Hot Prospects To Watch - Sheldon Neuse, Abraham Toro And More Padres

Last week we were discussing how some of the big trades at the deadline not only drastically affected the major league landscape as contending teams plan for a postseason run, but also how it changed the outlook of certain minor league prospects. One three-team swap even included Cincinnati's top prospect (outfielder Taylor Trammell) shifting to […]

Rangers To Cut Asdrubal Cabrera

The Texas Rangers plan to designate infielder Asdrubal Cabrera and catcher Tim Federowicz for assignment on Friday. The 33-year-old switch-hitting Cabrera is slashing just .235/.318/.393 with 12 home runs, 45 runs, 51 RBI and four stolen bases in 93 games for Texas this year, while Federowicz has a putrid .169/.224/.366 slash line with four homers and […]

Christin Stewart Lands On Injured List

The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Christin Stewart on the seven-day concussion injured list on Wednesday and called up outfielder Victor Reyes from the minors in a corresponding move. Stewart is hitting .239/.321/.393 with seven home runs, 27 runs and 33 RBI in 285 at-bats this year and is only useful in AL-only leagues. With him […]

Tim Beckham Suffers From Oblique Tightness Wednesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Tim Beckham (oblique) left the game early on Wednesday with oblique tightness. He's considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated on Thursday. Beckham had an RBI single in his lone plate appearance before departing and is now hitting .243/.300/.473 with 15 home runs, 39 runs scored and 47 RBI in his 320 plate […]

Hector Neris Drops Suspension Appeal

Philadelphia Phillies closer Hector Neris has dropped the appeal of his three-game suspension for throwing at Dodgers infielder David Freese on July 16. He will begin serving the three-game suspension on Thursday, so be prepared to be without him until later this weekend. Adam Morgan and Juan Nicasio are the two candidate to potentially see […]

Dustin May To Debut Friday Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Dustin May will make his major league debut on Friday against the Padres, according to sources. The 21-year-old right-hander is the team's No. 2 prospect behind Gavin Lux and is the No. 35 prospect overall, per MLB Pipeline. He has the stuff to succeed right away with an excellent offense […]

Trent Grisham To Be In Brewers Lineup Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Trent Grisham will be in the team's starting lineup on Thursday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Grisham will be facing A's starter Daniel Mengden in his debut in Oakland. The 22-year-old former first-round pick has earned the promotion by hitting .300/.407/.603 with 26 home runs, 71 RBI and 12 stolen bases […]

Ryan Braun Should See More Time At First Base

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun should see more time at first base moving forward after the team dealt Jesus Aguilar to the Rays on Wednesday. It's unknown, however, how much time he'll see there alongside Eric Thames and Travis Shaw, and it'll depend on how he performs at the position and how well outfield prospect […]

Felix Hernandez To Make Rehab Start Friday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (shoulder) will make a rehab start on Friday for Short-Season Everett. King Felix hasn't pitched in a major league game since May 11 and was sporting a hideous 6.52 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 34 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings over his eight starts before injury. He's a long shot […]

Daniel Poncedeleon Optioned Back To Minors

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday to make room for pitcher Adalberto Mejia on the active roster. Poncedeleon started the year strong as a spot starter for the Red Birds but hadn't gone beyond 3 2/3 innings in his last three starts and has gone six innings […]

David Robertson Out For The Year

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) will officially miss the rest of the season and is expected to need surgery to fix the flexor tendon in his right elbow. He might also require Tommy John surgery, which would keep him out for all of 2020 as well. Robertson threw only 6 2/3 innings in […]

Trent Grisham Expected To Be Called Up Soon

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Trent Grisham is expected to be called up soon, according to sources. The former first-round pick had struggled in recent minor league seasons but is having a breakout year in 2019 and is arguably the team's top outfield prospect. Grisham is listed as Milwaukee's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and […]

Travis Demeritte Could Join Tigers This Weekend

Detroit Tigers second baseman Travis Demeritte, who was acquired in the deal that sent closer Shane Greene to the Braves on Wednesday, could be called up to make his major league debut as early as Friday, according to general manager Al Avila. Demeritte, 24, wasn't among Atlanta's top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline, but he […]

Dominic Smith To Be In Boot For Three Weeks

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith (foot) will be in a walking boot for three weeks and will then be re-evaluated. Smith went on the injured list last Saturday with a stress reaction in his left foot, and he may not return until the season's final month. The 24-year-old lost out on playing because […]

A's Put Josh Phegley On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Josh Phegley (thumb) on the injured list on Wednesday with a left thumb contusion and recalled catcher Beau Taylor from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Phegley has been Oakland's primary catcher this year and was hitting a mediocre .243/.283/.427 with 10 long balls, 34 runs and 47 RBI […]

Lourdes Gurriel Dealing With Knee Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (knee) left the game early on Wednesday against the Royals with right knee discomfort. The 25-year-old went hitless in two plate appearances but managed a walk and stolen base before leaving. Gurriel started the year off slow and was demoted to the minors, but he has bounced back considerably […]

German Marquez Injured Wednesday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez left his start early on Wednesday with "full body cramping." It was initially believed that he left the game due to a left hamstring cramp after grabbing his leg after making a warmup pitch before the seventh inning. It doesn't seem like this is a serious injury, but Marquez's […]

Yoan Moncada Going On Injured List

The Chicago White Sox placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (hamstring) on the injured list on Wednesday after an MRI exam showed a Grade 1 hamstring strain. It's a blow for fantasy owners and the White Sox, as Moncada is having a breakout season with a slash line of .301/.358/.535 with 20 home runs, 58 runs, […]

Sam Dyson Headed To Twins In Four-Player Swap

The Minnesota Twins acquired relief pitcher Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for prospects Jaylin Davis, Kai-Wei Teng and Prelander Berroa. Dyson, who is 4-1 with a 2.47 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 47 strikeouts in 51 innings this year, will serve as a setup man for Taylor Rogers and could […]

Fish Land Jesus Sanchez, Ryne Stanek Wednesday

The Miami Marlins acquired outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez and pitcher Ryne Stanek from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson, according to a source. Sanchez was Tampa's No. 4 prospect and No. 42 overall per MLB Pipeline, so this is an intriguing move. The 21-year-old has hit […]

Trevor Richards, Nick Anderson Traded To Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired pitchers Trevor Richards and Nick Anderson from the Miami Marlins on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Ryne Stanek and outfield prospect Jesus Sanchez, according to a source. Richards was demoted to the bullpen in Miami after struggling as a starter the last month, and both he and Anderson could be […]

Astros Trade For Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini

The Houston Astros acquired starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez and reliever Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Derek Fisher, according to a source. This one flies under the radar after Houston also pulled off a blockbuster to acquire starter Zack Greinke at the deadline. Sanchez is 3-14 with an […]

Diamondbacks Trade For Mike Leake

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired starting pitcher Mike Leake from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for 22-year-old infielder Jose Caballero, according to a source. Arizona will pick up only $6 million of the remaining money owed to Leake. The 31-year-old nearly had a perfect game several weeks ago, but he's also 9-8 with a […]

Seth Beer, J.B. Bukauskas, Corbin Martin Heading To Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired first baseman/outfielder Seth Beer, right-hander J.B. Bukauskas, righty Corbin Martin and infielder Josh Rojas from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the blockbuster deal that sent starting pitcher Zack Greinke to the Astros. It's one big prospect haul for the D-Backs, as Beer was ranked as Houston's No. 3 prospect, while […]

Mark Melancon Dealt To Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired relief pitcher Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday in exchange for pitchers Tristan Beck and Dan Winkler. The Braves made some much-needed upgrades to their bullpen on Wednesday with Melancon and Shane Greene, who should supplant Luke Jackson as the new ninth-inning man the rest of the way. […]

Jedd Gyorko Heading To Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder Jedd Gyorko (back) from the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal. There's no word on the return for Gyorko. The 30-year-old is currently on the 60-day injured list with a lower back strain and has played in only 38 games in 2019. He's […]

Nationals Acquire Hunter Strickland From M's

The Washington Nationals acquired relief pitcher Hunter Strickland from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Aaron Fletcher, according to a source. Strickland opened the year as Seattle's closer but was quickly injured and has an 8.10 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, only two saves and three strikeouts in 3 1/3 innings in 2019. He'll […]

Phillies Acquire Corey Dickerson From Pirates

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for international signing bonus money and a player to be named later. The Phillies needed some outfield help due to injuries and the Pirates had more than enough outfielders to go around, so this trade makes plenty of sense. Dickerson […]

Yankees Out On Robbie Ray

Talks between the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks regarding starting pitcher Robbie Ray are now dead, according to team officials. For Ray's fantasy owners, this is probably a good thing, as it would've been tough for him to be successful consistently in the American League East and in a hitter's park. The left-hander could […]

Edwin Diaz Expected To Stay Put

The belief is that the New York Mets will hold onto closer Edwin Diaz at the trade deadline. Diaz is a far cry from what he was in his breakout season with Seattle in 2018 and he blew a save on Tuesday. The Mets shouldn't be motivated to sell low on him, especially since he's […]