MLB announced it put closer Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 while its gambling investigation continues, per a story on the Guardians' website. Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on the non-disciplinary paid leave list earlier this month as MLB is investigating sports betting.

A walk-off home run, an incredible pitching performance and highlight-reel defense–Florida Gators made major MLB noise this week. Find out who surged.

That out of the way, here’s a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy baseball roster this season. If I listed every reason for this, it would make this a 6,000-word article and absolutely no one wants that,

Connor Hamilton, a Montgomery Bell alum, will play for Vanderbilt baseball after being drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 MLB Draft.

Pallante has fallen on hard times, posting a 9:5 K:BB ratio while allowing 17 runs over 15.2 innings during his past three starts. The righty can sometimes use his heavy groundball lean to limit scoring, but is likely to hurt a fantasy team’s WHIP. His recent slump and overall lack of skills will relegate Pallante to waivers in points leagues.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott was dominant in Saturday's win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The left-hander gave up one run on two hits over six innings of work. He walked three and struck out seven.