| Time (ET) | Away | Home | Tmp | Rain | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 PM | Boston Red SoxBrayan Bello (1-4, 9.12)◆◆◆◆◆ | Detroit TigersFramber Valdez (2-1, 3.35)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 59° | 28% | 9 |
| 6:40 PM | Toronto Blue JaysKevin Gausman (2-2, 3.10)◆◆◆◆◆ | Tampa Bay RaysDrew Rasmussen (2-1, 2.64)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 83° | — | — |
| 6:40 PM | AthleticsLuis Severino (2-2, 4.46)◆◆◆◆◆ | Philadelphia PhilliesCristopher Sánchez (2-2, 2.90)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 84° | 0% | 19 |
| 6:40 PM | Baltimore OriolesChris Bassitt (2-2, 5.46)◆◆◆◆◆ | Miami MarlinsSandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.04)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 83° | — | — |
| 6:45 PM | Minnesota TwinsTaj Bradley (3-1, 2.85)◆◆◆◆◆ | Washington NationalsCade Cavalli (1-1, 3.82)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 85° | 0% | 20 |
| 7:05 PM | Texas RangersJacob deGrom (2-1, 2.01)◆◆◆◆◆ | New York YankeesElmer Rodríguez (0-1, 4.50)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☀️ | 84° | 0% | 19 |
| 7:40 PM | Cincinnati RedsAndrew Abbott (1-2, 5.97)◆◆◆◆◆ | Chicago CubsJameson Taillon (2-1, 4.41)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 52° | 3% | 7 |
| 7:40 PM | Cleveland GuardiansGavin Williams (5-1, 2.70)◆◆◆◆◆ | Kansas City RoyalsStephen Kolek (0-0, -.--)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 56° | 10% | 3 |
| 7:45 PM | Milwaukee BrewersBrandon Sproat (0-2, 6.75)◆◆◆◆◆ | St. Louis CardinalsAndre Pallante (3-2, 3.73)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🌦️ | 48° | 76% | 8 |
| 8:10 PM | Los Angeles DodgersShohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60)◆◆◆◆◆ | Houston AstrosPeter Lambert (1-2, 3.52)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 72° | — | — |
| 8:40 PM | New York MetsFreddy Peralta (1-3, 3.52)◆◆◆◆◆ | Colorado RockiesMichael Lorenzen (2-3, 6.09)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 36° | 61% | 6 |
| 9:38 PM | Chicago White SoxErick Fedde (0-3, 3.24)◆◆◆◆◆ | Los Angeles AngelsSam Aldegheri (1-0, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | ⛅ | 57° | 0% | 5 |
| 9:40 PM | Pittsburgh PiratesBubba Chandler (1-3, 4.97)◆◆◆◆◆ | Arizona DiamondbacksEduardo Rodriguez (2-0, 3.03)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 61° | — | — |
| 9:40 PM | Atlanta BravesBryce Elder (3-1, 1.88)◆◆◆◆◆ | Seattle MarinersGeorge Kirby (4-2, 3.00)◆◆◆◆◆ | 🏟️ | 57° | — | — |
| 9:45 PM | San Diego PadresWalker Buehler (1-2, 5.40)◆◆◆◆◆ | San Francisco GiantsLogan Webb (2-3, 4.30)◆◆◆◆◆ | ☁️ | 53° | 1% | 10 |
The two-time AL Cy Young winner will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. Skubal had a flare-up during catch play Sunday — same elbow lock-up as last week vs. Atlanta — and by 10:30 PM the team determined surgery was needed. He was scratched from Monday's start vs. Boston (replaced by a bullpen game). General recovery time is 2-3 months. Tigers' rotation is now in crisis: Mize, Verlander, Olson, Jobe, and Melton are all also unavailable.
Atlanta DFA'd Heim Sunday after his 5-RBI game, then traded him to the A's for cash Monday — a roster opening for Sean Murphy, who was activated from the IL. Heim hit .231/.721 OPS in 12 games filling in for Murphy and lands back with the team that drafted him. The A's now have Shea Langeliers (paternity list) and Heim sharing C duties.
Diaz strained his left oblique during pre-game batting practice Monday and was scratched ~one hour before first pitch. Manager Joe Espada confirmed he'll go on the 10-day IL. Oblique strains in hitters typically run 4-6 weeks. The Astros selected César Salazar from Triple-A as the replacement and optioned Shay Whitcomb.
Tolle finally got his first big-league win in his 10th appearance: 7 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 8 K, 0 ER (2 unearned runs scored). He was perfect through 12 batters and dominated the Tigers in Boston's 5-4 victory. Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with a HR, 3 RBI, 1 SB. With Skubal scratched, the Tigers used Tyler Holton in a bullpen game.
Martin (5-1, now 1.95 ERA) struck out a career-high 10 over 7 scoreless innings (5 H, 0 BB) as the White Sox blanked the Angels 6-0 at Anaheim. Munetaka Murakami launched his 14th HR (3-for-3, 3 R, 2 RBI) and Andrew Benintendi went 4-for-5. Sean Newcomb closed it with 2 perfect K-heavy innings. Chicago is now 17-18 and 0.5 games out of first in the AL Central.
Who's Hot This Week
Eldridge made his 2026 debut Monday and the Giants are committing to him as the everyday 1B going forward. The Triple-A line at Sacramento (.333/.445/.518, 5 HR, 137 PA) shows the bat plays even with the elevated whiff rate. SF lost Bichette and Tucker this offseason, so he's playing every day to either work himself into a 25-HR slugger or eat at-bats while the team figures out 2027. The K-rate concern is real (30%) and Oracle Park caps the upside, so don't pay top-10 prospect prices. But for a redraft stash, the runway is unmatched: 100+ everyday plate appearances are coming, regardless of results. Add in dynasty for sure; in 12-team mixed, claim ahead of Wednesday's FAAB before the price gets out of hand.
Worth Reading
Headlines Bryce Eldridge (SF, 16%) as the priority hitter add, with Travis Bazzana (CLE, 32%), Ryan Jeffers (MIN), and Mickey Moniak (COL) as the next tier. Logan Henderson (MIL, 23%) is the top pitcher target.
Six-bullet breakdown framing Eldridge as a 'lottery ticket' — exceptional power upside paired with a 35% MLB K-rate. White recommends deep-league roster spots only given the DH-eligibility, platoon-vs-LHP risk, and Devers blocking everyday 1B reps.
| # | Player | Pos | PA | 14d Ago | Now | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lourdes Gurriel Jr.Arizona Diamondbacks | LF | 46 | 0.167 | .283 | +0.116 |
| 2 | Zack GelofAthletics | CF | 44 | 0.188 | .286 | +0.098 |
| 3 | Wenceel PérezDetroit Tigers | RF | 65 | 0.133 | .215 | +0.082 |
| 4 | Mitch GarverSeattle Mariners | C | 53 | 0.259 | .340 | +0.081 |
| 5 | Isaac CollinsKansas City Royals | LF | 109 | 0.269 | .349 | +0.080 |
| 6 | Mickey MoniakColorado Rockies | LF | 111 | 0.302 | .378 | +0.076 |
| 7 | Chase DeLauterCleveland Guardians | RF | 130 | 0.322 | .392 | +0.070 |
| 8 | Nick GonzalesPittsburgh Pirates | 3B | 126 | 0.311 | .381 | +0.070 |
| 9 | Nolan ArenadoArizona Diamondbacks | 3B | 116 | 0.241 | .310 | +0.069 |
| 10 | Brandon ValenzuelaToronto Blue Jays | C | 51 | 0.188 | .255 | +0.067 |
NEW: 15-day IL retroactive to May 1 with loose bodies in left elbow. Will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove the loose bodies — recovery is 2-3 months, putting return in early-to-mid August. Was 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA before the flare-up. The Tigers' rotation now has six unavailable starters (Skubal, Mize, Verlander, Olson, Jobe, Melton).
NEW: 10-day IL with a left oblique strain suffered during pre-game BP. Oblique injuries in hitters typically take 4-6 weeks. César Salazar selected from Triple-A. Houston's catcher production effectively collapses with Diaz out — Smith and Walker have to absorb more lineup leverage.
NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 2 with a left calf strain. No timetable per Justin Mason at FanGraphs. Hays was hitting .250 with 3 HR — moderate fantasy hit; calf strains can linger 4-8 weeks if not handled carefully.
NEW: Left Monday's game vs. Detroit with right wrist discomfort. X-rays were negative but he's expected to see a hand/wrist specialist in the next few days. The rookie was raking before exiting; wrist injuries in young hitters can suppress production for weeks even without an IL stint.
NEW: Transferred from 15-day to 60-day IL while continuing UCL surgery recovery from 2025. 60-day move is procedural — opens a 40-man roster spot — not a worsening of his condition. Don't roster in redraft; deep dynasty hold only.
Mason's piece is the cleanest one-stop read on a frantic 24 hours of fantasy news. The headline thread is the closer carousel: Emilio Pagán is collapsing (6.43 ERA, three blown saves) and could lose the Reds' 9th to Tony Santillan. Caleb Kilian earned his first save for the Giants Monday night and could claim the role with Erik Miller IL'd and Ryan Walker underperforming. Both situations are saves-needy formats' priority adds — but neither is yet locked.
On the injury beat, Mason confirms what we cover in our Top Stories and Injury Report: Skubal is 2-3 months out, Yainer Diaz expects 4-6 weeks (oblique), Austin Hays is on the calf-strain timeline, Shea Langeliers is on paternity (3-4 games), and Roman Anthony is day-to-day pending a specialist. The Heim trade gets framed as a low-leverage A's depth move — not a fantasy event.
The streaming targets are where Mason's article earns its clicks. He likes Cade Cavalli vs. MIN in Wednesday's matchup (the Twins' offense has been bottom-third vs. RHP), and Christian Scott @ COL despite the Coors environment, citing improved velocity in his last rehab outing. David Fry is the sleeper hitter — quietly approaching catcher eligibility in Yahoo formats and producing a .280+ AVG with patience.
Sunday's slate produced 9 reliever wins, 5 saves, 5 losses. The hierarchy story is the closer carousel: Pagán's leash is gone in Arizona, Kilian got the first SF save with Miller IL'd and Walker scuffling, and Rico Garcia continues to be the BAL save candidate but in non-9th leverage spots vs. NYY. Calvin Faucher is back in the MIA mix.
Read the full Ledger →| Closer | Team | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Kilian | SF | 🟡 Watch | Earned his first big-league save Monday vs. SD (1 IP, 1 ER, 2 K). With Erik Miller on the IL (back) and Ryan Walker scuffling, Kilian is the lead candidate to inherit save chances near-term. Speculative-add in saves-needy 12+ team leagues. |
| Rico Garcia | BAL | 🟡 Watch | Closer Monkey notes Garcia continues to be deployed against elite hitters in non-9th high-leverage spots — Hyde won't save him for save situations during this Yankees series. Still the top BAL save candidate when matchups normalize. |
| Emilio Pagán | CIN | 🔴 Committee | Justin Mason flagged Pagán's collapse as the next saves role to flip — 6.43 ERA, 3 blown saves, and the leash is gone. Tony Santillan is the most likely beneficiary in Cincinnati. Drop Pagán in 12-team formats; speculate-add Santillan in deep saves leagues. |
| Calvin Faucher | MIA | 🔴 Committee | Closer Monkey notes Faucher worked the 9th in a loss Sunday and may get the same inning with a lead. Tyler Phillips and Anthony Bender share the committee. Hold Phillips if rostered; Faucher is a deep-league add only. |
| Ryan Zeferjahn | LAA | 🟡 Watch | Closer Monkey says Zeferjahn is 'emerging as one of the most trusted relievers' for Kurt Suzuki post-Suárez DFA. Still a closer-by-committee with Sam Bachman, but Zeferjahn is the lead. Deep-league saves speculation. |
The Yankees rolled the Orioles 12-1 with Aaron Judge homering for his 14th of the season and adding 4 RBI. Cam Schlittler stayed lights-out (1.51 ERA on the year) — the Yankees have now won their 13th in 15 games, owning the best record in baseball. Ben Rice and Jasson Domínguez also contributed multi-hit games.
Payton Tolle finally got his first MLB win — 7 IP, 1 H, 8 K, 0 ER (2 unearned) in Boston's 5-4 victory over Detroit. He retired the first 12 batters faced. Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with a HR, 3 RBI, and a stolen base. Tigers used Tyler Holton in a bullpen game with Skubal scratched.
Davis Martin spun a career-high 10-K shutout outing (7 IP, 5 H, 0 BB, 0 ER) as the White Sox blanked the Angels 6-0. Murakami went 3-for-3 with HR #14 and 3 R; Andrew Benintendi added a 4-hit night. Sean Newcomb closed it with 2 perfect K-heavy frames.
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