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
July 16, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed reliever Blake Treienen (forearm) made his third minor-league rehab appearance on Tuesday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League and allowed a solo home run while walking none and striking out one in his inning of work. In his three innings on the farm during his rehab assignment, the 36-year-old veteran hurler has allowed two runs (one earned) while striking out four and walking one. It's unclear how much longer he'll be on his rehab assignment, but barring a setback with his forearm, we'd suspect he'll rejoin the big-league bullpen shortly after the start of the second half of the season this Friday. Treinen has two saves in just eight appearances in 2025 and 82 saves in 11 big-league seasons, so he could see more work in the ninth inning in the second half for the Blue, especially if lefty
Tanner Scott continues to be inconsistent.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
July
16,
2025
Detroit
Tigers
left-hander
Tarik
Skubal
will
make
his
first
start
of
the
second
half
of
the
season
this
Sunday
in
the
series
finale
on
the
road
against
the
Texas
Rangers
at
Globe
Life
Park,
per
the
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July
16,
2025
The
Texas
Rangers
will
open
the
second
half
of
the
season
this
Friday
at
Globe
Life
Park
against
the
visiting
Detroit
Tigers
with
left-hander
Patrick
Corbin
on
the
mound,
per
Evan
Grant
of
The
Dallas
Morning
read more...
July 16, 2025
Minnesota Twins
Zebby Matthews (shoulder) struck out nine and allowed no hits and one walk over four shutout innings in Sunday's rehab start for Triple-A St. Paul. This was the first time on the mound for Matthews since June 4 while recovering from a shoulder strain. His fastball topped out at around 97 to 98 mph. The 25-year-old went (1-1) with a 5.21 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 25:8 K:BB in only 19 innings over his first four starts for the Twins. Matthews could be headed back to the majors soon after the All-Star break, and fantasy managers in 12+ team leagues should continue to stash him for the second half.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Aaron Gleeman
July 16, 2025
Houston Astros right-hander
Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment in seven to 10 days, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. Brown said that Arrighetti has resumed throwing live batting practice sessions and could start his rehab assignment soon. The 25-year-old made just two starts before being placed on the injured list in April with a fractured right thumb. He will likely need multiple outings to build up his pitch count before he would be cleared to rejoin the Astros rotation. Fantasy managers with an IL spot should continue to stash Arrighetti as he could return to the Astros at some point in early to mid-August.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Brian McTaggart
July 16, 2025
New York Yankees right-hander
Luis Gil (lat) made a pitching appearance in a game for the first time since October 2024, allowing two hits, a walk, and an earned run while striking out six across 3 1/3 innings. Gil continues to recover from a lat strain and was pulled after 50 pitches. He will likely need a few more rehab outings as the Yankees could consider activating him from the injured list once he reaches 75 pitches. If not, 90 pitches would be the return threshold. Gil posted a 3.50 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 151 2/3 innings with 171 strikeouts last season. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Gil as he could rejoin the Yankees' rotation by the end of July.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Chris Kirschner
July 16, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Kyle Bradish (elbow) had Tommy John surgery with internal bracing performed in June 2024. Interim Orioles manager Tony Mansolino said recently that Bradish will throw at least one more live batting practice session before beginning a minor-league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old has already thrown a few live bullpen sessions and should be cleared to start his rehab assignment soon after the All-Star break. Barring any setbacks during the rehab assignment, Bradish could be ready to rejoin Baltimore's rotation by mid-August. Fantasy managers with an open IL spot should continue to stash Bradish after he posted a 2.75 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and a 53:15 K:BB across 39 1/3 innings last season before getting injured.
--Dr. Reuven GuySource: Rich Dubroff
July
16,
2025
New
York
Yankees
right-hander
Clarke
Schmidt
(elbow)
said
that
he
had
successful
Tommy
John
surgery
last
Friday,
per
the
New
York
Daily
News'
Gary
Phillips.
Phillips
also
writes
that
manager
Aaron
Boone
was
unsure
if
Schmidt
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July
16,
2025
The
Texas
Rangers
placed
first
baseman
Jake
Burger
(quadriceps)
on
the
10-day
injured
list
(retroactive
to
July
13)
with
a
left-quadriceps
strain.
Burger
injured
his
quad
muscle
last
Friday
and
was
forced
to
sit
out
the
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