July 7, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz is not in his team's lineup for their Monday matchup against the Kansas City Royals and left-handed starter
Noah Cameron. In 343 plate appearances so far this season, Cruz has hit .203 with 15 home runs, 47 runs scored, 35 RBI, and 28 stolen bases. His numbers are significantly worse against left-handed pitching, as he's hit .117 with just one home run and 35 strikeouts in 89 plate appearances. The uber-talented Cruz continues to provide fantasy value via home runs and stolen bases, but his 32.9% strikeout rate holds down his upside.
Alexander Canario will take his place in center field on Monday against Kansas City.
--Will BradySource: mlb.com
July 7, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Jake Meyers (calf) will miss his team's Monday matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. Meyers was pulled in the sixth inning of Houston's 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with calf tightness. Meyers has been a surprise source of batting average and speed in 2025, hitting .308 with 14 stolen bases and 47 runs scored in 322 plate appearances. He's cut his strikeout rate to a career-best 18%, but he's also posted the second-worst ISO (.097) of his career and hit just three home runs. Kennedy Corona will take his spot in center field on Monday night.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com
July 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays infielders
Brandon Lowe (side) and
Ha-Seong Kim (calf) are both absent from their team's lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Monday. This will be Kim's third consecutive missed game after being activated from the injured list for his 2025 debut on Friday. Lowe was pulled early from Tampa Bay's 7-5 victory on Sunday over the Minnesota Twins. He's been one of the Rays' most valuable hitters so far, slashing .272/.324/.487 with 19 home runs, 50 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 343 plate appearances. Neither player has been placed on the injured list yet, so the team is clearly hoping that a day or two of rest will allow each to rejoin the lineup.
--Will BradySource: FanDuel Sports Network Florida & Sun - Ryan Bass
July 7, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman
Rhys Hoskins (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb, per a team announcement. Hoskins injured the thumb in a collision at first base on Saturday and has since been diagnosed with a grade two sprain, so this announcement comes as no surprise. Hoskins has been a steady contributor for Milwaukee this season, slashing .242/,340/.428 with 12 home runs and 42 RBI in 318 plate appearances. Due to the severity of the sprain, this injury figures to keep him out of action for a considerable stretch of time. Mid-season trade acquisition
Andrew Vaughn was called up as the corresponding move, and Vaughn looks to have an extended runway at first base for the Brewers in Hoskins' absence.
--Will BradySource: Milwaukee Brewers
July 7, 2025
Boston Red Sox infielder
Marcelo Mayer is not in his team's starting lineup for their Monday matchup against the Colorado Rockies and left-handed starter
Austin Gomber. Mayer has struggled in his rookie season overall, hitting .219 with a 31.1% strikeout rate across 103 plate appearances. The lefty-swinger has been even worse against same-handed pitching, hitting .182 with just one extra-base hit, albeit in a limited 22-plate appearance sample. Right-handed hitting
Nate Eaton will take Mayer's regular spot at third base on Monday night.
--Will BradySource: Red Sox
July 7, 2025
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Jarren Duran is not in his team's starting lineup for their Monday matchup against the Colorado Rockies and left-handed starter
Austin Gomber. It's been a struggle this year for the lefty-swinging Duran against same-handed pitching. He's batting .216 with just one home run and 41 strikeouts in 140 plate appearances versus lefties so far this season.
Rob Refsnyder will play left field on Monday against Colorado in his place. Fantasy managers should closely monitor whether Duran continues to lose playing time against lefty starters, as there are plenty of contenders for at-bats in Boston's outfield mix.
--Will BradySource: Red Sox
July
7,
2025
Houston
Astros
first
baseman
Christian
Walker
has
been
placed
on
the
paternity
list,
according
to
MLB.com's
Brian
McTaggart.
Walker
will
miss
a
maximum
of
three
days,
which
would
encompass
Houston's
Monday-Wednesday
series
at
home
against
the
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July 7, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop/outfielder
Tyler Freeman (hamstring) returns to the lineup Monday against the Red Sox, starting in right field and batting leadoff. Freeman sat out Sunday's series finale against the White Sox to rest a minor hamstring issue but is back in action and fully healthy. Freeman has been on fire over the past 30 days, batting .370 and providing steady production across multiple categories. With eligibility at both shortstop and outfield, he's a versatile and underrated fantasy asset. Rostered in just 15% of Yahoo leagues, Freeman offers batting average, runs, and steals. He's an under-the-radar pickup for managers needing a spark can look to add him in 12-plus team leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: mlb.com
July 7, 2025
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culppepper went 3-for-4 on Sunday at Double-A Wichita, including a walk, three singles, and one run scored. The Twins' fourth-ranked prospect continues to impress since his promotion to Double-A, hitting .321 (18-for-56) with a pair of home runs, three steals, and an 8:11 BB:K in 13 games. For the season, the 22-year-old is slashing .299/.389/.469 with 11 home runs and 18 steals. The right-handed slugger has quickly become an interesting name to watch for fantasy purposes, and the 2024 first-rounder could be knocking on the door to the majors sometime next year.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July
7,
2025
Chicago
Cubs
outfield
prospect
Owen
Caissie
went
3-for-5
on
Sunday
for
Triple-A
Iowa,
with
a
walk,
a
double,
and
two
runs
scored.
The
kid
has
caught
fire
recently,
now
with
four
consecutive
multi-hit
performances,
going
10-for-17
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July 7, 2025
The Washington Nationals have officially named Miguel Cairo as interim manager for the remainder of the 2025 season, following the dismissal of longtime skipper Dave Martinez over the weekend. The team is currently on a three-game skid and sits at (37-53). Cairo brings prior managerial experience with the Chicago White Sox in 2022, where he led the team to an (18-16) record. He now takes the reins of a young Nationals squad anchored by rising stars
James Wood and
CJ Abrams. If Cairo can unlock the potential of newcomers like
Dylan Crews and
Daylen Lile, Washington could become a fun spoiler team down the stretch. With speed, youth, and a fresh voice in the clubhouse, the Nationals may be positioned for a more competitive second half.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Washington Nationals
July 7, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect
Josue De Paula went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base on Sunday for High-A Great Lakes. The Dodgers' top-ranked prospect has hit safely in nine of his last 11 games, now hitting .269 on the year with a .433 slugging percentage and a hefty .410 on-base percentage thanks to an impressive 19.0 percent walk rate. With 10 home runs and 26 stolen bases, he could be in line for a move to Double-A in the second half. The 20-year-old has the tools to make an impact when he gets to the majors, potentially as early as next year, so he's a name for dynasty managers to continue to track.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
Colorado Rockies right-hander
Chase Dollander was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday following a rocky stretch at the big-league level. Dollander has struggled mightily in his debut season, posting a 6.68 ERA and 1.56 WHIP, walking batters at an alarming 10.7% clip. Once viewed as a potential ace-in-the-making, Dollander has failed to find consistency. The Rockies hope a little more seasoning will help him refine his command and rebuild his confidence. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Bradley Blalock was recalled from Triple-A and will take Dollander's place in the rotation. Blalock and his 12.94 ERA should be avoided in all formats. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should remain patient with Dollander, but redraft owners can safely move on for now.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Rockies Club Information
July 7, 2025
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect
Leodalis De Vries hit a two-run home run on Sunday for High-A Fort Wayne, his lone hit in four at-bats. The Padres' top prospect (MLB No. 3) has been hitting well as of late, going 8-for-25 (.320) with a pair of doubles, a triple, one home run, and a 6:3 BB:K in his last seven games. The 18-year-old is slashing .247/.360/.408 through 68 games this year, all at High-A. The switch-hitter has become one of the top prospects in all of baseball, and is performing admirably against older competition. If he continues on his current trend, there's a good chance the Dominican gets some at-bats at Double-A by season's end, although he likely won't debut in the majors until 2027 at the earliest.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
July 7, 2025
The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly considering right-hander
Michael McGreevy for a spot in the rotation following
Erick Fedde's third consecutive rough outing, this time falling to the Chicago Cubs 11-0 on Sunday. Fedde fell to (3-9) on the season. Internal discussions suggest McGreevy could start Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. McGreevy has started three of his four major league appearances, compiling a (1-1) record with a 4.22 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 21 1/3 innings. He's also holding opposing hitters to a .232 average, a promising stat for fantasy managers in need of pitching help. With a potential opportunity against a tough Atlanta lineup, McGreevy is worth monitoring and could be a speculative add in deeper mixed leagues or NL-only formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: STLToday.com
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