Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left his mark on Tuesday's 8-7 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 3-for-4 with a homer and a steal. Hoerner's homer came with a runner on base in the sixth inning, and he also singled and scored in the third. The homer was actually Hoerner's first of the season, as his power has been even more lacking than usual. The 28-year-old is hitting .294 with 42 runs scored, one homer, 33 RBI, and 15 steals in 289 at-bats this season. Hoerner is still a strong option in fantasy due to the high average and speed, but expecting any power whatsoever from him is a mistake.

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias collected his ninth save of the season on Tuesday, putting out a fire in the ninth inning to secure a 7-4 win. Iglesias was summoned with runners on the corners and one out with a four-run lead, and was able to escape with limited damage after allowing a run-scoring double. The 35-year-old has had a tough go of it this year and was removed from the closer role a few weeks ago, but has steadied the ship since then. Dillon Lee has been rock solid as the Braves' closer, so Iglesias might not get back into his role right away, but if Lee does falter it seems like Iglesias would be the next guy up. He is a decent stash option in leagues where saves are scarce.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns had a strong major league debut on Tuesday, tossing five innings of three-run ball and striking out eight in a 5-4 win over the New York Yankees. Burns took a no-decision in this one, but it was a solid first start as he was able to limit a strong Yankees lineup to just six hits, and he didn't walk anyone. The top prospect actually struck out the first five Yankees he faced, and struck out the side in the first two innings. Burns picked up right where he left off in the minors, where he was dominant across three levels, pitching to a collective 1.77 ERA and 0.77 WHIP while recording 89 strikeouts in 66 IP. The 22-year-old should be rostered everywhere and is a viable starting option for his next outing, which should come in Boston against the Red Sox next Monday.

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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet authored another dominant start on Tuesday, going seven shutout innings and striking out 10 in a tough no-decision against the Los Angeles Angels. Crochet scattered three hits and three walks, and left with a 1-0 lead. Unfortunately, the Sox bullpen immediately blew that lead, and they ended up losing 3-2 in extras. The 26-year-old has been tremendous in his first season with Boston, going 7-4 with a 2.06 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 135 strikeouts over 109 IP. He has been one of the best pitchers in the majors and should get strong consideration for starting the All-Star Game for the A.L. His next start is scheduled for next Monday, where he will take on the Cincinnati Reds at home. He is currently scheduled to match up against Chase Burns, so that will be one to watch.

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Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Red Sox in the ninth inning after making an errant throw to first base. Per the Associated Press' Greg Beacham, Neto jammed his throwing shoulder on a stolen base attempt earlier in the game, and interim manager Ray Montgomery said that Neto was removed as a precaution. The 24-year-old went 1-for-4 with a single and two strikeouts before exiting the game. Neto missed the beginning of the season after having right shoulder surgery but has slashed a strong .278/.321/.494 with 12 home runs, 29 RBI, and 13 stolen bases in 262 plate appearances. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more news, but it seems as though Neto is merely day-to-day.

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Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits and three walks with four strikeouts over 5.2 innings as he took the loss against Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday. Waldrep wasn't in the zone consistently enough, with 49 of his 94 total pitches thrown for strikes. The right-hander was able to generate 10 swings-and-misses on 34 swings in this outing. However, the lack of control continues to plague him. He's allowed three or more walks in eight of his 14 starts this season. The Braves could have called upon him to join the rotation recently, but opted for the 20-year-old right-hander Didier Fuentes. Waldrep will likely continue to iron things out in the minor leagues for the time being.

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Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III went 1-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base against Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. The 23-year-old homered for the third time since returning to Triple-A on June 18. Hassell has overall been very productive for the season, hitting .308/.366/.470 with seven homers and 12 steals in 202 plate appearances at Triple-A. He underwhelmed during his brief stint with the Nationals, with a .497 OPS in 79 plate appearances. The power looks to be average to below average, but he has run high stolen base totals in a few seasons in the minors. He would be a decent deep league add if he were to return to the majors.

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Miami Marlins relief pitcher Calvin Faucher notched his eighth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Giants. Faucher came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, and ended the game on a ground-ball double play. The 29-year-old entered the season with some fantasy buzz. He hasn't quite lived up to expectations, but he has now converted eight of 11 save opportunities and has converted all four of his save opportunities in the last couple of weeks. He owns a 3.45 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, and an 8.16 K/9 rate in 28 2/3 innings of work. Faucher may not receive many save opportunities given the team he plays for, but he has finally seemed to have settled into the closer's role, making him worth considering in deep roto leagues.

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It wasn't clean, but St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley picked up his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Cubs. Helsley came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He got the first out on a ground-out, allowed a single, got the second out on a strikeout, allowed another single, and ended the game with a ground-out. The 30-year-old has been uncharacteristically erratic this season, blowing five saves with a 3.54 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP, and a 10.61 K/9 rate in 28 innings of work. The good news is that Helsley doesn't have much competition and has only walked one batter in June, and he has provided fantasy value despite some of his foibles this season.

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Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 2-for-3 with a home run and two walks in Tuesday's 12-0 win against Triple-A Omaha. The 23-year-old looks super polished at the plate, as he has walked more than he's struck out on the season and holds a 51.5 percent hard-hit rate. After dealing with multiple injuries along the way, DeLauter appears to be knocking on the door of the big leagues. He's handled Triple-A pitching very well, slashing .312/438/.519 in 96 plate appearances. While he won't offer much in the speed department, his ability to hit for average with some power has appeal in deeper leagues and is a speculative add in standard formats.

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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader picked up his 20th save of the season in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Phillies. Hader came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning. He got the first out on a strikeout, hit a batter, got the second out on a pop-up, and ended the game with another strikeout. The 31-year-old has been as good as ever this season, converting all of his save opportunities with a 1.78 ERA, a 0.74 WHIP, and a 14.01 K/9 rate in 35 1/3 innings of work. Walks and home runs have bloated his ERA at times in his career, and while his current 1.27 HR/9 rate is not the best, he has put few runners on for free. His 1.78 BB/9 rate is a career-low, so it is possible that he won't sustain it, but Hader has been outstanding overall this season, even by his standards.

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San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez continued his solid season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Nationals, picking up his 22nd save. Suarez came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and shut things down with a 1-2-3 outing, ending the game with a strikeout. The 34-year-old racked up 36 saves last season and is currently tied with the most saves this season. He has a 3.51 ERA, a 0.93 WHIP, and a 9.18 K/9 rate in 33 1/3 innings of work. Suarez may not be the most exciting closer in baseball, but he offers a very high floor from a fantasy perspective and has been rock solid since the beginning of the 2024 season.

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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Tuesday's 15-6 win over Triple-A Memphis. Williams hit a 465-foot moonshot in the bottom of the fourth inning and has been surging in June. The 22-year-old is slashing .324.425/662 with six homers and four stolen bases across 76 plate appearances. He's maintained a high walk rate while also making more contact during this stretch. Williams is the Rays' top prospect according to MLB.com, and if he continues trending this way, he could make his debut late in the season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott picked up his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Rockies. He came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by three with two outs and runners on first and second. He allowed a two-RBI double before ending the inning with a fly-out. He stayed on to pitch the ninth, getting the first out on a ground-out. He allowed a single but induced a double play to end the game. Despite the Dodgers' nebulous bullpen roles, Scott has served as the team's primary closer this season. He has converted 16 of 21 save opportunities to go with a 3.65 ERA, a 0.97 WHIP, and a 9.73 K/9 rate in 37 innings of work. While he may prove to be frustrating from a fantasy perspective at times, given how the Dodgers treat their bullpen, Scott has offered a solid amount of fantasy value so far this season.

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Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (ankle, elbow, shoulder) bounced back well from his live batting practice session on Monday and will make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Nashville against Triple-A Jacksonville this weekend, according to manager Pat Murphy. It's been a roller-coaster ride for Woodruff in the first half of 2025 as he's attempted to return from right-shoulder surgery that he had in the fall of 2023. The 32-year-old veteran did not pitch at all in 2024 and was close to rejoining Milwaukee's starting rotation last month before dealing with ankle tendinitis and a right-elbow contusion after being hit by a comebacker. Barring a third setback this weekend, he should come off the 60-day injured list before the All-Star break and should already be rostered in all fantasy leagues due to his ace potential when healthy.

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Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Blake Perkins (shin) will join Triple-A Nashville to officially start his minor-league rehab assignment this week and is tentatively scheduled to debut on Thursday, according to manager Pat Murphy. Perkins began playing in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Saturday and could rejoin the big-league roster before the mid-July All-Star break if he doesn't suffer a setback with his shin in the minors. The 28-year-old outfielder has yet to play in the big leagues in 2025 because of his shin injury, but when he's ready to return, he'll give the Brew Crew more outfield depth from both sides of the plate as a switch-hitter. Perkins is unlikely to play regularly, but he can be useful in deeper fantasy leagues for his speed after stealing 23 bags in 121 games in his second big-league season in 2024. However, he could might run less coming off his lower-leg injury.

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he wanted to leave things "open-ended" as far as when right-hander Shohei Ohtani will make his next start, but The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya writes that everything lines up for Ohtani to toe the rubber next in Kansas City against the Royals this Saturday. The 30-year-old Japanese two-way superstar made his pitching debut for L.A. on June 16 against the San Diego Padres and allowed a run in just an inning of work before throwing a shutout inning with two strikeouts in his second start on Sunday versus the Washington Nationals. Ohtani will slowly build up his pitch count as he makes his way back from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September of 2023, but he won't go deep enough into his third start of the year against the Royals to make it worth using him as a pitcher in fantasy lineups.

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Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Ildemaro Vargas left Tuesday's game after being hit in the right foot by a pitch, and the team has since confirmed that he suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal. The 33-year-old actually remained in the game after being hit by the pitch in the first inning, and he didn't exit the contest until the bottom of the fourth. This was only the tenth game the veteran played in this season for the big league club, and he's gone 8-for-29 with one home run during that time. Expect more details on a potential timeline to come in the near future, but a trip to the injured list is certain.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (elbow) left Tuesday's game in the sixth inning after getting hit by a pitch on his right elbow, reports Barrett Sallee. Despite it hitting off his elbow guard, the 95 mph fastball still did enough damage to knock the 24-year-old out of the game. Eli White shifted over to center field and Stuart Fairchild entered the game in left field in his place. There should be updates regarding the extent of the injury after the game, but hopefully it was just a precautionary move. Harris has been one of the bigger disappointments in fantasy this season, slashing just .220/.246/.331.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (knee) was lit up in his third rehab start, allowing five runs on 10 hits and two walks over 3 innings. He threw 65 pitches and struck out one. All three of his rehab starts have come at the Double-A Level, and they've progressively gotten worse each time he takes the mound. The Yankees desperately need the rotation help, with Allan Winans currently penciled in as their fifth starter, but Stroman certainly isn't creating much optimism that he would be any better. Even before heading to the injured list with knee inflammation, the veteran posted an 11.57 ERA through three starts.

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