August 26, 2025
The San Diego Padres have optioned left-hander
JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso and called up right-hander
Alek Jacob. Sears was acquired from the Athletics on July 31 alongside flamethrowing closer
Mason Miller. Since then, he has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors, last being recalled on August 20. The 29-year-old has made 25 major league starts this season, posting a 5.01 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and a .265 opponents average. After a difficult season, Sears will look to bounce back and turn his performance around at the Triple-A level.
--Julian BrookeSource: San Diego Padres
August 26, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Roansy Contreras is reportedly the likely starter candidate for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, though the team has not made an official announcement. Contreras has yet to pitch in the majors this season after bouncing around during the offseason. The 25-year-old has spent most of 2025 with Triple-A Norfolk, where he has a 3.73 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 28 appearances, including 14 starts. Contreras owns a career 4.72 ERA and a 10-16 record from previous stints with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels.
UPDATE: The O's will use Dietrich Enns as their opener on Wednesday against Boston, but Contreras is expected to be the bulk reliever behind him.--Julian BrookeSource: Jake Rill
August 26, 2025
New York Mets catcher
Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment Wednesday as he works his way back from a thumb ligament sprain. The injury occurred August 17 during the Little League Classic, and he was placed on the injured list the next day. The 23-year-old has been aggressive in his recovery, taking batting practice ahead of schedule and pushing toward a quick return. Before the injury, the fourth-year catcher was slashing .265/.349/.438 with a .787 OPS and seven home runs in 56 games. Alvarez is aiming to rejoin the club by early September.
--Julian BrookeSource: Laura Albanese
August 26, 2025
Minnesota Twins right-hander
Pablo Lopez (shoulder) is scheduled to make his second rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A St. Paul in Toledo. If all goes well, Lopez is expected to follow a standard buildup and reach four innings or roughly 65 pitches. The righty has been on the 60-day injured list since June 5 with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. He is expected to return in late August or early September for a struggling Twins team. The 29-year-old had been a major asset in the rotation prior to the injury, delivering a 2.82 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts in 61 1/3 innings pitched.
--Julian BrookeSource: Bobby Nightengale
August 26, 2025
Chicago White Sox outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) left Tuesday's game early with left-hamstring soreness after grounding out in his only at-bat of the night.
Michael A. Taylor took over in center field in the top of the fourth inning. Robert Jr. will undergo further evaluation, and the severity of the injury remains unknown. The 28-year-old is slashing just .223/.297/.364 with 14 home runs in his sixth season, a disappointing line for someone with his explosive tools. Fantasy managers should monitor his status closely as updates become available.
--Julian BrookeSource: Chicago White Sox
August 26, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman
Willson Contreras has received a six-game suspension for his on-field actions during Monday's game. Contreras was also handed an undisclosed fine. The veteran slugger has decided to appeal his suspension, which means he will play on Tuesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras is allowed to continue playing until the league makes their final decision. The assumption is that the league will make a decision within the next week or so. Until then, fantasy managers can continue to plug Contreras into their starting lineups.
--Andy WebbSource: Katie Woo
August 26, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is scheduled to play seven innings in the outfield with Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday. The hope is that Chourio is ready to rejoin the Brewers roster by this weekend. Chourio reportedly looked tentative while running the bases over the weekend. The team has decided to give him a few extra rehab games and hope he gets to 100 percent healthy. Barring any setbacks, Chourio should be active for the upcoming three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Fantasy managers will need to check back later in the week for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
August 26, 2025
Athletics starting pitcher
Jacob Lopez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Lopez suffered a left elbow sprain during Sunday's game. The southpaw was crushed for nine earned runs over two innings of work during that outing. Despite that, Lopez holds a quality 4.08 ERA and a 113/37 K/BB ratio across 21 games (17 starts) with the A's this season. The organization is hopeful that Lopez can return in mid-September. However, the A's season is basically over, so there is no incentive to rush Lopez back to the mound. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Mason Barnett was recalled from Triple-A. It's unclear who is going to take over the vacant spot in the starting rotation.
--Andy WebbSource: Athletics PR
August 26, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher
Jordan Romano (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. This is probably the best move for the Phillies given how much Romano has struggled lately. The right-hander has allowed 10 earned runs over his last four outings. Now, he'll get a few weeks to recover from his finger issue and hopefully get back on track. In a corresponding move, relievers
Daniel Robert and
Lou Trivino have been recalled from Triple-A. The Phillies had two open spots with Romano going down and
Joe Ross being released. None of these pitchers figure to have any fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: Philadelphia Phillies
August 26, 2025
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher
Randy Rodriguez (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Rodriguez suffered an elbow sprain during Sunday's contest. The team gave him a few days to rest, but ultimately decided to place him on the injured list. The assumption is that
Ryan Walker will take over as the primary closer in the absence of Rodriguez. The Giants are hopeful that Rodriguez will only require the minimum 15 days before returning to the Giants bullpen. He holds an outstanding 1.78 ERA with four saves across 50 appearances this season. Walker could be worth adding in fantasy formats where saves matter.
--Andy WebbSource: San Francisco Giants
August 26, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Dominic Canzone (forearm) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Canzone is back in the mix following a six-game absence due to a forearm issue. He received a cortisone injection a few days ago and it appears to have helped. Canzone will cover right field and bat seventh versus right-hander
Dylan Cease on Tuesday. It's worth noting that
Victor Robles is out of the lineup, but he figures to split up playing time with Canzone in right field. Canzone doesn't offer enough upside to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 26, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) is dealing with a right rotator-cuff strain and is likely done for the rest of the season, according to general manager/president of baseball operations Chris Young. It's a huge blow for fantasy managers and the Rangers, who are slowly but surely falling out of the playoff picture in the American League. At this point, fantasy managers in redraft leagues can probably send the 35-year-old veteran to the waiver wire. Eovaldi looked great in his last start last Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing just one run over seven innings to lower his season ERA to 1.73 (2.78 FIP). He will finish his 14th year in the big leagues with an 11-3 record, league-best .786 win-loss percentage, a 0.85 WHIP and 129:21 K:BB over his 22 starts. It's unclear at this time who will take his rotation spot in Texas.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
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Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter
Yordan Alvarez (hand) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander
Tanner Gordon at Daikin Park, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Alvarez is starting in left field and will bat cleanup for the Astros in his first game back in the big leagues since May 2. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger was looking good at the plate on the farm during his minor-league rehab assignment, but it remains to be seen if Alvarez can turn things around in the big leagues to close out the year after struggling early on before landing on the IL. The three-time All-Star and former Silver Slugger winner was hitting just .210 (21-for-100) with three homers and 18 RBI before his hand injury, but he could be a difference-maker in fantasy down the stretch if he's right.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
August 26, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they reinstated outfielder
Oneil Cruz (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioned outfielder
Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The Pirates have not released their starting lineup yet for Tuesday's contest on the road at Busch Stadium against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals, but we would expect Cruz to be back in there in center field versus right-hander
Andre Pallante. The 26-year-old power/speed threat has been out of action for the last two weeks due to a concussion, but he's back now and should be rostered in all fantasy formats despite the fact that he's hitting just north of the Mendoza Line. The Dominican outfielder has hit jut .122 (5-for-41) in 11 games in August, but he's also provided fantasy managers with 18 homers and a league-leading 34 steals on the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
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