February 16, 2026
The Athletic's Doug Haller believes that Arizona Cardinals running back
James Conner (foot) could be a salary cap casualty this offseason. Conner has been a major asset to Arizona's offense during his five years with the team and is among the most respected players in the locker room, but he's also coming off a severe foot injury that limited him to just three games in 2025. He'll turn 31 years old in May and is under contract through the 2026 season, and cutting him would save the Cardinals around $8 million. Cutting Conner would allow the team to use the extra money to find a younger replacement in the backfield. The Cardinals would face a $2.25 million dead-cap hit by releasing Conner if he's a pre-June 1 cut. Even though Conner had two 1,000-yard seasons before his injury last year, he will most likely struggle to find a prominent role as a lead back in either Arizona or somewhere else next season while coming off a serious injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Doug Haller
February 16, 2026
FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reports that the Miami Dolphins' preference has been to find a trade partner for quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa, and Schultz's understanding is that the new regime doesn't "want it to drag too long." If the Dolphins can't find any takers on the trade market, a cut is "possible in the end." Miami has already started salary cap cuts this offseason, releasing both receiver
Tyreek Hill (knee) and pass-rusher Bradley Chubb on Monday. Tagovailoa could be next, although the team will exhaust all potential trade avenues first. The 27-year-old said it "would be dope" to get a fresh start with a new team in 2026 after another disappointing campaign last year in which he was benched late in the year for rookie
Quinn Ewers. Trading Tagovailoa won't be easy, though, after they signed him to a four-year, $212.4 million deal in July of 2024. The Dolphins would take a $99.2 million salary cap hit this year if they cut him before June 1, while releasing him after that date would allow them to spread out the cap hit over two years. It's pretty clear the former first-rounder has played his last snap in Miami, but he could compete for a starting role somewhere else in 2026, depending on where he lands.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
February 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Bryce Miller (elbow) said he didn't experience any discomfort in the offseason, and his pitching "elbow feels 100%," according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. After extended consultation with Dr. Keith Meister, it was decided that Miller would not need a procedure to remove the loose bone spurs in his right elbow. The 27-year-old was limited to a career-low 18 starts in 2025 due to two separate stints on the injured list with elbow injuries, and he finished the regular season with a 4-6 record, career-worst 5.68 ERA (5.17 FIP), and 1.41 WHIP with 74 strikeouts and 34 walks in 90 1/3 innings pitched. Miller's elbow issues will make fantasy managers think twice about rostering him in 2026, but if he can stay healthy, a bounce-back should be in store. He broke out in 2024 with a 2.94 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and 171 K's in 31 starts, and he looked good in the postseason with a 2.51 ERA over 14 1/3 innings. RotoBaller has Miller ranked as the No. 67 fantasy starting pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
February 16, 2026
In the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Joey Logano finished third after starting the race from the same position. The No. 22 Team Penske Ford driver competed for the lead through most of the first stage and led nine laps. Before the end of the first stage, Logano and his team decided to pit for fuel and tires, making him finish the stage in 29th. In the second stage, Logano took most of the stage to recover towards the front, but he would be caught in the 20-car wreck on lap 124. Although he was damaged, he still ended the second stage in ninth, scoring two stage points in the process. In the final stage, Logano kept quietly riding in the pack until the very last lap. The Penske driver avoided the first wreck on the final lap between Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to run inside the top 10. Then, as he caught up with the leaders, they crashed again in front of Logano. Although the No. 22 driver couldn't avoid the second wreck, he crossed the finish line in third while being damaged. This was Logano's first top-5 finish at Daytona since 2023 and is considered one of the top favorites to compete for the win as a former winner at EchoPark Speedway next weekend.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: NASCAR.com
February 16, 2026
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished in second place in this year's Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Stenhouse began the race from the 16th position, but mostly lingered towards the back of the pack until the late parts of the race. The No. 47 Chevrolet driver placed 31st at the end of stage one and 32nd at the end of the second stage. In the final stage, Stenhouse kept moving up through the field for positions and made it to the top 10. During the race's final restart, coming to the final lap, Stenhouse was involved in a crash with Carson Hocevar and Erik Jones, but Stenhouse was able to keep going and remain in the top 10. As Tyler Reddick and Riley Herbst chased down Chase Elliott and Zane Smith on the final set of corners, Stenhouse kept following behind them. Stenhouse passed Smith, but then Herbst and Elliott crashed in front of him. While Stenhouse sustained some damage, he squeezed past the final crash but was still short of Reddick, who went on to win. As Stenhouse finished second, this was his best Daytona result since winning the 2023 Daytona 500.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: NASCAR.com
February 16, 2026
The Miami Dolphins and two-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Bradley Chubb are parting ways, and the 29-year-old will become a free agent, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. In his two full seasons with the Dolphins in 2023 and 2025, Chubb had 20 sacks, eight forced fumbles, and 117 tackles, so he should have a nice market this offseason. The former fifth overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2018 out of North Carolina State played in all 17 games last year in his final season in Miami, tallying 8.5 sacks, 47 tackles (24 solo), eight tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. Chubb will turn 30 years old in June, but when healthy, he can still be a difference-maker on the defensive line. He did not play at all in 2024 due to a torn ACL, but he had 11 sacks in his first full season in Miami in 2023.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
February 16, 2026
Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports nearly won his first Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, but fell short in the final stretch. The No. 9 Chevrolet driver started fourth after winning the second America 250 Florida Duel at Daytona. Elliott did not have much of a presence during the race, running in the middle of the pack and keeping his car together through most of the race. At the end of the first stage, he placed 17th, and at the end of the second stage, Elliott was 28th. In the final stage, Elliott set himself in position to contend for the win. After returning to the top 10 on the final restart, Elliott made moves and went to the lead after Carson Hocevar caused a multicar crash on the final lap. Elliott continued forward with Zane Smith pushing him ahead, and although Elliott looked like he was cruising to a victory, Tyler Reddick chased him down after turn four. The Hendrick driver did not have enough speed to hold off Reddick and then ended up crashing after Reddick's teammate, Riley Herbst, got into Elliott and caused him to crash. Although Elliott finished with damage, he still finished in fourth place, marking his best result in the Daytona 500 since 2021.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: NASCAR.com
February 16, 2026
RFK Racing's Brad Keselowski ended up finishing in the fifth position at the end of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. The No. 6 Ford driver started the race from the ninth position and moved between the front and the back of the pack throughout the stage. Pit stops and even contact with other drivers set him back to finish 28th at the end of the first stage. He maintained his position towards the back of the pack to keep out of trouble in the second stage, finishing in 29th. In the final stage, Keselowski used pit strategy and made moves to make it back up to the top 10. By the end of the race on the final lap, Keselowski mounted a charge after making the top five, but was blocked by Riley Herbst, who the RFK driver ended up crashing alongside across the finish line. Despite ending with a damaged car, Keselowski earned his first top-5 finish at Daytona since August 2023.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: NASCAR.com
February 16, 2026
Tyler Reddick of 23XI Racing won the Daytona 500 in dramatic fashion at Daytona International Speedway. Starting from the 26th position, Reddick quietly kept himself in contention throughout the whole race and avoided trouble. At the end of the first stage of the race, Reddick was 20th, but by the end of the second stage, he cracked the top 10 and was in eighth place. It was in the final stage that Reddick put himself in position to win, remaining in the top 10 throughout the stage. With his teammate Riley Herbst, Reddick avoided a wreck on the last lap and pushed for the lead against Chase Elliott. Reddick then passed Elliott in the final few feet before the finish line to claim not only his first Daytona Cup victory, but his first Daytona 500. The only lap that Reddick led was the final one, but it helped to snap a winless streak dating back to 2024.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: NASCAR.com
February 16, 2026
A fourth-round pick out of the University of Texas in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys running back
Jaydon Blue earned some preseason buzz as a potential dark horse candidate to emerge as the Cowboys' RB1. However, the 22-year-old was a non-factor for Dallas in 2025, spending most of the year on the inactive list as a healthy scratch. Across five games played, Blue recorded 129 rushing yards and a touchdown on 38 touches. Nearly half of his rushing production came in Week 18, when the competitive portion of the Cowboys' season had already concluded. Entering 2026, Cowboys RB1
Javonte Williams is set to hit unrestricted free agency. As such, there is once again a potential playing time opportunity open to Blue in the Dallas backfield, as the only other running back currently under contract with the Cowboys for 2026 is the similarly unproven
Phil Mafah. However, it seems likely that Dallas will bring in another backfield option or two in either free agency or the draft. Based on Blue's disappointing rookie year, it's difficult for fantasy managers in dynasty formats to have much trust in his potential for future production.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 16, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are releasing veteran wide receiver
Tyreek Hill (knee), per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Hill's release will save the Dolphins over $20 million against the salary cap and signals a broader changing of the guard in Miami. Hill appeared in just four games in 2025, suffering a season-ending torn ACL and dislocated right knee in Week 4. Before getting injured, he recorded 21 catches for 265 yards and a touchdown on 29 targets. Entering his age-32 season, Hill is now set to become an unrestricted free agent. It's unclear how much the veteran wideout still has left in the tank, given his age and the fact that he'll be coming off a serious knee injury. Hill may not even be ready for the start of the 2026 campaign. However, Hill is one of the best wide receivers of the last decade, and he was still a productive player in his last full season in 2024, recording 81 catches for 959 yards and six touchdowns on 123 targets. Depending on where he lands and his health status, Hill could still provide fantasy value in 2026.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
February 16, 2026
A highly-touted second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson flashed both explosive upside and some reason for concern as a rookie. Across 17 games played, the 23-year-old recorded 1,132 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns on 215 touches, which landed him third in the Offensive Rookie of the Year vote. Henderson also got better as the year progressed, recording 683 of his 911 total rushing yards and eight of his nine rushing touchdowns after Week 8. However, a portion of Henderson's second-half production came with fellow Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined by injury. Once Stevenson returned down the stretch of the season, New England largely operated with an even playing time split between the two backs. In the playoffs, Stevenson earned 70 touches to Henderson's 35 as the Patriots opted in favor of the more consistent between-the-tackles runner. Both backs are under contract for 2026 and beyond, which means Henderson is unlikely to see a true RB1 workload in the immediate future. Still, his upside as both a rusher and receiver should allow him to maintain his dynasty value after an encouraging rookie season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 16, 2026
Across 16 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton recorded 59 receptions for 572 yards and one touchdown on 81 targets. Despite injuries in Tampa Bay to key pass-catchers like wideouts
Mike Evans and
Chris Godwin Jr. that sidelined them for large chunks of the season, Otton never fully emerged as a go-to target for Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield. Across four NFL seasons, Otton has never recorded more than 59 catches, 600 receiving yards, or four touchdowns in a single year. Heading into his age-27 season, Otton is now set to hit unrestricted free agency. If he leaves Tampa Bay, Otton could benefit by landing in a situation with less competition for targets. However, based on his track record to this point, there's no guarantee that a new team would sign Otton to be its unencumbered number one receiving tight end, which is the role he's held over the last two seasons in Tampa Bay. Whether he's back with the Buccaneers or not, Otton appears to have a defined production ceiling that limits his fantasy appeal in dynasty formats going forward.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 16, 2026
Across 15 games as a rookie in 2025, Chicago Bears wide receiver
Luther Burden III recorded 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns on 60 targets. It took a while for the 22-year-old to earn consistent playing time, which held down his season-long numbers. However, Burden III finished the season on a bit of a tear. Over his last five regular-season contests, Burden III hauled in 25 catches for 357 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets. It's worth noting that Bears wideout
Rome Odunze missed four of those five games due to a foot injury, which helped direct more targets towards Burden III. Beyond Burden III and Odunze, the Bears also have additional capable pass-catchers in veteran wideout
D.J. Moore and tight end
Colston Loveland, so the competition for target share in Chicago is fierce. Still, Burden III flashed explosive upside when given the opportunity in his first NFL campaign, and he projects as a key piece in Chicago's long-term offensive plans. In dynasty formats, Burden III's fantasy stock is trending upward based on his strong close to the 2025 season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 16, 2026
The San Diego Padres are signing free-agent first baseman
Ty France to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training, sources told Dennis Lin of The Athletic. France, 31, will return to the organization that drafted him in the 34th round out of San Diego State University back in 2015. The veteran right-handed-hitting first baseman slashed .257/.320/.360 with a .681 OPS, seven home runs, 52 RBI, and 50 runs scored in 138 games with the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays last year, his second straight season with an OPS below .700. He is an above-average defensive first baseman, but he's going to need to improve with the bat to find playing time in San Diego at first base. As things currently stand,
Gavin Sheets and
Nick Castellanos figure to platoon at first base. France could find at-bats as the designated hitter, but consistent playing time won't be guaranteed in his return to SD.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dennis Lin
February 16, 2026
Houston Astros second baseman
Jose Altuve will spend most of his spring working exclusively at second base, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Altuve started last season in left field and played 45 games there, but he also appeared at the keystone in 63 games in 2025 and will return to the position he's played most of his career in 2026. With the 35-year-old veteran moving back to the infield full-time, it has opened up playing time in left field for
Zach Cole in Houston. Meanwhile, with
Carlos Correa locked in at third,
Isaac Paredes is a trade candidate before Opening Day. Altuve is still a top-10 fantasy second baseman, but Father Time is starting to catch up with him, both offensively and defensively. He hit .265 last year with a .771 OPS, which was his worst since the shortened 2020 campaign. Altuve still hit 26 homers, but he had a sizeable drop in steals (10). Fantasy managers shouldn't consider him a lock for a 20-20 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
February 16, 2026
For the second day in a row at camp, Boston Red Sox infielder
Marcelo Mayer is at second base, and
Caleb Durbin is at third base, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Mayer would see most of his playing time at third in 2026 after
Alex Bregman left via free agency. However, the recent trade acquisition of Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers has changed the dynamic of Boston's infield at the start of spring training. The 23-year-old Mayer, a former shortstop prospect, played both second and third in his rookie campaign in 2025. Durbin has experience at the keystone, but he primarily played the hot corner in Milwaukee last year. Mayer, the former fourth overall pick in 2021, might have more long-term upside offensively, but Durbin is probably the better immediate contributor in fantasy after clubbing 11 homers and stealing 18 bases in 136 regular-season games in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jen McCaffrey
February 16, 2026
Baltimore Orioles second baseman
Jackson Holliday (hand) is in camp on Monday and said he's getting his cast removed, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Holliday is hopeful that he can take live at-bats in three weeks, but he also knows the Orioles don't want to rush him. The 22-year-old thinks his recovery from a broken hamate bone won't linger too long and that he'll be back shortly after Opening Day in late March. He had surgery last week to remove a fractured hamate bone in his right hand, but Holliday's fantasy value shouldn't change all that much as long as he stays on track and doesn't miss much time to begin the 2026 regular season. Holliday struggled in his first 60 MLB games in 2024, but he made strides last season, clubbing 17 homers and stealing 17 bases, while also trimming his strikeout rate a good amount. His hand injury knocks him a bit going into 2026, but he's still considered a top-15 fantasy second baseman at RotoBaller.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
February 16, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama delivered 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting with two rebounds in 10 minutes during Team World's 48-45 loss to Team Stripes, finishing the event with 33 total points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and four triples. Managers heading into the fantasy playoffs get a reminder of the ceiling. Wembanyama is averaging 26.6 points and 2.2 blocks over his last five outings, giving him top-tier impact in points, boards, and defensive categories. San Antonio's offense continues to flow through him, limiting high-end scoring upside for
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
February 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard poured in 31 points on 11-of-13 shooting, including six triples, with three rebounds and two steals in 12 minutes during Team Stripes' 48-45 win over Team World on Sunday. He totaled 37 points across the event. The exhibition carries no direct fantasy impact, but Leonard enters the stretch run locked in, averaging 29.6 points, 2.2 threes, 8.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.4 steals over his last five games. With
James Harden traded and
Darius Garland (toe) lacking a clear timetable to return, Leonard's 34.5 percent usage should remain elite, while
John Collins and
Brook Lopez profile as complementary options.
--Brian DailisanSource: LA Clippers
February 16, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards earned top honors Sunday after leading Team Stars to a 47-21 championship win, scoring eight points with four rebounds and two assists in eight minutes in the final. He piled up 32 points across the event and secured 10 of 14 MVP votes. The All-Star spotlight does not change anything for fantasy managers. Edwards heads into the break in rhythm, averaging 26.4 points, 3.0 threes, 5.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks over his last five games. The offense continues to run through him with a 32.1 percent usage rate, cementing his first-round value.
Julius Randle remains the secondary scorer, but this is clearly Edwards' team from a fantasy perspective.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA
February 16, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Malik Beasley signed Friday with the Santurce Crabbers of Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league, per ESPN's Shams Charania. The 29-year-old averaged 16.3 points last season and shot 41.6 percent from three, drilling 319 triples, a franchise record. With his NBA future tied to an ongoing gambling investigation, this move positions him as out of the 2025-26 fantasy pool for now. In Detroit,
Cade Cunningham and
Duncan Robinson should continue absorbing perimeter volume, while
Ausar Thompson maintains wing minutes without Beasley competing for shots. Beasley was not on the standard-league radar this season and remains off draft boards.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
February 16, 2026
Cleveland Guardians first base/outfield prospect
CJ Kayfus should compete to earn a near-everyday role in the Cleveland starting lineup during spring training. The Guardians promoted Kayfus to the major leagues last season, but he did not find immediate success. Across his first 44 games in the big leagues, Kayfus held a .220/.292/.415 slash line with 10 doubles, four home runs, four stolen bases, and a 38:11 K:BB. Under the hood, the 24-year-old generated a modest .322 xwOBA with a 9.2% barrel rate. Earlier in the campaign, the former 93rd overall selection from the 2023 MLB Draft held a stellar .300/.390/.539 line with 14 long balls and four stolen bases across 86 games spread between Double-A and Triple-A. Kayfus should compete for at-bats at first base alongside
Kyle Manzardo and see additional time in right field, sharing time with
George Valera.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
February 16, 2026
Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect
JR Ritchie is drawing "excitement" in the early stages of camp and continues to make a strong case to begin the season in the MLB rotation. Ritchie is currently ranked as the team's No. 2 prospect on MLB.com and the sport's overall No. 86 prospect. Last summer, the 22-year-old opened the season at High-A but was able to progress through the upper levels at a fast rate, and concluded the campaign with Triple-A. At High-A, he posted a dominant 1.30 ERA with a 0.79 WIHP across a 41 2/3-inning stint. Through 98 1/3 innings shared between Double-A and Triple-A, Ritchie held an impressive 3.20 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and a 102:44 K:BB. However, his path to the majors has become quite clear, following the injury to
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) and, more recently,
Hurston Waldrep being shut down with elbow discomfort. He is a top name to monitor throughout spring training.
--Andy SmithSource: Gabe Burns
February 16, 2026
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Payton Tolle plans to mix in his secondary pitches more often to further improve his fastball. According to reports by Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Tolle's fastball appears two miles per hour faster to hitters than it actually appears. The four-seamer sat at 96.7 mph but generated a much higher perceived velocity of 98.7 mph. Boston's chief baseball officer, Craig Breslow, expressed that Tolle will continue to mix in his secondary pitches in 2026, which will only improve his fastball in his first full season in the big leagues. During his brief 16 1/3-inning stint in Boston last summer, Tolle relied on his fastball 64.1% of the time, mixed his cutter 13.5% of the time, and his slider 9.5% of the time. During this stint, his four-seamer generated a modest .341 xwOBA, while his slider was highly effective, posting a 33.3% whiff rate and a .258 xwOBA. If Tolle can continue to build his secondaries, his four-seamer will take a step forward in 2026. Managers should monitor his progress as he will likely compete for the final spot in the rotation alongside
Connelly Early,
Patrick Sandoval, and
Johan Oviedo.
--Andy SmithSource: Christopher Smith
February 16, 2026
According to Maddie Lee of The Sun Times, Chicago Cubs catching prospect
Moises Ballesteros may not make it to camp until next weekend due to visa issues. Ballesteros and fellow backstop
Christian Bethancourt continue to have their camp pushed back, but appear to be making some progress and could reach the United States by the end of the week. Ballesteros is expected to compete for a near-everyday role in the Cubs lineup following the departure of
Kyle Tucker. Last season, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect in the system posted a .298/.394/.474 line with two long balls across 20 games. At Triple-A, the 22-year-old posted an impressive .316/.385/.473 slash line with 13 round-trippers in a 114-game stint. Ballesteros should compete for a lead role as the team's primary DH and may also see occasional starts behind the dish and at first base. Given his projected playing time, the young backstop is a prime late-round sleeper in deeper formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Maddie Lee
February 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitching prospect Ryan Sloan (eye) looked sharp in his first bullpen session of spring training. The team's former second-round selection for the 2024 MLB Draft missed the final month of the 2025 campaign due to an eye procedure but appears to be rounding back into form. Sloan was seen reaching 99 MPH on his four-seamer and also deployed a two-seamer for the first time. Additionally, he was seen striking out starting outfielder
Randy Arozarena on a slider that generated 20 inches of break. In his first professional campaign, Sloan logged 82 innings spent primarily with Low-A before earning a short 11 1/3 inning taste of High-A. Through these 82 frames, Sloan posted a 3.73 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 90:15 K:BB. Sloan is expected to open the 2026 campaign with High-A Everett.
--Andy SmithSource: Daniel Kramer
February 16, 2026
Seattle Mariners left-handed pitching prospect Kade Anderson has looked impressive in the early days of camp, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. According to Divish, the former LSU standout struck out several of Seattle's top hitters in live batting practice over the weekend and did not look overmatched. The team's president of baseball operations, Jerry Dipoto, noted that Anderson pitched "like it was a start in June." The Mariners selected the southpaw with the third overall pick in last year's draft. In his final season in college, Anderson played a lead role in LSU's National Championship run, logging 119 innings with a 3.18 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. He struck out 180 hitters and was even named Most Outstanding Player of the College World Series. The left-hander will likely begin the regular season at High-A per Divish, but could be in the mix for a second-half MLB debut if he continues this current trajectory.
--Andy SmithSource: Ryan Divish
February 15, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies corner infielder
Alec Bohm will "most likely" hit fourth, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Zolecki said that manager Rob Thomson indicated Bohm is the frontrunner for the cleanup spot, but he also mentioned
Adolis Garcia and
J.T. Realmuto as candidates in the mix to bat fourth. Bohm played 120 games last year, slashing .287/.331/.409 with 11 home runs, a 5.8% walk rate, a 16.3% strikeout rate, and 105 wRC+. He spent most of the season at the hot corner but also logged some appearances at first base, which is where he could end up eventually if infield prospect
Aidan Miller debuts and takes over at third. Hitting fourth creates plenty of RBI opportunities for Bohm, so he definitely carries some upside into the 2026 season. Still, he currently ranks as the #26 third baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball draft rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Todd Zolecki
February 15, 2026
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Kyle Bradish is "expecting to be on some kind of innings limit in 2026," according to Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun. Bradish recently recovered from Tommy John surgery, so the Orioles are going to closely monitor his workload to ensure he stays healthy and productive. He was sidelined from June 2024 to August 2025, and he was able to make six starts before the end of the regular season. Across those half-dozen outings, he posted a 2.45 FIP with 13.22 K/9, 2.81 BB/9, and 0.84 HR/9. His ground ball rate declined, but it came over a small sample size, and his results were still as impressive as ever before. Even with the Orioles managing his innings, Bradish projects as the team's ace and ranks as RotoBaller's #21 starting pitcher ahead of 2026 fantasy baseball drafts.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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