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Kyle Bradish • SP • Orioles

Orioles Agree With Kyle Bradish on Five-Year Extension

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Saturday that they agreed to a five-year, $90 million contract extension with right-hander Kyle Bradish for the 2027-31 seasons. The deal comes after Bradish has gone 6-9 with a 3.61 ERA (4.00 FIP) and 1.35 WHIP with 106 strikeouts and 50 walks in 107 1/3 innings across his first 19 starts in 2026 in his fifth year with the O's. The former fourth-round pick by the Los Angeles Angels in 2018 out of New Mexico State University has gone 25-24 with a 3.50 ERA (3.62 FIP), 1.21 WHIP, a 25.2% strikeout rate, and an 8.6% walk rate in 86 starts over his five seasons in the majors. Bradish made only 14 starts for Baltimore in 2024 and 2025 combined due to Tommy John surgery, but now that he's past that, he's locked in as one of the team's top-of-the-rotation arms for the foreseeable future. Since back-to-back outings to start June in which he allowed 10 total earned runs in two starts against the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners, Bradish has allowed only nine runs (eight earned) with three wins, 11 walks, and 33 strikeouts in 34 innings in his last five starts. Bradish's arrow is pointing up for the second half of 2026.

5 hours ago

Julio Rodríguez • CF • Mariners

Julio Rodriguez Reinstated and Starting on Saturday

The Seattle Mariners announced that they reinstated outfielder Julio Rodriguez (concussion) from the seven-day concussion list on Saturday and designated infielder/outfielder Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment in a corresponding move. Rodriguez is serving as the designated hitter and will bat second in his return to the starting lineup against the visiting San Francisco Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. Fantasy managers will want to throw J-Rod back into their starting lineups immediately as a five-category contributor. The 25-year-old three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner will return for the second half of the season with a .259/.323/.424 slash line, .747 OPS, 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 12 steals across his 344 at-bats. Since June 1, he has gone 25-for-101 (.248) with two homers, two doubles, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 27 games and 115 plate appearances. Rodriguez has only faced Webb three times in his career and has gone hitless with an RBI.

6 hours ago

Brice Turang • 2B • Brewers

Brice Turang Scratched With Sore Foot on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (foot) has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the visiting Miami Marlins with soreness in his right foot that stems from a foul ball that he hit off his foot in Friday's series opener in Milwaukee, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Braden Shewmake is making the start at the keystone and will hit eighth on Saturday against Marlins right-hander Max Meyer. The fact that Turang was able to stay in Friday's game after fouling a ball off his foot likely means that it's just a minor injury, and he should have a good chance to return for Sunday's series finale at American Family Field. The 26-year-old continues to be a must-start in all fantasy formats when he's active for the Brew Crew, and he comes into Saturday's action hitting .286 (16-for-56) with an .873 OPS, two homers, seven doubles, 12 RBI, seven runs scored, and two steals in 13 games (62 plate appearances) so far in July.

7 hours ago

Ryne Nelson • SP • Diamondbacks

Ryne Nelson Set To Begin Throwing Program

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (elbow) is showing "a lot of improvement" and should begin a throwing program Saturday or Sunday, manager Torey Lovullo said. Nelson has been shut down since landing on the injured list June 19 with a right flexor strain and mild UCL sprain. Arizona transferred him to the 60-day IL on June 25, and the club has listed September as a possible return. Beginning to throw is encouraging, but it is only the first step in what could still be a lengthy buildup. Nelson had a 4.97 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 62 strikeouts across 83 1/3 innings over 15 starts before the injury. He remains a deep-league IL option rather than a must-hold player in standard redraft formats.

7 hours ago

Jacob Misiorowski • SP • Brewers

Jacob Misiorowski Returning Tuesday Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski (right arm) will return to the rotation Tuesday against the New York Mets. The 24-year-old was scratched from his July 12 start because of arm fatigue and also sat out the All-Star Game, but Milwaukee never placed him on the injured list. He last pitched July 7, allowing three runs over seven innings against St. Louis, so he will have 14 days between starts. Misiorowski has dominated through 18 outings, going 10-4 with a major-league-best 1.62 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and 167 strikeouts in 111 innings. Fantasy managers can get him active again. Milwaukee has already been deliberate with his schedule, and Misiorowski is now 30 1/3 innings shy of the career-high 141 1/3 he logged between the majors, minors, and postseason in 2025.

8 hours ago

Cooper Ingle • C • Guardians

Cooper Ingle Stays Hot With Triple-A Columbus Following Recent Demotion

Cleveland Guardians catcher prospect Cooper Ingle has continued to hit despite being sent down to Triple-A Columbus after a big-league stint with Cleveland. In three games back at Columbus, Ingle has five hits, including a homer and two RBI. This year with Columbus, Ingle has been extremely productive with 13 homers and 43 RBI and a .291 batting average and a .985 OPS. The No. 3 prospect for the Guardians, Ingle has proven himself at the Triple-A level, it seems, but did little offensively in his brief major league cameo. Ingle had just two hits in his 21 at-bats at the big league level. It's a good sign, however, that he picked up right where he left off at Columbus, and he could get another look at Cleveland this season. Thus, he might be worth a speculative add, as many fantasy managers may have dismissed him after his poor stretch with the Guardians.

8 hours ago

Brandon Woodruff • SP • Brewers

Brandon Woodruff to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) announced Saturday that he will undergo surgery to repair the anterior capsule in his right shoulder, ending his 2026 season. It is the same operation he had in October 2023, a recovery that cost him all of 2024 and kept him out until July 2025. Woodruff said he is going through with the procedure "with the goal in mind of pitching again" and pushed back on retirement talk, adding, "I'm not having a funeral or anything." The 33-year-old finishes 2-2 with a 2.98 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts in 45 1/3 innings over nine starts. He can be dropped in all redraft leagues. Shane Drohan and Robert Gasser are scheduled to start for Milwaukee this weekend while the club continues sorting through a depleted rotation.

8 hours ago

Jaxon Wiggins • SP • Cubs

Jaxon Wiggins Struggling Since Returning to Triple-A

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Jaxon Wiggins has had an abbreviated 2026 season as he has dealt with injuries. Wiggins started the season with two four-inning outings at Triple-A Iowa before dealing with right elbow inflammation. Between the ACL Cubs and the South Bend Cubs, Wiggins completed four rehab starts before he was activated again by the Iowa Cubs on July 10 for two more starts. In his most recent starts for Iowa, Wiggins allowed a total of eight earned runs in 5 innings pitched. Wiggins has struggled a bit this year, but he has a ton of prospect pedigree as the Cubs' second-round draft pick out of Arkansas. For fantasy purposes, however, it might be best to wait until next year when Wiggins is fully healthy before acquiring his services. This year, it might be smart to leave him on the waiver wire as he works out his health issues and growing pains at Triple-A.

8 hours ago

Mason Miller • RP • Padres

Mason Miller Could Become Yankees Top Trade Target

San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller would jump to the front of the New York Yankees' trade-deadline plans if he becomes available, according to The Daily News. New York has spent weeks looking for a right-handed-hitting catcher, but Miller is a different kind of target. He would help now and give the Yankees a long-term answer in the ninth inning, even if Aaron Judge's absence has them questioning how far this season can go. George Lombard Jr. is reportedly off limits, though the Yankees still have enough prospect depth to put together a serious offer. Miller has been almost untouchable, posting a 0.89 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, 75 strikeouts, and 25 saves in 40 2/3 innings. He is under team control through 2029. A move to New York would put Miller in the ninth inning and push David Bednar into a setup role.

8 hours ago

Lazaro Montes • RF • Mariners

Lazaro Montes Hitting for Plenty of Power at Triple-A Tacoma

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes has two homers in his last three games since recently receiving a call-up to Triple-A Tacoma. Montes, 21-years-old, was called up to Tacoma on July 7 and has hit for pop since. Prior to his call-up, Montes was hitting .234 with 25 homers and 66 RBI to go with 67 runs scored at Double-A Arkansas. A Cuba native, Montes needs to raise his batting average, but has shown loads of power in his bat. In seven games so far at Tacoma, he is hitting just .133, so he will need to work on his overall hitting skills. His power numbers, however, make him an attractive option in fantasy circles, and managers in mid-size to deep leagues will want to keep an eye on Montes to beat others to his services on the waiver wire. If he maintains this pace, he should be well-positioned to join the Mariners for the stretch run.

8 hours ago

Jose Corniell • RP • Rangers

Jose Corniell Back With Rangers, But Not a Redraft Pickup

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Jose Corniell was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, July 18, bringing the organization's No. 4 prospect back to the majors. The results at Round Rock have been rough: a 6.37 ERA, 1.73 WHIP, and 27 strikeouts over 35 1/3 innings, with nine starts among his 10 appearances. His earlier trip to Texas ended with five earned runs allowed in 3 1/3 innings against Miami. The stuff still makes Corniell worth tracking in dynasty leagues. His fastball sat between 95 and 97 mph and touched 99 last season, while MLB Pipeline grades both the pitch and his slider as above average. That is more future interest than present redraft value. Texas has not announced a rotation spot or firm workload, and the current numbers do not make Corniell an add outside deep AL-only or dynasty formats.

8 hours ago

Luke Adams • 3B • Brewers

Luke Adams Emerging as Second-Half Platoon Candidate for Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luke Adams is heating up in July at Triple-A Nashville with a .385 batting average in his 26 at-bats to go with two homers and five RBI. After a rehab assignment in May with the ACL-Brewers, Adams has racked up a combined 15 homers and 37 RBI between A-ball and Nashville to go with a .275 batting average and a 1.059 OPS. Adams is a prime candidate for a call-up to Milwaukee to replace David Hamilton, who is on the 10-day IL. Adams, the right-handed bat, could be ideal in a third-base platoon even when the left-handed hitting Hamilton returns from the IL. Adams is the No. 11 prospect for the Brewers, could get spot at-bats, and make the most of his opportunity to face left-handed pitching at the major league level and become fantasy relevant in deeper leagues when he does, making him a worthy stash target option in deeper formats.

8 hours ago

Matt McLain • 2B • Reds

Matt McLain Rejoins Team, Continues Baseball Activities

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (calf) has rejoined the team after spending the All-Star break at the club's complex in Goodyear, Arizona, receiving treatment. He was seen with the team fielding ground balls and taking batting practice in Colorado ahead of the Reds' weekend series against the Rockies. If all goes well, he could be activated at any time, as his 10-day stint on the Injured List makes him eligible to return this weekend. The 26-year-old has had a disappointing season, hitting just eight home runs and stealing 11 bases while batting an underwhelming .190. He is worth rostering only in the deepest fantasy leagues as a depth piece due to his multi-position eligibility.

8 hours ago

Max Anderson • 2B • Tigers

Max Anderson Filling Up Stat Sheet at Triple-A as Late-Season MLB Debut Looms

Detroit Tigers second base/third base prospect Max Anderson is making a name for himself at Triple-A Toledo this season. Between Low-A Lakeland and Toledo, Anderson has racked up a .308 batting average with 11 homers and 36 RBI to go with 40 runs scored. Anderson, the Tigers' No. 4 overall prospect, spent time on the injured list with an unspecified injury in April, but has returned to nice success in the minor leagues. The former second-round pick out of the University of Nebraska was also recently chosen to represent the Tigers at the 2026 All-Star Futures Game. In fantasy leagues, it would be wise to take a cautious approach with adding Anderson. His numbers are good, but it might take a little bit more convincing before taking a shot on him in shallow leagues. For now, he is best left for deeper leagues ahead of the second half of the season.

9 hours ago

Nick Lodolo • SP • Reds

Nick Lodolo Has Blister Drained

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) recently had the blister on his left index finger drained and has begun throwing a plyo ball. The plan is for him to continue throwing the plyo ball until the tenderness in the affected finger subsides. Until that happens, both Lodolo and the Reds want to keep the 28-year-old's arm as loose as possible so that he doesn't fall too far behind and require additional ramp-up time. The southpaw is unfortunately no stranger to blisters, as this is his second such injury of 2026, making it a recurring issue. As a result, his 4.60 ERA and 1.47 WHIP seem out of place for someone who appeared poised for a breakout just last season. The hope is that he can get this blister issue under control soon enough for his true potential to finally shine through.

9 hours ago

Kris Bubic • SP • Royals

Kris Bubic Could Begin a Throwing Program Soon

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (elbow/shoulder) could begin a new throwing program soon. After missing his rehab start on July 1 due to shoulder soreness, the left-hander received a cortisone injection and is now nearly ready to begin a new throwing program. Already on the Injured List with a previous bout of left elbow soreness, Bubic developed left shoulder discomfort following a bout of arm fatigue and a rehab start in which he allowed six runs on eight hits and one walk while recording just four outs. With two significant injuries to manage, it is unclear what his throwing program will entail, but it will likely be slow-moving and carefully monitored. While this is a positive development, it remains unclear whether he will pitch again this season.

9 hours ago

Ty Johnson • SP • Rays

Ty Johnson Goes on Developmental List After Stellar Triple-A Play

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Ty Johnson has had a great season at Triple-A Durham and was recently placed on the Developmental List. Johnson has pitched to a 4-1 record at Durham with a 2.74 ERA and 0.99 WHIP. He has amassed 65 strikeouts in his 49 1/3 innings pitched. Johnson, a former 15th round pick by the Cubs out of Ball State, will spend time working with coaches on mechanics and likely work to perfect the nuances of his pitching skill set. Fantasy managers will have to take pause because the Development List is indefinite, meaning there is no timetable for Johnson to return to the Triple-A rotation. There is no doubt that time on the Development List could do him good, but his numbers were already quite good at the Triple-A level, and the next step could be with the Rays in Tampa Bay. It is best to take a wait-and-see approach, but Johnson could find himself in the big league mix shortly.

9 hours ago

Carlos Estévez • RP • Royals

Carlos Estevez Begins Throwing Program

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (shoulder) has begun a throwing program as he works his way back from a right rotator cuff strain he sustained in April. Over the past few months, the 33-year-old reliever made substantial progress, advancing to the point where he was able to throw multiple bullpen sessions in June. However, he then suffered a setback that required an injection to relieve the pain. He has only now been able to resume a throwing program, and the extent of his current workload remains unknown. While there is no exact timeline for his return, it's safe to say he won't be back on the mound for the Royals anytime soon. That being said, it's still quite possible that he pitches in 2026, although when that happens will depend on how he continues to recover and whether he can avoid another setback.

9 hours ago

Juan Soto • LF • Mets

Juan Soto Back in Saturday's Lineup Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is serving as the designated hitter and will bat second on Saturday on the road at Citizens Bank Park against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, according to MLB.com. Soto was removed from Thursday's game early to kick off the second half of the season due to soreness in his calf, but after a day off on Friday, he's feeling good enough to return to the Mets' lineup as the DH. Even though he's facing a left-hander on Saturday, fantasy managers must get Soto back in their starting lineups in all traditional formats. The 27-year-old Dominican All-Star returns to a .292/.412/.563 slash line with a .976 OPS, 21 home runs, 51 RBI, 44 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 277 at-bats despite spending time on the injured list early on with a calf injury. Soto has extensive experience against Luzardo in his career and has fared well against him, batting .333 with a 1.041 OPS, a home run, and five RBI in 21 at-bats.

9 hours ago

Maikel Garcia • 3B • Royals

Maikel Garcia to be Re-Evaluated on Sunday

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (hand) will be re-evaluated on Sunday to determine whether he can ramp up his hitting progression. Over the All-Star break, the 26-year-old began swinging a bat, which is an encouraging sign in his recovery. With his re-evaluation scheduled for Sunday, the team should have a better sense of where he stands health-wise, which will go a long way toward determining his next steps. If he is cleared to progress, the Royals expect him to increase the number of rounds of batting practice he takes. Garcia was placed on the Injured List on June 23 with a left-hand muscle strain, which could explain his lackluster 2026 season. He has hit just three home runs and stolen five bases while batting .261, making him a disappointment for most fantasy baseball managers this season. The hope is that once he is healthy, he can return to being a five-category contributor.

9 hours ago

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