Jun 1, 2026, 2:06 PM ET

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster on a one-year deal after he took part in a Monday morning workout with the team. Veterans Odell Beckham Jr. and Braxton Berrios were part of the same workout that has now reportedly resulted in contracts for all three. With the status of 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers unclear for the start of the season after missing 13 games in 2025 with a serious knee injury, the Giants have added an influx of depth to the position after signing Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III earlier in the offseason and spending a third-round pick on Malachi Fields. Smith-Schuster will reunite with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who held the same position during the former Pro Bowler's second stint with the Chiefs, in which he caught 51 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns across 31 games.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Adam Schefter

Jun 1, 2026, 2:02 PM ET

Zhang Mingyang suffered a first-round TKO loss to Alonzo Menifield in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Menifield started pressuring Mingyang early on, and after landing a barrage of hooks, Menifield dropped Mingyang to the canvas, forcing the referee to stop the fight. In 4:15 of action, Mingyang landed 16 significant strikes. This is Mingyang's second consecutive loss. With the loss, Mingyang dropped to 19-8 as a pro and is now 3-2 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 1:59 PM ET

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Kade Anderson made his pro baseball debut less than two months ago, but he's already on the fantasy radar as a redraft stash in anticipation of his potential MLB debut later this season. Anderson was the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, making him the first pitcher off the board. Through nine Double-A starts this year, he owns a 1.43 ERA, 1.80 FIP, 13.70 K/9, 1.43 BB/9, and 0.41 HR/9. Those are incredible numbers all around, and it's even more exciting to note that he has zero earned runs and 16 strikeouts over his last two starts (10.0 innings). As a young, electric left-hander, Anderson has a spectacular outlook in dynasty fantasy baseball. However, he's getting close to being MLB-ready, and if he does get a call to the majors this year, he'll have an immediate impact in redraft leagues, too. Managers should consider stashing him in hopes that he can provide a spark in fantasy baseball during the second half of the season.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 1:54 PM ET

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt is having a modest season at the plate in Triple-A, but his impressive stolen base numbers make him an intriguing player to stash in fantasy baseball. Through 47 games this year, the former sixth-round pick is slashing .246/.362/.391 with five homers, 13 steals, a 14.0% walk rate, a 14.9% strikeout rate, and 105 wRC+. The discipline and speed numbers are promising, and managers should be equally encouraged by his 19.7% whiff rate (89th percentile). He fits the Brewers' brand of baseball as someone who puts the ball in play and can wreak havoc with his hustle. If he can continue to get on base at a decent clip in the majors, his ability to steal bases will keep him on the fantasy radar. For now, he's an intriguing redraft stash, even though he's still in Triple-A.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 1:53 PM ET

Alonzo Menifield returned to the win column by defeating Zhang Mingyang via first-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC Macau on Saturday. Despite being a heavy underdog in the matchup, Menifield kept on pressuring Mingyang and kept on throwing hooks until Mingyang couldn't defend any longer. In 4:15 of action, Menifield landed 28 significant strikes. With the win, Menifield improved to 18-6-1 as a pro and is now 11-6-1 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 1:52 PM ET

Veteran wide receiver Braxton Berrios has agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Giants, as reported by NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Berrios took part in a Monday morning workout with the team, alongside fellow veterans Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster, and all three reportedly agreed to deals shortly thereafter. Knee and hamstring injuries have limited Berrios to only 10 games played over the past two seasons with the Dolphins and Texans, but the former All-Pro punt returner offers special teams upside as well as receiver depth should 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers miss any time to begin the year after tearing his ACL in 2025. The Giants have now added six new faces to the receiver room, including veterans Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin III, and third-round pick Malachi Fields.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Adam Schefter

Jun 1, 2026, 1:41 PM ET

Veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has agreed to a deal that will bring him back to the New York Giants for his 11th season in 13 years. Now 33 years old, Beckham was the first-round pick of the Giants in 2014, where he won the offensive Rookie of the Year Award and set receiving records throughout his first five years in the league. Beckham last played for the Dolphins in 2024, making nine catches in nine games for 55 yards and no scores, but has reportedly been in contact with the team for months. With the status of 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers seemingly in doubt to begin the year after a catastrophic knee injury landed him on injured reserve in 2025, the Giants hosted Beckham, along with fellow veterans JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios, for a Monday morning workout that resulted in contracts for both Beckham and Berrios.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Ian Rapoport

Jun 1, 2026, 1:40 PM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect River Ryan continues to deliver impressive results at Triple-A, and he could be ready to make his return to MLB sooner rather than later. Ryan, now 27, made his MLB debut in 2024, but he missed all of 2025 due to injury and opened 2026 in the minors. Through five starts (22 innings) at Triple-A this year, he owns a 2.05 ERA, 2.00 FIP, 11.86 K/9, 1.23 BB/9, and 0.00 HR/9. He's been successful at limiting weak contact with a 51.9% ground ball rate. He throws six different pitches, but his upper-90s fastball and tight slider are his two best offerings. He has a remarkable 19.2% hard-hit rate (96th percentile), as well as a 35.33% chase rate (91st percentile) and a 33.0% whiff rate (82nd percentile). The Dodgers have a stacked starting rotation as it stands, but once a spot opens up, Ryan should take the opportunity and run with it. He has tremendous upside once he does make his MLB debut, making him an intriguing fantasy stash in redraft leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 1:36 PM ET

Tallison Teixeira suffered a first-round knockout loss to Sergei Pavlovich on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. This was a good opportunity for Teixeira to fly up the heavyweight rankings, but unfortunately for Teixeira, the fight lasted only 39 seconds as Pavlovich knocked out Teixeira with a vicious combination. In 39 seconds of action, Teixeira wasn't able to land any significant strikes. With the loss, Teixeira has now dropped to 2-2 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 1:32 PM ET

The Cleveland Browns are finalizing a deal that would send two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, and additional compensation that is still being negotiated, as reported by NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Garrett's 23 sacks in 2025 broke the NFL record and helped him earn his second DPOY Award in the past three seasons. He will join a Rams defense that already added Pro Bowl cornerback Trent McDuffie in exchange for a package of picks that included their 2026 first-rounder. With MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the offense and two significant splashes made on defense, the Rams will undoubtedly be an early Super Bowl favorite heading into 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Adam Schefter

Jun 1, 2026, 1:31 PM ET

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Jase Bowen is being promoted to the major leagues, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. Bowen is currently ranked as the team's No. 23 prospect on MLB.com but has put together a strong start to the Triple-A regular season. The first 11th round pick from the 2019 MLB Draft has posted an impressive .292/.362/.600 slash line with a .962 OPS. During this 49-game stint, Bowen has tallied 11 doubles, 13 round-trippers, and swiped seven bags. This is a major improvement when looking at the .802 OPS he carried in the upper minors during the 2025 campaign. Fantasy managers should monitor his usage as he could eventually carve out a role in the San Diego outfield, given his hot start. For now, he is worth a look in deeper 12+ team leagues with five outfielder spots.--Andy Smith
Source: Kiley McDaniel

Jun 1, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

New York Yankees starting pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has emerged as a top fantasy stash heading into June. Lagrange has an iffy 4.41 ERA, but we're very impressed by his 11.57 K/9. He has maintained strikeout rates north of 10+ K/9 for all of his minor league career, and he should keep up that pace once he reaches the majors. With that being said, he'll need to lower his walk (4.59 BB/9) and home run (1.47 HR/9) rates going forward, as these are likely some of the main reasons why his ERA is on the higher side. The right-hander is an impressive prospect in terms of makeup. He checks in at 6-foot-7 and throws a 99 mph fastball, touching triple-digits at times. He has five distinct pitches, and all of them are average or above-average offerings. In addition to the four-seamer, he throws a sweeper, slider, changeup, and sinker. The changeup complements the heater nicely, inducing a .188 xwOBA and 37% whiff rate. Managers should consider stashing Lagrange now, because it'll be too late once he starts racking up strikeouts in the majors.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 1:24 PM ET

Sergei Pavlovich extended his win streak by finishing Tallison Teixeira via first-round knockout loss on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. Pavlovich came out aggressively, and he needed just 39 seconds to earn one of the fastest finishes on the card. Following the win, Pavlovich called for a title shot. In 39 seconds of action, Pavlovich landed seven significant strikes. With the win, Pavlovich improved to 21-3 as a pro and is now 9-3 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 1:16 PM ET

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper continues to demonstrate an impressive blend of power and speed in the minors, and he's getting even closer to his MLB debut now that he has played 50+ games at Triple-A. The 23-year-old is slashing .256/.361/.473 with 12 homers, 12 steals, a 12.7% strikeout rate, a 19.7% walk rate, and 113 wRC+ so far. The underlying metrics are equally encouraging, as he owns a 95.2 mph median exit velocity (91st percentile), a 51.3% hard-hit rate (90th percentile), and a 89.4% zone contact rate (85th percentile). He can get overly aggressive at times, resulting in some chase, but for the most part, he's a well-rounded hitter with an encouraging defensive profile on the left side of the infield. He's nearly a lock to make his MLB debut this summer, and with his power/speed combo, fantasy managers should consider stashing him before his promotion. He ranks #2 among all prospects in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 1:12 PM ET

Cameron Smotherman suffered a first-round knockout loss to former Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. Smotherman was pressured by Asakura from the opening bell, and it didn't take long for the former Rizin champion to stun Smotherman with a crushing right hand. Asakura then landed a follow-up left hook that knocked Smotherman out cold. In 1:50 of action, Smotherman landed three significant strikes. Smotherman has now lost three straight after winning his UFC debut. --Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 1:06 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds are promoting top infield prospect Edwin Arroyo to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Reds are placing superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring injury. Arroyo currently stands as MLB.com's No. 98-ranked prospect and is viewed as the team's No. 3 prospect. Arroyo has enjoyed a dominant start to the Triple-A regular season and is expected to see a major role in his first taste of the major leagues. With Triple-A, the infielder has posted an impressive .323/.383/.562 line with a stellar .945 OPS. During this 53-game stretch, Arroyo hit nine doubles, 11 home runs, and swiped nine bags. With De La Cruz now on the injured list, Arroyo should see near every day at-bats in this offense. His five-category potential makes him a priority target in all standard leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: Charlie Goldsmith

Jun 1, 2026, 1:05 PM ET

Former Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura earned his first win in the UFC by finishing Cameron Smotherman via first-round knockout on the main card of UFC Macau on Saturday. Asakura was pressuring Smotherman from the opening bell, and it didn't take long for the former Rizin champion to land a thunderous right hand, forcing Smotherman to back up. It was a follow-up left hook that knocked out Smotherman. In 1:50 of action, Asakura landed nine significant strikes. With the win, Asakura improved to 22-6 as a pro and is now 1-2 in the UFC.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

Jun 1, 2026, 12:55 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hamstring tightness, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19. The Reds called up top shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo in a corresponding move. De La Cruz felt the issue rounding first base on a leadoff single in the fifth inning of Sunday's win over the Braves and was pulled right away. He's scheduled for an MRI on Monday to get a clearer timeline to determine the severity of his hamstring issue. In the meantime, Matt McLain and the newly called-up Arroyo will handle shortstop, with Spencer Steer sliding around the infield for flexibility. Deeper-league managers chasing speed and upside should strongly consider adding Arroyo as a nice temporary boost. Before getting the call to the show on Monday, Arroyo slashed .323/.383/.562 with 11 home runs and nine stolen bases across 248 plate appearances for Triple-A Louisville.--Bruno Mulé
Source: Charlie Goldsmith

Jun 1, 2026, 12:53 PM ET

New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor saw his dynasty value drop this past offseason. The Jets spent a first-round pick on Kenyon Sadiq, who projects to be the Jets' primary tight end from Day 1. That leaves Taylor, who was a second-round pick in 2025, in a backup role. Although there's still a possibility for Taylor to carve out standalone value, managers should temper expectations. First of all, the Jets had the 10th-fewest snaps in 12 personnel last year, which means we didn't see them use two tight ends a lot. They should roll out 12 personnel more often this year now that they have both Sadiq and Taylor, but we question whether it'll happen more than the league-average rate. Additionally, this offense is not set up to support two fantasy-relevant tight ends at once. It's very challenging for any NFL offense to achieve that, and the Jets probably aren't up for the challenge in a rebuild year with Geno Smith under center. Taylor is a solid handcuff in case Sadiq gets hurt, but he's falling out of favor in most fantasy leagues. He has dropped to TE23 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:52 PM ET

Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing won for the first time at Nashville Superspeedway in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday Night in the Cracker Barrel 400. It did not come easily, however, as Hamlin jumped the initial restart and had to do a pit road pass-through penalty, sending him to the back of the pack from the start. It would not be until lap 103 in the second stage that Hamlin would regain a position in the top 10. Even then, Hamlin quietly made effective use of pit strategies and had a fast enough car to make it back to fifth by the end of the second stage. In the final stage, he finally recovered to the lead after staying off pit road during the stage break and led the race until being passed by his teammate, Christopher Bell, on lap 245. Hamlin then went to pit road early before Bell on lap 257, hoping to use fresher tires to beat Bell, but was not fast enough to beat him without a caution that came up on lap 293, leading to the race's final restart on lap 297. Hamlin faced off with Bell and their other teammate, Chase Briscoe, in the closing laps, but it was on the final lap that Hamlin cleared both Bell and Briscoe to get his second victory of the 2026 season. This win kept Hamlin second in the regular season standings behind Tyler Reddick, but cut the gap between them to 97 points with 14 races completed. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:50 PM ET

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli is really starting to look like the pitcher a lot of fantasy managers have been waiting for. The 27-year-old just threw his third straight quality start on Tuesday, allowing one run over six innings with seven strikeouts in a win over the Guardians. Across his last three outings, he's posted a 2.79 ERA with 24 punchouts in 19 1/3 innings, and for the season he sits at (3-3) with a 3.62 ERA and 68 Ks in 59 2/3 innings. His stuff is still nasty, as his K% has increased from 18.3% last year to 25.4% in 2026. He's finally putting it all together without the old command issues popping up as much. With favorable matchups against the Marlins and Diamondbacks coming up, fantasy managers should look to add Cavalli (50% rostered in Yahoo Fantasy leagues) in most leagues and continue to stream him while he's pitching well.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:49 PM ET

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch has emerged as a very intriguing target in 2026 rookie drafts. A third-round pick out of Georgia, Branch stays local as he joins a Falcons roster that desperately needed a wide receiver upgrade this offseason. Drake London is the clear alpha here, but there weren't any flashy names behind him leading up to the draft. Branch should compete for the No. 2 role right away, as he could have more of an immediate impact than players like Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus. Atlanta will enter the season with some combination of Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback. Both passers (especially Tagovailoa) have shown that they can support multiple fantasy-relevant receivers in years past. Branch's skill set fits well with these quarterbacks, too, because he's a speedy receiver who can get open deep downfield and haul in passes from the strong arms of either Penix or Tagovailoa. He projects as an early second-round pick in most rookie drafts, and he ranks as the WR63 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings. Not only does he have impressive long-term upside, but there's the potential for him to contribute as a relevant option in 2026 redraft leagues, too.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:48 PM ET

Joe Gibbs Racing's Christopher Bell had the fastest car of the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway, but could not translate the speed into a victory on Sunday night. Bell started the race from fourth and ran inside the top five through most of the first stage. The No. 20 Toyota driver fought with Tyler Reddick, Shane Van Gisbergen, and Kyle Larson for the lead at various points in the stage, but was unable to make it to the front. Bell ended the first stage in 20th after he was shuffled to the back of the pack after pit stops on lap 72 and could not make up ground from drivers who took no or two tires on pit road. In the second stage, Bell worked his way up through the pack over time on track and through pit stops, but only made it up to eighth, earning three stage points. The first half of the final stage saw Bell chase down his teammates, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe, for the lead. He was able to successfully get by both of them by lap 245 and even maintained the lead through pit stops until the race's final restart on lap 297. Bell raced side-by-side with Hamlin and Briscoe all the way to the final lap, but Hamlin cleared Bell to win the race, leaving Bell as the runner-up for the second week in a row. With his best career finish at Nashville, Bell moves to seventh in the regular season standings after 14 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:45 PM ET

Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing was one of the main contenders for the win in the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night. Briscoe started the race from 31st position after qualifying was canceled on Saturday and spent the first stage trying to move up through the pack. Thanks to the top-notch speed of his car and some pit strategies, Briscoe went from 31st all the way to eighth by the end of the first stage. In the second stage, Briscoe finally advanced to the lead past Kyle Larson on lap 127 until he went for a green flag pit stop for tires and fuel on lap 140. Due to a caution a couple of laps later, however, Briscoe got shuffled back in the pack as he fell off the lead lap. After taking the wave around, he spent the rest of the stage recovering positions, but only made it up to ninth by the end of the stage. In the final stage, Briscoe made it back to the top five and spent the first half of the stage chasing down his teammate Denny Hamlin for the lead. Briscoe was unable to pass Hamlin, and his other teammate, Christopher Bell, also passed them both. Briscoe then passed Hamlin for second, but then went to pit road on lap 259 after Hamlin pitted two laps prior. Despite running ahead of Hamlin after pit stops, Briscoe then went to chase Bell until the race's final restart on lap 297. On the final lap, Briscoe attempted to go three-wide with Bell and Hamlin for the win, but was unable to move his car past his teammates and settled for third. This was a new career-best finish for Briscoe at Nashville, and he is now 14th in the regular season standings after 14 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:45 PM ET

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney ended with a solid finish of eighth at the end of the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Blaney started seventh in the race and quietly ran inside the top 10 through the entire first stage. On lap 72, the No. 12 Ford driver made a call to get two tires instead of four for a caution to gain track position. The call worked as Blaney then competed for the stage win alongside A.J. Allmendinger and Kyle Larson, but fell behind both of them to end the stage in third and score eight stage points. In the second stage, Blaney started from second, but lost a few positions to be in the back half of the top five until a caution on lap 146 shuffled him back to the lead. Blaney lost the lead again after pitting during a lap 173 caution and put himself further back in the pack. The No. 12 Ford driver tried regaining positions, but only made it up to 14th and failed to earn further stage points at the end of the second stage. In the final stage, Blaney quietly rode around the top 15 until he went to pit road on lap 217 during another caution. From here, Blaney attempted to save fuel and make it to the end without pitting, which worked until lap 274, when he went to pit for tires and fuel. After one last pit stop on lap 292, Blaney charged from the back to the front and made it up to his eventual finishing position of eighth. This was Blaney's fourth career top-10 finish at Nashville, and it helped move him to third in the regular season standings after 14 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:43 PM ET

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers is an intriguing target in dynasty leagues ahead of his rookie season. The Eagles spent a second-round pick on Stowers, and while he won't have immediate fantasy relevance since Dallas Goedert is still under contract, the Vanderbilt product does project as the tight end of the future in Philadelphia. Goedert is expected to leave the Eagles after 2026, which means Stowers could earn a large snap share this season in anticipation of him taking on the starting role in 2027. Because he's behind Goedert right now, he can be acquired at a discount before taking on top-12 upside next year and beyond. He's a very intriguing target for dynasty managers near the end of the first round in rookie drafts. At the moment, he ranks as the overall TE12 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:41 PM ET

Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports had a disappointing finish of 23rd in the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway on Sunday night despite running well for most of the event. Larson began the race from the fifth position and had one of the fastest cars in the field in the first stage, as he went from fifth to the lead by halfway through the stage. Larson kept leading the race until a lap 72 caution that caused him to get four tires and fall a few positions behind the pack. The No. 5 Chevrolet driver recovered to finish second at the end of the first stage behind A.J. Allmendinger and earn nine stage points. In the second stage, Larson continued to lead until he was passed by Chase Briscoe on lap 127, then he went to pit road on lap 139. A couple of laps later, another caution occurred for Austin Dillon spinning, which put Larson behind other drivers, as some did not pit during green flag pit stops. Larson spent the rest of the stage regaining positions, but only made it up to 15th, and he failed to score further stage points. In the final stage, Larson reached back out to the top 10, where he ran for most of the stage and was about to reach the top five until he had a flat tire that caused him to spin on lap 299. The flat tire turned a potential top-10 run into a lackluster finish outside of the top 20, causing Larson's perfect streak of top-10 finishes at Nashville to end. After the 14th race of the season at Nashville, Larson is now sixth in the regular season standings.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 1, 2026, 12:34 PM ET

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta (forearm) is starting to show some real progress in his recovery and could be worth stashing on the waiver wire right now in deeper leagues. The 33-year-old Opening Day starter landed on the IL back in mid-April with right forearm inflammation/flexor strain. He took a big step forward on Friday when he threw on flat ground for the first time since the injury. The 33-year-old is expected to keep building up from there over the next couple of weeks, and the Padres have been cautiously optimistic about his timeline. Pivetta was having a solid start to 2026 before going down, posting a 1.38 ERA and 0.68 WHIP over his previous 13 innings. He's always had the stuff to be a reliable rotation piece when healthy. If Pivetta keeps progressing smoothly, he should be back sometime this summer with a chance to help fantasy teams down the stretch. Fantasy managers in leagues with an IL spot should continue to stash Pivetta for now.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:25 PM ET

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Rico Garcia notched the save in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Athletics. Garcia allowed one walk while striking out over a scoreless inning to earn his third save of the year. The 32-year-old keeps rolling and looks like one of the best relief pitchers on the waiver wire right now. He has been absolutely filthy in 2026, posting a ridiculous 0.71 ERA and 0.63 WHIP with 28 strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings. Garcia has allowed basically no hard contact all year (including a historic stretch with just one hit over his first 64 batters faced) and already picked up three saves while sharing high-leverage work. With Ryan Helsley (elbow) on the IL, Garcia has been handling the majority of the save chances for the Orioles. Fantasy managers chasing saves should look to add Garcia, as he's only rostered in 35% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 1, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Germie Bernard has an encouraging draft stock as a second-round pick and has drawn praise from the coaching staff, but his position on the depth chart could prevent him from having immediate fantasy relevance. Managers may need to exercise a little patience in dynasty leagues, as Bernard projects to open 2026 as the Steelers' No. 3 receiver behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. That's not to say that he should be avoided in dynasty leagues, though. Metcalf has missed at least two games in each of the last two seasons, so injuries could strike at any time and result in Bernard taking on a larger role. Plus, as a second-rounder from Alabama, we know he's a talented player who could earn more playing time simply by producing this summer and early in his rookie season. Managers may have to be a little patient, but the upside is very encouraging. Bernard is a solid target at the end of the first round or start of the second round in 2026 rookie drafts. He ranks as the WR60 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller