June 29, 2025
Baltimore Orioles outfielder
Cedric Mullins is drawing trade interest from the Houston Astros, who are aggressively looking for a left-handed bat on the market. It would be a boost for Houston's offense, as their outfield currently consists of
Jake Meyers,
Cooper Hummel, and
Cam Smith. Mullins is batting only .213 with a .295 on-base percentage, but he brings some pop and speed to the lineup with 12 home runs and eight stolen bases. The speedster is just one year removed from stealing 32 bases in 2024, and a change of scenery could potentially wake him up out of his current slump.
--Jeremy HeistSource: Michael Schwab
June 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz has been in a slump recently and was dropped in the batting order. He fell to sixth in the order on Sunday, but maybe that helped spark his bat. Cruz hit a two-run home run off right-hander
Frankie Montas in the first inning. He would hit another two-run shot in the seventh inning for his first multi-hit game in nearly a month. Cruz finished this game 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI, and two runs scored in the blowout win over the New York Mets. It has been a struggle at times with Cruz, but fantasy managers should continue to stick with him.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher
Justin Wrobleski came in as the bulk reliever during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This strategy has been working for the Dodgers, so they will continue using it. Wrobleski followed opener
Lou Trivino and was nearly untouchable on the mound. He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing three hits, and striking out six batters in the win. Wrobleski has tossed four straight outings with two earned runs or less. The 24-year-old could start picking up steam here soon in fantasy leagues with the way he's throwing the ball.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher
Tyler Kinley got a rare save chance during Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Kinley isn't normally called upon for saves, but
Seth Halvorsen and
Victor Vodnik were already used earlier in the game. The Rockies handed Kinley the ball in the 11th inning with a one-run lead. The veteran right-hander tossed a scoreless inning with two strikeouts to record his third save of the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't read too much into this one. Kinley has struggled throughout most of the season, so he'll probably remain in lower leverage situations going forward.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Texas Rangers starting pitcher
Jack Leiter has been roughed up on the mound lately, but put together a strong performance versus the Mariners. The right-hander tossed six innings allowing one earned run on seven hits while striking out seven batters in the no-decision. This is the first time that Leiter has allowed three earned runs or less in a start since June 5. He'll take a 4.29 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 58/32 K/BB ratio into his next start against the San Diego Padres. Leiter hasn't produced enough quality outings lately to warrant streaming in anything more than deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Seattle Mariners catcher
Mitch Garver made his return to the lineup after missing a few games due to a jaw injury. He came ready to play during Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Garver tied the game in the sixth inning with an RBI single. He would collect another RBI with a hit in the 10th inning. Finally, Garver would put the game out of reach with a two-run home run off right-hander
Cole Winn in the 12th inning. He finished this game 3-for-6 with a homer and four RBI in the win. Garver has been fairly quiet this season and doesn't play enough to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats. However, this was a good performance by Garver, so maybe he'll earn more playing time.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Aaron Judge (back) was reportedly dealing with back soreness heading into Sunday's game against the Athletics. It didn't seem to be bothering him too much as he produced a big game. Judge took right-hander
Luis Severino deep in the fourth inning with a two-run shot. He would later hit another home run which would be his 30th of the season. Judge finished this game 2-for-4 with two homers, four RBI, three runs scored, and a walk in the win. He might serve as the DH for a few more games until his back is better, but that issue isn't going to slow him down at the plate.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays closer
Jeff Hoffman mowed down the Boston Red Sox to earn his 18th save in a 5-3 win on Sunday. Hoffman entered in the bottom of the ninth and struck out the side on just 14 pitches. It was Hoffman's first save since June 10. The 32-year-old stumbled through a few awful outings in May, but he has righted the ship in June with nine innings of two-run ball. Overall, Hoffman has logged a 4.98 ERA with 48 strikeouts, 10 walks, a 1.08 WHIP, and four blown saves across 34 1/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 29, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever
Matt Strahm got out of a jam Sunday to pick up his fifth save in a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. Strahm took the reins in the bottom of the ninth inning and allowed a one-out single and a two-out walk. The Braves had the tying run on third after a wild pitch, but Strahm got
Stuart Fairchild to fly out to end the game. Strahm didn't record any strikeouts during his 17-pitch inning. The 33-year-old has been shaky of late, having allowed an earned run in four of his past seven appearances. Nevertheless, Strahm and righty
Orion Kerkering have emerged as the Phillies' main options for saves in recent weeks. Strahm carries a 3.78 ERA with 37:9 K:BB and a 1.23 WHIP over 33 1/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
June 29, 2025
Boston Red Sox reliever
Zack Kelly (oblique) left the team's 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday with tightness in his right oblique. Kelly came into the game in the fifth and allowed one earned run on two hits with a strikeout and a walk in the inning. While Kelly stayed in to start the sixth, he exited immediately after hitting
Andres Gimenez with a pitch. Oblique injuries often lead to lengthy absences, meaning the 30-year-old right-hander may require a stint on the 15-day IL. Regardless, this has been a rough season for Kelly, who owns a 5.56 ERA with 25:9 K:BB and two holds over 22 2/3 frames.
--Connor ByrneSource: Ian Browne - MLB.com
June 29, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter
Mike Trout spent almost all of May on the injured list because of a bone bruise in his left knee. Trout returned May 30, but the 11-time All-Star still hasn't gotten into any games as an outfielder because his knee remains an issue. "I haven't even thought about (playing the field)," Trout told Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. "It's still sore. Just battling through it." Trout got a routine day off Sunday, but the 33-year-old has been a consistent presence in the Angels' lineup since coming off the IL. While Trout isn't producing at an MVP level anymore, the future Hall of Famer has still hit a more-than-respectable .274/.426/.417 with four homers, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored, and 29:22 K:BB in June.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Fletcher - Orange County Register
June 29, 2025
The Houston Astros have not ruled out the possibility of designated hitter/outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) coming off the injured list next weekend, according to general manager Dana Brown. It's "not the most likely scenario, but we're not putting that aside," Brown said of a potential return for a July 4-6 road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alvarez, out since May 2 because of a fracture in his right hand, has taken swings in the batting cage this weekend. Before landing on the IL, Alvarez hit a disappointing .210/.306/.340 with three home runs and 18 RBI in 121 plate appearances. However, considering the 28-year-old slugger is one of the game's premier hitters, the Astros and fantasy managers will happily welcome him back.
--Connor ByrneSource: Chandler Rome - The Athletic
June 29, 2025
San Diego Padres right-hander
Matt Waldron (oblique) will make his 2025 debut Monday in a road start against the Philadelphia Phillies, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Waldron suffered a strained left oblique during the spring and has missed the first three months of the season as a result. The 28-year-old knuckleballer tossed a career-high 146 2/3 innings last season and pitched to a 4.91 ERA with 133 strikeouts, 40 walks, and a 1.26 WHIP. Waldron will now take over for right-hander
Ryan Bergert in the Padres' rotation. Bergert landed on the 15-day injured list earlier this week with a right forearm contusion.
--Connor ByrneSource: Kevin Acee
June 29, 2025
Miami Marlins shortstop
Xavier Edwards will head to the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is a rare rest day for Edwards who has started in 13 straight games. His combo of contact and speed makes him a valuable fantasy option despite not having any home runs this season.
Otto Lopez will take over at shortstop and bat leadoff against left-hander
Eduardo Rodriguez. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
June 29, 2025
Seattle Mariners catcher
Mitch Garver (jaw) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Garver was forced to make an early exit on Thursday after getting hit in the face with a ball. As a result, Garver missed two games, but is back in the lineup for this one. He'll draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh against right-hander
Jack Leiter. Garver doesn't see enough playing time to warrant rostering in fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
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