Matt Olson’s 24th homer and a 172 wRC+ fuel Atlanta’s Sunday run, part of a rising wave that has the Braves 6-1 in their last seven Sunday games. Fraley lands on the IL with an oblique issue as Luke Williams is recalled to bolster the bench, while J.R. Ritchie shines in Gwinnett and Sandy León belatedly homers for a feel-good moment.

Across MLB, Cal Raleigh ties Mickey Mantle’s single-season mark for switch-hitters (54) and breaks the catcher-HR record (43), underscoring the era’s power-swing trends. Pete Alonso provides Mets offense, Nolan Arenado returns for the Cardinals, Jose Quintana heads for calf MRI evaluation, and Trey Yesavage gets the call for a Jays debut. A snapshot of late-season power, depth, and prospect pressure shaping fantasy rosters.

Drake Baldwin's late two-run homer lifted Atlanta to a 3-1 win over Philadelphia, capping a tense night in which Hurston Waldrep battled through 5.2 innings with 9 strikeouts and a splitter that kept the Phillies guessing. Philly’s bullpen unraveled in the eighth as Baldwin loaded the bases before delivering the decisive blast. The Braves head to Chicago for a Labor Day series with the Cubs, while Baldwin and Waldrep emerge as intriguing late-season fantasy plays.

Austin Riley will miss the remainder of the season after core-injury surgery, with the Braves signaling a target return for spring training. Riley had earlier spent time on the IL with a strained lower abdomen and finished 2024 at .260 with 16 homers and 54 RBI. To cover the gap, Atlanta swung to add depth: Cal Quantrill was claimed off waivers from the Miami Marlins and joined the Braves’ rotation plans, Dane Dunning was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett, and Jake Fraley joined the roster after Cincinnati DFA’d him. Dylan Dodd was recalled from Gwinnett, Luke Williams landed on the 10-day IL with a strained left oblique, and Connor Seabold was optioned to Gwinnett. The moves underscore Atlanta’s push to stabilize its roster and preserve upside for next season, even as Riley’s absence shapes day-to-day fantasy projections.

Fantasy-impact take: with Riley out, Fraley’s plate appearances and lineup role become more interesting for daily fantasy value, while Quantrill’s addition provides a flexible arm that could push for starts or multi-inning relief. Dodd’s recall could unlock bullpen leverage, and the Seabold/Williams depth could offer streaming opportunities in deeper leagues. Atlanta’s emphasis on depth hints at upside behind the star power, and it keeps the Braves competitive while balancing health into spring training.

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley was designated for assignment as roster juggling intensified with catcher Tyler Stephenson’s thumb flare-up and a compact bench. Cincinnati recalled Connor Phillips and Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville and optioned left-hander Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A, as Terry Francona cited the need to maximize playing time and avoid a two-man bench with Stephenson sidelined. Fraley, 30, has slashed .232 with six homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games, and his DFA comes despite solid fan support. Stephenson reaggravated a left-thumb issue in the Pittsburgh series and is day-to-day, with Jose Trevino starting Sunday. Cincinnati, which has not been swept in a series this season, dropped the first two against Milwaukee, which has a 14-game win streak, adding another wrinkle to a tense NL Central chase.

Cincinnati designated Jake Fraley for assignment after a knee hyperextension in the 10th that followed an error in left, paired with Tyler Stephenson's left-thumb issue and a squeezed bench. Fraley, 30, had slashed .232 with six homers and 23 RBIs in 67 games this season for Cincinnati. The Reds recalled Connor Phillips and Will Benson from Louisville and optioned left-hander Joe La Sorsa, signaling a shift to give more chances to the outfield depth and a younger arm for the staff. The move comes as Cincinnati weighs lineup protection with Stephenson banged up and seeks practical bench balance, a decision manager Terry Francona described as a sleep-depriving, life-changing call.

In fantasy terms, Fraley’s DFA could clear ABs for Benson and may unlock more playing time for Phillips as a potential sparkplug at the plate, while also injecting fresh bullpen options with La Sorsa out. Cincinnati’s move to lean on the farm and a rising prospect pool while navigating a pennant race indicates a pivot toward upside depth rather than short-term reclamation. With the Brewers perched first in the division, the Reds’ reshuffle matters for daily fantasy and DFS rosters as the club aims to maximize available talents and bridge through a tight schedule.