ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan list Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks with a 60 percent chance of being traded this summer. Fairbanks raised his arm slot this year and now his more cutting action on his 97.1 mph fastball and more depth to his slurvy slider. It has led to a stingy 2.15 ERA (2.73 FIP), 13 saves, a 1.16 WHIP, 26 strikeouts and 14 walks in 29 1/3 relief innings in his sixth full season in Tampa. The 31-year-old veteran reliever has a team option for 2026 that should wind up in the $10 million range. McDaniel and Passan list the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers as the best potential fits for Fairbanks if he is traded this year. If Fairbanks were dealt by the July 31 deadline, Edwin Uceta would most likely become the Rays' primary closer the rest of the season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) is returning to the team's lineup for their meeting with the hosting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reported the news. Naylor exited Monday's matchup early when he showed some discomfort after taking a hack at the dish. However, it appears to be a minor tweak as he'll reenter the starting nine a day later. The Canadian native is batting a cool .303 through 75 appearances in 2025, with nine homers, ten swipes, 51 RBI, and 41 runs scored.

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With Chicago White Sox rookie right-hander Mike Vasil not being used in Monday's loss to the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, he's expected to be used as the team's bulk reliever on Tuesday following opener Jordan Leisure. Neither Vasil nor Leisure will be recommended fantasy streamers against Arizona, even without outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) and third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand). Vasil has started in each of his last three appearances for the White Sox and has allowed eight earned runs on 14 hits while walking six and striking out 11. In those three starts, the 25-year-old hasn't gone beyond four innings, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect any kind of length on Tuesday. Overall, the former eighth-rounder of the New York Mets in 2021 out of Virginia has a 2.94 ERA (4.87 FIP), a save, 1.35 WHIP and 38:27 K:BB in 49 innings pitched.

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Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (shoulder) will be in the starting lineup as the team continues their series in Chicago against the White Sox and right-handed opener Jordan Leasure, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro. Naylor injured his right shoulder on an aggressive swing during Monday's series-opening win over the White Sox, but it turned out to be nothing serious and he'll return the very next day. It's good news for a D-backs club that will place star outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) on the 10-day injured list and had third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) leave Monday's game early after being hit by a pitch. The 28-year-old Naylor has only nine home runs in 287 at-bats, but fantasy managers can't complain about his .303 average, .824 OPS, 51 RBI, 41 runs or 10 stolen bases in his first year in Arizona.

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Washington Nationals reliever Derek Law (forearm) will have his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Harrisburg to Triple-A Rochester, per Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com. The veteran has been held out of the season until this point due to forearm inflammation that occurred during spring training. He yielded four hits and three earned runs (one home run) over 2 2/3 innings pitched for the Senators. The stats aren't great, but the important thing is that Law built himself up to 33 pitches in his most recent outing. He'll have some ups and downs as he continues to build stamina. The 34-year-old boasted a stellar 2.60 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 90 innings last season.

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Matthew Leach of MLB.com reports that Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) is encouraged by his progress as he works back from another hamstring injury. The former first-overall pick began running again late last week and did some change-of-direction work on Monday, noting that he's participating in all other baseball activities. It's excellent news for Lewis, who appears to be nearing minor-league rehab games if he can avoid any setbacks. Despite a .202 average through 30 games, he looked to be heating up before hitting the shelf again, going 11-for-28 (.393) over nine appearances before the injury. Furthermore, he sports a fine .264 xBA.

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John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports that Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) will be out of Tuesday's lineup for the middle game of their road series with the Chicago White Sox. Suarez was plunked in the hand on Monday and forced from their 10-0 win against Chicago early, looking to be in considerable pain. Fortunately, initial imaging returned clean, but he'll need at least one day out of the lineup to recover. Teammate Ildemaro Vargas replaced him at the hot corner in Monday's victory, though Tuesday's starting nine has yet to be disclosed. The 33-year-old is slashing a solid .251/.323/.569 with 25 home runs, 67 RBI, and 48 runs scored.

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Per MLB.com, Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (forearm) has started hitting off a tee, but his baseball activities are still limited. The first-year pro sustained a fractured forearm near the end of April, and it's good news that he's begun striking a ball again. The initial timetable for Keaschall's return was "a couple months," so mid-to-late July is still in the cards for him. Minnesota's No. 3 prospect came out of the gates hot in his big-league debut, batting 7-for-19 (.368) with three doubles, five steals, and a 5:2 BB:K ratio over his first seven games as a pro. Keaschall will need a minor-league rehab stint, but should slot back into an everyday role upon his return.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. hit his 15th homer of the season on Monday night in a 10-6 loss to the Nationals. He finished the game 1-for-5 with three RBI after connecting on the three-run blast in the ninth inning off relief pitcher Zach Brzykcy. After a rough stretch in May, Tatis has started mashing again with a 63.2% hard-hit rate over his last 13 games while going 14-for-46 (.304) with a .415 wOBA. Of his 15 homers this season, 11 have come at Petco Park, where he has a .284 home batting average and a .396 home wOBA. Tatis and the Friars continue their homestand with two more games against the Nats before going on the road to Cincinnati and Philadelphia, two homer-friendly parks. If he keeps catching barrels, Tatis should remain an excellent fantasy option in all formats.

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Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a stolen base against his former team, the Padres. He helped carry the Nats to a 10-6 win in the first game of his series back in San Diego. Abrams has been picking up his production lately with seven multi-hit performances in his last 14 games while going 21-for-57 (.368) with four doubles, three homers, five stolen bases, and a .450 wOBA. He is locked into the leadoff spot of a productive batting lineup and brings both power and speed potential in every matchup. The 24-year-old has actually been much better on the road than at home this year, which sets him up well for the rest of this series in San Diego and the Nats' upcoming weekend set in Anaheim against the Angels.

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Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood connected on his 22nd home run of the season on Monday night, as he powered his team to a win in San Diego. Wood's three-run blast in the eighth inning was the capstone to a great night at the plate, and he finished 3-for-5 with three runs scored and four RBI. His home run provided Washington with some extra breathing room by expanding the lead to 9-3 at the time, and after a late comeback by the Padres, the Nats held on to win 10-6. The impressive 22-year-old lefty is hitting .284 this season and has 22 homers to go with 50 runs scored and 61 RBI. His 57.9% hard-hit rate and 19.6% barrel rate each rank in the top six of all eligible hitters in the majors, and he also has the seventh-highest average exit velocity. Wood has quickly become one of the top hitters in baseball, and it's amazing that he won't turn 23 until September. He's a top fantasy asset in all formats with a bright future and high ceiling.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. continues to make up for lost time after missing a year recovering from an ACL injury. On Monday night, he went 2-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base to help fuel his team's 3-2 victory over the Nets in New York. His home run came in the third off Mets' starter Paul Blackburn and increased the Braves' lead to 2-0 at the time. Acuna has nine homers, three stolen bases, a .396 batting average, and a .510 wOBA in his 28 games since returning from the injured list, and his presence at the top of the Braves' lineup has jump-started the offense. He's a top play in all formats, especially as he returns to being aggressive on the basepaths. His game on Monday showcased exactly the kind of dual-threat production fantasy managers dream of from a healthy Acuna.

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Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Matt Gorski was transferred from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list, meaning the 27-year-old will be out until after the All-Star break. There has been no news on exactly what injury Gorski is dealing with, but he won't be back in action for a while. Before the injury, the 27-year-old made some headlines early in the season when he made his debut with the Pirates and homered in his first at-bat. He hit .195 in his 15 games in the majors with two homers and a .259 wOBA. He was returned to Triple-A when Spencer Horwitz was able to return from his injury. Gorski played just four games and went 1-for-9 after heading back to Indianapolis before landing on the injured list. He could get another chance for the Pirates late in the season, depending on what exactly the injury is that he's battling.

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The White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal with 32-year-old righty Noah Syndergaard. Syndergaard was an effective starter for the Mets early in his career but has not pitched in the majors since 2023, when he went 2-6 in 18 starts with the Guardians and Dodgers, compiling an ugly 6.50 ERA and 6.20 FIP while struggling with his control. He did manage four quality starts with some encouraging outings despite his inconsistency, but he was released by the Guardians towards the end of the 2023 season. Last November, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that Syndergaard had dropped 30 pounds and was working on a comeback, but no team was known to have interest until this signing. Syndergaard still has a long way to go before he's back on a major league mound, but it will be a fun story to watch Thor attempt a comeback, although it probably will have minimal fantasy impact.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) missed a fourth straight game on Monday, although manager Will Venable said that the 34-year-old lefty would take batting practice before the game and could be available off the bench. The White Sox were blown out on Monday against Arizona and lefty Eduardo Rodriguez and did not end up calling on Tauchman, but it seems like the lefty could be back in the mix on Tuesday against righty Ryne Nelson. Tauchman is hitting .258 with four homers and a .362 wOBA in his 28 games for the White Sox, and they'll hope he can get back in action soon.

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Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (elbow) is headed to Triple-A Norfolk for a rehab assignment and could rejoin the Orioles soon. He experienced discomfort in his surgically repaired left elbow after a collision with Heston Kjerstad on May 31. He was placed on the IL June 10 with the move retroactive to June 7, so he is eligible to return as soon as he's ready. The 29-year-old utility player hit just .180 with one home run and a .228 wOBA in his 32 games before landing on the injured list, but he had contributed 14 stolen bases, so he brings enough speed potential to be a streaming or bargain DFS option when he's healthy and in the Baltimore lineup.

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Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (head) had to be sent to the hospital for a CT scan after he was struck in the head by a foul ball while he was in the dugout on Monday night. In the fourth inning, Josh Bell fouled a hard line drive into the Nats' dugout, which ricocheted off the back wall and struck Ruiz in the side of the head. Manager Davey Martinez said that Ruiz had a lump on the side of his head and that he was "a little bit concerned." Ruiz could end up on the 7-day concussion IL at least, and if that's the case, the Nats would likely recall Drew Millas from Triple-A to platoon with Riley Adams. Adams is hitting just .097 in his 22 games in the majors this season, but does have three home runs. Ruiz is hitting .247 with two homers and a .265 wOBA in his 66 games, but he may be forced to miss time after this flukey injury.

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Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is back on the comeback trail from his left shoulder impingement that landed him on the injured list on May 18. He started his rehab in the first week of June but was shut down to receive an anti-inflammatory injection and was shut down for a week. He returned to action on Sunday in Single-A after an 11-day break and went 1-for-3. He said he's feeling much better during this ramp-up and will head to play for the Double-A Chesapeake Baysox. He still doesn't have a concrete timetable for a return, but there is optimism he could be back before the end of June or early in July if his rehab goes well. O'Neill has been limited to just 24 games with the O's this season and is hitting .188 with a .266 wOBA, two home runs and two stolen bases in his limited time available.

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Baltimore Orioles second baseman/third baseman Jordan Westburg (finger) has missed two straight games after jamming his left index finger on Sunday against the Yankees. X-rays were negative, but he was diagnosed with a left index finger sprain and held out of the lineup on Sunday and Monday. According to the latest report from MASN's Roch Kubatko, Westburg will avoid an IL stint and could even return to the lineup on Tuesday. He is hitting only .229 in his 34 games this season, but does have seven homers and a .315 wOBA. Westburg missed extended time earlier this season with a hamstring strain, and he was just starting to find a groove before this latest injury. Since coming off IL in early June, he is 10-for-39 (.256) with three homers and a 58.3% hard-hit rate. If someone in your league bails on Westburg, he could be a nice infield addition.

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Arizona Diamondbacks' SP Eduardo Rodriguez recorded 10 strikeouts in 6 innings getting the win in a 10-0 win over Chicago on Monday, Jun. 23.