August 25, 2025
Baltimore Orioles third baseman
Jordan Westburg (ankle) won't be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible on Friday. Westburg landed on the shelf last Friday due to a right ankle sprain. O's interim manager Tony Mansolino said they don't expect Westburg to return until early September. His return will be dependent on how he progresses over the next week. Until then, the O's will likely continue to use a committee approach at third base. They've been using a combination of
Luis Vazquez,
Jeremiah Jackson, and
Vimael Machin. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Westburg.
--Andy WebbSource: Danielle Allentuck
August 25, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop
Joey Ortiz (hamstring) was able to field grounders ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The organization is hopeful that Ortiz will only be forced to miss the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Ortiz landed on the shelf last Thursday due to a left hamstring strain. The fact he is already on the field doing work is a good sign. He'll still need to ramp up and do some running and hitting before being cleared to return. However, fantasy managers can be hopeful to have Ortiz back in the mix by early September.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
August 25, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder
Enrique Hernandez (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Hernandez isn't in the starting lineup on Monday, but should play on Tuesday or Wednesday. The veteran slugger has been sidelined since early July due to left elbow inflammation. Before that, Hernandez was struggling at the plate, so hopefully some time off will help him get back on track. The 34-year-old doesn't bring enough upside with the bat to warrant rostering in fantasy formats. In a corresponding move, infielder
Buddy Kennedy has been designated for assignment.
--Andy WebbSource: Los Angeles Dodgers
August 25, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman
Max Muncy (oblique) is scheduled to take at-bats against live pitching on Tuesday. This is a positive development in Muncy's recovery process. He began taking swings off a tee last week, and now hitting live pitching is a huge step for him. Muncy landed on the 10-day injured list on August 15 due to a right oblique strain. That being said, Muncy is eligible to return at any point this week. Fantasy managers should check back for another update during the week. The hope is that Muncy is at least back by the weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: David Vassegh
August 25, 2025
Athletics pitcher
Osvaldo Bido is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. It seemed like an odd statement, but A's manager Mark Kotsay said Bido will be the pitcher out there in the first inning. The fact he said that means this could be an opener situation or possibly Bido only throws a few innings. He most recently worked three innings against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. That being said, Bido probably won't pitch any deeper into the game than three innings. Bido has struggled on the mound throughout most of the season, so he won't be a recommended streaming option.
--Andy WebbSource: Martin Gallegos
August 25, 2025
Boston Red Sox pitcher
Richard Fitts (biceps) was forced to make an early exit from Monday's start against the Baltimore Orioles. Fitts came out to pitch in the sixth inning, but exited after only one pitch. According to Tim Healey, Fitts is dealing with biceps tightness. That being said, fantasy managers should consider Fitts as day-to-day. Before exiting Fitts threw four innings, allowing three runs on two hits while striking out six batters. If Fitts misses time,
Kyle Harrison could be asked to take over the spot in the rotation. Fantasy managers will need to check back for another update on Fitts.
--Andy WebbSource: Tim Healey
August 25, 2025
Detroit Tigers infielder
Colt Keith (illness) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for the team's Monday series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics and right-hander
J.T. Ginn. Keith will return to the starting nine to begin the week after he was scratched from Sunday's lineup with an illness. He will not return to the field, but he'll be back in the batting order at Sutter Health Park. The 24-year-old has gone hitless in his last eight at-bats over his last four games at the plate, so he'll be looking to get back on track now that he's feeling better. Keith has one hit in just three career at-bats against Ginn and is slashing .261/.343/.425 on the season with 11 home runs, 39 RBI and 56 runs scored in 348 at-bats for Detroit. In 18 games in August, he's hitting a cool .304 (17-for-56) with three homers, four doubles, seven RBI and even his first stolen base of the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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August 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder
Oneil Cruz (concussion) is not returning from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday for the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, according to interim manager
Don Kelly. The team is taking it day by day with Cruz, but Kelly said that the 26-year-old came out of his rehab assignment over the weekend with Double-A Altoona feeling good. Cruz had a locker in the clubhouse in St. Louis on Monday, so he should come off the IL and play in Tuesday's game.
Jack Suwinski is making another start in center field on Monday and will hit seventh against Cardinals right-hander
Michael McGreevy. Cruz is barely hitting over .200 on the year, but he's fantasy relevant in all leagues because of his power speed combination -- he has 18 bombs and a league-high 34 steals in 108 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley
August 25, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hamstring) will require a few more games at Triple-A Nashville this week. The Brewers want to make sure Chourio is 100 percent healthy before activating him off the injured list. Chourio reportedly looked tentative while running the bases over the weekend. The Brewers don't have much of an incentive to bring him back up to the roster right now. It seems likely that Chourio will be ready to go by the weekend. Fantasy managers should continue to check back for updates throughout the week.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam McCalvy
August 25, 2025
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher
Tyler Anderson was placed on the paternity leave list on Monday. Anderson is currently scheduled to start on Wednesday, but that seems unlikely to happen. He should return later in the week, so possibly Anderson gets the ball this weekend. He hasn't been much of a fantasy option anyway with a 4.73 ERA across 25 starts this season. Anderson is probably only worth rostering in AL-only formats. In a corresponding move, right-hander
Sam Bachman has been recalled and could get the ball for Wednesday's start.
--Andy WebbSource: Angels PR
August 25, 2025
Athletics infielder
Zack Gelof was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Gelof has spent most of the season injured, but appears to be finally healthy. He has been hitting well in the minors and is deserving of another shot at the big league level. Gelof struggled with a .211/.270./362 slash line with 188 strikeouts last season with the A's. However, Gelof showed some promise with 17 home runs and 25 steals in his 138 games. He figures to get regular playing time down the stretch of the season. In a corresponding move, infielder
Luis Urias has been designated for assignment. Possibly, Urias can help a contending organization as a bench piece.
--Andy WebbSource: Athletics PR
August 25, 2025
Washington Nationals outfielder
Daylen Lile (illness) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Nats' interim manager Miguel Cairo said Lile is sitting out this game due to an illness. The rookie outfielder is hopeful to get back in the lineup following this contest. Lile has been decent with the bat, slashing .263/.312/.396 with three home runs, 22 RBI, and seven steals in 63 games.
Robert Hassell III will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth versus right-hander
Cam Schlittler on Monday.
--Andy WebbSource: Andrew Golden
August 25, 2025
New York Yankees shortstop
Anthony Volpe was given two games off as part of a reset, according to manager Aaron Boone. He continued by saying that Volpe will play regularly following Monday's contest. The Yankees still believe in Volpe as their long-term solution at shortstop. The 24-year-old has been inconsistent with the bat and struggled defensively this season. Despite that, the Yankees plan to stick with Volpe through his struggles. They don't have a ton of alternative options as
Jose Caballero will draw his second straight start at shortstop on Monday.
--Andy WebbSource: Brendan Kuty
August 25, 2025
The New York Mets announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever
Reed Garrett (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 23) with right-ebow inflammation and selected left-hander
Jose Castillo's contract from the minors in a corresponding move. Right-hander
Frankie Montas (elbow) was also moved to the 60-day IL. Garrett's injury might help explain why he allowed eight runs in 4 2/3 relief innings over his last five outings out of the Mets' bullpen. The recent rough patch has moved the 32-year-old veteran's season ERA up to 3.61, while he also has a 1.22 WHIP, 62 strikeouts, 24 walks and three saves in 52 1/3 total innings pitched in his second year with the club. Castillo will step in as a new middle reliever for the Mets with Garrett out as they begin a crucial divisional series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Mets
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