Soroka is on track to rejoin the Chicago Cubs after shoulder strain, flashing a 96.6 mph fastball in a Triple-A Iowa rehab appearance. Initial return could lean bullpen-ward as Chicago manages workload, with a longer runway if needed. Palencia is sidelined by a right shoulder strain, while Kyle Tucker battles calf issues. Suzuki is ill and Ballesteros replaced him as DH. Soroka arrived in a deadline deal with Washington, as the Cubs prep for a Tampa Bay series and gauge bullpen depth.

Friday’s MLB DFS slate centers on value and upside across 12 games, led by Dylan Cease’s favorable Coors-to-Padres arc and Luis Gil rounding into form for New York. Martin Perez is a salary-conscious pivot in Cleveland, while Nick Kurtz stands out as the weekend’s elite power rookie target. Randy Arozarena profiles as a main-event upside play against Yusei Kikuchi, and Ramon Laureano’s split-heavy profile adds flexible outfield/OF3 options. Reds’ mini-stack (De La Cruz, Friedl, Lux) and Brewers’ trio (Chourio, Turang, Frelick) offer salary relief with upside against weaker matchups. Royce Lewis is heating up at home, Brandon Pfaadt’s road ERA remains a caveat, and Brandon Pfaadt’s road woes make him a risky one-off. The article also spots J.T. Ginn’s tough home assignment for Reds at Athletics, and Pallante’s hard contact allowed to lefties fuels Chourio’s bloom into 20/20 season territory.

Seattle survived a 12-inning marathon to beat Los Angeles 7-6, riding a lockdown bullpen and late offensive surge. The M’s scuffled early but found pressure in the middle innings, tying the game in the 11th on Polanco’s RBI double and carving out the eventual winner in extras behind steady contact from the top of the order. A bunt-loaded rally set the stage for the rookie to push Seattle over the edge, capping a resilient, team-wide execution night.

Key pieces paced Seattle: Rodríguez and Crawford produced prime baserunning and timely hits, Raleigh worked the walk and plate discipline, and Miller plus the bullpen quietly stitched together a long relief outing that kept Angels off balance. The win extends Seattle’s late-season push, showing depth from the youngsters and veterans alike as they grind through a brutal September slate.

Volpe's left shoulder labrum tear remains a manageable issue for the Yankees, with swelling driving flare-ups and cortisone shots peppered into the timeline. MRI after reaggravation shows a bit more tear, yet New York expects no IL stint or off-season surgery. Boon holds health over hype, noting his production has dipped but hash out the noise as Volpe eyes a possible return this weekend in Boston.

Volpe opened May strong, then slumped to a .197/.626 OPS clip in 108 games since May 3, while his early .233/.768 through May 3 stands as a benchmark of what he can be when healthy. A post-season MRI looms, but the club stresses the shoulder isn’t derailing his impact long-term; fantasy managers should balance upside against occasional rest days as the backend of the schedule approaches.