August 13, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers young star
Jacob Misiorowski (tibia) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment as soon as Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Misiorowski injured his leg when
Seiya Suzuki hit a comebacker that struck Misiorowski's leg on July 28. He was diagnosed with a tibia contusion and appears to be heading in the right direction, and hasn't experienced any setbacks, as the swelling has gone down. Given his short stint on the IL, it appears likely he will require just one rehab start before joining the Brewers' rotation sometime next week. Misiorowski continues to be a must-start in all fantasy baseball formats, with his 2.70 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 36.7 percent strikeout rate. This minor setback should not limit his ceiling in any way.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Adam McCalvy
August 13, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers catching prospect
Jeferson Quero went 2-for-3 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Durham on Tuesday evening. This was Quero's first long ball since returning from the injured list on August 7. Since returning, the backstop has hit safely in all but one contest and held a 3:3 K:BB over this stretch. Before his injury, Quero held a .259/.333/.362 line with six doubles and just two home runs over his first 30 games of the Triple-A regular season. He missed part of the first half due to injury as well, but appears to be fully healthy. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the 22-year-old could be in the mix to join the Brewers for the stretch run. For now, the No. 65-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com should be left on the waiver wire. However, if he were to continue to hit for power, he would enter stash consideration.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest on Tuesday evening against Double-A Chesapeake. This game snapped a six-game power drought for the budding star. Even though he did not go deep in his previous six games, he still held a strong .836 OPS over this stretch. Since joining Double-A Erie, the No. 6-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com has been nothing short of impressive, posting an elite .289/.384/.566 slash line with seven doubles, four home runs, and three stolen bases. McGonigle opened the regular season with High-A and held a .372/.462/.648 line across 36 games. The 30-year-old is quickly rising on prospect boards and is emerging as one of the game's top hitting prospects. He is on track to debut in the majors next season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect
Kristian Campbell was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A quickly. After riding an impressive 15-game hitting streak, the former top prospect went 0-for-9 across his next three games. After this short slump, Campbell bounced back in a big way, going 5-for-8 with a double and a home run over his last two contests. During his 15-game hitting streak, Campbell carried an elite .393/.469/.589 line with two doubles, three home runs, one stolen base, and a 12:7 K:BB. The Georgia Tech product opened the season with Boston but was sent back to the minor leagues after hitting a slump in May and June. However, given his strong play in the minor leagues and recent shift to first base, Campbell could find himself back in Boston soon. He is a top hitter to stash in all standard leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Dylan Beavers has continued to stay hot at the plate and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Over his last 12 contests with the Norfolk Tides, the outfielder has posted a strong .313/.459/.667 slash line with two doubles and five home runs. During this impressive run, Beavers has held an 11:13 K:BB and even swiped two bags. After appearing in just nine Triple-A games last season, Beavers has taken a significant step forward this season and is on the verge of earning a call to the big leagues. In 91 total games at the top level of the Baltimore system, Beavers has posted an impressive .303/.419/.521 line with 14 doubles, 18 home runs, and 22 stolen bases. He should be viewed as a top hitter to stash in all leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect
Andrew Painter has had a rough stretch at Triple-A. In his last start on Sunday against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the former first-round pick allowed nine hits and seven earned runs through 4 1/3 innings. In his previous outing on August 5, Painter also struggled serving up five runs with a 4:4 K:BB through four innings of work against Scranton as well. However, before this rough two-game skid, Painter held a solid 3.12 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over his last three outings, which suggested he may have been nearing the final stages of his development. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress at Triple-A as the Phillies could look to promote him to strengthen their rotation during the final months of the season. While he has struggled recently, he is still a strong stash option in standard formats, given his high strikeout upside.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect
Bubba Chandler struggled in his recent outing at Triple-A. Facing Omaha, the top pitching prospect in Pittsburgh served up six hits and three runs across four innings of work. He allowed two free passes and struck out only three. This was a bit of a step back compared to his previous outing, where he also allowed three runs but struck out seven and served up just one walk. Over his last eight starts, Chandler has had very mixed results, holding an overall 4.42 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP. During these 38 2/3 innings, Chandler has tallied 42 strikeouts with 29 walks. Through 96 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season, Chandler has posted a modest 3.82 ERA and a 1.42 WIP. Given his inconsistency, fantasy managers should only consider stashing him in deeper 12+ team formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect
J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-5 with a home run against Triple-A Charlotte. The 22-year-old hit his seventh homer since being promoted to Triple-A Memphis on July 7, and is slashing .301/.394/.639 in 99 plate appearances during that time. Everything looks great under the hood for the Cardinals' top prospect. He has more walks than strikeouts, has stolen 16 bases across Double-A and Triple-A, and boasts a strong 50% hard-hit rate at Triple-A. He's been able to lift the ball for power, and he should be held in high esteem in dynasty leagues. There's a chance he gets called up when rosters expand, and he'd be worth picking up in most formats.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher
Cade Smith earned his fifth win of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 game against the Marlins. Smith came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning with the game tied, two outs, and a runner on first. He got the third out on a strikeout and stayed in to pitch the ninth inning with a one-run lead, posting a 1-2-3 inning with no strikeouts. The 26-year-old has split save opportunities and high-leverage situations with
Hunter Gaddis while
Emmanuel Clase is being investigated for sports betting. Smith has pitched well all season, collecting five wins, five saves, and 19 holds to go with a 2.68 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP, and a 12.41 K/9 rate in 53 2/3 innings of work. He should offer the most fantasy value out of the Guardians' bullpen down the stretch.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 13, 2025
Houston Astros infield prospect
Brice Matthews went 1-for-4 with a home run in a 4-3 win against Triple-A Salt Lake. Matthews was optioned to Triple-A on August 1 following the activation of Jeremy Peña. He struggled during his brief time in the majors despite clubbing three homers in 11 games. He struggled to make consistent contact with a giant 45 percent strikeout rate, and hit just .143. On the occasions he did make contact, he produced an impressive 26.3 percent barrel rate. He'll need to clean up the swing and miss woes to make the most out of his power, and it has been an issue for him in the minors as well. He likely won't be on fantasy radars for the near future.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher
Juan Morillo earned the first save of his big-league career in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. Morillo came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The Diamondbacks' bullpen was plagued by injuries earlier in the season, and the team is now in fourth place in the National League West. Four different pitchers have seen save opportunities in the last seven days, including the 26-year-old. Morillo has a lackluster 4.76 ERA, a 1.66 WHIP, and an 8.89 K/9 rate in 28 1/3 innings of work. At this point, it seems like a true dart throw as to who may get the next save opportunity for the team, limiting the potential to find fantasy value.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
August 13, 2025
Texas Rangers relief pitcher
Chris Martin (calf) felt pain in his left calf while throwing a live bullpen on Tuesday and will pause his rehab ramp-up, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Martin, who has been on the injured list since July 20, was progressing through regular bullpen sessions and training, but felt irritation when advancing to more strenuous activities. The 39-year-old was putting together a solid season before his injury, collecting 12 holds with a 2.36 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 25.7% strikeout rate in 34 1/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers will have to wait for another update, although Martin was only offering fantasy value in saves-plus-holds leagues, given his role.
--Connelly DoanSource: Shawn McFarland - X.com
August 13, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Owen Caissie went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored against Triple-A Worcester. Caissie belted his 22nd homer of the season and brings his season slash line to an impressive .292/.393/.573 and a 112:53 K:BB ratio in 400 plate appearances. The power numbers have been standout all season for the lefty slugger while also displaying a plus approach. There were talks of him potentially getting moved at the trade deadline, which would have opened up every day playing time for him, but it ultimately didn't happen. An injury would likely need to pop up for Caissie to get a shot at the majors this season. He'd make for a decent speculative add in 15-team formats in that case.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Aaron Nola (ankle, ribs) looked excellent in Tuesday's rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Nola pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with 11 strikeouts over 84 pitches. The 32-year-old has made three rehab starts while recovering from ankle and rib injuries, compiling a 2.19 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 12 1/3 IP. This is encouraging for fantasy managers, as Nola had a poor 6.16 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 23.6% strikeout rate in nine starts with the Phillies before going on the injured list. It was reported last week that Nola may return to the Phillies after this rehab start, so fantasy managers should be on the lookout for more news.
--Connelly DoanSource: MiLB.com
August 13, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Ethan Holliday went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in his pro debut Tuesday night with Low-A Fresno. The number four overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft batted second in the lineup and had a solid debut as the top prospect in the Rockies' system. He hit a grounder through the right side of the infield for his first hit after striking out in his first plate appearance. The 18-year-old has incredible raw power and posted ridiculous numbers during his senior year at Stillwater, with a .617 average and 1.309 slugging percentage with 16 homers in 32 games. He'll look to fly through the minor leagues like his brother
Jackson Holliday, and is a strong asset in dynasty leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Thomas Harding
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