Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe is quickly taking control of the ninth inning and is a must-roster option as he continues to build momentum. Uribe has recorded three saves with a 3.65 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, while other late-inning option Trevor Megill has struggled to a 6.00 ERA. Uribe's 28 percent strikeout rate supports his ability to succeed in high-leverage situations. This is his fourth season with Milwaukee, and he looks more comfortable than ever in late-game spots. The closer role is trending in his direction, and fantasy managers should act before it is fully locked in.

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Houston Astros left-hander Bryan King appears to be solidifying his role as the top ninth-inning option with Josh Hader on the 60-day IL. Bryan King picked up his third save of the season on Tuesday, tossing two innings of one-run ball to secure the win. This performance marks two saves in his last two appearances for the 29-year-old, who is now tied for the team lead in saves. His season metrics include a 3.45 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Now in his third season in the majors, his career 2.78 ERA positions him well for high-leverage situations. Expect the Astros to lean on him as their go-to arm for save opportunities moving forward.

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New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong appears to be nearing a return to the major leagues, given the current state of their rotation. Last week, the Mets shifted right-hander Kodai Senga to the 15-day injured list, and David Peterson has struggled in a long relief role, allowing 24 earned runs over his last 29 frames. While Tong was unable to claim a role in the Opening Day rotation, the young right-hander could contend for a return in the near future. Tong opened the season with Triple-A Syracuse and has struggled to find consistency, posting a modest 4.60 ERA over 31 1/3 innings. However, his ratios have been skewed by two rough outings that saw him surrender five and six earned runs, respectively. Last summer, Tong was dominant in the upper minor leagues, holding a 1.50 ERA with a 179:47 K:BB over 113 2/3 innings. If Tong can return to this form, he should be in the mix to earn a promotion in the near future, given the minimal competition for a spot at the back-end of the rotation.

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New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has emerged as an elite stash option in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. Ewing is currently ranked as the No. 85 overall prospect in the sport and the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Mets system, according to MLB.com. He began the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton, where he posted an incredible .349/.481/.571 line with six doubles, two home runs, and 12 stolen bases. This dominant start earned him a ticket to Triple-A Syracuse, where Ewing has continued to swing a scorching-hot bat. Over his first seven games at the top level of the system, Ewing has posted an eye-catching .440/.500/.560 line with one double, one triple, and four stolen bases. Given that Ewing has swiped 16 bags in 25 games this season, he should be viewed as a priority stash target for those needing speed. If he continues this pace, he could arrive in Queens before the All-Star break.

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Graham Ashcraft may be a worthy stash after go-to closer Emilio Pagan suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's game. Late-inning opportunities should increase across the Reds bullpen, and the elite 1.02 ERA of Ashcraft poises him to be the next man up in leverage situations. After making a major jump across 62 games last year with an ERA under 4.00, Ashcraft appears to have taken a step forward as he continues to dominate late in games. He already has one save in two opportunities this season. This usage suggests the Reds may turn to him frequently while their primary closer remains sidelined.

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Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has continued to climb the stash rankings among hitting prospects as he nears his MLB debut. The No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, according to MLB.com, began the 2026 campaign with Triple-A St. Paul, putting him just one stop away from the big leagues. Through 29 total games, Culepper has held his own, posting a .252/.343/.479 slash line with an .822 OPS, six doubles, seven home runs, and six stolen bases. However, over his last 15 contests, Culpepper has been even more impressive, launching four of these home runs with an eye-catching .909 OPS. Last summer, the infielder split his time between High-A and Double-A and enjoyed just as much success, carrying an .844 OPS. Given Minnesota's lack of depth in its current infield, Culpepper could debut before the All-Star break, making him a solid stash option in 12+ team formats.

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Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn notched his first save of the season during a four-out appearance on Tuesday, striking out three batters to limit the damage of two walks and one hit batter. After struggling in April, Zeferjahn appears to be trending positively in May with 3 1/3 scoreless innings tossed so far. This recent success lowered his season ERA to 4.58 and his WHIP to 1.12, and he has now recorded 25 strikeouts in 19 2/3 innings. His expected numbers sit much lower than his actual results, signaling he may be facing some bad luck. His expected batting average of .148 sits in the 99th percentile. If these underlying metrics prove true as he continues to find consistency, he can expect more save opportunities for the Angels.

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Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White continues to emerge as an elite stash option in standard formats. White was in contention to break camp with the MLB roster in spring training but suffered an oblique injury early in camp, which derailed his chances. However, after a short rehab assignment with the lower levels, White has not only returned to Triple-A Jacksonville but is once again flashing his elite upside. Through his first three starts of the campaign with Triple-A, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect has posted a 2.13 ERA with a stellar 0.78 WHIP. He has struck out 19 batters while allowing only four free passes. Walks were a major concern for White last season as he served up 51 over 89 2/3 total frames. Seeing White limit his own damage while maintaining his high-end strike potential is an excellent sign. With Chris Paddack being designated for assignment, White could debut in the majors much sooner than anticipated. He is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season.

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan is emerging as a key ninth-inning arm, recording three save opportunities over his last seven games. He has struggled with consistency at times in this role, but his 2.87 ERA and 1.28 WHIP make him a strong candidate to close games. Santillan is in his sixth season with the Reds and is coming off the best year of his career in 2025, posting 33 holds, seven saves, and a 2.44 ERA. He has clearly earned the trust of the coaching staff as his usage continues to increase. If his stuff plays in the ninth inning, the closer role could soon belong to him.

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Philadelphia's SP Cristopher Sanchez recorded 10 strikeouts in 8 innings collecting the win in a 9-1 win over the Athletics on Tuesday, May. 5.

The New York Yankees announced that they optioned right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. In his second major-league start on Tuesday night against the Rangers, Rodriguez, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, picked up a no-decision by allowing three earned runs on six hits while walking four and striking out two in 4 2/3 innings of work in the Bronx. The 22-year-old Puerto Rican also faced the Rangers in his MLB debut on April 29, taking the loss while giving up two earned runs while walking four, and striking out three in four frames. Through his first two starts with the Yankees, Rodriguez has a 5.19 ERA and 2.08 WHIP in 8 2/3 innings. He will head back to the farm to work on his control with left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) expected to come off the 15-day injured list soon to make his 2026 season debut. Rodriguez should be back up in the big leagues at some point later this year, and he's one of the better young pitching stashes in deeper fantasy leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds right-handed closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) will have imaging on Wednesday morning, but he will go on the 15-day injured list, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Pagan threw just one pitch before injuring his left hamstring in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, and he had to be carted off the field. It's not the first time this year that Pagan has dealt with an injury to the same hamstring, but this time it's much worse. It's unclear exactly what his timetable for a return will be, but fantasy managers should expect a lengthy absence. The 34-year-old veteran has six saves in his 14 relief appearances for the Reds this year, but it hasn't been pretty otherwise, as he came into Tuesday's game with a 6.43 ERA (5.86 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and six walks in 14 innings pitched. Right-hander Tony Santillan will most likely be the favorite for saves in Cincy moving forward, making him a priority waiver-wire addition for fantasy managers in search of saves. Graham Ashcraft could also be involved. Santillan is currently rostered in 19% of Yahoo leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) was carted off from his team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night after one pitch and was clutching his left hamstring, according to Gordon Wittenmeyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Wittenmeyer notes that Pagan has been dealing with tightness in the hamstring this season but has avoided a trip to the injured list to this point. Entering play on Tuesday, Pagan had pitched to a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts, six saves, and three blown saves across 14 innings in 2026. He may have been in danger of losing the ninth-inning role in Cincinnati for performance reasons anyway, but it seems as though Pagan could now miss time due to injury. If Pagan does end up on the injured list, Reds right-handers Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft could be the favorites to assume the closer role in Cincinnati.

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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) threw a scoreless inning with a walk and a strikeout in his rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. The 32-year-old is on the 60-day injured list due to a biceps injury, which means he is not eligible to make his return to Houston until late May. Still, it's a positive sign that Hader is taking steps in his progression back to the big leagues. Hader was dominant for the Astros in 2025, pitching to a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 76 strikeouts and 28 saves across 52 2/3 innings. Houston has struggled to fill the closer role in Hader's absence, with right-hander Enyel De Los Santos currently leading the team with three saves. Upon his return, Hader should immediately re-assume the ninth-inning role for the Astros.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (elbow) struggled in his rehab outing with High-A Hudson Valley on Tuesday, allowing seven hits and five earned runs across 4 1/3 innings. Cole threw 69 pitches, recording four strikeouts without walking a batter. The veteran right-hander has now made four rehab starts as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season. Cole was placed on the 15-day injured list before the start of 2026 and is eligible to be activated at any point, but the Yankees said before his start on Tuesday that he's still a little ways away from returning to the big leagues. Cole was an effective pitcher in 2024, pitching to an 8-5 record with a 3.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts across 95 innings (17 starts). He may no longer be the Cy Young candidate he once was at his peak, but Cole should still provide fantasy-relevant production upon his return to the Yankees.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow) threw 83 pitches across 6 1/3 innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday. The veteran left-hander struggled, allowing seven hits, five earned runs, and two walks while recording four strikeouts. Still, Rodon has now thrown 16 innings across three rehab outings as he works his way back from offseason elbow surgery. If he comes through this outing without any issues over the next few days, Rodon's next start could come in the big leagues. The 33-year-old was excellent for the Yankees in 2025, recording an 18-9 record with a 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 203 strikeouts across 195 1/3 innings (33 starts). Upon his return, Rodon should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

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Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) is scheduled to throw five innings in a rehab outing in the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Rodriguez has yet to take the mound in an MLB game in 2026 due to shoulder inflammation, but he appears to be making progress towards a return. If Rodriguez makes it through his start on Tuesday without any setbacks, he may only need another couple of rehab outings before he's ready for a promotion to the big leagues. The 26-year-old missed the entire 2025 season due to lat and elbow issues, so it's been nearly two full calendar years since he last pitched in the majors. Still, Rodriguez was effective in 2024, recording a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 26.5% strikeout rate across 116 2/3 innings (20 starts) for the Baltimore Orioles. In deeper fantasy leagues, Rodriguez could be worth stashing off the waiver wire ahead of a potential return.

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Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said that starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) will be shut down for "three to four weeks with the hope he can build back up as a starter thereafter," per ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. Kikuchi was placed on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to shoulder inflammation. The 34-year-old was off to a rough start to 2026 before the injury, posting a 0-3 record with a 5.81 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 33 strikeouts across 31 innings (seven starts). Given his struggles and the uncertain injury timeline, Kikuchi is a drop candidate in most fantasy formats. Left-hander Sam Aldegheri will get the first chance to take Kikuchi's spot in the Angels' starting rotation.

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Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron (back) said he started to develop back tightness after his last start, but that he's capable of pitching through it, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The Royals want to be cautious with him, but manager Matt Quatraro said the team doesn't expect him to miss more than one start. The 26-year-old southpaw was scratched from his start on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians as a precaution. The Royals activated right-hander Stephen Kolek from the 15-day injured list, and he filled in for Cameron on Tuesday. As long as his back tightness doesn't persist, all signs point to him making his next start at some point this weekend versus the division-rival Detroit Tigers. The former seventh-rounder in 2021 out of Central Arkansas has not been very sharp so far in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 28:11 K:BB in 31 2/3 innings across six starts in his second year in the majors. We would not recommend Cameron as a fantasy streamer if he pitches against the Tigers this weekend.

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The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jake Cronenworth (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Sung-Mun Song from the minors in a corresponding move, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. The 32-year-old Cronenworth will miss at least the next week of action due to a head injury, giving Song his first real opportunity in the majors. Song, a South Korean native, is making the start at the keystone for the Friars on Tuesday and is batting ninth against San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb. It's been a rough year for Cronenworth, who is hitting .144/.272/.196 with one home run, four RBI, 13 runs scored, a stolen base, 14 walks, and 23 strikeouts across 114 plate appearances and 32 games in his seventh year in the majors. He's been even worse at the plate recently and could use a mental break. He's now rostered in less than 10% of Yahoo leagues. Song, who hits from the left side, could handle the strong side of a platoon at second with Fernando Tatis Jr. for however long Cronenworth is sidelined.

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