March 23, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Jalen Smith (calf) will play Monday against Houston after missing one game, though he is expected to see roughly 22 to 24 minutes as he works back into form. The minutes cap could limit his short-term ceiling despite averages of 12.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists across his last four outings.
Nick Richards may still see rotational minutes off the bench, lowering Smith's rebound upside. Smith remains a viable option in deeper formats, but managers in weekly playoffs should account for the workload restriction before locking him in.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Gottlieb
March 23, 2026
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets forward
Danny Wolf (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 21-year-old rookie will sit out his first game since Nov. 24 after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday's loss to Sacramento. With Wolf sidelined,
Chaney Johnson and
E.J. Liddell would likely see larger roles in the Nets' rotation this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect
Kevin McGonigle remains with the big-league squad for their Cactus League game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. He is starting at third base and will hit sixth in the batting order. Opening Day is coming on Thursday against the hosting San Diego Padres, so it's looking awfully likely that the 21-year-old will make Detroit's Opening Day roster as its starting shortstop despite having no experience beyond Double-A. He has held his own in spring training, going 10-for-40 (.250) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, six stolen bases, eight runs scored, two stolen bases, 11 walks, and eight strikeouts in 52 plate appearances. McGonigle can do it all, but what has been most impressive this spring has been his plate discipline at such a young age. His power and speed are still developing, but McGonigle can at least serve as middle-infield depth with upside in mixed fantasy leagues in 2026 with a clear path to the majority of playing time at the 6 in Motown. He's ranked as the No. 2 prospect in all of baseball for a reason.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit Tigers
March 23, 2026
It has been a while since Sungjae Im was in a position to capture a win on the PGA Tour. He finally found another opportunity last week at Innisbrook, after shooting rounds of 64-69-69 over the first three days to be the outright leader going into Sunday. However, an all-too-familiar day transpired for the 27-year-old in the final round, as he bogeyed four of his opening nine holes to take himself out of any real contention down the stretch. It was still a successful week in the grand scheme of things for the South Korean, having posted his best finish in over a year. He'll tee it up in the Lone Star State this week for the Texas Children's Houston Open. It's his fourth appearance in this event, with a T19 in 2022, when this event was held in the fall. After showing some signs of life, Im may start to become one of the elite DFS plays again. However, this isn't the most intriguing place for him to shine, given the lack of length and inability to make putts at times.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Killian Hayes (foot) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte after exiting Sunday's win early due to soreness. With
Russell Westbrook (foot) already ruled out, Sacramento could lean more on
Devin Carter and
Malik Monk to handle point guard duties. Carter put up 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 27 minutes last game and could be worth a look in deeper leagues for assists. Monk went for 32 points with seven threes and six assists in 30 minutes and should have solid short-term value while the minutes are there.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been upgraded to available for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. The team initially listed him as questionable on the injury report. While Nembhard has been held back by various health issues in recent weeks, he had a great outing on Saturday against San Antonio, putting up 25 points and dishing out seven assists. Nembhard has also performed well against the Magic this season, averaging 19.5 points and 9.0 assists in 33.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy announced on Monday that center field will be a platoon between
Garrett Mitchell and
Brandon Lockridge to begin the 2026 season. Mitchell, who hits from the left side, will be on the strong side of the platoon and will face right-handed pitchers. The 27-year-old former 20th overall pick in 2020 out of UCLA has a much higher fantasy ceiling than Lockridge because of his power/speed upside. He's been unable to stay on the field so far in his major-league career, though, so perhaps being in a platoon will help him in that regard. In his 443 big-league plate appearances since debuting in Milwaukee in 2022, Mitchell has hit .254/.333/.433 with a .766 OPS, 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 61 runs, and 40 stolen bases in 141 games played. Fantasy managers will be hoping that his rough spring training showing (.063 average, 19 strikeouts in 11 games) won't carry over to the regular season. Lockridge, on the other hand, has hit .317 with four homers and nine RBI in 14 Cactus League games. Expect him to serve in more of a super-utility role in his first full year in Milwaukee.
--Keith HernandezSource: David Gasper
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) is probable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte after missing the previous contest, putting the two-way wing on track to reclaim a rotation role. Plowden has averaged 14.4 points, 3.0 three-pointers, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.4 steals across his last five appearances, giving him deep-league appeal for threes and defensive stats. Sacramento's injury situation could keep minutes available.
Malik Monk and
Devin Carter should also continue seeing steady runs in the backcourt, while Plowden remains a viable short-term streamer if his workload holds.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (knee) has been cleared to play on Monday against the Orlando Magic. He was initially listed as questionable due to a right knee sprain. The four-time All-Star has also dealt with a wrist injury this month, appearing in only four games. He has averaged 22.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.3 steals in 30.5 minutes in March. Orlando has struggled to contain Siakam this season, allowing him to score 60 points over two games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
According to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News, Brooklyn Nets guard
Terance Mann (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 29-year-old will rest after recording five points, three rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Kings. With Mann out, the already depleted Nets rotation must rely on
Ziaire Williams and
Ochai Agbaji to take on expanded roles tonight.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
Houston Astros right-hander
Spencer Arrighetti will start the 2026 regular season at Triple-A Sugar Land, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Arrighetti will begin down on the farm after allowing six earned runs on five hits (two homers) while walking five and striking out 12 in eight innings over three relief appearances in the Grapefruit League this spring. It's disappointing for Arrighetti, but it might not be long before he's back in the big leagues if the team goes to a six-man starting rotation early in the year. Injuries kept Arrighetti limited to only seven starts in 2025 after he made 29 appearances (28 starts) in 2024 in his rookie season in Houston. The 26-year-old former sixth-round pick in 2021 has gone 8-18 in his two big-league seasons with a 4.69 ERA (4.45 FIP), 1.41 WHIP, and 202:85 K:BB in 180 1/3 innings. Because of his lack of control and issues keeping the ball in the yard, Arrighetti is merely a stash candidate in AL-only and keeper leagues going into the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Precious Achiuwa (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Charlotte after being listed with lower-back soreness following Sunday's win. He has been a steady part of the rotation lately, including a 14-point, 15-rebound effort in his most recent outing. If he sits,
Dylan Cardwell could see more frontcourt minutes after posting five points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block in 15 minutes last game.
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) could also see extra minutes if he's able to suit up.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
With finishes of T27 and T55 in his last four events, Nicolai Hojgaard has undeniably cooled off from the hot run he had put together to begin the season. It is also back-to-back weeks of incredibly tough venues. Memorial Park isn't a piece of cake by any stretch, but it lacks the quirkiness to get the ball in play that they had. Teeing it high and letting it fly is the strategy of choice for players like this 25-year-old. His 14th-ranked driving distance (315.2) should give him a big advantage over the field. He's also one of the best iron players from more than 150 yards. If the hot putter (averaging 0.506) finds its way to Houston, Hojgaard should be in line for a solid bounce-back performance.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
March 23, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been out for nearly three weeks due to a toe injury, missing eight games. Wiggins was outstanding in his first meeting with the Spurs this season, scoring 24 points and grabbing six rebounds in a 107-101 loss on Oct. 30. He is averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for the season. Wiggins' return reduces opportunities for
Simone Fontecchio and
Myron Gardner.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox optioned left-handed pitching prospect
Payton Tolle to the minors on Monday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Tolle is Boston's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Worcester. The 23-year-old southpaw pitched well in spring training, allowing only three earned runs while walking one and striking out 13 in 10 2/3 Grapefruit League innings over four appearances (one start). Tolle made his major-league debut late last year and struggled with a 6.06 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 19:8 K:BB in 16 1/3 innings over seven outings (three starts), but he should be one of the first arms up in Boston when the BoSox need rotation help. He throws in the upper-90s, but he needs to show better command consistently. As a fly-ball pitcher, he could get into quite a bit of trouble at Fenway Park if he's not locating his pitches. Tolle is one of the better under-the-radar pitching prospects to stash in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Nique Clifford (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte after exiting his previous outing early, leaving Sacramento without one of its recent high-minute starters. His absence should open more runs for
Malik Monk and
Devin Carter. Monk is coming off 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes, making him a strong points and threes streamer. Carter chipped in 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 27 minutes and could be worth a look in deeper leagues.
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) could also rejoin the rotation if active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
According to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News, Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) will miss Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Clowney is set to sit out his third game in a row due to a sprained right wrist, leaving Brooklyn thin in the frontcourt.
Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting and is a solid streaming option for tonight after posting 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 22 minutes against Sacramento on Sunday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (calf) will be back in action on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He didn't play in Saturday's loss to Houston due to a calf problem. Powell has battled health issues throughout the season and has made only three appearances in March. He is averaging 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this month. Powell's offensive numbers have dipped recently due to 21.4 percent three-point shooting. He will face a top-three defense on Monday, so Powell may continue to struggle to find his offensive rhythm.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte, marking his second straight absence. His absence could continue to open backcourt minutes for
Malik Monk and
Devin Carter, especially if
Killian Hayes (foot) is also unavailable. Monk erupted for 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes in his last game, making him a strong short-term fantasy play. Carter added 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes and remains a deeper-league option.
DeMar DeRozan may also handle more playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that they placed right-hander
Hunter Greene (elbow) on the 60-day injured list after he had surgery this month to remove bone chips from his right elbow. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of infielder
Nathaniel Lowe from Triple-A Louisville. Greene will be eligible to make his 2026 debut in late May, but there's a good chance we won't see him until the second half of the season. It's a serious blow to the Reds' pitching staff and for any fantasy managers that already have Greene rostered. You'll want to keep him stashed everywhere for his high-end strikeout upside when he finally returns this year. With Greene on the shelf for the foreseeable future, the Reds chose to keep all of
Rhett Lowder,
Chase Burns, and
Brandon Williamson on the Opening Day roster to split the final two spots in the starting rotation to begin the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cincinnati Reds
March 23, 2026
Things have cooled off for Chris Gotterup since his two wins in his first three starts of this season, as his best finish since is a T18 at the API. Things have fallen off across the board in strokes gained metrics since the win in Phoenix. This is most notable in driving accuracy, where he only hit 21 of 56 fairways in his latest start at The Players a few weeks ago. Memorial Park is more distance-heavy than anything relating to accuracy, and playing shots out of the rough isn't as penalizing as what we've seen the last few weeks. The main concern is getting his putter to cooperate for four days. His strength from tee to green is plenty of reason to take on the other lingering issues.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 23, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Dominick Barlow (ankle) is available for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Earlier in the day, the team upgraded Barlow from doubtful to questionable, and he has now been listed as available. The 22-year-old sprained his left ankle in Saturday's win over Utah, logging only four minutes. Barlow has started regularly for Philadelphia this season, averaging 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in the first unit. On Monday, he will have an opportunity to play a larger role on the offense end, as the 76ers are without
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Tyrese Maxey (finger),
Paul George (suspension),
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow), and
Quentin Grimes (illness).
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 23, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Memphis due to inflammation, marking his second straight absence.
Mouhamed Gueye could continue seeing starting minutes after posting 16 points, four three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes in his last start, though that line may prove difficult to repeat.
Zaccharie Risacher also remains a deeper-league option after scoring 17 points with three three-pointers in 23 minutes.
Jonathan Kuminga should continue seeing steady minutes, while Johnson remains worth holding, though fantasy playoff managers may want insurance just in case.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and has been officially ruled out ahead of tip-off. Philadelphia also won't have its Big Three and
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) out Monday, which puts the spotlight on players like
VJ Edgecombe,
Justin Edwards, and
Cameron Payne. All three should enjoy plenty of offensive usage, although this is a difficult matchup against the NBA's top-ranked defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 23, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against Miami after recently dealing with tightness. He has averaged 14.6 points, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 33.1 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady but capped fantasy value alongside
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle. Vassell remains a hold in standard leagues for his scoring and perimeter production, though his ceiling may fluctuate depending on usage distribution.
Dylan Harper could see fewer minutes with Vassell back, while
Keldon Johnson may shift back into a more limited reserve role.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
March 23, 2026
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander
Josiah Gray (elbow) on the 60-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) on Monday with a right-flexor strain in his right elbow, according to the team. Gray was expected to be part of Washington's starting rotation in 2026 after missing all of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but now he'll miss at least the first two months of the season. It's really bad news for Gray's dynasty/keeper value, and he can obviously be avoided for now in all single-year mixed leagues. He was an All-Star as recently as 2023 in his second full season with the Nats, but he made just two starts the following year and hasn't pitched in the majors since. Gray's new right-elbow injury has allowed left-hander
Foster Griffin to make the team's Opening Day starting rotation in D.C. Gray didn't have great command of his pitches before having Tommy John surgery, so it could be rough going for him if/when he returns in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Nationals Communications
March 23, 2026
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (rest) is active for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is set to return after missing Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings. However, the rebuilding Nets are beginning to manage the 26-year-old big man's workload, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss more time in the near future. Across his last six outings, Claxton has averaged 7.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
The Cleveland Browns re-signed tight end
Blake Whiteheart to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. The deal is most likely for just one season, bringing Whiteheart back for his third year in Cleveland. The 26-year-old has not been on the fantasy football radar in his three seasons in the NFL, catching just eight of 15 targets for 55 yards and one touchdown in 30 games (six starts). He went undrafted out of Wake Forest before debuting in the NFL in 2023 with the Arizona Cardinals. Whiteheart had a career-high six catches for 51 yards and his only touchdown in 11 games (two starts) in his first year in Cleveland in 2024. He will return to block on offense while also contributing on special teams.
David Njoku isn't going to return in free agency, but
Harold Fannin Jr. will be the Browns' unquestioned top pass-catching TE in 2026 after his impressive rookie campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
March 23, 2026
It wasn't surprising to see Min Woo Lee have success at Memorial Park in his debut appearance last season, but going on to win was unexpected. However, looking at what is needed around this layout really fits everything that makes the Australian a great player. He's one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, and tends to putt extremely well. His route to victory saw him pick up over eight strokes putting over the course of these four days last year. Both are in fine form heading into Thursday, but the improved accuracy he's shown throughout the bag in 2026 keeps the thought of going back-to-back thriving. Play him with confidence this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 23, 2026
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said that veteran outfielder/designated hitter
Andrew McCutchen made the team's Opening Day roster, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. McCutchen went 8-for-18 (.444) with a homer, seven RBI, five runs scored, six walks, and five strikeouts in seven Cactus League games to win a spot out of spring training in his first year with the team. Despite his age (39), Cutch continues to swing the bat. The five-time All-Star and former National League MVP is heading into his 18th major-league season after slashing .239/.333/.367 with a career-low .700 OPS, 13 home runs, 57 RBI, and 51 runs scored in 551 plate appearances and 135 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025. McCutchen can still offer modest power from the right side, but the floor and ceiling are low for fantasy managers as he looks for playing time in Texas, mostly as the designated hitter.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
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