July 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reports that right-hander
Alek Manoah (elbow) is expected to throw two simulated innings Tuesday in Florida. Manoah will then either toss another live session or move on to a rehab game. The 27-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last June and is aiming to return from the 60-day injured list in mid to late August. Manoah made only five starts in 2024, posting a 3.70 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 24 1/3 innings. He'll look to contribute meaningful innings this fall for a contending Blue Jays team.
--Julian BrookeSource: Shi Davidi
July 7, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and is expected to do so again Wednesday. He is likely to begin a rehab assignment by early next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list June 1 with a left hamstring strain and could return as early as mid-July. Before the injury, Varsho was slashing .207/.240/.543 in 24 games during his third season with the Blue Jays. Fantasy managers should watch Varsho closely, as he is likely to see consistent playing time for a surging Blue Jays team upon his return.
--Julian BrookeSource: Shi Davidi
July 7, 2025
San Diego Padres right-hander
Michael King (shoulder) played catch Monday and is expected to stretch it out to 120 feet Tuesday. King is scheduled to throw off a mound for the first time Thursday, although the team is not officially calling it a bullpen session. The 30-year-old was placed on the 60-day injured list May 25 with a long thoracic nerve injury in his right shoulder. King made 10 starts before the injury in his second year with the Padres, posting a 2.59 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 64 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings. He is expected to return between late August and early September.
--Julian BrookeSource: Jeff Sanders
July 7, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that right-hander
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) will make his first start off the injured list Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Glasnow was placed on the injured list April 28, one day after exiting a one-inning start with shoulder discomfort. He completed 4 1/3 solid innings in his third rehab outing with Triple-A Oklahoma City, giving Roberts enough confidence to start him. The 31-year-old had made five starts before the injury, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a .185 opponents average. The upside remains for fantasy managers, but durability continues to be the biggest concern.
--Julian BrookeSource: Kirsten Watson
July 7, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (groin) was scratched ahead of Monday night's matchup against the San Diego Padres with groin tightness. The 31-year-old was originally penciled in at second base but ended up being a late scratch. With Marte sidelined,
Blaze Alexander will get the start instead and bat ninth. Alexander has shown flashes of potential in extremely limited action and will look to make the most of his opportunity. Fantasy managers should closely monitor Marte's status, but he remains day-to-day for now.
--Julian BrookeSource: Steve Gilbert
July 7, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Casey Schmitt (hand) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Monday. Schmitt is back in the mix after being sidelined since late June due to hand inflammation. He'll jump right back into the lineup batting sixth and playing second base versus left-hander
Cristopher Sanchez on Monday. Schmitt is slashing .276/.360/.439 with four home runs and 15 RBI across 34 games this season. He should offer some deep league appeal, but won't have much value outside of that. In a corresponding move, infielder
Tyler Fitzgerald has been optioned to Triple-A.
--Andy WebbSource: Justice De Los Santos
July 7, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Chas McCormick (oblique) is scheduled to join Triple-A Sugar Land for a rehab assignment starting on Tuesday. McCormick continues to work his way back from an oblique strain that has kept him sidelined since the beginning of June. The hope is that McCormick can return to the Astros roster shortly after the All-Star break. Before going down, McCormick was slashing .256/.347/.302 with two RBI and one stolen base in 36 games. He's not someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy leagues right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Brian McTaggart
July 7, 2025
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Cristian Javier (elbow) was able to throw two innings of live batting practice. Javier continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery from last year. The hope is that Javier can head out on a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break. The assumption is that Javier is going to need a few rehab starts before rejoining the Astros rotation. Possibly, Javier can be an option for the Astros over the last month or two of the season. He's not someone that needs to be stashed at the moment in fantasy leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: Brian McTaggart
July 7, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Hernandez has reportedly been dealing with elbow inflammation for a while now, so the team decided to give him some time off. Luckily, Hernandez is dealing with inflammation in his non-throwing arm, so hopefully he'll be able to return faster. In a corresponding move, outfielder
James Outman has been recalled from Triple-A. Outman figures to serve as a depth option in the outfield over the next few weeks. Outman will bat ninth and cover center field versus right-hander
Freddy Peralta on Monday. The left-handed slugger is 3-for-24 at the big league level this season, so he's not an ideal fantasy option.
--Andy WebbSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
July 7, 2025
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher
Hunter Greene (groin) was expected to take the ball for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Now that won't happen after Greene experienced renewed tightness in his right groin. The right-hander underwent an MRI on Monday after feeling discomfort in his groin. For now, the Reds are taking it day-by-day, but Greene figures to be out until the end of July. Fantasy managers will have a better idea after the MRI results are in. Greene has been out since June 4 due to a Grade 1 right groin strain. There was some hope Greene could pitch before the All-Star break, but that is over now. Fantasy managers can be hopeful to get something out of Greene before the end of the month.
--Andy WebbSource: Charlie Goldsmith
July 7, 2025
Chicago White Sox first baseman
Ryan Noda (quad) has been placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Noda suffered a right quad strain during Sunday's loss to the Colorado Rockies. He figures to miss a few weeks and will hopefully be back by the end of July. In the meantime,
Tristan Gray has been called up from Triple-A to take over the active spot on the roster. Noda isn't someone worth rostering right now given he's 3-for-34 over his last 16 games.
--Andy WebbSource: Chicago White Sox
July 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher
Joey Bart is not in his team's lineup for their Monday matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Bart was also on the bench for Pittsburgh on Sunday and the team has not announced an injury, so it appears as though he may be losing playing time behind the dish. Bart had a breakout 2024 with Pittsburgh but has struggled so far this season, slashing .234/.335/.288 with just one home run in 212 plate appearances. Youngster
Henry Davis takes his place at catcher for Pittsburgh on Monday night.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz is not in his team's lineup for their Monday matchup against the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter
Noah Cameron. In 343 plate appearances so far this season, Cruz has hit .203 with 15 home runs, 47 runs scored, 35 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. His numbers are significantly worse against left-handed pitching, as he's hit .117 with just one home run and 35 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances. The uber-talented Cruz continues to provide fantasy value via home runs and stolen bases, but his 32.9% strikeout rate holds down his upside.
Alexander Canario will take his place in center field on Monday against Kansas City.
--Will BradySource: mlb.com
July 7, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Jake Meyers (calf) will miss his team's Monday matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Meyers was pulled in the sixth inning of Houston's 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with calf tightness. Meyers has been a surprise source of batting average and speed in 2025, hitting .308 with 14 stolen bases and 47 runs scored in 322 plate appearances. He's cut his strikeout rate to a career-best 18%, but he's also posted the second-worst ISO (.097) of his career and hit just three home runs. Kennedy Corona will take his spot in center field on Monday night.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays infielders
Brandon Lowe (side) and
Ha-Seong Kim (calf) are both absent from their team's lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. This will be Kim's third consecutive missed game after being activated from the injured list for his 2025 debut on Friday. Lowe was pulled early from Tampa Bay's 7-5 victory on Sunday over the Minnesota Twins. He's been one of the Rays' most valuable hitters so far, slashing .272/.324/.487 with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 343 plate appearances. Neither player has been placed on the injured list yet, so the team is clearly hoping that a day or two of rest will allow each to rejoin the lineup.
--Will BradySource: FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun - Ryan Bass
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