May 16, 2026, 12:16 PM ET

Indianapolis Colts second-year tight end Tyler Warren was very impressive in his first year in the NFL and finished as the TE6 in half-PPR scoring with 76 catches on his 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games played. The 23-year-old out of Penn State was the 14th overall pick in last year's draft, and he did not disappoint as the Colts finally appear to have found a long-term, high-end pass-catching option at the position. Most of Warren's production in 2025 came in the first half of the season, as he averaged 61.7 receiving yards in his first 10 NFL games before falling to 28.6 yards in his last seven games. It didn't help that starting quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury late in the year. With Jones expected to return in 2026 after signing a two-year extension, it cements Warren in as a top-five dynasty TE, especially since the Colts traded away receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 12:07 PM ET

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is persevering through two torn ACLs in his knee and could have a path to being the Panthers' No. 2 back in 2026 behind Chuba Hubbard, making him an intriguing player to consider targeting in dynasty formats this offseason. The 22-year-old former second-round pick (46th overall) in 2024 out of the University of Texas -- he was the first RB taken that year -- has been fully cleared for the offseason program after missing the entire 2025 campaign in Carolina. Brooks only played in three games in his rookie campaign before re-tearing his right ACL, which at the time was considered potentially career-threatening. Before his knee issues, there was a lot to like about Brooks because of his elite burst, elusiveness, and strong pass-catching skills out of the backfield. It's unlikely that Brooks will ever be a featured back in the NFL, especially after his knee injuries, but if he can stay healthy going forward, there's plenty of reason to believe that he can win the No. 2 job in Carolina over the likes of AJ Dillon and Trevor Etienne now that Rico Dowdle is gone. Brooks should be considered a riser in dynasty/keeper formats, and he's currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 36 back in those formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 11:56 AM ET

New York Mets right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) will be out for an extended period of time after fracturing his fibula during his outing on Friday night against the New York Yankees, and MLB.com's Anthony DiComo writes that, along with right-hander Tobias Myers, No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong is a candidate to join the Mets' starting rotation. Tong isn't a perfect solution, as he currently is sporting a 5.68 ERA over nine starts at Triple-A Syracuse, including a seven-run performance in his most recent outing. The 22-year-old Canadian is a very interesting young hurler to consider stashing in fantasy leagues, but he has been erratic on the farm in 2026, also posting a 1.37 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 24 walks in his 38 innings for Syracuse across nine starts. Tong has walked multiple batters in all nine of his starts, but you can't deny the strikeout upside. If the Mets recall Tong, his first start for the Mets in the big leagues this year would likely come against the division-rival Washington Nationals next week. He's currently rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo

May 16, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

The Detroit Tigers officially activated right-hander Casey Mize (groin) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday, and he will make the start at home at Comerica Park on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Mize will return to Detroit's starting rotation this weekend after landing on the IL due to a right-groin strain that he suffered in his last appearance against the Atlanta Braves on April 28. The 29-year-old is returning to the big-league roster without going on a minor-league rehab assignment, so he'll be a little riskier for fantasy managers against a Blue Jays team that ranks 24th in baseball in OPS (.686), 21st in home runs (40). Toronto also has the fewest strikeouts in the league, but Mize isn't really a big swing-and-miss arm. The former first overall pick in 2018 out of Auburn was having a nice season before his groin injury, posting a 2.90 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 35 strikeouts in 31 innings across his six starts. He's currently rostered in only 52% of Yahoo leagues and deserves a look off the waiver wire for rotation depth if you're hurting in that area.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 11:20 AM ET

Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) threw a scoreless inning with one hit allowed, no walks, and two strikeouts on Friday with Double-A Corpus Christi in his minor-league rehab outing. Hader has now made four rehab appearances on the farm and has not allowed a run while giving up three hits, walking one, and striking out six in four innings of work. The 32-year-old six-time All-Star has yet to pitch in the majors in 2026 due to left biceps tendinitis, but the veteran southpaw is getting closer to being activated from the 60-day injured list to rejoin Houston's bullpen. Hader won't officially be eligible for reinstatement from the IL until later this month, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he should be ready to return when he's eligible. Despite injury issues since last year, Hader should immediately take over as the Astros' primary ninth-inning arm, making him stash-worthy in all fantasy formats where he's currently available. He's currently rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues. Until Hader returns, Bryan King should continue to get save opportunities in Houston.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Milb.com

May 16, 2026, 11:10 AM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly threw a complete game to pick up his third win of the season in the team's convincing 9-1 win over the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday night. Kelly allowed just one earned run on four hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out three in a rare feat at hitter-friendly Coors Field. The 37-year-old didn't get much swing and miss, and he needed an even 100 pitches to finish off the Rockies. The eight-year MLB veteran is now 3-3 on the 2026 season with a 5.91 ERA (5.93 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 18 walks in 35 innings pitched across his six starts for the D-backs. After a rough start to the year, Kelly has now allowed only two earned runs on seven hits while walking three and striking out nine in 16 innings over his last two starts against the Rockies and New York Mets, not exactly the two toughest opponents in the league. Kelly's lack of swing-and-miss stuff gives him a low fantasy ceiling near the end of his career, but he could be a nice streamer in his next scheduled outing against the division-rival San Francisco Giants.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 11:10 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (elbow), who went on the 15-day injured list on Friday with loose bodies in his left elbow, is likely to need surgery to fix the problem, and it's unclear how much time he might miss, according to Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. It comes less than a week after Snell made his 2026 season debut after recovering from left-shoulder fatigue. How invasive Snell's surgery is will be a significant factor in determining his timetable for a return. One person briefed on the matter projected Snell to return in late July or early August. Snell had surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow in 2019 and was on the IL for almost two months. In his first start of the year against the Atlanta Braves last year, the two-time Cy Young winner allowed four runs in three innings. With right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) also on the IL, and as of Friday, manager Dave Roberts didn't have a long-term plan for filling Snell's spot in the starting rotation. The skipper said calling up River Ryan was a "slim possibility." It is once again becoming a lost season for the 33-year-old Snell due to injuries, and it's becoming harder to justify holding him in shallow mixed fantasy leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Los Angeles Times - Maddie Lee

May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has had one of the most turbulent offseasons in recent memory from a dynasty valuation standpoint. After spending the past three seasons backing up Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, Allgeier hit free agency for the first time in his career with a chance to find a lead back role similar to the one he thrived in as a rookie. With the market not as high on him as some may have expected, his landing spot with Arizona was viewed as lukewarm at best, particularly with Trey Benson and James Conner both returning from injury, and the latter having specifically reworked his deal to stick with the team. As the dust settled, Allgeier again saw his dynasty value slowly creep up as the fit between him and new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett started to make more sense. With the Cardinals spending the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Jeremiyah Love, however, Allgeier saw his consensus dynasty ranking plummet from a high-end RB3 to the low-end RB4 range. With him bottoming out at RotoBaller's dynasty RB47, he again finds himself in a buy window. Even while playing behind arguably the best running back in the league, who has never missed a game in his professional career, Allgeier has had weekly finishes as the RB21 or better 11 times over the past three seasons. At worst, he will spend his time with the Cardinals as one of the most valuable insurance backs in the league, but he will not be without his own standalone value.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:58 AM ET

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Abner Uribe was used in the eighth inning of his team's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, working around a hit and a walk to post a scoreless inning. Uribe appeared to have seized the closer role in Milwaukee, appearing in the ninth inning in 11 straight outings leading into Friday. However, he recorded his second blown save of the year against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday and owns a 4.67 ERA across 19 appearances overall in 2026. Fellow Brewers high-leverage option Trevor Megill earned the save against Minnesota and could be re-emerging as real competition for Uribe in the ninth inning. Megill has logged a 5.63 ERA so far in 2026, but he's allowed just two earned runs over his last 11 outings and has extensive closer experience, recording 56 saves for Milwaukee since the start of the 2024 season. Uribe could still see opportunities for saves going forward, but fantasy managers should be concerned that he's fallen out of the primary closer role after Friday.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tejay Antone picked up his first save of 2026 on Friday, allowing a hit and an earned run but getting through the ninth inning without blowing the lead in his team's 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians. With closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) on the injured list, Cincinnati has been mixing and matching at the end of games. Right-handers Tony Santillan and Graham Ashcraft have typically been the top high-leverage options in the Reds bullpen. However, Santillan currently owns a 5.50 ERA, and Ashcraft allowed four earned runs without recording an out in the eighth inning against the Guardians on Friday. Antone has thrown just 13 2/3 MLB innings since the start of the 2023 season and has undergone three Tommy John surgeries in his career. Still, he's averaged 96.6 miles per hour on his fastball across five appearances in 2026 and has struck out six batters without allowing a walk. In deeper leagues, Antone could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

Current Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has become one of the most intriguing dynasty evaluations in the league, particularly in ongoing startup drafts. Brown's trade out of Philadelphia on or after June 1st is practically viewed as a foregone conclusion, and even his assumed landing spot with the New England Patriots is already baked into his current price. Brown is coming off two down years with the Eagles, and on the verge of turning 29, his knee issues were reportedly concerning enough to take several teams out of the market for his services. In New England, however, he will be tied to a 23-year-old MVP runner-up in Drake Maye and a Josh McDaniels-led offense that has been in search of a true pass-catching mismatch since the initial retirement of Rob Gronkowski. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR20, Brown still offers immense short-term upside, and for rebuilding managers looking to optimize value, the next strong selling window will likely come shortly after the trade becomes official. Even with the parties and landing spot essentially known, the compensation acquired by Philadelphia could provide an additional boost to Brown's dynasty value, particularly if it involves a first-round pick, as has been heavily rumored.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:42 AM ET

Athletics left-hander Hogan Harris picked up his third save of the season on Friday, working a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Harris has now recorded saves in two out of his last four appearances and could be emerging as a larger part of his team's ninth-inning mix. The Athletics have used a committee approach to close games all season long, with right-handers Joel Kuhnel and Jack Perkins also earning save opportunities. Harris also owns a 16.5% walk rate and a 1.64 WHIP on the year, so fantasy managers should be aware that he's unlikely to provide high-end closer production. Still, in deeper leagues, Harris could be worth targeting on the waiver wire as a low-cost source of saves.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 9:36 AM ET

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been a frustrating fantasy performer over his first three years in the league. The 24-year-old Johnston has shown flashes of dominance, opening 2025 as the WR4 through the first month of the season before inconsistency, drops, and a crowded depth chart saw him drop to a WR49 pace the rest of the way. New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel recently made headlines by comparing Johnston to legends like Julio Jones and Andre Johnson, but there's reason to believe he could at least partially back up his words with action. McDaniel has famously used pre-snap motion to create mismatches, and with Los Angeles adding game-breaking speed through both free agency and the draft, Johnston should find himself more commonly playing in space and given the opportunity to take advantage of the unique YAC-abilities that made him a first-round pick in 2023. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR61, Johnston is potentially underpriced as a key piece of what could soon become one of the league's most high-powered offensive units.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:35 AM ET

Houston Astros left-hander Bryan King notched his fourth save of the season on Friday, working 1 2/3 scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner in his team's 2-0 win over the Texas Rangers. It was a nice bounce-back outing for King, who had blown a save in his most recent appearance on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. King has been steady overall this season for Houston, recording a 3.26 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 16 strikeouts across 19 2/3 innings. While King's 19% strikeout rate is not in line with typical closer dominance, he appears to have seized the ninth-inning role in Houston with Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) on the 60-day injured list due to a biceps injury. Hader could be close to making his return when first eligible in late May, so King's time as the closer in Houston may be short-lived. Still, King offers short-term value on the waiver wire for fantasy managers in desperate need of saves.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 9:28 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher River Ryan (hamstring) threw 53 pitches in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City, allowing two hits, an earned run, and a walk while striking out four across four innings of work. The 27-year-old opened the year in Triple-A while recovering from Tommy John surgery, which he underwent in August 2024 and caused him to miss the entire 2025 season. However, he suffered a hamstring injury on April 11 that caused him to miss more than a month. Ryan will likely need more time in the minor leagues as he continues to be built up to a full starter's workload. Still, the Dodgers now have a hole in their big-league rotation after the news that left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) is being placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his elbow. Ryan pitched to a 1.33 ERA across a small sample size of 20 1/3 innings (four starts) after making his MLB debut in 2024. Given his upside and the opportunity in the Dodgers' pitching staff, Ryan could be worth stashing off the waiver wire for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: milb.com

May 16, 2026, 9:24 AM ET

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has finished as the RB2 and RB4 over the past two seasons, all while running mate David Montgomery continued to average more than 200 opportunities per year. With Montgomery traded to the Texans this offseason and replaced in free agency by downtrending former Chief Isiah Pacheco, expectations are sky high for Gibbs heading into his fourth season. Only Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane have finished as top six fantasy running backs in each of the past two seasons, and with all three entering their age 24 seasons, team environment becomes one of the most weighted factors in determining the dynasty RB1. Both the Falcons and Dolphins are bringing in new coaching staffs for 2026, while the Lions approach year six under Dan Campbell, coming off four consecutive seasons with a top-five offensive finish. Gibbs should continue to see the most positive game scripts and scoring opportunities. In slotting him in at dynasty RB2, RotoBaller gives the slight edge to Robinson for his unique ability to gain hidden yardage in ways that few players in league history have been capable, but Gibbs is, and will continue to be, one of the most exciting young assets to build around, and is worthy of an early first-round selection, even in superflex startups.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:18 AM ET

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill picked up his fifth save of the season on Friday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Megill has struggled overall in 2026, pitching to a 5.63 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 16 innings. He appeared to have fallen out of the closer mix in Milwaukee, as Friday marked his first time appearing in the ninth inning of a game since April 17. However, fellow Brewers high-leverage reliever Abner Uribe has had some issues of his own this season, including allowing three earned runs and blowing a save opportunity against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. On Friday, Uribe worked the eighth inning ahead of Megill. While Megill may not yet be back to working exclusively in the ninth inning, he's now allowed just two earned runs while recording 15 strikeouts over his last 11 appearances. In leagues where he may have been dropped, Megill could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 9:13 AM ET

New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely has long been a popular dynasty breakout candidate, but while playing his first four seasons for John Harbaugh in Baltimore, he was never truly able to get out from under the shadow of three-time Pro Bowler Mark Andrews. In following Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants in the early stages of free agency, his head coach remains the same, but he should have every chance to finally claim the top spot on the depth chart. Second-year tight end Theo Johnson had built a healthy rapport with Jaxson Dart in their first season together, but with the $26 million guaranteed commitment given to Likely as part of his three-year, $40 million deal, the expectation is that he will be heavily involved in New York's new look offense. With Wan'Dale Robinson departing for Tennessee in free agency, Likely could realistically see the second-most targets on the team, with his raw volume potentially increasing should 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers miss any time at the start of the year as he continues to work his way back from the knee injury that ended his sophomore campaign. Likely is RotoBaller's dynasty TE15 and should finally be given a chance to live up to the hype that has followed him for years.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:09 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan appeared in the seventh inning of his team's 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, pitching a scoreless inning with a strikeout. The scoreless inning was a welcome change for Santillan, who had given up eight earned runs across five appearances in May leading into Friday. However, the 29-year-old still owns a 5.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP so far this season and appears to have fallen out of the closer mix in Cincinnati as the team looks to replace the injured Emilio Pagan (hamstring). Right-hander Tejay Antone picked up his first save of the season against Cleveland and could be worth a look for fantasy managers on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 7:32 AM ET

Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson had a major impact in his return to action on Friday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing 14 points in 20 minutes off the bench in a 115-94 win. Following a tightly-contested first half, Detroit won the third quarter 30-19, with Robinson nailing a pair of three-pointers late in the frame. Overall, he finished 4-for-7 from behind the arc and had no two-point attempts, going 2-for-3 at the line. After missing one game due to a lower back injury, Robinson also contributed two rebounds and two assists. Daniss Jenkins, who jumped into the starting unit as Robinson's replacement in Game 5, recorded 15 points, three rebounds, and three assists on Friday. With both players performing well, Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has little reason to tinker with the starting lineup in Game 7 on Sunday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 7:24 AM ET

Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham notched a team-high 21 points and delivered eight assists in Friday's 115-94 elimination game victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons' superstar wasn't very efficient with his work, going 7-for-19 from the field and committing seven turnovers, but he still made a big impact. Five of Cunningham's makes came with 10 attempts from behind the arc. His line included two rebounds in 42 minutes. Over the last two games, Cunningham has made 11 triples and boasts a 47.6% three-point efficiency in the series. He has averaged 25.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 8.3 assists, and 1.2 steals against Cleveland. In Game 7 on Sunday, the pressure will be on Cunningham to lead the Pistons to their first Conference Finals appearance since 2008.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 7:16 AM ET

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren tallied a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double and added three blocks and one steal in Friday's 115-94 Game 6 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star big man provided the perfect response to being benched in Game 5. His performance was especially remarkable considering Duren injured his left ankle in the third quarter. Luckily for the Pistons, the 22-year-old big man was able to return for the fourth and helped the team secure an impressive road victory. Duren made only one of four free-throw attempts but finished a very good 7-for-10 from the field. The challenge for Duren now is to replicate this performance in Game 7 on Sunday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 7:06 AM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards had a team-high 24 points in Friday's season-ending 139-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The Timberwolves couldn't stave off elimination on home court, struggling on the offensive end all night. Edwards produced his third-highest scoring game of the series but was limited to 9-for-26 from the field. He finished 2-for-7 with the three-ball and 4-for-7 at the free-throw line, adding two rebounds, two assists, and three steals in 36 minutes. Despite being hit by knee problems late in the season, Edwards enjoyed a good campaign. He averaged a career-high 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. Edwards already has six NBA campaigns under his belt, yet he'll still be just 25 when the 2026-27 season begins, meaning his best fantasy production is likely still ahead of him.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 6:54 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama had a quiet outing by his standards in Friday's Game 6 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, totaling 19 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three blocks in a 139-109 win. Wembanyama missed both his three-point attempts, but he went a good 6-for-11 overall from the field and had a 7-for-9 record at the charity stripe. On Friday, Wembanyama was able to take a lighter load as San Antonio's backcourt powered the team to a series-clinching victory. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper combined for nearly half of the team's points (68). The Spurs will face Oklahoma City in the Conference Finals, a team they have beaten in four of five meetings this season. San Antonio has dominated this matchup despite Wembanyama's modest averages of 18.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 6:42 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox eased his way to 21 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and two blocks in just 24 minutes in Friday's series-clinching 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fox went a perfect 3-for-3 from behind the arc and 2-for-2 at the line, missing just two of 10 field-goal attempts. This was one of Fox's best performances of the postseason. While the All-Star guard hasn't set the world alight in the playoffs, he has done a solid job overall. Across 11 appearances, Fox has contributed 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He's been dealing with an ankle issue and left the first half early on Friday, which is something to monitor in the upcoming Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 6:32 AM ET

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle led the demolition job as the team punched its ticket to the Western Conference Finals with a 139-109 blowout victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. Castle posted game highs with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while delivering six assists in 30 minutes. He finished 11-for-16 from the field, including 5-for-7 beyond the arc. Castle nearly matched his Game 5 total (17) in the opening quarter when he scored 14 points. The 21-year-old is playing in his first postseason, but hasn't had any issues handling the extra pressure. In 11 outings, Castle has averaged 19.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, nailing 44% of his three-point attempts.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 16, 2026, 1:15 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe did his best to help his team against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on Friday, but it was not enough in a 10-inning, 11-9 loss. Lowe went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts to raise his season average to .252 and his OPS to .915. Lowe now has four home runs in 12 games in May and 12 home runs overall in 39 games to begin his first year in the Steel City with the Bucs. The veteran left-handed-hitting second baseman came into Friday's series opener with a .247/.351/.527 slash line, an .878 OPS, 28 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 171 total plate appearances. The two-time All-Star reached the 30-homer mark for the second time in 2025 in his final year with the Tampa Bay Rays, and he's on pace to get there again in 2026 if he can stay healthy. Lowe brings above-average pop to the second base position for fantasy managers, but he also has a lengthy injury history. So far, he's been an excellent value pick for fantasy managers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 1:07 AM ET

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is on another planet right now. The veteran slugger went 3-for-5 at the plate in Friday night's 11-9 win in extra innings over the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates with two more home runs, five RBI, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .237 and his OPS to 1.010. The 33-year-old veteran is as hot as they come and now has the major-league lead with 20 home runs and has also driven in 35 in his first 45 games of the 2026 season. Schwarber is seeing the ball really well right now and has homered nine times in his last eight games despite hitting just .237 overall on the year. Strikeouts will continue to be a big part of his game, but as long as he continues to send balls over the fence with regularity, his fantasy managers won't care too much. In his last seven games, he has a 1.133 slugging percentage, and he pulls the ball in the air more than any hitter in baseball. He's a sight to behold right now.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 16, 2026, 12:39 AM ET

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) is being shut down for a week, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raleigh's MRI exam came back better than the previous one, which is obviously good news, but he will be re-evaluated in another week. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with an oblique strain, but it sounds like he could miss minimal time. It's the best-case scenario for Raleigh and his fantasy managers. Until he's able to return, the M's will mix and match behind the plate with veteran Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda. On top of his injury, Raleigh's start to the 2026 has been a rough one, as he is currently slashing a dreadful .161/.243/.317 with a .560 OPS, seven home runs, 18 RBI, 16 runs scored, and two stolen bases in his first 41 games played. It's not what his fantasy managers were expecting at all after Raleigh destroyed baseballs last year and led the league with 60 home runs and 125 RBI in 159 games played in the regular season. Despite the terrible start in his sixth year in the majors, Raleigh must be stashed in all fantasy leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish

May 16, 2026, 12:33 AM ET

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (quadriceps) was pulled from Friday's game early against the Athletics on the road with right-quadriceps tightness, according to the team. Before leaving the game early, Ramos went 1-for-3 at the plate with a strikeout. He was replaced in left field by infielder Casey Schmitt. Ramos apparently injured his quad in the sixth inning during a swing and was replaced in the outfield the next half inning. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he's held out of the starting nine for Game 2 of the series in Sacramento against the A's on Saturday. If Ramos' injury is serious enough to send him to the injured list, Drew Gilbert would likely be the primary beneficiary in San Fran's outfield going forward. The 26-year-old Puerto Rican outfielder came into Friday's contest hitting .265/.306/.426 with a .732 OPS, four home runs, 20 RBI, and 19 runs scored in 43 games played for the Gigantes.--Keith Hernandez
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Shayna Rubin