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Casey Mize Bounces Back With Dominant Outing Against Yankees
Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize was in top form on Monday night in the Bronx in the team's 7-3 win over the hosting New York Yankees. Mize cruised through seven shutout innings with only one hit allowed, no walks, and a season-high 10 strikeouts to lower his season ERA to 2.63 and pick up his third win of the 2026 season. It was nice to see from Mize, who had allowed seven earned runs on 14 hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out nine in only 10 1/3 innings in his last two starts against the Houston Astros and Yankees. The 29-year-old former first overall pick out of Auburn University in 2018 has kept the good times rolling in 2026 after making his first All-Star squad in 2025. Mize is now sporting a 2.63 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 68:14 K:BB in 65 innings across his 12 starts, and he also has a career-high strikeout rate in his sixth year in the big leagues. Fantasy managers should be leaving Mize in their starting lineups for his next scheduled outing against a banged-up Texas Rangers club.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Corbin Burnes Set for Re-Imaging in Early July
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (elbow, shoulder) will undergo a new round of imaging in either the first or second week of July, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Burnes has not pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery in early June 2025. While working his way back from the elbow injury earlier this month, he suffered a teres major strain in his shoulder that will likely delay his return to the big league mound until September. Across 64 1/3 innings (11 starts) for Arizona in 2025, Burnes recorded a 3-2 record with a 2.66 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 63 strikeouts. When healthy, the 31-year-old remains a high-upside starting pitcher option for fantasy managers. However, it's difficult to justify stashing him in the majority of league formats given his highly uncertain health profile.
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
Brandon Nimmo Diagnosed With Sprained AC Joint in his Shoulder
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The Rangers haven't made a decision on whether he'll go on the injured list, and he will undergo further testing on Tuesday. With the All-Star break coming in the middle of July, don't be surprised if the Rangers place Nimmo on the 10-day IL this week. The 33-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder injured his shoulder in Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays when he crashed into the outfield wall to make a game-ending catch, and he was kept out of the starting lineup in Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians as a result. The Rangers just put Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the IL over the weekend, so they'll be pretty thin in the outfield if Nimmo joins him on the IL this week. Alejandro Osuna should play regularly, with utility man Ezequiel Duran an option to move to the outfield to close out the first half of the season if Nimmo goes on the shelf. In his first year in Texas, Nimmo has slashed .262/.333/.420 with a .753 OPS, eight home runs, 29 RBI, 35 runs, and three steals in 317 at-bats.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
A's Call Up Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Will he Have a Big Role in Big Leagues?
The Athletics announced on Monday that they called up infield prospect Joshua Kuroda-Grauer from Triple-A Las Vegas, with shortstop Jacob Wilson (thumb) landing on the 10-day injured list to begin the week. Kuroda-Grauer is considered the team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The A's also called up right-handed pitching prospect Kade Morris, who is the team's No. 11 prospect. In his major-league debut, Kuroda-Grauer made the start at second base and was batting ninth on Monday in Monday's series opener in Sacramento against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Eric Lauer. The 23-year-old former third-rounder in 2024 out of Rutgers got the call to the big leagues for the first time after slashing .323/.367/.478 with an .845 OPS, seven home runs, 23 doubles, four triples, 44 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 76 runs scored in 75 games between Double-A Midland and Las Vegas this year. With both Wilson and Zack Gelof (hand) currently on the IL, Kuroda-Grauer could play regularly for the A's to close out the first half of the regular season. With a similar profile to Wilson -- contact-oriented with a low ceiling as far as power goes -- fantasy managers in shallow mixed leagues can probably hold off on adding him off the waiver wire.
Source: Athletics
Source: Athletics
Max Scherzer Returns to Playing Catch, Could Throw Off a Mound on Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that starting pitcher Max Scherzer (back) played catch on Monday and could throw off a mound on Tuesday, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Scherzer was placed on the 15-day injured list in mid-June due to back spasms. Before the back injury, the veteran right-hander missed roughly six weeks with forearm and ankle issues. Scherzer has struggled mightily even when healthy this season, recording a 1-4 record with a 10.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts across 22 innings (six starts). Scherzer's myriad injury issues may help explain some of his difficulties on the mound. Still, the 41-year-old's days as a reliable starting pitcher option for fantasy managers may be behind him. It's unclear whether Scherzer will require a rehab start before returning to the mound for Toronto, but he will likely remain sidelined through the All-Star break either way.
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Tyler Glasnow Resumes Throwing Progression, Dodgers "Being Very Cautious"
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) has resumed a throwing progression, but that the team is still "being very cautious right now" to avoid any more setbacks, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. It's unclear when Glasnow will be cleared to take the next step in his rehab and throw off a mound, but he will not return from the 60-day injured list before next month's All-Star break. The Dodgers initially didn't think Glasnow would be out for long with his back injury, but the hard-throwing 32-year-old veteran had a setback and is being brought along slowly now. He has been on the IL since early May due to lower-back spasms. Despite the unclear return timeline -- it could be August before Glasnow is back in the big-league starting rotation -- he's a must-stash in all fantasy baseball leagues for his strikeout upside on the best team in baseball. Glasnow was 3-0 with a 2.72 ERA (3.25 FIP) and 0.83 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 13 walks in 39 2/3 frames across his seven starts before his back injury.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Addison Barger Suffers Setback, Will Be Shut Down for Multiple Weeks
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder/third baseman Addison Barger (elbow, back) suffered a stress reaction in his back and will be shut down for a couple of weeks, per Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Barger was working his way back from an elbow injury that has sidelined him since early May, but it appears he will remain on the shelf through the All-Star break at the least. It's been a nightmarish season so far for Barger, who also missed time earlier in the year with an ankle issue and has logged just 28 MLB plate appearances in 2026. The 26-year-old emerged as a quality big-side platoon bat in 2025, hitting .243 with 21 home runs across 502 plate appearances. Without him, Toronto will likely continue to rely on Nathan Lukes and Yohendrick Pinango as their primary corner outfielders.
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Keider Montero Moving to Tigers Bullpen
Detroit Tigers right-hander Keider Montero will shift to his team's bullpen "for now," per Jason Beck of MLB.com. The 25-year-old has made 16 appearances (15 starts) for Detroit so far this season, recording a 4-5 record with a 3.39 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts across 87 2/3 innings. With just a 16.1% strikeout rate, Montero has not provided much swing-and-miss value for fantasy managers. Still, he's limited free passes (5.2% walk rate) and hard contact (7.7% opponent barrel rate). The Tigers have multiple veterans in their current starting rotation who may not be with the team after the trade deadline, which could open the door for Montero to return to a fantasy-relevant role. However, he currently projects for a bulk relief role and can likely be dropped in shallower leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
Luis Robert Jr. Set to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Robert Jr. has been sidelined since late April with lumbar spine disc irritation, but it appears he could be on the doorstep of a return to the big leagues. Across 98 plate appearances before the injury, Robert Jr. hit .224/.327/.329 with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 28-year-old had lowered his strikeout rate to a career-best 17.3%, but he also logged just a 2.9% barrel rate. When fully healthy, Robert Jr. carries high-end power/speed upside. However, he's only reached 450 plate appearances once in seven MLB seasons.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Brewers Expect Logan Henderson to Return Before All-Star Break
The Milwaukee Brewers expect right-hander Logan Henderson (back) to return from the 15-day injured list before the mid-July All-Star break, manager Pat Murphy told Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Constitution. Henderson struck out seven in three innings during his first minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Sunday and will make one more rehab start before rejoining Milwaukee's starting rotation in early July. The 24-year-old threw only 50 pitches on Sunday, so he still needs to be a little more stretched out before the Brewers feel comfortable welcoming him back to the big-league roster. Even though Henderson isn't back in the majors just yet, his return is on the horizon, and fantasy managers in need of rotation help should be looking to grab him off the waiver wire right now. He's only rostered in 40% of Yahoo leagues, and he could be a difference-maker for fantasy teams in the second half. Before his back injury, the former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of McLennan Community College was 2-1 with a 2.74 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 30:6 K:BB in 23 innings over five starts.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Emilio Pagan to be Activated on Tuesday, Returning to Closer's Role?
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Francona also said it "makes sense" to put Pagan in the ninth-inning closer's role. The 35-year-old veteran reliever will rejoin Cincy's bullpen for the first time since being put on the IL in early May due to a Grade 2 strained left hamstring. Pagan wasn't exactly pitching well in the closer's role earlier this year for the Reds before his hamstring injury, as he had a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched, but he also had six saves in his 15 appearances, and he is the most experienced closer in Cincy's bad bullpen with 71 career saves. It makes even more sense for Pagan to immediately return as the Reds' closer with both Tony Santillan (oblique) and Graham Ashcraft (elbow) out with injuries. Pagan is only rostered in 65% of Yahoo leagues. This is your reminder to go and pick Pagan up if you need saves.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Giancarlo Stanton Resumes Running Program, to Take Live At-Bats on Tuesday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has restarted a running program and will take live at-bats against left-hander Max Fried (elbow) on Tuesday, per Newsday's David Lennon. However, a timeline for Stanton's return remains unclear. The oft-injured 36-year-old veteran initially landed on the 10-day injured list back on April 28 with a calf injury, and then he had his rehab paused after he suffered a right-calf strain on June 11. He's making progress once again, but given how slow he has recovered, fantasy managers shouldn't necessarily be expecting the right-handed slugger to be back with the Yankees before next month's All-Star break. The final test for Stanton will likely be to run at full speed, and he'll also most likely need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before being officially reinstated from the IL. Most fantasy managers have decided that the former MVP and five-time All-Star's durability issues just aren't worth the hassle for his power anymore. Stanton is only rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues at this time, and he was hitting .256 (23-for-90) with three home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs, a steal, and a 30.2% strikeout rate in 96 plate appearances before going on the shelf.
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Max Fried to Throw Two-Inning Sim Game on Tuesday
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Max Fried (elbow) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game on Tuesday and throw 30 pitches, according to David Lennon of Newsday. It will be the first time that Fried has faced live hitters since the Yankees put him on the 15-day injured list on May 16 with a bone bruise in his left elbow. The 32-year-old All-Star southpaw is making good progress, but he won't have enough time to get stretched out to rejoin the big-league starting rotation before the All-Star break in the middle of July. Fried, who is a three-time All-Star, was excellent in his first year in pinstripes in 2025, when he won a league-high 19 games and posted a 2.86 ERA (3.07 FIP), 1.10 WHIP, and 189:51 K:BB in 195 1/3 innings across his 32 regular-season starts. Before going on the IL with his elbow injury, Fried went 4-3 with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 50 K's and 19 walks in 10 starts. In a best-case scenario, Fried will be ready to roll in late July, and he should not be floating around on any waiver wires at this time.
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Source: Newsday - David Lennon
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves Early on Monday With Apparent Head Injury
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (head) is leaving Monday's game early against the visiting Detroit Tigers after colliding with outfielder Jasson Dominguez in the fourth inning in the Bronx, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Chisholm took an elbow to the head and was being checked for a concussion by the medical staff. Before being replaced at second base by Oswaldo Cabrera, Chisholm went 0-for-1 at the plate with a strikeout. Fantasy managers should check back later on Monday evening to see if Chisholm passed through the league's concussion protocol. If not, there's a good chance he'll land on the seven-day concussion injured list. The two-time All-Star came into Monday's series opener against Detroit with just a .223 batting average (63-for-283), but he also has 12 home runs, 33 RBI, 24 stolen bases, and 42 runs scored in his 80 games and 320 plate appearances as one of the most valuable players eligible at the second base position in fantasy baseball. If Chisholm is forced to miss additional time, veteran Amed Rosario could see more playing time at the keystone in addition to Cabrera. UPDATE: According to the Yankees, Chisholm was examined by Dr. Christopher Ahmad and is currently in the concussion protocol.
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Casey Schmitt Feeling Better, Back in Lineup Against Arizona
San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (illness) is starting at shortstop and is batting third for the Giants in Monday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, according to MLB.com. Schmitt was under the weather and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, but he's back to begin the week and will move to the 6 with regular shortstop Willy Adames sitting due to back spasms. The 27-year-old is in the midst of a breakout in 2026 in his fourth year in the big leagues, slashing .290/.316/.508 with an .825 OPS, 16 home runs, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 75 games across 313 plate appearances in a regular utility role for San Fran. He's not only having a career year, but he's eligible at first base, second base, third base, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues. Schmitt is hitting .280 (28-for-100) with four homers, three doubles, nine RBI, 10 runs, and two steals in 24 games in June and is batting .625 with a 2.042 OPS, two homers, and three RBI in just eight career at-bats against Rodriguez.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
