Cole Miller Reinstated, Assigned to Single-A Stockton

Athletics pitching prospect Cole Miller (elbow) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and assigned to Single-A Stockton. The 2023 fourth-round draft pick has yet to appear in a professional regular-season game after it was determined he would need Tommy John surgery before the 2024 season began. Now fully recovered, the righty recently finished […]

Blake Mitchell Restarts Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell (wrist) restarted his rehab assignment on Monday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate. The Royals' second-ranked prospect suffered a broken hamate bone in the spring and began a rehab assignment in early May, however, the 6-foot-1 backstop experienced lingering soreness, so he was shut down after just […]

Luis Guanipa Activated, Assigned to Single-A Augusta

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Luis Guanipa (hand) has been activated from the 7-day IL and is back with Single-A Augusta. The right-handed hitter from Venezuela got hit in the hand by a pitch just three games into the season and has been out of action ever since. The Braves' 13th-ranked prospect completed a six-game rehab […]

Colin Houck Promoted to High-A Brooklyn

New York Mets infield prospect Colin Houck has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn. The 2023 first-rounder slashed .252/.351/.461 with eight home runs and 11 steals in 62 games for Single-A St. Lucie. The right-handed hitter recorded a high 28.7 percent strikeout rate, but it was a vast improvement over last season's 36.3 percent strikeout rate […]

Hector Rodriguez Earns Southern League Player of the Week Honors

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez earned Southern League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week at Double-A Chattanooga. The Reds' 11th-ranked prospect went 17-for-30 (.567) with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored, and a 3:3 BB:K in seven games played. He's hit safely in 15 […]

Spencer Jones Named Eastern League Player of the Week

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was named Eastern League Player of the Week for his performance last week at Double-A Somerset. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect went 10-for-21 (.476) with a double, three home runs, eight RBI, six runs scored, two steals, and a 7:6 BB:K over six games for the Patriots. The surge […]

Carter Jensen Promoted to Triple-A Omaha

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen has been promoted to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals' third-ranked prospect hit .292 with six home runs and seven steals in 68 games, recording the most hits in the Texas League (80), while his four triples, 37 RBI, and 40 runs scored rank in the top five in the […]

Michael Arroyo Headed to Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo is headed to Double-A Arkansas after a strong 65-game stint at High-A to begin the year. The Mariners' seventh-ranked prospect slashed .269/.422/.512 with 15 home runs and a solid 12.7 percent walk rate. The 20-year-old hit 23 home runs in 485 at-bats last year between Single-A and High-A, while […]

Lazaro Montes Promoted to Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is being promoted to Double-A Arkansas. The Mariners' second-ranked prospect was hitting .268 at High-A with four home runs over his last four games before the promotion. The 20-year-old's 18 home runs, 50 RBI, .572 SLG, and .959 OPS led the Northwest League so far in 2025. While a […]

Jacob Reimer Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets third base prospect Jacob Reimer has been promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' 17th-ranked prospect slashed .284/.384/.502 with eight home runs and 11 steals. The former fourth-round draft pick led the entire South Atlantic League with 52 runs scored, and also drove in 39 while posting a solid 11.9 percent walk rate […]

Luisangel Acuna Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuna has been sent back down to Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old hadn't been receiving regular at-bats with New York, garnering just 19 total plate appearances in June, and had been limited mostly to serving as a pinch runner or late-game defensive replacement. At Syracuse, the right-handed hitter should get regular […]

Chandler Simpson Recalled from Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is being recalled to the majors from Triple-A Durham. The speedy 2022 draft pick showed well in his first run through the majors earlier this year, hitting .285 thanks in part to a strong 88.7 percent contact rate and low 10.5 percent strikeout rate, while swiping 19 bases in […]

Carson Benge Promoted to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is getting promoted to Double-A Binghamton. The 2024 first-round draft pick spent the first half of the season at High-A Brooklyn, amassing a .302/.417/.480 slash line, including four home runs with a South Atlantic League-leading 18 doubles and five triples. A better-than-average 18.5 percent strikeout rate was paired […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Headed to Double-A Amarillo

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt is getting promoted to Double-A Amarillo after a successful stint at High-A Hillsboro to begin the year. The 2024 first-rounder hit .268 with 13 doubles, a triple, and nine home runs in 68 games, while his 43 RBI and 59 runs scored were top five in the Northwest League. […]

J.J. Wetherholt Stays Hot at the Plate, Swipes Three Bags on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-3 with a walk and a pair of singles on Saturday for Double-A Springfield. However, the impressive part of his day was the three steals he recorded in the contest. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season, but is scorching since June 3, going […]

Jonah Tong Fans 11 in Saturday's Shutout at Double-A

New York Mets pitching prospect Jonah Tong racked up his fourth double-digit strikeout effort of the season on Saturday, allowing just two hits and a walk while striking out 11 in 7 2/3 shutout innings for Double-A Binghamton. The 22-year-old has dominated for the Rumble Ponies this season, pitching to a 1.75 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Begins Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (hip) began a rehab assignment with the team's Florida Complex League affiliate on Saturday. The left-handed slugger went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI single, and a run scored in the contest, which was his first game action since May 30. The Twins' second-ranked prospect had been on the […]

Andrew Morris Placed on 7-Day IL with Forearm Strain

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Andrew Morris has been placed on the minor league 7-day injured list due to a right forearm strain. The righty posted solid numbers in Minnesota's organization before this season, but has registered a 4.41 ERA, a gaudy 1.61 WHIP, and just a 12.8 percent K-BB% (8.53 K/9) in 13 starts (63 […]

Chase Burns to be Called Up, Will Start Tuesday Versus Yankees

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Chase Burns is expected to be called up from Triple-A Louisville and make his major league debut on Tuesday at home against the Yankees. Burns is the Reds' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 11) and was selected by the team in the 2024 Draft. The right-hander did not make his professional debut […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 13)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 13 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Adley Rutschman Dealing with Abdominal Tightness

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman was scratched from the team's lineup on Friday against the Yankees due to what's being described as abdominal tightness. Interim manager Tony Mansolino stated that the issue "flared up" during batting practice, and that Rutschman will be examined with more information to come on Saturday. For now, consider the 27-year-old […]

Jackson Merrill Beginning to Play Catch

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (concussion) played catch on the field prior to Friday's matchup with the Royals. The 22-year-old was placed on the 7-day injured list on Sunday after getting hit in the head with a hard tag on a stolen base attempt. It's not clear if he'll be ready to return once […]

Justin Verlander Placed on Paternity List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander was placed on the paternity list on Friday. The 42-year-old is still expected to make his next start, which will be on Tuesday at home against Miami. The 3x Cy Young award winner already missed a month earlier this season with a pectoral injury, making 11 starts thus […]

Dylan Crews Taking Dry Swings

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) took some "light, dry swings" on Thursday, per manager Dave Martinez. It is the first reported baseball activity since the 23-year-old hit the injured list with a strained oblique back on May 21. No definitive timeline has been provided, but it's looking like the former second-overall draft pick may […]

Yu Darvish Throws Another Simulated Game on Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) threw a simulated game on Friday as part of his progression after being shut down following a rehab start he made back on May 14. The simulated game built the veteran back up to about two innings and 40 pitches. If the 38-year-old feels good Saturday, in […]

Michael King Confident He Will Pitch Again this Season

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) has consulted with various specialists across the country regarding his ailing shoulder and is confident that he'll pitch again this season. The 30-year-old stated that the nerve issue he is dealing with is not the same as the one that Parker Meadows of the Tigers dealt with […]

Lazaro Montes Blasts 15th Home Run of 2025

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 1-for-3 with two walks and a three-run home run on Wednesday for High-A Everett. The longball was his 15th of the year, which leads the entire Northwest League, as does his five triples, 45 RBI, and .540 slugging percentage. The Mariners' second-ranked prospect is hitting .259 thus far with a […]

Charlie Condon Homers, Extends On-Base Streak to 25 Games

Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's contest for High-A Spokane. The 2024 first-rounder has now reached base at least once via hit or walk in each of his first 25 games since coming off the injured list in May. The Rockies' top prospect is now […]

Justin Crawford Productive in Return from Quad Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford (quadriceps) returned to action this past Saturday after missing over a week with a quad injury, but appears to be fully recovered. The Phils' third-ranked prospect has gone 4-for-16 (.250) with a 2:2 BB:K since his return, and his stolen base in Wednesday's contest should allay any concerns that the injury […]

Jayvien Sandridge Called Up from Triple-A

New York Yankees pitching prospect Jayvien Sandridge has been called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The relief pitcher will be making his MLB debut whenever he enters a game for the Yankees. The 26-year-old had made only six appearances at Triple-A before his call-up, allowing just one earned run on four hits and four walks while […]