Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (knee) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup for Sunday's series finale in New York against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Castellanos did not play in Saturday's contest in the Bronx after jamming his knee on defense in the series opener on Friday, but he's back on Sunday and should be returned to starting fantasy lineups despite a matchup against a tough left-hander. The 33-year-old veteran has hit well against Rodon in the past in 13 career at-bats, batting .385 with a home run and three RBI. In seven games in the second half of the season, Castellanos has gone 7-for-29 (.241) with a home run, five RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. Castellanos is hitting .270/.311/.434 on the season as a whole with 13 homers, 56 RBI, 47 runs and four stolen bases in 392 at-bats.

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed catcher Alejandro Kirk (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday recalled catcher Ali Sanchez from the minor leagues in a corresponding move, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Tyler Heineman is behind the plate in the series finale against the Detroit Tigers and will take over as Toronto's primary catcher while Kirk tends to his head injury. The 26-year-old Kirk suffered a concussion after taking a foul tip to the mask during Saturday's win in Motown, and he will miss at least the next week. Fantasy managers may want to expect a longer absence, as concussions can be difficult to return from. The two-time All-Star doesn't have amazing power (seven homers in 88 games), but he's hitting over .300 on the year and has an above average .775 OPS in his 346 trips to the plate in his sixth big-league season.

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Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony will start in left field and hit leadoff for the BoSox in Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. It will be the first time in Anthony's career that he has hit in the leadoff spot. The 21-year-old has earned a move up the batting order by going 16-for-49 (.327) with a home run, six RBI and a stolen base in his last 15 games. The former second-round pick in 2022 has played in only 39 games in his first year in the big leagues and is hitting .265/.382/.409 with a .791 OPS, two home runs, 15 RBI, 20 runs scored and two stolen bases in 157 plate appearances. Anthony hasn't been unstoppable early in his career with Boston, but he's starting to figure things out and could be a major asset for fantasy managers down the stretch.

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The Kansas City Royals are "showing little interest" in trading starting pitcher Seth Lugo, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Kansas City is 51-54 and 4 1/2 games back of a playoff spot in the American League, so they could look to sell off some veteran pieces at the trade deadline. The 35-year-old Lugo has a $15 million player option for the 2026 season, so he could become a free agent at season's end. The veteran right-hander is in the midst of another excellent season. In 113 innings (19 starts), Lugo is 7-5 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 99 strikeouts. His 4.56 xERA suggests some regression is likely, but Lugo has outpitched his peripherals in each of the last three seasons.

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Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day injured list. Treinen has been out since mid-April due to a forearm sprain, but he recently completed a lengthy rehab stint that saw him make seven appearances across the Arizona Complex League and Triple-A. With Tanner Scott (elbow) on the injured list, Treinen could be the lead candidate for saves in the Dodgers' bullpen. In 46 2/3 innings for Los Angeles last season, Treinen earned just one save but went 7-3 with a 1.93 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts. However, he had three saves for the Dodgers in the 2024 postseason and has 82 saves for his career.

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New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The right-handed Goldschmidt has fallen into a timeshare at first base with lefty swinger Ben Rice, who is getting the start against Phillies righty Zack Wheeler. In 390 plate appearances this season, Goldschmidt is hitting .287/.345/.425 with eight home runs, 37 RBI, 58 runs scored, and five stolen bases. A significant portion of his damage has been against left-handed pitching, as he's hit .394 with five home runs in 114 plate appearances against lefties compared to .246 with three home runs in 276 plate appearances versus right-handers. The 37-year-old Goldschmidt is still a productive hitter overall, but he can no longer be counted on for power. His .138 ISO is the worst of his career, and his 7.9% barrel rate is his worst since 2016.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bader would be a logical upgrade in left field over Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto, who has struggled mightily this season. The 31-year-old Bader is having arguably his best offensive season so far in 2025. In 295 plate appearances, he's slashing .250/.332/.435 with 12 home runs, 38 RBI, 29 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. A center fielder for the majority of his career, Minnesota has utilized Bader mostly in left field, and he's provided standout defense. If acquired by the Dodgers, Bader would have the opportunity to earn the majority of the team's available playing time in left field.

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The Milwaukee Brewers will "start listening" to trade offers for starting pitcher Nestor Cortes, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Cortes (elbow) has been on the injured list since early April due to a flexor strain in his left elbow. However, he threw 93 pitches in a rehab outing on Thursday and appears to be ready to return to the big league mound. In 174 1/3 innings (30 starts) for the New York Yankees in 2024, Cortes was 9-10 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 162 strikeouts. Milwaukee is a contending team, but they have pitching depth in both the major leagues and Triple-A. Trading Cortes to a pitching-needy buyer could allow them to acquire a major league hitter who can step in and help the lineup immediately.

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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has played more than 10 big league seasons and the last six with the Braves, which gives him the right to veto any trade. However, Ozuna is "expected to approve any deal if the team guarantees him everyday playing time," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The 34-year-old slugger is in the final year of his current contract and has lost playing time in recent weeks. Ozuna is hitting .232/.358/.384 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, and 37 runs scored in 400 plate appearances. His 16.3% walk rate is by far the best of his career, but his barrel rate has fallen from 15.4% in 2024 to 10.8% this season. Ozuna is still a dangerous presence in any lineup, but his lack of defensive ability may limit his appeal on the trade market. A move to a contender where he will play every day and likely join a more potent lineup would improve his fantasy outlook.

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The Atlanta Braves are willing to listen to offers for second baseman Ozzie Albies, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The Braves would be selling low on the three-time All-Star in what has been the worst season of his career. The switch-hitting Albies has batted a miserable .221/.296/.326 with nine homers, 40 RBI, 43 runs scored, and nine steals in 436 plate appearances. Albies has been especially poor versus lefties, who have held him to a toothless .218/.243/.264 line. Despite his unexpected woes this year, it seems likely Albies' employer (whether it's Atlanta or another team) will exercise his $7 million option for 2026 in the offseason. Otherwise, they'd have to pay the 28-year-old a $4 million buyout and would only save $3 million.

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The Boston Red Sox aren't planning to trade outfielder Jarren Duran before the July 31 deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There has been speculation about Duran changing teams by the deadline, though a deal seems more likely to come together during the offseason (if at all). While the 28-year-old hasn't matched his production from 2024, he has been an integral part of a Boston team that's in the thick of the AL playoff race. Duran went 3-for-4 with two triples, a double, two RBI, and a run scored in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. He's now 19-for-65 (.292) with three homers, 16 RBI, and 12 runs in 19 games this month. Overall, Duran has slashed .259/.326/.442 with nine HRs, 55 RBI, 58 runs, and 16 steals in 467 trips to the plate.

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If the Chicago White Sox are going to trade outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, they're going to want third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos in return, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Mets are known to have interest in Robert, who has struggled this year but is currently enjoying his best month of the season as the White Sox prepare to deal him. Robert has gone 13-for-37 with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and four stolen bases in July. Acquiring the former All-Star would take care of the Mets' need for a righty-hitting outfielder. However, it's unclear whether they're willing to give up the 25-year-old Vientos to make it happen. Vientos burst on the scene with 27 home runs last season, but he has fallen short of expectations in 2025. Over 279 plate appearances, Vientos has hit .226/.280/.358 with six homers, 27 RBI, and 22 runs scored.

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) has been playing through left-shoulder troubles over the past five to six days, manager Dave Roberts revealed. The Dodgers will give Kim off on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox as a result. Thanks in part to his shoulder, Kim has only managed to go 3-for-16 with no extra-base hits, eight strikeouts, and no walks in five games this week. Despite that, the 26-year-old rookie is still hitting an above-average .311/.345/.415 with two homers, 15 RBI, 17 runs scored, and a dozen stolen bases over 142 plate appearances.

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Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (finger) left the team's 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday with a bruised right index finger. Young departed after hurting his finger on a third-inning bunt attempt, but X-rays came back negative. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day, so he may sit out Sunday's game. Alex Call replaced him in center field on Saturday. Young has gone homer-less over 250 plate appearances this year and batted just .245/.314/.291 with 18 RBI, 24 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases. He's well behind last year's 33-steal pace.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) looked sharp on the mound during Saturday's rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi. Garcia threw 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, one walk, and striking out three batters. The right-hander threw 34 strikes across this 46-pitch outing. The fact he only threw two innings means Garcia will likely need to ramp up more before returning to the Astros rotation. The Astros haven't given much of a timetable on his return. Possibly, Garcia is able to return to the rotation at some point in August.

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Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (side) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Buxton is dealing with left side soreness and will undergo imaging on Sunday. The Twins are remaining optimistic, but Buxton could be headed to a stint on the injured list. The expectation is that Buxton will sit out Sunday's game while the team does further testing. For now, fantasy managers should consider Buxton as day-to-day.

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Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) was removed from Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch in the right hand. Moncada took a pitch from George Kirby off his hand in the sixth inning. This resulted in his immediate exit from the contest and subsequently went for imaging. The X-rays came back negative, so Moncada appears to have avoided any serious injuries. For now, fantasy managers should consider Moncada as day-to-day. There is a good chance that he'll sit out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) took the mound for a minor league rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Snell tossed 4.2 scoreless innings, allowing four hits, four walks, and striking out seven batters. It was a 76 pitch outing for Snell in which only 40 of those pitches were thrown for strikes. Barring any setbacks, Snell should be ready to rejoin the Dodgers rotation by the beginning of August. He'll probably require at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Dodgers rotation.

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Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (shoulder) could be headed to the injured list after suffering an injury during Saturday's outing. Bubic gave up four runs (three earned) while walking four batters over 2 innings of work on Saturday. Afterwards, Bubic mentioned that he's dealing with some shoulder stiffness. This is reportedly something that has bothered Bubic for quite some time. It's worth noting that Bubic has thrown well over 100 innings this season after tossing a total of 46.1 innings during each of the previous two seasons combined. This could be a shoulder fatigue issue that requires Bubic to get some rest. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on his status.

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Atlanta's LF Michael Harris II scored 28.5 fantasy points going 9-for-19 with two home runs and three RBIs in five games this week. Harris II is owned only in 36.2% of mixed leagues.