Ty Blach, Two Others Outrighted By Rockies

The Colorado Rockies outrighted pitchers Ty Blach, Karl Kauffmann, and Matt Koch off of their 40-man roster on Thursday after all three went unclaimed on waivers. Blach and Koch can both elect to become free agents, while Kauffmann will remain in the organization on the outside of the 40-man looking in. The left-handed Blach is […]

Bruce Zimmermann Undergoes Core-Muscle Surgery

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann underwent successful core-muscle surgery on Thursday at Vincera Institute in Philadelphia, according to the team. The surgery was performed by Dr. Alex Poor. Zimmermann is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 28-year-old southpaw only made seven relief appearances for the O's in 2023, posting a 4.73 […]

No Timetable For Codi Heuer's Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Codi Heuer (elbow) has completed his initial healing and range-of-motion rehab, but there remains no timetable on his return. He's scheduled to begin a throwing program in the middle of November after having surgery to fix a fractured right elbow in late June. The 27-year-old has time on his side this offseason […]

Michael Fulmer Has Surgery, Expected To Miss 2024 Season

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) underwent right-elbow UCL revision surgery on Thursday and is expected to miss the entire 2024 season as a result. Fulmer is scheduled to be a free agent after the World Series, so he may have to wait a while before signing with a team once he proves he's on […]

Ben Lively Outrighted To Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Ben Lively cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. If Lively declines his assignment to the minors, he will become a free agent. The 31-year-old made his first appearance in the majors in 2023 since pitching just one inning with the Kansas City Royals in 2019. He wasn't all […]

Nathan Webb Signs Two-Year Deal With Orioles

Free-agent right-hander Nathan Webb (elbow) signed a two-year minor-league deal with the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. Webb had Tommy John surgery at the end of spring training this year and was on the Kansas City Royals' 40-man roster in 2022. The 26-year-old reliever hasn't […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlooks for Dynasty (AFL Week 3) - Benny Montgomery, Tyler Locklear, Wilmer Flores, more

The first two weeks of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is in the books, and already certain prospects are beginning to show out in their fall assignment. The Padres' Jakob Marsee has blown people away as have top pitching prospects Ricky Tiedemann in the Blue Jays' organization and Jackson Jobe of the Tigers. The Arizona […]

Dodgers Expected To Retain Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said at his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday that the team doesn't anticipate any major staff changes this offseason, including with manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series this year, which was the first time LA […]

Rangers Still Without A Loss This Postseason

The Texas Rangers have certainly gotten hot at the right time in October and have so far gone a perfect 7-0 in the postseason after beating the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday to take a two games to none lead in the best-of seven series. Only the […]

Carson Fulmer, Others Outrighted By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted right-hander Carson Fulmer, catcher Chad Wallach, outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jhonathan Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. Wallach and Phillips are arbitration-eligible, so they were likely to be non-tendered. Each of the players could still re-sign with the team despite reaching free agency this offseason. Fulmer, 29, pitched […]

Slade Cecconi Included On Arizona's Roster For NLCS

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Slade Cecconi has been added to the team's playoff roster for the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which begins on Monday in Philadelphia. Cecconi will take infielder Jace Peterson's spot on the roster as they add an extra bullpen arm. The 24-year-old posted a 4.33 ERA (4.37 FIP), […]

Kim Ng Out As Marlins General Manager

Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng is leaving the organization after three seasons after it was announced on Monday that she declined her mutual option for the 2024 season. Marlins principal owner Bruce Sherman said that the organization had exercised its option on Ng for next year. Ng became the league's highest-ranking woman in baseball […]

Trevor May Announces His Retirement

Former Oakland A's relief pitcher Trevor May announced his retirement on his own Twitch livestream on Monday. May was solid for the A's in 2023, recording 21 saves and a 3.28 ERA. The 2008 Phillies fourth-round pick started his major league career as a starter for the Minnesota Twins but settled into a bullpen role […]

Ronel Blanco Added To The ALCS Roster

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been added to the ALCS roster. The 30-year-old was not on the ALDS roster but he replaced outfielder Jake Meyers for the Championship Series. Blanco finished the regular season with a 4.50 ERA, 1.481 WHIP, and 52:28 K/BB ratio over 52 innings (17 appearances, seven starts). With Kendall Graveman […]

Kendall Graveman Will Remain Out For The ALCS

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) will be out for the ALCS, according to manager Dusty Baker. The Astros' skipper told reporters on Saturday that the veteran reliever is still dealing with the shoulder issue that kept him off the ALDS roster and that his condition hasn't improved. Depending on how the next week […]

Tommy Henry Could Pitch Out Of Bullpen In NLCS

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry (elbow), who has been on the injured list since July 29, could be available in a relief role for the team in the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts on Monday. "His name is getting floated around a little bit, but not to be a starting […]

Kaleb Ort Claimed Off Waivers By Mariners

The Seattle Mariners have claimed right-hander Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The right-hander was recently let go by the Red Sox after posting a 6.26 ERA across 21 appearances this season. Despite that, the Mariners must see some potential in the 31-year-old veteran reliever. He should get a chance […]

Dylan Lee To Be Ready For 2024 Season

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee (shoulder) is expected to be ready in time for spring training. The left-hander was sidelined from mid-May until September due to shoulder inflammation. After that, Lee struggled in four appearances and was shut down for the rest of the season. When healthy, Lee has been a reliable option out […]

Tyler Matzek Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Tyler Matzek (elbow) was forced to miss the entire 2023 campaign after having Tommy John surgery. This was a tough blow considering how well the southpaw has pitched for Atlanta. From 2020-2022, Matzek holds a 2.92 ERA in 136 innings with the Braves. He signed a two-year deal with the team […]

Matt Strahm Secures First Postseason Save

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Matt Strahm was called upon to close the door on the division-rival Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday night and he got the job done, pitching a scoreless and hitless inning with one strikeout for his first career postseason save. The Phillies used primary […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Playoffs Week 2

An unexpected first two rounds of the playoffs have us (almost) at the League Championship Series with an All-Texas ALCS and an NLCS made up of the last seed to snake into the playoffs (get it?) and a Phillies team that just doesn't seem willing to lose in the playoffs. Some big arms are out […]

Kendall Graveman Plays Catch On Wednesday

Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (shoulder) was able to play catch ahead of Wednesday's Game 4 against the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander was held off the roster for this series due to a lingering shoulder issue. It sounds like Graveman is making progress and will hopefully be available for the ALCS, assuming the Astros […]

Yuki Matsui To Pursue MLB Contract This Winter

Rakuten Eagles left-hander Yuki Matsui will exercise his international free-agent rights and pursue a major-league contract this winter. The 27-year-old southpaw became the youngest player in Nippon Professional Baseball history to reach 200 saves in 2023, and he has a pristine 1.42 ERA over the last three seasons with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate. Matsui […]

Yariel Rodriguez Impresses In Tryout For MLB Teams

Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez impressed on Tuesday in his first tryout with more than 15 major-league teams watching in the Dominican Republic. The 26-year-old showed nice velocity, pitch movement and spin rate after six months without playing in a game. He features a fastball, slider, curveball, splitter and change up in his repertoire, with his […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball (AFL Week 2)? Max Muncy, TT Bowens, Carter Baumler, Logan Workman, more!

The first week of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is in the books, and already certain prospects are beginning to show out in their fall assignment. We're going to offer up a six-pack of hitters and a six-pack of pitchers each week during the AFL. While the AFL is certainly a small sample size, plenty […]

Reds Outright Justin Dunn, Four Other Pitchers

Cincinnati Reds right-handers Justin Dunn (shoulder), Alan Busenitz, Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow), Brett Kennedy and Connor Overton (elbow) cleared waivers on Monday and were outrighted to Triple-A Louisville. Dunn missed the entire 2023 season with a shoulder injury that needed surgery in September. Busenitz resurfaced in the big leagues for the first time since 2018 this […]

Felix Bautista Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

Baltimore Orioles closer Felix Bautista (elbow) underwent successful Tommy John surgery on his right UCL on Monday in Arlington, Texas, with the surgery being performed by Dr. Keith Meister. The 28-year-old Dominican reliever was an elite fantasy closing option in 2023 for the first-place Orioles, going 8-2 with a 1.48 ERA (1.88 FIP), 0.92 WHIP, […]

Paul Sewald Converts Third Postseason Save Of 2023

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald continued his stellar 2023 postseason, converting his third save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Sewald came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning and a strikeout. The 33-year-old converted 34 […]

Raisel Iglesias Earns First Career Postseason Save Monday

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias earned his first career postseason save in Monday's National League Division Series Game 2 5-4 win over the Phillies. Iglesias entered the game in the bottom of the ninth up by one with no outs and a runner on first. He got the first out on a flyout and ended […]

Red Sox Fire Pitching Coach Dave Bush

The Boston Red Sox fired pitching coach Dave Bush and third-base coach Carlos Febles on Monday following a third last-place finish in the American League East in the last four seasons. Bush had been the team's pitching coach since the 2020 season after previously working three years as the team's minor-league pitching coordinator. Bush pitched […]