July 11, 2025
New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat tossed seven shutout frames on Thursday evening in their matchup against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. In this start, Sproat allowed just three hits and one walk. He struck out four. Since allowing four runs on June 22, Sproat has logged 18 straight shutout frames (across three starts). During this stretch, Sproat has struck out 18 batters and allowed just seven hits and five walks. This is an excellent sign for the budding right-hander, as he posted a hefty 7.33 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP over his last 46 2/3 innings at Triple-A before this recent surge. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on Sproat's development at Syracuse, as he should be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the second half. Given his recent production, he is worth stashing in all 12+ team leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 11, 2025
Boston Red Sox right-hander
Hunter Dobbins (elbow) is returning from the 15-day injured list to start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It'll be Dobbins' first appearance since June 20. The 25-year-old was shelved for three weeks with a strained right elbow. Before going on the IL, the rookie went 4-1 with a solid 4.10 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts against 16 walks in 59 1/3 innings and 12 appearances (10 starts). Dobbins will face a difficult test in his return against a Tampa Bay offense that ranks seventh in the majors in runs scored.
--Connor ByrneSource: Christopher Smith - MassLive.com
July
11,
2025
After
shipping
Bryan
Baker
to
the
Tampa
Bay
Rays
on
Thursday,
the
Baltimore
Orioles
are
willing
to
discuss
dealing
more
relievers
in
advance
of
the
July
31
trade
deadline.
Right-handers
Andrew
Kittredge
and
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July 11, 2025
Cleveland Guardians shortstop
Gabriel Arias (ankle) took live batting practice against right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) on Friday. Arias, who has been out since June 30 with a sprained left ankle, is progressing toward a return shortly after the All-Star break. The 25-year-old has hit a modest .231/.293/.369 with six home runs and 31 RBI in 281 plate appearances this season. The Guardians have mostly relied on
Brayan Rocchio to handle shortstop in Arias' absence. Rocchio has gone 6-for-21 with a home run in eight games since the team recalled him from the minors.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
July 11, 2025
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) threw 41 pitches in a live batting practice session Thursday, and then tossed BP against teammate
Gabriel Arias (ankle) on Friday. It's encouraging progress for Bieber, who's on the road back from April 2024 Tommy John surgery. The Guardians are hopeful that the former Cy Young winner will return sometime this month. Bieber, 30, hasn't pitched in a major league game in over 15 months.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
July 11, 2025
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Rhett Lowder (oblique) is continuing to rehab his injured left oblique, but he is not yet ready to resume baseball activities. The 23-year-old opened the season on the shelf with a forearm strain, and he then suffered an oblique strain during a Triple-A rehab start in late May. With Lowder still unable to perform baseball activities, there remains no timetable for his return. The injuries have prevented Lowder from building on last season's eye-opening debut. Now MLB Pipeline's 26th-ranked prospect, Lowder pitched to a 1.17 ERA in six starts and 30 2/3 innings with the Reds in 2024.
--Connor ByrneSource: Cincinnati Reds
July
11,
2025
The
Baltimore
Orioles
have
reported
that
they
are
open
to
being
sellers
at
the
trade
deadline
this
year
after
a
disappointing
season
thus
far,
as
they
sit
11.5
games
back
in
the
AL
East
and
have
a
42-50
record.
Per
SportsNet
read more...
July
11,
2025
The
Houston
Astros
have
listed
their
probable
starting
pitchers
for
their
upcoming
weekend
series
against
the
Texas
Rangers.
The
plan
is
for
Lance
McCullers
Jr.
to
take
the
ball
against
Jack
Leiter
on
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July 11, 2025
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher
Eli Morgan (elbow) has started a rehab assignment with the Arizona Complex League on Thursday. Morgan will resume his rehab work after he suffered a setback in mid-June. The right-hander has been sidelined most of the season due to an elbow issue. Before going down, Morgan posted a 12.27 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, and 4/3 K/BB ratio across seven appearances with the Cubs. It's worth noting that Morgan posted a 1.93 ERA in 32 outings with the Cleveland Guardians last season. The veteran right-hander could be an option out of the bullpen in the second half of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 11, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop
Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) was the designated hitter for the Albuquerque Isotopes on Thursday and was 0-for-4 with one strikeout. Tovar is now 2-for-20 with four strikeouts in July as he continues to rehab from his injury back in early June. On the season for the Rockies, he is slashing .258/.301/.406 with three home runs, 14 runs scored, 10 RBI, and two stolen bases in 138 plate appearances. It has been a disappointing showing from Tovar thus far in 2025, primarily due to his injuries, but he was coming off a season in 2024 in which he had 26 home runs and slashed .269/.295/.469. The Rockies have not yet announced, nor has it been reported, how many more rehab games they would like Tovar to play before calling him back up. However, with the All-Star break right around the corner, Tovar will likely return sometime after the break.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: MLB.com
July 11, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Bryan De La Cruz (oblique) remained out of the starting lineup for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barres on Thursday. De La Cruz is currently on the 7-day injured list with an oblique issue. The hope is that he'll be able to return soon, but there is no clear timetable for his return. Since joining the Yankees organization, De La Cruz is slashing .256/.333/.452 with nine home runs, 26 RBI, and six steals in 47 games. He figures to be in the mix as a depth piece if the Yankees need help down the stretch. De La Cruz isn't someone worth rostering in fantasy formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Greg Joyce
July 11, 2025
The Washington Nationals announced their weekend starters on Thursday, as they will go with
Mitchell Parker on Friday,
Shinnosuke Ogasawara on Saturday, and
Jake Irvin on Sunday, per Mark Zuckerman, beat writer for the Nationals. The Nationals are coming off a three-game series against the Saint Louis Cardinals that ended on Thursday, while the Brewers had a day off on Thursday after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier in the week. As far as the pitching matchup goes, Parker will take his 4.72 ERA to the rubber on Friday and face off against
Quinn Priester. Ogasawara, who is stepping in for injured
Trevor Williams (elbow), will face off against
Brandon Woodruff Saturday, and Irvin, with his 4.78 ERA, will go on Sunday against
Freddy Peralta. The Nationals will be facing a tough lineup this weekend that is eighth in MLB in runs scored.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Mark Zuckerman
July 11, 2025
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher
Justin Slaten (shoulder) is currently not throwing, but is instead doing plyometric exercises. It appears the Red Sox have backed off the throwing program and are focusing on building strength in Slaten's shoulder. The right-hander has been sidelined since late May due to right shoulder inflammation. Slaten doesn't appear to be close to returning to the bullpen. He figures to need multiple weeks of throwing before getting back into the mix. Slaten isn't worth holding in fantasy leagues with his return unclear right now.
--Andy WebbSource: Christopher Smith
July 11, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Nestor Cortes (elbow) continued his rehab work with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. The southpaw tossed four scoreless innings, allowing three hits, zero walks, and two strikeouts. Cortes only threw 54 pitches during this outing, but the Brewers don't want to push him too hard this early into rehabbing. Afterwards, Cortes said he'd have at least one more rehab start, but will probably end up pitching two games before rejoining the Brewers rotation. He figures to be ready to return before the end of July.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
July 11, 2025
Athletics right-handed pitching prospect
Luis Morales has recently transitioned into a bullpen role at Triple-A Las Vegas. After posting a 5.90 ERA over six starts following his late-May promotion, the A's have shifted Morales into a multi-inning relief role over his last four outings. The early results have been encouraging. Morales has allowed just two earned runs on eight hits across nine innings out of the pen, showing improved effectiveness in shorter stints. The 22-year-old features a lively fastball that can touch 99 mph, along with a slider, curveball, and changeup in his arsenal. Fantasy managers should monitor this development closely. The Athletics may be grooming Morales for a late-season relief role or adjusting his long-term trajectory toward a high-leverage bullpen profile. Dynasty managers should continue to hold, while redraft managers should take a wait-and-see approach.
--Shaun AlbinSource: milb.com
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