Atlanta Braves second baseman Whit Merrifield was 5-for-5 in Monday's 10-6 win at the Minnesota Twins, scoring two runs out of the leadoff spot. Merrifield had four singles and a double and is now hitting .237/.331/.347 with four homers, 13 RBI, 38 runs scored, and 16 stolen bases in 19 attempts between the Philadelphia Phillies and Braves. Merrifield's versatility and speed make him a good option in deeper leagues if he's on the waiver wire. His value is strongest in NL-only leagues as Merrifield will continue to see at-bats for a Braves team hammered with injuries.

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Jace Bohrofen has picked up his play recently for High-A Vancouver with an impressive August output. The 22-year-old is hitting .365/.434/.595 this month with five homers and 21 RBI. This season, all at High-A, the Blue Jays' No. 26 prospect has 12 homers and 51 RBI while hitting .247. The left-handed swinging outfielder possesses 50-grade power and a 45-grade hit tool. A sixth-round pick in 2023 out of Arkansas, Bohrofen has had a nice season at High-A and is closing out the campaign strong. He will look to carry that momentum into next year.

Houston Astros pitching prospect Colton Gordon was named Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week after a strong outing for Triple-A Sugar Land. Gordon spun six scoreless innings with two hits and a walk to go with 11 strikeouts in his latest outing. The 25-year-old left-hander is 7-1 this season with a 4.55 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. In 97 innings pitched, Gordon has 95 strikeouts. The Astros' No. 11 prospect has a 55-grade fastball and a 50-grade slider. With a strong season at Triple-A, Gordon could be looking at a promotion when rosters expand in September. If not, he has positioned himself nicely for a potential big-league debut next season.

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Chad Green nailed down his 14th save in Monday's 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox, concluding a game suspended on June 26. Green allowed one hit and struck out three batters in his 19-pitch (13 strikes) effort. The veteran reliever is 4-3 with a 1.69 ERA and 0.87 WHIP in 42 appearances, striking out 36 and walking 11 in 42 2/3 innings. He has yet to blow a save opportunity and should be a part of the pitching staff of fantasy managers as the Blue Jays have won five straight in a push to get their record to .500.

Detroit Tigers reliever Tyler Holton needed only 11 pitches to record his fifth save in Monday's 6-3 win at the Chicago White Sox. Holton did not record a strikeout while throwing eight strikes in a performance that marked his first save since August 6. He is 5-1 with a 2.38 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in 52 appearances, striking out 59 and walking 13 in 75 2/3 innings. Holton has 11 holds, making him a solid option in leagues that use holds as a category. Jason Foley gets the bulk of the save opportunities but Holton's overall ability to record outs is attractive in AL-only leagues and deeper leagues.