Fantasy baseball Week 14: Elly De La Cruz returns, Bobby Witt injury concerns grow, waiver targets emerge Elly De La Cruz is set to return from a hamstring injury this week, marking a significant development for fantasy managers. The Reds’ star outfielder missed over three weeks of action, but his gradual rehab process has been prioritized to avoid setbacks. Local TV station FOX19 provided a day-by-day breakdown of his recovery, highlighting the Reds’ cautious approach. De La Cruz is expected to join the lineup for the Reds this week and should be included in fantasy lineups. Meanwhile, Bobby Witt’s injury situation remains uncertain. Diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain, Witt missed the Royals’ entire weekend series. While he hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday’s game, a decision on his availability for the upcoming four-game series against the Rays is likely by Monday. An injury list (IL) stint is a strong possibility, given the risk of exacerbating the injury and the Royals’ fading playoff hopes. Most analysts lean toward Witt being sidelined for at least a week to ensure full recovery. The week’s fantasy focus also includes sleeper hitters and pitchers. Notable sleeper hitters for Week 14 include Paul Goldschmidt (Yankees), Alec Bohm (Phillies), Lars Nootbaar (Cardinals), Mauricio Dubon (Braves), and Blaze Jordan (Cardinals). For pitchers, Roki Sasaki (Dodgers), Gage Jump (Athletics), Eduardo Rodriguez (Diamondbacks), Peter Lambert (Astros), and Sean Burke (White Sox) are highlighted as top targets. Waiver-wire options include Francisco Alvarez (Mets), Sam Antonacci (White Sox), Royce Lewis (Twins), and several other players across positions. These recommendations are based on projected matchups and performance trends. In the "Three Up, Three Down" section, Jac Caglianone’s performance has improved significantly.#royals #yankees #elly_de_la_cruz #bobby_witt #fox19
