Fantasy Baseball News

Garrett Crochet has started a throwing program. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Crochet has progressed to flat-ground throwing at roughly 60 feet. He will be aiming to return at some point in September.

Roman Anthony took overhand batting practice on Tuesday. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Anthony has been cleared to resume hitting. He is starting to progress, but remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Red Sox designated Ryan Watson for assignment. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watson loses his spot on the 40-man roster. He will head to waivers.

The Red Sox optioned Romy Gonzalez to Triple-A. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Gonzalez returns to Triple-A to make room for Boston's trade deadline additions.

The Red Sox activated Eli White. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: White will add depth in the outfield for Boston.

The Red Sox activated Jake Rogers. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will step into a reserve role behind the plate for Boston.

The Red Sox activated Erik Miller. (Source: Gabrielle Star on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Miller should help provide an immediate upgrade in the bullpen for Boston.

Adley Rutschman told reporters he recently resumed swinging. (Source: Ian Browne on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rutschman did not want to offer a timetable on his return. He was acquired by Boston on Monday.

Jake Bennett allowed three earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 5 2/3 innings in Sunday’s win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Bennett continues a steady stretch of late, allowing two earned runs or less in six of his last 10 trips to the mound. The left-hander remains another reliable arm in the Red Sox rotation for manager Chad Tracy, posting a 2.90 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with a 7-4 record and .580 OPS allowed across 12 starts.

Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-5 in Sunday’s 8-4 win over the Dodgers with a home run, two runs scored, and one RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Rafaela continues a dynamic stretch at the plate, driving in runs in seven of his last 10 contests. The outfielder has rewarded manager Chad Tracy as one of the more impactful bats in a resurgent Red Sox lineup, carrying an .805 OPS with 15 home runs, 57 RBI, 56 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases across 107 games.

Masataka Yoshida went 2-for-4 in a win over the Dodgers with a home run, one walk, one run scored, and two RBI.

Fantasy Impact: Yoshida has heated back up at the plate, recording hits in five of his last seven contests. The veteran offers manager Chad Tracy another reliable option when in a resurgent Red Sox lineup, slashing .264 with five home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs scored, and two stolen bases through 77 games.

Wilyer Abreu went 2-for-4 in Sunday’s 8-4 win over the Dodgers with a home run, two runs scored, one RBI, and one walk.

Fantasy Impact: Abreu has heated back up of late, getting on base in six of his last seven contests. The outfielder remains one of the more streaky options in the Red Sox lineup for manager Chad Tracy, slashing .248 with 17 home runs, 54 RBI, 57 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 109 games.

The Giants are acquiring Marcelo Mayer from the Red Sox for Erik Miller. (Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mayer is currently on the injured list with an arm injury. He should slide in as a middle infielder for the Giants for years to come.

The Red Sox have traded right-handed pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson to the Red Sox on Monday as part of a seven-player trade to acquire catcher Adley Rutschman. (Source: Boston Red Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Eyanson, the Red Sox No. 2 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, was one of five players the Red Sox sent to the O's on Monday. The 21-year-old has posted an eye-popping 1.32 ERA across 16 outings (15 starts) between High-A and Double-A this season.

The Red Sox have traded catcher Carlos Narvaez to the Orioles as part of a seven-player trade on Monday. (Source: Boston Red Sox on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Narvaez was one of five Red Sox players/prospects heading to the Orioles as part of a deal to acquire catcher Adley Rutschman. Narvaez, 27, has hit .187 with three homers and a .535 OPS across 62 games for the Red Sox this season.

The Red Sox are trading RHP Tyler Uberstine to the Braves. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Uberstine has made just one appearance in the majors this season. He will add more pitching depth for Atlanta.

Jarren Duran went 1-for-4 in a win over the Dodgers with a solo home run.

Fantasy Impact: Duran continues a steady stretch at the plate, recording hits in six of his last 10 contests. The outfielder remains one of the more underwhelming bats in a resurgent Red Sox lineup, batting .200 with 14 home runs, 57 RBI, 47 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases across 104 games.

Willson Contreras is back in the Red Sox lineup on Sunday against the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Contreras returns from a one-game absence. He is back at first base and batting cleanup on Sunday.

Aroldis Chapman struck out one batter in a scoreless appearance to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Chapman continues a strong stretch out of the bullpen, holding opponents scoreless in each of his last 11 trips to the mound. The left-hander continues to reward fantasy managers with a dynamic closer option behind a resurgent Red Sox club, carrying a 1.67 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 27 saves and a 12.0 K/9 ratio across 39 appearances.

Payton Tolle allowed two earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out seven over six innings in Saturday's win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact: Tolle continues a solid stretch on the mound, allowing two earned runs or less in four of his last six contests. The left-hander provides manager Chad Tracy with another stable option in the Red Sox rotation, posting a 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with a 6-6 record and 8.8 K/9 ratio across 18 starts.