Mark Leiter Jr. Secures One-Out Save for Athletics: Athletics relief pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. came on to close out the Royals on Wednesday night, earning his third save of the season by getting Jac Caglianone to strike out swinging to end the game. He came in to replace Joel Kuhnel, who got five outs but gave up a run on a sacrifice fly and left a runner on third base. Leiter walked Isaac Collins to bring the tying run to the plate before securing the win with the strikeout. Leiter is 3-for-5 in save opportunities this season with a 6.23 ERA and 4.35 FIP. The back end of the bullpen is still unsettled for the AL West-leading A's, with Kuhnel leading the team in saves with four, while Jack Perkins and Hogan Harris are also in the mix, along with Leiter. Kuhnel is probably still the best option of the committee for fantasy, but Perkins could be an interesting solution if he starts getting more chances as well. - as of Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:21:05

Jacob Latz Earns Another Save for Rangers, Emerging as Closer to Roster?: Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz worked two shutout innings on Wednesday night to help his team close out a 3-0 win over the visiting Yankees. Latz allowed one hit and had one strikeout, lowering his ERA for the season to 1.08 with a 0.48 WHIP in his 16 2/3 innings over 13 appearances. While the Rangers continue to use a committee to close out games, Latz has been their best reliever for fantasy this season, posting two saves and two holds. He isn't an elite closer option due to his undefined role, but he does have good upside and is worth considering for a roster spot in some formats since he has been so effective wherever the Rangers decide to deploy him. - as of Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:11:06

Eugenio Suarez Still Dealing with Tender Oblique: Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that third baseman/designated hitter Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is still dealing with a tender oblique, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Goldsmith reports that the team is hoping Suarez "progresses to the point where he can get scanned on (the team's) upcoming road trip and then really ramp up baseball activities." Suarez's oblique strain was characterized as low-grade when he was placed on the injured list retroactive to April 23, but it appears as though the veteran slugger will require more than the minimum 10 days on the IL. Suarez was off to a slow start to 2026 before getting injured, hitting .231/.300/.363 with three home runs, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored across 100 plate appearances. With Suarez on the shelf, Reds first baseman Nathaniel Lowe has stepped in as the team's primary designated hitter. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:58:05

Payton Tolle's Fastball Velocity Was Down Over Two MPH in Start on Tuesday: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Payton Tolle was electric in his MLB debut on April 23 against the New York Yankees, striking out 11 over six innings of one-run ball. However, the 23-year-old had a much tougher time of it in his second start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, allowing three hits, three earned runs, and four walks across 4 2/3 innings. Per Zach Worden of MLB.com, Tolle's fastball velocity was down over two miles per hour from his first start. While Tolle does not appear to be dealing with an injury, the velocity drop should still be at least a small red flag for fantasy managers. The young left-hander remains a high-upside fantasy starting pitcher, but his fastball velocity will be something for managers to monitor in his next start, which will likely be in Detroit against the Tigers. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:05

Royals Expect Vinnie Pasquantino to Avoid the Injured List: Kansas City Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said that the team expects first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (back) to avoid the injured list, per Cody Tapp of 96.5 The Fan. Pasquantino was held out of the team's lineup on Wednesday with a back injury and is currently considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old is off to a slow start to the 2026 season, hitting .167/.276/.324 with three home runs, 14 RBI, and 11 runs scored across 123 plate appearances. His barrel rate is down from 10.8% to 7.3%, while his hard-hit rate currently sits at a career-worst 34.1%. While Pasquantino is apparently expected to avoid the injured list, this current back ailment could be part of the reason for his struggles at the plate. Fantasy managers may want to stash Pasquantino on their bench until he proves he is fully healthy. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:38:27

Jared Jones Throws Three Perfect Innings in Rehab Outing on Wednesday: Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) was sharp in his rehab outing on Wednesday with Single-A Bradenton, throwing three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Jones threw 41 pitches, 30 of which went for strikes. The 24-year-old is working his way back from an elbow injury, which required internal brace surgery and caused him to miss the entirety of 2025. Across 121 2/3 innings (22 starts) in 2024, Jones pitched to a 6-8 record with a 4.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 132 strikeouts. Given how much time he has missed due to injury, Jones will likely require multiple rehab appearances. He's also currently on the 60-day injured list, which means he will not be eligible to return to the big leagues until late May. Still, Jones has major fantasy upside if he can make it back to full strength and could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of his eventual return. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:29:05

Cubs Turn to Hoby Milner for Save on Wednesday: Chicago Cubs left-hander Hoby Milner picked up his first save of the season on Wednesday, coming on to record the final out of his team's 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Milner has been effective out of the Chicago pen in the early-going of 2026, pitching to a 2.40 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with five strikeouts across 15 innings pitched. With Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (lat) currently on the injured list due to a lat strain, Milner could be part of the group Cubs manager Craig Counsell relies upon for saves. However, Palencia could return to the mound as soon as Friday, which could mean Milner's chance to work in the ninth inning is short-lived. In leagues with daily moves or if Palencia's return ends up being delayed, Milner could be worth targeting on the waiver wire. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:17:05

Calvin Faucher Earns Save on Wednesday, Emerging Name in Marlins' Committee?: Miami Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher earned his first save of the season on Wednesday, working around three walks in a scoreless ninth inning in his team's 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks (thumb) on the injured list due to nerve irritation in his thumb, Faucher could be emerging as the name for fantasy managers to know in the Miami bullpen. Across 11 innings so far this season, Faucher has pitched to a 4.91 ERA and 1.82 WHIP with 13 strikeouts. Command has been a major issue for the 30-year-old, who currently owns a 22.6% walk rate. Still, Faucher recorded 15 saves across 65 appearances for Miami in 2025. For deeper-league managers in need of saves, Faucher could be a name to target on the waiver wire. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:09:05

Spencer Strider to Make his Season Debut on Sunday: Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is scheduled to come off the 15-day injured list to make his first start of the 2026 season on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Strider looked good in his three minor-league rehab starts, allowing only two earned runs on six hits while walking five and striking out 18 in 12 2/3 innings, but most importantly, his velocity was up after it was down in spring training before injuring his left oblique. It's not an ideal location for Strider's first start of the year, but he should be rostered in most fantasy baseball leagues with his return just a few days away. The 27-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2020 out of Clemson led the league with 20 wins, 281 strikeouts, and a 2.85 FIP in 32 starts in his breakout season in 2023, but he only made two starts the following year before requiring elbow surgery. Strider wasn't the same in 23 starts for the Braves last year, but if his velocity is back and he's fully healthy, he'll become much more interesting. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:43:10

Juan Soto Doesn't Have a Target Date to Return to the Outfield: New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) said his forearm injury is progressing, but he doesn't have a target date to return to the outfield, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Soto said he would play catch again on Wednesday and stretch out to a longer distance. The 27-year-old has dealt with some forearm tightness since returning from the injured list due to his calf injury, but he continues to serve as the team's designated hitter. Soto doesn't appear to be too bothered by his forearm at the plate, though, as he's gone 3-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in the team's current game against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. The four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger came into Wednesday's game hitting an even .300 (15-for-50) with two home runs, seven RBI, and four runs scored. Soto's counting stats are down after spending time on the IL recently with a calf injury, but now that he's back, he's an obvious must-start every day in traditional fantasy leagues, even if he's just serving as the DH for a while longer. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:36:11

Matt Brash Injures his Side on Wednesday: Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Matt Brash (side) left his outing in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins early with side discomfort, manager Dan Wilson told Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Brash left his appearance after just two pitches to begin the eighth inning when it looked like he experienced discomfort on a changeup that was well off the plate and in the dirt. It remains to be seen what exactly the 27-year-old is dealing with, but at least it doesn't appear to be an injury to his right arm. The good news for Brash is that the Mariners have Thursday off before they begin a series on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Although Brash is a high-leverage setup man in front of closer Andres Munoz, he's been excellent so far in 2026, having not allowed an earned run with two walks and eight strikeouts in 11 1/3 relief innings. Despite not being in line for saves, Brash is useful in leagues that count holds, and he's rostered in 12% of Yahoo leagues. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:25:06

Brandon Nimmo Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Tightness: Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) left Wednesday's 3-0 shutout win over the visiting New York Yankees early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Nimmo went 1-for-2 at the plate with a walk before being pulled in the bottom of the fifth inning at Globe Life Field. The severity of Nimmo's hamstring injury is unknown, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. If Nimmo's injury isn't very serious, he could be ready to roll for the team's next game on Friday in Detroit against the Tigers after a scheduled day off on Thursday. If Nimmo is forced to the 10-day injured list and misses extended time, Sam Haggerty, who replaced Nimmo on Wednesday, could be in line to see the biggest playing-time boost in Texas' outfield. Nimmo, 33, is a multi-category contributor as a table-setter, making him valuable in all fantasy formats. If he's forced to the IL, he should remain stashed in an IL spot. Nimmo came into Wednesday's game against the Yanks with a .287 average (35-for-122) with four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and a stolen base in 30 games played. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:17:05

Trevor Rogers Goes on Injured List With Illness: The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they placed left-hander Trevor Rogers (illness) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 26) with an illness and recalled right-hander Cameron Foster from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The 28-year-old left-hander clearly wasn't right of late, with an ERA of 9.53 with a 2.12 WHIP over his last three starts across 11 1/3 innings pitched. The veteran lefty is 2-3 on the year with a 4.75 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings pitched over his six starts. He began the year strong, allowing two earned runs in his first 13 innings over two starts, so hopefully Rogers can get back to being an asset for the Orioles and fantasy managers after he recovers from his illness. It remains to be seen who will fill in for Rogers in Baltimore's starting rotation for at least the next two turns. Rogers is rostered in 80% of Yahoo leagues, and he's worth stashing in those formats to see if he can bounce back with better health. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:09:05

Jasson Dominguez Dealing With Elbow Contusion, to Have CT Scan: New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) said that X-rays were inconclusive after he suffered a left-elbow contusion in Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez will undergo a CT scan on Thursday in New York. The switch-hitting Dominican was hit by a pitch from right-hander Nathan Eovaldi and finished 0-for-1 at the plate in the eventual 3-0 shutout loss. He was replaced in left field by Max Schuemann. Until we know more about the severity of Dominguez's elbow injury, fantasy managers will want to consider him day-to-day. The 23-year-old former top prospect recently became an option off the waiver wire due to Giancarlo Stanton (calf) landing on the 10-day injured list. Dominguez was playing in just his third game of the season for the Yanks after being called up earlier this week. In his first two games, he went 1-for-8 at the plate with two strikeouts. Dominguez's fantasy value going forward will be determined by whether he's forced to miss more time with his elbow injury. He's currently rostered in just 20% of Yahoo leagues. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:59:05

Raisel Iglesias Could Rejoin the Bullpen on Tuesday: Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) could rejoin the big-league bullpen when he's eligible to come off the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, May 5, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Manager Walt Weiss said that Iglesias is unlikely to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated next week. The 36-year-old veteran landed on the IL with right-shoulder inflammation, but he threw off a mound on Tuesday and has been feeling good. Right-hander Robert Suarez has converted both of his save opportunities since Iglesias went on the shelf, but given Iglesias' strong start before his shoulder injury, he should return to primary closing duties in Atlanta. He's still rostered in 92% of Yahoo leagues for a reason. The Cuban hurler has 258 saves in his 12-year MLB career and has yet to allow a run in 8 2/3 innings of work with five saves, 11 strikeouts, and only one walk before his shoulder injury. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:50:05

Javier Baez Lands on Injured List With Ankle Sprain: The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they placed infielder Javier Baez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a right-ankle sprain and recalled infielder Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Jung is getting the start right away on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves and rookie right-hander JR Ritchie, serving as the designated hitter and batting ninth. Baez injured his ankle in Tuesday's game in Atlanta and had to be carted off the field. We don't have an official timeline for when the utility man can return from the IL, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't expect him to be back when he's eligible to come off the IL. In addition to Jung, both Matt Vierling and Wenceel Perez could see some more at-bats for the Tigers with Baez sidelined. Baez, a three-time All-Star, had a bounce-back year in Motown last season, but it still amounted to only 12 home runs, 57 RBI, and five steals in 126 games. The free-swinging right-handed hitter has hit .256 (20-for-78) so far in 24 games in 2026 with two homers, six RBI, 10 runs, and a steal. He's only rostered in 6% of Yahoo leagues these days. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:45:05

Tigers Place Casey Mize on Injured List With Groin Strain: The Detroit Tigers announced on Wednesday that they placed right-hander Casey Mize (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a right-adductor strain and recalled left-hander Enmanuel DeJesus from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Mize will be on the shelf for the next two weeks after injuring his groin during his start on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The good news is that the 28-year-old could be ready to rejoin the starting rotation in Detroit when his 15 days are up, as he's reportedly dealing with a Grade 1 strain, which is the least severe. It's unclear who the Tigers will use to replace Mize in the rotation, but the best bets are Drew Anderson and Sawyer Gipson-Long. Mize's next turn in the rotation is set to come this Sunday against the Texas Rangers. Mize, the former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn, has looked good in his first six starts in 2026, going 2-2 with a 2.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 35 strikeouts in his 31 innings of work. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:37:16

Vinnie Pasquantino Sitting Out After Aggravating Back Injury: Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (back) is not in the team's starting lineup for Game 3 of their series against the hosting Athletics on Wednesday after aggravating a back injury on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com. Catcher Salvador Perez will get off his feet and play first base while batting cleanup for the Royals against A's right-hander Luis Severino, with Carter Jensen doing the catching for right-hander Michael Wacha and batting third for KC. Pasquantino admitted that he's been bothered by a back injury for a while in the first month of the 2026 season, which helps explain why he's been quiet offensively after hitting over 30 home runs and driving in over 100 runs in 2025. The 28-year-old lefty slugger has hit just .167 (17-for-102) with three home runs, 14 RBI, and 11 runs scored. It's an injury that fantasy managers will want to monitor, as it could end up sending the Pasquatch to the injured list. With Pasquantino out, Jac Caglianone is serving as the Royals' DH on Wednesday. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:30:10

Tyler Soderstrom Out Wednesday After Getting Hurt on Tuesday: Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (head, shoulder) is not in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals at Sutter Health Park, per MLB.com. Carlos Cortes is making the start in left field and will bat third for the A's against Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha. Soderstrom injured his head and shoulder while diving for a ball in left field in Tuesday's game versus KC and was removed early. The good news is that Soderstrom hasn't shown any concussion symptoms, so it sounds like he's just a little sore and banged up. The A's aren't going to take any chances with their young left-handed slugger. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if Soderstrom is back in action for the series finale on Thursday against the Royals. Cortes has been money for the A's in just his second season, hitting .387 (24-for-62) with four home runs, 13 RBI, and eight runs scored in 23 games. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:22:05

Luis Robert Jr. Out Again on Wednesday, Could Land on Injured List: New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr.'s back pain hasn't improved much, which is why he's undergoing an MRI exam on Wednesday, manager Carlos Mendoza told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. There's a chance that Robert will need a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old Cuban slugger will miss a third straight game on Wednesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals. With Juan Soto still serving as the designated hitter, MJ Melendez is making another start in left field on Wednesday and will bat third for the Mets against Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli. Given Robert's lengthy history of injuries, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he lands on the IL this week. If that comes to pass, both Melendez and Tyrone Taylor, who is starting in center field on Wednesday, will benefit from more playing time. Robert remains an intriguing power/speed threat in fantasy, but he's now injured after a slow start at the plate. He's gone 19-for-85 (.224) with only two homers and eight RBI in his first 24 games with the Mets. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:16:05