April 25, 2025
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Garrett Crochet allowed five hits and four earned runs over five innings in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed hurler struck out nine batters and walked five while falling to 2-2 on the season. All the damage against Crochet came in the first two innings, where the Mariners would push four runs across on a double, a sac fly, and a groundout, though he'd settle in after. The 25-year-old was a little wild in this one, but still threw 65 of his 110 pitches for strikes. Despite nearly doubling his walk percentage from 2024 (10.1%), he's been superb -- compiling a tidy 1.95 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 37 innings pitched. Crochet's strikeout rate is also down a bit, but he's letting up hard contact less often and allowing batters an xBA of .214 against him. He'll square off against the Toronto Blue Jays next week.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
April 25, 2025
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect
Rhett Lowder (forearm), who has been on the IL since March with a strained forearm, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, April 26. This should keep him on track for a return sometime in May, although it isn't clear whether he'll be assigned to Triple-A or join the major league rotation when he is ready to go. The Reds' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 32) began 2024 at High-A and worked his way all the way up to the majors by August, making six starts for Cincinnati, posting a 1.17 ERA (3.10 FIP), 1.27 WHIP, and a 6.3 percent K-BB% in 30 2/3 innings of work. The 23-year-old should get another shot in the majors this season, and with last year's success, fantasy managers should be on the lookout for any developments regarding his return.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 25, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect
Aidan Miller has picked it up at the plate recently after beginning the Double-A season 3-for-29 (.103) over the first seven games. The Phils' top offensive prospect has gone 11-for-36 (.306) in the nine games since, with a pair of doubles, a home run, and two steals. Last season between Single and High-A, he slashed .265/.373/.460, including 28 doubles, six triples, 11 home runs, and 22 stolen bases in just 97 games, earning him a brief five-game cameo at Double-A Reading. He may not see the majors until 2026, but with his ability to be a multi-category producer, fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the 20-year-old's progression.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 25, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect
J.J. Wetherholt was pulled from last Friday's game on April 18 due to flu-like symptoms, but has yet to make it back to the lineup. The Cardinals' top prospect had been raking at Double-A Springfield, going 16-for-30 (.533) over the seven games prior to last Friday's contest, including four doubles, a home run, eight RBI, and eight runs scored over that stretch. It's surprising to see him remain out with no injury being reported, so it will be interesting to see if he finally returns to action this weekend. MLB's 21st-ranked prospect should push for a promotion to Triple-A this year, and a late-season call-up to the majors isn't out of the question, so dynasty and redraft managers should keep tabs on his progress as he has the potential to be an impact player upon his arrival.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Derrick Goold
April 25, 2025
Kansas City Royals first base prospect
Jac Caglianone went 0-for-4 on Thursday for Double-A Northwest Arkansas, so it obviously wasn't his bat that was noteworthy - it was where he was playing in the field. The 22-year-old was patrolling right field for the Naturals, which is the first time he's played the outfield as a professional and even including his college career. Thursday's hitless game ended a four-game multi-hit stretch in which the Royals' top prospect (MLB No. 20) had gone 10-for-16 (.625), and it appears the team is trying to make him more versatile defensively so as to open up more pathways to the majors. The 2024 sixth-overall draft pick has an ETA of 2026 per MLB.com, however, RotoBaller's latest prospect stash report estimates a midseason call-up, so it is a situation to monitor closely as he could bring a heavy dose of power production with him for fantasy.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MLB Pipeline
April 25, 2025
Texas Rangers shortstop prospect
Sebastian Walcott went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and two runs scored on Thursday for Double-A Frisco. He was also hit by a pitch and stole a base in the contest. The Rangers' top prospect (MLB No. 16) has now hit safely in 10 of the last 11 games, going 12-for-38 (.316) with four doubles, two home runs, 10 RBI, 12 runs scored, a 10:10 BB:K, and three stolen bases during that time. The 6-foot-4 slugger is slashing .266/.392/.453 on the season and should vie for a promotion to Triple-A in the coming months. The 19-year-old could also find himself ranked within the top 10 prospects by the end of the year, and with a 2026 debut likely, dynasty managers should be stashing the Bahamian who has a strong power/speed combo.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 25, 2025
Los Angeles Angels closer
Kenley Jansen worked the ninth inning of Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jansen entered the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead, throwing 14 of his 18 pitches for strikes. He allowed a base hit with one out before getting a strikeout for the second out, and he got
Oneil Cruz to line out to end the game while the possible tying run was on first base. The 37-year-old right-hander has converted each of his six save chances and has not allowed a run in eight innings of work while maintaining a 26.7 percent strikeout percentage. With
Ben Joyce (shoulder) also on the injured list, Jansen is relied upon even more for high-leverage work. He has also given the Angels no reason to doubt him as their primary closer moving forward. Next for the Angels is a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on the road.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 25, 2025
Chicago White Sox third baseman
Miguel Vargas blasted his first home run of the season in the sixth inning to give the White Sox a 3-0 lead over the Twins in their victory on Thursday. The game was final after seven innings due to weather, but the win for the White Sox salvaged them from getting swept by the Twins in their three-game series. Vargas has been struggling this season, slashing .163/.258/.256 with nine runs scored and seven RBI. For now, he continues to occupy third base for the White Sox and bats towards the bottom of the order. In over four seasons in the MLB, Vargas is a career .173 hitter, so it's challenging to continue to trust Vargas in any fantasy formats. Up next for the White Sox is a three-game series in Sacramento to take on the Athletics.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 25, 2025
The Colorado Rockies had a doubleheader on Thursday due to a rainout on Wednesday, and their young catcher
Hunter Goodman caught Game 1 of the afternoon and went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run scored, and crushed his fourth home run of the season off Kansas City Royals ace
Cole Ragans. The home run was a two-run shot that gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead for the moment, before the Rockies coughed up the lead in the bottom half of that inning and eventually lost 7-4. The Rockies have gotten off to a rough start for the season (4-19), but Goodman has been holding his own, slashing .237/.326/.434 with four home runs, 10 runs scored, and 11 RBI on the season. Up next for the Rockies is a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds, where there should be plenty of runs to be had, assuming the weather holds up.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder
Christopher Morel crushed his third home run of the season in extra innings to help seal the Rays' victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 on Thursday evening. The home run came in the clutch, as the Rays had already scored one run in extras, and Morel delivered the insurance runs to give the Rays a three-run lead as they went into the bottom of the 10th. Morel is enjoying a nice season with the Rays thus far, at least offensively and from a fantasy perspective, slashing .268/.333/.465 with three home runs, 12 runs scored, and 10 RBI in 78 plate appearances. He also has position eligibility at third base, second base, and outfield, only increasing his value for fantasy managers as a bench bat. He continues to be a good plug-and-play when hitters get off days or the opportunity presents itself. Next up for Morel is a three-game series against the San Diego Padres over the weekend.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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Tampa Bay Rays first baseman
Yandy Diaz played an integral part in helping the Rays win the series' rubber match on Thursday evening against the Arizona Diamondbacks by a score of 7-4 in extra innings. He went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Diaz is heating up at the plate over the last two games with back-to-back games of three hits in each contest, boosting his slash line to .248/.286/.400 after a slow start to the season. Diaz is a career .287 hitter, so fantasy managers should be expecting progression on the horizon. In addition, he is not striking out or whiffing often and has an xBA of .285, so fantasy managers should expect the results to follow. The Rays continue their NL East road trip with a three-game series against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Diaz will look to stay hot at the plate and help the Rays finish the week strong.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 25, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander
Pete Fairbanks tossed a scoreless 10th inning to secure a 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Fairbanks walked one and struck out one while throwing 15 pitches to pick up his fourth save in as many chances this season. The veteran closer has been a reliable reliever for the Rays this season, posting a 2-1 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and nine strikeouts over 9 1/3 innings of work. He will look to convert more save chances as the Rays open up a weekend series against the San Diego Padres starting Friday.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 25, 2025
Kansas City Royals right-hander
Carlos Estevez tossed a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a Thursday doubleheader. Estevez did not allow a baserunner on the way to earning his sixth save in eight chances this season. The 32-year-old has been a reliable ninth-inning option in his first season with Kansas City, posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts over 12 innings of work.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 25, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander
Corbin Burnes pitched well in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings on Thursday. Burnes allowed three runs (one earned) over 5 1/3 innings of work while striking out eight and walking three. He picked up 10 swinging strikes in the start but could not turn that into a win for his team. Burnes has now made five starts for Arizona this season, posting a 0-1 record, 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 25 strikeouts over 26 2/3 innings of work. He will look for his first win of the season in his next start, which is scheduled for Wednesday against the New York Mets.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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