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The five fastest-moving roster calls of the morning, in priority order:

• ADD - Spencer Torkelson homered twice (18 on the season) amid a clear power surge; a priority waiver add where he's still available.
• WATCH - Grayson Rodriguez imploded for 6 ER in 4 IP vs. Detroit; monitor his next start.
• WATCH - Astros lost both Jeremy Peña (right hamstring cramp) and Christian Walker (right hip tightness) mid-game.
• STASH - Aaron Civale traded from the Athletics to the Cubs; low-cost reclamation flier.
• WATCH - Max Fried and Clay Holmes are both nearing returns, each lined up for another rehab outing before a late-July activation.

Torkelson's Two Homers Fuel the Rout

ADD · DET · 1B

Spencer Torkelson sparked a four-run first and later crushed a 420-foot, 107.5-mph shot to reach 18 homers, powering Detroit's 7-0 win (behind seven scoreless innings from Tarik Skubal). The Tigers feasted on Grayson Rodriguez, who unraveled for six earned runs in four innings, laboring through 58 pitches in the first two frames as Detroit worked deep counts.

Action: With the bat heating up, Torkelson is a priority pickup in any league where he's on the wire. Rodriguez is a monitor after a brutal line - his next start tells you whether it's a blip or a trend given his rough season.

Dingler Takes Repeated HBPs

WATCH · DET · C

Dillon Dingler was hit by a pitch twice Friday, his third HBP in four games, absorbing blows to his left shoulder and arm. One night isn't a roster move, but the frequency is worth watching for a catcher AJ Hinch was already rotating for rest.

Action: In shallow leagues, weigh Dingler against backups; in deeper formats, hold but watch for an extended bench stint.

Astros' Injuries Pile Up: Peña and Walker Both Exit

WATCH · HOU · SS / 1B

Jeremy Peña left with a right hamstring cramp and Christian Walker followed grabbing his right side after a swing (right hip tightness), both in the same game. Walker's July has been ugly (0-for-15 with RISP, eight strikeouts). Spencer Arrighetti gave Houston length (5 IP, 1 ER, 6 K) but walked four, continuing a control wobble (10 walks over his last two starts).

Action: Hold if rostered, but the injury cluster makes both infielders shaky this week; drop in shallow formats if you need the roster spot.

Civale Traded to the Cubs

STASH · CHC · SP

Aaron Civale was traded from the Athletics (who had DFA'd him) to the Cubs for RHP Aiden Moffett, a low-risk reclamation flier for a contender.

Action: Deep-league stash only; watch his first Cubs start before rostering in redraft.

Judge Still Sidelined; No Baseball Activities Yet

WATCH · NYY · OF

Aaron Judge (99% owned) still can't begin baseball activities; Boone says he needs to be asymptomatic before ramping up. Healing shows on imaging, but a return isn't expected before August, a real gap for a Yankees team chasing in the AL East and playing a doubleheader today.

Action: Judge is unrosterable until a concrete window opens; prepare OF contingency depth if you've been holding.

Red Sox Push the Streak to 12; Yankees Host the Dodgers

HOLD · BOS / NYY · TEAM

Boston extended its winning streak to 12, the hottest run in baseball, while the Yankees (53-43) host a doubleheader against the Dodgers, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking Game 1 for Los Angeles and Game 2 starters TBD.

Action: Red Sox bats are strong streamers while the offense is rolling; watch the Yankees' lineup for any post-doubleheader injury notes.

Bradish Signs a Five-Year Extension with Baltimore

HOLD · BAL · SP

Kyle Bradish and the Orioles agreed to a five-year, $90M extension covering 2027-31, locking up their best starter and buying out three free-agent years.

Action: Bradish is a league-winner if available; hold without hesitation.

Phillies Rout Mets Behind Luzardo and Turner

HOLD · PHI · TEAM

Philadelphia beat the Mets 6-1. Trea Turner had three hits including a homer, Jesús Luzardo allowed one run over five (2.01 ERA over his last 12 starts), and Kyle Schwarber hit his 33rd homer.

Action: Turner and Luzardo are holds in all formats.

Fried and Holmes Progress on Rehab

WATCH · NYY / NYM · SP

Max Fried (98% owned) made his first rehab start (Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 3 IP, 2 R) and needs at least one more before a late-July return. Clay Holmes (28% owned) starts his rehab at High-A Brooklyn on Saturday.

Action: Don't activate either until they're on the 26-man; stash if you have the IL room.

d'Arnaud Starts His Rehab

WATCH · LAA · C

Travis d'Arnaud begins a rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake, his first game action since landing on the 60-day IL, with a late-July ETA.

Action: Wait for a confirmed activation before targeting him.

deGrom Lines Up for the White Sox Series

WATCH · TEX · SP

Jacob deGrom is likely to make his next start during Texas's home series against the White Sox beginning Monday, per RotoWire, with no structural setback.

Action: Monitor for confirmation; deGrom is a league-winner if healthy.

Hinch Praises Montero in Relief

WATCH · DET · RP

AJ Hinch complimented how well Keider Montero has been throwing and said he's open to giving him some higher-leverage looks. It's more a nod to a hot arm than a role change, and Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan remain Detroit's primary late-inning options for now.

Action: No action needed; just keep a loose eye on how the Tigers distribute save chances over the next couple of weeks.

McGonigle Joins Ty Cobb in Tigers Lore

HOLD · DET · SS

Rookie Kevin McGonigle became the second player in Tigers history, alongside Ty Cobb, to reach 100 hits in under 100 games, underscoring a standout first big-league season.

Action: Hold McGonigle where rostered; the rookie is producing at an elite clip.

Torres Homers in a Rehab Game

WATCH · DET · 2B

Gleyber Torres (42% owned) hit a three-run homer in his second rehab game with Low-A Lakeland, progressing his hitting after finishing running and defensive work. A rehab escalation could follow soon.

Action: Stash only; don't activate until he's cleared for the 26-man.

Rays Drop a Fourth Straight

HOLD · TB · TEAM

Tampa Bay (56-39) has lost four in a row, a notable slide but not yet a fire-sale signal.

Action: No moves; the Rays' core stays intact and their trade chips hold value.

Lindor's Error Streak Worth Watching

WATCH · NYM · SS

Francisco Lindor has committed errors in three straight games and has five in 17 since returning from the IL. The bat is still elite, but the glove has slipped.

Action: Hold Lindor for the bat; note the defensive trend but no roster action needed.

Woodruff Needs Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

DROP · MIL · SP

Brandon Woodruff (64% owned) will undergo shoulder surgery for the second time in three years, ending his 2026 after an MRI revealed a new capsule injury. He's unlikely to pitch before 2028.

Action: Drop Woodruff in all formats.

Drohan Sets a Career High in Strikeouts

HOLD · MIL · RP

Shane Drohan struck out a career-high eight in his outing for Milwaukee.

Action: Hold if rostered; a useful depth arm in a strong Brewers staff.