August 15, 2025
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat allowed six runs (five earned) on three hits and three walks while striking out six over 3 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Sproad had been money for an extended period before this implosion with a 1.15 ERA in 39 innings since June 28. He allowed the same number of runs on Thursday night as he did during that entire stretch. The right-hander was erratic with his control, as he threw just 50 of 90 pitches for strikes. That was a common issue for him during his struggles for the first few months of the season before cleaning some of it up. For the season, he holds a 4.40 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 92:48 K:BB ratio in 104 1/3 innings.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Boston Red Sox second base prospect
Kristian Campbell went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and two additional runs scored on Thursday. Campbell started in left field in this game and has shown his versatility as a defender at Triple-A with multiple starts at different spots on the diamond. The 23-year-old has been surging so far in August, hitting .326/.420/.512 with two homers and two stolen bases. Campbell was demoted to Triple-A Worcester on June 20 after struggling for a prolonged period of time in the majors. He was slashing .223/.319/.345 at the time of his demotion and has been solid in the minors since. The strikeout rate is still higher than you would like to see at 26%, but he owns a .410 OBP and is trending positively. There's a good chance he comes back up to the majors before the season ends.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Miami Marlins third base prospect
Deyvison De Los Santos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss against Triple-A Norfolk. It was the slugger's first long ball of August and his first one since July 22. However, he's still been productive at the plate during the month, cutting down the strikeouts and taking more walks with a 7:9 BB:K ratio in 45-at bats. It's led to a .289 average and .385 on-base percentage compared to his season-long marks of .251 and .321. The power is most appealing about De Los Santos' profile, but it comes with a good amount of chase and strikeouts, which limit his upside. It's a small sample so far in August, but it's still positive to see. De Los Santos ranks as the number 24 prospect in the Marlins system according to MLB.com.
--Kyle McCarthySource: MiLB.com
August 15, 2025
Washington Nationals relief pitcher
Cole Henry earned the first save of his career in a 3-2 win over the Phillies on Thursday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one. The closing job opened up with
Kyle Finnegan being dealt at the trade deadline, and Henry was rumored to be in the mix for saves. The 26-year-old has pitched decently well this season, posting a 3.65 ERA with 44 strikeouts in 44 ⅓ innings. While he shouldn't be expected to handle the full responsibility of the ninth-inning duties, he certainly has the most upside. His main competition is Jose Ferrer, who has an ERA north of 4.50.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher
Cade Smith secured his sixth save of the season in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Marlins. It didn't look like he would be needed with a five-run lead heading into the ninth, but
Nic Enright loaded the bases to create a save situation with one out remaining. Smith made quick work of the situation, needing five pitches to get
Liam Hicks to line out. The 26-year-old has been dominant since taking over the closer role from
Emmanuel Clase, as he's now up to nine consecutive scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and one walk in that span. He has always been one of the most dominant middle relievers in baseball, and should be viewed as a top-10 closer now that the job is his.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Dietrich Enns locked down his first save of the season in Thursday's 5-3 victory against the Mariners. He entered with a three-run lead and gave up two hits and a walk that cut the lead to two, but he ultimately shut the door after 23 pitches. He has done well since being dealt to Baltimore at the trade deadline, striking out 12 in his first 6 ⅓ innings with the team. Don't expect the 34-year-old to take over as the sole closer for the squad, but their bullpen situation is messy enough for him to continue to be in the mix.
Keegan Akin was the favorite to take over the ninth-inning duties, but he has struggled with two consecutive blown saves.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Bobby Seymour is expected to be called up to the major league roster to join the team on Friday, reports Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. He's had a great year in Triple-A, slashing .263/.327/.553 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI, and 70 runs in 105 games. While he wasn't an elite prospect from the start, being drafted back in the 13th round of the 2021 draft, he has consistently slugged his way through every level of the minors. The 26-year-old could see decent playing time with
Jonathan Aranda (wrist) on the injured list, and is worth monitoring in deeper leagues if you need a power boost.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Marc Topkin
August 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop
Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list in Triple-A on Thursday, reports Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. He has been out of game action since June with a hamstring strain, but he is finally healthy. A lot has happened for the major league club while the 23-year-old has been sidelined, as the departure of
Josh Naylor and
Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline created plenty of open playing time opportunities. The rookie played only 14 games in 2023 and eight games in 2025, so it's likely that Arizona will jump at the chance to finally lock him in for consistent at-bats to close out the season. He'll need some time to get back up to speed in the minors, but expect a promotion at some point in the coming weeks.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Jose M. Romero
August 14, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays closer
Jeff Hoffman threw a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to lock up a 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs and record his 27th save of the season. Hoffman allowed a one-out single to
Nico Hoerner, but he struck out the other three hitters he faced (
Owen Caissie,
Willi Castro, and
Dansby Swanson) in a 12-pitch frame. The right-hander threw 10 strikes and has now gone back-to-back appearances without walking a hitter. That's reassuring for the Blue Jays and fantasy managers after Hoffman issued a stunning five free passes over two-thirds of an inning in a 5-4 defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers last Sunday. Aside from that outing, Hoffman has demonstrated good control all season. The 32-year-old now has a 4.32 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP, 69 strikeouts, and 16 walks over 50 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
August 14, 2025
Athletics outfielder
Denzel Clarke (hip) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The 25-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain since July 21. While Clarke is known for his defensive wizardry, he was on a hot streak at the plate before he landed on the shelf. Over 14 games in July, Clarke slashed .298/.340/.574 with nine extra-base hits (six doubles, two triples, and a homer), two RBI, and eight runs scored. Clarke has appeared in 47 games overall and struggled to a .230/.274/.372 line with three homers, eight RBI, 18 runs, six stolen bases, and a 38.4% strikeout rate in 159 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) will come off the 10-day injured list and play Friday if "he wakes up feeling good," according to MLB.com. Acuna has already traveled with the Braves to Cleveland to prepare for his return against the Guardians. The 27-year-old superstar went on the IL with a calf strain on July 30, but fortunately, he incurred a low-grade injury and is set to rejoin Atlanta's lineup after two weeks on the shelf. Since making his season debut on May 23, Acuna has slashed .306/.429/.577 with 14 homers, 26 RBI, 48 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 238 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will be thrilled to welcome him back for the stretch run.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander
Roki Sasaki (shoulder) had a rough time in his first Triple-A rehab start on Thursday. The Dodgers were hoping Sasaki would go three innings, but he lasted just two frames and allowed three earned runs on six hits (all singles) with a walk and no strikeouts. Sasaki threw 25 of 41 pitches for strikes and sat 93-94 mph on his fastball after touching 97 during a recent sim game, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The rookie from Japan went on the IL with a shoulder impingement on May 13 after posting a 4.72 ERA with a 1.49 WHIP and 24:22 K:BB in his first eight starts and 34 1/3 innings in the majors. The Dodgers are hopeful that Sasaki will return in late August or early September, but in the meantime, he'll aim for better results as he continues rehabbing in the minors.
--Connor ByrneSource: Bill Plunkett - Orange County Register
August 14, 2025
Injured Colorado Rockies designated hitter
Kris Bryant (back) will not return this season, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Bryant appeared in 11 games this year, none since April 12, and hit a ghastly .154/.195/.205 in 41 plate appearances before going on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease in his back. Bryant has tried rehabbing the injury, but to no avail, and he has sought experimental treatments to avoid undergoing fusion surgery. If Bryant opts for the surgery, it could prevent him from playing again. Once among the game's premier players and a former MVP, Bryant's career has gone off the rails since he signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies in 2022. Injuries have limited the 33-year-old to just 170 games since then, and he has only managed a .244/.324/.370 line with 17 home runs and 61 RBI in 712 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Patrick Saunders - Denver Post
August 14, 2025
Minnesota Twins right-hander
Pablo Lopez (shoulder) will throw two innings of live batting practice on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. It'll be Lopez's sixth time throwing off a mound since he went on the injured list in early June with a right teres major strain. The injury interrupted an impressive start to 2025 for Lopez, who has gone 5-3 with a 2.82 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 61:14 K:BB across 60 2/3 innings. Lopez was expected to miss eight to 12 weeks when he went down, so he should return soon if he avoids setbacks.
--Connor ByrneSource: Dan Hayes - The Athletic
August 14, 2025
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Randy Vasquez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. He'll take the roster spot of
Michael King (knee) who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Vasquez hasn't pitched in the MLB since he allowed five runs in a short four-inning outing on August 3. He figures to start in King's place on Friday or pitch the bulk of the innings if the Padres decide to go with an opener. Vasquez isn't a recommended streaming choice versus the tough Dodgers lineup.
--Andy WebbSource: Alden Gonzalez
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