Jimmy Lambert Begins Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox right-hander Jimmy Lambert (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Friday. Lambert has yet to pitch for the White Sox in 2024 after being sidelined with shoulder discomfort way back in spring training. The 29-year-old is officially dealing with a rotator-cuff strain in his shoulder but […]

Yimi Garcia Activated, Erik Swanson Recalled

The Toronto Blue Jays activated right-hander Yimi Garcia (elbow) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned pitcher Zach Pop to Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. The Blue Jays also recalled right-hander Erik Swanson from Buffalo. Garcia will return to Toronto's bullpen after being sidelined since the middle of June with right-elbow neuritis, […]

Adbert Alzolay Beginning Rehab Assignment, Julian Merryweather Could Return Soon

Chicago Cubs right-hander Adbert Alzolay (forearm) has been cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Friday. Meanwhile, right-hander Julian Merryweather (rib) is planning to make his fourth minor-league rehab appearance on Friday for Triple-A Iowa. If all goes well, manager Craig Counsell said that Merryweather will be activated […]

Midseason Bullpen Report: Fantasy Baseball Closers, Saves, Holds (2024)

The All-Star break is already wrapping up, and now the majority of our attention shifts towards the trade deadline, which is guaranteed to move around a closer or two. We've already seen a handful of early moves but the bulk of bullpen landscape shifts will come at the end of July. That's why we're here […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Brooks Lee, Jacob Wilson, Jeffrey Springs, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia

Hey, RotoBallers, the grind never stops, even though we are in the middle of the All-Star break. It's time to scroll through the waiver wire and pick up potential players for the second-half run with the ultimate goal of helping you win a fantasy baseball championship. We are back with another edition of our mid-week […]

Rays Add Tyler Zuber To 40-Man Roster

The Tampa Bay Rays have added relief pitcher Tyler Zuber to their 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Durham. It is a procedural move for the veteran pitcher that has not been in the big-leagues since 2021 with the Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old has looked good this season for Durham with a 2.49 […]

Royals Release Nick Anderson

After being designated for assignment on July 14, the Kansas City Royals announced on Friday that they have released relief pitcher Nick Anderson. The veteran reliever has had success in the past, mainly with the Tampa Bay Rays and threw to a 4.04 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings for the Royals this […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga, Jackson Jobe, Robbie Ray, and more

As MLB prepares to crank back up following this week's All-Star Break, there is no shortage of key fantasy baseball injuries to cover. With the second half of the season in mind, let's take a look at injured pitchers Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga, Jackson Jobe, Robbie Ray, and more. This is our weekly edition of […]

Abner Uribe Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed reliever Abner Uribe (knee) announced on his Instagram account that he underwent season-ending knee surgery on Wednesday morning. With regular closer Devin Williams (back) missing the entire first half of the 2024 season, Uribe opened the year with an opportunity to earn saves for the Brew Crew. The 24-year-old Dominican did post […]

Mets Claim Alex Young Off Waivers From Giants

The New York Mets claimed left-handed reliever Alex Young off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding move, the team designated pitcher Tyler Jay for assignment. The 30-year-old Young had a 3.86 ERA in a full season for the Cincinnati Reds last year and has […]

Brusdar Graterol Picks Up Win In Second Rehab Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol (shoulder) picked up the victory on Tuesday in his second minor-league rehab appearance in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League when he allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out none. Graterol is likely to make a few more appearances in the minors before potentially […]

Ethan Small Starts Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants left-hander Ethan Small (oblique) was sent out on a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday at the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Small hasn't been able to pitch in the big leagues at all this year due to a Grade 2 right-oblique strain that he suffered in spring training, but he's working his way […]

Cubs Acquire Jesus Tinoco From Royals

The Chicago Cubs acquired minor-league right-hander Jesus Tinoco from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the Cubs optioned reliever Daniel Palencia to Triple-A Iowa. The 29-year-old Tinoco has a 4.58 ERA in 57 career major-league games, including nine games with the Texas Rangers in 2024. In […]

Emmanuel Clase Notches All-Star Game Save

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase ensured an American League win in Tuesday's 5-3 All-Star Game against the National League. Clase came on to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He struck out Pete Alonso for the first out and got Elly De La Cruz to ground out for the second out. […]

Mason Miller Earns All-Star Game Win

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller recorded a win in his first All-Star Game appearance in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the National League. Miller pitched a scoreless fifth inning, tossing a 1-2-3 inning while striking out Shohei Ohtani and Trea Turner. To top it off, the 25-year-old threw the hardest recorded pitch in All-Star Game history, […]

Trevor Rosenthal Throwing 95 MPH

Free-agent relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (elbow) is reportedly throwing 95 mph and could be an attractive veteran reliever for a contending team looking to fortify their bullpen in the second half of the season. The former All-Star closer has 132 career saves in eight major-league seasons, but he hasn't pitched in the big leagues since […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 17

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- July 15 through July 21. 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 […]

Mason Miller Open To Returning To Rotation In Future

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller said he would consider returning to a starter's role in the future, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. The 25-year-old said, "If the opportunity presents itself, maybe." The flamethrower has been fantastic for the A's in the closer's role this season, converting 15 of 17 save opportunities with a 2.27 ERA, […]

Ryan Helsley Unlikely To Pitch In All-Star Game

St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley said that he's unlikely to pitch in the All-Star game on Tuesday and instead wants to take a break so that he's well-rested for the start of the second half of the season on Friday. As a result, Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan will take Helsley's place on the […]

Gabe Speier Could Return Shortly After All-Star Break

Seattle Mariners left-hander Gabe Speier (shoulder) threw 14 pitches in a minor-league rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, July 12, allowing two hits and a walk in an inning of work. "It went well. The [velocity] was a tick down than what we are used to seeing," manager Scott Servais said. "Which is very […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Carlos Correa, Zach Wheeler, Heston Kjerstad, and more

As MLB heads into the All-Star break this week, it's a great time for fantasy baseball managers to take stock of injuries around the league. At the halfway point of the season, there is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured […]

Ryne Stanek Dealing With Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners right-hander Ryne Stanek (back) issued a four-pitch walk to the first batter he faced in his outing in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and came up grimacing. After talking to the trainer and manager Scott Servais, Stanek left the game and was replaced by Austin Voth. After the game, […]

Victor Vodnik Picks Up His Second Save

Colorado Rockies right-hander Victor Vodnik picked up his second save of the season in Sunday's 8-5 win over the hosting New York Mets by throwing 1 2/3 scoreless innings on two hits while walking one and striking out two. Vodnik replaced Jalen Beeks in the eighth inning and has now picked up both of his […]

Clay Holmes Hit With Blown Save, Loss Against Orioles

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes took his sixth blown save of the year on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles in a 6-5 loss. In addition to the blown save, Holmes also picked up his fourth loss of the year after giving up three runs (zero earned) on two hits […]

Craig Kimbrel Blows A Save, Picks Up The Win

Baltimore Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel blew his fifth save of the season on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees but was bailed out and picked up his sixth win of the year in the team's 6-5 victory. Kimbrel allowed three earned runs on just one hit (a homer) while walking two and striking out […]

Camilo Doval Blows A Save Against Twins

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval blew his fourth save of the season on Sunday against the visiting Minnesota Twins, giving up two earned runs on two hits while walking one and striking out one in just one-third of an inning in the team's eventual 3-2 victory. It was Doval's first blown save since June […]

Kenley Jansen Picks Up Six-Out Save

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen picked up a rare two-inning save on Sunday, slamming the door on the Kansas City Royals in a 5-4 win. Jansen breezed by the Royals in his first inning of work, striking out all three batters he faced. Things got a bit scary in the ninth, with the Royals […]

Nick Mariano's Week 17 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're hitting the All-Star break in style with another hot weekend of MLB action. Use this time to take another honest look at your team's needs and what stands between you and the podium. Don't win stolen bases by a margin of 30 while […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 17 (July 15 - July 21)

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 17-- July 15 through July 21 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Rece Hinds, Brooks Lee, Matt McLain, Tyler Stephenson, Michael Busch, TJ Friedl

Hey, RotoBallers! The first half of the 2024 MLB season is over as the All-Star break has arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we help guide you through the waiver wire and prepare you for the second-half stretch with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 17 (July 15 - July 21) of the 2024 MLB […]