July 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Casey Schmitt (hand) received a cortisone shot on his ailing left hand this week and is feeling "significantly better," manager Bob Melvin said. Schmitt went on the 10-day injured list June 30 (retroactive to June 27) after taking a pitch off the wrist on June 25. The 26-year-old has a good chance to come off the IL when he's first eligible on July 7. Before suffering the injury, Schmitt batted an impressive .276/.360/.439 with four homers, 15 RBI, and 13 runs scored over 112 plate appearances. He was especially effective filling in at third base for the injured
Matt Chapman in June. Chapman should return to reclaim third in the coming days, but Schmitt will continue serving as useful depth when the Giants activate him.
--Connor ByrneSource: San Francisco Giants
July 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander
Johan Oviedo (elbow/lat) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this weekend, according to the team. Oviedo has built up to 50 to 55 pitches during side sessions in his recovery from multiple arm injuries. He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery before landing on the 60-day injured list this past spring with lat problems. Oviedo hasn't pitched in the majors since September 2023, but the 27-year-old is on track to return sometime in the second half of the season. He amassed 177 2/3 innings in 2023 and went 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA, 158:83 K:BB, and a 1.37 WHIP.
--Connor ByrneSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
July 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants third baseman
Matt Chapman (hand) successfully got through a batting practice session against a high-velocity machine on Thursday. He's now ready to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Chapman is hopeful that he'll return to the Giants during their weekend series against the Athletics. The Giants have gone without him since he went on the 10-day injured list on June 9 with a sprained right hand. The 32-year-old was swinging a hot bat at the time and has slashed .243/.360/.452 with 12 homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored, and seven steals in 272 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Shayna Rubin - The San Francisco Chronicle
July 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder
Tommy Edman will begin taking ground balls at third base, manager Dave Roberts said. The news comes after the Dodgers placed starting third baseman
Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a knee bruise. As long as Muncy is out, the Dodgers will rely on the combination of
Miguel Rojas,
Enrique Hernandez, and Edman to handle the hot corner. The versatile Edman has made 94 major league appearances at third, though none since 2022. He's starting at second base Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, while Rojas is in the lineup at third.
--Connor ByrneSource: David Vassegh
July 3, 2025
Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman
Agustin Ramirez made an early statement Thursday, crushing a 425-foot two-run homer off
David Festa in the first inning, his 13th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 with two lineouts but posted the game's two hardest-hit balls at 111.3 and 108.4 mph. Ramirez continues to flash elite power and is gaining serious fantasy appeal. The 23-year-old is slashing .248/.296/.479 over 61 games. With catcher and first base eligibility, he brings lineup flexibility that adds even more value. Ramirez is rostered in 60% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues and is a must-add for fantasy managers needing help at catcher or corner infield.
--Shaun AlbinSource: MLB
July 3, 2025
New York Yankees starter
Clarke Schmidt (forearm) exited Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-forearm tightness, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. Schmidt struggled over three innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks, before departing. The Yankees brought in right-hander
Clayton Beeter as his replacement. Forearm injuries are always concerning for pitchers because they often lead to Tommy John surgery. Schmidt already underwent the procedure back in 2017. Losing him for a sizable chunk of time would be a significant blow to the Yankees. They've battled a slew of injuries in their rotation, but Schmidt has been a reliable source of innings. The 29-year-old has gone 4-4 with a 3.32 ERA and 73:30 K:BB over 78 2/3 frames.
--Connor ByrneSource: Meredith Marakovits - YES Network
July 3, 2025
Michael Fulmer signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after clearing waivers, giving the 2017 All-Star a chance to revive his career. The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings over two appearances with the Cubs in June but couldn't stick on the 40-man roster. Overall, he posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and three strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings with the Cubs and Red Sox this season. With injuries piling up in the Royals' rotation, Fulmer could be a call-up candidate if he performs well in Triple-A Omaha. The former Rookie of the Year remains a name to monitor in deep AL-only leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raising Royals
July 3, 2025
Miami Marlins right-hander
Eury Perez (1-2) dazzled in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He allowed two baserunners while striking out seven over six dominant innings, picking up his first win of the season. It was his best start of the year and a strong rebound after tough outings versus Atlanta and Arizona. The 22-year-old flamethrower finally looked like the ace fantasy managers hoped for. He now owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts over 22 innings in 2025. While it's wise to tread lightly, Perez deserves a spot on your watch list and is only rostered in 34% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues. Perez's next start is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. With another strong outing, he will become a must-add in standard leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: ESPN
July 3, 2025
Kansas City Royals second baseman
Michael Massey (ankle) has been returned from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha due to lingering injury concerns and will be re-evaluated. He was pulled from his last rehab game on June 29 after being hit by a pitch. The 26-year-old has struggled to stay on the field this season, and his .202 average with just two homers across 209 plate appearances offers little to be optimistic about. With Kansas City fading from playoff contention and Massey unable to stay healthy or produce, he holds no fantasy relevance outside deep AL-only leagues. Massey remains day-to-day, with no timetable for his return.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Kansas City Royals
July
3,
2025
The
Chicago
White
Sox
are
promoting
shortstop
prospect
Colson
Montgomery
to
the
major
leagues.
Montgomery
was
selected
with
the
22nd
overall
pick
in
the
2021
MLB
Draft
out
of
Southridge
HS.
The
23-year-old
spent
the
entire
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July
3,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
placed
third
baseman
Max
Muncy
(knee)
on
the
10-day
injured
list
on
Thursday
with
a
left-knee
bone
bruise
and
recalled
outfielder
Esteury
Ruiz
from
Triple-A
Oklahoma
City
read more...
July
3,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
catcher
Will
Smith
will
take
the
day
off
against
the
Chicago
White
Sox
in
Thursday's
series
finale
at
Dodger
Stadium.
Rookie
Dalton
Rushing
is
behind
the
plate
to
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July
3,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
third
baseman
Max
Muncy
(knee)
is
not
in
the
team's
starting
lineup
for
Thursday's
series
finale
against
the
visiting
Chicago
White
Sox.
Fantasy
managers
shouldn't
be
surprised
after
Muncy
had
a
scary-looking
injury
read more...
July 3, 2025
Kansas City Royals rookie first baseman/outfielder
Jac Caglianone will start Thursday's game against the hosting Seattle Mariners on the bench.
John Rave draws into the starting lineup and will bat sixth for the Royals against Mariners right-hander
Bryan Woo. Caglianone has elite power from the left side as one of the best power-hitting prospects in the game, but so far he hasn't been able to figure out big-league pitching, going 14-for-97 (.144) with two home runs, three doubles, four RBI, four runs and a 24:5 K:BB in 103 trips to the plate in 26 games played. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick last year out of Florida crushed minor-league pitching to the tune of a .322/.389/.593 slash line with 15 homers an 56 RBI in 50 games with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha. Perhaps Cags can get settled in after the All-Star break in his first year in the Show.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 3, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Christian Yelich will take a seat for Thursday's series finale against the New York Mets at Citi Field with left-hander
David Peterson starting on the mound.
Eric Haase is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh versus Peterson. Yelich snapped a 12-game hitting streak in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Queens but then hit a homer in the nightcap. The 33-year-old former MVP and three-time All-Star has been relevant in all fantasy formats this year with the Brew Crew, entering Thursday's action with a .259/.337/.460 slash line, .797 OPS, 17 long balls, 61 RBI, 43 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. The former first-rounder can do it all and is a must-start in fantasy everytime he's in the starting lineup. Haase is hitting .167 (3-for-18) with one of his two homers on the year against lefties.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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