Joe Ryan entered the 2026 fantasy baseball season as the SP18. Early on, he has faltered below that status, but he remains a weekly must-start when healthy. Unfortunately, Ryan left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays after just two batters faced , citing right elbow soreness. The status of Ryan is now up in the air, with Ryan's fantasy baseball owners needing to pivot to replacement options on the waiver wire. Fantasy Baseball Impact The MRI results are awaited, so Ryan's spending timeline is very much up in the air. The thought is that Ryan will definitely go on the 15-Day IL, and the worst-case scenario could have him out for over one month. No matter what the result becomes, Ryan will be out, and it is now time for the 'Next Man Up' in fantasy baseball. The waiver wire finds the following starting pitchers rising with value to be had: Nick Martinez (53% Avail) — In 6 starts this season, Martinez's ERA is 1.70. He lacks strikeout value, but dominates in pitching thus far as a soft-contact pitcher.…