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Zack Gelof Out With Hand Injury on Wednesday
Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) is absent from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting San Francisco Giants after suffering a laceration and contusion on his right hand after being stepped on during Tuesday's contest, per MLB.com. Max Muncy is making the start for the A's at third base and will hit eighth against Giants right-hander Tyler Mahle (hamstring), who is making his first start back from the injured list. The good news for Gelof is that his hand injury shouldn't be anything that requires him to spend time on the injured list. The 26-year-old is finally realizing his potential so far in 209 at-bats for the A's in 2026 after he was a second-round selection in 2021 out of the University of Virginia. Gelof is slashing .282/.336/.498 this year with an .834 OPS, 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs, and eight stolen bases across 62 games and 228 plate appearances. He's become a priority waiver-wire target with a strong month of June, going 23-for-70 (.329) with five homers, six doubles, 10 RBI, 19 runs, and two steals in 19 games played. Gelof is now rostered in 67% of Yahoo leagues. Check back to see if he's ready to return for Thursday's series finale against the Giants.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Luis Arraez Out on Wednesday With Foot Injury
San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) is being held out of Wednesday's contest at Oracle Park against the visiting Athletics due to a foot injury that he suffered on Tuesday night, according to MLB.com. Casey Schmitt is starting at second base and will bat third for the Gigantes against A's rookie left-hander Gage Jump. Arraez fouled a ball off his right foot in the first inning of Tuesday's game in San Fran and eventually left the game in the fifth frame. The 29-year-old avoided a serious injury, though, and was feeling better on Wednesday, so there's a good chance he'll be back in action for Thursday's series finale against the A's. Arraez has fit in nicely in the Bay Area at the keystone in his first year with the Giants in 2026, coming into Wednesday's tilt with a .321/.358/.445 slash line, .803 OPS, three home runs, 30 RBI, 40 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 75 games across 332 plate appearances. The three-time All-Star and three-time batting champion is still one of the best sources of batting average and can also provide runs as a table-setter, but his lack of power and speed limits his overall fantasy upside.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Masyn Winn Returns From Thumb Injury on Wednesday
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (thumb) is back at shortstop and will hit sixth on Wednesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Mitch Bratt at Busch Stadium, according to MLB.com. Winn was originally slated to miss a second straight game on Wednesday due to thumb soreness, but he was a late addition to the lineup. The 24-year-old's season-long numbers aren't anything special at all -- he's hitting .245/.321/.339 with three home runs, 31 RBI, 32 runs, and six stolen bases in 257 at-bats -- but he comes into Wednesday's tilt riding a seven-game hitting streak. During that streak, he has gone 11-for-28 (.393) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and six runs scored in 30 plate appearances. Winn has never faced Bratt in his major-league career. Against left-handers in 2026, Winn has gone 19-for-63 (.302) with none of his three home runs in 75 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Juan Soto Out for Game 2 of Doubleheader
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (back) will remain sidelined for Game 2 of a doubleheader in Queens on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, per MLB.com. Brett Baty is making the start in right field and will bat ninth against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. Soto was forced to leave Tuesday's game against Chicago due to tightness on the left side of his back. The 27-year-old is being considered day-to-day for now, but manager Carlos Mendoza said that it's possible that the All-Star could have to make another trip to the injured list. The good news for the Mets is that they're getting star shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) back from the IL for Game 2 of their doubleheader. Soto's next chance to return to the starting lineup will come in Thursday's series finale against the Cubbies. When healthy in 2026, the four-time Dominican All-Star has been his usual reliable self in fantasy, slashing .299/.395/.570 with a .965 OPS, 17 round-trippers, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 221 at-bats. Check back on Thursday for an update on Soto's condition.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
CJ Abrams Returns to Starting Lineup After Injury Scare
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (side) is back at the 6 and will hit cleanup for the Nats on Wednesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, according to MLB.com. Abrams was scratched from Tuesday's game in D.C. with tightness in his left side, but he has been cleared to return just a day later. It's excellent news for the Nationals and Abrams' fantasy managers. The 25-year-old former sixth overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2019 is having a career year in 2026 so far, batting .286/.366/.530 with an .895 OPS, 17 home runs, 57 RBI, 51 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 287 at-bats as a five-category contributor at a premier position. Get him back into all starting lineups immediately, even though he doesn't have a great history against the veteran Nola. In 23 career at-bats versus Nola, Abrams is hitting .217 with a .598 OPS, one home run, and two RBI. Abrams will bring a six-game hitting streak into Wednesday's game. He's gone 7-for-24 (.292) during the streak with three homers, two doubles, four RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dalton Rushing Returns on Wednesday, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (head) is back behind the plate to catch right-hander Shohei Ohtani and will bat eighth on Wednesday on the road against the hosting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan, per MLB.com. The Dodgers pulled Rushing from Monday's game early in Minnesota after he was hit in the catcher's mask by a foul tip, and he was held out of Tuesday's contest against the Twins as a precaution. Rushing cleared the league's protocol, though, and is now back in action with Will Smith (neck) still on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old former second-round pick in the 2022 MLB draft out of the University of Louisville has generated some short-term waiver-wire appeal in fantasy leagues with Smith's injury taking longer than expected to heal. Rushing is hitting .252/.340/.481 with an .821 OPS, eight homers, 22 RBI, and 21 runs scored in 135 at-bats in his first full season in the big leagues, although he's gone 4-for-30 (.133) with three doubles, one RBI, two runs, four walks, and 10 K's in his last 10 games played.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Tucker's Absence Continues into Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) will miss a second straight game on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins at Target Field with a back issue, according to MLB.com. Manager Dave Roberts said after Tuesday's contest that the struggling Tucker is likely to miss the rest of the series in Minnesota, so it's no surprise that he's starting on the bench for the finale on Wednesday. Alex Call is taking over in right field again and will bat sixth against Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. The Dodgers have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so Tucker's next chance to return to the starting lineup will be for Friday's series opener in San Diego against the division-rival Padres. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger has been a bust in the first year of his four-year, $240 million deal he signed with the Dodgers in January of this year. The four-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner enters Wednesday's action with a .234/.333/.374 slash line, .707 OPS, six homers, 40 RBI, 44 runs, six stolen bases, and a 20.4% strikeout rate in 318 plate appearances. Tucker's buy-low window remains firmly open.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bowl Transition Penalty Eliminated
The NCAA DI Cabinet has voted to eliminate the bowl transition penalty. Previously, there was a two-year period where teams transitioning from FCS to FBS were ineligible to play in bowl games. The removal of this rule paves the way for North Dakota State and Sacramento State, two first-time FBS programs, to qualify for bowl games should they finish with 6+ wins. North Dakota State has won 10 of the last 15 FCS titles and is projected to be favored in all 12 games this season as they join the Mountain West, giving them a legitimate shot to qualify for the CFP in their inaugural FBS season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jeremy Pena Back From Hamstring Injury to Face Blue Jays
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) is back at shortstop and is batting third for Wednesday's tilt on the road against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Trey Yesavage, according to MLB.com. Pena was pulled from the series opener on Monday in Canada with a cramp in his right hamstring and was held out of Tuesday's contest as a precaution. Now that he's back in there on Wednesday, fantasy managers will want to return him to their starting lineups in traditional formats. The 28-year-old Dominican has battled injuries in 2026, but when on the field, he's been money, slashing .284/.346/.451 with a .797 OPS, six home runs, 18 RBI, 29 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 43 games across 179 plate appearances. Pena has been even better at the plate so far in June, going 21-for-70 (.300) with three long balls, five doubles, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 20 games for the Astros. He has never faced Yesavage in his MLB career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Wide Receiver Duke Smith No Longer at Auburn
Redshirt freshman receiver Duke Smith is no longer listed on Auburn's roster. Smith did not record a stat last season, but played in four games at receiver and special teams. He had played well this spring and was getting work in with the second-team offense. Smith was a four-star athlete in the 2025 class, rated as the nation's No. 2 athlete. His twin brother, Erick Smith, remains a part of the team.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kyle Schwarber Missing a Second Straight Game With Back Injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) is sitting out of Wednesday's game against the division-rival Washington Nationals for the second straight game due to a back issue, according to MLB.com. First baseman Bryce Harper will serve as the DH and bat third, with Alec Bohm starting at first base and batting cleanup, and Edmundo Sosa manning third and batting eighth against Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Schwarber, MLB's leader in home runs with 29, was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with lower-back tightness, and he'll miss a second straight game. As of right now, the elite left-handed power hitter is being considered day-to-day, but that could change quickly if Schwarbs is unable to return to Philly's lineup by this weekend. His next chance to return will be for Thursday's series finale in D.C. against the Nats. The 33-year-old veteran has been on a heater of late, going 7-for-23 (.304) with five home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in his last six games. Fantasy managers should check back on Schwarber's condition on Thursday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
West Virginia Quarterback Competition Ongoing
Rich Rodriguez recently stated that there is not a starting quarterback in place for the Mountaineers' 2026 season as of right now. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Oklahoma transfer, is competing with Scotty Fox, who started five games for West Virginia a season ago. On Hawkins, Rodriguez stated that "We brought him in with the expectation he'd compete for the starting job. He's got three years. Scotty Fox played as a 17-year-old true freshman last year, and he's got three more years, too. Those two guys are leading the pack right now. I think Mike's got a great skill set. He can run and throw, and he's decisive. I've really been pleased with him. Scotty, as a true freshman, I thought he performed pretty well, and he's going to be even better." Hawkins likely has the edge due to his experience, but this competition is far from over.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Brian Kelly Joining CBS Sports
After a disastrous four-year run at LSU, Brian Kelly was fired mid-season. Kelly has now landed a broadcasting job, as the former Notre Dame head coach will now be calling Mountain West games for CBS Sports in his new role as a college football color analyst. As of right now, it is just a one-year deal. Kelly does still want to coach, so it remains to be seen if he will take a coaching job following the 2026 season. He has accumulated a career record of 297-109-2, with his best season coming in 2012 when he led Notre Dame to a title game appearance. It remains to be seen whether or not he will retain his Cajun accent during commentary this season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Caleb Durbin Suffers Dislocated Pinkie on Wednesday
Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin (finger) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Colorado Rockies after suffering a left fifth finger subluxation, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Durbin injured his finger while sliding into first base in the third inning. He was replaced at third base by Anthony Siegler, with Andruw Monastario going to second base, and Marcelo Mayer (foot) entering the game to play shortstop. Before leaving early, Durbin went 0-for-2 at the plate at Coors Field. Until we know more about Durbin's condition, we'll call him day-to-day, but this certainly has the potential to sideline him for an unknown period of time going forward. The 26-year-old former 14th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2021 out of Washington University in St. Louis came into Wednesday's tilt hitting just .220 (50-for-227) with five home runs and seven stolen bases, but he has emerged lately as a waiver-wire pickup after hitting .317 (20-for-63) with four home runs, five doubles, eight RBI, 10 runs, and three steals in 18 games in June.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Khobie Martin Looking to "Blossom" in 2026
Indiana sophomore running back Khobie Martin is an under-the-radar name for the 2026 season. Martin was stuck behind Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby last season on the National Championship-winning roster, but still managed to rush 78 times for 505 yards and six touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. Martin topped 100 yards and two touchdowns twice, early in the season in blowout wins over Indiana State and Illinois. Curt Cignetti has always deployed a committee backfield, and Martin is joined by Boston College transfer Turbo Richard this season. Despite that, there is real potential for Martin to break out. An NFL scout stated that "you'll see guys like running back Khobie Martin blossom after he played behind Black and Hemby, who are both in NFL camps."
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jack Flaherty on Track to Return on Sunday Against Astros
Nothing is official yet, but Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start against the Houston Astros on Sunday, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The Tigers might roll with six starting pitchers for at least one turn through the rotation. The Tigers saw enough after Flaherty allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Erie. He threw 83 pitches in that outing, so he shouldn't be facing any workload restrictions in his likely return to Detroit's rotation this weekend against Houston. The 30-year-old's scheduled matchup on Sunday isn't a bad one, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues aren't in any hurry to throw Flaherty back into their starting lineups after he went 1-8 with a 5.35 ERA ( 4.09 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings across his first 15 starts in 2026. But if Flaherty can get his walk rate down going into the second half of the year, he could be a positive regression candidate to target on the waiver wire. Flaherty is currently rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Nick Lodolo "Showed Up Pretty Good" on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (wrist) "showed up pretty good" on Wednesday morning after being pulled from his start on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers early after he was hit on the left wrist by a 107 mph comebacker, according to NBC 5 Cincinnati's Charlie Clifford. X-rays came back negative on Lodolo's wrist, and manager Terry Francona said the southpaw had minimal swelling, making it seem likely that he'll be ready to take his next turn in the Reds' starting rotation, which is lined up for a rematch against the first-place Brewers on Monday on the road. The former seventh overall pick in 2019 out of Texas Christian University tossed four shutout innings on Tuesday before departing and walked one and fanned six for a no-decision. He has been highly inconsistent in his first nine starts in 2026 in his fifth year in the big leagues, going 2-2 with a 5.59 ERA (5.38 FIP) and 1.52 WHIP with only 38 strikeouts and 18 walks in 46 2/3 innings pitched. Lodolo won't be a recommended fantasy streamer if he takes his next scheduled turn on the hill in Milwaukee.
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Hunter Greene in Line to Make Season Debut Next Week
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) will make a third minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Louisville, and if all goes well, then he will rejoin the Reds' starting rotation for his 2026 season debut, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Greene is set to go around 80 to 85 pitches on Sunday, according to manager Terry Francona. Following surgery back in March to remove bone chips from his right elbow, the hard-throwing Greene is nearing his return to the big leagues, making him a priority waiver-wire target in any leagues where he's still available. He looked good in his first two rehab starts, reaching the upper-90s with his heater while throwing eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and two walks. The 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2017 has ace potential when healthy with a career 30% strikeout rate in 495 2/3 big-league innings. Greene has a 3.65 ERA (3.83 FIP) and 1.14 WHIP in his four years with the Reds, and he's posted an ERA under 3.00 in each of his last two seasons. He's currently rostered in 69% of Yahoo leagues. Pick him up now.
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Ryan McMahon Lands on Injured List With Illness
The New York Yankees placed third baseman Ryan McMahon (illness) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a throat infection, according to MLB.com. McMahon is also recovering from an ear infection and will miss at least the next 10 days after having not played since Sunday. The good news is that the 31-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder is expected to be ready to return to the big-league roster when he's eligible on July 3. In the meantime, expect the Yankees to mix and match at the hot corner with the speedy Jose Caballero, veteran Amed Rosario, and Oswaldo Cabrera, who was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. McMahon, who is currently rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues, has really fallen off offensively in his first full year in the Bronx in 2026, slashing .210/.269/.360 with a .629 OPS, eight home runs, 23 RBI, 19 runs, three stolen bases, and a 30.7% strikeout rate in his 202 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ernie Clement Out Again on Wednesday With Hip Injury
Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder Ernie Clement (hip) is out of the team's starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the visiting Houston Astros at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Luis Urias, who homered on Tuesday in his debut with Toronto, will make another start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Astros right-hander Mike Burrows. Clement also missed two games over the weekend with soreness in his left hip, so it's something to watch moving forward. For now, fantasy managers should consider the versatile infielder to be day-to-day and check back to see if he's available to play in Thursday's series opener at home against the Texas Rangers. The 30-year-old former fourth-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 out of the University of Virginia has minimal power or speed, but he makes a lot of contact, is hitting a strong .293 (86-for-294), and is eligible in Yahoo leagues at second base, first base, third base, and shortstop. Clement has hit .269 (18-for-67) with two homers, a double, a triple, six RBI, and 10 runs scored in his 17 games in June.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Adolis Garcia Undergoes Successful Lat Surgery
The Philadelphia Phillies said on Wednesday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) underwent successful surgery to fix his torn right lat in Chicago, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garcia is facing a recovery time of six to eight months, so he will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old Cuban right-handed slugger should have ample time to be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign, but the damage has been done to his fantasy profile. Before suffering a season-ending torn lat, Garcia was struggling in Philly to the tune of a .195/.270/.329 slash line, .599 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases, 21 walks, and 84 strikeouts in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star has not been the same since he hit a career-best 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 2023 with the Texas Rangers on his way to leading them to their first World Series title. There probably isn't going to be a ton of interest in a fading power hitter coming off a serious injury when he hits the open market this winter.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Pistons Remain Interested in Tyler Herro
Milwaukee Bucks new guard Tyler Herro might not be with his new organization for long. The Detroit Pistons were reportedly interested in Herro before he was traded to the Bucks in a blockbuster deal on Monday. Despite the move, Detroit is rumored to still be pursuing Herro, assuming the Bucks would be interested in trading him. The expectation is that the Bucks want to keep Herro and attempt to build around him. If that happens, the Pistons will likely need to turn their attention elsewhere, such as Norman Powell, with Austin Reaves signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. If Herro is off the table, Powell might be the next best option as the Pistons attempt to add more scoring talent alongside Cade Cunningham.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Source: Detroit Free Press
Chris Olave Wants to Get a New Deal Done Before Training Camp
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave said he would love to get something done on a contract extension before training camp this summer to "not affect team chemistry," according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Olave seemed optimistic during organized team activities that he and the team could get something worked out soon. The Saints have been in talks with the former first-rounder since last year about a new deal, and both sides have spoken positively of the situation. Although Olave wasn't a full participant in OTAs and minicamp as he recovered from a blood-clot issue that kept him out of Week 18 last year, he spent the offseason around the team's facility, which is a good sign. The 25-year-old wideout is expected to come off blood-thinners at the end of the month and should be a full-go for training camp at the end of July. In 16 starts in 2025 in his fourth year in the NFL, Olave meshed nicely with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and finished with career highs in catches (100), targets (156), receiving yards (1,163), and touchdowns (nine). In head coach Kellen Moore's rising offense, Olave is a clear WR1 fantasy target with a stable floor.
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Xavier Tillman to Play Overseas
NBA center Xavier Tillman has decided to head overseas and has signed with the Turkish club Trabzonspor. The big man has struggled to find consistent playing time in recent years, so he'll head overseas. This past season, Tillman played a minimal role in 30 games between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. Tillman hasn't seen significant minutes in a rotation since his early days with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's possible that Tillman jumpstarts his career in Turkey and returns to the league at some point.
Source: basketnews.com
Source: basketnews.com
Bobby Witt Jr. Out for Fifth Straight Game With MCL Sprain
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is missing his fifth straight game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field as he recovers from a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee, per MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert is making another start at the 6 for KC and will bat ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against Rays right-hander Griffin Jax. The Royals are optimistic that Witt will not need a stint on the injured list, and the fact that he was able to do pre-game workouts before the first two games of the series in Tampa is a good sign. Witt's next chance to return to the starting nine will be for Thursday's series finale against the Rays. Fantasy managers will want to check back then for an update on the 26-year-old two-time All-Star, who is hitting a strong .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 homers, 32 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in his 299 at-bats in 2026. When active, the former second overall pick in 2019 is a must-start in all fantasy formats. Tolbert should continue to be ignored in DFS lineups. UPDATE: Witt told reporters that he's available off the bench on Wednesday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dominic Canzone Returns From Hamstring Injury on Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft at PNC Park, according to MLB.com. Canzone was held out as a precaution in Tuesday's win over the Pirates due to a right-hamstring injury. The left-handed-hitting outfielder is back now, though, and he should draw consideration as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy baseball leagues on the strong side of a platoon for the M's at DH. The 28-year-old has already set new career highs in home runs (12) and RBI (33) in 70 games this year while slashing a nice .281/.353/.562 with a .915 OPS, 28 runs scored, and a stolen base in 201 plate appearances. Canzone has really come on strong in June, going 19-for-54 (.352) with five home runs, two doubles, a triple, 10 RBI, and 10 runs scored in 19 games played. Fantasy managers searching for outfield upgrades should consider Canzone, who is only rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Buddy Hield Emerging as Option for Heat
Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is not expected to be back with the organization next season. Hield was traded to the Hawks mid-season, and is unlikely to be part of their future. The Hawks can buy out Hield's contract for $3 million and save $6 million in cap space by doing that. If this happens, the Miami Heat are rumored to be a potential suitor for Hield. The organization has shown interest in Hield in the past. The Heat should be in the market for veteran sharpshooters, especially if Norman Powell heads elsewhere in free agency. This past season, Hield averaged 7.6 points, 1.4 assists, and a .349 three-point percentage across 51 games between the Golden State Warriors and Hawks. The 33-year-old could see his value rise if he ends up in Miami.
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
Jaguars, Brenton Strange Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars and standout tight end Brenton Strange agreed to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday worth up to $48 million with $25 million guaranteed, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. In 12 games last season, the Penn State product caught 46 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns, and he has become a key part of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offensive scheme. The 25-year-old was taken in the second round (61st overall) in the 2023 NFL draft, and he has caught 91 of his 122 targets for 986 yards and six touchdowns in 43 regular-season games (26 starts) in his three years in the league. Strange has improved a bit each year in terms of production, and even though the Jags added two rookie TEs in this year's draft, he's expected to be the unquestioned No. 1 pass-catching option at the position again in 2026. With the Jaguars potentially taking another step forward in head coach Liam Coen's offense in Year 2, Strange will be an intriguing TE2 with upside in fantasy drafts this fall. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 19 fantasy TE.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Austin Reaves Signs Four-Year Deal with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves intends to sign a long-term extension with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million deal, which includes a player option for the final year of the contract. Reaves recently declined a $14.9 million player option to get a long-term deal in free agency. The Lakers stated ahead of this deal that bringing back Reaves was a priority for them. He now lands the largest deal for an undrafted player in NBA history. Reaves is well deserving of a long-term contract after the numbers he has posted over the last few seasons. Reaves averaged 23.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes per game in 51 contests this past season. He figures to remain a focal point in this offense moving forward.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Brian Thomas Jr. to be Used More Down the Field?
NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reports that multiple people on the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff have said that wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has come back on strong during offseason workouts and has focused on the mental element of his game as well as improving his chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he enters Year 3 in 2026. One source told Wolfe that Thomas has been "night and day" this offseason compared to his disappointing sophomore campaign in 2025, in which he caught 48 of 91 targets for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular-season starts after posting an 87-1,282-10 line in 17 games in his rookie season. The former first-rounder out of LSU is expected to be used a lot more down the field in 2026 on vertical routes, and the Jags think that's where the 23-year-old can really take the next step. Thomas is going to have to battle for targets with Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and tight end Brenton Strange, but all signs this offseason are pointing towards a clear bounce-back for Thomas. Target him as a solid WR3/flex with upside for more in 2026 fantasy drafts.
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
