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Reynaldo López

ATL Pitcher #40

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Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos confirmed that Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes will be in the team’s starting rotation.

This was to be expected, with Spencer Schwellenbach needing elbow surgery and AJ Smith-Shawver also sidelined after elbow surgery. Despite being limited to just one start last season, we’d much rather gamble on López in fantasy drafts, who posted a 1.99 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 148/42 K/BB ratio in 2024. Holmes is also coming off a late-season UCL injury that he did not have surgery for in the offseason, so he remains a huge risk in fantasy leagues.
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Jose Espada

BAL Relief Pitcher #70

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Orioles sent RHP Jose Espada outright to Triple-A Norfolk.

Espada went unclaimed after being designated for assignment. The 29-year-old will need to be added to the 40-man roster if the Orioles deem him worthy of adding back to the roster.

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Steer primed for strong summer in Reds' lineup

May 21, 2026 01:37 PM

Spencer Steer has been on a tear throughout the month of May. James Schiano unpacks why the multi-position eligible Steer is primed to occupy a great spot in the Reds' lineup all summer long.

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Maverick Handley

ATL Catcher #98

Braves claimed C Maverick Handley off waivers from the Orioles.

Handley hit the waiver wire after they designated him for assignment. He’ll be a depth piece for Atlanta for the remainder of 2026.

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Kodai Senga

NYM Starting Pitcher #34

Kodai Senga (back) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Low-A St. Lucie.

Senga has been out of action since near the end of April with lumbar spine inflammation. The 33-year-old will likely need multiple rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin the New York rotation. It is worth noting that Senga was awful prior to his injury with a 9.00 ERA and 1.95 WHIP over his first five starts of 2026, but he’s shown the ability to be a solid — at times better — fantasy option.

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Source: Anthony DiComo

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Paul DeJong

DET Shortstop #14

Paul DeJong was placed on the full-season injured list with a leg injury.

DeJong was just signed two weeks ago, but has been unable to play for Triple-A Toledo since May 12. The 32-year-old will need to get healthy — and perform exceptionally well — to have any chance to help the Tigers in 2026.

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Michael Stefanic

ATH 2nd Baseman #16

A’s re-signed INF Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract.

Stefanic was designated for assignment and sent outright to Triple-A, and after testing free agency, he’ll return to the A’s organization on a minor league pact. He’ll need to be added to the 40-man roster if the club wants to promote him to the majors again.

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Graham Pauley

MIA 3rd Baseman #21

Marlins recalled INF Graham Pauley from Triple-A Jacksonville.

Pauley gets the call to replace Leo Jiménez (head) after Jiménez was placed on the 7-day IL. Pauley has struggled in his previous action with a .173/.225/.293 slash in 81 plate appearances, but he’ll get another shot to help the Miami bench with Jiménez unavailable.

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Leo Jiménez

MIA 3rd Baseman #19

Marlins placed INF Leo Jiménez on the 7-day injured list with concussion symptoms.

Jiménez will need to miss at least a week with his head injury. The 25-year-old will be replaced on the active roster by Graham Pauley, with Pauley getting a promotion from Triple-A Jacksonville in the corresponding transaction.

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Robby Snelling

MIA Starting Pitcher #93

Marlins transferred LHP Robby Snelling from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.

The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Rece Hinds, with Hinds being acquired in a corresponding move earlier Thursday. The 22-year-old will be out at least through the All-Star break with his UCL sprain, and there’s a chance he may not be able to pitch again in 2026.

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Cody Bolton

HOU Relief Pitcher #58

Astros sent RHP Cody Bolton outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Bolton cleared waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday. He could elect free agency, but is just as likely — if not more so — to remain in Triple-A with Houston.

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Jayden Murray

HOU Relief Pitcher #70

Astros optioned RHP Jayden Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Murray is getting the boot from the active roster and will be replaced by Alimber Santa on Friday. Murray will likely be up-and-down for the remainder of 2026.

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