June 14, 2025
San Francisco Giants pitcher
Logan Webb held the Dodgers to two runs in seven innings of work on Friday, allowing two hits (one home run) and three walks while striking out four batters on the way to picking up his sixth win of the season in the 6-2 victory over Los Angeles. It was also the righty's 11th quality start of the year, which is tied for the most in the majors. All in all, the 28-year-old owns a 2.58 ERA (2.34 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, and a strong 22.4 percent K-BB%. His next start lines up with Cleveland next Thursday in San Francisco, a team with the seventh-fewest runs per game average so far this season.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
June 14, 2025
Atlanta Braves first baseman
Matt Olson went 3-for-4 on Friday, including a double, three RBI, and three runs scored in a 12-4 win over the Rockies. The 31-year-old is riding a five-game hit streak and has reached base safely via hit or walk in 15 consecutive contests, going 16-for-55 (.291) with seven doubles, two home runs, 13 RBI, 11 runs scored, and a 10:12 BB:K over that span. Although the batting average has tailed off over the last two seasons, the 2x All-Star is having another fine year, slashing .246/.350/.476 with 14 home runs, a .359 wOBA, and a 130 wRC+. The left-handed slugger will face off with rookie
Chase Dollander in Colorado on Saturday, who brings a 6.85 ERA and 1.54 WHIP into the matchup, and with the Braves owning the highest implied run total on the board, Olson should be in play as a DFS option.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
June 14, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Casey Schmitt went 1-for-3 with a walk and a grand slam in Friday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers. The slam came off of
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who had come into the game with just a 2.20 ERA and had allowed home runs in just four of his 13 starts before Friday. Schmitt has a hit in each of the last four games, with both of the home runs he's hit this year coming in that span as well. The 26-year-old missed a month earlier this season with an oblique injury and had only been getting sporadic starts upon his return until recently. With
Matt Chapman going on the IL, Schmitt has been manning third base, and if he continues to hit, the former second-round draft pick could become an intriguing waiver wire add with his eligibility at 1B, 2B, 3B, and SS.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
June 14, 2025
Detroit Tigers pitcher
Alex Cobb (hip), who has been on a minor-league rehab assignment, received another injection in his left hip to combat inflammation. Once the inflammation subsides, the veteran will resume his rehab at Triple-A Toledo. The 37-year-old has made three rehab starts already, allowing just one earned run on two hits and five walks while striking out seven in a total of 6 1/3 innings pitched. The righty was an effective real-life pitcher in 2023 for the Giants, posting a 3.87 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and a 14.6 percent K-BB% in 151 1/3 IP, but was limited to just 16 1/3 IP last year. For fantasy, however, the high WHIP and low strikeout rate make him less appealing, so managers may want to consider him more as a spot starter once he returns in the coming weeks.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Petzold
June 14, 2025
Houston Astros outfielder
Chas McCormick (oblique) began hitting off a tee on Friday. The 30-year-old has been out of action since May 29, and at that point had gone 11-for-43 (.256) with two doubles and no home runs along with a 5:14 BB:K in his limited playing time. He also stole one base and was caught stealing three times. The right-handed hitter has been unable to recreate the offense that made him a 22-home-run, 19-steal player in only 115 games back in 2023, and without regular at-bats, there isn't much fantasy appeal here. Nevertheless, he's still a ways away from a return, likely requiring a rehab assignment once his hitting progression is complete.
--Jarod RuppSource: Chandler Rome
June 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever
Blake Treinen (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Friday. The veteran is inching closer to a return, but will likely need a few more bullpens and a rehab assignment before returning to the big league mound. The righty had eight games under his belt before landing on the IL in mid-April, notching two saves, three holds, and recording 10 strikeouts in eight innings pitched with a 3.38 ERA. Treinen made 50 appearances for the Dodgers last season, posting a 1.93 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a strong 24.5 percent K-BB%, so the 36-year-old should still be effective once he returns, and the 6-foot-5 hurler could also pick up a few more saves along the way, so he could be a decent ratio enhancer in deep and NL-only leagues when that happens, although there is no ETA yet.
--Jarod RuppSource: Fabian Ardaya
June 14, 2025
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect
George Klassen tossed six shutout frames en route to picking up the victory over Double-A Pensacola on Friday. In this outing, Klassen allowed just two hits and one walk. He struck out five. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Klassen as he allowed 14 runs (13 earned) over his last three starts (8 2/3 innings). However, prior to this slump, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system posted a 3.86 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP over his first 25 2/3 innings of work. Through 40 1/3 total frames, Klassen has struck out 49 batters and held a modest 5.36 ERA. However, his slump in early June has inflated his ratios. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as the former sixth-round pick could earn a second-half taste of Triple-A.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
June 14, 2025
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect
Lazaro Montes went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run during their contest against High-A Tri-City on Friday evening. This performance snapped a seven-game power skid for the No. 2-ranked prospect in Seattle. During this minor skid, Montes posted a low .160/.300/.280 line with an 11:4 K:BB. However, over his last 14 games before the slump, the 20-year-old carried a .333/.410/.722 slash line with three doubles, six home runs, and a 15:7 K:BB. Montes has continued to show improvement at the High-A level and is nearing a promotion to Double-A. During his first taste of High-A last summer, Montes posted a solid .805 OPS. However, he has been able to raise that to a stellar .936 OPS through 60 games this season. Montes remains on track to contend for his MLB debut next summer.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
June 14, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect
Jordan Lawlar went 3-for-5 with a double and a triple during their contest against Triple-A Sugar Land. In this game, Lawlar scored two runs and added three RBI. This outing also extended his hitting streak to four games. Since returning to Triple-A on May 31 after a brief taste of the majors, the top-ranked prospect in the desert has been productive, holding a .298/.389/.574 slash line with three doubles, two triples, two home runs, 10 RBI, and seven runs. However, at the majors, Lawlar appeared in just eight games and went 0-for-19 at the plate with three walks and a run. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression at Triple-A as he will likely be in the mix to return to the majors this season. However, given his struggles in the majors, he is only worth stashing in deeper formats for the time being.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
June 14, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect
Logan Henderson struck out five batters en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Norfolk on Friday. In this start, Henderson tossed 5 1/3 innings with nine hits and two runs (only one earned). He served up one free pass. Since returning to Triple-A in early June, Henderson has posted a 0.68 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP. During these 13 1/3 frames, the No. 12-ranked prospect in the system has struck out 15 batters and allowed just three walks. The 23-year-old earned a taste of the majors this season and held his own as he posted a 1.71 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP through his first 21 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could earn another call to the majors, especially if the Brewers need pitching depth. For now, he is a viable stash option in deeper 14+ team formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
June 14, 2025
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitching prospect
Cade Horton enjoyed a strong bounce-back outing on Friday afternoon during his contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his outing, the top pitching prospect in Chicago logged 5 2/3 shutout innings with just three hits and a walk. He struck out four. In his last start, Horton struggled against the Detroit Tigers as he allowed a season-high four runs. However, prior to that outing, Horton held an impressive 2.16 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over his last three starts (16 2/3 innings). Throughout his first 36 1/3 MLB innings, the former seventh overall pick has held a 3.47 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP. Given his consistent play, fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to remain in the rotation even when
Shota Imanaga (hamstring) returns from the injured list.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Noah Schultz is being promoted to Triple-A. Schultz is considered the top prospect in the Chicago system and the No. 13-ranked in the sport on MLB.com. Schultz has spent his entire campaign with Double-A Birmingham. Through 56 2/3 innings of work, Schultz has struck out 58 batters while posting a 3.34 ERA with a 1.59 WHIP. His command has been an issue as he has allowed 36 free passes. Last season, the left-hander spent time with High-A before earning the call to Double-A. During his first taste of Double-A, Schultz was very effective, posting a 1.48 ERA with a stellar 1.02 WHIP. During this stretch, the former 26th overall pick tallied 73 punchouts in 61 innings. He is now one stop away from the majors and could earn a late-season taste if he finds his footing at Triple-A.
--Andy SmithSource: Scott Merkin
June 14, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled on Friday, allowing five runs over 4 ⅔ IP and taking his fifth loss in a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the San Francisco Giants. Yamamoto didn't have his stuff in this one, allowing six hits and five walks while punching out four. The 26-year-old has been a mixed bag recently, with a few excellent starts being overshadowed by a couple of clunkers. Still, Yamamoto has been solid this season and deserves the benefit of the doubt for now, as he has a 6-5 record to go with a 2.64 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 90 strikeouts in 78 ⅓ IP. If anything, this rough stretch should leave some questions about whether Yamamoto is a fantasy ace, but he certainly remains a must-start pitcher. His next matchup comes next Thursday at home against the San Diego Padres, where he will look to get back on track.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Freddy Peralta was solid on Friday, tossing six innings of one-run ball against the St. Louis Cardinals. Peralta earned his sixth win of the season in this one, as the Brewers claimed a 3-2 victory. The 29-year-old allowed just four hits and a walk while striking out six. He has been a steady force for the Brewers, pitching to a 2.60 ERA and 1.13 WHIP while striking out 84 batters over 83 IP. While he isn't an ace, Peralta is very helpful in fantasy as he provides solid ratios and good strikeout numbers while picking up some wins along the way as well. His next start is scheduled for next Thursday in Chicago, where he will have a tough matchup against the Cubs.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 14, 2025
Miami Marlins relief pitcher
Calvin Faucher worked a scoreless ninth inning to earn his sixth save in an 11-9 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday. Faucher allowed just a single and struck out one in his inning of work. The 29-year-old is now 6-for-9 in save opportunities and has a 4.01 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 24 ⅔ IP. Outside of a collapse of epic proportions against the Chicago Cubs in May, Faucher has actually had a pretty solid season. He has been the go-to guy for the Marlins over the past three weeks, and it seems like he will be the top choice for saves moving forward in Miami. That isn't to say the Marlins couldn't switch it up on us, which they have already done this year. It also should be noted that even as the Marlins' primary save source, Faucher wouldn't be must-roster outside of deeper fantasy formats.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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