Cole Irvin Moving To The Bullpen

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cole Irvin will move to the bullpen for the time being, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Right-hander Albert Suarez will make the start of the Orioles on Friday for the series opener in Oakland against the Athletics in an excellent matchup. Irvin gets the boot to the bullpen after allowing a total […]

Yency Almonte Shut Down

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yency Almonte (shoulder) didn't receive great news from the second opinion on his right-shoulder strain and will stop his throwing program, rest and then make a decision on whether to resume his rehab or consider a surgical option, according to manager Craig Counsell. Surgery would most likely put Almonte out for the […]

Enoli Paredes Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Enoli Paredes (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. This is a tough blow to the Brewers bullpen considering how impressive Paredes has looked this season. He holds a 1.08 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 12/8 K/BB ratio across 16 2/3 innings this season. The severity of the […]

Yimi Garcia Throwing Another Bullpen Session

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday, after which he would need at least one minor-league rehab appearance, according to manager John Schneider. If Wednesday's session goes well, Garcia's next step could be a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old's fantasy stock has gone up despite being […]

Jordan Romano Has Surgery On His Right Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) underwent arthroscopic surgery on Wednesday to fix an impingement in his right elbow, according to manager John Schneider. Romano won't pick up a baseball for at least six weeks, making a return this season uncertain. It's a tough break for any fantasy managers that drafted Romano this year […]

Justin Sterner Rejoins Major-League Roster

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Justin Sterner is set to rejoin the major league roster to fill in the empty roster spot that was left by pitcher Aaron Civale, who was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers. Sterner will be deployed out of the bullpen, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Sterner posted […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Trades Are Coming, Closers Will Change

Happy early Fourth of July to everyone reading this! Hopefully, you get to celebrate however you like, with whoever you want. A day off from work typically filled with eating plenty of hot dogs, drinking your favorite beverage of choice, some fireworks, and of course some baseball is never a bad day! It is also […]

Top 100 Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers (July Update)

Hello and welcome to a summertime update of our Saves+Holds reliever ranks! Fear not, those who venture out beyond the traditional 5x5 scoring where a reliever's worth boils down to their ability to generate saves. We've got you covered with this fun piece exploring fantasy baseball bullpens beyond the ninth inning. A closer's role is […]

Chad Green Collects Third Save Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Chad Green shut the door against the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, picking up his third save of the season while allowing one hit on two strikeouts in a 7-6 victory. Green gave up a leadoff double to Jeremy Pena, but then struck out the next two batters and put […]

Ryan Helsley Notches League-Best 31st Save

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley continued his stellar season on Tuesday, earning his 31st save in a 7-4 win over the Pirates. Helsley came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. Helsley provided fantasy value in his last several seasons but […]

Jeff Hoffman Earns Seventh Save Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman picked up his seventh save of the season in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Cubs. Hoffman came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two with no outs and the bases empty. He promptly shut down any hopes of a comeback, getting three consecutive outs […]

Julian Merryweather Throws Live Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs right-hander Julian Merryweather (ribs) threw live batting practice on Tuesday at Wrigley Field before the contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. It was the first time that Merryweather has faced live hitters after previously throwing two bullpen sessions as he recovers from a rib fracture. The 32-year-old right-handed reliever has already been ruled […]

Sixto Sanchez Throws A Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia last Saturday. It was the second time that Sanchez has thrown off a mound since landing on the 60-day injured list but he won't be eligible to rejoin the Marlins' pitching staff until August. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has a long history […]

David Bednar Playing Catch Out To 120 Feet

Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said that closer David Bednar (oblique) is playing catch out to 120 feet and will throw from the slope of a mound in the coming days. Bednar is throwing once again after going on the 15-day injured list on June 23 with an oblique strain. It wouldn't […]

Joe Kelly Beginning Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Joe Kelly (shoulder) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with an appearance for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. It's good news that Kelly has finally started a rehab assignment, but manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that Kelly was unlikely to return to the big-league bullpen before the All-Star break […]

Joe Mantiply To Serve As Opener In Front Of Ryne Nelson

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Joe Mantiply will serve as the opener ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran southpaw will get the starting nod in what looks to be a bullpen game for the D-Backs. The assumption is that Mantiply will face a few batters before handing off the ball to […]

Bryse Wilson Tagged For Five Runs In Relief Role

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson was tagged by the Colorado Rockies in Monday's 8-7 loss, allowing five runs (all earned) and seven hits over four innings. Wilson replaced opener Rob Zastryzny in the second inning and immediately allowed homers to Charlie Blackmon and Brenton Doyle while striking out three and walking two. He is now […]

MLB Trade Rumors: Fantasy Baseball Impacts for Garrett Crochet, Mason Miller, Luis Robert Jr., Michael Kopech, more

Most veteran fantasy managers can conjure up some sort of memory or feelings about the MLB trade deadline. Many will recall a late-round, value closer who was the talk of the town as a trade piece from a bad team to a contender. Will that closer remain "the guy" if moved to a new team? […]

Reed Garrett Earns One-Out Save Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Reed Garrett picked up his fourth save of the season in Monday's 9-7 extra-innings win over the Nationals. Garrett came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning up by three with two outs and runners on first and second. He allowed an RBI single but ended the game […]

Josh Hader Allows Homer But Converts Save Monday

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader didn't pitch a clean outing but did convert his 13th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. Hader came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and fly-out, allowed a solo […]

Mason Miller Expected To Stay With A's

Oakland Athletics star closer Mason Miller is expected to stay put at this summer's trade deadline. Miller has been so electric this year in his first full season as the team's ninth-inning arm that not only do the A's want to keep him around as they begin their eventual transition to Las Vegas next year, […]

Tanner Scott On The Trade Market

USA Today's Bob Nightengale writes that the best reliever on the trade market this summer will be Miami Marlins left-hander closer Tanner Scott. The Marlins are asking a considerable amount for Scott but believe it will be met by the July 30 trade deadline. The 29-year-old southpaw reliever has had a strong year for fantasy […]

Kyle Muller To Make Another Rehab Appearance On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics left-hander Kyle Muller (shoulder) made his second minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, going 1 1/3 innings. Manager Mark Kotsay was pleased with Muller's outing and said the lefty will go again for the Aviators on Tuesday, July 2, and stretch out to two-plus innings. Muller gave up an earned […]

Yimi Garcia To Throw Off A Mound Again Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia (elbow) threw off a mound without issue on Sunday, according to manager John Schneider. Garcia will throw off a mound again on Wednesday before the team decides his next steps. The 33-year-old right-hander has been out the last two weeks on the 15-day injured list with a nerve […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: James Wood, Noelvi Marte, David Festa, Mark Vientos, Tobias Myers, Drew Thorpe

Hey, RotoBallers! Can you believe it's July already? We are a few weeks away from the All-Star break, and the first half of the 2024 MLB season will be in the books soon. That said, we are back with another edition of waiver wire rankings to help navigate you through the waiver wire. Today, we […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (July 1 - July 7)

As there are every week, there were lots of players to choose from, but I've narrowed it down... somewhat. I've got three batters, four pitchers, and a reliever with some interesting storylines this week that have caught my attention. Before we move on, let's glance back. For those keeping track of some of last week's […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Shohei Ohtani, Injured Phillies, and Max Scherzer

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to another look back at the biggest news in the baseball world over the last week. With waivers run and lineups locked, now is a great time to catch up on stories you may have missed while focusing on your own players. Hopefully, this weekly column helps steer you out of […]

Braves Reinstate A.J. Minter From The Injured List

The Atlanta Braves reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter (hip) from the 15-day injured list on Monday. Minter will return from the injured list after being out since late May with left-hip inflammation. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw will return to a key late-inning setup role in front of closer Raisel Iglesias, so he'll once again have value […]

Nick Mariano's Week 15 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Gather around for another edition of the weekly waiver rundown where we break the baseball landscape down for you to hit July running. Whether you've crushed or crawled through the first half of the season, anything can happen on the back nine. Make each […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Gabriel Moreno, Mitch Garver, Josh Jung, Javier Baez, and more

There are just three games on Monday's MLB slate, but it's always a good idea to monitor the latest injury updates heading into the week. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Gabriel Moreno, […]