Is Kyle Bradish Going Too High in Drafts?
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish had Tommy John surgery in June of 2024 and finally made his long-awaited return to the mound last August. The right-hander was superb in the six starts that he tallied, posting a 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and an elite 29.4 percent K-BB%. In 30 starts back in 2023, the former fourth-rounder pitched to a 2.83 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 18.5 percent K-BB%, then logged a 2.75 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 23.3 percent K-BB% in his eight starts in 2024, so last year's success appeared to be a continuation of that stretch of dominance. Fantasy managers are hoping the 6-foot-3 hurler can replicate that success in 2026, and he's mostly looked the part through two spring starts. Although he's yielded four runs on seven hits, the New Mexico State product has walked just one while striking out seven in five innings of work. The hype has potentially driven his ADP of 81 into overvalued territory for someone who's made just 14 starts over the last two years and who could be on an innings limit in 2026, however, there is upside as well if he can make around 25 starts and log 150 innings, as fantasy managers would gladly roster a pitcher at that price who can provide 160 strikeouts while chipping in some wins, lowering ERA, and lowering WHIP along the way.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jayson Tatum Expected to Play on Friday
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is not only expected to return this season, but he could be back in action as soon as Friday, according to the latest reports from ESPN's Shams Charania. Tatum was officially listed as questionable for Friday, after working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered in last year's playoffs. According to Charania, Tatuam is "ready to go" and is expected to make a final decision about Friday in the next day. With Tatum out, the Celtics have been led by Jaylen Brown to a 41-21 record, which has them second in the Eastern Conference. They play at home on Friday before a big three-game road trip to Cleveland, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City. Tatum will likely be worked back into the rotation slowly and be on a minutes limit early on, but if he's available in any season-long fantasy format, he's a must-add for his high ceiling.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jedrick Wills Visiting With Patriots, Lions
Former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (knee), who didn't play at all in 2025 due to a knee injury, has been on a tour of visits with NFL teams, including the New England Patriots and Detroit Lions, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Wills is expected to visit with more teams next week. The 26-year-old was taken 10th overall by Cleveland in 2020 out of Alabama. He fully expects to be with a team in 2026. Wills suffered an MCL injury in November of 2023 and dealt with complications with the knee ever since, which is why he only played in a combined 13 games since the start of the 2023 season. If fully past his knee issues, Wills could provide some help to an NFL team looking to improve at the tackle positions.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Titans "Have Their Eyes" on Wan'Dale Robinson
The Tennessee Titans "have their eyes" on New York Giants impending free-agent wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones. The Titans have more than $90 million in salary cap space this year and have a huge need at receiver as they look to develop young quarterback Cameron Ward. The 25-year-old Robinson is coming off a career year in New York with 1,014 receiving yards, and he'd be reuniting with former head coach Brian Daboll, who is now Tennessee's offensive coordinator. Robinson is also a Kentucky native and played high school ball three hours from Nashville. The former second-round pick in 2022 out of Kentucky has 90-plus receptions in each of the last two seasons and has been money for fantasy managers in PPR leagues. However, a move to the Titans and a new offense would create some uncertainty as far as his role while he competes for targets with several young up-and-coming receivers.
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Dolphins Unable to Find Any Takers for Tua Tagovailoa Via Trade
The Miami Dolphins have been unable to find any takers in a trade for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and his contract, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. One high-ranking team executive told Jones that he had considered taking on Tagavailoa, but only if Miami "would send a first-round pick to take on the freight of his contract." Jones writes that the odds have been overwhelmingly in favor of the Dolphins exercising Tagovailoa's 2026 option at some point after the start of the new league year and then releasing him as a post-June 1 designation, which will spread the $99 million dead-salary cap hit over two seasons and allow the former first-rounder to sign with another team on the veteran minimum. Because of Tua's history of playing poorly in bad weather, a warm-weather team or a team that plays in a dome makes the most sense. The 28-year-old's declining play over the last two years and history with head injuries mean he'll most likely be competing for a starting job in 2026 in a best-case scenario.
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Robert Stephenson to Face Live Hitters on Friday
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (shoulder) will face live hitters in camp for the first time this spring on Friday, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. It's a big step for Stephenson, who still believes that he'll be ready for Opening Day later this month. The 33-year-old veteran missed all of the 2024 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery and made only 12 appearances for the Halos last year due to thoracic outlet syndrome and nerve issues in his shoulder. Stephenson had a 2.70 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 10:3 K:BB in his 10 innings a year ago. The Angels don't have a set closer going into the 2026 regular season, so there's a chance Stephenson could rack up some save opportunities if he's healthy. However, he has only three career saves, making Kirby Yates and Ben Joyce (shoulder) more likely candidates for ninth-inning work.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Bears a Team to Watch for Potential Maxx Crosby Trade
The Chicago Bears are "a team to watch" in potentially trading for Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby, multiple sources told Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. The Dallas Cowboys are also lurking, according to sources, but the Bears could be the team best positioned to trade for Crosby. The Raiders want to pry two first-round picks and a young player away from a team for Crosby, which isn't viewed as realistic for a player nearly 30 years old who is also coming off knee surgery. However, teams are willing to give up a first-round pick and then some for Crosby, who ranks second in the NFL with 68 tackles for loss over the last three years. Another complicating factor for a Crosby trade is his contract and whether he wants to play on the three-year, $109.5 million contract he signed with Vegas last March. One source believes that Crosby would play in 2026 under his current contract. Any team that lands Crosby, a five-time Pro Bowler, will be getting a huge boost in the pass-rush department.
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Josh Allen Finally Gets His Alpha Receiver
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has finished as the fantasy QB1 and QB2 over the past two seasons, with an NFL MVP mixed in there, while throwing to Khalil Shakir as his top wide receiver. Following Thursday's breaking news that the Bills will acquire DJ Moore from the Bears for a 2026 pick swap, Allen will now share the huddle with his most talented receiver since Stefon Diggs' final season in Buffalo in 2023. While Moore is coming off a down year in Chicago, in which he made only 50 catches for 682 yards and six touchdowns, targets were split almost frustratingly unilaterally between Moore, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, and, later in the season, Luther Burden III. In Buffalo, Moore should step in as the undisputed WR1 that the Bills have been in search of for years, prolonging Allen's reign as the QB1 in all dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luther Burden III's Stock Will Continue to Rise
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III finished his rookie season on a tear that had him widely regarded as a Year 2 breakout candidate, and following the team's trade of DJ Moore to the Bills, his stock will only continue to rise. Burden's 2.69 yards per route run led all rookies in 2025 and trailed only Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba among all the league's receivers. Among his own team, however, he was unable to carve out a significant role, with four Chicago players topping the 650-yard mark, while none could crack 750. With Moore's 80 targets, 682 yards, and six touchdowns now being shipped to Buffalo, Burden, Rome Odunze, and tight end Colston Loveland should all see significant production spikes in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Khalil Shakir to See a Drop in Targets?
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has led the team in targets and receiving yards in each of the past two seasons, but given the team's reported acquisition of Bears receiver DJ Moore via trade, that streak is likely to come to an end in 2026. Shakir has been a fantasy-relevant depth piece over the past two seasons, largely due to his safe, volume-dependent floor while the Bills struggled to find an Alpha receiver to fill the shoes of Stefon Diggs, who last played for the Bills in 2023. In Moore, they appear to have found that Alpha. While Shakir and Moore do play complementary games, and the spacing provided by a true outside threat could help Shakir see more spike games, his reliable floor will likely become a thing of the past, making him a difficult-to-trust weekly play moving forward.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rome Odunze to See Expanded Role in 2026?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has shown brilliant flashes throughout his first two seasons, but he has yet to capitalize on the potential that made him the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With teammate DJ Moore now being shipped to Buffalo via trade, the door is wide open for him claim the WR1 spot in Ben Johnson's fantasy-friendly offense. Despite missing five games in 2025, Odunze led the Bears in targets, and along with Moore was one of four players to top 600 receiving yards. With Moore's 80 regular-season targets likely to be distributed between Odunze and promising second-year players Luther Burden III and tight end Colston Loveland, all should see a boost in productivity, and will likely all see their dynasty cost rise dramatically.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ricky Pearsall the Unquestioned WR1 in San Francisco?
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's early NFL career has been hampered by injuries, resulting in 17 missed games through his first two seasons. However, with major changes expected to reshape the 49ers' receiving corps heading into 2026, the cards are aligned for a healthy Pearsall to take the next step and deliver upon the flashes he showed to bookend his sophomore campaign. Jauan Jennings is set to test free agency when the new league year opens, and All-Pro tight end George Kittle faces a lengthy recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in a Wild Card win over the Eagles. San Francisco is still likely to add receiving depth through free agency or the draft, but the former first-rounder Pearsall has every opportunity to carve out a major role on a depth chart with only the soon-to-be-30-year-old Christian McCaffrey currently threatening for targets.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Christian Watson Looking to Build on Late-Season Surge
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson missed the first seven weeks of 2025 with an ACL injury sustained late in 2024, but in his 10 games played in 2025, he delivered a 17-game pace of 60 catches for 1,039 yards and 10 touchdowns, finishing as a top-five fantasy wide receiver three times. Four-year veteran Romeo Doubs, who led the team in targets, receptions, and yards in 2025, is now set to test free agency, leaving an opening for Watson to take over as the Packers' unquestioned WR1. Green Bay is expected to have tight end Tucker Kraft back in the fold after pacing the team in receiving before missing the final nine games with an ACL injury of his own, and speedster Matthew Golden is expected to take a leap after finishing his rookie campaign without a regular-season touchdown catch. So while the competition for Doubs' potentially vacated targets could be stiff, Watson's career-high 2.51 yards per route run led the team in 2025, and he will look to thrive in a potentially expanded role in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bears Working to Finalize Deal to Send DJ Moore to Buffalo
The Chicago Bears are working to finalize a trade that would send wide receiver DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Compensation is still being discussed, and the trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins next week. Moore signed a four-year, $110 million contract with the Bears in July of 2024, and he was an obvious trade candidate after having the worst year of his career in 2025 in head coach Ben Johnson's new offense. The 28-year-old just didn't seem to fit Johnson's scheme very well, and he also didn't show much chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams, finishing with 50 receptions on 85 targets for 682 yards and six touchdowns. Moore did have some clutch moments and big plays when Chicago needed them, but overall, he was a disappointment in fantasy. If the trade goes through with Buffalo, he and Khalil Shakir will be at the top of Buffalo's WR depth chart, although it won't guarantee Moore a big uptick in production in an offense that led the NFL in rushing in 2025. UPDATE: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Bills will send a mid-round pick as compensation for Moore.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Trent Brown Re-Signs With Texans on One-Year Deal
The Houston Texans re-signed offensive tackle Trent Brown (ankle) to a one-year deal worth up to $7 million on Thursday, agent Drew Rosenhaus told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Brown only ended up playing in seven games in his first year with Houston in 2025 due to an ankle injury. The 32-year-old veteran is expected to serve as the Texans' starting right tackle next year if he's completely recovered from his ankle injury. Brown, a former seventh-round pick (244th overall) by the San Francisco 49ers in 2015 out of the University of Florida, has started 103 of the 110 games he's appeared in over the course of his 11 seasons in the NFL with five different teams. He was a Pro Bowler back in 2019 with the Raiders, when he started only 11 games.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Francisco Lindor Takes Swings on Wednesday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (hand) continued his hitting progression in camp on Wednesday and took swings for the first time since his hamate bone surgery three weeks ago, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. There's still time for Lindor to be ready for Opening Day later this month, but nothing is guaranteed. The good news is that if Lindor isn't ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, he shouldn't be too far behind in making his season debut. If the 32-year-old five-time All-Star starts on the injured list, Vidal Brujan might be the favorite to make starts at the 6 in Queens in Lindor's absence for a bit. Lindor had his third straight season of 30-plus home runs in 2025 and also reached the 30-steal mark for the second time in the last three seasons. Despite potentially not being ready for Opening Day this year, fantasy managers should still treat him as a top-five shortstop.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
Source: MLB.com - Mark Feinsand
Josh Hader to Throw Off a Mound Early Next Week
Houston Astros left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) will throw off a mound early next week, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be the first time that Hader has thrown off a mound in camp after reporting to spring training this year with left-biceps inflammation. The 31-year-old veteran has only been throwing off flat ground so far. Fantasy managers must remember that Hader also missed the last seven weeks of the 2025 season due to a left-shoulder strain, so the hard-throwing six-time All-Star is entering the 2026 season as a risk/reward fantasy closer. Even if he doesn't suffer any setbacks going forward, there's a good chance Hader won't be ready for Opening Day, which would open the door for Bryan Abreu to serve as Houston's closer early on. When healthy last year, Hader was still his dominant self, posting a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 76 strikeouts and 28 saves for the Astros.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Jeremy Pena to Visit With Hand Specialist
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hand) will visit with a hand specialist on Thursday to determine the extent of his finger injury, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. A ground ball hit Pena on the ring finger of his right hand and damaged the nail area while playing for Team Dominican Republic on Wednesday. It was also reported that the 28-year-old suffered a small fracture in his finger, but he was sent for X-rays for further information. Pena wanted to remain in the game after the injury. It doesn't appear to be a very serious injury, but we'll know more about his status after he visits with the hand specialist. At the very least, Pena might be shut down from some World Baseball Classic games while his finger heals, but it sounds like he could still be in play for Opening Day in late March. If Pena misses time to begin the 2026 regular season, Carlos Correa would most likely shift over to shortstop, opening up playing time at third for Isaac Paredes.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Andrew Kittredge's Shoulder a "Little Cranky," Not a Serious Issue
Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (shoulder) said his right shoulder is "just a little cranky," and he doesn't expect it to be a serious issue, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Kittredge still expects to get back into Grapefruit League games before the end of camp. Manager Craig Albernaz said on Wednesday that the 35-year-old veteran probably wouldn't be ready for Opening Day in late March due to right-shoulder inflammation, so it's a bit contradictory. If anything, the O's will likely err on the side of caution with the veteran reliever to make sure he doesn't overdo it early on. When healthy, Kittredge is expected to be the eighth-inning setup man in front of new closer Ryan Helsley in Baltimore. Despite his age, he had a career-best 30.8% strikeout rate and career-best 5.3% walk rate in 2025. If Helsley were to falter like he did last year in New York, Kittredge would also be next in line for saves.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Tyler Freeman Making Cactus League Debut on Thursday
Colorado Rockies utility man Tyler Freeman (back), who had an injection in his back over the winter, is in the Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time this spring, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Freeman was dealing with a lower-back strain when he reported to spring training last month, but he's healthy now and is in line to be ready for Opening Day later this month, barring a setback. The 26-year-old right-handed hitter hit an impressive .281/.354/.361 with a career-best .715 OPS, two home runs, 31 RBI, 50 runs scored, and a career-high 18 stolen bases in 428 plate appearances over 110 games last year in his first season with the Rockies. Freeman's ability to play multiple positions will help his cause, as will hitter-friendly Coors Field, but his lack of power upside keeps his ceiling and floor low in fantasy. Still, he can be useful with a big enough role for his contact/speed profile in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Brenton Doyle Thinks he Can Play on Friday
Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (wrist), who is battling a left-wrist sprain in camp, hit in the batting cage on Wednesday and thinks he can play in a Cactus League game on Friday, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Doyle has not played in spring training since being scratched from the lineup last Wednesday with a wrist sprain. The Rockies will surely exercise caution in getting him back into a game this spring, but it sounds like he should be ready for Opening Day in late March, barring a setback. The 27-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2019 out of Shepherd University will be Colorado's starting center fielder in 2026 despite disappointing with a .233/.274/.376 slash line, .651 OPS, 15 homers, 57 RBI, 57 runs, and 18 steals in 138 games last year. Doyle broke out in 2024 with 23 homers, 72 RBI, and 30 stolen bases, and with his batted-ball metrics looking similar last year, he's a prime candidate to bounce back in hitter-friendly Coors Field.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Andrew McCutchen Signs One-Year Deal With Rangers
Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen signed a one-year minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The four-time MVP and former National League MVP with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 is entering his 18th MLB season at age 39. McCutchen played in 135 games in 2025 with Pittsburgh, hitting .239/.333/.367 with a career-low .700 OPS, 13 home runs, 57 RBI, and 51 runs scored in 551 plate appearances. While there isn't a whole lot left from McCutchen, he did handle left-handed pitchers better in 2025 and figures to be on the short side of a platoon in Texas at either DH or in a corner-outfield spot. With limited playing time coming his way and a declining profile, fantasy managers can avoid McCutchen in mixed leagues in 2026.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Falcons Planning to Release Darnell Mooney
The Atlanta Falcons are planning to release wide receiver Darnell Mooney, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Mooney is set to count $18.4 million against this year's salary cap and caught just 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown on 72 targets in 15 starts last year in his second year with the team. He's still only 28 years old, though, and has averaged better than 13 yards per catch in each of the last three seasons, so he should generate some interest on the open market from receiver-needy teams. Mooney was heading into the final year of a three-year, $39 million contract he signed with the Falcons in March of 2024. By releasing him, Atlanta will save $7.4 million in salary cap space in 2026. In his first year in Atlanta, Mooney was great, catching 64 of his 106 targets for 992 yards and a career-high five touchdowns. Mooney's lone 1,000-yard season came in his second year in the league in 2021 with the Bears.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Will Spencer Strider Bounce Back?
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider was a fantasy ace earlier in his career, but he has not been able to return to his dominant levels since missing almost all of the 2024 season with an elbow injury that required an internal brace procedure. He did make 23 starts last year but posted a 4.45 ERA and 4.53 FIP with a 9.4 K/9 rate that was a huge dropoff from his elite 13.8 K/9 in 2022 and 13.6 K/9 in 2023. He is "pacing himself" this spring, but his velocity was noticeably down in his two innings against the Baltimore Orioles. He's a high-risk pick in the middle rounds of your fantasy baseball drafts at this point, especially with renewed velocity concerns. He has a very high ceiling but a low floor as well. He's ranked as the No. 38 pitcher in the RotoBaller rankings, so avoid reaching for him as a top talent unless you've already built in depth or are confident you can get reliable, high-floor options later in your draft
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Curtis Lazar Out Four Weeks
Edmonton Oilers center Curtis Lazar (undisclosed) will miss up to four weeks, head coach Kris Knoblauch said Wednesday. Lazar sustained an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's overtime win against the Ottawa Senators. While Lazar has been limited to five points (three goals, two assists) in 38 games this season, he has won a very impressive 61.4 percent of his face-offs. The team placed Lazar on long-term Injured Reserve to make room on the roster for Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach, who were acquired in Wednesday's trade with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Is Aaron Judge Worth the First Overall Pick?
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is coming off another massive season and is starring this spring training for both the Yankees and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Last year, the Yankees slugger delivered an impressive .331/.357/.688 slash line with 53 home runs, 137 runs scored, 114 RBI, and 12 steals over 152 contests. He claimed his second straight AL MVP Award and continued to be one of the most reliable players for fantasy baseball at any position. Judge has been consistent and elite over the past few seasons, and playing at Yankee Stadium and hitting in the heart of a strong lineup should set him up for another huge season in 2026. Depending on how your league treats the dual-threat of Shohei Ohtani, Judge can definitely be worth the top pick overall. He is ranked No. 2 overall in the RotoBaller rankings behind Ohtani, but either option is a great way to start fantasy baseball drafts with a reliable anchor for your roster.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Avalanche Add Nick Blankenburg From Predators
The Colorado Avalanche have brought in defenseman Nick Blankenburg in a trade with the Nashville Predators, giving up a 2027 fifth-round pick in the deal. Blankenburg has quietly had a good campaign in Music City, registering 21 points (six goals, 15 assists), 59 shots, 51 blocks, and 47 hits in 49 appearances. The Predators received very good value for money, as Blankenburg is in the final season of a two-year, $1.55 million contract. While joining a Cup contender is a great move for Blankenburg, he faces much tougher competition for playing time in Colorado and might not see regular action.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Blaze Alexander Remains the Front-Runner to Replace Jackson Holliday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman/third baseman Blaze Alexander continues to be in line for more playing time early in the season and is projected to slot in as the team's primary second baseman early in the season while Jackson Holliday (hand) recovers from hamate bone surgery. Alexander was acquired from Arizona this offseason after he hit .230/.323/.383 with seven home runs and four steals in 74 games last season. The 26-year-old righty has looked solid in spring training and could move to third base after Holliday returns to his everyday role. If you need some infield help early in the season for AL-only leagues, Alexander is an intriguing flier with upside. He has both power and speed potential and should settle into a utility role once everyone in Baltimore is healthy.
Source: Roch Kubatko
Source: Roch Kubatko
Andrew Mangiapane Traded to Blackhawks
Winger Andrew Mangiapane was traded by the Edmonton Oilers to the Chicago Blackhawks. He was involved in a deal that sent forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in the opposite direction. The Blackhawks also received a conditional 2027 first-round draft pick from the Oilers. Mangiapane was waived by the Oilers at the start of the week and apparently no longer had a future in Edmonton. He recorded only seven goals and 14 points in 52 games with the team. Chicago might give Mangiapane a chance to revive his career, but it's uncertain what kind of role he will have.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kyle Nicolas Traded to the Reds
The Cincinnati Reds acquired relief pitcher Kyle Nicolas from the Pirates on Wednesday, sending left-handed utilityman Tyler Callihan to the Pirates. Nicolas is a 27-year-old righty who has pitched in 86 games out of the bullpen for the Buccos over the last three seasons, compiling a 4.68 ERA and 4.10 FIP with 96 strikeouts in 98 career innings. Nicholas will likely slot into a middle relief spot for the Reds and provide solid depth. He's consistently in the upper-90's with his fastball and has posted a solid strikeout rate, even though he does have some control questions. He joins a crowded middle relief mix for the Reds and could start the year in the minors since he has one more option remaining. He'll add organizational depth for Cincinnati and will likely get a chance to contribute at some point this season, although he doesn't need to be considered for fantasy baseball in standard-sized mixed leagues.
Source: Cincinnati Reds
Source: Cincinnati Reds
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