Fantasy baseball: Curtis Mead traded to Red Sox

Key Points:

• Kevin Gausman was traded to the Cubs, who hope he can improve in the second half behind a stronger offense, though his performance remains uncertain given declining velocity and ERA struggles.
• Tyler Mahle moves to the Braves and may get extended opportunities due to their thin starting rotation, offering a potential upside if he regains his previous form despite low current Fantasy ownership.
• Luis Garcia Jr. was traded to the Yankees as a platoon first baseman, providing a right-handed power complement to Paul Goldschmidt but unlikely to see a significant change in playing time or Fantasy value.
• Freddy Peralta joins the Rays, who believe they can fix his declining strikeout rate and slider effectiveness; this change of scenery could lead to a Fantasy rebound despite current struggles.
• Tarik Skubal was acquired by the Dodgers for three prospects, bolstering their rotation with a pitcher who has excelled recently, making him a top Fantasy option for the rest of the season.