July 9, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Max Kepler (shin) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Kepler seemed fine until being pulled out for
Johan Rojas in the eighth inning. It has been revealed that Kepler is dealing with a right shin contusion, so fantasy managers should consider him as day-to-day. He finished this game 1-for-3 with a single and an RBI. The Phillies are off on Thursday, so possibly Kepler is back in the mix on Friday. If not, Rojas could see more action in the outfield over the weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Lochlahn March
July 9, 2025
Athletics shortstop
Jacob Wilson (hand) will take a seat ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. This doesn't come as a shock after Wilson was hit in the left hand by a pitch during Tuesday's game. It doesn't sound like Wilson suffered any serious injuries, but he'll likely undergo more testing. For now, fantasy managers should consider Wilson as day-to-day.
Max Muncy will take over at shortstop and bat sixth versus left-hander
Bryce Elder on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 9, 2025
Miami Marlins starting pitcher
Edward Cabrera is expected to have a fairly large trade market this summer. The Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and reportedly other organizations are looking at acquiring Cabrera ahead of the trade deadline. The Marlins should be able to get a good return on Cabrera, assuming they're willing to move him. He's under contract through 2026 with an affordable deal. This season, Cabrera holds a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 80/33 K/BB ratio across 15 starts. The Marlins don't need to trade Cabrera with him still under contract, but might cash-in on his value while it's high. This is a situation to monitor over the next few weeks.
--Andy WebbSource: Francys Romero
July 9, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Jake Meyers (calf) is starting in center field and will bat out of the two-hole for Wednesday's game against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander
Slade Cecconi. Meyers suffered a right-calf injury in Sunday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles and then missed the last two games as a result. The 29-year-old is feeling better on Wednesday, though, and will return to action against a pitcher that he's never faced in his career. Although Meyers has only three long balls on the season in his 88 games played, he's having a breakout season otherwise for the Astros by slashing .308/.369/.405 with 21 RBI, 47 runs scored and a career-high 14 stolen bases in 322 plate appearances. He's gone 7-for-21 (.333) with two doubles, a triple, an RBI and eight runs scored in the first six games of July.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 9, 2025
The Chicago Cubs placed right-handed reliever
Porter Hodge (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a shoulder injury, according to manager Craig Counsell. Pitcher
Ethan Roberts will be recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. "I don't think it's anything major, but we're dealing with a little shoulder stuff -- we got to get it out of there and have him clear-headed," Counsell says. The 24-year-old missed time earlier this year with hip and oblique injuries, but now he's back on the shelf and may not be ready to return until August. In just one-third of an inning of work in Tuesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins, Hodge surrendered six earned runs on five hits (three homers) while walking one and striking out one. He's had a roughs second year in the majors between his injuries and a bloated 6.85 ERA.
--Keith HernandezSource: 670 The Score
July 9, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman
Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is back at third base and will hit fifth on Wednesday against the visiting Washington Nationals and left-hander
MacKenzie Gore. Arenado will return to the hot corner after missing the last three games with a right-shoulder impingement. The 34-year-old has been beat up of late, as he also missed a few games last week with a minor finger injury. The matchup isn't a great one for DFS purposes, although Arenado has hit .444 with a home run and five RBI in his career against Gore in nine at-bats. Arenado has been cold offensively of late, going 6-for-28 (.214) with two doubles, two RBI, a run scored, one walk and two strikeouts in eight games played since June 24. He does have 41 RBI in 81 games for St. Louis this year, but Arenado is hitting a modest .248 (76-for-307), and his power (10 homers) continues to dwindle.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July
9,
2025
Boston
Red
Sox
manager
Alex
Cora
said
on
Wednesday
that
third
baseman
Alex
Bregman
(quadriceps)
has
"a
really
good
chance"
of
returning
before
next
week's
All-Star
break.
Apparently
Bregman
looked
good
and
recovered
nicely
from
his
workouts
read more...
July 9, 2025
The Boston Red Sox reinstated outfielder/designated hitter
Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder/outfielder
Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The team also transferred right-hander
Nick Burdi (hip) from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. Yoshida is finally back with the big-league club and will make his 2025 debut on Wednesday, serving as the DH and batting sixth against the visiting Colorado Rockies and right-hander
Antonio Senzatela. The 31-year-old is just now making his season debut after recovering from offseason right-shoulder surgery. The left-handed-hitting Japanese product has hit for a solid .285 average and .343 on-base percentage in his two seasons in Boston, but his power (25 homers) has left a lot to be desired. Yoshida might need to perform well in order to secure a regular lineup spot for the BoSox.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Red Sox
July 9, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman
Brandon Lowe (side) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Detroit Tigers.
Taylor Walls is starting at second base and will bat eighth against Tigers right-hander
Reese Olson. Lowe injured his left side in the win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday and will miss his third straight game in the series versus Detroit. The 31-year-old veteran has downplayed the seriousness of his injury, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to make it back for the final series of the first half of the season, which begins on Thursday at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Lowe will be looking to start a new hitting streak whenever he returns after snapping a 20-game streak on Sunday. Lowe hit .367 (29-for-78) with six home runs, three doubles, 14 RBI, a steal and 18 runs scored during his impressive streak.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July
9,
2025
Houston
Texans
wide
receiver
Christian
Kirk
was
dealt
from
the
division
rival
Jacksonville
Jaguars
for
a
late-round
NFL
Draft
pick
this
offseason.
The
28-year-old
had
a
fantastic
first
season
with
Jacksonville
in
2022,
but
injuries
and
read more...
July 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder
Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is "not there yet," but he's expected to return for Friday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants. Hernandez fouled a ball off his left foot in Saturday's loss to the Houston Astros and hasn't played since, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list to close out the first half of the season. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday to make sure the 32-year-old veteran is back in the fold. The Dodgers started
Esteury Ruiz,
James Outman and
Andy Pages from left field to right field, respectively, in Wednesday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. Although Hernandez has gone 3-for-24 with an RBI and five strikeouts in his last seven games since June 27, he's still a must-start in single-year fantasy leagues when he's in the lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
July
9,
2025
According
to
Zac
Jackson
of
The
Athletic,
Cleveland
Browns
veteran
running
back
Jerome
Ford
is
likely
to
open
the
2025
season
in
the
RB1
role.
The
team
just
selected
former
Ohio
State
running
back
read more...
July 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Wednesday that left-hander
Blake Snell (shoulder) will make a minor-league rehab start for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga on Thursday. It's a big step for the two-time Cy Young winner, as this will be Snell's first time pitching in a game since he landed on the injured list back in early April with left-shoulder inflammation. The 32-year-old southpaw is slated to throw around two innings in his rehab start on Thursday, and he'll need subsequent rehab starts on the farm before the Dodgers consider activating him, potentially in late July or early August. Snell can rack up the walks with the best of them -- he had eight free passes in nine innings in his first two starts before getting hurt -- but he also still has plenty of strikeout upside. Fantasy managers should still be stashing him in an IL spot.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
July 9, 2025
New York Mets first base/outfield prospect
Ryan Clifford clubbed a pair of home runs in a 2-for-6 day at the plate for Double-A Binghamton. The first was a three-run blast in the opening frame of the contest, and the other was a grand slam in the eighth inning. The 21-year-old has four home runs in his last five games and 17 on the year, now the owner of a .246/.363/.496 slash line with a .387 wOBA and 152 wRC+ through 79 games. The former 11th-round draft pick has an elevated 26.6 percent strikeout rate, but it is somewhat offset by a strong 15.3 percent walk rate, and so long as he continues to hit for power, there's a chance he could see some time at Triple-A later this year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-handed reliever
Blake Treinen (forearm) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Treinen is recovering from a sprained right forearm that has kept him sidelined since the middle of April. The 36-year-old veteran will likely need at least several outings in the minors because of his long layoff, which means it's probably unlikely that he'll come off the injured list to rejoin L.A.'s bullpen before the end of the first half of the season this Sunday. Treinen should have a key late-inning setup role for the Dodgers in the second half, though, and he does have 82 career saves in his 11 big-league seasons. Before his forearm injury, he had a 3.38 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, two saves, 10 strikeouts and three walks in eight relief innings.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
July 9, 2025
New York Mets outfield prospect
Carson Benge went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, three RBI, and two runs scored on Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton. The Mets' third-ranked prospect was promoted to Double-A a couple of weeks ago and has gone 11-for-37 (.297) with three extra-base hits (one home run), two steals, and an impressive 9:6 BB:K through 11 games for the Rumble Ponies. Overall, he's compiled a .302/.420/.473 slash line with five home runs, 17 steals, and nearly as many walks (50) as strikeouts (56) in 71 games. With a strong showing over the remainder of the season, the 2024 first-rounder should see time at Triple-A next year and could be knocking on the door to the majors later in 2026.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 9, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani's next start on the mound will come on Saturday in San Francisco against the division-rival Giants. However, Ohtani will serve as the "opener" again, with right-hander
Emmet Sheehan serving as the bulk reliever. Ohtani is slowly building up his pitch counts since making his debut as a pitcher this year on June 16, but he's only thrown a total of six innings in four "starts" for L.A. The 31-year-old Japanese sensation went an inning each in his first two appearances before ramping up to two innings apiece in his last two outings versus the Royals and Astros. Ohtani has been solid so far on the mound, only allowing one earned run while walking one and striking out six in six innings, but until he's more stretched out, he won't be a great lineup option for fantasy managers as a pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Sonja Chen
July 9, 2025
Washington Nationals corner infield prospect Yohandry Morales laced a double and two home runs in a 3-for-4 day at the plate at Triple-A Rochester. The Nats' 12th-ranked prospect has struggled during his time at Triple-A, slashing just .225/.302/.380 with a 29.6 percent strikeout rate in 36 games. The 2023 second-rounder slashed .315/.366/.520 in 33 games at Double-A earlier this season, which earned him a promotion, although the strikeout rate was slightly higher than average even at Double-A (23.2 percent). This two-homer game and a two-hit effort in the game before could mean he's acclimating, and if he gets on a roll, there's a chance he could make a late-season debut with the big league club. The 6-foot-3 slugger is not stash-worthy for fantasy, however.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July
9,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
tight
end
Chig
Okonkwo
has
flashed
on
occasion
during
his
three-year
NFL
career,
but
tight
ends
often
take
time
to
develop,
and
Tennessee's
offense
has
been
well
below
league
average
since
the
start
of
the
read more...
July 9, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons selected former Notre Dame safety Xavier Watts in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and many believed he could have been an early Day 2 pick after collecting 13 interceptions, 18 pass deflections, and two fumble recoveries in his final two collegiate seasons. Heading into his rookie campaign, it's safe to say the team is high on the 23-year-old. "X is one of the smartest players I have ever watched at safety," Falcons area scout Ryan Doyal said. "It's like, man, he's in the right place at the right time. But then he just keeps doing it. And then he comes back for another year, and he does the exact same thing again." Atlanta already has one of the premier safeties in the NFL, Jessie Bates III, so Watts panning out would form a dangerous duo for the Falcons' rebuilt defense.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: AtlantaFalcons.com
July 9, 2025
Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Xavier Restrepo is working out with NFL star pass-catchers
Ja'Marr Chase,
Tyreek Hill,
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and more at Chad Johnson's Wideout Workshop this week. The undrafted free agent out of Miami has impressed this offseason while catching passes from his college quarterback,
Cam Ward, and learning from some of the best in the business can't hurt his chances to succeed. The 23-year-old logged back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons to end his Hurricanes career, but his poor NFL Combine performance led to him going undrafted. While any UDFA has an uphill battle to make a 53-man roster, having previous chemistry with Ward gives him a leg up, and the Titans' wideout room is arguably the worst in the NFL behind
Calvin Ridley.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Chad Johnson on X
July 9, 2025
Chicago Cubs infield prospect
Jefferson Rojas went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Tuesday, belting his eighth home run of the season for High-A South Bend. The hits extended his hit streak to seven games, and he's now recorded multiple hits in three of the last four. The Cubs' third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 64) is now the author of a .284/.393/.480 slash line with 14 steals and a 13.8 percent walk rate compared to just a 15.6 percent strikeout rate. This recent hot stretch could be what gets him to Double-A sooner rather than later, and he's got solid all-around tools that could make him an impactful fantasy asset once he gets to the majors, perhaps as soon as next season. Hence, the Dominican is a prospect to keep an eye on.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 9, 2025
Kansas City Royals catching prospect
Carter Jensen stayed hot on Tuesday, going 2-for-2 with a single, a home run, three walks, three RBI, and a run scored for Triple-A Omaha. It's the fourth multi-hit effort in his last six games after a 1-for-22 start for the Storm Chasers, and nine of his 10 hits at the highest level have gone for extra bases (three 2B, six HR). The Royals' third-ranked prospect had been raking at Double-A before his promotion, and now owns a .285/.357/.462 slash line with 12 home runs through 79 games between Double and Triple-A. The Royals are currently carrying three catchers on their roster, so it may take an injury or a trade for Jensen to make it to the majors, but whatever the catalyst, the 22-year-old is on pace for a debut this year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 9, 2025
Utah Jazz guard
Walter Clayton Jr. finished with 20 points (5-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block during Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Clayton sank four three-pointers and logged 28 minutes in the contest. He landed extra minutes on the floor with
Ace Bailey (groin) and
Brice Sensabaugh (knee) both unavailable. The 18th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 25.9 minutes per game during three Summer League outings.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
San Antonio Spurs forward
Carter Bryant struggled during Tuesday's 89-88 Summer League loss to the Lakers, finishing with nine points (2-8 3Pt, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes. Bryant has appeared in two of three Spurs Summer League games so far, logging a total of 16 points, eight rebounds and one assist in 46 minutes. Drafted 14th overall in the first round of the NBA draft last month by San Antonio, the 19-year-old had a limited role as a freshman at Arizona, averaging 6.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest across 37 games.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Chicago White Sox utilityman
Brooks Baldwin (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list as the team enters the All-Star break. Baldwin was scratched from Tuesday's lineup ahead of a loss to the Blue Jays and had appeared in every game since his July 1 call-up. Baldwin provides defensive versatility, but his offensive output has been limited, posting a 28.4% strikeout rate and just a 2.4% home run rate. The White Sox have recalled first baseman
Tim Elko. Elko struggled during an earlier 18-game stint with the club, but launched 16 home runs at Triple-A Charlotte this season, bringing much-needed power to a lineup lacking punch.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Chicago White Sox
July 9, 2025
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski logged 18 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes on the floor during Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Filipowski earned his second straight Summer League double-double. The 21-year-old is averaging 17.0 points and 11.3 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per contest across three Summer League outings. With a young Jazz roster, the former Duke standout will likely take on a larger role in 2025-26, posting averages of 9.6 points and 6.1 rebounds across 72 outings last season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
July 9, 2025
Chicago White Sox left-hander
Cam Booser (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte after being sidelined since June 19 with a left shoulder strain. The southpaw is expected to require only a brief rehab stint before rejoining the White Sox bullpen. Booser has posted a 5.11 ERA with 27 strikeouts and seven holds across 24 2/3 innings this season. Booser's high ERA and the White Sox overall struggles (32 games under .500) limit his fantasy value. He could offer minimal value as a speculative add in deeper AL-only or save and holds leagues. Booser remains off the radar in standard leagues unless he earns a consistent high-leverage role with improved team results.
--Shaun AlbinSource: mlb.com
July 9, 2025
Washington Nationals right-hander
Travis Sykora (tricep) will be shut down for two to three weeks as he recovers from lower right triceps soreness. The 21-year-old exited Saturday's start after just one inning, sparking concern among fantasy managers. Sykora has avoided a significant injury and is expected to return by the end of July. The timing of the setback will force Sykora to miss the 2025 MLB Futures Game, but his overall trajectory remains intact. Baseball America's preseason No. 59 prospect, Sykora, has rapidly climbed four minor league levels before the All-Star break. Over 12 starts, he's racked up 79 strikeouts across 45 1/3 innings. Signed by the Nationals in 2023, Sykora boasts four plus-pitches, including a high-octane fastball that touches 96 mph and a deceptive mid-80s splitter. Dynasty managers should remain confident, as the future looks bright for the hard-throwing righty.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mark Zuckerman
July 9, 2025
On Tuesday, Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Malevy Leons collected 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four steals, one assist, and one block across 28 minutes during an 86-82 Summer League loss to the Utah Jazz. Leons finished the contest as the Thunder's second-leading scorer. The 25-year-old spent most of last season in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue after being waived by the Thunder in November. Leons appeared in 47 Blue games while posting averages of 10.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals during 26.9 minutes per contest in 2024-25.
--Andrew LennoxSource: ESPN
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