The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up right-handed reliever Alexis Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Diaz has pitched in the minors since the Dodgers acquired him from the Cincinnati Reds on May 29. He struggled in six appearances with Oklahoma City, allowing five earned runs with three strikeouts and seven walks in 4 2/3 innings. Nevertheless, the Dodgers will give the former All-Star another shot in the majors. The brother of Mets closer Edwin Diaz, Alexis Diaz burst on the scene in his first two seasons. From 2022-23, a 131-inning stretch, he logged a 2.47 ERA with 11.61 K/9, 4.74 BB/9, and 47 saves. Diaz's numbers dipped last year, and the Reds traded him this season after he yielded eight earned runs in six innings out of their bullpen.

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San Francisco Giants infielder Marco Luciano was named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for his performance from June 30 to July 6. The former top prospect went 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, four home runs, 12 RBI, eight runs scored, and a 7:6 BB:K in five games at Triple-A Sacramento. The right-handed slugger owns a .229/.344/.441 slash line on the year with 16 home runs and a strong 14.6 percent walk rate, but has been swinging a better bat since early June. The Dominican has hit .287 (25-for-87) with six doubles and seven home runs since June 6, a period of 23 games. Unfortunately, he's still striking out at an alarming rate (30.4 percent in '25), which has been a problem during his two prior major league stints. It feels like he's been around forever, but at just 23 years old, there's still time to figure it out, however, the clock is ticking or his next chance may end up coming with another team.

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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. Nolan Gorman will take Arenado's place at third and bat fifth versus Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. Arenado hasn't played since he suffered a right-shoulder impingement in a loss to the Chicago Cubs last Friday. He sat out both of the Cardinals' games over the weekend, but there was optimism that he would return for the start of the Washington series. Instead, Arenado will miss at least one more game.

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Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada (knee) is traveling to Anaheim and could come off the 10-day injured list to play Tuesday against the Texas Rangers, Francys Romero reports. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has been out for over a month with inflammation in his right knee, interrupting a respectable start to his season. Moncada, who last played June 1, has slashed .237/.336/.505 with six homers, 19 RBI, and 16 runs scored in 113 plate appearances. He and the Angels will hope for better health upon his return, though that's far from a given. Injuries have been a consistent problem for Moncada, who missed anywhere from 58 to 150 games in each season from 2022-24.

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Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) will undergo an MRI on his ailing right forearm, manager Torey Lovullo announced. Miller hit the 15-day injured list with a forearm strain on Monday (retroactive to Sunday). Lovullo said his concern over the injury is "not low, something right in the middle," according to Jesse Friedman of PHNX Sports. Forearm strains often lead to Tommy John surgery, a procedure Miller underwent in 2017. A long-term absence for Miller would be a devastating shot to an Arizona bullpen that has already lost fellow high-leverage relievers A.J. Puk and Justin Martinez to season-ending elbow surgeries. With those two out of the picture, Miller had been serving as Arizona's closer before going on the IL. The 34-year-old has pitched to a 1.98 ERA with 40 strikeouts, 11 walks, and 10 saves over 36 1/3 innings. Kevin Ginkel got the save in Miller's place in a win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.

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Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac (elbow) has been put on the 7-day injured list at Double-A Montgomery with a "nagging" elbow injury. It will be the second IL stint of the season for Tampa's third-ranked prospect, and he also missed time in May which did not result in an IL stint. Perhaps the injuries could help explain some of his struggles this season, as the 6-foot-3 slugger is hitting a paltry .201 through 41 games. However, he's still been able to draw walks at a strong 19.4 percent rate, providing a .366 OBP, and together with his strong .446 SLG, the left-handed hitter is still posting a solid .812 OPS. Hopefully some time off will help him get back on track, but he'll need to improve upon the 29.7 percent strikeout rate if he's going to see some time at Triple-A by the end of the year.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward leads all minor leaguers in home runs with 23 through 82 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He also leads in RBI (76) and is tied for most hits (99). The 27-year-old has shown prodigious power in the past, blasting at least 21 home runs in each of the past four seasons, topping out at 33 last year at Triple-A. With the power had come an elevated strikeout rate of 26.8 percent last season, but the left-handed slugger has improved it to a better-than-average 20.7 percent this year, all while boasting the best walk rate of his career (12.5 percent). The former eighth-round draft pick looks worthy of a shot in the big leagues and could make his major league debut this year. Although he's not a stash candidate, there's enough power and he would be hitting in a formidable Dodger lineup that could make him a potential waiver add in very deep or NL-only leagues whenever he gets the call.

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Brandon Young will start their game against the New York Mets on Tuesday. It'll be the fourth start for the 26-year-old rookie, who's filling in with fellow starters Zach Eflin (back) and Cade Povich (hip) on the 10-day injured list. The results weren't pretty for Young over his first three starts, during which he went 0-3 with a 7.02 ERA and 15 strikeouts against 11 walks. He may have a tough time turning it around against a formidable New York offense.

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Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee is leading Triple-A's International League with 39 steals. The 24-year-old is getting on base at a .369 clip thanks to a 14.6 percent walk rate, and although the batting average stands at .242, he's been hitting much better as of late. The left-handed hitter went 30-for-76 (.395) in 20 games from June 10 to July 2, before cooling off over the last three games (1-for-12). He's shown these flashes of hot hitting in the past, even winning the 2023 Arizona Fall League MVP, but is a career .238 hitter in the minors, so uses his ability to draw walks to get on base consistently and steal bases, notching 97 steals in 2023 and 2024 combined. This recent hot stretch of hitting could punch his ticket to the majors for a debut soon, but it will be his stolen base acumen that will provide fantasy value when he's finally there.

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The Cincinnati Reds announced that outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Fraley has been on the shelf since he suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder on June 23. The 30-year-old recently underwent a cortisone shot to manage the pain, and the Reds are hopeful that he'll be able to delay surgery until the offseason. Fraley has hit a modest .224/.331/.376 with five homers, 17 RBI, 24 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 145 plate appearances this year.

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New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is making a permanent move from third base to second, manager Aaron Boone announced. Chisholm will start Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners at the keystone, while Oswald Peraza will handle third. Chisholm played his first 30 games of the season at second before going on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain on May 2. Since coming back on June 3, all 29 of Chisholm's appearances have come at the hot corner. While DJ LeMahieu has gotten the bulk of the work at second, the Yankees have a better defensive alignment with Chisholm on the right side of the infield. Peraza and LeMahieu could each see time at third, but they'll likely serve as placeholders until the July 31 trade deadline. The Yankees are all but guaranteed to swing a deal for an established third baseman before the end of the month. The Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez, the Rockies' Ryan McMahon, and the Pirates' Isiah Kiner-Falefa (a former Yankee) are among the rumored targets for New York.

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San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-3 home loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He added two singles. The fantasy stalwart reached on singles in the bottom of the first and fourth frames, though the latter was no ordinary base knock. It was Machado's 2,000th career hit, making him the seventeenth player in MLB history to accrue 2,000 hits and 350 home runs before the age of 33. He also blasted homer No. 15 on the season, in the bottom of the eighth. The 33-year-old has been stellar thus far, slashing a strong .293/.354/.484, and appearing in each of the Friars' 90 games.

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The San Francisco Giants report that outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) took batting practice at Oracle Park on Monday (Jul. 7) and will continue his hitting progression this week. The Dominican Republic native hit the injured list in mid-June with a left oblique strain after just eight games back with the team from a hand injury, but has seemingly progressed well. Oblique injuries can be problematic, so he'll need his body to respond well this week if he hopes to rejoin his teammates following the mid-summer classic. There's been no news of an official timeline, but if all goes well this week, he'll likely begin a minor league rehab assignment shortly thereafter. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 through his first 22 at-bats.

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Per the team, the San Francisco Giants will re-evaluate second baseman Christian Koss (hamstring) after the All-Star break. Koss landed on the 10-day injured list a week ago with a left-hamstring strain but is slated to begin baseball activities this week as he ramps back up. With Matt Chapman back at the hot corner for the Giants, teammates Casey Schmitt, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Brett Wisely have all spent time at the keystone in the 27-year-old's absence, and figure to continue to do so until he's ready to return. He's hitting a decent .265 with two homers, three doubles, 12 RBI, and 12 runs scored through his first 41 big-league games.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) allowed one hit and one earned run, striking out four over two innings in his first rehab start as he battles back from an extended stay on the injured list. This was Garcia's first on-field action in over a year after Tommy John surgery in May of 2023 had robbed him of over two-plus seasons. The Venezuelan native is currently on the right track to rejoin the team at some point this season, although it is unclear in what capacity he'll pitch in when he returns. Houston likely takes it slow with Garcia, particularly due to the slew of setbacks he's faced while rehabbing, so we shouldn't expect a short assignment. Still, he'll be a welcome sight for fantasy managers and could be an impact arm if things go exceedingly well during his build-up.

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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz will rejoin the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Ortiz had ridden the pine for the previous two outings as the Brew Crew lined up against right-handed pitching, but he'll return to the starting nine with southpaw Clayton Kershaw toeing the rubber. Teammate Andruw Monasterio had gotten the start at shortstop in their last two contests, and could become the preferred option against righties with Ortiz hitting an ugly .198 off of them. It's worth noting that Monasterio's average against left-handers (.231) is comparable to that of Ortiz (.235), but the latter shouldn't be in danger of losing his job just yet.

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New York Yankees pitching prospect Cam Schlittler will make his MLB debut on Wednesday at home against the Seattle Mariners, according to Talkin' Yanks. The Yankees have an open spot in their rotation after losing Clarke Schmidt, who will likely require Tommy John surgery. The 24-year-old Schlittler has thrown 76 2/3 innings across stints with Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre so far in 2025. He's posted a 2.82 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts. Schlittler has a clear runway to becoming a regular in the Yankees rotation with Schmidt likely done for the season, and he's shown enough in the minors to be on the radar of fantasy managers in all formats.

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New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea (elbow, oblique) will make a rehab appearance on Tuesday night and if all goes well, could return to the big leagues on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, per Mike Puma of the New York Post. Manaea would be in line to piggyback with Sunday's scheduled Mets starter Clay Holmes. Manaea has yet to pitch for the Mets in 2025 after suffering an oblique injury in spring training and then experiencing discomfort in his pitching elbow while rehabbing. Manaea was a big part of the Mets' rotation in 2024, going 12-6 in 181 2/3 innings (32 starts) with a 3.47 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 184 strikeouts. He should be a target for fantasy managers in all leagues where he wasn't stashed.

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New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday and be built up as a starter, according to Talkin' Yanks. The 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, Gil has yet to pitch for the Yankees in 2025 after straining his right lat in Spring Training. In 151 2/3 innings (29 starts) last season, Gil went 15-7 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 171 strikeouts. Walks are a major issue for Gil (12.1% BB rate), but he was able to work around it in 2024 by limiting hard contact (37% hard-hit rate allowed). Gil should be a target for fantasy managers when he makes his return, especially those in need of strikeouts.

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Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane McClanahan (triceps) has been sent on a rehab assignment to the Florida Complex League. The assignment brings McClanahan one step closer to a big-league return, which he has been working towards since undergoing Tommy John surgery in August of 2023. The talented left-hander was on track to return for the start of the 2025 season, but he injured his left triceps in spring training. Last time McClanahan was on the big-league mound he was a clear fantasy asset. In 115 innings pitched (21 starts) in 2023, McClanahan went 11-2 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 121 strikeouts. Given that it's been nearly two full years since he last pitched, he'll likely need to throw a significant number of innings on his rehab assignment before the Rays activate him.

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