Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (jaw) is back in action and will hit second for Wednesday's game against the hosting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Gavin Williams, according to MLB.com. Caminero fouled a ball off the dirt that came back up to hit him in the jaw during Tuesday's game, and he was pulled early as a precaution. Thankfully, he only suffered a contusion on his jaw, and he's ready to go for the series finale on Wednesday at Progressive Field. The 22-year-old Dominican third baseman is a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues when he's active, which has been for every game so far in 2026. Caminero comes into Wednesday's tilt in Cleveland with a .257/.331/.496 slash line, .826 OPS, eight home runs, 15 RBI, and 17 runs scored in 113 at-bats. Even though he has hit just .167 in six career at-bats against Williams, he should remain in all starting fantasy lineups despite his injury scare on Tuesday. Caminero does have a solo homer against Williams previously.

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks (illness) was feeling under the weather on Tuesday and was scratched from the starting lineup against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Agustin Ramirez took over at catcher, and Connor Norby made the start as the team's designated hitter in an eventual 2-1 win over the defending World Series champions. Fantasy managers are hoping that Hicks' illness won't affect his recent hot streak at the plate. The 26-year-old Canadian backstop has hit .340/.353/.574 with 14 RBI and seven runs scored in his last 51 plate appearances to raise his season line to .311/.350/.544. The former ninth-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2021 out of Arkansas State has hit six home runs while driving in 27, scoring 17 runs, and stealing one base in 28 total games in his second year in the big leagues. At the weak catching position, Hicks deserves to be rostered in the majority of fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in 74% of Yahoo formats.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster. Through 27 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City, Tibbs has posted an impressive .291/.408/.699 slash line with seven doubles, 11 home runs, and a stolen base. During this stint, Tibbs has struck out 37 times but has drawn 20 walks. This production is even more notable, as Tibbs spent the 2025 campaign in High-A and Double-A, and this current stint is his first time facing Triple-A pitching. Through 123 games last season, Tibbs posted a much lower .243/.373/.429 slash line with 17 doubles, 20 home runs, and 10 stolen bases. While the Dodger outfield does not have a path for Tibbs to see every day at-bats, he is establishing himself as the clear option following an injury. Given his high-end power upside, Tibbs is a strong stash option for those in 12-team formats with N/A spots.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (glute) was pulled early from Tuesday night's win over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park with a left-glute cramp, according to Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. Before leaving the eventual 8-3 victory, Swanson went 1-for-1 at the plate with a double, two RBI, and a stolen base for the Cubbies. Nico Hoerner moved from second base to shortstop, with third baseman Matt Shaw moving from third to the keystone. Alex Bregman entered the ballgame to play third base for Chicago. The 32-year-old Swanson's injury doesn't sound very serious, but he could be rested on Wednesday in the series finale in San Diego. If Swanson remains out on Wednesday, either Shaw or Nicky Lopez figures to make a start in the infield for the Cubs. Swanson is hitting only .214 (21-for-98) early in the 2026 season, but he's already up to six home runs and has added 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases to make him relevant in all fantasy baseball leagues.