Luke Keaschall's Rehab Could be Prolonged

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) went 2-for-5 with two singles and a pair of steals on Sunday during his rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins' third-ranked prospect has now completed three rehab games, going 3-for-12 -- all singles -- with a 3:1 BB:K and two steals so far. The former second-rounder […]

Gabriel Moreno Set for CT Scan This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) will undergo another CT scan this week, per MLB.com. Moreno suffered a right-hand contusion on June 6 against the Cincinnati Reds and was later diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his right index finger. He originally went on the 10-day injured list on June 19 before being transferred to […]

Yoel Tejeda Jr. Getting Promoted to High-A Wilmington

Washington Nationals pitching prospect Yoel Tejeda Jr. is being promoted to High-A Wilmington after a solid showing at Single-A to begin the year. The Nats' 17th-ranked prospect posted a 3.43 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and a 16.4 percent K-BB% over 16 starts for Fredericksburg (78 2/3 innings pitched). The 6-foot-8 hurler was proficient at keeping balls […]

Cubs to Call up Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up right-hander Ben Brown from Triple-A Iowa on Monday before their series opener versus the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Brown could serve as Chicago's bulk reliever on Monday against KC after opener Ryan Brasier, who will likely only go one or two innings as the […]

Jose Butto Should Return to Bullpen This Week

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto (illness) is on a minor-league rehab assignment and should return to the big-league bullpen this week, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Butto started his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League last week and has now moved to Triple-A Syracuse. The 27-year-old will probably only need another […]

Starling Marte Should Return by End of July

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) won't be back as quickly as the team had initially hoped, but The Athletic's Tim Britton says that he should return by the end of July. Marte has taken batting practice, though, so his return isn't all that far off, barring a setback. The 36-year-old veteran has recovered […]

Pete Alonso Expected to Return on Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion, but he did enter the game in the seventh inning to continue his consecutive games streak. The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that Alonso is expected to start on Monday in the series opener […]

Alek Manoah Looks Better in Second Rehab Game

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) looked much better in his second minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Single-A Dunedin, giving up one run on three hits while walking none and striking out two in two innings of work. He threw 16 of his 28 pitches for strikes in the outing after going just […]

Chris Taylor Nearing a Return

Los Angeles Angels utility man Chris Taylor (hand) started his minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday and has gone 4-for-6 with two RBI in two games played so far. Taylor was hit by a pitch on June 9, and X-rays revealed a left-hand fracture. The 34-year-old veteran began the season […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Up to 90 Feet

An MRI exam on Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on June 6 showed an injury after he was pulled three pitches into his May 30 outing. He threw on June 30 but still felt discomfort and was shut down until throwing again on July 7. Stephenson said he's been throwing up to […]

Astros Set Rotation for Monday, Tuesday

The Houston Astros will start right-hander Colton Gordon and left-hander Framber Valdez in the first two games of the team's early-week series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome notes that Wednesday's starter is still to be determined. Gordon's last appearance came in relief on July 13, but his other […]

Multiple Teams Showing Interest in Ke'Bryan Hayes

The New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, and Detroit Tigers have all "checked in" with the Pittsburgh Pirates around third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The 28-year-old Hayes is one of MLB's best defenders at the hot corner and is signed through 2029 at a reasonable $7.5 million average annual value. […]

Zack Littell Could Get Moved at the Trade Deadline

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell is "in play" as a rental starter at the trade deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. While Tampa Bay enters play on Monday just 1.5 games back of the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners for the final American League wild-card spot, Morosi notes that the […]

Nolan Arenado Unlikely to be Traded

The St. Louis Cardinals are planning to hold on to third baseman Nolan Arenado through the trade deadline, with "no teams showing strong interest in him," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arenado previously rejected trades to both the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels, which could be discouraging teams from engaging in […]

Nationals Shopping Multiple Players Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals are making reliever Kyle Finnegan, utility man Amed Rosario, right-hander Mike Soroka, and first basemen Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell available at the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Washington is 21 games under .500 entering play on Monday, so they will clearly be in sell-mode over the next […]

Braves Making Several Veterans Available at the Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves are "letting teams know" that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias, and reliever Pierce Johnson are on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Both Ozuna and Iglesias will be free agents at the end of this season, while Johnson has a $7 million club option for 2026 […]

Multiple Diamondbacks on the Trade Block

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed third baseman Eugenio Suarez, first baseman Josh Naylor, reliever Shelby Miller, outfielder Randal Grichuk, and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arizona is 50-50 entering play on Monday, 4 1/2 games back of the San Diego Padres for […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 17

The All-Star break is over and we're back to setting lineup for the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season. Did you enjoy your four day break? Well, it's time to strap back in. It's been a bit quiet on the prospect promotion front over the last couple of weeks. However, there are plenty of […]

6 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Rebuilders and Contenders (2025)

As we enter the second half of the MLB season, that means we're in prime dynasty baseball trade season. If you're contender, it's time to make moves to try and win a title. If you're a rebuilder, it's time to find assets that will help you in future seasons. For contenders, it's a little easier […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Jarod Rupp's "My Guys"

So you've deftly maneuvered your way through the first half of the season, starting with a successful draft, or perhaps you're at the other end of the spectrum, fighting and clawing your way to the final playoff spot in your league. Regardless of where you're at and how you got there, you're preparing for the […]

Twins Expected to Keep Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins will listen to offers, but are expected to keep starter Joe Ryan, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Ryan has been exceptional for the Twins in 2025, being the anchor for their struggling rotation with Pablo Lopez (shoulder) getting injured on June 3 and Bailey Ober (hip) struggling to the tune of […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/21/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action on Monday, so we'll have to dig a little deeper to find value in our home run props today. Today's hitters include red-hot sluggers such as Junior Caminero, Teoscar Hernandez, Matt Olson, Elly De La Cruz, Bryce Harper, and Jose Ramirez. Each player I chose today is […]

Ryan Helsley's Future With the Cardinals Still Undecided

The St. Louis Cardinals remain undecided whether they will trade closer Ryan Helsley at the deadline. Still, since they don't plan to tender him a qualifying offer, they realize they may have no choice but to move him with at least five contenders showing interest, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. While this is speculation, […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luis Gil, Spencer Arrighetti, Noelvi Marte, Colt Keith, Tyler Freeman, Joe Boyle, Andrew Painter

The second half of the 2025 MLB season began on Friday, and remarkably, it is already 20 days into July. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, some big names could be on the move as teams stockpile talent for that playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice with our […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, Yu Darvish

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 17 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, and Yu Darvish. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 17? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll look at what to do with slumping players. All five players featured on this list entered the All-Star break trending down, and things haven't improved much over the past couple of games.   In this article, we […]

Javier Baez's Shoulder Injury Not Considered Serious

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Javier Baez (shoulder) exited Sunday's 2-1 win over the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning with left-shoulder soreness, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. After the game, he said that "he didn't want to keep playing through the soreness," and regarding an IL stint, he said, "I don't think so." […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 17)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 17 of the 2025 season. Given that each MLB team has only played two games since last week's edition, there isn't much to cover regarding their numbers. Instead, this week, we'll be focusing on players currently on the Injured List (IL). We'll examine players […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 21 - July 27)

The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror as teams approach the 100-game mark, so let's hit the stretch run with good choices through our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 17 - Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 27. This column supplies readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 17 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Tyler Mahle, Anthony Santander, and Lars Nootbaar, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]