Royals playoff odds have collapsed to 1.8%, turning the rest of the season into a test of upside in KC’s pipeline. Jac Caglianone’s June promotion is a flashpoint: a rough 3-for-17 return and a 38 wRC+ temper expectations even as his ceiling tantalizes dynasty rosters.

India and Isbel spark sporadic offense while the rest of KC’s lineup struggles; Maile offers steady catching depth. Caglianone’s World Baseball Classic Italy decision and rehab story add a roadmap for KC’s next wave and future value for fantasy rosters.

Martin Pérez delivered seven shutout innings with one hit and 85 pitches, leaving Chicago with a 4-0 lead that the bullpen momentarily wrecked. Colson Montgomery homered, Kyle Teel went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Lenyn Sosa and Mike Tauchman provided timely hits to build the early cushion.

But the eighth-inning collapse—Estevez yielding three runs, including a Massey two-run shot, and Brebbia surrendering the tying and go-ahead hits in the ninth—erased the gem. Pérez, 34, carries a 1-3 record with a 2.02 ERA and 32 Ks, while the Sox slide to 48-84, their season defined by bullpen fragility and a lack of late-inning protection.

Colson Montgomery extended his homer streak to four straight games with a first-pitch, opposite-field solo in the second. Chicago built a 4-0 cushion behind seven scoreless innings from Martín Pérez, but Kansas City stormed back for a 5-4 win, sending the White Sox to defeat after a late rally. Luis Robert Jr. left with a left hamstring tightness, clouding the CHW fantasy outlook as Michael A. Taylor stepped in.

Montgomery’s power and multi-park threat keep him a rising asset for fantasy, while the Royals leaned on timely hits from Maikel García, Michael Massey, and Bobby Witt Jr. for the comeback. With Robert’s status unclear, this game underlines CHW’s rookie upside and KC’s depth, impacting short-term rosters and probabilistic upside for the next slate.

The 2025 fantasy baseball season has already seen its share of disappointments, with several high-profile players failing to meet expectations. As the All-Star break approaches, it’s time to examine the biggest busts of the season. Despite being drafted early, players such as Yordan Alvarez, William Contreras, and Dylan Cease have struggled significantly, leaving fantasy managers frustrated.

Alvarez's injury woes have limited his contributions, while Contreras has not replicated his solid 2024 stats. Cease, meanwhile, has posted an unsightly ERA, raising doubts about his performance. Other notable mentions include Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies, both of whom have underperformed relative to their draft positions. The second half of the season presents an opportunity for these players to turn things around, but the first half has left many wondering if they can regain their form.