July 6, 2025
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher
Carson Spiers (shoulder) is set to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A on Tuesday. Spiers has been on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement since April 20. Spiers completed his first rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on July 3. In this start, Spiers tossed 2 1/3 shutout innings with two hits, no walks, and four punchouts. Earlier this season, the 27-year-old tossed 13 1/3 innings for the Reds and posted a 6.08 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP. Last season, the right-hander logged a season-high 90 2/3 innings in the major leagues but struggled, posting a 5.46 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP. When he does return from the injured list, he will likely be deployed in a long relief role.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
July 6, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Lazaro Estrada has been optioned to Triple-A. Estrada was promoted to the major leagues earlier this week. However, Estrada logged just four innings of work during his first stint in the major leagues. He allowed one earned run and struck out four batters. He did not serve up a walk. Earlier this season, during his time with Triple-A Buffalo, Estrada saw all of his time as a starter and posted a 4.75 ERA with a 1.37 WHIP. During this stretch, Estrada tallied 66 strikeouts and allowed 21 walks. Fantasy managers should expect the No. 25-ranked prospect in the system to continue to operate as a starter in he minor leagues. However, when he does return to the majors, he will likely revert to the bullpen.
--Andy SmithSource: Toronto Blue Jays
July 6, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays have activated right-handed pitcher
Ryan Burr (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list before their contest against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. Burr has been unable to pitch all season due to a shoulder injury. The 31-year-old logged 12 2/3 innings of rehab work and posted a 3.65 ERA with a strong 1.05 WHIP. Last season, Burr was deployed primarily out of the bullpen in Toronto. Across 32 2/3 innings, the right-hander held a 4.13 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP. He showcased high strikeout upside as he tallied strikeouts at a high 33.6% rate, but held a modest 8.6% walk rate. Under the hood, Burr generated a solid 3.56 xERA with a .222 xBA. Fantasy managers should expect Burr to have a middle-relief role in the Toronto bullpen.
--Andy SmithSource: Toronto Blue Jays
July 6, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays have promoted outfielder
Joey Loperfido to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays have placed second baseman
Andres Gimenez (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. Loperfido made his MLB debut last season but has yet to appear in an MLB game this season. Through 81 games in the majors last season (split between time in Houston and Toronto), Loperfido held a .214/.264/.350 slash line with four home runs and four stolen bases. This season, the Duke product has been very productive at Triple-A, holding a .278/.354/.422 slash line with 20 doubles and six round-trippers. With
Daulton Varsho (hamstring) still sidelined, Loperfido could carve out a role in center field. He is worth adding in AL-only formats for the time being.
--Andy SmithSource: Toronto Blue Jays
July 6, 2025
New York Mets outfielder
Jesse Winker (oblique) could return to action on Tuesday when the Mets begin a series in Baltimore, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Winker has been on the 60-day injured list since the start of May due to a right oblique strain. Winker has appeared in four games during his rehab assignment. Through this brief stint, he has gone 3-for-11 at the dish with a double and a home run. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status leading up to Tuesday's game. Before the injury, Winker held a modest .239/.321/.418 line with five doubles and a home run. When he does return, fantasy managers should expect Winker to see time at DH on the strong side of a platoon.
--Andy SmithSource: Anthony DiComo
July 6, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman
Andres Gimenez (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list before their contest on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Gimenez suffered a left ankle sprain during their contest on Wednesday. He eventually returned to the starting nine on Friday but faced a setback during that game. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team has not provided a definitive timeline. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays promoted outfielder
Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Buffalo. Over his last 11 games, Gimenez has been very productive at the plate, posting a .342/.390/447 slash line with a double and a home run. While Gimenez is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Ernie Clement and
Davis Schneider to see most of the opportunities at the keystone.
--Andy SmithSource: Toronto Blue Jays
July 6, 2025
Boston Red Sox right-handed pitcher
Hunter Dobbins (elbow) struck out eight batters across five innings. He is reba outing with Double-A Portland on Saturday. He allowed just two hits and one run. He did not serve up a walk. Dobbins has been on the 15-day IL since the end of June due to a right elbow strain. Dobbins completed a bullpen on July 1 and looked dominant in his first rehab outing. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be activated in the coming days, as he looked quite comfortable in his rehab outing. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut earlier this season and posted a 4.10 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP across 59 1/3 innings of work. During this stretch, Dobbins struck out 43 hitters but showed strong command, serving up walks at a 6.5% rate. When he does return to Boston, he should have a role in the starting rotation.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
July 6, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians have recalled infielder from Triple-A Columbus, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Wilson's promotion is the corresponding move for outfielder
Lane Thomas' placement on the 10-day IL with right foot plantar fasciitis. The 26-year-old Wilson has appeared in 24 games for Cleveland so far this season, slashing .176/.263/.235 with an elevated 39% strikeout rate. He's been far better at Triple-A, hitting .308 with eight home runs, 24 RBI, and 27 runs scored in 149 plate appearances. Wilson should remain off the radar of fantasy managers until he proves more consistent production in the big leagues or another injury opens up a path to regular playing time.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
July 6, 2025
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Seranthony Dominguez (back) has been unavailable to pitch for the past two days due to a sore back. Jake Rill of MLB.com noted that Dominguez suffered this minor injury because he "slept funny." Dominguez made his last appearance on June 30 when he tossed 1 2/3 innings of one-run ball (unearned run) with three strikeouts. Since June 1, Dominguez has been one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball, having not allowed an earned run while maintaining a 0.92 WHIP through 13 innings of work. In total, Dominguez has posted a 3.15 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings. He has struck out 45 hitters while allowing walks at an eight 14.4% rate. While Dominguez remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Felix Bautista to remain the top closer while
Gregory Soto,
Yennier Cano, and
Bryan Baker see other high-leverage options.
--Andy SmithSource: Jake Rill
July 6, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians are placing outfielder
Lane Thomas (foot) on the 10-day injured list with right foot plantar fasciitis, per MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Thomas exited Cleveland's game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday in the sixth inning, and this will be his second IL stint of the season as a result of his right foot injury. The veteran has struggled mightily in 142 plate appearances this season, slashing .160/.246/.272 with four home runs and four stolen bases. His 31% strikeout rate is his worst since 2020, and his 30.1% hard-hit rate is over 10% lower than his 40.6% mark in 2024. The nagging foot injury could be responsible for Thomas' fall-off at the plate, so he may need to regain full health before he gets back to being fantasy-relevant.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
July 6, 2025
Baltimore Orioles utility man
Jorge Mateo (hamstring) has been transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL, per a team announcement. The move was made to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for catcher
Alex Jackson. Mateo injured his hamstring while on a rehab assignment as he was working his way back from inflammation in his elbow. The ailments have limited him to 65 major-league plate appearances in 2025, and he's hitting .180 with a 35.4% K% in that limited sample. Mateo is a legitimate speed source (14 stolen bases), so he could be a name to monitor if he's able to return with a fully healthy hamstring for the final stretch of the season.
--Will BradySource: Baltimore Orioles
July 6, 2025
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) has been transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL, according to the team. The move was made to open a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever
Jesse Chavez. The announcement comes as no surprise, as Schwellenbach has been diagnosed with a fracture in his pitching elbow and will not resume throwing until the fracture heals. Until that point, there will not be a firm timetable for his return, but this injury is now guaranteed to keep him out until late this season at the earliest. It's a rough blow for Atlanta, as Schwellenbach was in the midst of an excellent season. In 110 2/3 IP (17 starts), he was 7-4 with a 3.09 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 108 strikeouts.
--Will BradySource: Atlanta Braves
July 6, 2025
Baltimore Orioles infielder
Jordan Westburg is getting the day off on Sunday when his team faces the Atlanta Braves. Westburg has played each of Baltimore's last two games after returning from a left index finger injury, so this is likely just a rest day. Injuries have been an issue for him this season, as he's been limited to just 156 plate appearances so far in 2025. Westburg has slashed .243/.301/.479 with nine home runs, 17 RBI, and 23 runs scored in the time he's been on the field, largely in line with his career norms.
--Will BradySource: Baltimore Orioles
July 6, 2025
The Atlanta Braves have recalled veteran reliever
Jesse Chavez from Triple-A Gwinnett. In corresponding moves, the team optioned left-hander
Dylan Dodd to Triple-A and transferred starter
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The 41-year-old Chavez last appeared in a game for Atlanta in late April. In 30 2/3 minor league innings so far this season, he's recorded a 2.05 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with a 19.2% K-BB%. Chavez has pitched in the majors for the Braves in each of the last five seasons and should be called upon to eat innings in middle relief.
--Will BradySource: Atlanta Braves
July 6, 2025
Atlanta Braves outfielder
Michael Harris II is out of the Braves lineup on Sunday as his team faces the Baltimore Orioles. The left-handed hitting Harris will get a rest against Baltimore lefty
Trevor Rogers. It's been a rough season for Harris against both left and right-handed pitchers, as he's posted a .212/.236/.319 slash line in 346 plate appearances. Harris' 6.5% barrel rate and 39.5% hard-hit rate are both career lows, as is his 2.9% walk rate. Harris is still a decent source of speed (12 stolen bases), but there's no question he's been a major disappointment for fantasy managers so far in 2025.
--Will BradySource: Atlanta Braves
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