Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 6-1 win against the New York Yankees. He also singled, tripled, and scored twice. The fantasy superstar was a menace on Monday, blistering a triple that hit the bottom of the wall in center field at 109.8 MPH to plate Cincinnati's first run in the fourth inning. He'd score a batter later on a sac fly to give the Reds their first lead, and drive in another RBI with a single a frame later to increase it. Then, in the eighth, De La Cruz capped his massive performance when he poked a ball the opposite way over the right-field wall for his 18th homer. He's been superb thus far, and well on his way to his first 30-30 season.

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New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-1 road loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The superstar right-fielder was the Yanks' only source of offense on the day, as he put his team up early in the top of the first frame. However, that'd be the only lead they'd hold, with New York going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position. Judge -- and the Yankees' lineup as a whole, for that matter -- has cooled substantially since his torrid stretch earlier in the year. Still, he's batting .367 as we near July, and is second in the league with his 28 homers. It's another MVP-like season for the Fresno State product, despite hitting "just" .274 with a 1.007 OPS over 73 June at-bats.

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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) was hit on the right side of his head on Josh Bell's foul ball into the dugout at Petco Park in Monday's series opener against the San Diego Padres and was removed from the game, according to MASN's Mark Zuckerman. Riley Adams replaced Ruiz behind the plate and would become Washington's primary catcher if Ruiz is goes into the league's concussion protocol and is placed on the seven-day concussion injured list. Ruiz went 0-for-1 in the game before getting hit in the head in the dugout. The 26-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitting backstop is merely a No. 2 catcher in two-catcher fantasy leagues, as he came into Monday's action hitting a modest .248/.279/.321 with a weak .600 OPS, only two long balls, 24 RBI and 19 runs scored in 246 at-bats this year.

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in his team's 6-0 win against the Texas Rangers. He added a single and a double. The 21-year-old looks like he's starting to heat up again, notching at least one hit in six of seven contests and three multi-hit performances over his last four. Most of those hits (11) have been singles, but that changed on Monday when he laced an RBI double to give the O's their first lead, and then crushed a three-run bomb two innings later to bust it open. It was the first time he'd gone yard in nearly three weeks. He's up to a respectable .265/.313/.422 triple slash with eight steals, 12 doubles, two triples, 32 runs scored, and 32 RBI through 71 contests.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers blanked the Texas Rangers over eight innings in his team's 6-0 win on Monday. The former first-round pick scattered three hits -- all singles -- and struck out four to earn his first win in three tries. Rogers was recalled last week and yielded five hits and three earned runs over 2 1/3 innings to a hot Tampa Bay Rays team, but was much better against the lowly Rangers. That's not to take away from the New Mexico native, however, as he boasted an excellent 2.79 xERA and .218 xBA against coming into this start after shutting out the Red Sox over 6 1/3 innings in a spot start (May 24). His next turn in the rotation will likely come against Tampa Bay again later in the week -- this time at home.

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in his team's 10-0 win against the hosting Chicago White Sox. He also drew a walk and struck out. The Virginia alum's seventh and eighth long balls of the season were a three-run bomb and a solo shot, respectively, as the D-Backs routed the White Sox on their home turf. Smith was hitting well earlier in the season, but he's had a woeful June with a .190 average (8-for-42). Still, four of his eight hits have left the yard to give him an .840 OPS. The 29-year-old was due for some regression (.217 xBA), and it's hit him hard over the last month or so.

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Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Nick Gonzales collected a hit in all five at-bats in Monday's 5-4 win against the Milwaukee Brewers. The former seventh-overall pick notched two doubles, three singles, and drove in two runs. Wow. With the massive effort, Gonzales raised his average from a solid .271 to a stellar .320 over 19 appearances since returning from an ankle injury. That gives him four multi-hit performances over his last five games, with three doubles, one home run, three runs scored, and four RBI. The 26-year-old appears to be locked into an everyday role and is hitting both right-handed pitchers (.333) and southpaws (.286) well.

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Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (pectoral, neck) said after Monday's 9-5 win over the Red Sox that he will be available to pitch on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Jansen threw just four pitches in Monday's outing before exiting with pectoral and neck cramping. His velocity was down three MPH, but, fortunately, it sounds as though any serious injuries were avoided. The veteran last pitched last Friday and barely pitched in Monday's game, so he could conceivably make an appearance in Tuesday's game as long as he is feeling healthy.

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-2 win over the Mets. Lee came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 performance with a strikeout. The 30-year-old has had a strong season, picking up nine holds to go with a 1.77 ERA, a 0.81 WHIP, and a 9.34 K/9 rate in 35 2/3 innings pitched. He has blown three save opportunities this season, but he has seen the team's only save opportunity in the last 15 days. Raisel Iglesias has struggled this season, and Lee is rostered in just nine percent of leagues, making him available in most roto leagues. He is worth a look in deep leagues for fantasy managers in need of saves at this time.

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Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (undisclosed) threw just four pitches in his Monday outing against the Red Sox with an undisclosed injury, per MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Jansen came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by four. He did not make it through his first batter before exiting the game with head athletic trainer Mike Frostad. His velocity was down three MPH from his season average. He was replaced by Hector Neris. The 37-year-old has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his career, so fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further updates after the game. He has converted all 15 of his save opportunities this season with a 4.39 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and an 8.44 K/9 rate in 26 2/3 innings of work. Should Jansen need to miss time, fantasy managers may look at Reid Detmers or veteran Hunter Strickland, who have been utilized in high-leverage situations throughout the season.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his career season in Monday's 11-2 win over the Twins. Raleigh went 2-for-5 with a single, a two-run home run, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old launched a ninth-inning Joey Wentz off-speed pitch into the left-field seats to cap off a huge offensive night for the M's. Raleigh has now homered in four consecutive games and has six HR in his last six games. He leads the majors in homers with 32 to go with a .278/.383/.665slash line, 68 RBI, and nine stolen bases in 334 plate appearances. He has been the clear top catcher for fantasy and has been one of fantasy's best offensive players overall.

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Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up his 11th save of the season in Monday's 5-4 win over the Brewers. Bednar entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff single, got the first out on a caught stealing attempt, allowed a walk, got the second out on a strikeout, and ended the game with a fly-out. The 30-year-old had a poor 2024 campaign and was demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis at the beginning of the season. However, he has gotten back into shape, converting all of his save opportunities with a 2.93 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and a 12.69 K/9 rate in 27 2/3 innings of work. The Pirates may not offer as many save opportunities as other teams, but Bednar should still provide plenty of fantasy value if he can stay locked in.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober continued to struggle in Monday's 11-2 loss to the Mariners. Ober pitched seven innings, allowing seven runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and no walks with seven strikeouts. He also hit a batter. The 29-year-old has allowed at least four earned runs in each of his last four starts and has allowed at least one HR in each of his last five starts. He is now 4-5 with a 4.90 ERA, a 1.37 WHIP, a 7.19 K/9 rate, and a 1.77 HR/9 rate in 16 starts and 86 1/3 IP. His next scheduled start will be a tough matchup at the Tigers. Ober has offered a high fantasy floor throughout his career, except for this season. Fantasy managers may not have a choice but to sit him until he can show signs of that high floor again.

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Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Hector Rodriguez earned Southern League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week at Double-A Chattanooga. The Reds' 11th-ranked prospect went 17-for-30 (.567) with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored, and a 3:3 BB:K in seven games played. He's hit safely in 15 of his last 17 games, and owns a .316/.378/.514 slash line with 10 home runs and six steals through 65 games for the Lookouts. The 21-year-old puts the bat on the ball very well, leading to a career .296 AVG in the minors and lowering his strikeout rate all the way down to 12.7 percent this season. The left-hand hitting Dominican should get a shot at Triple-A before long, and should be in the big leagues at some point next season, along with all the tools that could make him fantasy relevant.

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New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was named Eastern League Player of the Week for his performance last week at Double-A Somerset. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect went 10-for-21 (.476) with a double, three home runs, eight RBI, six runs scored, two steals, and a 7:6 BB:K over six games for the Patriots. The surge helped push his season-long slash line to .272/.395/.599 with 15 home runs and 10 stolen bases over 46 games. The 33.3 percent strikeout rate is a concern, however, the power and a phenomenal 16.4 percent walk rate help offset it. It's even an improvement over the 36.8 percent strikeout rate from 2024, and now with 185 games at Double-A under his belt, a jump to Triple-A should be on the horizon. If the 6-foot-7 slugger can show progress in regards to the K% over the remainder of the season, a late-season MLB debut could even be in the cards.

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Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) has a "chip fracture" on the back of his left hand and will land on the 10-day injured list. The Diamondbacks are still determining how long Carroll might be out, but he's at least going to miss the next 10 days and probably longer. With the All-Star break coming in mid-July, fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect the 24-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year to return until the second half of the season. Until then, keep Carroll stashed in an IL spot in all formats. The former first-rounder has bounced back in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season and is currently slashing .255/.341/.573 with a .914 OPS, 20 homers, 44 RBI, 57 runs and 10 stolen bases. In his absence, Randal Grichuk could be a lineup regular in Arizona in right field.

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Kansas City Royals catching prospect Carter Jensen has been promoted to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals' third-ranked prospect hit .292 with six home runs and seven steals in 68 games, recording the most hits in the Texas League (80), while his four triples, 37 RBI, and 40 runs scored rank in the top five in the league. The 21-year-old is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he hit 18 home runs with 17 steals in 125 games, so there is power that should continue to grow and above-average speed for his position. Look for him to make a run at a September promotion for his big league debut if he shows well at Triple-A, otherwise, the former third-round draft pick should be in the mix for an MLB debut in 2026.

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Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo is headed to Double-A Arkansas after a strong 65-game stint at High-A to begin the year. The Mariners' seventh-ranked prospect slashed .269/.422/.512 with 15 home runs and a solid 12.7 percent walk rate. The 20-year-old hit 23 home runs in 485 at-bats last year between Single-A and High-A, while swiping 18 bases. He looks to be on track to exceed that home run total from last season, but the steals have dipped, recording just three this year and on pace for only six. The diminutive Colombian has solid all-around tools and an ETA of 2026 per MLB's top prospects list, so his progress is worth keeping tabs on.

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Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is being promoted to Double-A Arkansas. The Mariners' second-ranked prospect was hitting .268 at High-A with four home runs over his last four games before the promotion. The 20-year-old's 18 home runs, 50 RBI, .572 SLG, and .959 OPS led the Northwest League so far in 2025. While a 27.6 percent strikeout is on the high side, it is somewhat offset by his strong 15.9 percent walk rate. The 6-foot-5 slugger is coming off a 21-homer campaign in 2024 as a 19-year-old, and look for him to show off the prodigious power at Double-A. The left-hand-hitting Cuban could be knocking on the door to majors sometime next season, so dynasty managers should keep a close eye on how he performs over the rest of 2025.

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) left Monday's contest against the Chicago White Sox early with right-shoulder discomfort and is considered day-to-day, according to the team. Naylor looked to be in pain after an aggressive swing in the top of the second inning and was replaced at first base by rookie Tim Tawa. Before leaving, the 28-year-old left-handed slugger went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a strikeout. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) also left this game after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative. The D-backs will likely send Naylor for an MRI exam to rule out any structural damage, and if he were to miss extended time, Pavin Smith would become the starting first baseman. Although he has only nine homers, Naylor has swung the bat well in his first season in the season in the desert, entering Monday with a .303 average, 49 RBI and 10 steals.

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