July 8, 2025
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher
Hunter Strickland (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right shoulder inflammation.
Victor Mederos was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. The 36-year-old veteran had posted a serviceable 3.27 ERA in 22 innings pitched but also had an 11% walk rate and just a 15.4% strikeout rate. Mederos has served as a starter for his minor-league career, so it remains to be seen what his role with the Angels may be. His 3.97 ERA,1.30 WHIP, and 18.2% strikeout rate in 14 starts with Triple-A this season leave something to be desired, and he will need to earn his way onto fantasy managers' radars.
--Connelly DoanSource: Angels PR - X.com
July 8, 2025
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher
Erik Miller (elbow) said Monday that he had been dealing with forearm tightness for the last few weeks before going on the 15-day injury list on Saturday, per San Francisco Chronicle's Shayna Rubin. He had an MRI done that revealed a mild UCL sprain in his pitching arm. While the 27-year-old stated that he isn't worried about his injury, the most optimistic timeline given for his recovery was five weeks. Miller had been a viable fantasy option in saves-plus-holds leagues, going 4-1 with 10 holds and a 1.50 ERA in 30 IP. However, walks had been a significant issue for him, with a 15.6% walk rate, and his 17.2% strikeout rate was notably lower than his career mark of 26.5%.
--Connelly DoanSource: Shayna Rubin - X.com
July 8, 2025
Kansas City Royals catching prospect
Blake Mitchell (wrist) has completed his rehab assignment and has been reassigned to High-A Quad Cities, which is where he spent the final five games of 2024. The Royals' second-ranked prospect broke his wrist in the spring and it has kept him out until now after suffering a setback during his rehab that caused an additional delay. The 20-year-old went 8-for-28 (.286) with two doubles, a home run, three steals, and an 8:10 BB:K in 11 games during the rehab assignment with the team's Complex League affiliate. At this point, the left-handed slugger will likely spend the remainder of the season at High-A, but should push for the higher levels next season.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB Pipeline
July 8, 2025
According to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Anthony Santander (shoulder) still isn't hitting yet but will hopefully do so soon. Santander has been sidelined on the IL since May 30 with a shoulder subluxation and still hasn't taken swings, although it appears he'll do so soon. The Venezuelan native's first stint with the Blue Jays hasn't begun the way he'd imagined after a career-year in 2024 -- slashing a woeful .179/.273/.304 through 50 appearances. Maybe his inevitable minor-league rehab assignment will be enough to break him out of his funk. The switch-hitting right-fielder won't be eligible to return until the end of the month (Jul. 30).
--Alex CiullaSource: Shi Davidi
July 8, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians placed first baseman
Kyle Manzardo (family emergency) on the family medical emergency list Monday and recalled outfielder
Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further updates as to when Manzardo may be able to rejoin the team. Noel has struggled in his time with the Guardians this season, but he has slashed an impressive .280/.343/.538 in his time at Triple-A. There is not much action to take from this news from a fantasy perspective, although managers may want to see if Noel can make a better impression this time around in the big leagues.
--Connelly DoanSource: GuardsInsider - X.com
July 8, 2025
The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed right-handed pitcher
Shelby Miller (forearm) on the 15-day injured list retroactive to Jul. 6 with a forearm strain, per MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher
Juan Morillo was promoted from Triple-A Reno. Yikes. No injury is good news, but this is one of the more troubling ones. There has been no mention of a timeline for the veteran's return. However, one would think there's a chance he may not be available when eligible on Jul. 20. Miller has been superb in 2025, boasting a 1.98 ERA and 0.96 WHIP across 36 1/3 innings (37 appearances). Morillo figures to hold down Miller's spot in the bullpen and has been solid in Triple-A. Still, he's undoubtedly a downgrade over the 34-year-old.
--Alex CiullaSource: Steve Gilbert
July 7, 2025
Per MLB.com's Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) should return within the next couple of days if "all goes well." The 27-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list a few weeks ago, but has progressed well from a hamstring strain that ailed him -- a notoriously tricky injury. Whether he'll make it back for the final game of Chicago's home series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday remains to be seen, but it shouldn't be too long after that, barring any setbacks. He's had a rough go to start the season, hitting a paltry .185 (.583 OPS) with a 30.9% strikeout rate. However, there's hope for a rebound, considering Robert Jr. has grossly underperformed a .232 expected batting average.
--Alex CiullaSource: Scott Merkin
July 7, 2025
Houston Astros outfield prospect
Kenedy Corona was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land for his major league debut on Monday. The 25-year-old is expected to provide outfield depth after
Jake Meyers left Sunday's contest with right calf tightness and was out of the lineup Monday. Corona's stay may not be long-lived as Meyers isn't expected to need an IL stint, nor was he batting all that well at Triple-A prior to his call-up. The right-handed hitter was slashing .228/.315/.351 for the Space Cowboys through 76 games. The Venezuelan does have some speed and walks at an above-average rate, but his calling card is his defense. For now, he can be left to waiver wires in fantasy.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB Central
July 7, 2025
Per MLB.com's Sonja Chen, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder
Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is expected to return for Wednesday's road matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dominican Republic native missed his team's previous two contests after fouling a ball off his foot in Saturday's loss to the Astros. Presumably, testing came back negative, as he's set to rejoin the team only a few days later. Apparently, Hernandez was feeling well enough to potentially be used off the bench in Monday's meeting with Milwaukee, but wasn't needed in a 9-1 defeat. The 32-year-old is caught in a bit of a slump, going 3-for-24 (.125) over his last seven appearances.
--Alex CiullaSource: Sonja Chen
July 7, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Robert Calaz was named California League Player of the Week after going 9-for-21 (.429) with a double, four home runs, eight RBI, four runs scored, and a 2:4 BB:K in six games for Single-A Fresno. The Rockies' third-ranked prospect is slashing .277/.341/476 with nine home runs, 36 RBI, and 26 runs scored through 55 games for the Grizzlies. The 6-foot-2 Dominican hit .325 in the Dominican Summer League in 2023, won the Arizona Complex League triple crown, and then hit .327 in 13 games at Single-A last year, showing strong exit velocities along the way. He's excelling at every turn, and at 19 years old there's still plenty of room to grow, so he's a prospect to keep tabs on as he has the makings of a quick riser.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
Boston Red Sox third baseman
Alex Bregman (quadriceps) could be activated from the 10-day injured list later this week, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Manager Alex Cora noted that Bregman had a "heavy" workload today, with another one scheduled for tomorrow. Depending on how his body responds to the ramped-up activity, it's possible that he could return for the start of their series with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. It's excellent news for the 31-year-old, as Cora also proclaimed he "feels great." The Red Sox will assess him over the next few days, but it sounds like Bregman is likely to get back on the field in short order. He holds a strong .299/.385/.553 triple slash with 11 home runs, 32 runs scored, and 35 RBI through 51 contests.
--Alex CiullaSource: Christopher Smith
July 7, 2025
MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (groin) was out of the lineup for Monday's series opener with the hosting San Diego Padres due to groin tightness. The switch-hitting 31-year-old was a late scratch for the road outing, so it's nice to know at least what he's dealing with. Per the team, he's considered day-to-day. It's good news for Marte, even if we don't fully understand the mechanism of the injury. Fantasy managers should closely monitor the situation, though it doesn't sound like he'll miss too much time. Teammate
Blaze Alexander got the start at the keystone for Monday's outing and should handle most of the opportunities at second base until his All-Star counterpart returns.
--Alex CiullaSource: Steve Gilbert
July 7, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect
J.J. Wetherholt has been promoted to Triple-A Memphis after cruising through 62 games at Double-A Springfield. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect hit .300 with seven home runs and 14 stolen bases, while registering a .425 OBP thanks to a strong 16.0 percent walk rate, which was higher than his strikeout rate of 14.5 percent. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 Draft showed more of the same last year at Single-A, displaying strong contact skills and walking more than he struck out. With a strong showing at Triple-A, the 22-year-old could make a case for a September call-up. Regardless of whether or not that happens, fantasy managers should expect the left-handed hitter to have fantasy relevance at some point next season.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB Central
July 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reports that right-hander
Alek Manoah (elbow) is expected to throw two simulated innings Tuesday in Florida. Manoah will then either toss another live session or move on to a rehab game. The 27-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last June and is aiming to return from the 60-day injured list in mid to late August. Manoah made only five starts in 2024, posting a 3.70 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 24 1/3 innings. He'll look to contribute meaningful innings this fall for a contending Blue Jays team.
--Julian BrookeSource: Shi Davidi
July 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and is expected to do so again Wednesday. He is likely to begin a rehab assignment by early next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list June 1 with a left hamstring strain and could return as early as mid-July. Before the injury, Varsho was slashing .207/.240/.543 in 24 games during his third season with the Blue Jays. Fantasy managers should watch Varsho closely, as he is likely to see consistent playing time for a surging Blue Jays team upon his return.
--Julian BrookeSource: Shi Davidi
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