July 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander
Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) made his third rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. Glasnow tossed 78 pitches over 4 1/3 innings and yielded three earned runs on six hits. The 31-year-old struck out eight, walked one, and threw 51 pitches for strikes. That may go down as the final rehab start for Glasnow, who has been out for two-plus months with shoulder inflammation. He last pitched April 27 and hit the shelf with a 4.50 ERA, 23:11 K:BB, and a 1.28 WHIP over 18 innings. When he does come back, Glasnow has the potential to serve as an electrifying addition for the Dodgers and fantasy managers down the stretch. However, injuries have been a consistent problem throughout his career.
--Connor ByrneSource: Alex Freedman
July 3, 2025
New York Yankees starter
Clarke Schmidt (forearm) will undergo an MRI on his right forearm on Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters. The injury forced Schmidt to leave the team's 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday after throwing three innings of three-run ball. Boone acknowledged that a trip to the 10-day injured list is a possibility for Schmidt. The Yankees would have trouble replacing Schmidt from within if he lands on the shelf for an extended period. The 29-year-old has made 14 starts and gone 4-4 with a 3.32 ERA, a 1.07 WHIP, and 75:30 K:BB over 78 2/3 innings.
--Connor ByrneSource: Pete Caldera - Bergen Record
July 3, 2025
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that Texas Rangers outfielder
Adolis Garcia could be an interesting trade candidate with the Rangers' odds of making the playoffs at under 25%. Garcia is under club control through next season, is a two-time All-Star and has been better since being benched so he could make mechanical adjustments in late May, but if he continues to falter in the second half of the season, he could be a non-tender candidate. Rosenthal adds that Garcia is strong on defense, so if he continues to produce with the bat, he'll have higher trade value this summer than in the offseason or at next year's trade deadline. The 32-year-old Cuban slugger hit 39 homers and drove in 107 in 2023, but he's now produced two straight seasons with a sub-.700 OPS. The good news is there's time for a rebound, and Garcia is in the 85th percentile in hard-hit rate and has a higher xBA (.248) than actual average (.232).
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
July 3, 2025
According to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic, Phoenix Suns guard
Bradley Beal has reportedly been in talks with the team regarding a potential buyout. The veteran has two years, $110 million remaining on his current deal. However, the Suns haven't been able to move him due to his no-trade clause. Beal's production dipped in his first two years in Phoenix, most recently averaging 17.0 points while shooting 38.6% from deep during the 2024 campaign. He also was limited to 53 games, marking his sixth-straight season with 60 or fewer appearances. It's a new era for the franchise, with the team recently trading
Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. There's a good chance Beal is the next to go. Still, he should draw interest from at least a handful of teams around the National Basketball Association, although his fantasy ceiling has never been this low at any point in his career.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Duane Rankin
July
3,
2025
The
Athletic's
Ken
Rosenthal
writes
that
the
Arizona
Diamondbacks
haven't
had
any
contract
talks
with
third
baseman
Eugenio
Suarez,
even
though
his
26
home
runs
on
the
year
are
tied
with
Phillies
outfielder
read more...
July 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants right-hander
Justin Verlander is winless in his first 13 starts this year, which is the longest streak by a Giants pitcher since at least 1901. It increases the odds that Verlander won't reach the 300-win milestone for his career since he's 42 years old and needs 38 wins to get there. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal points out that Verlander hasn't been terrible, though, as his park- and league-adjusted ERA is only 9% below league average, and he also missed time with a strained right pectoral muscle. "I feel like I kind of found something mechanically," Verlander said. It remains to be seen if he's right, as his average fastball velocity of 93.9 mph is below league average, and his strikeout rate is in the 26th percentile. His xERA of 5.09 is higher than his actual 4.26 ERA. Fantasy managers are probably less convinced than Verlander is that he can turn things around in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
July 3, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, free-agent center
Jaxson Hayes agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Lakers. The 25-year-old spent the last two seasons in Los Angeles, most recently averaging 6.8 points and 4.8 rebounds in 58 games during the 2024 campaign. The Lakers recently signed
Deandre Ayton, who will take over the duties at the five spot. With that said, Hayes could get some action in the starting lineup if Ayton goes down with an injury. Still, with
Luka Doncic,
LeBron James, and
Austin Reaves on the floor, Hayes likely won't have an opportunity to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers, regardless of his role.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
July 3, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll (wrist) began a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday and is playing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, according to Jody Jackson. Carroll has recovered quickly from a chip fracture in his wrist. The 24-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Friday. That might be a little premature for his return to the big-league squad, but barring a setback now that he's playing in rehab games, he has an excellent chance to make it back before the All-Star break. It's great news for the Diamondbacks and fantasy managers alike, as Carroll is one of the best all-around offensive contributors in the game. He's having a bounce-back campaign in 2025 and is currently hitting .255 with a league-high nine triples, 20 homers, 44 RBI, 57 runs scored and 10 steals in 72 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jody Jackson
July 3, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians recalled left-hander
Doug Nikhazy on Thursday as
Luis L. Ortiz was placed on the restricted list.
Kolby Allard was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Nikhazy was hit hard in his MLB debut on April 26, allowing six earned runs in three innings. He's posted a 10.5% walk rate at Triple-A and continues to struggle with control, despite a solid 24.1% strikeout rate. The 25-year-old owned a 4.56 ERA and 1.46 WHIP across 49 1/3 innings with Triple-A Columbus. With a fastball averaging just 89.6 mph, Nikhazy offers little upside and should only be monitored in deep AL-only leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: GuardsInsider
July 3, 2025
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, free-agent guard
Damian Lillard (Achilles) is reportedly "open" to signing with a team. However, he will only agree to a contract "under the right terms and conditions." The 2012 No. 6 overall pick averaged 24.9 points and 7.1 assists last season. Unfortunately, he was limited to 58 games, mostly due to deep vein thrombosis in his right calf. While Lillard managed to return for the playoffs, he suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the Game 4 meeting with the Indiana Pacers, requiring surgery. Lillard, who is currently rehabbing, was recently released by Milwaukee. It's unknown if he'll be able to get on the floor this season. With that in mind, there should be teams interested in Lillard's services, so fantasy managers should keep an eye on his progress, potentially stashing him in case he's cleared for action at some point during the 2025 campaign.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Chris Haynes
July
3,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
third
baseman
Max
Muncy
(knee)
said
he
will
miss
at
least
the
next
six
weeks,
but
he
also
has
the
consolation
that
he
will
play
again
in
2025.
The
Dodgers
placed
Muncy
on
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July 3, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Grayson Rodriguez (lat) successfully made it through a bullpen session on Tuesday. "The bullpen was great," interim manager Tony Mansolino said afterward. "Fastballs, breaking balls, he was pumped, good velocity, all that stuff." Rodriguez has yet to pitch this year because of multiple arm injuries. He began the season on the shelf with elbow inflammation and then suffered a lat strain in late April, further delaying his 2025 debut. The Orioles are optimistic that Rodriguez will rejoin their pitching staff in August. The 6-foot-5, 230-pounder delivered quality production over 116 2/3 innings last season. He finished 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 10.03 K/9, and 2.78 BB/9 across 20 starts.
--Connor ByrneSource: Baltimore Orioles
July 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants infielder
Casey Schmitt (hand) received a cortisone shot on his ailing left hand this week and is feeling "significantly better," manager Bob Melvin said. Schmitt went on the 10-day injured list June 30 (retroactive to June 27) after taking a pitch off the wrist on June 25. The 26-year-old has a good chance to come off the IL when he's first eligible on July 7. Before suffering the injury, Schmitt batted an impressive .276/.360/.439 with four homers, 15 RBI, and 13 runs scored over 112 plate appearances. He was especially effective filling in at third base for the injured
Matt Chapman in June. Chapman should return to reclaim third in the coming days, but Schmitt will continue serving as useful depth when the Giants activate him.
--Connor ByrneSource: San Francisco Giants
July 3, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander
Johan Oviedo (elbow/lat) will start a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton this weekend, according to the team. Oviedo has built up to 50 to 55 pitches during side sessions in his recovery from multiple arm injuries. He missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery before landing on the 60-day injured list this past spring with lat problems. Oviedo hasn't pitched in the majors since September 2023, but the 27-year-old is on track to return sometime in the second half of the season. He amassed 177 2/3 innings in 2023 and went 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA, 158:83 K:BB, and a 1.37 WHIP.
--Connor ByrneSource: Pittsburgh Pirates
July 3, 2025
San Francisco Giants third baseman
Matt Chapman (hand) successfully got through a batting practice session against a high-velocity machine on Thursday. He's now ready to go on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. Chapman is hopeful that he'll return to the Giants during their weekend series against the Athletics. The Giants have gone without him since he went on the 10-day injured list on June 9 with a sprained right hand. The 32-year-old was swinging a hot bat at the time and has slashed .243/.360/.452 with 12 homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored, and seven steals in 272 plate appearances.
--Connor ByrneSource: Shayna Rubin - The San Francisco Chronicle
July 3, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/infielder
Tommy Edman will begin taking ground balls at third base, manager Dave Roberts said. The news comes after the Dodgers placed starting third baseman
Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with a knee bruise. As long as Muncy is out, the Dodgers will rely on the combination of
Miguel Rojas,
Enrique Hernandez, and Edman to handle the hot corner. The versatile Edman has made 94 major league appearances at third, though none since 2022. He's starting at second base Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, while Rojas is in the lineup at third.
--Connor ByrneSource: David Vassegh
July 3, 2025
Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman
Agustin Ramirez made an early statement Thursday, crushing a 425-foot two-run homer off
David Festa in the first inning, his 13th of the season. He finished 1-for-4 with two lineouts but posted the game's two hardest-hit balls at 111.3 and 108.4 mph. Ramirez continues to flash elite power and is gaining serious fantasy appeal. The 23-year-old is slashing .248/.296/.479 over 61 games. With catcher and first base eligibility, he brings lineup flexibility that adds even more value. Ramirez is rostered in 60% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues and is a must-add for fantasy managers needing help at catcher or corner infield.
--Shaun AlbinSource: MLB
July 3, 2025
New York Yankees starter
Clarke Schmidt (forearm) exited Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-forearm tightness, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. Schmidt struggled over three innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks, before departing. The Yankees brought in right-hander
Clayton Beeter as his replacement. Forearm injuries are always concerning for pitchers because they often lead to Tommy John surgery. Schmidt already underwent the procedure back in 2017. Losing him for a sizable chunk of time would be a significant blow to the Yankees. They've battled a slew of injuries in their rotation, but Schmidt has been a reliable source of innings. The 29-year-old has gone 4-4 with a 3.32 ERA and 73:30 K:BB over 78 2/3 frames.
--Connor ByrneSource: Meredith Marakovits - YES Network
July 3, 2025
Michael Fulmer signed a minor-league deal with the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after clearing waivers, giving the 2017 All-Star a chance to revive his career. The right-hander tossed three scoreless innings over two appearances with the Cubs in June but couldn't stick on the 40-man roster. Overall, he posted a 4.76 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and three strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings with the Cubs and Red Sox this season. With injuries piling up in the Royals' rotation, Fulmer could be a call-up candidate if he performs well in Triple-A Omaha. The former Rookie of the Year remains a name to monitor in deep AL-only leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Raising Royals
July 3, 2025
Miami Marlins right-hander
Eury Perez (1-2) dazzled in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. He allowed two baserunners while striking out seven over six dominant innings, picking up his first win of the season. It was his best start of the year and a strong rebound after tough outings versus Atlanta and Arizona. The 22-year-old flamethrower finally looked like the ace fantasy managers hoped for. He now owns a 4.50 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts over 22 innings in 2025. While it's wise to tread lightly, Perez deserves a spot on your watch list and is only rostered in 34% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues. Perez's next start is scheduled to face the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. With another strong outing, he will become a must-add in standard leagues.
--Shaun AlbinSource: ESPN
July 3, 2025
Kansas City Royals second baseman
Michael Massey (ankle) has been returned from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha due to lingering injury concerns and will be re-evaluated. He was pulled from his last rehab game on June 29 after being hit by a pitch. The 26-year-old has struggled to stay on the field this season, and his .202 average with just two homers across 209 plate appearances offers little to be optimistic about. With Kansas City fading from playoff contention and Massey unable to stay healthy or produce, he holds no fantasy relevance outside deep AL-only leagues. Massey remains day-to-day, with no timetable for his return.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Kansas City Royals
July
3,
2025
The
Chicago
White
Sox
are
promoting
shortstop
prospect
Colson
Montgomery
to
the
major
leagues.
Montgomery
was
selected
with
the
22nd
overall
pick
in
the
2021
MLB
Draft
out
of
Southridge
HS.
The
23-year-old
spent
the
entire
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July 3, 2025
NFL.com's Coral Smith reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Omar Khan to a new three-year contract on Thursday. The financial details were not noted. Khan has been a member of the Steelers' organization since 2001, but took over his current role in 2022 from predecessor Kevin Colbert. The 48-year-old, known for his aggressive offseason moves, has undoubtedly been entertaining as the team's GM. However, despite continuing the franchise's winning ways, playoff wins -- particularly deep playoff runs -- have been the issue. The hope is that will change in 2025, with a revamped wide receiver room led by
DK Metcalf, veteran signal-caller
Aaron Rodgers at the helm, and the recent acquisition of tight end
Jonnu Smith. Still, they share a division with two of the more brutal AFC squads (Bengals, Ravens). Pittsburgh hasn't won more than ten games or sat atop the AFC North since 2020, but they're pushing their chips all-in ahead of the upcoming campaign.
--Alex CiullaSource: Coral Smith
July
3,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
placed
third
baseman
Max
Muncy
(knee)
on
the
10-day
injured
list
on
Thursday
with
a
left-knee
bone
bruise
and
recalled
outfielder
Esteury
Ruiz
from
Triple-A
Oklahoma
City
read more...
July
3,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
catcher
Will
Smith
will
take
the
day
off
against
the
Chicago
White
Sox
in
Thursday's
series
finale
at
Dodger
Stadium.
Rookie
Dalton
Rushing
is
behind
the
plate
to
read more...
July
3,
2025
Los
Angeles
Dodgers
third
baseman
Max
Muncy
(knee)
is
not
in
the
team's
starting
lineup
for
Thursday's
series
finale
against
the
visiting
Chicago
White
Sox.
Fantasy
managers
shouldn't
be
surprised
after
Muncy
had
a
scary-looking
injury
read more...
July 3, 2025
Kansas City Royals rookie first baseman/outfielder
Jac Caglianone will start Thursday's game against the hosting Seattle Mariners on the bench.
John Rave draws into the starting lineup and will bat sixth for the Royals against Mariners right-hander
Bryan Woo. Caglianone has elite power from the left side as one of the best power-hitting prospects in the game, but so far he hasn't been able to figure out big-league pitching, going 14-for-97 (.144) with two home runs, three doubles, four RBI, four runs and a 24:5 K:BB in 103 trips to the plate in 26 games played. The 22-year-old former sixth overall pick last year out of Florida crushed minor-league pitching to the tune of a .322/.389/.593 slash line with 15 homers an 56 RBI in 50 games with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha. Perhaps Cags can get settled in after the All-Star break in his first year in the Show.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 3, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Christian Yelich will take a seat for Thursday's series finale against the New York Mets at Citi Field with left-hander
David Peterson starting on the mound.
Eric Haase is serving as the designated hitter and is batting seventh versus Peterson. Yelich snapped a 12-game hitting streak in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader in Queens but then hit a homer in the nightcap. The 33-year-old former MVP and three-time All-Star has been relevant in all fantasy formats this year with the Brew Crew, entering Thursday's action with a .259/.337/.460 slash line, .797 OPS, 17 long balls, 61 RBI, 43 runs scored and 12 stolen bases. The former first-rounder can do it all and is a must-start in fantasy everytime he's in the starting lineup. Haase is hitting .167 (3-for-18) with one of his two homers on the year against lefties.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
July 3, 2025
Colorado Rockies shortstop
Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) will join Triple-A Albuquerque for a rehab assignment on Friday. This was expected with Tovar ramping up his activities lately. He has been sidelined since early June due to a strained left oblique. He figures to need a handful of rehab games before being cleared to return to the Rockies lineup. Tovar should be back with the Rockies shortly after the All-Star break. Before going down, Tovar was slashing .258/.301/.406 with three home runs and 10 RBI across 32 games this season.
--Andy WebbSource: Thomas Harding
July 3, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers infielder
Brice Turang is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting New York Mets at Citi Field with a left-hander on the mound.
Andruw Monasterio is starting at second base and will bat ninth against Mets southpaw
David Peterson. Turang is getting a well-deserved breather after he snapped a 14-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 performance with three strikeouts in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday in New York. The 25-year-old slashed a ridiculous .421/.452/.579 with 10 RBI and 11 runs scored during the streak. He'll get a chance to start a new streak when he returns for Friday's series opener in Miami against the Marlins. The former first-rounder doesn't have much power (five homers), but he's a great source of average (.288), runs scored (55) and speed (17 steal) in fantasy as a must-start asset when he's on the field.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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