July 30, 2025
MLB.com's Francys Romero reports that multiple teams are monitoring San Francisco Giants closer
Camilo Doval ahead of Thursday's July 31 trade deadline, and he's drawing significant interest. Doval is among the relievers who could be on the move in the next few hours, according to sources. The 28-year-old Dominican reliever hasn't been perfect, but he's having a bounce-back 2025 campaign after a disastrous 2024 season that saw him post a 4.88 ERA in 59 innings pitched. Doval led the big leagues with 39 saves in 2023 and is currently sporting a 3.15 ERA (3.31 FIP), a 1.20 WHIP, 15 saves, 47 strikeouts and 24 walks in 45 2/3 innings pitched. While he has been shaky in the month of July, Doval could be a serious bullpen upgrade for a contending team this week. If Doval is traded, look for
Randy Rodriguez to become the Giants' top option for saves.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Francys Romero
July 30, 2025
San Francisco Giants right-hander
Landen Roupp (elbow) threw 35 pitches off flat ground on Tuesday and is expected to continue throwing at the team's spring training complex in Arizona during the club's six-game road trip, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Right-elbow inflammation landed Roupp on the 15-day injured list late last week, but if he continues to progress, he could come off the IL in early August to rejoin San Fran's starting rotation. The 26-year-old former 12th-round pick in 2021 should have a spot waiting for him in the Giants' rotation when he's ready to return, as he was looking good with a 3.11 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 95:42 K:BB in 101 1/3 innings over 20 starts in just his second MLB season. Roupp had given up two earned runs or less in six straight starts before getting injured.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Shayna Rubin
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander
Roki Sasaki (shoulder) is scheduled to throw at least one more bullpen session before being cleared to face live hitters, according to MLB.com. Sasaki initially landed on the 15-day injured list on May 13 with a right-shoulder impingement and was moved to the 60-day IL on June 20. The first-place Dodgers are not rushing the 23-year-old Japanese hurler back, and in a best-case scenario, fantasy managers may not get him back until late August or even early September. He has not pitched in a game since May 9 and threw 39 pitches in his most recent bullpen session. Once Sasaki goes on a minor-league rehab start, he's expected to need three to four appearances before he's an option to rejoin the big-league club. The Dodgers hope he can return before the end of the August, but even then, Sasaki might not be able to contribute much in fantasy the rest of the way.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 30, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman
Alec Bohm (rib) was diagnosed with a left-rib fracture on July 19 and was placed on the 10-day injured list. Bohm is feeling better now, though, and ran, threw, took dry swings, hit off a practice tee and fielded ground balls on Tuesday before the game in Chicago against the White Sox, according to MLB.com. If Bohm can avoid a setback once he begins ramping up even further, he could come off the IL by mid-August, but he's likely going to require a minor-league rehab assignment first. For however much longer the 28-year-old remains out, rookie
Otto Kemp should remain the team's primary third baseman. Although Bohm has hit a decent .278 (98-for-353) this year, he's been a disappointment overall with eight home runs and 42 RBI in 92 games after he was a first-time All-Star in 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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July 30, 2025
ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Cincinnati Reds are acquiring third baseman
Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, according to sources. The Reds will sent shortstop
Sammy Stafura and left-handed reliever
Taylor Rogers to the Pirates in exchange. Although Hayes has been a disappointment offensively since being taken in the first round in 2015, the 28-year-old is one of the best defensive third basemen in the league and has five years of club control after the 2025 campaign. Hayes should take over at third base in Cincy moving forward, which is bad news for
Noelvi Marte. However, he has hit just .236/.279/.290 with two home runs in 100 games this year and won't really be an offensive upgrade as the Reds look to make a run at a wild-card spot. Still, Hayes' minimal fantasy appeal is on the rise with the move to a better ballpark and lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
July 30, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman
Andres Gimenez (ankle) is expected to begin running the bases by Friday in Toronto, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Gimenez could begin a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after that if all goes well. The 26-year-old infielder has been out since early July with a sprained left ankle, but if he doesn't have any setbacks, he could be cleared to come off the 10-day injured list by the middle of next week. When fully healthy, Gimenez is the regular starting first baseman for Toronto, although he's a better defender than he is on offense. The Venezuelan left-handed hitter is batting just .218 (46-for-211) on the year with five home runs, 23 RBI, 26 runs scored and 10 stolen bases, making him mostly a middle-infield depth piece for his modest speed in AL-only fantasy formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
July 30, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk (concussion) is tentatively on track to play in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, which puts him on track to be activated from the seven-day injured list on Sunday if all goes well over the next few games, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. A foul tip to Kirk's mask last weekend ended up giving him a minor concussion, but he's made good progress and could rejoin Toronto's lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals.
Ali Sanchez got the start for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, but
Tyler Heineman has seen most of the playing time behind the dish with Kirk out. Kirk made the All-Star squad for the second time in his career this year and will be returning to a strong .304/.361/.413 slash line. He doesn't have much power, but fantasy managers aren't complaining at the weak catching spot.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
July 30, 2025
Houston Astros shortstop
Jeremy Pena (ribs) will play shortstop in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and could come off the injured list to rejoin the Astros before Friday's series opener at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Pena went 0-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored as the designated hitter for Sugar Land in his first rehab game on Tuesday. The Astros aren't expecting the 27-year-old to need many games in the minors before having him rejoin the big-league squad this weekend. Pena shouldn't be floating around on any waiver wires despite spending time on the 10-day IL. The Dominican infielder is having a career year for the Astros, slashing .322/.378/.489 with an .867 OPS, 11 homers, 40 RBI, 48 runs and 15 steals in 317 at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
July 30, 2025
The trade market for Minnesota Twins closer
Jhoan Duran is heating up, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox being among the many teams pursuing him. Heyman also lists the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners as other teams in the mix. The 27-year-old Dominican right-hander is extremely attractive at this year's trade deadline and would be a huge upgrade for any team's bullpen for the stretch run. Duran throws over 100 mph and has a 2.01 ERA (2.49 FIP), a 1.18 WHIP, 16 saves and a 53:18 K:BB in 49 1/3 relief innings this year in his fourth season with the Twins. He has 74 career saves and could become even more valuable in fantasy, depending on where he is traded. If Duran is traded,
Griffin Jax or
Louis Varland could see save chances for the Twins.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
July 30, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels acquired left-handed reliever
Andrew Chafin and right-handed reliever
Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league first baseman
Sam Brown and left-hander
Jake Eder, a source tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Angels are officially buyers at this year's trade deadline despite being four games out of the final American League wild-card spot with four teams in front of them, although this is a minor trade. The 35-year-old Chafin will give the Halos another lefty for their bullpen after posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.60 ERA and 18:12 K:BB in 20 innings with the Nats this year. Garcia has already pitched for Washington and the Dodgers this year and will return to Anaheim after being traded from the Angels to Red Sox a year ago. The 38-year-old has struggled with a 4.10 ERA in 37 1/3 total innings in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
July 30, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field.
Blake Perkins is taking over in center field and will hit eighth against Cubs left-hander
Shota Imanaga. The Brewers will give Chourio the day off after he was pulled early from Tuesday's victory with right-hamstring spasms. The Brewers have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so the 21-year-old will have two straight days off before potentially returning for Friday's series opener in D.C. against the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers should consider Chourio, a must-start when healthy, as day-to-day for now and hope he returns this weekend. Perkins has only two career at-bats against Imanaga and has a two-run homer against him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 30, 2025
Kansas City Royals second baseman
Jonathan India (shoulder) dealt with a sore shoulder after Tuesday's game and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Matt Quatraro said that India is available, but the team is being cautious with him with an off day coming on Thursday. Veteran
Adam Frazier is starting at second base and will bat seventh on Wednesday against Braves left-hander
Joey Wentz. It's possible that India will be ready to return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada. The 28-year-old former fifth overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds in 2018 out of Florida hasn't been very productive in his first year in KC, slashing a mediocre .240/.322/.342 with a career-low .664 OPS, only five home runs an 32 RBI in 100 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect
Matthew Lugo continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A on Tuesday evening. Facing Oklahoma City, Lugo went 3-for-4 with a triple and a home run. He also drew a walk and swiped a bag. Over his last six contests, Lugo has posted an elite .405/.542/1.000 slash line with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, and three stolen bases. The former second-round pick made his MLB debut earlier this season and flashed solid power upside, showing promise in his brief taste. Across 17 games, Lugo held a .238/.256/.548 slash line with two doubles and three long balls. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the Angels will likely give Lugo another taste of the big leagues later in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitching prospect
Sam Aldegheri struck out six hitters across six innings on Tuesday evening, facing Double-A Binghamton. This was his second-straight start in which he tossed six shutout innings. Since the start of the month (23 innings), Aldegheri has been very productive on the bump, posting an elite 0.76 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP. During this stretch, Aldegheri has struck out 19 hitters but has allowed 10 walks. Earlier this season, the southpaw was in his second taste of the majors but allowed seven runs (five earned) across 4 1/3 innings of work. During the 2024 season, Aldegheri made his MLB debut and held a 4.85 ERA through 13 innings. Given his recent stretch, Aldegheri could be bumped up to Triple-A in the near future.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
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