August
27,
2025
New
York
Mets
rookie
right-hander
Jonah
Tong,
the
No.
52
overall
prospect
in
baseball,
will
make
his
major-league
debut
on
Friday
in
a
start
against
the
division-rival
Miami
Marlins,
league
sources
told
The
Athletic's
Will
Sammon
read more...
August 27, 2025
Cleveland Guardians left-hander
John Means wasn't very sharp in his latest minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Columbus, as he allowed four earned runs on three hits (all homers) while walking two and striking out two in three innings of work in a loss to Triple-A Louisville. It was his first start at the Triple-A level after his first two rehab starts came at High-A. The 32-year-old southpaw got his pitch count up to 61 in the outing, and he's likely to need one or two more minor-league tune-ups before the Guardians consider activating him for his 2025 debut. Means, who was an All-Star in 2019 and finished as the runner-up for the American League Rookie of the Year, has made only 10 starts at the major-league level since the start of the 2022 season. There's no guarantee he'll return to a starting role in Cleveland, either, so he should remain on the waiver wire in mixed leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
August 27, 2025
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brandon Birdsell (elbow) will undergo season-ending elbow surgery after just four starts at Triple-A this season. The Cubs' ninth-ranked prospect got a late start to the season because of a shoulder injury, coming off the injured list in mid-July and pitching to a 3.38 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 12.5 percent K-BB% in 18 2/3 innings of work. The 25-year-old has a lengthy injury history, although he's been healthy the last couple of years, and this latest injury will delay his major league debut until at least 2026 at the earliest. An estimated return timetable will be provided once the surgery has been completed. The 25-year-old was named the Cubs' 2024 Minor League Pitcher of the Year and has well-above-average control, so there is still solid real-life and fantasy potential in that arm.
--Jarod RuppSource: Maddie Lee
August 27, 2025
San Francisco Giants right-hander
Landen Roupp (knee) will miss four weeks after a second opinion confirmed he has a bone bruise in his left knee. Roupp suffered the injury in his most recent start, Aug. 20 against the San Diego Padres, when he had to be carted off the field. With the Giants at 64-68 and likely out of playoff contention, Roupp may not make it back this season. Regardless, it's a relief for Roupp and the Giants that his injury isn't serious enough to affect his status for the 2026 campaign. The 26-year-old has made 22 starts this season and gone 7-7 with a 3.80 ERA, a 1.48 WHIP, and 102:45 K:BB in 106 2/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Houston Astros second baseman
Brendan Rodgers (head/back) is dealing with lumbar spine inflammation and has been pulled from his rehab assignment. This continues an injury-riddled season for Rodgers, who landed on the 10-day IL on June 18 with an oblique strain and has faced multiple setbacks since then. In his first Triple-A rehab game on July 18, Rodgers suffered a concussion and a nasal fracture. He had been working back from that until this latest issue cropped up. There's no timeline for Rodgers' return, which doesn't bode well with time running out on the regular season. The 29-year-old opened 2025 as the Astros' starting second baseman, but he hit a brutal .191/.266/.278 with two home runs and 11 RBI in 128 plate appearances before his injury woes began.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
The Texas Rangers announced that left-hander
Jacob Latz will start against the Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Nathan Eovaldi (shoulder) had been in line to toe the rubber, but his superb season came to an end on Tuesday as a result of a strained rotator cuff. While Latz has been effective in his own right this year, he has done the lion's share of his work out of the bullpen (26 appearances, three starts). The 29-year-old has posted a 3.05 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 56:28 K:BB over 59 innings. He'll take on an Angels offense whose .302 wOBA against lefties ranks a middling 17th in the league.
--Connor ByrneSource: Texas Rangers
August 27, 2025
The Boston Red Sox plan to activate outfielder
Rob Refsnyder (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on either Wednesday or Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder hasn't played since Aug. 13 as a result of a strained left oblique. The right-handed Refsnyder has done most of his damage in his career against southpaws, which has once again been the case this year. Refnysder owns a .905 OPS versus lefties in 2025, while righties have held him to a .646 mark. Overall, the 34-year-old reserve has slashed .272/.357/.471 with six homers, 22 RBI, 23 runs scored, and three steals across 54 games and 157 trips to the plate.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Wilyer Abreu (calf) ran at 40 to 50 percent intensity on Tuesday as he recovers from a right-calf injury. Abreu, who has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 18, is on track to return around Sept. 1. The 26-year-old's injury paved the way for the promotion of well-regarded outfield prospect
Jhostynxon Garcia, but "The Password" has only appeared in two games and gone 0-for-4 in six plate appearances. Abreu, on the other hand, has slashed a strong .253/.325/.486 with 22 homers, 69 RBI, 52 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 395 plate appearances this year. The Red Sox will be glad to get him back for the last month of the season as they try to secure a playoff berth.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Washington Nationals outfielder
Daylen Lile (illness) is out of the lineup against New York Yankees left-hander
Max Fried on Wednesday. It'll be the Nationals' fourth game in a row without Lile, who hasn't played since Saturday because of an illness. The 22-year-old has hit a productive .313/.370/.448 with one homer, eight RBI, 11 runs scored, and three steals in 73 plate appearances in August. He could be back in the lineup when the Nationals start a series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, With Lile out again on Wednesday, the Nats will go with
James Wood (left field) and
Dylan Crews (right field) in the outfield corners, while
Riley Adams will DH, and
Drew Millas will catch.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August 27, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Jake Fraley (knee) will play right field and hit eighth on Wednesday against Miami Marlins starter
Ryan Gusto. Fraley is set to make his debut with the Braves, who claimed him on waivers from the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 21. The 30-year-old hasn't played since Aug. 16 after he hyperextended his right knee in his final game with the Reds, but the Braves opted against placing him on the 10-day injured list. Fraley played in 67 games with the Reds this year and hit .232/.332/.387 with six homers, 23 RBI, and 29 runs scored in 193 plate appearances. He doesn't have a path to regular playing time in Atlanta with
Jurickson Profar,
Michael Harris II, and
Ronald Acuna Jr. as the team's typical outfield alignment. Acuna will serve as the DH on Wednesday, leaving
Marcell Ozuna on the bench.
--Connor ByrneSource: MLB.com
August
27,
2025
Cincinnati
Reds
left-hander
Nick
Lodolo
(finger)
is
expected
to
return
against
the
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
in
their
series
finale
on
Wednesday,
Gordon
Wittenmyer
of
The
Cincinnati
Enquirer
reports.
The
Reds
have
dropped
the
first
two
games
of
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August 27, 2025
The Colorado Rockies moved right-hander
Antonio Senzatela to the bullpen on Tuesday, Christian Saez of TheDNVR.com reports. Senzatela has struggled mightily as a starter this season, posting a career-worst 7.15 ERA through 112 innings. His 1.90 WHIP and 61/42 K/BB do not get much better, either. At this time, it's unclear who will take Senzatela's place in the rotation, but he was slated to start Thursday against the Houston Astros. Senzatela is likely to be in a long-relief role, rather than a late-inning, high-leverage reliever, which will only minimize his fantasy value even more in leagues that prioritize saves and holds. Fantasy managers looking for relief options will want to look elsewhere, as Senzatela has not only struggled this year, but also pitches in the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the majors in Coors Field.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Christian Saez
August 27, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated left-hander
Andrew Heaney for assignment on Tuesday after he gave up five earned runs in two-thirds of an inning pitched on Monday against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Pirates demoted Heaney to the bullpen earlier in August after a rough stretch in late June and July. On June 12, Heaney had a 3.33 ERA through 14 starts and was putting together a nice season. However, he proceeded to allow seven earned runs against the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers in back-to-back outings, and that's where things started to fall apart for him. Heaney's season ERA now sits at 5.39, and a team may pick him up once he goes through waivers. But for now, fantasy managers will want to look elsewhere for production.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
August 27, 2025
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Jack Kochanowicz will start for the Angels on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers with
Tyler Anderson (paternity) on the paternity list, Sam Blum of the Athletic reports. Kochanowicz last appeared for the Angels on August 10 and allowed six earned runs in three innings against the Detroit Tigers. For the season, the 24-year-old has struggled across the board, pitching to the tune of a 6.19 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and a 14.5 percent strikeout rate (fourth percentile). The Rangers' bats have been solid of late, so fantasy managers who are looking for a streamer on Wednesday will likely want to search for other options.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Sam Blum
August 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect
Aidan Smith continued his recent surge at the plate on Tuesday in a contest against High-A Greenville. During this game, Smith went 2-for-4 with a home run and two stolen bases. Over his last eight games, Smith has been one of the most productive hitters at the High-A level, posting an impressive .345/.406/.483 slash line with one double, one home run, and seven stolen bases. However, before this recent surge at the plate, the fifth-ranked prospect in the system held a modest .161 avrage with a .493 OPS over his last 15 games with High-A Bowling Green. Fantasy managers should expect Smith to remain with High-A during the final weeks of the season given his inconsistent play. However, he could push for an early-season promotion to Double-A in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
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