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The five fastest-moving roster calls of the morning, in priority order:
- ADD — Shane Bieber (TOR SP, 45% owned): On track for another start Sunday after ACL rehab outing, as Jays evaluate options amid injury woes.
- ADD — Vaughn Grissom (LAA 1B/2B/3B, 0% owned): Grissom broke out with six RBIs last night as his xStats are seriously underrated. Worth an add in deep leagues batting in the heart of the order.
- ADD — A.J. Ewing (NYM CF, 33% owned): Call-up doing his part for Tyrone Taylor (10-day IL, right hip injury placed 2026-05-25) and Luis Robert Jr. (60-day IL); playing-time path cemented with Mets outfield depleted.
Bieber on track for Sunday start after ACL rehab outing
WATCH · TOR · SP Shane Bieber (48% owned) pitched in his rehab assignment in Arizona yesterday (May 25) and "everything went well," per @bnicholsonsmith. Manager John Schneider confirmed Bieber is on track to start again on Sunday. Bieber is on the 60-day IL (placed Spring 2026) with an ETA of June 2026, but the rehab progression is accelerating. Monitor Blue Jays' official start announcement; a Sunday return would be a major depth injection for Toronto's rotation.
Action: Stash Shane Bieber in dynasty and keeper leagues; expect activation this weekend pending official confirmation.
Grissom, Kiner-Falefa quiet pop obscured by low ownership
ADD · LAA, BOS · INF Vaughn Grissom (0% owned) went 3-for-5 with 1 HR and 6 RBI yesterday (season xwOBA 0.291, HH 33%), and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (1% owned) added 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB (season xwOBA 0.289, HH 30%). Both are deep-utility types who rarely carry ownership in standard leagues, yet both logged multi-hit games with power. Grissom projects as a utility infielder in an Angels lineup that desperately needs production; Kiner-Falefa is a Red Sox bench infielder. In 12+ team leagues and deeper formats, both are waiver-wire targets if available.
Action: Add Vaughn Grissom and Isiah Kiner-Falefa in 12+ team leagues; monitor for increased AB volume.
Shoulder tendinitis forces Civale to IL
WATCH · ATH · RP Aaron Civale (3% owned) was placed on the 15-day IL on 2026-05-27 with right shoulder tendinitis, per New Baseball Media. The shoulder injury is vague enough that his return date remains unknown—tendinitis can range from 2–3 weeks to longer depending on inflammation response. If you own Civale in deeper leagues, monitor Athletics beat reporters for rehab-assignment timing. He remains rostered in very few leagues, so waiver priority is low unless you're in a 14+ team format.
Action: Stash Aaron Civale on the IL if roster space permits; otherwise, drop and monitor for return timeline.
White Sox SP down with patellar tendinitis
WATCH · CWS · SP Noah Schultz (1% owned) landed on the 15-day IL on 2026-05-27 with right knee patellar tendinitis, per New Baseball Media. Patellar issues in pitchers are often inflammatory rather than structural, pointing toward a 2–3 week absence. Schultz is a borderline prospect with minimal owned-league presence, so his loss doesn't move waiver wire needles. Deep-league and dynasty managers should monitor his rehab assignment status, but redraft owners can safely ignore.
Action: Drop Noah Schultz in redraft; stash in deep dynasty leagues only.
Arenado groin tightness downplayed as precaution
WATCH · AZ · 3B Nolan Arenado (70% owned) was removed from the May 26 game vs Giants in the 8th inning due to right groin tightness, but his manager downplayed the injury saying he was pulled out of caution, per SI Diamondbacks (May 27). Arenado is day-to-day with no IL placement expected. Monitor his pre-game workout status today; if he participates in BP without restriction, confidence in his availability for today's lineup should increase. Groin tightness in a veteran corner infielder often resolves within 24–48 hours.
Action: Hold Nolan Arenado with confidence; expect him back in the lineup within 1–2 games.
Marsh finger injury day-to-day, not long-term
WATCH · PHI · OF Brandon Marsh (8% owned) left the May 26 game vs Padres with a sprained finger sustained diving back into first base. Manager Don Mattingly said Marsh is "day to day" and not expected to land on IL long-term, per @ToddZolecki and PhilliesNation (May 26). Finger injuries in outfielders typically resolve quickly if there's no structural damage. Expect Marsh back in 2–3 days unless swelling persists.
Action: Hold Brandon Marsh; monitor lineup cardfor today and expect activation within the week.
Schanuel calf tightness could force IL stint
WATCH · LAA · 1B Nolan Schanuel (18% owned) exited the May 23 game vs Rangers with left calf tightness and may require an IL stint, per New Baseball Media (May 27). Calf injuries are notoriously variable—some resolve in days, others linger weeks. Schanuel has not yet landed on IL, but the team is monitoring closely. If he does go on the shelf, no clear under-50%-owned replacement exists at 1B on the Angels depth chart; Donovan Walton (0% owned) would get sporadic DHing/utility reps at best.
Action: Watch Nolan Schanuel daily; if he lands on IL, reassess Angels' 1B/DH depth.
Griffin Jax confident after 107 mph line drive
HOLD · TB · RP Griffin Jax (5% owned) was hit by a 107.2 mph line drive on May 26 but told reporters he is "100% confident" for his next start, per Washington Post (May 26). Jax is day-to-day on the IL following the impact, but his own assessment is bullish. Monitor his throwing program over the next 24–48 hours; if he resumes bullpen work without setback, he could be activated within days. His high confidence and minimal swelling/bruising are positive signals.
Action: Hold Griffin Jax on the bench with confidence; expect activation within 3–5 days.
Kimbrel signed, available tonight in Baltimore
ADD · TB · RP Craig Kimbrel (42% owned) signed a major-league deal with the Rays on 2026-05-27, per @Ken_Rosenthal and @Feinsand. The former closer became a free agent after refusing a minor-league assignment with the Mets. Kimbrel is expected to join the Rays in Baltimore today and be active and available tonight, per @TBTimes_Rays. At 42% owned, he's rostered in many leagues, but if still available in yours, add immediately. He profiles as high-leverage depth or a closer candidate if the Rays rotate their back-end role.
Action: Add Craig Kimbrel if under 50% owned in your league; he's plug-and-play relief depth today.
Taylor Walls hamstring tightness sidelines Rays SS
WATCH · TB · SS Taylor Walls (2% owned) was scratched from the Rays' lineup due to left hamstring tightness, per @TBTimes_Rays. Oliver Dunn started in his place. Walls is not yet on IL, signaling day-to-day status. Monitor his status over the next 24 hours; hamstring tightness in shortstops often resolves quickly with rest. If Walls lands on IL, Dunn becomes the primary starter and a sub-30%-owned add.
Action: Hold Taylor Walls; expect him back in 1–3 games unless tightness escalates.
Sosa soreness post-HBP, X-rays clean
HOLD · PHI · 2B Lenyn Sosa (1% owned) is "pretty sore" following an HBP but X-rays came back negative, so he stayed in the game per @bnicholsonsmith. Sosa is a rookie utility infielder with minimal ownership; the clean imaging is the key signal. Expect him back in the lineup today or tomorrow as soreness subsides.
Action: Hold Lenyn Sosa; no IL risk expected.
Jax strong outing, Montero salvage start in Detroit
HOLD · BAL, DET · SP Shane Baz (42% owned) earned a win yesterday, pitching 7.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER against Baltimore's opponent, and Cade Cavalli (32% owned) won for Washington with 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER. Both were sub-40%-owned SP depth options who delivered quality starts. Keider Montero (10% owned) salvaged a bad outing for Detroit with 5.2 IP and 7 K despite 4 ER. These are efficient depth performances; keep them on the bench in shallow formats, monitor for matchup streaming in deeper leagues.
Action: Hold Shane Baz and Cade Cavalli as secondary SP depth; stream Keider Montero only against weak lineups.
Altuve ramps BP work, Hunter Brown on Friday schedule
WATCH · HOU · C, SP Jose Altuve (87% owned) took 30 swings yesterday in Florida and fielded ground balls today, per @brianmctaggart. Hunter Brown is scheduled to pitch Friday in Sugar Land. Altuve remains on IL (no official entry in the curated block, suggesting he's mid-rehab and likely not yet on 10-day/15-day IL). His batting work is accelerating—expect a minor-league rehab assignment within days. Brown's Sugar Land outing signals a live-hitter appearance, positioning him for potential imminent activation.
Action: Stash Jose Altuve in dynasty/keeper; monitor for rehab assignment announcement within 24–48 hours.
Luis Robert Jr. transferred to 60-day IL
DROP · NYM · OF Luis Robert Jr. (0% owned) was transferred to the 60-day IL by the Mets, officially keeping him out until late June, per @AnthonyDiComo. Robert has been out a month with a herniated disc and has shown no progress. The 60-day transfer signals the Mets have given up on his near-term return. Drop immediately in all leagues.
Action: Drop Luis Robert Jr. unconditionally.
Ewing fills Robert/Taylor's void with clear PT path
ADD · NYM · CF Along with Luis Robert Jr., Tyrone Taylor (5% owned) was placed on the 10-day IL on 2026-05-25 with right hip pain, per MLB.com. A.J. Ewing (33% owned) cements himself as the primary CF option. Although Ewing is already at 33% owned, he now has a clear everyday path in a Mets outfield weakened by Robert's 60-day transfer. If Ewing is available in your league (especially 10-team), consider an add; his playing time is now locked in.
Action: Add A.J. Ewing if under 50% owned; he's an everyday CF with a guaranteed role through Taylor's IL stint.
Guerrero Jr. elbow soreness improves, still DTD
WATCH · TOR · 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (72% owned) was out of the lineup again today after being hit on his right elbow Sunday, but he took swings and "is a little better," per manager John Schneider, as cited by @KeeganMatheson. Guerrero is still experiencing soreness when extending his arm. He remains day-to-day and could be available off the bench. No IL placement is imminent. Expect him back in the starting lineup within 24–48 hours.
Action: Hold Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with confidence; anticipate full activation by 2026-05-28 or 05-29.
Mayo back tightness resolves, available tonight
WATCH · BAL · 3B Coby Mayo (8% owned) was scratched from Game 1 of the May 24 doubleheader when his back tightened ~30 min before first pitch, but he said "should be available tonight" on May 26, per @masnRoch. No IL placement. Expect Mayo in tonight's lineup or as an available bench bat. Back tightness in young infielders is often overnight-resolved.
Action: Hold Coby Mayo; expect him in the lineup tonight.
Blue Jays probables hint at Cease replacement options
WATCH · TOR · SP Dylan Cease (3% owned) is on the 15-day IL as of 2026-05-25 with a mild left hamstring strain (mid-June ETA). The Blue Jays have not officially named his replacement, but @bnicholsonsmith reported that AAA Buffalo's probable starters for Thursday and Friday are Josh Fleming and Austin Voth, with either potentially on turn for a Friday spot start at Camden Yards. Chad Dallas is not listed and is a potential rotation option. Monitor official start announcements; if the Jays tap an external SP, that's your call-up signal.
Action: Monitor Toronto's official rotation announcement; if Josh Fleming or Austin Voth is named, add whichever gets the nod (both AAA, <5% owned).
Brewers target Woodruff return, outline bullpen ramp
WATCH · MIL · SP Brandon Woodruff (28% owned) was being targeted for return to the active roster tomorrow, but the Brewers backed off and now schedule a four-up live BP next week (60 pitches), per @AdamMcCalvy. Woodruff remains on IL with an undisclosed timeline. The next live BP will set a return window of 1–2 weeks post-completion. Quinn Priester (1% owned) is scheduled for five ups (80–85 pitches) in Nashville today, suggesting a faster ramp. Jared Koenig (2% owned) expects to begin a rehab assignment Friday.
Action: Stash Brandon Woodruff in dynasty; expect rotation return within 2–3 weeks post-live-BP.
Henderson pitches again, Crow recalled for Houston duty
WATCH · MIL · RP, SP Logan Henderson (3% owned) has landed on the 15-day IL retroactive to May 23 with low back strain, per @AdamMcCalvy. Coleman Crow (1% owned) was recalled from Nashville and is a bullpen candidate for tomorrow's potential bullpen game in Houston. Crow last pitched Sunday, so he has appropriate rest. This is a temporary call-up; Henderson's timeline is 15 days minimum, making the Brewers' bullpen thinner short-term.
Action: Drop Logan Henderson in season-long; add Coleman Crow only if streaming relief depth in 14+ team leagues.
Baez ankle sprain unresponsive; sees specialist
WATCH · DET · SS Javier Baez (31% owned) has not responded as anticipated to his right ankle sprain, so he will see a specialist, per @evanwoodbery. Baez has been on IL since April 29—a 4+ week absence without improvement. If the specialist appointment uncovers structural damage, a longer IL stint or season-long impact is possible. Tigers have no clear SS replacement on the bench.
Action: Hold Javier Baez but monitor specialist results; if structural damage confirmed, pivot to waiver-wire SS depth.
Altuve ramp accelerating; expect rehab assignment soon
STASH · HOU · 2B Jose Altuve (87% owned) is ramping his rehab work aggressively: 30 swings in Florida yesterday and fielding ground balls today, per @brianmctaggart. The pace suggests a minor-league rehab assignment is imminent (within 24–48 hours). Altuve remains rostered in most leagues, but if he's somehow available (10-team league, post-trade drop), this is a high-confidence pickup. His return window has narrowed to 1–2 weeks.
Action: If Jose Altuve is available (for some reason?), add immediately; otherwise, stash with confidence—expect rehab assignment announcement by EOD 2026-05-27 or 05-28.