Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) looked good in his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday with High-A Dayton, throwing five scoreless innings for a win with two hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts. Lodolo was initially pulled off his first rehab assignment due to a setback with the blister on his pitching hand. The talented southpaw has been on the 15-day injured list since the start of the 2026 season, but he could be getting close to his season debut after another rehab start or two. Lodolo threw 39 of his 51 pitches for strikes on Sunday. Look for him to move up to a higher minor-league affiliate for his next rehab start, which should come later this week. When ready, the former first-rounder in 2019 out of TCU will have a starting rotation spot waiting for him in Cincinnati, and his high-strikeout upside makes him worth stashing in all fantasy baseball formats. Despite having yet to pitch for the Reds this year, Lodolo is rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.

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San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado broke out at the plate in the team's 12-7 loss in Mexico City on Sunday to the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .209 and his OPS to .690. Baseballs were flying all over the yard in Mexico City on Sunday at hitter-friendly Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu, and fantasy managers are hoping that the strong performance will get Machado going offensively after his slow start to the 2026 campaign. Both of the 33-year-old veteran's homers came against D-Backs right-handed starter Ryne Nelson. The former third overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles in 2010 is now up to four home runs on the year with 16 RBI, 15 runs scored, and a stolen base in 91 at-bats. Machado hasn't been hitting the ball as hard as we're used to, but the seven-time All-Star still has his plate discipline intact and has walked 17 times while striking out 22 times.

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San Francisco Giants first-base prospect Bryce Eldridge has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A but still holds high-end upside in all 12-team formats. Over his last 10 contests at Sacramento, the team's No. 1 hitting prospect has seen his production take a steep decline, as he has held a .189/.250/.216 line with a low .466 OPS. During this stretch, Eldridge has hit just one extra-base hit (a double) while posting a 13:3 K:BB. However, over his first 15 games, Eldridge was swinging a scorching hot bat, carrying a .368/.493/.561 line with five doubles, two home runs, 14 runs, and 11 RBI. Eldridge made his MLB debut last summer but struggled over his brief stint, holding a .476 OPS. While he may be in a bit of a slump at the plate, given San Francisco's lack of proven options at first base and DH outside of Rafael Devers, Eldridge remains a high-end stash option in Week 5.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson continues to perform at a high level at Triple-A and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Since returning after his one spot-start with the Brewers this season, Henderson has logged 9 2/3 innings (three outings) with a near-perfect 0.93 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and a 12:7 K:BB. While his command has not been perfect, Henderson has been able to show high-end strikeout upside while limiting the damage in the box score. Last summer, Henderson made his MLB debut and looked more than comfortable in his first five MLB starts, carrying a 1.78 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP over 25 1/3 innings. Currently, the Brewers do not have a clear opening for the young right-hander, but given his prior success in the majors and current dominance at Triple-A, he is a top candidate to put in an "N/A" spot in deeper 12-team leagues in Week 5.

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San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore last Friday by throwing a scoreless inning with a strikeout for the Storm, according to MLB.com. Estrada landed on the 15-day injured list on April 10 after feeling "tightness" in his right elbow while playing catch. He was diagnosed with right-elbow tendinitis, but the fact that he's already pitching in games again means he could come off the IL soon to rejoin the Friars' bullpen. The 27-year-old's velocity was down considerably before he landed on the IL, and he didn't look like his previous dominant self on the mound. Estrada allowed six runs (four earned) on five hits while walking five and striking out eight in his seven relief innings for SD before landing on the shelf. He can be a nice arm to roster in leagues that count holds, but Mason Miller has the ninth locked down in San Diego. Estrada is currently rostered in just 11% of fantasy baseball leagues.

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Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to impress at Triple-A and remains a top prospect to stash. Clark was given the opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to Triple-A to begin the regular season. Even though he fell just short of the competition, Clark has looked quite comfortable with Toledo and remains on the verge of his MLB debut. Through his first 24 games with the top club in the Detroit system, the former first-round selection has carried a .305/.382/.452 slash line with an .835 OPS. During this stretch, Clark has launched just one home run but tallied nine doubles, swiped eight bags, and held an impressive 14:13 K:BB. While the Detroit outfield appears to be crowded at the moment, another injury could push Clark to the big leagues. He remains a top option to stash in five-outfielder formats.

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New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is expected to play a couple more minor-league rehab games with Double-A Somerset before joining the Yankees between Wednesday and Thursday, according to Francys Romero. Volpe is close to being reinstated from the 10-day injured list this week. The 24-year-old played through a torn labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder for most of last year before having surgery in the offseason. In eight rehab games with Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Volpe has looked good at the plate, going 8-for-26 (.308) with a home run, three RBI, five runs scored, and two stolen bases in 27 plate appearances. Don't be surprised if Volpe doesn't actually make his 2026 season debut for the Yanks until this Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. When he does return, it will mean less playing time for the speedy Jose Caballero. Volpe has hit just .222/.283/.379 in his three big-league seasons across 472 games played, but he has a 20-20 season in 2023 as a rookie and can provide decent counting stats as a middle infielder for fantasy managers in mixed leagues. Volpe is currently only rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues.

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Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has continued to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and remains a high-end hitting prospect to target for fantasy baseball. Condon nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was assigned to Triple-A to put the final touches on his development. However, with Triple-A, the former Georgia superstar has been nothing short of dominant and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Through his first 20 games of the campaign, Condon has posted a .276/.406/.474 line with an .880 OPS. During this stretch, Condon has launched four home runs, added three doubles, and held an 18:16 K:BB. Given that TJ Rumfield (the team's current first baseman) holds a modest .555 OPS over his last 16 contests, Condon could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the near future. His power upside playing in Coors Field makes him a high-end stash candidate.

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Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling took a big step back in his most recent outing at Triple-A, but remains a high-end stash candidate among pitching prospects. On April 24, Snelling had his worst outing of the young season, logging five innings of two-run ball with two hits and five walks. He struck out only four. Walks have not been a real issue for Snelling at the top level of the minor leagues, so managers should not be overly concerned. Over his first four games of the campaign (19 innings), the southpaw struck out 31 hitters while walking only nine with a 1.89 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. Last summer, during his first look at Triple-A, Snelling was just as sharp, holding a 1.27 ERA with a 0.99 WHIP over 63 2/3 innings. Given his track record at Triple-A, Snelling appears to be on the verge of his MLB debut.

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New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that the team expects to make a decision on outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) before the series opener on Monday versus the Texas Rangers, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Stanton was pulled from Friday's series opener against the Houston Astros due to right-calf soreness, and he didn't play in the final two games of the series on Saturday or Sunday. The Yankees will decide on Monday whether Stanton will need a trip to the 10-day injured list, although that could be even more likely to happen now that outfielder Jasson Dominguez has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after a strong start to the season on the farm. The 36-year-old Stanton still has high-end power from the right side of the plate when he's healthy, but staying healthy continues to be an issue for the former MVP and five-time All-Star. Stanton should be stashed in fantasy leagues if he goes on the IL. In his first 90 at-bats, he's hitting .256 (23-for-90) with three home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs scored, and one stolen base.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) has been taking batting practice in the cage, and manager Dave Roberts said that Betts could begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the weekend of May 1-3 or early the following week, according to MLB.com. Betts landed on the 10-day injured list on April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but barring a setback during his rehab assignment, he could be back with the big-league squad at some point next week. The 33-year-old former MVP and eight-time All-Star had a disappointing 2025 campaign despite playing in 150 regular-season games, and he landed on the IL after just eight games this year. Betts had gone 5-for-28 (.179) in his first eight games before injuring his oblique with two home runs, seven RBI, and seven runs scored. He needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues while he rehabs. In the meantime, second-year infielder Hyeseong Kim has been getting starts at the 6 in L.A. as he heats up offensively.

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Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti dominated the Yankees on Sunday, going seven innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, one walk, and punching out eight batters. On the season, Arighetti (3-0) now owns a 2.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 21 strikeouts in 18 innings pitched. Next up for him is a road battle in Boston to take on the Red Sox, making him a continued must-add arm off the waiver wire if available. The Astros' pitching has been a glaring weak spot thus far in 2026, with a 5.97 ERA, which ranks last in MLB. With Arighetti pitching the way he is, he has no threat of losing his role, even once Hunter Brown (shoulder) returns from the injured list. Arighetti has now made three starts with the Astros in 2026, working at least five innings and allowing two or fewer earned runs in each. If available on your waiver wire, he is a must-add in all formats moving forward.

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Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto (2-0) has been excellent so far in 2026, making 14 appearances on the season with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has also been dominant (1.86 xERA and .137 xBA). Currently, he is splitting closing duties with right-hander Dennis Santana, who earned 16 saves last season. Although Soto's stuff and stats project better than Santana's, Santana is still throwing the ball well, with a 0.69 ERA and 0.85 WHIP; however, regression may catch up with Santana at some point, as he has a 3.52 xERA and is missing fewer bats (25.3 percent whiff rate to Soto's 31.1 percent). While Soto holds standalone value as things are now, he appears to be the higher upside reliever to roster amongst the two Pirate backend relievers, making him a must-add reliever in deeper formats.

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Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitcher Joey Cantillo has been rock solid in 2026, posting a 3.26 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 27.2 percent strikeout rate. Under the hood, he has been solid as well, with a 3.85 xERA and .226 xBA. The Guardians also know how to develop pitchers, and, pitching for an organization that typically squeezes the most out of its pitchers, Cantillo remains a good add in most 12- or more-team formats. Cantillo has made six starts on the season and has yet to allow more than three earned runs in any of those outings. While he does not work deep into games, having gone only six innings in one of those starts, he limits loud contact and big innings. Last season, in 95 1/3 innings over 13 games, he posted a 3.21 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Now, through six starts this year, we have a 19-start sample size for Cantillo, in which he has been in the mid-threes ERA with a WHIP between 1.25 and 1.32, which is valuable to own in fantasy baseball. Next up for Cantillo is a start at the Athletics over the weekend.

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Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia will have the chance to pick up some save opportunities for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz (elbow) expected to miss around three months after he had surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. Tanner Scott and Blake Treinen are also among the Dodgers relievers with a chance to close out games; however, Treinen has struggled, posting a 4.50 ERA and now has two blown saves on the season. Scott earned the save on April 23; however, Vesia is two-for-two on save opportunities after closing out two games on April 11 and April 14. Vesia has a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP in 9 1/3 innings pitched on the season, and although this may be a committee for the time being, Vesia has the opportunity to take over if he can outperform Scott and Treinen, and at the very least, split save opportunities while Diaz is out, making him fantasy relevant in deeper formats.

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Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison put together arguably the best start of his MLB career on Sunday, going six innings, allowing only one hit, no earned runs, one walk, and punching out 12 batters. Harrison had 23 whiffs, 13 of which came on his four-seamer and fired in 71 percent of his pitches for strikes. The outing was a much-needed bounce-back effort for Harrison, as his start earlier in the week in Detroit was very inefficient and required 72 pitches over three innings. On the season, Harrison is now (2-1) with a 30:8 K:BB ratio, 2.28 ERA, and a 1.06 WHIP. His next start lines up over the weekend in Washington to take on the Nationals, where Harrison will be a popular streamer given his recent effort on Sunday. In 12-team formats, Harrison is a must-add off the waiver wire and should not be available given his recent performance and connection to the Brewers organization, which continuously squeezes out every ounce of talent from their pitchers.

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Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski has been elite in his transition back to a starting role this season, posting a 1.50 ERA and 0.97 WHIP through five games. Wrobleski has continued his steady growth entering his third year with Los Angeles and is climbing quickly within an already loaded rotation. The 25-year-old owns a 0.69 ERA in April and has already earned four wins, showing the ability to work deep into games. Wrobleski has attacked the strike zone consistently while generating more weak contact. He made only two starts for the Dodgers last season, but he looks fully comfortable in this expanded role. If this level continues, Wrobleski will remain one of the best waiver wire additions for fantasy managers seeking pitching help.

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San Diego Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez has been dominant through five starts this season, posting a 1.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts across 28.2 innings. Vasquez has allowed more than one run only once, showing impressive consistency in his third year with San Diego. The 27-year-old logged a 3.84 ERA in 28 games last season, but he appears ready to take another step in 2026. His swing-and-miss profile has improved dramatically, with his K% rising to 26.3 after finishing at 13.7 last year. If this growth continues into May, he could become a key fantasy waiver wire target and an important piece of the Padres rotation.

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The New York Yankees have called up outfielder Jasson Dominguez after a dominant start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Dominguez hit .306 with an .875 OPS and three home runs in 22 games, earning another opportunity with the first-place Yankees. The 23-year-old has flashed impact tools since debuting in 2023, but he has not yet delivered consistent production in the majors. Dominguez slashed .257/.331/.388 across 123 games last season and was left off the Opening Day roster this year. This promotion gives him a fresh chance to translate his minor league momentum into everyday value. If he starts quickly, Dominguez could secure a meaningful role in a potent Yankees lineup.

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Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins is quickly emerging as the club's preferred ninth-inning option after recording saves in each of his last two appearances. Perkins has been one of the early surprises in the Athletics bullpen, posting a 3.18 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through six outings. Scott Barlow entered the season as the likely favorite for save chances, but he blew his lone opportunity and has shifted into more of a setup role with five holds already. Perkins is in his second major league season and is showing the poise and stuff needed for high-leverage work. His recent usage suggests growing trust from the coaching staff as the Athletics sort out late-game roles. Fantasy managers searching for saves should act quickly, as Perkins is trending toward steady closing opportunities moving forward.

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