June 11, 2025
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Christian Yelich (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the visiting Atlanta Braves with renewed swelling in his right wrist, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. It is from being hit by a pitch in Philadelphia on the team's last road trip. It sounds like a minor injury, so fantasy managers should consider Yelich day-to-day for now. His next chance to play will be in Thursday's series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals.
Jake Bauers is making the start in left field on Wednesday and will bat cleanup against Braves right-hander
Spencer Schwellenbach. Since returning from his initial wrist injury, Yelich has hit .240 with a home run. Overall in 2025, he's hitting .233 (56-for-240) with 13 homers, 41 RBI, 34 runs and 10 steals. We'll keep a close eye on how the 33-year-old's wrist injury affects his performance moving forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
June 11, 2025
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Steven Kwan won't be in Wednesday's lineup when his team closes out its series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. The Oregon State alum will again take a seat with left-handed hurler
Nick Lodolo getting the nod, marking the second time he's sat against a southpaw in a week. He hasn't necessarily been bad against them, batting .260 (20-for-77) with four doubles on the season. However, Kwan was 0-for-7 over the last two contests as the Reds ran out lefties to the mound. The benching could be in response to his slight slump, as he has just six hits in 27 June at-bats (.222). Teammate
Lane Thomas will occupy the leadoff spot, with fellow outfielder
Nolan Jones handling left-field duties.
--Alex CiullaSource: MLB
June 11, 2025
ESPN's Jeff Legwold writes that the Denver Broncos figure to give new running back
J.K. Dobbins a long look in the third-down role ahead of Week 1 of the 2025 regular season. Dobbins has dealt with multiple injuries since being drafted in 2020, mainly knee and Achilles injuries, but he had career-highs in rushing yards (905), catches (32) and receiving yards (153) last year with the Los Angeles Chargers and tied his career best with nine rushing touchdowns. And that was with him missing four games in 2024 with an MCL sprain.
Javonte Williams led the Broncos in carries (139) and rushing yards (513) last year, but he's now in Dallas. Second-round rookie RB
RJ Harvey is the favorite for lead-back duties in 2025, but Dobbins (if healthy) could be a nice RB3/flex option for fantasy managers in PPR leagues if he captures the full-time third-down role.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold
June 11, 2025
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in Wednesday's lineup for their final game of a road series with the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a routine day off for the burgeoning fantasy superstar, his first of the year through 67 games. Switch-hitting teammate
Vidal Brujan will hold down center field and bat ninth in his stead. The 23-year-old has been sensational in 2025, setting career-highs in virtually every statistic, sans steals. Still, in that regard, he's just six off his mark from last season. In addition to his stellar defensive work and prowess on the base paths, he's sporting modest gains in average exit velocity (90.1 MPH) and hard-hit rate (43.0%).
--Alex CiullaSource: MLB
June 11, 2025
Xander Schauffele is rounding into form, recording six straight top-30 finishes, including a T8 at the Masters and T28 at the PGA Championship. He has gained strokes from tee to green in all six of those starts and will look to continue that trend at the U.S. Open, where he boasts an elite track record of eight starts and no finishes worse than 14th. Oakmont Country Club will challenge every part of a player's game, especially tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Schauffele ranks 40th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.552 per round), seventh on approach (plus-0.681), and 164th in driving accuracy. However, he ranks in the 86th percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough over the last 12 months. Despite early-season struggles after returning from injury, Schauffele's consistent major prowess and elite upside make him a top contender at this year's U.S. Open.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June
11,
2025
Cleveland
Browns
rookie
quarterback
Dillon
Gabriel
was
first
up
in
team
drills
at
mandatory
minicamp
for
the
second
straight
day
on
Wednesday
and
is
going
up
against
the
first-team
defense,
according
to
The
Chronicle
Telegram's
Scott
read more...
June 11, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Brandon Marsh (elbow) is out of the team's lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Chicago Cubs. Teammate
Johan Rojas will work center field in his stead -- batting ninth. The 27-year-old exited Tuesday's contest in the sixth inning after hyperextending his elbow on a slide. Fortunately, the team believes he'll be available off the bench for Wednesday's rubber match, and it appears he has a chance to return to the field as early as this weekend. The lefty looked to be heating up before the injury, recording a hit in three straight appearances with back-to-back two-hit efforts. He was 5-for-7 over that stretch (.714) with an extra-base hit (double) and a steal.
--Alex CiullaSource: MLB
June 11, 2025
Cameron Young has appeared at the U.S. Open five times. The American golfer has missed the cut three times with one result inside the Top 40 (T-32 at the LA Country Club in 2023). Young has played well of late and finished T-4 at the RBC Canadian Open. He contended right until the closing holes finishing two strokes behind the winner despite back-to-back scores of 65. Young's overall scrambling ranks 153rd at 56.51% and he loses 0.499 strokes gained in approach to the green (165th). A course like Oakmont with glass-like fairways and greens could present a large obstacle for Young. Adding in the prospect of rain may keep Young from even being an intriguing DFS choice for the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June
11,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
head
coach
Kyle
Shanahan
said
that
wide
receiver
Jauan
Jennings
(calf),
who
isn't
practicing
during
mandatory
minicamp
this
week,
is
expected
to
be
ready
for
the
start
of
training
camp
in
late
July.
read more...
June 11, 2025
Since his impressive run of six straight finishes of T17 or better, including the Masters, Collin Morikawa has cooled off slightly, recording just one result inside the top 20 in his last five starts. He'll look to get back on track at the U.S. Open, where he's posted four straight top-14 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly tee-to-green performance, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Morikawa ranks fifth in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.153 per round), sixth on approach (plus0.710), and second in driving accuracy. However, he sits in just the 21st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. If he can keep the ball in the fairway, Morikawa should once again be in the mix at the U.S. Open.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting right-handed pitcher
Carmen Mlodzinski to the big-league roster. Pitcher
Kyle Nicolas was optioned in a corresponding move. The South Carolina product started 2025 in the majors but was sent down after a poor showing through his first nine outings (5.67 ERA, 1.61 WHIP). He's pitched well for Triple-A Indianapolis since then -- yielding 11 hits and two earned runs over 15 2/3 innings (three starts) with a matching 1.15 ERA and WHIP. Mlodzinski will reportedly work out of the bullpen in a long-relief role, similar to that of teammate
Braxton Ashcraft.
--Alex CiullaSource: Colin Beazley
June 11, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick remembers Oakmont Country Club well. The English golfer was in position to contend when a Saturday 79 derailed his hopes in 2016. Fitzpatrick did later win a U.S. Open in 2022 and has several Top 20 results. Fitzpatrick did contend at the PGA Championship tying for eighth place with back-to-back weekend scores of 72. He has shown better form the last several events and did improve his scrambling from the rough from outside the Top 150 to 121st. His sand saves are still Top 20 on the PGA Tour through 13 events. Fitzpatrick is a solid betting value as a +12000 long shot (+280 Top 20). Fitzpatrick has three results inside the Top 20 since 2018.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June
11,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Brandon
Aiyuk
(knee)
is
likely
to
be
placed
on
the
Physically
Unable
to
Perform
list
for
training
camp
in
late
July
as
he
continues
his
recovery
from
his
ACL
surgery,
according
read more...
June 11, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Garrett Wilson and cornerback Sauce Gardner, who are both seeking contract extensions this offseason, are participating in the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to Newsday's Al Iannazzone. Wilson is entering yet another season with a new quarterback, this time his old college teammate
Justin Fields. The 24-year-old former 10th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State has put up three straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his NFL career and had a career-best 101 catches and seven touchdowns in 17 starts in 2024. Wilson will be the team's unquestioned WR1 this year now that
Davante Adams is gone, but his fantasy upside will depend on the efficiency of New York's offense and Fields. The Jets are expected to lean heavily on their ground game, making Wilson more of a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - Al Iannazzone
June 11, 2025
Jordan Spieth has not won a U.S. Open since 2015. However, the American golfer has been in better form in 2025. He has four Top 10 results and has been close to victory on several occasions. Spieth is 31 and yet it feels like he has golfed forever. Since that 2015 triumph, Spieth has only finished inside the Top 20 once, however. That was 2021 at the Torrey Pines South course (T-19). The one thing that is always an adventure for Spieth is scrambling from the rough. He ranks 144th on tour (53.08%). If that number rises to above 60% this week, Spieth has a chance to be a solid DFS and betting option for fantasy players.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Shane Lowry has been in excellent form in 2025, recording 10 top-25, four top-10s, and two runner-up finishes through 14 events. He now heads to the U.S. Open, where he's made the cut in eight of 12 appearances, including four top-20 finishes. Oakmont Country Club will test every aspect of a player's game, particularly from tee to green, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Lowry currently ranks second on tour in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-1.464 per round), 28th in driving accuracy, and second in strokes gained on approach (plus-1.020). He's also in the 91st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. As long as his putter holds up -- he ranks just 103rd in strokes gained putting -- Lowry is one of the strongest value plays on the DraftKings slate at just $7,300.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Brooks Koepka is hard to count out at Oakmont Country Club. The American golfer has won five majors and that includes the aforementioned U.S. Open triumphs in 2017 and 2018. Playing on the LIV Tour has been a mixed blessing for Koepka, although he recently won America's tournament in 2023. The first two majors in 2025 have not quite been so kind. He missed the cut at the Masters and the PGA Championship. He did not even shoot better than a 74 in any of those four rounds. Koepka places a lot of pressure on himself but he knows the rough and the landing area well on this golf course. Currently, Koepka stands at +6000 to win and is always worth a look (+260 for a Top 20).
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Viktor Hovland has been hit or miss at the U.S. Open. The young Norwegian golfer has three short stays and three Top 20 results since 2019. Oakmont presents as one of the toughest challenges Hovland has faced in some time. He did win the Valspar Championship in March after missing three consecutive cuts. It is safe to say Hovland has been inconsistent. Since an opening 65 at Pebble Beach in February, Hovland has not had a round or rounds that put any fear into the field. For a golfer with high expectations, that speaks volumes. Also, he only ranks 121st in strokes gained to putting (-0.104). If he struggles with the uneven greens and rough, it may be another weekend to avoid even a Top 20 wager on Hovland.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Since his run of five straight top-13 finishes in March, Michael Kim has cooled off, posting just one top-25 result in his last nine starts. He'll look to rebound at the U.S. Open, where he's made only two career appearances, most recently missing the cut in 2023. Success at Oakmont Country Club will rely heavily on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Kim ranks 32nd in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.716 per round) and sits in the 82nd percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough, but is just 108th in driving accuracy. He's roughly field-average with his putter (minus-0.001 strokes per round) but gains a solid 0.358 strokes around the green, good for 15th on tour. Despite a shaky track record in majors (five missed cuts in nine starts), Kim has the tools to compete. At just $6,300 on DraftKings, he's a boom-or-bust value option that could swing a DFS lineup.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Russell Henley has had an interesting 2025 season. The American golfer won the Arnold Palmer in March and did finish T-5 at the Memorial in his last event. Henley heads into the year's third major seeking to play on Saturday. Henley missed the cut at The Masters and then the PGA Championship. The golfer enjoyed his first Top 10 result at a U.S. Open in 2024 at Pinehurst No.2. One of the keys for Henley is his ability to battle. He clawed his way to a T-5 at the Memorial punctuated by a final round 71. Challenging pin placements, rough, and potentially hazardous weekend weather makes Henley a potentially good DFS option for the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Tyrrell Hatton has been in decent form this season, posting seven top-25 finishes in eight LIV starts, along with a T14 at the Masters and a T60 at the PGA Championship. He now turns his attention to the U.S. Open, where he's made the cut in five of eight appearances, with four finishes inside the top 27. This year's tournament returns to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously difficult course with 28-yard-wide fairways and nearly five-inch rough. Ball-striking will be crucial, and Hatton ranks 18th on LIV in strokes gained in ball-striking (plus-0.30 per round), 18th from tee to green (plus-0.46), and 32nd off the tee (minus-0.11). While Hatton should be able to make the cut, his overall ceiling remains limited, especially due to a lack of real success in major championships.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June 11, 2025
Bryson DeChambeau continues to dominate, posting top-five finishes in six straight events across both LIV and major championships, including a T5 at the Masters and a runner-up at the PGA Championship. He now looks to extend that run at the U.S. Open, where he famously edged out Rory McIlroy last year to claim his second career title at this event. This year's tournament heads to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously demanding layout with 28-yard-wide fairways and rough approaching five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and DeChambeau leads LIV in strokes gained in ball-striking (plus-2.06 per round), from tee to green (plus-2.44), and off the tee (plus-1.92). He's not losing strokes in any area of his game, is in elite form, and is poised for another strong U.S. Open performance.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
June
11,
2025
San
Diego
Padres
infielder
Luis
Arraez
went
3-for-5
with
two
doubles,
one
RBI,
and
four
runs
scored
in
Tuesday's
11-1
win
over
the
Dodgers.
Arraez's
slash
line
in
2025
now
sits
at
.281/.314/.405
with
three
home
read more...
June 11, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base, and a second run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. The home run was his 10th of the season, and it came in the fourth inning off
Logan Evans to extend the Diamondbacks' lead to 3-0. Gurriel is having a steady 2025 campaign thus far, slashing .258/.304/.446 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 24 runs scored, and four stolen bases. He also continues to bat fifth or sixth in one of the best offenses in baseball (fourth in runs scored) and should continue to provide fantasy managers with opportunities to continue to contribute at a high level. In points leagues specifically, he does not strike out a ton (14.4 percent), so that, combined with his ability to drive in runs, makes him a valuable asset.
--NichoSource: ESPN
June 11, 2025
Arizona Diamondbacks speedy outfielder
Alek Thomas went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, a stolen base, and four total runs scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Mariners. It was quite the evening for Thomas, as he was active on the basepaths and blasted his third home run of the season. The home run came in the eighth inning with the Diamondbacks already up 9-3 in the contest. Thomas is enjoying a nice 2025 campaign, slashing .273/.315/.395 with 21 runs scored, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases. He has taken off in June, slashing .370/.393/.593. He seems to have an everyday role with the Diamondbacks, perhaps occasionally sitting against a left-handed pitcher, but the 25-year-old provides a lot of speed and good defense, making him an interesting player if he can continue to stay hot and get the opportunities. For now, he can remain on the waiver wire in most formats.
--NichoSource: ESPN
June 11, 2025
Corey Conners heads to the U.S. Open in strong form after a T27 finish at the Canadian Open, his 10th top-30 result of the season. He's made just one cut in six career U.S. Open starts, but that appearance resulted in a T9 finish last year. This year's tournament returns to Oakmont Country Club, a notoriously tough course featuring 28-yard-wide fairways and rough nearing five inches. Ball-striking will be critical, and Conners ranks 24th in strokes gained from tee to green (plus-0.747 per round), eighth in driving accuracy, and is in the 61st percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. His weakness lies around the green, where he ranks 113th, losing 0.043 strokes per round. Conners' elite tee-to-green play gives him solid upside, but his track record at the U.S. Open and short-game concerns add volatility to his outlook.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
June 11, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Brandon Marsh (elbow) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Cubs due to left elbow soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Marsh appeared to injure his elbow after sliding into second base during the second inning. The good news is that he was not removed from the game until the sixth inning, suggesting that the injury may be minor. The Phillies will likely provide more clarity on the injury in the coming days.
Johan Rojas entered the game for Marsh and would likely pick up some starts in center field if Marsh needs to sit out another few games. On the season, Marsh is slashing a modest .241/.341/.345 with two home runs, 13 RBI, three stolen bases, and 15 runs scored.
--NichoSource: Matt Gelb
June 11, 2025
Colorado Rockies outfielder and corner infielder
Kris Bryant (back) played catch on the field before Tuesday's game against the Giants, the team reports. Bryant had an ablation procedure on his back on May 8. The surgery was designed to relieve the pain that has hampered his rehab from the chronic lumbar degenerative disc disease that has limited him to 11 games thus far in 2025. The former MVP has struggled mightily with back issues throughout his career, and based on his last few seasons with the Rockies, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be much of an asset outside of a potential hot streamer bat for a couple of weeks once he's healthy. Although it's a positive sign he is taking his first steps towards action, there is still no concrete timeline for his return.
--NichoSource: Colorado Rockies
June 11, 2025
Ben Griffin is one of the hottest golfers on the PGA Tour not named Scottie Scheffler. The American golfer has three Top 10 results including a win at the Charles Schwab Challenge and a runner-up at the Memorial. There is always the risk of an implosion. Again, a young golfer heading to Oakmont on a hot streak could be considered troubling. The one major red flag with Griffin is scrambling from the rough (154th - 52.14%). Some have reported the greens are extremely slick. It would not take much for shots to slide into that deep rough. From there, Griffin's scrambling from distance (30+ yards) ranks 119th. At +7500 to win, Griffin is more valued by sportsbooks than golfers like Sam Berger, Keegan Bradley, and Daniel Berger.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
June 11, 2025
Sam Burns delivered a miraculous Sunday performance at the Canadian Open, firing an eight-under 62 to force a playoff with Ryan Fox. Although he fell just short of the win, it marked his sixth straight top-30 finish and gives him plenty of momentum heading into this week's U.S. Open, where he finished T9 last year. Success at Oakmont Country Club, one of the toughest tests in golf, will hinge on tee-to-green play, driving accuracy, and approach shots from the rough. Burns ranks 132nd in strokes gained from tee to green (minus-0.221 per round), 84th in driving accuracy, and sits in the 39th percentile in greens in regulation from over 150 yards out of the rough. Where he separates himself is on the greens, leading the PGA Tour in strokes gained putting per round (plus-1.056). Given the speed and difficulty of Oakmont's greens and the form he's shown, Burns profiles as a solid option for both DFS players and bettors this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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