Hunter Greene returned from the injured list and overwhelmed the Los Angeles Angels with 12 strikeouts and zero walks over 6 1/3 innings, a performance that instantly vaults him into the fantasy spotlight. His season line climbed to a 6.50 K/BB ratio (91 K, 14 BB) through 13 outings, the best ever for a Reds pitcher in franchise history since 1900. It also placed him in an elite club as the 10th Reds pitcher in more than a century with at least 12 strikeouts without a walk in a game, one of just 12 such occurrences in Reds lore. The feat echoed the club’s long-standing emphasis on control and whiffs.

From a fantasy perspective, the outing confirms Greene’s upside as a high-strikeout arm with improved control, heightening his streaming and rotation appeal. If he can maintain the zero-walk aggression against similar lineups and translate the whiffs into consistent innings, he becomes a must-run bet in many formats. The historical context reinforces the rarity and potential for a turning point in Greene’s young Reds career.

Texas Rangers updates center on Jon Gray’s Thoracic Outlet Syndrome symptoms, with doctors leaning toward the neurologic variant. If confirmed, Botox-based nerve treatments could shorten his IL stay, potentially allowing a return near the minimum 15 days; vascular TOS would require rib removal and likely end the season. The club stresses diagnostics are ongoing and prognosis remains uncertain, but optimism persists for a swift, minor setback recovery.

Meanwhile, Tyler Mahle has been on the IL since June 12 with right shoulder fatigue and is ramping up by throwing fastballs off a mound, with live BP likely coming soon. The team may slot Mahle back in as a reliever or short-stint starter rather than a long-term rotation piece, potentially delaying a full return by about two weeks. Chris Martin and Jacob Webb continue rehab progress (calf and back spasms, respectively) with limited timelines and potential September roles in a contention push.

Overall, the Rangers’ bullpen and rotation depth will be closely watched as diagnostics unfold, with the season potentially shaping decisions for next year depending on returns and health trajectories. The emphasis is on keeping Gray, Mahle, Martin, and Webb healthy while preserving solid options for September and beyond.

Evan Carter is nearing a return for Texas, with live bullpen sessions scheduled during a three-game set against Arizona. If he passes medical testing, a quick minor-league rehab could begin within a day or two, restoring immediate outfield depth after back spasms sidelined him since Aug. 2. Carter slashed .238/.323/.381 with 4 home runs in 45 games prior to the IL.

Chris Martin, 39, will also throw a live bullpen ahead of the Diamondbacks series after calf strain downtime, with a rehab timeline aligned to a 4–6 week window. Tyler Mahle was throwing from 120-plus feet and hinted at mound work next week, though he hasn’t tossed from a mound since June 12 due to shoulder fatigue.

In fantasy terms, wait-and-see is the theme—Carter could jump-start Texas’ outfield, while Martin adds bullpen depth that could influence late-inning alignments. The trio’s timelines will shape how aggressively to allocate waivers and how to view Rangers relievers in coming weeks as the club navigates a return from injuries.

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.

Tyler Mahle, a crucial part of the Texas Rangers' rotation, is set to resume throwing after being sidelined due to a rotator cuff strain. Manager Bruce Bochy announced that Mahle will start throwing next week, marking a significant step towards his return. Though he hasn't pitched since June 10, his initial performance this season was stellar, boasting a 2.34 ERA in 14 starts. Other injured players, including Jon Gray, Joc Pederson, and Josh Sborz, are also on the mend, with Gray recently completing a rehab outing.

Jon Gray, who has been recovering from a fractured wrist, threw two innings in his first minor league rehab start without incident. He is expected to pitch three innings in his next outing. Joc Pederson remains a couple of weeks from batting practice after fracturing his hand in late May. Meanwhile, the team is still deliberating on the next steps for Josh Sborz, who is yet to make his season debut following shoulder surgery. The Rangers are eager to reintegrate these key players as they push for a productive second half.