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  • Player Notes
    Hurston Waldrep Fri Jul 18 12:10am CT

    Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep struggled over the first half of 2025, posting a 4.97 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and a 9.1 percent strikeout-to-walk rate. The whiffs have gone away from the right-hander, as his 21.8 percent strikeout rate and 11.6 percent swinging strike rate are the second lowest at any level of his minor league career. There's been plenty of opportunity in the Atlanta rotation, and Waldrep has just been unable to seize it. He's made two big league starts in his career but failed to complete four innings in either, allowing six and seven runs, plus eight combined walks in those outings. The former Florida first-round pick still has talent, but his poor command continues to hold him back from reaching his potential.

    From RotoBaller

    Miguel Ullola Fri Jul 18 12:00am CT

    Houston Astros pitching prospect Miguel Ullola owns the second-highest walk rate in Triple-A at 15.8 percent, but has limited damage otherwise and holds a 3.80 ERA in 64 innings as we head into the second half. Ullola's command ails him fairly often, as he has allowed four or more walks in five of his 16 starts this season. He has great stuff, which has led to a strong 27.4 percent strikeout rate, but the walk rate is untenable. In addition, he doesn't combat the free passes with a high ground ball rate at just 36.3 percent. The right-hander has previously shown better ground ball rates at other levels of the minor leagues, and that could be a key piece for him. He likely projects as a reliever in the major leagues and could develop into a solid one with Houston's track record.

    From RotoBaller

    Carson Williams Thu Jul 17 11:40pm CT

    Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams had mixed results over the first half at Triple-A Durham, hitting .216/.322/.445 (99 wRC+) with 16 homers and 17 stolen bases. The power and speed combination is super impressive, as he is one of just three players in the entire minor leagues to put up those numbers or better. The downside is that the contact ability has been really poor, with a 34.4 percent strikeout rate. The contact has to improve for him to become a serious consideration for a promotion to the big leagues. His blend of power and speed with his defensive prowess keeps his floor relatively high, but it can be wiped away by a poor hit tool. Williams' strikeout rate will be a key area for fantasy managers to keep an eye on in the second half.

    From RotoBaller

    Justin Crawford Thu Jul 17 11:30pm CT

    Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has been one of the most prolific contact and speed threats in Triple-A this season, swiping 29 bags in 38 attempts. He's hitting .331/.407/432 with a 127 wRC+ as a 21-year-old as he has flown through the Philadelphia pipeline. Crawford has made seamless transitions to each level he's been at. Since his time at Low-A as a 19-year-old, he's posted a 120 wRC+ or better at every stop while being one of the younger players. His 70-grade speed has led to a high number of steals while also maintaining a strong strikeout rate to maximize his legs. There's also some power to be tapped into with the speedy outfielder, as he has shown a solid 41.6 percent hard-hit rate and 110.6 MPH MaxEV at Triple-A this year. Those are meaningful numbers and signal some power potential, which raises the ceiling for him as a fantasy asset.

    From RotoBaller

    Brandon Pfaadt Thu Jul 17 11:00pm CT

    Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to start on Friday against the Cardinals to open the second half of the season, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He'll be followed by Ryne Nelson on Saturday and Merrill Kelly on Sunday, which leaves Zac Gallen to start the next series against the Astros. Pfaadt ended the first half with one of his better starts of the season, allowing two runs over eight innings against the Padres. The 26-year-old has also suffered a handful of very bad outings, which have ballooned his season-long ERA to 5.16 and his WHIP to 1.31. The right-hander has also struck out batters at a lesser rate than in 2024, with only 84 punchouts in 99 innings.

    From RotoBaller

    Spencer Strider Thu Jul 17 10:50pm CT

    Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider is expected to start the second half opener on Friday against the Yankees, reports David O'Brien of The Athletic. This move doesn't come as a surprise, as Chris Sale and Spencer Schwellenbach are both on the injured list. Strider will be followed by Joey Wentz on Saturday and Grant Holmes on Sunday. The 26-year-old isn't quite as dominant as he was before his 2024 surgery, but he did end the first half with a strong eleven-strikeout performance against the Athletics. Through 11 games and 61 innings, he has posted a 3.94 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 74 strikeouts and 24 walks.

    From RotoBaller

    Dane Dunning Thu Jul 17 10:40pm CT

    Pitcher Dane Dunning was traded from the Texas Rangers to the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for Jose Ruiz and cash, reports David O'Brien of The Athletic. It's unclear if he will be used as a starter or reliever. The 30-year-old has only appeared in five games at the major league level in 2025, and they were all relief appearances. However, the Braves have lost a lot of starting pitching depth this season, and Dunning was a reliable starter previously in his career. In 2024, 15 of his 26 appearances were starts, but he struggled to the tune of a 5.30 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 95 innings.

    From RotoBaller

    Paxton Schultz Thu Jul 17 10:30pm CT

    Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Paxton Schultz (finger) began a rehab assignment with the FCL Blue Jays on Thursday. He last pitched in a game on June 28 before landing on the injured list due to right middle finger inflammation. Compared to most injuries to a pitcher's throwing hand or arm, finger inflammation is a minor one, and he looks to be on pace to return by the end of the month. The 27-year-old could be activated as early as next week, as rehab assignments for relievers usually don't take as long. So far in 2025, he's posted a 4.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP with 27 strikeouts in 23 innings.

    From RotoBaller

    Shelby Miller Thu Jul 17 10:20pm CT

    Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm) began a throwing program on Thursday, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He last pitched in a game on July 5 before going on the injured list with a forearm strain. He was last reported to be getting a second opinion on his forearm and UCL, which usually isn't a good sign, but the results must have been positive if he was approved to begin throwing. The 34-year-old still likely is a ways away from returning, but this is a good first step in his recovery. He could once again see ninth inning work upon his return, as he totaled 10 saves in 2025 before the injury.

    From RotoBaller

    Eugenio Suarez Thu Jul 17 10:10pm CT

    Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (hand) is expected to return to the lineup in the second-half opener, reports Alex Weiner of AZ Sports. He was hit by a pitch in the hand during the All-Star game and was obviously removed after for precautionary reasons, but he seems to have avoided a major injury. It's been officially ruled a hand contusion, and the slugger will look to keep up his massive home run pace in the second half. The 33-year-old is fourth in the majors with 31 home runs, making him one of the most valuable players in fantasy so far.

    From RotoBaller

    Mitch Keller Thu Jul 17 9:00pm CT

    Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller is known to have multiple teams pursuing him in advance of the July 31 trade deadline. Add the New York Yankees to the list of interested clubs, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. It's a logical fit: Keller could be among the top starters on the move in the next two weeks, and the injury-riddled Yankees are in the market for established rotation help. The 29-year-old has at least shown to be a competent innings-eater in recent seasons, including 2025. Despite a 3-10 record, he held his own in the first half of the season, tallying 14 quality starts with a 3.48 ERA (3.81 xERA), a 1.14 WHIP, and 92:27 K:BB over 119 frames. Keller is on a $15 million salary and in the second season of a five-year, $77 million contract. That's reasonable compensation for what Keller brings to the table, but he could prove too pricey for the Yankees if they're determined to limit luxury tax penalties.

    From RotoBaller

    Hunter Brown Thu Jul 17 8:50pm CT

    All-Star right-hander Hunter Brown is not part of the Houston Astros' weekend rotation plans for their road series against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. They'll go with left-hander Brandon Walter on Friday, righty Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday, and southpaw Framber Valdez on Sunday versus a Cal Raleigh-led Seattle attack that ranks eighth in runs scored. The Mariners are fortunate to avoid Brown, who will presumably start Monday or Tuesday in Arizona. He and Valdez have been among the premier one-two punches in baseball this season. Brown has gone 9-4 with a 2.43 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, 137 strikeouts, and 34 walks in 115 innings. Meanwhile, Valdez was an All-Star snub after ending the first half of the campaign 10-4 with a 2.75 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, and 125:41 K:BB across 121 frames. Valdez has been brilliant in a pair of Astros wins against the Mariners this year, yielding just one earned run on six hits with 13:5 K:BB over 12 innings.

    From RotoBaller

    Michael Massey Thu Jul 17 8:40pm CT

    The Kansas City Royals expect second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, hand) to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday, the team announced. The Royals have gone over a month without Massey, who sprained his ankle June 7 and hasn't played since. Massey had been rehabbing the injury in the minors, but he suffered a hairline wrist fracture on a hit by pitch on June 29 and had to be shut down. Between the poor injury luck and his woeful numbers, this has been a season to forget for Massey. The 27-year-old has only managed to hit .202/.221/.258 with two home runs in 209 plate appearances, which is a key reason why the Royals rank toward the bottom of the majors in second base production.

    From RotoBaller

    Thomas Saggese Thu Jul 17 8:30pm CT

    The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned infielder Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis. The team hasn't made a corresponding move yet, though it could signal the return of outfielder Jordan Walker (appendectomy) from the 10-day injured list. The 23-year-old Saggese impressed in May with 14 hits and seven RBI in 41 at-bats, but his production has dropped off considerably since then. Dating back to June 20, Saggese has gone 6-for-45 (.133) with a double, three RBI, 12 strikeouts, and one walk in 14 games. Overall, Saggese has batted .233/.256/.326 with one home run and 10 RBI across 90 trips to the plate. He has been far more productive this year in Triple-A, where he owns a .317/.402/.445 line with five long balls, 24 RBI, 34 runs scored, and five stolen bases over 189 plate appearances.

    From RotoBaller

    Jon Gray Thu Jul 17 8:20pm CT

    Texas Rangers right-hander Jon Gray (forearm) is expected to make one more rehab start with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday before returning to the majors late next week. It's not yet clear whether the Rangers will use Gray as a starter or reliever when he comes back. The 33-year-old has missed the entire season to this point after suffering a fractured forearm in spring training. Gray made 19 starts in 23 appearances last season and pitched to a 4.47 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and 86:28 K:BB in 102 2/3 innings. While Gray has totaled just five career relief appearances out of 228, the Rangers could stick with their current rotation and ease him back into the mix via the bullpen. Gray has only combined for five frames in two rehab outings, so he may not be ready for a traditional starter's workload yet.

    From RotoBaller

    Kyle Gibson Thu Jul 17 6:00pm CT

    Free-agent starting pitcher Kyle Gibson has announced that he is retiring from professional baseball on Thursday. Most recently, Gibson pitched in Triple-A with the Tampa Bay Rays before opting out of his deal in mid-June. Gibson pitched well during his stint with the Rays, but he wasn't able to draw any interest from other organizations. Now, Gibson has decided to retire after 13 seasons in the big leagues. He won 112 games with a 4.60 ERA, 1.39 WHIP over 334 appearances with five different organizations. Most notably, Gibson earned an All-Star nod during the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers. He posted a 3.71 ERA that season across 31 appearances. It was a good career for Gibson and best of luck to him on whatever is next in his life.

    From RotoBaller

    Justin Foscue Thu Jul 17 5:50pm CT

    Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. Foscue is back on the big league roster after being sent down on July 5 due to a lack of playing time. The assumption is that Foscue will be a platoon option at first base with Jake Burger (quad) still sidelined. Foscue is slashing .252/.344/.453 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI across 55 games in Triple-A this season. The former first-round pick hasn't been given much of a chance at the big league level. Hopefully, Foscue will get a chance to prove himself this time around.

    From RotoBaller

    Ronaldo Hernandez Thu Jul 17 5:40pm CT

    According to Chris Cotillo, the Boston Red Sox have signed catcher Ronaldo Hernandez to a minor-league deal. This looks like a depth move for Boston after they recently traded Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox. Hernandez is slashing .221/.287/.351 with two home runs and 13 RBI across 25 games in Triple-A with the New York Yankees. Hernandez has shown good flashes as he hit over .300 across 63 games in the minors with the Arizona Diamondbacks last season. He figures to spend most of his time at Triple-A and possibly head to Boston as emergency depth.

    From RotoBaller

    Andre Pallante Thu Jul 17 5:20pm CT

    St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Andre Pallante is scheduled to take the ball versus the Arizona Diamondbacks for the beginning of the second half on Friday. This is an interesting decision to give Pallante the start to kick off the second half of the season. Pallante most recently gave up seven earned runs in a start against the Washington Nationals on July 9. He holds a 4.49 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 64/32 K/BB ratio across 18 starts this season. He won't be a recommended streaming option for this game. Following Pallante, Sonny Gray will get the ball on Saturday while Miles Mikolas is set to pitch on Sunday.

    From RotoBaller

    Josh Winckowski Thu Jul 17 5:20pm CT

    Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Winckowski (elbow) is currently in the early stages of a throwing program, according to Chris Cotillo. Winckowski suffered a right flexor strain in Triple-A during mid-May. He has been sidelined since then, but is eligible to return from the injured list in early August. Winckowski has only pitched in six games for the Red Sox this season. However, Winckowski has been a solid swingman option for Boston over the last few seasons. The right-hander could be an option for Boston down the stretch of the season.

    From RotoBaller

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