Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a rehab game against Triple-A Salt Lake. The 23-year-old is 6-for-21 with four extra-base hits and a stolen base through five rehab games, striking out just three times while drawing two walks. He appears to be healthy as he has been hitting the ball hard and recorded a stolen base in a game during the trip. The top prospect will look to take over a long-awaited everyday role in Arizona upon his activation. He's been given brief looks in the majors on two separate occasions, but struggled mightily and ended up returning to the minors. Lawlar is still one of the most talented players in the minors, and dynasty managers should have high hopes with his blend of power, speed, and contact.

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Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola allowed only two runs and one walk while striking out five over six scoreless innings against Triple-A Iowa. The right-hander threw his longest outing of the season on Wednesday, and it was the fifth time this season that he threw at least five innings and didn't allow a run. It was an impressive bounce-back outing for Ullola, as in his most recent outing on August 14, he had the shortest outing of the season, recording only two outs and coughing up four runs. He is a bit inconsistent start to start in due to his erratic control, but he has intriguing strikeout stuff. With some injuries to the Houston bullpen, Ullola could be in the mix to chew up some innings in the pen down the stretch.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a 5-4 loss against Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday. Williams hit his 23rd homer and swiped his 22nd base of the year. The 22-year-old has been streaky at the plate this season, opening with a .564 OPS in April and .632 in May before breaking out with a .999 mark in June. He's followed a similar theme in the second half of the year, with a mediocre .714 OPS in July, and has now heated back up with a .948 mark in August. The hit tool continues to be the biggest drawback for the top shortstop prospect, as a 34.2% strikeout rate at Triple-A is tough to overcome. Williams is a candidate to be promoted when rosters expand, and his power and speed combo would make him a decent speculative add.

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Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana slammed the door on the Toronto Blue Jays in a 2-1 win on Wednesday to record his ninth save of the year. Santana threw a 1-2-3 ninth inning on eight pitches, all strikes, and fanned one hitter. The right-hander has gone 3-for-4 on save chances since the Pirates dealt closer David Bednar to the New York Yankees at the July 31 trade deadline. While Santana yielded seven earned runs in 1 2/3 innings over his first three August appearances, he has now tossed 5 1/3 scoreless frames in a row. The 29-year-old's ERA is down to 2.36 with a .88 WHIP and 43:11 K:BB in 54 1/3 innings.

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New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. Jones got the scoring started in the game with a 443-foot blast off starter Alek Manoag in the top of the first inning. It was the lefty slugger's second home run of August after he belted 11 in July. Overall, it hasn't been a kind stretch for Jones, as he is slashing .159/.250/.261 with a 7:26 BB:K ratio in 69 at-bats. Predictably, Jones has fared much worse against same-handed pitchers this year, with a .719 OPS against lefties compared to a 1.058 OPS against righties. Jones has still been incredible at Triple-A this season despite the glaring hit tool concerns, and it wouldn't be too surprising if he were given a shot in the majors before the season ends.

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Washington Nationals reliever Jose A. Ferrer made quick work of the New York Mets in a 5-4 win on Wednesday to collect his third save of the year. The left-hander tossed a scoreless, one-hit ninth inning and finished off the Mets on just seven pitches. Ferrer has gone 3-for-3 in save opportunities since the Nationals traded closer Kyle Finnegan to the Detroit Tigers on July 31 and recorded six straight scoreless appearances. Over 61 2/3 innings, Ferrer has registered a 4.38 ERA (2.92 FIP) with a 1.23 WHIP, 51 strikeouts, and 12 walks.

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Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (hand) suffered a hairline fracture on the top of his right hand in a June 1 game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Rogers' report on Wednesday night, but he said Tucker is now healthy. While the initial belief was that Tucker jammed his ring finger, an MRI showed a fracture "near where the pinky and ring finger meet," per Rogers. Nevertheless, Tucker did not go on the 10-day injured list, and he underwent re-imaging in mid-June that showed his hand was healing. Tucker did post a .982 OPS in June, but his numbers have nosedived in the past month and a half. Heading into July, Tucker owned a stellar .291/.395/.537 line with 17 home runs and 52 RBI. In 38 games since then, the 28-year-old has gone a miserable 25-for-132 (.189) with one homer and 10 RBI despite having totaled more walks (26) than strikeouts (25). While Tucker hasn't made any excuses about the injury during his protracted slump, Counsell admitted it has "likely" hampered his production. Counsell has held Tucker out of three straight games in hopes that the time off will jump-start him. There's no guarantee it'll work, but the Cubs and fantasy managers are hoping Tucker will come back refreshed for the last few weeks of the season.

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Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) left Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with left-wrist soreness, per Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register. Neto was hit by a pitch in the bottom of the third inning and stayed in until the Angels replaced him with Oswald Peraza in the top of the sixth. He finished the game 0-for-2, ending a modest six-game hitting streak. The 24-year-old has put up terrific production for the second straight season, having slashed .267/.325/.479 with 21 homers, 55 RBI, 74 runs scored, and 22 stolen bases in 471 plate appearances. Neto is just two homers away from tying a career high and eight steals from his second straight 30-SB campaign.

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San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (knee) was carted off the field on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres with an apparent injury to his left knee. Roupp took a line drive off the right leg from Ramon Laureano in the bottom of the third inning, and he twisted his left knee awkwardly while trying to get out of the way. The Giants replaced Roupp with left-hander Joey Lucchesi. Wednesday's start was Roupp's second since he spent the last week of July and the first half of August on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Although the 26-year-old yielded five earned runs on five hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings against the Padres, he has been an effective part of San Francisco's rotation this season. Roupp has made 22 starts and gone 7-6 with a 3.80 ERA and 102:45 K:BB in 106 2/3 innings.

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Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Tanner Scott (elbow) and Kirby Yates (back) each threw an inning during their rehab stints at Triple-A on Tuesday and could already be on the verge of returning to the majors. Asked if Scott or Yates would make another rehab appearance, manager Dave Roberts said, "probably not." That could set the pair up to return from the 15-day injured list during this weekend's series against the San Diego Padres, per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers have gone without Scott, their closer, since July 22 because of elbow inflammation. Yates, one of the Dodgers' top setup men, has been on the IL with lower-back pain since July 29.

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The Colorado Rockies have placed left-hander Austin Gomber on outright waivers, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. After missing the first two-plus months of the season with shoulder soreness, the 31-year-old debuted June 15 and has registered disastrous results over 12 starts. Gomber has gone 0-7 with a 7.49 ERA, a 1.72 WHIP, and 34:17 K:BB in 57 2/3 innings. With Gomber on a $6.35 million salary and owed around $1.33 million for the rest of the season, it seems unlikely that another team will claim him. If no one does, the Rockies will have the option of keeping him on their roster. Even if Colorado retains Gomber through the season, he's facing an uncertain future as a soon-to-be free agent. Also a former St. Louis Cardinal, Gomber joined the Rockies in a February 2021 blockbuster trade that centered on then-superstar third baseman Nolan Arenado. The soft-tossing Gomber has made 125 appearances (109 starts) with the Rockies and gone 28-44 with a 5.31 ERA, 6.66 K/9, and 2.59 BB/9 across 601 2/3 innings.

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Manager Dave Roberts said it's "feasible" that Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers at some point next week. The team has gone more than a month without the 33-year-old utility player, who went on the 10-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation on July 7. Before then, Hernandez posted an unappealing .195/.259/.367 line with eight homers, 22 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 186 plate appearances.

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New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the team's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday with neck stiffness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets pulled Nimmo and put Starling Marte in left field in the bottom of the third inning. Nimmo has battled occasional discomfort in his neck since running into the outfield wall in a game in 2019, but he and the Mets have done a good job managing it over the years. Nimmo entered 2025 having appeared in 150-plus games in each of the previous three seasons and has been durable again this year. Over 122 games and 511 plate appearances, the 32-year-old has slashed .254/.325/.436 with 20 homers, 68 RBI, 62 runs, and 12 stolen bases. The Mets expect Nimmo to be fine within 24 to 48 hours, which means he could be out of the lineup for their series finale against the Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) was scratched on Wednesday against the New York Yankees because of tightness in his lower back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The Rays started Tristan Gray at short in Kim's place. Kim is considered day-to-day, so it doesn't seem like a serious issue, though it's worth noting he spent time on the 10-day injured list earlier this summer with a low-back strain. After recovering from offseason surgery on his right shoulder, Kim debuted on June 4 and has struggled over 24 games and 93 plate appearances. The former San Diego Padre has hit .214/.290/.321 line with two homers, five RBI, five runs scored, and six stolen bases.

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San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) was out of the lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday as a result of a left-ankle strain. Merrill suffered the injury last Friday and has been out of commission since he left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers early. While the Padres have avoided placing him on the 10-day injured list, manager Mike Shildt said Wednesday that "there is some bone bruising, which can take a while to heal." With that in mind, Merrill's status for the Padres' series against the Dodgers this weekend "appears questionable," according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. If that's the case, the team may have to put him on the IL. Should Merrill go on the shelf on Thursday, the Padres would be able to backdate it to Aug. 18. The club should have an update on his status before Thursday's series finale against the San Francisco Giants.

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Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen (ribs) is dealing with an injury to his ribs and won't be available against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. Jansen revealed that he injured himself in the gym on Sunday. The 37-year-old right-hander is unsure if he'll be able to return when the Angels open up a series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. After surrendering two earned runs in one inning on Tuesday to take the loss against the Reds, Jansen owns a 3.00 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP, 48:16 K:BB, and 23 saves over 48 frames. Ryan Zeferjahn and Reid Detmers are the only other Angels relievers with more than one save this season (they have two apiece), so either could close in Jansen's absence.

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Texas Rangers right-hander Cole Winn (hand) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday due to nerve irritation in his right hand. This issue may have factored into his poor relief performance on Tuesday against the Royals. Nerve issues in the hand could range from cervical (neck) radiculopathy to carpal tunnel syndrome. The 25-year-old will undergo further testing, and there is no timeline for his return at this time. Jacob Latz was called up from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Winn has pitched effectively out of the bullpen this year for the Rangers with 26 strikeouts over 31 innings and a very respectable 1.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.

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Pittsburgh Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Enmanuel Valdez (shoulder) will meet with his surgeon later in August and could be cleared to resume hitting soon after. Valdez had season-ending surgery in May for a dislocated left shoulder. He has already been playing catch from 90 feet, and the Pirates hope that he will be ready to play during winter ball or by October. The 26-year-old is a left-handed hitter, and the surgery to his left shoulder is of greater concern to his long-term outlook offensively. Although he has only 12 career homeruns, Valdez has shown flashes of power and speed combo in the minors from 2021-2024 in both the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox organizations.

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Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) has resumed a running progression. This is Deluca's second stint on the injured list, with the first being due to a shoulder injury. The Rays fully anticipate that DeLuca will return by the end of the season, and the fact that he's already running again is proof to back up this hope. When he returns, Deluca may be limited to an outfield platoon role. Deluca has been limited to only 20 games this year due to injury, but has played well when healthy. The 27-year-old was slashing .333/.356/.456 with six stolen bases before landing on the injured list. Fantasy managers with an IL spot in deep leagues can continue to stash him for now.

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New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri (tibia) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment next week. The 30-year-old fouled a ball off his left shin back in April, fracturing his left tibia, limiting him to 10 games this season. Based on the amount of time he has missed, Siri is likely to need multiple rehab games before returning to the Mets' active roster. His role when he returns is murky at best, especially after Cedric Mullins was acquired at this year's trade deadline. Siri could still be utilized as a defensive replacement and a pinch runner late in games, as he stole two bases this year and averaged 13 steals over the past three seasons.

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