Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) is continuing to work out, but hasn't yet resumed hitting, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It's been a long and frustrating rehab process for the slugger, with an initial diagnosis of hand inflammation that sent him to the injured list in early May. However, over a month into the rehab process, it was revealed that he actually had a fracture in his hand. After attempting to ramp up baseball activities last week, the 28-year-old was temporarily shut down once again with soreness that required injections to reduce the discomfort. It's just a waiting game at this point, but hopefully the hand will be fully healed following the All-Star break.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice on Tuesday, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This is the next step in his rehab process, following a 30-pitch side session this past Friday. It's been a long road back from a broken thumb he suffered in early April when he was hit by a ball during batting practice. The 25-year-old looked poised for a potential breakout season, after impressing during the final months of 2024 that led to him striking out 171 batters in 145 innings. While there isn't yet an official target date for his activation, a late July or early August return seems the most likely.

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Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (rib) has yet to resume baseball activities, with his only work at the moment limited to the weight room, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. He has been out since June 27 due to a small rib fracture. Astros manager Joe Espada declined to answer the question of whether or not Pena would play before the All-Star break, but it's looking more unlikely with each passing day. With the break less than a week away, it's hard to see the motivation to rush him back for a game or two before the four-day break. The 27-year-old has been having a career year so far in 2025, batting .322 with 11 home runs and 15 stolen bases.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (elbow/oblique) completed what will likely be his final rehab outing on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over 3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse. He struck out five and threw 73 pitches. While the results weren't the best in this one, the most important thing is that he is healthy enough to join the major league rotation. There are reports that the lefty could make his season debut on Sunday, piggybacking Clay Holmes, who is scheduled to start the game. This obviously wouldn't be a regular occurrence, but rather a way to ease him back into the rotation before the All-Star break. The 33-year-old will be looking to continue his success from 2024 when he posted a 3.47 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 184 strikeouts in 181 innings.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to lower back tightness. He was originally slated to start in right field and bat leadoff, but Eli White will get the start instead, with Jurickson Profar shifting to the top of the batting order. The discomfort seemingly presented itself during batting practice, and there will likely be further updates after the game. Hopefully it's just a precautionary move, as the superstar is enjoying an elite season after returning from a torn ACL. The 27-year-old is slashing .331/.450/.561 with nine home runs in 40 games.

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San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (back) is still dealing with some back tightness that will delay his debut at first base until after the All-Star break, reports Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. While he has third base eligibility in fantasy, he has actually been serving as the full-time designated hitter for the Giants until he is healthy enough to try his hand at first base. While the back issue limits his ability to field and run, he's still able to swing the bat. Since being traded to San Francisco, the 28-year-old is slashing .240/.348/.387 with two home runs in 20 games.

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This appears to be a routine rest day for Soler who has only four hits since returning from the injured list. The Angels will give him some extra rest in the hope that he turns it around at the plate. Soler isn't offering a ton of upside at the plate right now, so he's really only a deep league option at the moment. LaMonte Wade Jr. will take over right field and bat eighth versus right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday.

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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) was activated off the injured list on Friday, but will head back on the shelf now. Ruiz has experienced renewed concussion symptoms which will land him on the 7-day injured list again. Hopefully, Ruiz will be back in the mix shortly after the All-Star break. In the meantime, Riley Adams and Drew Millas will split up the playing time behind the plate. Neither catcher offers enough upside with the bat to warrant rostering in most fantasy formats.

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Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Marte is back in the mix after being held out of Monday's contest due to right groin tightness. Luckily, it appears to be a minor issue with Marte batting second and covering second base versus right-hander Nick Pivetta on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should double check their lineups and make sure Marte is in there ahead of first pitch.

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Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe (side) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This marks the second game in a row that Lowe has missed due to a left side injury. He was forced to exit Sunday's contest due to the issue and it's unclear if he'll require a stint on the injured list. The All-Star break is approaching, so maybe the Rays will wait and see if Lowe gets better over the break. For now, fantasy managers should consider Lowe as day-to-day. Jose Caballero will cover second base and bat eighth versus right-hander Jack Flaherty on Tuesday.

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list after getting hurt over the weekend. Hoskins is reportedly dealing with a Grade 2 UCL thumb sprain, which is going to sideline him for quite a while. The expectation is that Hoskins is going to be out for at least six weeks. The organization is hopeful to get something out of Hoskins during the month of August. That being said, Hoskins is looking like a cut-candidate in most formats that can't place him on an IL spot. In the meantime, Andrew Vaughn and Jake Bauers figure to split up the playing time at first base.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (shoulder) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Ragans recently started a throwing program, but still has a long way to go before getting back on the mound for the Royals. That being said, the Royals have transferred Ragans to the 60-day IL in order to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. The left-hander has been sidelined since early June due to a rotator cuff strain. Ragans is now going to be sidelined until early August. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Ragans and hope they can get something else out of him before the regular season ends.

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With New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. moving from third base to second, the team is demoting fellow infielder DJ LeMahieu to the bench, manager Aaron Boone announced. LeMahieu made his season debut May 13 after recovering from a calf injury and has since amassed a team-high 45 appearances at second base. However, the Yankees feel they're better off with Chisholm manning the keystone. LeMahieu has past third base experience, but Boone said that the Yankees aren't planning to use him there anymore because it's too much of "a challenge" for the 36-year-old. As a result, he's unlikely to see much playing time going forward and may not be long for the roster. The two-time batting champion has hit .266/.338/.336 with two home runs and 12 RBI in 142 plate appearances this season. While LeMahieu is a better hitter than Oswald Peraza, the latter is vastly superior at third base and will take over as the Yankees' starter at the position for now. The Yankees are likely to acquire help at third before the July 31 trade deadline, meaning Peraza should shift back to a reserve role soon.

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Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (hip) has suffered a setback in his recovery from right hip inflammation and will go for a second opinion, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. The news comes on the heels of Boston moving Hendriks from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL earlier Tuesday. Hendriks hasn't pitched in the majors since May 27, and now the 36-year-old surely won't return until at least August. Hendriks missed all of last season while recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in August 2023. The three-time All-Star was able to come back from that procedure this year, but the hip injury has limited him to 13 2/3 innings of 6.59 ERA ball.

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The Boston Red Sox announced that they have optioned right-hander Richard Fitts to Triple-A Worcester. Additionally, the team has selected the contract of righty Isiah Campbell from Worcester and moved reliever Liam Hendriks (hip) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Fitts, 25, is on his way back to the minors after earning his first major league win on Monday. He held the Colorado Rockies to three runs (two earned) over 5 2/3 innings of five-hit ball with six strikeouts and one walk in a 9-3 victory. Overall, Fitts has gone 1-3 with a 4.33 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, and 28:10 K:BB in 33 2/3 innings. Righty Hunter Dobbins (elbow) could come off the IL to take Fitts' place in Boston's rotation in the coming days.

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Baltimore Orioles catcher/designated hitter Gary Sanchez (knee) will likely miss eight to 10 weeks with a PCL sprain in his right knee, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. Sanchez hit the 10-day IL earlier on Tuesday, though there was no indication the injury was this severe. Based on the timeline, he won't return until sometime in September, if at all. The Orioles guaranteed Sanchez $8.5 million on a one-year deal in free agency, but this has turned into an injury-wrecked season for him. Before spraining his knee, Sanchez missed all of May and half of June with wrist inflammation. When healthy, Sanchez has batted a decent .231/.297/.418 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances. Along with Adley Rutschman, Maverick Handley, and Chadwick Tromp, Sanchez is one of a staggering four Orioles catchers on the IL. They're forced to rely on Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson behind the plate as a result.

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The Chicago White Sox announced that they have reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Tristan Gray to Triple-A Charlotte. Robert missed the last two weeks with a strained left hamstring. He's returning Tuesday to start in center field and bat sixth against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Now that he's back, Robert could be an interesting player to watch as we draw closer to the July 31 trade deadline. While Robert did come up in the rumor mill before his IL stint, his trade value is likely in the tank. The 27-year-old has batted a career-worst .185/.270/.313 with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 27 runs scored, and a 30.9% strikeout rate in 285 plate appearances. On the positive side, with 22 stolen bases, Robert is just one away from tying a career high.

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The New York Mets shifted right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Megill has been on the IL since June 15 with a sprained right elbow. Tuesday's move means Megill won't be eligible to return until mid-August. Megill went 5-5 with a 3.95 ERA and a prolific 89 strikeouts in 68 1/3 innings before going on the IL. At the same time, however, he walked 33 hitters and had trouble going deep in games. He completed six innings in just two of his first 14 starts. The 29-year-old is currently among several Mets starting options on the IL. The team may get Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea back as early as this week, though, and could also make outside additions before the July 31 trade deadline.

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The New York Mets have reinstated designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day injured list. The team opened up room for Winker by sending fellow DH/outfielder Starling Marte (knee) to the 10-day IL and transferring right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) to the 60-day IL. Winker is in the lineup at DH and hitting fifth on Tuesday against Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young. The 31-year-old hasn't played since May 4 because of a strained right oblique. Winker has batted .239/.321/.418 with one home run and 10 RBI in 78 plate appearances this season. He took 508 trips to the plate last year and hit .253/.360/.405 with 14 homers, 58 RBI, 63 runs scored, and 14 steals.

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The New York Mets have placed designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte (knee) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 7, with a bruised right knee. They also reinstated DH/outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day IL. Marte injured his knee in his final at-bat against the New York Yankees on Sunday. The 36-year-old said he's "not really worried" about it, but the Mets will err on the side of caution with the All-Star break approaching and Winker available to pick up the slack at DH. Marte leads the team in DH appearances (49) and has .270/.353/.387 with four homers, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, and five steals in 188 trips to the plate.

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