Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani's (hand) removal from Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies after taking a pitch off his pitching hand was precautionary, manager Dave Roberts told Katie Woo of The Athletic. He is expected to make his start on Wednesday, and no imaging was required. However, it's to be determined if Ohtani will also serve as the designated hitter. Ohtani went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's 15-6 drubbing of the last-place Rockies and was pulled after being hit on the hand in the fourth inning. Despite the injury scare, fantasy managers should keep Ohtani in their starting lineups for Wednesday's action against the Rockies. The 31-year-old four-time MVP and five-time All-Star has been better as a pitcher than a hitter in 2026 going 4-2 with a stingy 0.73 ERA (2.38 FIP) and 0.84 WHIP with 54 strikeouts and only 13 walks in 49 innings across his eight starts. He should also be a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues if he's in the batting order as the DH. The Rockies as a team rank 22nd in baseball with a .685 OPS.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was struggling mightily at the plate before the team's outburst on Tuesday night in a 15-6 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Betts finally showed some life at the plate by going 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout to boost his season average to .190 and his OPS to .679. Since returning from the injured list on May 11, Betts has gone 11-for-56 (.196) with four homers, a double, eight RBI, six runs, three walks, and seven strikeouts. In his last seven games, he had gone just 4-for-29 (.138), but the move to the cleanup spot on Tuesday seemed to spark the 33-year-old veteran to life offensively. Betts got the scoring started with a two-run blast in the first inning. Although the former MVP and eight-time All-Star is still hitting under the Mendoza Line for the season, he does have six home runs in just 84 at-bats, and it might be a good time to try and see if you can still buy low on him.

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The New York Mets announced on Wednesday that they have transferred outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) to the 60-day injured list. Robert was initially placed on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine disc herniation on April 30, and he hasn't been able to resume baseball activities, which has led to his placement on the 60-day IL. It's bad news for a last-place Mets team that has had terrible luck with injuries to key players in 2026. If the 28-year-old outfielder doesn't make progress soon, he could be advised to go under the knife, which would almost certainly knock him out for the rest of the season. It's becoming harder and harder for fantasy managers to continue stashing him in an IL spot in shallow mixed leagues. The Cuban slugger was hitting only .224 (19-for-85) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases at the time of his injury, too. Robert's injury has paved the way for both rookie outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing to make their MLB debuts, and they should have plenty of runway for extended playing time now.

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New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, wrist) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Double-A Binghamton, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. In addition to left-Achilles bursitis that Polanco has been dealing with since the middle of April, the 32-year-old veteran is also rehabbing from a right-wrist contusion. But now that he's been cleared to play in games on the farm, he could rejoin the major-league roster by some time next week, barring a setback with either of his injuries. The Mets could desperately use some offensive upgrades, as they currently rank dead-last in all of baseball with a .643 OPS. When Polanco returns, he will most likely be the Mets' full-time designated hitter. It's been a rough start to his Mets tenure, as along with the injuries, he was hitting only .179 (10-for-56) with a homer in his first 14 games. Polanco did have 26 homers and 78 RBI in 138 games with the Seattle Mariners last year, though, and he also has a 30-homer campaign in his 12-year career. He's widely available on the waiver wire (24% rostered in Yahoo leagues) if you need a potential power upgrade who is eligible at both second and third base.

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Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez was at it again in the team's 10-7 loss to the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on Tuesday night, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two strikeouts. Alvarez is now hitting .303 on the season with a 1.045 OPS as one of the best hitters in the game. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger mashed a three-run blast in the third inning and a solo shot in the eighth, but the Astros' comeback attempt fell short. Fantasy managers were a bit worried when Alvarez missed Sunday's contest with a back injury, but he only missed one game and has hit three homers in two games since returning to the lineup. It's been nice to see Alvarez bounce back in 2026 after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign. In addition to his .303 average and 1.045 OPS, he has a .414 on-base percentage, .631 slugging percentage, 18 home runs, 37 RBI, 34 runs scored, and a stolen base across 55 games. Alvarez also ranks in the 93rd percentile in hard-hit rate, the 100th percentile in xwOBA, and the 100th percentile in expected slugging, so the underlying metrics absolutely support his strong season at the plate.

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Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes continues to progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and a return around the All-Star break is beginning to look realistic. The 31-year-old has not pitched since June 1, 2025, but remains one of the premier starting pitchers in baseball when healthy. Burnes was dominant before the injury in his first season with Arizona, posting a 2.66 ERA with 63 strikeouts across 64 innings in 11 starts. The three-time All-Star is expected to begin live throwing soon, which is another encouraging step in his recovery process. Fantasy managers searching for second-half upside should strongly consider stashing Burnes now before his roster percentage begins to climb closer to his return.

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Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela continues to trend upward in the back end of the bullpen and is becoming a speculative waiver wire target for saves. The closer role in Colorado has largely been a committee effort, but Senzatela's production has stood out. The veteran owns a 1.13 ERA with a dominant 0.78 WHIP, positioning himself for more high-leverage opportunities moving forward. With Victor Vodnik and Jimmy Herget currently on the injured list, Senzatela is tied for the team lead among active pitchers with three saves. He has quietly become one of the Rockies' most reliable bullpen arms, and fantasy managers searching for saves should monitor him closely as opportunities continue to open up in Colorado.

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Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) resumed light baseball activities last week, so hopefully that means he'll be swinging a bat soon, and although there has been no additional update from the Phillies since then, the 21-year-old should be on fantasy managers' stash radar if a rehab stint is on the way in the coming weeks. The Phils' top-ranked prospect has been out all year with a lower back injury that cropped up late last season and has lingered into 2026. Despite the back issue, the right-handed hitter finished strong in 2025 and put together a final slash line of .264/.392/.433 with 14 home runs and 59 stolen bases over 116 games (108 at Double-A). Proactive managers should consider stashing the former first-rounder ahead of time, as his combination of power and speed, with the likelihood of a decent batting average, gives him multi-category appeal for fantasy, which would make him a priority stash once he gets rolling at Triple-A.

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Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz recorded a four-out save for his sixth of the season on Tuesday, allowing a solo home run while striking out two to secure the victory. It was his fifth save opportunity in May, as Latz continues to emerge as the preferred ninth-inning option in Texas. The 29-year-old has excelled in high-leverage situations this season, posting a 2.16 ERA with a dominant 0.60 WHIP. Opponents also hold just a .166 expected batting average against him, largely due to his fastball, which ranks in the 98th percentile with a run value of nine. Latz appears to have full control of the closer role in his fifth season with the Rangers, making him an elite-level waiver wire target as save opportunities continue to increase.

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Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald worked around a solo home run to earn his 13th save of the season on Tuesday while striking out one in Arizona's win. It was the sixth save in his last eight appearances, as Sewald continues to strengthen his grip on the closer role. The veteran right-hander owns a 3.98 ERA with a stellar 0.79 WHIP and 23 strikeouts across 20 innings this season. Sewald is now tied for second in the National League in saves in his first year back with Arizona. His ability to limit baserunners has helped minimize damage in late innings, and he remains a high-level fantasy target as save opportunities continue to pile up.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez continued his power display at Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, belting two home runs in a 4-for-6 effort, giving him six home runs in his last 12 games and 13 on the season. The Cards' third-ranked prospect is still striking out way too much with a 33.0 percent K%, which has limited him to a .247 average, but an 8.0 percent BB% shows the 6-foot-3 slugger has a decent eye at the plate, too. Once on base, the former second-round draft pick uses his wheels, swiping 11 bags so far this season after a 54-steal campaign in 2025. His combination of power and speed is what makes him intriguing for fantasy, and with the power surge he has been on, an MLB debut could be just around the corner. The 22-year-old is a top hitter to stash for home runs and stolen bases, just know that he may not offer much in the way of batting average when he gets to the majors.

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Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez worked around a hit and an unearned run to secure his third save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 extra-innings victory over the White Sox. Minnesota has rotated several relievers through ninth-inning opportunities recently, but Gomez now leads the club in saves and appears to be gaining momentum in high-leverage situations. After a difficult start to the season, the 25-year-old has posted a 1.04 ERA in May while lowering his season ERA to 4.50. Gomez has shown improved command and poise late in games, helping him climb the bullpen hierarchy. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue to monitor Gomez closely as his role with the Twins continues to grow.

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Angels' 2B Vaughn Grissom had six RBIs going 3-for-5 with a home run in a 10-6 win over Detroit on Tuesday, May. 26.

Dodgers' SS Mookie Betts had five RBIs going 3-for-5 with two home runs in a 15-6 win over the Rockies on Tuesday, May. 26.

New York Yankees infielder Amed Rosario led the charge during the team's offensive onslaught on Tuesday night in the 15-1 drubbing of the hosting Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Rosario went 4-for-6 at the plate with two two-run home runs and three runs scored to improve his season average to .279 and his OPS to .863. The 30-year-old Dominican veteran hit two of the Yankees' six home runs on the night, and the home runs were his first since April 22. Rosario, who isn't an everyday player for the Bombers, came into Tuesday's contest in KC with a .250 average (20-for-80) with only four home runs, 16 RBI, and 10 runs scored in 29 games played across 89 plate appearances. Because the 10-year veteran is a bench player in the Bronx, he's not of much use in any fantasy leagues, and he's currently rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues. Rosario's two-homer game is unlikely to buy him more playing time going forward.

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado (groin) was pulled from Tuesday night's game early in San Francisco against the Giants with right-groin tightness, according to the team. Before leaving early, Arenado went 1-for-2 at the plate with a run scored and a walk. He was replaced at the hot corner by Jose Fernandez in the seventh inning. We should know more about the severity of Arenado's injury on Wednesday after he's evaluated by the training staff. If the veteran third baseman is forced to the injured list, Fernandez would be the primary beneficiary of more playing time at the hot corner in Arizona. At the very least, fantasy managers should not expect Arenado to be active for Wednesday's game at Oracle Park. The eight-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winner has cooled off of late and came into Tuesday hitting .219 (7-for-32) with a homer and seven RBI in nine games since May 16. The 14-year veteran has seen his offensive game decline rapidly over the last couple of seasons.

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Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said on Tuesday that right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (foot, shoulder) was scheduled to see the team doctor, and if all goes well, he could be cleared to resume throwing again, according to Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star. The 33-year-old veteran was pummeled for four runs in one-third of an inning in his 2026 season debut and then landed on the 15-day injured list with a left-foot contusion on April 1. While rehabbing, Estevez suffered a rotator-cuff strain in his right shoulder, pushing his return back even further for the Royals' bullpen. He has been trending in the right direction of late, but Estevez still has some boxes to check and will need to go on another minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated from the IL. Lucas Erceg has been KC's primary closer with Estevez out, but he blew yet another save on Monday in a loss to the New York Yankees and could be demoted to a setup role once Estevez returns. For that reason alone, Estevez is worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues for saves-needy managers. He's rostered in half of Yahoo leagues right now.

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Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) faced live hitters for the first time on Tuesday during a live batting practice session since going on the 15-day injured list last month with left-shoulder inflammation, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Crochet threw an inning at Fenway Park and said that he will throw another live BP on Sunday. Compared to his prior bullpens, the talented southpaw said his session on Tuesday went much better. He said the fatigue that landed him on the shelf on April 29 is no longer a problem, and the issue of late has been getting his mechanics back to where they need to be. Interim manager Chad Tracy said Crochet's velocity was sitting in the mid-90s, and that "it was a good day for him." Crochet initially hoped to avoid a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Boston's starting rotation, but at this point, one will probably be required. It means that it might be another week or two before Crochet is back for fantasy managers. He finished second in the American League Cy Young voting in 2025 and should not be available on the waiver wire in any fantasy leagues.

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Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (finger) left Tuesday night's game at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres due to a right middle-finger sprain, according to Paul Casella of MLB.com. Marsh suffered the injury when he was tagged on the right hand by Padres first baseman Ty France while diving back to first base. He will undergo further evaluation, at which point we'll have a better idea of whether Marsh might have to miss additional time. At the very least, he probably will not be in the starting nine for Wednesday's series finale versus the Friars. He was replaced in right field by Adolis Garcia. Before leaving the ballgame, Marsh went 2-for-2 at the plate to raise his season average to .326 and his OPS to .837. Both Garcia and utility man Edmundo Sosa could split playing time in the outfield for the Phils if Marsh is forced to miss extended time with this injury. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder came into Tuesday's game hitting .338 (27-for-80) in May with a homer, seven RBI, 15 runs, and a steal in 22 games. Although Marsh doesn't have a ton of power or speed, he's having a career-best year so far in the average department.

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Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) swung the bat on Tuesday in the cage and felt good, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive.com. The Tigers will have Torres repeat that on Wednesday. Getting his swing back to 100% is the final hurdle to clear before he can go out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list back on May 6 with a left-oblique injury, and he's been slow to recover. However, once he starts a rehab assignment, Torres could be back with the big-league club shortly after that, potentially in early June. The Venezuelan infielder is the Tigers' starting second baseman when healthy, but until he can return from the IL, Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry will continue to see most of the at-bats at the keystone in Detroit. Torres was an All-Star for the third time in his career in 2025 in his first year in Motown. He has very modest power and speed, but he's useful as middle-infield depth for his plate discipline and ability to get on base in fantasy.

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