Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Griffin and Anthony Lead Late-Season IL Stashes
With the season entering its final six weeks, fantasy managers are advised to treat injured list spots as potential lottery tickets, citing recent activations of Cruz, Garcia, and Rodon.
CBS Sports has released its latest Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings, placing Konnor Griffin and Roman Anthony at the forefront of players nearing a return from the injured list. The publication notes that while the season is within six weeks of its conclusion, minimal stints on the injured list remain a viable, albeit unpredictable, strategy for fantasy managers.
The article highlights that players on the injured list can still be activated, pointing to recent examples such as Oneil Cruz and Maikel Garcia, who were both activated on Monday following short stints. Additionally, Carlos Rodon is scheduled for activation on Tuesday after completing two rehab starts, illustrating that the tide can turn quickly even late in the season.
Griffin and Anthony are described as having moved from months of stagnation to being on the verge of a rehab assignment. The rankings suggest that these players, along with others presumed to be done for the 2026 season, still occupy a place of significance for fantasy teams looking to maximise their final roster spots.
The report lists Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Spencer Schwellenbach, and Davis Martin among the potential late-season returns. It argues that if players like Kurtz, Langeliers, or Schwellenbach do make it back for the final week or two, their impact on a league’s outcome could be greater than stashing players like Martin.
Ultimately, the rankings are framed as a form of lottery ticket for the final weeks of the season. While managers are advised not to hold their breath, the possibility of unexpected returns remains a factor in fantasy strategy as the clock winds down.
