4 hours agoOakland Athletics first baseman
Tyler Soderstrom's second homer of the season was the sole highlight of Monday's 6-1 loss at the San Diego Padres. Soderstrom went deep off of
Dylan Cease in the top of the second inning, his first since he homered against the Texas Rangers on May 8 in his first game after being called up. The rookie is hitting .200/.324/.350, however, Soderstrom is hitting .250/.368/.438 with an .806 OPS in 16 at-bats this month. Soderstrom is a promising source of power, and if the A's continue to be patient, he is capable of production that fantasy managers should keep an eye on as the season goes on in deeper leagues.
--Brandon Williams - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers closer
Trevor Megill recorded his 10th save in Monday's 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Megill needed just 11 pitches (eight for strikes) while allowing a hit over one inning and hasn't allowed an earned run in six of his last eight outings while lowering his ERA to 2.00. Megill has struck out 24 batters and walked four while allowing just one home run over 18 innings. Fantasy managers have complete confidence Megill will continue to deliver quality numbers each time the Brewers call on him to close out games, although he'll eventually return to a setup role whenever
Devin Williams (back) can make his season debut.
--Brandon Williams - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 hours agoSeattle Mariners catcher
Cal Raleigh launched a walk-off grand slam to lift the team to an 8-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Raleigh turned on a 2-0 pitch from White Sox pitcher
Jordan Leasure for his 12th dinger for the American League West division leaders. He is hitting .206/.287/.402 with 39 RBI and 26 runs scored on the season. Fantasy managers have to endure the low batting average for Raleigh's power, as he is on pace for 26 homers and 93 RBI, numbers that make Raleigh one of the more productive players at a position light on quality.
--Brandon Williams - RotoBallerSource: Aweful Announcing via X
4 hours agoSan Francisco Giants left-hander
Kyle Harrison notched his seventh quality start after he allowed one earned run over 6 1/3 innings in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Houston Astros. Harrison scattered four hits and did not allow a walk while striking out three despite recording a no-decision. The promising youngster has been up and down all season with a 4-3 record and a 3.96 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 68 strikeouts and 22 walks over 77 1/3 innings. After managing the Astros, Harrison has a much better matchup against the Angels on Sunday, something fantasy managers (especially DFS gamers) should keep in mind.
--Brandon Williams - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
4 hours agoToronto Blue Jays third base prospect Damiano Palmegiano (undisclosed) has been hitting well on his rehab assignment for Single-A Dunedin. Palmegiano has been on the 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury since May 22 and began his rehab assignment on June 1. In his recovery, Palmegiano has gone 7-for-21 with a pair of homers. For Triple-A Buffalo this season, the third baseman hit .228 with seven homers and 23 RBI. With the Blue Jays season going up and down and rumors about potential big-league players being dealt, it would seem to reason that Palmegiano would be a potential replacement in that scenario. For now, Palmegiano can be left on the waiver wire, but he would be worth a flier in redraft leagues with the right opportunity.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
5 hours agoDetroit Tigers top prospect
Jackson Jobe (hamstring) remains sidelined with a left hamstring strain he suffered on May 1. The 21-year-old right-hander recently overtook
Max Clark as the No. 1 prospect in the Tigers system. In five games at Double-A Erie this season, Jobe is (0-1) with a 2.16 ERA and 1.02 WHIP with 24 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched. He was still getting ramped up before his injury and has yet to go more than four innings in a start this season. If he returns and shows full health, a promotion to Triple-A by the end of the year could be in the cards. He has the look of a future ace and is one of the top pitchers to stash for dynasty managers.
--Brian BuckeySource: MILB.com
5 hours agoHouston Astros rookie right-hander
Spencer Arrighetti came within an out of a quality start in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss at the San Francisco Giants. Arrighetti struck out six batters over 5 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks, lowering his ERA to 5.33. The rookie's ERA is deceptive, as Arrighetti has sported a 3.19 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 31 innings while allowing just one home run with a 3-1 record over his last six starts. Fantasy managers should strongly consider adding Arrighetti if the right-hander is still available on waiver wires.
--Brandon Williams - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
5 hours agoCleveland Guardians prospect
Chase DeLauter (toe) was placed on the 7-day injured list by Double-A Akron with turf toe in his right foot. The outfielder suffered the injury on May 28 in his first game back from missing time with a fractured foot. DeLauter has managed to play just 17 games this season and has hit .194 with a home run and three RBI. The Guardians' No. 1 overall prospect has had a bit of a lost season so far with the injuries. He showed what he could do last season in the minors, hitting .355 across three levels of the minors in his first season of professional ball. The James Madison product still has plenty of potential, but the injuries are troublesome.
--Brian BuckeySource: Guardians Prospective
5 hours agoMiami Marlins outfield prospect
Victor Mesa Jr. has been putting together a strong season for Triple-A Jacksonville thus far. Over his first 53 games for Jacksonville, Mesa has hit .273 with 10 homers, 37 RBI and four stolen bases to go along with an .811 OPS. The 22-year-old out of Cuba has continued to show that his power game is legit after going yard for 18 homers in 2023 for Double-A Pensacola. Mesa swings the bat from the left side and is good at spreading the ball all across the field with his quick bat speed. Although he could use better plate discipline, Mesa is looking prepared for the next step and that could come this season with the Marlins likely to entertain offers on their current outfielders. Mesa would be an intriguing pickup in redraft leagues pending a promotion, but his best value is in dynasty formats.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoMiami Marlins outfield prospect
Jakob Marsee has been having a tough season in Double-A. Marsee, the club's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was acquired from the San Diego Padres as part of the
Luis Arraez deal earlier this season, but no matter the affiliation, he has struggled this season. Between both club's and their Double-A affiliations this season, Marsee has hit a combined .182 with five homers, 13 RBI and 23 stolen bases. Marsee has a very patient eye at the plate which leads to good contact, but he doesn't offer much power. At the present time, Marsee is best served as a watch-list candidate in dynasty leagues with MLB Pipeline estimating him to reach the big leagues in 2025.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoTampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect
Carson Williams has been having a good season for Double-A Montgomery, but has been mired in a slump. Over his last 10 games, Williams is 7-for-40 with one RBI and 16 strikeouts. It should not be the biggest worry for fans of Williams as he has been having a good season overall with a .286 batting average that is accompanied by eight homers, 23 RBI and 15 stolen bases. His biggest flaw has been striking out 60 times in 189 at-bats. Despite his recent cold streak, Williams' strong season should put him on the path to see a promotion to Triple-A this season with a path to the big leagues as soon as 2025. The club's first-round pick in 2021 should be rostered in dynasty leagues and is a name for redraft managers to remember in 2025 drafts.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoPhiladelphia Phillies catcher prospect
Eduardo Tait had a big performance in Rookie Ball on Monday. The backstop went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers and five RBI. His big performance marked the first time that the 17-year-old has gone yard multiple times in a game. Per MLB Pipeline, Tait is the clubs No. 8 prospect, but offers big potential that could help him rise up the ranks. Tait swings the bat from the left side of the plate and has a good feel for making hard contact and barreling the ball. His body is still growing, but scouts believe that he'll have some good pop in his bat as his body matures. Tait is years away from a potential debut and a watch-list name for dynasty league managers at the moment.
--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBallerSource: MLB Pipeline
14 hours agoSan Diego Padres rookie center fielder
Jackson Merrill logged three hits Monday night, going 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in a 6-1 win versus the Oakland Athletics. Merrill is in the midst of a modest six-game hitting streak, where he has hit .375 with two RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases. The young rookie hasn't done much to be fantasy worthy, with his nine stolen bases being the only noticeable stat on the season. Being buried at the bottom of the Padres lineup with only three home runs on the season is why Merrill is only owned in 50% of fantasy leagues. Merrill remains only a deep-league add as a stolen-base threat for the foreseeable future.
--Joey Inglese - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
14 hours agoBoston Red Sox second baseman prospect
Nick Yorke was promoted to Triple-A Worcester last week and on Sunday he hit his second home run at that level. Since his promotion, the 22-year-old is 7-for-19 (.368) with a double, two home runs, six RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, and a 4:3 BB:K. He is certainly giving the Red Sox something to think about, as Emmanuel Valdez and
Jamie Westbrook aren't hitting, and while
Vaughn Grissom will eventually come back from his hamstring injury, he wasn't hitting before that either. Perhaps Yorke will give the offense a boost, as the former first-round draft pick offers both power and speed, hitting 13 home runs last season at Double-A and stealing 18 bases over 110 games.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
14 hours agoSan Diego Padres starting pitcher
Dylan Cease racked up eight strikeouts and his sixth win Monday night in a 6-1 victory versus the Oakland Athletics while allowing eight hits and one walk. Cease has been everything the Padres hoped for when they traded for him just before the start of the season. After Monday night his ERA lies at 3.36 with a 1.00 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 83 innings pitched. He has a lot of weight on his shoulders with all of the current injuries in the Padres rotation but his performance has certainly made up for all those losses. Cease faces an inconsistent New York Mets lineup this Sunday and should be loaded up in your fantasy lineup.
--Joey Inglese - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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