July 30, 2025
The Los Angeles Angels acquired left-handed reliever
Andrew Chafin and right-handed reliever
Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league first baseman
Sam Brown and left-hander
Jake Eder, a source tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Angels are officially buyers at this year's trade deadline despite being four games out of the final American League wild-card spot with four teams in front of them, although this is a minor trade. The 35-year-old Chafin will give the Halos another lefty for their bullpen after posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.60 ERA and 18:12 K:BB in 20 innings with the Nats this year. Garcia has already pitched for Washington and the Dodgers this year and will return to Anaheim after being traded from the Angels to Red Sox a year ago. The 38-year-old has struggled with a 4.10 ERA in 37 1/3 total innings in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
July 30, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field.
Blake Perkins is taking over in center field and will hit eighth against Cubs left-hander
Shota Imanaga. The Brewers will give Chourio the day off after he was pulled early from Tuesday's victory with right-hamstring spasms. The Brewers have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so the 21-year-old will have two straight days off before potentially returning for Friday's series opener in D.C. against the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers should consider Chourio, a must-start when healthy, as day-to-day for now and hope he returns this weekend. Perkins has only two career at-bats against Imanaga and has a two-run homer against him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 30, 2025
Kansas City Royals second baseman
Jonathan India (shoulder) dealt with a sore shoulder after Tuesday's game and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Matt Quatraro said that India is available, but the team is being cautious with him with an off day coming on Thursday. Veteran
Adam Frazier is starting at second base and will bat seventh on Wednesday against Braves left-hander
Joey Wentz. It's possible that India will be ready to return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada. The 28-year-old former fifth overall pick by the Cincinnati Reds in 2018 out of Florida hasn't been very productive in his first year in KC, slashing a mediocre .240/.322/.342 with a career-low .664 OPS, only five home runs an 32 RBI in 100 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
July 30, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson has ended his holdout and has reported to training camp, but FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz says it's his understanding that Hendrickson plans to stay engaged in meetings and around the team as he continues to wait for a new deal. The 30-year-old four-time Pro Bowler has ended his holdout, but now he's holding in and won't practice with the team until a new deal is reached. The hope is that now he's back with the team, it will ease contract talks and the two sides can finally get something done ahead of the 2025 regular-season opener. It remains to be seen if Hendrickson is serious about sitting out regular-season games if he still doesn't have a new deal by then. Hendrickson is entering the final year of his current deal and is scheduled to make $15.8 million in base salary in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
July 30, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday with president of football operations/general manager John Schneider, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. The deal will keep Schneider around through the 2030 NFL draft and will take him through at least his 20th draft with the organization. Schneider has been Seattle's GM since the 2010 season and added the title of executive vice president in 2013. The 54-year-old also gained the title of president of football operations after former head coach Pete Carroll was fired after the 2023 season. Schneider made some big moves this offseason, trading away both quarterback
Geno Smith and wide receiver
DK Metcalf while also signing quarterback
Sam Darnold in free agency.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jay Glazer
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect
Matthew Lugo continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A on Tuesday evening. Facing Oklahoma City, Lugo went 3-for-4 with a triple and a home run. He also drew a walk and swiped a bag. Over his last six contests, Lugo has posted an elite .405/.542/1.000 slash line with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, and three stolen bases. The former second-round pick made his MLB debut earlier this season and flashed solid power upside, showing promise in his brief taste. Across 17 games, Lugo held a .238/.256/.548 slash line with two doubles and three long balls. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the Angels will likely give Lugo another taste of the big leagues later in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July
30,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
wide
receiver
Hunter
Renfrow
(hamstring)
was
held
out
of
training
camp
practice
on
Wednesday
with
a
hamstring
injury
that
isn't
considered
serious.
Head
coach
Dave
Canales
said
that
Renfrow
told
him
he
could
have
read more...
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitching prospect
Sam Aldegheri struck out six hitters across six innings on Tuesday evening, facing Double-A Binghamton. This was his second-straight start in which he tossed six shutout innings. Since the start of the month (23 innings), Aldegheri has been very productive on the bump, posting an elite 0.76 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP. During this stretch, Aldegheri has struck out 19 hitters but has allowed 10 walks. Earlier this season, the southpaw was in his second taste of the majors but allowed seven runs (five earned) across 4 1/3 innings of work. During the 2024 season, Aldegheri made his MLB debut and held a 4.85 ERA through 13 innings. Given his recent stretch, Aldegheri could be bumped up to Triple-A in the near future.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 30, 2025
Red Sox ace
Garrett Crochet will have his next start pushed back to Monday or Tuesday, with manager Alex Cora citing workload management. The 26-year-old lefty has been dominant in 2025, going 12-4 with a 2.23 ERA and an MLB-best 175 strikeouts. After logging 141 1/3 innings this season, just shy of last year's career-high 146, Boston is taking a cautious approach with their $170 million investment. With a playoff berth within reach, the Red Sox are prioritizing Crochet's health for the stretch run. Fantasy managers should expect extra days between starts down the stretch, though Crochet remains a must-start whenever he's on the mound.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Tim Healey
July 30, 2025
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Walker Jenkins went 3-for-5 with a double and a long ball during their contest against Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday evening. This was a nice breakout game for the top-ranked prospect in Minnesota as he went just 1-for-15 over his last five contests. However, prior to this brief skid, Jenkins held an elite .338/.457/.508 slash line with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, and three stolen bases over his last 17 games with Double-A. Through 32 games with Double-A Wichita this summer, Jenkins has posted an impressive .277/.397/.429 line. Despite his injury history, when healthy, Jenkins is one of the most productive bats in the minor leagues. He is worth closely monitoring as he should be given the call to Triple-A in the coming weeks.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July
30,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
outfielder
Ian
Happ
(shin)
will
not
need
a
stint
on
the
injured
list,
according
to
Jesse
Rogers
of
ESPN.
The
Cubs
are
recalling
catching
prospect
Moises
Ballesteros
and
have
read more...
July 30, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter
Yordan Alvarez (hand) is targeting a return to the lineup when first eligible on Aug. 15. Limited to just 29 games this season due to a right-hand fracture suffered in May, Alvarez has been a major missing piece in Houston's lineup. With
Isaac Paredes potentially out for the year, Alvarez's return would provide a much-needed middle-of-the-order boost. His presence would also offer protection for slumping bats like
Yainer Diaz and
Christian Walker. If healthy, Alvarez could be a difference-maker for the Astros' playoff push and a major fantasy asset in the season's final weeks.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Michael Schwab
July 30, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect
Josue De Paula (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Great Lakes. De Paula recently took home the MVP from the Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Throughout the regular season, De Paula has emerged as one of the top bats in the Dodger system. Through 82 games with High-A, the No. 1-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com has posted an impressive .262/.409/.416 slash line with an .825 OPS, 12 doubles, 10 home runs, and 28 stolen bases. This is a great sign as he posted a much lower .254 AVG with a .778 OPS during his first stint at High-A last summer. When he returns from the IL, he could contend for a late-season taste of Double-A. De Paula is a fast-rising prospect in dynasty formats and could push for a late-season 2026 MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 30, 2025
Houston Astros third baseman
Isaac Paredes (hamstring) may miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a potential surgery. The injury deals a major blow to Houston's lineup as they gear up for a playoff run. With the trade deadline approaching, the Astros are exploring replacements, including
Nolan Arenado,
Eugenio Suarez, and a possible reunion with
Carlos Correa. Correa, a former franchise cornerstone, is seen as the most likely target. Fantasy managers in redraft formats can move on from Paredes and monitor who fills the void in Houston's lineup for potential waiver pickups.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Bob Nightengale
July 30, 2025
Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect
Hurston Waldrep tossed seven shutout innings en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Durham on Tuesday evening. In this outing, the right-hander allowed just five hits and one walk. He struck out eight. Since the start of the month, the 23-year-old has put together a strong stretch of outings and could be nearing a return to the major leagues. Since July 1, Waldrep has posted an impressive 0.78 ERA with a 1.09 WHIP. During these 23 innings of work, the right-hander struck out 23 hitters and allowed just 10 walks. However, during June, he held a much higher 6.23 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be in the mix to earn his second taste of the majors with Atlanta falling out of the playoff picture.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 30, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Marquise Brown (ankle) is out of Wednesday's training camp practice after injuring his ankle on Tuesday, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. In addition to Brown, receivers
Xavier Worthy (concussion) and
Skyy Moore (hamstring) are out after they also were hurt in Tuesday's practice. The good news for the Chiefs receiver room is that none of their injuries appear very serious, so hopefully they will be back sooner than later. Brown suffered a shoulder injury in camp last year that ended up limiting him to just two regular-season games in his first year in KC. The 28-year-old was able to play in three playoff games, too, but he didn't really stand out. When both
Rashee Rice and Worthy are healthy, Brown will probably operate as the WR3. He has missed 23 games due to injuries in the last three seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
July 30, 2025
Chicago White Sox right-hander
Adrian Houser was scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday, fueling speculation that a trade is in the works ahead of Thursday's deadline. The 31-year-old has quietly put together a career year for the struggling South Siders, posting a 6-2 record with a stellar 2.10 ERA.
Houser has been more effective across the board in 2025, lowering his batting average against to .248 (down 24 points from last year), while increasing his strikeout rate to 17.1% and trimming his walk rate to 8%. His improved command and contact suppression make him an appealing mid-rotation option for contenders.
From a fantasy perspective, Houser is worth a speculative pickup in deeper redraft leagues. If dealt to a winning club with better run support and bullpen help, his value could rise significantly in the second half.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jon Heyman
July 30, 2025
The New York Yankees have traded right-handed pitching prospect Gage Ziehl to the Chicago White Sox. In return, the Yankees acquired outfielder
Austin Slater. Before the trade, Ziehl was considered the No. 16-ranked prospect in the Yankee system on MLB.com. Ziehl made his professional debut at the start of the campaign as he joined the Yankees in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Miami. He began the season with Low-A and logged 74 1/3 innings to the tune of a 4.00 ERA before moving up to High-A. With High-A, Ziehl needed to appear in just one game before getting the call to join Double-A. In his first four innings at Double-A, Ziehl allowed four runs but struck out four. Fantasy managers should expect the 22-year-old to remain at Double-A through the back half of the season.
--Andy SmithSource: Mark Feinsand
July 30, 2025
ESPN's Stephen Holder writes that the Indianapolis Colts quarterback competition between
Anthony Richardson Sr. and
Daniel Jones remains tight in training camp, with neither signal-caller putting distance between them. Head coach Shane Steichen called the QB battle "neck and neck." The Athletic's Zak Keefer writes that Richardson "was sharper during the team's first two padded practices." Richardson, the former fourth overall pick, has been a disappointment in his first two NFL seasons due to injuries and inconsistent performances. The young QB has missed 17 games due to injury and was benched midway through 2024 in favor of
Joe Flacco. His completion percentage was a league-low 47.7%. Despite the early disappointment, GM Chris Ballard has faith in Richardson long term, even if he loses the battle to Jones this summer. Richardson's rushing upside is elite, but he must become a more complete QB to realize his QB1 potential.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
July 30, 2025
The New York Yankees bolstered their outfield depth on Wednesday, acquiring veteran
Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox ahead of the trade deadline. Slater, 32, brings value as a platoon bat, especially against left-handed pitching, where he's slashing .261/.338/.522 this season. With
Aaron Judge currently sidelined, Slater could step in immediately to provide coverage in the outfield. He's shown surprising pop this year, hitting five home runs in just 51 games while posting a career-best 91.6 mph average exit velocity.
From a fantasy perspective, Slater should be on the radar in deeper redraft leagues, particularly those with daily lineup changes or five outfield spots. If he sees regular playing time against lefties in a potent Yankees lineup, he could offer sneaky value as a short-term power contributor.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeff Passan
July
30,
2025
The
Kansas
City
Chiefs
are
saying
that
wide
receiver
Xavier
Worthy
(concussion)
is
in
the
league's
concussion
protocol
after
he
suffered
a
head
injury
during
Tuesday's
training
camp
practice.
It's
unclear
how
much
time
Worthy
will
read more...
July
30,
2025
New
Orleans
Saints
tight
end
Juwan
Johnson
(undisclosed)
suffered
an
undisclosed
injury
during
training
camp
practice
on
Wednesday,
according
to
head
coach
Kellen
Moore.
The
Saints
will
provide
an
update
on
Johnson's
injury
on
Thursday.
The
read more...
July 30, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterbacks
Mitchell Trubisky and
Mike White are competing for the backup job to superstar
Josh Allen, and the team is "nowhere close to a decision at this point," according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Both players spent 2024 with Buffalo, but neither saw significant playing time. Trubisky (57 starts) has seen significantly more NFL action than White (seven starts). However, Trubisky struggled in his last extended run of action with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022, going 2-3 in five starts and throwing more interceptions (five) than touchdowns (four). Hopefully for Buffalo, Allen continues to be an ironman, as he's started 67 games for the Bills across the last four seasons. However, given Allen's physical style of play, there's always the possibility that the backup in Buffalo could be forced into action.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
July 30, 2025
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver
Tory Horton "continues to flash in practice," according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. A fifth-round draft pick out of Colorado State, Horton recorded 265 catches for 3,615 yards and 27 touchdowns across five collegiate seasons. The Seahawks have
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and
Cooper Kupp entrenched as their top two wide receivers, and veteran free-agent addition
Marquez Valdes-Scantling is penciled in as a starter on the outside. That leaves Horton fighting with the likes of
Jake Bobo,
Steven Sims, and
Dareke Young for a depth role in Seattle. While Horton is unlikely to make an impact in fantasy right away, he could be a name to monitor if he continues to impress throughout the preseason.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
July 30, 2025
Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (calf) limped off from the team's practice on Wednesday while holding his right calf, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. Davenport speculates that it could simply be a cramp, but the severity and nature of the injury are unknown. Losing Ridley would be a major issue for the Titans' offense, which is already low on proven receiving talent. In 17 games for Tennessee in 2024, the 30-year-old recorded 64 catches for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns. Ridley is the unquestioned number one option for rookie quarterback
Cam Ward. If he were to miss time, veterans
Tyler Lockett and
Van Jefferson, as well as rookies
Elic Ayomanor and
Chimere Dike, would be in line for increased usage.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Turron Davenport
July 30, 2025
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back
Jordan James has played well in training camp so far, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said James "hits holes hard," according to Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic. A fifth-round selection out of Oregon, James rushed for 1,267 yards and 15 touchdowns for the Ducks in 2024. He's presumably competing with 2024 fourth-rounder
Isaac Guerendo and fifth-year veteran
Patrick Taylor Jr. for the backup job to 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey. Given the injuries that McCaffrey has dealt with throughout his career, James could find himself in the mix for carries sooner rather than later. He needs an injury to be fantasy relevant, but James could emerge as an intriguing ultra-late-round handcuff option if he continues to impress throughout the remainder of the preseason.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Vic Tafur, Matt Barrows
July 30, 2025
New York Giants rookie wide receiver
Dalen Cambre worked with the starting offense during the team's first padded practice on Monday, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. An undrafted free agent out of Louisiana, Cambre had just 10 catches for 123 yards across his five-year collegiate career but is known as an ace special-teams player. Duggan notes that Cambre's offensive work came when Giants wide receivers Jalen Hyatt (cramps) and
Wan'Dale Robinson (quad) were both sidelined due to injuries, so it's possible that he was simply the next man up. With wide receiver
Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) lost for the season due to an Achilles tear, Cambre has a path towards earning a roster spot.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
July 30, 2025
Minnesota Twins shortstop
Carlos Correa (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox after he was pulled early from Tuesday's tilt with lightheadedness.
Brooks Lee will take over at shortstop and will hit second versus Red Sox right-hander
Brayan Bello. With a scheduled day off on Thursday, the Twins are hoping that the 30-year-old Correa will be feeling much better and be ready to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Correa should be considered day-to-day for now, and he could be on the move this week at the trade deadline with the Houston Astros considering a reunion. Lee, who has hit .256 with 10 home runs and 43 RBI in his first full season in the big leagues, would be the beneficiary if Correa is traded by Thursday.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 30, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed on Wednesday that cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (Achilles) will require surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles and will miss the 2025 season, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. It's a rough blow for the fourth-year corner, who will be a free agent at season's end. Emerson Jr. had only missed one game across his first three NFL seasons, racking up 62 solo tackles, four interceptions, and 34 passes defensed. He had been projected to be Cleveland's starting nickel corner heading into 2025. Without Emerson Jr., the Browns will likely turn to veterans
Tony Brown II and Nik Needham to fill the hole in their secondary.
--Will BradySource: Cleveland.com - Mary Kay Cabot
July 30, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (head) remains out of Wednesday's series finale at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander
Dean Kremer. Meanwhile, outfielder
Joey Loperfido (thumb) is starting in right field and will bat leadoff on Wednesday after jamming his left thumb on a play at the plate in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. The 26-year-old sat out Game 2 as a precaution but is now back in the lineup and will be a DFS sleeper out of the leadoff spot. Springer was hit by a pitch on his ear flap in Monday's series opener in Baltimore and will miss his third straight game. The 35-year-old veteran is hoping to avoid a stint on the injured list and has been feeling better, so perhaps he'll be cleared to play for Friday's series opener against the Kansas City Royals after a scheduled off day on Thursday.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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