Nacho Alvarez Jr.- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: It remains to be seen if the Atlanta Braves will call up their No. 6 prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., at any point this season. MLB Pipeline has Alvarez's estimated arrival to the majors in 2025, but the young shortstop is making a strong case to be […]

Leo Jimenez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Formats ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Toronto Blue Jays called up their No. 5 prospect, Leo Jimenez, ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. With Isiah Kiner-Falefa (left knee sprain) heading to the 10-day injured list, the Blue Jays filled that roster spot with Jimenez. The 23-year-old middle infielder […]

Orlando Arcia Out With Abscessed Tooth

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia (tooth) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants due to an abscessed tooth. After missing some time last week due to dizziness, Arcia will miss another game with an infected tooth. Fantasy managers in deep leagues should consider the 29-year-old to be day-to-day. If he gets […]

Corey Seager Absent On Tuesday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. It sounds like Seager is doing better after being hit by a pitch during Saturday's game. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Seager remains day-to-day with a left hand contusion. Josh Smith will cover shortstop […]

Blue Jays Call Up Shortstop Prospect Leo Jimenez

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infield prospect Leo Jimenez from the minors on Tuesday and placed utility man Isiah Kiner Falefa (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 1) with a left-knee sprain. The team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, isn't in the starting lineup for Toronto on Tuesday versus the visiting […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (knee) on the 10-day injured list when calling up shortstop Leo Jimenez, the club's fifth-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Kiner-Falefa has shed the perception of him being a defensive-only player by hitting .292/.338/.420 with seven homers, 33 RBI, 32 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Fantasy […]

Vidal Brujan Returns, Otto Lopez Scratched

Miami Marlins infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan (undisclosed) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox, starting at second base and batting seventh against Red Sox right-hander Cutter Crawford. Brujan missed both Saturday and Sunday against the Phillies for undisclosed reasons but is back in there after an off day on […]

David Hamilton On The Bench For Boston Tuesday

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton will start on the bench on Tuesday versus the hosting Miami Marlins. Ceddanne Rafaela is starting at shortstop and batting ninth, while Enmanuel Valdez is at second base and hitting seventh against Marlins right-hander Valente Bellozo, who will be making just the second start of his major-league career. […]

Xavier Edwards Back With The Fish

The Miami Marlins are recalling infielder Xavier Edwards from Triple-A Jacksonville after designating shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment on Tuesday. With Anderson now out of the picture in Miami, there will be more playing time for both Edwards and Vidal Brujan at shortstop with the Marlins looking toward the future. Edwards showed hints of his […]

When Is Christian Scott Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Drafted in 2021, New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott quickly moved through the organization's ranks, posting a low ERA and strong K:BB ratios along the way. His success earned him a promotion to the big leagues earlier this season, recording five starts for the Mets in May. The righty held his own for an MLB […]

Tim Anderson Being Designated For Assignment

The Miami Marlins plan on designating struggling shortstop Tim Anderson for assignment. The move should free up guys like Vidal Brujan and Xavier Edwards for regular playing time with an eye toward the future. Anderson was Miami's only major-league free-agent signing in the offseason at $5 million for one season. The 31-year-old unfortunately continued the […]

Mitch Jebb Posts Three Straight Multi-Hit Games

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Mitch Jebb has had at least two hits in his past three games at High-A Greensboro. The former second-round selection out of Michigan State has had a difficult time adjusting to High-A ball, but his recent production is a good sign that things are turning around for the young infielder. In […]

Jackson Holliday Hits First Homer At Triple-A Since Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday (elbow) crushed a home run for Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. It was the first home run for baseball's top overall prospect since he returned from the injured list on June 25. Holliday is hitting .268 at Norfolk this season with eight homers and 29 RBI in 55 games. The […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Andrew Vaughn, Kyle Higashioka

As the calendar turns to July, there are some players on crazy hot streaks. A few of them are to be somewhat expected, such as the power surge that Aaron Judge is currently on. However, what about players without such impressive historical statistics? Should fantasy managers add them and try to take advantage of their […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy, Sell, Hold and Waiver Wire - Hitters and Pitchers from Mets

The recent remarkable turnaround of the New York Mets is reflected in the activity on the X (Twitter) account of team owner Steve Cohen. He was a lifelong fan before eventually realizing every fantasy baseball player's dream to run a real franchise.  Cohen is always on the pulse of the fan base and consistently communicates […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 15)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitters advanced metrics leaders article for Week 15 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, Mitch Garver, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Jeremy Pena Hits Sixth Homer Of Season Monday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena started July off right after a slow offensive June in Monday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays. Pena went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. The 26-year-old crushed a fifth-inning Yariel Rodriguez hanging breaking ball into the left-field bullpen for his sixth long ball of the season. This was a […]

Bo Bichette A Poor Fit For The Dodgers

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette's defensive shortcomings make him a poor fit for the Los Angles Dodgers in a trade this summer. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, going back to his days of running the Tampa Bay Rays, is a stickler for defense. Rival evaluators say the 26-year-old Bichette can get careless […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette Expected To Stick Around A While Longer

The Toronto Blue Jays want to make one last run with first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and shortstop Bo Bichette, so they should both be staying around past this summer's trade deadline until at least this winter, if not next summer. However, with their season already on the brink, they plan to place left-hander Yusei […]

Cole Young Showcasing On-Base Skills In Double-A

Seattle Mariners middle infield prospect Cole Young has been an on-base machine with Double-A Arkansas. Though his power has fluctuated, he's consistently gotten hits and drawn walks. Through 68 games, he's slashing .265/.359/.394 with 13 doubles, seven home runs, 13 stolen bases, and a 38:47 BB/SO ratio. A left-handed hitter, he's performed much better against […]

Corey Seager Considered Day-To-Day

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) was forced to exit Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch in the hand. As a result, Seager sat out on Sunday and underwent an MRI on Monday. The MRI came back negative which leaves Seager considered as day-to-day. He should be back in the lineup once he's […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: James Wood, Noelvi Marte, David Festa, Mark Vientos, Tobias Myers, Drew Thorpe

Hey, RotoBallers! Can you believe it's July already? We are a few weeks away from the All-Star break, and the first half of the 2024 MLB season will be in the books soon. That said, we are back with another edition of waiver wire rankings to help navigate you through the waiver wire. Today, we […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (July 1 - July 7)

As there are every week, there were lots of players to choose from, but I've narrowed it down... somewhat. I've got three batters, four pitchers, and a reliever with some interesting storylines this week that have caught my attention. Before we move on, let's glance back. For those keeping track of some of last week's […]

Nick Mariano's Week 15 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Gather around for another edition of the weekly waiver rundown where we break the baseball landscape down for you to hit July running. Whether you've crushed or crawled through the first half of the season, anything can happen on the back nine. Make each […]

Marcelo Mayer Finishes Productive June With Homer

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI for Double-A Portland on Sunday. Mayer finished June hitting .333 with a homer and 12 RBI. He showed off his plate discipline with 14 walks compared to just 12 strikeouts in June and had a .438 on-base percentage in […]

Carson Williams Homers For Double-A Montgomery

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams was 1-for-4 with a solo home run for Double-A Montgomery on Sunday. The 21-year-old finished June hitting .227 with four homers and 10 RBI. He is hitting .280 on the season with 12 homers and 32 RBI with 20 stolen bases. The Rays' No. 2 prospect possesses 60-grade […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Gabriel Moreno, Mitch Garver, Josh Jung, Javier Baez, and more

There are just three games on Monday's MLB slate, but it's always a good idea to monitor the latest injury updates heading into the week. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Juan Soto, Mike Trout, Corey Seager, Gabriel Moreno, […]

Adael Amador Sent On Rehab Assignment

The Colorado Rockies have sent shortstop Adael Amador (oblique) on his rehab assignment in Double-A Hartford. Amador was promoted to the Rockies on June 9, but suffered right oblique tightness and has been on the 10-day injured list since June 21. The good news is that Amador has recovered quickly, but his struggles in his […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 15

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 15 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- July 1 through July 7. 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 […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 15 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top-5 hitting prospects to hold on your bench in redraft fantasy baseball leagues.  We are reaching the point of the fantasy baseball season where fantasy managers have seen prospects given major league opportunities. While some have struggled to gain a foothold, others have […]