Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has had a phenomenal season thus far in 2026, slashing .325/.372/.510 with five home runs, 19 runs scored, 20 RBI, and one stolen base through 151 at-bats. He is impacting the ball tremendously, with a 47.6 percent hard-hit rate, 90.4 mph average exit velocity, and also owns a .309 xBA, which is supporting his breakout. Additionally, his plate discipline has improved dramatically, as his career strikeout rate is 26.6 percent, and this year it's down to 15.9 percent. This season, Jung is looking like a new hitter, and it's paying dividends for fantasy managers that are rostering him, especially at the third base position, which is fairly thin in fantasy baseball. Over the past seven days, Jung is slashing .375/.375/.542 with a double and a home run. He is entering must-add territory in all formats based on his consistent production, and if fantasy managers see him on the waiver wire, they should consider adding him to their roster.

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Arizona Diamondbacks top-ranked prospect and MLB's 51st-ranked prospect, outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt, was called up to the big-league club on May 8 after the team traded Alek Thomas to the Dodgers, clearing the path for Waldschmidt to take advantage of the opportunity he's been given. Through 19 plate appearances, he's collected five hits, three RBI, one walk, one run, and one walk. Waldschmidt is a solid pure hitter with five category potential, as he slashed .289/.419/.473 with 18 home runs, 114 runs scored, 78 RBI, 29 stolen bases on the minors last year, and started 2026 in Triple-A, where he had a similar slash line of .289/.400/.477 with three home runs, 30 runs scored, 22 RBI, and six stolen bases through 156 plate appearences. In other words, he has performed and done it at every stop through his minor league career, so now it's a matter of taking off with his opportunity at the majors, and if he does, he will be a solid contributor to all five categories, making him a must-add player in five outfield leagues.

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New York Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing, who is the Mets' third-ranked prospect and MLB's 85th-ranked prospect, has been making a splash since getting called up on May 12. Ewing was called up because Luis Robert's (back) recovery is not going well, and the Mets' offense has needed a spark, and Ewing has delivered thus far, going 3-for-9 with a triple, home run, three RBI, one stolen base, and four runs scored over three games started. Ewing has delivered at every stop across the minors, hitting .339 in 2026 and .315 in 2025. His bat-to-ball skills and speed are elite, making him a strong play in points leagues, but if he can continue to showcase some power as he did on Thursday, the upside is unlimited. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to all of a sudden showcase decent to even good power now that he's at the MLB level, but he should be a solid contributor to batting average, runs, and steals, especially if he is going to be getting moved up to the top of the Mets batting order and batting around Juan Soto.

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland appears to have fully taken over the closer role for the Blue Jays. Since it was announced by the team on April 21 that they would be moving to Varland as their closer, he has now converted all five of his save opportunities, solidifying himself as the clear favorite after because of a struggling Jeff Hoffman's struggles. Varland has been outstanding this season, regardless of the situation, with a 0.42 ERA and 1.20 WHIP, along with 32 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. In addition to his five saves, he also has three holds, as he was generally used as a high-leverage arm for the Blue Jays prior to being called upon as the ninth-inning guy. In formats where you prioritize saves, Varland is a must-add, as he has worked his way into being a top-10 closer in baseball, so long as he continues to get the opportunities, which appears to be the case.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson has been solid since getting called back up to the Brewers rotation on May 3 in place of Brandon Woodruff (shoulder). Over his two starts since the callup, he has started two games, thrown 11 innings, allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, and 13 strikeouts. For his career, he has now made eight starts and owns a 2.58 ERA and 0.97 WHIP in 31 1/3 innings pitched. Henderson features an elite changeup and a solid fastball with an above-average induced vertical break of 17.9 inches, which compensates for his fastball velocity being on the lower end (93.1 average mph). Regardless of his arsenal, over eight MLB starts, Henderson has proved he belongs, and he's been extremely effective when he's been called up, making him a must-roster player so long as he stays in the rotation. Henderson figures to remain in the rotation as long as Woodruff remains sidelined, with the upside to stay in if he continues to pitch well.

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Reds' RF JJ Bleday had six RBIs going 3-for-5 with two home runs in a 15-1 win over the Nationals on Thursday, May. 14.

Kansas City Royals veteran right-hander Michael Wacha hit a rough patch in a two-start stretch on April 22 and April 29 against the Baltimore Orioles and Athletics, respectively, allowing a combined 10 earned runs on 15 hits (two homers) while walking six and striking out 10 in 10 1/3 innings. Outside of those two bad outings, though, Wacha has produced a quality start in each of his other six starts this year, including just two earned runs given up with three walks and nine punchouts in 14 innings in his last two outings versus the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers. The 34-year-old 14-year MLB veteran is currently 4-2 with a 2.63 ERA (3.85 FIP) and 0.99 WHIP with 42 strikeouts and 17 walks in 51 1/3 innings in his third year with the Royals as he heads into his next start on Friday against his former squad, the St. Louis Cardinals. Although Wacha, who doesn't throw hard, hasn't had an ERA over 4.00 since 2021, he's a sell-high candidate in fantasy because of his lack of strikeout upside. Wacha currently sports a 20.9% strikeout rate, which ranks in the 43rd percentile, and his xwOBA ranks in the 63rd percentile through the first month and a half.

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New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes, who was a former reliever with the crosstown-rival New York Yankees, has been outstanding through eight starts in his second season in Queens in 2026. The 33-year-old two-time All-Star heads into his next scheduled start on Friday against the Yankees with a 4-3 record, 1.86 ERA (3.44 FIP), and 1.01 WHIP with 37 strikeouts and 16 walks in 48 1/3 innings pitched. Holmes hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his outings this year. In his first year in the big leagues as a full-time starter for the Mets in 2025, Holmes finished with a 12-8 record, 3.53 ERA (4.11 FIP), 1.30 WHIP, and 129:66 K:BB across 165 2/3 frames and 33 outings (31 starts). Under the hood, Holmes has been a bit fortunate to be pitching so well so far in 2026, which makes him an obvious sell-high candidate. His xwOBA sits at .308 (currently .248), and his expected ERA is almost two runs higher at 3.75. Additionally, Holmes' strikeout rate last year was well below-average at 18.2%, and it's not much better this year at 19.3%. Regression could come quickly, possibly on Friday night against his former team.

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Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been posting decent results with the bat, but continues searching for power. Over the last month, DeLauter has gone 27-for-93 at the plate with one home run, 14 RBI, and 13 walks. His ability to draw walks is encouraging, but the lack of power has certainly been frustrating for fantasy managers. The rookie outfielder has six home runs on the season, but most of them came at the beginning of the year. He has only blasted one home run this month, but has been able to salvage his fantasy value in other ways. Fantasy managers might want to try to move DeLauter while his results are still solid right now.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was on an unbelievable run at the plate, but he has cooled off lately. Over the last week, Suzuki is 2-for-17 at the plate with one home run, two RBI, and four walks. The veteran slugger is hitless over his last four games, as it appears Suzuki is coming back down to Earth. It was eventually going to happen, but fantasy managers still might be able to sell-high on Suzuki despite some recent struggles. It wasn't too long ago that no pitcher was able to get him out. Over the last month, Suzuki has recorded 26 hits with seven home runs. Fantasy managers might be able to sell him on the hopes that he'll return to that form soon.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson is becoming an intriguing fantasy pickup after posting back-to-back strong outings. On May 8, Nelson tossed 6.2 innings, allowing one earned run while striking out seven batters in a no-decision against the New York Mets. The right-hander continued that success during Wednesday's outing against the Texas Rangers. Nelson threw seven innings, allowing three earned runs while recording a season-high eight punchouts. The 28-year-old has thrown back-to-back quality starts and has a favorable matchup against the San Francisco Giants coming up this week. Fantasy managers in need of a possible streaming option should consider adding Nelson this week.

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Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer finished with mixed results during his most recent outing against the Minnesota Twins. Meyer tossed 5.2 innings, allowing four earned runs on seven hits while striking out nine batters in the win. The four earned runs are the most that Meyer has allowed in a single start this season. However, the nine punchouts are a season-high for Meyer, so he was able to salvage his fantasy value with those strikeouts. The right-hander will take a 3.21 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 54:17 K:BB ratio into his next outing against the Atlanta Braves. It'll be a two-start week for Meyer with the New York Mets later in the week. The right-hander has mostly given encouraging results throughout the season and is worthy of a look for a two-start week.

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Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz was in a bit of a cold spell at the plate until a few days ago. Kurtz was still hitting for a decent average, but was held without a home run for 15 straight games. That changed on Wednesday when he blasted a grand slam during the A's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Kurtz continued the fun on Thursday when he smacked a solo shot during their one-run defeat. The left-handed slugger has now put together four multi-hit games over his last six contests. Fantasy managers who were worried about his power numbers should continue to be patient with the 23-year-old.

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San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (knee) is on track to return from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on May 21, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. The Giants placed the veteran hurler on the IL on Saturday due to bursitis in his right knee, but he is progressing nicely and is in line for a minimum stay on the sidelines. It means that the 29-year-old two-time All-Star most likely will not require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Gigantes' starting rotation. After back-to-back All-Star appearances in 2024 and 2025, Webb has struggled so far in 2026, going 2-4 with a 5.06 ERA (3.56 FIP) and 1.39 WHIP with 42 strikeouts and 15 walks in 48 innings across his eight starts. Webb's expected ERA isn't all that great either at 4.54, and he currently sits in the eighth percentile in hard-hit rate, which is also concerning. His track record and the fact that he led the league with 224 strikeouts last year make Webb a must-stash in fantasy, but don't forget that he also led the league in 2025 with 210 hits allowed.

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San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Erik Miller's (back) minor-league rehab appearance on Wednesday night went well, and he will be activated from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible to return on Saturday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Right-hander Caleb Kilian has emerged as the favorite for saves in San Fran of late and has a 1.40 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, two saves, and 19 strikeouts in his 19 1/3 innings pitched so far in 2026, but Miller could also be given some opportunities to earn saves for the Giants now that he's close to rejoining the major-league roster. Before going on the IL with a back ailment, Miller had allowed four earned runs on eight hits while walking six, striking out 17, and picking up his first two career saves in 12 relief appearances. The 28-year-old southpaw threw two scoreless innings with three punchouts in his two rehab outings with Triple-A Sacramento. Fantasy managers scrounging for saves in deeper leagues should consider picking Miller up this weekend. He's currently rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.

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Triple-A Louisville manager Pat Kelly said that the Bats introduced Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo to third base a couple of weeks ago, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Arroyo is a defense-first prospect, but the club's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline has displayed his offensive upside in 2026. The 22-year-old missed all of 2024 with a shoulder injury and posted a .716 OPS in Double-A last year, but he has posted a .989 OPS so far with Louisville, batting .342/.408/.590 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, 33 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 39 games and 191 plate appearances. "He's doing some work with the strength coaches on his hips," Kelly said. "Sometimes, he'd get locked with his front side and couldn't get through it. He's doing work, and it seems to show. He hit a ball last night about as far as a left-handed hitter has all year." Arroyo's clearest path to playing time in the big leagues is still at second base, but his timeline to join the Reds could be fast-tracked if he continues to show offensive upside. He's a switch-hitter who makes plenty of contact, but if he joins the Reds later this year, he will most likely serve as a utility infielder.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) has resumed playing catch over the last couple of days, and the goal is for him to get off a mound soon, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If all goes well when Glasnow returns to the mound, he could go right back into the Dodgers' starting rotation without going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Glasnow appears to be recovering nicely after being put on the 15-day injured list with lower-back spasms on May 8. The hard-throwing 32-year-old veteran should be stashed in all fantasy leagues despite being sidelined with an injury, and he's currently rostered in 97% of Yahoo leagues. Before his back seized up on him, the former fifth-rounder by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011 went 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA (3.26 FIP) and 0.83 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 13 walks in 39 2/3 innings across his seven starts. Injuries have been an issue for Glasnow in his career, but when he's healthy, he has high-end strikeout upside while pitching for one of the best teams in baseball.

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Athletics right-handed reliever Jack Perkins blew his second save of the season and took his second loss of 2026 in Thursday's 5-4 loss in Sacramento to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Perkins entered in the top of the ninth inning with a one-run lead in a 4-3 ballgame but proceeded to allow two earned runs on three hits without a walk or a strikeout in two-thirds of an inning. He blew his first save on May 6 against the Philadelphia Phillies and took the loss when he gave up four runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out two. In his two outings after that, Perkins gave up an earned run with one hold in 1 2/3 innings pitched, so he has now given up five earned runs in his last 3 2/3 innings for the A's, which could easily cause him to lose his grip on the closer's role for the A's. After his second blown save on Thursday, his ERA swells to 4.76. Hogan Harris picked up the team's last save last Friday, and he could get the team's next save opportunity with Perkins struggling of late. Perkins is currently rostered in just 18% of Yahoo leagues.

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Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said, "Tomorrow will be telling whether he will need a longer break," when asked about whether outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (back) will need to go on the injured list for the second time this season. Yelich just returned on Tuesday from a groin injury, but he could be forced to go right back on the IL on Friday after reporting back soreness after his first game back. Because of his lengthy history with back issues -- Yelich had a microdiscectomy procedure in 2024 -- the Brewers aren't going to take any chances here. The 34-year-old former MVP and two-time batting champion has battled injuries for years, and that could be the case again in 2026 after he played in 150 regular-season games in 2025. Through 16 games so far in 2026, Yelich has hit .291 (16-for-55) but with only one homer for the Brew Crew. Jake Bauers and Andrew Vaughn figure to split DH duties in Milwaukee if Yelich goes back on the shelf.

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not be in the starting lineup as a hitter for the second straight day in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Catcher Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff, with Dalton Rushing doing the catching for right-hander Emmet Sheehan while hitting seventh against Giants right-hander Landon Roupp. Although Ohtani hit a home run on Tuesday night in a Dodgers loss, he has been struggling offensively for much of the 2026 season, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed earlier this week that he was considering resting the Japanese superstar for multiple days to get his head right. Believe it or not, even the 31-year-old four-time MVP is prone to slumps. He's currently slashing .240/.370/.427 with a .796 OPS, seven home runs, 17 RBI, 27 runs scored, and five steals across 150 at-bats. Ohtani has hit just .150 (6-for-40) with a homer, four RBI, six runs, and a steal in 46 plate appearances across 12 games in May.

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