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Orioles No. 3 Prospect Luis De Leon Earns Call to Triple-A as MLB Debut Looms
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Luis De Leon is moving up to Triple-A Norfolk and is now just one stop away from joining the MLB roster down the stretch. De Leon is currently viewed as the No. 3 overall prospect in the system and is named to keep a close eye on over the final months of the campaign. The 23-year-old spent the 2025 season in the lower levels before ending his season with a brief taste of Double-A. Over 87 1/3 innings, De Leon posted a 3.30 ERA with a 107:41 K:BB. In 2026, De Leon has spent the entire first half at the Double-A level, where he has logged 81 innings to the tune of a 4.33 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. While his command has raised his WHIP, he has struck out 100 hitters over this noted stretch. If he can improve his command, a late-season cup of coffee with the Orioles is not out of the question.
Source: Andy Kostka
Source: Andy Kostka
Juaron Watts-Brown Earns the Call to Triple-A Norfolk
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown is moving up to Triple-A Norfolk. Watts-Brown is viewed as the No. 14 overall prospect in the system on MLB.com, and he will now be just one stop away from the major leagues. Watts-Brown began the 2026 season at the High-A level, where he logged 13 2/3 innings (three starts) to the tune of a near-perfect 0.66 ERA and a 0.59 WHIP, which prompted an early call-up to Double-A. With Chesapeake, Watts-Brown took a step back, posting a much higher 5.91 ERA with a 1.40 WHIP over 59 1/3 innings of work. However, during this stint, he continued to showcase high-end strikeout upside, tallying 74 strikeouts over this stretch. While managers should not expect him to move up to the majors in 2026, he is a name to watch as he could contend for an early call-up to Baltimore next spring.
Source: Andy Kostka
Source: Andy Kostka
Braves Promoting No. 4 Prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A After Stellar First Half
The Atlanta Braves are promoting infield prospect Tate Southisene to Double-A after his impressive first half in the lower levels. The shortstop is a former 22nd overall pick from the 2025 MLB Draft and is quickly climbing the ranks of the system. Southisene made his pro debut shortly after the MLB Draft with Low-A, where he appeared in 15 games. However, in 2026, Southisene began his time with Low-A but needed only another 51 games before earning the call to High-A. Through 89 games shared between both levels this season, Southisene has posted a .279/.408/.469 line with 18 doubles, 12 home runs, and an impressive 45 stolen bases. Even though a 2026 MLB debut is out of the question, Southisene is an emerging prospect to know, as he will likely contend for a 2027 promotion to Atlanta.
Source: Geoff Pontes
Source: Geoff Pontes
Jonathan Santucci Moving up to Triple-A as Late-Season MLB Debut is in Reach
New York Mets left-handed pitching prospect Jonathan Santucci is moving up to Triple-A Syracuse and is now just one stop away from Queens. Santucci is currently considered the No. 7 overall prospect in the system per MLB.com. Santucci joined the Mets in the 2024 MLB Draft in the second round out of Duke. In 2025, Santucci split his time in the lower levels, logging stints at both Low-A and High-A. Through 117 2/3 total innings, the southpaw held a 3.06 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, with a 138:41 K:BB. At Double-A this season, Santucci continued to flash high-end strikeout talent, totaling 120 over just 90 2/3 innings while carrying a 3.57 ERA. Managers in deeper redraft leagues should continue to monitor Santucci as he could earn a brief taste of MLB action, especially if the Mets were to trade current starters like Freddy Peralta and Sean Manaea ahead of the deadline.
Source: MiLB Central
Source: MiLB Central
Orioles Promoting No. 5-Ranked Prospect Wehiwa Aloy to Double-A
The Baltimore Orioles are promoting infield prospect Wehiwa Aloy to Double-A, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Aloy is currently viewed as the team's No. 5 overall prospect on MLB.com. He joined the Orioles with the 31st overall pick in last year's draft out of Arkansas and is quickly progressing through the lower levels of the system. He spent the 2025 season at Low-A, where he posted a .288/.356/.500 line, which earned him a ticket to High-A to begin the 2026 season. At High-A (84 games), the infielder continued this pace, carrying a stellar .300/.371/.503 line with 14 doubles, 15 home runs and 12 stolen bases. If he can carry this production to Double-A, an early-season promotion to Triple-A to begin 2027 will be in play. He is a name to continue to closely monitor in dynasty formats.
Source: Jake Rill
Source: Jake Rill
Liam Doyle Extends Impressive Run as Triple-A Promotion Approaches
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect Liam Doyle extended his recent surge at Double-A on Saturday and is putting himself in serious consideration for a Triple-A call-up. On Friday, Doyle logged five shutout frames with just two hits and a 4:3 K:BB. Over his last 18 2/3 innings of work (four starts), the former No. 5 overall pick has posted a sharp 1.93 ERA but carries a modest 1.45 WHIP due to his shaky command. However, prior to this, Doyle posted a much-higher 6.08 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP over his first 47 1/3 innings of work at the Double-A level. While a late-season MLB debut appears quite unlikely, Doyle has put himself in contention to earn a late-season taste of Triple-A. Dynasty managers should continue to monitor the former Tennessee standout, as he should be well-positioned to spend most of 2027 in the big leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kerry Carpenter Exits with Heel Issue
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (heel) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carpenter was removed from the contest after four innings due to a re-aggravated right heel issue. He was hitless in his two plate appearances before leaving. The left-handed slugger missed Tuesday's game due to the same injury. The Tigers plan to re-evaluate Carpenter, and fantasy managers should get a better timetable on his status after that. He hasn't been helping much lately anyway, going 6-for-52 at the plate this month. He should be considered day-to-day, but a stint on the Injured List wouldn't be shocking.
Source: Evan Woodbery
Source: Evan Woodbery
Matt Chapman Unlikely to Return During Homestand
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (abdomen) is unlikely to return during the current homestand. On Sunday, manager Tony Vitello said Chapman is still without a target date to return from the 10-day Injured List. Earlier in the week, Vitello said there was a chance that Chapman would return during this homestand that ends on Wednesday. It doesn't sound like that is going to happen with Chapman needing additional time to recover from his abdominal strain. The veteran slugger has been out since the beginning of July due to the injury. Casey Schmitt figures to continue seeing significant playing time at the hot corner while Chapman remains sidelined.
Source: Susan Slusser
Source: Susan Slusser
Scott Blewett Gets Dealt to the Athletics
The St. Louis Cardinals traded right-handed pitcher Scott Blewett to the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations on Sunday. Blewett threw two scoreless innings during his team debut on Tuesday and was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The Cardinals only called him up because he was out of options, so he was never expected to stick on the roster. The 30-year-old owns a 4.10 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 63/34 K/BB ratio across 44 games across five big league seasons. He figures to pitch in low-leverage situations for the A's, so fantasy managers can continue to ignore him.
Source: A's PR
Source: A's PR
White Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. In exchange, the Pirates will receive right-handed pitcher Felix Doroteo. Urquidy hasn't seen much action in the big leagues over the last few years. He made five relief appearances for the Pirates, but was shelled for 10 earned runs. Since then, Urquidy owns a 3.66 ERA, with a 73/18 K/BB ratio across 83.2 innings as a starting pitcher with Triple-A Indianapolis. This isn't the blockbuster trade deadline move that'll save the White Sox's season, but it's something. The expectation is that Urquidy will head to Triple-A and serve as depth.
Source: Mark Feinsand
Source: Mark Feinsand
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is Absent from Sunday's Lineup
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees will opt to hold Chisholm out of the lineup against tough southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday. Chisholm could use a break after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Saturday's win. He's heavily struggling against left-handed pitching this season, so the Yankees will hold him out of this one. Jose Caballero will cover second base with Anthony Volpe at shortstop on Sunday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly ahead of first pitch.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Max Scherzer to Start on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb, back) will be activated off the Injured List on Monday. Scherzer will return to the mound to face his former team, the Washington Nationals. The right-hander has been out since the middle of June due to back and thumb issues. He pitched well during his most recent outing with Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays are hopeful for better results than they got from the 41-year-old earlier in the season. Through six starts, Scherzer owns a 10.23 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and a 14/11 K/BB ratio across 22 innings of work. Maybe there is some deep league value here, but Scherzer can be left on the waiver wire in most fantasy formats right now.
Source: Keegan Matheson
Source: Keegan Matheson
Jeffrey Springs Lifted Early During Sunday's Outing
Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs (undisclosed) made an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Minnesota Twins. According to Martin Gallegos, Springs was pulled in the second inning due to an apparent injury. He was checked out by the training staff in the second inning and ultimately pulled from the contest. He'll finish his day allowing four earned runs on four hits, while walking one batter over 1.1 innings of work. He should continue to be evaluated, and the A's should give an update on his status following Sunday's game. The southpaw has been getting crushed on the mound lately, so he's barely a deep league option when healthy.
Source: Martin Gallegos
Source: Martin Gallegos
Jung Hoo Lee is Held Out on Sunday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (elbow) is being held out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Lee was pulled from Saturday's game after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch in the seventh inning. The Giants are going to play it safe and hold out Lee for at least one game. He is reportedly dealing with some soreness, but isn't dealing with any structural issues. Grant McCray will cover right field and bat ninth versus right-hander Jose Soriano on Sunday. Fantasy managers should check back ahead of Monday's game for another update on his status.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Spencer Steer Removed Due to Hand Injury
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Steer appeared to have tweaked his hand after he fouled off a pitch during the fifth inning. He was visited by the training staff and pulled from the contest mid-at-bat. Before leaving the game, Steer was 0-for-2 with two strikeouts at the plate. The expectation is that Steer will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider Steer as day-to-day. There should be another update on his status ahead of Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Source: Jeff Jones
Source: Jeff Jones
