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. […]

Tanner Rainey Secures 11th Save On Tuesday

Washington Nationals pitcher Tanner Rainey allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. During Tuesday's game, he entered the ninth inning to protect a two-run lead. The 29-year-old has now recorded a save over his last four […]

Aroldis Chapman Strikes Out Two In Tuesday's Rehab Outing

New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (Achilles) struck out two, walked none and gave up no hits in a scoreless inning of work in his minor league rehab outing on Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Chapman threw seven of his 13 pitches for strikes, and he's expected to be activated from the injured list now, […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw Simulated Game Friday

Chicago White Sox skipper Tony La Russa is hoping that closer Liam Hendriks (forearm) can return from the injured list for the team's next homestand, which begins next Monday against the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks felt good after his bullpen session on Monday and will throw a simulated game in San Francisco on Friday. The 33-year-old […]

A.J. Minter, William Smith To Handle Closing Duties

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker stated on Tuesday that relievers A.J. Minter and William Smith will handle closing duties while the team's primary closer, Kenley Jansen (heart), is out. Jansen was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to an irregular heartbeat, so he will miss at least the next two weeks. The […]

Archie Bradley Lands On Injured List With Elbow Fracture

The Los Angeles Angeles placed right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with a broken right elbow and he will be facing a lengthy absence. Fellow right-hander Chase Silseth was called up from Double-A in a corresponding move. Bradley has struggled to find consistency in his […]

David Bednar Unavailable Tuesday Due To Back Issue

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that closer David Bednar (back) has been dealing with a lower-back issue and won't be available to pitch on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals. The Pirates are trying to avoid an injured list stint for Bednar, so it remains to be seen if he'll miss any more time. The […]

Nate Pearson Shut Down From Throwing For 3-4 Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Nate Pearson (lat) will be shut down from throwing for three to four weeks. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with a lat strain this past week, delivering the youngster yet another setback in his path towards fulfilling his lofty prospect pedigree. Pearson came down with mononucleosis this spring, and the team […]

Kenley Jansen Goes On Injured List Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves placed closer Kenley Jansen (heart) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with an irregular heartbeat and recalled right-hander Jesus Cruz from the minors in a corresponding move. Jansen's injured list placement is retroactive to June 27. The 34-year-old right-hander was first diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat in 2011 and has had […]

Wander Guante Finds Success Following Demotion

Oakland Athletics minor league pitcher Wander Guante hasn't made much of a progression through affiliated ball since turning pro. He reached Single-A in 2021 and opened this season in Double-A, but he's now back down to rookie ball and, quite frankly, doesn't have the greatest numbers. If there are any metrics to praise, they would […]

Robinson Pina Strikes Out 13 Batters In Latest Start

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect Robinson Pina is a talented right-hander with impressive swing-and-miss stuff. His heater has developed drastically since he inked his contract, touching the mid-90s at times. He also has a sharp curveball that complements his fastball nicely and can be trusted in two-strike situations. Pina's splitter gives him an additional offering […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]