February 24, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that designated hitter/outfielder
Yordan Alvarez will make his spring training debut "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. While it does not seem as though Alvarez's Opening Day availability is in doubt, the 28-year-old's health is always worth monitoring. Alvarez has reached 600 plate appearances just once in seven MLB seasons, and he played in just 48 games in 2025 due to hand and ankle injuries. Alvarez's numbers were also down across the board in 2025, as he hit .273/.367/.430 with six home runs, 27 RBI, and 17 runs scored across 199 plate appearances. However, he owns an elite career slash line of .297/.389/.573 and still posted a 52.9% hard-hit rate in 2025. There's little reason to believe that Alvarez will not still be one of the game's best hitters when healthy in 2026, but fantasy managers may be wise to plan for him to miss some time.
--Will BradySource: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
February 24, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) will return to action on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Benjamin Pierce of the Lightning's official site reports. Point sustained a lower-body injury on Jan. 12, which forced him to miss the Olympics. Fortunately for the Lightning, the four-time 40-goal scorer will be available when the NHL season resumes. After a tricky start to the campaign, Point showed off red-hot form prior to his injury. He has totaled 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) across his last 15 appearances. Overall, he is sitting on 30 points (11 goals, 19 assists) with 37 games played.
--Taavi PailkSource: Benjamin Pierce
February 24, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (back) will play on Tuesday versus Toronto. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had a 17-point, 15-rebound double-double with three blocks in Saturday's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. He popped up on the injury report due to back spasms. Fortunately, Holmgren will suit up for a Thunder team that is still without
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) and
Jalen Williams (hamstring). As such, fantasy managers can expect increased involvement from Holmgren on both ends of the floor.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen (lower body) will be unavailable for at least two weeks. The star forward sustained a lower-body injury while playing for Finland at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. After meeting with team doctors on Monday, Rantanen was placed on Injured Reserve. Rantanen ranks eighth in scoring in the NHL, recording 69 points (20 goals, 49 assists) in 54 outings. Players like Mavrik Bourque and Justin Hryckowian could see more top-six usage during Rantanen's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
February 24, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fracture after re-aggravating an injury he initially suffered during training camp. Surgery is not planned, and he will return once the pain subsides, but no timetable has been set. His absence opens backcourt minutes for
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham. Jones posted eight points and three assists in 23 minutes last game and offers the highest upside if his workload increases. Dillingham and Sexton remain volatile fringe options, while
Josh Giddey should handle more on-ball duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: Will Gottlieb
February 24, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green won't have any workload limitations during this game. This is good news after Green was unable to play during Sunday's game due to a back issue. Fellow big man
Al Horford (toe) has been ruled out, so Green could see an uptick in playing time and overall fantasy value. Fantasy managers can safely get Green back in their fantasy lineups ahead of tip-off on Tuesday.
--Andy WebbSource: Joseph Dycus
February 24, 2026
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles said it's "hard to tell" if wide receiver
DJ Moore will be on the team next season or if they will look to trade him, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The Bears expect to know more over the course of this week as they gauge his trade market at this week's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Moore, 28, is two years into the four-year, $110 million contract he signed with Chicago in July of 2024. The former 24th overall pick in 2018 out of Maryland had some clutch moments in 2025, but he took a big step back statistically in head coach Ben Johnson's offense, reeling in a career-low 50 passes for a career-worst 682 yards and six touchdowns on 85 targets over 17 regular-season games. The emergence of young receiver
Luther Burden III and tight end
Colston Loveland will make it difficult for Moore to stand out in fantasy every week if he sticks around in 2026, especially with
Rome Odunze also in the mix.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
February 24, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will remain under a minutes limit during Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. The Cavs have been cautious with Mobley since he missed seven games due to a left calf strain. On Sunday, Mobley finished with 15 points, two rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes of action. The expectation is that Mobley will see a bump in playing time, but he will still be monitored. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should be comfortable getting Mobley active in their lineups. The 24-year-old won't be a great DFS option given his limitations at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: Stefan Bondy
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Davion Mitchell (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday against Milwaukee after missing one game due to an illness. Mitchell has averaged 9.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.4 triples over his last five appearances while logging steady minutes in the backcourt rotation. His return likely pushes rookie
Kasparas Jakucionis back to a reserve role after Jakucionis produced 12 points, five assists, and two triples in 23 minutes during his recent start. Mitchell profiles as a deep-league assists streamer, while Jakucionis loses short-term appeal.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) is available to suit up against the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Gafford will play in his 12th straight game despite dealing with a right ankle injury. The 27-year-old has been on a solid run recently, averaging 9.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 24.1 minutes across 10 consecutive starts, making him a viable streaming option for tonight's clash in Brooklyn.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (Achilles) is officially active ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. As expected, Murray will make his season debut on Tuesday after missing over a year due to an Achilles injury. The expectation is that Murray is going to have an extremely limited workload right now. His role will likely be too minimal to make him a consistent fantasy option at the moment, but he's a great stash. Once he's back to full speed, Murray could potentially be a league winner, so stash him where he's available.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against Indiana after sitting out five straight games due to right knee injury management and shin soreness. When active, Embiid has been dominant, averaging 33.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 triples, and 1.2 blocks across his last five outings. His return pushes
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona back into limited reserve roles. Embiid remains an automatic start in all formats, while Drummond and Bona lose streaming appeal with minutes set to shrink.
--Brian DailisanSource: Philadelphia 76ers
February 24, 2026
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort made it sound like the team is interested in a long-term contract extension with wide receiver
Michael Wilson, according to AZCardinals.com. "Michael is about everything we want in our program to be about, and hopefully he is here for a long time," Ossenfort said on Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine. Wilson is heading into the final year of the four-year, $5.34 million contract he signed with the team in May of 2023, and he's coming off his best year as a pro. The 26-year-old was a beast down the stretch and finished with career-highs across the board in catches (78), targets (126), receiving yards (1,006), and touchdowns (seven) in 17 games played. He had an 8-52-1 line through the first five games in 2025. Wilson proved last year he's ready to take on a bigger role in the passing game, and his fantasy stock is on the rise. However, questions at QB in Arizona may make things difficult on Wilson as he looks for a second straight 1,000-yard season.
--Keith HernandezSource: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
February 24, 2026
Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said that he talked with quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) since the 2025 season ended, but a source told ESPN's Josh Weinfuss that the two have not talked since the season ended. Murray didn't play last year beyond Week 5 after suffering a foot injury, and his future in Arizona is in question. If Murray is on the active roster on the fifth day of the new league year, he'll be due a guaranteed roster bonus for 2027 of $19.5 million. Ossenfort said on Tuesday that talks about Murray's future with the organization take place "daily." The GM also said that "all options are on the table for us" with Murray. Veteran
Jacoby Brissett remains under contract with the team and played better than Murray when he took over for the injured QB. The most likely scenario is that Arizona trades Murray within the next three weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Kam Jones (back) is available for Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia after being listed as probable earlier in the day. The rookie guard remains in the starting mix even with
Andrew Nembhard and
T.J. McConnell active. Jones logged 10 points, three assists, and two triples in 31 minutes last game and previously posted four points, five rebounds, and 11 assists in 39 minutes. He profiles as a deeper-league assists streamer, though backcourt health caps his ceiling. Nembhard remains the safer standard-league play.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is not surprising as Jovic will miss his second straight game due to a back injury. When healthy, Jovic is averaging 7.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 17.6 minutes per game this season. His absence from the rotation won't impact too much, given he's only playing minutes in the teens right now.
Pelle Larsson and
Simone Fontecchio should see increased playing time with Jovic out once again. Larsson is the more appealing fantasy option between the two players.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
According to Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. A strained left calf had already sidelined Sharpe since early February, and this latest setback could push his return timetable into April. In his absence,
Scoot Henderson and
Vit Krejci could see expanded roles, potentially boosting their fantasy value.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Sean Highkin
February 24, 2026
Kansas City Royals closer
Carlos Estevez's velocity was "way down" during his Cactus League debut on Tuesday at 86-89 mph, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Rogers says it's "eyebrow-raising" and "something to monitor," but it's also "exactly what came up last year." Estevez typically starts slow in the spring, and the Royals "really rely on how he says he feels." The 33-year-old was an All-Star for the second time in his career in 2025 in his first season with the Royals, posting a 2.45 ERA (3.67 FIP), 1.06 WHIP, a league- and career-high 42 saves, 54 strikeouts, and 22 walks in 66 innings pitched out of the bullpen. His 89.4% team save share was the highest among all relievers in MLB last year. Regression could be coming -- he had a career-low 20.1% strikeout rate in 2025 -- but he'll be KC's primary closer again, making him at least a low-end No. 1 fantasy closer in his second year with the Royals.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (wrist) will not play Tuesday against Philadelphia, while forward/center
Micah Potter (ankle) is available and expected to see a larger role. Siakam recently returned from a hamstring issue but aggravated his wrist after a collision on Sunday, forcing him back to the sideline. Potter has averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 triples over his last five games in 26.2 minutes, making him a viable streamer.
Kobe Brown added 15 points and seven rebounds in 19 minutes last game and profiles as a deeper-league option.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (hand) is cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Vukcevic is back in the mix after missing Sunday's game due to a right-hand injury. His return to the court should push
Anthony Gill back to the bench. Over the last five games, Vukcevic is averaging 13.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 17.8 minutes per game. He should continue to see an increase in usage and playing time going forward. The Wizards are without
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring) and
Anthony Davis (finger) right now, so they'll continue to lean on Vukcevic.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons continue to be non-commital on quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) being their starter under center in 2026, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. "I'm not big on giving out positions in February. I think you guys know how I feel about Michael, and I'm excited about his trajectory. I also know he's focused on his rehab, which is the right thing to do," head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Penix is recovering from a torn left ACL in 2025, so it's understandable for Atlanta's new front office and coaching staff to be non-committal on him going into next season. Penix expects to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season this fall, but the reality is we won't have a better idea of his availability until this summer. The former first-rounder wasn't all that impressive in 2025 before his injury, and he's now rehabbing from his third torn ACL. Penix is determined to heal up and return as the starter, but he'll have to prove it to the team's new brass first. Now might be a perfect time to buy low on Penix in dynasty/keeper leagues, although his injury history dating back to college is worrisome.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
February 24, 2026
The start to the 2026 season hasn't been fruitful for Billy Horschel, who is coming off a T48 finish a couple of weeks ago at Pebble Beach. Consistency has been the biggest hurdle, as his short game is the only part of his game with any amount of dependability. The 39-year-old is also struggling to get the ball in the hole, losing strokes on the greens in four of his five starts at an average of -0.497 strokes gained putting. He now gets to spend the next month in his home state (outside of an event in Puerto Rico), beginning this week at PGA National, where he has established a long and successful course history. Expect his putting to see some improvement, and even with questionable approach play, he's in the 89th percentile in strokes gained from 150-200 yards (+0.043). Given the recent turbulence, Horschel makes for strictly a GPP play.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
February 24, 2026
Indiana Pacers guards
Andrew Nembhard (back) and
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) will play Tuesday against Philadelphia after both carried injury tags. Nembhard continues to handle a steady workload, averaging 16.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 7.0 assists, and 2.4 triples over his last five games in 30.0 minutes, keeping him locked into standard-league lineups. McConnell returns after sitting out Sunday and remains a deeper-league option, last posting nine points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 15 minutes. Nembhard helps run the offense smoothly, while McConnell's return limits the upside of
Ben Sheppard and
Quenton Jackson.
--Brian DailisanSource: Tony East
February 24, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons officially placed the franchise tag on tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. on Tuesday, according to Tori McElhaney of AtlantaFalcons.com. It's just the fourth time in franchise history that the team has used the franchise tag, with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett the last recipient of the tag in 2019. Officially, the tag is a non-exclusive franchise tag, which means Pitts "is free to negotiate with other teams." It buys the Falcons and new general manager Ian Cunningham a little more time to evaluate what they want for the future of Pitts in Atlanta. The projected franchise tag value for TEs in 2026 is around $16 million. The 25-year-old played on a fifth-year option in 2025 and had one of his best seasons to date, finishing second among tight ends in catches (88) and receiving yards (928), and he tied his career high with five touchdowns. The former fourth overall pick was a top-five fantasy TE, but a repeat could be difficult in 2026 if
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) isn't ready for the start of the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
February 24, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will suit up against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Kuminga was previously considered questionable due to a knee bone bruise, but he has since been cleared to play. The 23-year-old has yet to suit up for the Hawks and would likely have his minutes restricted in his debut. With Kuminga now in the mix,
Zaccharie Risacher,
Corey Kispert, and
Mouhamed Gueye could see their minutes on the floor reduced moving forward.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
The New York Giants are hoping that wide receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) is ready for training camp this summer, according to Paul Schwartz of The New York Post. "I've been texting with him the last couple of days, and he's in a good spot, he feels good, and the plan is hopefully for him to still be ready for training camp," general manager Joe Schoen said when asked about Nabers' rehab. The Giants are going to be cautious with the 22-year-old former first-rounder, but all signs point to him being ready to go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall, barring a setback. Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee on Sept. 28 and had surgery in late October. He was a Pro Bowler as a rookie in 2024, catching 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games. Nabers' fantasy stock will only continue to rise this offseason if he proves he's healthy this summer. If fully healthy, he'll have a higher ceiling as a WR1 with quarterback
Jaxson Dart taking over the offense going forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: The New York Post - Paul Schwartz
February 24, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Bulls. He suffered the injury on Sunday but is cleared to return tonight. The 24-year-old rookie has started four consecutive games, averaging 8.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks across 26.3 minutes per appearance. However, with
Moussa Diabate returning from suspension, Kalkbrenner is expected to shift back to a reserve role. Diabate is posting career highs of 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game and would carry fantasy appeal if he resumes starter-level minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 24, 2026
After a frustrating last six months inside the ropes, Joe Highsmith returns to PGA National this week in hopes of defending his title from last season. The now 25-year-old held off many of the prominent players en route to victory in 2025. However, things have been much tougher as of late. He's only had one top 30 finish in his last 25 starts. The solid putting that carried him to not only a win in the Palm Beaches, but also a host of other events in 2024 and last year has been MIA for a while. In just his five events this new season, Highsmith has averaged -0.402 strokes gained on the greens. Throw into the mix his mediocre ball striking, and the thought of defending looks bleak. Look elsewhere for better DFS options.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
February 24, 2026
Cleveland Browns running back
Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is out of his walking boot and will be "good to go" for training camp this summer, general manager Andrew Berry told Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins will be fully healthy entering his second season in the NFL after having surgery to fix the dislocated right ankle that he suffered in late December. The 22-year-old second-rounder out of Ohio State ran the ball 230 times for 827 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and seven touchdowns in 14 starts in his first NFL season in 2025, adding 26 receptions on 36 targets for 171 yards through the air. He took over as the team's lead back pretty early on and should be the RB1 for the Browns in 2026, giving him RB2 value in fantasy drafts this fall. The Browns are expected to devote plenty of resources to improving their offensive line this offseason, which should benefit Judkins as he enters Year 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
February 24, 2026
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday that running back
Josh Jacobs will "absolutely" be back in 2026, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. "He's a very important cog in what we're trying to do here," Gutekunst said. Jacobs was in the second year of a four-year, $48 million contract in 2025 that he signed in March of 2024. The 28-year-old three-time Pro Bowler took a slight step back in Green Bay in his second season, but he was still very productive, gaining 929 yards on the ground and 13 touchdowns on 234 rushing attempts while adding 36 catches for 282 yards and one touchdown through the air in 15 regular-season starts. Unfortunately, the former first-rounder's production tanked near the end of the season at the most inopportune time for fantasy managers, as he played through his knee injury. Jacobs has a lot of tread on his tires, but he's racked up four 1,000-yard seasons in seven years and has double-digit rushing touchdowns four different times, including in each of the last two seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
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