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Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Bryce Eldridge is a Top Power Source on the Waiver Wire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge could be an interesting option for fantasy managers seeking help in the power category. Eldridge was recently called up to The Show after mashing five home runs across 30 games in Triple-A this season. The 21-year-old has smashed 20-plus home runs in each of his last two seasons in the minor leagues. He's a legitimate threat to go deep every at-bat, but he still has a ton of swing-and-miss in his game. Eldridge hit his first career home run on Saturday, but that was only his second hit since receiving the call to the big leagues. Eldridge offers good power upside, but fantasy managers will need to be patient with him.

7 hours ago

Logan Webb • SP • Giants

Logan Webb Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Knee Bursitis

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to May 6. Webb was expected to make his next start on Monday, but the team will ultimately opt to place him on the shelf. Webb is dealing with right knee bursitis, so giving him a two-week break seems like a good idea to let him rest and recover. In a corresponding move, right-hander Trevor McDonald has been recalled to take over the vacant spot in the starting rotation. It has been a down year for Webb, but this is still a tough blow for fantasy managers. The hope is that he'll be able to return when first eligible in two weeks.

21 hours ago

Logan Webb • SP • Giants

Logan Webb on Track to Start Against Dodgers on Monday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (knee) is on track to make his next start on Monday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com. The Giants announced that Webb dealt with some left-knee soreness during his last start on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres, when he allowed a season-high six earned runs on seven hits while walking none and striking out four in four innings for his fourth loss of the year. Webb threw only 62 pitches in that outing. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star might be on track to make his next start to kick off a new week, but fantasy managers should be considering benching him coming off a knee injury against one of the best offenses in baseball. Webb is currently sporting an ERA over 5.00 with a 3.59 FIP, 1.39 WHIP, 42 strikeouts, and 15 walks in 48 innings over his first eight starts of the 2026 campaign.

Yesterday

Luis Arraez • 2B • Giants

Luis Arraez Back From Hand Soreness on Friday Against Pirates

San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez (hand) is hitting second for Friday's series opener at Oracle Park against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, per MLB.com. Arraez developed some hand soreness in Monday's series opener against the San Diego Padres and was held out as a precaution for the final two games of the series. After another scheduled day off on Thursday, the veteran left-handed hitter is back in action for Game 1 of the series against the Bucs. Fantasy managers in traditional leagues can now plug Arraez back into their starting lineups for Friday's action. The 29-year-old Venezuelan is still searching for his first home run of the year, but he continues to be a reliable source of batting average, going 42-for-133 (.316) with seven doubles, two triples, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases in his first 34 contests with San Fran. Arraez has never faced Mlodzinski in his career.

Yesterday

Casey Schmitt • 1B • Giants

Casey Schmitt a Versatile Fantasy Option with Extra-Base Upside

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt is off to an impressive start to the season at the plate, and his defensive versatility makes him a particularly appealing waiver wire option in fantasy baseball. After posting a mere .706 OPS last year, he's slashing .296/.344/.539 with six homers and 146 wRC+ in 2026. There are still some holes in his game, such as his 4.0% walk rate and 20.8% strikeout rate. He's also not very fast, swiping just two bags. Still, his potential to launch home runs (and deliver extra-base hits in general) bodes well for his fantasy outlook. He's also getting into the lineup on an everyday basis because of how well he's hitting. The 27-year-old is finally living up to his second-round draft capital, and it comes at a perfect time for fantasy managers looking for reinforcements in their lineup. In RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026, Schmitt is the #21 first baseman, #11 second baseman, and #16 third baseman. There's a good chance he's available for you on the waiver wire, because he's rostered in just 30% of leagues right now.

2 days ago

Logan Webb • SP • Giants

Logan Webb Undergoing Further Evaluation on Left Knee

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) is undergoing further evaluation on his left knee after exiting early from his start on Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres. After the game, Webb said that he has been dealing with discomfort in the knee for "a little while." The 29-year-old is off to a very slow start to 2026, as he's posted a 2-4 record with a 5.06 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 42 strikeouts across 48 innings (eight starts). The knee issues could provide an explanation for Webb's struggles. While Webb downplayed the injury after his start on Tuesday, it appears as though the team is seeking an exact diagnosis, and a trip to the injured list could be on the table. Should Webb miss time, right-hander Trevor McDonald could be the favorite to take his spot in the Giants' rotation.

3 days ago

Caleb Kilian • RP • Giants

Caleb Kilian Pushing for More Save Opportunities?

San Francisco Giants reliever Caleb Kilian earned his first save of the season on Monday night, and he's now in the mix to handle more save situations going forward. The 28-year-old didn't pitch in the majors last year, but he's having somewhat of a resurgence on the west coast. Through 15 games (16.0 innings), he owns a 1.13 ERA with 10.13 K/9, 4.50 BB/9, 1.13 HR/9, one save, and a 47.2% ground ball rate. A 4.21 FIP suggests that he could be a regression candidate, but his success in a leverage spot on Monday would seem to indicate that he could be due for save situations in the future. The Giants don't really have a defined closer role, but rather have been rotating between Ryan Walker, Keaton Winn, and Kilian. With that said, Walker blew a save in each of his last two outings, so he's falling out of favor quickly. Kilian has a perfect opportunity to emerge as Tony Vitello's go-to arm in the ninth inning.

4 days ago

Luis Arraez • 2B • Giants

Luis Arraez Dealing With Hand Soreness

San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez (hand) is dealing with some hand soreness, which is why he's out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against his former team, the San Diego Padres, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so the Giants will likely try to avoid using him at all on Wednesday so that he gets three full days to heal up. Arraez tweaked his hand during a swing in Monday's series opener and was also held out of action in Tuesday's loss. The hot-hitting Casey Schmitt is starting at second again on Wednesday and will hit third for the Gigantes against Padres right-handed opener Bradgley Rodriguez. The 29-year-old Arraez continues to be a hitting machine for fantasy managers with a .316 average (42-for-133), but it comes with no home runs, 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases in his first year in San Francisco. Check back on Friday to see if Arraez's hand is feeling good enough to allow him to return to the starting nine.

4 days ago

Luis Arraez • 2B • Giants

Luis Arraez a "Little Bit Sore," Out of Lineup on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that second baseman Luis Arraez (soreness) isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres because he's "just a little bit sore" from a swing in Monday's series opener against the Padres, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. Vitello is hoping that Arraez will return to action for Thursday's series opener in San Fran against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Arraez out on Wednesday, the hot-hitting Casey Schmitt will start at the keystone and will bat third for the Giants against Padres right-handed opener Bradgley Rodriguez. The 29-year-old Arraez continues to be an excellent asset for batting average in fantasy with a .316 average (42-for-133), but he doesn't contribute much elsewhere, as he's still searching for his first home run of the year and has added 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 34 games. Check back on Thursday to see if Arraez is back in the Giants' starting lineup.

4 days ago

Logan Webb • SP • Giants

Logan Webb Dealing With Knee Discomfort

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that right-hander Logan Webb (knee) dealt with knee discomfort during his rough outing in a loss on Tuesday night against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. Vitello said he doesn't think Webb's knee injury is serious, but it wasn't worth pushing after a long fourth inning. Although Webb's injury might not be serious enough to send him to the injured list, he could have to be skipped in the starting rotation, depending on how he feels over the next couple of days. The veteran right-hander took his fourth loss of the year to the Padres on Tuesday, allowing six earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out four. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has not been the pitcher that fantasy managers thought they were getting, as he now holds a 5.06 ERA (3.60 FIP) and 1.39 WHIP with 42 strikeouts and 15 walks in 48 innings. Webb leads the league in hits allowed (52) and earned runs allowed (27).

4 days ago

Caleb Kilian • RP • Giants

Caleb Kilian Worth Stashing in Deeper Leagues?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Caleb Kilian closed out his team's 3-2 win on Monday night against the Padres. Kilian did give up a leadoff home run to Ramon Laureano in the ninth inning, but he struck out Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado to close out the win. He earned the first save of his MLB career and has an impressive 1.13 ERA through his first 16 innings this season, even though his 4.20 FIP indicates he could be due for some regression. Kilian has looked solid enough to get more work at the end of the game, despite the homer he gave up, so he's worth a speculative pickup in deep leagues in case he secures the job going forward.

5 days ago

Jung Hoo Lee • RF • Giants

Jung Hoo Lee Remains a Solid Batting Average and On-Base Percentage Specialist

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee has been hitting well over the past few weeks after a slow start, improving his slash line to .281/.331/.413 on the season with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 14 runs scored. Lee has moved around a bit in the batting order, as the Giants' offense desperately has been searching for answers, as they rank last in runs scored on the season with 106. Lee remains a points league specialist, as he demonstrates excellent plate discipline with a solid on-base percentage. In category formats, he is a strong contributor to batting average or on-base percentage, which is about it, as the Giants' offense isn't producing tons of opportunities for runs or RBI at the moment, and Lee is not one to hit home runs, as he has hit only 12 in 908 plate appearances at the MLB level.

6 days ago

Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Giants to Promote No. 1-Ranked Prospect Bryce Eldridge to MLB Roster

The San Francisco Giants are promoting top first base prospect Bryce Eldridge to the major league roster ahead of Monday's contest against the San Diego Padres. Eldridge is considered the team's No. 1-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 20 in the sport. Eldridge was in serious consideration to break camp as a first baseman/designated hitter, sharing time with Rafael Devers, but ultimately fell short in the competition. However, Eldridge has enjoyed a productive start to the campaign with Triple-A Sacramento and will earn an early promotion to the majors. Through 30 games with the River Cats this spring, Eldridge has gone deep five times while holding a .333/.445/.518 slash line. Even though Eldridge struggled in his brief MLB stint last season, he is a top target on the waiver wire ahead of his promotion, given his elite raw power upside.

6 days ago

Rafael Devers • 1B • Giants

Rafael Devers Off to a Career-Worst Start in First Full Season with Giants

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers has endured major struggles at the plate so far this year. It's his first full season with the Giants, and it's fair to wonder if his issues are related to playing at Oracle Park, which is far less friendly to left-handed hitters than his previous home, Fenway Park. Learning a new position (first base) could be another reason why Devers' bat hasn't been as hot. Whatever the reason, fantasy managers are hoping he turns things around fast. Through 31 games so far, he's slashing just .207/.248/.289 with two home runs, a 5.4% walk rate, a 31.0% strikeout rate, and 48 wRC+. Obviously, all of those numbers represent career lows for the three-time All-Star and former Silver Slugger. We'd expect him to have some positive regression over a larger sample size -- enough to feel more confident putting him in your fantasy lineups -- but it's fair to question whether he'll ever return to his pre-trade form. Devers has fallen to #16 among first basemen in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings for fantasy baseball.

May 1

Logan Webb • SP • Giants

Logan Webb Solid in Start on Thursday, but Hard Contact Continues to be a Problem

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb (2-3) has been a bit of a letdown thus far in 2026 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and only 38 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched. However, his outing on Thursday was good, as he threw seven innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out six. Additionally, he generated 13 whiffs, most of which came on his sinker, but he did generate whiffs on all five of his pitches. While Webb's control (8.1 percent walk rate) and groundball rate (59.3 percent) remain good, he is getting hit hard, as he's allowed a 49.6 percent hard hit rate and 91.2 mph average exit velocity on the season, both of which are worse than his career numbers. That being said, Webb has been a model of consistent success over the past eight seasons, so fantasy managers who invested a top pick on him shouldn't be panicking, but should perhaps temper expectations that he is going to have one of the better seasons of his career. Up next for Webb is a good matchup at home early next week against the Padres.

May 1

Ryan Walker • RP • Giants

Ryan Walker Blows Second Save, Falling Out of Closer Committee?

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Ryan Walker blew his second save of the season and was tagged with the loss in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies, and he could be running out of chances going forward in save situations in the Bay Area. Walker's first blown save came on April 18 against the Washington Nationals. He secured his second and third saves of the season his next two times out, though, and he also threw a scoreless outing on April 25 against the Miami Marlins before blowing the save on Thursday. Although the 30-year-old remains the primary option for saves for the Giants, he also has two holds and isn't your traditional closer. With his latest misstep on Thursday in Philly, Walker could be losing his grip on the ninth inning, with lefty Erik Miller and righty Keaton Winn potentially entering the picture of a committee approach for San Fran. Walker allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking none and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning against the Phillies on Thursday.

Apr 30

Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Bryce Eldridge Surging Again, Remains a High-End Stash for Power Upside

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge broke out of a week-long slump in a big way over his last four games at Triple-A, going 10-for-18 (.555) with three home runs, nine RBI, and six runs scored over that span. Perhaps most impressive of all is that, after logging just three games without a strikeout over his first 22 contests, the 6-foot-7 slugger has tallied four such outings in the last five games, showcasing how locked in he has been. The Giants' top-ranked prospect is slashing .327/.426/.529 with five home runs through 27 games, and a promotion to the big leagues could come at any time now. Though swing-and-miss will likely continue to be part of his profile, especially at the major league level, along with it should come plenty of power, and the former first-round draft pick remains a top stash option in most fantasy leagues for his home run potential.

Apr 30

Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Is Bryce Eldridge Still Worth Stashing Amid Power Skid?

San Francisco Giants first-base prospect Bryce Eldridge has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A but still holds high-end upside in all 12-team formats. Over his last 10 contests at Sacramento, the team's No. 1 hitting prospect has seen his production take a steep decline, as he has held a .189/.250/.216 line with a low .466 OPS. During this stretch, Eldridge has hit just one extra-base hit (a double) while posting a 13:3 K:BB. However, over his first 15 games, Eldridge was swinging a scorching hot bat, carrying a .368/.493/.561 line with five doubles, two home runs, 14 runs, and 11 RBI. Eldridge made his MLB debut last summer but struggled over his brief stint, holding a .476 OPS. While he may be in a bit of a slump at the plate, given San Francisco's lack of proven options at first base and DH outside of Rafael Devers, Eldridge remains a high-end stash option in Week 5.

Apr 27

Landen Roupp • SP • Giants

Landen Roupp a Must-Roster Waiver-Wire Target Amidst Hot Start to 2026

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Landen Roupp is off to an excellent start to the 2026 season, as he's posted a 4-1 record with a 2.28 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 31 strikeouts across his first five starts (27 2/3 innings). In his two most recent outings combined, Roupp has allowed just two hits and one earned run across 11 innings against the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers. While the 27-year-old's elevated 10.9% walk rate is less than ideal, he's raised his strikeout rate from 21.4% in 2025 to 28.2% so far this season. Roupp has also yet to allow a home run in 2026 and owns a 50.8% ground-ball rate. Particularly given his pitcher-friendly home environment in San Francisco, Roupp looks like a potential breakout starting pitcher in 2026. In any fantasy league where he's not already rostered, Roupp profiles as a high-priority waiver-wire target.

Apr 26

Ryan Walker • RP • Giants

Ryan Walker Earns Third Save, Fully Reclaiming Ninth-Inning Role?

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker earned his third save of the season on Wednesday night, issuing a walk but recording three outs to preserve his team's 3-0 victory. Walker seems to be back in the main closer role for the Giants and has picked up two saves in the last two days. On the season, he has worked 11 innings in 11 games with 12 strikeouts and four earned runs allowed for a 3.27 ERA and 3.78 FIP. Walker is the only pitcher on the Giants with more than one save, with Erik Miller and Blade Tidwell also earning a save earlier this year. Miller and Tidwell could cover occasionally, but it seems that Walker has stepped back in as the team's primary closer. While he isn't an elite option, he should be a solid source of saves if you need a bullpen boost.

Apr 23

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