Salvador Perez Heating Up, but Will it Continue?: Kansas City Royals catcher/designated hitter Salvador Perez could be turning things around after a slow start to the season. The veteran backstop is 6-for-15 (.400) over his last three games, including a pair of home runs, four RBI, and four runs scored. The nine-time All-Star is hitting just .196 through 28 games, even after the recent hot streak, and with just a 3.4 percent walk rate, his on-base percentage sits at a paltry .229. With a .254 wOBA and 52 wRC+ on the season, the 35-year-old has been a disappointment for fantasy, and with a noticeable dip in bat speed, from 64th percentile in 2025 to 39th percentile in 2026, there may be cause for concern, but he's coming off a 30-home run campaign while producing similar contact, strikeout, and barrel rates, so fantasy managers should exercise patience with the five-time Silver Slugger award winner. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:32:25
Geraldo Perdomo Returns to Arizona's Lineup Against Brewers: Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) is back at the 6 and is batting leadoff for the Snakes in Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Brandon Sproat at American Family Field, according to MLB.com. Perdomo missed the team's last two games after suffering a left-ankle sprain in Saturday's contest in Mexico City against the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old switch-hitting Dominican should be returned to fantasy lineups in traditional leagues against Sproat, who has struggled early on in his first year with the Brew Crew. Perdomo hasn't really stood out offensively yet in 2026, slashing .250/.350/.393 with a .743 OPS, one home run, three doubles, three triples, six RBI, six stolen bases, and 11 runs scored in 25 games across 102 plate appearances. He's been much better of late, though, going 13-for-30 (.433) with a double, three triples, two RBI, two steals, and four runs scored in his previous eight games, dating back to April 14. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:23:05
Alex Bregman Returns to Starting Lineup, Dansby Swanson Sitting Out: Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (toe) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting San Diego Padres and right-hander Matt Waldron, playing third base and batting third, according to MLB.com. Meanwhile, shortstop Dansby Swanson (glute) will sit this one out after leaving Tuesday's win early with glute cramps. Bregman fouled a ball off his toe in Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he was held out of the starting lineup on Tuesday, although he did later enter the game as a pinch-hitter. Nico Hoerner will start at shortstop on Wednesday and bat leadoff, with Matt Shaw getting the start at second base. With an off day scheduled on Thursday, it seems likely that Swanson will return for Friday's series opener in Chicago against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bregman went 2-for-2 at the plate on Tuesday night after entering the game as a pinch-hitter, and he should be returned to all starting lineups in traditional fantasy formats against the knuckleballer Waldron. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:10:06
Mookie Betts Hits Minor Setback in Rehab, Still on Track for May Return: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) was expected to begin a rehab assignment this weekend, but on Wednesday, he stated that he felt some soreness in his oblique recently while taking batting practice on the field, so the team backed off his rehab a bit. Since then, the veteran has been hitting in the cage and has said he's "turned a corner," with the expectation that he'll try to take batting practice on the field again. It sounds like a minor setback that should still allow the eight-time All-Star to begin a rehab assignment soon and potentially be back with the team sometime in early May if all goes well. The former MVP was 5-for-28 (.179) before going down with the injury, but two of his five hits were home runs, and he was making good contact (90.7 percent) while recording a 3:4 BB:K, so expect the 33-year-old to put up Betts-like numbers when he returns. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:57:05
After Brutal Start, Jakob Marsee Showing Signs of Life at the Plate: Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee has been a fantasy disappointment in the early going of 2026 after a breakout 2025. The left-handed hitter slashed .292/.363/.478 with five home runs and 14 steals in 55 games after his promotion to the big leagues last year, but so far in 2026, he's slashing just .184/.304/.272 through 30 games. On the bright side, the former sixth-round draft pick has continued to get on base thanks to a strong 13.2 percent walk rate, which has in turn allowed him to leverage his baserunning abilities, swiping 10 bags already, which is tied for fourth-most in the majors. There have also been signs he could be breaking out of his slump, going 8-for-27 (.296) over his last seven contests, with three of his six extra-base hits coming during that stretch (two doubles, one home run). Though not known for exit velocities (EV), the 24-year-old had an average EV of 87.0 mph earlier in the year, but it has popped up to 91.6 in this recent seven-game turnaround, so he could be locking in. If he can get going, fantasy managers will once again have a multi-category contributor on their hands, so patience is warranted with Marsee. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:22:06
Jonathan India has Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery: The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that infielder Jonathan India (shoulder) underwent successful season-ending labral repair surgery. India only played in 17 games in his second season in KC and wasn't looking great at the plate before landing on the 10-day injured list, going 8-for-48 (.167) with two home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored, eight walks, and 13 strikeouts in 58 plate appearances. He was also a disappointment in his first year with the Royals in 2025, slashing .233/.323/.346 with a career-low nine home runs, 45 RBI, and 63 runs scored in 136 games. India can obviously be dropped in all redraft fantasy baseball leagues now that it's official that he'll miss the rest of the 2026 season. With India now done for the year, it's a boost for both Michael Massey and Nick Loftin, who are the top two options for the Royals at second base. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:56:05
Brendan Donovan on Track to Return During Next Homestand: Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that third baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) is on track to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on the upcoming homestand, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan has been working out and doing some baseball activities in Seattle. The Mariners' next homestand begins on Friday, May 1, against the Kansas City Royals and runs through next Wednesday, May 6. When active, Donovan will serve as Seattle's regular third baseman. In his first 18 games with Seattle to begin the 2026 campaign, Donovan went 17-for-56 (.304) with three home runs, three doubles, eight RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base in 71 plate appearances. The 29-year-old German native has very little power or speed, but he's useful in fantasy for his elite contact abilities and high batting average. He was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the St. Louis Cardinals, hitting .287 (132-for-460) with only 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and three steals in 118 games played. Donovan should be back in the M's starting nine at some point this weekend against KC. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:42:20
George Springer Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) is being activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. In a corresponding move, the team is designating outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment. Springer isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he's available off the bench. The 36-year-old four-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated from the IL, so don't be surprised if he's a little rusty at the plate upon his return to the majors. The veteran outfielder/DH was ice-cold with the bat before fracturing his toe, going 10-for-54 (.185) with two home runs, six RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in 14 games played. Springer was fantastic for fantasy managers last year, slashing .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 home runs, 84 RBI, and 18 stolen bases in 140 regular-season games. His increased usage as Toronto's DH should help keep him healthy, but a repeat of last year's performance feels unlikely. - as of Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:34:06