Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 50 IL stashes with Jared Jones, Josh Hader nearing a return
The article discusses the latest updates on injured players in fantasy baseball, highlighting those who are nearing a return. Notably, Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates has shown significant improvement in his rehab starts, suggesting he could be a valuable addition for fantasy teams. Other players like Josh Hader and Corey Seager are also mentioned as they work towards returning from their injuries.
- ▪Jared Jones has averaged 98.8 mph on his fastball during rehab starts, indicating a return to form.
- ▪Josh Hader is halfway through his rehab assignment and could return by early June.
- ▪Corey Seager is expected to return before the end of May after dealing with back inflammation.
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Fantasy Baseball Injury Rankings: Top 50 IL stashes with Jared Jones, Josh Hader nearing a return Find out where new additions Cal Raleigh and Corey Seager rank By Scott White May 19, 2026 at 9:42 am ET • 5 min read Normally, the mood here is a dour one, with the emphasis being more on what's been lost than what's being gained. But we've reached a point in the season when some of the early injury cases who once seemed so far over the horizon no longer are. One such player is Pirates pitcher Jared Jones, who's making his way back from an internal brace procedure on his elbow. The 24-year-old had the look of a rising star a couple years ago, standing out most for his slider and a high-rising fastball that brushed triple digits. It's doing more than brushing now.
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