3 hours agoSan Francisco Giants right-hander
Keaton Winn (forearm) left his start early on Tuesday against the visiting division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning due to right-forearm tightness. Before leaving, Winn's struggles in 2024 continued, as he gave up five more earned runs on five hits (one home run) while walking three and striking out four to raise his season ERA to 6.17. The 26-year-old is now 3-6 on the year after the loss and could be headed to the injured list soon, depending on what the results of his MRI exam on Wednesday show. His next start is scheduled to come on Sunday in a favorable matchup against the Colorado Rockies in San Francisco, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to pitch then. If Winn is forced to miss more than one start, the Giants could elect to bring back rookie
Mason Black.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
4 hours agoSeattle Mariners catcher/designated hitter
Mitch Garver (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Royals with spasms in his upper back and trapezius area, per Seattle Times' Ryan Divish. The 33-year-old did miss some time earlier this season with back spasms, although it was reported that his current spasms are unrelated. Garver, who has struggled offensively with a .174/.287/.347 slash line in 143 plate appearances, should be considered day-to-day unless the team releases further news.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: Ryan Divish - Twitter.com
4 hours agoOakland Athletics closer
Mason Miller turned in another excellent performance in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Astros. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning with the game tied and struck out the side. He stayed in to pitch the ninth and delivered another 1-2-3 inning with two more strikeouts. The 25-year-old has proven to be an elite fantasy option even when he isn't in save situations. He has converted all eight of his save opportunities with a minuscule 0.98 ERA and a ridiculous 18.65 K/9 rate in 18 1/3 innings of work.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoHouston Astros third baseman
Alex Bregman continued to heat up offensively in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Athletics. Bregman went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old is slashing just .225/.293/.358 in 167 plate appearances but has now hit three HR in his last two games and has been hitting much better lately. Bregman is a proven fantasy option and fantasy managers should give him time to figure things out, which he already may be doing.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoMinnesota Twins catcher/designated hitter
Ryan Jeffers continued his power surge in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Yankees. Jeffers went 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run and three strikeouts. The 26-year-old has continued his offensive success from last season and is now slashing .290/.368/.629 with 10 HR and 31 RBI in 144 plate appearances. He has become a higher-end fantasy catcher option.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoChicago White Sox first baseman
Andrew Vaughn had a nice game at the plate in Tuesday's Game 2, 4-0 win over the Nationals. Vaughn went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a three-run home run, and a walk. Despite the strong game, the 26-year-old has struggled offensively, slashing .211/.271/.329 with three homers and 13 RBI in 166 plate appearances. Hopefully, this performance can help get him going.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoChicago White Sox starting pitcher
Erick Fedde continued his stellar start to the season in Tuesday's Game 2 4-0 win over the Nationals. Fedde pitched seven innings, allowing just three hits and no walks with six strikeouts. The 31-year-old has enjoyed success in his MLB return this season, going 4-0 with a 2.60 ERA, an 8.65 K/9 rate, and a 2.42 BB/9 rate in nine starts and 52 IP. He will have a chance to continue his hot streak in his next scheduled start at the scuffling Blue Jays.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoMilwaukee Brewers relief pitcher
Trevor Megill picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Pirates. Megill entered to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first two outs on a pop-out and a strikeout, allowed a solo home run, and ended the game with another strikeout. The 30-year-old has served as the team's primary closer over the past few weeks and has now converted all of his save opportunities with a 1.69 ERA, an 8.44 K/9 rate, and a 2.53 BB/9 rate in 10 2/3 innings pitched. He has emerged as the fantasy arm to roster from the Brewers.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
4 hours agoWashington Nationals starting pitcher
Trevor Williams continued his dominant season in Tuesday's Game 1 6-3 win over the White Sox. Williams pitched five innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with two strikeouts. The 32-year-old has put together a career season, going 4-0 with a 1.94 ERA in eight starts and 41 2/3 IP. His next start will be a tough matchup at the Phillies. Fantasy managers may want to sit him despite his strong numbers.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.om
4 hours agoWashington Nationals rookie corner infielder
Trey Lipscomb had a great offensive showing in Tuesday's Game 1, a 6-3 win over the White Sox. Lipscomb went 3-for-3 with three singles, a walk, an RBI, and three stolen bases. The 23-year-old has provided decent average and speed this season, slashing .260/.339/.298 with one home run, 16 runs scored, nine RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 199 plate appearances. He is currently rostered in just one percent of leagues and is worth a look in deeper roto leagues.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoNew England Patriots rookie wide receiver
Javon Baker flashed significant promise during his first NFL practice this week, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. Howe notes that Baker made several impressive plays. He reached to save a sailing throw, utilized "nifty footwork" to get out of his break on a crossing route, and generally demonstrated smooth route-running." There will be growing pains in 2024 as head coach Jerod Mayo, quarterback
Drake Maye, and receivers
Ja'Lynn Polk and Baker embark on their rookie seasons. However, early indications suggest that Baker could make an immediate impact in New England, earning opportunities over the likes of Polk,
Kendrick Bourne, and
Demario Douglas. He's a fringe top-30 rookie in fantasy football dynasty leagues.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jeff Howe
5 hours agoCincinnati Bengals tight end
Erick All (knee) participated in drills during OTAs on Tuesday, according to James Rapien of Sports Illustrated. The rookie was selected with the 115th pick in last month's NFL Draft and is currently recovering from the torn ACL he suffered while playing collegiate football at the University of Iowa. There's no shortage of former Hawkeye tight ends making a big impact at the pro level, so fans should be excited about watching All get healthy and make his NFL debut. All does face some competition for volume in Cincinnati, but most of those targets will go to the wide receiver position. At tight end, All could battle to earn the top spot over the likes of
Mike Gesicki and
Drew Sample.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: James Rapien
5 hours agoAtlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins (Achilles) was seen jogging lightly and throwing during organized team activities on Tuesday, according to Zach Klein of WSB. The veteran signal-caller tore his Achilles while playing for the Minnesota Vikings roughly six months ago, but this latest update suggests his recovery is going quite well. Reports out of Georgia indicate that Cousins is already forming a firm rapport with his receivers, including
Kyle Pitts,
Drake London, and
Darnell Mooney. As long as Cousins remains on track to play Week 1, he'll enter the 2024 campaign as a fringe top-12 quarterback in fantasy football.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Zach Klein
5 hours agoWashington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels, whom the team selected second overall in last month's NFL Draft, is already making a positive impression during the early days of OTAs. "His football IQ is really high," offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said. "He's really well versed in protections." Kingsbury noted that Daniels works very hard, constantly improved on tape in college, and is always working hard to get better. The former LSU signal-caller also drew praise from wide receiver
Jahan Dotson, who said, "That's the quarterback I wanted." He added that he's been very impressed by what he has seen from Daniels so far. Overall, there seems to be plenty of positive buzz surrounding Daniels. There's a case to be made that he could be the No. 1 rookie quarterback in fantasy football, putting him over the likes of
Caleb Williams and the rest of the class. He should be a top-five pick in rookie drafts and a must-draft name in most redraft formats.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: JP Finlay
5 hours agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey "lined up outside more than expected" during Day 1 of OTAs on Tuesday, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. Washington selected McCaffrey, a product of Rice University, with the 100th overall selection in the third round of April's NFL Draft. McCaffrey impressed in the slot throughout his college career, demonstrating the physicality, athleticism, and ball security skills needed to succeed there at the next level. However, it appears that Washington has different plans — or at least wants to explore all their options with the rookie. Perhaps he has impressed the coaching staff enough for them to experiment with him outside. Such positional versatility could allow McCaffrey to carve out a decent role in his first pro season, though he's still off the radar in most redraft leagues. For dynasty purposes, he's a fringe top-25 rookie heading into the 2024 campaign.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ben Standig
5 hours agoCincinnati Reds infielder
Noelvi Marte, who is currently serving a suspension, was seen getting some live at-bats in the Arizona Complex League on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers' affiliate. Marte is staying in baseball shape by playing in minor-league games, but he won't be eligible to return to the Reds' big-league roster until June 19. By then, corner infielder
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) could be back from his injured-list stint, so there's no telling what Marte's playing-time situation will look like when he's eligible to be reinstated. The 22-year-old Dominican infielder made his major-league debut in 2023 with the Reds and slashed an impressive .316/.366/.456 slash line with an .822 OPS, three home runs, 15 RBI and six stolen bases in 123 plate appearances.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Reds Daily
5 hours agoCincinnati Reds left-hander
Brandon Williamson (shoulder) started a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with High-A Dayton. Williamson is currently on the injured list with a left-shoulder strain but is still on track to return to the team by the end of the month of May, barring any setbacks. The former second-round pick by the Seattle Mariners in 2019 out of Texas Christian University made his major-league debut last year with the Reds and went 5-5 with a 4.46 ERA (4.63 FIP) and 1.28 WHIP while walking 39 and striking out 98 in 117 innings over 23 starts. The 25-year-old southpaw went on the COVID injured list late in the year and didn't look like the same pitcher when he returned down the stretch. It's unclear how Williamson might fit into Cincy's starting rotation when he's ready to return, but he'll be a starting arm to watch in deeper fantasy leagues if you're in need of rotation help.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Cincinnati Reds
5 hours agoLos Angeles Angels infielder
Michael Stefanic (quadriceps) started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday. The 28-year-old left the first Cactus League game during spring training on Feb. 24 after feeling discomfort in his left quadriceps muscle. He was able to progress to running drills and baseball activity but suffered a setback in mid-March. Stefanic then underwent an MRI exam that showed a strain, causing him to open the 2024 season on the injured list. In his first rehab game on Monday, Stefanic went 1-for-2 with an RBI while playing only three innings at second base. He's going to spend a good amount of time on his rehab assignment considering his long layoff, but he'll be eligible to give the Angels more infield depth at the end of May.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoLos Angeles Angels right-hander
Jose Cisnero (shoulder) started his throwing progression and played catch last Thursday before progressing to throwing from 60 feet on Monday. Cisnero struggled in his last outing on April 27 against the Minnesota Twins and then complained of shoulder discomfort before being put on the 15-day injured list on April 28. At the time, manager Ron Washington said the injury wasn't considered serious, so the reliever could be back in the Angels' bullpen sooner than later. The 35-year-old Dominican hurler is in his first year with the Halos and had a bloated 7.07 ERA (6.28 FIP) and 1.71 WHIP with seven walks and 16 strikeouts in 14 relief innings at the time of his shoulder injury. Cisnero won't have any real fantasy appeal when he's back.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoSepp Straka performed well at last week's Wells Fargo Championship, finishing tied for eighth. This was his third consecutive top-15 finish and his second top-10 finish in his previous four appearances. After failing to make the cut at the Valspar Championship in March, Straka seems to have found his form just in time for this week's PGA Championship at Valhalla. Straka has a good track record at past PGA Championships, finishing tied for seventh in 2023, 78th in 2022, and T66 in 2020. However, it's worth noting that over the past year, Straka has ranked in the 16th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. Despite his struggles with approach shots from the rough, his recent form suggests that he could be a valuable addition to DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
5 hours agoLos Angeles Angels right-hander
Guillermo Zuniga (pectoral) was placed on the injured list on April 8 with a right-pectoral strain, although manager Ron Washington said the injury wasn't considered serious. Zuniga had a 7.20 ERA in five innings before he landed on the shelf. He started a throwing progression on April 26, threw from 105 feet on April 29 and threw a live bullpen session last Friday. Zuniga started a minor-league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday. The 25-year-old gave up one hit and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning on Monday, also hitting a batter and throwing a wild pitch. Zuniga will probably need a few more rehab outings before the Angels are comfortable returning him to their major-league bullpen.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoLos Angeles Angels infielder/designated hitter
Miguel Sano (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on May 1 with left-knee inflammation in his surgically repaired knee after leaving games early on April 24 and 26 with left-knee soreness. Sano has been taking ground balls, but his knee continues to bother him when he swings a bat. The 31-year-old is not going to be ready to return from the injured list anytime soon.
Willie Calhoun could continue to see at-bats as the Halos' designated hitter until/if Sano is able to return. The Angels are pretty beat up on the infield, but they could be getting
Luis Rengifo (illness) back this weekend to play third base regularly. Before injuring his surgically repaired knee, Sano was hitting .262 (16-for-61) with a homer and five RBI in his first 21 games with the organization. Sano didn't play at all in 2023.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
5 hours agoTom Kim finished T47 at last week's Wells Fargo Championship and has now made the cut in four straight appearances after missing the cut at last month's Valero Texas Open. Kim also finished T18 at the RBC Heritage and T30 at the Masters Tournament over that same period. However, he has had a tough time in his three previous PGA Championship appearances, missing the cut in 2023, 2022, and 2020. Despite his recent good form, Valhalla may challenge Kim, especially with his approach shots. The course has small greens, and over the last year, Kim ranks in the 38th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. While Kim has been playing well, trusting him in DFS lineups may be difficult this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
6 hours agoLos Angeles Angels infielder
Brandon Drury (hamstring), who went on the injured list on May 9 with a left-hamstring strain that he suffered on May 8 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been receiving treatment but hasn't progressed to any physical activity as of
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6 hours agoTyrell Hatton has been in great form lately. He has achieved three top-10 finishes in his last four LIV Tour appearances. Although he has only participated in three PGA Tour events in 2024, he performed well in those, finishing T14 at The Sentry, T13 at the Sony Open in Hawaii, and tied for ninth at the Masters Tournament. In addition to his strong performances at PGA Tour events this year, he has excelled at past PGA Championships. In 2023, he finished T15, T13 in 2022, and T38 in 2021. However, Hatton may struggle with the challenges at Valhalla Golf Club; over the past year, he ranks in the 45th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. However, Hatton's historical success at the PGA Championship and recent form could make him a vital inclusion in DFS lineups this week.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
6 hours agoLos Angeles Angels infielder
Luis Rengifo (illness) was diagnosed with a viral infection in early May that caused him to suffer from painful blisters on his feet. He was ultimately placed on the injured list on May 9. However, Rengifo took ground balls on the field on Monday and could return to the Angels as soon as Friday, May 17. The 27-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitter was fortunate to hit .330 in his first 91 at-bats before going on the injured list, but Rengifo should return to a regular role on the Angels' infield when he comes off the IL with both
Anthony Rendon (hamstring) and
Brandon Drury (hamstring) both out with injuries, which will at least make him useful as middle-infield depth in AL-only leagues. In his first 28 games this year, Rengifo has two homers, 11 RBI, a career-high nine stolen bases and 14 runs scored.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 hours agoJordan Spieth's performance at the Wells Fargo Championship last week landed him at T29. His 2024 season has been inconsistent, with four missed cuts in his previous seven appearances and one top-10 finish. Despite this inconsistency, Spieth has historically performed well at past PGA Championships, finishing T29 in 2023, T34 in 2022, and T30 in 2021. Over the past year, Spieth has excelled in his approach play from the rough, ranking in the 75th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. While his recent struggles pose a risk, his track record at the PGA Championship suggests he could be a solid addition to DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
6 hours agoTexas Rangers right-hander
Dane Dunning (shoulder) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and looks as though he could return quickly from his injured-list stint. This was Dunning's first bullpen session since going on the 15-day injured list on May 8 with a right rotator-cuff strain. If the 29-year-old doesn't have any setbacks after throwing a couple of bullpen sessions, he could be ready to return to the Rangers when he's eligible to return next Monday. Before landing on the shelf, Dunning opened the year 3-2 with a 4.10 ERA (4.88 FIP) and 1.15 WHIP while walking 17 and striking out 43 in 37 1/3 innings over his seven starts. Dunning has been successful with a high whiff rate so far this year, but he's also allowing lots of hard contact, which makes him a volatile fantasy option as a streamer when he's back in Texas' rotation.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: RangersToday.com - Jeff Wilson
6 hours agoJoaquin Niemann has been outstanding on the LIV Tour this year. He has seven straight top-25 finishes, including four top-five finishes, two top-10 finishes, and one win. His most recent appearance on the PGA Tour was at the Masters Tournament, where he finished T22. Niemann's performance at the PGA Championship has been mixed; he missed the cut in 2023 but finished T23 in 2022 and T30 in 2021. One important thing to note is that over the last year, Niemann ranks in the 93rd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 150 yards in the rough. Niemann could be overlooked this week, but his recent form makes him worth considering for DFS lineups.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
6 hours agoThe San Francisco Giants recalled infield prospect
Marco Luciano from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday after they placed catcher
Patrick Bailey (head) on the seven-day concussion list for the second time in the month. Luciano, the club's top prospect
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