Fantasy baseball: Reds await word on De La Cruz, Suarez and more newsElly De La Cruz may not be able to play when the Reds take the field on Monday. Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesESPN FantasyJun 29, 2026, 07:04 AM ETClose
Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.
Our fantasy baseball buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around MLB.
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June 29: Monday’s news to know
By Todd Zola
It’s a busy Monday with 13 evening affairs. The Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays are all enjoying an off day. Action gets underway at 6:35 p.m. ET with the Baltimore Orioles hosting the Chicago White Sox.
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Elly De La Cruz sprained his ankle yesterday while running to first base but stayed in and finished the game. Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona indicated that De La Cruz will be examined today, with his status for tonight’s road matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers to be determined. The Reds will also reevaluate Eugenio Suarez after he was hit in the left hand by a pitch in yesterday’s 9-4 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Initial X-rays were inconclusive.
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The Texas Rangers exchanged outfielders, with Evan Carter getting activated from the 10-day IL, taking the place of Wyatt Langford, who was placed on the 10-day IL. Langford will likely be out through the All-Star break due to a strained hamstring. Carter had missed almost two weeks thanks to an oblique injury.
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Chase DeLauter returned to the lineup for the Cleveland Guardians yesterday, two weeks after he was diagnosed with a right rib cage fracture. The club decided he didn’t need a rehab assignment after going through a full workout, including taking batting practice on Saturday.
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The Brewers have 18 games in the next 17 days heading into the All-Star break, so they’ll be using a six-man rotation, beginning tonight with Robert Gasser rejoining the starting corps. The southpaw has had a strong June, posting a 3.74 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with 24 strikeouts and just six walks over 21 2/3 innings.
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Willy Adames left Sunday’s game in the eighth inning due to a lower back issue. He’s been playing through back spasms for a week and has also been sick with the flu. Adames is considered to be day-to-day ahead of tonight’s series opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks in the desert.
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Be sure to check out the newest fantasy lineup advice as well as the MLB betting tips for Monday.
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June 28: Sunday’s news to know
Ryan Rolison is set to start for the Cubs today followed by some relievers, as a doubleheader earlier in the week has upended their rotation. Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesBy Todd ZolaA pair of 1:35 p.m. ET affairs kick off today’s 15-game slate. The fantasy week concludes with the New York Yankees trying to avoid a four-game sweep in Fenway Park, courtesy of the Boston Red Sox. They play the only evening game on the schedule, beginning at 7:20 p.m. ET.
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With Edward Cabrera on the 15-day IL and the Chicago Cubs playing a doubleheader earlier in the week, they need to piece together today’s road matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers. Lefty Ryan Rolison is set to start, likely followed by a parade of relievers, as no one is stretched out enough to handle more than an inning or two.
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The New York Mets must also piece together today’s game, as they’re dealing with injuries and just traded swingman David Peterson to the Cubs. The Mets will open with Cionel Perez and then follow with many relievers.
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Heliot Ramos is expected to join the San Francisco Giants today after missing just over six weeks with a sore quad. He’s exclusively played left field since the beginning of last season, but can handle center and right. He is initially ticketed for full-time play in right field as Casey Schmitt plays left and Bryce Eldridge serves as the designated hitter. The club will reevaluate when Harrison Bader returns from plantar fasciitis, but there is no timetable set.
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Chase Petty picked up the save for the Cincinnati Reds last night, but before overpaying for his stats, keep in mind that Emilio Pagan is due to return next week and reclaim ninth-inning duties.
