Chicago Cubs

Nico Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss against the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Hoerner recorded a hit for the second straight contest and added a stolen base, his third steal over his last six games. He finished July with a .301 batting average and has carried that success into August, going 3-for-8 with a home run to start the month.

Pedro Ramirez went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss against the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Ramirez served as the designated hitter on Sunday and, while he did not record a hit, he was able to draw a walk and steal second base. He owns a .325/.391/.481 slash line with one home run and five stolen bases over his last 30 games. Despite the strong production, he remains difficult to trust in season-long leagues due to his inconsistent playing time.

Colin Rea allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings in Sunday's 2-1 loss against the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: The only damage against Rea came on a two-run home run by Jose Caballero in the third inning. Aside from that, he was excellent, striking out a season-high seven batters. Over his last seven starts, he owns a 3.76 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 31 strikeouts across 38.1 innings. He is scheduled to make his next start on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals.

The Blue Jays are acquiring INF Ty Southisene and OF Brett Bateman from the Cubs for Kevin Gausman. (Source: Mitch Bannon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Southisene was in High-A in the Cubs organization. He'll work his way up the Blue Jays minor league system.

The Blue Jays are acquiring OF Brett Bateman and INF Ty Southisene for Kevin Gausman. (Source: Mitch Bannon on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Bateman has shown good bat to ball ability in Triple-A, hitting .312 with 20 stolen bases this season. He could have a chance to get an opportunity in the majors with Toronto this season, especially if Daulton Varsho is traded.

The Blue Jays acquired RHP Jameson Taillon from the Cubs for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

Fantasy Impact: Taillon was designated for assignment earlier this week. It is unclear what role he will be entering with Toronto.

The Cubs sent RHP Andrew Wantz outright to Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact: Wantz passed through waivers unclaimed after he was designated for assignment. He will remain in the Cubs organization.

David Peterson allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits without issuing a walk while striking out eight over 6.1 innings in Saturday's 5-2 win over the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Peterson surrendered a 370-foot home run to Spencer Jones in the seventh inning but was otherwise dominant on Saturday. He recorded a season-high eight strikeouts and has logged quality starts in two of his last three outings. He also hasn't allowed more than two earned runs in any of his last four starts. Peterson is scheduled to make his next start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Edward Cabrera threw 43 pitches over 1 2/3 innings on Friday in a rehab start for Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact: Cabrera allowed three runs, but the positive is he was able to hit 98.8 mph with his fastball. He is expected to require at least two more rehab outings.

Shota Imanaga allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out six across 6.2 innings in Friday's 2-0 loss to the New York Yankees.

Fantasy Impact: Imanaga took the loss on Friday despite allowing just two runs over six innings. He surrendered a solo homer to Amed Rosario in the fourth inning and another to Spencer Jones in the fifth. Despite the defeat, Imanaga has recorded three consecutive quality starts and finished July with a 1.53 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 27 strikeouts across 29.1 innings. He's lined up to make his next start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Gavin Hollowell was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Chicago Cubs on X)

Fantasy Impact: Hollowell will hit the shelf after his longest stint at the MLB level this season, as he has been with the Cubs since June 29th. The right-hander has a 2.51 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings in Chicago this year. Antoine Kelly was recalled in a corresponding move.

Antoine Kelly was recalled to the big-league team by the Chicago Cubs on Friday. (Source: Chicago Cubs on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kelly was traded to the Cubs in early June and has yet to make an MLB appearance this season. The left-hander has a 4.02 ERA and 44 strikeouts in 40 1/3 innings in Triple-A this year. Gavin Hollowell was placed on the IL in a corresponding move.

Hoby Milner began a rehab assignment on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact: Milner began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. He is expected to need at least one more rehab appearance.

Justin Steele is scheduled for a "touch and feel" mound session."

Fantasy Impact: Steele is slated to take the mound sometime this weekend.

Ethan Roberts is on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa.

Fantasy Impact: Roberts made a rehab appearance on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson went 0-for-3 with a walk, one run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: While Swanson went hitless for the second consecutive game, he still provided value for fantasy managers by drawing a walk in the seventh inning, stealing second base and later scoring. Across 81 at-bats in July, he owns a .259/.294/.432 slash line with five stolen bases.

Javier Assad allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out six across 4.1 innings in Thursday's 4-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Assad's lone run allowed came on a Bryan Torres RBI single. He has not surrendered a home run in three straight outings and has allowed just one run across 8.1 innings during that span. He finished July with a 1.50 ERA and 1.28 WHIP across 18 innings. His next scheduled start is on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Crow-Armstrong took Luis Gastelum deep in the 10th inning, launching a 424-foot homer to right-center field. He continues to swing a hot bat in July, posting a .284/.416/.630 slash line with six home runs and six stolen bases.

Matthew Boyd allowed four hits and two walks while striking out five across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Boyd ends July on a strong note, tossing seven innings for the second consecutive start and delivering his second scoreless outing of the month. He finished July with a 1.67 ERA and 0.99 WHIP, recording four quality starts across five outings. His next scheduled start is on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Cubs selected the contract of Jake Woodford. (Source: Vinnie Duber on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Woodford will return to a middle-relief role. Andrew Wantz was designated for assignment as the corresponding move.