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Keaton Winn • SP • Giants

Keaton Winn To Have Season-Ending Surgery

San Francisco Giants right-hander Keaton Winn (elbow) will have season-ending surgery on Monday and will have an ulnar-nerve transposition. Winn has been on the injured list since June with a nerve issue in his right elbow and he'll now be forced to miss the rest of the 2024 campaign. Because of the nature of his surgery, there's a good chance that the 26-year-old won't be ready for the start of spring training next year or the 2025 regular season. Before his right-elbow injury cropped up, Winn went 3-8 with a rough 7.16 ERA (4.82 FIP) and 1.37 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 20 walks in 55 1/3 innings over 12 starts in his second year in the big leagues with the Gigantes. Anyone that was holding onto him in deep NL-only leagues can now let go.

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Brennon McNair • SS • Royals

Brennon McNair Remains Inconsistent At Single-A

Kansas City Royals third base prospect Brennon McNair had a nice day at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run, two RBI, and a walk. However, in his past eight games prior to Thursday, he tallied only one hit across 29 plate appearances. Through his second look at Single-A ball this summer, the 11th-round pick has struggled with a .207/.325/.389 line. Last summer, in a similar 63-game stint at Single-A, he held a .191/.313/.293 line. McNair remains outside of the top-30 prospects in Kansas City on MLB.com and could once again open next season at Single-A if he continues to remain inconsistent.

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Alex Cobb • SP • Giants

Alex Cobb Could Make Season Debut Next Week

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (hip, shoulder) will throw five innings in a minor-league rehab start for Single-A San Jose on Friday night, and if all goes well, he will return to make his 2024 debut for the Giants on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Cobb will essentially be replacing right-hander Jordan Hicks, who will make his last start of the year on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies before moving to the bullpen to protect his workload. The 36-year-old Cobb started the year on the injured list after having offseason hip surgery and then suffered a setback with his right shoulder along the way, keeping him out for the entire first half. Cobb has limited fantasy upside with a 19.9% career strikeout rate but could be a worthwhile deep-league streaming option in the right matchups when he returns to San Fran's starting rotation.

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Cole Sulser • RP • Rays

Rays Acquire Cole Sulser From The Mets

The Tampa Bay Rays continue to make moves and acquired right-hander Cole Sulser from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Sulser has been optioned to Triple-A Durham. The Rays got things started by dealing outfielder Randy Arozarena to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night and also sent right-hander Zach Eflin to the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The move for the 34-year-old Sulser is the most insignificant of the trio of moves after the Mets designated him for assignment earlier this week. He allowed five earned runs in just 4 2/3 relief innings in New York in 2024 and has a 4.06 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP and 15 career saves in his six years in the majors with five different teams. Sulser made his big-league debut with the Rays in 2019 after being drafted by Cleveland in the 25th round back in 2013 out of Dartmouth. He's not on the fantasy radar.

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Raylin Heredia • LF • Phillies

Raylin Heredia Tallies Season-High Five RBI

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Raylin Heredia went 2-for-4 with a triple, a long ball, and a season-high five RBI on Thursday evening. Heredia has held a strong .262/.328/.505 slash line with five home runs, three doubles, four triples, 23 RBI, and six stolen bases since June 11. The 20-year-old got a small taste of Single-A ball last summer and has continued to produce solid numbers in his second look. Heredia could push for promotion to Single-A in the coming weeks if he continues this hot stretch.

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Mac Horvath • OF • Rays

Rays Land Mac Horvath In Trade With Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired infield/outfield prospect Mac Horvath, right-hander Jackson Baumeister and outfielder Matthew Etzel from the division-rival Baltimore Orioles on Friday in exchange for right-hander Zach Eflin, according to sources. Horvath, who was Baltimore's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was a second-round pick last year out of North Carolina. The 23-year-old has hit .233/.328/.417 with nine home runs, 19 doubles, two triples, 41 RBI and 26 stolen bases in 317 trips to the plate over 71 games for High-A Aberdeen in his first full pro season in the minors. There's raw power in the 6-foot, 195-pounder's bat in addition to high-end speed. Horvath can play the middle infield and also has appeared as an outfield, which made him attractive to the Rays, who place a high emphasis on versatility. He's at least several years away from a potential MLB debut in Tampa.

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Sabin Ceballos • SS • Braves

Sabin Ceballos Continues To Showcase Speed

Atlanta Braves third base prospect Sabin Ceballos went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base on Thursday evening. This was his second consecutive game swiping a bag and third time in his past four games. The Oregon product has tallied nine stolen bases this summer in his first full season of pro ball, as he logged only 14 games last summer across the Rookie League and Single-A. Ceballos has performed well in the batter's box this season, holding a .263/.358/.362 line with three home runs and 28 RBI. Ceballos is considered the 17th-best prospect in the Atlanta system and remains several seasons away from his major league debut.

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Gregory Santos • RP • Mariners

Gregory Santos Could Be Available On Saturday

Seattle Mariners right-handed reliever Gregory Santos (knee) underwent an MRI exam that "came back OK," according to manager Scott Servais. It sounds like Santos will avoid a trip to the injured list and could potentially be available out of the bullpen as soon as Saturday on the road in Chicago against the White Sox. Santos will go through pre-game exercises on Friday to test his right knee after he hurt it in the eighth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old Dominican began the year on the IL in his first year in Seattle and has pitched just four innings in 2024, allowing three earned runs on four hits. It's been a disappointing year in Seattle so far, which is partly why the M's went out and acquired reliever Yimi Garcia on Friday from the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Casey Mize • SP • Tigers

Casey Mize To Throw A Bullpen On Saturday

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday as he continues to rehab from a left-hamstring strain that he suffered in late June. Saturday's session will be Mize's first time throwing off a mound since he hurt his hammy, and he'll likely need another bullpen before being cleared to face live hitters again. The 27-year-old former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn will also probably need a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Detroit's starting rotation, so he's likely at least several weeks away from returning. In his first time in the majors since 2022, Mize has gone 2-6 this year with a 4.23 ERA (3.67 FIP) and 1.45 WHIP with a 58:21 K:BB in 16 starts (78 2/3 frames). His 16.8% strikeout rate has left a lot to be desire in fantasy circles in his first year back from injury.

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Luis Lara • CF • Brewers

Luis Lara Stays Hot At The Plate

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara continued his hot streak on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and a walk. Since July 4, the eighth-ranked prospect in the Milwaukee system has held a strong .321/.371/.536 slash line with two home runs, four doubles, seven RBI, and four swiped bags. After posting a season-low .202 average and .264 on-base percentage in June, the 19-year-old has clearly begun to turn things around and get himself back on track. Lara got a small taste of High-A ball last summer and held a .290/.351/.377 line. However, this summer in a much larger 75-game stint, he holds a .248/.321/.330 line. Even though he has struggled at the plate at times, he is still showcasing elite speed with 26 total stolen bases. The switch-hitting outfielder should make a case to see time in Double-A next season.

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Parker Meadows • CF • Tigers

Parker Meadows Expects To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (hamstring) is scheduled to complete another baserunning session on Saturday and expects to begin a minor-league rehab assignment soon. Meadows continues to complete baseball activities daily as he recovers from a right-hamstring strain that he suffered in early July. The 24-year-old had his first baserunning session on Wednesday and should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment early next week if he avoids a setback with his hamstring on Saturday. The former second-round pick in 2018 has hit just .191/.298/.335 with six homers, 18 RBI and 12 steals in 72 big-league games since making his MLB debut in 2023, but his power/speed combination from the left side will make him attractive in at least deep-mixed leagues when he returns if he's playing regularly for Detroit.

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Michael Harris II • CF • Braves

Michael Harris II Confident He Can Return In Mid-August

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) feels confident that he can return by Aug. 14, when he's eligible to come off the 60-day injured list. Harris is making slow progress from a left-hamstring strain that put him on the 15-day injured list on June 15. The Braves moved him to the 60-day IL on Wednesday because of his slow recovery. In addition to missing extended time in 2024, the 23-year-old has been a disappointment offensively for the Braves, slashing .250/.295/.358 with a career-low .653 OPS, only five home runs, 20 RBI and eight stolen bases in 67 games played. With Harris injured and Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) out for the season, Atlanta has been hurting for outfield production. Harris deserves to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues until he can return in mid-August. Until that happens, Jarred Kelenic will continue to start in center field regularly.

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Thairo Estrada • 2B • Giants

Giants Put Thairo Estrada On 10-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Thairo Estrada (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left-wrist sprain and recalled infielder Casey Schmitt from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. With Estrada on the shelf, Schmitt will start at the keystone and bat eighth on Friday against the visiting Colorado Rockies and left-hander Kyle Freeland. This will be the second time this year that Estrada has landed on the IL with a left-wrist sprain. The 28-year-old infielder has really only been valuable for middle-infield depth in deep-mixed leagues, at best, in 2024. Estrada is currently hitting just .216/.249/.353 with a weak .601 OPS, nine homers and 43 RBI in 87 games played in his fourth year in San Fran. Expect Schmitt to split time at second with Brett Wisely with Estrada on the shelf.

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José Devers • SS • Marlins |

Jose Devers • SS • Guardians

Jose Devers Fills The Box Score On Thursday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop prospect Jose Devers filled the scoresheet on Thursday as he went 3-for-5 with two runs, a home run, two RBI, and a walk. This was another great performance by the young infielder. In his last eight games, he is riding a stellar .321/.394/.536 line with three doubles, one home run, and five RBI. This is a great sign, as the 21-year-old held a modest .229 AVG in June. Through his first 77 games at High-A Lake County, Devers has posted a .244/.305/.355 slash line. He is considered the 19th-best prospect in the Cleveland system on MLB.com and should spend most of next summer at Double-A.

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Freddie Freeman • 1B • Dodgers

Freddie Freeman Scratched On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (personal) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Astros. The veteran slugger has reportedly left the team to deal with a family issue. It's unclear how long Freeman is going to be gone while dealing with this problem. Cavan Biggio will take over at first base and bat seventh versus lefty Framber Valdez on Friday. Fantasy managers should get Freeman out of their lineups ahead of first pitch.

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Josh Naylor • 1B • Guardians

Josh Naylor Sitting Out On Friday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The lefty slugger has started in 10 straight games with only five hits during that time. That being said, Naylor could use a day off to rest and recover before getting back in the lineup. In the meantime, Jhonkensy Noel will start at first base and bat fifth versus left-hander Christopher Sanchez. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Naylor sitting out prior to first pitch.

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Christopher Morel • 3B • Cubs

Christopher Morel Getting The Day Off

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The young slugger needs to clear his head after going hitless with four strikeouts during his previous series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Morel has plenty of potential with the bat, but he hasn't put it all together yet. In his absence, Miles Mastrobuoni will play third base and bat seventh versus right-hander Brady Singer. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

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Maikel Garcia • 3B • Royals

Maikel Garcia Resting On Friday

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Fantasy managers shouldn't worry as this appears to be a routine rest day for Garcia. In his absence, Nick Loftin will cover third base and bat seventh versus right-hander Kyle Hendricks on Friday. This is a favorable matchup for Loftin but he doesn't offer great upside with the bat. Fantasy managers should be able to find better production elsewhere.

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Adam Mazur • SP • Padres

Adam Mazur Recalled, Starting On Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Adam Mazur has been recalled to take the ball against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The 23-year-old was demoted a few weeks ago after struggling during a handful of starts with the Padres. Mazur holds an ugly 7.84 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and 21/19 K/BB across seven starts in the big leagues. This is a tough assignment for Mazur given how strong the O's offense has been this season. Fantasy managers should look for a better streaming option ahead of Friday's game.

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DJ LeMahieu • 3B • Yankees

DJ LeMahieu Taking A Seat On Friday

New York Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It's not shocking to see the 36-year-old taking a seat given how poorly he's swinging the bat. Oswaldo Cabrera will take over at third base and bat ninth versus right-hander Brayan Bello on Friday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with LeMahieu sitting out.

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