Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Julio Urias, Triston McKenzie, Brandon Woodruff, Vince Velasquez, more

The MLB baseball season is now longer new, and many fantasy pitchers have established themselves as must-start options when they're on the mound. However, injuries will always complicate lineup decisions, so staying on top of the most recent news is key for staying near the top of your league's standings. Today, we'll look at the […]

Jake Diekman To Return Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Jake Diekman is expected to come off the paternity list on Thursday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 36-year-old hasn't pitched since May 21 and hit the paternity list on May 22. Diekman's seen better days, as he owns a 7.20 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 18.3% strikeout […]

Alex Lange Earns Ninth Save

Detroit Tigers pitcher Alex Lange allowed just one run in the ninth inning, picking up the save in a 6-4 win Wednesday over the Kansas City Royals. Starting with a three-run lead, Lange faced some challenges as he hit the leadoff batter and later allowed a double with one out, putting two runners in scoring […]

Drew Pomeranz Has Cleanup Surgery

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Drew Pomeranz (elbow) had what manager Bob Melvin described as "a cleanup surgery in his elbow" on Tuesday. There is no timetable for Pomeranz's return, but Melvin said the expectation is that the rehab won't be all that long. The Padres are still hopeful that he'll be able to pitch […]

Austin Pruitt Named Opener Versus Mariners

Oakland Athletics pitcher Austin Pruitt will serve as the opener for Wednesday's matchup against the Seattle Mariners. The A's have decided to shake it up and have Pruitt take the ball to begin the game. He's expected to go an inning or two before handing the ball off to Ken Waldichuk. The expectation is that […]

Reds Bring Up Eduardo Salazar From Minors

The Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of right-hander Eduardo Salazar from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday and designated right-hander Silvino Bracho for assignment in a corresponding move. Salazar, a Venezuelan native, was signed in 2017. He's had a breakout year in the minors with a 0.51 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 25 strikeouts in 17 2/3 relief […]

Corey Kluber Moving To The Bullpen

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced on Wednesday that the team will move right-handed veteran Corey Kluber to the bullpen in the wake of Tanner Houck's latest strong performance. Kluber has earned a trip to the 'pen by going 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA (6.59 FIP), 1.54 WHIP, 18 walks and 34 strikeouts in […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Yankees, A's, Phillies Keep on Changing!

It's hard to believe we are nearly a third through the MLB season. We are about to hit Memorial Day weekend, which is a big moment in the fantasy baseball season. No, not because you can cook outside, eat food, and watch baseball all day -- who wouldn’t want to do that? It marks a […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Nick Wittgren and Julio Teheran News Updates

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how […]

Paul Sewald Remains Perfect In Save Opportunities Tuesday

Seattle Mariners reliever Paul Sewald picked up his 10th save of the season on Tuesday, tossing a clean ninth inning to help his team defeat the Oakland Athletics 3-2. He allowed no baserunners while striking out a pair and has still yet to blow a save. Sewald's running a 3.32 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with […]

Josh Hader Records Save No. 12 Tuesday

San Diego Padres lefty Josh Hader earned his 12th save of the season Tuesday when his club defeated the Washington Nationals 7-4. The 29-year-old went one inning, allowing no runs on one hit while striking out a batter. Hader's been lights out for the Padres this year, sporting a 0.90 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and 35.5% […]

Miguel Castro Earns Another Save Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Miguel Castro completed his fifth save of the season on Tuesday, pitching a perfect ninth inning in the 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The save was his third since May 17, and he now owns a 2.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and 22.5% strikeout rate over 22.1 innings. Andrew Chafin is also […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Quinn Priester, Bryan Woo, Connor Phillips, David Hamilton, Jordan Beck, more

Prospects in Major League Baseball often progress at a routine pace until the player changes something – a new pitch, a new arm angle, a change in approach at the plate, or a change in his swing. That's often the final thing a player does to make himself big league-ready. Many of the players highlighted […]

Kendall Graveman Earns Fourth Save Of Season Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman picked up his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians. Graveman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk, induced a double play, allowed a single, and ended the game on a strikeout. The […]

Ryan Helsley Earns Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

It wasn't smooth, but St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Reds. Helsley entered the game to pitch the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and groundout but then allowed a single and […]

Felix Bautista Blows Save Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista could not convert the save opportunity in the ninth inning of Tuesday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Yankees. Bautista came in to face the top of the Yankees lineup up by one. He struck out Gleyber Torres but then allowed a solo home run to Aaron Judge before getting the […]

Casey Sadler Cleared To Resume Throwing

Seattle Mariners right-hander Casey Sadler (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program again. If all goes well, general manager Justin Hollander said there's a chance Sadler could be ready by the All-Star break in July. "He's made a lot of progress since we shut him back down, so he's feeling better, and we're […]

Andres Munoz Feeling Great, Could Return Soon

Seattle Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz (shoulder), who experienced stiffness and discomfort in a penultimate throwing program before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, "feels great coming off" the platelet-rich plasma injection he received on May 5, according to general manager Justin Hollander. Munoz is "progressing toward what we hope is an activated sometime over the next […]

Trevor May Activated From Injured List

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Trevor May (personal) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since mid-April while working on his mental health. He was able to get through a recent minor league rehab assignment without any issues. The expectation is that May is going to be eased […]

Penn Murfee Receives PRP Injection

Seattle Mariners right-hander Penn Murfee (elbow), who was sidelined after experiencing discomfort in his right elbow after a May 3 appearance against the Oakland Athletics, received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week, according to general manager Justin Hollander. The hope is that Murfee could be activated from the injured list on the team's next road […]

Liam Hendriks Expected To Throw Again Friday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is now expected to have his next throwing session on Friday. Manager Pedro Grifol said Hendrik's velocity and stuff "ticked up" during his simulated game on Monday. There is no set date for his return from the injured list, but it sounds like the team will make a decision […]

Jose Alvarado Could Throw Another Bullpen Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a flat-ground bullpen session on Monday, and if he feels OK, he will throw a regular bullpen session on Wednesday. He will throw a second bullpen at some point before facing hitters. The 28-year-old will also require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Phillies' bullpen. It's […]

Luke Jackson To Make Another Rehab Outing Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Luke Jackson (elbow) missed all of last year while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery before signing a two-year deal with the Giants in January. He started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose on May 14 and worked a scoreless inning while sitting at 95 mph with his fastball. […]

Re-Drafting the 2011 Fantasy Baseball First Year Player Draft - Bryce Harper, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, Manny Machado and more

This is the second edition of a series here at Rotoballer from Benjamin Chase. The series explores previous First-Year Player Drafts and potentially redrafts those FYPDs, with the information we've received since from drafted players and international signees that would have been eligible. You may be worried about future FYPD drafts by reading this series […]

Dinelson Lamet Could Come Back As A Starter

Colorado Rockies right-handed hurler Dinelson Lamet (back) is expected to be an option to join the rotation once he returns from the injured list, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since May 4 after experiencing lower back stiffness. Over 10.2 innings this season, Lamet owns a 12.66 ERA and 2.44 WHIP with a […]

Matt Strahm Starting Tuesday's Contest

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm is taking the hill to start Tuesday's matchup with Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The versatile pitcher began 2023 in the rotation but moved to the bullpen following his May 2 start. Strahm's pitched to excellent numbers, posting a 2.73 ERA, 0.97 […]

Pete Fairbanks Completes His Fifth Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks earned his fifth save of the season on Monday, getting the last two outs of the game to complete the 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and walked one but avoided any damage. Fairbanks now owns a 1.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP but with […]

Brusdar Graterol Earns Four-Out Save Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol picked up a four-out save in Monday's 8-6 win over the Braves. Graterol entered the game in the eighth inning up by three with two outs and a runner on first. Graterol allowed an RBI double before ending the inning with a groundout. He stayed on to pitch […]

Andrew Chafin Earns Seventh Save Of Season Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his seventh save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. Chafin came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by three. He got the first two outs on strikeouts, allowed a walk, and got the third out on another strikeout. The 32-year-old […]

Emmanuel Clase Collects 16th Save Monday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his league-best 16th save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the White Sox. Clase came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning and went 1-2-3 with a strikeout. The 25-year-old has not had the numbers fantasy managers expected overall with a 3.38 ERA, just […]