Every day of the 2026 baseball season, I’ll look at today’s slate of games and provide potential relievers to stream for your fantasy baseball teams based on recent bullpen usage.
Here’s a link for PL Pro members to even more Reliever Content, including Up-to-Date Bullpen Depth Charts, RP Leaderboards, plus Early Save (and SV+HLD) Rankings:
Transactions (August 17, 2026)
- Arizona Diamondbacks designated RHP Andrew Hoffmann for assignment.
- Colorado Rockies designated RHP Michael Lorenzen for assignment.
- Chicago Cubs placed RHP Daniel Palencia on the 60-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation.
- Cincinnati Reds designated LHP Kent Emanuel for assignment.
- Pittsburgh Pirates activated RHP Yohan Ramírez from the paternity list.
- Cincinnati Reds designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.
- Arizona Diamondbacks activated RHP Justin Martinez from the 60-day injured list.
- Boston Red Sox placed LHP Eduardo Rivera on the restricted list.
- Arizona Diamondbacks optioned RHP Gerardo Carrillo to Reno Aces.
- Colorado Rockies recalled RHP TJ Shook from Albuquerque Isotopes.
- Athletics optioned LHP Joe Rock to Las Vegas Aviators.
- Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Jose Cuas to Omaha Storm Chasers.
- Tampa Bay Rays optioned RHP Joe Boyle to Durham Bulls.
- Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Zach Maxwell from Louisville Bats.
- Boston Red Sox selected the contract of RHP Wyatt Olds from Worcester Red Sox.
- Boston Red Sox optioned LHP Raymond Burgos to Worcester Red Sox.
- Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Zach McCambley from Louisville Bats.
- Pittsburgh Pirates optioned LHP Hunter Barco to Indianapolis Indians.
- Texas Rangers sent RHP Luis Curvelo outright to Round Rock Express.
- St. Louis Cardinals recalled LHP Quinn Mathews from Memphis Redbirds.
- Chicago Cubs recalled RHP Javier Assad from Iowa Cubs.
- Toronto Blue Jays sent RHP Lazaro Estrada outright to Buffalo Bisons.
- Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Connor Thomas from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Bullpen Depth Charts
UPDATE: We’ve added distinctions for Home/Away park factors and projected strength vL and vR handed pitchers:
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
