#1 — Alvarez knee injury clouds Mets catcher position
WATCH · NYM · CATCHER Francisco Alvarez (68% owned) exited the Mets' May 12 game in the sixth inning with a right knee injury sustained on a swing. Per @AnthonyDiComo, he will undergo further testing; an MRI was scheduled for May 13. The curated injury report lists him as day-to-day with ETA day-to-day, but with knee issues potentially lingering, expect multi-game absence. Behind Alvarez on the depth chart, monitor opportunistic backup catcher reps over the next week. Action: Hold Alvarez; avoid overreacting to one injury day until MRI results surface.
#2 — A.J. Ewing's MLB debut steals center-field reps from Luis Robert Jr.
ADD · NYM · OF A.J. Ewing (under 5% owned) launched an immediate impact in his May 12 debut: 7-pitch walk in his first plate appearance, then a 104.1 mph RBI triple off the bat for his first career hit—the first Mets player in franchise history to log a triple as his first hit. Per @AnthonyDiComo, Luis Robert Jr. (lumbar spine disc herniation) "is not progressing the way we would like" and is unlikely to return soon, giving Ewing a long runway to establish himself in center. He batted eighth in his debut but should see regular reps. Action: Add Ewing in all leagues; he is the primary center-field option until Robert returns.
#3 — Rays' 12-2 streak extends to 5-0 vs. Blue Jays this season
HOLD · TB · MULTI The Rays won their 12th game in their last 14 (per @ToddZolecki) on May 12 behind another dominant start from Shane McClanahan, rallying in the 10th inning for their AL-most 28th win. Per @KeeganMatheson, Toronto has dropped all five games to Tampa Bay so far this season and fell 7-6 in extras. No individual Rays hitter is warranting a panic hold, but Shane McClanahan (65%+ owned) remains an elite starter in a red-hot rotation. Action: Hold all Rays productive hitters and pitchers; ride the wave without roster changes.
#4 — Bryce Miller ready to activate for Mariners vs. Astros
HOLD · SEA · SP Bryce Miller (48% owned) is set to activate from the 15-day IL on May 13 vs. Houston, per the curated injury report (ETA 2026-05-13). He has been out since March 25. With his upcoming start against the reeling Astros (per @brianmctaggart, they are 81-81 in their last 162 games), Miller's return to the rotation is an upgrade for Seattle's starting-pitching depth. Managers holding him should be ready to slot him into lineups immediately. Action: Activate Miller and prepare to start him vs. Houston or in his next appearance.
#5 — Tatsuya Imai's return from IL a disaster; benching likely
SELL HIGH · HOU · SP Tatsuya Imai (8% owned) made his return to the mound on May 12 vs. Seattle and faltered badly: 4 IP, 5 H, 6 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 2 HBP (both scored), 80 pitches, 9.24 ERA for the season (12⅔ IP). Per @brianmctaggart, his fastball and slider usage was scattered and ineffective. With Jayden Murray warming up to take the fifth inning, the Astros are evaluating alternatives in a rotation already cratered by multi-month absences. Action: Drop or trade Imai if you own him; he is no longer a reliable option.
#6 — Caballero shifts to 10-day IL; Volpe recalled to play shortstop
WATCH · NYY · SS José Caballero (35% owned) was moved from day-to-day to the 10-day IL on May 13, per the curated report (ETA mid-May). Per @BryanHoch, Caballero will be the starting shortstop when healthy, but Anthony Volpe has been recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to fill in. Volpe is under 5% owned and is the short-term play; Caballero's mid-May ETA suggests a return window is possible but not guaranteed. Action: Add Volpe in shallow leagues; hold Caballero as a stash in deeper formats.
#7 — Jacob Wilson (ATH) shoulder sprain lands him on 10-day IL
WATCH · ATH · SS Jacob Wilson (12% owned) was placed on the 10-day IL on May 12 after suffering a shoulder sprain reaching for a grounder in Baltimore, per the curated report (ETA late May). The Athletics' shortstop depth chart is thin; no clear under-50%-owned replacement is available on the depth chart. Monitor the Athletics' next move—they may call up a prospect or shift an infielder to cover. Action: Drop Wilson temporarily; revisit after ATH announces his replacement.
#8 — Grant Wolfram placed on 15-day IL; Tyler Wells recalled
WATCH · BAL · RP Grant Wolfram (2% owned) was placed on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 9 with low back strain, per @masnRoch. The Orioles recalled RHP Tyler Wells (10% owned) from Triple-A Norfolk to fill the bullpen spot. Wolfram has been ineffective this year (4.85 ERA in 13 IP); Wells is the short-term relief play. Action: Add Wells if punting pitching; drop Wolfram.
#9 — Kyle Bradish to start for Orioles; Basallo in lineup
STREAM · BAL · SP Kyle Bradish (22% owned) is set to start for Baltimore on May 14, per @masnRoch. Adley Basallo (50% owned) returns to the lineup as designated hitter and catcher (per @masnRoch and @masnRoch), signaling health after recent injury concerns. Bradish is a hold; Basallo is a HOLD with confirmed lineup status. Action: Start Bradish in standard leagues; keep Basallo in your lineup.
#10 — Peña rehab assignment progresses; could return end of week
WATCH · HOU · SS Jeremy Peña (55% owned) began his rehab assignment at Double-A Corpus Christi on May 12 and went 1-for-2 with a double, per @brianmctaggart. The curated report (ETA late May, 10-day IL placed in April) notes he could return end of week. Monitor his progression closely; a return by May 17–19 is plausible. Action: Stash Peña in deep leagues; plan to activate him within 7 days.
#11 — Christian Yelich reinstated from IL; Brewers rotation staffing adjustments
HOLD · MIL · OF Christian Yelich (72% owned) was reinstated from the injured list on May 13, per @AdamMcCalvy, and Tyler Black (1% owned) was optioned out to clear roster space. Yelich is a cornerstone hold. Separately, @AdamMcCalvy noted that Chad Patrick is pitching in relief again, with the Brewers mulling a permanent bullpen move—his stuff ticks up out of the pen, but no decision has been made. The Brewers will need a fifth starter again on Saturday in Minnesota. Action: Hold Yelich; monitor Patrick's next appearance for role confirmation.
#12 — Woodruff first bullpen session Thursday; May return still possible
STASH · MIL · SP Brandon Woodruff (48% owned) is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on May 14, per @AdamMcCalvy. A May return remains possible. In deeper leagues, stash him now; in shallow formats, wait until he's within 7–10 days of activation. Action: Stash Woodruff in 12+ team leagues; hold in redraft unless you have rotation depth.
#13 — Wheeler with 2-hit shutout through 6 innings
HOLD · PHI · SP Zack Wheeler (65% owned) was on pace for a strong outing on May 12, allowing only 2 hits and no runs through 6 innings, per @BNightengale. Trea Turner (58% owned), Kyle Schwarber (48% owned), and Bryce Harper (88% owned) are all in the Phillies' lineup at Red Sox on May 13 (via @ToddZolecki). The Phillies remain a top-3 team since April 27 (11-3 record, .786 win %), and their lineup is locked in. Action: Hold all Phillies bats and Wheeler; ride the hot streak.
#14 — Simpson left-leg cramp; Rays optimistic for daily availability
WATCH · TB · OF Chandler Simpson (8% owned) was a late scratch on May 12 with oblique discomfort, but per @TBTimes_Rays, he reported good news on his left leg, which cramped during the previous night's game. He did not rule out being available off the bench and will be evaluated daily. The curated report lists him as day-to-day (ETA day-to-day). Action: Monitor Simpson's status; he should be available soon, but sit him one more game.
#15 — Lux shoulder setback; shutdown and imaging ordered
WATCH · TB · OF Brandon Lux (5% owned) has been pulled off his rehab assignment due to a left shoulder issue, per @TBTimes_Rays. Imaging on the shoulder is scheduled for later this week, and he will be shut down for the foreseeable future. This is a significant setback for his return timeline. Action: Drop Lux; his shoulder re-injury suggests a longer absence.
#16 — Berrios elbow visit with Dr. Keith Meister; update expected soon
WATCH · TOR · SP José Berríos (65% owned) is visiting with Dr. Keith Meister on May 13 to assess his elbow condition, per @bnicholsonsmith. An update is expected late May 13 or May 14. The Blue Jays are also deciding whether to skip the fifth-starter spot on Saturday in Detroit or cover it and use Kevin Gausman (45% owned) on Sunday, per @bnicholsonsmith. Action: Hold Berríos; await Dr. Meister's findings before making roster moves.
#17 — A.J. Minter bullpen session completed; rehab assignment expected this weekend
STASH · ATL · RP A.J. Minter (42% owned) threw a bullpen session on May 13 in New York and expects to be back on a rehab assignment by this weekend, per @AnthonyDiComo. He should be able to pick up close to where he left off prior to his setback. A return to Atlanta's bullpen is likely within 10–14 days. Action: Stash Minter in deeper leagues; plan to activate him for late May.
#18 — Giancarlo Stanton calf MRI underway; no update yet
WATCH · NYY · OF Giancarlo Stanton (38% owned) underwent an MRI on his right calf to gauge healing on May 13, per @BryanHoch. Aaron Boone said the team is "still waiting to see the comparison of it." No clear timeline has emerged yet. Action: Hold Stanton; await Boone's next update.
#19 — Miguel Andujar provides DH depth for Padres; under 5% owned
ADD · SD · UTIL Miguel Andujar (3% owned) went 2-for-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI on May 12, demonstrating productive depth value. With Jake Cronenworth landing on the 7-day IL for concussion symptoms on May 7, Andujar and Nick Castellanos (2% owned) are the primary DH/UTIL fill-ins. Andujar's homer and 0.287 xwOBA suggest he is a viable bench bat in deeper leagues. Action: Add Andujar in 14+ team leagues as a UTIL bench piece; pass in shallower formats.