September 10, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (lower body) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Marte was visited by the trainers and exited the game in the seventh inning due to a lower body injury. Before exiting, Marte went 0-for-3 at the plate with an RBI. The assumption is that Marte will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Fantasy managers should check back on Thursday for another update on his status.
Ildemaro Vargas took over at second base and figures to see increased time there if Marte misses time.
--Andy WebbSource: Jack Sommers
September 10, 2025
The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they reinstated infielder
Miguel Vargas (hand) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder
Bryan Ramos to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Vargas is back at third base and will hit sixth in his return on Wednesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander
Griffin Jax. The 25-year-old has been out for two weeks with a left-hand sprain, but now that he's back, he should be a lineup regular for the Pale Hose the rest of the way in 2025. In his first full year in the Windy City, Vargas has slashed .234/.315/.404 at the plate with a .719 OPS, a career-high 14 home runs, 52 RBI, 69 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 121 games played. The Cuban infielder was hitting better in August before his hand injury, batting .281 (16-for-57) with a homer, five doubles, and eight RBI in 16 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago White Sox
September 10, 2025
Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder
Jeremiah Jackson (elbow) is starting at third base and will bat second for the O's on Wednesday against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander
Paul Skenes. Jackson was pulled from Tuesday's game at Camden Yards after being plunked in the right elbow by a pitch in the eighth inning. The 25-year-old is only dealing with a bruise, though, allowing him to return to action a day later. The former second-round pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 has looked good in his first 33 major-league games in Baltimore this year, going 38-for-121 (.314) with five long balls, 18 RBI, and 16 runs scored in 127 trips to the plate. Jackson won't be a recommended DFS play, though, while facing one of the best young pitchers in the game in Skenes.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 10, 2025
New York Yankees right-hander
Gerrit Cole (elbow), who is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, is scheduled to throw 45 pitches from 75 feet on Wednesday, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. "Feels great," Cole said. The 35-year-old veteran is coming along nicely after starting a throwing program last month following TJ surgery and an internal-brace procedure back in March. He will continue to rehab throughout the offseason, but it remains to be seen if he will be cleared to rejoin New York's starting rotation for Opening Day in 2026. The six-time All-Star and Cy Young winner only made 17 starts due to injury in 2024 and did not pitch at all for the Yankees in 2025. While Cole still has ace upside when healthy, his injuries over the last two years will make him more of a risk/reward SP1 in fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: YES Network - Jack Curry
September 10, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Brandon Marsh (illness) is feeling better and is starting in left field and batting fifth on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Mets and right-hander
Clay Holmes. Marsh will return to the fold at Citizens Bank Park after missing the last two games with an illness. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 27-year-old left-handed hitter can pick up right where he left off at the plate after going 10-for-19 with four extra-base hits in five games in September. He has limited experience against Holmes, though, going hitless in just one career at-bat against him. Marsh has been much better against right-handers this year, going 81-for-268 (.302) with eight of his nine home runs against them and 28 RBI in 299 plate appearances. He's been afforded only 73 plate appearances against southpaws.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 10, 2025
Cleveland Guardians middle infielder
Gabriel Arias (wrist) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field.
Brayan Rocchio is starting at shortstop and will bat eighth against Royals right-hander
Jonathan Bowlan. Arias was pulled from Monday's series opener with inflammation in his right wrist and will miss his second straight game. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day for now and hopes to return for Thursday's series finale against KC. Arias has missed plenty of time of late due to nagging injuries and isn't much to look at offensively when he's healthy anyway. Rocchio isn't much better for fantasy purposes and should be considered a weak DFS sleeper at the position. The 24-year-old Venezuelan has hit .237 (68-for-287) on the year with four homers, 40 RBI, and six steals.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 10, 2025
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle highlights a crew of seven that the team will send to the Arizona Fall League (AFL) in October, playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 2) seemingly cruised through the regular season, slashing .301/.408/.566 in 84 games across various levels, but lost in all that could be that he missed a lot of time in 2024 due to injury (74 games played) and missed a month at the beginning of this year due to injury, so the 21-year-old will be able to get some extra reps in the AFL to make up for lost time. There's a chance he's in the big leagues at some point next year, too, and can use this time to prepare. Regardless, the left-handed slugger has some of the best bat-to-ball skills in the minors and should be stashed away in dynasty formats.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Woodbery
September 10, 2025
Miami Marlins infielder
Graham Pauley (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday. The 24-year-old has been on the injured list with an oblique strain since mid-August, but could soon rejoin the Marlins. That could mean recent call-up
Maximo Acosta's time in Miami is coming to an end, or at least at the hot corner, although Acosta is riding a five-game hit streak since his recall. Pauley slashed .229/.310/.371 in 54 games before the oblique injury, so there isn't much to get excited about for fantasy, and he also may cede the position to
Connor Norby (quadriceps) when he returns from the IL.
--Jarod RuppSource: Isaac Azout
September 10, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Enrique Bradfield Jr. is headed to the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this October, part of a seven-man contingent that the O's will be sending there. Baltimore's prospects will play for the Peoria Javelinas, and the season will begin on October 6. Many players are sent to the AFL to either work on mechanics or to make up for lost reps due to injury, and Bradfield Jr. fits the latter profile. The Orioles' fourth-ranked prospect missed a lot of time earlier this season due to a hamstring injury, logging just 67 games between High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A. In all, the 23-year-old speedster hit .253 with a .366 OBP thanks to a strong 14.0 percent walk rate, and he stole 34 bases. There's a good chance we'll see the former first-rounder in the big leagues next year, and his speed alone will make him intriguing for fantasy.
--Jarod RuppSource: Roch Kubatko
September 10, 2025
Los Angeles Angels first baseman
Nolan Schanuel (wrist) said that he's going to Arizona on Wednesday to ramp up his baseball activities and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list at some point on the team's upcoming road trip (but not in Seattle this weekend), according to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. It sounds like Schanuel might skip a minor-league rehab assignment, which means it's possible he could be back in the team's lineup as early as Monday in Milwaukee against the Brewers. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter has been out almost three weeks with a bone bruise on his left wrist, but he is almost ready to return as the starting first baseman to close out the season. Until Schanuel can return,
Logan Davidson and
Oswald Peraza will continue to split time at first base for the Angels.
--Keith HernandezSource: Orange County Register - Jeff Fletcher
September 10, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect
Aidan Miller headlines a group of Phillies prospects headed to the Arizona Fall League (AFL) in October. The season begins on October 6, with Miller,
Otto Kemp, and others representing the Surprise Saguaros. The 21-year-old Miller was a bit slow out of the gates this year, but finished strong, batting .361 with 15 doubles, five home runs, and 15 steals, with as many walks (25) as strikeouts (25) over his last 31 games at Double-A, before receiving a promotion to Triple-A this past Monday. The Phils' second-ranked prospect will get a chance to get some extra reps in the AFL with his sights set on a potential major league debut in 2026.
--Jarod RuppSource: Phillies Player Development
September 10, 2025
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Jose Soriano will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins in Anaheim, according to Erica Weston of Bally Sports. Soriano will get an extra day of rest and start on Thursday in the series opener in Seattle against the division-rival Mariners. Right-hander
Jose Urena will make the spot start against the Twins at Angel Stadium. The Halos are giving Soriano an extra day after he surrendered eight runs in just 2 1/3 innings to the Athletics his last time out. The 26-year-old won't have an easy bounce-back matchup on the road against a Seattle club in a heated battle for the American League West division lead and the final wild-card spot. Urena has pitched for a whopping five teams this year and has a 4.39 ERA with 26 K's and 13 walks in 14 appearances (five starts). Fantasy managers should look for better streaming options.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bally Sports West - Erica Weston
September 10, 2025
Miami Marlins outfield prospect
Dillon Head (undisclosed) was activated from the 7-day injured list at High-A Beloit on Tuesday. It's not clear what was ailing the former first-round draft pick, but he hasn't played since August 20, which was his debut for Beloit after getting promoted from Single-A Jupiter. The Marlins' 11th-ranked prospect slashed .224/.336/.318 during the regular season, with four home runs and 37 steals. The 20-year-old makes it back in time for the High-A playoffs, with the next game (Game 2) for Beloit scheduled for Thursday against Cedar Rapids. While his speed is an asset and he walks at a decent rate, without much power, he'll need to start hitting for a higher average if he's going to make progress through Miami's system next year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com - Transactions Page
September 10, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Jo Adell (illness) is starting in right field and is batting cleanup for Wednesday's game against the visiting Minnesota Twins and right-hander
Taj Bradley. Adell has been dealing with vertigo since Sunday, which caused him to miss the first two games of the series against Minnesota. The 26-year-old appears to be feeling better now, though, and will return to action against a pitcher that he has only faced twice in his career. Adell has one hit against Bradley. He's been one of the bright spots in 2025 for another disappointing Angels squad, hitting .243/.303/.507 with an .811 OPS and career-highs in home runs (35), RBI (94), and runs scored (57) in 136 games played. Get him back into your starting lineups, but also be aware that he's been scratched from the lineup each of the past two days.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 10, 2025
The Chicago White Sox announced on Wednesday that they are recalling right-hander
Sean Burke from Triple-A Charlotte and designating right-hander
Dan Altavilla in a corresponding move. Burke will make the start for Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. After being sent down to the farm last month, the 25-year-old will return to Chicago's starting rotation and could stay there for a couple turns through the end of the season. The former third-rounder went 4-10 with a 4.28 ERA (4.88 FIP) and 1.44 WHIP while striking out 110 and walking 54 in 117 2/3 frames over 24 outings (20 starts). Burke wasn't exactly great after being sent to Charlotte, allowing 11 runs in 12 2/3 innings for the Knights. Fantasy managers should consider him a pretty low-upside streaming option in deeper leagues in his return on Wednesday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago White Sox
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