Reynaldo Lopez Likely Done for Season
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Jorge Soler hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities
Jorge Soler (back) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he landed on the 10-day injured list on July 26 (retroactive to the 24th) with inflammation in his lower back. Soler has twice spent time on the IL with back problems during a difficult 2025 for the former All-Star, who has had one of his worst offensive seasons. The 33-year-old has slumped to a .215/.293/.387 line with 12 homers, 34 RBI, and 31 runs scored in 315 plate appearances. To his credit, Soler's bat showed major signs of life in July before he aggravated his back, as he went 11-for-42 with a .955 OPS, four homers, and eight RBI in 15 games. With Soler down, the Angels have shifted Jo Adell to right field and plugged in rookie Bryce Teodosio in center.Source: MLB.com
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Chris Sale Could Return Next Week
Chris Sale (ribs) could come off the 60-day injured list and return to the majors next week, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Sale is scheduled to make his second Triple-A rehab start on Sunday, and unless he and the Braves decide he'll need a third tune-up in the minors, he'll rejoin the Braves' rotation. The reigning NL Cy Young winner suffered a fractured rib cage in a start against the New York Mets on June 18 and has missed about three months as a result. Sale was brilliant in that game, a 5-0 victory, as he fired 8 2/3 scoreless innings of five-hit ball with seven strikeouts against one walk. That was just one of several tremendous starts Sale turned in before going on the IL. The 36-year-old owns a 2.52 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 114:26 K:BB across 89 1/3 innings this season. While the Braves are out of contention, Sale's return could be huge for fantasy managers.Source: David O'Brien - The Athletic
Atlanta Braves ace Blake Perkins Placed on Bereavement List
Blake Perkins (personal) on the bereavement list. Perkins will likely miss the Brewers' weekend series against the NL Central-rival Cincinnati Reds as a result. The 28-year-old sat out the first three-plus months of the season with shin and groin injuries, but he has drawn a good amount of playing time since debuting on July 18. With Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list since July 30 with a hamstring strain, Perkins has been the Brewers' everyday center fielder of late. Perkins is known more for his defense, but he has hit a terrific .264/.338/.472 with three homers, nine RBI, 19 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 80 plate appearances this year. His absence should open up playing time for Brandon Lockridge, who came over from the San Diego Padres at the July 31 trade deadline.Source: MLB.com
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed outfielder Pierson Ohl to Start for Twins on Friday
Pierson Ohl will start Friday against the Detroit Tigers. It'll be the third start in five appearances for Ohl, who hasn't thrown more than three frames in any of his outings. The 25-year-old rookie has gone 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and 9:3 K:BB over 11 1/3 innings. Ohl will face a Detroit offense that ranks eighth in the majors in runs. Considering he has amassed between 36 and 72 pitches in his appearances with the Twins, Ohl seems likely to hand off to the bullpen early in the game.Source: MLB.com
Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Ramirez Records Three Hits, Two Steals in Win
Jose Ramirez was all over the place during Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. Ramirez went 3-for-4 at the plate with singles and three runs scored in the win. He also added one RBI and two stolen bases, which gives him 35 steals on the season. Ramirez now has 25 home runs and 35 steals, so the 30-30 club seems very possible for the switch-hitter. The veteran slugger has been one of the most consistent fantasy options all season long.Source: mlb.com
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Tarik Skubal Pitches Well in No-Decision
Tarik Skubal didn't factor in the decision during Thursday's start against the Minnesota Twins. Skubal didn't have his normal swing-and-miss stuff during this game. The southpaw only struck out three batters which is his second-fewest in a game this season. He tossed seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits in the no-decision. It hasn't been a great stretch for Skubal who has allowed three runs or more in each of his last three outings. He'll take a 2.42 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and a 190/23 K/BB ratio across 24 starts into his next outing against the Houston Astros.Source: mlb.com
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez Sharp During Thursday's Start
Eduardo Rodriguez bounced back nicely on the mound during Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies. Last week, Rodriguez was smacked around for five runs against this same Rockies club. The southpaw looked much better this week as the only damage against him was on a solo home run by Kyle Farmer. Rodriguez went seven innings, allowing one earned run on six hits while striking out six batters in the win. The left-hander doesn't have great overall numbers with a 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and a 111/43 K/BB ratio across 21 starts this season. He'll have some deep league appeal against the Cleveland Guardians during his next start.Source: mlb.com
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Kyle Bradish Excellent in Rehab Start
Kyle Bradish (elbow) looked sharp on the mound during his rehab start with Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Bradish tossed five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, while striking out nine batters. This outing marked his fifth overall rehab start and his third with Norfolk. He worked his way up to 74 pitches during this start. That being said, Bradish will likely do one more start with Norfolk before likely rejoining the O's rotation. Fantasy managers looking for a stash option to help their pitching might want to add Bradish.Source: milb.com
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trey Yesavage Struggles with Command in Triple-A Debut
Trey Yesavage struggled with his command during his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening. Facing Lehigh Valley, the former 20th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft tossed just 1 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs and one hit. He served up four free passes but was able to strike out three. Fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor Yesavage's progression at Triple-A as he could be in the mix to join the majors during the stretch run. Earlier this season, Yesavage made his professional debut with Low-A and progressed through the entire season. In 80 2/3 innings at Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, Yesavage held a 3.01 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP. If he can turn the corner in his next start, he could enter stash territory.Source: MiLB.com
Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Lazaro Montes Breaks Out of Power Slump
Lazaro Montes was able to break out of his power slump on Thursday evening during their contest against Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In this contest, Montes went 2-for-4 at the plate with a round-tripper, two RBI, and a walk. Over his last nine games, Montes carried a low .176/.263/.206 line with one double and a 13:4 K:BB. Since moving up to Double-A earlier this season, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has had mixed results, carrying a .223/.323/.453 line with four doubles, two triples, eight home runs, and two stolen bases. However, earlier in the season with High-A, Montes held a .268/.387/.572 line with an elite .959 OPS. Given his high power upside, Montes is worth closely monitoring as he could push his MLB debut late next season.Source: MiLB.com
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara Stays Hot with Another Home Run
Kevin Alcantara stayed hot at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in their contest against Worcester. Over his last six games, the No. 75-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com has posted an elite .261/.393/.739 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. After earning a brief three-game taste of the majors in 2024, Alcantara has spent the entire 2025 campaign with the Iowa Cubs. Given Chicago's crowded outfield, fantasy managers should not expect Alcantara to be in the mix to spend his second stint in the majors this season. Through 89 games at Iowa this season, Alcantara has held his own, posting a .258/.344/.472 slash line with 22 doubles, 16 home runs, and nine stolen bases.Source: MiLB.com
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia Snaps Skid with Three-Hit Night
Jhostynxon Garcia was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A with a big showing on Thursday. Facing the Iowa Cubs, Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run. Leading up to this game, Garcia went 0-for-11 over his last three contests at Worcester. However, before this slight bump, Garcia was flashing immense upside at the top level of the minor leagues, posting a .381/.409/.881 slash line with four doubles, one triple, five home runs, and a 10:1 K:BB. Since joining Triple-A, the 22-year-old outfielder has looked rather impressive, holding a stellar .300/.366/.575 slash line with 17 long balls across a 62-game stint. Given his elite production at the top level of the Boston system, Garcia could be in the mix for a late-season MLB debut.Source: MiLB.com
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Ethan Holliday Sharp Through First Taste of Low-A
Colorado Rockies infield prospect Ethan Holliday has tallied a hit in each of his first two professional games. The Rockies selected Holliday with the fourth overall pick in the year's MLB Draft out of Stillwater High School. The Rockies then sentConrad Cason Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Source: Andrew Parker
Boston Red Sox two-way prospect Conrad Cason (elbow) announced on his social media that he underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The 19-year-old has pitched in just one game this season in the Florida Complex League and appeared as a batter in two. As a hitter, Cason went 1-for-4 with a single, tallied two RBI, and struck out one. On the bump, Cason logged two no-hit innings with a 5:1 K:BB. However, the 19-year-old has been shut down since May due to arm fatigue and will now face a much longer recovery process. Cason joined Boston in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Greater Atlanta Christian HS. Dynasty managers should expect Cason to remain sidelined throughout the vast majority of the 2026 regular season.