April 21, 2025
The Cincinnati Reds are promoting pitching prospect
Chase Burns to Double-A Chattanooga. Burns is slated to make his debut at this level on Saturday. The Reds drafted Burns with the second overall pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Wake Forest. He made his professional debut earlier this season with High-A Dayton and needed just three starts to prove he was ready for Double-A. Through his first three starts (11 2/3 innings), the hard-throwing right-hander has held a 3.09 ERA with a 0.86 WHIP. He struck out 20 batters and served up five free passes. He has tallied at least seven punchouts in each of his last two outings. However, he has yet to log over four innings in a start. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his progression at Double-A, as he could be in the mix for a relatively early promotion to Triple-A if he continues this current pace.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Charlie Goldsmith
April 21, 2025
Cleveland Guardians first baseman
Kyle Manzardo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Sunday's 5-4 extra-inning win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 24-year-old started at first base for the fourth time this season, hit his sixth long ball, and drove in his 16th run. On the season, he is now slashing .212/.321/.545. The power and slugging numbers are certainly there for Manzardo, but the average is falling close to the Mendoza Line, so fantasy managers hope to see more consistency from him down the stretch. The four starts at first base will undoubtedly help his eligibility in fantasy baseball and provide managers who roster him more flexibility with their lineup once he reaches the threshold of 10 starts at first base. Next for the Guardians is a three-game series against the New York Yankees.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 21, 2025
San Francisco Giants catcher
Sam Huff had a good afternoon on Sunday as he went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, two RBI, one run scored, and a walk in the Giants' 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The home run was his first of the season, as he has now improved his slash line to .190/.292/.333 in 24 plate appearances. The RBI and run scored were also his first of the season. Huff has spent the last few seasons with the Texas Rangers and has seen limited playing time with only 45 plate appearances in 2023 and four in 2024. The Giants have brought him in to be the backup to
Patrick Bailey. So, unless an injury to Bailey occurs or we see Huff getting more consistent playing time, fantasy managers can keep Huff on the waiver wire for now.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 21, 2025
On Friday, Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto was reinstated from the injured list and hit his first home run of the 2025 campaign in the fifth inning on Sunday against future Hall-of-Famer
Justin Verlander in the Angels' 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Neto finished his afternoon by going 1-for-3 with two RBI and two runs scored, and he helped the Angels complete their ninth-inning comeback by scoring the winning run on Sunday. The home run was an excellent sign for Neto, as he hit 23 home runs in 2024, a career high for him at the MLB level and a vast improvement from the nine he hit in 2023, his rookie season. Up next for the Angels is an off day on Monday before a three-game series at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 21, 2025
San Diego Padres superstar
Fernando Tatis Jr. continues his MVP-caliber start to his 2025 campaign, hitting his eighth home run on Sunday evening. On the evening, he finished the game going 2-for-4 with a home run, three runs scored, one RBI, and one walk. Contributing to all three of the runs the Padres scored as they avoided the sweep on Sunday Night Baseball against the Houston Astros, winning 3-2. On the season, Tatis is now slashing .358/.436/.691 with eight home runs, 22 runs scored, 16 RBI, and seven stolen bases. Up next for the Tatis and the Padres is a three-game series in Detroit to take on the Tigers before they head home on Friday to host the Tampa Bay Rays. Tatis remains one of, if not the best, outfielders in fantasy baseball, so managers can certainly continue to lock him into their lineups without hesitation.
--Nicho Roessler - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 21, 2025
San Francisco Giants pitching prospect
Carson Whisenhunt looked sharp in his latest outing on Saturday. In this outing, Whisenhunt tossed six shutout innings against Triple-A Salt Lake. In this start, Whisenhunt allowed just one hit and one walk. He struck out nine batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back for the southpaw as he allowed eight hits and four runs across three 1/3 innings against Tacoma. Through his first four outings of the Triple-A regular season, Whisenhunt has held a solid 2.70 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP. Across 20 innings, he has struck out 23 batters and shown elite control, allowing just two free passes. This is an excellent improvement for the former 66th overall pick as he held a 5.42 ERA with a 1.61 WHIP across his first 104 2/3 innings at Triple-A last summer. He should contend for his MLB debut later this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 21, 2025
Washington Nationals infield prospect
Brady House has begun to heat up at Triple-A. On Saturday, House tallied four hits, including two home runs. Then on Sunday, he extended his current hitting streak to three games. Since holding a solid .269/.333/.423 line with just three doubles and one home run during the first 14 games of the Triple-A regular season, House has held a strong .368/.429/.684 slash line over his previous five contests. Last summer, the former 11th overall selection spent time with Double-A before earning a promotion to Triple-A. Across his first taste of Triple-A action last season, House held a .250/.280/.375 line. This is a great sign to see House begin to find his power swing at the Triple-A level. If he continues to hit for power, he could be in the mix for an early-season MLB debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 21, 2025
Boston Red Sox infield prospect
Marcelo Mayer went 2-for-5 with a home run during their contest on Sunday against Triple-A Rochester. This was Mayer's third-straight contest tallying at least two hits and fourth-straight game tallying at least one hit. This was also Mayer's second long ball over his previous three contests. Over his last six contests, Mayer has begun to heat up at the plate, holding a .286/.333/.536 line with eight total hits (three for extra bases) and added 13 RBI. The 22-year-old spent most of his 2024 campaign with Double-A before earning the call to Triple-A Worcester. However, he could not appear in a contest due to hip and back injuries. However, the former fourth overall pick has begun to hit for power at Triple-A and is nearing his MLB debut. He should be in the mix to get the call to Boston in the coming months.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 21, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Zac Veen went 1-for-2 with a home run during Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon. Veen would hit his first MLB long ball in the third inning off Washington starting pitcher
Jake Irvin. Veen was in contention to make the MLB roster out of camp but fell short in the running. However, he was rewarded with an early promotion and made his MLB debut on April 8. However, the former ninth overall pick has been going through some growing pains in the big leagues as he has posted a modest .118/.189/.235 slash line with just two extra-base hits across his first 11 MLB contests. Last season in the minor leagues, he held an overall .258/.346/.459 line. Fantasy managers should expect the Spruce Creek HS product to continue to see playing time in center and left field.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect
Chandler Simpson stole his first base at the MLB level during Sunday's loss to the New York Yankees. Simpson would get on base via a forceout in the eighth inning and then proceed to swipe second base. After batting in the leadoff spot during his MLB debut on Saturday, Simpson was pushed down to the nine-hole on Sunday. However, on Sunday, the Rays were facing Yankee southpaw
Max Fried. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Simpson's status as the Rays may either limit his role or keep him on the bench when facing left-handed pitchers. However, against righties, Simpson could become the top option to lead off. Last summer in the minor leagues, Simpson flashed elite speed as he swiped 104 bases across 110 contests. Fantasy managers should view the 24-year-old as a top option for speed in category formats. However, he does not carry any power upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect
Logan Henderson tossed six innings of one-run ball in his MLB debut on Sunday afternoon. In this outing against the Athletics, Henderson allowed just three hits, one walk, and struck out nine batters, en route to picking up the victory. This was an impressive debut for the 23-year-old. His lone blemish came in the fifth inning when
Seth Brown hit a solo blast. Henderson was given the call to the big leagues due to the numerous injuries in the Milwaukee rotation. Earlier in the season, he logged 14 innings at Triple-A to the tune of a 3.21 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP. During this stint, he tallied 24 punchouts with just 10 walks. Given his impressive debut, fantasy managers should expect the former fourth-round pick to earn at least another turn in the rotation. He is worth adding in all 12-team formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Miami Marlins outfielder
Javier Sanoja had a huge day at the dish on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning of a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanoja added two runs and five RBI to the impressive line. The homer was the rookie's first big-league shot, and it was an important one. The 22-year-old was a top-20 prospect coming into the year for the Marlins, but hasn't been given a ton of playing time to work with so far. He's now hitting .350 with a .822 OPS, so maybe that will change. Still, for the time being he can be left on waivers in all but the deepest formats.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Washington Nationals pitcher
Jake Irvin tossed 6 ⅓ innings of two-run ball on Sunday, earning his second win in a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Irvin allowed just three hits and no walks while striking out nine. This makes back-to-back brilliant outings for the 28-year-old, who has now allowed just six hits and one walk while striking out 15 in his last 13 ⅓ innings. Irving showed some talent last year at points and appears to be doing the same this year. He is worth an add in deeper formats and can be streamed in good matchups in other formats.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Texas Rangers starting pitcher
Tyler Mahle had another impressive outing on Sunday, firing seven scoreless frames against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 1-0 loss. Mahle allowed just two hits while walking three and punching out four. It's been a strange formula for Mahle, who now has a 25:12 K:BB ratio over 26 ⅔ IP, but it's working. The righty has been limiting hits at a ridiculous rate, with only 10 total hits allowed over those innings. He also hasn't given up more than three hits in any of his five outings this year. While regression will likely hit Mahle hard, he is certainly worth rostering in all fantasy formats during his current run.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 21, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher
Jesus Luzardo was excellent on Sunday, tossing seven innings of two-run ball against the Miami Marlins in a 7-5 loss. Luzardo allowed two runs (one earned) on eight hits and had an impressive 7:0 K:BB ratio in this one. The 27-year-old lefty has been very good for the Phillies so far this season, allowing three runs or less and going five-plus innings in each of his five starts. He now holds a 2.08 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 36 strikeouts over 30 ⅓ IP. He is a must-start pitcher in all fantasy formats at this point.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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