4 days agoNew York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) remains on track to make his 2024 debut on Friday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves, assuming he feels fine in the coming days after his last minor-league rehab start, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Senga has spent the whole season on the injured list due to shoulder and triceps issues. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner suggested Senga would be able to throw around five innings and 85 pitches in his first start for the Mets. New York is sticking with the Japanese hurler this week despite his poor performance on Saturday with Triple-A Syracuse in his final rehab start, when he allowed five runs in three-plus innings (79 pitches). Two rival evaluators said he simply appeared less engaged than usual. Senga needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues, although he'll be pretty risky in starting lineups in his first MLB start of the year on Friday.Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon
4
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agoTampa
Bay
Rays
left-hander
Jeffrey
Springs
(elbow)
made
his
eighth
minor-league
rehab
start
with
Triple-A
Durham
on
Saturday,
July
20,
allowing
two
runs
on
four
hits
while
walking
one
and
striking
out
three
over
three
innings.
Springs'
outing
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4 days agoIt's not clear yet when Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz will rejoin the team after being placed on the restricted list on Sunday due to a personal matter, with manager Kevin Cash saying that the Rays are "taking it day to day." Because of his personal matter, Diaz didn't travel with the team to New York on Thursday for the weekend series in the Bronx to open the second half of the season, and Tampa played short-handed on Friday night. Cash said on Sunday morning that there was "no real update" for Diaz. On Saturday, the Rays recalled infielder Curtis Mead from Triple-A Durham, and he was thrust into the starting lineup immediately against Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes and responded with a career-high-tying three hits. Mead hit .218 with a .545 OPS in his first stint with the Rays in 2024 and was slashing .278/.348/.500 with 10 homers in 59 games for Durham.Source: MLB.com
4 days agoThe Tampa Bay Rays are hoping that right-hander Ryan Pepiot (knee) will miss only the minimum 15 days on the injured list. Pepiot was scheduled to start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday but was put on the IL on Sunday morning with a right-knee infection. Manager Kevin Cash said Pepiot felt some soreness in his knee at the end of the All-Star break late last week, which escalated to pain and swelling. It's unclear how the injury came about. Pepiot was sent to the hospital early Saturday morning and is receiving antibiotics and IVs. He will return to St. Petersburg when he's discharged from the hospital. Cash said Pepiot was "totally fine and doing well" but will likely need "some time" for the inflammation to subside. The 26-year-old has a 3.92 ERA in 17 starts in 2024 and deserves to be stashed in at least deep-mixed fantasy leagues. UPDATE: Pepiot is expected to be released from the hospital on Monday and fly back to St. Petersburg on Tuesday to continue treatment.Source: MLB.com
4 days agoHouston Astros outfield/second base prospect Pedro Leon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday. The 26-year-old continued his power surge this season with his 19th homer of the season. He is hitting .303 with 74 RBI to go with 22 stolen bases and a .913 OPS. The Astros' No. 25 overall prospect is crushing Triple-A right now and patiently waiting for an opportunity at the major league level. The Cuban has plus power with elite speed and could be a fantasy contributor if he is given a call-up.Source: MLB Pipeline
4 days agoTexas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter was sharp in his first start after the All-Star break going 4 2/3 innings allowing no runs on three hits and two walks with seven strikeouts for Triple-A Round Rock. The 25-year-old right-hander lowered his minor-league season ERA to 3.59 with a 1.29 WHIP. Leiter struggled in his appearances with Texas this season, but the Rangers' No. 5 prospect has been largely effective at Triple-A this season. He is still a prospect worth keeping tabs on if he can continue to pitch well at Round Rock and head back to the Rangers with his confidence high.Source: MLB Pipeline
4 days agoTampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Drew Rasmussen (elbow) pitched a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Rasmussen reportedly touched 99 mph on the radar gun with his fastball in an encouraging appearance. The 21-year-old is working his way back from an internal brace procedure a year ago. He already has a nice big-league track record and could be used as a reliever for the Rays at some point this season before potentially rejoining the starting rotation in 2025.Source: Aram Leighton
4 days agoThe Atlanta Braves are expected to promote infield prospect Ignacio Alvarez on Monday from Triple-A Gwinnett according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Alvarez, the No. 5 prospect for the Braves, has played mostly shortstop in the minors but should slide over to second base to fill in for Ozzie Albies who is expected to miss eight weeks with a fractured left wrist. The 21-year-old has hit .293 with seven homers and 39 RBI to go with 21 stolen bases across two levels of the minors this year. In 28 games with Triple-A Gwinnett, the right-handed hitter, is even better at .336 over 28 games with all seven of his home runs and 24 RBI. Alvarez is ready for his chance in the spotlight and should be scooped up in all fantasy leagues. He is in a good lineup and has plenty of prospect pedigree to provide an immediate impact.Source: Mark Bowman
4 days agoThe Atlanta Braves will reportedly sign utility player Whit Merrifield. The veteran, who was recently released by the Philadelphia Phillies, will sign a major league deal with the Braves according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Merrifield hit .199 for the Phillies this year in 53 games, with three homers and 11 RBI to go with 11 stolen bases. The 35-year-old is expected to provide depth for the Braves with starting second baseman Ozzie Albies projected to be out for eight weeks with a left wrist fracture.Source: Jeff Passan
5 days agoDetroit Tigers middle infield prospect Kevin McGonigle will join teammate Max Clark in West Michigan after being promoted to High-A. McGonigle, the No. 63 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline earns the promotion with a strong showing in Single-A Lakeland where he hit .326 with four homers, 37 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 60 games. The 19-year-old was the 37th pick in the 2023 draft and has shined thus far in his professional career. McGonigle has played both second base and shortstop this year and there is no reason to think that he won't stay in the middle of the of field moving forward. Although he does not offer much power at the time, his ability to hit has been shown. With an ETA of 2027, he is only a name for dynasty managers to consider at the moment.Source: MLB
5 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The veteran's homer came in the top of the ninth inning off Josh Fleming to give the Phillies some added insurance on the way to their 63rd victory. Castellanos opened the season ice-cold, but has since gotten his act together and overall is hitting .239 with 14 homers and 50 RBI for the NL East leading Phillies. As part of one of the best lineups in the league, managers should feel confident rostering the veteran the rest of the seasonSource: MLB.com
5 days agoSeattle Mariners shortstop prospect Felnin Celesten (wrist) is expected to return from injury this week. Celesten has been sidelined this past month with left wrist soreness. When healthy, the 18-year-old out of the Dominican Republic was putting up big numbers for the Mariners Arizona Complex League. During that time, he hit .341 with four triples, three homers, 27 RBI and a .984 OPS in 123 at-bats. Celesten was one of the bigger international signings in all of baseball in 2023 and has not disappointed in his brief time in professional baseball. Celesten has continued to add muscle to his body and that should only help him as he continues to mature. The switch-hitting shortstop has a huge ceiling, if his offense can catch up to his already stellar defense. The shortstop is years away from a big-league debut, but he is one of the more exciting prospects with huge potential. For now, he is only worth a look in dynasty leagues.Source: MLB.com
5 days agoDetroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has earned a promotion to High-A West Michigan. Clark, 19, is the No. 10 prospect in all of baseball per MLB Pipeline and the Tigers top farmhand. The 19-year-old earned the promotion with a strong showing at Single-A Lakeland where he hit .286 with seven homers, 58 RBI and 26 stolen bases. The left-hander has shown why he was selected third overall in the 2023 draft with his impressive play thus far and it would not be a surprise if he rises through the Tigers system quickly. With plus-grades across the board by scouts, the only thing left for improvement is showing more power, which should come as Clark's body matures. As one of the best prospects in the game, Clark should be rostered in dynasty leagues, as he could be worth the wait in the long run.Source: MLB.com
5
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agoChicago
Cubs
outfield
prospect
Owen
Caissie
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1-for-4
with
a
run
scored
on
Sunday
for
Triple-A
Iowa.
It
was
his
second
game
with
the
club
after
missing
two
weeks
with
back
tightness.
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Pipeline,
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5 days agoAtlanta Braves pitching prospect Drue Hackenberg had a night to remember for Double-A Mississippi on Sunday. The right-hander was on top of his game with seven innings of one-run ball, in which he allowed three hits with no walks and a 2024 MiLB single-game record 16 strikeouts. It was an incredible performance for the Braves No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline. It was only his fourth start in Double-A, as he opened the season for High-A Rome. Between the two levels, Hackenberg has combined for a 3.59 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings over 16 starts. Hackenberg still has some more work to do before getting to the big leagues with a projected ETA of 2026, but Sunday's dominant performance is a reminder why the Braves paid more than the slotted value for last years second-round pick. For now, he should only be of interest of managers in dynasty leagues.Source: MLB Pipeline