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Fantasy Baseball Winners and Losers from MLB Trade Deadline: Risers and fallers after wave of deals
The 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone, leaving many changes in fantasy values in its wake. This article will focus purely on the players whose fantasy values have taken a major turn in one direction or another. Players to add Randy Rodríguez, RP, San Francisco Giants (rostered in 34% of Yahoo leagues) If there is one player to add right now, especially in roto leagues, it's Rodríguez. With a 1.20 ERA, a 0.84 WHIP and a 62:9 K:BB ratio, the right-hander has been arguably the best reliever in baseball this year. The trade of Camilo Doval to the Yankees opens the closer's role in San Francisco, and even though Ryan Walker is still part of the relief corps, he has already lost the job once this year and can't match Rodríguez in terms of 2025 skills. Rodríguez could be a top-5 reliever down the stretch. Shane Bieber, SP, Toronto Blue Jays (46% rostered) Bieber may be the best pitcher to stash right now. The right-hander has looked great in four rehab outings, posting a 21:1 K:BB ratio. His long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery should occur by in the next two weeks, at which point he will join a team that leads their division with a 62-46 record. He will also benefit from working in front of a Toronto defensive group that ranks first in baseball in Fielding Run Value, per Statcast. Luke Keaschall, 1B/2B/OF, Minnesota Twins (25% rostered) The departure of Carlos Correa should cause Brooks Lee to slide to shortstop, which opens up second base for Keaschall, who will soon come of the 60-day IL. The prospect has flashed solid plate skills and plus speed, and in this writer's opinion he is more a more appealing option than the other young hitters in this article. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Tyler Locklear, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks (5% rostered) Locklear has mashed in Triple-A this year, hitting .316 with 19 homers and a .943 OPS in 98 games. And with 18 steals, the slugger has shown a speed component to his game that fantasy managers will appreciate. Pavin Smith will soon return from the IL, but he shouldn't impact the playing time of Locklear, who is five years younger and much more likely to be part of the team's future. I would add Lockler in 15-team leagues now and keep an eye on him in 12-team formats. Jordan Lawlar, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (8% rostered) Lawlar is working his way back from a hamstring injury and will likely be Arizona's starting third baseman as soon as he is ready. The 23-year-old had struggled to find a spot within the D-backs effective infield group, but there is now a clear vacancy at third base. And after hitting .319 with a .993 OPS in Triple-A this year, this speedy prospect has clearly shown that he's wasting his time in the minors. Lawlar is a great stash for those fantasy managers who have IL space. Coby Mayo, 1B/3B, Baltimore Orioles (10% rostered) Is it finally time for Mayo to emerge as a fantasy asset? He will certainly get an opportunity to make it happen now that Ryan O'Hearn has been traded to the Padres. I wouldn't add Mayo in standard leagues right now, but he's someone to keep an eye on. Michael Soroka, SP, Chicago Cubs (11% rostered) Soroka could be an interesting starter to add in deeper formats if he gets a spot in the Cubs rotation. The right-hander owns an ugly 4.87 ERA that has been impacted by one of the lowest strand rates in baseball (68.4%). His 3.32 xERA paints an optimistic picture that Soroka has been victimized by the Nats poor defense group. He joins a Cubs team that plays great defense and scores plenty of runs, which will at least make him a streamer in standard formats. Kevin Ginkel, RP, Arizona Diamondbacks (9% rostered) By trading Shelby Miller to the Brewers, the D-backs cemented Ginkel as their stretch run closer. And even though Arizona stripped their roster of a few key players, they still have enough talent to be a respectable team and provide Ginkel with a handful of save chances. Cole Sands, RP, Minnesota Twins (3% rostered) Sands is the last man standing after the Twins dealt most of their key relievers. The right-hander hasn't been special this year (4.11 ERA, 1.22 WHIP), but he is the only obvious fit for ninth inning opportunities. Jose A. Ferrer, RP, Washington Nationals (4% rostered) In deep leagues, Ferrer is worth a shot for those who need saves. The lefty has 19 holds this year, which is 12 more than any other Washington reliever. Based on his high-leverage usage, Ferrer is the most likely candidate to take over the closer's role from Kyle Finnegan. Dennis Santana, RP, Pittsburgh Pirates (27% rostered) Santana has been great this year (1.36 ERA, 0.82 WHIP) and leads the Pirates in holds. He should take over the closer's role from David Bednar, and I would add him over the three relievers who precede him on this list. Players to drop Ryan Helsley, RP, New York Mets Helsley will likely help the Mets in the postseason, but his chances of getting more than a couple stretch run saves are slim now that he is the setup man for established closer Edwin Díaz. Helsley hasn't helped fantasy teams with their ratios this year (3.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP) and his 10.3 K/9 rate is not special for a reliever. He can be dropped in virtually all mixed leagues. Kyle Finnegan, RP, Detroit Tigers Although he may get some ninth inning opportunities, Finnegan is unlikely to be a full-time closer in a Detroit bullpen that has better relievers. Managers can find a better potential saves source than Finnegan, who poor ratios (4.38 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) this year. Camilo Doval, RP, New York Yankees Doval is yet another closer who lost his ninth inning role by being traded to a contending team. The right-hander has not shown special skills this year (3.09 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 50:24 K:BB ratio) and could be as low as fourth on the Yankees relief depth chart. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] David Bednar, RP, New York Yankees Bednar may get save chances before Doval, but he's still waiver wire fodder in most leagues now that he is the setup man for Devin Williams. It's worth noting that Williams blew his last save chance and allowed runs in four of his past six appearances, but he was given a vote of support by manager Aaron Boone. Even if Williams falters, Boone could turn to Luke Weaver or Doval before Bednar. Robert Suárez, RP, San Diego Padres The arrival of Mason Miller to the Padres should push Suárez to a setup role, which takes away most of his fantasy value. It wouldn't be shocking for the Padres to sometimes use Miller in a high-leverage eighth inning role against the heart of a lineup, but the odds are high that Suárez will get fewer than five more saves this season. Value up Jhoan Duran, RP, Philadelphia Phillies Any uptick for Duran will be a small one, but it's worth noting that he switched to a superior team when traded from the Twins to the Phillies. The hard-throwing righty could pick up more stretch run saves thanks to being involved in yesterday's trade, which cements his status as a top-10 reliever. Mason Miller, RP, San Diego Padres Miller is in a similar situation as Duran, as he was already an elite closer but should have more games to save down the stretch now that he is part of a contending team. Carlos Correa, SS, Houston Astros Being traded to Houston isn't a big upgrade for Correa, as the Astros have outscored the Twins by just 22 runs this year. But it's always better for a player to spend the stretch run on a team that is heading to the postseason rather than one that's rebuilding. Value down Eugenio Suárez, 3B, Seatle Mariners I don't want to get carried away with the one, as Suárez will likely be fine at T-Mobile Park. But we know that the venue doesn't always play well for power hitters and didn't bring out the best in Suárez when he was a member of the Mariners in 2023. Still, the Mariners have amassed a potentially excellent lineup with Julio Rodríguez, Cal Raleigh, Suárez and Josh Naylor. I wouldn't panic on Suárez, even though I wish he had been traded to a team that plays their home games in a bandbox. Zack Littell, SP, Cincinnati Reds I wouldn't drop Littell right away, but I'm worried about the combination of his propensity for allowing homers and the hitter-friendly nature of Great American Ball Park. The righty has allowed more long balls (26) than any other pitcher, and just eight of those round-trippers were hit when he was working at home. He has made one career start in Cincinnati and the Reds took him deep three times in that game. It's not a great fit for someone who was already a fringe option in standard leagues. Will Vest, RP, Detroit Tigers I wouldn't drop Vest just yet, as he could maintain a primary saves role over Finnegan. Still, the arrival of someone with ninth inning experience is bad news for Vest, who was already sharing some save chances with Tommy Kahnle. I would keep Vest for now with an eye toward sending him to waivers in 12-team leagues if Finnegan receives save chances. Cedric Mullins, OF, New York Mets Mullins will likely still matter in leagues where he already mattered. But the Mets have more outfield options than the Orioles, which could reduce Mullins playing time down the stretch. Even if Mullins plays regularly, there is no advantage of this trade for him, as the Mets have been outscored by the Orioles this year and call home to a pitcher-friendly venue.
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Former Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah signs with 49ers ahead of the 2025 preseason
A former Husker continues his journey through the NFL, joining his fifth team on Thursday. CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz announced that running back Ameer Abdulah is signing with the San Francisco 49ers. Abdullah joins the 49ers after working out with the team this week and spending the 2024 season with the Las Vegas Raiders. Last season, he rushed for 311 yards and two touchdowns while also hauling in 40 catches for 261 yards and three touchdowns. Abdullah played three seasons with the team, totaling 420 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and 84 catches for 603 yards and four touchdowns. A second-round pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2015 NFL Draft, Abdullah played in 141 career games, earning 26 starts with Detroit, the Minnesota Vikings, the Carolina Panthers, and the Raiders. He's tallied 1,994 yards and eight touchdowns in his career. Abdullah now joins the 49ers team roster in a versatile offense after working out with the team on Wednesday. He is now one of five running backs for the 49ers, which include Christian McCaffrey, Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor, and fifth-round rookie Jordan James. At Nebraska, Abdullah rushed for 4,588 yards in his career, trailing only Mike Rozier's school record of 4,780. He did become the first Husker in school history to produce three straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He is also one of just 11 players in FBS history to surpass 7,000 career all-purpose yards. The 49ers begin the 2025 NFL Preseason next Saturday night against the Denver Broncos. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions. This article originally appeared on Cornhuskers Wire: Former Nebraska running back Ameer Abdullah signs with the 49ers
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Padres Shock National League, Claim Best Record in Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The trade deadline has officially passed, and teams are gearing up for the final two months of the regular season plus the playoffs. With moves made and rosters bolstered, it's time to predict how the postseason picture will look when October rolls around. Exact records will not be predicted, but instead it will just be the top six teams in National League with their positions in the playoff picture. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 21: Mason Miller #19 of the Athletics pitches during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 21: Mason Miller #19 of the Athletics pitches during the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on July 21, 2025 in Arlington, Winners: 1. San Diego Padres -- N.L. West Key Additions: RP Mason Miller, INF Ryan O'Hearn, SP Nestor Cortes The Padres had one of the best trade deadlines by shocking the baseball world with grabbing Miller from the Athletics. A.J. Preller did a tremendous job of adding to an already talented roster while holding onto Robert Suárez and Dylan Cease. San Diego could easily steal the division away from the Dodgers. 2. New York Mets -- N.L. East Key Additions: RP Tyler Rogers, RP Ryan Helsley, OF Cedric Mullins The Mets had two big needs heading into the deadline: relievers and a center fielder. They got both and two of the best relievers on the market. With a back-end trio of Rogers, Helsley and Edwin Diaz, the Mets are well on their way to winning the division this season. 3. Chicago Cubs -- N.L. Central Key Additions: RP Taylor Rogers, INF Willi Castro The Cubs ideally should've added a starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but they couldn't get the deal done. In the meantime, Castro's versatility will help the organization in the short term and long term. He can slot in at third for now and then anywhere in the infield minus first base if Matt Shaw finds his stride. Wild Card 1: Los Angeles Dodgers -- N.L. West Key Additions: RP Brock Stewart, OF Alex Call The Dodgers did just enough to get by at the deadline as they did not want to overpay for players. Bringing in Stewart will help solidify the bullpen while Call's production can lead to him taking Michael Conforto's spot in left field. However, Los Angeles did far from enough to win the division. Wild Card 2: Philadelphia Phillies -- N.L. East Key Additions: RP Jhoan Duran, OF Harrison Bader Just like the Mets, the Phillies needed bullpen and outfield help. Duran is their big prize as he was arguably the best reliever available. Dave Dombrowski did well there to get him. Bader will be an upgrade over Max Kepler, but it still may not be enough to complement Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Wild Card 3: Milwaukee Brewers -- N.L. Central Key Additions: RP Shelby Miller, SP Jordan Montgomery The Brewers are going to rely on much of their current team to get into the playoffs. Miller will help in the bullpen, and Montgomery can be utilized as needed. Getting Brandon Woodruff back recently is almost like an internal addition, but the organization did just enough to secure a playoff berth. More MLB: Astros Reportedly Continue Push for All-Star Infielder Carlos Correa
