Toronto rallied from an early five-run hole to a 13-9 win over Cincinnati, ripping 18 hits as Addison Barger drove in four and multiple Jays hitters went deep or piled up runs. Vlad Guerrero Jr., Daulton Varsho and Alejandro Kirk joined in with homers, while George Springer and the rest of the lineup supplied steady offense. Bieber endured a rough second inning but recovered to go six and the bullpen closed out a wild shootout.

Fantasy managers should note Toronto’s depth up and down the order, with Barger emerging as a real-value bat and the big three of Vlad, Springer and Kirk offering steady power and counting stats. With a day off before a Yankees series, rostering their full lineup remains appealing in many formats, especially in daily leagues where hot bats can carry weeks at a time.

Myles Straw’s late-career revival with Toronto has been a fantasy-friendly surprise. After flirting with retirement in 2024, he re-emerged as a steady regular in the Jays’ outfield, displaying defender-like versatility, strong baserunning, and a solid contact game. At 116 games, he’s posted a .272 mark with 4 homers, 30 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases, anchored by a 2.9 WAR—the best since 2021 in a multi-team stretch. His value hinges on playing time, but his speed and defensive flexibility keep him as a potential multi-position asset in deeper formats.

With Toronto loading the lineup around Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and Bo Bichette, Straw’s role as a center-fielder capable of contributing in multiple spots adds a crucial dynamic. The subplot involves Toronto’s pursuit of top pitching (Roki Sasaki) and how Straw’s steady defense and baserunning can help the Jays remain unpredictable. For fantasy, Straw’s mixture of speed and position utility makes him worth a hold in deeper leagues and a watch-list candidate in standard formats if his PT stays secure.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left the Diamondbacks’ game with a non-contact knee injury in the sixth inning, clouding Arizona’s outfield depth as they chase a wild-card spot. Gurriel is hitting .249 with 19 homers and 80 RBI this season, so his absence could thin the lineup and shift daily ABs to his depth options. Blaze Alexander produced a dramatic diving catch to end the inning, underscoring the value of versatile contributors behind Gurriel.

Rowdy Tellez’s early deep shot for Texas framed the night, while Arizona sits six games back of the final wild-card. Timelines for Gurriel’s status will shape how fantasy managers adjust rosters and whether the Diamondbacks lean on prospects or veteran depth down the stretch.