Fantasy Baseball News

Oswald Peraza had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, hitting a home run and driving in two runs.

Fantasy Impact: This was a positive outing for Peraza, who has struggled with a low batting average this season. With this strong showing, Peraza may gain some confidence and potentially improve his offensive production going forward. However, it is important to note that his overall season stats still leave room for improvement, as he currently holds a .201 batting average and a high strikeout rate.

Yordan Alvarez had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Mariners, going 2-for-4 with a double and a home run.

Fantasy Impact: This outing adds to his already impressive season stats, which include a .294 batting average, 30 home runs, and 96 RBI in 109 games played. Alvarez's power hitting has been a major asset for fantasy owners, and his ability to drive in runs consistently makes him a valuable asset going forward.

Kyle Tucker had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Mariners, contributing to the Astros' 5-1 victory with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Tucker continues to be an elite fantasy asset across the board. He now has 29 home runs and 29 more stolen bases to go along with 110 RBI and a .281 average on the campaign.

Logan O'Hoppe had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Rangers, going 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his efforts, the Angels fell to Texas by a score of 5-1. O'Hoppe's season has been a mixed bag, with a batting average of .228 and a strikeout rate of 25.1%. However, his 13 home runs and 27 RBI show his ability to provide power and drive in runs. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on O'Hoppe as he continues to develop and contribute to the Angels' offense.

Nathaniel Lowe continued his power surge on Monday, launching a home run in the Rangers' 5-1 victory over the Angels.

Fantasy Impact: Lowe's performance added to his impressive season stats, which include 17 home runs, 81 RBI, and a .267 batting average in 155 games played. With his consistent power production, Lowe remains a valuable fantasy asset for managers in need of a boost in the home run and RBI categories.

Marcus Semien had a solid performance in Monday's game against the Angels, contributing to the Rangers' 5-1 victory with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Semien went 1-for-5 at the plate, driving in a run with a home run. This long ball adds to Semien's impressive power numbers for the season, as he now has 28 home runs to go along with his 98 RBI. With a .277 batting average and a strong overall offensive profile, Semien continues to be a valuable asset for fantasy baseball owners.

Corbin Carroll had a standout performance in Monday's game against the Yankees, going 3-for-5 at the plate with one RBI and one stolen base.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the Diamondbacks' loss, Carroll's performance showcased his ability to contribute in multiple categories. With this strong showing, Carroll continues to solidify his status as a valuable asset in fantasy baseball leagues. In his rookie season, Carroll has played 150 games, maintaining a solid .289 batting average with 73 RBI, 158 hits, and 51 stolen bases. His ability to consistently get on base and provide speed on the basepaths makes him a valuable fantasy option moving forward.

Wells now has 2 home runs and 7 RBI in 15 games this season, but his .185 batting average and 0.203 strikeout rate are cause for concern.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the solid performance, fantasy managers should approach Wells with caution until he shows more consistency at the plate.

Clarke Schmidt had a tough outing on Monday, lasting just 4 innings while allowing 2 earned runs on 3 hits and 3 walks.

Fantasy Impact: Despite striking out 3 batters, Schmidt's high pitch count of 79 limited his effectiveness and prevented him from earning a win. This performance raises concerns for fantasy owners, as Schmidt's season-long stats have been underwhelming with a 4.65 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. While his 8.5 K/9 and 3.17 strikeout-to-walk ratio show some promise, his inconsistency and inability to go deep into games make him a risky option moving forward.

Castillo had a rough outing against the Astros, allowing 5 earned runs on 8 hits and 1 walk over 6 innings.

Fantasy Impact: Despite his solid season stats, he struggled in a crucial outing for the Mariners on Monday. Nonetheless, it's tough to argue with his 3.20 ERA and 20.9% K-BB% in 32 starts on the season.

Merrill Kelly had a solid outing against the Yankees, going 5 innings and giving up 2 earned runs.

Fantasy Impact: Despite the loss, Kelly managed to strike out 5 batters while allowing only 4 hits and 2 walks. With a season ERA of 3.48 and a WHIP of 1.20, Kelly has been a reliable option for fantasy managers this year. Although he didn't earn a win in this game, his consistent performance throughout the season, with 12 wins, makes him a valuable asset going forward.

Despite the loss, Blake Snell continued his strong season, delivering another impressive outing as he looks to win his second career Cy Young award.

Fantasy Impact: In six innings of work, Snell allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters. With this performance, Snell maintained his excellent 2.25 ERA and 1.19 WHIP for the season. His 11.7 K/9 rate also remained impressive, showcasing his ability to generate strikeouts consistently. Although the Padres fell short in a close 2-1 game, Snell's solid outing should provide fantasy managers with confidence moving forward.

Gray's season-long numbers have been solid, with a 3.95 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 8.1 K/9. He departed the contest due to right wrist tightness.

Fantasy Impact: Although his 4.51 FIP suggests some regression may be in store, his ability to limit walks and generate strikeouts bodes well for his fantasy value going forward.

In Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, Patrick Sandoval had a rough outing, lasting only 3 innings due to an oblique injury while allowing 2 hits and issuing 5 walks.

Fantasy Impact: Although he managed to keep the Rangers off the scoreboard, his lack of command was evident, as he threw 65 pitches in his short outing. This performance adds to Sandoval's disappointing season, as he now holds a 4.54 ERA and a 1.53 WHIP in 28 games started. His 8.0 K/9 and 4.22 FIP suggest he has the potential to be more effective, but his 1.73 strikeout-to-walk ratio and high BABIP of 0.316 indicate that he still has work to do in order to become a reliable fantasy option. With a record of 7 wins and 13 losses after this game, Sandoval's fantasy outlook remains uncertain.

Giants pitcher Logan Webb tossed nine frames of one-run ball Monday versus the Padres.

Fantasy Impact: Webb allowed just one run while striking out seven with zero walks in the complete-game gem, a big win for the Giants over their division rivals. Webb now sports a 3.25 ERA across 33 outings on the season.

Verlander's impressive performance on Monday showcased his ability to dominate opposing hitters, allowing just three hits and one earned run while striking out eight over eight innings.

Fantasy Impact: With a solid season behind him, boasting a 3.32 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP, Verlander has solidified his status as a reliable fantasy option moving forward. Owners have been hit with some lower strikeout numbers from the 40-year-old but he has now racked up 30 wins over his last 54 starts

Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Angels. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Grossman didn't appear in Sunday's key 9-8 win over the Mariners but will return and hit third while playing left field against lefty Patrick Sandoval on Monday. The veteran has hit .241 with 10 homers and a stolen base across 111 games with the Rangers this season.

Rangers outfielder Evan Carter is back on the bench Monday versus the Angels. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Despite homering for the third time in his last four games on Sunday against the Mariners, Carter will begin a series with the Angels on the bench Monday. He had had a big start to his big-league career, hitting .318 with four homers and five stolen bases across 54 plate appearances with the Rangers.

Astros catcher Martin Maldonado is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Mariners. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran backstop sat out of Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Royals but will return and hit ninth while catching Justin Verlander on Monday. The glove-first Maldonado has hit just .189 with 14 homers across 388 plate appearances on the season.

Astros catcher/designated hitter Yainer Diaz is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Mariners. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz notched an RBI single in four at-bats Sunday versus the Royals but will begin a key series against the rival Mariners on the bench on Monday. The rookie has had a big season, hitting .285 with 23 home runs and an .853 OPS across 102 games.