Griffin Jax (RP, MIN) - Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 57% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Minnesota Twins placed star closer Jhoan Duran (oblique) on the 15-day injured list with a moderate right oblique strain. The 26-year-old is expected to be out for more than 15-day minimum and likely miss most of April. With Duran sidelined, the... Read More
Jonathan Kuminga Questionable For Warriors Friday
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Due to knee soreness, Kuminga didn't suit up in Wednesday's win over the Magic. The 21-year-old has averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game during 13 starts in March. Klay Thompson will likely come... Read More
Jerami Grant Considered Doubtful For Friday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game against the Miami Heat due to a right hamstring strain. He sat out the previous nine games, and it sounds like he is trending toward missing another one. There is uncertainty as to when Grant will return to the court. But... Read More
Clay Holmes Hangs On For First Save
New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes hung on for an Opening Day save in Thursday's 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Houston Astros, allowing three hits in the ninth inning. It certainly wasn't easy, as Holmes gave up a leadoff knock to Mauricio Dubon before Yordan Alvarez reached on an infield single. Kyle Tucker then lined... Read More
Dennis Smith Jr. Probable For Friday
Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is probable for Friday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. Smith has missed the past two games with his right hip synovitis bothering him. The Nets' backup point guard gets consistent rotation time as a great defender, but he rarely holds fantasy relevance. Dennis Schroder gets most minutes as... Read More
Garrett Crochet Fans Eight In Tough-Luck Loss
Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet fared well in his first major-league start on Thursday, launching six innings of one-run ball on six hits with eight strikeouts, but he took a tough-luck loss in the 1-0 Opening Day defeat to the Detroit Tigers. Crochet didn't allow a single walk, but Andy Ibanez delivered the deciding... Read More
Lauri Markkanen Questionable Against Houston
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Rockets. The Jazz are already eliminated from postseason contention, so the 2017 No. 7 overall pick might get another night off to avoid further injury. Markannen's most recent absence was when these clubs met nearly a week ago. Johnny Juzang got the... Read More
Toumani Camara Will Not Play Friday
Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (ribs) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Miami Heat because of a left rib contusion. The 23-year-old has been performing well as of late and has seen at least 30 minutes of playing time in the last four games. Camara's absence comes at a difficult time... Read More
Justin Steele Exits Thursday's Start
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Justin Steele (hamstring) exited during the fifth inning of Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers with an apparent left-hamstring injury. Steele went down after fielding a bunted ball and flipping it to first base, favoring what appeared to be his left hamstring. The 28-year-old southpaw was throwing well against an explosive... Read More
Richaun Holmes Out Versus Pistons
Washington Wizards center Richaun Holmes (toe) will miss Friday's matchup with Detroit. Holmes left Wednesday's contest against the Nets due to a left toe contusion. With Holmes sidelined, Marvin Bagley III will likely be the starting center. In Holmes's absence, forwards Anthony Gill, Patrick Baldwin, and Tristan Vukcevic should see an uptick in minutes on... Read More
Cameron Johnson Out Against Chicago On Friday
Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) was officially ruled out for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Johnson is having a disappointing season, and it only grows worse with more injury woes. Brooklyn sees Johnson missing his third consecutive game and his 19th game out of 74 total games. A left-toe sprain will see the... Read More
Luka Doncic On The Injury Report For Friday
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (Achilles) is questionable for Friday's rematch with the Sacramento Kings. It's common to see Doncic on the injury report. However, his latest ailment, Achilles soreness, has bothered him for weeks. He logged 32 minutes when these clubs met on Tuesday, finishing with 28 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and two... Read More
David Bednar Still Dealing With Lat Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said closer David Bednar (lat) was unavailable in Thursday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Miami Marlins as part of his rehab from the lat issue he dealt with during spring training. Fantasy managers may have thought Bednar was over the injury after the 29-year-old right-hander was able to make two... Read More
Deandre Ayton Is Questionable For Friday
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (elbow) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. He continues to battle left elbow tendinitis, so he could potentially miss another game. The 25-year-old last took the court on March 20 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has sat out the previous four games, which... Read More
Rudy Gobert Might Miss Friday's Game
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (rib) is questionable for Friday's clash with the Denver Nuggets. He has a left rib sprain, although he's been playing through the injury. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year most recently logged 34 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Pistons, ending the night with a double-double with two blocks.... Read More