Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more

The 2024 MLB season is heating up, but as always, injuries are beginning to pile up.  We have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Catcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

The halfway mark of the 2024 season is upon us, and what a first half it's been. We've seen so many value changes happen this season, both positive and negative, that dynasty and prospect rankings look plenty different than they did just three months ago when the season started. Fortunately, the catcher position has been […]

Liam Hendriks Throws First Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) estimated he threw around 15 pitches off a mound (all fastballs) in his first bullpen session on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last August. Hendriks thinks he can return in August, although he notes that he's the one who has come up with that timetable and not […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Mets, Blue Jays, Pirates, Cubs, Dodgers, and More Changing Pens!

We are just weeks away from the All-Star break and just over a month away from the trade deadline. This is typically the time of year when things start to get a little wild -- in the most fun way possible. The hot stove is usually burning as trade rumors get thrown around. No position […]

Devin Williams Could Return In Early July

Milwaukee Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said that closer Devin Williams (back) could return from the 60-day injured list earlier than mid- to late-July. Williams is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday for the first time since being shut down in spring training with multiple stress fractures in his back. The 29-year-old right-handed […]

Paul Sewald Continues Scoreless Streak And Earns 10th Save On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald earned his 10th save of the season on Tuesday. He allowed one hit to Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, no runs, and no strikeouts. The 34-year-old has now tossed 13 ⅔ consecutive shutout frames with a 0.51 WHIP, and a 3:11 BB:K ratio. Sewald missed the start of the season […]

Carlos Estevez Tallies 15th Save On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Carlos Estevez tallied his 15th save of the 2024 season on Tuesday night. He entered with a two-run lead and tossed one shutout frame with two strikeouts. He allowed a lone single to Oakland backstop Tyler Soderstrom. Estevez has now tossed nine consecutive shutout frames with a stellar 0.11 WHIP. […]

Evan Phillips Picks Up Save On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Phillips struck out one and did not allow a baserunner on the way to converting his 13th save in as many opportunities in 2024. The veteran is putting together another excellent season […]

Tanner Scott Earns 10th Save Of Season Tuesday

Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott picked up his 10th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Royals. Scott came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a fly-out, allowed a single, and got the final two outs on a line-out and […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw This Week

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week. The 35-year-old will throw his first session since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. It sounds like Hendriks is making progress, but still isn't expected to contribute to the Red Sox bullpen this season. This is a step […]

Hoby Milner Serving As Opener

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Hoby Milner will serve as the opener for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The veteran southpaw will make his first start after 269 career relief appearances dating back to his MLB debut in 2017. The expectation is that Milner will only pitch the first inning or two. After that, Bryse […]

Twins Place Chris Paddack On The 15-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed pitcher Chris Paddack (forearm) on the injured list with right-forearm fatigue and called up pitcher Ronny Henriquez from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old will miss a few weeks and could return around the All-Star break. Paddack is (5-3) with a 5.29 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 78 […]

Josh Simpson Could Throw A Bullpen Soon

Miami Marlins left-hander Josh Simpson (elbow), who underwent surgery for left-elbow neuritis on April 23, will be evaluated for a bullpen session in the coming weeks. Simpson has been continuing his throwing program in Jupiter, Fla. He had thrown one innings for Single-A Jupiter on April 6 after previously completing one inning and 25 pitches […]

Bryan Hoeing To Make Another Rehab Appearance On Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Bryan Hoeing (hamstring) threw two scoreless innings in a minor-league rehab outing for Single-A Jupiter on June 14 and needed 36 pitches to record five outs on June 20. His next rehab outing will be for two innings on June 25. Hoeing previously threw 26 pitches in live batting practice in the […]

Domingo Gonzalez Joining Triple-A

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Domingo Gonzalez will make his Triple-A debut, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Gonzalez has been in the Atlanta system since 2021 after making his minor league debut in the Pittsburgh organization a few years prior. Gonzalez has bounced between a start and bullpen role all throughout his minor league […]

Sixto Sanchez Could Throw Bullpen Soon

Miami Marlins right-hander Sixto Sanchez (shoulder), who was rehabbing with the team in Kansas City as of Monday, will be evaluated for a bullpen session in a few days. Sanchez has been asymptomatic while throwing after experiencing a big dip in velocity in his May 31 start against the Texas Rangers. He was placed on […]

Hayden Harris Promoted To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves relief pitching prospect Hayden Harris is being promoted to Triple-A Gwinnett, according to MiLB Central. Harris has progressed through the Braves system very quickly and is now just one stop away from the major leagues. The 25-year-old began last season in Single-A Augusta and eventually finished the season with Double-A Mississippi. After posting […]

James McArthur Notches 13th Save Of Season Monday

Kansas City Royals closer James McArthur earned his 13th save of the season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Marlins. McArthur came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with a strikeout. The 27-year-old has earned the closer's role for a surprisingly solid Royals […]

Trevor Megill Notches 16th Save Of Season Monday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill picked up his 16th save of the season in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. Megill came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a fly-out and a strikeout, hit a batter, and ended the game by striking […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Clean 12th Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks picked up his 12th save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mariners. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 appearance with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old has missed some time due to various injuries but has […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Cedric Mullins, Chad Green, Alec Burleson, Aroldis Chapman, Tyler Black, Ben Rice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings. There is only one more week left in June, and the All-Star break is just a couple of weeks away. It's time to start preparing for the second half of the baseball season. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here as always to help guide you through free […]

Scott Barlow Fans Side For Second Save Monday

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Scott Barlow picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Orioles. Barlow came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and struck out the side to seal the win. Closer Emmanuel Clase has pitched each of the last two days, […]

Ray Kerr To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Atlanta Braves pitcher Ray Kerr (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a left UCL injury. Kerr spent the first month of the season at Triple-A this year before being called up to the big-league club on May 8. Kerr made 10 appearances with the Braves, recording a 5.64 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and a […]

Miguel Castro Throws Live Batting Practice Session

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Miguel Castro (shoulder) was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Monday, consisting of one inning and 25 pitches. Castro has thrown multiple bullpen sessions and is now facing live hitters, so he's getting close to going on what could be a short minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old relief pitcher […]

A.J. Minter Moves Rehab To Triple-A

Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (hip) had his minor-league rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Gwinnett after one appearance with High-A Rome over the weekend. Minter is scheduled to pitch for Gwinnett on Tuesday night at Coolray Field. In his lone appearance with Rome on Saturday, Minter gave up an unearned run on one hit […]

Jordan Romano, Yimi Garcia Playing Catch

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) played some light catch on Monday. Meanwhile, fellow reliever Yimi Garcia (elbow) was throwing from 120 feet. Romano is already playing catch again after reporting some soreness in his right elbow while throwing long toss last Friday. The 31-year-old isn't close to a return, though, especially since he […]

Edwin Diaz Officially Suspended 10 Games

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz has been suspended 10 games for violating the rules on foreign substances. The right-hander was tossed from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs before ever throwing a pitch. Diaz said afterwards that it was rosin on his hand, but it doesn't sound like he's going to appeal the […]

Erik Miller Opening, Spencer Howard To Serve As Bulk Reliever On Monday

The San Francisco Giants announced that pitcher Erik Miller will open the game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Miller last pitched on June 19, where he also started, and threw one scoreless inning with one walk and two strikeouts. The left-hander will start on Monday, but Spencer Howard is expected to follow him out […]

Ian Gibaut Working On Grip Strength

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ian Gibaut (forearm) has been working on his grip strength with his right hand. Once he reaches a certain level of progress, he will be cleared to begin a throwing program. Gibaut had surgery on May 9 to relieve a compression in a forearm nerve called the anterior interosseous nerve or AIN. […]

Emilio Pagan Could Start Throwing Program Soon

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan (lat), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 9 with a right-lat strain, is scheduled to undergo a new can on Monday to check his healing process. If everything goes well, Pagan could be cleared to begin a throwing program this week. However, the veteran reliever isn't […]