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Adam Kloffenstein - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/ NL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Adam Kloffenstein was recently optioned back to Triple-A Memphis after making his major league debut on June 20. However, the young right-hander has been performing quite well this summer and should rejoin the major leagues very […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoKeaton Anthony Moving Up To High-A
Philadelphia Phillies first base prospect Keaton Anthony is being promoted to High-A Jersey Shore, per MiLB Central. Anthony joined the Phillies system last season and logged only 14 games last summer. He held a strong .379/.486/.621 slash line with two home runs and nine RBI in nine games in the Rookie League but struggled in […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoWhen Is Shane Baz Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)
Shane Baz has recently recovered from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent in September of 2022 and is nearing a return to the major leagues. The right-hander was sidelined through all of the 2023 season and recently was officially activated off the injured list. Baz was dealing with an oblique injury during Spring Training, […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoWhen Will Giancarlo Stanton Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was removed early from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves due to left hamstring tightness. The 34-year-old slugger looked to be in pain as he attempted to score from second base, and he underwent imaging the following day. This is not a promising sign, as Stanton has been […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoShould I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)
Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer is nearing a return to the major leagues and is worth stashing in all formats. Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker told the media that the 25-year-old should be expected back in the majors “soon” earlier in June, which suggests that a promotion could be right around the corner. With […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoShould I Stash Junior Caminero In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)
Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) has been sidelined with a Grade 2 left quadriceps strain for a month and is nearing his expected return date. Rays manager Kevin Cash told the media on May 28 that he expected their top prospect to be sidelined for approximately four to six weeks when […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRhys Hoskins Sitting On Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is not in Sunday's lineup as the Brewers look to avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. Hoskins has started the past six games and will cede first base duties to 23-year-old Tyler Black, who will bat second. Hoskins has posted a modest .223/.317/.411 […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoKyle Isbel Remains Sidelined On Sunday
Kansas City Royals outfielder Kyle Isbel (back) will sit for the second consecutive game on Sunday as the Royals look to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. Isbel was not in Saturday's lineup as well after leaving Friday's game early with lower back tightness. As a result, Dairon Blanco will […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRyan Jeffers Not In Sunday’s Lineup
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is not in Sunday's lineup as the Twins look to clinch a series victory against the Oakland Athletics. Instead, Christian Vazquez will be behind the dish and bat ninth. After posting an incredible .338/.424/.636 line through April, Jeffers has been in a bit of a slump over the past two […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFernando Tatis Jr. Remains Out On Sunday
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (triceps) will sit for the second consecutive game as the Padres look to complete a four-game sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, June 23. Tatis left Friday's game early after getting hit by a pitch and also sat out Saturday's contest. As a result, David Peralta will […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJurickson Profar Returns To Starting Lineup
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (knee) is in Sunday's lineup as the Padres look to complete a four-game sweep against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, June 23. Profar left Friday's game early with a knee injury and sat out of Saturday's contest. However, the 31-year-old has been cleared to return and will bat in […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoFAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 24 - June 30)
Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 14-- June 24 through June 30 -- and will point out free agents to […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoDJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz was recently promoted to the major leagues and has performed well at times and is worth a look in deeper leagues. Through his first two starts, Herz posted a poor 6.28 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, and […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoBlake Snell Starting Rehab Assignment On Sunday
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, June 23. Snell was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 5 with a left groin strain. However, he has not faced any setbacks and is now ready to begin the final step of his […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoIvan Herrera Hits 10-Day Injured List
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, June 22, with lower back tightness. The 24-year-old backstop has been out of the lineup for the past two games and will now remain sidelined for at least the next week. As a result, the Cardinals promoted Nick Raposo […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoGabriel Moreno Placed On The 10-Day Injured List
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, June 22. Moreno left Friday's game early after suffering a thumb injury. Fortunately, the x-rays came back negative, but Arizona is leaning on the side of caution for their young backstop and is sitting him for at least the next […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoRobbie Ray Continuing Rehab In Triple-A
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. Ray has remained on the 60-day injured list since February as he underwent Tommy John surgery last May. Ray has made four starts in the Arizona Complex League and has held a 5.14 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoMax Scherzer To Debut On Sunday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back/thumb) will make his 2024 debut on Sunday, June 23, against the Kansas City Royals. The 39-year-old was initially scheduled to make his debut on Saturday, June 22, but instead, he will take one extra day to prepare for his season debut. Scherzer has been on the 60-day injured […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoLuis Matos Returns To The Major Leagues
San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos is being recalled from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move that put outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) on the injured list. Matos had a brief stint in the majors early this season and held a .224/.247/.329 slash line with two home runs, 20 RBI, and a 3:10 BB:K ratio in […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoMax Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer is expected to rejoin the major league roster soon and is worth stashing in all standard leagues. Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker said on June 6 that he expects the young right-hander to return to the majors “soon.” #FantasyBaseball […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoOrelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez was recently promoted to the major leagues on June 17. Martinez was promoted to be an option in the infield as the Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list. Unfortunately, […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJoey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Standard Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido was promoted back to the major leagues on Friday, June 21, and is worth a look in all standard leagues. Loperfido made his major league debut earlier this season and posted a solid .333/.381/.436 slash line with one […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoKyle Teel Launches Eighth Long Ball Of The Season
Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel went 2-for-4 with his eighth home run of the season in the opening game of a doubleheader on Friday. Through 54 games at Double-A Portland, the 14th overall pick in last year's draft has performed very well with a .313/.405/.493 slash line with 45 RBI and five stolen […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoBrett Baty Stellar Through June At Triple-A
New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty has performed exceptionally well through June at Triple-A Syracuse and could be nearing a return to the major leagues. Since June 1, the former first-round selection holds a .367/.407/.755 slash line with five long balls, 16 RBI, and a 3:6 BB:K ratio. In addition, Baty has begun to […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoDylan Crews Launches Second Triple-A Home Run
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews launched his second home run at Triple-A on Friday evening. Crews was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on June 17 and has already hit two long balls in his first week. Through four games, the former LSU Tiger has four total hits with four RBI, two swiped bags, and a […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoJack Mahoney Tosses Complete-Game Shutout On Friday
Colorado Rockies starting pitching prospect Jack Mahoney tossed his first complete-game shutout of the season, allowing just two scattered hits, no walks, and four strikeouts. The 22-year-old has looked quite strong since June 1 has he holds a 1.35 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and a 3:18 BB:K ratio in three starts (20 innings). Overall, through his […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoBubba Chandler Tallies Season-High 10 Punchouts
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struck out a season-high 10 batters across seven shutout frames. He allowed just two hits and one free pass. This was a great rebound performance for the former third-round pick, as he allowed five earned runs in his previous start on June 15. Through his first extended look […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoShane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz has begun to round into form at Triple-A and is nearing a promotion to the major leagues. Baz has been limited by numerous injuries throughout his major league career and, most recently, Tommy John surgery. In his small 40 […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoLuis Suisbel Approaching High-A Promotion
Seattle Mariners first base prospect Luis Suisbel went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI on Thursday evening. This was his third three-hit performance in the past eight games. The 21-year-old has logged 90 games at the Single-A level over the past two summers and holds an overall .285/.357/.455 slash line with 11 home runs […]
Andy Smith 3 months agoHao-Yu Lee Continues Hot Stretch With Three-Hit Performance
Detroit Tigers second base prospect Hao-Yu Lee went 3-for-5 on Thursday evening with a home run to extend his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, Lee has held a .484/.515/.806 line with five multi-hit games. This is Lee's second extended hitting streak this season, as he had a 10-game streak in May. […]
Andy Smith 3 months ago