January 27, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have signed free-agent relief pitcher
Cam Booser to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Booser took a significant step backward during the 2025 season. In 2024, Booser registered a 3.38 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 43/16 K/BB ratio across 43 games with the Boston Red Sox. The 33-year-old headed to the Chicago White Sox last season and completely fell apart. Booser finished with a 5.52 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and a 35/19 K/BB ratio in 39 games with the South Siders. The biggest problem was the home run ball, as Booser allowed eight long balls in 31.0 innings of work last season. It's a low-risk move by the Rays, who do have a good history of turning around players coming off down seasons. He'll likely serve as middle relief with little to no fantasy value, assuming he makes the team.
--Andy WebbSource: Marc Topkin
January 27, 2026
The Seattle Mariners have acquired catcher
Jhonny Pereda from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for cash considerations. Pereda has found a new home after being designated for assignment by the Twins on Friday. The Twins removed Pereda from their 40-man roster to make room for
Victor Caratini. The expectation is that Pereda will compete for the backup gig during Spring Training. He slashed .246/.325/.333 with four RBI across 28 games with the Athletics and Twins last season. The 29-year-old posted strong numbers in Triple-A and deserves a shot to earn a 26-man roster spot. Even if he makes the roster, Pereda isn't going to play very often with
Cal Raleigh playing almost every game.
--Andy WebbSource: Seattle Mariners
January 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Aaron Wiggins will join the starting lineup on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, replacing
Cason Wallace (hip). Across 11 previous starts this season, Wiggins has contributed 13.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game. He has a favorable fantasy matchup on Tuesday, as the Pelicans own the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
Luguentz Dort,
Jaylin Williams, and
Chet Holmgren will also start for the Thunder.
--Taavi PailkSource: Justin Martinez
January 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis will take
Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will likely be the first of several consecutive starts for Portis, as Antetokounmpo is set to miss multiple weeks with a calf strain. Across his previous six starts this season, Portis has produced 16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Ryan Rollins,
AJ Green,
Kyle Kuzma, and
Myles Turner will join Portis in the first unit on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Milwaukee Bucks
January 27, 2026
In his first full MLB season in 2024, Cincinnati Reds shortstop
Elly De La Cruz put his upside on display, slashing .259/.339/.471 with an .809 OPS, 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 105 runs scored, and a league-high 67 stolen bases in 160 games played. It wasn't all great, though, as he also led the league with 218 strikeouts. The 24-year-old switch-hitting Dominican hit a career-high .264 in 2025, but he took a step back in the power department (22 home runs) and in steals (37) over 162 games. De La Cruz really struggled down the stretch and went through a 74-game stretch in which he hit just one home run. A lingering quad injury that he played through for most of the year might be to blame. There's no denying De La Cruz's elite athleticism, especially on the base paths, and RotoBaller still considers him a top-15 overall fantasy player going into his fourth year with the Reds.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has shed a questionable tag and will play on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He exited the lineup on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets, opening the door for
Andre Drummond to start. On Tuesday, Drummond will return to a bench role. Embiid has feasted in his most recent appearances, finishing four consecutive games with 30-plus points. This stretch includes his 10th career triple-double.
--Taavi PailkSource: Philadelphia 76ers
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) has been officially cleared for Tuesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will make his return to the lineup after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Monday versus the Charlotte Hornets. George has averaged 14.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals in 32.4 minutes per game across January. As a result of George's return,
Dominick Barlow must settle for a place on the bench against Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Anthony Santander (back, shoulder) was one of the biggest fantasy baseball busts in 2025. In his final year with the Baltimore Orioles in 2024, Santander was a first-time All-Star and hit .235/.308/.506 with an .814 OPS and career-highs in home runs (44) and RBI (102) in 155 games played. The 31-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitter was limited to 194 at-bats in his first year in Toronto due to a shoulder subluxation and a lower-back injury that lingered. He played in just 54 games and hit .175 (34-for-194) with six homers and 18 RBI. Santander is apparently healthy with just a few weeks until spring training, and he's in the right environment for a bounce-back in 2026. His fantasy value has dropped considerably, though, and he also lost outfield eligibility in most formats. To keep him healthy, Toronto could keep him mostly at DH. RotoBaller has Santander ranked as the No. 54 fantasy outfielder.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
January 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors point guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is considered probable for Wednesday's encounter with the Utah Jazz. The veteran star is dealing with a knee issue and skipped the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After receiving a probable tag on the injury report, it's safe to assume Curry will be back in action on Wednesday night. His return will send
Pat Spencer back to the bench, and he could completely fall out of the rotation, as Spencer had seen very little action in previous games prior to Monday. Curry's offensive production has dipped to 24.5 points per game in January, and Golden State needs more from him with
Jimmy Butler III (knee) done for the season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Collin Gillespie (hand) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He was added late to the injury report due to a hand injury, and the Suns have downgraded Gillespie's status from questionable to out. The Villanova product joins
Jalen Green (hamstring) and
Devin Booker (ankle) on the sidelines, leaving Phoenix with very few offensive options.
Grayson Allen,
Dillon Brooks, and
Jordan Goodwin are all set for larger roles in the attack, and
Jamaree Bouyea could see a significant bump in playing time with the backcourt absentees.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward
Cason Wallace (hip) will miss Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out, depriving the Thunder of another regular rotation player. Wallace has started six of eight games since his most recent absence on Jan. 9. With Wallace out,
Aaron Wiggins and
Isaiah Joe could see extended minutes in Tuesday's favorable fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Association.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. This isn't unexpected, as Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to a right ankle sprain. He presumably suffered the injury during Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Grimes' departure from the lineup may keep
Jared McCain in the rotation on Tuesday night. After logging just one minute of action across the previous five games, McCain took advantage of garbage time minutes on Monday, notching 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals interviewed former Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera in-person for their head-coaching vacancy, a source told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Rivera is currently the general manager for the football team at the University of California. The 64-year-old coached the Panthers from 2011 to 2019, which included a Super Bowl appearance and two NFL Coach of the Year awards. He wasn't as successful in a shorter stint as the Commanders' head coach from 2020 to 2023, as he never had a winning record in D.C. Rivera hasn't coached in the NFL for the last two seasons, but he's on Arizona's radar as they look to replace Jonathan Gannon. Rivera has plenty of experience in the NFL as a head coach, but it's believed that Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the favorite to be named the Cardinals' next head coach.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
January 27, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Cooper Flagg (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rookie sensation is nursing a left ankle injury and may sit out the first leg of a back-to-back. Flagg wasn't expected to play at the back end of a back-to-back set on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks before the game was postponed due to bad weather. Flagg's potential absence against Minnesota could mean more minutes for
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard, as well as increased offensive opportunities for players like
Naji Marshall and
P.J. Washington.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, who won eight Super Bowls, will not be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, according to Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham of ESPN. Belichick fell short of the 40 of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility, according to four sources with first-hand knowledge of the outcome. Sources who spoke with the coach over the weekend described Belichick as "puzzled" and "disappointed." "Politics kept him out. He doesn't believe this is a reflection on his accomplishments," a source familiar with Belichick's thinking said. Per Ari Meirov, former Bills and Colts general manager and long-time Patriots rival Bill Polian told some voters that he thought Belichick should "wait a year" as penance for the Spygate and Deflategate scandals. Most fans considered Belichick to be a lock as a first-ballot Hall of Famer with an NFL coaching record of 333-178, including the playoffs.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Don Van Natta Jr. and Seth Wickersham
January 27, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. He is managing a right foot injury and could miss a second consecutive game. With Edwards out,
Mike Conley started on Monday against the Golden State Warriors, but the veteran had a limited impact in 21 minutes. Both
Jaylen Clark and
Bones Hyland logged 25 minutes off the bench and will likely get extra burn again on Wednesday if Edwards doesn't play. Hyland had one of his best performances of the season on Monday night, finishing with 17 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Washington Commanders running back
Jacory Croskey-Merritt was a fantasy darling during draft season last fall when the team's RB picture was unsettled. His fantasy stock rose even further after
Austin Ekeler suffered a season-ending injury early in the year. The 24-year-old seventh-rounder ended up leading the team in carries (175), rushing yards (805), and rushing touchdowns (eight), but he was the RB29 in half-PPR scoring, and he averaged just 8.2 half-PPR points per game in his 17 contests. It didn't help JCM's cause that starting quarterback
Jayden Daniels missed most of the season with various injuries. Croskey-Merritt had two 100-yard games in his rookie season, but he also failed to eclipse 50 rushing yards in a game 12 times. The Commanders will have a new offensive coordinator in 2026, and it's hard to say how they'll attack the RB position in free agency and the draft. Croskey-Merritt will have a role next year, but there's a good chance he'll be more of a committee back than a workhorse.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 27, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (knee) will be active on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. While Love has been rested regularly this season, he was out on Saturday against the Miami Heat due to a left knee contusion. The veteran big man has averaged 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds across 17.3 minutes per game this season. On Tuesday, we may see a bit more of Love with
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
Kris Dunn (ankle) will be in the lineup on Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. Dunn sprained his right ankle in Sunday's win over the Brooklyn Nets and was listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The veteran guard has been a regular starter for the Clippers throughout the campaign, but he operates mainly as a glue guy in the lineup. Across 27.2 minutes per game, Dunn has contributed 7.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.5 steals. Offensively, he's had a miserable time against the Jazz this season, averaging just 1.0 points per game on 14.3 percent shooting.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Khris Middleton (foot) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Middleton will make his return on Tuesday after missing Saturday's contest due to left foot soreness. The return of Middleton should push
Will Riley back to the bench after making his first start on Saturday. In January, Middleton is averaging 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per game in nine contests. He has been playing well enough to be worth a look in deep formats as a streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Tyrese Martin (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a sore left knee. Martin has averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.1 minutes off the Brooklyn bench this season.
Cam Thomas' return should see him absorb the majority of Martin's playing time, but
Ziaire Williams and
Drake Powell might also gain extra opportunities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (back) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The Blazers have decided to hold out Williams for the second game of this back-to-back set. It's not shocking to see the Blazers giving their oft-injured big man a maintenance day here. The expectation is that Williams will be back in the mix for Friday's game versus the New York Knicks.
Donovan Clingan will see a boost in fantasy value, while
Yang Hansen should see more run in the rotation as the backup. Fantasy managers should consider Clingan a plus-streaming option for Tuesday's slate. Hansen has been too inconsistent to trust, even with Williams on the sideline.
--Andy WebbSource: Casey Holdahl
January 27, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (hamstring) won't be in action on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has ruled Green out for the contest after initially listing him as questionable. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game. Phoenix is also currently without
Devin Booker (ankle), giving additional fantasy value to
Grayson Allen and
Dillon Brooks, who must provide more offensively without the two.
Collin Gillespie (hand) also benefits in the situation, but he is considered questionable for Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 27, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker's stats in his first two NFL seasons don't stand out. He has produced 65 catches on 89 targets for 872 yards and five touchdowns in 22 regular-season games. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Holy Cross has played in exactly 11 games in each of his first two years in the NFL due to injuries. A quad ailment was the reason he didn't debut in 2025 until Week 7. It took Coker a little while to get in the groove, but once he did, he was essentially Carolina's WR2 behind impressive rookie first-rounder
Tetairoa McMillan. In the last five games of the regular season, Coker had 19 grabs for 244 yards and three touchdowns, and he stepped up in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams for a 9-134-1 line. If Coker can finally stay healthy in 2026, he has the potential for a Year 3 breakout as the Panthers' WR2.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (back) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Avdija is back in the mix after missing two games due to a lingering illness. He was questionable coming into this game, but he will shed that tag and return to the starting five on Tuesday night. His return to the rotation should mean that
Sidy Cissoko will head back to the second unit. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure Avdija is in there ahead of tip-off. He has been one of the best players in the league and needs to be started in all fantasy formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Casey Holdahl
January 27, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) will be out 1-3 weeks due to a strained left calf, the team announced on Tuesday. Mobley suffered the injury during Monday's 20-point, nine-rebound performance against the Orlando Magic. It's the second time this season he has been sidelined by this injury. He sat out five games in December with a Grade 1 left calf strain. Mobley's absence from the rotation will create additional playing opportunities for
De'Andre Hunter,
Nae'Qwan Tomlin, and
Larry Nance Jr. Of the trio, Hunter has the most fantasy upside, though he has been hit-and-miss all season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 27, 2026
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. exceeded all expectations in his first year in the NFL after being taken in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Bowling Green. Fannin quickly proved that he could hold his own at the next level, and he finished with 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets in 16 games. The 21-year-old led the Browns in catches, targets, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and he quickly surpassed
David Njoku as Cleveland's go-to pass-catching tight end. A whole new coaching staff is coming to Cleveland for the 2026 season, but regardless, Fannin should have a major role in the passing attack going into his sophomore campaign. If David Njoku, who is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent in March, doesn't come back, Fannin's fantasy upside will soar even higher. After his rookie breakout in 2025, expect Fannin to be a popular TE1 selection in fantasy drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 27, 2026
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (thigh) was replaced on Team Sweden's Olympic roster on Tuesday by Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Johansson. Carlsson underwent a thigh procedure on Jan. 16 and was ruled out for 3-5 weeks. Unfortunately, he won't recover in time to play in the Olympics and will remain out through the international break. The Ducks have three more games before the Olympics, starting with Thursday's tilt against the Vancouver Canucks. Carlsson has had an excellent campaign in 2025-26, recording 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) across 44 games. With Mason McTavish (upper body) also recently missing time, Mikael Granlund has served as Anaheim's top centerman. Ryan Poehling has seen action on the second line, putting together a three-game point streak.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
January 27, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka entered the NFL with high expectations after Tampa took him with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. Egbuka quickly showed that his talent was for real, catching 25 of his 38 targets for 445 yards and five touchdowns in his first five NFL games. The 23-year-old would only go on to catch one more touchdown pass the rest of the way, though, to finish with 63 receptions for 938 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 17 contests. Egbuka opened 2025 with a substantial role, with both
Chris Godwin Jr. and
Jalen McMillan dealing with injuries. Veteran
Mike Evans also went down due to injury during the season, which assured Egbuka of a heavy target share. Once both Evans and Godwin returned, Egbuka saw his role shrink dramatically. Egbuka's talent will play long-term, but he could have his fantasy upside capped in 2026 if Evans, Godwin, and McMillan are all in the fold.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
January 27, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman
Junior Caminero enjoyed a massive breakout campaign in 2025, and he should remain a top fantasy option at third base in 2026. Caminero occupied an everyday role at the hot corner last year, and he delivered enormous contributions with the bat in his hands. Across 154 games, he slashed .264/.311/.535 with 45 homers, 110 RBI, and 129 wRC+. He cut down his strikeout rate to a career-low 19.1%, which is an acceptable rate for a power hitter of Caminero's caliber. He finished the year with 22.5 fWAR at the plate and -0.4 fWAR in the field. His defense wasn't spectacular, but he played well enough that the Rays are able to justify playing him every day to get his terrific bat in the lineup. As it stands, he's the #2 third baseman in RotoBaller's fantasy baseball draft rankings, trailing only
Jose Ramirez at the position.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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