July
31,
2025
The
Athletics
are
acquiring
right-handed
pitching
prospects
Braden
Nett,
Henry
Baez
and
Eduarniel
Nunez
and
shortstop
prospect
Leodalis
De
Vries
from
the
San
Diego
Padres
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July
31,
2025
The
San
Diego
Padres
don't
have
plans
to
trade
closer
Robert
Suarez
at
Thursday's
deadline,
even
after
just
acquiring
right-handed
closer
Mason
Miller
from
the
Athletics
in
a
blockbuster
deal
on
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July
31,
2025
The
Athletics
are
acquiring
shortstop
prospect
Leodalis
De
Vries
and
right-handed
pitching
prospects
Braden
Nett,
Henry
Baez
and
Eduarniel
Nunez
from
the
San
Diego
Padres
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July
31,
2025
According
to
Jeff
Passan
of
ESPN,
the
San
Diego
Padres
are
acquiring
Athletics
relief
pitcher
Mason
Miller
and
left-handed
pitcher
JP
Sears.
In
exchange,
the
Padres
are
trading
top
infield
prospect
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July 31, 2025
The Orioles placed right-hander
Zach Eflin (back) on the 15-day injured list Thursday with lower back discomfort. The move comes just two starts after he returned from a back injury that sidelined him in late June. Eflin has struggled this season despite a 6-5 record, posting a 5.93 ERA, 16.2% strikeout rate, and a 5.8% home run rate. While the injury raises concern, he could still draw interest from contenders in need of rotation depth. If healthy by September, Eflin may provide value down the stretch. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep him on the radar.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jacob Calvin Meyer
July 31, 2025
The New York Yankees are actively seeking bullpen reinforcements ahead of the trade deadline, with Pirates closer
David Bednar emerging as a top target. Bednar owns a 2.37 ERA and 17 saves on a struggling Pittsburgh squad, while posting a career-best 33.1% strikeout rate. With
Devin Williams underwhelming this season, the Yankees are expected to be aggressive in pursuit of late-inning help. Bednar would offer immediate high-leverage value and could even factor into closer duties in New York. Fantasy managers should monitor closely, as a move could boost his save chances.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jon Heyman
July 31, 2025
Chicago White Sox outfielder
Luis Robert Jr. remains one of the biggest names likely to move at the trade deadline. While the Mets and Phillies are still in play, the Padres have emerged as the top contender. San Diego is looking to boost its outfield, with Robert a potential upgrade over struggling veteran Jason Heyward (.176 AVG). Despite batting just .213, Robert is getting on base with a career-best 10.5% walk rate. He'd be a dynamic addition alongside
Fernando Tatis Jr. and
Manny Machado. Fantasy managers should stash him now ahead of a potential move to a contender.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mark Feinsand
July 31, 2025
The Atlanta Braves have added veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco (2-2) to the active roster, and he'll start Thursday night against the Reds. Carrasco was acquired from the Yankees on Monday and brings a 5.91 ERA with a 1.531 WHIP over six starts this season. The 38-year-old owns a 17.6% strikeout rate, while opponents are slashing .298/.345/.527 against him. With limited swing-and-miss stuff and a tough Reds lineup on deck, fantasy managers should steer clear of Carrasco for now. His role going forward remains uncertain as Atlanta looks to stabilize its injury-riddled rotation.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Atlanta Braves
July 31, 2025
The Detroit Tigers have acquired right-hander
Paul Sewald (shoulder) from the Guardians ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The return package has not been announced. Sewald is currently on the injured list with a moderate teres major strain, and hasn't pitched since July 12. In 18 appearances this season, he owns a 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and strong 29% strikeout rate, while holding hitters to a 32.5% hard-hit rate. Once healthy, Sewald should slide into high-leverage work for Detroit and be a valuable bullpen piece during the fantasy playoffs. A return in August remains the most likely timeline.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Chris McCosky
July
31,
2025
According
to
Jeff
Passan
of
ESPN,
the
Toronto
Blue
Jays
are
acquiring
right-handed
pitcher
Shane
Bieber
from
the
Cleveland
Guardians.
In
return,
the
Blue
Jays
are
sending
right-handed
pitching
prospect
Khal
Stephen
to
Cleveland.
Bieber
has
been
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July
31,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
starting
pitcher
Javier
Assad
(oblique)
threw
53
pitches
in
Triple-A
Iowa
on
Wednesday
night,
going
3
2/3
innings
and
allowing
one
earned
run
on
four
hits
with
a
pair
of
strikeouts.
Assad
posted
three
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July 31, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Paul Blackburn (shoulder) is scheduled to make one more rehab start with the Syracuse Mets on Saturday, August 2. Since he already ramped up to 87 pitches in his last outing, he should be ready to be activated after Saturday's start. He could be in the mix for the Mets' starting rotation down the stretch, depending on how things fall out at Thursday's trade deadline. Blackburn landed on the 15-day injured list early this month with a right shoulder impingement after pitching 18 2/3 innings with a 7.71 ERA and 4.16 FIP. He has been much sharper in the minors on his rehab, giving up just three runs in 15 innings on 11 hits with 19 strikeouts. In the right matchup as a starting pitcher, Blackburn can be a DFS value play or a streaming option, so keep an eye on where he ends up fitting into the Mets' plans going forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: MLB.com
July 31, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfielder
Victor Robles (shoulder) has been hitting in the cage for a few days, and he moved to hitting on the field on Wednesday for the first time. He is also throwing out to 150 feet, and the next step in his recovery will be sliding and diving. Robles has been sidelined since April 6, when he fractured and dislocated his shoulder by crashing into netting in San Francisco while making an exceptional catch. Last month, Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander said that Robles isn't expected back until September, but he could start a rehab assignment in the next few weeks and be ready to return early in the final month of the season if all continues to go according to plan. Robles joined the Mariners in the middle of last season and was a productive part of their outfield and lineup before the injury.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Tim Booth
July 31, 2025
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Yu Darvish told reporters on Wednesday that he made a mechanical change that "drastically dropped the arm slot." The change seemed to pay off immediately on Wednesday, as Darvish held the Mets to just two hits in seven shutout innings with seven strikeouts and two hits allowed. He earned his first win of the season after going 0-3 with a 9.18 ERA and 5.31 FIP in his first four starts. Darvish was dropped in many standard leagues after his brutal start to the season, but Wednesday's adjustment and improved results could make him a fantasy-relevant option again. His next start is currently scheduled for next Tuesday on the road in Arizona, and it'll definitely be one to watch closely to see if he can sustain his success.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Annie Heilbrunn
July 31, 2025
Minnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa (head) expects to be in the lineup for the Twins on Friday, when the team opens a series with the Guardians in Cleveland. The 30-year-old veteran had to leave Tuesday's game and sat out Wednesday due to a migraine, but there was also speculation about him possibly being traded at the deadline. He has a full no-trade clause and downplayed the possibility of playing anywhere else when asked about it on Wednesday. This year, Correa is batting .267 with seven homers, just a .119 ISO and .337 wOBA. He has a 97 wRC+, which indicates he's been below league average this season. He'll look to turn it around with a strong finish, and it doesn't look like the migraine issues will hold him back at all moving forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Matthew Leach
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