Every day of the 2026 baseball season, I’ll be looking at today’s slate of games and providing potential relievers to stream for your fantasy baseball teams based on recent bullpen usage.
Transactions (April 17, 2026)
- Los Angeles Angels sent RHP Kirby Yates on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
- Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 14, 2026. Left oblique strain.
- Washington Nationals activated LHP Richard Lovelady.
- Baltimore Orioles sent RHP Andrew Kittredge on a rehab assignment to Norfolk Tides.
- Houston Astros transferred LHP Josh Hader from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left biceps tendinitis.
- San Diego Padres optioned RHP Alek Jacob to El Paso Chihuahuas.
- Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Cam Sanders from Indianapolis Indians.
- Washington Nationals optioned RHP Orlando Ribalta to Rochester Red Wings.
- Milwaukee Brewers optioned RHP Easton McGee to Nashville Sounds.
- Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP José Urquidy to Indianapolis Indians.
- Chicago White Sox optioned LHP Tyler Gilbert to Charlotte Knights.
- Chicago White Sox recalled LHP Doug Nikhazy from Charlotte Knights.
- Houston Astros optioned RHP Christian Roa to Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
Bullpen Depth Charts
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have everyone except Jax.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone, except Lange, if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone except Sterner and probably Alvarado as well.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed (maybe no Silseth).
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have the righties here at least, plus Garcia and Beeks.
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should at least have Pagán and Santillan.
- This bullpen could use a break. Expect Ashby to go multiple innings, and Anderson to pitch.
- No way Santana goes four days in a row, right? Gregory Soto should be in line for a save today if one arises.
- Should have everyone, although they’d probably prefer to avoid Romero if possible.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have everyone if needed.
Remember, these offensive rankings are based on each offense’s Process+ so far this year and how we project their lineups moving forward. It means you’re going to see a little different offensive rankings than you may see elsewhere, and there will always be some surprises. This is based on skills, not purely results! If you have questions about these offense rankings, reach out to Kyle Bland (@blandalytics).
Bullpen Streamers
Also, if you’re looking for the detailed list or ranking of Relievers, check out my weekly RP Ranks
