April 12, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Regardless of what happens, the Wolves are locked into the No. 6 seed heading into the postseason. With that being said, Minnesota is going to rest its starters, so there's no chance they can get injured before the postseason. Edwards will head to the bench due to right knee injury management. He'll finish the regular season averaging 28.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 61 games. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark will likely play significant minutes with the Wolves resting most of the team. Shannon has scored over 50 points in the last two games, so he's the much better streaming choice between the two guards.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that Booker has missed due to right ankle injury management. The Suns are opting to play it safe and rest Booker ahead of Tuesday's Play-in Tournament game. He'll finish the regular season averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds across 33.5 minutes per game in 64 contests. Collin Gillespie (shoulder) is questionable for this game, but would be a solid DFS option if he's able to play. Otherwise, Amir Coffey, Jamaree Bouyea, and Koby Brea would see bigger roles in the rotation during the regular-season finale.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. DeRozan will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering hamstring issue. This game is the regular-season finale, so DeRozan has played his final game of the 2025-2026 campaign. He averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 31.2 minutes of action across 77 games. The absence of DeRozan should mean Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford will take on larger roles in the rotation. Both players are looking like possible DFS targets after posting 20-point performances without DeRozan on Friday.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar qualified 10th for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. It will be the third time in his Cup Series career that Hocevar will start at race at Bristol from the top 10. In five prior starts at Bristol, Hocevar has three finishes of 11th or better, with a career-best finish of seventh scored in his last appearance. After seven races so far this year, Hocevar is 15th in the regular-season standings with five top-20 finishes and an average finish of 16.6. In practice for Sunday's race at Bristol, Hocevar ranked 13th in overall lap averages, but displayed top-5 speeds in the 10-25 consecutive lap average categories. Hocevar is preferred in DFS as a tournament option since his starting position offers little upside, but his track history and equipment are good enough to maintain a top-10 finish. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

April 12, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Unsurprisingly, the Thunder are resting most of their starters for Sunday's regular-season finale. Gilgeous-Alexander will head to the bench with a minor oblique issue. Thunder fans shouldn't be worried as he'll be ready to go for the postseason. His absence on Sunday should mean larger roles for Nikola Topic and Jared McCain. Between the two guards, Topic is looking like the better streaming option after posting a double-double on Friday.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing will start this week's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway from the 12th position. This will be the fourth consecutive race this year where Wallace will start inside the top 15. In 13 previous races at Bristol, Wallace has eight top-20 finishes with two inside the top 10. Through the first seven races this season, Wallace is 11th in the regular-season standings and has five finishes of 11th or better with an average finish of 16.3. In practice for this week's race, Wallace ranked 12th in overall lap averages and displayed top-10 speeds in the 10-30 consecutive lap average categories. Despite a mixed history at Bristol, Wallace is a driver who has equipment capable of earning a solid finish overall. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

April 12, 2026

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci is slated to be promoted to the MLB roster ahead of their contest on Tuesday, according to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media. Antonacci is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the team's system on MLB.com. In the 2025 campaign, Antonacci spent his time at both High-A and Double-A, logging 116 total games. During this stint, Antonacci held an overall .291/.433/.409 slash line with 21 doubles, five home runs, and an impressive 48 stolen bases. Through the opening part of the 2026 campaign, Antonacci has moved up to Triple-A, where he has looked quite comfortable, carrying an elite .317/.509/.488 line with two home runs and four stolen bases. While his power upside may be low, he possesses elite speed, which makes him worth adding in all standard 12-team leagues ahead of his upcoming MLB debut.--Andy Smith
Source: Elijah Evans

April 12, 2026

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) didn't finish Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The veteran blue-liner was limited to 11:48 of ice time due to an upper-body injury. Manson has been excellent at both ends of the ice for Colorado this season, recording 31 points (five goals, 26 assists), 99 blocks, and 174 blocks in 79 games. He leads all defensemen in the league with a plus-44 rating. Cale Makar (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup during the final week of the regular season and could take Manson's place.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Aarif Deen

April 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (hand) was forced to make an early exit due to injury on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the second period, he hurt his left hand while blocking an attempt on goal by Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski. Dobson leads the NHL with 188 blocks this season. Unfortunately, his most recent one could end up costing him time just as the playoffs are about to begin. Up to this point, Dobson has featured in all 80 Canadiens games, contributing 12 goals and 35 assists offensively. He is looking at his first absence of the season on Sunday against the Islanders.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

April 12, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) missed most of Saturday's matchup with the St. Louis Blues after taking a puck to the face. The incident occurred a few minutes into the second period. "I think Frank's going to be all right," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "He had to get some dental work done, but I think he'll be all right." Earlier this season, Nazar was forced to miss a month of action due to a broken jaw from a puck hitting him in the face. It appears he wasn't as severely hurt this time around, though it remains to be seen whether the Blackhawks will use him in their final two games of the season. Nazar is Chicago's third-highest scorer, with 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games. He is seen as a key part of the franchise's future, having signed a $46.2 million, seven-year contract extension ahead of this season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 12, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after he was hurt during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The veteran forward left the contest midway through the third period after crashing hard into the net. Chicago faces two more regular-season games against Buffalo and San Jose. Jeff Blashill's team is out of playoff contention, so there's little incentive to rush Mangiapane back for these games. Saturday's matchup was Mangiapane's 10th outing with the Blackhawks. He has posted one goal and one assist since arriving from Edmonton in March. Overall, Mangiapane has notched just 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 52 outings. He has disappointed fantasy managers who expected a bounce-back season from him.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 12, 2026

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's crucial 3-0 win over the New York Islanders. He appeared to have been hit by a high stick near his eye in the second period. The Senators captain managed to take a couple of shifts after the incident but missed most of the third period. After the game, Senators head coach Travis Green said Tkachuk "wasn't feeling well." Tkachuk entered Saturday's matchup in red-hot form, with three goals and nine assists over his last nine outings. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Sunday's tilt against New Jersey.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

April 12, 2026

Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin injured his right leg in Saturday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. It's unclear whether Sandin can play in Sunday's rematch between the teams. The Swedish blue-liner is attempting to post his second straight 30-point campaign. Across 72 appearances, he has managed five goals, 24 assists, 89 SOG, 127 blocks, and 87 hits. While losing Sandin for Sunday's action would be a blow for the Capitals, they have plenty of potential replacements to choose from. Dylan McIlrath, Declan Chisholm, and Timothy Liljegren are all itching to get back into the lineup after being healthy scratches for long spells.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Tom Gulitti

April 12, 2026

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois (upper body) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins after getting hurt on Saturday. The Capitals beat a weakened Penguins squad 6-3 on the road, with Dubois contributing one assist. But he logged just 7:02 of ice time, leaving the contest due to an upper-body injury. Health issues have limited Dubois to only 28 appearances this season. He has logged five goals and 13 assists. David Kampf could be Dubois' replacement in the lineup for Sunday's rematch with the Penguins, but he doesn't hold any fantasy value.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Washington Capitals PR

April 12, 2026

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was a high-end RB1 and a dark-horse MVP candidate throughout the first half of the 2025 NFL season. Across his first 10 games of the year, he was averaging 113.9 rushing yards, 3.0 receptions, 26.0 receiving yards, and 1.7 touchdowns per contest. He ranked as the overall RB1 in PPR leagues from Week 1 to Week 10, and it wasn't particularly close; he was a full 25.1 points ahead of the RB2 during that span, Christian McCaffrey, and a full 89.9 points ahead of the RB4, Jahmyr Gibbs. Things went downhill from there, though, as the Colts hit their bye week and soon after lost Daniel Jones to a season-ending Achilles injury. The suboptimal quarterback play of Riley Leonard and Philip Rivers made it challenging for Jonathan Taylor to maintain his superstar role. He averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (23rd-best) the rest of the way. Jones has a strong chance to be healthy in Week 1 of the 2026 season, which would be great news for Taylor. The 27-year-old has proven that he can still be an elite ball-carrier if the offense is in decent shape. He continues to be treated as a top running back option in RotoBaller's latest dynasty football rankings, where he ranks as the overall RB6.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs had another spectacular season in 2025, totaling 1,223 rushing yards, 77 catches, 616 receiving yards, and 18 total touchdowns. He scored a career-high 366.9 fantasy points in PPR leagues, but despite this new personal-best mark, he actually dropped in the overall ranking from RB1 in 2024 to RB3 last year. Moving forward, Gibbs is a strong candidate to jump back up to the overall RB1 spot in 2026. The backfield dynamic looks a little different, which has the potential to help his cause. David Montgomery was traded to Houston, leaving behind 908 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. Most -- but perhaps not all -- of that vacated volume will go to Isiah Pacheco, who signed with the Lions in free agency. Pacheco is averaging just 4.25 touchdowns per season throughout his career, though, so we wouldn't be surprised to see some of Montgomery's goal-line volume go to Gibbs. If the 24-year-old can stay healthy for a full 17-game season again, he'll certainly be in the mix to finish as the overall RB1 in 2026 and beyond. Fantasy managers are taking notice, as Gibbs ranks as the RB1 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings. That puts him ahead of Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, who has been a top-three fantasy running back in back-to-back seasons.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba took another substantial step forward in 2025, catching 119 of his 163 targets for 1,793 yards and 10 touchdowns. He set new career-highs in all four categories, and he also had the best fantasy finish of his young career, ranking as the overall WR2 in PPR leagues. He and Puka Nacua were neck-and-neck in the race for the WR1 title, with the Rams' receiver ultimately edging out Smith-Njigba by 16.1 fantasy points. Smith-Njigba has certainly lived up to his hype as a former first-round pick, and he has shown that he can produce regardless of which quarterback is throwing him passes. With that said, he'll certainly appreciate the consistency the Seahawks have at the quarterback position for now, with Sam Darnold under contract through 2027. At just 24 years old, Smith-Njigba's youth, productivity, and role in a high-powered offense make him an elite fantasy football option. But is he the best of the best? As it stands, Smith-Njigba ranks #2 among wide receivers in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings. He's in the top tier, but he ranks one spot behind Ja'Marr Chase and one spot ahead of Nacua.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is coming off another disappointing season in which he caught a modest 38 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns. He didn't live up to his expectations as a former first-round pick, ranking as the WR60 in PPR leagues. He wasn't a worthwhile fantasy starter, and yet that was still the best fantasy finish of his young career. The second-year pass-catcher ended up missing four games due to performance and disciplinary reasons, falling out of favor with former head coach Sean McDermott. While McDermott is no longer in Buffalo, new head coach Joe Brady was the team's offensive coordinator last year and presumably has similar feelings about Coleman as his predecessor. The elephant in the room is the fact that Buffalo went out and traded for DJ Moore this offseason. At best, Coleman is stuck behind Moore and Khalil Shakir on the depth chart. However, he could also end up behind Tyrell Shavers and any potential rookie draft pick. Furthermore, there's a real chance that he could finish with fewer targets than tight end Dawson Knox, tight end Dalton Kincaid, or both. Just two years into his NFL career, it seems like Coleman needs a new chapter and a fresh start. For now, though, he remains a Bill, and his path to any sort of fantasy relevance is highly improbable. He should be stashed in deeper fantasy leagues and dropped in shallower formats.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

The Jacksonville Jaguars went out and signed running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. to a two-year, $10 million deal this offseason. He replaces Travis Etienne Jr. in the Jags' backfield, but that doesn't mean that we should pencil Rodriguez in to acquire all of Etienne's vacated carries (260) and targets (52). Rather, Rodriguez will compete with Bhayshul Tuten for the lead-back role during training camp, and third-string running back LeQuint Allen should also carve out significant volume as a passing-down specialist. Therefore, Rodriguez's ceiling isn't RB10, where Etienne ranked in 2025, but rather a mid-range RB2. The same can be said for Tuten. The good news is that Rodriguez presumably fills a hole the Jaguars' front office believed they had. Otherwise, they wouldn't have actively gone out and signed him to a multi-year deal. He's not a lock to finish 2026 as a top-36 fantasy running back, but there's RB3/flex value here if the backfield ends up split, and he has RB2 upside if he wins the lead-back role.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington should take over exclusive responsibility of the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind Pat Freiermuth, but his lack of ties to the new coaching staff could complicate the situation. Washington was drafted by former head coach Mike Tomlin, and he had the best season of his young career in 2025 under offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Both Tomlin and Smith are gone, being replaced by Mike McCarthy and Brian Angelichio. That's not to say that McCarthy and Angelichio won't utilize Washington; the Steelers' lack of tight end moves this offseason suggests they're satisfied with the position. However, the new staff has no attachment to Washington, and they could opt to use him less than Smith did in 2025, when he caught 31 passes for 364 yards and one touchdown. That's just one possibility amidst a large range of possible outcomes, so fantasy managers shouldn't necessarily panic. He's a speculative hold in most dynasty leagues at the moment.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak had a fun homecoming in the third game of the series in San Diego on Saturday against the Padres in a 9-4 loss at Petco Park. Moniak, who went to high school in the San Diego area, went 4-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .300 and his OPS to 1.113. The 27-year-old former first overall pick in 2016 by the Philadelphia Phillies has found a home in Colorado, at least against right-handed pitching. Moniak broke out in 2025 in his first year with the team, slashing .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 461 plate appearances over 135 games. His two homers on Saturday night brought him to five on the year while also adding nine RBI. Although he has limitations against lefties (.491 career OPS), he has become a post-hype prospect, especially in the hitter-friendly environment at Coors Field. Moniak is only rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues, but he should attract more interest to close out the week after his two-homer game on Saturday.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 12, 2026

The Houston Astros announced that shortstop Jeremy Pena (knee) was taken out of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners early with right posterior knee tightness. Pena went 1-for-3 in the contest with a single and was eventually replaced by pinch-runner Nick Allen in the fourth inning. The 28-year-old Dominican shortstop also dealt with a fractured finger in spring training and was eased back in for the start of the 2026 regular season before hurting his knee on Saturday night. The extent of the injury is uncertain at this time, but more likely than not, Pena won't be in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale on Sunday. He came into Saturday's game with 10 hits in 40 at-bats (.250 average) with no homers, no RBI, five runs, and a stolen base. For now, we'll consider Pena day-to-day. But if he does miss extended time, it will be good news for Isaac Paredes, who would see regular starts at third base with Carlos Correa likely moving to shortstop. Pena, who is very capable of a 20-20 season if he stays healthy, should be held onto in all fantasy leagues, even if he goes on the injured list.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Houston Astros

April 12, 2026

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 22 saves in a 2-0 shutout victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday. He extended his winning streak to four straight games and now has a 34-12-6 record this year, as well as a 2.59 goals against average and a .900 save percentage. His next appearance will most likely be on Monday versus the Toronto Maple Leafs.--Marko23
Source: NHL.com

April 11, 2026

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos scored his 40th goal of the year in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. It is the eighth time in his career that Stamkos has reached the 40-goal mark. He has 622 goals in his career, which is 19th all-time and third among active players, only behind Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.--Marko23
Source: NHL.com

April 11, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is quickly becoming one of the most popular additions off the waiver wire after hitting .318 (7-for-22) with a home run and 10 RBI over his last eight games. Overall, Mitchell is slashing .281/.425/.469 with a home run, 13 RBI, and a .411 wOBA over 40 plate appearances. His BB% has improved drastically, rising from 9% last summer to 17.9%, while his hard-hit percentage has increased from 42.2% to 58.8%. Mitchell is worth adding in leagues with 12 teams or more after his recent stretch. The 27-year-old is widely available, as he's rostered in just 17% of Yahoo leagues. Mitchell is currently ranked 53rd in the latest RotoBaller waiver wire rankings and is quickly becoming a popular waiver wire add after his torrid stretch.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Baseball Savant

April 11, 2026

Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen is starting to heat up at the plate and has homered three times in his last six games. Jensen is slashing .211/.262/.553 with four home runs, seven RBI, six runs, and 16 strikeouts over 14 games. The 22-year-old has struggled with strikeouts this season, posting a 35.9 K%, almost double last season's strikeout rate. However, his 18.2% barrel percentage is in the 92nd percentile, while his hard-hit percentage (50.0) is in the 79th percentile. Jensen has legit power and homered 14 times in just 43 games in Triple-A last season. His average might not be there yet, but Jensen carries plenty of upside and is only rostered in 30% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers searching for catcher help off the waiver wire should add Jensen in all leagues, especially while he's wielding a hot bat.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Baseball Savant

April 11, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison and right-hander Brandon Sproat were both being checked out after Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Washington Nationals for knee injuries. According to Brewers manager Pat Murphy, Harrison and Sproat will have their knees examined after the game. Harrison was tagged with his first loss of the year by allowing two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out one over 4 1/3 innings. The southpaw owns a 3.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 15 strikeouts over 14 2/3 innings this season. Harrison is considered questionable for his next scheduled start on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. As for Sproat, he came out of the bullpen in Saturday's game and was wild. He allowed one run on four hits and three walks while striking out three over 3 2/3 innings. Sproat has struggled this season but has lowered his ERA to 10.45. He is also considered questionable for his next scheduled start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. It's unclear if Sproat or Harrison will miss any time, and the Brewers should have more clarity on the knee injuries once the results are in. Both pitchers are considered day-to-day for now.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Jack Stearn

April 11, 2026

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks is off to a hot start in 2026, slashing .286/.354/.524 with three home runs, 13 RBI, and 10 runs across 14 games. Hicks continues to deliver in the heart of Miami's batting order and collected a hit in three of his last four games. The 26-year-old has drastically cut down on his strikeouts, with his K% dropping from 14.4% last summer to 6.8% in 2026. While his BB% is down 4.2%, Hicks' expected batting average, xwOBA, and exit velocity are all up so far compared to last season. With dual eligibility at catcher and first base on Yahoo Fantasy, Hicks' fast start makes him a priority add for fantasy managers searching for help at first base or catcher, as he's rostered in only 55% of Yahoo leagues.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Baseball Savant

April 11, 2026

San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (wrist) was removed in the bottom of the fifth inning from Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles with a wrist contusion. Arraez was kicked in the right hand by Dylan Beavers as he was running to second base during a groundout in the fourth frame. He initially stayed in the game, and Beavers was called out for interference. The 29-year-old went 1-for-3 before being pulled. He is considered day-to-day for now and will undergo further evaluation. Christian Koss replaced Arraez and would see an uptick in at-bats if Arraez is forced to miss any time. His next chance to return will be the series finale on Sunday.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Susan Slusser

April 11, 2026

According to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media, the Chicago White Sox are promoting top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. He is expected to make his MLB debut on Tuesday. The southpaw is considered the team's No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 49 prospect in the sport. Schultz joined the White Sox system with the 26th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. In 2025, Schultz spent most of his time with Double-A, where he logged 56 2/3 innings with a 3.34 ERA before earning a brief taste of Triple-A. However, in 2026, Schultz looked dominant at Triple-A, prompting an early promotion. Through his first three games of the season (14 innings), the left-hander has struck out 19 hitters while holding a 1.29 ERA and a 0.43 WHIP. Given his high-end strikeout upside, he is worth adding in all 12-team leagues ahead of his eventual MLB debut.--Andy Smith
Source: Elijah Evans