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 18, 2026)
- Washington Nationals optioned RHP Paxton Schultz to Rochester Red Wings.
- Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Jhoan Duran on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 15, 2026. Left oblique strain.
- Chicago Cubs selected the contract of RHP Corbin Martin from Iowa Cubs.
- Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Seth Johnson from Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
- Athletics optioned RHP Elvis Alvarado to Las Vegas Aviators.
- Athletics recalled RHP Mason Barnett from Las Vegas Aviators.
- Chicago White Sox claimed RHP Osvaldo Bido off waivers from Atlanta Braves.
- Los Angeles Angels optioned LHP Sam Aldegheri to Salt Lake Bees.
- Los Angeles Angels recalled RHP Walbert Ureña from Salt Lake Bees.
Bullpen Depth Charts
- Should have everyone here.
- Should have everyone here if needed, maybe not Moran.
- Should have everyone here, maybe no Blackburn.
- Baker might be available after yesterday’s 30-pitch outing, so we could see Hunter Bigge, Kevin Kelly, or Cole Sulser potentially get a save here.
- Everyone should be available; who closes is still TBD.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except Gaddis.
- Should have everyone here if needed (maybe no Holton).
- Should have everyone here.
- Orze, Rogers, and Banda should at least be available.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except Perkins.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have their high-leverage guys if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except Banks.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except maybe Brown.
- Should have mostly everyone here if needed, except maybe Santillan and Burke.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except Uribe.
- The team would likely prefer to stay away from Santana and Soto here, leaving Isaac Mattson or Mason Montgomery with a potential save chance.
- Should have everyone here if needed, maybe not Soriano.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except maybe Hill and Bernardino.
- Should have everyone here if needed.
- Should have everyone here if needed, maybe not Adam after throwing 30 pitches.
- Should have everyone here if needed, except Kilian and maybe Gage.
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
