Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles promoted outfielder Colton Cowser to the big leagues on Tuesday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 23-year-old is ranked as the second-best prospect in the club's system and slashed .330/.459/.537 with 10 bombs, 54 runs, 40 RBI, and seven steals over 56 games... Read More

Orioles Promote Colton Cowser On Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles promoted outfielder Colton Cowser to the big leagues on Tuesday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 23-year-old is ranked as the second-best prospect in the club's system and slashed .330/.459/.537 with 10 bombs, 54 runs, 40 RBI, and seven steals over 56 games at Triple-A this season. The Orioles will... Read More

Luis Campusano Seeing Game Action Again

San Diego Padres backstop Luis Campusano (thumb) appeared as the designated hitter on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex league, going 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles. There's a chance that the former second-rounder can return around the All-Star break after undergoing surgery to repair a left thumb sprain he suffered in April. Across just seven... Read More

Robert Suarez Nearing A Rehab Stint

San Diego Padres right-hander Robert Suarez (elbow) pitched for a second time in the Arizona Complex league on Tuesday as he continues to recover from an elbow injury that has kept him out the whole season thus far. However, MLB.com reports that the 32-year-old could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Friday.... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Tuesday's Start With A Blister

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) pitched five innings on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres but was lifted after throwing just 88 pitches and came off the mound with the trainer. He stayed in the game as the DH, but according to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the superstar is suffering... Read More

Dustin May To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) will go through with Tommy John surgery to repair his flexor tendon, according to the team's Twitter. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf since his last start on May 17 after suffering from right-elbow pain. Over just nine starts in 2023, May pitched to a 2.63 ERA... Read More

Anthony Rendon Leaves Mid-Game On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) left Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres early after fouling a ball off his left shin. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the 33-year-old underwent X-rays which came back negative. Rendon has dealt with the injury bug a couple of times already this season and... Read More

JP Sears Facing The Tigers On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics lefty JP Sears is getting the ball for Tuesday's game against Tarik Skubal and the Detroit Tigers. The 27-year-old is sporting a 4.43 ERA with a respectable 1.08 WHIP and 23.9% strikeout rate but has struggled with the long ball, surrendering 1.96 home runs every nine innings. Sears also pitches for arguably the... Read More

Avisail Garcia Has Yet To Resume Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) is still working out and running up to 80 percent, but he hasn't resumed baseball activities yet, and there is still no timetable for his return, according to MLB.com. The 32-year-old has been on the injured list since May 2 after suffering from back tightness. Garcia began a rehab... Read More

Edward Cabrera Completes A Monday Bullpen Session

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (shoulder) tossed a 25-pitch bullpen session on Monday, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old last pitched in the big leagues on June 13 when he experienced discomfort in his shoulder and landed on the injured list shortly after. Across 67 innings before the ailment, Cabrera owned a 4.70 ERA and 1.40... Read More

Mike Trout Dealing With Wrist Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) was removed late from Monday's 10-3 loss to the San Diego Padres after injuring his wrist on a swing. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, the superstar is currently dealing with wrist pain, but he's hopeful it's just a sprain. Fantasy managers should consider Trout day-to-day and hope... Read More

Stuart Fairchild Sent To Triple-A On Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds demoted outfielder Stuart Fairchild to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. The 27-year-old added some value to the club's offense over 66 games, slashing .237/.339/.404 with four homers, 26 runs, 22 RBI, and nine stolen bases. In a corresponding move, the Reds have promoted right-hander Brett Kennedy. The... Read More

William Smith Blows Monday's Contest

Texas Rangers southpaw William Smith came into the ninth inning with an 11-10 lead over the Houston Astros. However, he gave up a pair of runs on three hits without any walks or strikeouts, blowing his second save of the season and taking the loss. Smith now owns a 3.19 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 27.7%... Read More

Freddy Peralta Taking The Hill Friday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is getting the ball for Friday's contest against Osvaldo Bido and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The electric 27-year-old hasn't been himself this season, posting a 4.65 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a career-low 25.4% strikeout rate with five victories across 15 starts. Even if Peralta isn't a must-start at the moment,... Read More

Bryan Hoeing Making His Fifth Start On Friday

Miami Marlins right-hander Bryan Hoeing is set to take the ball for his fifth start of the season on Friday against the Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old has pitched out of the bullpen for most of the season, but injuries forced him back into the rotation in mid-June. Over 18 games and 35 innings, Hoeing has... Read More

Yu Darvish Could Start Sunday

San Deigo Padres right-hander Yu Darvish (illness) will miss his start on Friday while dealing with an undisclosed illness. However, he threw a bullpen session on Thursday and could face the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday if his side session goes well. Darvish has disappointed thus far over 80 innings, pitching to a 4.84 ERA and... Read More

Ji Man Choi Doing Well During Rehab Stint

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) began his rehab assignment and has played in four games thus far. He hasn't experienced any issues and could be activated before the end of the month. Choi has only appeared in nine games in 2023 at the big league level, as he's been dealing with an... Read More

Tyrone Taylor Begins Rehab Assignment Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, according to MLB.com. It's unclear how many games the 29-year-old will need to get into before returning to the big league club, but it's definitely a positive sign. Taylor suffered a right-elbow sprain at the beginning of June and was... Read More

Tyler O'Neill Targeting A Rehab Assignment Next Week

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) has resumed baseball activities and is hoping to start a rehab assignment at some point next week. The 28-year-old hasn't appeared in a game since May 4 after suffering a lower back strain and landing on the injured list. O'Neill was struggling before the ailment, slashing .228/.283/.337 with... Read More

Tom Cosgrove Facing Hitters Thursday

San Diego Padres left-hander Tom Cosgrove (hamstring) is ready to face hitters for a second time on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since June 16 after straining his left hamstring, but manager Bob Melvin told reporters that he could be activated before Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.... Read More

Nicky Lopez Day-To-Day With Hand Injury

Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez (hand) was hit in the hand by a pitch during Wednesday's 14-1 blowout loss to the Cleveland Guardians. He was removed from the game, but he underwent X-rays after the contest, which came back negative, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Consider Lopez day-to-day for now. Since 2021 when... Read More

Cody Bradford Getting The Ball Thursday

Texas Rangers lefty Cody Bradford will start Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. The rookie hurler has appeared in four games this season (three starts) and has posted a 5.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 19.7% strikeout rate with an 0-1 record over 15 innings. However, through 59.1 frames in Triple-A this year,... Read More

Zack Littell Opening On Thursday, Yonny Chirinos To Follow

Tampa Bay Rays righty hurler Zack Littell will start Thursday's matchup against Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The 27-year-old won't be out there for very long, as he hasn't thrown more than 2 2/3 innings in any appearance this season. It'll be Yonny Chirinos who gets... Read More

Hunter Harvey Earns Another Save Wednesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Hunter Harvey closed out the 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday. He went one inning, allowed no baserunners, and struck out two to earn his sixth save of the season. The 28-year-old now owns a 3.34 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 27.7% strikeout rate and has three saves since June 21.... Read More

Joey Wiemer's X-Rays Come Back Negative

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer (hand) was hit by a pitch on his left hand during Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the New York Mets. The team sent him for X-rays after the game, which came back negative, according to MLB.com. That's great news for fantasy managers, as Wiemer has provided decent pop over 78 games,... Read More

Raisel Iglesias Grabs His 13th Save Of The Season Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Raisel Iglesias completed the save on Wednesday when his team beat the Minnesota Twins 3-0. The veteran reliever tossed one inning of work, giving up no baserunners and striking out a pair. The save was Iglesias' 13th of the year, and he also owns a 4.37 ERA and 1.28 WHIP but is... Read More

Trevor Story Doing Field Work

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) has increased his throwing and is fielding ground balls from shortstop, according to manager Alex Cora. The 30-year-old still plans to play shortstop for the club in August and possibly return as a designated hitter in July. Story has been out all year after undergoing offseason surgery to... Read More

Richard Bleier Tosses A Bullpen Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-hander Richard Bleier (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to manager Alex Cora. There is still no timetable for his return, however. Bleier last saw game action on May 21 before experiencing shoulder inflammation and hitting the injured list. The 36-year-old veteran had struggled prior to the injury, posting a... Read More

Ian Hamilton Should Be Back This Week

New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton (groin) is expected to rejoin the club this week in Oakland, according to MLB.com. The 28-year-old hasn't seen big league action since May 16 after suffering a right groin strain. Hamilton was enjoying a solid season before getting hurt, posting a 1.23 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 34.1% strikeout rate... Read More

Austin Cox Getting Wednesday's Start

Kansas City Royals southpaw Austin Cox will make Wednesday's start against Logan Allen and the Cleveland Guardians, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. The rookie hurler has pitched 12.1 innings so far this season, all out of the bullpen, and has yet to give up a run while striking out 13 and walking four. Cox has... Read More