May 26, 2026, 12:55 PM ET

Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley had a fantastic redshirt-freshman season in 2025, collecting 68 receptions for 837 yards and six touchdowns. He won SEC Freshman of the Year. With last year's leading receiver, Chris Brazzell, in the NFL, Staley could emerge as the most productive pass-catcher in Tennessee's offense. The Vols have had three 1,000-yard receivers since Josh Heupel took over the program in 2021, and Staley could be next up if the team gets quality quarterback play from George MacIntyre or Faizon Brandon. With a freshman quarterback running the show, the 20-year-old slot receiver could be a security blanket in the middle of the field. That said, Tennessee's wide receiver room is loaded with former blue-chip recruits, so Staley will have plenty of target competition in his second year as a starter.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 12:50 PM ET

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jalen Tolbert finds himself in a very unique and confusing situation. The Dolphins completely overhauled their offense this offseason by parting with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle (as well as head coach Mike McDaniel). They brought in Malik Willis to be their starting quarterback, signaling the new coaching staff's desire to operate a run-heavy offense. Willis wasn't the greatest passer last year in Green Bay, so it's fair to question whether any of the Dolphins' new receivers will be able to produce at a high level in fantasy football. One of the players in the mix is Tolbert, who went from commanding 79 targets with the Cowboys in 2024 to just 34 targets (and 18 catches) in 2025. He's looking for a fresh start in Miami, and the good news is that he's currently near the top of the depth chart. Tolbert seems to be penciled into the No. 2 receiver role behind Malik Washington for now, although he'll also face competition from veteran Tutu Atwell and rookies Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell (knee), and Kevin Coleman. Early in the year, Atwell could carve out some low-end WR3/flex appeal, especially if Willis throws the ball better (and more often) than expected. However, as the rookies develop and the Dolphins continue to feed De'Von Achane on the ground, Tolbert's value will slip. As it stands, he's the WR126 in RotoBaller's dynasty leagues, indicating that he doesn't have much long-term appeal despite the short-term relevance.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 12:46 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed reliever Aaron Ashby has zero saves and zero holds in 33 innings pitched so far in 2026 in 24 appearances (one start), but he's rostered in 38% of Yahoo leagues. He's made up for that with a league-high eight wins, a 2.18 ERA (2.25 FIP), and a 1.30 WHIP with a career-best 33.6% strikeout rate in 33 innings pitched for the Brew Crew. The 28-year-old southpaw originally came up in the Brewers' system as a starting pitcher, but frequent injuries have turned him into a full-time reliever. The role has suited him well because of his high-end velocity and swing-and-miss secondary offerings. Fantasy managers cannot rely on Ashby to continue vulturing wins, though, and he's also sporting a career-high 12.1% walk rate. However, his strikeout upside in a high-leverage, multi-inning role makes him attractive in deeper leagues. He was also quite good in 2025, sporting a 2.16 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, a career-high three saves, and a 76:24 K:BB in 66 2/3 innings.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 26, 2026, 12:45 PM ET

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (leg), who suffered a gunshot wound early in May, remains without a clear timeline for a return to football, according to head coach Eli Drinkwitz. "[Hardy] has been rehabbing in our facility every morning at 9 a.m.," Drinkwitz said at the SEC Spring meetings. "We're a long way away from knowing what the football side of it will be, but from a overall health, just fine. There's not a lot of return to play protocols with this particular injury, so we'll have to carry that out as we get back." Drinkwitz said Missouri expects to know more about his status "around SEC Media Days," which take place in late July. If Hardy cannot play or is limited during the 2026 season, Jamal Roberts, who tallied 894 yards from scrimmage last year, will take on a larger workload.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

May 26, 2026, 12:43 PM ET

New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. kicks off the next chapter of his career in the coming months. After five years in Jacksonville, Etienne leveraged a terrific 2025 season into a nice payday with the Saints, not to mention the added security of a four-year contract. The Clemson product missed his rookie campaign in 2021, but he followed up that up with 1,000 rushing yards in three of his next four seasons. In 2025, he was the RB10 in PPR leagues with 1,107 rushing yards, 36 catches, 292 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. While the Saints still have Alvin Kamara on the roster, their $48 million investment in Etienne suggests that the former Jaguar will be their every-down back going forward. His arrival is timed nicely with the trajectory of the Saints' offense. New Orleans' offense is trending upward after Tyler Shough had a terrific rookie season, Chris Olave and Juwan Johnson both had the best years of their career, and Jordyn Tyson was selected in the first round of the draft. Etienne is another piece in that puzzle, and while it's admittedly a crowded offense, the Saints should be competitive enough to offer plenty of volume (and goal-line opportunities) to their primary running back. Etienne remains a top-10 running back in redraft leagues, although he's a bit lower in dynasty formats. He ranks 18th among running backs in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 12:37 PM ET

New York Jets running back Breece Hall signed a three-year extension, solidifying his position atop the depth chart going forward. There had been some questions about whether there was really a future for Hall in New York, especially after the team explored trading him last fall and gave him the franchise tag this past offseason. This new $45.75 million extension confirms their commitment to keeping him in an every-down role for years to come, taking advantage of his versatile skill set. His production dipped slightly in a subpar Jets offense last year, but he still managed to produce on the ground and through the air with 243 carries, 1,065 rushing yards, 36 catches, 350 receiving yards, and five total touchdowns. The state of New York's offense is holding him back from reaching his full potential, as he's never scored more than nine touchdowns in a single season. We expect more of the same in 2026 with Geno Smith at quarterback, but Hall (and the offense in general) could trend upward in 2027 with the anticipated arrival of a flashy rookie quarterback. A healthy Hall provides weekly RB2 stability with RB1 upside, and his price has softened in dynasty trade talks recently. Managers should consider sending out trade offers to acquire Hall at a discount, since he could return to the top-10 running back range in 2027 and 2027.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 12:33 PM ET

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right-elbow inflammation, and he had a setback in early May, when he complained of soreness in his right triceps after throwing a bullpen session. The 24-year-old is being built back up slowly, but the good news is he has been feeling better since receiving a cortisone injection in his triceps muscle. Since Abel has yet to face hitters, he probably won't be able to rejoin Minnesota's starting rotation until at least mid-June or later. Still, fantasy managers in deeper leagues in need of starting pitching depth should consider stashing the former first-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies back in 2020. In his first four appearances (three starts) for the Twins in 2026, Abel posted a 3.98 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks across 20 1/3 innings pitched. Abel has above-average velocity and plenty of strikeout upside, but control remains an issue. If he can throw more strikes, Abel could be a breakout candidate in 2026 once he gets healthy. He's rostered in only 13% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 26, 2026, 12:33 PM ET

New York Giants running back Devin Singletary produced when his number was called last year, but he faces an uphill battle to earn meaningful playing time in 2026. Cam Skattebo (ankle) should be healthy for Week 1, leaving Singletary in a depth role behind Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. The 28-year-old managed to finish last year as the RB45 in PPR leagues, mostly because Skattebo missed time and Tracy couldn't handle an every-down role. Singletary's stat lines the last two years in New York have been nearly identical, and he finished those seasons as the RB46 and RB45, respectively. However, we question whether he can repeat that level of production if Skattebo and Tracy remain healthy for most of the 2026 season. The best path to production for Singletary could be a post-training camp trade or release, but even that creates some uncertainty. Singletary is likely in the final stages of his career, and he can be dropped to waivers as long as he remains stuck in the third-string role.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 12:28 PM ET

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington had an underwhelming 2025 season. Even when Davante Adams or Puka Nacua missed time due to injury, Whittington struggled to emerge as a weekly fantasy threat. Instead, he finished his second NFL season with 18 catches, 171 yards, and zero touchdowns. He had fewer catches and yards in his second season than in his first, despite playing more games. Additionally, through 32 career games, he has yet to catch a touchdown pass. We understand it's tough to cut bait on the No. 3 receiver in such a prominent offense like the Rams, but Whittington has struggled to produce, and the Rams have made an effort to bring in competition. Konata Mumpfield is trending up in this offense, and Los Angeles recently drafted CJ Daniels out of Miami. Managers in deeper leagues can stash Whittington if they have the space, but we also believe managers can justify dropping Whittington in the post-rookie draft roster crunch.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 12:26 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain went 13-for-41 (.317) with three home runs, three doubles, 10 RBI, seven runs scored, and two stolen bases in 12 games from May 6 to May 18. In four games since then, though, he has gone hitless in 19 plate appearances with an RBI, no walks, and seven strikeouts. In 21 games in May, McLain is batting .178 (13-for-73) with three homers, three doubles, 11 RBI, seven runs, two steals, six walks, and 17 strikeouts across 80 plate appearances. On the season, the 26-year-old former 17th overall pick in 2021 out of UCLA is hitting under .200 with a .296 on-base percentage, .326 slugging percentage, and .622 OPS in 187 at-bats in his third season in the big leagues. McLain had an impressive 31 home runs, 100 RBI, and 32 steals in 236 games in his first two seasons in the majors (he missed 2024 due to injury), making him a nice sleeper candidate in fantasy going into this year. He has stayed healthy so far, but the results have been disappointing. If McLain continues to struggle, he could start to lose playing time as we get into the summer months.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 26, 2026, 12:15 PM ET

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal said on Foul Territory that the New York Mets, who currently sit at 22-32 and in last place in the National League East, could be sellers at this year's trade deadline for the second time in three years. The Mets have the second-highest payroll in baseball, behind only the Los Angeles Dodgers. They were swept by the division-rival Miami Marlins over the weekend and entered play on Tuesday 14 games out of first place in their division and 7.5 games out of an NL wild-card spot. The Mets still have a number of injured star players on the injured list that aren't close to a return, and young right-hander Nolan McLean has struggled so far in 2026. President of baseball operations David Stearns previously said the Mets aren't considering selling yet, but it's getting late pretty fast in Queens. If New York does decide to sell this year, right-hander Freddy Peralta will be their biggest chip. Right-hander Clay Holmes (leg) also would have been an attractive piece, but he's now on the 60-day injured list with a fractured right fibula.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Fou Territory

May 26, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) has yet to pitch in 2026 after undergoing surgery to remove bone spurs in his right elbow in February. However, the 25-year-old is reportedly on the verge of beginning a throwing program and could be progressing towards a mid-summer return to the big leagues. Schwellenbach showcased high-end upside in 2025, recording a 7-4 record with a 3.09 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 108 strikeouts across 110 2/3 innings (17 starts) before fracturing his right elbow in late June. Given his track record of elbow issues, Schwellenbach's profile carries a fair amount of injury risk for fantasy managers. Still, he's provided must-start production when healthy since making his MLB debut in May 2024. For any fantasy manager with an open roster spot, Schwellenbach could be worth targeting on the waiver wire as a stash candidate.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 11:50 AM ET

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has become known for making spectacular plays outside the pocket deep down the field, but in the eyes of the coaches, it is a bit much, according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. One of the main messages to Williams this offseason is to "do less," according to QBs coach J.T. Barrett. It's great that Williams can manufacture big plays when needed late in games, but the Bears' coaching staff wants to see more of the simple throws to build 300-yard passing performances on a more consistent basis. "We don't have to work as hard for our money," Barrett explained. "There's times where we could just work through our progression and get the ball out on time instead of having to create and extend plays." The 24-year-old former first overall pick out of USC took a step forward overall in Year 2 in 2025, but he finished last in the league with a 58.1% completion percentage, and he had 6.9 yards per pass attempt. Williams is already considered a clear top-10 fantasy QB going into Year 3, but if he can improve his efficiency, he has high-end QB1 potential in head coach Ben Johnson's offense in 2026 and beyond.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Jason Lieser

May 26, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

As the early portion of the 2026 MLB season gives way to the summer months, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez looks like he could be on the verge of a breakout campaign. Across his first 186 plate appearances of the year, the 24-year-old is hitting .246/.286/.468 with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 24 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. Martinez has added significant power while also reducing his swing-and-miss, raising his barrel rate from 3.5% to 8.5% and cutting his strikeout rate from 22.7% to 18.8%. He's also been significantly more aggressive as a runner, as his current stolen base total (eight) already matches what he posted across 139 games in 2025. While Martinez may not provide elite production in any one fantasy category, he profiles as a balanced contributor who should provide quality counting stats due to his everyday role in the Cleveland outfield. He should hold broad waiver wire appeal for fantasy managers across most formats.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 11:38 AM ET

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader (biceps) has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2026 as he recovers from left biceps tendinitis. However, the 32-year-old has already made seven minor league rehab appearances and is reportedly targeting a return to the Houston bullpen in the first week of June. Hader was one of the game's elite relievers in 2025, pitching to a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP with 76 strikeouts and 28 saves across 52 2/3 innings (48 games). He's looked like his vintage self in his rehab outings as well, racking up 11 strikeouts while allowing just six baserunners across seven innings of work. Hader profiles as a high-end fantasy closer once healthy and should be stashed off the waiver wire in all league formats.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 11:36 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) will throw a live batting practice session in Toronto on Wednesday, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. In addition to right-forearm tendinitis, Scherzer is battling left-ankle inflammation and a thumb issue. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer is breaking down near the end of his career, but as per usual, he's not going down without a fight. The three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star is building himself back up to try to return to Toronto's starting rotation, although it's been a long process. Scherzer has been on the 15-day injured list since late April and will most likely need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment, so in a best-case scenario, he might not rejoin the Jays' starting rotation until mid-June or later. He struggled in his first five starts before landing on the shelf, going 1-3 with a 9.64 ERA (8.32 FIP) and 1.61 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 2/3 frames. Scherzer is only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues and should be ignored in mixed formats all year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith

May 26, 2026, 11:28 AM ET

Across 129 plate appearances so far in 2026, Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof is hitting .229/.283/.424 with six home runs, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored, and six stolen bases. The 26-year-old opened the season with Triple-A Las Vegas, but he's worked his way into an everyday role as the A's third baseman since being recalled in mid-April. While Gelof's 25.6% strikeout rate in 2026 is a significant improvement from the 34.4% rate he posted across 547 plate appearances in 2024, he still profiles as a negative contributor in the batting average category for fantasy managers. However, Gelof owns a 9.8% career barrel rate at the big-league level and has swiped 46 bases across 275 total MLB games. As long as he limits his whiffs enough to stay in the everyday lineup, Gelof carries 20-homer, 20-steal upside.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 11:19 AM ET

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge got off to a rough start to his MLB career in the early portion of 2026, hitting .189 with a .525 OPS across 97 plate appearances through the end of April. However, the 23-year-old has turned the corner in May, hitting .307/.378/.398 with one home run, 12 RBI, 16 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 98 plate appearances so far this month. Benge's 8.0% barrel rate for the season likely limits his power upside. Still, he should provide fantasy managers with 15-plus homer power over the course of a full season while bringing surplus value in the speed and batting average categories. Benge has also batted in the leadoff spot in the Mets' lineup in each of his last 14 games played, helping him rack up counting stats. In leagues where he's not already rostered, Benge profiles as a steady cross-category contributor with upside to target on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 11:09 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) has not yet pitched in 2026 after undergoing elbow surgery in mid-March. However, the 26-year-old is slated to throw a bullpen on Tuesday and could be nearing the start of a minor league rehab assignment. Greene was one of the best pitchers in baseball in 2025, recording a 7-4 record with a 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 132 strikeouts across 107 2/3 innings (19 starts). He averages 99.4 miles per hour on his fastball and recorded an elite 25.2% K-BB rate. Greene is currently on the 60-day injured list and will likely require at least a few starts in the minors before he makes his return to the big-league mound. Still, fantasy managers should be looking to stash Greene off the waiver wire due to his league-winning upside once he returns to full health.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 10:43 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is "probably still a couple days away from starting throwing," manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. "It's been a little slower with him." It's been an injury-plagued 2026 campaign for Barger so far this year, as this is the second time he's been on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has only played in nine games to this point and has gone 1-for-22 with a double, two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts. Barger has been out for two-plus weeks with right-elbow inflammation and will most likely require a short minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the big-league squad in June. In his first full season in Toronto in 2025, Barger slashed .243/.301/.454 with a .756 OPS, 21 home runs, 74 RBI, 61 runs, and four steals in 135 regular-season games. He was a postseason hero as well and helped guide the team to the World Series. Barger is currently rostered in just 23% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith

May 26, 2026, 10:37 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) worked two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and striking out three in his first minor-league rehab start on Monday in the Florida Complex League, according to Sportsnet. It was Bieber's first game action since last year's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran right-hander will continue to build up his workload from here, but it's unclear when his next rehab outing will be. The 30-year-old has not pitched for Toronto at all in 2026 yet after entering spring training back in February with right-elbow fatigue. Bieber got a late start to last year as well while recovering from Tommy John surgery, which is why the team has slow-played his recovery. In seven regular-season starts in 2025, Bieber struck out 37 and had a 3.57 ERA in 40 1/3 innings. His return will be a big boost for a Jays rotation that is missing both Jose Berrios and Cody Ponce for the entire season, with Max Scherzer also sidelined. The former American League Cy Young isn't going to be as dominant as he was earlier in his career with Cleveland, but his strong showing last year after coming back from TJ surgery makes him an obvious stash candidate. He's currently rostered in 45% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Sportsnet

May 26, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

Athletics right-hander Aaron Civale (shoulder, lat) had another tough outing in Monday's 9-2 loss to the division-rival Seattle Mariners and is expected to be placed on the injured list, manager Mark Kotsay told Theo DeRosa of MLB.com. Civale allowed seven earned runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking one and striking out only two in four innings on Monday to take his second loss of the 2026 season. Kotsay and Civale were unable to pinpoint the issue, but his injury appears to be related to his right shoulder or lat. In his place, the A's plan to call up left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump. Civale first noticed something with his shoulder/lat during his previous outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, when he allowed five runs in five innings, and his fastball velocity was down more than 1 mph. His fastball was 3 mph below his season average on Monday, sparking more concern. The good news is Civale said he hasn't felt much pain, but "just something's off." It's hard to say how quickly Civale will be able to bounce back and come off the IL. He's currently rostered in just 21% of Yahoo leagues and has a 4.20 ERA and 1.47 WHIP with only 39 strikeouts in 55 2/3 innings over his 11 starts.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Theo DeRosa

May 26, 2026, 10:22 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) left the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 16 after the third inning because of right-quad discomfort and was placed on the 10-day injured list the next day with a right-quad muscle strain. O'Hearn worked in the outfield on Monday with agility/cone drills, according to MLB.com. Barring a setback once he starts ramping up more, O'Hearn is expected to come off the IL at some point in mid-June. Monday was the first activity that the 32-year-old veteran has done since injuring his quad. In his first year in the Steel City, O'Hearn has hit .289/.368/.459 with an .827 OPS, seven home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs scored, and a stolen base across 44 games and 182 plate appearances. Although he has just one home run against left-handers, he's gone a very respectable 13-for-47 (.277) against them with a .300 on-base percentage. O'Hearn is currently rostered in 59% of Yahoo leagues. In his absence, the Bucs have been mixing and matching in right field with Esmerlyn Valdez, Jhostynxon Garcia, and Jake Mangum.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 26, 2026, 10:12 AM ET

Atlanta Braves catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) is only dealing with a Grade 1 strain of his right oblique muscle, which creates hope that he might be on the 10-day injured list for just one month, but manager Walt Weiss said it's too early to put a timetable on his return, per MLB.com. Baldwin was put on the IL on May 19, and barring a setback, he could be back with the big-league club around the middle of June. The 25-year-old National League Rookie of the Year in 2025 has yet to resume baseball activities, and until then, we won't have a clearer picture of when he might be back with the Braves. In the meantime, he should be stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues as one of the best-hitting catchers in the game in just his second season. Baldwin was hitting .303/.389/.543 with a .931 OPS, 13 homers, 38 RBI, 39 runs, and a steal in 188 at-bats before his oblique injury. Sandy Leon and Chadwick Tromp will continue to split the catching duties in Atlanta until Baldwin can return at some point next month.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 26, 2026, 10:02 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy has been a dynasty disappointment after his record-breaking Combine performance and favorable landing spot pushed him into the first round of 2024 rookie drafts. Injuries and inconsistency have limited him to less than 1,200 receiving yards through his first two seasons, but with teammate Rashee Rice again making off-field headlines and tight end Travis Kelce set to turn 37 at the start of the 2026 season, Worthy becomes an intriguing buy candidate with his price tag having fallen dramatically from the consensus WR18 dynasty ranking he took into his rookie year. Rice is currently serving a 30-day jail sentence after violating the probation conditions stemming from his 2024 multi-car collision that caused serious bodily injury. It's unlikely he'll face additional punishment from the NFL after serving a six-game suspension for the initial incident in 2025, but with injuries and the aforementioned suspension limiting him to only 12 games over the past two seasons, there is a potential opportunity for growth in an otherwise lackluster receiver room. Behind Worthy and Rice, Kansas City's depth chart includes Tyquan Thornton, 2025 fourth-round pick Jalen Royals, 2026 fifth-round pick Cyrus Allen, and undrafted free agent Jeff Caldwell. Worthy is RotoBaller's WR52 in dynasty leagues, but in an offense that could look drastically different as early as 2027, there is still a bull case to be made for his long-term upside.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Rico Garcia continues to share closing duties with Anthony Nunez while Ryan Helsley (elbow) is on the IL, but he could be lined up for more opportunities in the short term since Nunez has struggled. On Monday, Nunez came on in the eighth against the Rays, and he was charged with a blown save after giving up two hits and a run. Garcia came on and spun two shutout innings with one strikeout and one hit allowed in the 9th and 10th innings before the O's eventually walked off the winners in the 13th. Garcia has thrived in high-leverage spots all season, compiling a 0.77 ERA and 0.64 WHIP in his 23 1/3 innings. He could get a few more save chances while Helsley ramps back up, so he makes sense as a short-term add in deep leagues, even though he doesn't have the full-time closer role in Baltimore.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:52 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring while throwing a pitch against the Cubs on May 5. He landed on the injured list with an estimated timetable of 4-to-8 weeks, and since that was almost four weeks ago, it makes sense that he's almost ready to start working his way back. On Saturday, manager Terry Francona said that Pagan was meeting with a doctor and could begin playing catch soon. Before the injury, Pagan was 2-1 with six saves in 15 appearances. He had a 6.43 ERA and 5.79 FIP, but he was still clearly the team's preferred closer after he posted 32 saves last year. Without him, the Reds have gone with a committee that has struggled with multiple blown saves in his absence. Pagan should get a shot to reclaim the job as soon as he's ready to return, so if you need to get ahead of his rehab in your NL-only or deep league, now is the time to stash him. In standard-sized formats, he is an interesting option to put in an available IL spot if you know you'll need saves later in the season.--Zach Thompson
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:52 AM ET

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas has been an exciting young playmaker when given opportunities through his first three seasons in the league, but a lack of playing time has severely limited his fantasy upside, and nothing about his situation appears to be improving heading into Year 4. After seeing a season-high 63% snap share in a Week 1 loss to the Raiders, Douglas did not top 40% for the rest of the year. The Patriots essentially swapped Stefon Diggs for Romeo Doubs this offseason, which, in theory, should open up more snaps out of the slot, but with the team making significant additions to the tight end and fullback positions, the expectation is that a team that already deployed three-receiver sets at less than a 50% rate in 2025 could trend to even more heavy personnel usage. With New England guaranteeing $35 million to Doubs at signing and still the clear frontrunner to land A.J. Brown after June 1st, Douglas' role could be limited to specific and infrequently used packages in 2026. At RotoBaller's WR125, he still has a place in best ball dynasty leagues, with Josh McDaniels' game-plan-specific offense ever capable of scheming up unexpected matchups, but trying to predict those matchups makes him borderline droppable in all but the deepest lineup leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 26, 2026, 9:40 AM ET

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee had a rough outing on Monday night at home against the Nationals, giving up seven runs on eight hits, including five home runs. Bibee gave up a leadoff homer to James Wood to start things off on the wrong foot and never got any kind of momentum going. The loss dropped Bibee to 0-7 on the year with a 4.57 ERA and 4.85 FIP. He has allowed 12 homers in his 12 starts and has allowed 11 runs in his last three games. Despite Monday's home run derby, he has had a few strong outings recently. He went eight innings and gave up just one run in Detroit in his previous start, and he had three quality starts in a row before Monday's disaster. There are enough reasons for optimism to still hold onto him in deep leagues, but until he turns things around, he's not worth a roster spot in shallower formats.--Zach Thompson
Source: ESPN

May 26, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Baltimore wide receiver Elijah Sarratt fell to the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft after months of projection as a Day 2 pick, and when he finally came off the board, it was as the second receiver selected by the Ravens. Baltimore spent third-round capital on USC's Ja'Kobi Lane, another big-bodied contested catch specialist who spent most of his collegiate time on the boundary. While the outside is likely where Lane sticks at the next level, Sarratt could be used in more of a jumbo slot role and as a potential replacement for some of the close-to-the-line work vacated by tight end Isaiah Likely. Sarratt was a consistent chain-mover in college, and while a case could be made for him as the higher upside Ravens rookie, his ceiling could still be capped in the league's only offense to throw the ball at a sub-50% rate in each of the past four seasons. Sarratt is RotoBaller's rookie WR15, and while he has an uphill climb to fantasy relevance, the same can be said of most players going in the late-second to early-third-round range of dynasty rookie drafts.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller