July 4, 2025
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect
C.J. Kayfus (knee) was removed from Thursday's contest with a knee contusion. However, the team noted that his removal was precautionary and that he is viewed as day-to-day. The budding star suffered this injury while running on the basepaths. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as Triple-A Columbus will likely keep him sidelined for a few games. However, it appears he avoided a significant injury. Kayfus opened the season with Double-A but needed just 18 games to prove he was ready to join Triple-A. Through his first 53 games at the top level of the minor leagues, the 23-year-old has posted a remarkable .299/.387/.567 slash line with 11 doubles and 11 home runs. If he can make a quick return to the lineup, he should remain on the verge of a promotion, given his production at Triple-A. He is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues as he could join Cleveland shortly after the All-Star break.
--Andy SmithSource: Cleveland Guardians
July 4, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect
Konnor Griffin launched his fourth home run at the High-A level on Thursday evening. During their contest against High-A Aberdeen, the No. 2-ranked prospects in the system went 1-for-4 at the plate with a long ball and a walk. Over his first 20 games at the High-A level, the ninth overall pick from last year's MLB Draft has performed at an elite level, boasting a .329/.441/.553 slash line with five doubles, four home runs, 11 stolen bases, and an 18:12 K:BB. Griffin opened the campaign with Low-A Bradenton, where he held a .338/.396/.536 line with 10 doubles, nine home runs, and 26 stolen bases across 50 games. Dynasty managers should continue to pay close attention to Griffin as he is quickly rising up prospect boards and making a case to be viewed as one of the top bats in the minor leagues at the start of the 2026 season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
New York Mets outfield prospect
Drew Gilbert went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during their contest against Triple-A Worcester on Thursday evening. This was Gilbert's second and third home runs over his last two games. Over his last nine, Gilbert has been one of the most productive hitters at Triple-A, boasting a .343/.395/.800 slash line with one double, five home runs. The former first-round pick made his Triple-A debut last season but struggled during his first look, posting a modest .215/.313/.393 line with just 10 long balls across 56 games with Syracuse. However, through 64 games this season, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the system has performed slightly better, holding a .232/.340/.405 line. If Gilbert can continue to find his swing at Syracuse, he could get the call to Queens in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect
Carson Williams has continued to hit for high power at Triple-A. On Thursday evening, during their contest against the Norfolk Tides, Williams went 1-for-1 with a home run and three walks. This was his third-straight contest going deep. Over his last 11 games, Williams has posted a stellar .359/.490/.846 slash line with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, and three stolen bases. However, before this impressive surge, Williams held a .214/.327/.429 line over his last 12 games. While the top-ranked prospect in Tampa Bay has taken time to adjust to the top level of the minor league, he has begun to find his footing and is making a strong case to join Tampa Bay in the second half. If he continues to hit for power at this rate, he could be worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks prospect
Druw Jones went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against High-A Eugene on Thursday evening. This was Jones' first career long ball at the High-A level. Over his last nine games, Jones has begun to heat up at the plate, posting a stellar .382/.405/.529 line with two doubles, a stolen base, and a 7:2 K:BB. Through 75 total games with High-A Hillsboro this season, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Arizona system has posted a modest .249/.320/.321 line but appears to be turning the corner. Last summer, Jones spent all of his time with Low-A and held a .275/.409/.405 slash line. Fantasy managers should expect Jones to remain with High-A through most of the second half. However, he could be in the mix to open the 2026 season with Double-A.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect
Robby Snelling enjoyed another dominant outing at Double-A on Thursday evening. In this start, Snelling tossed five innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts. He allowed five hits and just one free pass. Since allowing four runs on June 11, Snelling has been one of the most dominant pitchers at the Double-A level. Over his last three outings, the southpaw has logged 18 innings to the tune of a 1.00 ERA and a 0.89 WHIP. During this stretch, Snelling has struck out 22 batters and served up just three walks. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor the 21-year-old as he should be in the mix to join Triple-A in the second half of the season. If the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system can carry his momentum into Triple-A, he could be in the mix to join Miami late in the regular season.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Chris Bassitt was solid on Thursday, tossing 5 ⅔ innings of three-run ball and picking up his eighth win of the season in a 8-5 victory over the New York Yankees. Bassitt did allow eight hits and three walks, but was able to escape with limited damage, partially due to his nine punchouts. The 36-year-old veteran has been decent this year, going 8-4 with a 4.32 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 102 strikeouts in 100 IP. The numbers are a little inflated by his last start, an eight-run disaster against the Boston Red Sox, but other than that he has been his usual reliable self. He should still be rostered in most formats, but is pretty matchup dependent and is prone to bad outings once in a while. Bassitt will look for good results next Tuesday in Chicago against the White Sox, a matchup in which he should be started in all fantasy leagues.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
Colorado Rockies second baseman
Thairo Estrada had a big game on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in a 7-6 win over the Houston Astros. Estrada hit a two-run shot in the first inning, had an RBI-groundout in the third, and capped his day with an RBI-single in the seventh. Estrada is now hitting .317 with eight runs, two homers, 18 RBI, and a stolen base in 101 at-bats. He will need to hit for a bit more power and steal more bases if he's going to be valuable in fantasy like he was in his earlier years, but he is on an upward trend right now. Estrada doesn't need to be rostered, but he is someone to keep an eye on.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher
Jose Soriano was electric on Thursday, tossing seven scoreless frames against the Atlanta Braves and earning his sixth win of the season. Soriano scattered three hits and two walks while punching out seven in this one. Even more impressively, the Braves didn't even get a runner into scoring position against him. It was a much-needed bounce-back start for the 26-year-old, who had a tough outing against Washington last time out. Other than that, though, Soriano has been brilliant lately. He has quality starts in four of his last five outings and has struck out 39 in 31 ⅓ IP over that stretch. On the season, he has a 6-5 record with a 3.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 91 strikeouts over 104 IP. He will look to keep the good times rolling against the Texas Rangers at home next Tuesday. Soriano should be rostered in standard-size leagues at this point, and can be started next week with a favorable matchup on tap.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto led the charge on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, a stolen base, and three runs scored in a 5-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Neto was all over the scoresheet in this one, which was sorely needed after an 0-for-13 slump that dated back to when he jammed his shoulder on June 24. He hasn't looked quite right since then, but tonight he was back to his usual self. The 24-year-old is hitting .270 with 49 runs, 13 homers, 30 RBI, and 14 stolen bases while hitting at the top of a decent Angels lineup. His power/speed combo is perfect for fantasy, and it makes him a top-12 option at shortstop. He should be owned and started in virtually all fantasy formats.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder
Addison Barger continued his breakout campaign on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and two doubles in a 8-5 win over the New York Yankees. Barger hit an RBI double in the first, doubled again in the third, and then hit a solo shot in the fifth. He is now up to a .272 AVG with 34 runs, 11 homers, 32 RBI, and two steals in 213 at-bats. The 25-year-old has been a revelation for the Jays, and he is actually underperforming his statcast data. There may be something special here, and Barger is certainly worth picking up in case this breakout is for real. He is still out there in plenty of leagues, and he should be rostered in all but the shallowest of leagues at this point.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
San Francisco Giants starting pitcher
Robbie Ray was at his best on Thursday, shutting down the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 7-2 win. Ray went the distance, allowing just two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven. Both runs came on solo homers, so he was able to minimize the damage. It was Ray's first complete game since 2017, as he usually isn't as efficient as he was tonight (102 pitches). Ray is now 9-3 with a 2.68 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 117 strikeouts over 107 ⅓ IP. It has been a great start to his Giants tenure, and he will look to keep it going next Tuesday when he takes on the Philadelphia Phillies in San Fran. He is a must-start pitcher regardless of matchup, so he should be in fantasy lineups even against a tough Phillies offense.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 4, 2025
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect
Noah Schultz allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four against Triple-A Jacksonville. The 6'10" lefty induced eight whiffs on 24 swings, but also allowed two home runs, with both of them coming off the bat of
Graham Pauley. Schultz has now made three starts since being promoted to Triple-A on June 18, and the results have been shaky at best with an 11.91 ERA, 2.29 WHIP, and a 13:8 K:BB in 11.1 innings. The 21-year-old has relied heavily on his great fastball up until this point in his development, and will need to develop his secondary offerings to reach the next level. Schultz is ranked as the White Sox's current number one prospect on MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Owen Caissie went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and an additional run scored in a 12-3 win against Triple-A Omaha. The slugging outfielder is coming off a scorching month of June, where he hit .316/.435/.605 with five homers in 76 at-bats. The 22-year-old's strikeout rate still sits north of 30 percent for the season, but he consistently hits the ball hard with the ability to lift it for power. He's displayed a disciplined approach for his age as well, and is only behind
Roman Anthony and
Harry Ford for the highest walk rate among hitters age 22 or younger at Triple-A this season. Caissie is currently ranked as the number one prospect in the Cubs system according to MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
July 4, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect
Andrew Painter allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk with seven strikeouts across five innings against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 6'7" right-hander racked up 16 whiffs on 52 swings for the night, but ran into some trouble in the fourth inning when he gave up all four runs. He filled up the strike zone, however, with 65 of his 95 pitches going for strikes. Painter hasn't been quite as dominant at Triple-A compared to some of the lower levels he mowed through, as he holds a 4.57 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and a 52:19 K:BB in 45.1 innings in 2025. The 22-year-old has great stuff while still developing his command. The Phillies' top pitching prospect could be called up to help reinforce the bullpen with the big league club later on in the season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
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