Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz is scheduled to start the series opener against the Rangers on Monday. Kochanowicz was optioned to Triple-A on July 11 and made one strong start, allowing no earned runs on three hits with four strikeouts over five innings. The 24-year-old has struggled in the majors this season, posting a 6.03 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and 3-9 record in 19 appearances. This is his second year with the Angels, and he will try to carry momentum from his recent Triple-A outing into a more effective showing on Monday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is reportedly aiming to reach four innings in his next few starts as he continues to build up his workload. The 31-year-old has yet to surpass three innings this season as he works his way back from the second Tommy John surgery of his career. Ohtani has been sharp in limited action, posting a 1.50 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 12 innings. If he continues trending upward on the mound while maintaining his elite .998 OPS at the plate, the 2025 NL MVP race could quickly shift back in his favor as the season heats up.

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (knee) is still expected to start in the upcoming home series against the Diamondbacks, despite dealing with minor knee tightness that has disrupted his usual between-start routine. The 28-year-old struggled in his last outing against the Pirates, allowing 10 hits and four runs. Still, Mize has quietly had a strong fifth season, going 9-4 with a 3.40 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 17 starts. He will be monitored closely in his next appearance as the Tigers hope the knee issue proves to be nothing more than a temporary setback.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (forearm) appears to have avoided any major injuries after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert made his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the two previous games due to a groin issue. He took a fastball off the forearm in the ninth inning, but luckily the X-rays came back negative for any fractures. It wouldn't be shocking to see Robert get off a game or two. There has been plenty of speculation that Robert could be traded at the deadline next week. Possibly, the White Sox hold him out until then to avoid anymore injuries.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. This comes a few days after Fedde was designated for assignment by the Cardinals. After a solid season in 2024, Fedde completely fell apart on the mound this season. He holds a 5.22 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and a 63/47 K/BB ratio across 20 starts with the Cards in 2025. In exchange, the Cardinals will receive a player to be named later or cash considerations for Fedde. The Braves starting rotation has been crushed by injuries, so Fedde will at least give them a healthy arm.

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Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (back) was pulled during Sunday's outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chapman walked the first two batters he faced before getting Shohei Ohtani to fly out. After that, Chapman exited the game with the trainer without much clarity on the injury. According to Christopher Smith, Chapman was removed due to back tightness. Red Sox' manager Alex Cora said he doesn't believe Chapman will require a trip to the injured list and the southpaw should be considered day-to-day. Possibly, Chapman gets a few days off, which could mean closer by committee until he's ready to pitch again.

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Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) appears to have avoided any significant injuries. Buxton underwent an MRI on Sunday which revealed left rib cartilage irritation. There is no structural damage, so this sounds like positive news for the Twins. On Sunday, Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton is considered day-to-day. He sat out on Sunday, but should be back in the lineup at some point next week. Fantasy managers will have to check back to see if he's in the lineup on Monday.

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Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman (undisclosed) exited his appearance against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday with an undisclosed injury. The All-Star southpaw left the mound with a trainer in the eighth inning after walking two hitters and retiring Shohei Ohtani on a flyout. Chapman threw 11 pitches, only four of which were strikes, and experienced a dip in velocity. The 37-year-old's typical fastball has clocked in at 98.5 mph this season, but it only averaged 94.6 on Sunday. The Red Sox and fantasy managers are left to hope this isn't anything serious, as Chapman has thrived this season. He entered Sunday with a 1.31 ERA, a 0.77 WHIP, 61:11 K:BB, and 18 saves in 20 chances over 41 1/3 innings.

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Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa (shoulder) will miss "several weeks" as a result of shoulder inflammation, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune. In his most recent start on July 21, Festa gave up four runs on four hits (including three homers) over 5 1/3 innings in a loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins placed Festa on the 15-day injured list the next day, and he has received two anti-inflammatory injections in his shoulder since then. The 25-year-old has made 11 appearances (10 starts) and gone 3-4 with a 5.40 ERA, a 1.28 WHIP, and 53:19 K:BB across 53 1/3 frames this season.

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Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober (hip) is expected to make his next start in the majors. The Twins haven't chosen a date yet, but it could come during the team's upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox or Cleveland Guardians. Ober, on the 15-day injured list with a left-hip impingement since June 29, has been rehabbing in the minors. He made a start for Triple-A St. Paul on Friday and coasted through five innings of one-run, two-hit ball with six strikeouts and one walk. While Ober was an effective starter for the Twins from 2021-24, this season has been a different story. Across 17 starts and 92 innings, the 6-foot-9 hurler has struggled to a 5.28 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP, 74:22 K:BB, and a paltry 28.7% groundball rate. The wheels came off over five June starts, during which Ober combined to surrender 30 earned runs on 38 hits over 30 frames. The 30-year-old will attempt to turn around his fortunes when the team reinstates him during the upcoming week.

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Baltimore Orioles left-handed reliever Keegan Akin (shoulder) is set to come off the 15-day injured list on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Akin dealt with inflammation in his left shoulder, which has kept him out since June 30. Before landing on the shelf, the 30-year-old recorded a 3.32 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 38:18 K:BB over 38 innings. Now that he's healthy again, Akin may draw interest from teams looking for bullpen help before Thursday's trade deadline. The out-of-contention Orioles have already shown a willingness to part with veteran relievers, having traded Bryan Baker and Gregory Soto in recent weeks.

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Baltimore Orioles right-hander Tyler Wells (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chesapeake on Wednesday. It'll be Wells' first time pitching in a game since April 2024, when he suffered an elbow injury that required UCL surgery. Barring setbacks, the Orioles expect the 30-year-old to return to the majors in late August. Wells made 95 appearances (46 starts) with the O's from 2021-24 and posted a 4.06 ERA with an impressive 1.05 WHIP, 8.28 K/9, and 2.35 BB/9 in 294 2/3 innings.

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The Colorado Rockies have placed right-handed reliever Zach Agnos (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain, per a team announcement. Agnos suffered the injury during a rough appearance in an 18-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. After Agnos allowed four earned runs on two hits and two walks over one-third of an inning, he began shaking his right arm and exited into the dugout. It didn't look good for the 24-year-old rookie, who got off to a hot start through May but has endured a severe slump since then. Having surrendered at least one earned run in 12 of his past 14 appearances, Agnos heads to the IL with a sky-high 6.98 ERA, a 1.58 WHIP, 17 strikeouts, 16 walks, four saves, and three holds.

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New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This is interesting after Bob Nightengale reported Vientos could be a possible trade candidate in a deal to acquire Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. This could be a routine rest day or possibly the trade talk is heating up. It's worth noting that Robert is serving as the designated hitter against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Vientos has struggled with the bat this season, so maybe a change of scenery could help him. Ronny Mauricio will cover third base and bat ninth versus left-hander Matt Gage on Sunday.

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Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish (elbow) is scheduled to make another minor league rehab start with Double-A Chesapeake on Tuesday. Bradish allowed one run while striking out four batters over two innings of work during his first rehab start with High-A Aberdeen. The expectation is that Bradish will need a few more rehab starts to build up his pitch count and stamina. The right-hander is working his way back from elbow surgery from last year. The organization is hopeful that Bradish can be an option by late August.

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This news comes a day after Moncada was forced to exit early during Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, so it appears Moncada has avoided any serious injuries. The Halos will play it safe and give Moncada the day off on Sunday. For now, fantasy managers should consider Moncada as day-to-day. Kevin Newman will cover third base and bat ninth versus right-hander Logan Gilbert.

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Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) could end up missing more time than first expected. Astros general manager Dana Brown recently said Paredes' hamstring strain is more severe than they first thought. The team plans to have Paredes get a second opinion on his hamstring. There is roughly only two months left of the regular season and Paredes seems likely to miss most of it. Fantasy managers should keep holding Paredes on their IR spot if possible. There should be more news on his status following the second opinion.

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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hasn't done any outfield drills since their previous series against the New York Mets. Trout is experiencing knee soreness and plans to ramp back up once he feels better. He is hopeful to return to playing right field at some point this season. The Angels aren't going to push anything with the oft-injured outfielder. For now, Trout will serve as the designated hitter and will focus on getting healthy.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to a groin issue. He's not quite ready to play the outfield again, but will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh versus right-hander Ben Brown. Robert has been on a hot streak at the plate, batting .375 with 12 hits, two home runs, nine RBI, and four steals over the last nine games. Fantasy managers should make sure to get him in their lineups ahead of first pitch.

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Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Crews last appeared in a game on May 20 and has spent over two months recovering from a strained left oblique. The Nationals expect Crews back sometime in August. The 23-year-old, who went second overall in the 2023 draft, has only managed a .196/.266/.354 line with seven homers, 15 RBI, 24 runs scored, and 11 steals in 173 plate appearances this season.

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