Hey, RotoBallers! The first half of the 2024 MLB season is over as the All-Star break has arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we help guide you through the waiver wire and prepare you for the second-half stretch with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 17 (July 15 - July 21) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda was placed on the injured list while the Baltimore Orioles placed Heston Kjerstad on the 7-day concussion injured list....

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchersfantasy baseball waiver wire pickupsfor Week 17 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Keibert Ruiz, Patrick Bailey, and Tyler Stephenson.Some catchers who have appeared on this list in the past have become consistent fantasy options, while others were more short-term pickups. Heading into Week 16, Ben Rice was on this list, and then he launched three home runs in one game last weekend. Now, his rostership sits at 67% in ...

Heading into Week 12 of the MLB season, there is no shortage of key hitters dealing with bumps and bruises. Injuries complicate fantasy lineup decisions, so it's important to stay in the know. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Manny Machado, Masataka Yoshida, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Eloy Jimenez, Tyler Stephenson, and more.This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters, as of June 7, 2024. Some players on this list ...

BALLER MOVE: Target in drafts ~pick 265CURRENT ADP: ~307ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds backstop Tyler Stephenson has flashed some power this Spring, hitting three home runs and driving in 9 runs in 25 at-bats.Stephenson has yet to show much home-run power in his 332 big-league games to this point as he has just 31 home runs in that time while his .147 isolated power is rather middling.ATC projects Stephenson to hit 12 home runs with 51 RBI in the 2023 season after he swatted 13 long balls in the 2023...

Cincinnati Reds catcher/designated hitter Tyler Stephenson is back in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Gibson. Stephenson got a breather on Tuesday night but gets right back into action on Wednesday evening in Baltimore. The 26-year-old has had an underwhelming season at the plate after entering the campaign with increased expectations following a brief, yet excellent season at the dish in 2022. Stephenson is hitting .250 with five home runs and...

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This appears to be a routine day off for Stephenson who has been struggling at the plate recently. Stephenson is hitting .105 (2-for-19) in his last five games, so hopefully a day off will help him get back on track. Jonathan India will serve as the designated hitter, while Curt Casali does the catching against right-hander Colin Rea on Saturday.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting the day off on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This looks to just be a day off for the 26-year-old backstop, who's currently riding a 2-for-19 slump at the dish. Curt Casali is taking over behind the plate, Spencer Steer is covering first, and Jonathan India is serving as the Reds designated hitter against Colin Rea and the Brew Crew. Stephenson should be back out there for Sunday's series finale.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-5 with two RBI, a double, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 9-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Stephenson and the Reds were all over Cubs ace Justin Steele in this one, tagging him for six runs (five earned). The 26-year-old backstop notched a pair of RBI singles and also hit a double in the blowout. Stephenson is slashing a solid .251/.338/.337 with two home runs and 21 RBI across 175 at-bats for the season. While his rate stats are ...

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, rookie shortstop Matt McLain and outfielder Henry Ramos are all out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. In their places, respectively, Luke Maile will do the catching and bat in the nine-hole, Jose Barrero will man the 6 and hit seventh, and Jake Fraley will start in left field and bat eighth against Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Stephenson has a been a bit cold at the plate so far in May, going 11-for-50 (.220) ...

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Normally, Stephenson serves as the designated hitter or plays first base whenever he's not behind the plate. However, it appears the team is going to give Stephenson a rest day on Tuesday. The expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup for their next game. In the meantime, Henry Ramos will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus righty Michael Wacha.