4 mins agoThe Minnesota Twins officially optioned struggling second baseman
Edouard Julien to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday. Julien, an 18th-round pick in 2019 out of Auburn, hit .263 as a rookie with 16 home runs and 37 RBI in 109 games for the Twins last year but hasn't been able to replicate that so far in 2024, slashing .207/.309/.367 with seven homers, 17 RBI and six stolen bases in 58 games played. The 25-year-old infielder really struggled in the month of May and will now go down to the farm to work on some things. In the meantime, utility man
Willi Castro should see most of the starts at the keystone in Minnesota, with
Kyle Farmer also seeing an uptick in opportunities. Eventually, the plan is likely for Julien to come back up this summer to try and regain the starting job at second base for the Twins.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 mins agoMiami Marlins starting pitching prospect
Noble Meyer dazzled in his High-A debut, where he tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts. He allowed just two hits and no free passes. This is a great sign for the top prospect in Miami, as he looked quite comfortable seeing High-A batters for the first time. The 19-year-old opened the season with Single-A and posted a 2.65 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 23:43 BB:K ratio. Meyer only got a small taste of Single-A last season, so it is very promising to see Meyer already making the jump to High-A. Noble Meyer is considered the number 44 overall prospect on MLB Pipeline and the number eight overall right-handed pitcher. While he is still a couple of seasons away from his major league debut, the former tenth-overall pick is developing into one of the best pitching prospects in baseball and is worth stashing in all dynasty leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
7 mins agoThe San Diego Padres are calling up pitching prospect
Adam Mazur from Triple-A El Paso, according to a source familiar with the situation. Mazur, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is expected to make his first major-league start on Tuesday on the road against the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old gets his first big-league call-up after going a combined 4-3 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, nine walks and 50 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings over 10 starts at Double-A San Antonio and El Paso. In four starts at El Paso, he's allowed 15 earned runs on 21 hits (four homers) while walking four and fanning 18 in 19 innings. With both
Joe Musgrove (elbow) and
Yu Darvish (hamstring) on the injured list, the Padres rotation is thinned out, giving Mazur the opportunity to perhaps have a two-start week in two good matchups against the Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FanSided - Robert Murray
16 mins agoBaltimore Orioles second base prospect
Connor Norby is being promoted to the major league roster and is expected to join Baltimore for their series opener on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Norby will most likely serve as a replacement for
Jorge Mateo (head) who left Sunday's game early with a head injury. Norby has played 198 games at the Triple-A level since 2022 and has logged an overall .293/.365/.501 line with 34 home runs, 135 RBI, and 17 stolen bases. This season, Norby was riding a .374 OBP and .510 SLG through 51 games at Triple-A. Norby is worth adding in deeper leagues as he could have prime RBI opportunities batting in a strong Baltimore lineup. However, playing time could be a concern as he will likely share opportunities at the keystone with
Ramon Urias.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Passan
3 hours agoThe Cleveland Guardians have promoted shortstop/third base prospect
Angel Genao to High-A Lake County. Genao,20, was dominating Single-A in his second go-around with a .341 batting average that was accompanied by six homers, 39 RBI and 12 stolen bases. Genao signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2021 and has shown the ability to be a very good contact hitter. Scouts also like his baseball IQ and he has shown the ability to be a very good defender at a young age. Genao is still a few seasons away from being considered in the fantasy community, but he makes for a fun watch-list candidate to monitor.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb Central
3 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers corner infield prospect
Tyler Black continued his strong 2024 campaign with a grand slam on Sunday for Triple-A Nashville. Black would finish the game 2-for-6 with two runs and five RBI. Black is now hitting .282 with eight homers and 35 RBI to go along with nine stolen bases on the season. Black is one of the Brewers top prospects and a consensus Top-100 with his ability to help across the board being a big reason why. The 23-year-old got a cup of coffee with the Brewers earlier this season and went 5-for-22 in limited action. With no clear path to playing time, it makes the most sense for Black to get steady at-bats for Nashville, but he could be one of the first names called upon if a spot opens at the big-league level. He remains a good stash in redraft leagues and should remain rostered in dynasty leagues.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
3 hours agoMaking his Triple-A debut on Sunday, Atlanta Braves pitching prospect
Hurston Waldrep was brilliant. Waldrep threw six frames and allowed five hits, three runs and one walk with 11 strikeouts. The former Florida Gator had his splitter on full display as he reached a new career-high for strikeouts. Between Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett, Waldrep is now 3-5 with a 3.09 ERA in 10 starts to go along with 59 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings. It was an impressive display for the consensus Top-100 prospect that continues to knock down every wall in front of him. With the Braves still trying to figure out the end of their rotation, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Waldrep get an opportunity, should he continue to mow down hitters in Triple-A. Waldrep makes for a strong stash in redraft leagues for managers that have a spot and at the very least should be on watch lists with his potential to do major damage on a good team with the right opportunity.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
3 hours agoNew York Mets pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat put on a display of pitching for Double-A Binghamton on Sunday. The club's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, Sproat tossed seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball with 10 strikeouts and one walked allowed. Sproat was brilliant on the bump and the 10 strikeouts are now a career-high for last year's second-round selection. The 23-year-old opened his season in High-A, but has quickly risen through the ranks and in four starts for Binghamton has a sparkling 1.38 ERA. Sproat isn't expected to reach the big leagues for a couple of seasons, but that could change with the way he has pitched this season. For now, Sproat is only a name for dynasty managers to keep tabs on.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
3 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals third base/outfield prospect
Jordan Walker finally hit a home run for the Memphis Red Birds over the weekend. Walker was demoted from the big-league squad on April 24 after struggling and showing no power. Although it took over 100 at-bats, Walker went yard on Saturday. Although he is hitting a respectable .266 in 109 at-bats, his light tower power that he has displayed in the past hasn't shown up. Despite his decline in power, Walker, 22, had a solid rookie campaign in 2023 and managers should remain patient as he has some of the best power of anyone in the minor leagues. The hope is that Walker can carry this power momentum and that could lead to an eventual return to the big-league squad. For now, managers in dynasty leagues should remain patient with the young slugger, while redraft managers should scout Walker's progress.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
11 hours agoSan Diego Padres starting pitcher
Michael King was solid on Sunday, tossing seven innings of one-run ball in a 4-3 loss against the Kansas City Royals. King allowed four hits and two walks while striking out four in this one. He was in line for the win until things unraveled in the ninth for the Padres bullpen, giving King a tough-luck no-decision. The 29-year-old will look to build off his solid May, where he pitched to a 3.00 ERA and 1.03 WHIP. In fact, King has gotten better each month in his first year as a full-time starter, which is somewhat expected. He should be rostered in all but the shallowest of leagues at this point.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
11 hours agoNew York Yankees outfielder
Juan Soto smashed two more homers in Sunday's 7-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, giving him 17 on the season. Soto finished the day 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI to go along with the pair of dingers. The 25-year-old superstar has been unconscious this season, slashing .322/.417/.614 with 46 runs, 17 homers, 53 RBI, and four stolen bases. He is one of the best players in the majors and that directly translates over the fantasy, where he is staking his claim to be the number one overall player.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
11 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers first baseman
Freddie Freeman went 1-for-1 with a homer and three walks in a 4-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Freeman was perfect at the dish, showcasing his elite on-base skills while popping some power as well. He added two runs and two RBI to his line, making for a solid day at the dish. While he hasn't been the same Freddie we saw last year and hasn't quite lived up to his first-round pedigree, he's still been a solid fantasy contributor. He is now up to a .293 AVG and .877 OPS to go with 35 runs, seven homers, 35 RBI, and two steals.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
12 hours agoKansas City Royals starting pitcher
Cole Ragans went six strong against the Padres on Sunday in a 4-3 win. Ragans didn't pick up the win as he left in a 1-1 tie, but he was solid enough to earn a quality start. The lefty allowed just one run on five hits and two walks while punching out six. It was his fourth start in a row allowing two or fewer earned runs while striking out six or more. While the ratios aren't eye-popping, his 3.21 ERA and 1.19 WHIP are solid while his 89 strikeouts in 73 IP put him near the top of the leaderboard. He should be viewed as a high-end starter in fantasy, and buying him now might be worth a shot.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
12 hours agoToronto Blue Jays reliever
Yimi Garcia notched his third save of the season on Sunday, holding on against the Pittsburgh Pirates to secure a 5-4 win. Garcia allowed two hits and a run but finished off the game by striking out the side. Although it wasn't the most convincing save, Garcia was able to get the job done and further cement himself as the team's closer while
Jordan Romano is on the IL. Garcia deserves the opportunity, as he is having a career year so far, pitching to a 1.57 ERA and 0.74 WHIP with 29 strikeouts in 23 IP. The ratios will likely come back to earth a bit, but he should be added in all fantasy leagues where saves matter while Romano is out.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
12 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Chourio put the Brewers up for good with his second-inning dinger, his sixth of the season. Although it's been a struggle for Chourio in his rookie season, he has been able to showcase some of the outstanding tools he possesses on occasion. His six homers and seven swipes puts him close to a 20/20 pace, even with a .217 AVG and .602 OPS. The talent is there, but it's hard to trust him enough to start him in any fantasy format right now.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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