July 22, 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher
J.P. France (shoulder) made his first rehab appearance on Monday in the Florida Complex League. He worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, a hit-by-pitch, and a walk while also picking up two strikeouts. France has been out all year after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule last June. The 30-year-old righty will continue to ramp up as his rehab progresses and is working towards a return later this season. Since he missed over a full year, he'll need an extended rehab, so he's not quite ready to return yet, but he's on his way. He is one of several Astros trying to work their way back to the rotation and joins
Spencer Arrighetti (thumb),
Luis Garcia (elbow), and
Cristian Javier (elbow), who are all on rehab assignments as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Michael Schwab
July 22, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Vance Honeycutt (ankle) has landed on the 7-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, adding to a frustrating 2025 campaign. The No. 22 overall pick in the 2024 draft, and Orioles No. 4 prospect, is slashing just .172/.295/.266 at High-A Aberdeen, with a staggering 40.3% strikeout rate. While the 22-year-old has tantalizing raw power and athletic tools, his swing-and-miss issues have stalled his development. Baltimore remains hopeful he can make the necessary adjustments, but the learning curve has been steep early in his pro career. Dynasty managers should stash with caution. Honeycutt has upside, but a long developmental road likely lies ahead.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jake Rill
July 22, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Brandon Woodruff (calf) continued his strong return from a shoulder injury with a strong outing against the Mariners on Monday. He did leave early due to injury, but the good news is that it was a calf cramp and nothing related to his arm. Woodruff said that it should be a "non-issue" going forward, and manager Pat Murphy said the team opted to play it safe. Woodruff cruised through six innings on 62 pitches and is 2-0 with a 1.65 ERA, 2.85 FIP, and 23 strikeouts in his 16 1/3 innings since returning from the injured list. Woodruff's victory gives the Brewers 11 straight wins, and they became the first National League team with 60 wins this season. The veteran righty's next outing is currently lined up for Sunday afternoon against the Marlins.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Adam McCalvy
July 22, 2025
New York Yankees pitching prospect
Carlos Lagrange is overwhelming Double-A hitters with elite velocity and strikeout stuff. The 6-foot-7 flamethrower has racked up 49 strikeouts in just 35 2/3 innings for Somerset, allowing only 20 hits and issuing 22 walks. While opponents can hardly touch him, his 3.79 ERA reflects inconsistent command, with a walk rate nearing 15%. If his control improves, Lagrange touches 102 mph and profiles as a high-octane starter or late-inning weapon. Already rising into top-100 prospect status, he's a high-risk, high-reward dynasty stash with electric upside. If he finds the zone, a Bronx call-up could come quickly.
--Shaun AlbinSource: MLB Pipeline
July 22, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher
Tanner Scott (forearm) had to leave Monday night's win over the Twins after feeling a "sting" in his forearm, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts said that Scott will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the nature and severity of the issue, but he added that it seems "more than likely" that Scott will end up on the injured list. The 31-year-old lefty has worked 45 2/3 innings out of the bullpen this season, compiling a 4.14 ERA, 4.03 FIP, and a 1.16 WHIP. Scott has 19 saves and eight holds on the year, and while he is out,
Kirby Yates and
Alex Vesia will likely split closing duties for the Dodgers with
Blake Treinen (forearm) entering the mix for saves once he comes off the injured list, which could be very soon.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Kirsten Watson
July 22, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals catching prospect
Leonardo Bernal is quietly breaking out at Double-A Springfield. The 21-year-old switch-hitter is slashing .282/.356/.468 with 11 homers, 13 doubles, and 10 steals, showing rare power-speed upside behind the plate. Even more impressive, Bernal has cut his strikeout rate to 15.2%, significantly improving from last season's 22%. His athleticism and plate discipline make him one of the more intriguing catching prospects in the minors. With St. Louis thin on long-term catching depth, Bernal could rise quickly. Dynasty managers in deeper formats should take notice as Bernal's bat and profile are trending up fast.
--Shaun AlbinSource: MLB Pipeline
July 22, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Benny Montgomery is looking to bounce back after battling injuries. The former 2021 eighth overall pick went 3-for-4 with a walk on Saturday, offering a glimpse of his upside. Now healthy and playing regularly at Double-A, Montgomery brings an intriguing mix of speed, size, and raw tools. While inconsistency and health have slowed his rise, the 22-year-old still has time to put it together. With the Rockies thin on long-term outfield options, Montgomery should get every chance to prove himself. He remains a watch-list name for dynasty managers in deeper leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Baseball Savant
July 22, 2025
Chicago Cubs first base prospect
Jonathon Long is making noise at Triple-A, slashing .317/.399/.505 with 14 home runs and a 19.9% strikeout rate. The 23-year-old's bat has been his calling card, though defensive struggles at left field and third base have likely cemented him at first. Long could earn a call-up if he keeps hitting when rosters expand in September. While not a household name, his offensive profile is worth monitoring in deep dynasty and NL-only formats. Long's blend of contact and power makes him one of the Cubs' most intriguing under-the-radar prospects this season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Baseball Savant
July 22, 2025
Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals outfielder
Alec Burleson (foot) exited Monday's 6-2 win over the Rockies in the seventh inning with a contusion on the top of his foot after fouling a ball off of himself, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Burleson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts before being replaced by
Garrett Hampson. The 26-year-old underwent imaging after the game, with results coming back negative. He should be considered day-to-day, but fantasy managers should keep an eye out for lineups in the coming days. Burleson has put together a productive season to this point, slashing .289/.336/.464 with 12 home runs, 44 RBI, and four stolen bases in 332 plate appearances.
--Connelly DoanSource: Katie Woo - X.com
July 22, 2025
Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reported Monday that Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Grayson Rodriguez (elbow, lat) is undergoing imaging on his right elbow, per interim manager Tony Mansolino. The 25-year-old has missed the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury suffered in the spring, followed by a lat issue, and now a re-emergence of elbow issues. This is a shame, as the former top prospect made steps forward in 2024. Rodriguez has already dealt with several injuries in his young career, so fantasy managers in re-draft leagues may need to accept that they may not see him pitch during the 2025 fantasy season.
--Connelly DoanSource: Matt Weyrich - X.com
July 22, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher
Shane McClanahan (triceps) threw a 10-pitch bullpen session on Monday, per Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Manager Kevin Cash said McClanahan, "Felt OK, nothing great. So we'll see how he comes in tomorrow. We'll just see. I don't have much to add right now." The 28-year-old had a rough rehab outing with Triple-A Durham last Friday, failing to make it out of the first inning. McClanahan was recovering from Tommy John surgery this spring, but was derailed due to nerve irritation in his triceps. He is currently scheduled to make another rehab start with Triple-A on Thursday, but it is unclear if the results of his bullpen session will affect that. McClanahan showed plenty of fantasy promise when he was healthy, but the clock is ticking away for him to provide value in 2025.
--Connelly DoanSource: Mark Topkin - X.com
July 22, 2025
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations
Chris Young said Monday that the team is "targeting Wednesday" for starting pitcher
Nathan Eovaldi (back) to make his next start, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Eovaldi was scratched from Sunday's start against the Tigers due to back stiffness. The 35-year-old has dealt with injuries throughout his career but has been outstanding this season, going 7-3 with a 1.58 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, and a 27.0% strikeout rate in 16 starts and 91 innings pitched. If all goes well, he would line up for a start against a strong Athletics lineup. While the veteran has been excellent this season, the tough matchup and his questionable health could encourage fantasy managers to sit him if he takes the mound.
--Connelly DoanSource: Shawn McFarland - X.com
July 22, 2025
Texas Rangers relief pitcher
Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a consistent arm out of the Rangers' bullpen and a solid fantasy option in saves-plus-holds leagues, racking up two saves and 12 holds with a 2.36 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and a 25.7% strikeout rate in 34 1/3 innings pitched. The Rangers have cycled through relievers for save opportunities this season, and Martin has barely been in the rotation, so fantasy managers can still turn to other relievers in their bullpen for fantasy purposes.
--Connelly DoanSource: Texas Rangers PR - X.com
July 22, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim (back) exited Monday's 8-3 loss to the White Sox in the fourth inning with lower-back tightness, per MLB.com's Adam Berry. He walked and stole a base in his only plate appearance, but did not return to the field in the fourth. Kim said through interpreter David Lee that his back "tightened up really strongly" when sliding to steal second base. The team said they wouldn't know more until Tuesday, so Kim should be considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old missed most of the first half of the season due to right shoulder surgery. He has slashed .226/.314/.355 with one home run and four stolen bases in 35 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should look for more information tomorrow.
--Connelly DoanSource: Adam Berry - MLB.com
July 21, 2025
Chicago White Sox left-hander
Martin Perez (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters at the end of this week and is targeting a minor-league rehab assignment on Aug. 2, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Perez has been out with a flexor strain in his left elbow since mid-April, so the 34-year-old veteran southpaw is going to need a lengthy rehab assignment and might not be ready to rejoin the big-league squad until late August. Before going on the injured list, Perez allowed seven earned runs on 14 hits (one homer) while walking 11 and striking out 18 in 20 innings over four starts. The 14-year veteran can continue to be ignored in mixed fantasy leagues when he returns to the White Sox. The soft-tossing Perez has a 6.4 career K/9 and basically zero fantasy upside at this point in his career on one of the worst teams in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
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