May 13, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield prospect
Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run, and two runs scored for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. It's his first home run since April 27, a stretch of 11 games without one, but he's now up to eight on the season with a .275/.342/.500 slash line. His 38 RBI on the season make him the minor league leader in that category. The former fourth-overall draft pick still doesn't have a path to playing time with the big league club, but has logged starts at second base and third base in addition to his primary position of shortstop, giving the left-handed slugger some versatility that should help get him to the majors. Look for a call-up around midseason unless an injury opens up something sooner, and his potential power production makes him one of the top prospect stashes for fantasy managers who have the bench space or an NA spot to spare.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
May
13,
2025
Long-time
MLB
third
baseman
Evan
Longoria
is
set
to
officially
retire
as
a
member
of
the
Tampa
Bay
Rays
in
a
ceremony
planned
for
June
7.
The
39-year-old
last
played
in
2023
with
the
Arizona
Diamondbacks,
when
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May 13, 2025
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Logan Gilbert (elbow) threw around 25 pitches in his first full-fledged bullpen session on Tuesday, according to The Seattle Times' Adam Jude. Gilbert ramped up the intensity for his final handful of pitches and hit 94-plus mph on the radar gun with no discomfort in his right elbow. It's a big step for Seattle's ace, but he'll probably need another bullpen before being cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. But once the 28-year-old is cleared to pitch in games again, it shouldn't be long before he returns to the major-league bullpen. Barring a setback, Gilbert could be back for fantasy managers by the end of May. The former 14th overall pick should be stashed in an injured-list spot while he recovers and will be a must-start when he returns. In six starts before his injury, Gilbert had a 2.37 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 44 strikeouts in 30 1/3 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude
May 13, 2025
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect
Carson Whisenhunt tossed seven shutout innings on Tuesday for Triple-A Sacramento, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out nine batters. It's the third straight seven-inning start with at least seven strikeouts for the former second-round draft pick, now with a 3.48 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 47:6 K:BB over eight starts (44 IP). The 94 pitches that the lefty threw on Tuesday indicate he's fully stretched out, so at this point, it looks like an opportunity just needs to present itself, and the Giants' second-ranked prospect should be on the way to the majors for a big league debut. Expect that to happen sometime in June, if not sooner. Managers in NL-only leagues could start considering stashing the 6-foot-3 hurler as he's shown marked improvement in command this season (3.4 percent) to go along with a good strikeout rate (26.6 percent).
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
May
13,
2025
Texas
Rangers
right-handed
reliever
Chris
Martin
(elbow)
left
his
outing
early
on
Tuesday
against
the
visiting
Colorado
Rockies
with
"elbow
tightness,"
according
to
manager
Bruce
Bochy.
Martin
came
in
for
the
save
opportunity
on
Tuesday
at
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May
13,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
announced
on
Tuesday
that
they
placed
rookie
right-hander
Roki
Sasaki
(shoulder)
on
the
15-day
injured
list
with
a
right-shoulder
impingement
and
recalled
right-hander
J.P.
Feyereisen
from
Triple-A
read more...
May 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect
Bubba Chandler threw five scoreless innings on Tuesday, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out eight. It was a good bounce-back outing after allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks in only 2 2/3 innings his last time out. The performance lowered the 22-year-old's ERA for the season to 1.91 with a 1.00 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 33 innings pitched. He threw a season-high 86 pitches in the contest, continuing a progression toward a major league workload. The righty began the year as the Pirates' top prospect, and while that is still the case, the former third-round draft pick moved from No.12 overall up to the second-overall prospect in baseball in MLB.com's latest refresh of its Top 100 Prospects list. He remains a top stash candidate in redraft leagues and should make his way to the majors within the next month or so.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
May 13, 2025
Atlanta Braves catcher
Drake Baldwin went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals. He also singled, doubled, and scored thrice in his first-ever three-hit outing. It's not a very big sample, but the 24-year-old is crushing major-league pitchers in his first taste of the bigs. He's batting a cool .329 over his first 70 at-bats, but has been even better across the last week. In six games over that stretch (two starts), Baldwin is a white-hot 9-for-14 (.642) with two doubles, two long balls, five RBI, and four runs scored. If he qualified, the Braves' No. 1 prospect would be among the top 1% of batters in hard-hit rate (66%). He's likely to keep getting at-bats if he continues taking advantage of them.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 13, 2025
Tim Britton of The Athletic reports that New York Mets outfielder
Jose Siri (leg) is progressing more quickly than expected from the broken bone he suffered earlier this season. Siri exited a game in early April when he fouled a ball off his shin. Initial x-rays came back negative, but after further testing, it was revealed he had fractured his tibia. The 29-year-old's early diagnosis had him back in eight to ten weeks from the time of the injury, but it looks like he has a chance to supersede that timetable. While there's no set date for him to begin a rehab assignment, it's undoubtedly excellent news. Teammate
Tyrone Taylor has underwhelmed at the dish in his stead with a .234 batting average, but his xBA indicates he's underperforming (.266). Siri was able to do some light jogging in his return to the field.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 13, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reports that starting pitcher
Clayton Kershaw (knee, toe) will make his season debut on Saturday at home against the Los Angeles Angels. The eighteen-year veteran has been stuck on the 60-day IL after undergoing offseason knee and toe surgeries. Kershaw pitched just 30 innings in 2024 while dealing with his toe and an elbow ailment, but has overall looked solid during his time in the minors thus far. It's highlighted by an overpowering six-inning showing in which he allowed no hits and struck out four (one walk). However, it's worth noting that was at the rookie level. He should be a nice aid to LA's rotation, and could be a sneaky boost for fantasy managers if he recaptures his form from 2023.
--Alex CiullaSource: David Vassegh
May 13, 2025
Per Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, rookie starting pitcher
Roki Sasaki (arm) experienced arm soreness following his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks last Friday. Roberts noted that the team is "sorting out" whether it will require a trip to the injured list. On the bright side, it doesn't seem to be too severe, but a trip to the IL is an unfavorable outcome regardless -- particularly when his fastball has recently dipped into the low 90s. Sasaki has struggled early on while adjusting to big-league hitting -- that, combined with the recent injury, makes him a risky proposition for the time being. Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior reported that the team is working on aspects of the right-hander's mechanics, which will hopefully clean up his dreadful 14.3% walk rate. Expect an update on him soon.
--Alex CiullaSource: Fabian Ardaya
May 13, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder
Hyeseong Kim is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. This appears to be a regular rest day for Kim against a left-handed starting. Since being called up, Kim has gone 7-for-22 at the plate with two RBI and two stolen bases in nine games. He doesn't have great fantasy value, but is worth rostering in deep leagues while
Tommy Edman (ankle) is sidelined. On Tuesday,
Miguel Rojas will cover second base and bat eighth versus left-hander
Jeffrey Springs. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly ahead of first pitch.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 13, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder
Max Muncy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Athletics. This appears to be a routine rest day for Muncy with a left-handed starting pitcher on the mound for the A's. Normally, Muncy is worth rostering in fantasy formats due to his power ability. However, Muncy has been awful to start the season as he's slashing .186/.311/.294 with one home run and seven RBI heading into this contest.
Kike Hernandez will bat sixth and cover third base versus left-hander
Jeffrey Springs on Tuesday. Muncy is probably worth holding in deep leagues, but isn't offering much fantasy value right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
May 13, 2025
Chicago White Sox infielder
Gage Workman (hip) was activated off the 10-day injured list and designated for assignment by the organization. Workman only managed to play in one game for the White Sox before going down with a hip injury. He was traded to the White Sox from the Chicago Cubs a few weeks ago. Workman is a Rule 5 pick, so he'll be offered back to the Detroit Tigers, assuming he clears waivers. Last season, Workman slashed .280/.366/.476 with 18 home runs, 89 RBI, and 30 stolen bases in 126 games in Double-A with the Tigers organization. Workman appears to be able to do enough with the bat to warrant a bench spot on an MLB roster.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
May 13, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk (head) is not in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite that, Jays' manager John Schneider said that Kirk has passed concussion protocol testing and is likely available off the bench for this game. This is good news after Kirk was hit in the head by a backswing during Sunday's contest. The expectation is that Kirk will be back in the starting lineup on Wednesday. For now,
Tyler Heineman will cover behind the plate and bat eighth versus right-hander
Shane Baz on Tuesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mitch Bannon
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