Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm), who has been on the IL since March with a strained forearm, is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Saturday, April 26. This should keep him on track for a return sometime in May, although it isn't clear whether he'll be assigned to Triple-A or join the major league rotation when he is ready to go. The Reds' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 32) began 2024 at High-A and worked his way all the way up to the majors by August, making six starts for Cincinnati, posting a 1.17 ERA (3.10 FIP), 1.27 WHIP, and a 6.3 percent K-BB% in 30 2/3 innings of work. The 23-year-old should get another shot in the majors this season, and with last year's success, fantasy managers should be on the lookout for any developments regarding his return.

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller has picked it up at the plate recently after beginning the Double-A season 3-for-29 (.103) over the first seven games. The Phils' top offensive prospect has gone 11-for-36 (.306) in the nine games since, with a pair of doubles, a home run, and two steals. Last season between Single and High-A, he slashed .265/.373/.460, including 28 doubles, six triples, 11 home runs, and 22 stolen bases in just 97 games, earning him a brief five-game cameo at Double-A Reading. He may not see the majors until 2026, but with his ability to be a multi-category producer, fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on the 20-year-old's progression.

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt was pulled fromlast Friday's game on April 18 due to flu-like symptoms, but has yet to make it back to the lineup. The Cardinals' top prospect had been raking at Double-A Springfield, going 16-for-30 (.533) over the seven gamesprior to last Friday's contest, including four doubles, a home run, eight RBI, and eight runs scored over that stretch. It's surprising to see him remain out with no injury being reported, so it will be interesting to see if he finally returns to action this weekend. MLB's 21st-ranked prospect should push for a promotion to Triple-A this year, and a late-season call-up to the majors isn't out of thequestion, so dynasty and redraft managers should keep tabs on his progress as he has the potential to be an impact player upon his arrival.

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a sac fly in his team's 6-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. He added a single and a walk. San Francisco was trailing 5-4 entering the bottom of the eighth, but was able to force Brewers pitcher Tyler Alexander into long at-bats and eventually scratched out the game-winning run on an Adames sac fly to shallow left -- scoring teammate Christian Koss. He's had trouble getting going at the dish, hitting .202 (21-for-104) with four doubles, one home run, 12 RBI, 13 runs scored, and one steal. The 29-year-old has picked it up as of late, though, registering at least one hit in five of his last six appearances.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his team's 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Aside from a 3-for-4 effort on Tuesday, Abreu has been scuffling at the plate a bit. After a blistering start to the season in which he hit .636 over four appearances in March, he's gone just 16-for-74 (.216). The Venezuela native is still making quality contact and drawing walks at the highest rate of his career (15.8%), so he should be able to break out of his rut soon. However, it's worth noting that he's notched only six free passes in 74 at-bats after recording five over his first 11. Abreu has always struggled hitting left-handed pitching, and that's continued in 2025 (1-for-9).