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The five fastest-moving roster calls of the morning, in priority order:
- WATCH — Cade Cavalli (WSH, SP): pulled after 2⅓ with his velocity down and grip issues — an apparent injury, with an IL move likely pending.
- WATCH — Jazz Chisholm Jr. (NYY, 2B): exited with right big-toe discomfort (the toe he had surgery on in 2023); X-rays negative, reassessed Monday.
- ADD — Grayson Rodriguez (LAA, SP): slots back into the Angels' rotation Friday at Minnesota, drawing MLB's worst bullpen — a strong streaming spot.
- ADD — Jonah Heim (OAK, C, 2% owned): a 2-for-4, homer, 6-RBI night — a deep-league catcher add at a thin position.
- HOLD — Nick Lodolo (CIN, SP): six strong innings as the Reds edged Baltimore 3-2 — the rebound looks real.
Cavalli's velocity collapse forces an early exit
WATCH · WSH · SP
Cade Cavalli was lifted after 2⅓ innings with his velocity down and command issues, repeatedly visiting the rosin bag before exiting, per @spencernusbaum_. Eddy Yean took over and impressed in his MLB debut (2 IP, 0 H, 3 K). Washington hasn't announced an IL move yet, but the velocity dip and early hook point to a physical concern.
Action: Watch for the IL confirmation; once official, the Nationals will need a rotation replacement. Yean is a dynasty-only monitor for now.
Chisholm exits with toe discomfort
WATCH · NYY · 2B
Jazz Chisholm Jr. left Sunday's loss to the Twins with right big-toe discomfort — the same toe he had surgery on in 2023 — but X-rays were negative and he'll be reassessed Monday, per Jorge Castillo. It's the latest bump in a rough stretch for Chisholm, who was in concussion protocol earlier in the week after an outfield collision.
Action: Treat as day-to-day; if he avoids the IL, it's a minor bump, but the Yankees' infield depth (Volpe, Caballero, McMahon) bears watching if it lingers.
Grayson Rodriguez back in the Angels' rotation Friday
ADD · LAA · SP
Grayson Rodriguez is set to return to the Angels' rotation Friday in Minnesota, taking the spot vacated by Sam Aldegheri's option, per @JeffFletcherOCR. The matchup is favorable — the Twins' bullpen ranks last in MLB (6.31 ERA since June 1) — giving him real streaming appeal in his return.
Action: Stream Rodriguez Friday if available; a mid-rotation arm with upside against a soft opponent is a worthwhile speculative add in all formats.
Heim's power spark for Oakland
ADD · OAK · C
Jonah Heim (2% owned) went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and six RBIs against Houston — a loud night from a deeply underowned catcher at a thin position.
Action: Add in 12-plus-team leagues; monitor his at-bats next week, but catcher scarcity makes a producing bat worth the flier.
Lodolo leads the Reds past Baltimore
HOLD · CIN · SP
Nick Lodolo pitched six innings of one-run ball as Cincinnati beat the Orioles 3-2 to avoid a sweep, per beat coverage — his 14-inning scoreless run ended in the sixth, but the command profile has clearly rounded into form. Spencer Steer's two-run homer was the difference, rookie All-Star Sal Stewart drove in an insurance run, and Emilio Pagán (67% owned) closed it out for his seventh save (his first chance since May 4, back from the hamstring injury).
Action: Hold Lodolo in all formats; the two-start run of strong command suggests the rebound is genuine. Pagán is back in the closer role for saves-needy teams.
Nola turns in his best start of the season
HOLD · PHI · SP
Aaron Nola (48% owned) went seven innings on 83 pitches with seven strikeouts and no walks against the Royals — his longest outing since last September and just his second six-plus-inning start of 2026, per @ToddZolecki. The fastball-sweeper combination was sharp.
Action: Hold in all formats; watch the next start to confirm the durability rebound is a trend rather than one strong night.
Lambert dazzles with a sharper sweeper
HOLD · HOU · SP
Peter Lambert threw 5⅔ shutout innings (3 singles, 6 K, 17 whiffs) against Tampa Bay, with his sweeper 2.6 mph above its season average after grip tweaks, per @brianmctaggart. His ERA sits at 3.26 over 80 innings.
Action: Hold; the velocity spike is a durability signal, and he's a streaming-plus arm when the sweeper is on.
Trout runs the bases, eyeing a Tuesday return
WATCH · LAA · OF
Mike Trout (96% owned) ran the bases cleanly and is on track to be activated Tuesday or Wednesday in Texas, with batting practice the next step, per @JeffFletcherOCR.
Action: Hold in all leagues; expect activation news within 24-48 hours, and get roster space ready.
Edman scratched with a foot bruise
WATCH · LAD · 2B
Tommy Edman was scratched after being hit on the right foot earlier in the week; Dave Roberts is being cautious despite no structural concern, per @FabianArdaya. He's day-to-day.
Action: Monitor his return; no IL move yet, so treat it as a minor bump.
Snell nears a rehab start
STASH · LAD · SP
Blake Snell is set to throw a bullpen session, the next step in his rehab, pointing to a return in two to three weeks, per @FabianArdaya.
Action: Stash in deeper leagues; a rehab start could come within 7-10 days if the bullpen goes cleanly.
Murakami nears a rehab assignment
STASH · CWS · DH
Munetaka Murakami (95% owned) runs the bases today and could head out on a Triple-A rehab assignment Monday, with the White Sox hopeful he rejoins the roster this week, per @scottmerkin.
Action: Stash in dynasty and AL-only formats; a return before the All-Star break would be an immediate lineup lift.
Otto López keeps mashing for Miami
BUY LOW · MIA · 2B
Otto López is putting up elite numbers — a .344 average, .518 slugging, and 142 wRC+ — a pace comparable to Hanley Ramírez's 2009 MVP-runner-up season, per @IsaacAzout. The underlying profile suggests a legitimate breakout, not noise.
Action: Add or trade for López where he's available below 25% owned; the production is real and the market hasn't caught up.