March 17, 2026
Miami Marlins pitchers
Janson Junk and
Braxton Garrett are now battling for the fifth and final starting-rotation spot to begin the 2026 season, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Junk is being built up as a starter and will get one more Grapefruit League start this week before spring training wraps up. Garrett, who has a 6.75 ERA this spring, is trying to return to form after having elbow surgery back in December of 2024.
Sandy Alcantara,
Eury Perez,
Chris Paddack, and
Max Meyer are Miami's other locked-in starting pitchers. The 28-year-old Garrett, the former seventh overall pick in 2016, is the more attractive deep-league stash, but the Marlins might prefer to ease him into action after he missed the entire 2025 season. Junk, meanwhile, was decent for the Fish last year, posting a 4.17 ERA, one save, a 1.14 WHIP, and 77 strikeouts in 110 innings. He might be best as a long-reliever/swingman for Miami, though, and he has a weak 17.5% career strikeout rate in five MLB seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is expected to miss multiple games after being diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, with a re-evaluation set for next week.
Bobby Portis could see a major offensive bump after erupting for 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 27 minutes last game, making him a strong points and rebounds streamer.
Ryan Rollins also stepped up with 20 points and seven assists in 37 minutes and remains a viable assist target.
Kevin Porter Jr. and
Kyle Kuzma should continue seeing added usage while Antetokounmpo is sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
March 17, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Bryce Miller (oblique), who has been out since he cut his bullpen session short on March 11 due to a left-oblique injury, threw a full bullpen session in camp on Tuesday of around 30 pitches without any restrictions, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa. Miller has made only one Cactus League start this year, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings. The 27-year-old had a 2.94 ERA in 31 starts in a breakout 2024 season, but he made only 18 starts in 2025 due to injuries and finished with an ugly 5.68 ERA. His bullpen session was good news on Tuesday, but Miller isn't going to be ready for the start of the regular season in less than two weeks. Either
Emerson Hancock or
Cooper Criswell will take Miller's spot in the starting rotation to begin the 2026 campaign. Miller has bounce-back potential, but more injuries this spring have nearly pushed him outside of the top-100 starting-pitcher rankings at RotoBaller.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Manny Randhawa
March 17, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) will not play Tuesday against the Timberwolves due to left knee soreness, with the team targeting a potential return Thursday. His absence should open rotation minutes for
Collin Gillespie,
Jordan Goodwin, and Royce O'Neale. Goodwin logged 24 minutes with six points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals last game, making him a deep-league steals and assists streamer. Gillespie and O'Neale also remain low-end streaming options for managers needing threes or defensive stats. Allen is averaging 29.8 minutes with a 23.9 usage rate, though managers in the fantasy playoffs may need to prioritize available players if roster spots are tight.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Tyson is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to left ankle soreness. He has been playing off the bench recently, and that'll likely remain the case with
Sam Merrill (hamstring) available on Tuesday. Over the last four games, Tyson is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 21. 0 minutes per game. He's not the most consistent player on the planet, but Tyson is at least worth rostering in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar
Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the team's Cactus League game on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants, manager Dave Roberts told Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. Roberts also revealed that Ohtani is lined up to pitch in the Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels on March 22 and 24. The 31-year-old right-hander isn't recovering from any type of injury, but the Dodgers are slow-playing him this spring after a lengthy run into the postseason. Ohtani will be pitching in a spring training game on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 with the Angels. The Dodgers plan on Ohtani being a two-way player for the entire 2026 season, but he'll be on an innings limit early on and will only go around three to four innings, which will obviously limit his ceiling in both DFS contests and regular fantasy leagues. When he's fully healthy and fully stretched out, though, Ohtani has fantasy ace potential as a starting pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Maddie Lee
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Turner has been dealing with a lingering knee issue, but will actually sit this game out due to a calf injury. The Bucks are going to be thin with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) also sidelined for this game.
Bobby Portis should play a significant role, with
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance also seeing more action on the court. Portis is looking like a must-start, while Sims and Nance are viewed as deep league options.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Updating a previous report, the Chicago Cubs have clarified that outfielder
Seiya Suzuki's right-knee injury involves a sprained posterior cruciate ligament, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Suzuki can still do baseball activities while receiving treatment for his knee, but it's "unclear when he will be able to start the season." Although it's probably more likely than not that the 31-year-old veteran opens the 2026 regular season on the injured list, it's ultimately good news for the Cubs. The fact that Suzuki even still has a chance to play on Opening Day in late March is a positive for Chicago and fantasy managers. Until Suzuki is able to return to the Cubbies' lineup,
Matt Shaw and
Michael Conforto are expected to share playing time in right field. The No. 27-ranked fantasy outfielder at RotoBaller injured his knee trying to steal second base on Saturday in the World Baseball Classic contest against Venezuela while playing for Team Japan.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nesmith was questionable for the front end of this back-to-back set, but will ultimately play. He finished with 32 points, including seven three-pointers in Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He's unlikely to do that again, but Nesmith remains a viable and consistent enough fantasy option to trust right now. Fantasy managers can get him active in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Chase Burns has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Starting pitchers
Rhett Lowder and
Brandon Williamson also made the squad, giving the Reds six starters for a five-man starting rotation. Burns, Lowder, and Williamson are some of the team's best young pitchers, so it will allow them to rotate them through the final two spots in the rotation to help with their inexperience and recent injury history. RotoBaller has the hard-throwing 23-year-old ranked as the No. 43 starting pitcher already because of his elite strikeout potential. Burns might not be a regular starter with a turn every five days right out of the gates in 2026, but if he performs, he could quickly become a staple for Cincy in their rotation. The former second overall pick in 2024 out of Wake Forest made his big-league debut in 2025 and had a 4.57 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 67 K's and 16 walks in 43 1/3 innings over 13 outings (eight starts). Burns has as high a ceiling as any young arm in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nembhard will miss his second straight game due to a bruised right calf. The expectation is that
T.J. McConnell will move into the starting five once again. McConnell finished with nine points and 11 assists across 28 minutes of action on Sunday. He figures to play a similar role on Tuesday, which should make McConnell a viable streaming option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. He was tagged as questionable coming into the game due to a left ankle sprain. Despite the issue, Zubac is ready to go and will suit up for Tuesday's contest. He's averaging 9.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across three games with the Pacers. When healthy, Zubac is a consistent contributor who should be rostered and started in most fantasy formats. He could be asked to do more on offense with
Pascal Siakam (knee) still sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Siakam is set to miss his fifth straight game due to a right knee sprain. His next chance to play will come on Wednesday versus the Portland Trail Blazers. Without Siakam available,
Obi Toppin,
Kobe Brown, and
Micah Potter should all see increased roles in the rotation. Among the three, Toppin is probably the best of the bunch, but none of the players are anything more than deep league options.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New York Knicks center
Mitchell Robinson (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He was initially tagged as questionable for this contest, but Robinson is feeling good enough to play.
Karl-Anthony Towns is active as well, so Robinson will resume his role as the primary backup center. Robinson is an elite rebounder and excellent at blocking shots, but doesn't offer a ton of upside outside of that. Fantasy managers can feel safe getting Robinson back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He started the day off as questionable, but has been downgraded all the way to out. This is obviously a tough blow to fantasy managers with Brunson's next chance to play not coming until Friday against the Nets. The absence of Brunson should mean increased playing time for
Jose Alvarado,
Landry Shamet, and possibly
Tyler Kolek. Shamet is the best streaming choice among the three guards due to his ability to shoot the three-ball.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Heat center
Bam Adebayo (calf) has been downgraded to out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Adebayo was a late addition to the injury report as questionable with calf tightness. The Heat have ultimately decided to have him sit this game out.
Kel'el Ware should move into the starting five with Adebayo unavailable for this contest. He's already someone worth rostering in most fantasy formats, but will certainly see an uptick in value now.
Nikola Jovic and
Jaime Jaquez Jr. should also see more action on the court, but Ware is the biggest winner here.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. He finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists during Monday's loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Wizards will hold him out in the second leg of the back-to-back set due to a heel issue. The absence of Coulibaly should mean increased roles for
Jamir Watkins and
Will Riley in the rotation. Riley finished with 21 points, five assists, and four rebounds during Monday's loss. He's worth a look as at least a deep league option right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Pelle Larsson (elbow) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As expected, Larsson will play after carrying a probable tag into this game. He's dealing with a bruised left elbow, but it's not significant enough to keep him off the court. Larsson will likely take on a larger workload with
Andrew Wiggins (toe) still sidelined. He has finished with 10 points or more in six straight games. Larsson is worth a look as a streaming option in deep leagues at the minimum.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (illness) is considered a game-time call for Tuesday night's action against the Vegas Golden Knights. He could be forced to miss a matchup with his former team due to illness. Tuch has played a major role in Buffalo's rise to the top of the Atlantic Division, producing 28 goals and 29 assists in 65 games. Tyson Kozak (undisclosed) has been cleared to play and might be Tuch's replacement in the lineup. Meanwhile, Josh Doan could land a spot on a scoring line if Tuch isn't available. While Doan has been held off the score sheet for three straight games, he has generally played well and is on track for a 50-point campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 17, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The superstar forward carried a questionable tag into this game after suffering a left ankle sprain during Sunday's game. Antetokounmpo will ultimately sit this one out, so his next chance to play will come on Thursday.
Bobby Portis figures to move into the starting five and become a popular streaming choice.
Jericho Sims and
Pete Nance should also see more minutes in the rotation. Portis is the best streaming option here, with Sims and Nance offering deep league value.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Seattle Kraken winger Eeli Tolvanen (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Finnish forward is dealing with an undisclosed injury and might be unavailable for only the second time this season. Tolvanen has improved his form in 2025-26 and only needs two more points to surpass his scoring total from last season. He has registered 12 goals, 22 assists, 119 shots, and 164 hits in 65 outings. If Tolvanen is unable to play, Frederick Gaudreau is expected to take his place on the second line, while Jacob Melanson is ready to step into the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 17, 2026
Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (upper body) will make his long-awaited return on Tuesday night against the Vancouver Canucks. He has been sidelined since suffering an upper-body injury in the 2026 Winter Classic against the New York Rangers. His return will be a big boost for the team. "He touches all areas. He's a power-play guy, he's a penalty-kill guy, he plays against the other team's best, and he's as good a defender as he is an offensive player," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said about Jones, who has recorded 24 points (six goals, 18 assists), 78 shots, 47 blocks, and 38 hits in 40 appearances this season. He will rejoin the top-four group on defense and quarterback the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 17, 2026
Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (undisclosed) will return to action on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. He wasn't available for Sunday's matchup with Seattle due to an undisclosed injury. Bennett will rejoin the top six and the first power-play unit. Thanks to averaging a point per game over his last eight appearances, Bennett has come close to his new scoring record. He has accumulated 50 points (24 goals, 26 assists) in 65 games, just one shy of his career-high of 51 points from last season. Vancouver is the worst team in the National Hockey League, so Bennett is in a great spot to set a new career-high on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 17, 2026
The Athletic's James Boyd says he expects tight end
Tyler Warren's volume to increase in 2026 in the absence of receiver
Michael Pittman Jr., and he takes it a step further and says that regardless of who the Colts add at wideout, Warren "will be the team's No. 2 pass-catcher." Warren finished as the TE6 in half-PPR scoring in his first year in the NFL, catching 76 of his 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games played. His production tapered off after quarterback
Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon late in the year, but he still had a promising rookie year overall. His 76 catches were second-most on the team. The Colts re-signed tight ends
Mo Alie-Cox and
Drew Ogletree, but they will continue to primarily be used as blockers. Warren is one of the top dynasty TEs going into 2026, and he'll also have top-five upside at his position in single-year formats as long as Jones doesn't suffer any setbacks in his rehab.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - James Boyd
March 17, 2026
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks. He was injured in Sunday's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. Dach has had some bad luck with injuries all season, appearing in only 32 of Montreal's 66 games. He has recorded eight goals and six assists. Zachary Bolduc will take Dach's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens scratched Bolduc on Sunday after he finished three straight games without a point. Previously, he has seen some success this season, tallying 26 points (10 goals, 16 assists) in 64 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 17, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent veteran defensive tackle Jerry Tillery to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Tillery will head to the AFC South after spending his seventh year in the NFL in 2025 with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 29-year-old former first-round pick by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019 out of Notre Dame had 20 tackles (eight solo), 1.5 sacks, and a fumble recovery in 17 games (three starts) in KC last year. Tillery will most likely compete for a rotational role on the interior of the Colts' defensive line in 2026, meaning he won't be on the IDP fantasy radar. Tiller has only started 53 of the 113 games he's appeared in over the course of his seven-year NFL career with four different teams. He has a total of 195 tackles (97 solo), 14 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, 46 QB hits, four pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries in his time in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - James Boyd
March 17, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (quad) played 21 minutes on Monday in a loss to the Warriors, finishing with 21 points, five assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one block. He left the game after colliding with
Will Richard and was ruled out for the rest of the game. He'll also miss Tuesday's game against the Pistons, leaving more work for
Bub Carrington and
Tre Johnson with Bilal Couliably (heel),
Kyshawn George (elbow), Alex Sarr (hamstring), and
Leaky Black (ankle) all ruled out, along with Trae. Young's next chance to return will be in Thursday's home rematch with the Pistons
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
March 17, 2026
Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) is likely to miss at least three games, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports. He will be replaced in the lineup by Robby Fabbri on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Eriksson Ek is Minnesota's third-highest scoring forward this season, with 44 points (17 goals, 27 assists) in 62 appearances. With Eriksson Ek out, Danila Yurov is set to serve as the top-line center, making him a more attractive fantasy target. In 61 outings this season, Yurov has notched 10 goals and 15 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
March 17, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens and free-agent center Danny Pinter agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. It's much-needed help for the Ravens at the center position after Tyler Linderbaum left in free agency. Pinter was selected 149th overall in the fifth round in the 2020 draft out of Ball State by the Indianapolis Colts, and he spent the first five seasons of his career in Indy. The 29-year-old center has started just 10 of the 77 games he's appeared in with the Colts, but with Linderbaum now in Vegas, the expectation is that Pinter will have an opportunity to prove that he deserves to start under center in 2026 for the Ravens. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Pinter's deal is worth $2.25 million with a maximum of $2.75 million via incentives.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 17, 2026
Washington Wizards center Aleandre Sarr (hamstring) will miss a second straight game on Tuesday when the Wizards host the Pistons. Sarr returned from missing a month just over a week ago and had been playing just over 20 minutes a game. He sat out Monday in the first half of the back-to-back against the Warriors, and now he'll also miss Tuesday's game. Since the Wizards don't have anything to play for, they will likely be very cautious with their young center, making him a very uncertain fantasy asset for the rest of the season. In his absence,
Tristan Vukcevic,
Anthony Gill, and
Julian Reese will likely get more work on Tuesday night against
Jalen Duren.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
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