Chris Martin To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handed reliever Chris Martin (anxiety) threw a bullpen session on Thursday and will go on a minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Worcester. Martin is eligible to return on Monday and has been out since last month while dealing with anxiety. The 38-year-old veteran should return to the big-league bullpen next […]

Jordan Romano Throws From 90 Feet On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano (elbow) threw from 90 feet on Friday before the team's contest against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Romano is getting stretched out after landing on the 15-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation. It's been an injury-plagued year to this point for Romano, as he's already been on the injured list […]

Ryan Brasier Now On The 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier (calf) to the 60-day injured list on June 13. Brasier pulled his right calf muscle while doing some sprinting as part of his regular warmups before the game on April 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and was put on the 15-day IL. An MRI exam on […]

Yency Almonte Throwing Live Batting Practice

Chicago Cubs right-hander Yency Almonte (shoulder) is throwing live batting practice in Arizona on Friday. Almonte has been sidelined since early May due to a right-shoulder strain, and Friday's live BP session will be the first time that he has faced hitters in his rehab. After a couple live sessions, Almonte should be sent out […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Wilyer Abreu, Clayton Kershaw, Josh Jung, Jeffrey Springs, Corey Seager, more

As weekend MLB action approaches, there are plenty of headliners on the injury report. We have the latest updates on impact players around the league. Let's take a look at injured players Wilyer Abreu, Clayton Kershaw, Josh Jung, Jeffrey Springs, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates as of June 14, […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Victory In Return

In his first outing since returning from the injured list, New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz earned his second victory of the year. Diaz pitched the top of the ninth inning as the Mets were down 2-1 at the time and recorded a strikeout in what was otherwise a clean frame of work. The veteran […]

Tanner Banks Locks Down Second Save

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Tanner Banks earned his second save of the season in an extra-innings contest versus the Seattle Mariners. Banks came on in the bottom of the 10th inning to lock down the victory and sent Tyler Locklear and Josh Rojas to the bench with strikeouts before getting Luke Raley to pop-out […]

Jerming Rosario Promoted To Double-A

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Jerming Rosario was promoted to Double-A on Thursday, June 13. Rosario has spent the past four years at Single and High-A and can finally move up to the next level in the minor leagues. Throughout his time in the minors, Rosario has been deployed as a starter and reliever, and […]

Edwin Diaz Officially Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Mets officially reinstated right-hander Edwin Diaz (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned left-hander Danny Young to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move after Wednesday night's game. Diaz hasn't been himself this year and was temporarily removed from the closer's role before landing on the injured list. The 30-year-old […]

Giovanny Gallegos To Make Another Rehab Appearance Friday

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed reliever Giovanny Gallegos (shoulder) will throw another inning in a minor-league rehab appearance with Double-A Springfield on Friday, according to manager Oliver Marmol. This will be Gallegos' sixth rehab appearance since going on the 15-day injured list on May 6 with a right-shoulder impingement. In his 5 2/3 innings of work […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Andres Munoz, Jack Flaherty, MacKenzie Gore, Bryan Woo, Kodai Senga, Merrill Kelly, more

As weekend MLB action approaches, there are plenty of headliner hurlers on the injury report. We have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Andres Munoz, Jack Flaherty, MacKenzie Gore, Bryan Woo, Kodai Senga, Merrill Kelly, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball […]

Andres Munoz Receives Injection In His Back

Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz (back) received an injection in his lower back to help get the soreness out of it. Munoz also had an MRI exam and a bone scan, and neither of them showed any major issues. Although the 25-year-old right-handed reliever has avoided the injured list, he's been battling back issues for […]

Edwin Diaz Will Return To Closer Role

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (shoulder), who is set to return from the injured list on Thursday, will be the team's closer when he's back, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Diaz was given a break from the closer's role in New York right before he was placed on the 15-day injured list […]

Jeremiah Estrada Thinks He'll Be Available Wednesday

San Diego Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada (illness) is at Petco Park on Wednesday and said he's feeling better but is still fighting through an illness. Estrada thinks he'll be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Oakland Athletics. The 25-year-old was unavailable in a high-leverage situation late in Tuesday night's […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Closer Changes for Mets, Blue Jays and Mariners

Every week, I start by telling you that it has been a big week in bullpen news. I won’t lie, this week has not been the most active week. But it does not mean there are no significant happenings worth writing about!  Plus, it is already mid-June. We are quickly approaching the All-Star break and […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Adael Amador, Hurston Waldrep, Heliot Ramos, Mark Vientos, Matt Waldron, Drew Thorpe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings articles. We are almost at the halfway point in June, and the season with the All-Star break is around the corner. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile […]

Ryan Pressly Collects Second Save Of Season Tuesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly earned his second save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Giants. Pressly entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with two strikeouts. Closer Josh Hader had pitched each of the last two days […]

Jose Alvarado Rebounds For 12th Save Tuesday

After blowing his last save opportunity in London, Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jose Alvarado picked up his 12th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. Alvarado entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first out on a ground-out, allowed a […]

Tyler Kinley Earns Third Consecutive Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Tyler Kinley escaped with his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Twins. Kinley entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first two outs on a line-out and a strikeout, allowed a two-run […]

Yimi Garcia Earns Four-Out Save Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Yimi Garcia put the effort in to earn his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. Garcia entered the game in the bottom of the eighth inning up by two with two outs and runners on first and second. He got the third out with […]

Albert Suarez Shuts Down Braves On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Albert Suarez struck out four batters across 5 1/3 scoreless innings during Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves. He gave up four hits and three walks in the outing, but only one of the hits was for extra bases. It was another impressive showing for the 34-year-old who now carries a […]

Robinson Pina Performing Well As A Starter In Double-A

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Robinson Pina has looked quite sharp as of late, operating as a starter and could be nearing a promotion to Triple-A. Pina has bounced between a bullpen role and a starter role all throughout his minor league career but may have finally found his footing as a starter. Since May 1, […]

Jayvien Sandridge To Make Triple-A Debut

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Jayvien Sandridge was promoted to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday, June 11. Sandridge began the season in Double-A and tossed 21 ⅓ innings of relief. He got a small taste of Double-A ball last summer as he logged just four innings. This season, he held a 3.38 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, […]

Adbert Alzolay Plays Catch

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay (forearm) played catch on Monday in Arizona for the first time in his rehab and threw from a distance of 60 feet. Alzolay was initially shut down on May 22 and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 2, so he won't be eligible to return to the […]

Trevor Megill Racks Up 10th Save In Win Over Blue Jays

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill recorded his 10th save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Megill needed just 11 pitches (eight for strikes) while allowing a hit over one inning and hasn't allowed an earned run in six of his last eight outings while lowering his ERA to 2.00. Megill has struck […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Andrew Vaughn, Brandon Pfaadt, James McArthur & more

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash (Week 12)

Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a nice blend of high-floor players and upside shots. While prospects do present more risk in a one-year setting like a redraft league, if they hit, they pay big dividends. The reward could be huge if these players get adequate playing time and perform. Throughout the season, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 12)

Sometimes the hardest decision that fantasy managers will have to make throughout the year is whether or not to drop well-known players. That has occurred all season long so far, as many managers contemplated dropping veterans like Paul Goldschmidt and Bo Bichette after their early season struggles. This week, we will look at five more well-known players and determine what […]

Athletics Call Up Reliever Michel Otanez From Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics called up pitching prospect Michel Otanez on Monday for what would be his MLB debut. Otanez made 22 appearances for Triple-A this season, posting a 3.99 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a strong 35.4% K% that came with a poor 11.8% BB%. Otanez was thrust into a high-leverage situation in his debut, coming […]

Craig Kimbrel Picks Up 15th Save On Monday

Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel tossed a scoreless ninth inning to earn his 15th save of the season during Monday's 5-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He issued one walk while striking out two. The veteran fireballer is now 15-for-18 in save opportunities on the season to go along with a 2.70 ERA, 0.99 […]