July
31,
2025
Seattle
Mariners
outfielder
Victor
Robles
(shoulder)
hit
on
the
field
on
Wednesday
before
the
team's
game
against
the
Athletics
for
the
first
time
since
suffering
a
small
fracture
in
the
humeral
head
of
his
shoulder
injury
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July 31, 2025
New York Knicks forward
Mikal Bridges signed a long-term extension with the organization on Thursday. According to Shams Charania, Bridges agreed to a four-year, $150 million extension, which includes a player option for the final year. His first season in New York was a success, so the Knicks wanted to lock up Bridges long term. Last season, Bridges averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 37.0 minutes per game in 82 games. He was an important piece to the Knicks success this past season. Bridges figures to remain a core piece to this roster for the foreseeable future. Fantasy managers should expect Bridges to be a viable middle-round value option in standard leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Shams Charania
July
31,
2025
Texas
Rangers
third
baseman
Josh
Jung
(calf)
will
get
a
day
or
two
to
rest
while
dealing
with
calf
soreness,
according
to
manager
Bruce
Bochy.
Jung
is
out
of
the
starting
lineup
for
Thursday's
contest
against
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July 31, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is expected to land on the injured list with his hamstring strain, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Outfielder
Brandon Lockridge, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres on Thursday, will join the team in Washington for their series against the Nationals this weekend, according to general manager Matt Arnold. It's not ideal, but the good news for Chourio's fantasy managers is that the Brewers are practicing an abundance of caution and don't expect a long absence. In the meantime, expect
Sal Frelick to shift to center, opening up playing time in right for
Blake Perkins. The 21-year-old Chourio is one of the best power/speed outfield threats in the game, so he should remain stashed in all fantasy formats. The Venezuelan is hitting .276 (123-for-445) on the year with 17 homers, 67 RBI, 71 runs and 18 stolen bases.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
July 31, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays said that rookie outfielder
Chandler Simpson (finger) was removed from the game on Thursday against the New York Yankees with a left index-finger sprain, per the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. The Rays are considering Simpson as day-to-day. They didn't get such good news on All-Star first baseman
Jonathan Aranda (wrist), who was also injured in the game, as they are hoping he can join them in September for the final month of the season. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if Simpson returns to the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The most likely candidate to see extra playing time in center if Simpson's injury lingers is
Jonny DeLuca. Simpson, 24, has made an immediate impact in fantasy in his first 227 MLB at-bats, entering Thursday's game with an even .300 average and 32 stolen bases.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
July 31, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Jonathan Aranda (wrist) said that X-rays came back negative on his left wrist, but he is going to miss time, and the team is hoping that he'll be able to return in September, according to Ryan Bass of Bally Sports. Aranda will get a second opinion on the wrist he injured in Thursday's game against the New York Yankees on Friday. The good news is that the 27-year-old All-Star won't miss the rest of the season, but the bad news is that he's going to miss at least one of the final two months for fantasy managers. It's been a breakout year for Aranda in his fourth year in the majors, as he went into Thursday's game slashing .315/.393/.478 with an .871 OPS, 12 home runs, 53 RBI and 53 runs in 102 games. Aranda's injury should mean more playing time for
Christopher Morel, either at first or DH.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bally Sports Florida - Ryan Bass
July 31, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback
Justin Herbert is studying
Josh Allen's play style and is looking to create more plays this season. As per the Dan Patrick Show, Herbert mentioned, "What I respect about him [Josh Allen] is he's able to run power between the tackles. He's able to take the hits and deliver the hits." It sounds like Justin Herbert is aspiring to be a more physical runner after taking a career-high 69 rushing attempts last season. With a body similar to Allen's at 6-foot-6 and 236 lbs., this could be a realistic approach to increase his production. Herbert running more would only boost his fantasy value and comes in at QB17 in the latest RotoBaller draft rankings.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: Dan Patrick Show
July 31, 2025
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired left-hander
Jordan Montgomery (elbow) and right-handed reliever
Shelby Miller from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. It's unclear what the Brewers sent Arizona in return. Montgomery hasn't pitched at all in 2025 and won't pitch the rest of the way, either, with his new team after having Tommy John surgery on his left UCL earlier this year. The 32-year-old southpaw helped the Texas Rangers win a World Series title in the fall of 2023 but them fell apart in the desert with the Snakes the following year to the tune of a 6.23 ERA and 1.65 WHIP in 117 innings. There were no promising signs that season as his strikeout rate plummeted, his walk rate rose and he was hit hard often. There's no guarantee Montgomery pitches in Milwaukee before he becomes a free agent next winter.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
July 31, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder
Oswald Peraza from the New York Yankees on Thursday in exchange for minor-league outfielder Wilberson De Pena and bonus-pool money, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. The Yankees had no more use for Peraza after recently acquiring
Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies to play third base in the Bronx. The 25-year-old Venezuelan will most likely settle into a utility infield role in Anaheim as well, which shouldn't change his fantasy value all that much with the move. Until rookie
Christian Moore is able to return from his injury, there's a chance the Angels use Peraza at second base or on days they want to give
Yoan Moncada a break at third base. Peraza has just a .190 average in four big-league seasons and was hitting .152 (24-for-158) with three homers and 13 RBI in limited playing time with the Yanks this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: YES Network - Jack Curry
July
31,
2025
The
Minnesota
Twins
acquired
right-hander
Taj
Bradley
from
the
Tampa
Bay
Rays
on
Thursday
at
the
MLB
trade
deadline
in
exchange
for
right-handed
reliever
Griffin
Jax,
per
Dan
Hayes
of
The
Athletic.
Bradley
read more...
July 31, 2025
Dallas Cowboys' wide receiver
KaVontae Turpin has been a focal point in the offense during Thursday's practice. With the dynamic duo of
George Pickens and
CeeDee Lamb soaking up a lot of the defensive attention, Turpin might prove to be a bright spot in the offense this year. After posting his best year yet in the offense, he will look to make more of an impact on offense as he shined in some special teams opportunities last year while recording 47 touches on offense through catches and carries. With Turpin's 4.31 40-yard dash speed, we'll see what he can do to contribute this year to Dallas this season.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: Kyle Youmans on X
July 31, 2025
The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed reliever
Taylor Rogers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Well, Rogers had a great run in Pittsburgh that lasted basically one day. The veteran left-hander was acquired by Pittsburgh in the
Ke'Bryan Hayes trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. A day later, Rogers is headed to the North Side of Chicago in exchange for outfielder
Ivan Brethowr. Rogers holds a 2.45 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and a 34/19 K/BB ratio across 40 appearances this season. He figures to pitch in a high-leverage role for Chicago, but is unlikely to have fantasy value due to lack of save chances.
--Andy WebbSource: MLB
July
31,
2025
The
San
Diego
Padres
acquired
left-hander
Nestor
Cortes
(elbow)
from
the
Milwaukee
Brewers
on
Thursday,
a
source
told
The
Athletic's
Ken
Rosenthal.
It's
unclear
what
the
Padres
sent
the
Brewers
in
return.
It's
unclear
how
much
Cortes
read more...
July 31, 2025
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Mike Yastrzemski was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. The return for the Giants wasn't announced, but it's unlikely to be huge considering Yastrzemski is on an expiring deal. This season, Yastrzemski is slashing .231/.330/.355 with eight home runs and 28 RBI with six steals in 96 games with the Giants. He figures to play against right-handed pitching while
Jac Caglianone (hamstring) remains sidelined. Yastrzemski is unlikely to see much of a change in fantasy value.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Washington Commanders all-pro wide receiver
Terry McLaurin requested a trade on Thursday after contract discussions fell through. McLaurin has been vocal about receiving an extension this year after delivering a career year in the 2024 season. Outside of McLaurin's rookie year, he has delivered over 1,000 yards receiving in every season he's played and remained a healthy option for the Commanders. With star quarterback
Jayden Daniels entering the fold, this will be big news that can impact his play and McLaurin's after they connected for 13 passing touchdowns in 2024. As he enters his age-30 season, we will see if the Commanders work harder to get a deal done or decide to ship him off before his final contracted year.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: Jordan Schultz on X
July 31, 2025
Minnesota Twins reliever
Louis Varland and infielder
Ty France were traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. In exchange, the Twins will receive outfielder
Alan Roden and left-hander
Kendry Rojas. This isn't a blockbuster move, but the Jays will bulk up their depth for a postseason run. This season, France is slashing .251/.320/.357 with six home runs and 44 RBI in 101 games this season. His value will likely take a dip considering he'll probably play a part-time role in Toronto. As for Varland, he has a 2.02 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 47/13 K/BB ratio across 49 innings this season. He'll probably pitch in high-leverage situations, but unlikely to see consistent save chances. Both Roden and Rojas figure to continue playing in the minor leagues with their switch to Minnesota.
--Andy WebbSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
July 31, 2025
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher
Adrian Houser was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. In exchange, the South Siders will receive corner infielder
Curtis Mead from the Rays. Houser had an outstanding run for the White Sox during his short stint with the team. He posted a 2.10 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 11 starts. The Rays bulk up their starting rotation with
Shane McClanahan (triceps) nearing his return. Mead is a former top prospect that should get a real chance to play on the rebuilding White Sox. This looks like a smart move by both sides, but probably means
Taj Bradley remains in the minors.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Dustin May was traded to the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. In exchange, the Dodgers will receive 2024 first-round pick
James Tibbs III who was acquired in the
Rafael Devers deal. May posted a 4.85 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 97/43 K/BB ratio across 19 appearances with the Dodgers this season. The team planned to shift him to the bullpen before trading him. It's uncertain if the Red Sox will use him as a starter or reliever. If he heads to the bullpen, May will see his fantasy value take a significant hit. Fantasy managers should stay tuned to see what the Red Sox plans are for him.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired right-hander
Shelby Miller from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Miller is currently on the 15-day injured list with a forearm injury. However, the right-hander recently began participating in bullpen sessions, suggesting he is nearing a return. Before his injury, Miller was enjoying a productive campaign in the desert. Through 36 1/3 innings of work, Miller has posted an impressive 1.98 ERA with a strong 0.96 WHIP. Miller has also seen occasional save opportunities as well, with both
A.J. Puk and
Justin Martinez on the injured list. Under the hood, he has generated a 77th percentile xERA with a strong 30.9% K rate. In Milwaukee, fantasy managers should expect Miller to operate as a top setup man alongside
Abner Uribe.
Trevor Megill should continue to see the bulk of the save opportunities.
--Andy SmithSource: Robert Murray
July 31, 2025
The New York Yankees are acquiring infielder
Jose Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old infielder has seen time at numerous positions while in Tampa Bay and will likely operate in a multi-positional depth role with the Yankees. This season, Caballero has appeared in 86 games and posted a .226/.328/.312 slash line with 12 doubles, one triple, two home runs, and an impressive 34 stolen bases. His stolen base total is the most in the American League. While the 28-year-old carries a low .294 xwOBA, .223 xBA, and a .320 xSLG, he sits in the 84th percentile in Range, which could earn him playing time. For now, fantasy managers should consider him as a one-category option for stolen bases in deeper standard leagues.
Anthony Volpe should continue to see most of the starts at shortstop for the time being.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher
Bailey Falter was traded to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. This isn't a blockbuster move, but Falter does add solid depth to the Royals rotation. The southpaw currently holds a 3.73 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a 70/39 K/BB ratio across 22 starts this season. Falter has been hot recently, allowing one earned run in each of his last two starts. He figures to be a back-end starter and a low-end streaming option with his shift to the American League. In exchange, the Pirates received reliever
Evan Sisk from Kansas City.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Free agent wide receiver
Andy Isabella inked a deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. The 49ers will technically be Isabella's fifth team in the NFL after bouncing around practice squads for the past few years. Isabella will add extra depth with injuries seemingly popping up left and right in the 49ers' wide receiver room. The former 62nd overall pick of the 2019 draft has put up career stats of 33 receptions for 447 yards and three touchdowns. After compiling the majority of these statistics during his first two years in the league with the Arizona Cardinals, Isabella will look to revamp his career in San Francisco.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: Jordan Schultz
July 31, 2025
The Detroit Tigers are acquiring right-handed pitcher
Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles. After a rough start to the season, the 41-year-old has been a reliable starting pitcher over the past few months. In his first 31 2/3 innings this season, Morton posted a 9.38 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP and was even demoted to a long relief role. However, over his next 69 2/3 innings of work, Morton would post a solid 3.62 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. During this stretch, Morton struck out 73 hitters and allowed only 26 walks. However, the 41-year-old sits below the average marks in xERA and xBA, which suggests he could face some regression during the final weeks of the campaign. Fantasy managers should expect Morton to slot in as the No. 5 option in the Detroit rotation, which will likely push
Troy Melton to the bullpen or back to Triple-A.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
The New York Yankees are acquiring relief pitcher
Camilo Doval from the San Francisco Giants. The 28-year-old has enjoyed an impressive bounce-back season through the first half of 2025. After struggling through most of 2024, holding a hefty 4.88 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP, the right-hander turned in a strong 3.09 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP through 46 2/3 innings this season. The 28-year-old has tallied 15 saves and struck out 50 batters. While he has struggled with his command (12.6% walk rate), Doval has generated a strong 3.49 xERA, .226 xBA, 6.1% barrel rate, and a 52.2% ground-ball rate, all of which are above the average marks. However, with the Yankees already having
Devin Williams on their roster and recently acquiring Pittsburgh right-hander
David Bednar, Doval will likely only see time as a setup man, which will significantly decrease his upside in standard leagues. However, Doval should remain a solid option in holds leagues, pitching on a competing Yankees team.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Tampa Bay wide receiver
Trey Palmer (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury that is holding him out of training camp. Going into his third year in the NFL, Palmer has typically been a depth chart filler on the Bucs, and they just added rookie
Emeka Egbuka in the 2025 draft after
Jalen McMillan already leaped past him on the depth chart in the 2024 season. Still on his rookie deal, Palmer is signed through the 2026 season and will need all of the reps he can get to compete with the newcomers on the depth chart for future upside. With the massive depth chart in Tampa Bay, Palmer will likely remain off the fantasy radar for now.
--Luke DeMarcusSource: Greg Auman Twitter
July 31, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring Minnesota Twins relief pitcher
Griffin Jax. Jax has spent his entire professional career with the Twins. Jax has typically been deployed in a high-leverage role but has primarily been a setup man for hard-throwing right-hander
Jhoan Duran. This season, Jax has posted a 4.50 ERA with a 1.28 WIHP. However, he has flashed immense strike upside, posting an elite 36.4% K rate with a 38.8% whiff rate. Under the hood, Jax carries an impressive 3.11 xERA, which suggests he has gotten a bit unlucky throughout the first half. Last season, Jax was one of the most dominant relievers in the sport, holding a 2.03 ERA with a stellar 0.87 WHIP. In Tampa Bay, fantasy managers should expect Jax to likely operate as the setup man for
Pete Fairbanks. However, Jax could occasionally earn save opportunities down the stretch.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
July 31, 2025
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid is approaching the final year of an eight-year, $100 million contract and could become an unrestricted free agent next offseason. However, the superstar forward is not expected to leave the team. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman hopes to agree to an extension with him soon. "(McDavid is) a huge part of everything we do here, and so I don't have a timeline update, but I do expect to have some conversations with them soon and hopefully get that wrapped up," Bowman told CHED 880's Bob Stauffer. Bowman also mentioned that he's had "really good conversations" with McDavid's agent, Judd Moldaver. McDavid has crushed it in the National Hockey League since his very first season. He has tallied 1,082 points (361 goals, 721 assists) in 712 career regular-season games, reaching 100 points in five consecutive campaigns.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
July 31, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring third baseman/outfielder
Miguel Andujar from the Athletics, per Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Full details aren't available yet. Andujar has slashed .298/.329/.436 with six homers, 27 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 231 plate appearances this season. The right-handed Andujar has done the majority of his damage against lefties, whom he has victimized for a .422/.458/.578 line over a small sample of 48 trips to the plate. Andujar will improve the Reds' depth, but this isn't a high-impact move for fantasy managers.
--Connor ByrneSource: Ari Alexander
July 31, 2025
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back
Jordan James (knee) missed training camp practice on Thursday with what head coach Kyle Shanahan called "knee issues." Before missing practice on Thursday, a report recently surfaced that the 21-year-old fifth-rounder had been impressing the coaching staff at camp. As long as his knee issues don't hinder him too much further, James will have a chance to lock down the RB3 duties in San Francisco behind the oft-injured
Christian McCaffrey and
Isaac Guerendo, although the team did just sign veteran
Ameer Abdullah on Thursday. James stands at 5-foot-10, 205 pounds and doesn't have overwhelming speed as an average pass-catcher. In redraft fantasy leagues, the rookie RB will be left to the waiver wire but could be a priority waiver-wire addition if both CMC and Guerendo miss time.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
July 31, 2025
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring utility player
Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins for prospects, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. The switch-hitting Castro is capable of lining up all over the diamond, including third base, where
Matt Shaw has provided below-average production. Castro, on the other hand, is enjoying his third straight respectable offensive season. The 28-year-old has hit .245/.335/.407 with 10 homers, 27 RBI, 48 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 344 trips to the plate in 2025. The soon-to-be free agent could now benefit by joining one of the best offenses in baseball.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jon Heyman
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