San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (back) was activated off the 10-day Injured List on Friday. Lee will start in right field and bat sixth against right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Friday. Lee has been out since May 22 due to a back strain. Before the injury, Lee was slashing .268/.311/.385 with three home runs, 17 RBI, and 10 walks. He doesn't offer a ton of power upside with the bat, but he's a decent contact hitter. Lee does enough at the plate consistently to warrant a look in deep leagues for fantasy managers struggling to find production.

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Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony appears to have suffered a setback during his rehab process. Anthony reportedly felt discomfort while hitting off a tee on Thursday. As a result, Anthony has been shut down from swinging the bat for now. This is the second time that Anthony has suffered a setback while rehabbing his finger injury. The hope was that Anthony would be able to return by early June. This setback might push that timetable back further, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see what the team decides to do. There should be another update on Anthony in the coming days.

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. He'll join the big league roster after slashing .262/.412/.567 with 13 home runs across 39 games in the minors this season. Manager Oliver Marmol has made it clear that Crooks was not brought up to sit on the bench. He should get the lion's share of the playing time, with Ivan Herrera serving as the personal catcher for Michael McGreevy and Andre Pallante. Crooks is not in the starting lineup on Friday, but figures to get into the lineup this weekend. Fantasy managers in need of catching help should consider adding Crooks. It's difficult to find catchers who can contribute consistently at the plate, and Crooks has shown the potential of being a reliable bat.

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Friday. This comes after Perez was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays. He underwent additional testing, which revealed a right hamstring strain. The team hasn't revealed how long they expect Perez to be out, but hamstring issues often linger. Fantasy managers should expect to be without Perez for at least a few weeks. In a corresponding move, right-hander Josh Ekness has been recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville. It's unclear what the team plans to do with the vacant rotation spot, but that decision should be made soon.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. The right-hander will be away from the team for a few days while he welcomes a new member to his family. Nola is currently scheduled to take the ball against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Nola should be back in time for that game, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry about him missing a start. The right-hander has posted ugly numbers anyway, with a 5.16 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 56:18 K:BB ratio across 11 starts this season. In a corresponding move, reliever Nolan Hoffman has been recalled to take over the spot on the active roster. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of Tuesday's game for another update on Nola.

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Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe has been suspended one game by the MLB for his inappropriate celebration during Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Uribe did a crotch-chopping celebration toward the Cardinals' dugout following an inning-ending strikeout. He is appealing the suspension and is available to pitch until the appeal is heard and a final decision is made. The right-hander holds a 4.19 ERA and a 21:8 K:BB ratio with five saves across 19.1 innings of work this season. Uribe is a key piece to the Brewers' bullpen, so hopefully he won't get himself into more trouble with these types of stunts.

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According to the team, the St. Louis Cardinals have promoted No. 7-ranked prospect Jimmy Crooks to the major league roster. Crooks made his MLB debut in the back half of the 2025 campaign, but he appeared in only 15 games during this short stint. However, Crooks has played at a high level with the Triple-A club this season and could earn a much larger role in his second stint. Last summer with the Cardinals, Crooks posted a low .133/.152/.244 line with one long ball. This season, Crooks has been among the top-performing catchers in the minor leagues as he has carried an impressive .262/.412/.567 slash line with a .979 OPS and 13 home runs. While the Cardinals have two proven backstops on the roster in Pedro Pages and Ivan Herrera, if Crooks can continue this power surge, he could eventually carve out a role. For now, he is worth a pick-up in deeper two-catcher leagues.

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Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown is in the midst of a breakout campaign and is quickly becoming a top waiver wire option. The right-hander is coming off his best start of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Brown tossed six innings, allowing one earned run while striking out seven batters. Overall, Brown owns a 2.01 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 47:14 K:BB ratio across 16 appearances (four starts) with the Cubs this season. Brown started the season in a multi-inning role in the bullpen, but was moved into the starting rotation due to injuries. The Cubs are currently without a handful of starting pitchers, so they need Brown to stay in the rotation for now. Fantasy managers seeking pitching help should consider adding Brown while he's in this hot stretch. There's a chance he heads back to the bullpen eventually, but he's worth an add right now.

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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz appears to be running away with the closer job in Arlington. Latz earned his sixth save of the season when he recorded four outs to slam the door against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. He did allow a home run in that game, but he remains arguably the best bullpen arm in Texas right now. Latz owns a 2.16 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and a 23:5 K:BB ratio across 25.0 innings of work this season. It seems like the Rangers are going to continue leaning on Latz as the closer until he gives them a reason to otherwise. Fantasy managers seeking bullpen help or a source of saves should snag Latz before it's too late.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Connelly Early is quickly becoming a must-add fantasy option. The southpaw has been solid on the mound over his last handful of starts. Most recently, Early tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing four hits, and striking out seven batters in the win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has allowed three earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts. He also struck out five or more batters in each of his last four starts. Everything seems to be going right for Early at the moment. He's looking like a solid fantasy option at the moment while he's pitching this well.

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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Graham Ashcraft (elbow) was placed on the 60-day Injured List on Friday. Ouch, this is a tough break for the Reds with Ashcraft being one of the team's best relievers this season. The expectation is that he'll be sidelined until around August due to a UCL sprain in his right forearm. This season, Ashcraft owns a 3.33 ERA and 32:16 K:BB ratio across 27 innings of work this season. He only notched one save, but was one of the better late-inning options for the Reds. The absence of Ashcraft will put more pressure on Tony Santillan, Pierce Johnson, and Brock Burke.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams was optioned to Triple-A Durham on Friday. Williams will head back to the minors after struggling during his short stint with the big league club. Across 33 plate appearances, Williams slashed .100/.156/.133 with three RBI and two walks. Brandon Williamson (back) was activated off the Injured List, so Williams will head to the minors to get everyday at-bats. It shouldn't be too long before Williams is back with the big league club. He can be sent to the waiver wire in redraft formats, but remains a dynasty stash.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Coleman Crow is scheduled to take the mound against the Houston Astros on Friday. Crow joined the team on Tuesday, with Logan Henderson (back) landing on the 15-day Injured List. The expectation is that Crow is going to take the vacant spot in the rotation until Henderson is ready to return. Crow has pitched well during his previous two outings against the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins. He owns a 2.61 ERA with a 7/1 K/BB ratio during those two starts. The 25-year-old is an intriguing deep league streaming option for Friday's slate.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez continues to swing a dominant bat at Triple-A, and he has emerged as a must-stash prospect in many fantasy baseball leagues. Through 47 minor league games this year, Baez is slashing .257/.338/.578 with 16 homers, 11 stolen bases, an 8.1% walk rate, a 31.9% strikeout rate, and 130 wRC+. The power is undeniable, and we're impressed that he has showcased decent speed on the basepaths, too. Now, Baez just needs to crack down on strikeouts. While we expect some whiff from a power bat, a 31.9% strikeout rate in Triple-A likely translates to 35% or higher in the majors, which is something Baez needs to avoid. Once he cuts down on strikeouts, he'll likely get his call to the show, marking another key chapter in the development of the 2021 second-round pick. Baez ranks #5 among outfield prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings, and he's still available in 98% of fantasy baseball leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Edwin Arroyo is having a fantastic season at the plate in Triple-A, and it seems like he's due for a promotion to the majors sooner rather than later. Through 51 games this year, he's slashing .332/.393/.567 with 10 home runs, nine steals, a 7.5% walk rate, a 14.9% strikeout rate, and 148 wRC+. His in-zone metrics have been phenomenal, including a 75.5% zone swing rate (89th percentile) and a 90.1% zone contact rate (87th percentile). He also ranks in the top one-third of Triple-A batters with an average exit velocity of 90.1 mph. Arroyo's blend of power and speed makes him a very intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball, as we expect his home run and steal outbursts to continue at the major league level. We would be surprised if Arroyo doesn't get promoted to the majors in June, given how well he has hit all year long.

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Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continues to hit the ball well in Triple-A, using his bat and speed to rise up the prospect rankings in fantasy baseball. Clark has reached base in seven consecutive contests, bringing his season OBP to a respectable mark of .344. Through 47 total games, he's slashing .268/.344/.389 with two homers, 17 total extra-base hits, 12 stolen bases, a 10.2% walk rate, a 14.9% strikeout rate, and 99 wRC+. He's been right around league average in terms of run creation, but his ability to rack up extra-base hits and stolen bases makes him a worthwhile stash in fantasy baseball, even though he's still in the minors. Clark, the No. 3 pick in 2023, is already rostered in 5% of leagues, and we expect that percentage to soar as he gets closer to making his MLB debut. Managers should get ahead of the race to roster Clark and add him while he's still widely available.

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson made his MLB debut less than two weeks ago, and he has already emerged as a must-add player on the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Through 10 games, he is slashing .258/.361/.516 with one home run, one triple, three doubles, an 11% walk rate, a 22% strikeout rate, and 152 wRC+. He has reached base in four consecutive contests, and during that span, he's hitting 6-for-14 with four extra-base hits and a pair of walks. He hasn't given us a ton of home run power yet, but the extra-base hits are quite impressive, and we're encouraged that he can sustain his .877 OPS going forward. There are still plenty of opportunities for him to get scooped up in fantasy baseball, as he's available in 82% of leagues at the moment. Managers should prioritize adding him from the waiver wire.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews has impressed through three big-league starts this year, and he has emerged as an intriguing pitcher to add in fantasy baseball leagues. Matthews was called up to the majors on May 14, and although he posted a 5.50+ ERA in each of his first two seasons, he's off to a much better start in 2026. Through three starts this year, he owns a 2.37 ERA and 3.59 xFIP with 8.05 K/9, 0.95 BB/9, and 1.42 HR/9. While we'd like to see a couple more strikeouts and fewer home runs, we're in awe over the walk rate. Limiting walks has always been one of Matthews' strengths, but he has taken his control to a new level this year. As long as he continues to pitch at a high level, he'll remain a key bullpen piece for the Twins while offering tremendous upside in fantasy baseball. There's still time for managers to reap the rewards of Matthews' promising start, as he remains available to be added in 71% of leagues.

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Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez continues to swing a hot bat since being sent down to Triple-A, and the bat isn't his only strength. He has also flashed decent power and speed while showcasing above-average defensive skills. Across 16 games at Triple-A this year, Ramirez is slashing .317/.400/.567 with four home runs, five steals, a 10.0% walk rate, a 20.0% strikeout rate, and 154 wRC+. His stats in the majors weren't atrocious, either, as he posted a .663 OPS and 88 wRC+. Defensively, Ramirez has thrown out five of 18 base-stealers for a 27.8% caught stealing rate. It seems like Ramirez will be called back up to the majors soon, and when he does, he could have some immediate fantasy appeal. He's worth stashing ahead of his anticipated promotion. Managers should act fast, because he's rostered in 39% of leagues now, and that percentage will increase going forward.

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Boston Red Sox starter Payton Tolle has solidified himself as a key rotation piece for the team, and in doing so, he has also emerged as a high-priority waiver wire target for fantasy baseball managers. Tolle started the year in Triple-A, but he was called up in late April and has been terrific since then. Across seven big-league starts, he owns a 2.66 ERA, 2.19 xERA, 10.02 K/9, 2.40 BB/9, and 0.65 HR/9. His ground ball rate is a modest 34%, but that's close to his career average in the minors, and we're not concerned about it because his HR/9 rate is low. Strikeouts have always been one of Tolle's strengths, and he has put that on display lately. He has 16 strikeouts over his last 10.2 innings of work. He is also 1-0 over his last three starts, as well as 2-1 over his last five starts. With a high strikeout rate, low walk rate, low home run rate, and low ERA --as well as an ability to pitch deep into games -- Tolle is a must-add name on the waiver wire. The lefty is available in 44% of leagues, and he ranks as the #46 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.

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