July 7, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Jarren Duran is not in his team's starting lineup for their Monday matchup against the Colorado Rockies and left-handed starter
Austin Gomber. It's been a struggle this year for the lefty-swinging Duran against same-handed pitching. He's batting .216 with just one home run and 41 strikeouts in 140 plate appearances versus lefties so far this season.
Rob Refsnyder will play left field on Monday against Colorado in his place. Fantasy managers should closely monitor whether Duran continues to lose playing time against lefty starters, as there are plenty of contenders for at-bats in Boston's outfield mix.
--Will BradySource: Red Sox
July
7,
2025
Houston
Astros
first
baseman
Christian
Walker
has
been
placed
on
the
paternity
list,
according
to
MLB.com's
Brian
McTaggart.
Walker
will
miss
a
maximum
of
three
days,
which
would
encompass
Houston's
Monday-Wednesday
series
at
home
against
the
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July 7, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop/outfielder
Tyler Freeman (hamstring) returns to the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, starting in right field and batting leadoff. Freeman sat out Sunday's series finale against the White Sox to rest a minor hamstring issue but is back in action and fully healthy. Freeman has been on fire over the past 30 days, batting .370 and providing steady production across multiple categories. With eligibility at both shortstop and outfield, he's a versatile and underrated fantasy asset. Rostered in just 15% of Yahoo leagues, Freeman offers batting average, runs, and steals. He's an under-the-radar pickup for managers needing a spark can look to add him in 12-plus team leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: mlb.com
July 7, 2025
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culppepper went 3-for-4 on Sunday at Double-A Wichita, including a walk, three singles, and one run scored. The Twins' fourth-ranked prospect continues to impress since his promotion to Double-A, hitting .321 (18-for-56) with a pair of home runs, three steals, and an 8:11 BB:K in 13 games. For the season, the 22-year-old is slashing .299/.389/.469 with 11 home runs and 18 steals. The right-handed slugger has quickly become an interesting name to watch for fantasy purposes, and the 2024 first-rounder could be knocking on the door to the majors sometime next year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July
7,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
outfield
prospect
Owen
Caissie
went
3-for-5
on
Sunday
for
Triple-A
Iowa,
with
a
walk,
a
double,
and
two
runs
scored.
The
kid
has
caught
fire
recently,
now
with
four
consecutive
multi-hit
performances,
going
10-for-17
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July 7, 2025
The Washington Nationals have officially named Miguel Cairo as interim manager for the remainder of the 2025 season, following the dismissal of longtime skipper Dave Martinez over the weekend. The team is currently on a three-game skid and sits at (37-53). Cairo brings prior managerial experience with the Chicago White Sox in 2022, where he led the team to an (18-16) record. He now takes the reins of a young Nationals squad anchored by rising stars
James Wood and
CJ Abrams. If Cairo can unlock the potential of newcomers like
Dylan Crews and
Daylen Lile, Washington could become a fun spoiler team down the stretch. With speed, youth, and a fresh voice in the clubhouse, the Nationals may be positioned for a more competitive second half.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Washington Nationals
July 7, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect
Josue De Paula went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base on Sunday for High-A Great Lakes. The Dodgers' top-ranked prospect has hit safely in nine of his last 11 games, now hitting .269 on the year with a .433 slugging percentage and a hefty .410 on-base percentage thanks to an impressive 19.0 percent walk rate. With 10 home runs and 26 stolen bases, he could be in line for a move to Double-A in the second half. The 20-year-old has the tools to make an impact when he gets to the majors, potentially as early as next year, so he's a name for dynasty managers to continue to track.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
Colorado Rockies right-hander
Chase Dollander was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday following a rocky stretch at the big-league level. Dollander has struggled mightily in his debut season, posting a 6.68 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, walking batters at an alarming 10.7% clip. Once viewed as a potential ace-in-the-making, Dollander has failed to find consistency. The Rockies hope a little more seasoning will help him refine his command and rebuild his confidence. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Bradley Blalock was recalled from Triple-A and will take Dollander's place in the rotation. Blalock and his 12.94 ERA should be avoided in all formats. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should remain patient with Dollander, but redraft owners can safely move on for now.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rockies Club Information
July 7, 2025
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect
Leodalis De Vries hit a two-run home run on Sunday for High-A Fort Wayne, his lone hit in four at-bats. The Padres' top prospect (MLB No. 3) has been hitting well as of late, going 8-for-25 (.320) with a pair of doubles, a triple, one home run, and a 6:3 BB:K in his last seven games. The 18-year-old is slashing .247/.360/.408 through 68 games this year, all at High-A. The switch-hitter has become one of the top prospects in all of baseball, and is performing admirably against older competition. If he continues on his current trend, there's a good chance the Dominican gets some at-bats at Double-A by season's end, although he likely won't debut in the majors until 2027 at the earliest.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly considering right-hander
Michael McGreevy for a spot in the rotation following
Erick Fedde's third consecutive rough outing, this time falling to the Chicago Cubs 11-0 on Sunday. Fedde fell to (3-9) on the season. Internal discussions suggest McGreevy could start Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. McGreevy has started three of his four major league appearances, compiling a (1-1) record with a 4.22 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 21 1/3 innings. He's also holding opposing hitters to a .232 average, a promising stat for fantasy managers in need of pitching help. With a potential opportunity against a tough Atlanta lineup, McGreevy is worth monitoring and could be a speculative add in deeper mixed leagues or NL-only formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: STLToday.com
July 7, 2025
Chicago Cubs catching prospect
Moises Ballesteros went 3-for-6, with all three hits going for singles and he scored a run on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs' second-ranked prospect continues to make his case for the major league roster, now slashing .333/.390/.498 through 71 games at Iowa this season. The diminutive backstop is striking out at just a 13.1 percent clip, with a .393 wOBA and 128 wRC+. He wasn't able to garner regular at-bats during his brief stint in the majors earlier this year, but if he can get the call and receive regular at-bats, the 21-year-old would be rosterable in deep NL-only and two catcher leagues, but has the upside to have a wider appeal, especially if he were to obtain first base eligibility at some point.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
Seattle Mariners right fielder
Victor Robles (shoulder) has entered the strength-building phase of his rehab as he works his way back from a left shoulder dislocation suffered on April 7. Robles began this stage in early June, with the program expected to last approximately six weeks before he resumes baseball activities. The 28-year-old has avoided setbacks, but his return timeline has shifted toward the end of the regular season due to the severity of the injury. He played in just 10 games before going down, slashing .273/.283/.341 with three stolen bases. Robles could be a sneaky speed boost for fantasy managers during the playoffs. Keep him in mind as a potential late-season waiver wire stash.
--Shaun AlbinSource: MLB.com
July 7, 2025
Atlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in his team's 2-1 loss to the visiting Baltimore Orioles. He added a double. The 30-year-old supplied his team's only run in the loss -- a ninth-inning blast off Orioles reliever
Seranthony Dominguez that traveled 411 feet to straight-away center field. Murphy is up to 13 homers on the season now, and four in his last seven appearances. He's barreled the ball exceptionally in 2025 (16.5%), but carries an unappealing .229 xBA and ghastly 32% strikeout rate. Fellow backstop
Drake Baldwin had garnered more consistent playing time than Murphy in June, but that has shifted slightly since the end of the month. Baldwin is far and away the better hitter, but the veteran is hot right now.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
July 7, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 3-1 win against the hosting Miami Marlins. The 21-year-old was the Brew Crew's only offense on Sunday -- blasting a two-run jack (No. 15) in the top of the third inning, and knocking in another run on a sac fly in the eighth. Chourio has picked it up since the calendar turned to July, sporting a .364/.400/.727 triple slash through 22 at-bats in the month. He's well on his way to a second consecutive 20/20 campaign and could realistically challenge 30/30 by season's end. The speedy center-fielder is much improved against southpaws in his second campaign (.364) but has struggled against right-handers (.223).
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
July 7, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays report that left-handed pitcher
Mason Montgomery has been sent down to Triple-A. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher
Mason Englert was recalled to the big-league squad. Montgomery pitched well in 2024 when first called upon, but compiled an ugly 5.74 ERA and 1.77 WHIP through 40 appearances (31 1/3 innings) in 2025 despite good swing-and-miss stuff. He'll get some time to work things out in the lower levels. Englert pitched for Tampa Bay earlier this season, but hasn't since mid-June. He performed much better in the minors (1.23 ERA) this year than he did in the majors (4.84), so maybe his demotion was a productive one. He'll slot into the former's vacated spot in the bullpen.
--Alex CiullaSource: Tampa Bay Rays
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