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Josh Jung Still Out on Tuesday With Knee Injury
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (knee) remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest at Globe Life Field against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Ezequiel Duran will make the start at the hot corner and will bat fifth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. Jung fouled a ball off his knee during Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers and was held out of Sunday's series finale as a result. The right-handed slugger is still feeling it despite having a scheduled day off on Monday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being and check back on Tuesday to see if he's ready to return to the starting nine against the Halos. The 28-year-old former first-rounder out of Texas Tech University in 2019 is no stranger to injuries, but he's managed to avoid anything serious so far in 2026 and is currently hitting a career-best .297 (96-for-323) with nine home runs, a league-high 22 doubles, 34 RBI, 41 runs scored, and a stolen base in 83 games across 359 plate appearances. Since June 18, Jung has gone 18-for-62 (.290) with a homer, six doubles, four RBI, and nine runs scored for his fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Spencer Horwitz Begins a Running Program
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) has started a running program in Florida, according to MLB.com's Alex Stumpf. Horwitz is making progress from a left-hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined for a couple of weeks, but he's getting closer to a return and could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list shortly after next week's All-Star break. He'll most likely need a short minor-league rehab assignment before returning to the big-league roster later this month. The 28-year-old former 24th-round pick by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 out of Radford University is in the midst of his best season in the big leagues in his second year in the Steel City in 2026, hitting .280 (69-for-246) with 10 home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and a stolen base in 74 games across 295 plate appearances. Horwitz is three homers away from setting a new career high in the category, and he's become a waiver-wire target in deeper leagues for his left-handed power. He's only hitting 10-for-43 (.233) against left-handers, though, with one of his 10 home runs.
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Oneil Cruz Resumes Swinging a Bat
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) has resumed swinging a bat as he works his way back from a fractured left hand, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Cruz is making good progress, but he's not expected to return from the 10-day injured list until shortly after next week's All-Star break from July 13-16. Barring a setback on what should be a short minor-league rehab assignment, Cruz should be back for fantasy managers later this month. The 27-year-old Dominican outfielder remains a high-end, five-category contributor when he's healthy, so he should be rostered in all fantasy leagues while he recovers from his hand injury. Cruz is hitting .264/.350/.472 on the year with an .822 OPS, 14 home runs, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, and 21 stolen bases across his 250 at-bats in 2026. He's striking out at a 34.6% clip, which is concerning, but when he does make contact, it's usually hit hard. Cruz ranks in the 100th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 96th percentile in barrel rate, and the 85th percentile in expected slugging percentage.
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Source: MLB.com - Alex Stumpf
Mike Burrows Demoted to Triple-A
The Houston Astros optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday and recalled rookie reliever Alimber Santa from the minors in a corresponding move, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The 26-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018 just hasn't been good in 2026 in his first year with Houston (third overall in the majors), going 4-9 with a 5.99 ERA (5.65 FIP) and 1.55 WHIP with 75 strikeouts and 35 walks in 94 2/3 innings pitched over his 18 appearances (17 starts). Burrows leads the league in losses (nine) and earned runs allowed (63), and the Astros have seen enough after he gave up 10 runs (season-high seven earned runs) on nine hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out three in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Washington Nationals on Monday. In his last 10 outings, Burrows has a 6.84 ERA. He could make his way back into the Astros' starting rotation in the second half, but fantasy managers in mixed leagues can stay away. He's rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Shea Langeliers Back in A's Lineup on Tuesday
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (thumb) is back behind the plate to catch right-hander J.T. Ginn on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tarik Skubal and is hitting third in the batting order, per MLB.com. Langeliers will return to the field following Monday's scheduled day off after missing the last two games due to a left-thumb contusion. He'll return to a tough matchup against Skubal, whom he's hitting .154 against with a .539 OPS, with a homer and four RBI in his 13 career at-bats. The 28-year-old backstop is one of the best power options at the catching position in fantasy baseball, though, and he'll return to a .264/.328/.494 slash line with an .822 OPS, 20 homers, 44 RBI, 51 runs scored, and two stolen bases this year in his 330 at-bats. Langeliers has now reached the 20-homer mark in all four of his full seasons in the majors, and he's on pace to break his career high of 31 long balls, which was set in 123 games in 2025. He has been cold at the plate in his last 11 games, going 8-for-42 (.190) with a homer, four RBI, two runs, one stolen base, four walks, and 14 strikeouts.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Seaver King Competing at Triple-A, Now on Stash Radar?
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King has held his own since earning a promotion to Triple-A in mid-May, slashing .275/.338/.443 with five home runs and four steals through 33 games for the Red Wings. The former first-round draft pick has seen his strikeout rate increase modestly and walk rate decline considerably at the minors' highest level, so it is something to keep an eye on as his chase rate stands at 38.9 percent (seventh percentile). That would likely need to improve if he is going to get his shot in the big leagues this season, but sitting at the doorstep to the majors, he's also just one injury away from a call-up. With a skillset that gives him the potential to be a multi-category contributor on the league's highest scoring offense (5.4 runs/game), managers in deeper 12+ team leagues could begin to consider stashing the 23-year-old, though he is not in must-stash territory yet.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Konnor Griffin to Miss 8-10 Weeks With Finger Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin (finger) is officially going on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a torn tendon in his left ring finger, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Griffin will be in a splint for six weeks and is expected to be out for eight to 10 weeks. It's a tough break for the Pirates and for Griffin's fantasy managers, as he's not expected to be back until early in September. Jared Triolo will most likely handle most of the playing time at the 6 with Griffin out, with Nick Gonzales being another option in Pittsburgh's middle infield. Griffin, the top prospect in all of baseball going into the start of the 2026 campaign, has been a strong contributor for the Bucs in his first big-league season, slashing .276/.332/.404 with a .736 OPS, five home runs, 25 RBI, 20 stolen bases, and 35 runs scored in his 225 at-bats. He won't have a ton of time left to make an impact in fantasy once he returns from his finger injury, but Griffin's power/speed upside makes him worth stashing in most leagues in the meantime.
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
Jett Williams Extends Hit Streak to Nine Games, Back on Stash Radar?
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams collected three hits in his latest contest, extending his current hit streak at Triple-A Nashville to nine games, during which time he's gone 13-for-34 (.382) with six steals and a 6:6 BB:K. The Brewers' fifth-ranked prospect is hitting just .236 on the year, but this recent success and improved strikeout rate over the last nine games could give the team the confidence it needs to give the former first-rounder his first taste of the majors soon. The 22-year-old has nine home runs thus far, along with 21 steals through 79 games, so there are some appealing fantasy attributes here, as he's also coming off a 17-homer, 34-steal campaign in 2025. Adding to his fantasy appeal is the fact that he is eligible at 2B, SS, and OF in Yahoo! leagues. For now, though, he's really only worth stashing in the deepest of leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Ryan Helsley Going for Second Opinion on his Elbow
Baltimore Orioles right-handed closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) will go for a second opinion, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Helsley is on the 15-day injured list for the second time this year after already missing seven weeks due to inflammation in his right elbow earlier this season. After going back on the IL last Friday with more elbow injuries, fantasy managers might want to plan for the worst, which could be season-ending surgery. The 31-year-old veteran reliever was on his way to a bounce-back campaign in 2026 in his new digs in Baltimore early on before going on the IL for the first time. He's thrown just 15 1/3 innings so far for the O's and has gone 0-4 with a 4.11 ERA (4.68 FIP), 1.43 WHIP, eight saves, 21 strikeouts, and nine walks in 17 relief appearances. The two-time All-Star is worth stashing in most fantasy leagues until we know more about his timetable for a return. Tyler Wells has two straight saves for Baltimore since Helsley landed on the IL, but Rico Garcia should also factor into the saves picture for manager Craig Albernaz for however long Helsley stays sidelined.
Source: MLB.com -Jake Rill
Source: MLB.com -Jake Rill
Red Sox Hopeful That Ranger Suarez Can Avoid the Injured List
The Boston Red Sox are hopeful that left-hander Ranger Suarez (groin) can avoid landing on the injured list, and they'll see how he's feeling on Tuesday, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Tightness in his left groin caused Suarez to be pulled in the third inning of his start on Sunday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, which puts his next scheduled start in the air for this Saturday against the New York Mets. With the All-Star break coming next week, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Boston plays it safe and skips Suarez's turn in the rotation to close out the first half of the season. The 30-year-old Venezuelan southpaw has been very solid in his first year in Beantown in 2026, going 4-3 with a 3.15 ERA (2.62 FIP) and 1.16 WHIP with 97 strikeouts and 27 walks in 91 1/3 innings across his 17 starts. Suarez has a career-high 25.8% strikeout rate and a solid 6.9% walk rate. If he's cleared to pitch this weekend, he'll be a no-brainer must-start against the last-place Mets.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Is James Tibbs III Worth Stashing Amid Slowdown at Triple-A?
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has cooled over the past week, going just 3-for-19 (.158) over the last six games at Triple-A Oklahoma City. It has been a season of ebbs and flows for the Dodgers' ninth-ranked prospect, so this could be the calm before the red-hot resurgence. For the season, the left-handed slugger is hitting a solid .286 despite a 25.4 percent strikeout rate, and has recorded a strong .406 on-base percentage thanks to a 16.8 percent walk rate (88th percentile) with a .385 xwOBA (94th percentile). There is plenty of power, as evidenced by average exit velocity, barrel, and hard-hit rates that register 91st percentile or better, which has resulted in 42 extra-base hits (21 home runs) and 70 RBI through 83 games. It seems he's done enough to earn a debut this season, and that could come in the next month or so. With the potential to be hitting in the league's second-best run-producing offense (5.34 runs/game), the 23-year-old should be viewed as a solid stash option in deeper 12-team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jakob Marsee Returns From Knee Injury on Tuesday
Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee (knee) is starting in center field and is batting seventh for the Fish on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo, according to MLB.com. The Marlins pulled Marsee from Sunday's game early against the Athletics after he suffered a right-knee contusion, but he's back in action following Monday's scheduled day off. After getting a small taste of big-league pitching for the first time in 55 contests in 2025, Marsee has struggled at the plate in 88 games and 367 plate appearances so far in 2026, slashing .192/.316/.296 with a .612 OPS, five home runs, 22 RBI, 18 stolen bases, and 45 runs scored. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the San Diego Padres in 2022 out of Central Michigan University has definitely been active on the base paths, as he's been caught stealing a league-leading 10 times. Despite his slow start, Marsee has clear power/speed upside, which is why he's rostered in over half of Yahoo leagues despite his inexperience.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
A's Reinstate Jacob Wilson From Injured List on Tuesday
The Athletics reinstated infielder Jacob Wilson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. The A's have yet to release their starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, but Wilson will most likely be back at the 6 against left-hander Tarik Skubal. The 24-year-old has been out the last two weeks with inflammation in his right thumb, and he didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment before returning. Wilson makes a lot of contact and rarely strikes out, helping fantasy managers with a high average (.277), but his batted-ball metrics leave a lot to be desired, and that's about where his fantasy upside ends. In addition to his .277 average, the former sixth overall pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023 has just four homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs scored, and only two stolen bases in his 202 at-bats in 2026 in just his second full season in the big leagues. In DFS and in season-long leagues, it's probably best to leave Wilson out of your lineups on Tuesday if he's active against Skubal.
Source: A's Communications
Source: A's Communications
Jacob Melton the Top Stash Option for Steals?
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Jacob Melton is making a push for a return to the majors, blasting two home runs in his latest contest and collecting at least one hit in each of the six games since his return from the injured list. The former second-rounder has dealt with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain that has kept him out since late April, but this recent run of production has pushed his season-long slash line to .287/.393/.540 with three home runs and 18 steals through 26 games at Durham. The Rays' fifth-ranked prospect made a debut in the majors last year, without much success other than using his speed to swipe seven bags, but having shown an improved strikeout rate since his return to the lineup at Triple-A, there are reasons to believe he could be more productive the next time around. Fantasy managers searching for steals should consider him one of the top options to stash for that category, though overall, he may only be worthy of stashing in deep 12+ team leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kirby Yates a Deep-League Saves Target in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles Angels reliever Kirby Yates is still worth a look for saves, but this is not a clean closer situation. The 39-year-old has a 2.75 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, two saves, 28 strikeouts, and seven walks over 19 2/3 innings. His recent work has been sharp, with seven straight scoreless appearances, 11 strikeouts, and just three baserunners allowed over his last 6 1/3 innings. That gives him enough skills-based appeal to matter, even if the role is messy. The problem is the Angels are still treating the ninth inning like a committee. RotoBaller lists Yates as the team's current closer, but Sam Bachman and Ryan Zeferjahn remain direct threats, and Samy Natera Jr. logged the team's most recent save. Available in 94% of Yahoo leagues, Yates is a deeper-league add for managers chasing saves, not a safe closer.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
