August 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder
Nick Gonzales was struggling coming into this series, but put together an outstanding series in Coors Field. Gonzales posted a four-hit effort in a tough 17-16 loss on Friday. He went hitless on Saturday, but came back ready to play on Sunday. Gonzales went 4-for-5 with three singles, a double, and one RBI in the win on Sunday. This eight-hit series has raised his batting average from .253 to .275 on the season. There still isn't enough upside here to warrant rostering Gonzales in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman
Spencer Horwitz put together an outstanding game at the plate during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He got the fun started with a two-run home run off right-hander
Bradley Blalock in the second inning. Horwitz followed up the fun with a three-run shot off southpaw
Ryan Rolison in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers and six RBI in the win. This was an awesome performance for Horwitz, but he's not consistent enough at the plate to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 3, 2025
Athletics third baseman
Luis Urias (back) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Urias never got a chance to take an at-bat as he was pulled out in the second inning due to back spasms. There is no word on the severity yet, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.
Max Schuemann moved over to second base in his place. Schuemann could see a few more games over at second if Urias misses a couple of games.
--Andy WebbSource: Martin Gallegos
August 3, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers came up clutch for his team during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He came up to the plate and delivered a three-run home run off
Brent Headrick in the fourth inning. Stowers finished this game going 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the win. The Yankees are certainly happy this series is over as Stowers hit two homers with eight RBI during this three-game series. Stowers is having a nice breakout campaign and deserves to be rostered in most fantasy formats right now.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants third baseman
Rafael Devers came alive at the plate during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. His biggest hit of the game came in the form of a three-run home run off right-hander
Frankie Montas in the third inning. He continued to have fun with an RBI single in the fourth inning as well. Devers finished this game 3-for-4 with a homer, four RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in the win. It hasn't been a great start to his career in San Francisco, but maybe this is a sign of good things to come.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
August 3, 2025
New York Yankees right-hander
Luis Gil (0-1) took the loss in a rough season debut against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Returning after missing four months with a high-grade lat strain, Gil lasted 3 1/3 innings and yielded five runs on five hits with four walks against three strikeouts in a 7-3 defeat. Gil threw 77 pitches, just 44 for strikes, and his velocity topped out at a game-high 98.5 mph. While Sunday didn't go well for Gil, there are still high hopes for him after he took home AL Rookie of the Year honors in 2024. Gil went 15-7 and posted a 3.50 ERA with 171:77 K:BB in 151 2/3 innings last season. He was an asset for both the Yankees and fantasy managers a year ago, but it's anyone's guess if he'll regain that form down the stretch. The 27-year-old's second start is scheduled for Saturday against a tough Houston Astros team.
--Connor ByrneSource: ESPN
August 3, 2025
Cleveland Guardians left-hander
John Means (elbow) has been throwing live batting practice and "feeling really good," according to manager Stephen Vogt. He remains on track to pitch later this season after undergoing his second UCL surgery in June 2024 while with the Baltimore Orioles. The Guardians signed Means to a one-year, $1 million contract with a $6 million option for 2026 last winter. Ideally, they'll get a look at Means in game action before deciding whether to pick up the option. Means is a former All-Star who has pitched to a solid 3.68 ERA in 401 innings, but injuries have limited him to 10 starts and 52 1/3 frames since 2022.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 3, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Kyle Bradish (elbow) struggled in his first rehab start at the Triple-A level on Sunday. Bradish, who's working back from June 2024 Tommy John surgery, allowed seven runs (five earned) on six hits with 3:1 K:BB over three innings. The 28-year-old didn't get the results he wanted, but the good news is that he built up to 57 pitches (36 strikes) after amassing 38 in his previous rehab outing on Tuesday in Double-A ball. Bradish figures to need at least a couple more rehab starts before returning to the Orioles. He'll rejoin the O's rotation with a career 3.56 ERA, 9.18 K/9, and 2.9 BB/9 across 61 starts and 325 2/3 frames.
--Connor ByrneSource: Roch Kubato - MASNSports.com
August 3, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) impressed in his organizational debut on Sunday. Making a rehab start for Triple-A Buffalo, Bieber went five innings and gave up two runs on five hits with six strikeouts against one walk. The 30-year-old former AL Cy Young winner threw 62 pitches (47 strikes) and sat in the 93-94 mph range with his fastball. Bieber said afterward that "everything feels great," per Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. It's unclear if Bieber will make another rehab start or debut with the Blue Jays, who acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians before Thursday's trade deadline. Bieber hasn't pitched in the majors since undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024, but AL East-leading Toronto was willing to roll the dice.
--Connor ByrneSource: Arden Zwelling - Sportsnet
August 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Tommy Edman (ankle) is likely to go on the 10-day injured list after spraining his right ankle Sunday, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. The Dodgers replaced Edman with
Miguel Rojas in the fifth inning of their 3-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Edman's right ankle has been a nagging issue for him throughout the season, and it previously led to a stint on the 10-day IL in the first half of May. The switch-hitting 30-year-old has appeared in 86 games and batted .228/.281/.396 with 12 homers, 44 RBI, and 43 runs scored in 332 plate appearances. If Edman does land on the IL, third baseman
Max Muncy (knee) could take his roster spot. Muncy has been out for a month with a knee bruise, but he may be ready to return Monday to start a series against the St. Louis Cardinals.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jack Harris - Los Angeles Times
August 3, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals have made second baseman/outfielder
Brendan Donovan (personal) a late scratch for their game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Donovan is away dealing with a family emergency, which will leave second base to
Thomas Saggese and third to
Nolan Gorman. Shortstop
Masyn Winn will lead off in Donovan's place. The team had originally planned to give Gorman the day off, but he'll instead bat fifth in a meeting with starter
Dylan Cease. Gorman has gone 1-for-3 with two strikeouts against the right-hander.
--Connor ByrneSource: John Denton - MLB.com
August 3, 2025
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle homered in a 1-for-5 day at the plate on Saturday for Double-A Erie, collecting three RBI, scoring twice, and stealing a base as well. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect has not looked intimidated since joining Double-A in early July, but has been hitting even better as of late, going 10-for-27 (.370) with four doubles and two home runs in his last six games. The 20-year-old is slashing .370/.379/.741 for the year between High-A and Double-A, showing off an excellent hit tool with solid power, and he's been able to draw more walks than strikeouts (34:30 BB:K). The left-handed slugger has the makings of a strong fantasy producer and should be in the big leagues at some point next year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
August 3, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect
Walker Jenkins went 3-for-5 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored, and a stolen base on Saturday for Double-A Wichita. The Twins' top-ranked prospect is slashing .299/.411/.485 with five home runs and nine steals in 36 games for the Wind Surge this season. The 20-year-old missed much of the season with an ankle injury, which has also likely pushed his MLB debut until 2026. However, he should get some at-bats at Triple-A to finish out the season, and it could be a springboard for a fruitful fantasy campaign in the big leagues next year, bringing power and speed along with one of the best hit tools in the minors.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
August 3, 2025
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Kyle Bradish (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. The 28-year-old was assigned to the Tides on Sunday after making two rehab starts thus far, one at High-A and another at Double-A. He's looked good in his limited sample, allowing one earned run on three hits and a walk while striking out six in 5 2/3 innings of work. The righty will need a few more rehab starts to get his pitch count up, as he only threw 38 pitches the last time out, but could rejoin the O's in late August or early September, just in time to help fantasy managers in need of pitching down the stretch run and into the fantasy playoffs, so interested managers should consider stashing in an IL spot until then.
--Jarod RuppSource: AJ Gersh
August 3, 2025
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher
Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) was scratched ahead of his start against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. The 24-year-old had his start pushed back due to stomach issues. Now, the plan is for Woods Richardson to take the ball during Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly with this pitching shakeup. The right-hander has been solid lately with a 2.58 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 30/18 K/BB ratio across his last eight outings. In his place,
Jose Urena took the mound during Sunday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: Dan Hayes
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