July 29, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers (illness) is feeling better and is starting in left field and hitting cleanup in Tuesday's game against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander
Sonny Gray at Busch Stadium. Stowers was scratched from the series opener on Monday but will return the very next day. The 27-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has never faced Gray in his career, but fantasy managers will want to get Stowers back into their starting lineups immediately the way he's been swinging the bat. In his last 12 games, the breakout star is hitting an absurd .439 (18-for-41) with seven home runs and four doubles. He comes into Tuesday's tilt slashing a robust .299/.379/.573 with a .952 OPS, 23 home runs, 63 RBI, 52 runs scored and five stolen bases. Stowers' strong season earned him his first All-Star appearance this summer.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 29, 2025
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher
Aroldis Chapman (back) is available to pitch out of the bullpen ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins, according to manager Alex Cora. This is good news after Chapman was pulled from Sunday's appearance due to back spasms. Chapman was unavailable on Monday, but is ready to pitch again. This doesn't sound like the type of issue that should linger or impact Chapman on the mound anymore. Fantasy managers should feel fine about plugging Chapman back into their lineups on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Tim Healey
July 29, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson is planning to end his contract holdout and report to training camp on Wednesday, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hendrickson doesn't have the new deal that he wants yet, and it seems unlikely that he'll practice until he does, so he'll effectively be going from a holdout to a hold-in. Now that Hendrickson is back with the team, it's possible the two sides can hammer out a new deal before the 2025 regular season. The 30-year-old pass-rusher has recorded 35 sacks over the last two seasons, so as long as he's going to suit up once the regular season begins, he's going to be a highly sought after defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues this fall. Hendrickson has been a Pro Bowler each of the last four seasons and led the NFL with 17.5 sacks in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
July 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton (rib) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 27. This move comes after Buxton was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a ribcage issue. He'll officially hit the shelf due to left rib cartilage irritation. This is a shame considering Buxton was actually doing quite well at the plate. He was slashing .282/.343/.561 with 23 home runs, 59 RBI, and 17 steals in 85 games. There should be a better timetable on his return in the coming days. In the meantime,
Harrison Bader and
DaShawn Keirsey Jr. will likely split up the playing time in center field.
--Andy WebbSource: Minnesota Twins
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher
Tanner Scott (elbow) began a throwing progression on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. This is a positive step forward for Scott who is working his way back from an elbow inflammation issue. The expectation is that Scott is going to need at least a few weeks to ramp up again. He figures to be back in the mix by the end of August. That being said, the Dodgers might want to make a move to add another high leverage arm while he's out. For now,
Blake Treinen,
Ben Casparius, and
Alex Vesia will handle the bulk of the closing duties. For now, fantasy managers should continue to hold Scott on their IR until there's a better timetable available.
--Andy WebbSource: Fabian Ardaya
July 29, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge (elbow) landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend. This is obviously a tough blow to the Yankees, but the organization is hopeful that it'll be a short stint on the shelf. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that Judge should ramp up his activities soon and hopefully return when first eligible on August 5. It's worth noting that Judge was able to do some light hitting on Tuesday. The biggest question will be whether or not Judge will be able to return to the outfield because of his UCL issue. Judge might be forced to play designated hitter, which would shift
Giancarlo Stanton into the outfield. Nobody wants to watch Stanton try to run down balls in the outfield. Regardless, fantasy managers should at least be able to plug Judge back into their lineups in early August.
--Andy WebbSource: Bryan Hoch
July
29,
2025
The
Athletic's
Colton
Pouncy
points
out
that
"one
thing
that's
been
clear
as
these
practices
have
unfolded
is
that
Detroit
Lions
running
back
Jahmyr
Gibbs
is
usually
the
first
back
on
the
field
with
the
starters."
read more...
July 29, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
Ryan Helsley has been a hot name ahead of this Thursday's trade deadline. The two-time All-Star is on an expiring deal and could be a legitimate back-end bullpen option for many contending teams. This season, Helsley holds a 3.00 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and a 41/14 K/BB ratio with 21 saves in 36 games with the Cardinals. There should be plenty of teams in on Helsley, but the Toronto Blue Jays are the most recent team to throw their hat in the race. It's worth noting that the Blue Jays did acquire right-hander
Seranthony Dominguez on Tuesday. However, it doesn't appear they're done adding bullpen and could make a splash with Helsley. The 31-year-old is one of the best arms available, so it could be a hefty price for whoever acquires him.
--Andy WebbSource: Mark Feinsand
July 29, 2025
Kansas City Royals catcher
Salvador Perez (elbow) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Perez won't miss any time after making an early exit from Monday's game. He was pulled out from that contest after getting hit by a pitch in the elbow. Perez appears good to go as he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth versus right-hander
Erick Fedde. Fantasy managers better make sure to get Perez in their lineups ahead of first pitch. Perez is slashing .346/.391/.765 with nine home runs and 20 RBI in 22 games this month.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 29, 2025
The Cleveland Browns said that cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (Achilles) suffered a left-Achilles injury during training camp practice on Tuesday and will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday to determine the extent of the injury, per The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot. The expectation right now is that this is a serious Achilles injury. If an MRI exam shows that it's torn, the 24-year-old defensive back will most likely miss the entire 2025 season. The former third-rounder (68th overall) in 2022 out of Mississippi State had his best season yet in his third year in 2024, recording a career-best 80 tackles (62 solo), five pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 17 games (15 starts). Despite his increased production in tackles, Emerson was a liability in coverage and allowed a team-high six touchdowns.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
July 29, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard said that rookie first-round wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka has exceeded expectations in terms of communication, picking up the playbook and running crisp routes so far in training camp. A report surfaced on Monday from Bucs beat writer Brianna Dix that the 22-year-old has looked like a polished veteran so far this summer and impressed the coaching staff with his perfectionist mentality. This is all worth keeping an eye on as training camp progresses, especially with
Chris Godwin (ankle) still on the Physically Unable to Perform list. When Tampa's receivers are all healthy and on the field, Egbuka could struggle for consistent targets behind
Mike Evans and Godwin, but if Godwin's ankle injury has him at less than 100% early on, there could be a path to immediate fantasy relevance for the Ohio State product.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith
July 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (head) remains out of the starting lineup for both games of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles. Springer was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He is reportedly feeling better, but will still take a seat for both of Tuesday's contests. Fantasy managers should consider Springer as day-to-day right now.
Davis Schneider served as the designated hitter in Game 1, while
Bo Bichette takes over as DH for the nightcap.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July
29,
2025
Los
Angeles
Chargers
rookie
first-round
running
back
Omarion
Hampton
and
second-round
wide
receiver
Tre
Harris
are
both
in
line
to
play
in
Thursday's
Hall
of
Fame
preseason
game
against
the
Detroit
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July
29,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
rookie
first-round
quarterback
Cam
Ward
had
a
tough
day
at
the
office
during
training
camp
practice
on
Tuesday,
according
to
Titans
beat
writer
Jim
Wyatt.
Ward
went
5-for-9
in
a
7-on-7
period
and
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July
29,
2025
Cincinnati
Bengals
running
back
Zack
Moss
(neck),
who
broke
his
neck
in
three
places
last
year,
is
on
the
Non-Football
Injury
list
and
continues
to
work
on
his
conditioning
on
side
fields
during
training
camp,
according
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July 29, 2025
ESPN's Kevin Seifert writes that it doesn't sound like the Minnesota Vikings plan to mothball wide receiver
Justin Jefferson (hamstring) until the start of the regular season. "I have zero worry about the opener, but there's a lot of time between now and then. What that looks like, we're going to be smart. But at the same time, he wants to get back out there. He doesn't want to stay wearing what I wear to practice much longer," head coach Kevin O'Connell said. Jefferson was held out of training camp practice last Thursday, and a day later it was announced that the 26-year-old All-Pro wideout is dealing with a mild left-hamstring strain. It's more of a day-to-day injury, the Jefferson has yet to return to practice. He's missing valuable time to develop chemistry with quarterback
J.J. McCarthy, but Jefferson should return sooner than later and remains an elite fantasy wideout until further notice.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
July 29, 2025
The Athletics announced on Tuesday that they placed rookie shortstop
Jacob Wilson (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a bruised hand that he has been playing with in recent weeks. In a corresponding move, infielder
Darell Hernaiz has been called up from Triple-A Las Vegas. Hopefully, Wilson won't have to miss much time before coming off the IL, but it could give him a nice little break after finally starting to struggle of late in his first full big-league season. The former sixth overall pick is still hitting above .300 on the season and is one of the toughest hitters to strike out, but he's gone just 7-for-50 (.140) with a homer and five RBI in 13 games in the month of July. Max Schumann got the start at the 6 for the A's on Monday with Wilson out and should be the team's primary option at the position until Wilson is able to return from the IL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Athletics
July 29, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-handed reliever
Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect
Juaron Watts-Brown, a source tells ESPN's Jeff Passan. Even with closer
Felix Bautista (shoulder) on the injured list, the disappointing Orioles have firmly become sellers at the trade deadline and have traded away both Dominguez and lefty
Gregory Soto, who were both in line for saves with Bautista on the shelf. Until Bautista returns, the O's will now be forced to go with some combination of
Yennier Cano and
Andrew Kittredge in save situations. Dominguez, meanwhile, will lose most of his short-term fantasy appeal for those scrounging for saves with the move to Toronto. The 30-year-old veteran should settle into a late-inning setup role in front of closer
Jeff Hoffman.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
July 29, 2025
X-rays came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Joey Loperfido (thumb) after he jammed his left thumb in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Shi Dividi of Sportsnet. Loperfido initially stayed in the game after injuring his thumb on a play at the plate in the fourth inning before eventually coming out of the contest. The 26-year-old provided three hits, including a home run, before departing, so it wasn't all bad for him. Loperfido probably will not be in the lineup for Game 2 of the doubleheader, but since he escaped any major damage, it's possible he'll be back in there for Wednesday's game at Camden Yards. He came into Tuesday's games with only 16 games played in the big leagues, but he was hitting .341 before his three-hit day with two homers and seven RBI.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder
Tommy Edman (ankle) is starting at third base and batting seventh in Tuesday's clash against the hosting Cincinnati Reds and left-hander
Nick Lodolo at Great American Ball Park. Edman injured his right ankle last weekend and was held out of Monday's series opener in Cincy as a precaution. However, the 30-year-old has avoided a trip to the injured list for now and should continue seeing everyday work at the hot corner with
Max Muncy (knee) still on the IL. The switch-hitter hasn't done much for fantasy managers in his first full season with the Dodgers, slashing .225/.280/.389 with a below-average .669 OPS, 11 homers, 42 RBI, 41 runs and three steals in 293 at-bats. Edman has been ice-cold in July, too, going 9-for-60 (.150) with a homer, four RBI, 14 K's and five walks in 17 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 29, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) looked good in his latest minor-league rehab start with Double-A Akron on Tuesday, allowing an earned run on three hits while walking none and striking out seven in four innings of work. Bieber was initially scheduled to make his third rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Columbus before it was rained out. The 30-year-old former Cy Young winner will probably need one more rehab start on the farm before the Guardians consider activating him from the 60-day injured list. With Bieber getting close to making his 2025 debut after recovering from Tommy John surgery, there's a chance that contending teams will make a play to trade for him despite the fact he has a $16 million player option for next year. Fantasy managers should temper expectations for Bieber when he returns, but given his past success, he's worth stashing now that he's close to a return.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
July 29, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
TJ Friedl was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday and outfielder
Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Freidl will now be away from the team for a few days and probably won't be back until Thursday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves. With Friedl away on Tuesday,
Will Benson is starting in center field and
Gavin Lux will bat out of the leadoff spot against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 29-year-old Friedl has reached double-digit home runs for the third straight season with the Reds. He's currently slashing .269/.371/.398 with a .769 OPS, 10 home runs, 36 RBI, 10 stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 103 games in his fifth year in the big leagues. Friedl offers modest power/speed contributions in deep-mixed leagues and struggles against lefty pitchers.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
July
29,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
announced
on
Tuesday
that
they
placed
infielder
Hyeseong
Kim
(shoulder)
on
the
10-day
injured
list
with
left-shoulder
bursitis
and
selected
the
contract
of
prized
infield
prospect
Alexread more...
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Ladd McConkey (undisclosed) isn't practicing on Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury. Head coach Jim Harbaugh doesn't seem concerned, though, as he said McConkey is "working through something minor." A second-round pick out of Georgia last year, the 6-foot, 185-pound McConkey sparkled as a rookie with 82 catches on 112 targets, 1,149 yards, and seven touchdowns. McConkey is quarterback
Justin Herbert's go-to guy and should be in line for another terrific season this year. RotoBaller has McConkey as the 10th-ranked receiver going into 2025.
--Connor ByrneSource: Fernando Ramirez - The Sporting Tribune
July 29, 2025
Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely (ankle) had to be carted off the field during Tuesday's practice after rolling his ankle. Head coach John Harbaugh said afterward that Likely will miss a few weeks, adding that he'll undergo an MRI and the Ravens will have more information Wednesday. This is a notable preseason blow to the Super Bowl contenders' offense, as Likely has posted solid production since entering the NFL in 2022 and has gained importance in their
Lamar Jackson-led passing attack. Likely set new career highs in catches (42), yards (477), and touchdowns (six) in 16 games last season for the AFC North champions. The presence of fellow tight end
Mark Andrews lowers Likely's ceiling from a fantasy standpoint, but he's still an integral part of the Ravens' offense.
--Connor ByrneSource: Ari Meirov
July 29, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver
Tre Harris had one of his best showings of the summer during Monday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports. Quarterback
Justin Herbert found Harris twice during 11-on-11 drills and connected on a touchdown. The Chargers are expecting big contributions from Harris after drafting him 55th overall out of Ole Miss this year. He may be in line to claim a starting job with the recent retirement of
Mike Williams. While the Chargers have an established No. 1 receiver in
Ladd McConkey, a second-round pick last year, Harris could surpass
Quentin Johnston as Herbert's second-favorite target.
--Connor ByrneSource: Daniel Popper - The Athletic
July 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce (foot) returned to practice Tuesday after sitting out Monday with a blister in his foot. Pierce has stood out early in camp as he enters a contract year. The 25-year-old led the NFL with a sky-high 22.3 yards per catch and picked up seven touchdowns in 2024, but he only caught 37 passes on 69 targets. Pierce continues to deal with a less-than-stellar situation at quarterback with
Daniel Jones and
Anthony Richardson Sr. vying for the job. There are also a handful of other Colts who could eat into his targets. Pierce finished third on the team in targets last year, trailing well behind
Michael Pittman Jr. and
Josh Downs, and the Colts have since added first-round tight end
Tyler Warren.
--Connor ByrneSource: Mike Chappell - FOX 59
July 29, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson (leg) was back at practice participating in individual drills on Tuesday, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Robinson sat out Monday's session after taking a knee to the leg on Sunday. The 24-year-old had a breakout season in 2024 in terms of receptions (93) and targets (140), though he averaged a meager 7.5 yards per catch and finished with only three touchdowns in 17 games. Robinson, who will be catching passes from new quarterback
Russell Wilson, is heading into this season as RotoBaller's 68th-ranked receiver.
--Connor ByrneSource: Dan Duggan - The Athletic
July 29, 2025
Baltimore Orioles left-hander
Cade Povich (hip) will make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. In his last rehab start with the Tides last Thursday, Povich got up to 70 pitches in his fourth start in the minors, so barring a setback with his hip on Tuesday, he figures to make his next start for the Orioles. While there isn't currently room in the five-man starting rotation at the big-league level, there could be after this Thursday's trade deadline if the O's trade one or both of
Zach Eflin and
Charlie Morton. The 25-year-old southpaw is in his second big-league season in Baltimore and has been inconsistent, going 2-5 with a 5.15 ERA (4.11 FIP) and 1.50 WHIP while walking 23 and striking out 68 in 64 2/3 innings over 13 outings (12 starts) this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
July 29, 2025
The Washington Commanders have been lining up wide receiver
Deebo Samuel Sr. in various spots as they look to take advantage of his versatility, according to John Keim of ESPN. Not only has Samuel caught passes and run the ball, but the Commanders have paired him with running back
Austin Ekeler on kickoff returns. Samuel was a big-time all-around weapon for the San Francisco 49ers earlier in his career, but they traded him to Washington in the offseason after his production went backward. Samuel caught 51 of 81 targets for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last year. As a runner, he totaled just 136 yards on 42 attempts and added another score. The 29-year-old still believes he has "a lot left in the tank," and he'll have a chance to show it as a key piece in a talented Commanders offense led by second-year quarterback
Jayden Daniels.
--Connor ByrneSource: John Keim
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