April 22, 2025
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kohl Drake enjoyed a strong bounce-back in his latest start. On April 16, Kohl tossed five innings of one-hit ball against Double-A Amarillo. In this outing, Drake served up just one free pass and struck out six batters. In his first start of the campaign, Drake allowed four earned runs and four hits across just three innings of work. Last summer, the former 11th-round selection progressed through the Texas system quite quickly as he began the season with Low-A and was able to end the campaign with Double-A. During his first stint at Double-A last season, the left-handed pitcher held a solid 3.10 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. During this stint, Drake tallied 20 punchouts and served up 11 walks. Fantasy managers should expect Drake to contend for a promotion to Triple-A in the coming weeks.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 22, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitcher
Jose Castillo (adductor) made his season debut over the weekend with Triple-A Reno. In this outing, the southpaw tossed a clean frame and struck out two batters. Castillo opened the campaign on the injured list due to left adductor tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress with Triple-A as he could be in the mix to return to the big leagues in the coming weeks. Through his career, Castillo has logged 40 1/3 innings in the majors and tallied an impressive 55 punchouts while holding a 4.24 ERA with a strong 1.04 WHIP. Last summer, the left-hander spent most of his time with Triple-A Reno as he logged 20 2/3 innings to the tune of a 4.35 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. For now, Castillo should not be on your fantasy radar as he slowly increases his workload.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 22, 2025
The Chicago Cubs have optioned left-handed pitcher
Jordan Wicks to Triple-A Iowa. Wicks joined the Cubs for their weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks but will return to the top level of the minor leagues instead. During his brief two-inning stint, Wicks allowed five runs (three earned) and six hits. He struck out two and did not allow a free pass. Last season, Wicks logged a career-high 46 innings in the major leagues and held a modest 5.48 ERA with a 1.63 WHIP. During this stint, he tallied 42 punchouts and served up 20 walks. Fantasy managers should expect the former 21st overall pick to be in the mix to return to the majors later in the campaign when the Cubs need additional depth in their rotation. Through 66 2/3 career innings at Triple-A, Wicks has held a 4.32 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 22, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect
Termarr Johnson (knee) went 2-for-5 with a double during their contest against Double-A Somerset on Monday. Johnson suffered a minor knee injury on Friday. However, this is a great sign as Johnson was only held out of action over the weekend, which suggests the injury was not very serious. Through the first 12 games of the Double-A regular season, Johnson has held a .245/.351/.347 slash line with two doubles and one home run. Johnson has swiped five bags and held an impressive 9:8 K:BB. Last summer, the former fourth overall pick spent most of the campaign with High-A and held a modest .238/.372/.385 before earning a brief taste of Double-A. Fantasy managers should expect Johnson to spend most of the campaign at Double-A before earning a late-season look at Triple-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 22, 2025
Houston Astros first base/outfield prospect
Zach Dezenzo went 2-for-3 with two runs, one RBI, and a walk during their 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. In the fifth inning, Dezenzo would hit an RBI double to right field, which scored outfield prospect
Cam Smith. He would then come around and score on a
Jose Altuve double. Later in the seventh, Dezenzo would hit his second double of the contest and would score his second run on a
Yordan Alvarez single. The 24-year-old was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but has had a limited role in the Houston offense. Through just eight games this season, Dezenzo has held a .222/.300/.333 line. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears Dezenzo will have his fantasy upside limited due to his unstable playing time.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect
Craig Yoho allowed one run during his MLB debut on Monday evening. Yoho entered the game in the eighth inning. He proceeded to strike out the first batter he saw,
Heliot Ramos. However, he then allowed a walk to
LaMonte Wade Jr. and a single to Wilmer Flores. Wade would eventually score on a double play later in the frame. This is a strong debut for Yoho, who just joined the MLB roster prior to Monday's contest against the Giants. Earlier in the summer, Yoho tossed nine 2/3 shutout innings with Triple-A. During this stint, he allowed five hits, three walks, and struck out nine hitters. Last summer, he held a 1.26 ERA across 14 1/3 innings with an 18:9 K:BB at Triple-A. He is worth a look in holds leagues as he appears to have a high-leverage role in the Milwaukee bullpen
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio went 1-for-4 with a single in a 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Chourio is now hitting .260 with five homers, 17 runs, 19 RBI, and two steals across 100 at-bats. He has been in a bit of a slump at the plate of late, hitting just .179 with no homers and six strikeouts over his past seven games. That being said, Chourio posted a 20/20 season as a 20-year-old rookie in 2024 and should continue to show improvement in his second MLB season. Fantasy managers will want to stay patient with him as he works through his current slump.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman
Caleb Durbin turned in a productive game in a 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Durbin went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer to provide the only offense for the Brewers in the loss. The rookie infielder now has his first MLB homer under his belt as he launched a 375-foot blast off Giants starter
Robbie Ray in the second inning. Durbin was just recalled from Triple-A last week and has posted a .200 average, three runs, three RBI, and a steal across 15 at-bats. He has plenty of speed and is worth monitoring in fantasy in case he's able to reach base consistently as Milwaukee's regular third baseman.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
New York Mets right-hander
Edwin Diaz secured a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Diaz pitched one inning while allowing one run and striking out two to pick up his sixth save of the season. It was a rocky inning for Diaz and the Mets as he allowed a three-run homer to
Bryson Stott, with two of the runs being charged to reliever
Max Kranick. Diaz now has a 1-0 record, 5.59 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 9 2/3 innings of work on the season. He remains perfect in six save chances, despite the ugly ERA. That being said, the longtime Mets closer has a firm grip on the closer role in the Big Apple.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Detroit Tigers right-hander
Will Vest tossed a scoreless ninth inning to wrap up a 6-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday. Vest did not allow any baserunners while picking up one strikeout on two swinging strikes to earn the save. The veteran reliever now has a 1-0 record, 0.93 ERA, 0.62 WHIP, two saves, and 10 strikeouts over 9 2/3 innings of work. Vest has been one of the top relievers in baseball in the early going, but he remains No. 2 in line for save chances behind veteran
Tommy Kahnle. That being said, his low ERA and WHIP still give him some fantasy value in deeper leagues that count holds.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Boston Red Sox right-hander
Justin Slaten preserved a 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Slaten pitched a scoreless ninth inning while not allowing a baserunner and notching one strikeout to pick up the save. The 27-year-old hurler is perfect in three save chances this season while adding a 4.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and eight strikeouts over nine innings of work on the season. Slaten and left-hander Ardolis Chapman remain part of a committee in Boston as the latter got the hold while allowing a one-run eighth inning. Both relievers hold some fantasy value, although they might provide an occasional headache while siphoning save chances away from each other.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Miami Marlins second baseman
Otto Lopez had a productive game in a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Lopez went 1-for-4 with two runs and two stolen bases to help lift the Marlins to the win. The veteran infielder is now hitting .235 with two homers, 12 runs, nine RBI, and three steals across 81 at-bats for the Marlins this season. Lopez stole 20 bases in 117 games for Miami in 2024 as he looks to establish himself as a consistent speed threat in fantasy.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Atlanta Braves third baseman
Austin Riley went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and two RBI in a 7-6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Riley tied the game with a two-run homer off St. Louis starter
Erick Fedde in the third inning on a shot that traveled 412 feet with a 107 MPH exit velocity. Riley is now hitting .278 with six homers, 12 runs, and 15 RBI across 90 at-bats this season. He had done a majority of his damage over the past seven games, with four homers and nine RBI over that span. Riley should be locked into fantasy lineups while he's swinging a hot bat.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman
Bryson Stott had a productive game in a 5-4 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Stott went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the close loss. He made things interesting in the ninth, ripping a three-run homer off New York closer
Edwin Diaz but the Phillies ultimately fell one run short of tying the game. Stott is now hitting .295 with two homers, 12 runs, 13 RBI, and four steals across 78 at-bats this season. With a pair of 30-steal seasons under his belt, Stott has emerged as a quality speed threat in fantasy leagues.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 22, 2025
Cleveland Guardians third baseman
Jose Ramirez had a big game in a 6-4 win over the New York Yankees on Monday. Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a homer and four RBI to help power his team to the win. The star infielder hit a three-run homer off New York starter
Clarke Schmidt in the third inning to break a scoreless tie and then came back to add an RBI single in the sixth inning. Ramirez is now hitting .276 with five homers, 10 runs, 13 RBI, and three steals across 76 at-bats in 2025. He is starting to heat up at the plate with a .357 average over his past seven games. He remains a must-start fantasy option in all formats.
--Matt T - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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