09/03/2025:

Ozzie Albies went 2-for-4 and swatted a solo home run on Tuesday night as the Braves fell to the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Albies tagged Cubs’ southpaw Shota Imanaga for a 377-foot (104.5 mph EV) solo shot in the fourth inning that pulled the Braves to within two runs at 4-2. He also singled in the sixth inning. With his two-hit night, the 28-year-old infielder is now slashing an underwhelming .238/.307/.360 with 14 long balls and 62 RBI on the season.

09/03/2025:

Red Sox placed OF Roman Anthony on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.

As expected, Anthony will be out at least two weeks with the strain, and it does appear this could be a season-ending injury for the 21-year-old rookie. It’s possible he could be an option if/when Boston makes the postseason, but for now, Nick Sogard takes his place on the roster.

09/03/2025:

The Red Sox are expected to place Roman Anthony (oblique) on the injured list prior to Wednesday’s game against the Guardians.

Anthony left Tuesday’s game against Cleveland with tightness in his left oblique, and the expectation is that will keep him out of the lineup for the next week-plus, at minimum. Nick Sogard is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Worcester to replace the 21-year-old rookie. Just how much time Anthony will miss will likely be determined by imaging.

09/03/2025:

Gabriel Arias (hand) is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Red Sox.

Arias is back handling shortstop and batting seventh after missing four straight games recovering from a right hand contusion after being hit by a pitch last Friday. It doesn’t appear to be a serious concern moving forward.

09/03/2025:

Luis Arraez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Orioles on Tuesday.

Arraez put the Padres only runs on the board with a two-run blast off Tyler Wells in the third inning. It was his seventh home run of the season while slashing .285/.318/.393 with 56 runs scored and 52 RBI across 587 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Patrick Bailey went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the Giants’ 7-4 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Bailey knocked a base hit in the second inning, then later Jaden Hill deep for a two-run blast in the eighth to give the Giants a pair of insurance runs. It was just the third home run of the season for the 26-year-old backstop while posting a .567 OPS across 382 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Nationals designated INF Darren Baker for assignment.

Baker got into nine games late last season for the Nationals, but hasn’t been back to the big leagues ever since. The 26-year-old was removed from Washington’s 40-man roster in a procedural move to free up space after reliever Sauryn Lao was claimed off waivers from the Mariners.

09/03/2025:

Andrew Benintendi had a monster night at the plate in Tuesday’s 12-3 victory over the Twins, going 4-for-5 with a pair of home runs and five RBI.

Benintendi got the White Sox on the board with a 398-foot (107.0 mph EV) solo shot off of Simeon Woods Richardson in the second inning that tied the score at 1-1. He then delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth inning that gave the White Sox a 4-3 lead. He put the cherry on top of the lopsided victory with a 406-foot (104.0 mph EV) three-run blast off of Noah Davis in the eighth inning. With his four-hit night, the 31-year-old outfielder is now hitting .245/.307/.428 with 17 homers and 54 RBI on the season.

09/03/2025:

Warming Bernabel (knee, quad) is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Giants.

Bernabel sat out three straight games after fouling a ball off his leg over the weekend. The 23-year-old rookie has cooled down after a surreal start to his big-league career and figures to split time at the cold corner over the final three-plus weeks of the season.

09/03/2025:

José Berríos was pulled after giving up six runs — two earned — in two innings Tuesday against the Reds.

It’s the shortest start for Berríos since 2022. He’s now given up 40 runs — 32 earned — in 52 2/3 innings since the beginning of July, good for a 5.47 ERA. However, he’s 5-2 in that span anyway, and after winning tonight, the Jays are 19-9 when he starts this season. Some might want him pulled from the Toronto rotation in favor of Eric Lauer or maybe a minor leaguer, but it doesn’t seem likely that it will happen. He’s due to face the Astros next week.

09/03/2025:

Jac Caglianone is at DH and batting eighth on Wednesday against the Angels.

Caglianone returns to Kansas City’s lineup for the first time since July 26 after an extended rehab stint in the minors working his way back from a hamstring strain. The 22-year-old slugging prospect has hit some serious turbulence in his first taste of the big leagues, but he’s certainly talented enough to make adjustments and excel at the highest level. It may not happen overnight, but he’s the type of talent that projects as a significant fantasy contributor down the road.

09/03/2025:

Junior Caminero went 3-for-4 with a homer, double and four RBI on Tuesday night, propelling the Rays to a 6-5 victory over the Mariners.

Caminero opened the scoring in the ballgame with an RBI single off of Bryan Woo in the home half of the first inning. He then crushed his 40th home run of the season — a 390-foot (105.2 mph EV) solo shot — to tie the score in the sixth inning. He then delivered a go-ahead two-run double off of Gabe Speier in the seventh that proved to be the difference in the ballgame. The 22-year-old has quickly become one of the most fearsome power hitters in the game — slashing .262/.304/.539 with 40 homers and 100 RBI.

09/04/2025:

Joey Cantillo struck out seven and allowed one run over six innings on Wednesday in a win over the Red Sox.

Cantillo received a touchdown worth of run support by the second inning and was able to cruise to a relatively easy win against a Boston lineup that looked completely lost without rookie sensation Roman Anthony. He carried a shutout into the fourth inning before Nick Sogard delivered a run-scoring single. The 25-year-old righty figures to get an extended opportunity over the final three weeks and offers some fantasy appeal, even in shallow formats. He’ll take the ball on Tuesday against the Royals in his next outing.

09/03/2025:

Guardians recalled LHP Joey Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus.

Cantillo rejoins Cleveland’s rotation after spending a couple weeks back in the minors. The 25-year-old will take the ball for Wednesday’s series finale against the Red Sox at Fenway Park and offers some streaming appeal in deeper formats. He holds a solid 3.93 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 80/36 K/BB ratio across 66 1/3 innings (29 appearances, eight starts) this season in the big leagues.

09/03/2025:

Astros activated C Victor Caratini from the 7-day concussion injured list.

The timing is notable on the heels of Tuesday’s bizarre on-field incident between ace Framber Valdez and backup catcher César Salazar. The 32-year-old backstop has cleared concussion protocol and will return for Wednesday’s showdown against the Yankees at Daikin Park.

09/03/2025:

Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer and walked Wednesday in the Tigers’ 6-2 takedown of the Mets.

Carpenter walked and scored in the fifth and hit a three-run homer off Ryan Helsley in his subsequent at-bat in the seventh. The homer was his 23rd, while the walk was just his 16th. However, the walk rate has really picked up of late; eight of those 16 bases on balls have come in his last 16 games. He had a 76/8 K/BB in his first 338 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Mariners claimed LHP José Castillo off waivers from the Mets.

Castillo joins Seattle’s bullpen mix — potentially, anyway — after being designated for assignment at the end of August by New York. The 29-year-old could take the spot of Tayler Saucedo in the coming days, but obviously there’s no fantasy intrigue to that role.

09/03/2025:

Cade Cavalli struck out six and allowed two runs over five innings on Tuesday in a win over the Marlins.

It was a much-needed bounce-back performance for Cavalli to rebuild some confidence after getting obliterated for eight runs on four homers his last time out against the Yankees last week. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect has shown some flashes of fantasy relevance in recent weeks and represents a worthwhile streaming option in all formats when he faces the Marlins again next Monday.

09/03/2025:

Bubba Chandler picked up his second win despite allowing three runs in four innings against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

He now has as many career wins while allowing three runs as Paul Skenes does. Chandler took over from Carmen Mlodzinski in the third with the Pirates up 4-1. He gave away that lead over his first two innings, but after he got past the next two scoreless, the Pirates broke through again with three runs in the bottom of the sixth. Chandler struck out three and walked none while throwing 65 pitches. He gave up homers to Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages. He’ll probably pitch again in relief of Mlodzinski on Sunday.

09/03/2025:

Matt Chapman has received a one-game suspension for his actions during Tuesday’s on-field brawl with the Rockies.

Chapman remains in Wednesday’s lineup while appealing the one-game suspension. It’s a bit unclear what the 32-year-old veteran third baseman did to warrant the lone suspension for either side following the on-field fracas which led to ejections for teammate Willy Adames and Rockies starter Kyle Freeland as well.

09/03/2025:

Jazz Chisholm went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBI, two runs scored, and a steal in New York’s 7-1 win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Chisholm put the Yankees on the board with a two-run blast off Framber Valdez in the second inning. He knocked a base hit and collected a stolen base in the fourth, then homered for a second time with a solo shot in the eighth. The 27-year-old infielder is up to 28 homers, 68 runs scored, 70 RBI, and 26 steals while slashing .243/.342/.505 across 442 plate appearances.

09/04/2025:

Jackson Chourio is starting Thursday after DHing because of hamstring stiffness on Wednesday.

Chourio wasn’t going to start last night, but he was inserted into the lineup at DH after Christian Yelich was scratched. It’s encouraging that he feels fine to return to the field today. The Brewers are giving William Contreras a partial day off as the DH today.

09/03/2025:

Jackson Chourio is absent from the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Phillies with hamstring stiffness.

Brewers skipper Pat Murphy told reporters they’re trying to be a little cautious with Chourio after he reported some cramping and stiffness in his right hamstring after a couple games over the weekend on the turf in Toronto. It doesn’t sound like a significant concern, but fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status heading into Thursday’s series finale.

09/03/2025:

Garrett Cleavinger escaped a massive jam in the ninth inning on Tuesday night, protecting a one-run lead against the Mariners to earn his second save of the season.

Griffin Jax started the ninth inning with a two-run advantage, but he loaded the bases with a pair of walks and a single. Cleavinger then came on to try to put out the fire. He allowed a sacrifice fly to Mitch Garver that pushed one run across, but then retired Randy Arozarena on a fly ball to right field and Cal Raleigh on a pop out to third base to end the ballgame. He has been a major weapon out of the Rays’ bullpen this season, compiling a 1.75 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and a 68/16 K/BB ratio over 51 1/3 innings.

09/03/2025:

White Sox claimed INF Ben Cowles off waivers from the Cubs.

Cowles has already been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. The 25-year-old stays in Chicago, but with a (much) different organization. Cowles could compete for a utility spot in 2026.

09/03/2025:

Nabil Crismatt allowed two runs with three strikeouts over 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Crismatt tossed two scoreless innings before a triple and a sacrifice fly put the Rangers on the board with a run in the third. Two hits in the fourth brought a second run in to score for Texas. Crismatt would pitch into the seventh, leaving with one out at 82 pitches. He struck out three. It was just the third start of the season for Crismatt. The 30-year-old right-hander holds a 2.14 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 14/6 K/BB ratio across 21 innings. He’s tentatively lined up for a start against the Giants in San Francisco on Monday, though he could be pushed to the bullpen pending the return of Anthony DeSclafani.

09/03/2025:

Pete Crow-Armstrong remains on the bench for Wednesday’s game against Atlanta.

Crow-Armstrong finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest as the Chicago is apparently trying to give him a break to reset mentally. The 23-year-old center fielder is batting just .212 (31-for-146) with three homers and four steals over 41 second-half contests after launching 25 homers in 95 games prior to the Midsummer Classic.

09/04/2025:

Caden Dana allowed two hits and two runs – one earned – with one walk and four strikeouts across five innings in a no-decision against the Royals on Wednesday.

Making just his third appearance of the season and first start since last September, Dana did well to keep the Angels in this game. He didn’t force many swings-and-misses, but also didn’t allow much hard contact. The 21-year-old wasn’t exactly impressive though either. His command was erratic and none of his stuff stood out. His next start would come against the Twins if he sticks in the rotation.

09/03/2025:

Angels recalled RHP Caden Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Dana draws the starting assignment for Wednesday’s showdown against the Royals. The 21-year-old top pitching prospect has made five appearances (three starts) in the big leagues over the past two seasons and has been hit pretty hard on the doorstep of the majors at the Triple-A level during that span. He’s an interesting arm, but he’s not close to sustained fantasy relevance at this early stage of his career.

09/03/2025:

Yu Darvish allowed four runs -- three earned -- with six strikeouts over four innings in a loss against the Orioles on Tuesday.

Darvish surrendered a solo homer to Jeremiah Jackson in the first inning. He then hit two batters and issued a walk to load the bases before getting out of the opening frame. Three base hits in the third plated two more runs for Baltimore in the third. Darvish started the fifth inning with a walk and was relieved at 87 pitches. The inherited runner would come in to score on an error. The 39-year-old right-hander ends the day with a 5.75 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and a 48/17 K/BB ratio across 51 2/3 innings.

09/03/2025:

Angels claimed Logan Davidson off waivers from the Astros.

Davidson was removed from the 40-man roster by the Astros, and now the former first-round pick has a new home. He could see time with the Angels before the end of the year, but time is obviously running out.

09/03/2025:

Rafael Devers went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer against the Rockies on Tuesday.

Devers took Kyle Freeland deep for a two-run homer in the first inning. After admiring his towering shot over the right field wall, Freeland had some words for Devers, which was followed by a benches-clearing scuffle that got Freeland, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames ejected from the game. The two-run blast was Devers’ only hit of the game. It was his third straight game with a homer and 30th on the season to go with 96 RBI and an .874 OPS over 627 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Red Sox recalled INF/OF Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester.

Sogard is up with Roman Anthony on the IL due to a strained left oblique. Sogard will likely be a utility option who fills in on ocassion at multiple positions.

09/03/2025:

Jose A. Ferrer tossed a perfect ninth inning on Monday against the Marlins to collect his sixth save of the season.

Ferrer was called upon for the second straight game needed 20 pitches to slam the door. He’s converted six of eight save opportunities this season to go along with a respectable 4.03 ERA across 67 innings. He’ll likely finish the season as Washington’s primary closing option.

09/03/2025:

Jose A. Ferrer tossed a perfect ninth inning on Tuesday against the Marlins to collect his sixth save of the season.

Ferrer was called upon for the second straight game needed 20 pitches to slam the door. He’s converted six of eight save opportunities this season to go along with a respectable 4.03 ERA across 67 innings. He’ll likely finish the season as Washington’s primary closing option.

09/03/2025:

Kyle Finnegan was unavailable during Wednesday’s game against the Mets due to right groin tightness.

The injury occurred when Finnegan was warming up to potentially pitch in the late stages of Wednesday’s contest. The 33-year-old right-hander may need to undergo imaging to determine if there’s structural damage and a trip to the injured list is necessary. It would be a significant hit to Detroit’s bullpen as the former Nationals closer has been excellent since coming over at the trade deadline.

09/03/2025:

Kyle Finnegan suffered an apparent injury while warming up in the bullpen during Wednesday’s game against the Mets.

Finnegan appeared to be uncomfortable after completing a warmup pitch, and the right-hander exited the bullpen and went into the locker. This would be a significant loss for the Tigers as well as fantasy managers, as Finnegan has been excellent since the deal to Washington prior to the deadline.

09/03/2025:

Kyle Finnegan was unable to enter Wednesday’s game against the Mets due to right groin tightness.

The injury occurred when Finnegan was warming up to potentially pitch in Wednesday’s game. The right-hander may need to undergo imaging to determine if there’s structural damage and a trip to the injured list is necessary.

09/03/2025:

Max Fried allowed one run with five strikeouts over seven innings in a win over the Astros on Tuesday.

Fried outstanding on Tuesday, tossing five shutout frames in Houston before two hits and a groundout brought a run in to score for the Astros in the sixth inning. He gave the Yankees one more scoreless inning, ending his day after seven with five strikeouts. The 31-year-old left-hander holds a 2.98 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a 159/45 K/BB ratio across 169 innings. He’ll take on the Blue Jays in New York on Sunday.

09/03/2025:

Adolis García (quad) is not in Wednesday’s lineup against the Diamondbacks.

García, 32, will miss a third-straight game while dealing with his quad injury. The Rangers don’t believe García needs a trip to the injured list, but it’s likely he’ll miss at least another game or two before returning.

09/03/2025:

Hunter Goodman went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI against the Giants on Tuesday.

Goodman drove in all four of Colorado’s runs on Tuesday, starting a base hit in the third to bring one home. He knocked in another run with a single in the fifth, then took José Buttó deep for a two-run blast seventh. The 25-year-old backstop is up to 27 homers while slashing .277/.323/.523 with 80 RBI across 489 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Trent Grisham went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and two runs scored against the Astros on Tuesday.

Grisham led off the second inning with a base hit before scoring on a home run by Jazz Chisholm. With the bases loaded fifth, Grisham went yard for a grand slam to extend the Yankees lead. It was the 29th home run of the season for the 28-year-old outfielder. He’s hitting .248/.357/.484 with 73 runs scored and 61 RBI across 486 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 3-for-4 with a walk, a steal and three runs scored against the Reds on Tuesday.

Guerrero has struggled since returning from a hamstring injury, but he had some good luck tonight; his three hits had exit velocities ranging from 73 to 81 mph. He did hit the ball hard once, but it turned out to be a 107.2-mph groundout. Guerrero’s steal was his sixth of the year but first since July 11. It’s the third time this season that he’s scored three runs.

09/03/2025:

Cubs signed OF Billy Hamilton to a minor league contract.

One of the most electrifying stolen base threats in recent memory, Hamilton never turned into the true game-changing impact contributor fantasy managers envisioned. However, he still managed to piled up 326 thefts across an 11-year period from 2013-2023. The 34-year-old speedster could be a potential pinch-running specialist on Chicago’s postseason roster in the mold of someone like Terrance Gore or Quintin Berry.

09/03/2025:

Ian Happ went 1-for-4 and drove in a run on Tuesday as the Cubs eked out a 4-3 victory over the Braves.

Happ delivered an RBI single off of Joey Wentz in the third inning that extended the Cubs’ early lead to 4-0. That run would prove to be the difference in the ballgame. The 31-year-old outfielder is having a disappointing season at the dish, slashing just .238/.336/.409 with 19 homers, 65 RBI and six stolen bases. His .745 OPS currently ranks as the worst in his nine-year career.

09/03/2025:

Alex Speier of the Boston Globe reports that Kyle Harrison is not expected to start Wednesday’s game against the Guardians.

Well then. Speier reports that Brennan Bernardino is expected to open with Dustin May working in bulk. The expectation was Harrison would make his debut with Boston on Wednesday, but for whatever reason(s), it appears he’ll have to wait at least another couple of days. Weird.

09/03/2025:

Austin Hays had a three-run homer and an RBI double in the loss to the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Hays is one of several average-ish Reds hitters who could lose some playing time to Sal Stewart, but this will help the cause. He’s homered twice in three games, and he’s back up to .263/.317/.461 overall.

09/03/2025:

Having another rough outing for the Mets, Ryan Helsley gave up a three-run homer to Kerry Carpenter while getting two outs against the Tigers on Wednesday.

This was after he entered with the team down 3-2 in the seventh. In 14 appearances for the Mets, Helsley, who knows he’s tipping his pitches but can’t seem to fix it, has given up runs nine times, including multiple runs on seven occasions. He has an 11.45 ERA in 11 innings, taking his season mark from 3.00 to 4.98.

09/03/2025:

Gunnar Henderson is out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Padres.

It’s an extremely rare off day for Henderson, who rarely ever comes off the field. The 24-year-old fantasy star is batting .278/.349/.455 with 16 homers, 61 RBI and 20 steals in 558 plate appearances over 132 games. He’s on pace for his third consecutive 25-homer campaign and has eclipsed 20 thefts in each of the last two seasons.

09/03/2025:

Marlins placed OF Derek Hill on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain.

Hill suffered the injury during Monday’s game, and the 29-year-old will need to miss at least a week more. A corresponding move to replace Hill — potentially for the rest of the season — should be announced shortly.

09/03/2025:

Jeff Hoffman worked a scoreless ninth and earned his 30th save against the Reds on Tuesday.

Hoffman gave up a groundball single, but he retired the other three batters he faced in a rather smooth inning. Hoffman also pitched a scoreless inning with a four-run lead Sunday. He’d given up eight runs and taken two blown saves in his previous four appearances.

09/03/2025:

Clay Holmes allowed three runs — two earned — in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Tigers.

In a 1-1 game with one on and two outs, Holmes was left in to face Kerry Carpenter with a lefty ready in the pen in the fifth. Carpenter walked, Gregory Soto was brought in to face Riley Greene and a two-run single followed. It was an odd sequence from manager Carlos Mendoza made worse later when Carpenter, who might have been lifted for a pinch-hitter had the Mets gone to the lefty, hit a three-run homer off Ryan Helsley to put away the game in the eighth. Holmes took the loss, leaving him 11-7 with a 3.61 ERA through 28 starts. He’ll face the Phillies next week.

09/03/2025:

Brady House finished 2-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Marlins in Wednesday’s win.

House has been a part-timer lately, as the rebuilding Nationals have somehow gotten it into their heads that it’s worth starting Paul DeJong. To be fair, House has had a rough go of it, what with his .595 OPS and 61/5 K/BB in 213 plate appearances. Still, there’s a decent chance he has a future as a starting third baseman for the Nationals, and it’d be a very bad thing if anyone in the organization is thinking the same thing about DeJong.

09/03/2025:

Shota Imanaga picked up his ninth victory of the season on Tuesday night, limiting the Braves to three runs on five hits across his six frames.

Imanaga struck out two batters on the night while allowing only one free pass. Most of the damage done against him came via the long ball, with Ozzie Albies belting a solo homer in the fourth and Eli White doing the same in the fifth inning. The 32-year-old left-hander got nine swings and misses on 78 pitches on the evening, posting a CSW of 24 percent. Now 9-6 on the season, he’ll tote a 3.15 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and a 97/23 K/BB ratio (123 innings) into a rematch against the Braves in Atlanta on Monday night.

09/03/2025:

Jeremiah Jackson went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Baltimore’s 6-2 win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Jackson has been on a tear since his debut on August 1. He took Yu Darvish deep for a solo homer to put the Orioles on the board in the first inning. After drawing a walk in the fifth, he drove in a second run on a groundout in the eighth. The 25-year-old outfielder is now slashing .333/.358/.539 with four homers and 17 RBI across 106 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Mariners designated LHP Joe Jacques for assignment.

Jacques has been removed from Seattle’s 40-man roster in a procedural move to free up a spot for lefty José Castillo, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets. The 30-year-old southpaw didn’t end up making an appearance this season for Seattle after being acquired from the Dodgers back in early June.

09/03/2025:

Josh Jung is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Guardians.

Jung will get a day off for the finale against Arizona. The 27-year-old will likely be available off the bench with Ezequiel Duran getting the start at the hot corner and hitting seventh.

09/04/2025:

Guardians recalled RHP Zak Kent from Triple-A Columbus.

The 27-year-old hurler has struggled in six appearances with the Guardians this season, compiling a 4.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and a 9/6 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings. Expect him to function in the middle innings for manager Stephen Vogt. Nic Enright (elbow/forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move on Thursday.

09/03/2025:

Guardians optioned RHP Zak Kent to Triple-A Columbus.

Kent heads back to the minors to clear a roster spot for starter Joey Cantillo to return to Cleveland’s rotation mix.

09/03/2025:

Nationals claimed RHP Sauryn Lao off waivers from the Mariners.

Lao, 26, was designated for assignment Wednesday after the Mariners recalled Emerson Hancock. The right-hander will be a depth piece in the minors, and look to show enough to potentially contend for a bullpen spot in 2026.

09/03/2025:

Trevor Larnach went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a losing effort against the White Sox on Tuesday evening.

Larnach smacked an RBI single off of Davis Martin in the home half of the first inning, giving the Twins an early 1-0 lead. He also added a two-out double in the seventh inning, but the Twins were unable to cash him in. For the season, the 28-year-old slugger is now hitting .254/.327/.414 with 16 homers, 55 RBI and two stolen bases in 491 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Jacob Latz allowed two runs with one strikeout over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Latz shut the D-Backs out over five innings before issuing two walks with one out in the sixth. He’d leave both runners on the bases as he was relieved on the mound at 71 pitches. Both inherited runners would end up scoring. Latz struck out one. The 29-year-old left-hander ends the day with a 3.15 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 62/31 K/BB ratio across 68 2/3 innings. He’s in line for a matchup against the Brewers in Texas on Monday.

09/03/2025:

Phillies recalled RHP Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Lazar has made the trip from Lehigh to Philadelphia a time or two in 2025, and the 26-year-old righty is back up with Daniel Robert on the injured list with a forearm strain.

09/03/2025:

Ketel Marte went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run to lead the Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

Marte doubled in the first inning, then came up in a clutch spot for the Diamondbacks in the seventh. With the game tied at 2-2, he took Hoby Milner deep for a three-run blast to give Arizona the lead. The 31-year-old second baseman is hitting .292/.391/.537 with 25 homers, 77 runs scored, and 64 RBI across 465 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Davis Martin nabbed his sixth victory of the season on Tuesday night, allowing three runs on six hits over his six frames against the Twins.

Martin also issued three walks on the evening while striking out four opposing hitters. The Twins scratched out single runs against him in the first, second and fourth innings, but Martin was able to limit the damage each time. The 28-year-old hurler generated 12 whiffs on 90 pitches on the night — seven on his fastball — while posting a CSW of 27 percent. He’ll look to keep the good times rolling as he brings a 4.06 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and an 89/41 K/BB ratio (122 innings) into Sunday’s battle against the Tigers in Detroit.

09/03/2025:

Adam Mazur was charged with five runs – four earned – over six innings on Tuesday in a loss to the Nationals.

09/03/2025:

Adam Mazur was charged with five runs — four earned — over six innings on Tuesday in a loss to the Nationals.

Mazur coughed up 10 hits, including a two-run homer to James Wood in the fourth inning that left him on the hook for another loss. His pinpoint control was on display in this one as he struck out five and didn’t hand out a free pass. It’s a bit unclear whether he’ll cede his rotation spot to Jansen Junk later this week or take the ball on Sunday against the Phillies. Regardless, he’s not a recommended fantasy option outside of extremely deep mixed leagues.

09/03/2025:

Astros optioned OF Chas McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land.

McCormick has barely played this season after Jake Meyers took over as Houston’s primary center fielder back in spring training. The 30-year-old reserve outfielder returns to the minors with veteran backstop Victor Caratini back from the injured list.

09/03/2025:

Matt McLain finished 2-for-4 with an RBI double against the Blue Jays on Tuesday.

McLain has hit in six straight games, though this is his first multihit game since Aug. 7. Still, he might have turned the corner a little bit with homers Saturday and Sunday. He definitely needs the little surge here with Sal Stewart up as a candidate to see time at second base.

09/03/2025:

Angels transferred RHP Victor Mederos from the 15-day injured list on the 60-day injured list.

Mederos is officially out for the rest of the year as he recovers from inflammation in his right shoulder. The 24-year-old will compete for a bullpen spot in 2026, assuming good health.

09/03/2025:

Chase Meidroth is starting at shortstop and hitting ninth against the Twins on Wednesday.

Meidroth missed Tuesday’s game with a sprained right ankle, but the sprain obviously wasn’t too severe with the rookie shortstop back in action versus Minnesota one day later.

09/03/2025:

Brewers placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list with a right UCL sprain.

Miller’s season is over. The right-hander had one of his best seasons on the bump with the D-backs and Brew Crew, but the sprain he suffered against the Phillies will keep him from pitching in the postseason. The 34-year-old will likely be of interest on the free-agent market this spring, but just how much interest will depend on his recovery plan.

09/03/2025:

Casey Mize threw five innings of one-run ball in a victory over the Mets on Wednesday.

Pitching on six days’ rest, Mize got some extra work on the side in between starts, which seemed to pay off today. His fastball and sinker were both up by one mph from his season average and his spin rates were unusually high. He didn’t miss a ton of bats, settling for three strikeouts and six whiffs on 37 swings, but he got his 15 outs while using just 69 pitches. Fortunately, he retired all three batters he faced in the fifth, leaving Juan Soto on deck to end the inning. There’s very little chance he would have been allowed to face Soto a third time with a man on base, and exiting then would have left him ineligible for the win. Mize improved to 13-5 with a 3.87 ERA ahead of a start in New York against the Yankees.

09/03/2025:

Tigers recalled RHP Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo.

With Chris Paddack headed to the bereavement list, Montero will provide bulk relief innings out of the bullpen for the next three to seven days.

09/03/2025:

Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup for the Mets on Wednesday against the Tigers.

It’s just a routine day off for the veteran; although, Mullins has really struggled since coming to the Mets, slashing .188/.297/.294 in 26 games with one home run and eight RBIs. He does have six steals over that time, so he continues to provide fantasy value there, but not many other places. Jeff McNeil will start in center field with Starling Marte entering the lineup as the designated hitter.

09/03/2025:

Nasim Nuñez went 3-for-4 with his first two career homers and four RBI to lead the Nationals past the Marlins 10-5 on Wednesday.

Good for Nuñez, who was a bit of a surprise to get the call on Sept. 1 after spending most of the season as the No. 9 hitter at Triple-A Rochester. It certainly helped the cause that he hit .354/.421/.462 with 16 steals in August. Nuñez was hitting .221/.331/.250 in 127 major league plate appearances coming into this one, but he does have better exit velocity numbers than his lines suggest. There’s still a decent chance that the former Rule 5 pick will have a career as a major league utilityman.

09/04/2025:

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts confirmed Thursday that Shohei Ohtani (illness) will make his next start for the Dodgers on Monday evening against the Rockies.

Ohtani was scratched from his scheduled start against the Pirates on Wednesday as he was feeling a bit under the weather. He has made 11 starts on the season, going 1-1 with a 4.18 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 44/7 K/BB ratio across 32 1/3 innings of work. It’s unclear if the Dodgers will revert back to a six-man rotation next week or if Emmet Sheehan will move back to the bullpen for the time being.

09/03/2025:

Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from Wednesday’s scheduled start against the Pirates.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani — who remains in Wednesday’s lineup at DH — wasn’t feeling 100 percent after dealing with an illness earlier this week. He added that the 31-year-old two-way superstar will pitch at some point this weekend against the Orioles. Emmet Sheehan — who was originally scheduled to get an extra day of rest — will start in Ohtani’s place against Pittsburgh.

09/03/2025:

Shohei Ohtani will not be the starting pitcher against the Pirates on Wednesday.

Ohtani was listed as the scheduled hurler, but the Dodgers apparently want to give the 31-year-old a day of rest on the mound. That will not include a day off at the plate, however, as he is the designated hitter and will leadoff as usual. Emmet Sheehan — who was originally scheduled to get an extra day of rest — will start in Ohtani’s place.

09/03/2025:

Tigers placed RHP Chris Paddack on the bereavement list.

Paddack will return home after a death in the family. He will be able to return after three days, but could miss up to seven.

09/03/2025:

Daniel Palencia walked the tightrope against the Braves in the ninth inning on Tuesday evening but escaped with a one-run lead intact to earn his 22nd save of the season.

The 25-year-old hurler came on with a one-run lead to protect and made things interesting by allowing a one-out single to Marcell Ozuna. Pinch-runner Luke Williams then swiped second base and advanced to third on a two-out infield single off the bat of Ha-Seong Kim. Not to worry though, as Palencia rallied to get Eli White on a fly ball to center to end the ballgame. He now holds a 2.16 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and a 57/15 K/BB ratio across 50 innings on the season while converting 22 of his first 24 save chances.

09/04/2025:

Isaac Paredes (hamstring) told reporters he’s been cleared to resume baseball activities.

Paredes added that he’s unsure if he’ll make it back this season. However, there’s at least some optimism he could be ready at some point in the postseason as he works his way back from a significant hamstring strain. There should be a clearer idea of his return timeline at some point later this month.

09/04/2025:

Isaac Paredes (hamstring) will head to the Astros’ spring training complex in Florida to continue his rehab.

Paredes hit on the field on Tuesday and Wednesday and is running at a 50% rate as he began baseball activities from a hamstring injury that has sideline him since mid-July. He said the focus in Florida is to work on “getting my legs stronger.” Both Paredes and Astros manager Joe Espada said that there aren’t any expectations or timeline for Paredes right now. However, if he does return this season, he will need to DH, which means that both Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve will need to play the field.

09/03/2025:

Astros general manager Dana Brown said there’s “a good chance that [Isaac] Paredes may be doing some activity” this week.

Paredes has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since July 19th, and there was some fear that he would be out for the season. His loss was huge for the Astros and for fantasy managers, so it would be great news if he were to make it back. However, we need to know just what kind of activity he is able to do this week before we have a better sense of his return timing.

09/03/2025:

Mitchell Parker yielded four runs — two earned — in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Marlins.

Parker had a 7-0 lead after four and still failed to come away with a win, though he would have if not for a Luis García Jr. error with two outs in the fifth. He wound up being replaced after allowing his third and fourth runs of the inning afterwards. At least the Nationals did win one of his starts for the first time since July. He was 0-5 with a 10.21 ERA in six starts during August. Parker should face the Marlins again next week.

09/03/2025:

Brewers selected the contract of RHP Joel Payamps from Triple-A Nashville.

Payamps was list in the majors in May, and he was awful with an 8.35 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 18 1/3 innings; leading to him being designated for assignment. He replaces Shelby Miller in the bullpen, and while Payamps has had success at the highest level, he’s not likely a high-leverage option for Milwaukee.

09/03/2025:

Eury Pérez was tagged for seven runs in four innings by the Nationals on Wednesday.

Pérez’s velocity was down a little today, which was kind of surprising given that he had five days’ rest after throwing just two-thirds of an inning last time out against the Mets. He struck out just two and allowed 11 hard-hit balls, with two of those turning into homers. After these last two outings, he seems too risky to play even in a favorable matchup at home against this same Nationals team next week.

09/03/2025:

Tommy Pham went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI as the Pirates bested the Dodgers 9-7 on Tuesday.

The Pirates were outhit 12-8 and outhomered 1-0 tonight, but they took advantage of eight walks in scoring nine runs. Pham has now hit in six straight games. He’s batting .325 with two homers and 13 RBI in his last 11 games.

09/03/2025:

Cal Raleigh went 1-for-5 and blasted his 51st home run of the season on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t enough to power the Mariners past the Rays in Tampa Bay.

The 28-year-old slugger victimized Rays’ right-hander Drew Rasmussen for a 371-foot (102.9 mph EV) solo shot in the fourth inning to get the Mariners on the board. That would be his only hit in five at-bats on the evening. The Big Dumper is now slashing .242/.352/.581 with a league-leading 51 long balls, 108 RBI and 14 stolen bases in what’s shaping up to be an MVP-caliber season.

09/03/2025:

Taylor Rashi gave up one run and struck out two over two innings to record the save against the Rangers on Tuesday.

Rashi picked up a save in his last appearance before he was sent to Triple-A. In his first appearance back on Tuesday, he pitched the final two innings to close out the game against the Rangers with a two-run lead. Andrew Saalfrank remains in line to work most save chances, but was held out Tuesday after pitching in two of the last three days.

09/03/2025:

Drew Rasmussen pitched decently in a no-decision against the Mariners on Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits over his five innings of work.

Rasmussen struck out two batters on the evening and didn’t walk a batter. All of the scoring done against him came via the long ball, as Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodriguez and Jorge Polanco each clubbed solo homers in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old right-hander got just six whiffs on 72 pitches on the night, registering a CSW of 25 percent. He’ll carry an outstanding 2.74 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 115/28 K/BB ratio (134 2/3 innings) into Sunday’s matchup against the Guardians.

09/03/2025:

Reds recalled RHP Lyon Richardson from Louisville

Richardson has a 3.93 ERA and 30/20 K/BB ratio in 36 2/3 innings out of the bullpen for Cincinnati this season. He will provide bullpen depth for the next few weeks.

09/03/2025:

Phillies placed RHP Daniel Robert on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.

Robert, 31, will be out for at least two weeks and very well could miss the rest of 2025. Max Lazar has been recalled from Triple-A to take his spot in the bullpen.

09/03/2025:

Rockies optioned LHP Ryan Rolison to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Rolison has been shipped back to the minors to make room for Roansy Contreras, who was claimed off waivers from the Orioles earlier this week. The 28-year-old lefty holds a bloated 7.15 ERA across 39 innings over 27 appearances this season at the highest level.

09/03/2025:

Reds optioned LHP Reiver Sanmartin to Triple-A Louisville

Sanmartin was called up on Tuesday and threw 25 pitches out of the bullpen, so the Reds will now send him back down to get a fresh arm in the bullpen.

09/04/2025:

Dennis Santana delivered a perfect ninth with two strikeouts for a save Wednesday against the Dodgers.

That’s two saves in two days and 13 this year for Santana. He’s allowed two runs in his last 11 appearances, bringing his ERA back down to 2.40. It was actually at 1.36 at the trade deadline, but he gave up seven runs in his first three appearances last month.

09/03/2025:

Dennis Santana picked up his 12th save after allowing one run in the ninth Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Working with a three-run lead, Santana walked Miguel Rojas to start the ninth and then gave up an RBI double to Shohei Ohtani. However, he was able to retire Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith from there. Santana, who had three days off coming into tonight, should be available to close again Wednesday after throwing 14 pitches.

09/03/2025:

Anthony Santander (shoulder) is trending towards starting a minor league rehab assignment next week with Triple-A Buffalo.

The big challenge here for the switch-hitting Santander is that he needs a couple rehab contests to get back up to speed from both sides of the plate. Barring any setbacks, he should make it back to Toronto by mid-September. The 30-year-old marquee free agent acquisition has been on the shelf since late May recovering from a left shoulder subluxation.

09/03/2025:

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters there are no plans to bring Roki Sasaki (shoulder) back to the majors.

Roberts added that Sasaki’s stuff is still not up to where the club hoped it would be. There should be a decision regarding his next steps at some point soon. The 23-year-old’s fastball velocity was down considerably at just 94.4 mph in his fourth rehab outing and he was charged with four runs over five frames. The strikeouts simply haven’t been there either. At this point, his odds of making any sort of fantasy impact this season are very slim.

09/03/2025:

Roki Sasaki (shoulder) allowed four runs in five innings in a rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Sasaki allowed three hits, two walks and struck out two. The right-hander reached five innings for the first time in his rehab journey, but didn’t exactly dominate while still showing the command issues that plagued him before the injury, as well. Sasaki’s long-term upside is obvious, but it’s hard to imagine he’s going to be a big part of the Dodgers’ rotation in 2025. If/when he rejoins Los Angeles, his usage in leagues will be matchup-dependent.

09/03/2025:

Casey Schmitt went 2-for-5 with a solo homer against the Rockies on Tuesday.

Schmitt was originally out of the lineup nursing an elbow injury before he was forced into the game with Matt Chapman and Willy Adames ejected following a bench-clearing scuffle. Schmitt proved to be just fine, taking Antonio Senzatela deep for a solo homer in the fifth inning, his tenth of the season. The 26-year-old infielder has been playing regularly at second base and should get back to starting duties on Wednesday.

09/03/2025:

The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports that the Mets are considering sending Kodai Senga to the minors for a brief period.

The move is a bit complicated because Senga “may not be assigned to the minors without his consent, according to his contract.” While the 32-year-old “said Tuesday night that he is willing to do whatever it takes for him to get better and help the team,” that doesn’t mean he would be open to a demotion of this caliber. However, Senga has really struggled of late, posting a 6.56 ERA in his last 35 2/3 innings. In that time, the Mets have seen Jonah Tong and Nolan McLean pitch well enough to warrant rotation spots alongside David Peterson and Sean Manaea, with Tylor Megill, Clay Holmes, and Brandon Sproat also options to fill in if Senga were to accept the demotion.

09/03/2025:

Angels optioned RHP Chase Silseth to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Silseth heads back to the minors to make room for top pitching prospect Caden Dana to ascend to the big leagues. The 25-year-old righty has mostly pitched in relief this season at the highest level.

09/03/2025:

Lenyn Sosa went 1-for-5 and swatted his 19th home run of the season as the White Sox clobbered the Twins on Tuesday evening.

Sosa did his damage off of Thomas Hatch in the seventh inning, crushing a 2-0 sweeper for a 425-foot (106.0 mph EV) solo shot to extend the White Sox’ advantage to 7-3. The 25-year-old is having a breakout season at the dish, slashing .265/.296/.436 with 19 homers, 62 RBI and two stolen bases in 468 plate appearances.

09/04/2025:

George Springer went 2-for-4 with a solo homer on Wednesday, powering the Blue Jays to a 13-9 victory over the Reds.

Springer helped fuel Toronto’s comeback from an early five-run deficit by launching the first of five round-trippers on the night when he took Reds starter Zack Littell deep in the third inning. Daulton Varsho, Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also went deep in this one. It was his 27th big fly of the season and ninth time he’s left the yard since returning from the injured list back on August 16. The 35-year-old veteran, who reached base safely in four of his six plate appearances out of the leadoff spot in this one, has shown zero signs of slowing down heading into the home stretch.

09/03/2025:

George Springer went 3-for-4 with two homers, three RBI and a walk to power the Blue Jays past the Reds 12-9 on Tuesday.

Springer took advantage of Nick Lodolo’s illness, homering off Scott Barlow to lead off the bottom of the first and Brent Suter in the fourth. It’s his 29th career two-homer game. Five of those have come this year, including four in just his last 39 games.

09/03/2025:

Spencer Steer (leg) is back in the lineup for Wednesday’s showdown against the Blue Jays.

Steer is back at the cold corner and batting sixth following a brief two-game absence due to a relatively minor leg issue. His return pushes top prospect Sal Stewart, who has gone 2-for-8 in a pair of games since being promoted earlier this week, back to the bench for now.

09/03/2025:

Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Stephenson has been out since August 17th with a fractured thumb, so it’s been a relatively quick return for the 29-year-old. We’ll need to see how his thumb holds up to catching and hitting during his rehab games before determining how much fantasy value he’ll have down the stretch.

09/03/2025:

Kyle Teel went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a pair of runs scored as the White Sox clobbered the Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Teel blasted a 385-foot (103.9 mph EV) solo shot off of Thomas Hatch in the seventh inning that extended the White Sox’ lead to 6-3. The 23-year-old backstop was also hit by a pitch in the eighth inning and rode home on Andrew Benintendi’s three-run blast. On the season, he’s slashing an impressive .290/.388/.421 with five homers and 23 RBI in his first 215 plate appearances with the White Sox.

09/04/2025:

Mike Trout (skin infection) returned to the Angels’ starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Royals in Kansas City.

The 34-year-old slugger missed each of the team’s previous two contests due to a skin infection. He’ll serve as the Halos’ designated hitter and bat second against left-hander Noah Cameron and the Royals on Thursday evening. On the season, Trout is slashing .231/.361/.425 with 20 long balls, 54 RBI and a pair of stolen bases in 466 plate appearances.

09/03/2025:

Mike Trout (skin infection) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Royals.

Trout’s quest to reach the lofty 400-home run milestone is on hold for now. The 34-year-old generational talent, who is sitting on 398 round-trippers, will sit out his second his second straight contest due to a skin infection. He told reporters he’s feeling better already and plans to return to the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against Kansas City.

09/03/2025:

Kyle Tucker (calf) is not in the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against Atlanta.

As expected, Tucker is going to sit out Wednesday’s series finale for some extra rest prior to Friday’s road tilt against the Nationals. The 28-year-old fantasy superstar made a precautionary exit from Tuesday’s contest with left calf tightness. Seiya Suzuki is heading out to right field with Carlos Santana taking over at DH in his place. He’ll be re-evaluated later this week to determine whether he’ll require a trip to the injured list.

09/03/2025:

Framber Valdez allowed six runs with eight strikeouts over five innings in a loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.

Valdez gave up a two-run homer to Jazz Chisholm in the second inning. After loading the bases with two outs in the fifth, Trent Grisham took Valdez deep for a grand slam, making it a 6-0 game. Valdez would finish out the fifth and was done for the day at 96 pitches. He collected eight strikeouts. The 31-year-old left-hander will take a 3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and a 166/57 K/BB ratio across 169 1/3 innings into a start against the Blue Jays in Toronto next Tuesday.

09/03/2025:

Ryan Walker tossed a clean ninth inning with one strikeout to record the save against the Rockies on Tuesday.

Walker was summoned to close things out in the ninth inning against the Rockies with a three-run lead. He tossed a clean frame, striking out the final batter to end the game with his 13th save of the season. He’ll continue to work as the primary closer through the rest of the season.

09/03/2025:

Taylor Ward (face) is back in the lineup at DH for Wednesday’s game against the Royals.

It seemed unimaginable that Ward would return to Los Angeles’ lineup after just two games when he collided with the left-field wall over the weekend resulting in a scary-looking cut above his eye that required stitches. The 31-year-old may be limited to DH for a couple games, but it’s remarkable that he’s back in the lineup so quickly after a major injury scare.

09/03/2025:

Logan Webb allowed two runs with seven strikeouts over five innings in a win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Webb tossed two scoreless frames before the Rockies put a run on the board with a walk and two singles in the third. Three more hits brought a second run in to score in the fifth. Webb would be done after five innings at 94 pitches. He struck out seven. The 28-year-old right-hander will take a 3.19 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 194/39 K/BB ratio across 178 innings into a start against the Diamondbacks in San Francisco on Monday.

09/03/2025:

Tyler Wells allowed two runs with four strikeouts over five innings in a win over the Padres on Tuesday.

Wells, making his first start of the season after completing his rehab from Tommy John surgery, tossed two scoreless frames before giving up a two-run homer to Luis Arraez in the third inning. He tossed two more scoreless innings, ending his day with four strikeouts over five frames while in line for the win. The 31-year-old right-hander is in line for a matchup against the Pirates in Baltimore next Wednesday.

09/03/2025:

Joey Wentz struggled in a losing effort against the Braves on Tuesday night, allowing four runs on seven hits over his four innings.

On the plus side for fantasy managers, Wentz racked up eight strikeouts on the evening while allowing one base on balls. All of the damage done against him came in the third inning as Kyle Tucker swatted a three-run homer and Ian Happ added an RBI single. Wentz generated 13 whiffs on 96 pitches on the night — seven on his slider — while posting a CSW of 28 percent. He’ll attempt to bounce back as he carries a 5.12 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and a 75/37 K/BB ratio (82 2/3 innings) into a rematch against the Cubs on Monday night in Atlanta.

09/03/2025:

Jordan Westburg (ankle) is expected to start a rehab assignment in the coming days.

Westburg has resumed all baseball activities, and the 26-year-old should be able to report to Triple-A in the coming days. Barring a setback, he should be able to finish what has been an injury-riddled — but productive when on the field — season.

09/03/2025:

Joey Wiemer went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer against the Nationals on Wednesday.

The homer was Wiemer’s first in the majors since 2023, when he hit 13 as a rookie for the Brewers. He’s hitting .259/.276/.507 in 29 plate appearances for the Marlins, though the 14/0 K/BB doesn’t bode well. He figures to keep playing against lefties for the most part.

09/03/2025:

Bryan Woo struggled in a no-decision against the Rays on Tuesday night, allowing three runs on four hits over his five innings of work.

Woo uncharacteristically issued a season-high three walks in the ballgame while striking out three. After going six innings of more in each of his first 25 starts to begin the season, Woo has now fell short of that mark in each of his last two outings. He’ll look to get back on track as he carries a 3.02 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 169/34 K/BB ratio (169 2/3 innings) into Monday’s matchup against the Cardinals.

09/03/2025:

James Wood went 2-for-5 with his 27th home run of the season on Tuesday, propelling the Nationals to a 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Wood crushed an opposite-field, two-run moonshot against Marlins starter Adam Mazur that carried a 107.5 mph exit velocity and traveled 394 feet. It’s encouraging to see the 22-year-old rising star beginning to drive the ball again to left field after just two round-trippers in 28 games during the month of August.

09/03/2025:

Simeon Woods Richardson pitched well in a no-decision against the White Sox on Tuesday night, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits over his five innings of work.

The 24-year-old right-hander piled up seven strikeouts on the evening while issuing three free passes. He served up a solo homer to Andrew Benintendi in the second inning, then the White Sox added another pair of runs on a two-run double by Bryan Ramos in the fifth. Woods Richardson got eight swings and misses 85 pitches on the night, posting a CSW of 26 percent. He’ll carry a 4.53 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 78/40 K/BB ratio (89 1/3 innings) into Sunday’s showdown against the Royals in Kansas City.