Addison Barger, 3B/OF, TOR (CBS: 42% rostered)
Ankle and elbow injuries have kept Barger on the IL for all but 22 at-bats this season. The Jays need that power bat (21 HR in 460 AB in 2025) in the everyday lineup in the worst of ways. He’s expected to head out on a rehab assignment this week with an end of June return date. Spend a little of that FAAB now, or a lot more in a couple of weeks.
Tyler Callihan, Of, PIT (CBS: 3% rostered)
Oneill Cruz is looking at a 4-to-6-week IL stint with a broken hand. Tyler Callihan has been hot, going 5-for-14 over the past seven days with two homers and looks to be in-line for a steady diet of at-bats while Cruz is on the mend. A small bid will give you the opportunity to see if this solid start is sustainable.
Cole Carrigg, OF, COL (CBS: 34% rostered)
Cole Carrigg has slugged two homers in his first four games since getting called up and with the list of Colorado outfielders filling the IL a long one, should have no problems in finding regular playing time. An opportunity to acquire a power/speed bat that will be playing half his games at Coors Field should have our attention.
Jasson Dominguez, OF, NYY (CBS: 44% rostered)
Jasson Dominguez was activated off the IL yesterday and promptly hit a solo shot against the Jays. Giancarlo Stanton suffered a setback in his rehab, tweaking his injured right calf and is waiting for further imaging to establish a timeline for his return. The opportunities for full-time at-bats for an extended period of time could be at-hand.
Denzer Guzman, SS, LAA (CBS: 3% rostered)
A .974 OPS at Salt Lake City, even being what Salt Lake city represents, should have our attention. Let’s see what Rich has to say about Guzman. “Athletic and projectable, Guzman’s bat speed and physicality suggest growing power as he matures. He’s a 55 runner, giving him the potential for double-digit stolen bases early in his career. While he’s unlikely ever to be a high-contact hitter, his profile points toward average to slightly below-average contact rates, a .250 batting average baseline, and an OBP roughly 80 points higher. That combination of power and speed offers a balanced offensive outlook, even if the strikeouts remain part of his game.” “For fantasy purposes, Guzman’s blend of power, speed, and OBP skills makes him a potential contributor, though managers should expect volatility tied to his contact profile.”
Blaze Jordan, 1B, STL (CBS: 12% rostered)
Two games in and the 23-year-old Jordan is 4-for-8 and has taken care of that first big-league homer. He’s pouring the foundation for a long successful run at third base in St. Louis.
Luis Lara, OF, MIL (CBS: 17% rostered)
Milwaukee has once again signed a contract extension with a youngster, inking 21-year-old Luis Lara to a 7-year $31 million dollar extension and for good cause. Lara is enjoying a breakout campaign at Triple-A Nashville with seven homers and 20 stolen bases while walking more than striking out (46/35) over 221 at-bats. An arrival in Milwaukee is drawing near. Garrett Mitchell will only hold off the youngster for so long.
Jordan Lawlar, 3B/OF, ARZ (CBS: 34% rostered)
The big concern with Jordan Lawlar, other than his ability to stay on the field, has to be the fact that there are plenty of mouths to field in the Diamondback outfield. Torey Lovullo, Arizona’s Manager, shared his thoughts on this challenge. “It’s going to be very fluid. There’s going to be three guys, four guys for two positions, going to be a little bit of a rotation. They’re all going to play.” Well, if Lawlar builds on the first game Friday night where he went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and two stolen bases he won’t be riding the pine very much, if at all.
Braden Montgomery, OF, CWS (CBS: 61% rostered)
The injury to Munetaka Murakami has created a big void in the White Sox power game. Is young slugger Braden Montgomery the potential answer to that void? Let’s turn this over to Rich Wilson for his thoughts. “Fantasy managers should treat Montgomery as a power/speed threat with OBP upside. The profile is fantasy-friendly: 20–25 home runs, double-digit steals, and an OBP that could sit 80 points above his batting average thanks to improving walk rates. The batting average may be pressured by swing-and-miss, but if the contact stabilizes, Montgomery has the tools to make an impact at the highest level.”
Max Muncy, 2B/3B, ATH (CBS: 22% rostered)
Don’t forget about the other Max Muncy. He was off to a solid start before a fractured hand caused him to spend six weeks on the IL. Everyone produces (excluding pitchers) in that bandbox in Sacramento.
Tristan Peters, OF, CWS (CBS: 7% rostered)
Tristan Peters spoiled the party yesterday, breaking up Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s no-hitter with a solo shot in the top of the ninth. A no-hitter broke up by a former Savanah Banana must be a first. A little pop and speed to go along with a back flip or two is there for the taking.
John Rave, OF, KCR (CBS: not rostered)
Nobody in that Kansas City outfield is stepping up and demonstrating that they can get the job done on a consistent basis. Why not give John Rave a shot? In 223 at-bats at Triple-A Omaha, Rave had accumulated 10 home runs and 16 stolen bases to go along with a great .395 OBP. Those numbers seem worthy of parting with a small chunk of FAAB this evening.
JR Ritchie, SP, ATL (CBS: 19% rostered)
Spencer Strider hits the IL with right elbow inflammation (gulp) and the Braves are turning to JR Ritchie to step into the rotation. He tossed five innings of two-hit shutout ball Friday with five strikeouts. A very promising sign being that Strider could be looking at an extended absence, and the 22-year-old Ritchie will be counted on to fill that void.
Samad Taylor, OF, SDP (CBS: 1% rostered)
I was a big fan of Samad Taylor a few years back when he was coming up through the Jays system. He was traded to the Royals for Whit Merrifield and proceeded to swiped 43 bases at Triple-A Omaha in 2023. 2024 and 2025 found him plying his trade as a Mariner and he proceeded to once again flash those wheels, stealing 50 and 44 bases in back-to-back seasons but never saw much of the bigs. 2026 finds him in San Diego and an opportunity for steady playing time and in his first 24 at-bats has one homer, 8 RBI, a pair of thefts and an excellent .375 BA. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, and try again.
Closer Report
Bryan Hudson, CWS (CBS: 3% rostered)
Seranthony Dominguez is Seranthony Dominguez. Grant Taylor is eventually going to transition into the starting rotation. Is Bryan Hudson a potential long-term ninth inning answer for the White Sox? The 6’8” southpaw is now up to three saves to go along with a great 2.25 ERA. A small bid and stash is in order.
Caleb Kilian, SFG (CBS: 22% rostered)
The Giants have at least for now abandoned their closer-by committee approach, naming Caleb Kilian as the team’s closer. If you want to toss darts at those elusive saves, he is currently 4-for-5 working the ninth inning and has the job.
Garrett Whitlock, RP, BOS (CBS: 14% rostered)
What are the odds that Aroldis Chapman is pitching for the Red Sox in the second half of 2026? I’d have to think those odds are somewhere between slim and none. Who is the probable replacement if Chapman is on the move? Garrett Whitlock would be that guy and right now makes for a fine speculative grab.
