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Kyle Schwarber

PHI Designated Hitter #12

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Kyle Schwarber went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and one walk on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

The Phillies’ lineup jumped all over Max Scherzer in this one for six quick runs. A 423 foot, two-run shot from Schwarber was right in the middle of the party. That was his 24th home run of the season, two ahead of Yordan Alvarez for most in the league. His .239 batting average is also nearly identical to where it wound up last year. That’s just fine with him on a 50-homer pace for the second straight season.
Otto Lopez

MIA Shortstop #6

Otto Lopez went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in and one run scored in an 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

All this guy does is hit. Two more singles – both with runners in scoring position – raised his league best batting average to .342 in one of the best stories of this season. A big reason for Lopez’s massive step forward is that he’s hitting the ball harder than he ever has. In this game, he had four hard-hit balls, including one at 111.9 mph. That is harder than he’d ever hit a ball before this season began. Enjoy the ride.
Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, a steal, and three RBI as the Twins defeated the Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday night.

The homer was a three-run blast that broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth, his 20th of the season. Buxton hit a career-high 35 homers last year, and his SLG and ISO are both a tick higher so far in 2026. The steal was only his sixth after he stole 24 last season, but he has yet to be caught running. He entered Wednesday with an impressive 134 wRC+ dating back to 2021. Sustained health remains the most important factor for him from a fantasy perspective.
Will Smith

LAD Catcher #16

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Will Smith (neck) is headed to the injured list.

Dalton Rushing will handle the catching duties for Los Angeles with Chuckie Robinson coming up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take Smith’s roster spot ahead of Thursday’s series finale in Pittsburgh. The 31-year-old backstop has missed four straight games due to neck stiffness. The move will be backdated a couple days, which means Smith should return at some point next week.
Hunter Brown

HOU Starting Pitcher #58

Hunter Brown (shoulder) recorded seven strikeouts and allowed two runs over five innings on Wednesday in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land.

Brown averaged 96.4 mph on his fastball and topped out at 98.6 mph, generating 11 swinging strikes over five frames. The 27-year-old fantasy ace threw 74 pitches (45 strikes) during his fourth, and likely final, rehab outing. He’s been working his way back from a Grade 2 shoulder strain that put him on the shelf back in early April. He figures to rejoin Houston’s rotation to take the ball against the Tigers early next week.
Seth Lugo

KC Starting Pitcher #67

Seth Lugo was removed from Wednesday’s start against the Rangers after being struck in the head by a line drive.

Lugo somehow managed to walk off the field after being struck directly in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo, his former longtime teammate with the Mets. He left the contest after allowing one run over 3 1/3 innings. The 36-year-old veteran righty will undergo further evaluation and testing for a possible concussion. There should be an update on his status after the contest.
Mick Abel

MIN Starting Pitcher #20

Mick Abel (elbow) struck out five over three shutout innings on Wednesday in a minor league rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul.

Abel’s stuff looked outstanding during the 47-pitch rehab outing, averaging 96.3 mph on his fastball and topped out at 97.9 mph. The 24-year-old figures to require at least one additional tune-up to build up his pitch count and stamina before rejoining Minnesota’s rotation. He’s been on the shelf with elbow inflammation since late April. He should be stashed in all fantasy leagues based on his early-season results, which include a strong 3.98 ERA and 23/10 K/BB ratio across 20 1/3 innings.
Brent Rooker

ATH Designated Hitter #25

Brent Rooker is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Brewers with knee soreness.

It’s an unfortunate development for fantasy managers since Rooker will miss out on an opportunity to hit in the launching pad that is Las Vegas Ballpark for the second straight game. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay told reporters they’ll wait until Friday’s series opener against the Rockies before making a decision regarding a potential injured list stint. There should be a definitive update on his status later this week.
Fernando Tatis Jr.

SD Right Fielder #23

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a walk-off homer to lead the Padres to a 5-4 win over the Reds on Wednesday.

The long ball was only his second of the year, but his bat has come alive lately. Tatis entered the day having hit .397/.433/.508 over his past 67 plate appearances, though it came with a .453 BABIP. Fantasy managers will still take it. He’s pulling the ball in the air less than ever this season, with a strangely low launch angle. Adding second base eligibility has helped soften the blow, but it’s wasted if he doesn’t begin to hit like he historically has.
Bryce Eldridge

SF Designated Hitter #8

Bryce Eldridge clubbed a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Giants to an 11-10 victory over the Nationals on Wednesday.

Eldridge also added a walk and a second run scored, homering for the second time in as many days. The 21-year-old first baseman/DH entered this one having hit .447/.512/.737 over his past 43 plate appearances, and Thursday’s performance will only juice those numbers. Eldridge was playing sparingly when he was first recalled from Triple-A, but he’s been in the lineup for 15 of the Giants’ past 16 contests. He’s yet to bat higher than fifth, but manager Tony Vitello will have no choice but to move him up if he continues to slug like this.