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.
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Transactions (August 18, 2026)
- Los Angeles Dodgers placed RHP Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list. Neck inflammation.
- New York Mets sent RHP Justin Hagenman on a rehab assignment to St. Lucie Mets.
- Washington Nationals sent RHP Josiah Gray on a rehab assignment to Fredericksburg Nationals.
- Miami Marlins sent RHP Anthony Bender on a rehab assignment to Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp.
- Kansas City Royals sent RHP Beck Way on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
- New York Mets activated RHP Austin Warren from the 15-day injured list.
- Atlanta Braves designated RHP Tyler Kinley for assignment.
- New York Mets optioned RHP Chayce McDermott to Syracuse Mets.
- Atlanta Braves recalled RHP AJ Smith-Shawver from Gwinnett Stripers.
- Kansas City Royals optioned RHP Lucas Erceg to Omaha Storm Chasers.
- Pittsburgh Pirates optioned RHP Isaac Mattson to Indianapolis Indians.
- Athletics recalled RHP Taylor Rashi from Las Vegas Aviators.
- Los Angeles Dodgers recalled RHP Emmet Sheehan from Oklahoma City Comets.
- St. Louis Cardinals optioned LHP Quinn Mathews to Memphis Redbirds.
- Athletics optioned RHP Mason Barnett to Las Vegas Aviators.
- Pittsburgh Pirates recalled RHP Antwone Kelly from Indianapolis Indians.
- Kansas City Royals recalled RHP Carlos Duran from Omaha Storm Chasers.
- Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Zach McCambley to Louisville Bats.
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
