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Rangers Place Jack Leiter On 15-Day Injured List

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:12:19 +0000

The Rangers announced that Jack Leiter has been placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 19), as the right-hander is dealing with a right ankle posterior impingement. Right-hander Jose Corniell was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move.

Team president of baseball ops Chris Young told the Dallas Morning News’ Shawn McFarland and other reporters that Leiter has been battling ankle soreness for much of the season, and the injury “got a little worse” when Leiter slipped on the visitors’ on-deck circle during the Rangers/Pirates game on April 22. Leiter went behind the plate in pursuit of a stray Brandon Nimmo throw, but he took a bad step on the circle and ended up falling to the ground.

Leiter remained in the game after the incident, and he has apparently spent the last two months trying to pitch through discomfort. This may explain Leiter’s 5.29 ERA over 80 innings this season, and the team finally opted to put him on the injured list to let him fully recover.

The ankle problem is “altering his mechanics and clearly it’s impacting his performance,” Young said. “Jack has not made it an issue and that speaks to his level of competitiveness. He’s not had excuses, but the reality is, he’s having to change his delivery to compensate for it and we cannot put him in harm’s way.”

Leiter’s 4.21 SIERA is over a run lower than his ERA, so even though his metrics are generally average at best, the Rangers could’ve been hoping that Leiter’s luck would eventually start to even out as his ankle gradually healed. Without any progress on the ankle front, however, the right-hander will now spend at least the next two weeks trying to get himself back in good form.

Texas is four games into a stretch of 15 games in as many days. Without another off-day until July 3, there isn’t much time for the pitching staff to adjust, which is why Young suggested that the club will be “creative” and use an opener in front of whichever bulk pitcher ends up eating most of Leiter’s innings.

Corniell may be a candidate for such a role, though he has struggled to a 6.08 ERA over 26 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The right-hander made his MLB debut in 2025, allowing three earned runs over 1 2/3 innings of relief work in the lone appearance of his big league career.

Long man Cal Quantrill may be a candidate for pseudo-rotation work under the opener/bulk plan, or Texas could dip into the minor league ranks again for another starter. The Rangers would probably have to add someone to the 40-man roster in such a scenario, as David Davalillo is the only starting candidate currently on the 40-man, and Davalillo has zero MLB experience and some shaky Triple-A numbers.

BWB 011 – Teams to Target

Dave Funnell — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:59 +0000

BWB 011 - Teams to Target

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Fantasy Baseball Out% Standouts From Week 12

Taylor Tarter — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:21 +0000

Taylor Tarter presents the fantasy baseball week 12 Out% update

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Dynasty Team Prospect Ranking Updates

Matt Heckman — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:13 +0000

Team Prospect Rankings for dynasty managers

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Marlins Place Liam Hicks On 10-Day Injured List

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:38:33 +0000

The Marlins announced that catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 20) due to a lower back strain. Catcher Brian Navarreto was selected from Triple-A to take Hicks’ spot on the active roster, and Miami moved Josh Ekness from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL to open a spot for Navaretto on the 40-man roster.

Hicks’ bad back made him a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup, and the Marlins waited until within a half-hour of their first pitch against the Giants today to announce Hicks’ IL placement. That could be a mechanic of needing to confirm that Navarreto could get to Miami in time, or perhaps a sign that the Marlins were still weighing whether or not Hicks would be okay to play. It seems like caution won out, and Hicks will now get over a week to fully heal up.

After hitting a respectable .247/.346/.346 over 390 plate appearances in his 2025 rookie season, Hicks’ breakout has been one of the bright spots of Miami’s 2026 campaign. Hicks is batting .278/.359/.472 with 13 homers over 288 PA, for a 128 wRC+. It seemed like Hicks was coming back to earth in May, but he resumed crushing the ball in June, as Hicks had a .993 OPS over his last 43 trips to the plate.

Since top prospect Joe Mack was called up to the majors, the Marlins have frequently been using Hicks at first baseman and DH in order to keep his bat in the lineup, as Mack has been getting more of the reps behind the plate. Navarreto should take on a more standard backup role behind Mack, and the returning Griffin Conine could get some extra time at DH or even at first base in Hicks’ absence.

Navarreto made his MLB debut in the form of two games with the Marlins in 2020, and he didn’t make it back to the Show until he got into eight games with Miami last year. In between those two cups of coffee, Navarreto played in the Brewers’ farm system when he wasn’t in the Marlins’ affiliates. Navarreto has three minor league options remaining, so Miami could just send him down to Triple-A (rather than designating him assignment) once Hicks is able to return.

Ekness was placed on the 15-day IL at the start of June, and today’s news indicates that Ekness’ calf strain is a more severe type that will require a lengthy recovery period. The right-hander now won’t be eligible to return until the start of August at the earliest. Ekness made his Major League debut this season, and he has a 1.69 ERA (though five walks and five strikeouts) over his first 5 1/3 innings as a big leaguer.

Rockies Select John Brebbia, Designate Sammy Peralta

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:33:09 +0000

The Rockies announced three roster moves on Sunday, including the selection of John Brebbia‘s contract from Triple-A Albuquerque. (MLB.com’s Thomas Harding noted earlier today that Brebbia had a locker in the Colorado clubhouse.) In corresponding moves, the Rox placed right-hander Blas Castano on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral strain, and left-hander Sammy Peralta was designated for assignment.

A veteran of eight big league seasons, Brebbia will notch his ninth year once he makes his first official appearance in a Rockies uniform. Brebbia inked a minors deal with Colorado back in December, but was released just prior to Opening Day, as the right-hander then signed a minor league deal with the Twins. That stint didn’t result in any calls to the majors, so Brebbia triggered an opt-out clause a month ago to return to the open market, and the Rox came calling again with a fresh minor league contract in late May.

After posting a 6.20 ERA over 20 1/3 innings with the Twins’ Triple-A affiliate, Brebbia’s time in Albuquerque has been a huge improvement. Brebbia has tossed nine scoreless innings over seven appearances, recording 10 strikeouts while allowing only six hits and no walks.

The Rockies naturally aren’t expecting such lockdown work, but they’d be happy if Brebbia can recapture some of his past form as a reliable bullpen arm with the Cardinals and Giants. The results haven’t been there for Brebbia over the last two years, as he posted a 6.41 ERA over 78 2/3 innings with the White Sox, Braves, and Tigers over the 2024-25 seassons.

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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup: 6/20

Rick Graham — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:07:38 +0000

A Review of Key Bullpen and Reliever Usage from Yesterday's Games

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PLV Decision Value Weekly: The Hottest Hitters in June

Ben Solow — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:53 +0000

Have any of the league's hottest hitters made real changes?

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Padres Designate Nick Solak For Assignment

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:54:51 +0000

The Padres announced that utilityman Nick Solak has been designated for assignment. Miguel Andujar was activated from the 10-day injured list in the corresponding move.

More to come…

A’s Designate Scott Barlow For Assignment

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:47:50 +0000

The Athletics announced five roster moves, including the previously reported selection of Joey Meneses‘ contract from Triple-A Las Vegas. The A’s also selected the contract of left-hander Matt Krook, and optioned infielder Alika Williams to Triple-A. To create 40-man roster space, the Athletics designated Scott Barlow for assignment and moved Luis Severino from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

Barlow signed a $2MM free agent deal last winter, as the Athletics were looking to add some experience and durability to their bullpen mix. While Barlow has tossed 33 1/3 innings over 36 appearances, the quality hasn’t been there, as the veteran has a 6.48 ERA during his brief time in the green and gold.

That inflated ERA comes despite a very favorable .211 BABIP, plus Barlow’s 33.1% whiff rate is one of the best in the league. The whiffs didn’t translate to many strikeouts, however, as Barlow’s K% sat at only 19 percent. As has often been the case over Barlow’s career, control was an issue, as per his 13.1% walk rate.

Pitching at Sutter Health Park unsurprisingly hampered Barlow’s production, yet the right-hander has one of the more extreme set of home/away splits you’ll ever see. Barlow had a whopping 12.64 ERA over 15 2/3 innings in Sacramento, yet only a 1.02 ERA in 17 2/3 innings on the road.

Between these splits and Barlow’s pretty solid track record over nine MLB seasons, it stands to reason that several clubs might be interested in a waiver claim. The remaining $1MM or so of Barlow’s salary isn’t an onerous sum, and it is easy to imagine his numbers normalizing (if not to the elite extent of a 1.02 ERA) if he is pitching in a less hitter-friendly home ballpark.

Since Barlow has far more than five years of MLB service time, he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers, and still retain the rest of his owed 2026 salary. Any team that signed Barlow as a free agent would owe him just the prorated portion of the big league minimum salary, which would be subtracted from the roughly $1MM that would still be covered by the A’s.

From the Athletics’ perspective, a waiver claim would clear a bit of money off their books. While losing Barlow is another hit to a struggling bullpen, Barlow was only going to be so useful to the club if he couldn’t adjust to pitching at home. The A’s will now turn to another offseason signing in Krook, who inked a minor league pact last November.

Krook has a 16.20 ERA over 8 1/3 career innings in the majors, as he has had cups of coffee with the Yankees, Orioles, and A’s over each of the last three seasons. Krook’s 5.40 ERA over 3 1/3 IP with the Athletics in 2025 represents the (relative) best performance of his brief time in the Show, and he has a solid 3.72 ERA and 30.9% strikeout rate over 29 innings in the hitter-friendly Las Vegas environment this season. Those numbers come with the downside of an 11.8% walk rate, as control has also been a recurring problem for Krook over his career.

Severino hit the 15-day IL at the end of May, as the right-hander is dealing with a strain of his shoulder capsule and subscapularis muscle. An absolute best-case scenario would see Severino re-evaluated at the start of July, so a move to the 60-day IL isn’t surprising since it didn’t seem like Severino would be back before August anyway.

Diamondbacks Designate Yilber Diaz

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:38:23 +0000

The Diamondbacks announced that right-hander Yilber Diaz has been designated for assignment. This is the corresponding move to create space on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Jose Cabrera, whose previously reported contract selection is now official. Arizona also called up left-hander Kohl Drake from Triple-A Reno and optioned southpaw Philip Abner to Triple-A.

More to come…

Diamondbacks Designate Yilber Diaz For Assignment

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:38:23 +0000

Diaz was just called up for his first MLB game of the season on Friday, and things couldn’t have gone much worse as the righty was torched for seven runs in two-thirds of an inning in the Diamondbacks’ 16-8 loss to the Twins. After posting a 3.81 ERA over 28 1/3 innings (starting four of seven games) with the Snakes in 2024, Diaz’s big league work has been limited to a single relief appearance in each of the last two seasons.

Diaz has been working as a full-time reliever all season in Reno, with mixed results. He has a 4.50 ERA and a garish 14.2% walk rate, but he is striking out batters at a strong pace (29.1K%). He has a minor league option remaining which might be of interest to another team in terms of a waiver claim, but it’s probably more likely that Diaz clears waivers and remains in Arizona’s organization.

Drake will be making his big league debut the first time he appears in a game. The southpaw was one of the three prospects acquired from the Rangers in the Merrill Kelly trade at last year’s deadline, and the Diamondbacks added Drake to their 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 Draft. MLB Pipeline ranked Drake as the 12th-best prospect in the Arizona system, while Baseball America was less bullish with a 28th-place ranking.

The struggles Drake experienced at the Triple-A level in 2025 have carried into this season, as he has a 7.83 ERA over 54 innings for Reno. While many pitchers’ stats are inflated in the batter-friendly Pacific Coast League, Drake hasn’t helped himself with a modest 18.5% strikeout rate, or a 10% walk rate.

Pipeline and BA feel Drake has potential as a back-end starter in the majors, but even though the D’Backs are hurting for rotation help with Ryne Nelson and Michael Soroka both injuries, the team’s plan is to use Drake as a long reliever in his first taste of the bigs. It’s not a bad strategy given how Drake has yet to show that he can thrive even at the Triple-A level, so the D’Backs can try to ease Drake in against big league hitters and perhaps limit his exposure to right-handed hitters.

Dodgers Notes: Treinen, McDermott, Stewart, Snell

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:19:15 +0000

The Dodgers placed right-hander Blake Treinen on the 15-day injured list yesterday, as Treinen is dealing with inflammation in his throwing elbow. As manager Dave Roberts told MLB.com’s Sonja Chen and other reporters, Treinen felt soreness the day after his last outing, an inning of scoreless work in Friday’s 6-5 win over the Orioles.

Roberts wasn’t sure what Treinen’s recovery timeline might look like, but since Treinen is for now just resting his arm, it appears as though testing didn’t reveal any structural damage. Treinen has generally been able to avoid any elbow-related injuries during his long career, though he missed half of last season due to forearm tightness and pretty much all of the 2022-23 seasons recovering from shoulder and labrum surgeries.

Now in his sixth season with the Dodgers, Treinen has a 3.52 ERA, 25% strikeout rate, 10% walk rate, and a 50% grounder rate over 23 relief innings. The K% is Treinen’s lowest since his first season (2020) in Los Angeles, though his groundball rate is on pace to be his highest over a full season since 2021, and a throwback to Treinen’s days a more of a grounder specialist early in his career with the Nationals.

As Chen notes, the Dodgers have been using Treinen in lower-leverage roles lately, as he struggled earlier in the year. Los Angeles’ bullpen has been in flux for pretty much all season due to injuries, as Treinen is one of eight relievers (and 12 pitchers total) on the team’s IL. Though it all, the Dodgers’ relief corps has remained quite solid, entering Sunday’s action ranked 10th of 30 teams in bullpen ERA.

Right-hander Chayce McDermott was called up from Triple-A as the corresponding move for Treinen, and the Dodgers’ IL might get slightly shorter with the impending activation of Brock Stewart. The right-hander is four games into a minor league rehab assignment, and after pitching on both Friday and Saturday, Stewart could be back in the Los Angeles pen by Monday.

Injuries have long been a subplot of Stewart’s career, as a variety of health woes have limited him to 135 games and 188 2/3 innings since he made his MLB debut way back in 2016. He underwent a shoulder surgery last September that delayed his 2026 debut until May 5, and Stewart pitched in only two games before a bone spur in his left foot led to his latest stint on the 15-day IL.

In another injury update, Chen wrote that Blake Snell threw off the bullpen mound to a standing catcher yesterday. It’s a small but noteworthy step considering that Snell is a little over a month removed from a NanoNeedle procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. Snell is on the 60-day IL so he can’t return until after the All-Star break at the earliest, but he appears to be nearing readiness for a proper bullpen session.

Hitters to Start and Avoid in Fantasy Baseball in Week 13 (6/22-6/28)

Ben Solow — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:00:27 +0000

The hitters you should start and avoid this week.

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Starting Pitcher Streamer Ranks Fantasy Baseball: 6/21 & 6/22 & 6/23

Nick Pollack — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:34:04 +0000

Best SP streamers and rankings for today & tomorrow & day after.

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Marlins Designate Christopher Morel For Assignment

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:18:48 +0000

The Marlins have designated first baseman Christopher Morel for assignment, according to multiple beat writers. The move creates space on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters for Griffin Conine, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list.

After signing a $2MM free agent deal with Miami during the offseason, Morel’s tenure with the Fish got off to a rough start when he strained his oblique just prior to Opening Day. His season debut didn’t come until April 28, and Morel then hit a meager .162/.219/.206 over 73 plate appearances. Morel struck out 28 times in those 73 PA, resulting in a 38.4% strikeout rate that was even worse than the 35.7% number he posted with the Rays in 2025.

There has always been a lot of swing-and-miss in Morel’s game, yet he was able to somewhat counterbalance those whiffs with some power in the past. Morel hit .247/.313/.508 with 26 home runs over 429 PA with the Cubs in 2023, but while he homered 21 times in 2024 as well, his overall hitting numbers plummeted. Over 989 PA with the Cubs, Rays, and Marlins since Opening Day 2024, Morel has batted only .201/.283/.351.

Tampa Bay non-tendered Morel last fall rather than pay him a projected $2.6MM in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The Marlins stepped in to see if Morel could revive his bat in south Florida, yet the $2MM signing now looks like a bust.

Claiming Morel off waivers would mean that a new team would assume the remainder of his salary, so a little more than $1MM. While not a big sum, Morel has shown so little this season that any interested clubs may balk at even that modest expenditure, as the promise of his 2023 season fades further into the past. Morel also doesn’t bring much beyond hitting potential, as while he has lined up at seven different positions in the majors, he has been a subpar defender everywhere and may just be a first base-only player at this stage of his career.

Because Morel has more than three years of MLB service time, he can reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency if he clears waivers. Doing so would forfeit the $1MMish sum still guaranteed to Morel by the Marlins, however, so Morel might prefer to accept an outright assignment in order to retain his seven-figure payday. If the Marlins released Morel entirely after he cleared waivers, Miami would still owe the remainder of his salary, minus the prorated MLB minimum that would be covered by a new team for any time Morel spends on their active roster for the rest of 2026.

Only four teams have gotten less from the first base position in 2026 than the Marlins, as beyond Morel’s struggles, Connor Norby, Kyle Stowers, and Liam Hicks also haven’t done much when playing the cold corner. Miami has been using Hicks at first base and DH to keep his bat in the lineup when he hasn’t been catching, as Joe Mack has taken the bulk of catching duties since his call-up to the majors.

Since the 39-38 Marlins are in the wild card race, first base is a logical target area for the Fish at the trade deadline if they remain in contention. Looking internally, Conine might be a candidate for the position since he played his first big league game as a first baseman earlier this season, though the likelier scenario has Conine returning to regular outfield duty.

Conine played in only 11 games before suffering a torn hamstring that required surgery. After batting .261/.320/.435 in his first 175 MLB plate appearances in 2024-25, Conine entered the year looking to firmly establish himself as a regular in Miami’s lineup after shoulder surgery kept him on the shelf for most of the 2025 campaign. The hamstring surgery provided yet another setback for Conine, and it cut short a hot start that saw the outfielder post a .951 OPS over his first 25 PA of 2026.

FAAB & Waiver Wire Report (Week 13)

Jeff Zimmerman — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:10 +0000

Tons of hitters, few pitchers.

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Destination Dynasty: Episode 7- Third Base Overview

Matt Heckman — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:00:03 +0000

Destination Dynasty Episode 7

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Schwarber Homers Three Times – Fantasy Hitting Recap 6/20

Kevin O'Brien — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:00:06 +0000

Breaking down notable hitting performances from yesterday’s games.

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Twins Designate Justin Lawrence, Activate Kendry Rojas

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:54:52 +0000

The Twins announced that right-hander Justin Lawrence has been designated for assignment. The move opens a spot on Minnesota’s 26-man roster for Kendry Rojas, as the left-hander has been activated from the 15-day injured list.

Rojas posted a 1.26 ERA over his first 14 1/3 innings in the majors, though that dream start was undermined by a hefty 16.4% walk rate. A bout of triceps inflammation has kept Rojas out of action for about a month, and he’ll now return to at least a long relief role, and more starts could be in his future once his arm is fully built up for starting duty.

Minnesota’s rotation uncertainty continued with yesterday’s news that Mick Abel would be undergoing an MRI on Monday. Abel had been set to be activated from the 15-day IL himself today, but he felt some elbow soreness after a bullpen session on Friday. Abel has already been on the IL for over two months due to inflammation in his throwing elbow, so the Twins could shift him to the 60-day IL just as a procedural move if they’re in need of a 40-man roster spot, regardless of when Abel might actually be back in action.

More to come…

Relief Pitcher Streamer Rankings Fantasy Baseball: 6/21

Rick Graham — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:46:09 +0000

The Best Reliever Streamers for Today with Updated Bullpen Usage Charts

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Athletics To Select Joey Meneses’ Contract

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:42:37 +0000

The Athletics will be selecting the contract of first baseman/outfielder Joey Meneses from Triple-A Las Vegas, MLB.com’s Martin Gallegos reports. Corresponding moves will need to be made to add Meneses to both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

Meneses signed a minor league deal with the A’s back in November, and he has since played for Mexico at the World Baseball Classic and posted some big numbers against Triple-A pitching. Meneses is hitting .348/.401/.543 with 11 homers over 317 plate appearances for Las Vegas, though some big caveats apply. This production came in the very hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, which is why Meneses’ impressive slash line translates to only a relatively modest 123 wRC+. Beyond the PCL environs, Meneses is also benefiting from a .364 BABIP

Still, it makes sense why the A’s would see if Meneses can continue even some of his hot hitting against big league pitching. Nick Kurtz obviously isn’t going anywhere at first base, but the right-handed hitting Meneses could spell Lawrence Butler or Carlos Cortes (both lefty swingers) in right field or at DH when a southpaw is on the mound.

The 34-year-old Meneses has hit .274/.322/.408 over 1210 career PA in the majors, all with the Nationals from 2022-24. He burst onto the scene with a .930 OPS over 240 PA in his 2022 rookie season but his production came back to earth over the next two seasons, and Washington cut ties with Meneses in November 2024. He spent the 2025 campaign playing for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate in Syrcause, but didn’t receive any further looks in the majors.

MLB News & Moments: Harper and Schwarber Tag Team Mets

Josh Shaw — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:30:30 +0000

Fans at The Bank got bang for their buck

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Johan Rojas Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Darragh McDonald — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:26:35 +0000

TODAY: Rojas underwent the surgery on Friday, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

JUNE 10: The Phillies announced that outfielder Johan Rojas recently experienced some elbow soreness while ramping up to return from his ongoing suspension. Imaging revealed a tear of his ulnar collateral ligament, which will require surgical repair involving an internal brace. The expectation is that he will be ready for spring training 2027. He is currently on the restricted list.

2026 was already shaping up to be an unfortunate season for Rojas. Back in March, he received an 80-game suspension after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone. That was going to wipe out the first half of his regular season and, like all players suspended for PEDs, render him ineligible for the postseason.

After receiving that suspension, his best-case scenario would have been for him to have a strong second half, but now that’s off the table as well and he will miss the entire 2026 campaign. He is currently on the restricted list. Once his suspension is up, the Phillies can put him on the 60-day injured list, or perhaps cut him from the roster by designating him for assignment or releasing him.

Rojas had a strong debut with the Phils in 2023. He was already known to have speed and defensive abilities, but he then put up a .302/.342/.430 line in his first 164 plate appearances. That wasn’t entirely sustainable, as he had a .410 batting average on balls in play, but it was a welcome development for the Phillies nonetheless. Thanks to that offense, his 14 steals and strong glovework, he was credited by FanGraphs with 1.4 wins above replacement in just 59 games.

His production tailed off from there. He could still swipe some bags and run the ball down on the grass but he hit just .237/.279/.312 over the 2024 and 2025 seasons. That seemingly caused the Phils move on from the idea of Rojas being an everyday player. They acquired Harrison Bader at the 2025 deadline. He became a free agent after the season but they essentially handed the 2026 center field job to Justin Crawford in the most recent offseason.

With Crawford, Adolis García and Brandon Marsh set to be the regular outfield in 2026, Rojas was lined up to either be in a fourth outfielder role or sent to the minors. Between the suspension and this surgery, he will instead be a total non-factor for the year. If he holds onto his roster spot through the winter and gets healthy, he could be back in consideration for those kinds of depth roles next year. Garcia is an impending free agent but the Phils will presumably look to address that spot before the 2027 season begins.

For now, the Phils have Edmundo Sosa and Steward Berroa as their bench outfielders, backing up the trio of Marsh, Crawford and Garcia. Marsh is the only one of those three having a good season, so it’s possible they look to shake things up at the deadline.

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Diamondbacks To Select Jose Cabrera’s Contract

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:14:15 +0000

The Diamondbacks will select the contract of right-hander Jose Cabrera from Triple-A Reno prior to today’s game with the Twins. At least one corresponding move will need to be made to create space for Cabrera on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters, though Ryne Nelson could be moved from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to easily open up a 40-man slot.

Cabrera will get the start today in what will mark the 24-year-old’s big league debut. The door was opened for Cabrera when Nelson was placed on the IL earlier this week with a partially torn forearm flexor that could jeopardize the rest of Nelson’s season. Between Nelson’s injury and Michael Soroka also landing on the 15-day IL yesterday, the D’Backs are suddenly scrambling for rotation depth, so Cabrera might be in line for multiple starts if he pitches well in his first taste of the majors.

An international signing out of the Dominican Republic, Cabrera is in his sixth pro season and only made his Triple-A debut earlier this year. Cabrera has logged only 16 innings of 3.94 ERA ball for Reno, but for the 2026 season as a whole, he has a 3.69 ERA, 46.8% grounder rate, 26.8% strikeout rate, and 6.7% walk rate over 61 combined Double-A and Triple-A innings.

Neither Baseball America or MLB Pipeline regards Cabrera as a top-30 prospect in Arizona’s farm system, but he has done well enough in his brief Triple-A stint to merit this spot start in the majors. Brandon Pfaadt is expected to be called back up from Triple-A to take Soroka’s place in the rotation, but Pfaadt just started last night and is still getting built back up to a starter’s workload.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: 6/21

Griffey Geiss — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:00:23 +0000

Scoop up these players off your waiver wire.

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The Opener: Harper, Schwarber, Skenes, Rogers

Mark Polishuk — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:51:40 +0000

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! There’s no doubt my own father will be celebrating by watching baseball from the comfort of his easy chair this afternoon, insisting that the Blue Jays could end their offensive struggles if they just bunted more often.

1. Harper rides the Bry-cycle, Schwarber slugs three

The Phillies’ biggest stars had a banner day during Saturday’s 15-3 rout of the Mets. Bryce Harper hit for the cycle for the first time in his career, legging out a triple in the fifth inning to complete the achievement. Kyle Schwarber had singled in the previous at-bat and then scored on Harper’s triple, and that single was the only one of Schwarber’s four hits that didn’t leave the yard. Schwarber hit three home runs for the fifth three-homer game of his career, and he now leads the majors with 28 home runs this season. As per MLB.com’s Paul Casella, it was just the second time in Major League history that a team had a three-homer hitter and another player hit for the cycle in the same game.

2. Skenes’ seven-game skid

The Pirates dropped to 0-7 in Paul Skenes‘ last seven starts following Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Rockies. Skenes has a 2.57 ERA over the last five of those outings, and did well in limiting Colorado to two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings of work. However, the Rox pulled ahead early when Jake McCarthy hit a leadoff inside-the-park home run, and the home side then clinched the victory in unusual fashion in the top of the ninth. Pirates baserunner Billy Cook made the final out of the game when he was called for interference for accidentally clipping the glove of third baseman Kyle Karros when Cook was going from second to third.

3. Rogers dominates Dodgers

The month of June has been kind to Trevor Rogers, as the Orioles southpaw has a 2.22 ERA over 24 1/3 innings in his last four starts. Rogers’ strong run continued with his best start of the season, as he tossed seven shutout innings of one-hit ball against the defending World Series champions in Saturday’s 3-2 O’s win over the Dodgers. The victory came with some late drama as both L.A. runs were scored in the bottom of the ninth, as the Dodgers almost pulled off their second ninth-inning comeback over Baltimore in as many games.

Fantasy Baseball SP Roundup 6/20: WB’s Summer Blockbuster

Jake Crumpler — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:22:48 +0000

Jake Crumpler reviews every starting pitcher performance from Saturday.

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Nick Mariano's Week 13 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

Nick Mariano — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:40:58 +0000

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Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13 (June 22 - June 28)

Mike Carter — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:35:11 +0000

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 13 of the 2026 season (June 22 - June 28). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 40 percent (new parameter for us) of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 15 - June 21)

Nick Mariano — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:23:02 +0000

Limber up that arm and get ready to dominate with some updated starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, June 15 through Sunday, June 21. We'll tell you who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our winning tools. This is all built to provide you with […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball News and Notes | First Pitch 6/21/26

Carson Picard — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:00:38 +0000

Everything you need to know to win your fantasy baseball league, daily

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Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 22 - June 28)

Nick Mariano — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:07 +0000

Let's make sure our rotations are in order with a refreshed starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, June 22 through Sunday, June 28. This article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our exceptional tools. We do this to supply you with a […]

OTW 259 – FAAB #14; June 21, 2026

Adam Howe — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:04:18 +0000

Adam & Kevin preview the 14th FAAB run of 2026

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Angels Release Taijuan Walker

AJ Eustace — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:53:52 +0000

The Angels have granted right-hander Taijuan Walker his unconditional release, according to an announcement from the team’s Triple-A affiliate at Salt Lake. Walker signed a minor league pact with the Halos on June 11th, his second with the organization since being released by the Phillies in late April.

Walker, 33, made two starts with Salt Lake this time around. Both lasted five innings, and Walker allowed a total of seven runs (six earned) while striking out just three batters and walking the same number. That brings him to a 4.91 ERA in 14 2/3 innings over three starts at Triple-A for the Angels.

That’s a microscopic sample, of course, but it’s still not great for Walker given how poorly he’s performed in recent years. Now a veteran of 14 seasons, Walker was worth 2.4 fWAR in 173 2/3 innings for the Phillies in 2023. Since then, he’s pitched to a 5.67 ERA in 230 innings while striking out just 15.6% of opposing hitters.

At this stage, it wouldn’t be surprising for Walker to engage in a cycle of signing minor league deals with opt outs, testing free agency, then either re-signing or joining a new organization in hopes of earning a big league callup. The latter is increasingly unlikely given Walker’s ineffectiveness at Triple-A, to say nothing of his decline in recent years. He may eventually find a team desperate for innings eaters, but perhaps it’s telling that the Angels, a team with a 4.64 rotation ERA that’s tied for seventh-worst in the Majors, have passed on calling up Walker for a second time.

The financial cost isn’t an issue, as the Phillies are still on the hook for Walker’s $18MM guaranteed salary this year. Any team that brings Walker up would only owe him the prorated $780K big league minimum, which would be subtracted from the Phillies’ tab. That leaves Walker as a low-cost depth option who’s struggled recently, but who may be young enough that a partial rebound is possible. He could look to sign with the Angels again and re-establish himself over a larger sample at Triple-A. As an alternative, Walker could look for opportunities as a reliever, embracing the role the Phillies gave him in the middle part of 2025.

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Orioles Place Adley Rutschman On Concussion IL

AJ Eustace — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:48:07 +0000

The Orioles are placing catcher Adley Rutschman is going on the 7-day concussion injured list, according to a team announcement. Outfielder Michael Siani is being recalled from Triple-A in the meantime. Siani is on the club’s 40-man roster already, so no corresponding move is needed.

Rutschman incurred the injury in the ninth inning of Thursday’s game against the Mariners. He grounded a ball to shortstop Colt Emerson, who tagged the runner heading to second before throwing to first in an attempt at a double play. Emerson’s throw struck Rutschman in the head, and he was promptly removed from the game. Rutschman did not play in yesterday’s game against the Dodgers, with the Orioles opting for Samuel Basallo behind the plate.

“With Rutsch, it was such a freak incident that happened,” manager Craig Albernaz told Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun and others about Rutschman’s injury. “We’re going to support… Adley and make sure he’s OK and take it day by day and see how he feels.” Rutschman’s IL placement was retroactive to yesterday, so he is eligible to return on June 26th against the Nationals.

The Orioles will start Basallo behind the plate in the meantime, with Sam Huff remaining on hand as his backup. Still, any absence from Rutschman will be felt by Baltimore’s offense. The 28-year-old is bouncing back nicely from last year’s underwhelming 91 wRC+. In 228 plate appearances this year, Rutschman is batting .254/.329/.458 with eight home runs and a 118 wRC+. The latter figure is Rutschman’s best output since 2023, while his .204 isolated slugging percentage would be a career high over a full season. Adding in Rutschman’s solid defense, he’s already been worth 1.9 fWAR in 2026, exceeding last year’s 1.2 fWAR.

More to come.

Astros Trade Jayden Murray To Cubs

AJ Eustace — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:04:01 +0000

The Astros are trading right-hander Jayden Murray to the Cubs, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. Double-A first baseman Cameron Sisneros goes to Houston in return.

More to come.

Blue Jays Acquire Luis Urías

AJ Eustace — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:44:12 +0000

The Blue Jays have acquired infielder Luis Urías from the Diamondbacks, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Arizona receives cash in return. Urías is on a minor league deal and will head to Triple-A Buffalo for now.

Urías signed that minor league pact with Arizona in the middle of March. He didn’t appear with the big league club, instead spending most of the season at Triple-A aside from a handful of plate appearances in the Arizona Complex League. In 117 plate appearances at Triple-A, Urías was batting .361/.393/.546 with a 123 wRC+. That’s a pretty fortunate outcome, as evidenced by Urías’ unsustainably high .367 average on balls in play. He’s also walking only 6.0% of the time, so Urías’ overall output could regress if his luck on contact starts to even out.

Urías peaked from 2021-22 with the Brewers. He played in 269 games between those two seasons and batted .244/.340/.426 with a 111 wRC+. Although Urías didn’t hit for a high average, he compensated by walking 10.8% of the time and showing solid power with 39 home runs in that span. Altogether, Urías was worth a combined 4.8 fWAR in his age 24-25 seasons.

More to come.

Athletics Place Mark Leiter Jr. On 15-Day IL, Select Geoff Hartlieb

AJ Eustace — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:51:12 +0000

The Athletics have placed reliever Mark Leiter Jr. on the 15-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Leiter’s placement is retroactive to June 18th. Right-hander Geoff Hartlieb is being recalled from Triple-A to take Leiter’s place in the bullpen. With Hartlieb’s selection, the club’s 40-man roster is now full.

The A’s bullpen is a weak spot this year, though it’s probably better than most give them credit for. The group’s 4.91 ERA is tied with the Reds for third-worst in the Majors, but the Athletics’ bullpen has a much more favorable 4.01 expected ERA, which ranks 13th in the league. Leiter’s numbers this year fit that mold pretty well. The 35-year-old has a below-average 4.85 ERA in 29 2/3 innings. However, Leiter’s 4.15 xERA, 3.00 FIP, and 3.42 SIERA all suggest he’s pitching better than that 4.85 mark.

More to come.

Diamondbacks Place Michael Soroka, Jordan Lawlar On Injured List

Mark Polishuk — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:28:32 +0000

4:28 pm: Soroka has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained left glute, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Lawlar heads to the 10-day IL with a strained right hamstring. Left-hander Philip Abner and utilityman Tim Tawa are being recalled from Triple-A.

9:09 am: The Diamondbacks’ 9-5 victory over the Twins on Friday may have been costly on the health front, as both starter Michael Soroka and outfielder Jordan Lawlar had to make early exits. Soroka’s start was cut short after just one inning, as he felt discomfort in his left glute muscle while warming up for his second inning of work. Lawlar had to be replaced by a pinch-runner in the eighth inning, as Lawlar picked up a right hamstring strain while sprinting to first to beat out a bunt single.

Both players will undergo an MRI today to determine the extent of the damage. Speaking with MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert and other reporters following the game, Soroka and Lawlar both expressed hope that their injuries weren’t too severe, with Soroka describing his glute issue as a “grab” and Lawlar saying he felt “just a little tightness.”

Arizona already has nine players on its injured list, with Ryne Nelson hitting the 15-day IL just yesterday due to a partially torn forearm flexor. Lawlar himself was playing in only his sixth game since he was activated from the 60-day IL, as the former top prospect missed over two months of action recovering from a fractured wrist.

Soroka signed a one-year, $7.5MM free agent deal with the D’Backs last December, with the money breaking down as a $6.5MM salary and a $1MM buyout of a $10MM mutual option for the 2027 campaign. It wasn’t clear if Soroka would be used as a starter or as a reliever, yet Soroka not only won himself a rotation spot, but the right-hander has now become the most consistent member of the pitching staff.

Soroka has a 3.07 ERA, 23.7% strikeout rate, and an outstanding 5.1% walk rate across 82 innings. The slurve that became a bigger part of Soroka’s arsenal last season has continued to be a dominant pitch in 2026, and the righty is now using both his slurve and his four-seamer in equal balance.

With Merrill Kelly, Zac Gallen, and Nelson all pitching below expectations, Soroka and Eduardo Rodriguez have done a lot of the heavy lifting in keeping Arizona’s rotation somewhat respectable. Brandon Pfaadt was being stretched out in the minors and was thought to be the logical replacement for Nelson, though the Diamondbacks will have to dig into their pitching depth chart again if Soroka has to miss time. It doesn’t help matters that the D’Backs have only one off-day remaining until the All-Star break, so the team was already facing an innings crunch in the next few weeks.

Any sort of hamstring injury is of particular concern for Lawlar, who has missed significant time in each of the last two minor league seasons due to hamstring strains. Between these hamstring issues, a thumb surgery, a shoulder surgery, a fractured scapula, and his fractured wrist, Lawlar has already dealt with a ton of injuries since being selected sixth overall in the 2021 draft.

These health issues, a lack of production over 108 big league plate appearances in 2023-25, and questions about his ideal defensive position left Lawlar as a bit of a wild card heading into the 2026 campaign. The Diamondbacks shifted Lawlar into outfield duty this year and it seemed to unlock something with his bat, as Lawlar has hit .316/.409/.447 over 44 PA this season. While obviously a small sample size, it’s still a promising development for Lawlar, apart from his continued injury problems.

Jorge Barrosa would likely get most of the outfield playing time if Lawler hits the IL again, plus Max Kepler is nearing the end of his 80-game PED suspension, which would add to Arizona’s outfield depth. Kepler signed with the D’Backs on June 7, and is eligible to be activated on June 25.

Blue Jays To Activate Shane Bieber On Monday

AJ Eustace — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:24:32 +0000

The Blue Jays’ rotation has plenty of talent on paper, but a slate of injuries have taken their toll through the first half of the season. Kevin Gausman is Toronto’s sole qualifying starter with 16 starts. Dylan Cease, Max Scherzer, and Trey Yesavage have all made trips to the injured list (two for Scherzer). Meanwhile, depth signing Patrick Corbin started off well but has given up 11 earned runs in his last 11 2/3 innings.

The Jays are currently limited to a four-man rotation of Gausman, Corbin, Cease, and Yesavage. They’ve relied on bullpen games for the fifth spot, with Braydon Fisher opening for bulk arm Simeon Woods Richardson on Wednesday. That won’t be the case the next time around, as Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet reports that righty Shane Bieber will be activated from the 60-day IL to start Monday’s game against the Astros.

Bieber has been on the IL since late March due to right elbow inflammation he experienced in spring training. He’s made five rehab appearances thus far and put up a 6.88 ERA in 17 innings. While those results aren’t inspiring, Bieber threw five innings in each of his last two starts and appears ready from a health standpoint. The Jays may simply desire a traditional five-man rotation with Bieber rather than continuing to rely on bullpen games.

That said, there’s still risk in relying on Bieber for the fifth spot. Owing to Tommy John surgery in April 2024, Bieber has only made nine regular season starts since the start of that season. Seven of those came with Toronto last year. Bieber last pitched a meaningful sample with the Guardians in 2023. In that season, he ran a 3.80 ERA over 21 starts along with a career-low 20.1% strikeout rate and diminished velocity.

To his credit, Bieber’s 92.6 MPH four-seamer in 2025 was back above his pre-Tommy John levels. He also posted a 3.57 ERA, 48.2% ground ball rate, and 4.4% walk rate with Toronto, giving some confidence that he could return to being an effective starter, if not the ace he was with Cleveland. The risk comes down to Bieber’s age (he turned 31 in May) and uncertainty over how he’ll perform coming off another months-long, elbow injury-related layoff.

Toronto recently designated Yariel Rodríguez and Connor Seabold for assignment and reinstated Lazaro Estrada from the 60-day IL. After those moves, their 40-man roster stands at 39. As such, Bieber would need a spot cleared on the active roster, but no corresponding 40-man transaction is needed. The Jays currently have a nine-man bullpen, so they will probably demote a reliever in order to accommodate Bieber’s return.

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MLB Rumor Roundup: 6/20

Griffey Geiss — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:26:58 +0000

Diving into recent talk, transactions, and trends around the league!

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Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitcher Roundup: 6/19

Rick Graham — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:09:26 +0000

A Review of Key Bullpen and Reliever Usage from Yesterday's Games

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Giants To Move Adrian Houser To Bullpen

Mark Polishuk — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:05:18 +0000

Struggling right-hander Adrian Houser is being moved from the Giants rotation to the bullpen, manager Tony Vitello told the California Post’s Evan Webeck (multiple links) and other reporters. With Tyler Mahle nearing a return from the 15-day injured list, Houser looks to the odd man out of the rotation, as the Giants will instead keep Trevor McDonald in a starting role.

Houser is no stranger to relief pitching, as he worked as a swingman with the Brewers earlier in his career and was moved to the Mets’ bullpen after some other struggles as a starter early in the 2024 season. That said, it’s obviously not a great outcome for either Houser or the Giants just six months after the right-hander inked a two-year, $22MM free agent deal.

Houser expressed his disappointment over the role change, telling Webeck that “I’m not going to be happy about it, but I understand. I signed here to be a starter. I didn’t sign here to be in the bullpen. So I’m gonna do everything I can to get back in the rotation.”

Over his 10 Major League seasons, Houser has generally delivered okay numbers as a back-end starter, with a career 4.20 ERA and 50.3% grounder rate over 799 2/3 innings in the Show. Houser’s ability to keep the ball on the ground has mitigated his lack of strikeouts, though this year, his grounder rate has dropped to 40.5%. The increase in fly balls has been just one of many issues on a troublingly blue Statcast card for Houser, and his 5.73 ERA over 66 innings underlines his lack of results.

Mahle also posted a 6.04 ERA over 56 2/3 innings before a hamstring strain sent him to the IL on May 27. Between Mahle and Houser, the Giants haven’t received much return on the $32MM spent on their rotation in free agency this past winter. The lack of production from the rotation has only been part of the problem in an overall rough season for a Giants team that entered today’s action with a 31-44 record.

With the front office already considering selling at the deadline, Mahle is an obvious trade chip as a rental player, assuming that he can regain any of his old form before August 3. That means Mahle will probably get plenty of opportunity to get on track before the deadline, closing one possible door for Houser’s rotation return. As for McDonald, the rookie has a 4.64 ERA over eight starts and 42 2/3 innings pitched, and the Giants would surely want to see what McDonald can do as the team is beginning to look ahead to 2027.

If Mahle or Robbie Ray are dealt at the deadline, Houser could be moved back into one of the open slots in San Francisco’s rotation. Houser’s own trade value is next to nil at this point given both his lack of success this year, and his remaining salary — about $3MM left this year, $9.5MM in 2027, and a $4MM buyout of a $12.5MM club option for 2028.

The Ever-Enigmatic Edward Cabrera

Anthony Licciardi — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:04 +0000

Edward Cabrera is underperforming his stuff this season.

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Davis Martin and the Art of Kitchen Sink Elevation

Jack Foley — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:13 +0000

The way they fit matters more than the pieces themselves.

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Mariners Outright Curtis Washington Jr.

Mark Polishuk — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:19:13 +0000

The Mariners announced that outfielder Curtis Washington Jr. was outrighted to A-level Everett after clearing waivers. There wasn’t any public indication that Washington had also been designated for assignment when he was optioned back to Everett earlier this week, but the outright now opens up a spot on Seattle’s 40-man roster.

The 26-year-old Washington was briefly part of the Mariners’ active roster when his contract was selected earlier this week. Between a roster crunch and a road trip for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, Washington earned a cup of coffee in the majors basically just due to a stroke of luck, as the Mariners quickly needed a backup outfielder and Washington was able to make the short trip from Everett to Seattle.

Washington’s cameo in the Show didn’t result in any playing time, so he is still not officially a big league player. His career resume remains a .221/.311/.330 slash line over 973 plate appearances since being selected in the 19th round of the 2022 draft.

Washington appeared in two games with Triple-A Tacoma in 2024 but has otherwise not played beyond the high-A level. Given this modest resume, it isn’t surprising that other teams didn’t feel the need to spend a 40-man roster spot on a waiver claim, so the Mariners were pretty safe in knowing that they wouldn’t lose Washington by DFA’ing him.

NL Central Notes: Woodruff, Palencia, De La Cruz, Johnson, Pagan, Gorman

Mark Polishuk — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:04:56 +0000

Brewers manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy and other reporters that Brandon Woodruff will be back in Milwaukee’s rotation sometime during the team’s series with the Reds that begins on Monday. Woodruff posted a 3.60 ERA over six starts and 30 innings for the Brew Crew before he was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 1 due to shoulder inflammation. While the injury wasn’t too serious, the Brewers took a cautious approach to Woodruff’s throwing progression, probably in a nod to the veteran’s recent health history.

With Quinn Priester‘s season now officially over and Logan Henderson and Coleman Crow still on the 15-day IL, Woodruff’s return will help a Brewers rotation whose depth has been tested by injuries. Robert Gasser is probably the likeliest candidate to be dropped from the rotation upon Woodruff’s return, which lines up Milwaukee’s rotation as ace Jacob Misiorowski, Kyle Harrison, Brandon Sproat, Shane Drohan, and Woodruff.

Sit/Start Week 13: Reviewing All Starting Pitcher Matchups From 6/22 – 6/28

Lucas Zenobi — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:00:57 +0000

Lucas Zenobi scores every starting pitcher matchup for the week ahead.

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The Washington Nationals are No Longer Stuck in the Past

Matthew Creally — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:30:14 +0000

A new brain trust has turned the offense around in D.C.

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