Twins' deadline teardown sent shockwaves through fantasy rosters as Minnesota flushed a large slice of its roster to slash payroll by tens of millions. Ownership signaled retention but leaned into two limited partnerships, reviving questions about a Pohlad-led sale and long-term cost control. With a 2025 active payroll around 39.8 million (27th in MLB), the club has signaled a rebuild-forward path rather than a quick sprint.

The move cleared about 70 million in Correa-salary relief and targeted bullpen and veteran pieces, yet some moves defied obvious math, like trading Louis Varland. If Minnesota shops Joe Ryan and Pablo López this winter, the Twins could squeeze the lowest payroll in baseball, reshaping value across the rotation and bullpen and forcing fantasy managers to rethink Twins assets and risk tolerance for 2025.

Texas staged a dramatic 7-6, 10-inning comeback over Arizona, with Jake Burger delivering the clutch RBI that kept the Rangers close to the Yankees for the final Wild Card spot. Anthony DeSclafani and Jack Leiter square off in Game 2, a classic pitcher-batter duel with Texas favored on the moneyline and a modest 8.0 run total.

For fantasy and betting, Corbin Carroll carries momentum for Arizona, and Wyatt Langford has heated up for Texas, while Corey Seager has cooled the brief skid with an extended hot stretch. The Rangers have been strong at home lately and the Under has been a steady theme for Rangers games. Rotoworld’s model weighs past performance, matchups, and park factors to frame the best bets, while bullpen usage and late-inning leverage will swing fantasy value in this showdown.

Bottom line: target the hot bats, respect Leiter’s upside, and watch for late bullpen usage that could turn a tight game into a high-leverage fantasy moment. Bet lines favor Texas, but Arizona has run-prep upside if DeSclafani can navigate a capable Rangers lineup. Stay plugged into day-to-day news for lineup shifts and injury updates as the game unfolds.

The New York Yankees have signed veteran pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a minor league contract, marking his return to professional baseball after nearly two years of injuries. DeSclafani last pitched for the San Francisco Giants in July 2023, suffering from a flexor strain that eventually required surgery. With a rotation currently dealing with significant injuries, including Gerrit Cole's season-ending Tommy John surgery, the Yankees are banking on DeSclafani's potential return to form. Previously, he had a notable 3.17 ERA in 2021, but has struggled with health since then, managing only 118.2 innings over two seasons with a 5.16 ERA.

The Yankees hope DeSclafani can fortify their thin pitching depth, especially with players like Marcus Stroman sidelined with a high ERA and Carlos Rodón slowly regaining form after an injury. If DeSclafani can stay healthy, he may provide a valuable asset in the latter half of the season. Overall, this move reflects the Yankees' cautious approach to add experienced arms without major risk, as they look to navigate a challenging season amid multiple pitching injuries.