July 24, 2025
Washington Nationals outfield prospect
Robert Hassell III went 2-for-6 with a home run in Wednesday's extra-inning loss against Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre. Hassell has enjoyed a strong month of July, slashing .323/.429/.446 with a pair of homers and stolen bases in 65 at-bats. The 23-year-old was promoted to the majors in late May, and struggled mightily with just a .497 OPS in 79 plate appearances. His minor league numbers have never jumped off the page at any level, as he's been more above-average to solid at most stops. That doesn't give him the most upside in dynasty leagues, and he won't have much appeal in redraft leagues except in NL-only formats if he were to return to the majors this year.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect
Justin Crawford went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during their contest against Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday evening. This was Crawford's third long ball of the regular season. This was also his second-straight game tallying multiple hits. Throughout his first 78 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, the No. 48-ranked prospect in the sport has been nothing short of impressive, holding a .331/.414/.438 slash line with 18 doubles, three triples, and 31 stolen bases. He has held a solid 63:44 K:BB and has scored 57 runs. Last summer, Crawford spent most of his time with Double-A, where he posted a similar .331/.380/.455 line. Seeing Crawford continue to show his elite contact skills and speed at the top level of the minor leagues is an excellent sign for his long-term outlook. Given his production, he should be viewed as a top stash candidate going forward.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
New York Mets first base prospect
Ryan Clifford went 3-for-4 with two long balls, three RBI, and a walk during their contest against Double-A Reading on Wednesday evening. Clifford was able to snap a nine-game power skid in a big way with his second two-homer game of the campaign. During this nine-game slump, the former 11th-round pick posted a low .086/.200/.114 slash line with a double. Through 89 total games with Double-A this season, Clifford has posted a .235/.351/.476 line with an .827 OPS and 19 round-trippers. Last summer, Clifford made his Double-A debut and held a similar .231/.359/.456 line but just 18 long balls across a larger 98-game stint. If Clifford can continue to progress, he may be in the mix to earn a taste of Triple-A later this season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect
Druw Jones made headlines on Wednesday night at High-A by posting an inside-the-park home run during the opening frame in their contest against High-A Tri-City. Later in the contest, Jones would also tack on another RBI. Over his last eight games, Jones has tallied three home runs while holding an .866 OPS with a 5:2 K:BB. The No. 7-ranked prospect in the Arizona system on MLB.com has spent the entire campaign with his first taste at the High-A level. Through 87 games with Hillsboro, Jones has posted a modest .243/.314/.340 slash line, but he appears to be turning the corner from a power perspective. Last season, the former second overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft had a .275/.409/.405 line through 109 games at Low-A. Given his slow start to the season, he will likely spend the entire second half with High-A.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
Seattle Mariners catching prospect
Harry Ford went 2-for-5 with a grand slam during their contest against Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday evening. In this game, Ford tallied five RBI and scored two runs. Over his last four games, Ford has held a .353/.450/.529 slash line with a 4:1 K:BB and one stolen base. After a disappointing 2024 campaign with Double-A, the budding backstop has looked quite comfortable during his first step of Triple-A action. Through 74 total games with Triple-A Tacoma, the No. 55-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com has posted a strong .293/.409/.446 slash line with 14 doubles and 10 long balls. Last season, the backstop held a modest .249/.377/.367 with a low .744 OPS across an entire season with Double-A. Given his steady progress this summer, Ford should be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Dylan Beavers went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and an additional run scored in a 14-6 loss against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Beavers has been scorching at the plate recently, hitting 291/.418/.600 with five homers, two stolen bases, and an 11:10 BB:K in 55 bats in July. Beavers is now up to an incredibly impressive .305/.405/.502 line to go with 13 homers and 20 steals in 329 plate appearances on the season. He is the only player in Triple-A this year with those power and speed totals along with an OBP of at least .400. The 23-year-old is approaching a promotion to the big leagues soon with production levels like this, and he should be on the radar of fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect
Caden Dana allowed one run on three hits and three walks while striking out three across 2 1/3 innings against Triple-A Albuquerque. Dana threw only 52 pitches in this outing and was largely ineffective despite only conceding one run. It's been a tough season at Triple-A Salt Lake for the 21-year-old right-hander, as he holds a 6.13 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and a 54:31 K:BB. He made a couple of appearances with the Angels earlier in the year and allowed five runs in six innings on seven hits and five walks. After a dominant 2024 season at Double-A with a 2.52 ERA in 135 2/3 innings, Dana has taken a bit of a step back this season. He still rates as one of the best arms in the Angels system, though, and is plenty young enough to correct course.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect
J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-4 with two homers in Wednesday's 6-0 win against Triple-A Gwinnett. Wetherholt crushed a hanging curveball in the bottom of the first to get the scoring started, and then sent his next homer 444 feet for the second-longest homer of the night in Triple-A. The 22-year-old was a hard-hit machine in this one, with his four batted balls having exit velocities of 100.4, 101.1, 105.4, and 106.7 MPH. The Cardinals prospect has had no issues in his transition from Double-A to Triple-A, as he is hitting .379/.455/.966 with four homers and a 4:5 BB:K in 33 plate appearances. If he continues on a torrid pace like this, he could make his MLB debut by season's end.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 24, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays have optioned right-hander
Taj Bradley to Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The club made the move after Bradley's rough start against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Bradley didn't factor into the decision in an 11-9 loss, but he put the Rays behind the 8-ball by surrendering four runs in 1 2/3 innings. He allowed four hits, walked three, and didn't record any strikeouts over 55 pitches (32 strikes). The 24-year-old pitched well during a previous three-start stretch in which he allowed just four earned runs in 17 2/3 frames. Overall, though, Bradley has pitched to an uninspiring 4.61 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and 95:41 K:BB across 111 1/3 innings. Bradley's name has come up in recent trade speculation, making this an intriguing situation to monitor leading up to the July 31 deadline. For now, the team seems likely to turn to
Joe Boyle to take Bradley's rotation spot.
--Connor ByrneSource: Marc Topkin - Tampa Bay Times
July 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates are willing to entertain trade offers for outfielder
Oneil Cruz before the July 31 deadline, but they're not likely to deal him, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. While the last-place Pirates are going to sell pieces off in the next week, they're not under any pressure to part with Cruz. He's making a near-minimum salary this year and will be under control via arbitration through 2028. They're content to go forward with the toolsy 26-year-old, who has hit a decent .215/.318/.417 with 16 homers, 39 RBI, 50 runs scored, and 31 stolen bases over 381 plate appearances. With Cruz ranking near the top of the league in average exit velocity, barrel percentage, hard-hit rate, and bat speed, there may be more in the tank.
--Connor ByrneSource: Mark Feinsand
July 23, 2025
Detroit Tigers right-hander
Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) has been pulled off his rehab assignment because of ongoing neck issues and "general fatigue," Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. Gipson-Long, on the 15-day injured list with neck stiffness since July 2, had an ugly rehab start with Triple-A Toledo last Friday. The 27-year-old yielded seven runs on nine hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings. He complained of fatigue afterward, which led the Tigers to hit pause on his rehab. Gipson-Long could throw a bullpen session in the coming days and then restart a rehab assignment, according to Petzold. The former sixth-round pick has pitched 23 innings in the bigs this year and logged a 4.70 ERA with 18 strikeouts and four walks.
--Connor ByrneSource: Evan Petzold - Detroit Free Press
July 23, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians have made right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) "available" leading up to the July 31 trade deadline, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bieber underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2024 and hasn't pitched in the majors since then. The former Cy Young winner is progressing in his minor-league rehab assignment, though, and could return in August. Bieber is in the first season of a two-year, $26 million contract, but he could opt out of a $16 million player option in favor of a $4 million buyout in the offseason. The 30-year-old is likely to do that if he returns to health and pitches well down the stretch, but it's anyone's guess how he'll look on the heels of a serious procedure and a lengthy absence. The Guardians sit a manageable 2 1/2 games out of playoff position and don't look like clear-cut sellers, which further complicates matters.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Passan
July
23,
2025
With
the
July
31
deadline
nearing,
the
San
Diego
Padres
could
use
closer
Robert
Suarez
as
a
trade
chip
to
improve
other
aspects
of
their
roster,
Jeff
Passan
of
ESPN
reports.
Suarez
would
be
a
significant
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July 23, 2025
Baltimore Orioles closer
Felix Bautista (undisclosed) was unexpectedly unavailable for the team's 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, interim manager Tony Mansolino told reporters afterward. "Something didn't feel right, so we shut him down," Mansolino said. "We'll have more information by tomorrow." Bautista has made a resoundingly successful return this season from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in September 2023. The 30-year-old right-hander has converted 19 of 20 saves and recorded a stellar 2.60 ERA with 50:23 K:BB and a 1.13 WHIP in 34 2/3 innings. The Orioles and fantasy managers are left to hope he's not dealing with another serious injury.
--Connor ByrneSource: Andy Kostka - The Baltimore Banner
July
23,
2025
Colorado
Rockies
third
baseman
Ryan
McMahon
is
continuing
to
receive
interest
from
the
New
York
Yankees
heading
into
the
July
31
trade
deadline,
according
to
Mark
Feinsand
of
MLB.com.
The
Yankees
regard
McMahon
as
a
backup
plan
read more...
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