July 2, 2025
Cincinnati Reds first baseman
Spencer Steer (hand) has been scratched ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Steer was hit in the hand by a pitch during the first game of the doubleheader earlier in the day. He was originally cleared to play in this game, but now they've decided to take the cautious approach. In his absence,
Christian Encarnacion-Strand will take over the cold corner and bat eighth on Wednesday. It's worth noting that Encarnacion-Strand fouled a ball off his foot earlier on Wednesday and was out of the original lineup. He'll battle through the injury and play in the nightcap.
--Andy WebbSource: Gordon Wittenmyer
July 2, 2025
Baltimore Orioles third baseman
Jordan Westburg (finger) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Westburg is set to miss his fifth game in a row due to a left finger sprain. It doesn't sound like the O's plan to place Westburg on the injured list despite him missing eight of the last 10 games. This is obviously a frustrating situation for fantasy managers, but they will have to remain patient.
Ramon Urias will cover third base and bat seventh versus right-hander
Nathan Eovaldi on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 2, 2025
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher
Brennan Bernardino will serve as the opener ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Red Sox have decided to go bullpen-game after having
Brayan Bello pitch during the resumption of Tuesday's suspended contest. Bernardino figures to throw an inning before handing the ball off to
Cooper Criswell who will pitch the bulk of the innings. Criswell doesn't offer enough upside to warrant streaming on Wednesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Jen McCaffrey
July 2, 2025
Cincinnati Reds corner infielder
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (foot) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is basically a doubleheader for the two teams who resumed play of a suspended game earlier in the day. During that game, Encarnacion-Strand fouled a ball off his foot which resulted in him exiting the contest. As a result, the Reds are going to play it safe and hold him out of the second game. It's unclear if Encarnacion-Strand will require additional testing, but for now fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.
Spencer Steer and
Santiago Espinal will cover the corner infield spot on Wednesday night.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 2, 2025
Cincinnati Reds first baseman
Spencer Steer (hand) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This is basically a doubleheader for the two teams who resumed play of a suspended game earlier in the day. During that game, Steer was hit in the hand by a pitch in the seventh inning. Despite that, Steer is in the lineup for the nightcap. He did experience swelling in his hand, but will play again just hours after getting hit. Steer finished the first game 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI in the loss. He'll bat fifth and cover first base versus left-hander
Brennan Bernardino for Game 2.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
July 2, 2025
New York Mets relief pitcher
Huascar Brazoban has been named the opener for Wednesday's Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Brazoban figures to throw an inning or two before handing the ball off to
Blade Tidwell for the bulk of the innings. This is the third time that the Mets have used Brazoban as an opener this season. He won't be a recommended streaming option, especially considering he was tagged for four earned runs during his most recent outing. Tidwell has been hit around quite a bit as well, so fantasy managers should avoid this situation.
--Andy WebbSource: Manny Gomez
July 2, 2025
The Detroit Tigers recalled outfielder
Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday and optioned right-hander
Dylan Smith to Toledo after Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Malloy will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff in Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against Nationals left-hander
MacKenzie Gore. The Tigers sent Malloy down to the farm earlier this year after he was hitting .215 with a homer, 16 RBI, 13 runs and 31 strikeouts in 115 plate appearances. The 25-year-old responded by slashing .321/.491/.444 with two home runs, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored and three steals for the Mud Hens in 24 games played. The former sixth-rounder by the Atlanta Braves in 2021 has barely hit over .200 in 116 big-league games the last two years, but he could see some playing time against lefties in Detroit now that he's rejoined the team.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tigers PR
July
2,
2025
Detroit
Tigers
outfielders
Riley
Greene
and
Parker
Meadows
will
both
take
a
seat
for
Game
2
of
their
doubleheader
on
Wednesday
in
D.C.
against
the
hosting
Washington
Nationals.
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July 2, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder
Trent Grisham (hamstring) and catcher
Austin Wells (finger) remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays.
Cody Bellinger is patrolling center field and is batting third, while
Ben Rice will do the catching and hit leadoff versus Blue Jays right-hander
Jose Berrios. Grisham is missing a second straight game with a left-hamstring injury, but he's hopeful to avoid a trip to the injured list before the All-Star break. He's just two homers away from tying his career-high but has slowed down considerably since earlier this season at the plate. Wells is dealing with arterial damage to his left index finger and will miss his fourth straight game. It's entirely possible that both Grisham and Wells will land on the IL if they don't improve soon and get back into the lineup. Both Rice and Bellinger are fine DFS plays on Wednesday against Berrios.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 2, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that shortstop
Bo Bichette (knee) is "feeling better today than he did yesterday," but he remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the division-rival New York Yankees. "He's … going through a little bit more of a regular day and the hope would be that he'd be available today (off the bench) if we need him," Schneider said.
Ernie Clement will start at the 6 and will hit sixth versus Yankees right-hander
Will Warren. Bichette tweaked his right knee stepping on a ball during pre-game batting practice on Monday and will miss his third straight start, but it sounds like the 27-year-old could play in Thursday's series finale against the Bombers. The former second-rounder had an injury-plagued and disappointing 2024 campaign but has bounced back nicely in 2025 and is once again a must-start in fantasy when he's active.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
July
2,
2025
Philadelphia
Phillies
first
baseman
Bryce
Harper
and
catcher
J.T.
Realmuto
are
both
on
the
bench
for
Game
2
of
the
team's
doubleheader
on
Wednesday
against
the
visiting
San
Diego
Padres.
Rookie
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July
2,
2025
The
Texas
Rangers
activated
infielder
Jake
Burger
(oblique)
from
the
10-day
injured
list
on
Wednesday
and
optioned
third
baseman
Josh
Jung
to
Triple-A
Round
Rock
in
a
corresponding
move.
Burger
will
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July 2, 2025
The Texas Rangers optioned third baseman
Josh Jung to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday and activated infielder
Jake Burger (oblique) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jung, the former eighth overall pick in 2019 out of Texas Tech, has managed to stay healthy in 2025 but has floundered at the plate in 75 games. The 27-year-old right-handed slugger is currently slashing .237/.283/.366 with a career-worst .648 OPS with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 25 runs, four steals and 73 strikeouts in 297 plate appearances. Jung was even worse in June, slashing .158/.208/.221. His numbers under the hood don't bring much optimism, as he's in the 37th percentile in xwOBA, 34th percentile in strikeout rate, 11th percentile in chase rate and 48th percentile in hard-hit rate.
Josh Smith should see most of the playing time at the hot corner in Texas until Jung returns in the second half.
--Keith HernandezSource: Texas Rangers PR
July 2, 2025
Athletics infielder/outfielder
Miguel Andujar (oblique) joined Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and is expected to start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday as the designated hitter. If Andujar avoids any setbacks on his rehab assignment with the Aviators, it's possible he'll be able to return as early as this weekend for a series against the San Francisco Giants in Sacramento. The 30-year-old veteran has been sidelined since June 2 with a Grade 2 right-oblique strain. When he returns to the big leagues, Andujar should see pretty regular playing time between left field and third base, which is bad news for both
Max Muncy and
Luis Urias (hamstring). Before his injury, Andujar was hitting a strong .296 (50-for-169) but with only three home runs, 20 RBI, 19 runs and a steal. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues shouldn't be interested in Andujar.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
July
2,
2025
Athletics
infielder
Luis
Urias
(hamstring)
left
Wednesday's
loss
to
the
Tampa
Bay
Rays
early
with
right-hamstring
soreness,
according
to
the
team.
Before
leaving
the
contest
early,
Urias
went
0-for-2
at
the
plate
and
was
replaced
at
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