September 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani (illness) has been scratched from his scheduled start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Ohtani is feeling under the weather, according to Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts. The organization is hopeful that Ohtani will feel good enough to take the mound this weekend. Despite not pitching, Ohtani will still function as the designated hitter and bat leadoff during Wednesday's contest. It sounds like the Dodgers are going to take this day-by-day. That being said, fantasy managers will need to check back later in the week to see when Ohtani will take the mound again.
Emmet Sheehan will take the mound versus the Pirates on Wednesday. The right-hander will offer low-end streaming appeal for this one.
--Andy WebbSource: Fabian Ardaya
September 3, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Chourio reportedly was feeling some hamstring discomfort following Monday's contest. The Brewers were off on Tuesday, but Chourio is still not 100 percent on Wednesday. The team will take the cautious approach and hold Chourio out of Wednesday's contest. It doesn't sound like he'll require a stint on the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider Chourio as day-to-day.
Isaac Collins,
Blake Perkins, and
Sal Frelick will cover the outfield on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
September 3, 2025
After being pulled early on Tuesday night with left-calf tightness, Chicago Cubs outfielder
Kyle Tucker (calf) is out of Wednesday's lineup versus the visiting Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field.
Seiya Suzuki will man right field and will bat third against Braves right-hander
Bryce Elder, with veteran
Carlos Santana manning the designated hitter spot and batting fifth. The good news is that Tucker's calf injury doesn't sound too serious, and the Cubs are hoping that he'll be ready to go for Friday's series opener against the Washington Nationals after Thursday's day off. Fantasy managers will want to check back then to see if the 28-year-old is back in the lineup. Tucker is a must-start in fantasy when he's active. He was in the midst of a slump in August but has been back to his All-Star self after taking some mental days off.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 3, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Taylor Ward (head) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Ryan Berget, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the order. Ward collided with the outfield wall on Sunday against the Houston Astros and suffered a laceration above his right eye that required 20 stitches. However, he was able to avoid the concussion protocol and is now feeling good enough to get back on the field after taking a few days off. He'll be in the DH spot with
Mike Trout missing a second straight day due to a skin infection. Ward already has a career-high 30 home runs on the season in his eighth year in the big leagues and should be returned to all starting lineups. The right-handed slugger hit just .211 (19-for-90) with five home runs, five doubles and 16 RBI in 27 games in August.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 3, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Mike Trout (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Kansas City Royals due to a skin infection.
Taylor Ward (head) will serve as the designated hitter in his return and will bat third against Royals right-hander Ryan Berget. Trout is being considered as day-to-day for now, but we have no idea when the 34-year-old three-time MVP might get back onto the field for the Halos. The 11-time All-Star has still shown decent power as he declines -- he has 20 long balls in 381 at-bats -- but he's hitting only .231 (88-for-381) and has stolen only two bases. The future Hall of Famer is limping to the finish line and hit just .214 (18-for-84) with one home run, seven RBI and a 38:19 K:BB in 24 games in the month of August. Check back on Thursday to see if Trout is available for the series finale in KC.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
September 3, 2025
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that they officially placed outfielder
Roman Anthony (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain and recalled infielder/outfielder
Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Anthony injured himself on a swing during Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians and could end up missing the rest of the regular season, with manager Alex Cora saying he could be out for four to six weeks. It's a tough blow for a Red Sox team in firm playoff contention, as the 21-year-old outfield prospect has hit the ground running after making his MLB debut earlier this year. The Red Sox will piece things together in the month of September with
Rob Refsnyder and
Masataka Yoshida likely working in a platoon, at least until
Wilyer Abreu (calf) returns from his own IL stint.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Red Sox
September 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star
Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to start in Wednesday's game on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he's no longer on the bump and will be replaced by right-hander
Emmet Sheehan, according to Kirsten Watson. Ohtani will still serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff against right-hander
Braxton Ashcraft. It's unclear why the Dodgers are moving away from the Japanese All-Star as the starting pitcher on Wednesday, but he's obviously healthy enough to hit. We should get a better update from manager Dave Roberts, but for now, fantasy managers won't have Ohtani as a pitcher for their lineups on Wednesday. Sheehan is 5-2 on the year with a 3.56 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 54 strikeouts in 48 innings over his 10 outings (eight starts) and makes for a decent streamer in a plus matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: Kirsten Watson
September 3, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield prospect
Franklin Arias was promoted to Double-A Portland on Tuesday. Boston's top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 23) produced solid numbers between Single-A and High-A, slashing .279/.343/.383 in 106 games, and although he drew walks at just a 7.9 percent rate, he struck out at a minuscule 9.8 percent rate. The Venezuelan is now one of the youngest players at Double-A, joining just a handful of other 19-year-olds at that level, with his age making the youngster's other accomplishments all the more impressive. The right-handed slugger even doubled in his Double-A Portland debut, and should be stashed away in dynasty leagues.
--Jarod RuppSource: Portland Sea Dogs
September 3, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage was excellent again on Tuesday at Triple-A Buffalo, tossing three shutout innings, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six. The Blue Jays' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 25) has now posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 22.0 percent K-BB% in four appearances (three starts) at Triple-A. He now has 156 strikeouts in 94 2/3 innings pitched this season across three levels of the minors, which is good for a 14.83 K/9. The 6-foot-4 hurler likely won't have an impact in 2025 at the major league level, but expect him to be relevant for fantasy in 2026, and the 22-year-old should be stashed away in dynasty formats as one of baseball's top pitching prospects.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
September 3, 2025
New York Mets catching prospect
Kevin Parada has been promoted to Triple-A Syracuse. The 24-year-old made year-over-year strides on offense, going from a .214 average with a 33.7 percent strikeout rate and .663 OPS in 2024 to a .254 average, 27.8 percent strikeout rate, and .754 OPS in 2025. The former first-round draft pick was the Mets' third-ranked prospect in 2023, but has since fallen outside the top 30.
Francisco Alvarez is entrenched as the team's starter, but has been limited to 56 games this year as a result of both underperformance and injury, so there could be an opportunity for Parada to continue to climb the ladder if he can keep up the momentum.
--Jarod RuppSource: Binghamton Rumble Ponies
September 3, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect
Victor Arias (undisclosed) was placed on the Double-A New Hampshire 7-day injured list on Tuesday with an undisclosed injury. The Jays' ninth-ranked prospect spent time at High-A earlier this year and earned a promotion to Double-A, where things have proven more challenging. The 22-year-old slashed .294/.381/.437 with five home runs and 12 steals at High-A in 66 games, but slashed just .226/.293/.331 with two home runs and six steals in 36 games at Double-A. The left-handed slugger offers plenty of pop and speed, although neither tool has resulted in eye-opening home run or stolen base totals to this point. With an offseason to get healthy, look for the Venezuelan to get back on track in 2026, with an outside shot at a late-season big league call-up if he can get hot early in the campaign.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com - Transactions Page
September 3, 2025
The New York Mets are considering a few possibilities with struggling right-hander
Kodai Senga, including potentially asking him to accept an optional minor-league assignment, according to people familiar with the team's thinking. However, Senga may not be sent to the minors without his consent, according to his contract. The 32-year-old said on Tuesday that he's willing to do whatever it takes for him to get better and help the team. Another option would be for the Mets to send Senga to the bullpen to try and get him right for the playoffs. He was the runner-up for the National League Rookie of the Year and was an All-Star in 2023. Senga had a 1.39 ERA through his first 14 outings this year, but he's posted a 6.56 ERA in 35 2/3 innings since, and the Mets have plenty of rotation options right now, especially with rookies
Nolan McLean and
Jonah Tong looking good.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
September 3, 2025
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Isaiah Lowe (undisclosed) was placed on High-A Fort Wayne's seven-day injured list on Tuesday. The Padres' 26th-ranked prospect made 22 starts (91 2/3 innings pitched) for the TinCaps this season, posting a 5.69 ERA and an unsightly 1.76 WHIP as opponents held a .293 batting average against him. Combined with a 6.87 K/9 (4.4 percent K-BB%), Lowe has taken a step back compared to the success he had at Single-A in 2024, where he boasted a 3.00 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and an 11.13 K/9 (20.0 percent K-BB%), so depending on the nature of the injury, perhaps it is a blessing in disguise that will allow the 22-year-old to reset and come into 2026 rejuvenated. The 6-foot-1 hurler could end up in the bullpen in the end, and for now, he's off the dynasty radar.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com - Transactions Page
September 3, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect
J.J. Wetherholt is not likely to be promoted before the end of the year, although it is not because the team doesn't feel he is ready. The reasoning is more due to the fact that Wetherholt is not currently on the 40-man roster and does not need to be on the 40-man this winter in order to be protected from the Rule 5 draft, however, there are other players the team wants to protect and will use the 40-man roster space on them. It's a bummer from a fantasy standpoint as the Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has performed well enough to be a consideration for a big league call-up and has the skillset to be a multi-category producer once he arrives. Unfortunately, his arrival likely won't be until next spring. Redraft managers who have been stashing in anticipation of a call-up are potentially wasting a roster spot if that comes to fruition.
--Jarod RuppSource: Derrick Goold
September 3, 2025
Cleveland Guardians infielder
Gabriel Arias (hand) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Arias was also expected to return on Tuesday, but instead he was held out as a precaution and was available off the bench. The 25-year-old was hit by a 94.7 mph sinker in the second inning on Aug. 29 and exited immediately, although X-rays came back negative. Arias has not started a game since, but he should be back in there on Wednesday at the 6 for Cleveland. Light-hitting
Brayan Rocchio has shifted over to shortstop for the Guards since Arias' injury. Arias isn't much of an offensive force himself and is only valuable in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues as middle-infield depth. He is hitting a paltry .222 (78-for-351) on the year with nine homers, 45 RBI, 36 runs and six steals.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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