Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was once again used in a set-up role during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Soto was called upon to get the final out of the seventh inning, which he did without any problems. Dennis Santana was handed the ball in the final frame, but struggled in this one. The right-hander gave up one hit, one run, and two walks, which led to his first blown save of the year. This rough outing could open up a door for Soto to get more save opportunities in Pittsburgh. Both pitchers have solid overall numbers, but the Pirates might ride the hot hand. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Soto after Santana struggled to close the door on Saturday.

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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo is looking to keep the good times rolling after a stellar outing on Wednesday. The southpaw went 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out nine batters in the win over the Kansas City Royals. Through three outings, Cantillo has an impressive 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 20/7 K/BB ratio in 14.2 innings of work. His next trip on the mound will come against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Given his latest success, Cantillo should be viewed as a trustworthy streaming option against the lackluster Cardinals lineup.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu continued to struggle on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. It has been an awful beginning to the season for Abreu, and it didn't get any better on Saturday. Abreu allowed three walks and gave up a walk-off single to J.P. Crawford to take the loss. Abreu now holds a horrendous 20.25 ERA and has allowed an earned run in all six of his outings this season. There's a chance that Abreu gets pulled from the closer role after another disastrous outing. Even if he remains the closer, Josh Hader (biceps) should be back in the mix sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire for a more consistent source of saves.

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Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is becoming a popular waiver wire pickup after back-to-back strong outings on the mound. Most recently, Springs tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit with seven strikeouts during Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The southpaw is posting a 1.47 ERA with 15 strikeouts across three starts this season. That's impressive considering he faced the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, and Yankees, which are all capable of doing damage with the bats. Springs will now head into a matchup against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. He has pitched well enough early in the season to warrant a look in 12-team formats ahead of Tuesday's matchup.

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Las Vegas' 2B Jeff McNeil had a slash line of .529/.556/.647 going 9-for-17 with 2 RBIs in five games this week. McNeil is owned only in 1.6% of mixed leagues.

Guardians' CF Angel Martinez scored 30.5 fantasy points going 10-for-17 with a home run and six RBIs in four games this week. Martinez is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

Tampa Bay Rays' CF Chandler Simpson had four stolen bases and a .389 average with 2 RBIs in five games this week. Simpson is owned only in 40.3% of mixed leagues.

Atlanta's SP Bryce Elder had an ERA of 1.02 and a WHIP of 1.02 in 17.2 innings over his last three games. Elder is owned in 74.1% of mixed leagues.

Angels' RF Jorge Soler scored 28.5 fantasy points going 5-for-17 with three home runs and seven RBIs in five games this week. Soler is owned only in 2.2% of mixed leagues.

Cardinals' RF Jordan Walker scored 27.0 fantasy points going 7-for-21 with four home runs and five RBIs in five games this week. Walker is owned in 59.4% of mixed leagues.

Rockies' 2B Edouard Julien scored 26.5 fantasy points going 10-for-21 with a home run and five RBIs in six games this week. Julien is owned only in 0.0% of mixed leagues.

Washington's SP Foster Griffin had an ERA of 1.76 and a WHIP of 1.11 in 15.1 innings over his last three games. Griffin is owned only in 1.3% of mixed leagues.

Miami Marlins' CF Jakob Marsee had five stolen bases and a .167 average in six games this week. Marsee is owned in 53.0% of mixed leagues.

Las Vegas' LF Tyler Soderstrom had five RBIs going 3-for-5 with two home runs in a 11-6 win over the Mets on Saturday, Apr. 11.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fun homecoming in the third game of the series in San Diego on Saturday against the Padres in a 9-4 loss at Petco Park. Moniak, who went to high school in the San Diego area, went 4-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .300 and his OPS to 1.113. The 27-year-old former first overall pick in 2016 by the Philadelphia Phillies has found a home in Colorado, at least against right-handed pitching. Moniak broke out in 2025 in his first year with the team, slashing .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 461 plate appearances over 135 games. His two homers on Saturday night brought him to five on the year while also adding nine RBI. Although he has limitations against lefties (.491 career OPS), he has become a post-hype prospect, especially in the hitter-friendly environment at Coors Field. Moniak is only rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues, but he should attract more interest to close out the week after his two-homer game on Saturday.

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The Houston Astros announced that shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) was taken out of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners early with right posterior knee tightness. Pena went 1-for-3 in the contest with a single and was eventually replaced by pinch-runner Nick Allen in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old Dominican shortstop also dealt with a fractured finger in spring training and was eased back in for the start of the 2026 regular season before hurting his knee on Saturday night. The extent of the injury is uncertain at this time, but more likely than not, Pena won't be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale on Sunday. He came into Saturday's game with 10 hits in 40 at-bats (.250 average) with no homers, no RBI, five runs, and a stolen base. For now, we'll consider Pena day-to-day. But if he does miss extended time, it will be good news for Isaac Paredes, who would see regular starts at third base with Carlos Correa likely moving to shortstop. Pena, who is very capable of a 20-20 season if he stays healthy, should be held onto in all fantasy leagues, even if he goes on the injured list.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is quickly becoming one of the most popular additions off the waiver wire after hitting .318 (7-for-22) with a home run and 10 RBI over his last eight games. Overall, Mitchell is slashing .281/.425/.469 with a home run, 13 RBI, and a .411 wOBA over 40 plate appearances. His BB% has improved drastically, rising from 9% last summer to 17.9%, while his hard-hit percentage has increased from 42.2% to 58.8%. Mitchell is worth adding in leagues with 12 teams or more after his recent stretch. The 27-year-old is widely available, as he's rostered in just 17% of Yahoo leagues. Mitchell is currently ranked 53rd in the latest RotoBaller waiver wire rankings and is quickly becoming a popular waiver wire add after his torrid stretch.

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Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is starting to heat up at the plate and has homered three times in his last six games. Jensen is slashing .211/.262/.553 with four home runs, seven RBI, six runs, and 16 strikeouts over 14 games. The 22-year-old has struggled with strikeouts this season, posting a 35.9 K%, almost double last season's strikeout rate. However, his 18.2% barrel percentage is in the 92nd percentile, while his hard-hit percentage (50.0) is in the 79th percentile. Jensen has legit power and homered 14 times in just 43 games in Triple-A last season. His average might not be there yet, but Jensen carries plenty of upside and is only rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers searching for catcher help off the waiver wire should add Jensen in all leagues, especially while he's wielding a hot bat.

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Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison and right-hander Brandon Sproat were both being checked out after Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals for knee injuries. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Harrison and Sproat will have their knees examined after the game. Harrison was tagged with his first loss of the year by allowing two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one over 4 1/3 innings. The southpaw owns a 3.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 14 2/3 innings this season. Harrison is considered questionable for his next scheduled start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. As for Sproat, he came out of the bullpen in Saturday's game and was wild. He allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 3 2/3 innings. Sproat has struggled this season but has lowered his ERA to 10.45. He is also considered questionable for his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. It's unclear if Sproat or Harrison will miss any time, and the Brewers should have more clarity on the knee injuries once the results are in. Both pitchers are considered day-to-day for now.

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Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks is off to a hot start in 2026, slashing .286/.354/.524 with three home runs, 13 RBI, and 10 runs across 14 games. Hicks continues to deliver in the heart of Miami's batting order and collected a hit in three of his last four games. The 26-year-old has drastically cut down on his strikeouts, with his K% dropping from 14.4% last summer to 6.8% in 2026. While his BB% is down 4.2%, Hicks' expected batting average, xwOBA, and exit velocity are all up so far compared to last season. With dual eligibility at catcher and first base on Yahoo Fantasy, Hicks' fast start makes him a priority add for fantasy managers searching for help at first base or catcher, as he's rostered in only 55% of Yahoo leagues.

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