6 days ago
New York Mets infield prospect
Ronny Mauricio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 12-3 win against Triple-A Iowa. The 24-year-old has been on a heater since making his season debut on April 27. In 57 at-bats, the top prospect owns a .316/.365/.526 slash line with three homers and five steals. He's posted over a 60 percent hard-hit rate during this small sample and appears to be fully healthy. Mauricio has made starts at multiple infield positions to provide him with defensive flexibility when he is eventually called up. That will likely come at some point this summer. Mauricio's blend of power, contact, and speed makes him a good target in standard leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
6 days ago
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect
Ryan Ritter went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 10-3 win against Triple-A Sugar Land. Ritter has had an outstanding season overall, but has been on another level in May. The 24-year-old is slashing .374/.436/.890 with 11 home runs in 91 at-bats. The quality of contact on the season looks strong, with a 42 percent hard-hit rate and 14 percent barrel rate. He's displayed a good approach to supplement his power, with a 17:10 K:BB in May as well. Ritter could be called up to help the Rockies' poor offense at some point in the summer to play second base.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
6 days ago
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
Logan Gilbert (elbow) allowed one earned run and struck out three batters during his Triple-A rehab outing on Thursday. The right-hander lasted 1.2 innings, allowing two hits and two walks. He also plunked a batter. Although he demonstrated his familiar ability to strike out batters, the fact that Gilbert issued three free passes is somewhat concerning. He had already thrown 45 pitches by the time he was pulled from the game in the second inning. The 28-year-old is likely headed for at least one more rehab start before he's cleared to return to an MLB mound.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Adam Jude
6 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect
Andrew Painter picked up the win Thursday against Triple-A Norfolk. He allowed two runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five. He relied heavily on his four-seamer and cutter in this start, throwing them more than 80 percent of the time. While Painter hasn't gone deep into any start, the 22-year-old hasn't allowed more than three runs in a start all season. Through 28 1/3 innings, Painter owns a 3.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and a 32:8 K:BB. Painter should be expected to make his debut sometime around mid-season and makes for a solid stash at the moment.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
6 days ago
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Stuart Fairchild (finger) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, according to Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Fairchild reportedly injured a finger on his right hand while sliding into second base during Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader. He went 1-for-1 with a walk before exiting the contest. The 29-year-old has filled a depth role this season, appearing in 13 games as a right fielder and four as a designated hitter. He's slashing just .156/.206/.250 with a concerning 5.9 percent walk rate and 26.5 percent strikeout rate. 24-year-old prospect
Carlos Rodriguez has been hitting well at Triple-A and could be summoned to the majors to replace Fairchild.
Jarred Kelenic is also a candidate to re-join the big league squad. However, it's worth noting that while Fairchild is a right-handed hitter, Rodriguez and Kelenic — both on the 40-man roster — are lefties.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
6 days ago
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
DL Hall will serve as the opener for Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. A lat strain had sidelined Hall through this past Monday when he was activated from the injured list and tossed 2.1 innings out of the bullpen. The right-hander bounced between opening and filling a traditional bullpen role last year. He showed great length as an opener, averaging 4.1 innings per start in 2024. In total, through 13 games (43 innings) last year, he maintained a 4.48 xFIP, a 45.5 percent ground ball rate, 9.21 K/9, 4.40 BB/9, and 1.26 HR/9.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Adam McCalvy
6 days ago
X-rays were negative on Atlanta Braves shortstop
Nick Allen (hand), according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Braves fans held their breath after a pitch hit Allen's right knuckles, but it sounds like he avoided any broken bones. With that said, he could still miss time, especially given that he was removed from Thursday's game after being hit by the pitch. The 26-year-old has played solid defense in his first season with Atlanta, serving as their everyday shortstop with 46 appearances at the position. He owns a 68 wRC+ but has contributed six stolen bases and 9.8 dWAR.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: David O'Brien
6 days ago
Washington Nationals third base prospect
Brady House went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two walks against Triple-A Columbus. House pounced on a first pitch fastball and drilled it for a 111 MPH home run in the bottom of the first inning. The 21-year-old displayed good discipline tonight as he drew two walks for the first time in a game since April 26. House has enjoyed a strong month of May with an .824 OPS and five homers. He should be expected to debut at some point in the summer and would make for an intriguing speculative add.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
6 days ago
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher
AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow) likely suffered a season-ending injury on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. The young hurler "heard his right elbow pop just moments after getting hit on the right heel by
Bryson Stott's line-drive comebacker," according to Bowman. Manager Brian Snitker was pessimistic about Smith-Shawver's status postgame, pointing out that "it doesn't look good." Atlanta has already placed him on the 15-day injured list, but he'll presumably miss the full season if testing confirms the severity of his injury. It would be a crushing end to a promising rookie campaign from the 22-year-old. The NL Rookie of the Year candidate owned a 3.55 FIP with 8.86 K/9 and 4.32 BB/9 through 41.2 innings (eight starts) this year.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Mark Bowman
7 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Zack Wheeler had his worst start of the season in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the Braves in Game 2 of a doubleheader. He allowed six runs on four hits and four walks with six strikeouts over 5 ⅓ innings. This is the second time this season that he has allowed at least five runs in a start, and also the second time he has walked at least three batters. Coincidentally, the first instance for both of those feats was also against the Braves on April 8. Something about the matchup does not play in Wheeler's favor, but he remains one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. He'll carry a 2.96 ERA into his next start, which is lined up to be on the road in Toronto.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 days ago
According to the team, the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with free-agent defensive back Ryan Cooper Jr. The 23-year-old was an undrafted free agent in 2024 with the Baltimore Ravens, where he appeared in one game, spending most of the season on the team's practice squad. Following the campaign, he signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks, but Miami scooped him up off waivers in late February. Cooper was a two-year starter at the College of San Mateo, but spent his final two collegiate seasons at Oregon State (2022-23). He appeared in 23 games there, recording 82 tackles (52 solo), 1.5 sacks, four interceptions, and 22 passes defensed. If he makes the team, it's likely to be as a depth piece.
--Alex CiullaSource: Miami Dolphins
7 days ago
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Chris Sale was excellent in Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader, striking out eight over six scoreless innings in a 9-3 win over the Phillies. He allowed two hits and three walks. After a bit of a rocky start to the season, the veteran hasn't allowed more than two runs in a start since April 13, which is a span of eight straight outings. He hasn't lost a step since winning the National League Cy Young Award last season, posting a 3.06 ERA with 86 strikeouts in 67 ⅔ innings in 2025. He'll look to keep things rolling in his next start, which is scheduled to be against the Diamondbacks.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 days ago
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher
Jordan Romano recorded his eighth save of the season in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Braves in Game 1 of a doubleheader. It wasn't a clean inning by any means, as he gave up one hit and walked three batters. He still managed to escape without giving up a run thanks to
Ozzie Albies getting caught stealing. The 32-year-old has been shaky of late but still effective overall since gaining more responsibility in Philadelphia's bullpen after
Jose Alvarado's 80-game suspension. Five of his eight saves have come since May 11, and there isn't much danger of him losing save chances with
Matt Strahm and
Orion Kerkering also struggling recently.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 days ago
Rookie offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. and the Washington Commanders have agreed to a four-year, $15.68 million contract. The team selected the Oregon product No. 29 overall in April's draft to help shore up second-year quarterback Jayden Daniel's front side off the edge. Conerly Jr. started 14 games in each of his final two seasons as a Duck, boasting first-team All-Big Ten honors in his final campaign. Additionally, he was a finalist for the Joe Moore Award (nation's top OL). The 21-year-old excels in both the passing and rushing game, but does his best work when protecting his QB. In 2024, Conerly Jr. yielded just five pressures and one sack with none after the season's second week. He profiles to develop into a prototypical tackle eventually.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zach Selby
7 days ago
Miami Marlins third baseman
Graham Pauley was optioned back to Triple-A on Thursday. With
Connor Norby back as the starting third baseman, there wasn't much opportunity for Pauley to get in the lineup. He only tallied 20 at-bats in the month of May. He'll head to the minors with a disappointing slash line of just .210/.261/.284, but could find himself in the majors again if the Marlins suffer more injuries.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Isaac Azout
7 days ago
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed undrafted rookie wide receiver
Montana Lemonious-Craig to an undisclosed contract. Teresa Varley of Steelers.com reported the news. The 22-year-old spent five seasons at the collegiate level, with his last two campaigns at the University of Arizona (Colorado). Lemonious-Craig combined for 45 receptions, 468 yards, and four touchdowns in his time as a Wildcat, and totaled 79 receptions for 965 yards and nine touchdowns in 47 college outings. Due to the lack of production in his prospect profile, he doesn't project to make much of an impact on the field. However, with the recent departure of wideout
George Pickens, the Steelers' WR corps is a bit lacking. If Lemonious-Craig can show out over the next few months, he may garner a rotational role out wide. He'll reportedly wear No. 14.
--Alex CiullaSource: Teresa Varley
7 days ago
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A on Thursday. The move is in preparation for
Mike Trout to return to the team on Friday. He showed some promise in his brief time in the majors, hitting three home runs in 15 games, but ultimately will head to the minors with a .231/.250/.564 slash line. The 24-year-old didn't have much fantasy relevance anyway, especially after
Chris Taylor joined the team, which took any chance of regular playing time out of the equation.
--Jeremy Heist - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Fletcher
7 days ago
According to the team, the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent inside linebacker Chazz Surratt to an undisclosed contract. Linebacker DaShaun White was waived in a corresponding move. Surratt was a former third-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings back in 2021, but he spent just one season with the team before finding his way to the New York Jets roster. He'd occupied a spot there over the prior three seasons. In 41 career games (five starts), the North Carolina product has notched 19 tackles, with all but one coming in 17 2024 appearances. He figures to spend most of his time as a rotational piece behind incumbent starter Fred Warner, and will likely be a member of their special teams unit as well.
--Alex CiullaSource: San Francisco 49ers
7 days ago
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) will be in action on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. His status was initially uncertain after Towns injured his left knee in Tuesday's clash with the Pacers, leading the Knicks to list him as questionable on the injury report. However, TNT's Allie LaForce has reported that Towns will play in the do-or-die contest. The Knicks must win on Thursday to extend the series. Given the situation, Towns looks set for an extremely busy night. He is averaging 25.8 points and 11.5 rebounds in the Eastern Conference Finals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New York Basketball
7 days ago
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-handed reliever
Kevin Ginkel to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and selected the contract of right-hander
Jeff Brigham from Reno in a corresponding move. Ginkel has been a mainstay in Arizona's bullpen over the last few years, but he opened the 2025 season on the injured list with a shoulder injury and hasn't been the same key setup man since his return in late April. The 31-year-old veteran has allowed 14 earned runs on 14 hits (two home runs) with one save, seven walks and 15 strikeouts in his 10 innings of relief so far this year. Ginkel surrendered five runs to both the Dodgers on May 9 and the Pirates on Tuesday in two stunning losses for the club. The veteran reliever will probably be back in the desert sooner than later, but the D-backs are choosing to shake things up after having lost seven of their last eight games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
7 days ago
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Ryan Burr (shoulder) received a cortisone injection to treat inflammation/impingement in his right shoulder, and he'll be shut down from throwing for a few days, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Additionally, reliever
Nick Sandlin (lat) is scheduled to throw live batting practice in Dunedin on Friday. Burr experienced a setback with his right shoulder while on his minor-league rehab assignment on Monday, and now it's unclear when he might be able to rejoin the big-league bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran made six rehab appearances (one start) and had allowed five earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 11 in seven innings at the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Single-A Dunedin and Triple-A Buffalo. Burr tied a career-high with 34 appearances in Toronto last year and held a 4.13 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB in 32 2/3 frames.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
7 days ago
Chicago White Sox right-handed reliever
Miguel Castro (knee), who was recently acquired in a trade with the Houston Astros, will miss the rest of the season with a right-knee injury, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Castro injured his knee while covering first base on Wednesday against the New York Mets. It's unclear if the 31-year-old Dominican hurler will need surgery on his knee or if he'll have a chance to be ready for the start of the 2026 season next April. He only made six appearances out of the bullpen for the White Sox after the trade and allowed five earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out four. Castro appeared in a league-high 75 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2023 and held a 4.31 ERA, a 1.17 WHIP and career-high seven saves in 64 2/3 innings that year. He has a 4.24 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with 14 saves in 11 MLB seasons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
7 days ago
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Stuart Fairchild (finger) was forced to exit early during Thursday's Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. He exited the contest after suffering a dislocated finger while sliding into second base on a steal attempt in the fourth inning. Despite that, Fairchild is reportedly available as a pinch-runner for the night cap of this doubleheader. It was initially believed that Fairchild suffered a broken finger, although it's still possible he'll land on the injured list with his dislocated digit. The 29-year-old has struggled with the bat in a bench role, as he's slashing .182/.250/.273 in 21 games with the Braves.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
7 days ago
The Chicago Cubs have officially signed free-agent relief pitcher
Genesis Cabrera to an undisclosed major-league contract. Cabrera was designated for assignment by the New York Mets after posting a 3.52 ERA across six appearances. The Cubs are in desperate need of left-handed help out of the bullpen. It sounds like Cabrera will be available out of the Cubs bullpen as early as Friday. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Brooks Kriske was designated for assignment by the organization.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Patrick Mooney
7 days ago
Indiana Pacers forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's Game 5 against the New York Knicks. He was initially listed as questionable for the contest due to a right ankle sprain Nesmith suffered in Game 3 of the series. Nesmith has been excellent in the series, averaging 16.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals with red-hot 61.9 percent shooting from downtown. The Knicks must do a better job guarding Nesmith around the three-point line; otherwise, their season could be over following Thursday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Indiana Pacers
7 days ago
Tampa Bay Rays catcher
Danny Jansen is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a routine rest day for Jansen who went 1-for-6 with a homer and two RBI during their previous series. He was starting to heat up with the bat, but has mostly put together a fairly disappointing 2025 campaign.
Matt Thaiss will start behind the plate and bat ninth against right-hander
Ryan Gusto. Neither hitter is worth rostering in most fantasy formats at the moment.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
7 days ago
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Athletics. Kirk will make his way back into the lineup after receiving a rest day on Wednesday. He did come into Wednesday's game as a pinch-hitter, but went hitless in his lone at-bat. Now, Kirk will return behind the plate and bat in the cleanup spot against left-hander
Jacob Lopez. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Kirk back in their lineup ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop
Bo Bichette (back) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the A's. Bichette was out of the starting lineup on Wednesday due to back tightness. Despite that, Bichette didn't get a full game off as he came in as a pinch hitter and hit a two-run home run. The 27-year-old has been in an ugly slump lately, but hopefully that will help him get back on track. He'll return to shortstop and serve as the leadoff hitter versus left-hander
Jacob Lopez on Thursday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 29, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman (concussion) was taking part in voluntary organized team activities and was running with the first-team offense on Wednesday, according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Dan Labbe. It's a good sign for Tillman after he finished last season on Injured Reserve and missed the final six games due to a lingering concussion. The 25-year-old former third-rounder (74th overall) in 2023 out of Tennessee showed improvement in Year 2 before his head injury, catching 29 of 49 targets for 339 yards and his first three NFL touchdowns in 11 games (six starts). While
Diontae Johnson could have something to say about it, Tillman is currently position well for WR2 duties in 2025 behind
Jerry Jeudy, although Cleveland's uncertain quarterback situation doesn't exactly bode well for Tillman's chances to make an impact in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Dan Labbe
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