hitter, as he came into Tuesday's game with a .320 average (95-for-297) with only three home runs, 30 RBI, 40 runs, and six stolen bases in his first year in the Bay Area. The three-time All-Star is also a solid source of runs scored out of the top spot in the batting order. Consider him day-to-day until further notice.

6 hours ago

Byron Buxton • CF • Twins

Twins "Have No Plans" to Trade Byron Buxton

Minnesota Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll said that the team has "no plans to trade" outfielder Byron Buxton, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Buxton has said previously that he has no interest in leaving Minnesota, and he has a full no-trade clause, which definitely makes it difficult for the Twins to move him if they wanted to. The 32-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star broke out with a career-high 35 home runs, 83 RBI, and 24 stolen bases in 126 games last year, and he's having another banner year while staying healthy in 2026. Buxton entered Tuesday's action with a .275/.333/.596 slash line with a .930 OPS, an American League-leading 25 home runs, 41 RBI, 53 runs scored, and seven steals in 68 games across 306 plate appearances. Even if the Twins receive an offer they can't refuse before this year's August trade deadline, they'd need to get Buxton's approval to sign off on any deal. A move to a more prolific offense would certainly give him even more fantasy upside, but managers haven't much to complain about this year as it is.

6 hours ago

Joe Ryan • SP • Twins

Joe Ryan Feeling Better, Will Start Against Dodgers on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (illness) is feeling better on Tuesday and will start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Shohei Ohtani, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Left-handed rookie Connor Prielipp had been scheduled to toe the rubber on Wednesday, but with Ryan back, he'll be moved back to Friday in a much better matchup at home against the Colorado Rockies. Ryan, 30, was scratched from his scheduled start at Target Field on Tuesday against the Dodgers, but he'll end up only being moved back a day and will still get a very challenging matchup with the first-place ballclub. After making his first All-Star squad in 2025, Ryan has been a must-start in fantasy in 2026, going 5-3 with a career-best 2.99 ERA (2.81 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP with 99 strikeouts and only 18 walks in 87 1/3 innings across his 16 starts. Ryan has only allowed more than three earned runs in an outing in just three of his 16 starts, and he's fanned at least seven in six of his last seven starts.

6 hours ago

Zack Gelof • 3B • Athletics

Zack Gelof Injures his Right Hand on Tuesday Night

Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) was removed from Tuesday night's game early against the San Francisco Giants after third baseman Matt Chapman stepped on his right hand at second base in the second inning, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof was removed immediately and finished the contest 0-for-1 at the plate as the A's leadoff hitter, bringing a tough end to his impressive 24-game hitting streak. Veteran Jeff McNeil replaced Gelof at the keystone at Oracle Park in San Francisco. It would obviously be terrible timing for Gelof to need to miss extended time with an injury if his hand ailment proves to be serious. The 26-year-old former second-round pick in 2021 out of the University of Virginia has been a popular waiver-wire pickup in recent weeks, given his hot streak at the plate. Gelof's 24-game hitting streak boosted his 2026 season slash line to .284/.338/.500 with an .838 OPS, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs, and eight stolen bases going into Tuesday's contest against the Gigantes. McNeil would see more time at the keystone in Sacramento if Gelof misses additional time. UPDATE: Manager Mark Kotsay said after Tuesday's game that Gelof avoided a fractured hand and won't require stitches.

6 hours ago

Hunter Greene • SP • Reds

Hunter Greene Throws Four Shutout Innings in Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) had a strong minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Louisville, tossing four shutout innings with only two hits allowed, one walk, and three strikeouts against the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Greene threw 64 pitches during the outing and topped out at 99.5 mph, another sign that he will rejoin the Reds' starting rotation for his 2026 season debut before the end of June. Manager Terry Francona said that the 26-year-old was scheduled to throw around 75 pitches on Tuesday, so he came a little short of that target after throwing 54 pitches in four scoreless innings in his first rehab start last week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Even with another rehab started expected for Greene, he could be back before the calendar flips to July, and he's an absolute must-stash in fantasy baseball leagues if he's available on the waiver wire. Greene is a hard-throwing former second overall pick in 2017 with ace upside when he's fully healthy, and somehow he's available in over 30% of Yahoo leagues.

6 hours ago

Nick Lodolo • SP • Reds

Nick Lodolo Exits Early on Tuesday With Left-Wrist Contusion

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (wrist) exited early from his start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday due to a left wrist contusion, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Lodolo struck out six across four scoreless innings before being removed from the game. The 28-year-old was struck on the wrist by a line drive off the bat of Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio. However, X-rays of the wrist were negative, so Lodolo may have avoided a serious injury. The left-hander's start to the 2026 season was delayed by a finger injury that sidelined him until early May. He's struggled since returning, recording a 2-2 record with a 5.59 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts across 46 2/3 innings (nine starts). Fantasy managers should check back for updates on Lodolo ahead of his next scheduled start against the Brewers next Monday.

7 hours ago

Chase Dollander • SP • Rockies

Chase Dollander Undergoes Internal-Brace Surgery on Monday

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) underwent internal brace surgery on Monday, per Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Dollander was able to avoid Tommy John Surgery, which would have been the worst-case scenario for his return timeline. Still, the 24-year-old will miss the remainder of the 2026 season and likely a significant chunk of 2027. Dollander made some encouraging strides this year before getting injured, recording a 3-3 record with a 3.89 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts across 44 innings (10 appearances). The Rockies utilized Dollander largely in a bulk relief role out of the bullpen, but he went at least five innings in five out of his 10 outings and at least four innings in eight out of 10. The former top prospect averaged 99 miles per hour on his fastball and posted a solid 24.9% strikeout rate. Dollander now faces a long road back to a big-league mound, but he remains worth holding in dynasty formats.

7 hours ago

Luis Robert Jr. • CF • Mets

Luis Robert Jr. Progressing, Remains Without Firm Return Timeline

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) is doing baseball activities and is "symptom-free, pretty much," per Max Goodman of NJ.com. However, Goodman reports that Robert Jr. remains without a return timeline from the lumbar spine disc irritation that has kept him sidelined since late April. Across 98 plate appearances before the injury, Robert Jr. hit .224/.327/.329 with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 28-year-old remains a high-upside power/speed threat when healthy, as he stole 33 bases and logged a 10.1% barrel rate across 110 games for the Chicago White Sox in 2025. Still, health is a major part of the story for Robert Jr., who will likely fail to reach 450 plate appearances for the fifth time in the last six seasons in 2026. Until more is known about when Robert Jr. is expected to go out on a rehab assignment, fantasy managers are probably safe to leave him on the waiver wire.

7 hours ago

Christian Scott • SP • Mets

Christian Scott Slated to Return to Mets Rotation this Weekend

New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott (hip) is "slated to come off the injured list this weekend and start a game against the (Philadelphia) Phillies," per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Scott was placed on the 15-day IL due to a right-hip impingement on June 12, but it appears he is on track to return as soon as he is eligible. Scott spent the early portion of the 2026 season working his way back from Tommy John surgery and made his season debut in late April. Across 40 2/3 innings (nine starts), the 27-year-old has recorded a 2-0 record with a 3.10 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts. Scott's 10.7% walk rate is a bit higher than fantasy managers might prefer, but he's averaged 95.5 miles per hour on his fastball and struck out 26.4% of the batters he's faced this season. Upon his return, Scott profiles as a high-upside waiver wire target in any league where he may have been dropped after the injury.

7 hours ago

Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Exits Early on Tuesday With Back Tightness

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (back) was removed early from his team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night due to back tightness. Soto was hitless in two trips to the plate before exiting the game. The 27-year-old has been his typical elite self at the plate when healthy this season, hitting .299/.395/.570 with 17 home runs, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 259 plate appearances. He's also been red-hot of late, hitting .326 with four home runs over his last 51 plate appearances entering play on Tuesday. However, Soto missed 15 games earlier this season with a calf injury and could now be in danger of missing additional time. If Soto requires a stint on the injured list, Mets outfielder MJ Melendez could be in line for more playing time. UPDATE: Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's game that Soto is day-to-day, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese.

7 hours ago

Edward Cabrera • SP • Cubs

Edward Cabrera Carted Off on Tuesday With Apparent Lower-Body Injury

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (leg/thigh) was carted off the field in the fifth inning of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Per Montemurro, Cabrera "did the splits" to catch a throw while covering first base and immediately grabbed at his left leg/thigh area. Cabrera allowed three hits, two earned runs, and four walks while striking out four across five innings of work before exiting the game. The 28-year-old already missed time earlier this season with a finger injury and may now be headed for a second stint on the injured list. Cabrera's first year with the Cubs has been a struggle even when he's been healthy, as he's pitched to a 5.10 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 65 strikeouts across 72 1/3 innings (14 starts). If he is forced to miss time, Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) would likely take Cabrera's spot in the starting rotation.

7 hours ago

Blaze Alexander • 3B • Orioles

Blaze Alexander Out With Knee Contusion Against Angels

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) is sitting out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, per MLB.com. Alexander left the series opener on Monday with a right-knee contusion after fouling a ball off his leg, so it's not a huge surprise that he's not starting a day later. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider the super-utility man to be day-to-day. Coby Mayo is making the start at third base for the O's on Tuesday and will bat fifth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. The 27-year-old Alexander has been thrust into a much bigger role than expected in 2026 in his first year in Baltimore due to the season-ending elbow injury to Jordan Westburg. He has taken advantage of the opportunity, too, hitting .310 (53-for-171) with three home runs, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in his 67 games played. Alexander doesn't come with much pop at the plate, though, and his most attractive quality may be his multi-position eligibility in fantasy, as he's eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield.

9 hours ago

Jackson Holliday • 2B • Orioles

Jackson Holliday Still Out on Tuesday With Groin Injury

Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) remains sidelined on Tuesday with a groin injury against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Jeremiah Jackson is making another start at the keystone for Baltimore and will bat ninth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. Holliday will be missing a third straight game with tightness in his groin, but as of now, he remains day-to-day and could return to the starting nine for Wednesday's contest in Anaheim. The 22-year-old Holliday has had an injury-plagued 2026 campaign to this point, getting a late start after having surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his hand back in spring training. The former first overall pick then had a setback that prevented on his minor-league rehab assignment that prevented him from making his season debut until May 19. The son of former big-leaguer Matt Holliday has plenty of long-term power/speed upside, but so far in his 85 at-bats this year, he has struggled with only 17 hits (.200 average), four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and three steals. If/when Holliday finds his groove, he'll be an option off the waiver wire for middle-infield depth. Holliday is rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues right now.

9 hours ago

Kyle Schwarber • DH • Phillies

Kyle Schwarber Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup on the road against the division-rival Washington Nationals with tightness in his lower back, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is serving as the DH for the Philis and is batting eighth in the order against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. For now, we'll consider Schwarber, the MLB leader in home runs with 29, to be day-to-day until further notice. Losing the 33-year-old three-time All-Star for an extended period of time would be devastating to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike. Check back on Wednesday to see if Schwarber is feeling good enough to return to the starting nine. Schwarber hit three homers on Saturday against the division-rival New York Mets (two in one inning) and continues to be the cream of the crop in fantasy when it comes to power. In addition to leading the league in homers, Schwarbs also leads in strikeouts (115), slugging percentage .594, and total bases (170) in his 75 games across 337 plate appearances. He's been outstanding in June, going 22-for-72 (.306) with seven long balls, 13 RBI, and 15 runs scored.

10 hours ago

Masyn Winn • SS • Cardinals

Masyn Winn Out on Tuesday With Thumb Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (thumb) is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday evening with soreness in his left thumb, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. With Winn sitting out, rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt will make the start at the 6 at Busch Stadium and will bat leadoff against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Jose Fermin draws into the starting lineup at second base and will hit sixth for the Red Birds. It's a bad time for an injury to surface for Winn, who is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 11-for-28 (.393) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and six runs scored in 30 plate appearances to boost his season slash line to .245/.321/.339 in 293 plate appearances. For now, we'll consider the 24-year-old shortstop to be day-to-day. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Winn is ready to return to action. Winn has looked better at the plate recently, but on the season as a whole, he still has only three long balls, 31 RBI, 32 runs, and six steals in 69 games played for St. Louis.

11 hours ago

CJ Abrams • SS • Nationals

CJ Abrams Scratched on Tuesday With Side Tightness

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (side) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with tightness in his left side, the team announced. Nasim Nunez will make the start at the 6 for the Nats and will hit seventh against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo at Nationals Park. Jorbit Vivas will take over at the keystone for Washington. Side tightness often can turn into an oblique strain that sends players to the injured list, but Abrams' fantasy managers are certainly hoping that's not the case. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day and check back on Wednesday to see if he's available to return to the starting nine. The 25-year-old former sixth overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2019 is in the midst of a breakout campaign in 2026 in his fourth full season in D.C. and has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues, as he enters Tuesday's action with a .286/.366/.530 slash line, a .895 OPS, 17 homers, 57 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 51 runs scored across 77 games and 328 plate appearances. Abrams needs only four home runs to set a new career high in that category and nine RBI for another career high.

11 hours ago

Cole Ragans • SP • Royals

Cole Ragans Likely to Need Elbow Surgery

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) will likely need some sort of surgery on his left elbow, but the Royals aren't sure of the exact procedure or if he'll be able to return in 2026, according to Brian Murphy of MLB.com. Ragans will get another opinion from a doctor, at which point the Royals should know more. Now on the 60-day injured list, the talented southpaw has been sidelined since early May with what was originally being called a left-elbow impingement. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues shouldn't drop Ragans just yet, but the likelihood is increasing that he won't pitch again this season. The 28-year-old former 30th overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a first-time All-Star during his breakout 2024 campaign, when he went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA (2.99 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, and 223:67 K:BB in 186 1/3 innings across 32 starts. Ragans has dealt with injuries since, making just 13 starts last year before being shut down after eight starts in 2026. He's currently rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues.

12 hours ago

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