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Wild Re-Sign Michael McCarron to Six-Year Deal
Minnesota Wild center Michael McCarron has agreed to a six-year, $20 million contract extension with the team. The 31-year-old power forward had the option to test free agency this offseason, but he's happy with life in Minnesota. "From my very first step in there to my last, it was a great experience for me, and there was no point in looking elsewhere in free agency," McCarron said. The Wild acquired McCarron from the Nashville Predators in March. He appeared in 20 regular-season games with the team, recording five points (three goals, two assists), 23 SOG, and 40 hits. McCarron has limited fantasy value, but he's a solid bottom-six contributor for the Wild.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Phoenix Shows No Interest in Grizzlies' Ja Morant
Ja Morant's trade market lost a rumored landing spot, as the Phoenix Suns have no interest in pursuing the Memphis Grizzlies guard this offseason, ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel reports. Sources cited Phoenix's reluctance to make a drastic roster change and to absorb the $87 million left on Morant's deal. The Suns instead keep their backcourt of Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the latter looking to bounce back after injuries limited him to 32 games. Morant (elbow) remains widely expected to be moved after missing Memphis's final 40 games with a sprained left UCL and feuding with the organization. For fantasy purposes, his value is hard to pin down: a healthy Morant is a top-tier source of points and assists, but the looming trade, the injury, and an unsettled role leave his 2026-27 outlook among the league's biggest question marks.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Mitchell Robinson Available for Game 4
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (hand) is available for Wednesday's Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs despite being listed with a fractured right fifth metacarpal on the NBA's official injury report. The 28-year-old has already played through the issue in the Finals, but his role remains limited. In Game 3, Robinson logged only seven minutes, finishing with five points and four rebounds. He averaged 5.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during the regular season, so his fantasy and DFS appeal still comes mainly from rebounds, blocks, and putbacks rather than scoring volume.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Aaron Rai Continues Breakout Season at RBC Canadian Open
It was a commendable showing last week at the Memorial Tournament for Aaron Rai following his victory at the PGA Championship. The 31-year-old finished T19 at Muirfield Village, ranking 12th in strokes gained on approach (0.93) and 15th from tee to green (1.49). This level of ball striking always gives him the chance to be in contention. It's simply whether he can make the putts and get up-and-down when needed to keep rounds going. There's no reason to think he can't keep the strong finishes going this week in Canada. Play the Englishman with confidence.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Keith Mitchell Looks to Bounce Back at TPC Toronto
Keith Mitchell is coming off a missed cut at the Charles Schwab Challenge after finishing fifth at the Byron Nelson the week before. The difference was in the putting and short game, as he lost over four strokes on and around the greens at Colonial Country Club. He's making his second appearance at the RBC Canadian Open this week, where he finished T27 a year ago. Despite the inconsistency this season, his ball-striking is still among the best on tour. Mitchell is a potential opportunity for an ownership-leverage play with upside that should perform well at TPC Toronto.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Robert McIntyre Difficult to Trust at RBC Canadian Open
It's been a rough few months for Robert McIntyre out on the professional golf trail. Since his close call at the Valero Texas Open in April, he has failed to finish inside the top 40 in any start, with three missed cuts along the way. The iron play has fallen apart, as he's averaging -1.06 strokes gained on approach over his last six starts. The Scotsman has also lost strokes on and around the green in three of his last four events played. Even with the strength off the tee, there's nothing else to like about his chances at TPC Toronto.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Jac Caglianone Back in Royals Lineup After Shoulder Injury
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (shoulder) is starting in right field and will bat sixth for the Royals in Tuesday's tilt against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, according to MLB.com. Caglianone was pulled from Saturday's game early against the division-rival Minnesota Twins with soreness in his right shoulder, and he missed Sunday's series finale as a result. But after a scheduled day off on Monday, the 23-year-old left-handed slugger is back in action as he looks to get going at the plate in his first full year in the majors. The former sixth overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Florida is striking out at a 29.8% clip and is slashing a very modest .250/.326/.403 with a .729 OPS, six home runs, 15 RBI, 21 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 60 games and 218 plate appearances. Cags has gone 14-for-54 (.259) with a homer, double, five RBI, three runs scored, and two steals in his last 16 games, dating back to May 20. He has never faced Eovaldi in his young MLB career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Salvador Perez Returns From Thumb Injury on Tuesday
Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth for the Royals on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi at Kauffman Stadium, per MLB.com. Perez will return to the starting nine after missing the last two games with a minor thumb injury. The 15-year Venezuelan veteran has been a stalwart for the Royals in his long tenure with the team, but the veteran catcher has shown clear signs of decline so far in 2026 with a weak .204/.254/.345 slash line, career-worst .599 OPS, nine home runs, 26 RBI, 22 runs scored, 12 walks, and 49 strikeouts in 256 plate appearances over his 61 games played. Additionally, he's hitting .190 with a .428 career OPS and just one RBI in 21 at-bats versus Eovaldi. Fantasy managers may want to keep Perez on their benches, even though he's back from injury. In 16 games since May 18, Perez has gone 12-for-59 (.203) with two homers, a double, six RBI, five runs, five walks, and eight K's.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brooks Koepka Looks to Compete at RBC Canadian Open
Coming off a T14 finish in Texas a few weeks ago at TPC Craig Ranch, Brooks Koepka is inching ever closer to reaching the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings. He's been one of the sharpest iron players this season, ranking fourth on the season in strokes gained on approach (0.754). Putting has been the one sore spot that continues to hold him back from really contending. The Florida State product has never competed in the Canadian Open, but last year's trends at TPC Toronto point more toward his ball-striking prowess than the reliance on putting. If Koepka can keep the ball in good playing positions off the tee, he should be worthy of DFS consideration this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Bobby Witt Jr. Back in Action After Injury Scare
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, starting at shortstop and batting second, according to MLB.com. Witt was pulled from Sunday's game prematurely with soreness in his right knee, but after an off day on Monday, the star shortstop is back in the starting nine and should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups. The 25-year-old former first-rounder in 2019 will return to a .280/.354/.456 slash line, .810 OPS, nine home runs, 27 RBI, 23 stolen bases, and 33 runs scored across his 261 at-bats in his fifth year in the big leagues. Witt hasn't been as productive recently, hitting .233 (14-for-60) with two home runs, four doubles, four RBI, 10 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 15 games since May 23, but the five-category contributor is a must-start when he's active. He's batting .333 with a 1.000 OPS and three RBI in 12 career at-bats versus Eovaldi.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Michael Harris II Returns From Back Injury to Face White Sox
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is starting in center field for the Braves and will hit out of the two-hole for Tuesday's contest in Chicago against the White Sox and left-hander Brandon Eistert, per MLB.com. Harris was sidelined for the last two games with tightness in his back, but he'll return for the series opener on the South side on Tuesday, and fantasy managers should return him to their starting lineups in traditional leagues. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is in the midst of one of his best years in the big leagues, slashing .306/.340/.523 with an .863 OPS, 13 home runs, 40 RBI, 30 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 62 games across 235 plate appearances for the first-place Bravos. He's been even better in his last 17 games since May 19, too, going 24-for-69 (.348) with five home runs, four doubles, 16 RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base in that span. Harris has never faced Eistert in his big-league career. Against lefties this year, Harris has gone 24-for-81 (.296) with four of his 13 long balls.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Rockies Promote No. 6-Ranked Prospect Cole Carrigg to Major Leagues
The Colorado Rockies are promoting top outfield prospect Cole Carrigg to the major leagues ahead of Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Cubs. Currently, the outfielder sits as the team's No. 6 overall-ranked prospect on MLB.com. Carrigg joined the Rockies in the third round of the 2023 MLB Draft and has enjoyed a dominant start to the regular season at the Triple-A level. With Albuquerque, Carrigg has posted a dominant .338/.414/.529 line with a stellar.943 OPS. Across this 57-game stint, the outfielder has hit six home runs and swiped an impressive 30 bags. During the 2025 campaign, Carrigg stole 46 bags while going deep 15 times across 123 games at Double-A. With Tyler Freeman now joining Brenton Boyle, Jordan Beck, and Mickey Moniak on the injured list, Carrigg could be given ample at-bats in this lineup. His elite raw speed makes him a worthwhile waiver wire target in 12-team standard leagues.
Source: Colorado Rockies
Source: Colorado Rockies
Daulton Varsho Remains Out on Tuesday With Wrist Injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) will start on the bench again for Tuesday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Nathan Lukes is starting in center field and will bat second for the team against Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler. The Blue Jays have said that they are optimistic that Varsho won't need a trip to the injured list, but this will be his fourth straight missed game due to inflammation in his left wrist. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if he's cleared to rejoin the starting nine in Toronto. The 29-year-old former second-round pick in 2017 out of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has been a very modest fantasy asset offensively this year, slashing .256/.331/.408 with a .738 OPS, five home runs, 17 RBI, 26 runs scored, and four stolen bases in his 211 at-bats. He's been ice-cold at the plate lately, too, going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, a triple, an RBI, four runs scored, seven walks, and nine strikeouts in 15 ballgames since May 22. UPDATE: Manager John Schneider said that an MRI exam on Varsho's injured left wrist came back negative, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Browns Not Naming a QB1 Coming Out of Minicamp
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said he won't name a starting quarterback coming out of mandatory minicamp, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I'm not there yet," Monken said. Deshaun Watson and second-year signal-caller Shedeur Sanders will be splitting reps evenly during minicamp this week. The 30-year-old Watson has had a disastrous tenure with the team after signing a five-year, $230 million deal in March of 2022 due to suspension and a twice-torn Achilles tendon. The three-time Pro Bowler appears to have put his Achilles injury in the past, though, and reports this offseason suggest that Monken could be leaning toward giving Watson the reins in the starting role to begin the 2026 season. Watson certainly has the experience advantage over Sanders, who notably fell all the way to the fifth round in last year's NFL draft. Whoever wins the Browns' starting QB job will have a short leash and won't be much more than a shaky low-end QB2 option for fantasy managers in superflex leagues. Monken might not tell us who his starting QB is until sometime in training camp in August.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston to "Play a Lot" as Rookies
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie wide receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston are "going to play a lot as rookies." Boston has been "one of the standouts" of offseason practices, and both wideouts have "started taking full rotations" with the No. 1 and No. 2 offensive groups in the last two weeks. Second-year wideout Isaiah Bond has been impressive recently, too, and head coach Todd Monken singled him out as a player who has shown improvement this spring. Concepcion and Bond have the kind of speed that the Browns haven't had consistently in recent years at the position. Most fantasy managers in 12-team leagues aren't going to be looking to Cleveland for late-round dart throws at the position, given the uncertainty in the QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, but don't be surprised if one or both of Concepcion or Boston become intriguing early-season waiver-wire targets if Jerry Jeudy continues to be underwhelming as the WR1 for the team. The Browns have plenty of draft capital invested in the two rookies, as Concepcion was a first-rounder, and Boston was selected in the second round in April.
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Bengals Restructure Joe Burrow's Contract, Create Salary Cap Space
The Cincinnati Bengals restructured the contract of quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday, creating $10 million in salary cap space, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move was due in part to the cash needed for the trade that landed the Bengals defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence this offseason. The 29-year-old QB has four years left on his five-year, $275 million deal that he signed in September of 2023. Burrow, a three-time Pro Bowler, only played in eight games in 2025 in his sixth year in the NFL, a major disappointment after he led the NFL in attempts (652), completions (460), passing yards (4,918), touchdowns (43), and yards per game (289.3) in 2024. He doesn't have the dual-threat abilities of some of the other elite names at the position, but what Burrow lacks in rushing skills, he makes up for with his arm strength and precision as a passer, and he has one of the best WR corps in the league with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins as his top-two receivers. Burrow is a high-risk/high-reward midrange QB1 target in fantasy football drafts for the 2026 season, and he's currently ranked as RotoBaller's QB5.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Byron Buxton Back From Shoulder Injury on Tuesday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (shoulder) is starting in center field and batting leadoff for the Twins on Tuesday against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Troy Melton, according to MLB.com. It will be Buxton's first game since he was pulled from Friday's game early against the Kansas City Royals due to a right-shoulder contusion after he crashed into the outfield wall. The 32-year-old veteran should be returned to starting lineups in all traditional leagues. The two-time All-Star has carried over the momentum from last year, when he clubbed a career-high 35 home runs while driving in 83 and stealing 24 bases in 126 games. So far in 2026, Buxton is hitting .257 (58-for-226) with 18 home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs scored, and five stolen bases across 55 games played. Since May 13, he's hitting .262 (16-for-61) with five homers, three doubles, seven RBI, 10 runs, and a steal in 16 contests. He has yet to face Melton in his career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Chandler Simpson Returns to Rays Lineup on Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) is starting in left field and will hit in the three-hole for the Rays on Tuesday at Tropicana Field against the division-rival Boston Red Sox and left-hander Payton Tolle, according to MLB.com. Simpson returns to action after missing the last three games due to soreness in his left thumb. The 25-year-old former second-round pick in 2022 out of Georgia Institute of Technology is still searching for his first major-league home run after debuting in Tampa last season, but what he lacks in power, he makes up for in speed and contact abilities. Simpson will return to a .276/.312/.328 slash line with a .639 OPS, a league-leading four triples, 12 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 30 runs scored in his 250 plate appearances and 61 games played in 2026. In DFS, Simpson is an easy fade against a left-hander, as he's hitting just .230 (17-for-74) against southpaws on the season. He has gone hitless in just three career at-bats against Tolle.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Will Smith Continues to Sit With Neck Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) continues to sit out of the starting lineup for the team's Tuesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, per MLB.com. Dalton Rushing will catch for left-hander Eric Lauer and will bat eighth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. This will be Smith's third straight missed game due to stiffness in his neck, but manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that the team expects him to return soon. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if the veteran backstop is feeling good enough to return. The 31-year-old three-time All-Star has been a bit of a disappointment so far this year for fantasy managers, slashing .249/.338/.382 with a .720 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 52 games across 201 plate appearances. Fantasy managers setting DFS lineups should look to avoid Rushing at the bottom of the batting order against one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball. UPDATE: Roberts said on Tuesday that Smith "still doesn't feel right" and could require a stint on the injured list, per Sportsnet LA's Kirsten Watson.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Colt Emerson Remains Out on Tuesday With Back Injury
Seattle Mariners rookie infielder Colt Emerson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series against the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Infielder Cole Young will make another start at the 6 and will bat eighth against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. Emerson will miss a second straight game after he was scratched from Monday's series-opening win in Baltimore due to tightness in his back. The M's placed regular shortstop J.P. Crawford on the injured list on Monday with a hand contusion, so Seattle has become pretty thin up the middle of late. Ryan Bliss was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will make his second straight start at the keystone on Tuesday. Emerson, one of the top middle-infield prospects in the game, has hit .242/.319/.548 with an .867 OPS, four home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in his first 19 big-league games since being called up. Check back on Wednesday to see if he returns to the starting nine for the Mariners.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Pirates Adding Catching Prospect Rafael Flores Jr. to Taxi Squad
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores Jr. on their taxi squad on Tuesday, according to Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf. Flores, 25, made his major-league debut in 2025 with the Bucs, but he only appeared in seven games and went 3-for-15 with two doubles, two walks, and seven strikeouts. He could be on the verge of a return to the big leagues despite hitting just .207 (39-for-188) with four home runs, 27 RBI, 21 runs scored, 29 walks, and 62 strikeouts in 53 games and 219 plate appearances for Triple-A Indianapolis this year. Per MLB Pipeline, the 6-foot-3, 232-pounder is the Pirates' eighth-ranked prospect. Flores has some intriguing power potential, especially with eligibility as a catcher, but he also swings and misses quite often, and he really struggled back in spring training at the plate. He's a work in progress behind the dish, but he has the potential to stick at the position long term, despite his size. If he rejoins the Pirates in the near future, he's likely to operate in a bench role.
Source: Alex Stumpf
Source: Alex Stumpf
Has Recent Slowdown Hurt Franklin Arias' Chances for an MLB Debut in 2026?
Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has cooled recently after a strong start to his 2025 campaign at Double-A Portland, going 3-for-24 (.125) over his last seven games. Despite the slowdown, Boston's top-ranked prospect recorded a 4:4 BB:K during that stretch, which was good for a better-than-average 13.8 percent walk and strikeout rate, so expect the young Venezuelan to get rolling again soon. All in all, the right-handed hitter is slashing .311/.389/.588 with a .416 wOBA and 147 wRC+ through 47 games, and should be headed to Triple-A soon. At just 20 years old, the Red Sox may opt to keep him in the minors for the entire year, but should he get hot at Triple-A, Arias may force the issue, and fantasy managers would be wise to keep an eye on his development.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Mets Reinstate Francisco Alvarez From the Injured List
The New York Mets announced on Tuesday that they reinstated catcher Francisco Alvarez (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Hayden Senger to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. The Mets initially said that Alvarez would be out for six to eight weeks due to surgery to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee, but he is returning after just four weeks. He is catching right-hander Freddy Peralta on Tuesday and will bat ninth against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Dustin May. In four minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Syracuse, Alvarez went 3-for-13 at the plate with two doubles. The 24-year-old Venezuelan backstop might be eased back in by the Mets, but he's the unquestioned primary catcher in Queens when he's healthy. Alvarez will return to a .241/.317/.393 slash line with four home runs, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored in his 112 at-bats in 2026. Injuries have been an issue for the catcher in the big leagues, but he did hit 25 homers in 2023 in his first full season with the Mets.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Kaelen Culpepper a Must-Stash with Momentum at Triple-A
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper could be ticketed for a major league debut in the very near future after his recent run of success at Triple-A. The Twins' second-ranked prospect's 12-game hit streak came to an end this past Saturday after an 0-for-4 at the plate (though he managed to get on base once after getting hit and he also drove in a run), but during the hit streak, the former first-rounder went 17-for-49 (.347) with five home runs, three steals, and a 9:9 BB:K. It raised his season-long slash line to .265/.371/.491 with 14 home runs, 13 steals, and a strong 12.7 percent walk rate (18.4 percent strikeout rate). The right-handed hitter's success should earn him a promotion to the majors in the coming weeks, and with a solid all-around skillset, the 23-year-old makes for one of the top bats to stash in most fantasy leagues for his potential to be a multi-category contributor.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Cam Skattebo Taking Part in 11-on-11 Reps at Minicamp
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) is taking live 11-on-11 reps at minicamp on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a gruesome dislocated ankle in Week 8 of his rookie season last year, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. Barring a setback, the 24-year-old former fourth-round pick out of Arizona State should be fully healthy for the start of training camp next month and the Week 1 regular-season opener in 2026 in September. Tyrone Tracy Jr. remains in New York, but Skattebo should be the Giants' primary early-down back in new head coach John Harbaugh's offense, which is expected to feature a bigger emphasis on the ground game. In eight games (five starts) before suffering his season-ending ankle injury in 2025, Skattebo averaged 4.1 yards per carry, 410 rushing yards, and five touchdowns on 101 carries while also catching 24 passes for 207 yards and another two scores. His fantasy stock for 2026 and beyond is on the rise, and Skattebo is currently ranked as the No. 20 RB in fantasy for the upcoming season.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
Brewers Sign Luis Lara to Seven-Year Extension, On the Verge of MLB Promotion?
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has agreed to a seven-year, $31 million contract extension that includes three club options and can max out at $79 million. The 21-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season, and the long-term commitment gives fantasy managers another reason to keep him on the radar. Lara has enjoyed a dominant season with Triple-A Nashville, carrying an elite .343/.453/.505 line with seven home runs and 18 stolen bases. While Lara is still a stash candidate, his impressive start to the season has put him on the verge of a promotion, much sooner than anticipated. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to view him as a top prospect to stash among hitters, while dynasty managers should treat the extension as another sign that Milwaukee views him as a major part of its long-term outfield picture.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
Joel Bitonio Hangs Up his Cleats
Cleveland Browns long-time offensive lineman Joel Bitonio announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The 34-year-old will hang up his cleats after 12 years in the NFL, all with the Browns. He was selected with the 35th overall pick in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft out of the University of Nevada, and he turned out to be a good one, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and being named to two first-team All-Pro units. Bitonio's seven Pro Bowl selections tied with former pass-rusher Myles Garrett for the fourth-most in Browns history. He was also named the Browns' Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2022. His 178 starts are the most by any Cleveland player since the franchise returned to Cleveland in 1999, and he was the longest-tenured player on the team until his contract voided in March. The Browns will have a much different-looking offensive line in 2026 under new head coach Todd Monken.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Ralphy Velazquez Emerging as Stash Candidate for Power Upside
Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Ralphy Velazquez belted a home run at Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, his first since being promoted to the Clippers back on May 18. Though he's hitting just .241 in 14 games at that level, the left-handed slugger has turned it around as of late, going 5-for-15 (.333) with four of those five hits going for extra bases (two doubles, one triple, one home run). The former first-rounder is coming off a 22-home run season in 2025 and was slashing .317/.414/.566 with seven home runs through 36 games this season at Double-A Akron before his promotion. If he can build on the recent momentum, the Guardians' second-ranked prospect should receive a second-half call-up to the big leagues. Until then, the 21-year-old remains a stash consideration in deep leagues for his power potential.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Harold Fannin Jr. Continues to Miss Offseason Workouts
The Athletics Zac Jackson reports that Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (undisclosed) is absent from the team's minicamp practices this week and hasn't been seen at all this spring. The Browns haven't specified the reason for Fannin's absence, but he was dealing with a groin injury at the tail end of his first year in the NFL in 2025. It doesn't sound like the 21-year-old's injury issue is all that serious, but Fannin's status is certainly worth keeping a close eye on as Cleveland enters training camp at the end of July. The former third-rounder (67th overall pick) last year out of Bowling Green led the Browns in receiving with 72 catches for 731 yards and six touchdowns on 107 targets in 16 games played in his first year in the NFL. Although Cleveland's quarterback situation still isn't exactly ideal, Fannin's pass-catching prowess has boosted him into low-end TE1 consideration as he heads into his sophomore season. He should once again be one of the focal points in the passing game for the Browns in 2026 as long as he's healthy.
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Does Jacob Melton's Speed Make him a Stash Candidate?
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Jacob Melton (ankle) should be nearing a rehab assignment and could be back at Triple-A Durham around mid-June or shortly thereafter. The Rays' fourth-ranked prospect has been out since suffering a Grade 2 left ankle sprain on April 22. After a rough 3-for-24 (.125) start to the year, the former second-round draft pick began to turn things around, going 12-for-41 (.293) with seven doubles, a triple, and an eye-opening 14 steals in 13 games. The left-handed slugger hit well enough at Triple-A in the Houston organization last year to earn himself a 32-game, 78-plate appearance major league debut, and although he went just 11-for-70 (.157), the speed was on full display, having tallied seven steals in his limited action. The 25-year-old's strikeout rate stood at a sky-high 40.2 percent earlier this season at Durham, so it is something he'll need to get under control before making it back to the majors, but the likelihood of a return to action soon and his ability to steal bases should put him back on fantasy managers' radar, though he hasn't reached stash-worthy status yet.
Source: Adam Berry - MLB.com
Source: Adam Berry - MLB.com
