August 15, 2025
Utah Mammoth forward prospect Caleb Desnoyers (wrist) will be out for approximately 12 weeks after undergoing wrist surgery, general manager Doug Armstrong announced Thursday. Desnoyers was the fourth pick of this year's draft, instantly becoming one of Utah's top prospects. However, it's unclear whether he will make his NHL debut in 2025-26. The 18-year-old may return to the QMJHL or link up with an NCAA team, since he hasn't signed a contract with Utah. Regardless, the wrist surgery will keep him sidelined for the start of the season. Desnoyers battled wrist issues throughout last season but still produced an impressive 84 points (35 goals, 49 assists) in 56 regular-season games with the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Mammoth PR
August 15, 2025
Philadelphia Flyers winger Tyson Foerster (elbow) appears to be on track to be healthy for the start of the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Flyers general manager Danny Briere told Bill Meltzer of Hockey Hot Stove via text that "everything looks good right now" for Foerster, and he "should be ready for the season." The 23-year-old underwent elbow surgery during the offseason to treat an infection caused by an injury he sustained while playing for Team Canada at the World Championship. Foerster has produced back-to-back 20-goal campaigns in his first two years in the NHL and was tied for fourth in scoring on his team last season with 43 points (25 goals, 18 assists) in 81 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bill Meltzer
August 15, 2025
Goaltender Olivier Rodrigue will join HC Barys in the KHL for the upcoming season. The 25-year-old moves overseas after making his NHL debut in 2024-25. Across two appearances, Rodrigue posted a 0-1-0 record with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage. After the season, he didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Oilers, making Rodrigue an unrestricted free agent. Despite parting ways with Rodrigue, Edmonton still has six goaltenders under contract for 2025-26, with Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard serving as the team's duo in the NHL.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
August 15, 2025
Right wing Emil Bemstrom is set to spend the 2025-26 campaign in Europe. According to Henrik Sjoberg of HockeyNews.se, Bemstrom will join SC Bern in Switzerland. The Swedish forward is on the move after making only 14 appearances with the Pittsburgh Penguins last term. He has also skated with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL, producing 34 goals and 75 points in 242 career games. Things truly never clicked for Bemstrom on the big stage, despite him being a point-per-game player in the AHL. Good performances in Switzerland could give him a chance to return to North America at some point.
--Taavi PailkSource: HockeyNews.se
August 15, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage struggled with his command during his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening. Facing Lehigh Valley, the former 20th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft tossed just 1 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs and one hit. He served up four free passes but was able to strike out three. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor Yesavage's progression at Triple-A as he could be in the mix to join the majors during the stretch run. Earlier this season, Yesavage made his professional debut with Low-A and progressed through the entire season. In 80 2/3 innings at Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, Yesavage held a 3.01 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. If he can turn the corner in his next start, he could enter stash territory.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect
Lazaro Montes was able to break out of his power slump on Thursday evening during their contest against Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In this contest, Montes went 2-for-4 at the plate with a round-tripper, two RBI, and a walk. Over his last nine games, Montes carried a low .176/.263/.206 line with one double and a 13:4 K:BB. Since moving up to Double-A earlier this season, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has had mixed results, carrying a .223/.323/.453 line with four doubles, two triples, eight home runs, and two stolen bases. However, earlier in the season with High-A, Montes held a .268/.387/.572 line with an elite .959 OPS. Given his high power upside, Montes is worth closely monitoring as he could push his MLB debut late next season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Kevin Alcantara stayed hot at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in their contest against Worcester. Over his last six games, the No. 75-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com has posted an elite .261/.393/.739 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. After earning a brief three-game taste of the majors in 2024, Alcantara has spent the entire 2025 campaign with the Iowa Cubs. Given Chicago's crowded outfield, fantasy managers should not expect Alcantara to be in the mix to spend his second stint in the majors this season. Through 89 games at Iowa this season, Alcantara has held his own, posting a .258/.344/.472 slash line with 22 doubles, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect
Jhostynxon Garcia was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A with a big showing on Thursday. Facing the Iowa Cubs, Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run. Leading up to this game, Garcia went 0-for-11 over his last three contests at Worcester. However, before this slight bump, Garcia was flashing immense upside at the top level of the minor leagues, posting a .381/.409/.881 slash line with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, and a 10:1 K:BB. Since joining Triple-A, the 22-year-old outfielder has looked rather impressive, holding a stellar .300/.366/.575 slash line with 17 long balls across a 62-game stint. Given his elite production at the top level of the Boston system, Garcia could be in the mix for a late-season MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
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15,
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Colorado
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infield
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Ethan
Holliday
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tallied
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hit
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professional
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August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox two-way prospect Conrad Cason (elbow) announced on his social media that he underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The 19-year-old has pitched in just one game this season in the Florida Complex League and appeared as a batter in two. As a hitter, Cason went 1-for-4 with a single, tallied two RBI, and struck out one. On the bump, Cason logged two no-hit innings with a 5:1 K:BB. However, the 19-year-old has been shut down since May due to arm fatigue and will now face a much longer recovery process. Cason joined Boston in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Greater Atlanta Christian HS. Dynasty managers should expect Cason to remain sidelined throughout the vast majority of the 2026 regular season.
--Andy SmithSource: Andrew Parker
August 15, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans impressed during Thursday's joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Evans won a red-zone battle against cornerback Jalen Ramsey for a two-point conversion, then capped the day by hauling in a touchdown from
Baker Mayfield during a two-minute drill. After posting a "down year" in 2024 with 1,004 yards and 11 touchdowns, Evans looks determined to return to elite form in 2025. The veteran remains one of the NFL's most reliable end-zone threats, and fantasy managers should consider him a steady WR2 with WR1 upside heading into draft season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rick Stroud
August 15, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield will not suit up for Saturday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Todd Bowles said Mayfield's strong performance in Friday's practice made additional reps this weekend unnecessary. The veteran signal-caller is coming off a career year, finishing as the QB4 in fantasy football last season. With
Chris Godwin returning to full health alongside
Mike Evans, Mayfield has a strong supporting cast to build on his 2024 success. Fantasy managers should view him as a solid mid-round quarterback option and a value pick once the elite tier of signal-callers is off the board.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rick Stroud
August 15, 2025
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat allowed six runs (five earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Sproad had been money for an extended period before this implosion with a 1.15 ERA in 39 innings since June 28. He allowed the same number of runs on Thursday night as he did during that entire stretch. The right-hander was erratic with his control, as he threw just 50 of 90 pitches for strikes. That was a common issue for him during his struggles for the first few months of the season before cleaning some of it up. For the season, he holds a 4.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 92:48 K:BB ratio in 104 1/3 innings.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox second base prospect
Kristian Campbell went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two additional runs scored on Thursday. Campbell started in left field in this game and has shown his versatility as a defender at Triple-A with multiple starts at different spots on the diamond. The 23-year-old has been surging so far in August, hitting .326/.420/.512 with two homers and two stolen bases. Campbell was demoted to Triple-A Worcester on June 20 after struggling for a prolonged period of time in the majors. He was slashing .223/.319/.345 at the time of his demotion and has been solid in the minors since. The strikeout rate is still higher than you would like to see at 26%, but he owns a .410 OBP and is trending positively. There's a good chance he comes back up to the majors before the season ends.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Miami Marlins third base prospect
Deyvison De Los Santos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss against Triple-A Norfolk. It was the slugger's first long ball of August and his first one since July 22. However, he's still been productive at the plate during the month, cutting down the strikeouts and taking more walks with a 7:9 BB:K ratio in 45-at bats. It's led to a .289 average and .385 on-base percentage compared to his season-long marks of .251 and .321. The power is most appealing about De Los Santos' profile, but it comes with a good amount of chase and strikeouts, which limit his upside. It's a small sample so far in August, but it's still positive to see. De Los Santos ranks as the number 24 prospect in the Marlins system according to MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Washington Nationals relief pitcher
Cole Henry earned the first save of his career in a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. The closing job opened up with
Kyle Finnegan being dealt at the trade deadline, and Henry was rumored to be in the mix for saves. The 26-year-old has pitched decently well this season, posting a 3.65 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 44 ⅓ innings. While he shouldn't be expected to handle the full responsibility of the ninth-inning duties, he certainly has the most upside. His main competition is Jose Ferrer, who has an ERA north of 4.50.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher
Cade Smith secured his sixth save of the season in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. It didn't look like he would be needed with a five-run lead heading into the ninth, but
Nic Enright loaded the bases to create a save situation with one out remaining. Smith made quick work of the situation, needing five pitches to get
Liam Hicks to line out. The 26-year-old has been dominant since taking over the closer role from
Emmanuel Clase, as he's now up to nine consecutive scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk in that span. He has always been one of the most dominant middle relievers in baseball, and should be viewed as a top-10 closer now that the job is his.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Dietrich Enns locked down his first save of the season in Thursday's 5-3 victory against the Mariners. He entered with a three-run lead and gave up two hits and a walk that cut the lead to two, but he ultimately shut the door after 23 pitches. He has done well since being dealt to Baltimore at the trade deadline, striking out 12 in his first 6 ⅓ innings with the team. Don't expect the 34-year-old to take over as the sole closer for the squad, but their bullpen situation is messy enough for him to continue to be in the mix.
Keegan Akin was the favorite to take over the ninth-inning duties, but he has struggled with two consecutive blown saves.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Bobby Seymour is expected to be called up to the major league roster to join the team on Friday, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He's had a great year in Triple-A, slashing .263/.327/.553 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI, and 70 runs in 105 games. While he wasn't an elite prospect from the start, being drafted back in the 13th round of the 2021 draft, he has consistently slugged his way through every level of the minors. The 26-year-old could see decent playing time with
Jonathan Aranda (wrist) on the injured list, and is worth monitoring in deeper leagues if you need a power boost.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Marc Topkin
August 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop
Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list in Triple-A on Thursday, reports Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. He has been out of game action since June with a hamstring strain, but he is finally healthy. A lot has happened for the major league club while the 23-year-old has been sidelined, as the departure of
Josh Naylor and
Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline created plenty of open playing time opportunities. The rookie played only 14 games in 2023 and eight games in 2025, so it's likely that Arizona will jump at the chance to finally lock him in for consistent at-bats to close out the season. He'll need some time to get back up to speed in the minors, but expect a promotion at some point in the coming weeks.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Jose M. Romero
August 14, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus "might lead the team in training camp receptions," according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Antwaan Randle El described Zaccheaus as "the F-receiver in this offense." Zaccheaus played in 17 games last season for the Washington Commanders, recording 45 receptions for 506 yards and three touchdowns. He's part of a crowded wide receiver room in Chicago that also includes
DJ Moore,
Rome Odunze, and rookie
Luther Burden III. However, it sounds as though the Bears plan to utilize Zaccheaus in a fairly consistent role. His usage could cut into the fantasy outlooks for Chicago's top three receivers, so it's something to monitor when the first-team offense gets reps in the team's second preseason game on Sunday.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
August 14, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays closer
Jeff Hoffman threw a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to lock up a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs and record his 27th save of the season. Hoffman allowed a one-out single to
Nico Hoerner, but he struck out the other three hitters he faced (
Owen Caissie,
Willi Castro, and
Dansby Swanson) in a 12-pitch frame. The right-hander threw 10 strikes and has now gone back-to-back appearances without walking a hitter. That's reassuring for the Blue Jays and fantasy managers after Hoffman issued a stunning five free passes over two-thirds of an inning in a 5-4 defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers last Sunday. Aside from that outing, Hoffman has demonstrated good control all season. The 32-year-old now has a 4.32 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP, 69 strikeouts, and 16 walks over 50 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
August 14, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones was picked off twice in 16 pass attempts by the Green Bay Packers' defense during the joint practice between the two teams on Thursday, per James Boyd of The Athletic. Boyd writes that the "Colts' offense was overwhelmed by the Packers' defense" and "the dink-and-dunk offense (Jones) was commanding was far from fruitful." Jones is competing with
Anthony Richardson Sr. for the QB1 role in Indianapolis, but both quarterbacks are reportedly struggling in training camp. Jones is starting the Colts' second preseason game against the Packers on Saturday. The 28-year-old has mostly been a non-factor in fantasy throughout his six-year NFL career, which should be expected to continue if he does indeed win the starting job in Indianapolis.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - James Boyd
August
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According
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insider
Grant
Afseth,
Boston
Celtics
guard
Payton
Pritchard
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expected
to
move
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the
starting
lineup
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season,
with
Anfernee
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anticipated
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used
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a
"high-scoring
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August 14, 2025
Athletics outfielder
Denzel Clarke (hip) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The 25-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain since July 21. While Clarke is known for his defensive wizardry, he was on a hot streak at the plate before he landed on the shelf. Over 14 games in July, Clarke slashed .298/.340/.574 with nine extra-base hits (six doubles, two triples, and a homer), two RBI, and eight runs scored. Clarke has appeared in 47 games overall and struggled to a .230/.274/.372 line with three homers, eight RBI, 18 runs, six stolen bases, and a 38.4% strikeout rate in 159 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy had his "best practice of camp" on Thursday and impressed with both his consistency and accuracy, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic. Lewis notes that McCarthy had a stretch of practice where he completed 13 straight passes and threw for six touchdowns. The 22-year-old former first-round pick is preparing for his first year as an NFL starter after missing his entire rookie season with a torn meniscus in his knee. McCarthy will likely experience some growing pains, but he has a lot of playmaking talent around him in Minnesota and an excellent play-calling head coach in Kevin O'Connell. He profiles as a mid-tier QB2 in fantasy, but he's got more upside than some of the other quarterbacks being drafted in his range.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Alec Lewis
August 14, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) will come off the 10-day injured list and play Friday if "he wakes up feeling good," according to MLB.com. Acuna has already traveled with the Braves to Cleveland to prepare for his return against the Guardians. The 27-year-old superstar went on the IL with a calf strain on July 30, but fortunately, he incurred a low-grade injury and is set to rejoin Atlanta's lineup after two weeks on the shelf. Since making his season debut on May 23, Acuna has slashed .306/.429/.577 with 14 homers, 26 RBI, 48 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 238 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will be thrilled to welcome him back for the stretch run.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander
Roki Sasaki (shoulder) had a rough time in his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday. The Dodgers were hoping Sasaki would go three innings, but he lasted just two frames and allowed three earned runs on six hits (all singles) with a walk and no strikeouts. Sasaki threw 25 of 41 pitches for strikes and sat 93-94 mph on his fastball after touching 97 during a recent sim game, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The rookie from Japan went on the IL with a shoulder impingement on May 13 after posting a 4.72 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and 24:22 K:BB in his first eight starts and 34 1/3 innings in the majors. The Dodgers are hopeful that Sasaki will return in late August or early September, but in the meantime, he'll aim for better results as he continues rehabbing in the minors.
--Connor ByrneSource: Bill Plunkett - Orange County Register
August 14, 2025
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp has "plenty left in the tank" and has shown the ability to "get open against (star cornerback) Devon Witherspoon" in training camp practices, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Kupp is entering his first year in Seattle after spending the first eight seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Rams. The 32-year-old recorded 67 catches for 710 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games for Los Angeles in 2024. Seattle signed Kupp to complement third-year wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who is coming off a breakout season. Kupp has had major struggles staying healthy (18 missed games over the last three years), but he can still be productive in fantasy when he's on the field. He profiles as a WR4 in PPR-scoring and could outperform that rank on a per-game basis.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
August 14, 2025
Injured Colorado Rockies designated hitter
Kris Bryant (back) will not return this season, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Bryant appeared in 11 games this year, none since April 12, and hit a ghastly .154/.195/.205 in 41 plate appearances before going on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease in his back. Bryant has tried rehabbing the injury, but to no avail, and he has sought experimental treatments to avoid undergoing fusion surgery. If Bryant opts for the surgery, it could prevent him from playing again. Once among the game's premier players and a former MVP, Bryant's career has gone off the rails since he signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies in 2022. Injuries have limited the 33-year-old to just 170 games since then, and he has only managed a .244/.324/.370 line with 17 home runs and 61 RBI in 712 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Patrick Saunders - Denver Post
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