June
11,
2025
Washington
Commanders
wide
receiver
Michael
Gallup
(hamstring)
is
dealing
with
a
hamstring
strain
that
has
kept
him
off
the
field
for
the
first
two
days
of
mandatory
minicamp
this
week,
a
source
told
The
Washington
Post's
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June 11, 2025
New York Mets starting pitcher
David Peterson was masterful on Wednesday against the Nationals, striking out nine in a complete-game shutout. He allowed six hits and didn't walk a batter. It looked to be a great matchup going in against a Washington lineup that struggles against lefties, but no one would have predicted a start this good. He induced 13 whiffs on the night, and all five of his pitches each had an individual called strike plus whiff rate of 30 percent or higher. The 29-year-old has yet to allow more than three runs in a start all season long and will carry a 2.49 ERA into his next outing against the Braves.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June 11, 2025
According to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, Milwaukee Bucks guard
Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to decline his $2.55 million player option. The 25-year-old began the 2024-25 campaign with the Clippers before being moved to the Bucks ahead of the trade deadline. He played well in Milwaukee, averaging 11.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals while shooting a career-high 40.8% from behind the arc. The franchise is hoping to retain him, considering
Damian Lillard (Achilles) isn't expected to return anytime soon. If Porter stays in Milwaukee, he will have a good chance to handle things as a starter. If anything, he should have a routine role in head coach Doc Rivers' rotation.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Michael Scotto
June 11, 2025
Matt McCarty got off the mat up in Ontario. The American golfer shook off consecutive missed cuts to end up T-4 at the RBC Canadian Open. Now, the Masters was a bit rougher this year and McCarty did finish T-15. This is only his second U.S. Open appearance. In 2022, he missed the cut at The Country Club. The lack of experience and fear of inconsistent form has McCarty now at +40000 to win at Oakmont. That translates to +1100 for a Top 10. McCarty putts well (21st at 0.378 strokes gained). Unfortunately, McCarty often starts out poor. He averages 29.2 putts per round in Round 1 (126th). That number drops to 26.73 for Round 2 (1st on tour). The key to the U.S. Open is surviving the course. McCarty can do that but consistently is a red flag.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye said that Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker (undisclosed) looked fast during offseason practice on Wednesday, and his undisclosed soft-tissue injury appears to be mostly resolved. Both he and
Xavier Legette had nice catch-and-run plays during seven-on-seven drills. Coker went undrafted out of Holy Cross last year but latched on with the Panthers and exceeded expectations with a 32-478-2 line on 46 targets over 11 games (four starts). However, the return of veteran
Adam Thielen and the team drafting
Tetairoa McMillan in the first round of this year's NFL draft won't make it easier for the 23-year-old to develop a bigger role in his sophomore campaign in 2025. If he wants to remain in starting three-wide sets, he's going to have to beat out Legette. RotoBaller has Coker ranked as the No. 69 fantasy receiver.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
June 11, 2025
Baltimore Orioles third baseman
Jordan Westburg went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double in Wednesday's 10-1 win against the Tigers. This is about as good of a return as you can ask for, with the 26-year-old homering in back-to-back games after getting activated off the injured list. There's seemingly no rust to shake off after missing over a month with a hamstring strain. He's still slashing only .232/.290/.465 thanks to an underwhelming April, but the youngster still has the upside to be a high-end third baseman for fantasy if he returns to his 2024 form.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June
11,
2025
Miami
Dolphins
wide
receiver
Nick
Westbrook-Ikhine
(undisclosed)
has
been
working
through
an
undisclosed
injury
during
the
offseason
but
feels
ready
to
push
himself.
He
said
it
has
been
an
adjustment
learning
a
new
offense
and
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June 11, 2025
Justin Thomas wants to continue his good 2025 season. The American golfer has six Top 10 results and a win in just 13 events. Thomas has not won a major since the 2022 PGA Championship. Furthermore, his record at the U.S. Open has not been great. That includes back-to-back missed cuts. He did finish inside the Top 10 at Erin Hills (2017) and Winged Foot (2020). Unfortunately, Oakmont saw him falter outside the Top 30. (T-32). In six Sunday appearances, Thomas has never shot better than a 72. Combine that with the expected weather forecast and Thomas may be a weekend DFS liability and a fade to bet too.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, the New York Knicks will not pursue a trade involving Phoenix Suns forward
Kevin Durant. A report from ESPN's Shams Charania linked Durant to several teams, including the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Knicks. However, it appears the Knicks aren't interested, especially since making a swap for the multi-time All-Star could mean players like
OG Anunoby and
Mikal Bridges, among others, would need to be involved. Durant, who is eligible to sign a two-year extension on July 6, averaged 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 62 games for the Suns last season. He also shot an impressive 43.0% from behind the arc. The 36-year-old should remain a top-25 fantasy option in preseason fantasy rankings, regardless of format, although that could change based on where he ends up.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Stefan Bondy
June 11, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman
Eugenio Suarez went 3-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Mariners. The slugger has been heating back up at the plate, launching three home runs in the past five games. His .233 batting average leaves something to be desired, but 32 of his 58 hits have gone for extra bases. This has led to a .514 slugging percentage that is third among all third basemen, behind only
Rafael Devers and
Jose Ramirez. The 33-year-old's 19 home runs on the season tie him for the fifth most in all of major league baseball, and he is on pace to top 40 home runs for the second time in his career.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June 11, 2025
Jon Rahm is ready as he will ever be for the U.S. Open. The Spanish golfer is in solid form but remembers what happened nine years ago at Oakmont. Rahm started with a 76 before rebounding on Friday. One of the biggest reasons then was errant shots and not the rough. Also, Rahm missed the U.S. Open in 2024 but was in the Top 12 the two previous years. 2021 saw him win at Torrey Pines. Rahm is always a threat to win majors (has won twice). Rahm stands at +1200 to win and +110 to finish inside the Top 10. He did falter in the PGA Championship but still ended up T-8. Even at the Masters, Rahm flirted with the Top 10 and was a few missed shots from truly contending. Expect him to be a threat around Oakmont.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June
11,
2025
Dallas
Cowboys
running
back
Miles
Sanders
got
some
more
work
with
the
first-team
offense
on
Wednesday
at
mandatory
minicamp,
according
to
the
Fort
Worth
Star-Telegram's
Nick
Harris.
So
far
at
minicamp,
it's
been
Sanders
and
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June 11, 2025
Tom Kim did not fare well at the first two majors in 2025. The South Korean golfer made the cut but finished outside the Top 50 at both the Masters and the PGA Championship. Kim strives for improvement at the U.S. Open. Kim has finished 26th or better and ended up inside the Top 10 in 2023 (LACC North). His scrambling is around average but strokes gained to putting has dipped in 2025 (141st at -0.224). Worse, Kim's greens in regulation is 151st at 62.85% and shots greater than 200 yards end up a distant 56 feet 11 inches on average (170th). Kim now stands at +20000 as Oakmont appears to be that intimidating.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Athletics outfielder
Brent Rooker had a monster day at the plate on Wednesday, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, one double, three runs, and three RBI. This was the first time he homered in June, snapping a 10-game home run drought that is rare for the slugger. He's now slashing .276/.342/.498 with 15 home runs, 41 RBI, and 44 runs on the season. The 30-year-old has seen a slight decline in batting average since last year, dropping from .293 to .276. This is surprising since he is striking out at a way lower rate, improving from 28.8% in 2024 to 20.8% this season. That could suggest that even better days are ahead for Rooker, who has maintained his place as one of the best power-hitters in the sport.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June 11, 2025
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and earned the win in a 6-2 win against the Brewers on Wednesday. He allowed two runs on five hits while striking out nine over the nine frames. He has only pitched less than six innings in a start two times all season, and four of his past six outings have been at least seven innings. Not only has he been extremely efficient, but he also has excelled at missing bats, with two 11-strikeout performances in that same span. The youngster is giving
Chris Sale a run for his money as the best pitcher on that staff, and he'll carry a 3.11 ERA and 1.00 WHIP into his next start against the Mets.
--Jeremy HeistSource: MLB.com
June 11, 2025
Sungjae Im has been a little inconsistent lately. The Korean golfer missed the cut at the PGA Championship and the RBC Canadian Open but T-16 at the Memorial. Overall, Im has three Top 10 results in 2025. All three of those are in the Top 5. Im has never won a major and has missed the cut at the U.S. Open four times in six appearances. That includes the last three years. Im is inside the Top 50 when it comes to scrambling from the rough. Unfortunately, his accuracy approaching the green is poor. He ranks 157th in greens in regulation at 62.24%. Overall strokes gained approaching the green ranks 177th at -0.865. That might be why DraftKings has him listed at +12000 to win come Sunday.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Brian Harman had a sour taste in his mouth after his performance at the Memorial. The American golfer missed the cut (76-78) and looked out of sorts. This is in stark contrast to April where Harman won the Valero Texas Open and finished T-3 at the RBC Heritage. Harman is fairly accurate with his shots but his scrambling from the rough ranks 140th at 53.15%. Driving accuracy is 62.53% and greens in regulation rolls in at 66.48%. If Harman is making putts, look out. People do forget that Harman finished tied for runner-up at Erin Hills in 2017. Since then, he has not finished a U.S. Open inside the Top 15. Oakmont does not seem the most ideal for his pace and game so from a DFS standpoint, it may be wise to fade.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Tony Finau has had his struggles at the U.S. Open. The American golfer did thrive at Pinehurst last year and finished tied for third. However, it has been a series of hits and misses through the years. Oakmont was an adventure nine years ago where Finau missed the cut at +7 (72-75). Finau is high on a few boards but the rough on the Pennsylvania golf course could be problematic. Errant shots at Oakmont will be a concern considering Finau has issues scrambling (58.61% - 122nd). Scrambling from the rough is worse at 54.92% (127th). If the weather does turn wet, that will only cause worse conditions. Driving and fairway accuracy is helpful and Finau ranks 102nd (58.75%) with his drives. DFS owners may want to look elsewhere this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman
Brendan Donovan (toe) said his MRI exam showed a sprained capsule in the joint of his left big toe. Donovan added that trainers "threw the book at it" on Wednesday in terms of treatment, and he's not concerned it's an injured list situation, calling that a "worst-case scenario." The 28-year-old was pulled from Tuesday's loss against the Toronto Blue Jays and sat out of their loss in the series finale on Wednesday. It's possible he could miss the first couple games of the series against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers, which starts on Thursday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned.
Nolan Gorman should play second for St. Louis for as long as Donovan remains out. Donovan has hit a strong .310 (77-for-248) on the year, but he's gone 7-for-35 (.200) with 10 K's in nine games so far in June. The contact-oriented hitter doesn't offer much besides a high average in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Belleville News - Jeff Jones
June 11, 2025
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander
Kutter Crawford (knee, wrist) wasn't "feeling great," which is why he's back to playing catch instead of throwing bullpen sessions. It's a setback for Crawford, who has yet to pitch in 2025. The 29-year-old made a career-high 33 starts last year, lost a league-high 16 games and allowed a league-high 34 home runs, and then injured his knee in spring training. A wrist injury has given him problems of late, and he doesn't appear to be close to returning from the 60-day injured list. At this point, fantasy managers in deeper leagues shouldn't expect Crawford back until sometime in the second half of the season. When/if Crawford makes it back in 2025, he won't be guaranteed a spot in Boston's starting rotation and might be ticketed for a long-relief role.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
June 11, 2025
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander
Tanner Houck (elbow) will throw an up-and-down bullpen session at the end of this week. It will be Houck's second bullpen session after he threw one last Saturday. The 28-year-old is making progress, although it's unclear when exactly he might be able to return to Boston's starting rotation after a right flexor-pronator strain sent him to the 15-day injured list. The former 24th overall pick in 2017 out of Missouri was having a nightmarish season through nine starts before his injury, going 0-3 with an 8.04 ERA (6.10 FIP) and 1.69 WHIP with 32 strikeouts and 17 walks in 43 2/3 innings pitched. It was a sharp contract from when he had a 2.54 ERA in the first half last year to earn his first trip to the All-Star game. Houck is a ground-ball artist who could bounce back with better health for fantasy managers in the second half.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
June 11, 2025
New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter
Ben Rice hasn't started a game at catcher this year, but with
Giancarlo Stanton's (elbows) return looming, manager Aaron Boone said Rice could start some games behind the plate. The Yankees are going to have a logjam for DH duties when Stanton returns to the big-league roster, possibly as soon as next week, so the Yankees are going to need to get creative as they look for ways to keep Rice's bat in the lineup. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger is breaking out in his second MLB season with 12 home runs, 25 RBI, 33 runs scored and two stolen bases in 57 games played this year. He's hitting .240 (46-for-192), but his xBA of .295 indicates more good times are on the way. His 94.4 mph average exit velocity ranks sixth in all of baseball, and he's tied with
Matt Olson for seventh with a 55.9% hard-hit rate.
--Keith HernandezSource: YES Network - Jack Curry
June 11, 2025
New York Yankees right-handed reliever
Luke Weaver (hamstring) said he felt "great" after throwing his second bullpen session on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium. Weaver landed on the 15-day injured list on June 3 with a strained hamstring and received a platelet-rich plasma injection, and now he's no longer feeling anything in his leg. The 31-year-old veteran was given a return timetable of four to six weeks, but he appears to be making good progress and could be back on the short end of that timeline, barring a setback when he resumes facing live hitters. Before his injury, Weaver took over primary closing duties from
Devin Williams, who got off to a rough start in his first year in New York. Weaver has eight saves with a stingy 1.05 ERA, 0.70 WHIP and 24 strikeouts in 25 2/3 innings, although he could return to the eighth-inning setup role with Williams settling down of late.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - Erik Boland
June 11, 2025
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a strikeout in his second minor-league rehab game with Double-A Somerset in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday against Double-A Portland. Stanton's double had an exit velocity of 110.6 mph off the bat, and he's now 3-for-4 with four RBI in his first two rehab games. The 35-year-old former MVP has been out all season with tennis elbow in both of his arms, but he's finally playing in games again and could make his 2025 debut by next week, barring a setback during his rehab assignment. Stanton might not play regularly because he'll be limited to DH duties the rest of the year, but for his power alone, he's worth a waiver-wire pickup if he's available in your league. The five-time All-Star has 429 round-trippers in his 15 years in the big leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milb.com
June 11, 2025
The Minnesota Twins announced on Wednesday that they transferred right-hander
Pablo Lopez (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster for left-hander
Joey Wentz, who they claimed off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lopez is dealing with a Grade 2 right teres major muscle strain in his right shoulder and was already expected to miss at least two months, so his move to the 60-day IL isn't all that notable. The 29-year-old Venezuelan hurler should be stashed in most fantasy leagues while he recovers, as he was in the midst of a strong season before his injury, going 5-3 with a 2.82 ERA (2.98 FIP) and 1.07 WHIP with 61 punchouts and 14 walks in 60 2/3 innings over 11 starts. With both Lopez and
Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on the IL,
David Festa and
Simeon Woods Richardson have joined Minnesota's rotation.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minnesota Twins
June 11, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays infielder
Ernie Clement (lower body) suffered what appeared to be a left-knee injury in the eighth inning in Wednesday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals while diving for a ground ball at third base and left the game, but he said he's OK. Manager John Schneider also said that Clement is fine. "They just forced me to come out - just precautionary because we have the off day tomorrow," Clement said. The 29-year-old had a big game before exiting, recording three hits, including his fourth home run of the year, as the Blue Jays swept the Cardinals in St. Louis. With a day off coming on Thursday, it's possible that Clement will be ready to roll for Friday's series opener in Philadelphia against the Phillies. Clement makes a lot of contact at the plate but is primarily an AL-only asset in fantasy because he lacks considerable power and speed.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Hazel Mae
June 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays ace
Shane McClanahan (triceps) is "kind of in a shut-down mode," according to manager Kevin Cash, and will visit with another nerve specialist before the team determines the next step in his recovery. McClanahan threw a successful bullpen session last Friday, but apparently he's had a setback since then. This doesn't sound good, but we'll have to wait and see what the specialist says. The 28-year-old southpaw hasn't pitched all year and might be in danger of being shut down for the rest of the 2025 season, depending on his diagnosis. Even if he is cleared to resume his throwing program going forward, fantasy managers shouldn't expect McClanahan to return to the major-league starting rotation until sometime later in the second half. McClanahan made the All-Star squad his last two seasons in 2022 and 2023 and has 456 K's in 404 2/3 innings in his first three MLB seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: Bally Sports Florida - Ryan Bass
June 11, 2025
Texas Rangers right-hander
Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) took a step in the right direction on Wednesday by playing catch, according to DLLS Sports' Jeff Wilson. The Rangers are still unsure when Eovaldi will return from the 15-day injured list, though. He is eligible to come back this Friday, but that isn't going to happen since he hasn't gotten back on a mound yet following a right-triceps injury that put him on the shelf on May 29. In the meantime,
Jacob Latz could remain in Texas' starting rotation. The 35-year-old should remain stashed in all fantasy formats, and hopefully he'll be able to return from the IL before the end of June. In his first 12 starts of the year in 2025, Eovaldi had gone 4-3 with a 1.56 ERA (2.32 FIP) and league-best 0.81 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 10 walks in 69 1/3 innings pitched. He should remain a high-floor fantasy starter whenever he returns.
--Keith HernandezSource: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
June 11, 2025
Patrick Cantlay has not won an event since the 2023 BMW Championship. The American golfer has won eight times on the PGA Tour but no majors. Each year since 2021 has seen Cantlay get closer and closer to his goal. He tied for third last year at Pinehurst and Cantlay was in contention until the closing holes. 2025 has seen him nab three Top 5 results. However, Cantlay has not finished better than fourth. The huge question mark with Cantlay boils down to scrambling from the rough. He ranks 131st at 54.55%. Also, his putts-per-round is a bit high at 28.98 (125th). Simply, if Cantlay keeps the ball on the fairway and green, he is a candidate to finish inside the Top 10 or 20 for bettors.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Texas Rangers starting pitcher
Cody Bradford (elbow) faced hitters for a live batting practice session on Wednesday. Bradford reportedly looked good during his 22-pitch session, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The organization is hopeful to continue stretching out Bradford, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks from this session. There isn't a timetable for his return, but the hope is that Bradford should be able to return to the starting rotation around July. He has been sidelined all season long due to an elbow sprain. Fantasy managers can leave Bradford on the waiver wire until he's closer to getting back on the big league mound.
--Andy WebbSource: Shawn McFarland
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