Kyle Schwarber keeps mashing for the Phillies, belting his 53rd homer this season and his 22nd off a left-handed pitcher, a mark that ties MLB’s all-time pace for lefty-on-lefty power with Stan Musial and Matt Olson. The achievement caps a historic run: four straight monster seasons in Philadelphia and a postseason spotlight that could reshape his upcoming free-agent negotiation. If the power persists, Philadelphia’s lineup and playoff chances rise in tandem with Schwarber’s leverage.

Aaron Judge’s elite offense stands out as he keeps posting 200 OPS+ seasons, a feat only Barry Bonds has achieved since Bonds retired. Judge has done it three times in four years, redefining modern right-handed hitting and forcing fantasy managers to treat him as a true weekly cornerstone for power and on-base production.

Twins catchers face a late-season hurdle as Christian Vázquez fights a left-shoulder infection and Ryan Jeffers recovers from a concussion, forcing a temporary platoon with Mickey Gasper and Jhonny Pereda handling the duties. Vázquez is eyeing a rehab stint with the St. Paul Saints, while Jeffers’ return hinges on concussion recovery. Minnesota deploys a six-man rotation down the stretch, with Zebby Matthews set to duel the Yankees as Taj Bradley waits in the wings. Pablo López headlines off-field impact, winning the Clemente Award for notable charitable work.

Vázquez and Jeffers’ health reshapes the Twins’ lineup chemistry and fantasy projections down the final two weeks. Meanwhile López’s leadership and community effort add a steadying presence, and the club’s rehab pipeline—paired with minor-league calls—keeps speculative value alive for late-season adds. The series against New York looms as a proving ground for the refreshed rotation and the depth behind the plate.

Toronto promoted Trey Yesavage to the majors and designated Ryan Borucki for assignment. Yesavage, 22, is the Blue Jays’ top prospect, posting a 5-1 mark with a 3.12 ERA across four minor-league levels and 22 starts. He’ll draw the series opener at Tampa Bay, a significant test for a pitcher with enormous fantasy upside but limited big-league track record. Borucki appeared in four relief outings after being signed post-Pirates release, clearing the way for Yesavage’s audition.

Toronto carries a four-game AL East lead over the Yankees, adding urgency to the promotion. The move signals a sharpening of Toronto’s rotation depth as Yesavage climbs to the majors, while Borucki’s DFA creates bullpen and roster questions. For fantasy managers, Yesavage’s debut is a high-upside pivot with risk, tempered by the Jays’ immediate playoff push.