July 8, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Bowden Francis (shoulder) threw a side session at the team's complex in Florida and is "doing alright," according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Francis was placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June with an impingement in his right shoulder. The 29-year-old had struggled in 64 innings (14 starts) before getting injured, posting a 2-8 record with a 6.05 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 54 strikeouts. Given that veteran left-hander
Eric Lauer has given the Blue Jays solid work in Francis' absence, Francis may not even have a rotation spot when he regains full health. Either way, he'll likely need at least a couple of rehab outings before he's able to return to the big-league mound.
--Will BradySource: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
July 8, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Kodai Senga (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen on Wednesday. If all goes well, Senga will start Friday against the Kansas City Royals, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Senga was placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June with a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring. The right-hander made a rehab start with Double-A Binghamton on July 5, throwing 3 2/3 innings and allowing three earned runs while walking two and striking out four. Before the injury, Senga was 7-3 in 73 2/3 innings (13 starts) with a 1.47 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 70 strikeouts. His 3.14 xERA shows that he was outperforming his underlying numbers and could be in line for some ERA regression. Regardless, he's a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats when he returns to the big-league mound.
--Will BradySource: New York Post - Mike Puma
July
8,
2025
The
St.
Louis
Cardinals
are
shifting
their
rotation
around
this
week
as
they
head
into
the
All-Star
break,
according
to
Derrick
Goold
of
the
St.
Louis
Post-Dispatch.
For
their
three-game
series
against
the
Washington
Nationals
that
begins
on
Tuesday,
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July 8, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Kutter Crawford (wrist) underwent wrist surgery on July 2 to repair the stabilizing sheath in his right wrist, according to a report from MassLive's Christopher Smith. Crawford will "most likely" miss the remainder of the 2025 season as a result of the injury. It's been a completely lost year for the 29-year-old right-hander, as he began the year on the injured list with patellar tendinopathy in his right knee. The wrist injury occurred in an undisclosed off-field incident before he could start a rehab assignment for the knee injury. Crawford was a useful arm for Boston in 2023, going 9-16 in 183 2/3 innings (33 starts) with a 4.36 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 175 strikeouts. If he's able to work his way back to full strength in time for the 2026 season, he should be back on the radar of fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: MassLive - Christopher Smith
July 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran utility player
Brandon Drury, who could provide needed depth for the Halos' infield with both second baseman
Christian Moore (thumb) and third baseman
Yoan Moncada (knee) currently on the 10-day injured list. Drury played with the Angels in 2023 and 2024 before signing with the White Sox as a free agent last offseason. He was released, resigned, and released again by the White Sox, and now will rejoin the Angels. Drury hit 26 homers with a .339 wOBA in 2023, but he struggled in 2024, hitting only .169 with a .217 wOBA through 97 games. The 32-year-old righty will look to show that he still has some more left in the tank in the minors for the Angels and could earn a call-up later in the year if he flashes some of his previous power.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Aaron Coloma
July 8, 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Colton Gordon (head) was struck in the head by a line drive off the bat of
Steven Kwan in the fifth inning on Monday night. He stayed in the game and finished the inning, giving up a three-run homer to
Jose Ramirez before leaving in the middle of the following inning after giving up five earned runs on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. Gordon took the loss to fall to 3-2 on the season while his ERA climbed to 4.76. He was evaluated for a concussion after leaving the game, but there were no definitive results or news on whether he'll need to go on the seven-day concussion IL or not. Gordon has been part of the Astros' makeshift rotation that has dealt with multiple injury absences this season, but his spot could be in jeopardy as other starters get healthy down the stretch.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Brian McTaggart
July 8, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Aaron Ashby (hand) took a comebacker off his pitching hand in Monday night's game against the Dodgers. Even though he stayed in the game to get the next out, he underwent X-rays that came back negative, according to manager Pat Murphy. Ashby has been excellent for the Brewers, with a 1.27 ERA, 2.48 FIP, and 25 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings. He got a late start to the season after suffering an oblique injury in spring training, but it looks like the 27-year-old lefty avoided major injury this time. He may need a couple of days off depending on the swelling, and the team could even hold him out through the All-Star break if needed. The great news for the Brewers and Ashby's fantasy managers is that he doesn't appear to be headed for an extended absence at this point.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Adam McCalvy
July
8,
2025
Pittsburgh
Pirates
outfielder
Bryan
Reynolds
could
be
one
of
the
better
outfield
bats
available
at
the
MLB
Trade
deadline,
but
not
every
team
will
have
a
shot
at
landing
the
switch-hitting
slugger.
The
San
Francisco
Giants,
read more...
July
8,
2025
Cincinnati
Reds
starting
pitcher
Hunter
Greene
(groin)
was
shut
down
before
his
scheduled
start
in
Triple-A
on
Tuesday
and
underwent
an
MRI
on
Monday
that
came
back
clean.
Manager
Terry
Francona
said,
"We're
really
pleased
with
read more...
July 8, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks 2B
Ketel Marte (groin) was scratched on Monday night for the team's series opener in San Diego due to groin tightness, but thankfully, the injury doesn't appear to be serious enough to keep him out for a long time. In fact, after the game, manager Torey Lovullo said there is a "pretty good chance" the veteran second baseman will return on Tuesday. Marte has been excellent all season for the Dbacks, hitting .293 with 19 homers and a .416 wOBA, and he was even hotter lately, hitting .328 with seven of those home runs and a .463 wOBA over his last 17 games. Fantasy managers and Arizona fans can breathe a sigh of relief that it isn't a more serious issue. Marte is officially day-to-day at this point, so be sure to keep an eye on Tuesday night's lineup when the Snakes take on
Nick Pivetta and the Padres.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jose M. Romero
July
8,
2025
Arizona
Diamondbacks
relief
pitcher
Kevin
Ginkel
picked
up
his
second
save
of
the
season
in
Monday's
6-3
win
over
the
Padres.
Ginkel
came
in
to
pitch
the
bottom
of
the
ninth
inning
up
by
three.
He
read more...
July 8, 2025
Cleveland Guardians closer
Emmanuel Clase had a nice bounce-back performance after a blown save on Sunday to earn his 19th save of the season in Monday's 7-5 win over the Astros. Clase came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and shut the door with a 1-2-3 outing. The 27-year-old has not been quite as automatic as he has in previous seasons, but he has still converted 19 of 23 save opportunities with a 3.20 ERA, a 1.32 WHIP, and an 8.92 K/9 rate in 39 1/3 innings of work. He has gotten unlucky on balls in play, with a .357 BABIP that is almost 100 points higher than his career average of .261. This is an encouraging sign for fantasy managers, who can hope for some positive regression throughout the rest of the season.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 8, 2025
San Francisco Giants closer
Camilo Doval picked up his 14th save of the season in Monday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. Doval entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk but got the first out on a lineout and ended the game by inducing a groundball double play. The 28-year-old started the season outside of the closer's role but has regained it and pitched well overall, converting 14 of 18 save opportunities with a 3.10 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, an 8.62 K/9 rate, and a 4.31 BB/9 rate in 39 2/3 innings of work. His strikeouts have been uncharacteristically down and his high walk rate has been in line with expectations, but Doval should continue to provide fantasy value on a strong Giants team.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July 8, 2025
Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said on Monday that he expects starting pitcher
Davis Martin (forearm) to begin a rehab assignment this week. Further specifics were not provided. Martin was placed on the 15-day injured list in the middle of June due to a right forearm strain. The 28-year-old had gotten some good results before his injury, going 2-7 with a 3.79 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 15.9% strikeout rate in 14 appearances (13 starts) over 80 2/3 innings pitched. Fantasy managers will need to see how he fares in his rehab assignment before determining next steps. However, his poor supporting offense and low strikeout ceiling limit his overall fantasy value, even if he returns fully healthy.
--Connelly DoanSource: Jack Ankony - X.com
July 8, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect
Allan Castro earned Eastern League Player of the Week honors for June 30 - July 6 after going 12-for-24 (.500) with three doubles, a triple, a home run, six RBI, five runs scored, and a 3:4 BB:K in six games for the Sea Dogs. Boston's 21st-ranked prospect is hitting well this season, slashing .301/.381/.470 with six home runs and five steals through 46 games, all at Double-A Portland. The 22-year-old should get a shot at Triple-A pitching by season's end, and could be in the mix for an MLB debut sometime next season. The switch-hitting Dominican is not stashworthy in dynasty leagues, though.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLBcom
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