The latest injury report from the diamond brings three key setbacks for contending clubs. Shea Langeliers may have played his final game of the season after a torn meniscus was confirmed in his knee, casting a shadow over the catcher’s roster spot. Meanwhile, Juan Soto is sidelined with a Grade 2 strain of his left calf, a setback that will keep him out for at least a month, and Cody Bellinger is undergoing an MRI to gauge the seriousness of a hamstring issue.
For fantasy owners scrambling for replacements, the waiver wire offers a few promising options. Francisco Alvarez emerges as the most direct substitute for Langeliers, while Endy Rodriguez brings a blend of plate discipline and power that could translate into immediate upside. In the outfield, Cole Carrigg and A.J. Ewing have become the most widely rostered alternatives, each appearing in roughly 65 percent of CBS Fantasy leagues.
Pitching Spotlight
The rotation conversation pivots to several arms delivering standout performances. Tarik Skubal boasts a 2.70 ERA and a 35.5 percent strikeout rate since returning from the injured list, while Jacob Misiorowski dazzled with 66 fastballs all exceeding 100 mph against the Rockies, generating 23 swinging strikes. Hunter Brown also impressed, delivering seven shutout innings against the White Sox with seven strikeouts and no walks.
Conversely, not all recent high‑profile arms have maintained their early momentum. Paul Skenes has seen a dip in fastball velocity, Hunter Greene’s speed has been on a downward trend with a 7.06 ERA to show for it, and Bryce Miller’s recent outings have been marred by a 4.30 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP in July. Foster Griffin, another name on the radar, has experienced a volatile strikeout rate, with some starts yielding barely any strikeouts.