Jackson Chourio to Have Follow-Up Imaging on Thursday: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) will have follow-up imaging done on his fractured left hand on Thursday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers are still estimating a mid- to late-April return for the young outfielder. The 22-year-old has yet to make his 2026 season debut after fracturing his hand back on March 4. When healthy, the Venezuelan outfielder has an incredibly high ceiling and floor for fantasy managers after hitting exactly 21 home runs in each of his first two seasons in the big leagues. Last year, in 131 games played, Chourio slashed .270/.308/.463 with a .770 OPS, 78 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 21 steals in 589 plate appearances. He has been a 20-20 player in each of his first two seasons in the league. There is still plenty to improve on for Chourio, especially his chase rate, but he has clear 30-30 potential in the coming year. Chourio should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:27:47
Drew Rasmussen Scratched From Scheduled Start Due to Personal Reasons: Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs with his wife, Stevie, expecting the couple's second child, according to Ryan Bass. Mason Englert will serve as the opener on Tuesday against Chicago. Rasmussen will eventually be placed on the paternity list, which will allow him to be away from the team for up to three days. The 30-year-old veteran will likely make his next start this weekend against the New York Yankees in a tough matchup. After being a first-time All-Star in 2025, Rasmussen is off to a good start in 2026, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out 10 in 10 innings of work. Englert, 26, won't be a viable DFS play as an opener in what is likely to be a bullpen game for the Rays. This will be Englert's third career start in 76 appearances, and he's already allowed four earned runs with two homers allowed in three innings out of the Rays' bullpen. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:20:49
Max Clark Emerging as Top Hitting Prospect to Stash: Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is riding a six-game hit streak at Triple-A that includes five multi-hit efforts, and he's now batting .367 with six doubles, three steals, and an impressive 7:2 BB:K through his first eight games at that level. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect hit 14 home runs a season ago and stole 19 bases, all while striking out and walking at better-than-average rates between High-A and Double-A, traits he's shown throughout his minor league career. The former third-overall draft pick began the year with a good shot to make his major league debut this season, but if he keeps this up, it will happen sooner rather than later. With his pedigree and the potential to be a multi-category fantasy producer, the 21-year-old is one of the top hitter stash candidates in deeper leagues and could be a viable waiver add in shallow leagues whenever he gets the call, so redraft managers should keep an eye out for any developments. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:13:28
George Lombard Jr. Enjoying a Hot Start at Double-A: New York Yankees infield prospect George Lombard Jr. has had a hot start to the season at Double-A, going 6-for-9 (.667) with two doubles, a home run, one steal (one caught, too), and a 1:0 BB:K in his first two games. Granted, it is just a small sample, but the Yankees' top-ranked prospect played 108 games there in 2025, so if he can show he's not overmatched, a quick hook to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre could be in the offing. The soon-to-be-21-year-old has a solid blend of power and speed, but with a 26.4 percent strikeout rate last season at Double-A, he'll want to show improvement in that regard. The former first-round draft pick has a shot to make a late-season debut in the majors, too, if all goes well, but he'll need to prove he can handle Triple-A pitching first, and as one of the younger players in that circuit whenever he gets there. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:07:47
Rece Hinds a Name to Monitor in Deeper Leagues: Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds is off to a strong start at Triple-A Louisville, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs, and a 7:9 BB:K in nine games there. The former second-round draft pick made his major league debut in 2024, amassing a whopping nine extra-base hits (five home runs) in his first six big league games, but combined with a brief stay in the majors last season, the 6-foot-3 slugger owns an ugly 38.9 percent strikeout rate in 95 plate appearances during his time in the majors. After a .302/359/.563 slash line at Triple-A last year with 24 home runs, and a strong start in 2026, there's hope that the next time he gets the call, his success will translate to the big leagues. If it does, the 25-year-old could quickly become fantasy relevant, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep him on their watch list, especially those managers in need of home run and RBI production. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:44:53
Could Jaxon Wiggins be Next in Line to Join Cubs Rotation?: Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins is a potential candidate to join the team's depleted rotation if the need arises after losing Matthew Boyd (biceps) and Cade Horton (forearm) to injury within the last week. The team called up Javier Assad to pitch on Tuesday, and Colin Rea, who came on in relief for the injured Horton last Friday, could fill the immediate need at starter, but the team may want to see what they have in one of their young arms. Wiggins, whom the Cubs took at the end of the second round in 2023 and is not yet on the 40-man roster, has shown good strikeout stuff in the minors with a career 29.5 percent K%. But he also has some control issues, with a career 12.8 percent BB%, and he owns a 5.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his five career starts at Triple-A. If the 6-foot-6 hurler can display some improved command while maintaining his strong strikeout rate, a debut in Chicago may not be far off. If he's not called up soon, still expect the hard-throwing right-hander -- whose fastball can touch triple-digits -- to be up in the big leagues later in the year. For now, he's not a must-stash, but that could change quickly, so continue to monitor for any updates. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:40:50
Can Charlie Condon Reach the Majors Early This Season?: Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two home runs, a stolen base, and a 3:7 BB:K. This comes on the heels of a successful showing in the Cactus League, where he hit .385 with three home runs in 39 at-bats and a productive campaign in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), where he batted .337 with a double, two triples, and a home run in 22 games. If the 6-foot-5 slugger can show some improved ability to strikeout less, which he has done in the AFL and during spring training, then he could make the case for an early-season call-up. T.J. Rumfield is performing admirably at first base for Colorado, but Condon could potentially man left field for the underwhelming Jake McCarthy or work as the team's designated hitter. Power-needy managers in deeper leagues could consider stashing the 22-year-old away before his eventual call-up. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:11:53
Juan Soto Shut Down From Baseball Activities for Now: New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that outfielder Juan Soto (calf) will be doing treatment and exercises but won't do any baseball activity until the soreness in his calf subsides, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. "We wanted to play it safe," said Mendoza. Soto is out two to three weeks with a right-calf strain that he suffered in the win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The good news is that the 27-year-old's injury is considered pretty minor. Obviously, he should be stashed in an injured list spot in all fantasy baseball formats. In the meantime, Jared Young, Brett Baty, and Tyrone Taylor are all candidates to see playing time in left field while Soto recovers. Soto, a four-time All-Star, was off to a hot start offensively, too, going 11-for-31 (.355) with a homer, five RBI, and three runs scored in eight games before getting injured. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:53:49
Brett Baty Back in the Lineup on Tuesday: As expected, New York Mets infielder/outfielder Brett Baty (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing right field and batting fifth against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen at Citi Field, according to MLB.com. Baty jammed his thumb while sliding on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and did not play on Sunday. He's ready to return on Tuesday, though, following the team's day off on Monday. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter is still searching for his first home run of the 2026 season as he heads into his ninth game after hitting a career-high 18 homers in 130 games played for the Mets in 2025. Baty has so far gone 8-for-33 (.242) with two doubles, a triple, four RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in his eight games. He has two hits in three career at-bats against Gallen with a 1.334 OPS. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:57:41
Juan Brito Called Up and Starting on Tuesday for Guardians: The Cleveland Guardians called up infield prospect Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday with shortstop Gabriel Arias (hamstring) landing on the 10-day injured list, and Brito is making his major-league debut on Tuesday, per MLB.com. Brito, the team's No. 16 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will start at second base and bat sixth against Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron. The 24-year-old Dominican will likely be on the short side of a platoon against lefty pitchers at the keystone in Cleveland for as long as Arias is on the shelf. Brayan Rocchio, who had been starting at second, is shifting over to the 6 for now with Arias on the IL. Brito got off to a strong start in nine games at Columbus, going 11-for-35 (.314) with no homers, four RBI, and five runs scored. The young infielder missed a lot of time in 2025 on the farm with thumb and hamstring injuries, and long-term, he profiles as more of a utility infielder for the Guardians, with top prospect Travis Bazzana ticketed for the everyday role at second base. - as of Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:35:17