July 1, 2025
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Jung Hoo Lee will get a day off on Tuesday on the road against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks.
Daniel Johnson will make the start in center field for the Gigantes and bat seventh versus Diamondbacks right-hander
Zac Gallen. It will be Lee's first game off after starting in each of the last eight games. The 26-year-old has been in a rut at the dish since the start of May, slashing .193/.273/.313 with a .586 OPS, three home runs, six doubles, four triples, 16 RBI, 23 runs scored, three stolen bases, 18 walks and 20 strikeouts in 52 games during that span. He was even worse in June, slashing .143/.277/.274 in 101 plate appearances. Lee has been a bit unfortunate, though, as his xBA stands at .280 despite a rough couple of months. The Giants are hoping he'll start to turn things around in the final stretch before the All-Star break.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Josh Naylor (neck) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival San Francisco Giants and right-hander
Hayden Birdsong at Chase Field. Naylor has had several injury issues in the last week, most recently neck stiffness keeping him out for the last three games. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger is feeling better now, though, and will return for Game 2 of the series against San Fran.
Pavin Smith will get the start at first base. Fantasy managers will want to get Naylor back in starting fantasy lineups now that he's back. The Canadian first baseman is hitting over .300 in his first year in the desert, including batting .330 (67-for-203) with nine of his 10 home runs against right-handers. Naylor has a hit and an RBI in only three career at-bats against Birdsong.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Texas Rangers third baseman
Josh Jung will take a seat on the bench for the start of Tuesday's contest against the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Globe Life Field.
Ezequiel Duran will start at the hot corner and bat eighth against Orioles rookie right-hander
Brandon Young. Jung has managed to stay healthy this year but has disappointed offensively and will get a day off after slumping badly in June. In 24 games last month, Jung hit .158/.208/.221 with one home run, three doubles, 12 RBI, seven runs, 27 strikeouts and five walks in 101 trips to the plate. He's hitting .237 on the season but with an xBA of .254, although he ranks in the 34th percentile in strikeout rate and 37th percentile in whiff rate with an 11th percentile chase rate. Jung is also in the 19th percentile in average exit velocity, which doesn't bode well for his chances of a power surge in the second half.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
The Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara reports that Houston Astros outfielder
Yordan Alvarez (hand) experienced pain in his hand when hitting on Monday. According to General Manager Dana Brown, the 28-year-old's rehab will be paused, and he'll see a specialist regarding the fracture in his hand. It's undoubtedly disappointing news, as Alvarez was seemingly expected to return to the team within the next week or so. We'll learn more after he meets with doctors, but it doesn't bode well for his status. He last suited up for Houston on May 2, and boasts an underwhelming .210/.306/.340 triple slash with three homers through 29 appearances.
--Alex CiullaSource: Matt Kawahara
July 1, 2025
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Tuesday that they recalled outfielder
Dylan Carlson from Triple-A Norfolk. In a corresponding move, the team designated infielder
Emmanuel Rivera for assignment. Carlson will return to the big-league roster quickly after being demoted to the minors last weekend. It could be a short stay, though, as
Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is in the final stages of his minor-league rehab assignment and could come off the injured list this weekend. The switch-hitting Carlson was a former first-rounder by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2016 and was one of their top prospects coming up, but he just hasn't panned out in his six years in the big leagues and will continue to serve in a bench role for the O's. In 40 games with Baltimore in his first season with the team, Carlson has hit .241 (26-for-108) with four home runs, 12 RBI and two steals.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
July 1, 2025
Baltimore Orioles infielder
Jorge Mateo (hamstring) is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks with his left-hamstring strain, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Mateo initially landed on the 10-day injured list in early June with inflammation in his elbow, but now it's an injured hamstring that is going to keep him out well into the second half of the season. The 30-year-old injured his hamstring while on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Mateo stole a combined 67 bases with the Orioles in 2022 and 2023, but that was back when he was a regular starting middle infielder for Baltimore. With
Gunnar Henderson and
Jackson Holliday now entrenched as starters up the middle, Mateo doesn't play enough when healthy to be useful in mixed fantasy leagues. He does have 14 steals in 31 games as a bench player for the O's this year, though.
--Keith HernandezSource: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
July 1, 2025
Baltimore Orioles infielder
Jordan Westburg (finger) remains absent from the team's starting lineup as the series continues in Texas against the Rangers on Tuesday.
Ramon Urias gets another start at third base and will bat seventh against Rangers right-hander
Jacob deGrom. Westburg said on Monday that he expects his finger to be less than 100% for a while, but he was still optimistic that he could return in a few days. He's missing his fourth straight game after aggravating his sprained left index finger in the series opener last Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fantasy managers shouldn't rule out another trip to the injured list for Westburg, who just hasn't been able to get going in 2025 amid multiple injuries. Urias is a glove-first infielder that doesn't have much offensive upside, so we'd suggest fading him in DFS against deGrom.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 1, 2025
Houston Astros shortstop
Jeremy Pena (rib) was placed on the injured list on Monday due to a rib fracture on his left side. This happened when Pena was hit by a pitch during Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Pena is reportedly feeling better, but will be shut down from baseball activities for a while. There is currently no timetable for his return, but he'll probably miss more than the minimum 10 days. Fantasy managers should check back for another update once Pena can start swinging the bat again.
Mauricio Dubon figures to be the primary shortstop while Pena is out.
--Andy WebbSource: Brian McTaggart
July 1, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (forearm, thumb) mentioned he was dealing with some fatigue in his right thumb following Monday's start. This explains why Scherzer was pulled out after only 71 pitches over five innings of work against the New York Yankees. Scherzer also said he started feeling forearm tightness on Monday. It's worth noting that Scherzer has only made three starts this season due to thumb issues. At the moment, Scherzer is on track to make his next start against the Los Angeles Angels this weekend. However, Scherzer's status could quickly change if his tightness and fatigue don't get better in the coming days.
--Andy WebbSource: Shi Davidi
July 1, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
Kodai Senga (hamstring) threw a live batting practice session on Sunday. This was the first time that Senga has faced live hitters since landing on the injured list in early June. The next step is for Senga to throw a bullpen session and go through some fielding practice. If everything goes well, Senga should be cleared to go on a rehab assignment. The right-hander is working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain. The expectation is that Senga won't be back in the rotation until mid-July. Fantasy managers will just have to hold tight for a few more weeks.
--Andy WebbSource: Andrew Tredinnick
July 1, 2025
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Chris Sale (ribs) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. This is a procedural move in order to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander
Hunter Stratton. Sale was placed on the injured list in late June due to a ribcage fracture. The organization is hopeful Sale is able to pitch again this season, but this move holds Sale out until August 20. For now,
Didier Fuentes will stick in the rotation, but that could change. The hope is that fantasy managers will still be able to get something out of Sale before the season is over.
--Andy WebbSource: Atlanta Braves
July 1, 2025
Texas Rangers outfielder
Evan Carter (personal) has been placed on the bereavement list, so he'll miss the next few games. Carter is currently away from the team while attending his grandfather's funeral. His exact return date is unclear, but the expectation is that he'll be back before Friday's series opener against the San Diego Padres.
Billy McKinney will take over the active roster spot for a few days. In the meantime,
Alejandro Osuna,
Adolis Garcia, and
Sam Haggerty will cover the outfield for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
--Andy WebbSource: Rangers PR
July 1, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman
Nolan Arenado (finger) will be held out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. According to Katie Woo, Arenado is dealing with a sprained right finger that he suffered over the weekend. For now, Arenado is considered day-to-day and will hopefully avoid a trip to the injured list. There's a good chance that Arenado sits out Wednesday as well with a scheduled off day on Thursday. That means that Arenado would get a few days off to recover before beginning an important weekend series against the Chicago Cubs.
Nolan Gorman will bat fifth and cover third base versus right-hander
Paul Skenes on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Katie Woo
July 1, 2025
Athletics shortstop
Jacob Wilson (hamstring) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays due to right-hamstring soreness, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Wilson woke up feeling sore in the morning and could also get the series finale in Tampa off before a scheduled day off on Thursday. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if Wilson is back in there, but the more likely scenario is that the 23-year-old is held out until Friday's series opener against the San Francisco Giants in Sacramento.
Max Schuemann is now starting at the 6 and will hit ninth on Tuesday against Rays right-hander
Shane Baz. Although Wilson hasn't displayed much power or speed, he's among the hardest in the game to strike out and is currently batting .339 (108-for-319).
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
July 1, 2025
The Miami Marlins claimed pitching prospect
Nick Nastrini off of waivers on Tuesday. The 25-year-old was with the Chicago White Sox organization and ranked No. 24 on the team's top prospect list, making nine appearances for the club last year, posting a 7.07 ERA, 1.91 WHIP, and more walks (36) than strikeouts (26) in 35 2/3 innings pitched. The righty had made 20 appearances (six starts) at Triple-A Charlotte in 2025, recording a 7.51 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and a 4.3 percent K-BB%. The 6-foot-3 hurler has been assigned to Triple-A Jacksonville, and although the numbers don't look great, he's a former fourth-rounder and maybe a new environment will unlock his true potential. He's off the fantasy radar in all formats, though.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB Pipeline
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