July 17, 2025
Cincinnati Reds third baseman
Noelvi Marte is entering the second half swinging a hot bat and could continue to find success. Marte has dealt with injuries this season, but has been effective when on the field. Over his final seven games of the first half, Marte went 7-for-22 with a double and three home runs. He swiped one bag, tallied four RBI, and scored four runs. Through 28 total games this season, Marte has posted a .284/.337/.547 slash line with five doubles, six home runs, and five stolen bases. Under the hood, the former top prospect has generated a .335 xwOBA, .464 xSLG, and a 73.8 mph bat speed, which are all above the average marks. Additionally, he ranks in the 93rd percentile in sprint speed. Marte is worth adding in all category formats as he has the skill set to contribute to all five standard categories. If he continues to see consistent playing time, he could push for a 20/20 season.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
July 17, 2025
Washington Nationals third base prospect
Brady House enjoyed a strong conclusion to the first half and could be poised to continue to improve in the second. Over his final nine games, the No. 81-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com posted an impressive .297/.316/.514 slash line with two doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI. During his first 14 games in D.C., House carried a modest .232/.267/.286 line with just three doubles and no home runs. The 22-year-old has generated an impressive .291 xBA with an above-average 35.2% LA sweet-spot rate, which suggests he should continue to enjoy success. However, his power has yet to fully translate to the big leagues. Earlier in the season, House hit 13 home runs and held a .519 SLG through 65 games with Triple-A. House is worth adding in all standard leagues as he could be a viable corner infielder with power upside during the final months of the season.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
July
17,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
third
baseman
Matt
Shaw
is
in
danger
of
losing
playing
time
during
the
second
half.
Shaw
was
able
to
break
camp
with
the
MLB
roster
but
struggled
during
his
first
look.
Through
his
first
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July
17,
2025
Tampa
Bay
Rays
right-handed
pitcher
Joe
Boyle
could
have
a
very
limited
role
when
the
Rays
open
the
second
half
with
a
weekend
series
against
the
Baltimore
Orioles.
During
the
final
two
weeks
of
the
first
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July 17, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield prospect
Marcelo Mayer has begun to find his swing and could be poised to break out in the second half. Over his final five games before the All-Star break. Mayer has held a .313/.353/.500 slash line with three doubles, two RBI, and three runs. Before this recent surge, the former fourth overall pick held a .217 AVG over his last eight contests. In addition, Boston recently noted that Mayer will be the primary second baseman going forward with
Alex Bregman back in action. This is a great sign for the top prospect as he is beginning to find his swing and is not in any danger of losing playing time. Under the hood, he has generated an elite 52.5% hard-hit rate with a 74.2 mph bat speed. Despite his slow start, he is worth rostering in all 12-team formats in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July
17,
2025
Houston
Astros
infield
prospect
Brice
Matthews
has
struggled
to
find
his
footing
during
his
first
taste
of
the
major
leagues.
Matthews
made
his
MLB
debut
on
July
11
but
has
gone
0-for-7
during
his
first
two
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July 17, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher
Bobby Miller spent most of the 2025 season with Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he has struggled. Across 64.2 innings at Triple-A, Miller owns a 5.15 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and just a 2.4 percent strikeout minus walk rate. The latter mark is the fourth worst among all starters at Triple-A this season with at least 50 innings. It's been a frustrating couple of years for the flamethrowing right-hander, as he's made just one start in the majors this season at home against the Rockies, and coughed up six runs in three innings. After looking like one of baseball's brightest young starters in 2023, it's been a nightmarish two years to follow. Only 26 years old, he'll look to bounce back in the second half and generate some positive momentum.
--Kyle McCarthySource: FanGraphs
July 17, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Dylan Beavers enjoyed an exciting first half as he stuffed the stat sheet, hitting .311/.405/.482 (141 wRC+) with 10 homers and 20 stolen bases in 305 plate appearances. He is one of only six hitters at Triple-A this season to record at least 10 homers and 20 steals, including the recently promoted
Brice Matthews. Beavers pairs this enticing power and speed skillset with a refined approach at the plate, with 41 walks to 52 strikeouts for the year. The quality of contact is more modest, however, with a 39 percent hard-hit rate and 8.2 percent barrel rate. While the upside may not be as high as other guys, Beavers still ranks as the number five prospect in the Orioles system and could debut after the trade deadline.
--Kyle McCarthySource: FanGraphs
July 17, 2025
New York Mets pitching prospect
Nolan McLean was excellent over 60 2/3 innings in the first half at Triple-A Syracuse, holding a 2.52 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP. His strikeout rate was solid at 26.1%, but he could stand to improve his control, as his walk rate was in the double digits. But it is important to consider how the ABS system at Triple-A can negatively impact pitchers' walk rates. He has a wide six-pitch mix that he distributes fairly evenly, and all of his pitches are capable of generating swing and miss. The right-hander could be in consideration for a promotion to the big leagues in the second half given his performance and the number of injuries in the Mets' rotation. He'd be worthy of an add in most formats if that time comes due to the favorable home ballpark and overall strength of the Mets team.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 17, 2025
New York Mets shortstop prospect
Jett Williams performed admirably in the first half of 2025, hitting .288/.396/.495 with eight homers and 26 stolen bases over 334 plate appearances. His batting average and stolen base totals both rank in the top five among all Double-A hitters. In addition, Williams' 164 wRC+ is the highest in the league. The 21-year-old has a sound approach at the plate with the ability to spray line drives to all parts of the field, which is an excellent combination with his amazing speed. He has some pop as well, with 13 homers over 534 plate appearances across multiple levels in 2023. Williams is moving quickly through the Mets' system, and a promotion to Triple-A Syracuse could soon be on the horizon. He should be viewed as a strong asset in dynasty leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July
16,
2025
Minnesota
Twins
outfielder
Byron
Buxton
has
never
looked
like
a
realistic
trade
candidate
approaching
the
July
31
deadline.
Nevertheless,
Buxton
addressed
speculation
at
All-Star
festivities
in
Atlanta
this
week
and
made
it
clear
that
he
isn't
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July
16,
2025
Los
Angeles
Angels
third
baseman
Yoan
Moncada
is
garnering
interest
from
"multiple"
teams
leading
up
to
the
July
31
trade
deadline,
Francys
Romero
reports.
Romero
names
the
Yankees,
Cubs,
Brewers,
and
Mariners
as
potential
fits
for
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July 16, 2025
The San Diego Padres have activated first baseman/outfielder
Gavin Sheets from the paternity list, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He'll take the roster spot of catcher
Luis Campusano, whom the Padres optioned to Triple-A El Paso. Sheets ended up missing just one game, a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The 29-year-old was a surprise success story in the first half of the season for the Padres after settling for a minor-league contract over the winter. While Sheets generally struggled with the White Sox from 2021-24, he has slashed a productive .265/.324/.451 with 14 homers, 50 RBI, and 36 runs scored in 349 plate appearances this year. He's already just one HR and three RBI away from tying his career-high marks in those categories. Furthermore, Sheets ranks in the league's 82nd percentile or better in xwOBA, xBA, xSLG, hard-hit rate, and bat speed, which bodes well heading into the stretch run.
--Connor ByrneSource: Kevin Acee - San Diego Union-Tribune
July
16,
2025
The
San
Diego
Padres
have
their
rotation
in
place
for
this
weekend's
road
series
against
the
Washington
Nationals.
They'll
begin
the
second
half
of
the
season
with
right-handers
Dylan
Cease
(Friday),
Yu
Darvishread more...
July 16, 2025
The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they acquired right-hander
Michael Petersen from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville. In a corresponding move, the team transferred right-hander
Jesus Tinoco (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Petersen made four relief appearances for the Braves this year, allowing three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out five in 6 2/3 frames. The 31-year-old has only thrown 26 1/3 innings in the big leagues and has a 5.47 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 19:13 K:BB in 20 relief appearances. Tinoco has been out since early June with a strained right forearm and won't be eligible to return from the IL until Aug. 5. The Venezuelan reliever had a 5.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, a career-high four saves and 10 K's in 19 1/3 innings before his injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: Miami Marlins
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