May 20, 2026, 10:15 AM ET

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong was originally scheduled to start for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, but he was a late scratch, according to Mike Mayer of Metsmerized. The Mets are rolling with left-handed pitching prospect Zach Thornton on Wednesday in their game against the division-rival Washington Nationals, but Tong could be summoned to the big leagues next to replace Clay Holmes (leg), who is on the 60-day injured list after suffering a fractured right fibula. Tong is the Mets' No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he has struggled at Syracuse so far in 2026, posting a 5.68 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 38 innings. The 22-year-old 6-foot-1, 180-pounder has also struck out 55 batters, though. The Canadian hurler made his major-league debut with the Mets in 2025 and struggled, allowing 20 runs (16 earned) on 24 hits (three homers) while walking nine and striking out 22 in 18 2/3 frames across his first five starts. It's unclear if Tong is actually getting the call to the majors, but for his long-term upside along, he's an arm worth stashing in deeper fantasy leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Metsmerized - Mike Mayer

May 20, 2026, 10:15 AM ET

After recording a T5 at the Truist Championship, Sungjae Im struggled to follow it up at the PGA Championship, missing the cut after a poor week on approach. He now looks to rebound at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he finished T33 last year at TPC Craig Ranch. Im ranks 68th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.084 per round), 16th around the green (+0.355), and 65th in putting (+0.115). The biggest concern remains his approach play, where he is losing -0.405 strokes per round, ranking 137th on Tour. Despite the poor iron play, Im still carries some of the highest upside in the field, and at $8,700 on DraftKings, he is worth a look by fantasy managers.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 10:08 AM ET

Billy Horschel has struggled to find any consistent form this season, recording just one top-25 finish in solo events to go along with four missed cuts. He will look to find something in a watered-down field this week at TPC Craig Ranch, where he is making his course debut. Success here typically comes down to strong off-the-tee play and approach with long irons, two areas where Horschel has struggled this year. He ranks 135th in strokes gained off the tee (-0.383 per round), 91st on approach (-0.002), and 115th in proximity from over 200 yards, a distance that accounted for more than 39% of approach shots here last year. The 39-year-old has fallen to 123rd in the Official World Golf Ranking and can be avoided until signs of a turnaround emerge.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 10:04 AM ET

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has remained a steady bat at Triple-A Toledo, currently riding a seven-game hit streak, going 9-for-33 (.273) with a pair of doubles, two walks, one steal, nine runs scored, and four RBI over that stretch. During this run, he's struck out just six times, which is 17.1 percent, right around his season rate of 15.0 percent, showing that he still does not appear to be overmatched by Triple-A pitching. With just one home run, the power hasn't quite shown up yet, but his max exit velocity of 111.3 this season ranks in the 84th percentile, and he profiles as more of a hit-over-power bat anyway. At just 21 years old, more power could come as he continues to mature, and with an all-around skillset like his, the former third-overall draft pick is an enticing future fantasy asset. Currently hitting .269 with a 10.0 percent walk rate, if the left-handed slugger can continue to produce, an MLB debut should be coming in the near future. The organization is clearly not in a rush after deciding not to promote him after injuries this year to Parker Meadows (arm) and Javier Baez (ankle), but look for a call-up by midseason, and Clark should be considered a high-end stash with multi-category potential.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

May 20, 2026, 10:02 AM ET

Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez continued his breakout season on the bases Monday, stealing his 20th base of the year and tying Jose Ramirez for the MLB lead. The 25-year-old has been caught stealing just twice and continues to create pressure whenever he reaches base. Nunez owns a 29.8 mph sprint speed, which ranks in the 99th percentile across MLB and highlights the elite speed tool driving his production. While he is slashing just .196/.304/.217 this season, his 13.0 BB% has helped him generate additional opportunities on the base paths. Fantasy managers in need of steals should continue targeting Nunez as he establishes himself as one of baseball's premier stolen base threats.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

The boom-or-bust nature of Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has made him one of the more polarizing dynasty evaluations. Seven times in 2025, he finished a week with fewer than 5.5 half-PPR points, twice being held without a single catch. It could be argued that those lows, along with the injury and suspension that clouded the early stages of his career, are carrying too much weight in his dynasty ranking. At only 25 years old, Williams is RotoBaller's dynasty WR29, despite finishing as the overall WR10 in 2025 and the WR5 over the final 11 weeks. Outside of a handful of truly elite players, all wide receivers are inconsistent from a fantasy perspective, and while that's certainly more clear in Williams' case, few receivers in the league are capable of matching his regular week-winning performances. On paper, the Lions head into 2026 with one of the most fantasy-friendly schedules in the league, and under new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit can expect to see more heavy personnel packages, which should further funnel targets through Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown. If Williams can cut down on the costly drops, he has the potential for a second straight WR1 finish, and this time, managers should expect his dynasty value to follow.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:58 AM ET

Adam Hadwin has spent most of the 2026 season playing alternate-field events and on the Korn Ferry Tour. In five PGA Tour starts this year, he has recorded just one top-25 finish, which came at the Puerto Rico Open back in March. Through only eight measured rounds, Hadwin is losing 1.046 total strokes per round, including -0.318 on approach and -0.033 putting, while gaining +0.023 strokes off the tee. He has made two previous starts on Tour at TPC Craig Ranch, missing the cut in 2022 and finishing T34 in 2023. Hadwin is difficult to trust in his current form, though his best results this year have come in weaker-field events.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown finished 2025 as the fantasy RB8 after an RB12 finish in 2024. At 26 years old, he enters the final season of his rookie contract as RotoBaller's dynasty RB13, but should he and the team reach an agreement on a potential contract extension before the 2027 season, that ranking would almost certainly vault up. Brown's status as a true dynasty RB1 has long been held down by his fifth-round draft status and a fear that the Bengals could bring in additional competition to diminish his three-down role. Instead, over the past three offseasons, the Bengals have traded away former cornerstone running back Joe Mixon while spending a single sixth-round pick on the position. Brown heads into 2026 as one of the league's true bell cow backs on what again projects to be one of its most potent offenses. Even if the sides are unable to work out a long-term extension and this proves to be his final season in Cincinnati, Brown is arguably still worth his current price to contending dynasty managers on the potential of a top-five finish in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:46 AM ET

Tony Finau has been up and down to start the season, recording three top-25 finishes and four missed cuts through 13 events. He now turns to the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he will be making his debut at TPC Craig Ranch. Success here typically hinges on off-the-tee play and approach shots with long irons, two areas where Finau has struggled this season. He ranks 105th in strokes gained off the tee (-0.226 per round), 111th on approach (-0.161), and 119th in proximity from over 200 yards, a distance that accounted for more than 39% of approach shots here last year. A T31 finish at the Truist Championship, along with the weaker field this week, will boost his ownership, and at $7,200 on DraftKings, he may still be worth a flier despite the inconsistent form.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax continues to climb fantasy rankings after another strong outing on Tuesday. Jax allowed one earned run across five innings while striking out six batters against the Houston Astros. Since moving into the rotation in late April, the 31-year-old has posted a 1.62 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across four starts in May. Despite operating with a limited pitch count, Jax has consistently worked deep into games and continues to earn the trust of Tampa Bay's coaching staff. Jax originally entered the league as a starter in 2021 before spending four seasons in the bullpen. Fantasy managers searching for pitching help should move quickly as Jax continues establishing himself as a reliable rotation option.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:42 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo owns the seventh-highest batting average of all Triple-A players with at least 30 games played, currently sitting at .345 after a sizzling start to the season. The Reds' third-ranked prospect is doing a bit of everything this season, slugging a whopping .592, drawing walks at an 8.8 percent rate (.409 OBP), and has stolen eight bases through 43 games thus far. Despite this being his first taste of Triple-A pitching, the switch-hitter is striking out at just a 14.6 percent clip, the best rate of his entire minor league career. A torn labrum caused him to miss the entire 2024 season, which has delayed his development, but he put together a strong Double-A campaign last year (.284/.345/.371) and has continued to progress, now on the doorstep to the majors. With a tantalizing blend of contact (8.7 percent swinging-strike rate), power, and speed, the 22-year-old is worth stashing in most category leagues as his MLB debut draws near.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins was a late free agency addition in the 2025 offseason, but he came into the year as the clear lead back in Denver, and he held that role until a Week 10 foot injury ended his season. Across his seven starts to finish the year in Dobbins' place, 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey ran incredibly hot in the touchdown department, scoring six times from Weeks 13 through 17, but nothing else that he showed in his expanded role would suggest that the starting job should belong to anyone other than Dobbins in 2026. Running behind one of the best offensive lines in the league, Harvey managed only 3.7 yards per carry to Dobbins' 5.0-yard average. The Broncos spent a 2026 fourth-round pick on well-rounded running back Jonah Coleman, so it's unlikely Dobbins maintains the 16.7 opportunity per game pace he was on pre-injury, but it's possible that more of a committee approach could help keep him healthy, having never managed a full injury-free season since coming into the league as a second-round pick in 2020. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB39, the market has priced him as if the Denver backfield will see something close to a clean three-way split. Should he maintain the largest slice of the pie, as he proved himself worthy in 2025, Dobbins becomes a value depth buy for contending managers not put off by his serious injury history.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:31 AM ET

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty has been red hot as of late, slashing .286/.355/.536 across his last seven games. His seven-game hitting streak came to an end Tuesday, but the 25-year-old continues to show signs of a major turnaround after a difficult start to the season. Now in his fifth year with the Mets, Baty has flashed offensive upside in previous seasons and continues to profile as a streaky hitter. His 40.8 HardHit% and 10.2 Barrel% both rank well above league average, supporting the recent surge at the plate. As he continues to build momentum offensively, fantasy managers searching for short-term production should view Baty as a strong streaming option.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Luke Clanton has not been at his best start to the season, recording just two finishes better than T60. He now turns to the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he will be making his tournament debut. Clanton has struggled throughout the bag, losing strokes in every category except approach play, where he ranks 28th on Tour at +0.379 strokes gained per round. Even in a watered-down field this week, he remains difficult to trust. His iron play can provide some upside, but fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 9:25 AM ET

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze enters Year 3 with serious questions about his long-term dynasty value. The ninth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft showed legitimate flashes to open his sophomore campaign, ranking as the WR3 before a Week 5 bye. Things quickly went downhill from there as a nagging foot injury cost him five games and slowed him in several others, and at times, there appeared to be a disconnect between him and second-year quarterback Caleb Williams. Odunze's 87 targets led the Bears, but his team-low 50.6% reception rate resulted in only 44 catches, the fourth-most on the team. Even with the trade of DJ Moore to Buffalo helping to thin the ranks, there is still uncertainty about just where Odunze slots into a still crowded group of pass catchers. Tight end Colston Loveland dominated the team's target share through two postseason games, and Luther Burden III was the most dynamic offensive player in Chicago by the end of the season. There is an expectation that Williams will take another step forward in his second season with Ben Johnson. If he and Odunze can rediscover the chemistry that led to five touchdowns through the first four games of 2025, the 23-year-old receiver is likely being priced well below his ceiling at WR23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:20 AM ET

In perhaps the least shocking news of the week, Aaron Rai has withdrawn from the upcoming CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The Englishman captured the first major championship of his career last week at Aronimink in longshot fashion and will take some time to properly celebrate the unexpected victory. With his entry into golf's biggest events now secure for the foreseeable future, Rai's schedule will likely continue to shift throughout the rest of 2026. --Joe Nicely - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour - Rob Bolton

May 20, 2026, 9:20 AM ET

Houston Astros right-hander Bryan Abreu picked up his third save of the season on Tuesday, recording the final out in a 2-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins. Abreu worked around a hit batter and continued his strong stretch after a difficult start to the season. The 28-year-old has not allowed an earned run in May, lowering his ERA to 7.63 after early struggles inflated his numbers. Abreu now sits second on the Astros in saves behind Bryan King, who has four saves. In his eighth season with Houston, Abreu has already proven capable of dominant production and could continue earning more save opportunities if his recent momentum carries forward. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues searching for saves should continue monitoring Abreu as he trends in the right direction.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:18 AM ET

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains one of the top hitters to stash on fantasy rosters, given his proximity to the majors and his power upside. The Cards' third-ranked prospect has homered in four of his last seven contests at Triple-A Memphis, giving him 11 on the year while slugging .484. The former second-rounder's power comes with quite a bit of swing-and-miss, though, as he's struck out in nine of his last 15 plate appearances (60.0 percent) and owns a 35.0 percent strikeout rate in 40 games for the Redbirds, which has resulted in a depressed .226 batting average. Still, so long as the 6-foot-3 slugger can continue to hit home runs, the batting average may not matter all that much in terms of earning a promotion, especially if he can draw walks at an average rate (currently 7.3 percent), which will help him utilize his base-stealing ability, currently with eight swiped bags so far after stealing 54 during the 2025 campaign. The multi-category potential makes him an appealing stash in most category leagues ahead of his eventual call-up.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:14 AM ET

Wyndham Clark is set to tee it up in the CJ Cup Byron Nelson for the first time since 2022. The former U.S. Open winner will look to shake off a missed cut in last week's PGA Championship. Before coming up short at Aronimink, Clark had put together some encouraging outings, including a T21 at the Masters and a T16 at RBC Heritage. Though his game is nowhere near its 2023 peak, his distance off the tee and streaky putting still make him a dangerous DFS option in this week's ho-hum field.--Joe Nicely - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 9:12 AM ET

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. was the first draft pick of the Sean Payton era, but now three years into his career, as he enters the final season of his rookie contract, he has yet to find a consistent role with the team. After a career-high 503 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2024, his work in the passing game took a step back in 2025 as his primary involvement came as a returner on punts and kickoffs. With the Broncos sending a first and third-round pick to acquire Jaylen Waddle at the start of the new league year, there's no reason to believe Mims will suddenly take a step forward in 2026. While he has publicly expressed an openness to signing an extension with the Broncos, his best chance of finding sustained fantasy success could eventually come in another uniform. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR114, Mims is still worthy of a roster spot in deeper leagues, but outside of best ball formats, where his speed can help contribute to one-play spike weeks, he's unlikely to crack lineups with any consistency without a rash of injuries ahead of him.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 20, 2026, 9:10 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds reliever Tony Santillan worked a clean and efficient inning on Tuesday to secure a 4-1 victory against the Philadelphia Phillies. Santillan needed just 10 pitches to earn his second save of the season while striking out two batters. The save was his first since April 18 and came after he blew two save opportunities over the last month. The 29-year-old posted a 2.31 ERA in April but has struggled in May, allowing eight earned runs across 5 1/3 innings. Tuesday's outing marked a positive step forward for Santillan, and his career 3.24 ERA suggests he can still provide value in late-inning situations for Cincinnati.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

May 20, 2026, 9:07 AM ET

Si Woo Kim will look to keep a stellar 2026 campaign on track this week at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. The South Korean has produced six top-10 finishes this year. Kim also boasts elite course history at TPC Craig Ranch, finishing T15-or-better in each of his last three CJ Cup appearances. He profiles as one of the few truly high-end options in this week's watered-down field, and should be heavily targeted in both DFS and betting formats.--Joe Nicely - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

May 20, 2026, 9:01 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden had a tough time on the floor in Tuesday's 114-105 Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks. His offensive contribution was limited to 15 points and three assists with a 5-for-16 record from the field. The Knicks also exploited Harden on defense late in the game, with Jalen Brunson leading his team to the largest playoff comeback in franchise history. Harden, who went 1-for-8 with the three-ball, completed his line with four rebounds, one steal, one block, and six turnovers. While the biggest talking point after Game 1 is Harden's defense, he has also been off his game offensively, scoring just 24 points with a 7-for-26 effort from the field across the last two games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:53 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley registered his second consecutive double-double with 15 points and a game-high 14 rebounds in Tuesday's 115-104 overtime loss to the New York Knicks. He blocked three shots and dished out three assists, but Mobley had little impact late in the game, when Cleveland fell apart and blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead. Typically an efficient scorer, Mobley went 6-for-16 from the field and 2-for-8 from downtown during the Eastern Conference Finals opener. He will hope to turn things around in Game 3, where Mobley has a chance to record his first three-game postseason double-double streak since 2024.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:45 AM ET

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell made a big impact on both ends in Tuesday's 115-104 overtime loss to the New York Knicks, leading his team with 29 points and six steals. He also grabbed five rebounds, delivered three assists, and blocked one shot, while going 12-for-23 from the field and 4-for-11 from downtown. Unfortunately for the Cavaliers, Mitchell didn't have much juice left for the latter stages of the game as the team blew a 22-point fourth-quarter lead. The star guard scored just three points after the third quarter. On a positive note, Mitchell has heated up since the start of the last round, and this is unlikely to remain his best outing of the series. In his last eight games, Mitchell has posted averages of 28.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.5 steals.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:37 AM ET

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby returned from injury with a 13-point effort in a 115-104 overtime win in Game 1 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks overcame a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter and recorded the largest playoff comeback in franchise history, with Anunoby scoring nine of the team's 14 points in overtime. Across 34 minutes of action, Anunoby added five rebounds, two assists, and one steal to his tally. He played a key role late in the game despite finishing with a 2-for-9 record from the field. Most of Anunoby's points were scored through an 8-for-10 effort at the free-throw line. This was Anunoby's first game in two weeks, and his performance should improve in Game 2 now that he has shaken off some rust.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:27 AM ET

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges contributed 18 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two steals during Tuesday's 115-104 comeback victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He finished 6-for-11 from the floor, marking Bridges' sixth consecutive outing with a field-goal efficiency of 57% or better. The 29-year-old was 2-for-4 from outside and 2-for-2 at the line. After an awful start to the postseason, Bridges has once again become an important two-way contributor for the Knicks, who are looking to return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Since Game 6 against Atalanta in Round 1, Bridges has averaged 18.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:19 AM ET

New York Knicks forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns recorded a fourth consecutive double-double in Tuesday's 115-104 Game 1 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The star big man had a quiet outing, but extended his double-double streak by scoring 13 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. Additionally, Towns contributed five assists, one steal, and one block, going 6-for-14 from the field. On the negative side, Towns struggled from deep with a 1-for-5 effort and committed a game-high seven turnovers. While his performance could have been better on Tuesday night, Towns has finished eight of 11 postseason outings with a double-double, providing plenty of fantasy value.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:12 AM ET

New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson poured in 38 points during the team's spectacular comeback win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday. With 8:19 left in the fourth quarter, the Knicks trailed by 22 points, but they stormed past Cleveland to win 115-104 in overtime. It marks the second-biggest fourth-quarter comeback in a playoff game in the last 30 years. Brunson produced 17 of his 38 points after the third quarter. He also bagged five rebounds, six assists, and three steals in 46 minutes. While Brunson made only one of his six attempts from deep, he went over 50% from the field with a 15-for-29 effort. During a 15-point fourth quarter, Brunson missed only two of nine field-goal attempts. The star guard posted his second-best scoring performance of the postseason and appears poised to do even more damage in the series, given the Cavaliers' struggles to contain him in Game 1.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

May 20, 2026, 8:08 AM ET

Before the poor Sunday last week at Aronimink, it had been over a month of seeing Scottie Scheffler in the mix coming down the stretch. It was the first distinctive tournament this season for the world number one in which the putter was simply ice-cold. He averaged -0.39 strokes gained on the greens and was vocal about his displeasure with the course setup. He gets another defense opportunity this week in Dallas, as he is the only player inside the top 20 in world rank to make the trip. The 29-year-old blew the field away last year with his incredible iron play, but while season-long statistics rank him high across the board, it's evident that there are more issues this time around compared to 2025. Still, he's by far the most talented player in the field and will command a heavy price tag and ownership percentage. It's really a Scheffler vs. the field scenario this week, and there are cases to be made for both.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf