Brewers vs. Giants pits Freddy Peralta against Logan Webb in a premier pitching duel at American Family Field. Peralta sits at 15-5 with a 2.78 ERA, Webb at 11-9 with a 3.19, setting up a fantasy-friendly clash with strikeouts and tight innings.

Brewers eyes are on Contreras after a 5-4 walk-off win; Turang is out with a wrist issue, shifting the lineup around Frelick, Yelich, Bauers, Durbin, Seigler, Perkins and Monasterio. Giants counters with Jung Hoo Lee, Devers, Smith, Schmitt, Chapman, Matos, Bailey, and Gilbert. First pitch is 6:10 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.

Week 22 of Injured Players to Stash highlights five bounce-back candidates worth grabbing in redraft leagues who could swing the stretch run if everything breaks right. Shane Bieber returns to the Toronto rotation after Tommy John surgery, and despite limited spin, his pedigree and rehab progress scream upside in shallow rosters. Chase Burns is nearing a return for Cincinnati with elite strikeout potential and a breathtaking swing-and-miss profile. Adolis García could be a power/speed boost when back in Texas’ lineup, while Nolan Arenado and Hyeseong Kim offer low-risk, multi-category depth with recent hot trends and strong surrounding performances. Target IL spots and be ready to pounce as Week 22 unfolds.

These five targets emphasize how late-season value can come from rebound arms and versatile hitters. Bieber’s gear-up period and Toronto’s need create a plausible late-season spike. Burns’ 57 Ks in 34 1/3 innings signals a high ceiling if he opens up his rehab. García’s power-speed combo remains sweet for managers chasing counting stats. Arenado’s still-average line has sneaky upside in partial-season scenarios, while Kim’s Dodgers lineup gives him eligibility across multiple spots and a path to steady runs and steals when he returns.

The Cincinnati Reds’ defense remains the lingering weakness as August rolls on, with a ninth-inning throwing error by Elly De La Cruz setting up Milwaukee’s tying run and a misplayed ball by Jake Fraley allowing the eventual go-ahead in the 11th. Milwaukee rode a pinch-hit three-run shot from Andruw Monasterio to an 11-inning win and extended a winning streak that has Brewers fans dreaming big in a division that’s increasingly a two-team race. Cincinnati dropped 1½ games back of the final NL wild-card spot and found its path to the postseason blocked by sloppy fielding and unearned runs, despite upgrades that included Ke’Bryan Hayes at third.

Ke’Bryan Hayes’ Gold Glove pedigree is cited as part of Cincinnati’s strategic (and imperfect) infrastructure rebuild, while Gavin Lux—a Reds veteran in the piece—adds a layer of veteran steadiness that Cincinnati has been chasing to complement the improving infield. A drama-filled sequence in the middle frames featured Reds starter Zack Littell yielding a run in a sloppy second inning as Caleb Durbin scored from first on a Brice Turang double that drifted over Noelvi Marte’s head, a moment that underscored how quickly defensive lapses can tilt a tight game.

The Reds’ playoff hopes still flicker, but the margin for error shrinks when unearned runs mount and fielding miscues compound late-game pressure. Milwaukee’s clean defense and timely power remain a stark contrast to Cincinnati’s ongoing defensive volatility, a theme that could determine the NL Central’s fate as the season winds toward September.

Tonight's Brewers vs Pirates tilt centers on rosters, prospects, and future planning more than box-score highlights. The chatter around Bubba Chandler and Paul Skenes extension talk adds a fantasy-forward lens to what could shape Pittsburgh's rotation and development path for years to come.

Roster moves dominate the thread: Chase Shugart is activated while Dauri Moreta is optioned, and Rafael Flores provides catching depth behind the plate. For fantasy players, these moves hint at late-inning leverage shifts and keeper-value implications that extend beyond this one game.

The thread emphasizes development trajectories and strategic decisions as much as results, offering a brand-new angle for daily fantasy and keeper leagues alike as the Pirates balance upside with long-term stability.