April 5, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will not play Sunday against Indiana as the team manages his workload on a back-to-back. With
Jarrett Allen (knee) and
Dean Wade (ankle) also out, Cleveland could lean on
Keon Ellis,
Larry Nance Jr., and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin for extra frontcourt minutes. Ellis logged four points, three rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 22 minutes in his last game and could be a deep-league option if the Cavaliers downsize. Nance and Tomlin remain speculative rebound streamers, while
Thomas Bryant should continue seeing stable minutes with Cleveland short-handed inside.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will not play Sunday against Indiana as part of injury management on the first night of a back-to-back. With
Evan Mobley (calf) also sidelined,
Thomas Bryant is positioned for a larger workload after posting 14 points, three three-pointers, six rebounds, and one block in 25 minutes in a recent appearance.
Larry Nance Jr. and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin could also see expanded minutes, though both remain risky deep-league options. Bryant profiles as the best short-term streaming target for rebounds and scoring with Cleveland thin in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (ankle) will not play Sunday against Cleveland after suffering an ankle injury in his last outing. His absence could move
Obi Toppin into a larger role, with the athletic forward posting 11 points, three three-pointers, four rebounds, and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in his last game.
Kobe Brown also impressed with 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in 28 minutes and could remain fantasy relevant in deeper formats. If
Jarace Walker (back) remains out, both Toppin and Brown become viable short-term streaming options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller played the leading role in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. Keller helped Lawson Crouse score early in the third period and recorded Utah's sixth hat trick this season with an empty-netter late in the game. The Olympic champion has been on a heater in recent games, amassing three goals and seven assists over his last four outings. It should only be a matter of time before Keller can celebrate his third 80-point campaign. He has notched 25 goals and 53 assists across 76 games in 2025-26.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 5, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will not play Sunday against Cleveland as he continues to manage a lingering back issue. His absence should keep
Quenton Jackson in a starting role after he produced 16 points, two three-pointers, three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 25 minutes during his last outing.
Ethan Thompson logged 30 minutes off the bench and could remain in the rotation, while
Taelon Peter offers deep-league streaming appeal for managers chasing three-pointers. With multiple Pacers guards sidelined, Jackson looks like the safest short-term assist streamer until Nembhard returns.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 5, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had three assists in Saturday's 5-1 road win over the Edmonton Oilers. He set up Brett Howden and Jeremy Lauzon in the second period and Mark Stone in the third. This big performance secured Eichel his second consecutive 80-point season. He has tallied 25 goals and 57 assists in 69 games. After a dire six-game point drought last month, the four-time All-Star has recorded one goal and seven assists over a five-game stretch. With Vegas still chasing a playoff berth, Eichel has every reason to keep his foot on the gas, which is great news for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 5, 2026
New York Rangers right wing Gabe Perreault scored his first career hat trick in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. He scored three straight goals after Jaroslav Chmelar had put the Rangers 1-0 up. Perreault became only the fourth Rangers rookie in the past 30 years to record a hat trick. The 20-year-old has significantly improved his output since the Olympic break, producing five multi-point performances in his last 18 outings. Thanks to the scoring surge, Perreault has boosted his total to 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 44 games. As a member of the Rangers' first line and second power-play unit, Perreault is a name fantasy managers should have on their radar.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 5, 2026
Nashville Predators defenseman Nicolas Hague (undisclosed) made an early exit against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Hague had logged only 2:34 of ice time when the team ruled him out for the rest of the game due to an undisclosed injury. During his first year in Nashville, Hague has seen his playing time increase to a career-high 19:38 per game. He has recorded 15 points (three goals, 12 assists), 56 SOG, 54 blocks, and 76 hits. Nashville will kick off the new week on Monday night in L.A., and Ryan Ufko could get a chance to play after being a healthy scratch for three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Nashville Predators
April 5, 2026
Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (upper body) is day-to-day, the team announced before Saturday's win over Vancouver. Weegar has made 13 appearances since joining the Mammoth from Calgary a month ago, logging four points (one goal, three assists), 21 SOG, 21 blocks, and 26 hits. Three of his points have come in his last four appearances, which could be a sign that Weegar is starting to feel more comfortable with his new team. His first chance to return to the lineup will be on Tuesday night against Edmonton. Nick DeSimone filled Weegar's spot on defense against Vancouver and finished a high-scoring 7-4 win with one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Mammoth PR
April 5, 2026
Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) is week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Seattle and could be out for the remainder of the regular season. McBain missed his first game of the season when Utah beat Vancouver 7-4 on Saturday night. In 75 appearances, he has registered 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists), 106 SOG, and a team-high 271 hits. The Mammoth replaced McBain with Liam O'Brien on Saturday, and he rewarded the trust by scoring the team's sixth goal. However, O'Brien has picked up only a handful of points all season, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to improve his production during the final few games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Utah Mammoth PR
April 5, 2026
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Faulk (lower body) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Wild. The veteran blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury. He has a chance to return against Minnesota after Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan labeled him and forward Mason Appleton (upper body) as questionable for Sunday. Faulk has had a solid season with 35 points (12 goals, 23 assists), although his production has declined since moving to Detroit. With the Red Wings, he has managed three points (one goal, two assists), 15 SOG, 23 blocks, and 17 hits in 12 games. Axel Sandin-Pellikka will remain in the lineup on Sunday if Faulk can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 4, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back
MarShawn Lloyd has struggled to stay healthy through two NFL seasons. He has logged offensive snaps in just one game so far, totaling seven touches. Nevertheless, we're intrigued by the possibility of Lloyd stepping into the No. 2 running back role next season.
Emanuel Wilson departed in free agency, leaving an open competition for the role of
Josh Jacobs' backup. Lloyd has significant draft capital attached to him as a 2024 third-round pick, whereas fellow depth option
Chris Brooks is a former Dolphins undrafted running back with a minimal track record of his own. Given that Brooks hasn't built much momentum for a push to the No. 2 role, it seems like Lloyd is the early favorite to back up Jacobs, as long as he stays healthy. Lloyd's availability is far from guaranteed, but he has a clean bill of health this offseason and should be near 100 percent entering training camp. As long as the Packers don't spend a premium pick on a rookie running back in this month's draft, Lloyd will be an intriguing dynasty trade target this offseason. In addition to being a handcuff in 2026, he has long-term upside in case he takes on a bigger role after Jacobs' contract expires in two years.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Emanuel Wilson represents an intriguing buy-low candidate in offseason dynasty fantasy football trades. After three years in Green Bay, Wilson jumped ship and signed with the Seahawks this offseason. He'll join a Super Bowl-winning offense that had a glaring hole at running back with
Kenneth Walker III departing in free agency and
Zach Charbonnet (knee) expected to miss a portion of the 2026 season. The lead-back role is anyone's to win. While we can't rule out another signing or draft selection at the running back position, as it stands, Wilson seems to be the frontrunner for the No. 1 running back role. He has been a top-50 fantasy running back in the past two seasons, and he showed in 2025 that he was capable of stepping into a larger role when the usual starting running back goes down. Wilson may eventually relinquish the lead-back role to Charbonnet by the middle of next season, but even then, he'll continue to be a top handcuff option. The 26-year-old is currently quite affordable in dynasty leagues and is an intriguing trade target given that he should open the 2026 season as a high-end RB3 or low-end RB2 in fantasy football.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jalen Nailor signed a lucrative three-year deal with the team this offseason. The signing rewarded him for a solid two-season stretch in Minnesota, during which he caught 57 passes for 858 yards and 10 touchdowns. His nose for the end zone is very encouraging, as it suggests that he could get onto the WR3/flex radar if he handles more volume and produces more yardage. Therein lies the big question for the 2026 season, though. As it stands, Nailor is in line to compete for No. 1 receiver duties with
Tre Tucker. However, neither Nailor nor Tucker has much of a track record in a No. 1 receiver role. With the Raiders expected to draft
Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick, we wouldn't be surprised if they bring in an established veteran to serve as the rookie's favorite target. Players like
Keenan Allen and
Jauan Jennings have both been heavily linked to Vegas. If the Raiders were to sign either one of them, Nailor would take one step down the pecking order, lowering his fantasy upside for 2026. Managers looking to buy low on the 27-year-old receiver should make sure they avoid overpaying, in case Nailor slips down the depth chart as free agency continues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Los Angeles Kings right winger Adrian Kempe scored two goals and added two assists in a wild 7-6 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. His goals tied the game at two and then four apiece, and his second assist was on the game-winning goal by right wing Quinton Byfield. The Swedish forward now has 32 goals and 69 points in 75 games in the 2025-26 season.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 4, 2026
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson was mostly overshadowed by
Quinshon Judkins last season, but the former did flash significant upside when he got on the field. Sampson had eight catches for 64 receiving yards when Judkins missed Week 1, and he finished the year with the 23rd-most receptions among running backs despite playing just 23.2% of the offensive snaps. Judkins suffered a dislocated right ankle last December, and while he should be ready for the 2026 season opener, Sampson would be in line for a large role if he's not ready to go. Even if Judkins does have a clean bill of health, Sampson could carve out standalone value given his impact as a receiver. He profiles as a third-down back who could be a low-end RB3/flex in PPR leagues, and he would jump to the RB2 tier if Judkins misses time.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jaylin Noel may remain in the fourth spot on the depth chart ahead of the 2026 season. During his rookie campaign in 2025, Noel typically operated as the No. 4 receiver behind
Nico Collins,
Jayden Higgins, and
Christian Kirk, finishing the year with a modest 26 catches, 292 yards, and two touchdowns. Kirk has departed for the Bay Area, but he'll likely be replaced next season by a healthy
Tank Dell (knee). While Year 2 is a common time for wide receivers to break out, Noel may struggle to get meaningful playing time if Collins, Higgins, and Dell are all healthy. He's merely a hold in dynasty leagues right now; although he does have long-term upside, he faces an uphill battle to achieve consistent fantasy relevance in 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin scored three goals and had an assist as the Penguins scored a season-high nine goals versus the Florida Panthers in a 9-4 victory on Saturday. Two of his goals came in the second period, and he then completed the hat trick in the third. Malkin now has 18 goals and 57 points in 53 games played this season.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 4, 2026
Veteran wide receiver
Keenan Allen remains a free agent as we turn the calendar to April. The 33-year-old has spent 13 seasons in the NFL, including a dozen with the Los Angeles Chargers. He essentially shared No. 1 receiver duties with
Ladd McConkey last year and ultimately led the team with 81 catches. He also tallied 777 receiving yards and four touchdowns, ranking as the overall WR29 in PPR leagues. Allen has previously said he only wants to play in Los Angeles, but his stance may have changed this deep into free agency. If he's open to playing elsewhere, several NFL media personalities have identified the Las Vegas Raiders as a potential landing spot. Vegas currently doesn't have an established No. 1 receiver, and Allen could be a great veteran target for rookie quarterback
Fernando Mendoza, the projected first overall pick. Allen doesn't have much value in dynasty trades, so he's purely a hold for now. Depending on the landing spot, he could be an intriguing buy-low receiver with short-term value.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 4, 2026
Kansas City Royals reliever
Lucas Erceg has converted both save opportunities while posting a 1.13 WHIP and one strikeout across 2 2/3 scoreless innings in 2026. The Royals placed closer
Carlos Estevez (foot) on the 15-day injured list with a foot contusion. Estevez had velocity concerns heading into the year and was lit up for six earned runs in only one appearance this season. With Estevez on the injured list, Erceg has locked down Kansas City's closer role and becomes a must-add off the waiver wire for fantasy managers searching for saves. The 30-year-old was terrific last season, owning a 2.64 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 48:18 K :BB with two saves and 23 holds over 61 1/3 innings for the Royals last season. Erceg is rostered in 51% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues and is currently third on RotoBaller's Week 2 waiver wire rankings.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 4, 2026
Seattle Mariners top shortstop prospect
Colt Emerson (foot) exited Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader at Triple-A Tacoma after fouling a ball off his right foot. He stayed in the game initially, but was replaced in the next half inning. Emerson will go under further evaluation to determine the extent of the injury and is considered day-to-day for now. The 20-year-old signed an eight-year, $95 million extension with the Mariners on Tuesday and is expected to be promoted to the big leagues soon. However, if he misses any significant time, the injury could delay his call-up to the show. Despite Emerson signing a long-term extension,
J.P. Crawford will remain Seattle's starting shortstop for the time being. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Emerson due to his high upside and above-average power.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Kramer of MLB.com
April 4, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick (side) exited Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals with left side tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting the fourth inning. The 25-year-old went 2-for-5 with a walk, a strikeout, and a run in both games of Saturday's doubleheader. He is considered day-to-day for now and will undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury. Frelick is off to a slow start, slashing just .192/.344/.346 with a home run and two RBI across eight games.
Brandon Lockridge replaced Frelick on Saturday and would see an increase in playing time with Frelick sidelined. Lockridge is a speculative add in deep leagues after hitting .400 (6-for-15) with a double over five games in 2026.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 4, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop
Mookie Betts (back) will undergo an MRI on his back on Saturday and is considered day-to-day for now. Betts exited Saturday's game early against the Washington Nationals in the first inning with lower back pain and will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of the injury. The 33-year-old walked and scored a run before leaving Saturday's contest. "Betts felt his back tighten up while running the bases in the first inning," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Roberts described Betts' injury as "more moderate than serious," but does not expect Betts to play the next couple of days. He is off to somewhat of a slow start this season, slashing .179/.281/.429 with two home runs, seven RBI, and seven runs over eight games.
Miguel Rojas should see an increase in at-bats with Betts out and is worth using as a streamer in deep leagues for fantasy managers searching for an injury replacement.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Katie Woo of The Athletic
April 4, 2026
New York Mets outfielder
Juan Soto (groin) had an MRI on Saturday, which revealed a minor groin strain. Soto is considered day-to-day, and no decision has been made yet on whether he will be placed on the injured list. "We're going to see how I wake up the next couple of days and take it from there," said Soto. The 27-year-old exited Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants early in the first inning with calf tightness. He was off to a hot start this season, slashing .355/.412/.516 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs over eight games. According to Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza, Soto will be further evaluated on Tuesday when the Mets return to Citi Field; an IL decision is still on the table.
Tyrone Taylor,
Carson Benge, and
Brett Baty should see an uptick in at-bats with Soto sidelined.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Mike Puma of the New York Post
April 4, 2026
New York Yankees starting pitcher
Luis Gil is set to make his season debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gil will get the ball for the first time this season on April 10. He opened the season in the minors to get his arm stretched out. The 27-year-old has great strikeout potential, but continues to struggle with his command. The 27-year-old has enough upside to warrant streaming in deeper mixed leagues, but he's not a must-have player right now. Fantasy managers in need of pitching help might want to consider stashing him.
--Andy WebbSource: Bryan Hoch
April 4, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) is considered questionable for Sunday's meeting with the Charlotte Hornets. Edwards returned from a knee injury this week, appearing in two of three games, but he may now spend some more time on the sidelines. Since his return, Edwards has been dealing with some rust, averaging only 12.5 points on 40 percent efficiency from the field.
Mike Conley has recently filled in for Edwards as a starter and may get another opportunity to do so on Sunday. But even in a starting role, the veteran hasn't produced much.
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland are the players to target in fantasy if Edwards misses Sunday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. and center
Andre Drummond have been named as starters for Saturday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons. While Drummond's move to the first unit was expected after Philadelphia ruled
Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) out for the game, Oubre Jr.'s re-emergence as a starter is a bit surprising. He has come off the bench in four straight games. On Saturday, Oubre Jr. will replace
Dominick Barlow in the starting lineup. Both Oubre Jr. and Drummond have more fantasy appeal as starters.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
April 4, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Logan Henderson will draw the start during the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. Henderson was called up as the 27th player for this twin-billing. The 24-year-old posted promising numbers during his time with the Brewers last season. He registered a 1.78 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 33/8 K/BB ratio across five starts. Henderson recorded five strikeouts over three innings of work during his first appearance with Triple-A Nashville this season. He's not expected to pitch deep into this game with
Brandon Sproat following him out of the bullpen. Henderson has good long-term upside, but isn't an ideal streaming option for Saturday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: Todd Rosiak
April 4, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) will be active against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. The young guard has been upgraded from probable to available. Sasser will serve as the backup to
Daniss Jenkins at the point guard position and is therefore not expected to make a major impact against Philadelphia. On Thursday night against Minnesota, Sasser was on the floor for only eight minutes, finishing with two points and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 4, 2026
Arkansas running back
Mike Washington Jr. had a top-30 visit with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Washington also has visits in the next two weeks lined up with the Tampa Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, and Seattle Seahawks. The 6-foot-1, 223-pounder ran an eye-opening 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine in late February and is projected to be a Day 2 pick in this month's NFL draft. The Falcons already have stud RB
Bijan Robinson, and although they lost highly productive backup
Tyler Allgeier to free agency, they signed
Brian Robinson Jr. as their RB2 this offseason. Washington would likely open his NFL career as the RB3 in Atlanta. In his lone season with the Razorbacks in 2025, Washington had 1,070 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 167 carries, adding 28 catches for 226 yards and another score in 12 games played. He also had eight rushing touchdowns on 157 carries in 12 games in 2024 with New Mexico State after spending three seasons at Buffalo.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
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