Nestor Cortes Expected to Return in the Next 10-14 Days

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) is expected to return to the Milwaukee Brewers in about 10-14 days after suffering a left-elbow flexor strain back on April 6, Francys Romero reports. Thus far this season, he has made two starts, one of which was a nightmare, where he allowed eight earned runs against the New […]

C.J. Culpepper Dominant Since Returning from Injured List

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect C.J. Culpepper has been quite impressive since returning from the 60-day IL at Double-A Wichita. Culpepper was sidelined for the majority of the first half due to an undisclosed injury. He had a short rehab assignment with Low-A and High-A and was officially returned to Double-A on June 14. Through […]

Tai Peete has Modest Showing Through First Look at High-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete has had a modest showing during his first extended look at the High-A level. Through 81 games in the first half, Peete has posted a .224/.284/.403 slash line with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, and 15 stolen bases. He has generated a .687 OPS and held a poor 111:27 […]

Arjun Nimmala Ends First Half in a Slump

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala concluded his first half of the campaign in a bit of a skid at High-A. Over his last 17 games with High-A Vancouver, Nimmala held a low .118/.200/.176 slash line with just four doubles, two stolen bases, and a 19:6 K:BB. However, during his first 61 games with […]

Adrian Del Castillo has Locker in MLB Clubhouse

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo was participating in optional workouts at Chase Field and has a locker in the clubhouse. This suggests that the young backstop will likely join the team officially on Friday when they begin a series against the St. Louis Cardinals. Del Castillo made his MLB debut last season but […]

Robert Hassell III on Impressive Run at Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III has been on an impressive run since returning to Triple-A Rochester in mid-June. Through his last 22 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Hassell has posted an impressive .298/.404/.488 slash line with four doubles, four home runs, five stolen bases, and 12 RBI. Prior to […]

Yilber Diaz Struggling at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitching prospect Yilber Diaz has been struggling at Triple-A Reno throughout the first half of the campaign. The No.5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has typically been deployed in a relief role and has logged 39 innings to the tune of an 11.31 ERA with a 2.36 WHIP. During this stretch, […]

First-Half Struggles for Hurston Waldrep

Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep struggled over the first half of 2025, posting a 4.97 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 9.1 percent strikeout-to-walk rate. The whiffs have gone away from the right-hander, as his 21.8 percent strikeout rate and 11.6 percent swinging strike rate are the second lowest at any level of his minor […]

Miguel Ullola Wild, But Effective in First Half

Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola owns the second-highest walk rate in Triple-A at 15.8 percent, but has limited damage otherwise and holds a 3.80 ERA in 64 innings as we head into the second half. Ullola's command ails him fairly often, as he has allowed four or more walks in five of his 16 […]

Carson Williams Has Up and Down First Half of 2025

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams had mixed results over the first half at Triple-A Durham, hitting .216/.322/.445 (99 wRC+) with 16 homers and 17 stolen bases. The power and speed combination is super impressive, as he is one of just three players in the entire minor leagues to put up those numbers or […]

Justin Crawford Providing Plenty of Speed in First Half

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has been one of the most prolific contact and speed threats in Triple-A this season, swiping 29 bags in 38 attempts. He's hitting .331/.407/432 with a 127 wRC+ as a 21-year-old as he has flown through the Philadelphia pipeline. Crawford has made seamless transitions to each level he's been […]

Brandon Pfaadt Scheduled to Start Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start on Friday against the Cardinals to open the second half of the season, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He'll be followed by Ryne Nelson on Saturday and Merrill Kelly on Sunday, which leaves Zac Gallen to start the next series against the Astros. Pfaadt […]

Spencer Strider Scheduled to Start Friday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider is expected to start the second half opener on Friday against the Yankees, reports David O'Brien of The Athletic. This move doesn't come as a surprise, as Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach are both on the injured list. Strider will be followed by Joey Wentz on Saturday and Grant […]

Dane Dunning Traded to Atlanta

Pitcher Dane Dunning was traded from the Texas Rangers to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for Jose Ruiz and cash, reports David O'Brien of The Athletic. It's unclear if he will be used as a starter or reliever. The 30-year-old has only appeared in five games at the major league level in 2025, […]

Paxton Schultz Starts Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Paxton Schultz (finger) began a rehab assignment with the FCL Blue Jays on Thursday. He last pitched in a game on June 28 before landing on the injured list due to right middle finger inflammation. Compared to most injuries to a pitcher's throwing hand or arm, finger inflammation is a […]

Shelby Miller Begins Throwing Program

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm) began a throwing program on Thursday, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He last pitched in a game on July 5 before going on the injured list with a forearm strain. He was last reported to be getting a second opinion on his forearm and UCL, which usually […]

Eugenio Suarez Expected Back Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is expected to return to the lineup in the second-half opener, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He was hit by a pitch in the hand during the All-Star game and was obviously removed after for precautionary reasons, but he seems to have avoided a major injury. It's […]

Mitch Keller on Yankees' Radar

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller is known to have multiple teams pursuing him in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. Add the New York Yankees to the list of interested clubs, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It's a logical fit: Keller could be among the top starters on the move in the […]

Hunter Brown Won't Pitch This Weekend

All-Star right-hander Hunter Brown is not part of the Houston Astros' weekend rotation plans for their road series against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. They'll go with left-hander Brandon Walter on Friday, righty Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday, and southpaw Framber Valdez on Sunday versus a Cal Raleigh-led Seattle attack that ranks eighth in runs scored. […]

Michael Massey to Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

The Kansas City Royals expect second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, hand) to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday, the team announced. The Royals have gone over a month without Massey, who sprained his ankle June 7 and hasn't played since. Massey had been rehabbing the injury in the minors, but he […]

Thomas Saggese Optioned to Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned infielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis. The team hasn't made a corresponding move yet, though it could signal the return of outfielder Jordan Walker (appendectomy) from the 10-day injured list. The 23-year-old Saggese impressed in May with 14 hits and seven RBI in 41 at-bats, but his production has […]

Jon Gray Could Rejoin Rangers After Next Rehab Start

Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) is expected to make one more rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday before returning to the majors late next week. It's not yet clear whether the Rangers will use Gray as a starter or reliever when he comes back. The 33-year-old has missed the entire season to […]

Kyle Gibson Retiring From Baseball

Free-agent starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has announced that he is retiring from professional baseball on Thursday. Most recently, Gibson pitched in Triple-A with the Tampa Bay Rays before opting out of his deal in mid-June. Gibson pitched well during his stint with the Rays, but he wasn't able to draw any interest from other organizations. […]

Justin Foscue Recalled on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Foscue is back on the big league roster after being sent down on July 5 due to a lack of playing time. The assumption is that Foscue will be a platoon option at first base with Jake Burger (quad) still sidelined. Foscue […]

Ronaldo Hernandez Signs With Red Sox

According to Chris Cotillo, the Boston Red Sox have signed catcher Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor-league deal. This looks like a depth move for Boston after they recently traded Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox. Hernandez is slashing .221/.287/.351 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 25 games in Triple-A with the New […]

Josh Winckowski Begins Throwing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Winckowski (elbow) is currently in the early stages of a throwing program, according to Chris Cotillo. Winckowski suffered a right flexor strain in Triple-A during mid-May. He has been sidelined since then, but is eligible to return from the injured list in early August. Winckowski has only pitched in […]

Andre Pallante Scheduled to Start on Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante is scheduled to take the ball versus the Arizona Diamondbacks for the beginning of the second half on Friday. This is an interesting decision to give Pallante the start to kick off the second half of the season. Pallante most recently gave up seven earned runs in a […]

Troy Melton Could Join Tigers Bullpen in Second Half

MLB.com's Jason Beck speculates that the Detroit Tigers could call up right-handed pitching prospect Troy Melton down the stretch this year, much like they did in their aggressive promotion of Jackson Jobe late last year. Melton, who is considered Detroit's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has lots of swing-and-miss stuff and has posted a […]

Chen-Wei Lin Lands on Seven-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-handed pitching prospect Chen-Wei Lin (undisclosed) on the seven-day minor-league injured list at High-A Peoria on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Lin has struggled in 2025 at Peoria and Single-A Palm Beach, but he was especially bad in his last five starts for Peoria, posting a 7.27 ERA with 23 […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Goes on Seven-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. (hamstring) has been placed on the seven-day injured list with Double-A Chesapeake with a right-hamstring strain, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Bradfield aggravated his hamstring during the All-Star Futures game last weekend. The 23-year-old has dealt with injuries to both of his hamstrings this year and […]