Deep League Starting Pitchers: Montas, Holmes, Sugano, Miller, & Montgomery

A's reliever José Leclerc will have season-ending shoulder surgery after being sidelined since April 23 with a lat strain, remaining on the 60-day injured list and set to become a free agent post-World Series. Despite a $10MM signing, Leclerc struggled in 10 appearances, yielding six runs and three homers, contributing to the A's poor performance as one of the worst teams in the American League. Want More Context? 🔎

The Mets made a notable move at the 2025 MLB trade deadline by acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Baltimore Orioles, with president of baseball operations David Stearns acknowledging the team's need for additional bullpen strength. While he expressed confidence in the starting rotation, Stearns remains open to further trades to enhance the team, including exploring outfield upgrades. Want More Context? 🔎

Giants manager Bob Melvin announced that pitcher Roupp has no structural damage in his right elbow, leading the team to anticipate a brief stay on the injured list. This update was reported by Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, emphasizing optimism regarding Roupp's recovery. Want More Context? 🔎