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

• WATCH - Trey Yesavage exited after two innings with left-knee discomfort; MRI today decides an IL placement and Toronto's rotation.
• ADD - Liam Hicks homered a grand slam in his Rays debut and steps into everyday catcher reps at a position where power is scarce.
• ADD - Casey Mize is active for San Diego; the move from Comerica to Petco with a contender behind him is a real ratio and win-equity upgrade.
• ADD - Max Clark has reached base 10 times in 16 plate appearances since his callup, hitting in a Detroit lineup that's scored eight-plus in six straight.
• WATCH - Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looked uncomfortable running out a groundout; Schneider says it's nothing major, but confirm the lineup.

Yesavage's Knee Clouds the Blue Jays Rotation

WATCH · TOR · SP

Trey Yesavage left after two innings against Houston with left-knee discomfort, describing a pinching sensation where he couldn't stabilize the knee. An MRI is scheduled for today. Toronto had already gone to a six-man rotation, and losing another starter would force the club into bullpen games or a callup during a tight race.

Action: Watch for the MRI result this morning. The description - instability rather than soreness - is the concerning part, and a structural finding would mean far more than a minimum stay. Have a replacement lined up before the news lands.

Hicks Announces Himself with a Grand Slam

ADD · TB · C

Liam Hicks made his Tampa Bay debut memorable, hitting a grand slam. It was the seventh grand slam by a Rays catcher in franchise history and the first since Ben Rortvedt in June 2024. Acquired at the deadline, Hicks steps directly into everyday work behind the plate.

Action: Add in two-catcher formats and deeper leagues. The debut homer is noise on its own, but the everyday role at the game's thinnest offensive position is the actual reason to claim him.

Senga Moved to the Bullpen

WATCH · NYM · RP

The Mets have shifted Kodai Senga to relief, though he's said he'd prefer to keep starting and acknowledged he has little leverage: the club could point at his numbers and he'd have no answer. New York is interested in what a 98 mph fastball and his forkball look like in late-inning spots.

Action: Watch his next three to five outings closely. If Senga starts appearing in the eighth or ninth, he becomes a high-priority add - a starter's arsenal in short bursts plays up, and the Mets have an unsettled ninth. Don't add on the role change alone.

Clark Keeps Getting On Base

ADD · DET · OF

Max Clark has reached base 10 times in 16 plate appearances since his promotion, part of a Detroit surge that includes eight-plus runs in six consecutive games and a 8-0 shutout of Seattle. The Tigers have won four straight and sit 1.5 games out of a playoff spot.

Action: Add in 12-plus-team leagues. A 62.5% on-base rate won't hold, but the plate discipline is real and he's hitting in the hottest lineup in baseball right now. The speed gives him a category floor even when the average regresses.

Guerrero Uncomfortable but Stays In

WATCH · TOR · 1B

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appeared to labor running out a groundout in the eighth but remained in the game, with John Schneider calling it nothing major beyond tightness and fatigue. He went 0-for-3 with a walk, and his OPS sits at .687.

Action: Confirm the lineup before locking. The bigger issue is that the down season continues - he's a batting-average and RBI contributor right now rather than the power source you drafted.

Red Sox Bury the White Sox

HOLD · BOS · TEAM

Boston hammered Chicago 14-2, extending one of the great runs in franchise history and moving to 61-51 and into a playoff seed. The lineup has hit seven home runs over its last 14 innings. Brayan Bello worked three scoreless innings in relief with the game out of hand.

Action: Hold all Boston bats and stream them aggressively. Bello's relief outing was blowout usage, not a role change - don't read anything into it.

Skubal Debuts Well for Los Angeles

HOLD · LAD · SP

Tarik Skubal (99% owned) gave the Dodgers six innings on four hits and two earned with six strikeouts on 85 pitches in his first start since the trade. No velocity loss, no adjustment issues.

Action: Hold and start him. Exactly the debut you wanted to see.

Arraez Delivers in His Phillies Debut

HOLD · PHI · 2B

Luis Arraez went 2-for-5 with two RBIs, driving in Trea Turner in his first at-bat, as Philadelphia blanked Washington 5-0. He hit cleanup, an unusual spot for a contact-first profile.

Action: Hold. The cleanup slot is the detail worth tracking - if it sticks, his RBI opportunities rise meaningfully over what he saw in San Francisco.

Wesneski Leads Houston Past Toronto

HOLD · HOU · SP

Hayden Wesneski threw six innings on two earned with six strikeouts in a 7-2 win, with Taylor Trammell adding a three-run homer. The Astros are 12-2 in their last 14.

Action: Hold. Two strong outings since his return make him a legitimate streaming option again.

Padres Add Mize and Workman

HOLD · SD · SP

Casey Mize and Gage Workman were added to San Diego's 26-man roster, with Rodolfo Durán and JP Sears optioned. Robbie Ray is expected to join tomorrow.

Action: Add Mize in deeper leagues. Moving from Comerica to Petco with a contender behind him is a genuine upgrade in both ratios and win equity.

Bogaerts Avoids a Fracture

WATCH · SD · SS

X-rays on Xander Bogaerts' foot came back negative, per @AJCassavell, and he expects to play today.

Action: Hold; no action needed beyond a lineup check.

Walker Jams a Knee, Day-to-Day

WATCH · STL · OF

Jordan Walker was scratched after jamming his knee reaching base. The Cardinals consider him day-to-day and hope to have him back today.

Action: Confirm the lineup before starting him.

Correa Cleared to Swing

WATCH · HOU · SS

Carlos Correa has been cleared to resume swinging a bat after May tendon surgery, per @brianmctaggart, leaving a narrow path to a late-season return.

Action: Dynasty hold only. Clearance to swing is several weeks from game action, and Houston has no reason to rush him.

Tigers Slot In Anderson; Jobe Eyes the Giants Series

WATCH · DET · SP

With Mize traded, Detroit promotes right-hander Drew Anderson for tomorrow's start, and Jackson Jobe is expected to join the rotation during the Giants series this weekend.

Action: Jobe is the one to watch - he's the more talented arm and a dynasty priority. Anderson is a spot-start option only.

Miller Debuts for Boston

HOLD · BOS · RP

Erik Miller, acquired from San Francisco in the Marcelo Mayer trade, made his Red Sox debut in the blowout, working with a 96-97 mph sinker and an 87 mph slider.

Action: Deep-league watch. Blowout innings tell you nothing about leverage - wait for a one-run appearance before treating him as a holds asset.

Lindor's Errors Keep Piling Up

HOLD · NYM · SS

Francisco Lindor has committed seven errors in 32 games since returning from the IL on June 24, among the most in baseball over that stretch.

Action: Hold - the bat is unaffected. But the pattern since the IL return is worth noting in case it points to something physical he hasn't disclosed.

Melton Overpowering in Relief

HOLD · DET · RP

Troy Melton threw three scoreless innings, striking out seven straight while sitting 97-98 mph with a sharp splitter across 39 pitches.

Action: Watch him. Seven consecutive strikeouts at that velocity is a genuine stuff showcase, and if Detroit moves him toward leverage work he becomes a holds-league add.