#1

DROP Domínguez headed to IL with AC sprain Jasson Domínguez was carted off after crashing into the LF wall and per @BryanHoch has "a low-grade left AC sprain in his left shoulder that will require an IL stint," with Aaron Boone saying it will be "a few weeks." @BryanHoch added concussion tests are negative so far but he's in concussion protocol. A multi-week absence on a Yankees team that just summoned outfield reinforcements means his short-term fantasy value is gone, and a returning Domínguez may not even reclaim everyday at-bats given the call-up behind him. In shallow mixed leagues he's droppable; in deeper leagues, IL-stash only. Action: IL-stash in 12-team+ leagues; drop in 10-team mixed for a healthy bat.

#2

ADD Spencer Jones called up to Bronx Per @Feinsand and @JonHeyman, the Yankees are calling up OF Spencer Jones, their No. 6 prospect, who's slashing his way to 11 HR, 41 RBI and a .958 OPS in 33 Triple-A games. Timing is everything — @BryanHoch confirmed Domínguez is headed to the IL with an AC sprain, opening an outfield job. Jones is a true power-speed profile and walks into immediate playing time on a contending lineup. He's the highest-priority waiver claim in the league this morning, ahead of any pitcher streamer. Action: Spend your top FAAB bid (40–60%) on Spencer Jones today.

#3

HOLD Skubal recovery wildly ahead of schedule @JonHeyman reports Tarik Skubal's elbow surgery "was such a success he could start working out within days, and two months is even seen as a conservative estimate," with 4-to-6 weeks now possible after one small loose body was removed. For a two-time Cy Young winner, this is a stunning timeline upgrade — he could conceivably return before the All-Star break. Anyone holding him as a long-term IL stash should absolutely keep doing so, and now is the buy-low window if his frustrated owner is shopping. Action: Hold Skubal in all formats; offer a mid-tier SP for him if his manager is impatient.

#4

STASH Carlos Rodón to debut Sunday at Milwaukee Per @BryanHoch, Carlos Rodón is expected to make his season debut Sunday at Milwaukee, and @BryanHoch separately confirmed Yerry De Los Santos arrived at Yankee Stadium with "Carlos Rodón will be added to the rotation this upcoming turn." After a delayed start to his year, Rodón slots back into a Yankees rotation that just lost depth. The Milwaukee debut is a tougher park-adjusted matchup, but the rotation lock is the news — he's a startable mixed-league SP3/4 going forward. Action: Add Rodón now in any league where he was dropped; do not start his Milwaukee debut.

#5

STASH Marlins' Stephen Jones gets surprise call Per @CraigMish, the Marlins called up Stephen Jones, who "acknowledged this is the biggest surprise in his life" — he had just been moved up to AAA. @CraigMish also noted earlier the Marlins called up Josh Ekness, Will Kempner and Dax Fulton, with Fulton already debuting after Eury's 5 IP, 5 ER outing. None of these arms are immediate fantasy adds in mixed leagues, but in deep NL-only formats the wave of Miami pitching debuts is worth tracking for late-inning leverage. Action: Monitor only; no add in standard mixed leagues.

#6

STREAM Robby Snelling starts Friday for Marlins Per @CraigMish, Robby Snelling starts Friday for the Marlins. The young lefty is taking a turn in the rotation amid Miami's pitching shuffle. He's a deep-league dart only given Miami's offensive support is shaky, but in NL-only and 15-team formats, a fresh prospect arm in his first or early MLB starts can be exploitable before the league book builds. Action: Stream Snelling Friday in NL-only; pass in 12-team mixed.

#7

ADD Mason Englert pitching against Boston today Per @TBTimes_Rays, the Rays are "waiting a day to activate Englert, plan to have Scholtens pitch bulk innings tomorrow," with Mason Englert expected to pitch vs. the Red Sox instead of starting a rehab assignment. @TBTimes_Rays adds Jax starts today and "could see Solesky make his debut and/or could be a busy bullpen day." Englert returning to the Tampa pitching mix is a depth note for AL-only leagues, with bulk-innings usage possible. Action: AL-only add for Englert; monitor Solesky for dynasty.

#8

WATCH Holliday begins new rehab assignment @masnRoch reports Holliday begins a new injury rehab assignment in the Orioles-Marlins notes. The young Orioles infielder progressing back into game action is a meaningful watch item — once he's reinstated, he likely reclaims regular at-bats. Don't drop him if you're already holding, and in shallower leagues he becomes an add candidate the moment a return date is set. Action: Hold in all formats; set a waiver claim for activation day.

#9

DROP A.J. Minter pulled from rehab, return TBD Per @AnthonyDiComo, "the Mets pulled A.J. Minter off his rehab assignment due to left hip discomfort" and "Minter's return is no longer imminent. He'll get a fresh 30-day rehab clock once he's ready to pitch again." @AnthonyDiComo added: "Initially set to return this weekend, A.J. Minter is now due back... well, we no longer know." In holds leagues, the open-ended timeline kills his short-term value entirely. Action: Drop Minter in 12-team mixed; IL-park only in deep holds leagues.

#10

WATCH Senga restarts throwing program Per @AnthonyDiComo, Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) restarted a throwing program, "just playing catch right now and will need a buildup, but Senga is at least on his way." This is the first positive signal in his recovery, but he remains weeks away from a rehab assignment, let alone a return. Don't move him in either direction yet — just confirm your IL slot is secure. Action: Hold on IL; revisit in two weeks for rehab timeline.

#11

SELL HIGH Framber Valdez suspended five games Per @evanwoodbery, "Framber Valdez's suspension has been reduced to five games (from six). It will begin tonight," after @BNightengale initially reported the six-game ban. Losing a full turn (and possibly impacting his next start's rest) is a small dent, but with Valdez's name value still high, this is a window to test the trade market if you're light on hitting. Action: Float Valdez in trade for a top-30 bat; don't give him away.

#12

DROP Devenski to 15-day IL with illness Per @BNightengale, "Pirates reliever Chris Devenski, after just coming off his 2-game suspension, now placed on the 15-day IL with undisclosed illness." Already a low-leverage piece, the IL placement removes him from any holds-league consideration. Easy cut. Action: Drop Devenski in all formats.

#13

WATCH Ben Rice still out, but "not an IL situation" @BryanHoch reports Ben Rice (left hand contusion) was out for a third consecutive game, but Aaron Boone said "it doesn't look like an IL" situation. @BryanHoch later added Rice "hasn't done a lot yet" behind the scenes as he hasn't wanted to aggravate it. Day-to-day status with no IL risk is annoying but not droppable — especially with the Yankees' offense in flux after the Domínguez injury. Action: Hold Rice; bench him until he's back in the lineup.

#14

WATCH Caballero gets day off after HBP @BryanHoch reports Jose Caballero "(HBP last night on left elbow) gets a day too" after being hit "near the left elbow with a Nathan Eovaldi curveball." Caballero stayed in the game initially but is sitting today as a precaution. Stolen-base specialists who lose at-bats hurt, but a single rest day isn't a fantasy emergency. Action: Bench Caballero today; monitor lineup tomorrow.

#15

ADD Brendan Beck makes MLB debut as bulk reliever Per @BryanHoch, "Brendan Beck is on for the second inning, making his MLB debut. Beck was a second-round pick in the 2021 Draft." @BryanHoch had previewed Paul Blackburn going once through the Rangers order with Beck "likely to make his MLB debut as the bulk reliever, as he's more built up." With Ryan Weathers scratched due to illness per @BryanHoch and Rodón slotting in Sunday, Beck could see another bulk turn this week. Action: AL-only deep stash; monitor next usage before rostering in mixed.

#16

WATCH Ryan Weathers scratched, slotting Monday Per @BryanHoch, "Ryan Weathers has been scratched from tomorrow's scheduled start due to illness... Yanks will look to slot Weathers back in on Monday." A short illness delay isn't a roster move, but if you're streaming, his Monday slot is the next decision point. Don't move him for a single missed turn. Action: Hold Weathers; reassess his Monday matchup before starting.

#17

WATCH Alek's job under threat per Gambo @Gambo987 writes: "He is struggling so bad. Not sure how much longer it can last before he gets sent down — Barrossa I expect will start getting more at bats and Lawlar coming back in about a month and likely he will play CF — unless Alek goes on an unexpected tear." That's a beat reporter floating a demotion AND naming the replacement at-bats path. If you're holding the struggling Diamondback, the runway is short. Action: Cut bait in shallow mixed leagues now; deeper leagues hold one more week.

#18

STREAM Bradish, Baz, Bassitt set for Orioles weekend Per @masnRoch, "Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz and Chris Bassitt starting for #orioles in weekend series vs A's, who are starting Jacob Lopez, Aaron Civale and Luis Severino." Three Baltimore starters lined up against an A's offense, and on the flip side three startable A's arms vs the Orioles. Bradish in particular is a confidence start. Civale and Severino are tougher streams given Camden Yards. Action: Start Bradish and Baz this weekend; bench Civale.

#19

ADD PHI hitters vs. Kyle Freeland Saturday Today's exploitable matchups note PHI hitters vs Kyle Freeland (LHP, xERA 5.81) on 2026-05-09. Per @ToddZolecki, the Phillies' lineup is loaded with Schwarber, Harper, García and Marsh. Stack the lefty-mashing Phils against a 5.81 xERA southpaw. ATL hitters vs Roki Sasaki (RHP, xERA 5.70) and SEA hitters vs Anthony Kay (LHP, xERA 6.86) round out the day's best offensive spots. Action: Stream Phillies bats and any SEA/ATL hitter you can plug in Saturday.

#20

STREAM TOR & CIN hitters get plus matchups Saturday Today's exploitable matchups also flag TOR hitters vs Jack Kochanowicz (RHP, xERA 5.88) and CIN hitters vs Spencer Arrighetti (RHP, xERA 5.44) on 2026-05-09. Both starters carry xERAs north of 5.40, making sit-or-start calls easy this weekend for borderline Toronto and Cincinnati bats. Even fringe corner outfielders become viable single-day plugs. Action: Activate TOR and CIN hitters from your bench Saturday.