Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (shoulder) made his minor-league rehab debut on Tuesday, allowing three runs in four innings for the High-A Hillsboro Hops. Kelly went in with a target of 65 pitches, and he was able to reach 62, so he should be relatively stretched out at this point. The 35-year-old veteran right-hander has been on the injured list since April 23 due to a strained right shoulder, but there's a chance that he'll be ready to make his next appearance with the D-backs and won't need to make another start in the minor leagues. Kelly holds a strong 2.19 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 21:6 K:BB over 24 2/3 innings (four starts) in the desert this season and belongs on all rosters in fantasy leagues.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has previously said that there is "a high probability" starting pitcher Joe Musgrove's (elbow) next outing would come with the big-league club, and the team initially planned for Sunday in Miami against the last-place Marlins. When Dylan Cease's start on Wednesday was shortened to one inning due to rain, however, Shildt noted that Cease would start in Miami, which presumably bumps Musgrove's return to Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park. Musgrove is expected to be on a limited pitch count of around 60 when he makes his return from right elbow inflammation. Although fantasy managers may have to wait a little bit longer for the 31-year-old veteran right-hander to be activated from the injured list, Musgrove should be stashed in all leagues still with a favorable matchup awaiting him on Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (oblique) and infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist, ankle) are expected to join Triple-A Oklahoma City on a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. With that said, the two veteran infielders are at least a week before joining the Dodgers. Muncy is first set to participate in a simulated game on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, and barring any setbacks with his strained right oblique, he should be back with the major-league club sometime in mid-August. Edman will also participate in the sim outing as he works his way back from offseason right wrist surgery and a sprained ankle and toward his 2024 season debut. Muncy should immediately slot right back in as LA's everyday third baseman upon his return, while Edman should have a chance to push for regular at-bats in the outfield.

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mikey Romero, who picked pro baseball over a commitment to LSU in 2022, continues to make a positive impression during his age-20 season. The former first-round pick has an aggressive mindset at the plate, fighting off challenging pitches and putting plenty of baseballs in play. While his K/BB ratio is high and his home run total isn't excessive, the Red Sox have to like what they've seen in his production at the plate. There's a little less confidence defensively; Romero has played both second base and shortstop without any extraordinary results. Last week, Romero went 12-for-25 with three home runs, two doubles, and 11 RBI. He also drew one walk and struck out four times, which falls in line with his K/BB ratio this season. He currently owns a six-game hitting streak, during which he's clubbed five homers. He has also reached base safely in 23 consecutive contests, solidifying him as one of Boston's hottest prospects currently.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli noted on Wednesday that shortstop Carlos Correa (heel) is ramping up his running, but he is not sprinting yet. "When he's able to sprint and run the way that he needs to, he's going to go on a rehab assignment and go get some at-bats," Baldelli said. "Then he'll be on his way back at that point." Correa jogged on the field for the first time on Saturday since going on the injured list on July 20 due to right plantar fasciitis, and there is still optimism that the 29-year-old star infielder will be able to return to the Twins sometime in mid-August. Until Correa is back, switch-hitting utility man Willi Castro should be rostered in all fantasy leagues. Castro is slashing .257/.344/.403 with eight home runs, 25 doubles, 64 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases in 404 at-bats this year.