July 28, 2025
The New York Mets have been discussing third baseman
Mark Vientos in trade talks this week, and rival executives think that the team is willing to move him by this Thursday's July 31 deadline, league sources told SNY's Andy Martino. The Mets aren't looking to move any of their young infielders -- they've also received interest in
Brett Baty and
Ronny Mauricio -- but rival executives think Vientos is more available than Baty and Mauricio. The 25-year-old hit 27 home runs with an .837 in a breakout 2024 campaign. He might not be as good this year, but interested teams view Vientos as a player that can carry a team when he gets hot. The former second-round has struggled on both offense and defense in 2025, but he's currently on a six-game hitting streak and could see more playing time with a change of scenery to finish this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY - Andy Martino
July 28, 2025
The San Francisco Giants aren't expected to trade closer
Camilo Doval by this Thursday's July 31 trade deadline. However, rival executives think the Giants would be smart to move him. Opportunistic teams could take advantage, and the Giants' bullpen has been such a team strength this year that they could probably afford to lose him. San Fran's bullpen ranks second in ERA (3.23), third in opponents' OPS (.643) and first in WHIP (1.16). The 28-year-old Doval is also under team control through the 2027, which makes him even much more valuable around the league. If Doval were to be dealt this week, All-Star
Randy Rodriguez, who has emerged as one of the best relievers in MLB, would almost certainly take over the closing duties for the Gigantes. Doval has incredible arm talent and has bounced back nicely from a disastrous 2024 that saw him sent to the minors.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon and Andrew Baggarly
July
28,
2025
The
Detroit
Tigers
are
acquiring
right-hander
Chris
Paddack
from
the
Minnesota
Twins
in
exchange
for
an
unnamed
minor-leaguer,
according
to
multiple
team
sources.
Paddack
is
the
first
of
several
players
the
Twins
are
expected
to
trade
by
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July 28, 2025
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Hunter Greene (groin) is scheduled to throw four innings in his next minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Greene pitched in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League last Wednesday and threw two scoreless innings while striking out four and walking one for his first appearance in a game since June 3. The 25-year-old hurler is recovering from a strained right groin and could need a third rehab outing before the Reds feel comfortable having him rejoin their starting rotation for the final two months of the season. The hard-throwing righty should be rostered in all fantasy leagues, especially now that he's nearing a return to Cincy. The former first-rounder looked strong before his injury with a 2.72 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 73 K's in 59 2/3 frames over 11 starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
July
28,
2025
Chris
Cotillo
of
Mass
Live
writes
that
Tampa
Bay
Rays
first
baseman
Yandy
Diaz
intrigues
the
Boston
Red
Sox,
and
they
could
end
up
trading
for
him
this
week.
According
to
Ken
Rosenthal
of
The
Athletic,
the
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July 28, 2025
The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Monday that they optioned right-hander
Tobias Myers to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander
Craig Yoho from Nashville in a corresponding move. Myers made five starts with the Brew Crew to begin the year before being sent to the minors. He rejoined the big-league squad in a relief role last week and made two appearances, throwing three scoreless innings with no walks and four strikeouts. The 26-year-old will now go back to Nashville and could be stretched out in a starting role so that he can be ready to provide depth out of the bullpen down the stretch and potentially into the postseason. The former sixth-rounder by the Baltimore Orioles in 2016 is off the fantasy radar right now and has a 4.30 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 19:10 K:BB in eight appearances (five starts) in Milwaukee this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milwaukee Brewers
July 28, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they reinstated catcher
Adley Rutschman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher
Jacob Stallings for assignment in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers will need to check back shortly, but Rutschman should be back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards. The 27-year-old switch-hitting backstop will return as the O's starting catcher after missing a month-plus with a strained left oblique. Despite a disappointing 2025 season to this point, the former first-rounder should be rostered in all fantasy leagues and should be returned to starting lineups. Rutschman has hit .227/.319/.372 to this point with eight home runs, 20 RBI and 31 runs for the disappointing Orioles.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
July 28, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter
Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "ramping up his workload," according to general manager Dana Brown, and once he gets through that, the Astros plan to have him face live pitching. Brown wants Alvarez to go on a short minor-league rehab stint, too, before rejoining the big-league team. "I'll take a 75% Yordan Alvarez over some of the guys we have now," Brown added. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger was cleared to start hitting slow toss last week and has now gotten to the point where's he ready to see live pitching. It means that barring a setback, he could be back with the Astros by next week. Expect the Astros to ease him back in, and it's possible Alvarez serves as the primary DH the rest of the year. The three-time All-Star didn't look like himself in just 100 at-bats earlier this year, but he could be a difference-maker if he bounces back to form for the final two months.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Talk 790
July 28, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect
Tekoah Roby (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. The 23-year-old right-hander, acquired from Texas in the 2023 deadline deal for
Jordan Montgomery, had made six starts at Triple-A Memphis after being promoted in June. Following a rough start, Roby had allowed just two earned runs over his last 21 innings before the injury. Durability remains a concern, as Roby also missed significant time in 2023. His fastball sits in the mid-90s, but his high-spin curveball is widely regarded as his most effective weapon. Continue to stash Roby in dynasty formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Katie Woo and Keith Law
July 28, 2025
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown thinks that shortstop
Jeremy Pena (ribs) "will be back here soon" and could come off the injured list as early as Friday, Aug. 1. Brown wants to get Pena into a few minor-league rehab games and then get him back with the major-league squad. The 27-year-old has already taken on-field batting practice and was scheduled to face live pitching late last week. He has been out since late June with a small rib fracture, but Pena has made good progress and should be back soon as Houston's starting shortstop. Zach Short and
Mauricio Dubon have filled in at the 6 in the last month with Pena injured. Fantasy managers will be hoping Pena can be as good as he was before his injury, as he hit .322 (102-for-317) with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, 48 runs scored and 15 stolen bases as a first-time All-Star in his first 82 games in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Talk 790
July 28, 2025
Seattle Mariners No. 9 prospect
Tyler Locklear exploded at Triple-A Tacoma last week, notching back-to-back four-hit games with five home runs and 10 RBI on the week. The 24-year-old first baseman is now slashing .316/.401/.543 with 19 homers and 18 steals on the year. After struggling in a brief MLB stint last season (.156 in 49 plate appearances), Locklear is making a strong case for a return. With Seattle cycling through underwhelming first base options, they recently acquired
Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks for help. It means that if Locklear joins the big-league club down the stretch, it will most likely be in a bench role.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Minor League Baseball
July 28, 2025
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that right-hander
Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another minor-league rehab start, and if it goes well, he's expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the big-league club. Arrighetti threw 62 pitches in his latest rehab start on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi and allowed three runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old wasn't all that sharp, so the Astros will give him another game on the farm to tighten things up and also lengthen out. When Arrighetti is cleared to rejoin the big leagues, he should immediately jump right back into the starting rotation and be relevant in mixed fantasy leagues. The former sixth-rounder made only two starts before his injury and wasn't exactly sharp with six earned runs allowed in 9 2/3 frames.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Talk 790
July 28, 2025
New York Mets prospect
Ryan Clifford was named Eastern League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch at Double-A. The 21-year-old slugger batted .522 with four home runs and eight walks, showcasing his advanced power and plate discipline. On the season, Clifford is slashing .245/.367/.497 with 21 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and an impressive 15.5% walk rate. A former 11th-round pick in the 2022 draft, Clifford has rapidly climbed the Mets' farm system. With continued production, the first baseman/outfielder could be on the fast track to Triple-A later this summer.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Minor League Baseball
July 28, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect
Tai Peete was named the Northwest League's Player of the Week after a dominant stretch that included three home runs, one double, seven RBI, and five runs scored. The Mariners' No. 10 prospect and 2023 first-round pick has shown off his elite athleticism with 16 home runs and 19 stolen bases this season. However, his overall slash line of .225/.283/.415 at High-A reflects the growing pains. A 30.6% strikeout rate and 7.6% walk rate have stalled his path to Double-A. Peete remains a high-ceiling talent, but improved plate discipline will be crucial to his development.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Minor League Baseball
July 28, 2025
The Detroit Tigers are one of the strong suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman
Eugenio Suarez with the July 31 trade deadline coming this week, would love to finalize a deal before Suarez and the D-backs finish a series in Detroit this Wednesday, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. Arizona is in Motown for a three-game series this week. Suarez is one of the most attractive and available bats at this year's deadline and is basically a lock to get moved at this point with the Snakes selling. Detroit has been using a combination of
Zach McKinstry,
Matt Vierling and
Colt Keith at the hot corner lately, so Suarez would be a massive upgrade over that committee. The 34-year-old Venezuelan slugger currently leads baseball with 87 RBI and is tied for fourth with his 36 home runs. A move to Detroit might actually be a slight downgrade fantasy-wise for Suarez.
--Keith HernandezSource: USA TODAY Sports - Bob Nightengale
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