Bryan Torres replaces Nathan Church on St. Louis Cardinals after Church’s shoulder injury. The 28‑year‑old posted a .931 OPS and 10 steals in Triple‑A Memphis, walked twice in his MLB games and homered in his debut, battling Scott II for field. Meanwhile, 22‑year‑old Esmerlyn Valdez joins Pittsburgh, posting a .887 OPS in Triple‑A Indianapolis and providing power from right field with Ryan O’Hearn on the IL.

Jackson Holliday finally debuted for Baltimore after hamate surgery, entering at third base and homering in his third game despite five hitless starts. Dylan Crews, Washington’s former No. 1 pick, posted a modest .258 line in Triple‑A Rochester but still offers power‑speed upside. Nathaniel Lowe, now a regular DH for Cincinnati, posted a .279/.333/.616 slash line, giving 12‑team mixed leagues a reliable platoon option.

Fantasy owners should consider adding Torres for his walk rate and speed, especially in points formats where his early production offers weekly upside. Holliday’s power potential makes him a stashable third‑base lottery ticket, while Lowe’s consistent slash line provides a steady bat against right‑handers. With several IL‑filled clubs, depth pickups like Valdez and Crews could fill short‑term gaps without sacrificing long‑term value.