September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Reds catching prospect
Alfredo Duno and corner infield prospect
Cam Collier are two top 100 prospects for the Reds who will be participating in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this year. The season kicks off on October 6, and these two, along with four other Reds prospects, will compete for the Peoria Javelinas. Duno, the Reds' third-ranked prospect, had a phenomenal year at Single-A, hitting .287 with 18 home runs and recording an elite .430 OBP because he was able to draw more walks (95) than strikeouts (91). Collier, the Reds' sixth-ranked prospect, had a down year compared to 2024 when he hit 20 home runs at High-A, as he hit just one home run in 71 games at Double-A while batting .252. The strikeout rate was high (27.6 percent), but he drew walks at a strong rate (15.0 percent). The 20-year-old former first-rounder missed the first couple of months of play due to a thumb injury suffered in spring training, so he can use the AFL to make up for lost time.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB.com
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Angels second baseman
Christian Moore was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday and drew the start at second base for the Halos. He batted fifth in the order and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in the contest. The 2024 first-rounder made quick work of the minors, making it all the way to the big leagues by mid-June this year, but struggled to a .195/.287/.336 slash line before getting sent back to Triple-A at the beginning of September. In his brief stint back in the minors, the 22-year-old was just 5-for-40 (.175), but hopefully he's able to get back on track with the big league club. For now, Moore can be left on the waiver wire.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect
Rhett Lowder (oblique) began a rehab assignment on Saturday at Triple-A Louisville. The Reds' second-ranked prospect has dealt with both a forearm and an oblique injury this season, which has limited him to just three appearances at Triple-A this year, including Saturday's start. The right-hander allowed one earned run on two hits and no walks while striking out two over two innings of work in the rehab outing. The 23-year-old now has his sights on getting healthy and prepared for 2026, which should see him back in the majors at some point. The former seventh overall draft pick made six starts for the Reds in 2024, posting a 1.17 ERA (3.10 FIP), 1.27 WHIP, and just a 6.3 percent K-BB% in 30 2/3 innings. While the ERA was stellar, his FIP suggests the results may look better than they should have been, and his low strikeout rate is going to limit his fantasy value unless that rate goes up next time around.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB Pipeline
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Angels infield prospect
Denzer Guzman was called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday for his major league debut. The Angels' ninth-ranked prospect was having a solid season, which began at Double-A and continued at Triple-A in early August, slashing .247/.343/.426 in all with a .359 wOBA and 119 wRC+, but had been hitting even better as of late. The 21-year-old was 9-for-23 (.391) over his last seven games before his call-up. With 17 home runs on the season and 14 steals as well, there is some pop and speed in his game, but fantasy managers may want to take a wait-and-see approach with Guzman before adding him to rosters. The right-handed slugger started at shortstop and batted seventh in his debut on Saturday, going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
September 14, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfield prospect
Owen Caissie (concussion) was recalled by the team on Saturday, but in his first game back, the Cubs' top-ranked prospect ran into the wall in the Wrigley outfield chasing down a ball in the third inning. He initially stayed in the game, but left in the sixth inning with concussion symptoms. The 23-year-old was 5-for-14 (.357) in the three games at Triple-A prior to his call-up, and was hitting .286 with 22 home runs on the season, but has yet to translate that success to the majors in his limited playing time. The left-handed slugger will likely head to the injured list, and although it appears he won't be of much use to fantasy managers in 2025, there is still hope for 2026 and beyond.
--Jarod RuppSource: MLB Pipeline
September 14, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Jacob Misiorowski didn't look like himself on the mound during Saturday's outing against the St. Louis Cardinals. Misiorowski had trouble keeping the ball in the yard as he allowed two home runs early. He wasn't really able to settle down at all during this outing. The right-hander tossed five innings, allowing four runs on seven hits while striking out four batters in the no-decision. Misiorowski has allowed three earned runs or more in five of his last six starts. He'll hope to get back on track in a rematch against the Cardinals next week.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Dylan Cease was excellent on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out six batters in the win. Cease had good command in this one as he walked only one batter during this outing. That's the fewest number of batters he has walked in a start since August 3. He'll take a 4.59 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 201/66 K/BB ratio across 30 starts into his next outing against the Chicago White Sox. Cease will be an elite fantasy option for that game.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher
Bryan Woo had some outstanding swing-and-miss stuff going for him during Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He got hit around early, giving up two runs in the second inning. After that, Woo settled down and looked untouchable over the next few innings. He tossed six innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out a career-high 13 strikeouts in the win. Woo has been excellent throughout most of the season as he takes a 3.02 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 191 strikeouts into his next start against the Houston Astros.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Athletics first baseman
Nick Kurtz was quiet with the bat throughout most of Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Kurtz put the game out of reach with a 493-foot grand slam off right-hander
Scott Barlow in the eighth inning. It was his only hit of the day as he went 1-for-5 with that blast being his lone contribution on offense. It was his second career grand slam and certainly an epic one as it went nearly 500 feet. The rookie slugger is currently the front runner for Rookie of the Year. He's slashing .298/.391/.622 with 31 home runs and 78 RBI in 104 games.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
September 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (head) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. It doesn't seem that Muncy can catch a break lately. He returned to the lineup on Saturday after being hit in the forearm during Friday's contest. Muncy was pulled from Saturday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. The assumption is that he'll undergo testing for a possible concussion. Before exiting, he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day.
Enrique Hernandez took over at third base and figures to see more playing time there if Muncy misses time.
--Andy WebbSource: Jack Harris
September 13, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect
Bubba Chandler turned in the best start of his young career in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Chandler, who did not factor into the decision, took a perfect game into the sixth inning before allowing two singles and an earned run. The Pirates pulled him after six, and Chandler finished the game with seven strikeouts and no walks on 81 pitches (56 strikes). It was an encouraging bounce-back performance by the 22-year-old, who the Milwaukee Brewers rocked for nine earned runs in 2 2/3 innings in his first career start last Sunday. In five appearances since the Pirates promoted him on Aug. 22, Chandler has recorded a 5.66 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP, 19 strikeouts, and four walks over 20 2/3 frames. He's scheduled to make his next start on Friday against the Athletics.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 13, 2025
Kansas City Royals catcher
Salvador Perez had a Saturday afternoon to remember in an 8-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 35-year-old finished 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and three runs batted in, giving him 300 HRs and 1,000 RBI for his career. Perez, the eighth primary catcher to reach the 300-HR mark, entered Saturday mired in a severe slump that has lasted for over a month. After putting up a .621 OPS in August, Perez has gone just 8-for-45 (.177) in September, though he has smacked four HRs in that 12-game span. Despite an unspectacular .235/.277/.445 line in 584 plate appearances this year, Perez ranks third among catchers in RBI (84) and fourth in homers (27). He has a shot at the second 30-HR campaign of his career.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jaylon Thompson - The Kansas City Star
September 13, 2025
Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder
Jose Altuve (foot) left early in a 6-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday with discomfort in his right foot. Altuve went 1-for-2 with a single before the Astros brought in
Ramon Urias to replace him at second in the bottom of the third inning. Manager Joe Espada said afterward that the Astros were being "cautious" in taking out Altuve, who's now being evaluated. Although Altuve has only hit .212 since the start of August, this has been yet another productive season for the nine-time All-Star. He has slashed .264/.327/.443 with 25 homers, 70 RBI, 77 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 612 plate appearances. The Astros should have an update on his status before Sunday's series finale against the Braves.
--Connor ByrneSource: Matt Kawahara - Houston Chronicle
September 13, 2025
New York Mets outfielder
Juan Soto crushed his 40th home run of the season in a 3-2 loss to the Texas Rangers on Saturday. Along with his 414-foot solo shot, Soto singled during a 2-for-5 day. The Mets have been in free-fall mode and may miss the playoffs despite Soto's best efforts to keep the team afloat in September. He has gone 17-for-47 (.361) with five homers, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 12 games this month. In his first season as a Met, the 26-year-old superstar has slashed a superb .264/.398/.529 with 97 RBI, 113 runs, and a shocking 32 steals. Soto entered 2025 with a career high of 12 SBs, but he now has the first 40-30 season of his remarkable career.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
September 13, 2025
Texas Rangers reliever
Shawn Armstrong closed out a 3-2 win over the New York Mets on Saturday to record his ninth save of the season. The right-hander came on in relief of
Phil Maton with one out and a runner on first in the bottom of the ninth inning. Armstrong allowed a single, but he struck out the other two hitters he faced (
Pete Alonso and
Brandon Nimmo) to secure the victory for the Rangers. Armstrong has converted all four of his save opportunities in September while giving up just one run in 6 2/3 innings. He owns a 2.43 ERA with a .83 WHIP, 66 strikeouts, and 19 walks over 66 2/3 frames this season.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
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