The Texas Rangers activated shortstop Corey Seager (back) from the 10-day injured list on Friday before their series opener at home at Globe Life Field against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Parker Messick, according to MLB.com. Seager is back with the Rangers after going 1-for-5 on a short minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since the middle of May due to inflammation in his lower back, but he'll return to starting shortstop duties and will hopefully give Texas an offensive boost on the infield. The five-time All-Star was hitting just .179 (28-for-156) before his back injury landed him on the IL and had gone hitless in his last 25 at-bats, but he did have seven home runs and has had at least 21 home runs in each of the last four seasons since coming to the Rangers in 2022. Seager could be a bit rusty upon his MLB return and could be eased back in by the Rangers this weekend, but he should still be rostered in all fantasy baseball leagues despite his slow start in 2026.

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Seattle Mariners top prospect Kade Anderson continues to showcase elite upside at the Double-A level and is seeing his value increase as a stash candidate. After joining the Mariners with the third overall pick in last year's MLB Draft, the southpaw has spent his professional career in Double-A and has looked very comfortable. Through his first nine outings with Arkansas, Anderson has logged 44 innings of work to the tune of a 1.43 ERA and a 0.75 WHIP. During this stretch, the left-hander has struck out an impressive 67 hitters while serving up just seven total walks. Additionally, Anderson has allowed one run or fewer in eight of these outings. Despite this incredible production, Anderson remains somewhat far from his MLB debut, given Seattle's pitching depth. With six capable starters on the MLB roster, the No. 6-ranked prospect in the sport will likely have to wait for several injuries or a potential trade to earn the call. However, those in leagues with N/A spots should still view the left-hander as an elite stash target given his upside on a per-start basis.

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Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Cole Carrigg has enjoyed an impressive start to the Triple-A regular season and remains a top hitting prospect to stash ahead of Week 11. After spending the entire 2025 season at the Double-A level, Carrigg was given the green light to begin the 2026 season with the top club in the minor leagues and has performed quite well. Through his first 54 games at the level, Carrigg has held a dominant .338/.413/.521 slash line with 14 doubles, five triples, five home runs, and 29 stolen bases. Last season, Carrigg shipped 46 bags over his 123 games with Double-A. With several starting outfielders on the MLB roster on the shelf due to injury, including Brenton Doyle and Mickey Moniak, Carrigg has a clear path to make an impact in the first half. His elite speed potential makes him a prior target for those in category leagues.

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Minnesota Twins top infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper remains on the verge of his MLB debut and should be viewed as a top stash candidate in all standard formats. The infielder is currently carrying an impressive 11-game hitting streak as he knocks on the MLB door. During this stretch, Culpepper has posted a .333/.444/.600 line with a 1.044 OPS. Across these contests, Culpepper has hit four home runs while swiping three bags and carrying a 9:9 K:BB. Overall, Culpepper has looked very comfortable during his first taste of Triple-A action, posting a .266/.372/.468 line with an .858 OPS. Over these 54 contests with St. Paul, Culpepper has hit 13 home runs and stolen 13 bases. Given his five-category upside and clear path to MLB at-bats, Culpepper should remain stashed in all standard leagues.

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Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher River Ryan hit his first speedbump at the Triple-A level on Thursday evening. After enjoying a near-perfect stretch since returning from injury, the right-hander allowed a season-high four runs and six hits to Round Rock. In this contest, Ryan also served up a season-high three walks and only struck out four hitters. However, prior to this rough showing, Ryan was on the verge of returning to the majors, carrying an impressive 0.60 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and a 19:1 K:BB over his last 15 frames since returning from his minor injury. Ryan made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign and looked quite comfortable in his first stint, holding a 1.33 ERA over 20 1/3 innings. With several Dodger starters on the injured list, including Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, Ryan continues to hold high-end stash upside, as his path to the big leagues remains very clear, despite his underwhelming showing on Thursday evening.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has enjoyed a remarkable start to the Triple-A regular season and has emerged as a top stash candidate in the opening months of the season. Through his first 33 games of the season (and at the Triple-A level in his career), the young outfielder has gone deep seven times while carrying a .341/.438/.562 line with a .998 OPS. During this stretch, Lara also showcased high-end speed, stealing 12 bags while holding a 19:17 K:BB. However, over his last 23 games, Lara has not hit a home run but maintained a high .346/.476/.420 line. As he progressed through the lower levels, power was never his strong suit, as he hit just two home runs over 136 games at Double-A in 2025. If Lara can find his power upside in June, he could compete for a first-half MLB debut and carry high-end five-category upside when he earns the call.

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Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect out of TCU, Payton Tolle, has dominated since his call-up to the Red Sox on April 23, as he has now made eight starts and has a 3-2 record, 2.28 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts in 47 1/3 innings pitched. More impressively, his underlying data fully support his breakout (2.31 xERA). After a cup of coffee with the Red Sox last season, pitching in seven games, Tolle has taken full advantage of his opportunity in 2026. While he isn't generating an elite ground ball rate, all of his other metrics rank in the 65th percentile or better. Tolle also provides fantasy managers with strong strikeout upside, as evidenced by his 27.3 percent strikeout rate, and is a WHIP specialist, thanks to his solid command (7 percent walk rate) and .191 xBA, which keeps the bases fairly empty and contributes to that category as well. While his wins are down a bit, that is more a testament to the Red Sox offense than to his production. Fantasy managers should continue to start Tolle with confidence, and if he is on the waiver wire in shallower formats, he is a must-add player.

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Cincinnati Reds slugger JJ Bleday has had a breakout season in 2026 since getting called up to the Reds on April 26. On the season, he is slashing .289/.383/.620 with 10 home runs, one stolen base, 19 runs scored, and 27 RBI in 121 at-bats. Over the past seven days, he has been hitting .348/.400/.826. Bleday has cemented himself as a must-add player across all formats due to his strong stretch of play, especially in five-outfield formats. Under the hood, most of the data support his breakout, with a strong exit-velocity average (90.6 mph) and xBA (.284) and xwOBA (.399) all elite, each in the 87th percentile or better. The only concern with Bleday is that he will occasionally sit against left-handed pitching, but as long as he continues to produce against right-handed pitching, his counting stats and ratios should be just fine. If available in your league, Bleday is a must-add player.

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San Francisco Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian earned the save on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers and has now converted on four of his five save opportunities on the season with a 1.19 WHIP and 3.58 ERA with 30 strikeouts and 14 walks through 27 2/3 innings pitched. While the Giants' closer role has been frustrating to figure out all season, Kilian appears to be taking control of that job, as his surface stats, stuff, and recent save opportunities appear to point in that direction. Additionally, Ryan Walker, who is leading the team with six save opportunities, was sent down to Triple-A on May 10, so he is not a threat to compete with Kilian for the time being. Kilian does not have any prior closing experience, so while he appears to be in the driver's seat for the job, his leash will be short; however, in formats where saves are scarce, Kilian is worth a waiver-wire add in deeper formats.

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Jack Curry, analyst on the YES network, reported Friday morning that Spencer Jones will be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders to replace Aaron Judge (rib), who will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to this injury. While this is a massive concern for the Yankees, it's a huge opportunity for Jones, who got a taste of the Major Leagues earlier this season and never capitalized, hitting .167 (4-for-24) with a .426 OPS. The Yankees still do have a bit of a crowded outfield, but with Judge, Giancarlo Stanton (calf), and Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) all on the shelf, Jones should see close to every day playing time with Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham as the other outfielders. Given Jones' poor first showing with the Yankees, he isn't someone fantasy managers should be rushing to add on the waiver wire, but he does have elite power upside and is worth monitoring over the first few games. He is slashing .269/.378/.571 with 13 home runs in Triple-A this season.

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Kansas City Royals right-hander Alex Lange has picked up back-to-back saves over the Royals' last two games and is emerging as a waiver wire pickup for leagues where save opportunities are scarce. The Royals' bullpen has been a bit of a carousel with Carlos Estevez (shoulder) landing on the IL in April, and Lucas Erceg struggling of late and only converting 11 of 17 save opportunities with a 1.97 WHIP and 6.45 ERA on the season. Lange is no secret to closing, having converted on 26 saves in 2023 with the Tigers. On the season, Lange has a 4.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched. While Lange may not be a long-term option or have elite stuff, he could be the new "flavor of the week" at the closer position and can help fantasy managers convert on some saves in the short-term.

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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (undisclosed), who was starting at first base on Thursday in the series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, left the game early after colliding with Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy in the fifth inning during a play at first base, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Both players were removed from the game and looked to be in plenty of discomfort on the ground before trainers came out to check on them. Vargas was helped to the dugout and appeared to be holding his leg, although it's unclear exactly what his injury is. He went 0-for-2 at the plate before being replaced at first base by Pavin Smith. The 34-year-old Venezuelan veteran was one of the hottest hitters in baseball early in the 2026 season, but he has come back down to Earth lately, going 5-for-48 (.104) with a double, six RBI, two runs scored, three walks, and five strikeouts in 14 games going into Thursday's series finale at Chase Field. At the very least, Vargas will probably sit out of Friday's series opener against the Washington Nationals, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day until we know more.UPDATE: Manager Torey Lovullo said that Vargas is day-to-day with a bruised left thigh and rib cage, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio doubled his home run total for the season in Thursday's 12-9 loss to the visiting San Francisco Giants at American Family Field, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .308 and his OPS to .878. It was the 22-year-old's first multi-homer game of the 2026 season and the third of his career. The Venezuelan outfielder got a late start to the year due to a broken hand, and he hasn't shown much power on the year until Thursday night, but otherwise, he has been productive for the Brew Crew in his third year in the big leagues. Chourio came into Thursday's tilt with a .291/.354/.437 slash line, .791 OPS, only two home runs, 12 RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored across 25 games and 113 plate appearances. His big game on Thursday extended his current hitting streak to six games, and he now has three multi-hit games during that span. It's safe to say that Chourio is heating up now that the calendar has flipped to June.

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Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, who was serving as the designated hitter in Thursday night's contest at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, went 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs and three RBI in a 7-6 loss on the road. Langeliers boosted his season average to .289 and his OPS to .915 in the losing effort, with his second homer of the night being an inside-the-park variety when Chicago center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong lost the ball in the lights. The 28-year-old slugging catcher came into Thursday's tilt on the North side with a .118 average (6-for-51) with two homers, three doubles, three RBI, six runs scored, four walks, and eight strikeouts in his last 13 games, dating back to May 19. Fantasy managers are hoping that Langelier's two-homer showing on Thursday will get him going at the dish again. The two-homer game was Langelier's ninth multi-homer game of his career and already the third of the 2026 season. He remains one of the best sources of power at the catching position in fantasy baseball.

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Chicago Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera (finger) is now scheduled to come off the 15-day injured list to start in Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the visiting San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Cabrera was initially expected to come off the IL to start in Game 2 of the series on Saturday, but they will instead move him up a day and push right-hander Ben Brown back. The 28-year-old Dominican hurler didn't allow more than three runs in a start in his first year in Chicago until May 9, and he'll return from the IL with a 3-2 record, 4.00 ERA (4.45 FIP), and 1.35 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 20 walks in 54 innings pitched across his first 10 starts in 2026. He wasn't exactly great in May, allowing 15 runs (12 earned) on 23 hits (five homers) while walking eight and striking out 18 in 18 2/3 innings over four starts. Cabrera's velocity is down this year, and he's sporting a career-low 20.7% strikeout rate, making him a shaky fantasy streamer with the Cubbies. He'll face a Giants squad in the middle of the pack in team OPS (.703) this year.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (head) left Thursday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks early with shortness of breath and to rule out a concussion, the team announced. Muncy collided at first base in the fifth inning with D-backs infielder Ildemaro Vargas, and both players were pulled from the contest. It sounds as though Muncy may have avoided a serious injury, but he will probably be held out of the Freeway Series opener on Friday night back in L.A. against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Fantasy managers should consider Muncy day-to-day until we hear more on Friday. Before being pulled, Muncy went 1-for-2 at the plate for the Dodgers. The 35-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star came into Thursday's tilt slashing .251/.346/.513 with an .859 OPS, 14 home runs, 22 RBI, and 40 runs scored across his 187 at-bats. Muncy won't ever be a great source of average in fantasy, but he gets on base plenty and will continue to have RBI opportunities in the heart of the Dodgers' stacked lineup as long as he can stay healthy.

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Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner has not looked like himself at the plate lately. Hoerner is normally one of the most consistent hitters at his position, but has struggled over the last few weeks. Coming into Thursday's game, Hoerner is slashing .212/.293/.250 with zero home runs and three RBI over the last 14 days. It's worth noting that Hoerner has recorded a hit in four straight games coming into Thursday's contest against the Athletics. This is hopefully a sign that Hoerner is beginning to snap out of his cold streak at the plate. Fantasy managers should continue to stick with Hoerner through his struggles, as he could be turning the corner very soon.

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Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Juan Mejia has hit a rough patch lately. Mejia was pitching well in a high-leverage role for the Rockies, but might've pushed himself down on the depth chart lately. Over the last five outings, Mejia has allowed eight earned runs and has only thrown one clean inning. The right-hander currently holds a 5.79 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and a 31:16 K:BB ratio with three saves in 25 appearances. It has been a struggle for Mejia lately, but a few quality outings could quickly put him back on the closer radar. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Mejia as a possible saves candidate in the near future.

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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (rib) has been diagnosed with a stress fracture of his first rib on his right side. The Yankees have announced that Judge is going to be sidelined 4-6 weeks because of this issue. The superstar slugger needs a rest period before the team can do more imaging. Judge will head to the Injured List, which is obviously going to be a huge blow to this lineup. He's going to need time to ramp back up as well, so fantasy managers should expect to be without Judge for an extended period of time. The MVP slugger is irreplaceable, but the assumption is that Max Schuemann, Jose Caballero, and possibly Spencer Jones will get a look in right field while Judge is sidelined. As mentioned, Judge needs a recovery window before more tests can be done, so fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates on his status in the coming weeks.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Bennett could be back on the big league roster soon. According to Ian Browne, Bennett could return to the starting rotation as early as Tuesday. The Red Sox need another starting pitcher after optioning Brayan Bello on Tuesday. The 25-year-old is the No. 6 prospect in the Red Sox farm system. He has already made two starts for the team this season. Bennett has pitched extremely well in the minor leagues and has earned another chance at the big league roster. He'd be worth a look in deep leagues if he does receive the call back to The Show next week.

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