Jordan Hicks Activated, Matthew Liberatore Recalled

The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-hander Jordan Hicks (forearm) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and recalled rookie left-hander Matthew Liberatore from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Jake Woodford to Memphis and designated right-hander Nick Wittgren for assignment. Hicks has been out since May and is likely to […]

Emilio Pagan Taken Out Of Closer Role

The Minnesota Twins are pulling right-hander Emilio Pagan from the closer's role and will have him pitch in lower-leverage situations until he gets back on track. "Yeah, he's going to pitch earlier in the games and potentially when we don't have the lead and things like that," said manager Rocco Baldelli. Pagan has nine saves […]

Lucas Sims Will Have Season-Ending Back Surgery

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims (back) is set to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back next week. By electing to undergo the surgery now, Sims will be on track for spring training next year. The 28-year-old was held to just six appearances this year. He attempted to pitch through […]

Liam Hendriks Expects To Return Monday

Chicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks (forearm) told reporters on Friday that he is expecting to be activated off of the injured list on Monday. Hendriks has been sidelined since June 10 after coming down with a forearm issue but fantasy gamers shouldn't be without him for much longer. The Chicago closer has appeared in […]

Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Bullpens Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are both scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday. It will be Eovaldi's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list almost three weeks ago with lower back inflammation. He might need a couple bullpen or live batting practice […]

Aroldis Chapman Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Yankees reinstated relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman from the 15-day injured list on Friday and placed right-hander Miguel Castro on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Chapman was expected to come off the injured list on Friday for the start of this weekend's series against the Cleveland Guardians after making his final […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

So I just looked at the calendar and...July?? Already? Well, that means the All-Star Break is coming up and the trade deadline is this month (yeah, it's August 2nd this year, but let me have this for the narrative please.) Another eventful week in bullpens across the league setting up what we know for sure […]

Adam Cimber Converts Fourth Save

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Adam Cimber worked a perfect ninth inning on Thursday to close out the team's 4-1 win over the Rays to earn his fourth save of the season. The right-hander got a pair of groundouts and a strikeout on 10 pitches to end the contest with closer Jordan Romano getting the night […]

Silvino Bracho Acquired By Braves

The Atlanta Braves have acquired relief pitcher Silvino Bracho from the Red Sox for cash considerations on Thursday after he was designated for assignment earlier in the day. The right-hander last appeared in the majors for one inning with the Diamondbacks in 2020, and has pitched to a 3.16 ERA with a 36/4 K/BB through […]

Ryan Pressly Picks Up Save No. 17

Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly picked up his 17th save of the season in the 2-1 win on Thursday in a makeup game against the New York Yankees. Pressly didn't allow a hit and didn't walk a batter while striking out two in his scoreless inning of work to shut things down. The 33-year-old right-hander […]

Aaron Ashby Lined Up To Start Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (forearm) is lined up to be activated from the injured list and start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ashby had a successful bullpen session on Wednesday and apparently won't need to go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to Milwaukee's rotation. It will be a nice matchup […]

Trevor Richards Begins Rehab At Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Trevor Richards (neck) has begun a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo. The 29-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained neck back on June 18. He's been having a rough year out of the pen, pitching to a 6.59 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP across 28.2 innings. […]

Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck Back From Restricted List

The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Jarren Duran and right-hander Tanner Houck from the restricted list on Thursday and optioned infielder Yolmer Sanchez to Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander Silvino Bracho for assignment in corresponding moves. Duran and Houck were unavailable for the series against the Blue Jays in Toronto this week because they aren't […]

Brooks Raley Unavailable Against Toronto

The Tampa Bay Rays placed relievers Brooks Raley and Ryan Thompson on the restricted list on Thursday, and they will not be joining the team in Toronto for a five-game series this weekend due to Canada's COVID vaccination requirement. The Rays bullpen will be a bit short-handed this weekend against the Blue Jays. The left-handed […]

Ryan Helsley Blows Save Chance On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley was charged with his third blown save and first loss of the year on Wednesday. He entered Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning with the Cardinals leading 3-2. He went on to give up a game-winning, two-run home run to Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia. […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 12

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 12)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. It has been an exciting week for prospects as Vinnie Pasquantino FINALLY got called up to the big leagues after the Royals traded Carlos Santana to the Seattle Mariners! He will not be on the rankings and may he mash at the big leagues finally. […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Braves, Yankees Among Changing Bullpens

Death, taxes, bullpens changing around the MLB. I have spent a lot of time in recent weeks talking up the trade deadline and the number of bullpen moves we can see happen cause of it. That is not changing, in fact, it is quickly approaching, and you should remain ready to pounce if and when […]

Will Smith Secures His Third Save On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Will Smith struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a three-run lead. The 32-year-old threw 17 pitches, firing 13 for strikes to earn his third save of the season. […]

Gregory Soto Notches 15th Save On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto struck out one batter in a perfect inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. He entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 27-year-old needed just 10 pitches to retire the Giants and earn his 15th save of the year. […]

Garrett Whitlock Could Return In Relief Role

The Boston Red Sox are considering moving right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) to the bullpen when he returns from the injured list. Skipper Alex Cora sounds as if the team is leaning toward making him a reliever when he returns. Whitlock has been on the injured list since June 10 with right hip inflammation, but he's […]

Aroldis Chapman Likely To Return Friday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) could be activated from the injured list on Thursday, but skipper Aaron Boone said he is "probably leaning more towards Friday" at the Cleveland Guardians. Chapman struck out two in a scoreless inning of work on Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in what is expected to be his […]

David Bednar Unavailable For Second Straight Day

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (back) is unavailable for the second straight day on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. "He is progressing and we envision him being available in the coming days," director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said. The good news is Bednar is expected to avoid a stint on the injured list, but […]

Taylor Rogers Blows Save Tuesday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Taylor Rogers was charged with his fourth loss and his fourth blown save of the season Tuesday, as he gave up a run on two hits in 1 2/3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He struck out three batters. This is only the third time in 10 June appearances that […]

Paul Sewald Records His Seventh Save In Tuesday's Win

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles to earn his seventh save of the year. He retired each of the three batters he faced in the inning, recording two strikeouts along the way. The 32-year-old is now 7-for-9 in save opportunities this year. He's […]

Josh Hader Earns 23rd Save Of Season Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader notched his 23rd save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rays. Hader came in to close things out with a two-run lead and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. Hader has been everything fantasy managers have come to expect this season, converting all […]

Clay Holmes Gets Save No. 13 Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes managed to pick up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Athletics despite odd circumstances. Holmes entered to pitch the ninth inning up 2-0. He struck the first two hitters out, but a runner then reached on catcher's interference and advanced to second […]

Ryan Helsley Notches Sixth Save Of Season Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley picked up his sixth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Marlins. Helsley came in to close things out with a two-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The 27-year-old has clearly been the team's best reliever this season, compiling a 3-0 […]

Hunter Strickland Earns Fourth Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Hunter Strickland picked up his fourth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Strickland came in to pitch the ninth inning and preserve a two-run lead. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a double, and then got the final two outs on a lineout […]

A.J. Minter Records First Save On Tuesday

Atlanta Braves pitcher A.J. Minter struck out one in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He entered Tuesday's game in the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 28-year-old needed 16 pitches to retire the Phillies to earn his first save of the year. […]