Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon went 2-for-4 on Saturday for Double-A Hartford, collecting a single, a solo home run, and he was also hit by a pitch. It was the second straightgame with a home run for the Rockies' top-ranked prospect, who is now riding a five-game hit streak, too. The 2024 first-rounder is slashing .297/.400/.514 through 11 games at Double-A, although a high 35.6 percent strikeout rate is something to keep an eye on. The 22-year-old got a late start to the season due to a wrist injury he suffered in the spring, but slashed .312/.431/.420 in 35 games at High-A, which earned him the promotion to Hartford. If he can continue to hit, another promotion could be on the way, and a late-season debut is still on the table.

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New York Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat threw five innings for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, allowing zero earned runs (one unearned run) on one hit and one walk while striking out nine batters. It's now a dominantfour-game stretch for the righty, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and an elite 25.9 percent K-BB% in his last 23 innings pitched. The 24-year-old allowed six earned runs on three separate occasions earlier this season, and as a result, his season-long ERA still stands at a high 4.34, but he's clearlyrolling now. The Mets' fifth-ranked prospect appears to be on the doorstep to an MLB debut, so managers in deep leagues who are looking for pitching help should consider stashing the 6-foot-3 hurler in advance of an eventual call-up.

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Houston Astros infielder Shay Whitcomb has been recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend. The expectation is that Whitcomb will take over the active roster spot with Isaac Paredes (hamstring) going down during Saturday's game. The Astros haven't officially said Paredes is heading to the injured list, but that announcement should come soon. Whitcomb hasn't really received a fair shot at the big league level with only 32 games under his belt in parts of two seasons. He was slashing .275/.359/.554 with 19 home runs and 43 RBI across 65 games in Triple-A this season. Assuming Paredes goes to the IL, Whitcomb should get fairly regular playing time in Houston. He's not someone that needs to be rostered until he can prove that he's able to hit big league pitching.

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Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (foot) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was pulled out after grounding out to third base in the sixth inning. That was a bad sign considering Lowe just returned from an oblique injury on Friday. It's not an oblique issue, but Lowe is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. He won't be in the starting lineup on Sunday, but is reportedly available off the bench. It's the kind of issue that really only heals with rest, so fantasy managers should consider Lowe as day-to-day.

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Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. He was taken out of the game after showing signs of discomfort after singling in the third inning. It's worth noting that Paredes missed time in June due to a hamstring issue. Possibly, Paredes has re-aggravated the issue during Saturday's game. According to Brian McTaggart, Paredes feels worse this time around and will undergo an MRI on Sunday. It's extremely likely that Paredes is placed on the injured list with Shay Whitcomb and Jon Singleton being recalled ahead of Sunday's contest.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) took the mound for a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday. This was his first rehab start since Arrighetti fractured his thumb in early April. It was a solid outing as he tossed three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out four batters. He'll need a few more rehab starts to build up stamina before being cleared to return to Houston. The expectation is that Arrighetti will be back in the mix around early or mid-August. Fantasy managers in need of pitching help might want to stash Arrighetti on their IL with his return looming.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was not in the starting lineup during Saturday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to give Betts a mental break given his offensive struggles heading into the All-Star break. It has been ugly as Betts has only 21 hits over his last 30 games. Roberts mentioned that Betts will sit out Saturday and potentially Sunday as well. It sounds like the team is taking it day-by-day and seeing how Betts feels mentally. Fantasy managers should stick with Betts through his struggles as he's a stud when he's clicking. Miguel Rojas started on Saturday and figures to get another nod at shortstop if Betts remains out again.

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Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (personal) is expected to be back with the team ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Marte has been away from the team since Friday due to a personal matter. That being said, Marte has missed the first two games of this series, but is expected to play on Sunday. Fantasy managers should expect Marte back ahead of first pitch, so they should be able to get him into their lineups on Sunday. Blaze Alexander has started at second base in each of the last two games and figures to head to the bench.

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Yankees' RF Trent Grisham had five RBIs going 2-for-5 with a home run in a 12-9 win over Atlanta on Saturday, Jul. 19.

Atlanta Braves' 2B Ozzie Albies had five RBIs going 2-for-4 with a home run in a 12-9 loss to the Yankees on Saturday, Jul. 19.

Boston Red Sox hurler Tanner Houck (elbow) has suffered a recurrence of a right flexor pronator strain and will remain on the 15-day injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. Houck had just finished a maximum 30-day rehab assignment to recover from the strain on Thursday, leaving the Red Sox two days to decide whether to recall the right-hander or send him to Triple-A. For now, neither option is on the table in the aftermath of this setback. Houck's 30-day rehab clock will reset, but he's not eligible to begin a new assignment for seven days. At this point, it's fair to wonder whether the 29-year-old will pitch again this season. After Houck earned an All-Star nod last year, the Red Sox were counting on another strong showing in 2025. Instead, Houck went 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA in 43 2/3 innings before going on the IL on May 13.

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez continued to show off his tremendous power Saturday in a 10-1 rout of the St. Louis Cardinals. Suarez posted his fifth multi-home run game of the season, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a walk. The 34-year-old has slugged a major league-leading 18 HRs since June 1 and now has an NL-best 33 on the season. He's also slashing an outstanding .254/.326/.585 with an NL-high 81 RBI and 61 runs scored over 399 plate appearances. Suarez has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors leading up to the July 31 deadline, and he's continuing to boost his stock. The Diamondbacks, who are 4 1/2 games back of a wild-card spot, will have to decide whether to move the two-time All-Star.

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Philadelphia Phillies standout starters Zack Wheeler and Cristopher Sanchez will make their second-half debuts in a home series against the Boston Red Sox during the upcoming week. Wheeler will start Monday, Sanchez will toe the rubber Tuesday, and left-hander Jesus Luzardo will get the ball Wednesday. Wheeler was spectacular in the first half en route to his third All-Star nod, going 9-3 with a 2.36 ERA, a 0.86 WHIP, and 154:26 K:BB in 122 innings. Sanchez was a controversial All-Star snub after the southpaw went 8-2 with a 2.50 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP, and 122 strikeouts against 32 walks over 115 frames.

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Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (back) will not make his scheduled start on Sunday because of back stiffness, manager Bruce Bochy announced. The Rangers will instead turn to left-hander Jacob Latz against the Detroit Tigers. Eovaldi missed most of June with elbow inflammation, but he has been superb over 16 starts. The 35-year-old has gone 7-3 with a 1.58 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, and 94:14 K:BB across 91 innings. Latz has performed well in his own right, having recorded a 3.00 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and 48:21 K:BB in 48 frames. However, he has typically gone three or fewer innings in the vast majority of his 21 appearances.

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Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers (oblique, head) suffered a concussion and a nasal fracture on a collision during his first rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. The Astros have returned Rodgers from his rehab assignment and are sending him for further evaluation, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rodgers has been on the 10-day injured list with a strained oblique since June 15. He had been making progress in his recovery, but thanks to his new injuries, there's no timetable for his return. The 32-year-old was hitting an unsightly .191/.266/.278 with two home runs in 128 plate appearances when he went on the IL.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have placed third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib and recalled infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bohm suffered the injury on a hit by pitch last Saturday, causing him to miss two of the Phillies' three games since then. The 28-year-old played Friday, but he aggravated the injury during a loss to the Angels and could now miss a sizable chunk of time. While Edmundo Sosa, Otto Kemp, and Wilson are the in-house candidates to play third during Bohm's absence, the team does have the option of acquiring outside help before the July 31 trade deadline.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (hip) took the mound for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday. Last time out, Povich threw three scoreless innings at High-A Aberdeen. On Saturday, Povich allowed one run on three hits while striking out six batters across 3 innings of work. It's unclear if Povich will be cleared to return or require another rehab start after this outing. Honestly, it's uncertain if Povich has a spot in the O's rotation at the moment. The right-hander might be forced to stick in Triple-A until a spot opens up. It's possible that the O's make a few trades at the deadline and Povich joins the rotation after that. For now, Povich isn't someone that needs to be rostered in fantasy formats.

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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (hip) appears to be making progress as he threw from 120 feet on Saturday. Hendriks has been sidelined since May 28 due to right hip inflammation. He was transferred to the 60-day injured list and there really hasn't been many updates on his status since then. The Red Sox are hopeful that Hendriks can be an option for them down the stretch of the season. The timetable for his return is unclear, but sometime in August seems possible. Hendriks is unlikely to be a closing option, so there's probably no fantasy value here.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) was able to throw a live two-inning batting practice session on Saturday. Bradish reportedly looked good during this session, which is great news. That means, Bradish should be able to head out on a rehab assignment now. He figures to need a few rehab starts before getting back into the mix in the O's rotation. Bradish is working his way back from Tommy John surgery from last year. The hope is that Bradish can be an option in the starting rotation by late August. He could be worth a stash on the IL for fantasy managers desperate for pitching help.

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Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Michael Kopech (knee) was able to resume a throwing program on Saturday. This is the first time that Kopech has been able to play catch since he underwent knee surgery last week. The right-hander required surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He's currently on the 60-day injured list and isn't eligible to return until late August. Kopech says that he's feeling better and that he believes he'll be ready to return once his IL stint is over. Kopech figures to be a high-leverage option for the Dodgers, but fantasy managers don't need to bother stashing him right now.

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