As we alluded to above, just a few weeks after being taken 11th overall in the draft Schanuel is being fast-tracked to the majors to provide a spark to the flailing Angels. The kid has proved he can rake (.370 BA) and is amazingly patient (.510 OBP) over 21 games in the minors, and he wasted no time showing he can get in done in the bigs (one hit, one walk and two runs in his debut on Friday). Give Schanuel a look in AL-only leagues, at the very least.

He’s looked better with each start, going undefeated through three outings while fanning 19 against just two walks over the last 12 2/3 frames covering the last two starts. Be aware that Ragans has a tough matchup this week against the Cubs, but southpaws tend to fare better against them, so don’t be afraid to keep him active. Either way, this hurler looks like he’s going to really contribute down the stretch, so grab him in all formats.

Keuchel is a former Cy Young winner, so don’t you dare ignore him, but we always worry about soft-tossing lefties when their control breaks down. Still, he looked great at Triple-A (IL Pitcher of the Month in July), so is worth considering — even if his results fell off a cliff after 2020.

Well, he’s been generally healthier this year, and has looked very good as a reliever, while proving respectable (if inconsistent) as a starter. But with dramatically improved hit rates this month, Crawford is heading in the right direction, and he’s managed a better record this season. Ironically, Kutter’s cutter has been his worst pitch, but every other offering has been solid as he’s established himself as a useful streaming option.

Well, since being recalled last month, Ford has delivered, spanking a two-run shot Thursday to reach double digits in dingers for the first time since his rookie season, and following it up with a pinch-hit RBI single on Friday. He’s batting .333 in July, which is unlikely to continue, but deserves your attention for now. Pitchers are throwing strikes to Ford more often this year, and so far he’s responded, so give him consideration in AL-only formats.

He’s piled up the runs and extra-base knocks while showing slightly better plate discipline than what he exhibited in his first taste of Triple-A last season. Soderstrom projects to offer elite raw and game power in time, but isn’t much of a runner. Given the exit velocities he’s been delivering for a couple of years, there’s very little doubt his bat is ready for the bigs, so grab him now.

Reynolds has been recalled to make his MLB debut and, as a former position player, he has a relatively fresh arm. He was superb at Double-A (2.35 ERA through 30 2/3 IP with nine saves in 10 tries) and more than held his own at Triple-A (3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP with 10 Ks in 10 IP). Miami’s bullpen has been meh at best this year, so there’s opportunity here.