Evan Marshall Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a strained right flexor, the team announced. Marshall exited Tuesday night's 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins with right forearm soreness, allowing two runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning before Ryan Burr took over […]

Michael Kopech Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Michael Kopech (hamstring) has been activated from the injured list, the team announced on Wednesday. Kopech has been sidelined since he strained his hamstring on May 26 but should be available out of the bullpen after successfully throwing in a few simulated games. White Sox fans and fantasy managers alike […]

Daniel Hudson Throws A Bullpen Wednesday

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Wednesday. Hudson initially landed on the injured list on June 12 with more right elbow issues. But before his injury, he was very good out of the Nationals bullpen, posting a 2.59 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 35/7 K/BB in 24 1/3 relief […]

Blue Jays Looking At Richard Rodriguez

The Toronto Blue Jays are among the teams looking at Pittsburgh Pirates closer Richard Rodriguez with the July trade deadline approaching. Toronto recently traded for reliever Adam Cimber, who should see high-leverage situations immediately, but they're looking for more bullpen help. Rafael Dolis, Ryan Borucki, Julian Merryweather, David Phelps and Kirby Yates are all currently […]

Mychal Givens Set For Rehab Appearances

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Mychal Givens (back) will pitch in rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque this Thursday and Saturday. Barring any setbacks in those outings, Givens should be cleared to be activated from the injured list early next week. The right-hander was performing well before being sidelined on June 17 with a lower back strain, […]

Ryan Thompson Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Thompson was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The move is retroactive to June 28. He owned a 2.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 37:9 K: BB across 34 innings before landing on the injured list. Thompson is more valuable in league formats which reward solds […]

Justin Wilson Activated On Wednesday

The New York Yankees activated relief pitcher Justin Wilson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned reliever Albert Abreu to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Wilson has been sidelined for over a month with a hamstring strain and had a rough 6.08 ERA over 15 outings before the injury, so the […]

Mark Melancon Tosses Flawless Ninth

San Diego Padres closer Mark Melancon fired a perfect ninth inning Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds to collect his major league-leading 25th save. The 36-year-old veteran has endured some bumps recently, slogging to a 4.22 ERA in June, but he managed his second consecutive pain-free outing. Melancon has continued to be a jackpot for fantasy […]

Drew Rasmussen To Serve As Opener Before Michael Wacha

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will serve as the opener on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals. Right-hander Michael Wacha is scheduled to work the bulk of the innings after Rasmussen departs. Rasmussen hasn't allowed a run with just one hit in his 3 2/3 innings of relief for the Rays this year with seven […]

Aaron Ashby Will Start Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell confirmed that left-hander Aaron Ashby will start on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 23-year-old will be making his MLB debut against Chicago, but this will be a bullpen game and Ashby isn't expected to go deep into this ballgame. Therefore, fantasy managers shouldn't be looking his way when filling […]

Ryan Weathers Getting Recalled To Start Thursday

San Diego Padres starter Ryan Weathers is expected to be called up from Triple-A Thursday and start against the Cincinnati Reds. The move is expected after starter Dinelson Lamet (forearm) landed on the IL earlier this week. The 21-year-old rookie has posted solid numbers despite underwhelming stuff, registering a 2.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 19 […]

Kenley Jansen Records 20th Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen worked back-to-back days to record his 20th save of the season versus the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Jansen would open the frame by hitting Alex Dickerson and allowing a walk to Buster Posey, but would then record three outs in a row with two strikeouts to secure the […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 14

The weekly Top 50 Prospects for 2021 Redraft Leagues is back after a one-week hiatus which allowed me to provide an updated Top 250 dynasty league prospects list. When last we met to discuss 2021 redraft prospects, Wander Franco was No. 1 on the list while playing very well at Triple-A and Jesus Sanchez was […]

Jose Alvarado Allows Homer, But Hangs On For Save Vs Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado allowed two runs, but held on to collect his third save of the season Tuesday versus the Marlins. Alvarado was called on in the eighth inning to escape a jam left by Connor Brogdon. Alvarado picked up a strikeout to escape trouble and was sent back out for the […]

Amir Garrett (RP, CIN) - Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: It has been far from a banner year for Amir Garrett, but there have been enough struggles and injuries throughout the Cincinnati bullpen for him to be the main high-leverage go-to arm while Lucas Sims and Tejay Antone are on the IL. […]

Matt Barnes Strikes Out Side for 18th Save

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes picked up his 18th save with ease Tuesday, capping a 7-6 Boston victory with three straight strikeouts to set down the Kansas City Royals in order. This marks Barnes' fifth straight appearance without an earned run, and second consecutive without allowing a baserunner. Fantasy managers can expect Barnes […]

Alex Reyes Locks Down A Two-Inning Save On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals closer Alex Reyes picked up his 19th save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was called on for two innings this time, and got through both without allowing a run, giving up just one hit and striking out three. Reyes hasn't been getting much work lately, so […]

Rafael Montero Takes Loss Tuesday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Rafael Montero pitched the sixth inning Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out one. He was saddled with his third loss of the season. All three runs came on a home run from Bo Bichette. Montero could not be further away from where he started the season, when […]

Anthony Bender Finally Allows A Run

Miami Marlins rookie relief pitcher Anthony Bender allowed the first two runs of his major league career in Tuesday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Bender tossed one inning, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks, striking out two while throwing three wild pitches. Bender was absolutely all over the place in his inning […]

Liam Hendriks Picks Up Save In Shaky Outing

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks recorded his 21st save of the season, but it wasn't easy. Hendriks issued a hit by pitch and walk to go along with one run during his outing, but he was still able to secure the victory for the White Sox. Hendriks has had some shaky outings lately, but […]

Evan Marshall Exits Tuesday With Forearm Soreness

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Evan Marshall (forearm) exited Tuesday's game early due to right forearm soreness and is being considered day-to-day, the team announced on Twitter. Marshall had allowed two runs on two hits in 2/3 innings pitched before being replaced by Ryan Burr in the seventh inning. He's been a decent option in […]

Indians-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The contest between the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers has been postponed due to inclement weather on Tuesday. The two teams will play a doubleheader on Wednesday. The pitching matchup between Tigers right-hander Jose Urena and Indians right-hander J.C. Mejia will have to wait until Wednesday. If you haven't already, remove any players from this […]

Bryan Abreu To Pitch Two Innings For Sugar Land Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (calf) is scheduled to pitch two innings on Tuesday night for Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported. The 24-year-old righty has been sidelined since late May with lingering calf issues but appears to be moving right along with his rehab assignment. Abreu holds a 4.21 ERA through […]

Chaz Roe's Season Is Over

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Chaz Roe (shoulder) will have season-ending surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday. Roe has been out since April 2 and managed to pitch in just one game before being shut down with arm issues. The 34-year-old right-handed reliever was solid for the Rays in the shortened 2020 season, going […]

Aaron Ashby Being Called Up By Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are calling up left-hander Aaron Ashby from the minors on Tuesday, according to sources. Ashby was impressive in spring training and has struck out 56 hitters and walked 24 in 38 innings at Triple-A Nashville. While the 23-year-old left-hander, the Brewers No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a starter to begin […]

Ryan Tepera Goes On 10-Day Injured List With Calf Strain

The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever Ryan Tepera (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a calf strain. In corresponding moves, right-hander Trevor Megill was sent to Triple-A Iowa, while left-hander Adam Morgan and right-hander Tommy Nance were called up from Iowa. Infielder Matt Duffy was also placed on the 60-day injured list. […]

Wade Davis Lands On The Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed relief pitcher Wade Davis (forearm) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right forearm strain and called up reliever Richard Lovelady from the minors in a corresponding move. Davis just simply has not been good at all this year, so maybe he can get himself right with some […]

Steven Okert Called Up By Marlins

The Miami Marlins called up left-handed relief pitcher Steven Okert from Triple-A Jacksonville prior to Tuesday's game. Okert last appeared in the big leagues in 2018 for the San Francisco Giants. In total, the 29-year-old has 48 1/3 innings of major league experience with a 4.28 ERA and a 44:15 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He'll pitch in […]

Dan Altavilla Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

San Diego Padres reliever Dan Altavilla (elbow) posted on social media that he underwent successful Tommy John surgery. The 28-year-old had been limited to just two appearances this year and hadn't pitched since April 16. Over five big league seasons, Altavilla has registered a 4.03 ERA in 119 appearances. The right-hander will begin his road […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Relievers Swinging-Strike Rate for Week 14

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. In week 9, I wrote an article about starting pitchers' swinging-strike rates (SwStr%) and this week I will show […]