MLB Player News

The good news is that Miller’s average exit velocity allowed was 89.5, which is better than the statline would have indicated. That’s basically the only real good news here. Miller was down 1.3 mph on his four-seam fastball and posted just an 18 percent whiff rate and 21 percent CSW. He now has an 8.07 ERA on the season and despite the Dodgers claiming he is fully healthy, it’s easy to see that he’s simply not the same dynamic starting pitcher we saw in his rookie year last year. He has too much talent to simply drop, and perhaps the All-Star break will provide an extended rest period that can help Miller get back on track, but he can’t be started in fantasy leagues right now.

It appears to just be a day of rest for Tatis Jr. as the Padres make their final push for a postseason berth. The 25-year-old will sit and David Peralta will get the start in right field.

Robertson comes off the 40-man roster to make room for Gustavo Campero. The right-hander was claimed by the Angels in August and didn’t appear in a game. The 26-year-old may have some interest on the waiver wire for a team looking to find a potential middle-inning option.

The retroactive means nothing because there aren’t enough days left in the season for Aldegheri to return before the season ends. Aldegheri made three starts at the highest level, and he registered a 4.85 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his 13 innings. The 22-year-old left-hander has a chance to win one of the final spots in the rotation in 2025.

Teodosio’s season is over. The outfielder appeared in five games while going 1-for-12 in his limited action. If healthy, Teodosio will compete for a bench spot with the Angels during spring training.

Kwan will miss a third straight game while dealing with body fatigue. The outfielder should still be considered day-to-day, but it’s a little concerning this has been more than a one-game absence.

Campero is yet another player for the Angels that has a chance to make his MLB debut. The speedy 26-year-old has hit 14 homers while stealing 33 bases for Triple-A Salt Lake in 2024. Despite those strong numbers, it wouldn’t be wise to add him to a fantasy roster for these final two weeks.

Fulmer is back after missing two weeks with inflammation in his pitching elbow. The 30-year-old was having his first real taste of MLB success, and if he gets a chance to start he’d be worth streaming consideration — depending on the matchup, of course.

Walston, 23, is back with the Diamondbacks moving on from Dylan Floro. The 23-year-old lefty has a chance to make a start with Arizona before the season ends, but more than likely comes up as a multi-inning reliever.

Well, that didn’t work out. Floro was acquired at the deadline to boost the Diamondbacks’ bullpen, but all he boosted was his ERA. He came to Arizona with a 2.06 mark, but he was awful in Arizona with a 9.37 ERA and 1.65 WHIP over 15 appearances. Floro will likely see interest on the waiver wire, and will hit free agency if he goes unclaimed.

Rodgers was scratched from the lineup Saturday and isn’t in the lineup for Sunday’s contest, as well. The 28-year-old second baseman could be back in the lineup for Monday’s affair, but the Rockies will likely take precautions with less than two weeks left in the season.