Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker smacked his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday in the Astros' 13-3 victory over the Athletics. The home run came in the fifth inning, with the Astros already leading 5-0, and it helped extend their lead as they went on to win easily. In addition to the home run, Walker finished the evening going 2-for-5 with two runs scored, two RBI, and a walk. It's been a real struggle for Walker with his new environment, coming over from the Arizona Diamondbacks in the off-season, but over the past seven days, he is slashing .292/.370/.583 with two home runs, six RBI, and five runs scored. On the season, he still holds a poor batting average of .216/.282/.371 slash line, but he is a career .247 hitter, so it's fair to think he may be in line for a big second half. Until then, he remains a low-end first baseman to roster from a fantasy perspective.

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Things keep getting worse for the Cleveland Guardians' 27-year-old pitcher, Triston McKenzie. On Tuesday, he finished an outing in the Arizona Complex League (ACL) and finished with two innings pitched, three hits, four earned runs, four walks, and only one strikeout. To make matters worse, his numbers over four outings in the ACL are 10 earned runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, and a 9.64 ERA in 9 1/3 innings pitched. McKenzie was once viewed as a solid rotation arm with a 2.96 ERA in 2022 and 191 1/3 innings pitched, but since then, he has had a 5.06 ERA in 2023, 5.11 ERA in 2024, and had an 11.12 ERA in 2025 before the Guardians sent him down to the minors in April of this year. All seems lost for the once somewhat promising right-hander, and with his recent outing, he can be dropped in all league formats, if he hasn't been already.

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The Giants have placed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) on the 10-day Injured List with a left oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Daniel Johnson, who was optioned to make room for Devers, is right back with the team, Justice delos Santos, beat writer for the Giants, reports. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 in eight games since returning from a hand fracture that kept him sidelined until early June, and he'll now spend at least another 10 days on the IL. He has one run scored, one stolen base, and zero RBI or home runs in that eight-game stretch. Encarnacion has not been able to build off of his .248/.277/.425 2024 slash line in 119 plate appearances in 2024, and is not a recommended option in any fantasy league formats.

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent a right shoulder labral repair on October 3, 2024, in Boston. It appears that his shoulder doesn't bother him when he hits. In addition, on June 14, he was spotted throwing in left field, increasing the intensity and velocity of his throws, according to a beat writer for the Red Sox, Christopher Smith. He had appeared in 11 Grapefruit League games during spring training and batted .286 (10-for-35) with a homer and double. The shoulder only seems to be an issue when he throws, and with Rafael Devers being traded to the San Francisco Giants, the designated hitter position is now open. According to Manager Alex Cora, he said, "We're going to meet tonight or tomorrow to go over a few things. Let's see if we can speed up the process," he said on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park. "He can swing the bat. Now it's a matter of him getting at-bats and all that. However, it also respects the rehabilitation of the shoulder. So we'll decide that sooner rather than later. And we'll go from there." Since the departure of Devers, Cora has switched up the designated hitter a few times in their last few games.

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Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had a productive evening in an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in the win. The veteran catcher broke a 3-3 tie when he ripped a two-run homer to left-center field in the seventh inning. Smith is putting together an excellent season at the plate, slashing .330/.426/.521 with 14 doubles, seven homers, 35 runs, 40 RBI, and two stolen bases across 194 at-bats. He remains one of the better catchers in all of fantasy.

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Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a big day in his team's 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Witt went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and one RBI to help down the Rangers. The star shortstop ripped a solo homer in the fifth inning to give the Royals a 5-1 lead. Witt is now hitting .282 with 24 doubles, nine homers, 38 runs, 39 RBI, and 21 stolen bases across 284 at-bats this season. He remains an elite fantasy shortstop in all formats.

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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto had a productive day in his team's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Soto went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in the loss. The star outfielder kicked off the scoring with his solo blast in the first inning, a shot that traveled 412 feet with an exit velocity of 108.4 MPH. Soto is now slashing .252/.392/.469 with 14 homers, 52 runs, 37 RBI, and eight steals across 258 at-bats in his first season with the Mets. He has been hot at the plate lately, batting .340 with five homers and 10 RBI over his past 15 contests. Soto remains an elite hitter both in fantasy and real life.

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Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo notched a quality start and earned the win in his team's 8-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Woo tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit while striking out six and walking two. The veteran hurler picked up 16 swinging strikes on the way to improving his record to 6-4, to go along with a 3.12 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts over 89 1/3 innings of work this season. Woo doesn't have huge strikeout upside, but he contributes solid numbers across the board, making him a strong option in fantasy leagues. His next start will be against the Minnesota Twins on Monday.

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Cleveland Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi picked up the win in his team's 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Cecconi allowed two runs on four hits over five innings of work while striking out six and walking three. He notched 14 swinging strikes on 82 pitches in the outing while improving his record to 2-3 on the season. Cecconi has been solid for the Guardians this season, having allowed more than three runs just once across his six starts. Overall, he has a 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 34 strikeouts over 30 1/3 innings of work. On the map as a solid streaming option in most fantasy leagues, Cecconi will next face off against the Athletics on Sunday.

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a huge game in an 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Raleigh went 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and six RBI to power his team to victory. The veteran catcher gave Seattle a 5-0 lead and broke the game wide open with a grand slam off Boston starter Walker Buehler in the second inning. Raleigh is posting an MVP-caliber first half of the season, hitting .266 with 27 homers, 47 runs, 60 RBI, and eight stolen bases across 263 at-bats. His 27 homers currently lead all of baseball. Raleigh is a no-brainer starting option in all fantasy leagues.

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Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo shut down the Texas Rangers in a 6-1 win on Tuesday. Lugo notched a quality start, allowing just one run on three hits over six innings of work while striking out nine and walking one. He forced 14 swinging strikes on the way to earning the win, improving his record to 4-5, to go along with a 3.05 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts over 76 2/3 innings of work on the year. Lugo is on the radar as a rock-solid fantasy starting pitcher. He will take on his 2023 team, the San Diego Padres, in his next start, which will be on Sunday.

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Chicago Cubs DH Seiya Suzuki played the hero in his team's 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and three strikeouts in the win. The veteran outfielder gave the Cubs a 4-2 lead with his three-run shot in the fifth inning, a blast that traveled 413 feet with an exit velocity of 102.8 MPH. Suzuki is now hitting .261 with 18 homers, 38 runs, 61 RBI, and two steals across 276 at-bats this season. He is well on his way to establishing a new career-high in homers after hitting 21 in the 2025 season.

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Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, and three RBI during their contest against High-A Spokane on Tuesday evening. This performance extended Emerson's current hitting streak to five games. During this stretch, the top-ranked prospect in the Seattle system has posted two multi-hit games and held a .400/.520/.700 line. Through his first extended taste of High-A, Emerson has been able to hold his own, as he has posted a .255/.360/.403 line with eight doubles, four triples, six home runs, and a 49:35 K:BB. Last summer, Emerson earned a taste of High-A but posted a much lower .225/.331/.317 line over his first 29 games at the level. Young is currently considered the No. 19-ranked prospect in baseball. If he continues to turn the corner, he could earn a look at Double-A later in the second half.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages stayed hot at the plate in an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Pages went 4-for-4 with two homers, three runs, and three RBI to help down San Diego. The second-year outfielder launched a pair of solo homers in the win, with one coming in the second inning and one in the fourth. Pages is now hitting .293 with 15 homers, 38 runs, 49 RBI, and six stolen bases across 263 at-bats. He has been red-hot of late, hitting .345 with four homers and 12 RBI over his past 15 games. He has forced himself into the conversation as an everyday starting outfielder in all fantasy formats.

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Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith had a huge game in his team's 13-3 win over the Athletics on Tuesday. Smith went 4-for-5 with a double, two homers, three runs, and three RBI in the lopsided victory. The rookie outfielder notched a pair of solo homers off Athletics starter JP Sears, one in the second inning and one in the fourth. Smith is now hitting .266 with 12 doubles, five homers, 26 runs, 26 RBI, and three stolen bases across 199 at-bats on the season. With two homers and nine RBI over his past seven games, Smith is worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues while he is on a hot streak.

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New York Mets infield prospect Jett Williams went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs, and a walk during their contest against Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday. Williams has been one of the most productive hitters at the Double-A level since the start of June. Since June 4, the top-ranked prospect in Queens has posted a stellar .452/.549/.881 slash line with six doubles, three home runs, two home runs, seven RBI, and a 9:8 K:BB. Before this impressive surge, Williams held a .229/.365/.371 slash line over his last 21 contests with Double-A. Last season, the former 14th overall pick was able to earn a brief taste of Triple-A action and appears to be on his way to returning to Syracuse. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his production as he could be in the mix to earn a promotion in the coming weeks. However, he will likely not reach the majors until 2026.

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Houston Astros third baseman/outfielder Cam Smith went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three runs, and three RBI during their victory over the Athletics on Tuesday evening. Smith would launch his first long ball of the contest in the second frame, which was a solo shot off Athletics left-hander JP Sears. Then in the fourth, Smith would hit another solo blast off Spears. In the final frame, Smith would conclude his evening with an RBI double, which scored Christian Walter. This was also Smith's second-straight game tallying at least one extra-base hit and fifth-straight game tallying at least one hit. Since June 1, Smith has posted a solid .286/.300/.490 line has begun to find his footing in the majors. Over his first 45 games, Smith held a .260/.347/.387 line. Given his increasing power production, Smith is worth adding in all standard leagues as he should continue to see an everyday role in the starting lineup.

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Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a walk during their loss to the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday evening. Hose made his MLB debut on Monday but went 0-for-4 at the plate with a strikeout. However, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system was able to enjoy a solid bounce-back outing the following day. In the final frame, House hit an RBI single, which scored first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. House flashed high power upside at Triple-A earlier this season and appears to have earned a full-time role at the hot corner in Washington. Through 65 games with Triple-A Rochester this season, House posted a .304/.353/.519 slash line with 15 doubles and 13 home runs. During his first taste of Triple-A in 2024, House struggled, holding a .250/.280/.375 line. Given his everyday role in the starting nine, House is worth adding in all standard formats.

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Yankees' SP Will Warren recorded 11 strikeouts in 6 innings but took the loss in a 4-0 loss to the Angels on Tuesday, Jun. 17.

Mariners' C Cal Raleigh had six RBIs going 3-for-4 with a home run in a 8-0 win over the Red Sox on Tuesday, Jun. 17.