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 […]

Tre' Morgan Returns from Injured List, Records Two Hits on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first base/outfield prospect Tre' Morgan (foot) was activated from the 7-day injured list on Wednesday and went 2-for-4 with a walk, two RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Durham. The Rays' fourth-ranked prospect had been dealing with a sprained right foot, but appears to be fully recovered. The 22-year-old had already missed […]

Slade Caldwell Swipes Three Bags on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Slade Caldwell went 1-for-3 with two walks and three stolen bases on Tuesday for High-A Hillsboro. The D-backs' second-ranked prospect collected two hits in his first game at High-A, but has gone 3-for-19 (.158) in the six games since. However, the good news is that he's still getting on base via […]

Cooper Pratt Doubles Twice, Drives in Three on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt smacked a pair of doubles and hit a sacrifice fly in five plate appearances on Tuesday for Double-A Biloxi, driving in three runs and scoring once in the contest. The 20-year-old has caught fire over the last seven games, going 11-for-22 (.500) with three doubles, seven RBI, eight runs […]

Alex Freeland Homers, Gets on Base Four Times on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Alex Freeland went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Tuesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The switch-hitter has been a bit streaky this year, but is currently on a five-game hot stretch where he's gone 9-for-17 (.529) with three doubles, two home runs, […]

Jeferson Quero Tallies Three Hits, Drives in Two on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect Jeferson Quero had a productive day at the plate on Tuesday for Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored for the Sounds. It marked the fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games, and he's hitting .324 (12-for-37) since being reinstated from the injured list on June […]

Owen Caissie Extends Hit Streak to 11 Games in Four-Hit Day

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie continued his hot stretch of hitting on Tuesday, going 4-for-4 for Triple-A Iowa, including three singles and one double. Unfortunately, Iowa was shut out in the contest, so there were no runs or RBI to be had, but his personal hit streak was extended to 11 games, and he's hit […]

Chandler Simpson Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 3-for-5 on Tuesday with a run scored and two stolen bases for Triple-A Durham. The 24-year-old has continued to hit and steal bases since he was sent back to Triple-A, batting .340 (18-for-53) with six steals in 12 games. The Rays' seventh-ranked prospect showed well during his […]

Yunior Severino Activated from Injured List, Rejoins Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins infield/outfield prospect Yunior Severino (oblique) was activated off the injured list on Sunday and started at third base for Triple-A St. Paul, going 1-for-4 in the contest with a double. It was the second IL stint of the season for the 25-year-old, missing a month with a hamstring strain and two weeks with an oblique […]

Deyvison De Los Santos to Continue Rehab at Single-A

Miami Marlins corner infield prospect Deyvison De Los Santos (quad) is set to continue his rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. The 21-year-old suffered a quad strain in mid-May that sidelined him for a month. He played two games with the team's FCL affiliate last week prior to his Single-A assignment. It shouldn't be long […]

Walker Jenkins Activated, Will Rejoin Double-A Wichita

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (ankle) has been activated from the minor league injured list and will rejoin Double-A Wichita. The Twins' top prospect (MLB No. 6) went 7-for-26 (.269) during the rehab assignment, including one home run, two steals, and a 7:6 BB:K over nine games. He's a well-rounded prospect with 60-grade hit and power […]

Rintaro Sasaki to Play in Cape Cod League this Summer

Stanford Cardinal first baseman Rintaro Sasaki finished up his freshman year with a .269 batting average and a .790 OPS, along with seven home runs, 41 RBI, and a 10.6 percent walk rate in 52 games. The 20-year-old is now expected to play for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League over the summer. […]

Carson Williams Goes Deep for 10th Time on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams smacked a three-run home run on Sunday at Triple-A Durham in a 1-for-4 night at the plate. Unfortunately, the other three plate appearances resulted in a strikeout, wrapping up another tough week for the Rays' top-ranked prospect after going 3-for-19 (.158) over six games. The 21-year-old is now […]