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Eugenio Suárez • 3B • Diamondbacks

Yankees Targeting Eugenio Suarez

According to Jon Heyman, the Yankees are looking to fix their issues at third base with an obvious but effective option -- third baseman Eugenio Suarez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Suarez is slashing .250/.320/.569 and leads the NL with 78 RBI. He has crushed 31 home runs this year for Arizona, but his team is still just 47-50 at the break, sitting 11 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and 5.5 games out of a wild-card spot. With so many injuries to their pitching staff, the D-backs are expected to be sellers at the deadline, and Suarez should be one of the best bats on the market. Heyman also mentions Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes and Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon as other potential fits if a deal for Suarez can't be struck.

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Charlie Morton • SP • Orioles

Red Sox Targeting Charlie Morton?

The Boston Red Sox may be circling Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton as a trade-deadline target, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Fox Sports. The 41-year-old Morton's season-long numbers are unimpressive, as he's posted a 5.18 ERA and 1.52 WHIP with 88 strikeouts in 83 1/3 innings (14 starts). However, Morton has turned it on of late. Across seven starts in June and July, Morton is 4-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 43 strikeouts in 36 1/3 innings. The veteran gives up a significant amount of hard contact on the ground, which has led to an elevated .331 BABIP and will continue to impact his WHIP. However, he still racks up strikeouts and could be in line for more win chances if moved to Boston or any other contender.

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Daulton Varsho • CF • Blue Jays

Daulton Varsho Off-Schedule on Rehab Assignment?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) was scheduled to begin a rehab assignment on Monday in the Florida Complex League, but it "doesn't appear he did," according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It's been a rough year so far for Varsho. He missed nearly all of April while recovering from shoulder surgery, then strained his hamstring on May 31 and has not played since. In exactly 100 plate appearances before getting hurt, Varsho slashed .207/.240/.543 with eight home runs, 20 RBI, 14 runs scored, and one stolen base. In an admittedly small sample, his 17.2% barrel rate was by far the best of his career and his .509 xSLG largely backed up his power surge. Much of Varsho's value to the Blue Jays comes from his stellar defense, so they'll want to be sure his hamstring is ready to go before he rejoins the team. It's unclear at this point whether he suffered a setback in his recovery efforts, or if the team's plans for him were altered for some other reason.

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Adolis García • RF • Rangers

Adolis Garcia Drawing Trade Interest

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia has been asked about in trade conversations by "several teams," according to Francys Romero. The 32-year-old Garcia is under team control through 2026, so he'd be more than just a trade deadline rental for a contending team. In 373 plate appearances this season, Garcia is slashing .232/.279/.404 with 13 home runs, 56 RBI, 34 runs, and nine stolen bases. However, his 24.7% strikeout rate is the best of his career, and both his .253 xBA and .479 xSLG point to possible second-half improvement. Garcia is still a decent power/speed option in fantasy, and a move to a stronger offense at the trade deadline could help his counting stats, particularly runs scored.

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Joe Ryan • SP • Twins

Twins Not Planning to Trade Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins have had no conversations about trading star pitcher Joe Ryan, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Minnesota is 47-49, 11 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central and four games behind the Seattle Mariners for the final American League Wild Card spot. However, Ryan is under team control through the 2027 season, so there's no pressure on the Twins to make a move now. The 29-year-old is having his best year so far in 2025. In 109 1/3 innings (18 starts), Ryan is 9-4 with a 2.72 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts. His 22.9% K-BB rate is excellent, and opposing batters are hitting just .195 against him. Whether he remains in Minnesota or eventually gets moved, Ryan profiles as a high-level fantasy option.

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Edward Cabrera • SP • Marlins

Edward Cabrera Not Expected to Miss His Next Start

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough is "optimistic" that starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (elbow) will be back in the rotation after the All-Star break, according to Mike Cugno of CBS Miami. The 27-year-old right-hander left his final start before the break on July 11 against the Baltimore Orioles after four innings due to elbow discomfort, but imaging on the elbow came back clean. Cabrera has had a solid season to this point, posting a 3-4 record with a 3.61 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 86 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings (16 starts). Walks have historically been an issue for Cabrera, but he's logged a manageable 8.6% BB rate so far. He's been talked about as a potential trade deadline target for contending teams, so he could find himself in a more favorable situation for wins down the stretch of the season.

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Juan Morillo • RP • Diamondbacks

Juan Morillo Optioned To Triple-A Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Juan Morillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday. The Diamondbacks have suffered numerous bullpen injuries this season. Despite this, the 26-year-old flamethrower was sent down after posting a 4.94 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and a 23.0% strikeout rate in his first 27 1/3 innings pitched at the big-league level. He was effective at Triple-A for 7 1/3 innings at the beginning of the season, so he will try to engrain that success for a larger sample to earn another shot at the big leagues.

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Oneil Cruz • CF • Pirates

Oneil Cruz Ties Home Run Derby Distance Record

While he did not win, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz drew plenty of attention in Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. The 26-year-old, who is known for impacting the ball harder than almost anyone, led the first round with 21 HR. This included a 513-foot blast hit at 118 MPH. The shot tied the record for the longest homer hit in the Derby outside of Coors Field. He matched up against eventual winner Cal Raleigh in the semifinals and fell 18-13. Even so, Cruz hit plenty of baseballs very hard and very far, breaking the Pirates' franchise record for most home runs in the Derby. In the context of everyday games, Cruz has had a middling season. He has accumulated plenty of counting stats with 16 HR, 49 runs scored, 37 RBI, and 29 stolen bases, but has managed a pedestrian .212/.319/.414 slash line in 360 plate appearances. Fantasy managers may be willing to live with his lower batting averages given his electrifying power-speed combination, and he has plenty of room to regress in the second half.

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Cal Raleigh • C • Mariners

Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his elite power surge on Monday, taking home the trophy in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. With his dad as the pitcher and his younger brother as the catcher, Raleigh became the first catcher and switch-hitter to win the Derby. The 28-year-old barely made it out of the first round, tying with Brent Rooker for the fourth spot with 17 HR but advancing due to his longest homer being one inch farther than Rooker's. He then defeated Oneil Cruz in the semifinals with 13 HR, and bested Junior Caminero in the finals with 18 HR. It seems fitting that Raleigh would win, as he is having a career season and leads baseball with 38 HR. He will head into the second half with a .259/.376/.634 slash line, 65 runs scored, 82 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 417 plate appearances.

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Adrian Del Castillo • C • Diamondbacks

Adrian Del Castillo Homers Twice, Drives in Six

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo had a big day at the plate on Sunday for Triple-A Reno, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, two home runs, and six RBI. The D-backs' sixth-ranked prospect came off of the IL at the beginning of July after missing a couple of weeks with a back injury, but also got a late start to the season as a result of a shoulder injury suffered in the spring, so has logged just 14 games in Reno thus far in 2025. The 25-year-old is hitting .288 with four home runs during his limited action, and his OBP comes in at .386 thanks to a strong 14.3 percent walk rate. The left-handed hitting backstop made his MLB debut last year with solid results, slashing .313/.368/.525 with four home runs, 19 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 25 games, although a 32.2 percent strikeout rate could limit his upside. Either way, Gabriel Moreno is nearing a return, but if another opportunity opens up with the big league club, expect Del Castillo to be given another shot, and he could be a worthwhile add in deeper leagues given his batting average, power, and RBI potential.

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Andrew Painter • SP • Phillies

Andrew Painter Allows Two Home Runs, Strikes Out Four in Latest Start

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed three earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, but did not walk a batter and struck out four in five innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The Phils' top prospect (MLB No. 9) began the year with a 3.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, a 20.5 percent K-BB%, and a 0.95 HR/9 through his first eight starts (28 1/3 IP), but over his last eight starts (38 2/3 IP), the righty has posted a 6.05 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, a 15.2 percent K-BB%, and a 2.33 HR/9. Hopefully he's just working on some things, and these are the growing pains of life in Triple-A, as the 6-foot-7 hurler was expected to make his major league debut this season. That still might happen for the former first-rounder, and if he lives up to expectations, then he should remain a stash candidate for those in need of pitching help in deep and NL-only leagues.

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Ryan Ward • LF • Dodgers

Ryan Ward Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward earned Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors for the week of July 7-13. The 27-year-old went 9-for-21 (.429) with four doubles, a triple, and one home run, along with six RBI, four runs scored, and a 6:3 BB:K in six games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The left-handed slugger is up to a .309/.399/.597 slash line for the season, and his 108 hits, 24 home runs, and 82 RBI lead all minor leaguers. He's always had big power, but through 261 games at Triple-A prior to this year, he registered a 26.1 percent strikeout rate. However, this season he has cut that down to a better-than-average 20.0 percent, complemented by a strong 13.1 percent walk rate. If he gets the call to the majors, the power potential and offensive environment could make him an intriguing waiver add in very deep and NL-only leagues.

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Bryce Eldridge • 1B • Giants

Bryce Eldridge Sent on Rehab Assignment with ACL Giants

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (hamstring) was sent on a minor league rehab assignment on Monday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate. The Giants' top-ranked prospect suffered a moderate right hamstring strain and hasn't played in a game since June 21. The 6-foot-7 slugger began the year at Double-A and hit .280 with seven home runs and a .350 OBP, which was enough to earn a promotion to Triple-A. In 16 games at Sacramento, the former first-round draft pick has gone deep three times, but is hitting just .230 with a 31.3 percent strikeout rate and a below-average 7.5 percent walk rate. If he can get on a roll when he returns, a September call-up could be in the cards, otherwise, look for the JMU product to make his MLB debut next year.

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Spencer Jones • CF • Yankees

Spencer Jones Belts Seventh Triple-A Home Run

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones belted his seventh Triple-A home run for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Sunday. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect has flourished since being promoted in late June, slashing .362/.426/.776 through 14 games at Triple-A. The 24-year-old is slashing .296/.399/.639 with 23 home runs and 16 steals on the season, and could push for a second-half call-up to the majors. If he gets the call, he could provide fantasy managers with some power numbers, but with a history of elevated strikeout rates, expectations should be tempered whenever the 6-foot-7 slugger does debut.

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Noah Davis • RP • Twins

Twins Acquire Noah Davis From Dodgers

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Noah Davis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Davis will report to Triple-A St. Paul. The 28-year-old former 11th-round selection in 2018 by the Cincinnati Reds out of UC Santa Barbara appeared in five games in relief for L.A. this year and gave up 14 runs (13 earned) on 10 hits while walking five and striking out eight in six innings. The 28-year-old was designated for assignment after surrendering 10 runs in just 1 1/3 frames on July 4 against the Houston Astros. Davis has been hit around at the major-league level in his 57 1/3 innings, going 0-5 with a rough 8.95 ERA and 2.01 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 28 walks over 23 appearances (six starts). He is nowhere near the fantasy radar and isn't a lock to pitch for the Twins the rest of the year.

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Justin Verlander • SP • Giants

Justin Verlander Enters All-Star Break With Zero Wins

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander enters this week's All-Star break with an 0-7 record, 4.70 ERA (4.16 FIP) and a 1.42 WHIP with 67 strikeouts and 26 walks in 76 2/3 innings over his 15 starts in his first year with the team. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young winner is the first starting pitcher to enter the All-Star break with at least 65 strikeouts and no wins. He is stuck on 262 career wins and is now looking very unlikely to reach the 300-win milestone. Although Verlander hasn't been terrible by any means and he could have a much better second half, it's clear that he's no longer the fantasy ace that he once was. Verlander currently is in the 35th percentile in strikeout rate, 58th percentile in whiff rate and 60th percentile in hard-hit rate. His xERA of 4.82 goes to show that he's become much too hittable.

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Sandy Alcantara • SP • Marlins

Sandy Alcantara No Longer a Trade Chip?

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara might not be traded this summer if he continues to struggle, writes USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. It's been a disaster for Alcantara, who missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star and former National League Cy Young winner has given up 19 earned runs in his last 18 innings pitched for a 9.50 ERA going into this week's All-Star break. All in all, Alcantara has gone 4-9 for the Fish with a career-worst 7.22 ERA (4.59 FIP) and 1.48 WHIP with 71 strikeouts and 37 walks in 91 innings over his 18 starts. His 73 earned runs allowed are a league high. Alcantara had a stretch in June that suggested he might be getting over the hump before really struggling of late. Contending teams looking for starting arms may be hesitant to trade young assets for him at the July 31 trade deadline.

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Jeremy Peña • SS • Astros

Jeremy Pena Doing Light Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) said he has done light hitting, fielding and running, but he's unclear of a specific timetable for his return, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. "I don't have an idea yet. But we're moving in the right direction. I'm very happy with the progress we're making, so we'll see what happens," Pena said. The Astros aren't expecting the 27-year-old to return immediately for the second half of the season this Friday, but Pena is recovering nicely from a small rib fracture and should be back early in the second half, potentially before the end of July. The Dominican infielder is having a breakout 2025 season with a .322 average (102-for-317) with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 48 runs and 15 stolen bases, and he should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues. Mauricio Dubon will continue to start at the 6 until Pena recovers.

17 hours ago

Adrian Houser • SP • White Sox

Adrian Houser has Become Viable Trade Chip

Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has become a viable trade chip this summer before the July 31 deadline, as he's gone 5-2 with a nice 1.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB in 57 2/3 innings over his nine starts since joining the Pale Hose. Houser has a chip on his shoulder after being released by four different teams since last July. The 32-year-old spent the 2024 season with the New York Mets but finished with a 1-5 record, career-high 5.84 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 45:32 K:BB in 69 1/3 frames over 23 appearances (seven starts). Although Houser has only 39 strikeouts in his 57 2/3 innings in Chicago this year, he could be an attractive trade piece for a contending team looking to round out its starting rotation for the second half of the season. Houser would certainly be more intriguing as a fantasy streamer if he were to land with a contender.

17 hours ago

Julio Urías • SP

Julio Urias Wants to Continue his Career

Free-agent left-hander Julio Urias' suspension is set to end this Wednesday, and his agent, Scott Boras, said his client "still has every intention to continue his career." Urias is the only player in MLB history that has been suspended twice for violating the league's policy on domestic violence and sexual assault. It's believed that multiple teams have checked in on Urias, but it's unclear if any team would be willing to add him. Boras said Urias has not pitched in 2025 and would need time to work into major-league shape, so he'd most likely be offered a minor-league deal by an organization that is interested in taking a chance on the Mexican southpaw. The 28-year-old last pitched in the majors with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, going 11-8 with a 4.60 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 117 strikeouts and 24 walks in 117 1/3 innings in 21 starts.

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