July 15, 2025
Baltimore Orioles first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on July 22, according to MLB.com. Mountcastle was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right-hamstring strain and was moved to the 60-day injured list on June 23. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could be activated on July 30 or shortly thereafter. The 28-year-old right-handed hitter has been out since the end of May but should return to regular duties at first base in Baltimore when he's ready. In the meantime, expect
Ryan O'Hearn and
Coby Mayo to continue splitting time at the cold corner for the O's coming out of this week's All-Star break. Mountcastle had been a disappointment for fantasy managers before his hamstring injury, slashing .246/.280/.348 with a weak .628 OPS, only two homers, 15 RBI and 19 runs in 187 at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July
15,
2025
Los
Angeles
Angels
outfielder
Mike
Trout
is
eyeing
a
return
to
the
outfield
after
the
All-Star
break
and
is
planning
on
resuming
drills
in
the
outfield,
according
to
The
Sporting
Tribune's
Thomas
Murray.
However,
there's
no
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July 15, 2025
Veteran right-handed reliever
David Robertson is throwing for interested clubs this week, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon. Robertson has been a free agent since the end of last season, but he could land with a team looking for help in the bullpen soon. Several teams, including the New York Mets and New York Yankees, have looked into Robertson, according to league sources. Robertson turned 40 in April, but he had a 3.00 ERA with 99 strikeouts and 27 walks with the Texas Rangers in 2024. From 2022-24, he averaged 63 appearances per year with a 2.82 ERA. The former 17th-round pick by the Yankees in 2006 out of Alabama has 177 career saves in 16 MLB seasons and has also pitched for the Marlins, Phillies, Cubs, White Sox, Rays and Rangers. Because of his wealth of experience in high-leverage roles, it's not out of the question for Robertson to become fantasy relevant in the second half.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
July
15,
2025
Left-handed
relief
pitcher
Joe
Mantiply
and
the
Toronto
Blue
Jays
have
agreed
to
terms
on
a
minor-league
deal.
The
34-year-old
veteran
was
knocked
around
this
year,
giving
up
17
runs
on
26
hits
in
just
9
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July 15, 2025
Miami Marlins reliever
Jesus Tinoco (forearm) is continuing a throwing program he started on June 16 and is "close to getting back on the mound," according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old right-hander was placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm strain in early June. Before the injury, Tinoco had worked 19 1/3 innings with a 5.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 10 strikeouts, and four saves. His 3.26 xERA was significantly lower than his actual number, but his putrid 12.5% strikeout rate was also much worse than the 25.9% K rate he posted in 2024. He could get back in the mix for saves in the Marlins bullpen upon his return. Miami has opted for a committee approach led by breakout right-hander
Ronny Henriquez in his absence.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 15, 2025
Left-handed pitcher
Foster Griffin hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022, but he could be one of the most under-the-radar free agents this coming offseason. He split time in 2022 between the Royals and Blue Jays before joining the Yomiuri Giants in the Nippon Professional League. This year, he has posted a 0.75 ERA with 72 strikeouts in 12 games (11 starts). He is 6-0 with a 1.39 FIP and 0.86 WHIP in his 72 innings. Griffin reportedly switched up his arsenal this year, catching the eye of several MLB teams with his strong start to the season, according to Fansided's Robert Murray. Griffin will be a name to watch this offseason as teams look to fortify their rotations, and he could be very productive, despite his non-traditional path through Japan.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Robert Murray
July 15, 2025
According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees are looking to fix their issues at third base with an obvious but effective option -- third baseman
Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suarez is slashing .250/.320/.569 and leads the NL with 78 RBI. He has crushed 31 home runs this year for Arizona, but his team is still just 47-50 at the break, sitting 11 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and 5.5 games out of a wild-card spot. With so many injuries to their pitching staff, the D-backs are expected to be sellers at the deadline, and Suarez should be one of the best bats on the market. Heyman also mentions Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman
Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colorado Rockies third baseman
Ryan McMahon as other potential fits if a deal for Suarez can't be struck.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Jon Heyman
July 15, 2025
The Boston Red Sox may be circling Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Charlie Morton as a trade-deadline target, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports. The 41-year-old Morton's season-long numbers are unimpressive, as he's posted a 5.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 88 strikeouts in 83 1/3 innings (14 starts). However, Morton has turned it on of late. Across seven starts in June and July, Morton is 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings. The veteran gives up a significant amount of hard contact on the ground, which has led to an elevated .331 BABIP and will continue to impact his WHIP. However, he still racks up strikeouts and could be in line for more win chances if moved to Boston or any other contender.
--Will BradySource: Fox Sports - Ken Rosenthal
July
15,
2025
Toronto
Blue
Jays
outfielder
Daulton
Varsho
(hamstring)
was
scheduled
to
begin
a
rehab
assignment
on
Monday
in
the
Florida
Complex
League,
but
it
"doesn't
appear
he
did,"
according
to
Mitch
Bannon
of
The
Athletic.
It's
been
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July 15, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia has been asked about in trade conversations by "several teams," according to Francys Romero. The 32-year-old Garcia is under team control through 2026, so he'd be more than just a trade deadline rental for a contending team. In 373 plate appearances this season, Garcia is slashing .232/.279/.404 with 13 home runs, 56 RBI, 34 runs, and nine stolen bases. However, his 24.7% strikeout rate is the best of his career, and both his .253 xBA and .479 xSLG point to possible second-half improvement. Garcia is still a decent power/speed option in fantasy, and a move to a stronger offense at the trade deadline could help his counting stats, particularly runs scored.
--Will BradySource: Francys Romero
July
15,
2025
The
Chicago
Cubs
are
in
the
market
for
a
starting
pitcher
at
the
MLB
Trade
Deadline,
according
to
Ken
Rosenthal
on
FOX
Sports.
With
Jameson
Taillon
(calf)
on
the
shelf,
Justin
Steele
(elbow)
read more...
July 15, 2025
The Minnesota Twins have had no conversations about trading star pitcher
Joe Ryan, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Minnesota is 47-49, 11 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central and four games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Ryan is under team control through the 2027 season, so there's no pressure on the Twins to make a move now. The 29-year-old is having his best year so far in 2025. In 109 1/3 innings (18 starts), Ryan is 9-4 with a 2.72 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts. His 22.9% K-BB rate is excellent, and opposing batters are hitting just .195 against him. Whether he remains in Minnesota or eventually gets moved, Ryan profiles as a high-level fantasy option.
--Will BradySource: FanSided - Robert Murray
July 15, 2025
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough is "optimistic" that starting pitcher
Edward Cabrera (elbow) will be back in the rotation after the All-Star break, according to Mike Cugno of CBS Miami. The 27-year-old right-hander left his final start before the break on July 11 against the Baltimore Orioles after four innings due to elbow discomfort, but imaging on the elbow came back clean. Cabrera has had a solid season to this point, posting a 3-4 record with a 3.61 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 86 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings (16 starts). Walks have historically been an issue for Cabrera, but he's logged a manageable 8.6% BB rate so far. He's been talked about as a potential trade deadline target for contending teams, so he could find himself in a more favorable situation for wins down the stretch of the season.
--Will BradySource: CBS Miami - Mike Cugno
July 15, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher
Juan Morillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday. The Diamondbacks have suffered numerous bullpen injuries this season. Despite this, the 26-year-old flamethrower was sent down after posting a 4.94 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and a 23.0% strikeout rate in his first 27 1/3 innings pitched at the big-league level. He was effective at Triple-A for 7 1/3 innings at the beginning of the season, so he will try to engrain that success for a larger sample to earn another shot at the big leagues.
--Connelly DoanSource: MLB.com
July
15,
2025
While
he
did
not
win,
Pittsburgh
Pirates
outfielder
Oneil
Cruz
drew
plenty
of
attention
in
Monday's
T-Mobile
Home
Run
Derby
in
Atlanta.
The
26-year-old,
who
is
known
for
impacting
the
ball
harder
than
almost
anyone,
led
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