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Last updated: April 6, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

MLB Roster Moves & Honors

The New York Mets announced plans to honor franchise legend Carlos Beltrán by retiring his No. 15 on September 19, just before a home contest against the division-leading Philadelphia Phillies. While the club prepares for this ceremony, their current roster continues to face injury setbacks, as outfielder Juan Soto was placed on the injured list Monday after sustaining a minor right calf strain while running the bases last Friday against the San Francisco Giants; Soto is expected to miss two to three weeks of action. Compounding pitching losses for the National League Central division, the Chicago Cubs followed suit, shifting left-hander Matthew Boyd onto the 15-day IL due to a strained left biceps, further stressing their rotation depth leading into mid-summer.

Fantasy Baseball Outlook

As several key players transition to the sidelines across the league, managers seeking immediate roster upgrades should scour the waiver wire for immediate production, according to recent fantasy baseball analysis. The latest recommendations focus on players who have demonstrated superior real-world output compared to their initial preseason projections, offering managers a chance to claim high-value assets who are currently available in most standard leagues before their ownership percentages climb.