Chicago White Sox managed a first-inning lead but couldn’t sustain offense, drawing a blank after one run as Parker Messick’s mix of fastball and changeup kept Cleveland in check. Davis Martin steadied after a rough first, yet a late two-run shot by C.J. Kayfus and a costly error-free third inning sealed a 3-1 loss. Despite outhitting the Guardians, Chicago couldn’t string together multi-run damage and left runners stranded, highlighting the need for a deeper lineup breakout.

The Guardians rolled to an 8-1 win at Fenway as Joey Cantillo spun six solid innings with seven strikeouts, flashing a crisp changeup and improved control that boosts his ceiling toward a #3 starter. George Valera notched his first big‑league hit and carried himself with poise. Gabriel Arias delivered a two‑run homer, Bryan Rocchio kept producing, and Steven Kwan joined the multi‑hit parade with a 3-for-5 night. CJ Kayfus and Bo Naylor added two doubles apiece, while Jose Ramirez cooled off but remains a longtime fantasy asset. Cantillo’s breakout vibe, Valera’s arrival, and the offense’s depth headline a strong push as Cleveland heads to Tampa for four with implications for prospect timelines and late-season fantasy moves.

Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to the Atlanta lineup, sticking in the third slot as the Braves welcome a Guardians visit. Sean Murphy comes back as well, batting seventh, while Drake Baldwin sits and Marcell Ozuna anchors the DH duties. Cleveland counters with a varied, leadoff-heavy mix: Steven Kwan leads off, Jose Ramirez sits in the prime third spot, and Kyle Manzardo, Daniel Schneemann, CJ Kayfus, Gabriel Arias, and Carlos Santana fill the middle of the order with notable xwOBA signals. The Guardians’ volatility mirrors a league-wide pattern of shifting lineups, while Atlanta’s dynamic through Acuña and company remains the central fantasy driver.

For fantasy managers, Acuña’s health and lineup position keep him near the top of the asset list, with power-speed upside in a top-tier slot. Ozuna’s DH assignment could cap his plate appearances but preserves upside in run production. Murphy’s return to catching duties reenters his fantasy calculus, especially in two-catcher builds or daily formats that prize lineup stabilization. Against a Guardians squad that has rotated through 109 lineups in 120 games, the Braves’ star power edges this matchup, while Cleveland’s leadoff edge with Kwan and Ramirez creates a dual-threat dynamic in DFS and daily fantasy markets.

José Ramírez fueled Cleveland’s 4-3 win over Miami with a night that reinforced his status as an elite power presence. He opened and closed the long-ball parade, shredding the Marlins with a multi-homer performance that gave the Guardians the lead in the eighth inning and crown him with franchise-leading multi-HR games (27). Kyle Manzardo joined the party early with a solo shot, while Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias added key RBIs to back Logan Allen’s 5-inning, solid start. Steven Kwan highlighted the defense with a precision outfield assist on a rundown that preserved a crucial lead, and Bo Naylor helped finish it behind the plate. Cade Smith closed out the final outs for the win as Cleveland climbed to 62-56.

The win underscores Cleveland’s depth and Ramirez’s sustained power upside, an obvious boon for fantasy managers hunting long-term pop. Beyond Ramirez, the night showcased a rising cohort—Manzardo’s early homer, Rocchio’s RBI, Arias’ run-scoring hit, and Kwan’s steady glove—that adds multiple viable sources of fantasy value as the Guardians navigate a crowded schedule. Miami’s lineup turnover limited opportunities, but the Guardians’ bullpen mix, with Vogt steering the sequence, suggested 5-6 inning stability plus late-game upside when Ramirez is locked in.

As the summer heats up, savvy fantasy baseball managers are looking to capitalize on the potential of injured players with low roster percentages. This week's recommendations spotlight five key players worth stashing in redraft leagues, including Texas Rangers' Tyler Mahle, Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller, and Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Santander. Mahle boasts an impressive 2.34 ERA before his shoulder injury, while Miller, despite a rough start with a 5.73 ERA, has shown potential in past seasons. Santander, coming off a disappointing season, still holds value in a strong Blue Jays lineup. Additionally, Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals and Gabriel Arias of the Cleveland Guardians round out the list, offering managers the chance for significant upside once they return from their injuries.