July 1, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Tanner Houck (forearm) was knocked around on Sunday in his second rehab appearance for the Worcester Red Sox. He gave up four runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings and continued to struggle with his control even though the Red Sox moved him to the bullpen for this outing to try a "change of scenery." In addition to his command issues, his velocity has dipped on both his sinker and his fastball. He gave up 39 earned runs in 43 2/3 innings in the majors before landing on the injured list and has not done much better in his two rehab starts. He has shown that he has a very high ceiling but has not been able to reach it lately while dealing with a right flexor pronator strain. He doesn't look like he'll be ready to contribute meaningful innings soon.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Christopher Smith
July 1, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Christian Koss (hamstring) was forced to leave Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks with a hamstring injury that he sustained running down the first base line in his third at-bat. He remained in the game and hit a double (after video review) in the eighth inning before being replaced by pinch runner
Brett Wisely. Wisely remained in the game at third base and could get more playing time depending on how long Koss is sidelined. The team will know more after further evaluation on Tuesday, but he will at least miss Tuesday's game against Arizona and could end up landing on the injured list. The Giants have lost multiple third basemen to injury, so the position is getting pretty thin.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Justice delos Santos
July 1, 2025
Baltimore Orioles catcher
Chadwick Tromp (back) will land on the 10-day injured list due to a lower-back strain after leaving Monday's game early. Tromp's injury is the latest in a string of injuries to Baltimore's backstops that have left the team extremely short-handed behind the dish.
Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to be out through the All-Star break, and
Maverick Handley (head) is on the seven-day concussion IL, leaving
Gary Sanchez as the only healthy backstop left on the club's 40-man roster unless the team is finally ready to promote top prospect
Samuel Basallo. Basallo is hitting .264 at Triple-A with 16 homers and a .417 wOBA backed up by a 57.1% hard-hit rate. If he's promoted, he'll be worth adding in most fantasy formats, even if his first stay in the majors is short.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Roch Kubatko
July 1, 2025
New York Yankees relief pitcher
Fernando Cruz (oblique) will miss significant time after suffering what manager Aaron Boone classified as a "high-grade" oblique strain. Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list before Monday's game, but could be sidelined significantly longer. The 35-year-old righty has been a key part of the Yankees' bullpen this season with a 3.00 ERA, 2.45 FIP, and 54 strikeouts in his 33 innings. He has been one of the team's top high-leverage arms, and while he is out, the options like
Devin Williams,
Luke Weaver, and
Mark Leiter Jr. will have to step up and carry an even larger workload. More holds and saves could be available for that trio while Cruz is out, and the Yankees will hope that Cruz can return late in the season, although no firm timetable has been established.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Erik Boland
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (neck) collided with
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a play at third base on Monday night and was forced to leave the game. After the game, though, manager John Schneider said that Springer was expected to be OK despite the scary injury. Springer was attempting to go from first to third in the sixth inning when
Jasson Dominguez threw him out, and Springer dove into the base, taking Chisholm's knee to his throat. While the injury appeared scary at the time, it looks like the veteran outfielder will be able to return to the lineup soon, and he could even be in the mix for Tuesday's lineup as the Jays celebrate Canada Day with an afternoon contest against the Yankees.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Keegan Matheson
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop
Bo Bichette (knee) was scratched from the team's lineup on Monday night against the Yankees, but the injury doesn't appear to be a serious issue for the 27-year-old, who is having a nice bounce-back season after dealing with multiple injuries last year. Bichette left the field in the middle of his round of batting practice after stepping on a baseball and twisting his knee. After the game, manager John Schneider said that the shortstop is day-to-day and isn't expected to undergo any additional testing at this point. He has a chance to be back in the order on Tuesday afternoon as the Blue Jays celebrate Canada Day with a matinee matchup against the Bronx Bombers.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Keegan Matheson
July 1, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
Bryce Miller (elbow) continues to work his way back from a bone spur in his elbow that has kept him out since June 7. After starting a light throwing program in Arizona at the team facility, Miller returned to Seattle on Monday and went through a workout in the outfield that included playing catch from 90 feet. Miller stated that his goal is to throw live batting practice during the All-Star break, which would keep him on his timeline to return to action towards the end of July. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection on June 10 and was completely shut down for two weeks after that and is now ramping back up. He will likely need a rehab stint, but could return to the Seattle rotation at the end of July or early in August.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Seattle Times
July 1, 2025
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov has bypassed restricted free agency to sign an eight-year, $50 million contract extension. While Romanov has never managed more than 22 points in a season during his five-year NHL career, he is highly valued for his efforts on the defensive end. In 2024-25, Romanov racked up 165 blocks and 147 hits in 64 regular-season outings. The Russian rearguard contributed four goals and 16 assists on offense. Although limited offensively, Romanov logged over 22 minutes of ice time per game (22:18) and might have an even bigger role in 2025-26 after the Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Los Angeles Kings winger Andrei Kuzmenko signed a new one-year contract with the team on Monday worth $4.3 million. The 29-year-old played for three different teams during the 2024-25 campaign, splitting time between the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers before landing in L.A. in March. He enjoyed a good finish to the season, posting 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in 22 contests with the Kings. Additionally, he was a point-per-game player in the playoffs. Following a turbulent time, Kuzmenko appears to have found himself a good fit and seems poised for a productive year in 2025-26 as a member of the Kings' top line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 1, 2025
Boston Bruins forward Morgan Geekie has signed a six-year, $33 million contract extension with the team. He was heading toward restricted free agency before Boston managed to lock Geekie up with a long-term deal. The 26-year-old cashed in on a career year, having finished the 2024-25 campaign with 33 goals and 57 points in 77 appearances. Geekie scored in six straight games to end the season and recorded 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) over the final 14 games, setting high expectations for the upcoming season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 1, 2025
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov has secured a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension. Provorov was set to be one of the most attractive free agents among defensemen on the open market. Instead, he has committed his long-term future to the Blue Jackets, who acquired Provorov a couple of years back from the Philadelphia Flyers. The Russian blue-liner has produced back-to-back 30-point campaigns in Columbus. In 2024-25, he notched seven goals and 26 assists in 82 games with 127 blocked shots. He is expected to remain a steady two-way contributor next season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo is expected to sit out the 2025-26 season after announcing that he is stepping away from the team for health reasons. The 35-year-old veteran is dealing with hip problems. "The past few years have been very challenging on my physical well-being, and I am in a difficult position with my overall playing health," Pietrangelo said in a statement. "After exploring options with doctors as well as my family, it's been advised to remove the intensity of hockey to see if my body can improve so that I can return to a normal quality of life." Pietrangelo, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, posted 33 points (four goals, 29 assists) in 71 games this term. The Vegas blue line will get a new look next season, with Pietrangelo sidelined and Nicolas Hague traded to the Nashville Predators.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Left wing Matias Maccelli was traded by the Utah Mammoth to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick. Maccelli showed good offensive upside during his first couple of years in the NHL, but his career trajectory took a downward trend in 2024-25. He spent a large portion of the final few months of the season as a healthy scratch, finishing with 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 55 games. Acquiring Maccelli could be a shrewd move for the Maple Leafs if he can return to the form that earned him a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2023.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 1, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard has landed a four-year, $42 million contract extension. With a cap hit of $10.5 million, he becomes one of the highest-paid defensemen in the NHL. Bouchard, who was a pending restricted free agent, has put together back-to-back impressive seasons with the Oilers. In 2024-25, he tallied 67 points (14 goals, 53 assists) in 82 games while blocking 108 shots. Since he is only 25 years old, Bouchard seems poised to remain among the top fantasy defensemen for many more seasons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 1, 2025
The Minnesota Wild have acquired winger Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings for future considerations. The former 40-goal scorer is set to play for a sixth team in four seasons. Tarasenko has started to bounce around in the league, despite being a point-per-game player as recently as the 2021-22 season. He joined the Red Wings on a two-year, $9.5 million deal as a free agent last offseason. It turned out to be a poor investment for Detroit, as Tarasenko only scored 33 points (11 goals, 22 assists) in 80 regular-season outings. Fantasy managers should not expect much from him in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
July 1, 2025
Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane will stay in Motown for another year after agreeing to a new $3 million contract. He could earn up to $7 million during the upcoming campaign, depending on bonuses. Kane played the 2024-25 season in Detroit on a one-year, $4 million deal. In 72 regular-season games, he scored 21 goals and 59 points, marking his best season in three years. Kane isn't the superstar he once was, but he can still make an impact on offense and aims to hit a few big milestones next season. The former MVP is eight goals away from 500 in his career and needs 49 assists to reach 900 career helpers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand is set to sign a six-year extension with the team. After arriving from Boston midseason, Marchand proved to be an excellent fit for the Panthers, and the team will retain him with a contract that has an average annual value of $5.25 million. It's a significant deal for Marchand, considering he turned 37 in May. Marchand had his 10th straight season with at least 50 points this season and contributed 10 goals and 10 assists in 23 games during Florida's second consecutive successful Stanley Cup run. The veteran forward still seems to have plenty of gas left in the tank.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 1, 2025
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has agreed to an eight-year, $48.8 million contract extension. He has taken a small pay cut to stay with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, having finished off an eight-year, $60 million deal. Ekblad had 33 points (three goals, 30 assists) in 56 outings in 2024-25, missing the final 18 regular-season games due to a suspension for a failed drug test. He also recorded 64 blocks and 90 hits. The top pick of the 2014 draft will continue to see heavy usage on the Panthers blue line next season and still has plenty more to give at 29 years old.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 1, 2025
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired right wing Mitchell Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nicolas Roy. It was a sign-and-trade deal, with Marner agreeing to an eight-year, $96 million contract. Marner spent nine productive seasons with the Maple Leafs but was seeking a change of scenery after having a career year with 102 points (27 goals, 75 assists) in 81 games. He joins a contending team and will have a strong chance of reaching 100 points again next season, playing on the top line with Vegas captain Jack Eichel.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Randy Arozarena had a strong game at the plate in Monday's 6-2 win over the Royals. Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a three-run HR. The 30-year-old took
Michael Wacha deep in the fourth inning for his 100th career HR. He then took Wacha deep again in the fifth, launching a high fastball to straightaway center field. Arozarena hasn't hit for quite the batting average fantasy managers were hoping for, but he has pretty much met expectations overall. He is slashing .244/.358/.416 with 10 HR, 37 RBI, and 15 stolen bases in 360 plate appearances.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Ramon Laureano continued his strong offensive season in Monday's 10-6 extra-inning win over the Rangers. Laureano went 4-for-6 with a single, three doubles, an RBI, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old has quietly put together a solid season with regular playing time for an underperforming O's squad, slashing .287/.358/.538 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, and three stolen bases in 193 plate appearances. He is currently rostered in just 10 percent of leagues, meaning he is available in plenty of deep leagues for fantasy managers in need of a boost to their lineups.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Athletics catcher
Shea Langeliers (oblique) wasted no time in getting back to contributing offensively in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rays. Langeliers, who returned from the 10-day injured list after dealing with a strained left oblique, went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. The 27-year-old got things going right away, lining a first-inning
Drew Rasmussen fastball over the left-center wall to plate three. Langeliers picked up right where he left off before his IL stint and is now slashing .237/.299/.441 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, and four stolen bases in 234 plate appearances. He won't provide much in terms of batting average but should provide plenty of power, especially in hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays closer
Jeff Hoffman wrapped up his strong June on a high note in Monday's 5-4 win over the Yankees, notching his 19th save of the season. Hoffman came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first two outs on a pop-out and a strikeout, allowed a single, and ended the game on a fly-out. The 32-year-old has converted 19 of 23 save opportunities on the season with a 4.84 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and a 12.48 K/9 rate in 35 1/3 innings pitched. His season ERA may be high, but Hoffman posted a stellar 1.80 ERA with 13 strikeouts and six saves in 10 IP in June. He should offer plenty of fantasy value as the season goes on and will hopefully continue working on bringing his ERA down.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospects
Josue De Paula and
Zyhir Hope have both been selected to play in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. The Dodgers' top two prospects are having productive seasons at High-A Great Lakes, with De Paula hitting .269 with 10 home runs, 24 steals, and an .852 OPS thanks in part to a phenomenal .409 OBP that is bolstered by an 18.8 percent walk rate. Hope is hitting .297 with seven home runs, 11 steals, and an .865 OPS, also thanks to a strong 14.1 percent walk rate. Both are making the case for a promotion to Double-A, and both could be in the big leagues as soon as next year. Each of them could also be big-time fantasy producers within a couple of years, so dynasty managers should have a keen interest in both players.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB Central
July 1, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays closer
Pete Fairbanks fell to 3-2 in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning with the game tied 4-4. He allowed back-to-back singles, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a two-RBI triple, got the second out at home on a fielder's choice, and got the third out on a pickoff. The 31-year-old has converted 15 of 17 save opportunities this season with a 2.53 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP in 32 innings pitched. However, his 7.59 K/9 rate is the lowest of his career and is much lower than his 11.40 career mark. The Rays have played well this season, and Fairbanks has served as the team's primary closer, so he should offer a relatively high fantasy floor even if his strikeout numbers remain down.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Athletics closer
Mason Miller picked up his 16th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rays. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, and ended the game by inducing a groundball double play. The 26-year-old flamethrower has converted all but three of his save opportunities with an elite 14.67 K/9 rate. However, he has had several blowup outings this season and has struggled with walks, leading to a lackluster 4.70 ERA in 30 2/3 innings of work. The good news is that he has allowed few hits, so his 1.14 WHIP is still solid despite a 4.40 BB/9 rate. Miller has some of the best strikeout stuff in baseball and has been electric and overall effective throughout his career, so fantasy managers may be wise to look beyond his bloated ERA for now.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Austin Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in his team's 13-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He also notched a two-run triple -- his fourth in 35 contests. The 29-year-old picked up his first multi-hit game and homer since returning from the injured list a few days ago due to a foot injury. Hays was hitting well before sustaining the ailment, and has already collected four RBI in four appearances since rejoining the squad. Overall, he's slashing a strong .295/.336/.568 with seven long balls, seven doubles, 29 RBI, and 26 runs scored. If he can stay healthy, he'll have plenty of RBI opportunities batting from the four-hole in Cincinnati's lineup. However, it's important to note he's outproducing his .256 xBA by a good margin.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
July 1, 2025
Miami Marlins pitching prospect
Thomas White had a strong showing in his second start at Double-A Pensacola, tossing five shutout innings, yielding just two hits and a walk while striking out five in the outing. The Marlins' top prospect now owns a 2.53 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 22.9 percent K-BB% in 11 starts this season, nine of which came at High-A. The former 35th-overall draft pick could make some starts at Triple-A later in the year at this rate, and the 6-foot-5 hurler could be in the big leagues by next year, so dynasty managers should be keeping a close eye on his progression.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 1, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher
Shelby Miller picked up his 10th save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Giants. Miller came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning up by one with two outs and the bases empty. He struck out
Heliot Ramos to end the inning and stayed on to pitch the ninth, turning in a 1-2-3 inning with another strikeout. The 34-year-old veteran has had some ups and downs but has settled in as the team's primary choice for save opportunities with both
Justin Martinez (elbow) and
A.J. Puk (elbow) on the injured list with elbow injuries. He has now converted 10 of 15 save opportunities with a 2.10 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, and a 10.22 K/9 rate in 34 1/3 innings of work.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Garrett Crochet allowed five runs (four earned) over six innings of work in Monday's 13-6 home win over the Cincinnati Reds. He yielded seven hits, issued one free pass, and struck out nine. Cincinnati got to the 26-year-old in three consecutive frames, but his team had built up a seven-run lead at that point and never relinquished it. Despite the inflated run total, Crochet was efficient -- firing 63 of 89 pitches for strikes (31% CSW) to improve to 8-4 through 18 starts. He'll bring a stellar 2.26 ERA. 1.03 WHIP, and a 144:32 K:BB ratio into a road outing with the Washington Nationals this weekend.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
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