Jo Adell, OF, LAA (CBS: 17% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Jo Adell has been on a tear, slugging five home runs and driving in nine runs over the past two weeks. He’s even hitting for average, going 13-for-37 at the plate. He will cool off and will likely head back to riding the bench, but until then, get him active and rolling in all formats to take advantage of this hot streak.
Chase Burns, SP, CIN (CBS: 28% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Chase Burns had three successful starts at High-A and was off to Double-A, where he has been outstanding. In eight starts, he has posted a 1.29 ERA and an impressive 55/4 K/BB ratio. Triple-A is calling, and from there, it’s just one phone call to the Cincinnati rotation.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B, CIN (CBS: 40% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered)
CES rejoined the Reds on Friday after a lengthy IL stint and has thus far proven that the wait for those who exercised patience has been worthwhile. In two games, he has hit two homers, driven in five runs, and gone 5-for-10 at the plate. If he’s sitting in your Free Agent pool, he won’t be come Monday morning.
Henry Davis, C, PIT (CBS: 5% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Davis has homered on consecutive days, and the Pirates will need every bit of production from the former top prospect, especially with both Joey Bart and Endy Rodriguez currently on the injured list. A small bid is in order, hoping that Davis continues to swing a hot bat.
Liam Hicks, C, MIA (CBS: 2% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Liam Hicks is now up to 24 RBI in just 106 at-bats with an impressive .834 OPS. Matt Mervis is currently calling Triple-A Jacksonville home, which has the potential to increase his at-bats as a Rule 5 pick. He’s presently 13th in RBIs among catchers and deserving of a roster spot in two-catcher formats.
Landon Knack, SP, LAD (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Tony Gonsolin has been placed on the IL due to right elbow discomfort, leaving the Dodgers with a total of eight starters on the IL, excluding Shohei Ohtani. The fifth starter comes down to a choice between Bobby Miller and Landon Knack, as Justin Wrobleski is already in the Dodgers’ rotation. I’ll take my chances with Landon Knack getting called up.
Quinn Priester, SP, MIL (CBS: 16% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Quinn Priester has given up a total of four earned runs in his last three starts (17 IP), including consecutive victories. His ERA was 5.79 on May 2. As of today, he holds a 3.88 ERA. The Brewers have paused Brandon Woodruff’s rehab assignment while he manages an elbow contusion, which should provide Priester with additional opportunities to secure a spot in the Brewers’ rotation.
Ryan Ritter, SS, COL (CBS: 7% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)
Ezequiel Tovar has been placed on the 10-day IL due to an oblique strain, and the Rockies have called up slugger Ryan Ritter. He’ll likely have at least 3 to 4 weeks to prove he belongs, but the 16 home runs and 45 RBI, along with a 1.048 OPS at Triple-A, look great on his resume.
Mike Soroka, SP, WAS (CBS: 18% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)
Soroka has posted three wins in his last four starts, including a six-inning, two-hit gem in his most recent outing against the Rangers. In those four starts, totaling 23 innings, he has allowed only three walks. In deeper formats, he could provide support for those looking to replace starters who have landed on the injured list.
Giancarlo Stanton, UT, NYY (CBS: 40% rostered, ESPN: 7% rostered)
Having no elbows playing in the outfield is a stretch, but Stanton doesn’t need elbows to hit 20 home runs from the DH position over the course of 2025. He is likely to be activated off the IL in the next couple of weeks. Getting in early will save you some of that valuable FAAB.
Kyle Teel, C, CWS (CBS: 27% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered)
Teel got the call Thursday and has scored a run, been caught stealing, and has more walks than strikeouts. Can we call these results successful? I think we can, and the eight home runs, seven stolen bases, and .394 OBP in 183 Triple-A at-bats provide us with a solid indicator that good days lie ahead.
Closer Report
Dylan Lee, RP, ATL (CBS: 4% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)
Raisel Iglesias has now allowed earned runs in eight of his last eleven appearances. Daysbel Hernandez is on the IL with right forearm inflammation. Craig Kimbrel lasted one outing before being DFA’d. Pierce Johnson is anything but effective, suffering back-to-back losses. By the process of elimination, that leaves us with Dylan Lee. Lee currently has a 2.25 ERA, .93 WHIP, eight holds, and one save. If you care to throw a dart, he is not only the best option but also one of the last options, alongside Enyel De Los Santos and Aaron Bummer. Dylan Lee gets my vote!
Randy Rodriguez, RP, SFG (CBS: 21% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered)
Ryan Walker has not only pitched himself out of the closer role, but he has also pitched himself out of the setup role. Meanwhile, Randy Rodriguez boasts an impressive 0.64 ERA and WHIP, with 41 strikeouts in 28 1/3 innings pitched. Adding to his credentials, he earned his first save this week, making him a standout as the Giants’ new setup man.
