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Tanner Scott • RP • Dodgers

Tanner Scott Blows Save, Losing High-Leverage Role?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott didn't look his best on the mound versus the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Scott came into the game with a two-run lead in the eighth inning. He proceeded to give up two singles and a home run to turn a 3-1 lead into a 4-3 deficit. This rough outing will end his 12.1 scoreless inning streak. Overall, Scott owns a 2.19 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and a 28:3 K:BB ratio with five saves and five holds this season. He has mostly been solid for the Dodgers, so this one bad outing shouldn't drop him in the pecking order. Scott figures to remain in the mix for saves, but might be unavailable on Sunday after pitching on Saturday.

17 hours ago

Teoscar Hernández • LF • Dodgers

Teoscar Hernandez Expects to Miss a Month, Wants to Come Back Fully Healthy

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) told Sonja Chen of MLB.com that he expects to miss about a month while he recovers from his hamstring strain. "He'd like to be back sooner than that, but he also understands the importance of coming back the right way so that it doesn't linger into the rest of the season," Chen wrote. We can appreciate the fact that Hernandez wants to put his injury behind him and return once he's 100% healthy, even if that means his injured list stint lasts until late June or early July. The 33-year-old is rostered in 76% of fantasy baseball leagues, so coming back healthy will benefit his fantasy managers if he's able to continue producing at a high level. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .276/.348/.436 with seven home runs, a 9.3% walk rate, a 27.0% strikeout rate, and 122 wRC+. He currently ranks #34 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball redraft rankings for 2026.

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James Tibbs III • RF • Dodgers

James Tibbs III a Must-Stash Prospect with Opening on MLB Roster?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been viewed as an intriguing fantasy baseball prospect for a while now, but up until recently, there hadn't been much room for him on the major league roster. That's no longer the case, as outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) is headed to the 10-day injured list. While the Dodgers have recalled Ryan Ward to take Hernandez's spot on the 26-man roster for now, Tibbs could force the front office's hand and earn a promotion. Through 51 games this season, he is slashing .310/.413/.616 with 14 home runs, three steals, a 14.6% walk rate, a 25.8% strikeout rate, and 156 wRC+. He's up to 32 extra-base hits on the year, and his blend of contact and power should continue if (and when) he reaches the major league roster. Tibbs has jumped to #12 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, and he's currently available on the waiver wire in 97% of leagues.

2 days ago

Tanner Scott • RP • Dodgers

Tanner Scott Remains a Priority Waiver Wire Target Despite Scattered Usage

After logging 23 saves in 2025, Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott began the 2026 season in a setup role. However, with Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) currently on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery, Scott has re-emerged as a ninth-inning option for Los Angeles. The 31-year-old's overall production has been excellent as well, as he's pitched to a 1.19 ERA and 0.62 WHIP with 27 strikeouts and four saves across 22 2/3 innings. Scott has seen some usage in the seventh and eighth innings even since Diaz hit the injured list, so fantasy managers should not expect a full-on closer workload. Still, Scott is a dominant reliever and the most likely option in the Dodgers bullpen to log saves for the time being, making him a priority waiver wire target across all league formats.

2 days ago

River Ryan • SP • Dodgers

River Ryan on the Verge of MLB Promotion Following Eight-Strikeout Effort

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan turned in another stellar effort at Triple-A Oklahoma City and is on the verge of joining the MLB roster. On Thursday evening, Ryan turned in his best showing of the campaign, tossing a season-high six frames with one run (unearned run) with only four hits, no walks, and a season-high eight punchouts. Since returning from the 7-day injured list, Ryan has made three starts and logged 15 innings with a 0.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and a 19:1 K:BB. With both Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the injured list on the MLB roster, Ryan could provide some much-needed depth to this pitching staff. Given his current production and clear path to a role, Ryan should be viewed as the top pitching prospect to stash in all formats.

2 days ago

Ryan Ward • 1B • Dodgers

Dodgers Promote No. 19 Prospect Ryan Ward, Will he Play Enough in L.A.?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are recalling outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward with Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Ward is the Dodgers' No. 19 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and led the minors with 36 home runs in 2025. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter and former eighth-round pick in 2019 out of Bryan University had two hits in six plate appearances with an RBI for the Blue earlier this year. In 47 games across 214 plate appearances for Triple-A Oklahoma City this year, Ward has hit .254/.379/.418 with a .797 OPS, six home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 31 RBI, six stolen bases, and 28 runs scored. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound prospect consistently hits balls hard and has intriguing power for fantasy managers in deeper leagues looking for a spark. Ward could play regularly in L.A. going forward against right-handed pitchers with both Teoscar and Enrique Hernandez (oblique) out for at least several weeks, if not more.

3 days ago

Shohei Ohtani • DH • Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Homers, Throws Six Hitless Innings Against Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani showed why he is baseball's unicorn in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the division-rival Colorado Rockies, delivering as both a hitter and starting pitcher. At the plate, Ohtani went 1-for-4 and led off the game in the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot to put the Dodgers in the lead. On the mound, he continued his Cy Young-caliber season, tossing six hitless innings (one earned run allowed) while walking four and striking out seven to pick up his fifth win of the season. The 31-year-old four-time MVP didn't have his best control on the mound (he also hit a batter) and threw 56 of his 99 pitches for strikes. Ohtani got the job done nonetheless, and he's now sporting a ridiculous 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 61:17 K:BB in his 55 innings pitched across nine starts. He only allowed three runs in 25 innings in May. After a brief slump at the plate to begin the year, Ohtani has now gone 18-for-47 (.383) with three home runs and 14 RBI in his last 13 games. You can't keep the Japanese sensation down for long. Ohtani is a freak of nature and a must-start anytime he's in the lineup or toeing the rubber.

3 days ago

Teoscar Hernández • LF • Dodgers

Teoscar Hernandez Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) will head to the 10-day injured list after straining his left hamstring in Wednesday's victory over the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It's the second consecutive night that the Dodgers lost a position player to the IL, as Enrique Hernandez went back on the IL after straining his oblique on Tuesday. It's a frustrating development for Teoscar, who has bounced back in May with an .892 OPS. He missed time last year with a strained left groin and said in spring training that it was a factor in him posting a .672 OPS the rest of the way, one of the worst stretches of his Dodgers tenure. Hyeseong Kim took over for Hernandez in left field on Wednesday, his first time playing the position in the majors. Roberts said that Alex Call could get more time in left field to build off his strong start in 2026. Outfield prospect James Tibbs III is one of many options the Dodgers have to replace Hernandez on the active roster before Friday. Hernandez should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers.

3 days ago

Kyle Hurt • RP • Dodgers

Kyle Hurt Earns Save Wednesday, Emerging as Deep-League Pickup?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kyle Hurt picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday night against the Rockies. The 27-year-old righty came on in the ninth inning after Tanner Scott worked through the top of the order in the eighth. With a 4-1 lead, Hurt quickly retired the Rockies in order, getting back-to-back groundouts and then fanning Willi Castro to end the game. Hurt is 1-0 with an impressive 1.06 ERA and 2.36 FIP in his 17 innings this season, while racking up 20 strikeouts. He could be used more as a co-closer with the lefty Scott over the next several weeks while the Dodgers continue to wait for Edwin Diaz (elbow) to return from his long layoff. Hurt is a solid speculative add in deep leagues in case he gets more work, but in standard-sized leagues, he's hard to trust since the Dodgers will continue to rotate options at the end of games.

3 days ago

Tanner Scott • RP • Dodgers

Tanner Scott Deployed in Eighth Inning, Remains in Closer Committee?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott has four saves on the season and has been getting most of the save opportunities for his team lately. However, on Wednesday night, he came on in the eighth inning with his team holding a 3-1 lead. He faced the No. 9 hitter and then the top of the Rockies' batting order, giving up just one hit and picking up two strikeouts. He was replaced for the final frame by Kyle Hurt, who retired the side in order to earn his first save of the season. Scott still seems to be the preferred option, but manager Dave Roberts will deploy the 31-year-old lefty whenever the opposing team is bringing its top lefties to the plate. He may not get all the save situations, but his 1.19 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings indicate he can be effective whenever he enters the game. He isn't an elite fantasy option if you're just looking for saves, but he continues to be a critical contributor in the Dodgers' bullpen.

3 days ago

Teoscar Hernández • LF • Dodgers

Teoscar Hernandez Lifted From Wednesday's Game Early With Hamstring Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) was lifted from Wednesday's contest early against the division-rival Colorado Rockies with a left-hamstring strain. Hernandez grounded out in his only at-bat before being pulled and was seen grabbing at his hamstring while running to first base in the second inning. While we'll wait for an update on the severity of his injury, it's possible that the Dodgers could lose both Enrique Hernandez (oblique) and Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) to the injured list on back-to-back days. Hyeseong Kim replaced Hernandez in left field on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium, but Alex Call might be the biggest beneficiary of playing time in the Dodgers' outfield if Hernandez is forced to the IL with this injury. For his run production in a stacked Dodgers' lineup, the 33-year-old Dominican will need to be stashed in all fantasy leagues if he's placed on the IL. Hernandez came into Wednesday's tilt against the Rockies slashing .278/.350/.439 with a .789 OPS, seven homers, 31 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two steals across his 180 at-bats for the Blue.

4 days ago

Max Muncy • 3B • Dodgers

Max Muncy Returns to Dodgers Lineup on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) is back at the hot corner and is hitting fifth on Wednesday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, according to MLB.com. Muncy missed his fourth straight game in Tuesday night's blowout win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium after originally being hit by a pitch on his right wrist last Friday in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers, but he entered to play defense in the ninth inning on Tuesday night. Enrique Hernandez filled in at third for Muncy in each of the last two nights, but he suffered a significant oblique strain and is back on the injured list. The 35-year-old Muncy is now back in action and appears to be clear of needing an IL stint of his own. The veteran left-handed-hitting third baseman continues to be an asset for his power production in an elite Dodgers lineup, although he's cooled off of late, going 5-for-31 (.161) with a homer, double, two RBI, nine runs, six walks, and 12 K's in his last 10 games since May 12. In just two career at-bats against Sugano, Muncy has a homer and two RBI.

4 days ago

James Tibbs III • RF • Dodgers

James Tibbs III Homers, Remains a Top Stash Option as Strong Season Continues

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III broke a 21-game homerless drought on Tuesday in a 2-for-6 day at the plate, belting his 12th home run of the season. As has been the case this year, his big power comes with a lot of swing-and-miss, with the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect striking out in three of his six at-bats. A strong walk rate has helped to offset that this year, and the result is a .316/.422/.606 slash line with a 15.2 percent walk rate, 25.2 percent strikeout rate, a .449 wOBA, and a 158 wRC+. His 16 doubles and 50 runs scored both lead the Pacific Coast League. It seems a big league debut would be in order with everything he's done at Triple-A this year, but right now, he's not on the 40-man roster, and there is no opening in the outfield on the majors roster. Still, with the groove he is in at the plate, the 23-year-old remains one of the top hitters to stash in fantasy leagues with a debut likely to happen later this season.

4 days ago

Mookie Betts • SS • Dodgers

Mookie Betts Set to Break Out of Slump After Two-Homer Game?

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was struggling mightily at the plate before the team's outburst on Tuesday night in a 15-6 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Betts finally showed some life at the plate by going 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .190 and his OPS to .679. Since returning from the injured list on May 11, Betts has gone 11-for-56 (.196) with four homers, a double, eight RBI, six runs, three walks, and seven strikeouts. In his last seven games, he had gone just 4-for-29 (.138), but the move to the cleanup spot on Tuesday seemed to spark the 33-year-old veteran to life offensively. Betts got the scoring started with a two-run blast in the first inning. Although the former MVP and eight-time All-Star is still hitting under the Mendoza Line for the season, he does have six home runs in just 84 at-bats, and it might be a good time to try and see if you can still buy low on him.

4 days ago

Shohei Ohtani • DH • Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Expected to Start on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's (hand) removal from Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies after taking a pitch off his pitching hand was precautionary, manager Dave Roberts told Katie Woo of The Athletic. He is expected to make his start on Wednesday, and no imaging was required. However, it's to be determined if Ohtani will also serve as the designated hitter. Ohtani went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 15-6 drubbing of the last-place Rockies and was pulled after being hit on the hand in the fourth inning. Despite the injury scare, fantasy managers should keep Ohtani in their starting lineups for Wednesday's action against the Rockies. The 31-year-old four-time MVP and five-time All-Star has been better as a pitcher than a hitter in 2026 going 4-2 with a stingy 0.73 ERA (2.38 FIP) and 0.84 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 49 innings across his eight starts. He should also be a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues if he's in the batting order as the DH. The Rockies as a team rank 22nd in baseball with a .685 OPS.

4 days ago

Max Muncy • 3B • Dodgers

Max Muncy Missing Fourth Straight Game With Wrist Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) is out for a fourth straight game as the Dodgers take on the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium, according to MLB.com. And for the second straight day, Enrique Hernandez will start at third base and bat ninth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Muncy has not played since he was hit by a pitch on his wrist on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, but manager Dave Roberts said the team hopes that he will return for Wednesday's contest against Colorado. However, if Muncy cannot return soon, he could be forced to the injured list. Hernandez just returned from the IL to make his season debut on Monday, and he had two hits and an RBI. The 34-year-old Puerto Rican isn't a great DFS play in the nine-hole, though, and he's hit just .160 with a .481 OPS and four RBI in 25 career at-bats against Freeland. Muncy has struggled at the plate of late before his wrist injury, going 8-for-44 (.182) with three homers, a double, six RBI, 11 runs scored, six walks, and 16 K's to drop his season line to .258/.363/.515.

5 days ago

Blake Treinen • RP • Dodgers

Blake Treinen Worth Monitoring in Deeper Leagues?

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen got his first save of the season on Monday night against the Rockies. He only needed four pitches to get the job done in his team's 5-3, come-from-behind win. Lefty Alex Vesia started the ninth and got two outs, but allowed a single to Willi Castro. When the Rockies went to pinch-hitter Braxton Fulford as the potential tying run, manager Dave Roberts countered by bringing in the righty Trieinen. Treinen struck out Fulford to end the game, posting his ninth scoreless outing in his last 11 appearances. The 37-year-old veteran is 1-1 with a 3.24 ERA and 3.97 FIP in his 21 games this season and has mostly been used in middle relief. With Tanner Scott pitching back-to-back days before Monday's win and the comeback way the game came together, Trienen's save seems like an outlier, but in deep leagues, he is worth watching to see if he gets more work at the end of the game as the Dodgers continue to cover until Edwin Diaz (elbow) returns.

5 days ago

Tyler Glasnow • SP • Dodgers

Tyler Glasnow Resumes Playing Catch on Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) returned to playing catch on Monday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Glasnow has been on the 15-day injured list since early May due to back issues and was briefly forced to pause his throwing progression after experiencing renewed discomfort in his back last week. The 32-year-old got off to a strong start to his 2026 season before getting injured, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts across 39 2/3 innings (seven starts). While he appears to be back on track, Glasnow could still require at least one rehab start before returning to the Dodgers rotation. Glasnow is a must-start fantasy pitcher when healthy, but his extensive track record of injury issues makes his profile a risky one for fantasy managers.

6 days ago

Edwin Díaz • RP • Dodgers

Edwin Diaz Set to Begin Throwing Progression

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing progression on either Monday or Tuesday, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Diaz has been on the 60-day injured list since late April after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies in his pitching elbow. The 32-year-old is not expected to return to the big leagues until mid-July and will likely need a fairly extensive rehab stint to build himself back up. Still, Diaz appears to be making progress towards a return to full health in 2026. Diaz struggled in a small sample size before getting injured earlier this season, posting a 10.50 ERA and 2.33 WHIP across six innings (seven appearances). However, he's recorded 116 saves since the start of the 2021 season and profiles as a must-start fantasy closer when healthy.

6 days ago

Max Muncy • 3B • Dodgers

Max Muncy Still Sitting Out With Wrist Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (wrist) continues to be absent from the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Enrique Hernandez, who is making his season debut, will start at third base and bat ninth against Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon. Muncy is dealing with a right-wrist contusion and will miss his third straight game. The veteran left-handed slugger is considered day-to-day and doesn't appear to be in any danger of landing on the injured list, and he could return to the starting nine as early as Tuesday in L.A. The two-time All-Star is useful for his power and on-base skills in a stacked Dodgers lineup as long as he's healthy. Through 48 contests (190 plate appearances) with the Blue in his 11th year in the majors in 2026, Muncy is hitting .258/.363/.515 with an .878 OPS, 12 home runs, 19 RBI, and 36 runs scored. Muncy hasn't been as strong in May, though, hitting just .210 (13-for-62) with three homers, two doubles, eight RBI, and 13 runs scored.

6 days ago

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