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Ryan Thompson Throws Simulated Game on Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson (shoulder) threw a simulated game at Chase Field on Friday. The 33-year-old is working his way back from a right scapular strain and hasn't pitched since July 4. Before the injury, the right-hander posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, a 12.9 percent K-BB%, and also earned one save and 11 […]
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Paul Sewald to Throw a Bullpen Session Saturday
Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Paul Sewald (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session prior to Saturday's home matchup against the Royals. The veteran has been on the shelf with a shoulder strain and hasn't pitched since July 11. The right-hander began a throwing progression on August 4, but this session will mark the first time […]
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Zach Maxwell to be Called Up From Triple-A Louisville
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach Maxwell is getting called up from Triple-A Louisville for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The Reds' 24th-ranked prospect owned a 4.17 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, and struck out 26.8 percent of batters he faced for the Bats, but looked even better as of late. […]
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Josh Hartle Promoted to Double-A Akron
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Josh Hartle was promoted to Double-A Akron on Thursday following a successful 22 games at High-A. The Guardians' 25th-ranked prospect posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.05 WHIP, both of which led the Midwest League, and he also recorded a 15.1 percent K-BB% in 22 starts for the Captains. The 2024 third-rounder, […]
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Jhostynxon Garcia Headed to the Big Leagues
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia continued his quick rise through Boston's ranks on Thursday, which culminated in his expected promotion to the big-league club from Triple-A Worcester. Boston's third-ranked prospect began 2025 at Double-A, and after 33 games there, he earned a promotion to Worcester, where the right-handed slugger slashed .303/.367/.564 with 17 […]
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Joel Peguero Called Up From Triple-A Sacramento
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Joel Peguero has been called up to the majors from Triple-A Sacramento for what will be his big league debut whenever he enters a game. The 28-year-old's numbers at Triple-A weren't pretty, recording a 5.10 ERA (4.78 FIP), 1.61 WHIP, and a 12.0 percent K-BB% in 42 1/3 innings of […]
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Carson Williams Getting Called Up From Triple-A for MLB Debut
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams is getting called up for his major-league debut. The Rays' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 47) is an elite defender, but also brings both power and speed on the offensive side. The former first-round draft pick belted 23 home runs in 111 games at Triple-A Durham this season, including […]
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Eli Willits to Debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits is expected to make his professional debut at Single-A Fredericksburg on Thursday. The top selection in this year's Draft has been working out at the team's spring training facility in Florida up to this point, and will get a chance to get some at-bats against Single-A pitchers before getting […]
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Max Clark Exits Early on Tuesday With Apparent Hand Injury
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark (hand) exited Tuesday's game for Double-A Erie after a swing-and-miss on a pitch during his at-bat in the third inning. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect left with the trainer after having his hand examined. No official word has been given on the specifics of the injury, however, he is absent […]
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Kevin McGonigle Homers, Keeps Rolling at Double-A
Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle continued to show why he's shot up the prospect ranks over the last two seasons, going 2-for-4 at Double-A Erie on Tuesday, including a double, a solo home run, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run in his last six games and, impressively, it came off […]
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Ty Madden Not Expected to Pitch This Season
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Ty Madden (shoulder) is said to be completing a return-to-play throwing progression, however, the right-hander is not expected to return to the mound this season, even inclusive of any potential minor league rehab assignment, per manager A.J. Hinch. The 25-year-old strained his throwing shoulder in the spring and is now expected […]
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Will Banfield Called Up from Triple-A Louisville
Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Will Banfield has been called up from Triple-A Louisville for his big league debut as Tyler Stephenson (thumb) heads to the injured list with a broken thumb. The 25-year-old is spending his first season in the Reds' organization this year after spending the first part of his career with Miami ever […]
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Cody Miller Awarded With Promotion to High-A Rome
Atlanta Braves infield prospect Cody Miller has been promoted to High-A Rome after spending just 10 games at Single-A Augusta. The Braves' 2025 third-round draft pick went 16-for-43 (.372) with two doubles, a home run, 11 RBI, eight runs scored, and four steals during his short stint with the GreenJackets. The 21-year-old is coming off an […]
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Carson Benge Hits Triple-A Injured List
New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge (hand) was placed on the 7-day injured list on August 16, a day after getting hit in the hand by a pitch during a game at Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets' top-ranked prospect earned a promotion to Syracuse after slashing .308/.413/.513 with 12 home runs and 19 steals in […]
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Josh Adamczewski Earns Promotion to High-A Wisconsin
Milwaukee Brewers second base prospect Josh Adamczewski has earned a promotion to High-A Wisconsin after posting stellar numbers at Single-A Carolina. The Brewers' 13th-ranked prospect slashed .355/.455/.558 with five home runs and four steals for the Mudcats, although he played in just 46 games after missing two months with a back injury. The former 15th-round draft […]
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Ben Kudrna Promoted to Triple-A Omaha
Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Ben Kudrna has been promoted to Triple-A Omaha after making 20 appearances (19 starts) at Double-A Nashville this season. The Royals' seventh-ranked prospect posted a 4.21 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 15.7 percent K-BB% with the Sounds, but had pitched much better as of late. The former second-rounder recorded a […]
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Marek Houston With a Quick Promotion to High-A
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Marek Houston has been promoted to High-A Cedar Rapids after a short but productive stint at Single-A Fort Myers. The Twins' 2025 first-round draft pick went 20-for-54 (.370) with nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and six steals in just 12 games for the Mighty Mussels. The Twins' eighth-ranked prospect was the 16th […]
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Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 21)
Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 21 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, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]
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Felnin Celesten Promoted to High-A Everett
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Felnin Celesten has been promoted to High-A Everett after a successful 93 games at Single-A Modesto to begin the year. The Mariners' ninth-ranked prospect slashed .285/.349/.384 with five home runs and 20 steals for the Nuts, but was even better as of late, hitting safely in 20 of his last 24 games with […]
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Luis Guanipa Hits Single-A Injured List Again
Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Luis Guanipa (undisclosed) was placed on the Single-A 7-day injured list on Monday. It's unfortunate news for a player who missed two months earlier this season due to injury and who was in the midst of an eight-game hit streak, hitting .293 in the 26 games since coming off the IL […]
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Nolan Hoffman Called up From Triple-A Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Nolan Hoffman has been called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The 28-year-old was drafted back in 2018 and was acquired by the Phillies from the Rangers this season. By the numbers, the 6-foot-4 hurler didn't post very good stats […]
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Maximo Acosta Called Up for Major-League Debut
Miami Marlins infield prospect Maximo Acosta has been called up from Triple-A Jacksonville for what will be his major league debut. The Marlins' 25th-ranked prospect was hitting just .232 with an elevated 26.3 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A, however, he does possess some power, as evidenced by the 12 home runs in 106 games. He can […]
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Noah Schultz Progressing, Could Return in Late August
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz (knee) has not pitched in a game at Triple-A Charlotte since July 3 after being scratched due to knee discomfort prior to his start on July 19. Chicago's second-ranked prospect is progressing and could return before the end of the month, however, the team is being cautious with […]
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Victor Mesa Jr. Activated from Triple-A Injured List
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. (undisclosed) was activated from the Triple-A Jacksonville 7-day injured list on Sunday. The cause for the injured list stint was not disclosed, but hamstring issues bothered him earlier in the year and could have persisted. Regardless, it appears he's fully recovered and will be back in action for the Jumbo […]
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Jhostynxon Garcia Tallies Four Hits, Four RBI on Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia tallied a four-hit night on Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored for Triple-A Worcester. Boston's third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 78) is now 8-for-14 (.571) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and five runs scored over his last three games, and is now slashing .292/.366/.520 […]
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Chase DeLauter Resuming Baseball Activities
Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has resumed baseball activities after undergoing hamate fracture incision surgery on July 23. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect was hitting well at Triple-A before the injury, but the recovery timeline ends his season in all likelihood. The former first-round draft pick was hitting .278 at Columbus with five home […]
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Rhett Lowder Scheduled for Bullpen Session After MRI Comes Back Clean
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) recently underwent an MRI on his left oblique, and it came back clean. This means he will be able to begin throwing from a mound and is already scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. The Reds' second-ranked prospect missed the first couple of months of […]
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Nathan Church Called Up from Triple-A Memphis for Debut
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church has been called up from Triple-A Memphis for his major league debut. The Cardinals' 14th-ranked prospect has hit well all season, including a .336 batting average at Double-A Springfield before earning a promotion to Triple-A at the beginning of June. The 25-year-old slashed .332/.396/.517 with seven home runs […]
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Samuel Basallo Called Up From Triple-A Norfolk
The Baltimore Orioles have called up their top prospect, catcher Samuel Basallo, for his major-league debut. MLB.com's No. 8 prospect overall was slashing .270/.377/.589 with 23 home runs in 76 games for Triple-A Norfolk. The 21-year-old has big-time power potential with at least 19 home runs in each of the last three seasons in the […]
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Ryan Waldschmidt Homers Twice on Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt continued to impress at Double-A Amarillo on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored for the Sod Poodles. It was the third straight game with a home run and fourth straight multi-hit contest for the D-backs' second-ranked prospect, who is 16-for-30 […]
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