Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest against Triple-A Saint Paul on Tuesday evening. Over his last eight contests, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Boston system has only gone hitless once and held a stellar .387/.472/.581 slash line with a 6:4 K:BB. After starting the campaign with Double-A Portland, Garcia has looked quite comfortable since earning the bump to Triple-A Worcester. Through his first 44 games with the Worcester Red Sox, Garcia has posted an elite .300/.379/.553 slash line with six doubles,11 home runs, and a 48:21 K:BB. Given his rather quick progression in the upper minor leagues, the 22-year-old could push for a late-season MLB debut.

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Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie continued his impressive stretch at Triple-A on Tuesday evening as he went 5-for-5 with two doubles and a home run against Triple-A Louisville. Caissie has been one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level this season. Through 77 games with the Iowa Cubs this season, the top-ranked prospect in the Chicago system has posted a strong .282/.383/.581 slash line with 23 doubles and 20 long balls. Over his last 11 games, Caissie has posted a remarkable .404/.464/1.021 slash line with five doubles and eight round-trippers. Despite his elite production, the Chicago outfield is quite crowded in the majors, which will likely keep Caissie at Triple-A. However, with the Cubs in the heat of the playoff race, they could opt to move him at the trade deadline.

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Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is beginning to find his swing after an injury-riddled first half. The top prospect in Minnesota missed nearly two months of action due to an ankle sprain. However, since returning to Double-A, Jenkins has been quite productive and could push for a promotion to Triple-A in the coming weeks. Over his last 20 games with Double-A Wichita, the No. 14-ranked prospect on MLB.com has posted an impressive .312/.432/.468 slash line with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, and three stolen bases. During this stretch, Jenkins has held a 16:15 K:BB. While recovering from his injury, he spent a brief eight-game assignment with Low-A Fort Myers, where he posted a .280/.419/.400 line. Given how quickly he has settled in, Jenkins could be in the mix to join St. Paul later in the second half.

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Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle contended to swing a hot bat as he extended his hitting streak at Double-A to four games on Tuesday. During their contest against Double-A Somerset, McGonigle would go 1-for-3 with an RBI. His lone hit came in the 10th inning as a walk-off single. Over his last four games, McGonigle has gone 6-for-14 with three doubles, one stolen base, and a 3:5 K:BB. Since earning the promotion to join Double-A Erie, the budding star has looked quite comfortable, holding a .304/.448/.435 slash line with a 3:6 K:BB. Earlier in the campaign, the No. 6-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com, posted an impressive .372/.462/.648 slash line through 36 games with High-A. He remains a must-watch prospect as he should find himself near the top of all prospect boards by the end of the regular season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) continued to progress well from his left knee bone bruise on Tuesday, taking batting practice on the field, per Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. The 34-year-old, who was injured at the beginning of July, has been making strong progress, given how serious the injury could have been. While a timeline for his return is not solidified, this is good news for fantasy managers. Muncy was putting together a solid fantasy season, slashing .250/.375/.457 with 13 home runs, 55 RBI, and four stolen bases in 315 plate appearances.

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The Kansas City Royals called up 45-year-old veteran Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha to make his first start of the season in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Cubs. Making his first big-league start since Sept. 4, 2023, Hill tossed five innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks with one strikeout. Hill made his MLB debut 20 years ago with the Cubs and tied the MLB record for number of teams played on at 14 with his start. It is a fantastic story for a true veteran of the game, but Hill will likely not provide much fantasy value. He accumulated a poor 5.22 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and a 27.4% strikeout rate in his 50 IP in the Royals' minor-league system. His next opponent, should he take another turn in the rotation, would be a decent matchup against the Braves. However, fantasy managers should not trust him at this time.

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Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. The corresponding move was Denzel Clarke being placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 adductor strain. Thomas came up to the majors for a brief stint in early July, and had two hits in 15 at-bats. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a productive season with Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting .291/.366/.529 with 18 homers and seven stolen bases. There is some real appeal with Thomas as he has an intriguing blend of power and speed with the luxury of playing in one of the best hitter parks. There is some swing and miss, but he is worth targeting in deep leagues.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording an out before being pulled. His final stat line was three charged runs on one hit and three walks. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more news after the game. The 26-year-old showed some fantasy promise as a bulk reliever and occasional spot starter, but he is now 7-3 with a 5.06 ERA in 64 innings pitched.

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Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo announced Tuesday that outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a left oblique strain. The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. This will not affect Crews' return timeline, as he is close to beginning a rehab assignment after being out of action since the middle of May. The 23-year-old has not lived up to his prospect hype so far this season, slashing .196/.266/.354 with seven home runs, 15 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 173 plate appearances.

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Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win against Triple-A Durham. It's been a fairly quiet month of July for the 22-year-old overall, as he is slashing just .224/.283/.408 with three homers in 49-at bats. De Los Santos has big-time raw power, but it comes with a free-swinging and undisciplined approach. His 35.9 percent chase rate at Triple-A this season is well below average, and it comes with a dangerous 17 percent swinging strike rate. Positively, he's cut his chase rate down nearly 10 percentage points from last season. However, the high rate of swing and miss, along with an unrefined approach, limits his upside. He profiles as a low OBP, slugging corner infielder and could see some time in the majors as the season winds down.

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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm, back) threw 16 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday. However, his session was cut short due to tightness in his lower back, per manager Torey Lovullo. The 34-year-old went on the injured list at the beginning of July with a forearm strain and has been working his way back. He was already without a timetable for return, so fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more news on Wednesday. Miller had successfully stepped in as the team's closer, converting 10 of 15 save opportunities with a 1.98 ERA, a 0.96 WHIP, and a 28.0% strikeout rate in 36 1/3 innings pitched.

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Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison secured a win in his best outing since being dealt to the Red Sox, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out five against Triple-A St. Paul. He generated a whiff on all four pitches in his arsenal, totaling 11 on 43 swings. He's now allowed just one earned run over his last 9.2 innings to go with 10 strikeouts. His season-long numbers at Triple-A, however, are still a bit inflated with a 4.07 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 48.2 innings. There's a good chance that we see Harrison up in Boston here relatively shortly, although his role is still up in the air. The 23-year-old lefty is worth putting on the watch list with his strong pedigree and chance of Boston unlocking him.

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Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Athletics in the eighth inning due to hamstring tightness, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Higashioka had gone 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored before being replaced defensively by Jonah Heim. The 35-year-old veteran has done a decent job with the bat this season, slashing .253/.301/.368 with four home runs, 25 RBI, and three stolen bases in 196 plate appearances. Heim has split time behind the plate with Higashioka throughout the season, so he will likely see more time catching if Higashioka were to miss any time. However, Heim has not hit well this season, which has limited his fantasy value.

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Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to "general soreness", per Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. The 30-year-old has spent several stints on the injured list this season with a neck inflammation and a left shoulder impingement. He has also produced little offensively, slashing just .177/.264/.319 with three home runs, 11 RBI, and two stolen bases in 129 plate appearances. The O's have good depth in corner outfield, so O'Neill currently offers little fantasy value even when he is in the lineup.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) is scheduled to throw 90 pitches in what could be his final rehab start on Thursday, reports Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com. He's completed three rehab starts so far, allowing just one earned run in three appearances at the High-A level. Assuming everything goes smoothly on Thursday, he should be ready to rejoin the rotation after building up to 90 pitches. The 30-year-old last pitched on April 3 before suffering an elbow strain. After giving up eight runs in his first start of the season, he pitched six shutout innings in his second and final start before landing on the injured list.

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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (shoulder) received a cortisone injection in his shoulder over the All-Star break and is looking at a mid-August return, reports Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com. He was recently placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a left shoulder impingement. He wasn't getting everyday playing time for Milwaukee and was batting just .197 through 60 games, so he'll be looking to turn his season around once he gets healthy. The Brewers could certainly use a good bat at first base or designated hitter, as they've also been without Rhys Hoskins since early July.

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Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left middle finger sprain on Tuesday, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. He was replaced on the roster by Jack Winkler, who was recalled from Triple-A. The 29-year-old suffered the injury while practicing in the batting cage on Saturday and will be out until at least next week. His playing time has been sporadic as of late, as he was mainly serving as their fourth outfielder. He's batting just .211 with a .275 on-base percentage in 33 games this season, so even when healthy, he shouldn't be on many fantasy radars.

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (ankle/rib) is set to throw a live batting practice session at Yankee Stadium this weekend before beginning a rehab assignment next week, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic. He is progressing well after facing live hitters for the first time last week. The 32-year-old last pitched in a game on May 14 before going on the injured list with a sprained ankle. While rehabbing the ankle injury, he developed a stress fracture in his rib cage that shut him back down until recently. It's been a long road to recovery for the former ace, who will be looking to turn his season around once he is healthy. The right-hander posted an inflated 6.16 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through nine starts to begin the season.

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Joe Ross (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with back spasms, reports Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was replaced on the roster by Alan Rangel, who was recalled from Triple-A. Ross has appeared in 31 games this season for Philadelphia in mostly lower-leverage spots, posting a 5.28 ERA and 1.51 WHIP through 44 innings. Back spasms aren't the most serious injury, so the 32-year-old will likely find himself back in the bullpen later in the year, with him first eligible to return on August 6.

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Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is dealing with a significant injury to his hamstring, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. There's no official word on how long he will be out, but based on the reports so far, it sounds like he will be out much longer than the minimum 10 days. The 26-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list after departing Saturday's game with a right hamstring strain. The slugger was having a huge breakout with his new team with 19 home runs on the season, and it's unfortunate that he may miss the majority of the rest of the season.

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