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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling Marte, and more
Week 14 of the 2024 MLB season is set to begin, and there are several injured players to keep tabs on. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling […]
Zach Maxwell K's 3 In Inning Of Relief
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach Maxwell earned his second victory of the season out of relief for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. Maxwell sent down all three batters he faced via the strikeout and allowed one hit. Maxwell has close to an equal amount of time between Double-A and Triple-A this season. After dominating Double-A with […]
Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 24 - June 30)
Yet another week has passed, and we've seen more injuries (Jesus Luzardo), more call-ups (Orelvis Martinez), and big-time disappointment (again, Orelvis Martinez). Nevertheless, we need to keep plugging away, so let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]
Edwin Diaz Tossed For Sticky Substances, Faces 10-Game Ban
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs after a routine check for illegal substances. Diaz was about to enter in the ninth inning and was looking to preserve a 5-2 lead and lock down another save before a typical check by the umpiring crew led to him […]
Kyle Finnegan Notches 22nd Save
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan has been a feel-good story through the first three months of the regular season. The right-hander was called upon to hold a one-run lead against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Finnegan allowed back-to-back singles to start the inning. He was able to battle back and recorded the next three […]
Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to the weekly waiver rundown where we discuss widely-available names to storm ahead during these summer months. We're nearing the season's halfway mark, so try to take deep breaths and prepare for the road ahead. Whether you feel as though the first […]
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 24 - June 30)
Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 14-- June 24 through June 30 -- and will point out free agents to […]
David Bednar Placed On Injured List Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (side) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday afternoon with left side tightness. He was unavailable for Saturday's game and clearly needs extra time to recover. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined for. Bednar has been more sporadic than normal in 2024 as evidenced by […]
Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 14, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]
Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 14
There goes another week and we're closer to the All Star Game and closer to the trade deadline. With so many teams in striking distance of a Wild Card spot, this should be an interesting deadline. If standings stay similar to how they are now, we could see only a handful of teams legitimately selling, which […]
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 14
Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 14 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 24 through June 30. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of […]
Emmanuel Clase Notches Another Save On Saturday
Cleveland Guardians Emmanuel Clase struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the save during Saturday's 6-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The 26-year-old needed just 15 pitches to make quick work of the Blue Jays en route to his 23rd save. He owns a 0.74 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and a 37 :3 […]
David Bednar Unavailable Saturday, Dealing With Left-Side Soreness
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar (side) was unavailable Saturday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays, per manager Derek Shelton. He is dealing with left-side soreness. Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth and earned his second save. Bednar has three wins, 16 saves, a 5.17 ERA, and 32 strikeouts in 31 innings. It is unknown how serious […]
Jordan Romano Shut Down From Baseball Activities
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jordan Romano (elbow) was shut down from baseball activities by the team after experiencing soreness in his right elbow while throwing long toss on Friday. The shutdown is only expected to be for a few days but it marks a setback in Romano's recovery. The 31-year-old has been on the injured […]
A.J. Minter Starting Rehab Assignment On Saturday
Atlanta Braves left-hander A.J. Minter (hip) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday night with High-A Rome. Minter will finally return to pitching in games after landing on the injured list in late May with left-hip inflammation. Barring a setback down on the farm, Minter shouldn't need a very long rehab assignment before rejoining […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Mookie Betts, Michael Harris III, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Justin Verlander, Bo Bichette and more...
This past week, we saw a lot of marquee names go on the injured list. Big names going down from teams that are in the pennant race are a big deal. The question that fans of these teams always ask is how they will replace these All-Star caliber players. The answer to this is that […]
Paul Sewald Picks Up Save On Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Paul Sewald threw a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Sewald did not allow a baserunner while needing just 11 pitches to secure the save for his team. The 34-year-old has been excellent as Arizona's closer this season, converting all nine of his save […]
Kendall Graveman Could Make It Back In September
Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) is in the middle of a throwing program with a remote chance that he could make it back in September. Graveman said his Jan. 10 surgery was to fix a torn labrum and clean up his rotator cuff. It was initially believed that the 33-year-old right-handed reliever would […]
Alex Faedo To Make Another Rehab Appearance On Saturday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo (hip) is scheduled to make his second minor-league rehab appearance on Saturday for Triple-A Toledo. In his first rehab outing on Wednesday, Faedo was able to throw a scoreless inning. If the 28-year-old doesn't encounter any setbacks on Saturday, he could come off the injured list after that and rejoin […]
Matt Jachec Joining High-A
Cleveland Guardians relief pitching prospect Matt Jachec is being promoted to High-A Lake City. Jachec made his minor league debut in 2023 after being selected in the 18th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He tossed three innings in the Rookie League before moving up to finish the season at Single-A where he posted a […]