July 1, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Sacramento Kings have signed guard
Dennis Schroder to a three-year, $45 million deal on Tuesday. After trading
De'Aaron Fox, the Kings have added Schroder to provide depth and a veteran presence. The 31-year-old will backup starting point guard
Malik Monk. During the 2024-25 regular season, Schroder played for three different teams, suiting up for the Nets, Warriors, and Pistons, while averaging 13.1 points, 5.4 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game in 75 appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
July 1, 2025
SI.com's Jack Sommers writes that Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander
Ryne Nelson has been dealing with more soreness than usual after his outings, which prompted manager Torey Lovullo to give him a quick hook in the team's win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Nelson was also hit by a comebacker on his leg recently and is recovering from that. The 27-year-old looked good in a no-decision in the series opener, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out seven and walking one in 6 2/3 frames. In addition to recent soreness, Nelson has been on a pitch count limit as he gets stretched out. Remember, he began the year in the bullpen and was thrust into a starting role when
Corbin Burnes (elbow) was lost for the season. The 88 pitches Nelson threw on Monday were a season-high. Nelson should be able to make his next start next week against the Kansas City Royals.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Jack Sommers
July 1, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they optioned outfielder
Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Buffalo and recalled infielder
Leo Jimenez from Buffalo in a corresponding move. Since being recalled from Buffalo back on May 7, Clase had seen some decent run in Toronto's outfield, but the 23-year-old Dominican didn't exactly take advantage of the opportunities and hit just .219/.299/.313 with two home runs and three steals in 34 games. The switch-hitter will head back to the farm, where he'll serve as outfield depth for the big club in the second half of the season. Jimenez will serve as depth at shortstop for the time being after
Bo Bichette tweaked his right knee before Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees. Jimenez is starting at the 6 and batting ninth on Tuesday against Yankees left-hander
Max Fried.
--Keith HernandezSource: Toronto Blue Jays
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop
Bo Bichette (knee) will miss a second straight game on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Yankees on Canada Day after tweaking his right knee during batting practice before Monday's series-opening win.
Leo Jimenez will make the start at shortstop and will hit ninth against Yankees left-hander
Max Fried. The good news is that Bichette, who is in the midst of a bounce-back 2025 campaign, didn't need testing on his knee and is considered day-to-day. The 27-year-old could be back in the starting lineup as early as Wednesday. Jimenez, who was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, will be a low-upside deep DFS sleeper. The 24-year-old native of Panama will be making his season debut in the big leagues after hitting .229/.329/.358 with four home runs and 19 RBI in 63 games with Toronto a year ago.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July
1,
2025
MLB.com's
Bryan
Hoch
reports
that
New
York
Yankees
outfielder
Trent
Grisham
(hamstring)
is
likely
heading
for
a
stint
on
the
injured
list.
Hoch
also
notes
that
outfielder
Bryan
De
La
Cruz
is
in
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July 1, 2025
Former Boston Celtics center
Luke Kornet is heading south to San Antonio. ESPN's Shams Charania reports Kornet and the Spurs have agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract. The deal reportedly includes a team option for the final season. Kornet, one of the league's best rim protectors last season, will serve as the backup to franchise cornerstone
Victor Wembanyama. The pair could also see some spot minutes together. While the Spurs were in desperate need of a backup big man, the change of scenery doesn't move the needle for Kornet's fantasy basketball value. The 7-footer averaged a career-best 18.6 minutes per game last season. That number may stay consistent, barring an injury in San Antonio's frontcourt.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July
1,
2025
New
York
Yankees
first
baseman
Ben
Rice
will
take
a
seat
for
Game
2
of
the
series
in
Toronto
against
the
division-rival
Blue
Jays
on
Canada
Day
at
Rogers
Centre.
Giancarloread more...
July 1, 2025
The Denver Nuggets acquired frontcourt depth in the early days of free agency, trading forward
Dario Saric to Sacramento for center
Jonas Valanciunas. The 33-year-old played in 81 games last year for Washington and Sacramento, averaging 10.4 points, seven rebounds, and two assists per game. The former top-five pick has been a productive post scorer throughout his career, and should allow Denver to rest
Nikola Jokic without the offense falling apart. The acquisition of Valanciunas is the latest move of Denver's offseason. They also traded
Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson and brought back fan-favorite forward
Bruce Brown Jr.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July 1, 2025
The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman reports that the Minnesota Twins have activated third baseman
Royce Lewis (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old went down with a mild hamstring strain a few weeks back, but he's all set now after going 0-for-8 in three minor-league rehab appearances in Triple-A. The Twins designated infielder
Jonah Bride for assignment in a corresponding move. Lewis has been on the injured list twice already with a hamstring ailment, though he hit well for the short time between them. In ten June contests, he slashed .367/.457/.533 with as many walks as strikeouts (five). The former first-overall pick is immensely talented, but injuries have been a bugaboo for him. If he can stay healthy, he figures to be a productive bat for the Twins and fantasy managers alike.
--Alex CiullaSource: Aaron Gleeman
July 1, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have agreed on a four-year, $285 million super max contract extension. That keeps the reigning NBA MVP under contract through the 2031 season. SGA now has the richest yearly salary in league history, a deserving accolade after becoming one of four players in NBA history to win the NBA MVP, Finals MVP, and scoring title. The Thunder's championship core remains intact and will be a strong contender to repeat in 2026. Gilgeous-Alexander will be a top-five pick in upcoming fantasy basketball drafts.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July 1, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll (wrist) told Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports he's aiming to rejoin the team before the All-Star break, which starts on July 14. "We'll see, I gotta listen to my body on this one, but I would like to be back. I'm operating under all intents of that being the case. If the hand doesn't respond as well as I want, then gotta listen to that and make new plans." The former first-round pick took a pitch to the hand/wrist area two weeks ago that caused a chip fracture, but he reports the only thing he can't do at this point is swing a bat. That should change Tuesday, as he's scheduled to take dry swings. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect to have the superstar back before he's due, but it's good news that he's tried to keep in a groove while he's shelved. It shouldn't take him too long to get back in the swing of things once he's activated.
--Alex CiullaSource: Arizona Sports
July 1, 2025
Free-agent center
Guerschon Yabusele is moving from Philadelphia to New York, signing a two-year, $12 million contract with the Knicks. The forward returned to the NBA last year after five international seasons and averaged 11 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 50% shooting from the field. Yabusele brings lineup optionality to the Knicks. While a little undersized, he can play the 5 in a pinch, but he should also seamlessly fit alongside
Karl-Anthony Towns or
Mitchell Robinson. The fit makes more sense for real-life basketball than it does for fantasy basketball. The Knicks, in a wide-open Eastern Conference, are loading up on depth pieces (Yabusele and guard
Jordan Clarkson) to try and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July 1, 2025
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown reports that outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) could return during the team's next homestand. "If things go well, it could be next homestand. I haven't ruled out potentially flying him to L.A....I don't think he needs much (more) time." The fantasy stalwart has been out since early May when he fractured his hand, though he's getting close to a return. If Brown decides against flying him out to Los Angeles for their weekend meeting with the Dodgers, his next chance at action will be a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday. Alvarez scuffled through his first 100 at-bats (.210), but he'll be a welcome sight for the Astros and fantasy managers upon his return.
--Alex CiullaSource: Brian McTaggart
July 1, 2025
The NFL Players Association is not expected to engage in formal negotiations with the league and its owners on a potential 18-game regular season until at least early next year, according to people familiar with the deliberations. It makes it unclear on when an 18-game season could be implemented, according to The Washington Post's Mark Maske. The union could be in position to launch formal negotiations with the NFL and its owners after its annual meeting of player representatives in March. Some owners had hoped to have an 18-game season as early as 2027 or 2028, but it might be unrealistic to expect that to happen in 2027. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and other league leaders have not pressed the union to begin negotiations. When formal negotiations do begin, they could be contentious, as many of the players already think a 17-game season is too long.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Washington Post - Mark Maske
July 1, 2025
Center
Myles Turner, Indiana's longest-tenured player, will play for division rival Milwaukee in the 2025-26 season. The Bucks signed the 29-year-old to a four-year, $107 million deal to replace the outgoing
Brook Lopez. ESPN's Shams Charania reports the contract has a player option for the final season and a full 15% trade kicker. Turner will start alongside
Giannis Antetokounmpo, with forward
Bobby Portis being the primary big off the bench. Injured guard
Damian Lillard will be waived for Milwaukee to afford the contract. It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Indiana, one win away from a championship, would bring Turner back. However, with
Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury, the Pacers' brass seemed hesitant to enter the luxury tax, and they let Turner walk. Indiana is now in the market for a starting-level center.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July 1, 2025
MLive Media Group's Evan Woodbery reports that the Detroit Tigers have placed outfielder
Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Infielder
Trey Sweeney was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. The Virginia Tech product was pulled early from the team's matchup with the Minnesota Twins a few days ago after he appeared to tweak his hamstring leaving the batter's box. Initially, he was deemed day-to-day, but an MRI revealed more damage than expected. Carpenter will be eligible to return before the All-Star break, but it wouldn't be surprising for him to do so afterward. Teammate
Zach McKinstry should benefit from increased playing time in the outfield in the meantime.
--Alex CiullaSource: Evan Woodbery
July
1,
2025
Pittsburgh
Steelers
reporter
Mark
Kaboly
said
on
93.7
The
Fan
that
the
team
has
had
talks
with
free-agent
wide
receiver
Tyler
Boyd.
It
comes
a
day
after
Boyd
said
he's
"absolutely"
be
interested
in
playing
for
the
read more...
July 1, 2025
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving guard
Damian Lillard and stretching the $113 million remaining on his contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. ESPN's Bobby Marks reports that it is the largest waive and stretch in NBA history. Lillard's tenure with the Bucks comes to a surprising end after two seasons. The All-NBA guard was set to miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 season after tearing his Achilles tendon in May. Because of his unlikely availability, the soon-to-be 35-year-old became a cap casualty with Milwaukee adding center
Myles Turner and guard
Gary Harris in free agency, while retaining forwards
Bobby Portis and
Taurean Prince, and guard
Kevin Porter Jr. Lillard, who finished 10th in scoring (24.9) and assists (7.1) last season, will now be on the hunt for a new team.
--Andrew Ball - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
July 1, 2025
The Miami Dolphins are finalizing a trade with the New York Giants on Tuesday for former Pro Bowl tight end
Darren Waller, who is coming out of retirement, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Waller retired last summer after catching 52 of his 74 targets for 552 yards and just one touchdown in 12 games (11 starts) with the G-Men in 2023. Miami was desperate for an addition at tight end after trading
Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Dolphins and Giants are also swapping late-round draft picks in the Waller trade. Waller will turn 33 in September and hasn't played more than 12 games since his Pro Bowl season in 2020, but he should automatically become Miami's top pass-catching tight end. The volume alone should make him at least a TE2 target with upside in fantasy, but don't expect him to replicate Smith's numbers from last year in Miami.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
July 1, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman
Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-4 on Monday night in a 7-0 win over the Cardinals. He homered on the second pitch of the game from
Erick Fedde, giving him two long balls on the season. Over his 36 games, the 27-year-old lefty is hitting .258 with a .310 wOBA. Monday was his first game all season in the leadoff spot after bouncing around the middle of the order in most matchups lately. He has hit safely in 13 of his last 15 games, going 18-for-55 (.327) with six doubles and Monday's home run. With another right-handed pitcher on the mound on Tuesday, it will be interesting to see if the Pirates stick with Horwitz in the leadoff spot or go in a different direction. Especially if he's at the top of the lineup, Horwitz is starting to work his way onto some deep-league radar with his recent stretch of production.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
July
1,
2025
Baltimore
Orioles
shortstop
Gunnar
Henderson
had
back-to-back
big
innings
to
help
the
Orioles
emerge
10-6
winners
in
11
innings
over
the
Rangers
on
Monday
night.
He
finished
the
day
2-for-5
with
a
home
run,
a
double,
read more...
July 1, 2025
Texas Rangers second baseman
Marcus Semien hit his eighth home run of the year on Monday night, but the Rangers couldn't quite complete their comeback, falling 10-6 in extra innings. Semien went 3-for-3 out of the No. 3 spot in the batting order with two walks, two runs scored, and two RBI. He is still only hitting .237 on the season with eight homers and a .298 wOBA, but he has shown some signs of turning things around lately. This 3-for-3 night extends his hitting streak to six games, and during that stretch, he is 11-for-29 (.379) with two doubles, a homer, and a 47.8% hard-hit rate. It's a vast improvement on his season-long stats, but it still remains to be seen if Semien is back to a fantasy-relevant level or just going through a decent stretch. He's worth a look as a streaming or DFS value play in favorable matchups in the short term to find out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
July 1, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia blasted home run No. 10 on the season as part of the Rangers' three-run 10th inning on Monday night that extended the game to the 11th, where they ultimately lost 10-6. Garcia finished the game 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI in addition to a pair of strikeouts. His blast came off Orioles lefty relief pitcher
Keegan Akin, who ultimately ended up with the win despite the blown save. Garcia has only hit two homers this season off of lefties with just a 71 wRC+ on that side of the splits. He had gone eight games without a home run before Monday, going just 3-for-31 (.097) over that stretch. Garcia and his fantasy managers will hope his big game Monday helps jumpstart his sluggish bat this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN.com
July 1, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Derek Hill (wrist) will be able to return to the team before Tuesday's matchup with the Twins after missing just over a month with a left wrist sprain. Hill went 3-for-11 with a walk, a double, and two strikeouts in three rehab contests for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Before the injury, Hill hit .233 with two homers, six stolen bases, and a .298 wOBA in 23 games for the Fish. He will likely share center field duties with
Dane Myers, who has been playing well in Hill's absence. Both players are 29 years old and neither is part of the Marlins' young core, but they should continue to get enough playing time to be on the radar for NL-only leagues and DFS bargain plays. Both players can be decent sources of cheap speed if they are aggressive on the basepaths.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Kevin Barral
July 1, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Hunter Dobbins (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session on Monday at Fenway Park, and the Red Sox are hopeful to get him on a rehab assignment over the weekend and potentially back in the rotation before or right after the All-Star break. Dobbins will likely need just one rehab outing since he has only been sidelined since June 20 with his right elbow strain. The 25-year-old went 4-1 in his 12 games (10 starts) before landing on the IL, with a 4.10 ERA, 3.86 FIP, and 1.26 WHIP. The Red Sox have multiple starting pitchers dealing with injuries, so Dobbins' return would be a nice boost to the team's rotation. While Dobbins doesn't have a high enough strikeout rate to be a regular fantasy option, he has proven that he can be a streaming or DFS value play in the right matchups when he's healthy.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Christopher Smith
July 1, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Tanner Houck (forearm) was knocked around on Sunday in his second rehab appearance for the Worcester Red Sox. He gave up four runs on seven hits in 3 2/3 innings and continued to struggle with his control even though the Red Sox moved him to the bullpen for this outing to try a "change of scenery." In addition to his command issues, his velocity has dipped on both his sinker and his fastball. He gave up 39 earned runs in 43 2/3 innings in the majors before landing on the injured list and has not done much better in his two rehab starts. He has shown that he has a very high ceiling but has not been able to reach it lately while dealing with a right flexor pronator strain. He doesn't look like he'll be ready to contribute meaningful innings soon.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Christopher Smith
July 1, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Christian Koss (hamstring) was forced to leave Monday's loss to the Diamondbacks with a hamstring injury that he sustained running down the first base line in his third at-bat. He remained in the game and hit a double (after video review) in the eighth inning before being replaced by pinch runner
Brett Wisely. Wisely remained in the game at third base and could get more playing time depending on how long Koss is sidelined. The team will know more after further evaluation on Tuesday, but he will at least miss Tuesday's game against Arizona and could end up landing on the injured list. The Giants have lost multiple third basemen to injury, so the position is getting pretty thin.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Justice delos Santos
July 1, 2025
Baltimore Orioles catcher
Chadwick Tromp (back) will land on the 10-day injured list due to a lower-back strain after leaving Monday's game early. Tromp's injury is the latest in a string of injuries to Baltimore's backstops that have left the team extremely short-handed behind the dish.
Adley Rutschman (oblique) is expected to be out through the All-Star break, and
Maverick Handley (head) is on the seven-day concussion IL, leaving
Gary Sanchez as the only healthy backstop left on the club's 40-man roster unless the team is finally ready to promote top prospect
Samuel Basallo. Basallo is hitting .264 at Triple-A with 16 homers and a .417 wOBA backed up by a 57.1% hard-hit rate. If he's promoted, he'll be worth adding in most fantasy formats, even if his first stay in the majors is short.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Roch Kubatko
July 1, 2025
New York Yankees relief pitcher
Fernando Cruz (oblique) will miss significant time after suffering what manager Aaron Boone classified as a "high-grade" oblique strain. Cruz was placed on the 15-day injured list before Monday's game, but could be sidelined significantly longer. The 35-year-old righty has been a key part of the Yankees' bullpen this season with a 3.00 ERA, 2.45 FIP, and 54 strikeouts in his 33 innings. He has been one of the team's top high-leverage arms, and while he is out, the options like
Devin Williams,
Luke Weaver, and
Mark Leiter Jr. will have to step up and carry an even larger workload. More holds and saves could be available for that trio while Cruz is out, and the Yankees will hope that Cruz can return late in the season, although no firm timetable has been established.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Erik Boland
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (neck) collided with
Jazz Chisholm Jr. on a play at third base on Monday night and was forced to leave the game. After the game, though, manager John Schneider said that Springer was expected to be OK despite the scary injury. Springer was attempting to go from first to third in the sixth inning when
Jasson Dominguez threw him out, and Springer dove into the base, taking Chisholm's knee to his throat. While the injury appeared scary at the time, it looks like the veteran outfielder will be able to return to the lineup soon, and he could even be in the mix for Tuesday's lineup as the Jays celebrate Canada Day with an afternoon contest against the Yankees.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Keegan Matheson
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