06/12/2026:

Willy Adames (lower body) returned to the Giants’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s showdown against the Cubs.

Adames was held out of Wednesday’s contest due to discomfort in his lower half. It sounds like he’s much improved after a couple of days off though. The 30-year-old shortstop will bat sixth against Cubs’ right-hander Javier Assad on Friday evening in San Francisco.

06/12/2026:

Sandy Alcantara pitched eight innings and picked up his sixth win against the Pirates on Friday, allowing three earned runs and striking out seven.

Strong work from the veteran in lowering his ERA to 4.25. Alcantara did allow a pair of solo homers — one to Endy Rodríguez and another to Brandon Lowe late as the score was out of hand — but continued to pump gas as he averaged 98.1 mph on the fastball. The whiff rates continue to be pretty low and batters simply aren’t chasing anything against him anymore, but Alcantara gives the Marlins length and should be in line for plenty of wins if the Marlins can put up runs like this. He’ll get a matchup against the Phillies next week.

06/12/2026:

Pete Alonso went 1-for-1 with a pair of RBI and three walks on Friday night as the Orioles bested the Padres.

Alonso drew a two-out walk in the opening inning and scored on a two-run blast by Samuel Basallo. He then delivered a two-out, two-run single in the second inning that extended the Orioles’ lead to 6-2. Alonso is now slashing .245/.329/.457 to go along with 15 long balls and 46 RBI on the season.

06/12/2026:

Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 and blasted a two-run homer on Thursday evening as the Orioles triumphed over the Mariners 7-5.

Alonso capped off a six-run uprising off of Bryan Woo in the third inning by ambushing a first-pitch sweeper for a 439-foot (110.6-mph EV) two-run shot. That would be his only hit in four at-bats in the contest. The 31-year-old slugger seems to be enjoying his first season with the O’s, slashing .243/.320/.455 with 15 homers, 44 RBI and two swipes in 303 plate appearances.

06/12/2026:

Braxton Ashcraft pitched five innings and struck out four while allowing two earned runs in a no-decision against the Marlins.

He left with the score knotted at two, but Pittsburgh’s bullpen allowed six earned runs in the final three innings to make this a laugher. Miami was sitting on his fastballs, getting five of their seven hard-hit balls against Ashcraft’s sinker and 4-seamer. Nothing under the hood is all that concerning about this outing and Ashcraft has earned the benefit of the doubt with his strong start to the year, as his ERA sits at 3.30 in 14 starts. Still, facing the Sacramento A’s on the road is not exactly an easy matchup next week.

06/12/2026:

Patrick Bailey went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI on Friday night, propelling the Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Tigers.

Bailey opened the scoring in the ballgame with an RBI single off of Jack Flaherty in the second inning. He then raced around to score on Brayan Rocchio’s RBI triple. With his two-hit attack, the 27-year-old backstop is now hitting a cringe-inducing .165/.222/.248 with just two homers and 10 RBI in 144 plate appearances. For at least one night though, Bailey got to feel like an integral part of the Guardians’ offense on Friday.

06/12/2026:

Drake Baldwin (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Baldwin will miss the weekend series with the Mets, but could be activated on Tuesday if all goes well. Fantasy managers who have been suffering without the services of the star catcher, who hit .303/.389/.543 with 13 homers and 38 RBI before hitting the shelf, won’t have to wait too much longer.

06/12/2026:

Shane Baz picked up his fourth victory of the season on Friday night, limiting the Padres to three runs (two earned) on six hits over his five frames.

Baz struck out just one batter in the ballgame while issuing a pair of free passes. The Padres scratched out single runs against him in the first, second and fifth innings, but were never able to sustain a rally against him. The 26-year-old righty got 13 whiffs on 103 pitches on the evening, registering a CSW of 24 percent. He’ll look to keep the good times rolling as he carries a 4.06 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 67/32 K/BB ratio (82 innings) into Thursday’s skirmish against the Mariners in Seattle.

06/12/2026:

Phillies placed OF Steward Berroa on the paternity list.

Congrats to Berroa on his new job. The Phillies will get by with a different bench outfielder for the time being.

06/12/2026:

Tanner Bibee was terrific in Friday night’s victory over the Tigers, racking up eight strikeouts over seven-plus innings of two-run baseball.

Bibee allowed just two hits and a pair of walks on the evening. Both of the hits that he did allow were solo homers — to James Outman in the third and to Spencer Torkelson to lead off the eighth. The 27-year-old hurler got 15 swings and misses on 91 pitches on the night — five on his sinker — while posting a strong CSW of 34 percent. Now 2-7 on the season, he’ll carry a 3.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 71/26 K/BB ratio (84 innings) into Thursday’s showdown against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

06/12/2026:

Yokohama BayStars signed RHP Osvaldo Bido.

Bido was DFA’ed off the White Sox roster in May — it was his seventh organization in five months. He’ll try to re-establish himself in Japan.

06/12/2026:

Pirates optioned RHP Brandan Bidois to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Despite struggling to a 7.20 ERA in 15 innings at Triple-A, Bidois posted a solid 4.05 ERA in 13 1/3 innings with the Pirates. However, his 16/11 K/BB ratio was a bit of a problem. He’ll get another chance later this season.

06/12/2026:

Shane Bieber (elbow) was terrific in a minor league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, firing five innings of shutout baseball.

Bieber scattered five hits and one walk on the day while striking out four. The 31-year-old hurler threw 62 pitches in the game (46 strikes) while averaging 91.4-mph on his fastball (topping out at 93-mph). It’s unclear if he’ll need another tune-up in the minors before he’s cleared to rejoin what’s suddenly becoming a crowded Jays’ rotation.

06/12/2026:

Padres activated INF Xander Bogaerts from the paternity list.

He should be back in the Padres lineup tonight against the Orioles. Fantasy managers in daily transaction leagues can put him back in their lineups as well.

06/12/2026:

Joe Boyle allowed six runs on six hits in 1 1/3 innings for Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Boyle was dealing with an elbow injury in April and was activated off the injured list on May 18th, but was kept in Triple-A. He may still not be healthy because, since May 17th, he has allowed 23 earned runs in 12 1/3 innings with a 19/10 K/BB ratio. He has also been moved into the bullpen. It’s not looking good for him to have an impact with the Rays in 2026.

06/12/2026:

Kyle Bradish struggled in a no-decision against the Mariners on Thursday, giving up five runs on seven hits over four innings.

Bradish racked up five strikeouts on the evening while issuing three free passes. He served up a solo homer to Cole Young to start the game, then kept the Mariners at bay until the fourth inning where they erupted for four additional runs — including homers from Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone. Bradish got eight whiffs on 85 pitches in the ballgame, registering a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll carry a 3-7 record, 4.30 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP into a rematch against the Mariners in Seattle on Wednesday.

06/12/2026:

Tigers optioned RHP Beau Brieske to Triple-A Toledo.

Brieske has been knocked around in his four appearances with the Tigers this season, posting a 12.46 ERA, 2.31 WHIP and a 4/4 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings. He’ll look to get back on track at the Triple-A level. Jacob Waguespack was promoted from Triple-A in a corresponding move on Friday.

06/12/2026:

Jac Caglianone went 2-for-4 and scored a run as the Royals fell to the Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Kansas City.

Caglianone singled during the Royals’ rally in the fourth inning and ultimately scored on an RBI knock by Kameron Misner. He also started the sixth inning with a single but was quickly erased on a double play ball. With his two-hit attack, the 23-year-old slugger is now hitting .279/.351/.457 on the season with eight homers, 19 RBI and three stolen bases on the season.

06/12/2026:

Griffin Canning was hit hard during Friday’s loss to the Orioles, surrendering seven runs on six hits in his five innings of work.

Canning also issued five walks on the evening while striking out six. The Orioles got to him early in this one, as Samuel Basallo blasted a two-run homer as part of a three-run first inning. They added another pair in the second before Gunnar Henderson swatted a solo homer in the fourth. Canning generated eight swings and misses on 93 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 32 percent. He now sports an unsightly 7.17 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 39/22 K/BB ratio over 37 2/3 innings in eight starts with the Padres this season. He’ll try once again to earn his first victory when he takes on the Cardinals in St. Louis on Wednesday.

06/12/2026:

Braves sent RHP Carlos Carrasco outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

The cycle continues. Carrasco has been designated for assignment three times by the Braves this season, and each time he has passed through waivers unclaimed and returned as extra depth in the minor leagues.

06/12/2026:

Aaron Civale didn’t allow a baserunner in 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Civale, who has been sidelined with shoulder tendonitis since May 26th, struck out seven batters and threw 38 of his 56 pitches for strikes. He will likely need two more rehab appearances and then he can return to the Athletics’ rotation and to the streaming radar in deeper formats.

06/12/2026:

Willson Contreras went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in Friday’s win over the Rangers.

Contreras blasted his 14th homer of the season in the first inning off of Rangers starter Jack Leiter to put the Red Sox up 2-0. Contreras would single in the fifth inning in what turned into a four-run inning for the Red Sox, and later doubled home Wilyer Abreu in the eighth inning in his final at-bat. Contreras continues to swing a hot bat for the Red Sox in June and is slashing .333/.421/.727 on the month with three homers and eight RBI.

06/12/2026:

Colton Cowser went 1-for-4 and swatted a solo home run on Thursday, helping to power the Orioles past the Mariners.

Cowser tattooed a 2-1 fastball from Bryan Woo for a 416-foot (108.5-mph EV) solo shot that got the Orioles on the board and tied the score at one run apiece in the third inning. The 26-year-old outfielder is now slashing .227/.311/.397 with seven homers, 23 RBI and two stolen bases across 162 plate appearances on the season.

06/12/2026:

Garrett Crochet (shoulder/lat) told reporters that he’s getting close to throwing but that he doesn’t expect to be back before the All-Star break.

Crochet added that his lat is better now and he has been focusing on re-strengthening his shoulder, and that he doesn’t know when he might actually start throwing. This update doesn’t do much for the timeline beyond clarifying that it likely won’t be before the All-Star break. The fantasy baseball ace has been out since late April with the initial shoulder injury, but at least it seems like the lat is done interfering with his rehab.

06/12/2026:

Brewers placed RHP Coleman Crow on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 10, with a right forearm flexor strain.

That certainly doesn’t sound good, as forearm flexor strains are often precursors to elbow issues. No word yet on the severity of the issue or how long the Brewers expect the 25-year-old hurler to be sidelined for. Craig Yoho was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move on Friday.

06/12/2026:

Astros selected the contract of INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Delgado hit .250/.320/.362 at Triple-A Durham before being dealt to the Astros a few days ago. He’ll be a bench infielder in the bigs. If he ever does get a real role, the 24 stolen bases he had point to the fact that he could be an interesting one-category fantasy contributor.

06/12/2026:

Cardinals optioned RHP Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A Memphis.

It’s unclear if the plan is for Dobbins to return to the rotation at the Triple-A level, or if he’ll be back to make another start with the Cardinals in relatively short order. The 26-year-old hurler holds a 3.63 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 19/7 K/BB ratio over 17 1/3 innings with the Cardinals this season.

06/12/2026:

Rockies transferred RHP Chase Dollander to the 60-day injured list.

Nothing has changed in the prognosis for the 24-year-old hurler, who still has yet to resume throwing, this was done as a procedural move to clear a spot on the club’s 40-man roster for Sean Sullivan. There’s still no clear timeline for when Dollander may be able to return.

06/12/2026:

Rockies’ manager Warren Schaeffer confirmed Friday that right-hander Chase Dollander (elbow) is likely heading for surgery to repair his UCL.

Whether that winds up being the full Tommy John surgery or the internal brace procedure remains to be seen, but it sounds like we have seen the last of Dollander for 2026. He still has an appointment on the books in the coming days in which that decision will likely be made. He shouldn’t be expected back until the second half of the 2027 season.

06/12/2026:

Yokohama BayStars signed OF Jerar Encarnacion.

Encarnacion was DFA’ed off the Giants roster in May. The 28-year-old has hit .211/.237/.362 in 291 MLB plate appearances, but is a career .260/.359/.481 hitter with 54 homers in four seasons at the Triple-A level. He’ll look to re-establish his career overseas.

06/12/2026:

Guardians recalled RHP Daniel Espino from Triple-A Columbus.

We don’t expect much in the short term considering the 5.30 ERA and 29/15 K/BB in 18 2/3 innings pitched with Columbus this year, but Espino has plenty of prospect pedigree and has averaged 97.9 mph with his fastball this year out of the bullpen. It’s certainly possible he could eventually emerge as a closer candidate in Cleveland if this is the path they choose to go with him.

06/12/2026:

The Guardians are planning on promoting Daniel Espino to the majors prior to Friday’s game.

It’ll be the first trip to the majors for Espino, who three years ago was considered one of the game’s top three pitching prospects before being derailed by injuries. Moved to the pen this year, has a 5.30 ERA and a 29/15 K/BB in 18 2/3 innings for Triple-A Columbus. He’s hasn’t pitched on back-to-back days at any point, he’s worked on one day of rest just once and he’s yet to get more than three outs in an appearance this year, so it’s hard to see how he fits right now. Still, he’s dealt with a whole lot, and it’s great to see him get the opportunity.

06/12/2026:

Cubs optioned RHP Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A Iowa.

The 32-year-old right-hander was just recalled on Tuesday, but he’ll head back to Triple-A with Trent Thornton returning from the paternity list. Ferguson posted a 16.88 ERA, 2.63 WHIP and a 4/2 K/BB ratio over 2 2/3 innings with the Cubs.

06/12/2026:

Nationals designated RHP Julian Fernández for assignment.

The 30-year-old right-hander loses his spot on the Nationals’ 40-man roster after the club claimed Jhancarlos Lara off of waivers from the Braves on Friday. Fernández pitched well in three appearances for the Nationals this season, registering a 2.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 3/2 K/BB ratio over four innings. He could attract some interest on waivers.

06/12/2026:

Jack Flaherty was removed from Friday’s start against the Guardians due to left leg discomfort.

Flaherty was seen talking to the trainers and the coaching staff after finishing the third inning, then he went into the tunnel and never returned. Flaherty gave up two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out one batter in his three innings of work. It doesn’t sound like anything that should cause him to miss his next start, but it’ll depend on how he’s feeling over the next few days.

06/12/2026:

Rafael Flores Jr. belted the first home run of his MLB career on Thursday, but it wasn’t enough to power the Pirates past the visiting Dodgers.

The 25-year-old backstop walloped a 1-1 slider from Justin Wrobleski for a mammoth 440-foot (108.7-mph EV) solo shot that got the Pirates on the board in the fifth inning. He also added a run-scoring double in the eighth that pulled the Bucs to within two at 8-6. Flores finished the evening 2-for-3 plus a walk. Not a bad night’s work for his first big league contest of the season.

06/12/2026:

Max Fried (elbow) will throw off a mound on Saturday for the first time since landing on the injured list.

Yankees’ skipper Aaron Boone told reporters on Friday that Fried had recent imaging done that showed increased healing in his balky pitching elbow. It’s still going to be a slow progression for the 32-year-old southpaw as he ramps back up, but the fact that he’s getting on the mound again is obviously an encouraging sign.

06/12/2026:

Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.

The instant elevation to the 60-day IL means we won’t see García again until the later stages of the season, if at all. He hit .195/.270/.329 with seven homers and three stolen bases for the Phillies in 259 plate appearances. Derek Hill’s acquisition seemed to signal that García was due for an IL stint, but the long-term nature of it means Hill will likely carry his role for most of the rest of the season.

06/12/2026:

Diamondbacks designated C Aramis Garcia for assignment.

The 33-year-old will likely return to Triple-A Reno if he clears waivers. Garcia served as an emergency depth piece while James McCann was out. The Diamondbacks appear to think they can get by with Adrian Del Castillo as their backup catcher in the short term.

06/12/2026:

Mickey Gasper is hitting leadoff for the Red Sox in Friday’s game against the Rangers.

It’s Gasper’s first leadoff appearance all year, though he did hit in the two-hole at times in May. Gasper is batting .154/.241/.231 in 29 June plate appearances, so it’s not like he’s red hot either. Jarren Duran has been dropped to fifth in the lineup as a result of this shakeup.

06/12/2026:

Sawyer Gipson-Long (undisclosed) threw five shutout innings for Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Gipson-Long suffered an oblique injury at the end of spring training and was working his way back from that when he was pulled from a Triple-A start on May 2nd with “discomfort.” He was then shut down for almost a month, but there has still not been any report about what he was dealing with. On Thursday, he allowed just three baserunners in five innings, walking two and allowing one hit, while striking out five. He threw 42 of his 75 pitches for strikes, so there remains some rust to shake off, but the Tigers are also getting Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander back, so Gipson-Long figures to remain at Triple-A for the forseeable future.

06/12/2026:

Cardinals optioned INF Nolan Gorman to Triple-A Memphis.

Gorman went 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts on Thursday and that appears to have been the final straw for the Cardinals. The 26-year-old has flailed to a miserable .194/.279/.318 slash line with seven homers, 26 RBI and a 74/25 K/BB ratio over 229 plate appearances on the season. Blaze Jordan was recalled in a corresponding move to take his place on the active roster.

06/12/2026:

Sonny Gray allowed one earned run over six innings while striking out seven to pick up the win on Friday against the Rangers.

The Rangers put up three hits on Gray in the first inning, with the first run coming around to score on an RBI single by Wyatt Langford. It would be the only run Gray would allow on the night, as the veteran righty locked in to fire five-straight scoreless frames while allowing just two hits and no free passes. Gray has allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight straight starts and has made it through six innings in five of those outings. He remains as reliable an option as any and is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday at home against the Blue Jays.

06/12/2026:

Braves released C Maverick Handley.

The 28-year-old backstop was claimed off of waivers from the Orioles back in May. He wound up playing in just five games at Triple-A Gwinnett, hitting .313 (5-for-16) with a pair of RBI. There’s always a need for catching depth around the league, so Handley shouldn’t be out of work for long.

06/12/2026:

Tigers optioned RHP Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo.

With Kenley Jansen returning from the injured list on Friday, someone needed to get the boot from the Tigers’ bullpen and Hanifee was the odd man out this time around. The 28-year-old hurler has done a decent job in his time with the Tigers this season, posting a 3.29 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a 6/4 K/BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays designated C Tyler Heineman for assignment.

He lost his spot on the active roster to Brandon Valenzuela, who pretty cleanly outplayed the 34-year-old veteran. It’s possible he’ll draw interest on waivers because of how he performed in 2025, but Heineman was hitting just .154/.205/.205 in 87 plate appearances this year.

06/12/2026:

Jordan Hicks (lat) will begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Triple-A Charlotte.

Hicks has a 5.60 ERA across 17 2/3 innings for the White Sox, so the team will likely not rush him back. He will continue to fill a role in the middle innings when he does return.

06/12/2026:

Liam Hicks went 3-for-4 with a homer, three runs scored and two RBI in Miami’s 8-3 win over the Pirates on Friday.

Hicks scored on a Kyle Stowers single in the second inning, came around on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning, and took an Antwone Kelly changeup off the right field foul pole in the eight inning for a two-run shot. After a .224/.325/.367 May raised concerns that April was a fluke, Hicks has raised his overall line from .268/.344/.468 on May 31 to .274/.355/.489 as we stand today.

06/12/2026:

Tigers activated RHP Kenley Jansen from the 15-day injured list.

The 38-year-old hurler has been shelved for the past couple of weeks due to a groin issue. He should step right back in as the Tigers’ primary closer with Will Vest shifting back to a setup role.

06/12/2026:

Padres designated OF Bryce Johnson for assignment.

Johnson is a somewhat surprising DFA choice considering he’s been on the roster since the start of the season, but the 30-year-old is hitting .178/.229/.222 in 49 plate appearances. He’s added speed (five stolen bases) and defense, but little with the bat. The Padres will see if they can get him through waivers.

06/12/2026:

White Sox acquired OF Nolan Jones and cash considerations from the Guardians for international bonus pool money.

The Guardians will receive $250,000 in international bonus pool money from the Guardians. Jones, 28, has spent the entire season at Triple-A Columbus where he has slashed a healthy .275/.385/.460 with eight homers, 31 RBI and three stolen bases in 226 plate appearances. It may not take long for the former top prospect to get an opportunity with the White Sox.

06/12/2026:

Cardinals recalled 1B Blaze Jordan from Triple-A Memphis.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for Jordan. The 23-year-old slugger was originally a third-round selection by the Red Sox from the 2020 draft class. He was having a terrific season at the Triple-A level, slashing .313/.379/.548 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in 252 plate appearances, so the Cardinals will see if he can provide some of the thump that Nolan Gorman was lacking.

06/12/2026:

Blaze Jordan will start at third base and bat eighth for the Cardinals in his MLB debut against the Twins on Friday evening in Minneapolis.

With Nolan Gorman optioned to Triple-A, the runway is there for Jordan to get everyday at-bats with the Cardinals to show what he can do. The power potential is legit here, which may make him an intriguing addition in deeper mixed leagues.

06/13/2026:

Anthoy Kay allowed two earned runs over five innings while striking out seven to pick up the win on Friday against the Dodgers.

Kay made it through the first inning without any issue, but ran into a bit of trouble in the second inning. After walking Kyle Tucker to start the inning, Kay would then allow a double and hit Max Muncy to load the bases with no outs. Santiago Espinal would single to drive home two runs, putting the Dodgers up 2-1, but Kay would tightrope his way out of danger after that to limit the damage, and was solid the rest of the way. The lefty was in control of the strike zone all night, allowing just one walk while throwing a strike on 61.8 percent of his pitches. This was a much-needed bounce back after Kay allowed six earned runs in his previous start. Kay will hope to build on this in his next start on Thursday against the Yankees.

06/12/2026:

Thursday’s scheduled contest between the Braves and White Sox on Thursday was postponed due to inclement weather.

The game will be made up on August 20. Expect Thursday’s scheduled starters — Anthony Kay and Martin Perez — to be pushed back to Saturday or skipped altogether depending on how each club wants to align their rotations going forward.

06/12/2026:

White Sox announced LHP Anthony Kay will start Friday’s game against the Dodgers.

After the Braves and White Sox were postponed yesterday, the White Sox opted to bump back the entire rotation a day. Kay will go tonight and Sean Burke will go on Saturday. Neither is a recommended option against the Dodgers.

06/12/2026:

Mitch Keller wasn’t at his best during Thursday evening’s loss to the Dodgers, surrendering five runs on seven hits in just four innings of work.

Keller also issued four free passes in the contest while striking out three. After navigating a pair of scoreless innings to start the day, the Dodgers broke through for three runs in the third including a solo homer by Shohei Ohtani then tacked on another pair in the fourth inning. Keller generated four swings and misses on 98 pitches on the night, posting a miserable CSW of only 18 percent. He’ll try to put this one behind him and bounce back as he carries a 5.14 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and a 58/27 K/BB ratio (77 innings) into Tuesday’s matchup against the Athletics in West Sacramento. Given how poorly he has pitched over his last three starts, fantasy managers should avoid that one at all costs.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays activated C Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day injured list.

He’ll be active tonight, batting cleanup behind Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Kirk fractured his thumb in early April and was only 3-for-20 before going on the injured list, missing a little over two months of the season. Kirk’s ability to hit for average should keep him in the rolodex at catcher in 12-team leagues.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays activated C Alejandro Kirk from the 60-day IL.

He’ll be active tonight, though the Blue Jays haven’t released their lineup yet. Kirk fractured his thumb in early April and was only 3-for-20 before going on the injured list, missing a little over two months of the season. Kirk’s ability to hit for average should keep him in the rolodex at catcher in 12-team leagues.

06/12/2026:

Andrew Kittredge notched his first save of the 2026 season on Thursday, working a scoreless ninth inning to protect a two-run lead against the Mariners.

Rico Garcia was utilized in the eighth inning of this one with Kittredge handling the ninth. The 36-year-old right-hander made it look awfully easy, needing just six pitches (all strikes) to get through the inning — which included Julio Rodriguez reaching on an error. Kittredge has really struggled for most of the season, compiling a 6.75 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and a 15/4 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings on the season. He’s not going to usurp the closer’s role anytime soon.

06/12/2026:

Jacob Latz notched his second victory of the season on Thursday, working a pair of scoreless innings against the Royals.

Latz actually came on with a 4-2 lead to protect in the eighth inning and looked poised to earn a six-out save. He was absolutely dominant, retiring all six hitters that he faced in order — three of them on strikeouts — while throwing 14 of his 15 pitches for strikes. It was so good, in fact, that the official scorer awarded him with the victory in the game instead of the save. Latz now holds a brilliant 1.69 ERA and 0.63 WHIP over 32 innings on the season while converting 10 of his first 12 save chances.

06/13/2026:

Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two steals in Friday’s win over the Reds.

In addition to his two hits, Lawlar was also hit by a pitch in the sixth inning and later came around to score to tie the game at 2-2. The 23-year-old outfielder came up big for the Diamondbacks in the ninth inning when he singled to drive home Geraldo Perdomo and Ildemaro Vargas to extend the Diamondbacks’ lead to 5-2. This was Lawlar’s first game since returning from the 60-day DL. He did a little bit of everything in this one and provided a nice spark to the offense in his return. His progress will be worth monitoring as he looks to get back in the groove of things after an extended absence.

06/12/2026:

Diamondbacks activated OF Jordan Lawlar off the 60-day injured list.

Ryan Waldschmidt and Tommy Troy are both playing almost every day of late, but we’d guess Lawlar’s lineup plans involve going through Troy in left field. Lawlar had hit .333/.400/.556 in 20 plate appearances before fracturing his wrist in April. One of the better prospects in the sport over the past few years, fantasy managers would be wise to keep an eye on Lawlar. The fact that he qualifies at third base in most leagues doesn’t hurt either.

06/12/2026:

Jack Leiter allowed five earned runs over five innings while striking out three in Friday’s loss to the Red Sox.

Leiter ran into trouble early in this one. After walking the first batter of the game, Cedanne Rafaela would later reach on a fielder’s choice and then come around to score on a sacrifice fly by Wilyer Abreu. Willson Contreras would hit a solo homer in the next at-bat to put the Red Sox up 2-1. Leiter would settle in to pitch three straight scoreless frames after that, but surrendered four more runs in the fifth inning. Leiter’s night would end after that, as the Red Sox did enough to spoil what was otherwise a decent outing for the righty. Leiter has now allowed five earned runs in back-to-back games and has struggled to get through the fifth inning in both of those starts. We’ll see if he can turn it around in his next start, which is scheduled for Thursday against the Twins.

06/12/2026:

Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 and slugged a two-run homer on Thursday as the Pirates fell to the Dodgers.

Lowe tagged left-hander Justin Wrobleski for a 383-foot (103.7-mph EV) two-run shot in the fifth inning that pulled the Pirates to within two runs at 5-2. He also drew a walk in the contest. The 31-year-old slugger has made a major impact in the Pirates’ lineup this season, slashing .249/.335/.523 with 16 homers and 45 RBI in 275 plate appearances.

06/12/2026:

Royals placed RHP Seth Lugo on the 7-day concussion injured list.

Lugo is still feeling the effects of getting drilled in the head by a comebacker off the bat of Brandon Nimmo during his last start. While the Royals were hopeful that he would be able to take his next turn through the rotation, he’ll need to pass through the concussion protocol first before he’s cleared to return.

06/12/2026:

Marcelo Mayer (neck, back) returned to the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Rangers.

Mayer was held out of action on Wednesday due to neck and back spasms, but he appears to be doing much better after Thursday’s off-day. He’ll start at shortstop and bat eighth against Rangers’ right-hander Jack Leiter on Friday evening at Fenway Park.

06/12/2026:

Jake McCarthy (illness) was held out of the Rockies’ starting lineup for the third consecutive game on Friday.

McCarthy was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup due to illness and still isn’t well enough to return to action. Sterlin Thompson will once again start in his place in left field and will bat eighth for the Rockies on Friday evening against Gage Jump and the Athletics.

06/12/2026:

Rockies’ manager Warren Schaeffer told reporters on Friday that Mickey Moniak (ankle) could be back “within a couple of weeks”.

Moniak has been shelved since May 22 due to a right ankle tendinitis. Schaeffer noted the Moniak is making strides in his recovery which could mean that a minor league rehab assignment could be in the cards soon. The 28-year-old slugger was hitting .280/.335/.607 with 12 homers and 28 RBI in 164 plate appearances before landing on the injured list.

06/12/2026:

Colson Montgomery (back) rejoined the White Sox’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Dodgers.

The 24-year-old slugger had missed the team’s last two games after tweaking his back. He’s back at shortstop and in the cleanup spot for the White Sox against Dodgers’ right-hander Roki Sasaki on Friday evening in Chicago.

06/12/2026:

Angels INF prospect Christian Moore went 3-for-5 with a walk, three RBI, and a stolen base for Triple-A Salt Lake City on Thursday.

Moore was placed on the Triple-A injured list on May 4th with a leg injury. He wound up missing about a week and has been on fire since coming back, going 38-for-102 (.373) with three home runs, 28 runs scored, 25 RBI, five steals, and a 26/18 K/BB ratio. Considering he struck out 33.7 percent of the time in his 53 MLB games last season, that K/BB ratio is a major improvement. The 23-year-old has also been playing third base lately, which should expedite his path back to the majors since Denzer Guzman is currently playing there for the Angels. We could see Moore back up in the big leagues pretty soon.

06/12/2026:

Royals recalled RHP Eli Morgan from Triple-A Omaha.

The 30-year-old right-hander will rejoin the Royals’ bullpen for at least a few days with Seth Lugo (concussion) landing on the injured list. Morgan has made 13 appearances for the Royals this season, registering a 5.51 ERA, 1.90 WHIP and a 15/8 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings.

06/12/2026:

Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles and an RBI on Thursday as the Rangers bested the Royals in Kansas City.

Nimmo opened the scoring in the ballgame with an RBI double off of Michael Wacha in the top half of the first, but he was cut down trying to stretch it into a triple. He also led off the sixth inning with a double but was erased on a fielder’s choice. With his two-hit afternoon, the 33-year-old outfielder is now slashing .259/.334/.408 with seven homers, 23 RBI and two stolen bases over 287 plate appearances in his first season with the Rangers.

06/12/2026:

Shohei Ohtani (knee) is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Friday night’s battle against the White Sox.

Ohtani was removed from Thursday’s game as a precautionary measure due to inflammation in his left knee. The Dodgers have opted to take a very cautious approach here with their two-way superstar and will give him at least an extra night off to rest. Santiago Espinal will fill in as the Dodgers’ designated hitter on Friday and will bat eighth against Anthony Kay and the White Sox.

06/12/2026:

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday that he’s hopeful Shohei Ohtani (knee) will be able to return to the lineup on Saturday.

Ohtani did undergo imaging on his knee which revealed nothing more than normal wear and tear. Roberts noted that it won’t be a situation where Ohtani needs to go on the injured list and that he’ll return on Sunday if he doesn’t on Saturday. It sounds like fantasy managers and Dodgers’ fans can rest easy here.

06/12/2026:

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts called Shohei Ohtani’s (knee) removal from Thursday’s game precautionary and expects the two-way superstar to return to action on Friday.

Ohtani felt something in his knee during a stolen base attempt on a foul ball earlier in the game on Thursday and the Dodgers wanted to be proactive and give him a few innings off to end the game rather than pushing it. They’ll wait and see how he feels on Friday, but the expectation is that he’ll return to the lineup. Either way, he shouldn’t be looking at any sort of extended absence.

06/12/2026:

Shohei Ohtani was removed from Thursday night’s battle against the Pirates in the seventh inning due to left knee inflammation.

Ohtani had homered for the second consecutive game and was 2-for-2 with a pair of walks and two runs scored before he was surprisingly pinch-hit for in the seventh inning, signaling that something was up. It’s the same knee that Ohtani had surgically repaired back in 2019, so they’re obviously going to proceed out of an abundance of caution. The Dodgers should have an update on his status after the game.

06/12/2026:

James Outman went 1-for-3 and walloped a solo home run in a losing effort against the Guardians in his Tigers’ debut on Friday.

Outman started in center field and batted ninth for the Tigers on Friday night. He made a great impression in his first at-bat, launching a 2-2 sinker from Tanner Bibee for a 418-foot (107.5-mph EV) solo shot that pulled the Tigers to within a run at 2-1. That would be as close as they would get though. Perhaps a change of scenery is just what Outman needs to turn things around.

06/12/2026:

Rockies optioned LHP Sammy Peralta to Triple-A Albuquerque.

The Rockies needed to clear a spot on their active roster for the arrival of Sean Sullivan on Friday and unfortunately Peralta drew the short straw this time around. The 28-year-old southpaw holds a 10.13 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and a 4/2 K/BB ratio over 2 2/3 innings with the Rockies this season.

06/12/2026:

Orioles released OF Tommy Pham.

The 38-year-old had requested his release. Pham was signed to a minor league deal on May 16 and hit .197/.286/.410 with four homers and 11 RBI in 70 plate appearances at Triple-A Norfolk. He’s now free to peddle his wares on the open market once again.

06/12/2026:

Marlins signed RHP Zach Pop to a minor league contract.

The 29-year-old right-hander elected free agency on Saturday after refusing an outright assignment from the Phillies. He’ll add quality bullpen depth for the Marlins.

06/12/2026:

Cal Raleigh (oblique) went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.

Raleigh is hitting .429 with three home runs and a 2.214 OPS since starting his rehab assignment last weekend. We would say he’s ready to come back and rejoin the Mariners’ lineup.

06/12/2026:

Brewers signed RHP Lyon Richardson to a minor league contract.

The 26-year-old hurler elected free agency last week after the Reds sent him outright to Triple-A Louisville. Richardson holds a 4.75 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and a 34/14 K/BB ratio over 30 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season. He’ll add extra bullpen depth for the Brewers.

06/12/2026:

Phillies recalled OF Gabriel Rincones Jr. from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Rincones has hit just .215/.344/.291 between three Phillies affiliates this year after injuring his knee during the offseason. He was just activated off rehab assignment on May 26. This feels aggressive, and Rincones may only play against left-handers, but the Phillies will see if they can find lightning in a bottle here. Rincones doesn’t need to be a priority fantasy baseball pickup.

06/12/2026:

Brayan Rocchio went 1-for-3 and smacked an RBI triple on Friday night, helping to lead the Guardians to a one-run victory over the Tigers.

Rocchio drove in Patrick Bailey with his run-scoring triple off of Jack Flaherty in the second inning, extending the Guardians’ early lead to 2-0. That would be his only hit in three at-bats on the evening. For the season, the 25-year-old shortstop is slashing a solid .277/.357/.405 with five homers, 32 RBI and 11 stolen bases.

06/12/2026:

Kumar Rocker did a nice job in a no-decision against the Royals on Thursday afternoon, giving up two runs on five hits over his 4 2/3 innings of work.

The 26-year-old righty issued a pair of walks on the day while punching out three opposing hitters. All of the damage done against him came in the fourth inning. The Royals loaded the bases with no outs, then he got Michael Massey to hit into a double play that pushed a run across, and Kameron Misner followed with an RBI single. Rocker got seven whiffs on 83 pitches on the day, posting a CSW of 25 percent. He’ll bring a 3.56 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and a 52/28 K/BB ratio (65 2/3 innings) into Tuesday’s battle against the Twins.

06/12/2026:

Endy Rodríguez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Pittsburgh’s loss to the Marlins on Friday.

Rodríguez homered to right-center against a Sandy Alcantara cutter and managed another double earlier in the game that he scored on. The 26-year-old backstop is now hitting .240/.387/.420 in his first 50 big-league at-bats this season, and while that’s not completely surprising given his prospect pedigree, he may force Pittsburgh’s hand if he keeps hitting like this. Henry Davis is hitting just .138 in 142 plate appearances and Joey Bart (still on the 10-day IL) wasn’t scorching hot when he was healthy either. Perhaps Rodríguez can hit his way back onto the fantasy radar here.

06/12/2026:

Endy Rodríguez (hip) returned to the Pirates’ starting lineup on Friday.

The 26-year-old backstop was pulled from Wednesday’s game due to left hip discomfort and sat out on Thursday as a precautionary measure. He’s back behind the dish and batting seventh for Friday evening’s battle against Sandy Alcantara and the Marlins.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays sent RHP Yariel Rodriguez outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

He cleared waivers — as expected, nobody was touching the remaining $21.3 million of his contract — but may still elect to become a free agent. It’s worth noting he did clear waivers and return to the Jays last offseason. Rodriguez had a 7.71 ERA and 2.04 WHIP across 9 1/3 innings pitched with the Jays this year.

06/12/2026:

Athletics placed OF Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 9, with a bone bruise in his left knee.

Rooker had missed Wednesday’s game against the Brewers due to the issue and didn’t feel any improvement after Thursday’s off day, so they’ll sit him down and let the injury heal properly. Jacob Wilson was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move on Friday.

06/12/2026:

Cardinals recalled RHP Chris Roycroft from Triple-A Memphis.

The 28-year-old hurler has been hit hard in five appearances with the Cardinals this season, posting a 12.27 ERA, 3.55 WHIP and a 3/5 K/BB ratio across 3 2/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for skipper Oli Marmol.

06/12/2026:

Patrick Sandoval (biceps/elbow) allowed one run on one hit in 1 2/3 innings for Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

Sandoval struck out three and walked one, but the one hit he did allow was a solo home run to Nationals INF prospect Yohandy Morales. Sandoval is working his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery and also biceps tightness from the middle of May. He threw 18 of his 33 pitches for strikes and is still in the early stages of his return.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays recalled OF Davis Schneider from Triple-A Buffalo.

Schneider takes Daulton Varsho’s roster spot and figures to play against left-handed pitchers again. He was hitting just .127 when he was sent down in late May. Schneider hit .188/.550/.219 in 60 plate appearances with Buffalo, which seems ... really hard to do ... but isn’t out of line with what he was doing in the big leagues.

06/12/2026:

Tanner Scott slammed the door on the Pirates on Thursday, recording the final four outs to protect a two-run advantage.

Scott came on to get the final out in the eighth inning with a man on second base and two outs, and he got Brandon Lowe to fly out harmlessly to right field. He then stayed on for the ninth where he struck out Bryan Reynolds, Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horwitz in succession to end the ballgame. The 31-year-old southpaw now holds a 2.48 ERA and a 35/3 K/BB ratio over 28 2/3 innings on the season while notching seven saves.

06/12/2026:

Corey Seager is not in the Rangers’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

The Rangers continue to monitor Seager’s workload as he ramps back up following a stint on the injured list, so expect to continue to see days off mixed in as necessary. He’s also a bit sore following a collision during Thursday’s game. Ezequiel Duran will start in his place at shortstop and will bat fifth for the Rangers on Friday evening against the Red Sox.

06/12/2026:

Corey Seager went 2-for-4 and slugged a solo home run on Thursday, propelling the Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Royals in Kansas City.

Seager smacked a one-out single off of Michael Wacha in the top half of the first and raced around to score the game’s first run on Brandon Nimmo’s RBI double. He then increased that lead to 3-0 as he ambushed the first pitch of the third inning for a 391-foot (100.0-mph EV) solo shot to right. He has been swinging a hot bat since returning from the injured list but is still slashing a woeful .186/.284/.373 on the season with nine long balls and 24 RBI in 204 plate appearances.

06/12/2026:

Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Friday that Kodai Senga (back, arm) will make an additional minor league rehab start before rejoining the Mets.

Senga looked sharp in his latest outing on Thursday, allowing just one run on one hit over six innings at Double-A Binghampton. He got up to 75 pitches in that one, so expect him to be around 90 offerings his next time out.

06/12/2026:

Giants optioned RHP Carson Seymour to Triple-A Sacramento.

The 27-year-old hurler has made two appearances with the Giants this season, posting an unsightly 14.54 ERA, 3.00 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio over 4 1/3 innings. He’ll continue to refine his craft in the rotation at the Triple-A level until another need arises. Expect a corresponding move to be made before Friday’s series opener against the Cubs.

06/12/2026:

Gavin Sheets went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Friday evening as the Padres fell to the Orioles in Baltimore.

Sheets got the Padres on the board first with an RBI double off of Shane Baz in the top half of the first. He then capped off the scoring in the ballgame with an RBI single in the fifth. The 30-year-old is now hitting .230/.317/.449 with 10 homers, 29 RBI and three stolen bases in 221 plate appearances on the season.

06/12/2026:

Tigers designated INF Zack Short for assignment.

The 31-year-old glove-first shortstop slashed a woeful .167/.304/.222 with zero homers, two RBI and a 12/7 K/BB ratio in 46 plate appearances with the Tigers. It’s possible that he could land with another team that’s interested in a quality defender as infield depth.

06/12/2026:

Cade Smith slammed the door on the Tigers in the ninth inning on Friday night, retiring all three hitters that he faced to preserve a one-run advantage.

Smith notched his 22nd save of the season for his efforts. The 27-year-old flame-thrower got Gleyber Torres on a ground ball to second base, Riley Greene on a swinging third strike and Dillon Dingler on a fly ball to left to end it, needing just 13 pitches (10 strikes) to get the job done. He now boasts a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and a 47/5 K/BB ratio over 31 1/3 innings on the season while converting 22 of his first 24 save chances.

06/12/2026:

White Sox are considering calling up LHP prospect Hagen Smith, according to Bruce Levine.

Levine mentioned that White Sox manager Will Venable said Smith is “one of the team’s options” for Saturday against the Dodgers. It would certainly be a tough first test for Smith, who was the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The left-hander has back-to-back Triple-A outings with nine strikeouts and just threw 92 pitches in his last outing, which was his most ever in a professional game. His strikeout upside is immense, with 72 strikeouts in 47 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season, but he also has 33 walks and posted a 17.6 percent walk rate last year as well. That has made it hard for him to pitch deep into games and could limit his fantasy ceiling in redraft formats.

06/12/2026:

Kyle Stowers went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Miami’s win over the Pirates on Friday.

It’s Stowers’ first multi-hit game of the month — the power has still mostly been there for Stowers this year, but he’s hitting .220 on the season and his expected batting average of .228 isn’t screaming fluke. The strikeout rate has climbed back to the 30 percent range and his barrel rate has fallen from 19.1 percent in 2025 to just 8.8 percent this year. In other words: He’s not a must-roster player in shallow leagues at this point, even if he is hitting in the middle of Miami’s lineup.

06/13/2026:

Sean Sullivan pitched three scoreless innings against the A’s in his major league debut Friday.

The quick hook was a product of Sullivan feeling ill during the outing. Still, he was effective while averaging just 87.6 mph with his fastball. He was at 89.0 mph in his 11 starts in Triple-A before getting the call on Friday. Odds are that he’ll head back to Albuquerque for now.

06/12/2026:

Rockies selected the contract of LHP Sean Sullivan from Triple-A Albuquerque.

The 23-year-old hurler will start for the Rockies on Friday night against the Athletics in West Sacramento in what will be his MLB debut. Sullivan made 11 starts at the Triple-A level this season, posting an unsightly 5.60 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and a 50/19 K/BB ratio over 54 2/3 innings. He can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

06/12/2026:

Seiya Suzuki hit his third major league grand slam Thursday in the Cubs’ 9-3 rout of the Rockies.

Suzuki’s homer off Ryan Feltner, which gave the Cubs their first runs of the day in the fourth, was his 10th of the year. He has three homers during an eight-game hitting streak in which he’s had exactly one hit each game. He’s batting .248/.332/.421 with 26 RBI through 55 games.

06/12/2026:

Leody Taveras is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s tilt against the Padres.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 27-year-old outfielder. Tyler O’Neill will start in his place in right field and will bat eighth for the O’s against Griffin Canning and the Padres.

06/12/2026:

Cubs activated RHP Trent Thornton from the paternity list.

Thornton had been away from the club since Tuesday as he welcomed a new addition to the family. The 32-year-old righty has been exceptional since joining the Cubs on May 6, registering a 1.69 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio over his 16 frames.

06/12/2026:

Spencer Torkelson belted his 11th home run of the season on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough to power the Tigers past the Guardians.

Torkelson tagged Tanner Bibee for a 416-foot (105.9-mph EV) solo shot to center in the eighth inning that made it a one-run game at 3-2. That would be his lone hit in three at-bats on the evening. For the season, the 26-year-old slugger is now slashing .213/.312/.417 with the aforementioned 11 long balls and 28 RBI.

06/12/2026:

Kyle Tucker smacked a two-run single on Thursday evening, helping to lead the Dodgers to an 8-6 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Tucker strolled to the dish with the bases loaded and two outs in the third inning and dumped a single into left field to plate two runs, extending the Dodgers’ early lead to 3-0. He then swiped second base before being left stranded there. That was his lone hit in five at-bats on the day while striking out three times. On the season, the 29-year-old outfielder is hitting a disappointing .237/.332/.382 with just five homers, 34 RBI and five stolen bases over 280 plate appearances.

06/12/2026:

Cardinals transferred INF Ramón Urías on the 60-day injured list.

Urías has been shelved since May 5 already due to the elbow issue and after being pulled off of his minor league rehab assignment last week following a setback, it appears as though he’s going to be shelved a while longer. This move frees up a spot on the Cardinals’ 40-man roster.

06/12/2026:

Blue Jays placed OF Daulton Varsho on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation.

Varsho had missed the last five games with the injury. He was well in line with expectations, if maybe a little light on power, early on in the season. He was hitting .256/.331/.408 with five homers and five stolen bases in 236 plate appearances. It’s unknown at this time if this will lead to a long rehab, but given how long the Jays kept him on the roster expecting him to be available soon, it wouldn’t be surprising if this was a minimum stint.

06/12/2026:

Michael Wacha pitched decently in a losing effort against the Rangers on Thursday afternoon, surrendering four runs on nine hits over seven innings of work.

Wacha walked one and struck out two on the day. Most of the damage done against him came early, as the Rangers scratched out single runs in each of the first three innings — the last on a solo blast by Corey Seager. The lone tally after that came on a run-scoring single in the sixth. Wacha generated seven whiffs on 102 pitches on the day, posting an underwhelming CSW of just 22 percent. Now 4-5 on the season, he’ll carry a solid 3.58 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and a 69/27 K/BB ratio (88 innings) into Tuesday’s battle against the Nationals in Washington.

06/12/2026:

Tigers selected the contract of RHP Jacob Waguespack from Triple-A Toledo.

The 32-year-old hurler returns to the big leagues for the first time since the 2024 campaign. Waguespack, who was acquired from the Brewers on Wednesday, had posted a 1.66 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and a 33/15 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings at Triple-A Nashville. Expect him to function in a middle relief role for the Tigers.

06/12/2026:

Braves activated RHP Hurston Waldrep from the 60-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Waldrep had been working with the Braves’ Rookie-level affiliate in the Florida Complex League. He’ll continue to work his way back at Triple-A with an eye toward returning to the Braves’ rotation before the All-Star break.

06/12/2026:

Giants recalled RHP Ryan Walker from Triple-A Sacramento.

Walker had a 1.93 ERA in 9 1/3 innings in Sacramento, striking out seven and allowing no homers. He’s obviously not being handed the closer’s role back right away, but nobody else in San Francisco has really seized it either. Walker’s ultimately a monitor at this point in most leagues.

06/12/2026:

Angels re-signed RHP Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract.

The 33-year-old hurler exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Angels on Monday, but after exploring the open market he decided that staying with the Angels makes the most sense for him at the moment. He’ll continue to serve as extra rotation depth at Triple-A Salt Lake.

06/12/2026:

Astros designated RHP Ryan Weiss for assignment.

Weiss had already been sent down in May after a rough major-league debut, and with a 8.41 ERA in five starts for Triple-A Sugar Land, the Astros are probably safe in believing there’s no interest in him on waivers.

06/12/2026:

Athletics activated SS Jacob Wilson from the 10-day injured list.

The 24-year-old infielder had been sidelined since May 11 due to a left shoulder subluxation. He returns at just the right time too as the A’s lose Brent Rooker (knee) to the injured list on Friday. Prior to landing on the shelf, Wilson had been hitting .292/.311/.398 with three homers, 19 RBI and a pair of steals in his first 39 games.

06/12/2026:

Weston Wilson has elected free agency.

Wilson was designated for assignment on Saturday and passed through waivers unclaimed. He then refused an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. The versatile 31-year-old is now free to explore options on the open market.

06/12/2026:

Bryan Woo was knocked around for seven runs on seven hits over five innings in a losing effort against the Orioles on Thursday evening.

Woo struck out four batters in the contest while allowing one base on balls. He kept the Orioles off the board for the first three innings, but the train came off the tracks in the third as the O’s roughed him up for six runs including a solo homer by Colton Cowser and a two-run blast by Pete Alonso. The 26-year-old hurler got nine swings and misses on 82 pitches on the evening, posting a CSW of 23 percent. Now 5-5 on the season, he’ll tote a 4.28 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 79/15 K/BB ratio (82 innings) into a rematch against the Orioles at home on Thursday.

06/12/2026:

Justin Wrobleski was removed from Thursday’s start against the Pirates after he was hit in the leg by a comebacker in the fifth inning.

Wrobleski then got tangled up with the runner while covering first base on the play. He’ll head for further evaluation to see what’s going on. Before exiting, the 25-year-old southpaw had allowed four runs on six hits and a pair of walks in his 4 2/3 innings. He exits with a lead and one out shy of qualifying for a victory.

06/12/2026:

Justin Wrobleski was diagnosed with a right hamstring contusion after exiting Thursdays’ start against the Pirates.

All things considered, it sounds like the 25-year-old southpaw was fortunate to have avoided any serious injuries after he was struck by a comebacker and then got tangled up with a baserunner while attempting to cover first base. He should be okay to make his next scheduled start, but check back over the next few days just to be on the safe side.

06/12/2026:

Brewers recalled RHP Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville.

Yoho was just optioned out on Monday, but he’ll rejoin the Brewers’ bullpen with Coleman Crow (forearm) landing on the 15-day injured list. Yoho has dominated at the minor league level this season and has posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and a 5/2 K/BB ratio over three innings of work with the Brewers this season.

06/12/2026:

Cole Young went 3-for-5 with a solo home run on Thursday evening as the Mariners fell to the Orioles in Baltimore.

Young started off the game with a bang, crushing an 0-2 slider from Kyle Bradish for a 364-foot (105.3-mph EV) solo shot. He also singled twice in the contest. With his three-hit attack, the 22-year-old infielder is slashing .255/.321/.363 with five homers, 32 RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 281 plate appearances with the M’s this season.