Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is heating up and extended his hitting streak to five games in the team's 10-4 win over the hosting Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Lile went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs and four RBI. The 23-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder's homers came off Brady Singer in the fourth inning and reliever Luis Mey in the fifth frame. His home runs snapped a drought of 16 straight games with a long ball. During his current five-game hitting streak, the 23-year-old has gone 8-for-19 (.421) with two homers, two doubles, five RBI, and two runs scored to boost his season slash line to .264/.331/.423 in 163 at-bats. Lile is now up to five homers on the season and has added 19 RBI, 26 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 41 games played. He hasn't been excellent this year, but Lile could be turning a corner in mid-May.

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Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober went the distance in a marvelous performance on Tuesday night in a 3-0 shutout win over the visiting Miami Marlins. Ober went all nine innings to win his fourth game of the season, allowing only two hits, walking none, and striking out seven batters. It was quite the bounce-back performance from the soft-tossing right-hander after he gave up a season-high five earned runs in five innings in a loss to the Washington Nationals his last time on the bump. His efficient and dominant outing on Tuesday now has the 30-year-old at 4-2 on the year with a 3.46 ERA (3.85 FIP) and 1.02 WHIP with 39 strikeouts and 15 walks in 52 innings of work over his nine starts. Ober needed just 89 pitches to finish off the complete-game shutout, and he retired the last 16 batters he faced against a Miami squad that was overly aggressive, leading to lots of quick innings. It was Ober's third complete game of his career. So far, Ober has done a fine job of reinventing himself in 2026 with a drop in velocity.

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New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong has begun to turn the corner after a slow start to the Triple-A campaign and is emerging as a top stash option among pitchers. Tong was in contention to break camp with the MLB roster but was optioned to Syracuse to put the finishing touches on his development. Over his first 15 1/3 frames of the Triple-A campaign (four starts), Tong posted a high 7.04 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP. However, over his last four outings (21 innings), Tong has looked far stronger, posting a strong 2.57 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP. During this stint, Tong has racked up 29 punchouts while walking 11 hitters. With the Mets lacking many proven options at the back-end of their rotation, the No. 42-ranked prospect in the sport could return to Queens in the near future, making him a top stash option.

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Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has begun to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Williams was given an opportunity to win a starting job out of spring training but was instead sent to the top club in the Milwaukee minor-league system. Over his first 17 games with Nashville, the infielder looked quite overmatched, posting a modest .197/.388/.227 slash line with only one extra-base hit. However, over his last 21 contests, Williams has looked like a completely different hitter, carrying a .282/.380/.462 slash line with five doubles, three home runs, and five stolen bases. With David Hamilton and Luis Rengifo struggling to produce consistently at the MLB level, the Brewers may turn to the former 14th overall pick in the near future. He is a solid stash option in all 12+ team leagues with N/A spots.

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Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara is emerging as the clear prospect to stash when looking for power upside. Alcantara was unable to claim a spot on the team's Opening Day roster but has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A campaign with the Iowa Cubs. Through his first 33 games of the campaign, Alcantara has launched 13 home runs while holding an overall .246/.345/.603 line with a .948 OPS. He has also swiped three bags and added six doubles. Alcantara made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign but appeared in only 13 games, split between the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Given Chicago's deep outfield, Alcantara has yet to earn a true full-time stint in the major leagues. While this has blocked him from an early promotion, he remains a solid stash option in five-outfielder formats, as he could emerge as an everyday player if Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, or Ian Happ were to have a lengthy stint on the injured list.

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Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson continues to showcase elite upside at the Double-A level and is emerging as the No. 1 pitching prospect to this point in all of baseball. Anderson joined the Mariners as the third overall pick in last year's MLB Draft and has looked very comfortable in his first stint at the professional level. Through his first six starts with Double-A Arkansas, Anderson has posted an incredible 0.60 ERA with a 0.67 WHIP. During this stint, Anderson has struck out 47 hitters while walking only five batters. Additionally, over his last three outings, Anderson has looked even sharper, striking out at least eight batters in each game while holding a 0.56 ERA. Even though there is no clear spot for him on the MLB roster, an injury could pave the way for him to debut much sooner than expected. His upside alone makes him a priority stash option in all 12-team leagues.

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St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez has high-end five-category potential at Triple-A and is seeing his stash value increase in Week 7 of the fantasy season. Despite his slow start at Triple-A, the outfielder has flashed high-end power and speed with the Memphis Redbirds. Through his first 33 games at the level, Baez has swiped six bags while going deep seven times. Overall, the former 54th overall pick has posted a .229/.308/.450 line with a .758 OPS. Last summer, Baez opened the campaign at High-A but spent most of his time at Double-A. Across 117 total games, Baez held a strong .287/.384/.500 line with 20 home runs and 54 stolen bases. Even though he has had a slower start to the season, he remains on the verge of his MLB debut and could make a high impact for fantasy given his five-category skill set. He is a top hitter to stash in all 12-team leagues.

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Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins was placed on the 7-day injured list earlier in May with a Grade 2 shoulder sprain. At the time of the injury, the team announced that they would re-evaluate him in at least 10 days. While the team has yet to provide an update, it appears Jenkins will remain on the shelf for at least another week. The 21-year-old is considered the No. 11-ranked prospect in all of baseball on MLB.com and was in the mix to earn an early promotion to the major leagues. He began the campaign with St. Paul, where he appeared in 25 games and posted a .256/.396/.389 slash line with six doubles, two home runs, five stolen bases, and a strong 19:18 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could re-emerge as a top stash option once he returns to the diamond.

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New York Mets rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing delivered an impressive MLB debut on Tuesday, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, three walks, and a stolen base. The fourth-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft showcased multiple parts of his offensive profile and immediately drew attention as a fantasy waiver wire option. Ewing hit .290 with an .819 OPS across 251 minor league games before earning his promotion to New York. The 21-year-old could see increased opportunities moving forward with several Mets outfielders currently on the injured list, including Luis Robert Jr.Ewing is known for his elite contact skills and speed, making him a high-end waiver wire option out of New York.

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Rico Garcia earned his third save of the season on Monday and continues to dominate opposing hitters in late-inning situations. With expected closer Ryan Helsley currently on the injured list, Garcia has stepped into a larger role and quickly become a leading option for saves in Baltimore. The 32-year-old has not allowed a run across his last eight appearances, lowering his season numbers to a 0.47 ERA and 0.42 WHIP. Garcia now leads all active Orioles pitchers in saves and continues to handle high-leverage opportunities effectively. In his sixth MLB season, Garcia has emerged as a priority fantasy target out of the Orioles bullpen.

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Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz has been dominant in May, recording his fifth save of the season on Tuesday and his third across his last four games. With injuries continuing to impact the Rangers bullpen, Latz has stepped into a larger role and provided stability in ninth-inning situations. The 30-year-old owns a 0.83 ERA and 0.42 WHIP this season, establishing himself as one of the most effective relievers in the American League. Latz has also excelled at limiting walks while generating elite fastball movement, with his fastball run value ranking in the 98th percentile. Fantasy managers searching for saves should continue targeting Latz as his role in Texas continues to grow.

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San Francisco Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian earned his second save of the season on Tuesday, recording four outs with one strikeout in a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kilian has now received two save opportunities over his last five appearances and continues to emerge as the leading option for ninth-inning work in San Francisco. The Giants optioned right-hander Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday after early-season struggles, opening the door for Kilian to claim the role. The 28-year-old owns a 1.40 ERA and 1.09 WHIP this season and has quickly become one of the Giants' most reliable bullpen arms. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring Kilian as his save opportunities increase.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe delivered another clean inning on Tuesday, earning his fourth save of the season in a 6-4 victory against the San Diego Padres. Uribe has allowed just one earned run through four appearances in May and continues to strengthen his grip on the Brewers' ninth-inning role. The 24-year-old now owns a 3.52 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 16 strikeouts across 15 1/3 innings this season. Uribe has also shown improved command compared to previous years, posting a 6.9 percent walk rate and avoiding the control issues that previously limited his effectiveness. His 98.1 mph fastball ranks in the 94th percentile and has become a major weapon in late-inning situations. Uribe continues to rise among fantasy closers and should be rostered in all formats.

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Pittsburgh's SP Paul Skenes recorded 10 strikeouts in 8 innings collecting the win in a 3-1 win over the Rockies on Tuesday, May. 12.

Mariners' LF Dominic Canzone had five RBIs going 1-for-4 with a home run in a 10-2 win over Houston on Tuesday, May. 12.

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (finger) went on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured middle finger, but MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that he will reclaim the starting shortstop job from Anthony Volpe when he's fully healthy. "He's played as well as anyone out there," manager Aaron Boone said. "So that would be my expectation." Despite dealing with a fractured finger, Boone said the hope is that the speedy Caballero will spend the minimum of 10 days on the IL. "It just depends how he heals up over the next few days. He's got a small fracture in there, but the tendon and ligaments are all good. So we don't think it's going to be long," Boone said. The news makes Volpe less attractive as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy leagues, even though he's expected to play regularly at the 6 with Caballero sidelined. The 29-year-old Caballero should be held in fantasy leagues where he's rostered after slashing .259/.320/.400 with seven doubles, four homers, 13 RBI, and 13 steals in 41 games. He leads all big-league shortstops with nine defensive runs saved and is mostly useful for his high-end speed in fantasy.

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Detroit Tigers shortstop/third baseman Kevin McGonigle has hit the ground running as a rookie this season, hitting .300/.403/.447 with two home runs, 16 RBI, 26 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his first 176 MLB plate appearances. McGonigle's plate skills are elite for a 21-year-old as he's drawn a walk in 13.6% of his plate appearances while logging just a 12.5% strikeout rate. With an 11.1% barrel rate, McGonigle could also unlock some more power as the weather heats up in Detroit in the summer months. The youngster is already locked into an everyday role at or near the top of the Tigers' lineup, which should allow him to continue to rack up runs and RBI. It's still obviously very early in McGonigle's career, but he looks like a high-floor fantasy producer with the potential to provide value across all five rotisserie categories.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola has struggled mightily through his first eight starts of 2026, posting a 2-3 record with a 5.14 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 44 strikeouts across 42 innings. The 32-year-old's issues are a continuation of his down season in 2025, when he logged a 6.01 ERA across 17 starts. Nola's 24% strikeout rate is down from his peak, but remains a manageable figure. However, his 8.2% walk rate is his worst since 2019. The long ball is also a major impediment to success for Nola, as he owns a 1.50 HR/9 after recording a 1.72 HR/9 in 2025. While Nola allowed homers at a high rate even during his peak years, he no longer limits traffic well enough to work around his tendency to get taken deep. Nola's track record of success and his continued ability to rack up strikeouts allow him to maintain some fantasy appeal, but he's prone to a blow-up start at any time at this point in his career.

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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, as he's recorded a 3-2 record with a 2.76 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts across 45 2/3 innings (eight starts). With an 11.1% walk rate, King's control remains a bit of a concern. However, the 30-year-old has gotten his ground ball rate back up to 45.8% this season after seeing it drop to a career-low 38.3% in 2025. As a result, King's HR/9 has dropped from 1.47 to 0.79, which is more in line with his career rate of 0.95. King was limited to just 15 starts in 2025 by shoulder and knee injuries, so health remains a potential red flag in his profile. Still, as long as King stays on the mound, he should provide reliable production for fantasy managers in 2026.

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St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Riley O'Brien has emerged as his team's primary closer with a strong start to the 2026 season. Across 19 innings, O'Brien has pitched to a 2.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 11 saves. However, the 31-year-old has run into a bit of a rough patch of late, as he's allowed six earned runs and blown two saves over his last 5 2/3 innings pitched. Even with the recent struggles, O'Brien's ridiculously dominant 29.3% K-BB rate indicates that the downturn is likely a momentary blip. Still, O'Brien does not have a long track record as a closer, which could lead to him being on a shorter leash in the role. Fantasy managers should remain positive on O'Brien's season-long outlook, but his next few appearances are worth monitoring.

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