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Shane Bieber Will Need at Least Two More Rehab Starts
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) could make his next minor-league rehab start this Saturday at Triple-A Buffalo, and he will require at least two more rehab outings before rejoining the big-league roster, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Bieber didn't exactly have a great rehab outing on Sunday with Single-A Dunedin, allowing five earned runs on six hits while walking none and striking out two in 2 1/3 innings of work. It came after the 31-year-old veteran threw two scoreless innings in his first rehab appearance last Monday in the rookie-level Florida Complex League. He threw 35 of his 49 pitches for strikes on Sunday while averaging 92.1 mph with his fastball. Bieber will be looking to increase his workload this weekend, and he has a few more boxes to check before he's cleared to make his 2026 season debut in the majors. Since he's on the 60-day injured list, he will not be eligible to return until later in June, but he's a worthwhile deep-league stash for pitching depth in the meantime. Bieber is currently rostered in 45% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Max Scherzer Scheduled to Make Another Rehab Start on Friday
Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) is scheduled to make another minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Scherzer will be looking to build on what was a successful first rehab start on Sunday at Buffalo, when he threw three scoreless innings on 41 total pitches. Depending on how the 41-year-old future Hall of Fame hurler fares this Friday, it could be his last minor-league tune-up before coming off the 15-day injured list to rejoin the big-league squad. Even though the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star will return to a starting role with the Jays when he's activated, fantasy managers in mixed leagues should have better options to choose from. Scherzer went 1-3 in his first five starts this year before getting hurt, and he's also dealt with ankle and thumb issues during his rehab. He currently has a 9.64 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts in his 18 2/3 innings pitched and is no longer the dominant pitcher of the past. Scherzer is rostered in just 4% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Red Sox to Promote Anthony Seigler to Majors, Worth a Deep-League Add?
The Boston Red Sox are promoting third base prospect Anthony Seigler to the big leagues, per Tommy Cassell of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. A former first-round pick out of high school by the New York Yankees back in 2018, Seigler did not make his MLB debut until 2025 as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers. The 26-year-old struggled in a small sample size for Milwaukee, hitting .194/.292/.210 with zero home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, and two stolen bases across 73 plate appearances. However, Seigler has impressed across 127 plate appearances with Triple-A Worcester in 2026, hitting .298/.425/.471 with three homers, 21 RBI, 14 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The Red Sox have gotten miserable production out of third baseman Caleb Durbin, who owns a .539 OPS across 185 plate appearances. If Seigler hits the ground running in Boston, there could be an opportunity for him to work his way into everyday playing time at the hot corner.
Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Tommy Cassell
Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Tommy Cassell
Dylan Cease to Make a Rehab Start on Thursday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease (hamstring) was cleared to make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday after he threw a bullpen session on Tuesday in Atlanta, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Cease also did some change-of-direction running drills. Depending on how things go with Buffalo later this week, Cease could be ready to come off the 15-day injured list to rejoin Toronto's starting rotation next week. If the 30-year-old only needs one rehab start, his next outing could line up next week versus the Philadelphia Phillies. He'll be a bit more risky for that matchup, but Cease has been solid for the Jays and fantasy managers in his first year in Canada, going 3-3 with a 3.05 ERA (2.58 FIP) and 1.21 WHIP with a league-high 92 strikeouts and 26 walks in 62 innings across his first 11 starts. Cease has four quality starts on the season and has had at least seven strikeouts in all five of his starts in May. He shouldn't be floating around on any waiver wires out there.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Can Eric Singleton Jr. Fully Break Out at Third School?
Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. enters the 2026 season playing for his third program in three years. He spent his freshman and sophomore years at Georgia Tech before a one-year run at Auburn last season. Now, he will reunite with his Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator, Buster Faulkner. Singleton has game-breaking ability, but he hasn't been a volume-heavy wideout so far in his collegiate career. Through his first 36 games, he has tallied 162 receptions for 2,002 yards and 12 touchdowns. He's also rushed 36 times for 201 yards and one score. His familiarity with Faulkner's system could give him a head start over fellow wideouts Vernell Brown and Dallas Wilson, but overall, it should be a talented pass-catching group. A big season in 2026 could propel Singleton into an early-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Emilio Pagan Worth Stashing Off the Waiver Wire Ahead of Injury Return?
Cincinnati Reds closer Emilio Pagan (hamstring) has been on the 15-day injured list since suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain in early May. Pagan underwent a second MRI on Friday that showed healing, but the veteran right-hander remains without a firm return timeline. Pagan struggled across 14 innings before getting hurt, recording a 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP with 11 strikeouts, six saves, and three blown saves. However, Cincinnati has been unable to successfully fill the ninth-inning role in Pagan's absence and is currently operating with a closer committee. Pagan logged a 30% strikeout rate and 32 saves in 2025, so he seems likely to get another chance to re-establish himself at the back end of the Reds bullpen once healthy. In deeper leagues, fantasy managers in need of saves may want to look at stashing Pagan off the waiver wire ahead of his eventual return.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justin Verlander Looks Good in Rehab Start, Could Return Next Week
Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (hip), who is currently on the 60-day injured list, looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Toledo and is likely to take the starting-rotation spot of Ty Madden next week. In five innings of work on Tuesday with the Mud Hens, Verlander spun five shutout innings with four hits allowed, no walks, and three strikeouts to pick up the win. The 43-year-old future Hall of Famer got up to 64 pitches in the outing, which is expected to be the only rehab appearance that he needs before being reinstated from the IL at some point next week. He's been out with inflammation in his left hip since early April, but it appears the Tigers will give the living legend a spot in their rotation upon his return. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can probably hold off on picking him up, as he's currently rostered in just 4% of Yahoo leagues, and the former MVP and nine-time All-Star allowed five earned runs with two walks and one strikeout in 3 2/3 frames in his only start in 2026 before injuring his hip.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Should Managers Cut Ties with Lucas Erceg After Another Blown Save?
Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg was tagged with his sixth blown save of the season on Tuesday night, allowing two hits, a walk, and an earned run in the ninth inning of his team's 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. While the 31-year-old has recorded 11 saves in 2026, he's recorded a 6.45 ERA and 1.97 WHIP across 22 1/3 innings. Control has been a major problem for Erceg, as he's walked 14.4% of the batters he's faced. Erceg has also allowed nine earned runs and blown three saves across his last four appearances, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him removed from the ninth-inning role in Kansas City entirely. Even if Erceg continues to earn the occasional save for the Royals, the damage he's done in the ratio categories may not make it worth it for fantasy managers. Particularly in shallower leagues, managers should feel comfortable moving on.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Katin Houser Steps into QB1 Role for Illinois
After an excellent three-year stretch from Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer, the program brought in East Carolina transfer Katin Houser to run Barry Lunney Jr.'s offense in 2026. Houser joins the squad with one year of eligibility remaining after two years at Michigan State and two seasons with the Pirates. Last season, he set career highs in completion percentage (65.9%), passing yards (3,300), passing touchdowns (19), rushing yards (193), and rushing touchdowns (nine). Replacing Altmyer, who was responsible for 69 touchdowns over the last three seasons, won't be easy, and Houser will play a big part in determining how far the Illini can go this season. "Houser has a compact release that allows him to get the ball out quickly, and he consistently places throws where only his receiver can make a play," ESPN's Billy Tucker wrote. "He can extend plays with his legs, though he is more functional as a runner than a quarterback who takes over games with mobility." Houser draws easier matchups to start his career with games against UAB, Duke, and Southern Miss before a Week 4 outing at Ohio State.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ezequiel Duran Re-Emerging as a Must-Roster Fantasy Asset
Across 188 plate appearances so far in 2026, Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran is hitting .294/.348/.465 with four home runs, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old has drawn a walk in a career-best 8% of his plate appearances, and he's raised his hard-hit rate from 30.9% in 2025 to 40.6% in 2026. With Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) currently on the injured list, Duran has seen everyday playing time at short in recent weeks. While Seager should eventually return to the Rangers lineup, Duran can play basically anywhere on the field other than center field and catcher, which should allow him to maintain consistent playing time. Duran may not offer fantasy managers standout production in any one category. Still, his multi-position eligibility and lack of major weaknesses at the plate make him a useful player to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Savion Hiter an Immediate Impact Freshman for Michigan
Michigan running back Savion Hiter decided to honor his commitment to the program despite the coaching change from Sherrone Moore to Kyle Whittingham this offseason, and the five-star ball carrier is in a position to carve out a role right away for the Wolverines. Michigan returns 2025 leading rusher Jordan Marshall, but Justice Haynes left for Georgia Tech via the transfer portal, opening the door for Hiter. "Hiter should contribute early in short yardage and clock management situations," ESPN's Billy Tucker wrote. With his role likely expanding as his all-around game continues to develop." The Virginia native tallied 4,340 rushing yards and 62 rushing touchdowns over his final three high school campaigns. He has the makings of a future All-Big Ten running back, with unlimited upside.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Anthony Volpe Re-Emerging as a Speed Threat on the Waiver Wire
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe had the start of his 2026 season delayed by rehab from offseason shoulder surgery. The 25-year-old also appeared to have lost his starting role in New York to Jose Caballero, who performed well in Volpe's absence to start the year. However, Volpe has seemingly reclaimed a prominent role for the Yankees, getting the nod as the starting shortstop in six out of the team's last seven games. Across 56 plate appearances on the year, Volpe is hitting .234/.357/.362 with one home run, eight RBI, nine runs scored, and five stolen bases. Volpe's 2.9% barrel rate and 32.4% hard-hit rate are unquestionably worrisome. However, his 16.1% walk rate represents a notable shift in plate approach. If Volpe continues to get on base at a solid clip, he should be a significant asset on the basepaths for fantasy managers. Now that Volpe is back to a near-everyday role in New York, he could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaiah Horton Set to Take Over KC Concepcion's Role
After spending three seasons at Miami and one year at Alabama, wide receiver Isaiah Horton transferred to Texas A&M this offseason, where he is expected to take over KC Concepcion's role on offense. Horton ranks No. 12 on ESPN Billy Tucker's Top 100 College Football Newcomers list entering the 2026 campaign. "Texas A&M needed a true No. 1 boundary receiver after losing KC Concepcion from last year's passing attack," Tucker wrote. "The Aggies are looking for a reliable focal point in the passing game to complement Mario Craver, support quarterback Marcel Reed, and stabilize a receivers room that lacked a true big body." The 6'4" Horton, who ranked second in the SEC in touchdown grabs (eight), fills that need for the Aggies. Catching passes from Cam Ward and Ty Simpson over the last two years, Horton tallied 98 receptions for 1,127 yards and 13 touchdowns. Texas A&M's pass-catching group should remain a strength despite the loss of Concepcion, and Horton will play a big part in that.
Source: Billy Tucker - ESPN
Source: Billy Tucker - ESPN
UCLA Transfer Karson Gordon Signs with Austin Peay
Former UCLA quarterback Karson Gordon has signed with Austin Peay, according to On3's Pete Nakos. Gordon was a four-star recruit in the Class of 2024 out of Texas, but has yet to log a stat in his collegiate career. He sat behind Ethan Garbers as a freshman before backing up Nico Iamaleava in 2025. While the step down to the FCS level can be viewed as a negative, he can find his way back on an FBS roster with some development and playing time. Iamaleava returns as the Bruins' starter in 2026, and his younger brother, Madden, will likely serve as the team's QB2.
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Source: Pete Nakos - On3
Will Muschamp Bringing New Intensity to Texas Practices
Despite having a strong defense for most of the last few seasons, Texas replaced defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski with Will Muschamp this offseason. Muschamp is known for being a fiery coach on the field, and that has already been the case during his second stint in Austin. "This is a violent sport, a physical sport, and you can't coach people with gloves on, if that makes sense," defensive tackle Hero Kanu said. "I really love that about Coach Muschamp. He's professional about it. He doesn't cross a line or anything like that, but he's intense and coaches you that way every single day." Muschamp knows he's viewed as an intense coach who pushes his players, and he's not trying to change that. "I think players want to be coached hard," Muschamp said. "The good ones do. If they don't, then they probably don't need to come to Texas. That would be my advice for them." The 54-year-old spent the last five years on Georgia's defensive staff following stints as South Carolina's head coach, Auburn's defensive coordinator, Florida's head coach, and Texas' defensive coordinator. He is viewed as one of the top defensive minds in college football, and the program is hoping his SEC experience yields great results in 2026.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jack Wenninger Falling Off Stash Radar After Second Consecutive Dud
New York Mets pitching prospect Jack Wenninger began the season with a 1.51 ERA after allowing just six earned runs through his first eight starts at Triple-A Syracuse, but after allowing four runs in his latest outing, he's now yielded eight runs over his last two starts. Because of the great start to the season, the right-hander's ERA still looks good at 2.80, but a FIP of 4.57 suggests perhaps the results haven't matched the expectations, and a 10.8 percent K-BB% with a 1.33 WHIP has slowed the momentum around a potential major league debut. The Mets are currently working with a four-man rotation and mixing in openers, with Jonah Tong not receiving a start yet since his call-up two weeks ago, being used as long relief instead, so Wenninger could still be in the mix for a promotion, but the shine has rubbed off his stash status, and he should only be considered a stash option in the deepest of leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
With Return Nearing, Should Managers Stash Jordan Lawlar?
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has been rehabbing with the team's Complex League affiliate, but is poised to move his rehab to Triple-A Reno by the end of the week, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The former top prospect is 2-for-8 with a double, a 2:2 BB:K, and a steal through three rehab games. Lawlar cracked the team's Opening Day roster as an outfielder and had collected at least one hit in five of six games, including his first major league home run, before suffering a fractured wrist as the result of getting hit by a pitch. The 23-year-old has always had the promise of a multi-category producer for fantasy, but has consistently run into issues staying healthy. The former first-rounder hit .313 with 11 home runs and 20 steals in only 63 games for Reno last season, and with the potential to hit for power and the ability to steal bases, Lawlar should be one of the top IL stashes with his return to the majors likely to come by mid-June.
Source: Alex Weiner
Source: Alex Weiner
Gary Woodland Brings Boom-or-Bust Potential to Memorial
Gary Woodland bounced back nicely from a missed cut at the PGA Championship, recording a T6 at the Charles Schwab Challenge after gaining over 7.1 strokes putting. He looks to continue that momentum at the Memorial Tournament, where he has recorded two missed cuts and two top-25 finishes in his last four outings. Woodland currently sits 37th tee to green (+0.455), 60th on approach (+0.216), but sits 154th around the green, losing -0.390 strokes per round, all key areas this week. He continues to be one of the longest hitters on tour, ranking third in driving distance, but he could find some trouble on a layout that rewards playing from the short grass. Woodland sits just 104th in driving accuracy, but he can make up for it with his long-iron play, where he is 39th in proximity from over 200 yards, a range that accounted for over 33% of approach shots here last year. He will need to sharpen up his wedges, but at $7,300 on DraftKings, he is worth a flier in DFS lineups.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jordan Spieth Still Searching for a Breakthrough
Jordan Spieth continued his solid yet lackluster season with his eighth top-25 result at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, finishing T19. He looks to finally break through at the Memorial Tournament, where he has nine top-20 results in 13 appearances. Players will be tested in all aspects of their game from tee to green this week, with an emphasis on approach and around-the-green play. Spieth sits 49th in strokes gained tee to green (+0.372), 69th on approach (+0.148), and 65th around the green (+0.095). His sporadic driver and long irons continue to be an issue, as he sits 90th in driving accuracy and only 133rd in proximity from over 200 yards, a distance that accounted for over 33% of approach shots here last year. Despite this, Spieth still offers very high upside at a course where he has found a ton of success, making him an intriguing play at just $7,900 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Should Fantasy Managers Put Jesus Made on the Stash Radar?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made collected four hits in two games this past Saturday, including a double and a triple, upping his season-long slash line at Double-A to .280/.355/.460 with six home runs and 19 steals. With a low 15.0 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate, it's a formidable stat sheet for a 19-year-old, one of only a few prospects under the age of 20 at that level. MLB's No. 1 prospect didn't get a chance to add to his totals on Sunday or Tuesday with both games for Biloxi getting rained out, but he should be able to keep rolling on Wednesday in his pursuit of a promotion to Triple-A. The 6-foot-1 Dominican is oozing with fantasy-friendly tools, so fantasy managers should continue to keep him on the stash radar as a late-season call-up is certainly within the realm of possibility.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Can Ted Hurst Find Consistent Fantasy Success in a Crowded Receiver Room?
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spending a third-round pick on perimeter wide receiver Ted Hurst, he steps into the league with colossal shoes to fill. For the first time since 2013, the Buccaneers will be without six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans, after the 32-year-old wideout signed a three-year deal with the 49ers in free agency. At 6'3" and 206 pounds, Hurst profiles as the most likely player to inherit Evans' X-role on the boundary, but the receiver depth in Tampa runs deep, with a versatile group of pass-catchers capable of playing across the formation. For Hurst to eventually earn an every-down role in two-receiver sets, his most direct competition could come from third-year receiver Jalen McMillan. Reports out of OTAs have suggested that McMillan has put the neck injury that limited him to only four games in 2025 squarely behind him, and he has looked like the best receiver on the field at times. A younger prospect, with the bulk of his collegiate success coming as a downfield ball-winner, Hurst profiles as a boom-or-bust receiver who could struggle to consistently reach his ceiling early in his career, but in a weak draft class, he slots in as RotoBaller's rookie WR12.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bubba Chandler Sees Struggles Persist on Tuesday, Should Managers Cut Ties?
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler turned in another disappointing outing on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits, two walks, and a home run against the Astros. The rookie's season ERA now sits at 4.89 to go along with a 1.51 WHIP, and he has reached the six-inning mark just once this season. Command remains a major concern for Chandler, whose 14.7 percent walk rate ranks in the sixth percentile among qualified pitchers. The talent is still evident, and his arsenal continues to generate intrigue, but the results have not followed consistently at the major league level. Until Chandler begins limiting free passes and working deeper into games, fantasy managers may be better served looking elsewhere for rotation help.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Alex Smalley Brings Elite Form to Memorial Tournament
Alex Smalley has been one of the best players on tour over the last two months, recording four top-10 finishes in his last five events, including a runner-up at the PGA Championship and a T3 at Colonial last week. He looks to use this momentum at the Memorial Tournament, where he has missed the cut in both of his prior appearances. Smalley is clearly playing the best golf of his career, sitting 11th in total strokes gained (+1.171), 18th tee to green (+0.809), 17th on approach (+0.479), and 56th around the greens (+0.135). Even more impressive is his long-iron play, as he sits 10th in proximity from over 200 yards, a distance that accounted for over 33% of approach shots here last year. At $8,000 on DraftKings, he is in elite form and sets up beautifully for another big week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Is Jett Williams Still a Stash Candidate Amid Deep Slump at Triple-A?
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is in the midst of a really tough stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-35 (.086) over his last nine games with zero extra-base hits. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect was hitting .256 on May 21, but has seen his average dip to .227 amid the slump. The former first-rounder still owns a strong 14.2 percent walk rate on the season that has kept a .348 on-base percentage afloat, and he's tallied 12 steals in 55 games, but this current skid will likely push out his major league debut a bit further. With the ability to play second base, third base, shortstop, and center field, the 22-year-old has multiple paths to the majors (eligible at 2B, SS, OF on Yahoo!), and he has the potential to be a multi-category contributor, but fantasy managers will likely have to wait until his bat heats up again in order to benefit from his skillset. The right-handed hitter's debut may come closer to the All-Star break, and for now, is off the "must-stash" radar.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jayden Reed Still an Unproven Dynasty Asset
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been one of the most frustrating fantasy assets since coming into the league as a 2023 second-round pick out of Michigan State. He is unquestionably talented, having flashed throughout his three-year career, but operating primarily out of the slot in a league trending toward fewer three-receiver sets, he's never seen the consistent usage to make him an every-week must-start player. With the Packers' leading receiver from 2025, Romeo Doubs, departing through free agency and the team committing to Reed in the form of a three-year, $50.25 million extension, it's entirely possible Green Bay envisions an expanded role for him in 2026. History, however, suggests that outside work in two-receiver sets is still more likely to go to Christian Watson and 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, with Reed seeing only nine career routes with fewer than three receivers on the field. Coming off a season in which he missed 10 games with a broken collarbone and never managed higher than a 65% snap share in his return, Reed has fallen to WR51 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justin Rose Looks to Recapture Memorial Tournament Success
Justin Rose continues to shine at majors, recording a T10 finish at the PGA Championship, where he gained over 7.8 strokes combined around the green and putting. He now turns to the Memorial Tournament, where he has seven prior top-10 finishes, including a win in 2010. His recent trips have not been as good, with two missed cuts and a T44 in his last three visits to Muirfield Village. Rose is 61st in total strokes gained (+0.329), 18th on approach (+0.475), and 75th tee to green (+0.161). He has been subpar from around the greens, sitting 105th and losing -0.083 strokes per round. Off the tee has also been lackluster, ranking 126th, and at a course where it is pivotal to find fairways and have distance, this has the potential to hold him back. At $7,800 on DraftKings, he offers strong value, but it should be taken with a cautious approach by fantasy managers.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Will Riley O'Brien Lose Save Opportunities Amid Struggles?
Cardinals right-hander Riley O'Brien endured another rough outing on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while taking the loss against the Rangers. The appearance continued a concerning trend for O'Brien, who now owns a 7.04 ERA over his last 15 games. Despite the recent struggles, he remains the Cardinals' leader with 14 saves and has handled the majority of the club's ninth-inning opportunities this season. His season ERA has climbed to 4.10, and the margin for error is beginning to shrink as the bullpen picture becomes less certain. It is not time for fantasy managers to abandon O'Brien, but his recent performance warrants close monitoring. Another few shaky outings could put his role as the primary closer in jeopardy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Cameron Young Looks to Get Back to His Contending Ways at Murifield Village
It was a disappointing last outing for Cameron Young at Aronimink, with a T26 finish. He still hit the ball well, but it was the wrong time for him to perform poorly around the greens of the demanding property. He'll return to action this week at Muirfield to hopefully improve upon his T25 here last year, which is his best finish here in four tries. After the year he's put together thus far, it's plausible to think he will have addressed the issues that plagued him in the year's second major. Young has been one of the best tee-to-green players in 2026, ranking 5th in strokes gained (1.412), and his short game ranks in the top 20 for the season. The flat stick is the most turbulent part of the 29-year-old's game, and is what has plagued him around Muirfield. He's a fine DFS play, but ownership level should dictate if it's wise to take a chance on a bounce-back or wait for a more fruitful opportunity.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Brenton Strange a Safe, Young Dynasty Depth Piece
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange missed five mid-season games in 2025 with a hip injury that landed him on injured reserve. After returning to the field in Week 12, he played the final seven games of the year on a full-season pace of 63 receptions for 816 yards and seven touchdowns, good enough to make him the fantasy TE8 over that stretch. Jacksonville boasts one of the deepest receiver groups in the league, but with at least three different players holding a reasonable claim to the team's WR1 spot in any given week, a consensus fantasy ranking within the room can hardly be agreed upon. Strange's role holds no such ambiguity, and in his 2025 games in which he played a full allotment of snaps, he saw fewer than four targets only once. While he is never going to accumulate league-winning volume, Strange provides a safe weekly floor, and with the depth chart existing as it does, he has multiple paths to an expanded role through injury to any one of the team's wideouts. At only 25 years old, Strange is RotoBaller's dynasty TE16.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Scott Barlow Unable to Close Out Ninth Inning, Will He Fall Out of Closer Committee?
Athletics right-hander Scott Barlow had a shaky outing Tuesday against the Cubs, throwing 17 pitches while recording just two outs and allowing a hit and a walk before being lifted. While the damage was limited, it does little to strengthen Barlow's case for more save opportunities. The 33-year-old has been effective overall in his first season with the Athletics, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, but the club has not shown a willingness to hand him the ninth inning outright. Barlow is now 2-for-3 in save chances, and pitchers such as Jack Perkins and Mark Leiter Jr. continue to factor into the late-inning picture. Fantasy managers searching for saves may want to look elsewhere until the Athletics establish a clearer bullpen hierarchy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
