April 14, 2026
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher
Jordan Romano locked up his first four saves of the season, but he stumbled on Monday night in New York. He came in with a 10-8 lead and failed to record a single out before giving up three runs on three hits, including a
Trent Grisham home run that tied the game. After Grisham's dinger,
Jose Caballero doubled, stole third, and scored on a wild pitch to get the Yankees a walk-off win and hand Romano his first loss of the year. In his previous six games, Romano had not allowed a hit over five innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. He hadn't pitched in a week coming into this appearance and was due for a little regression. He will likely remain the team's primary closer for now, but he'll need to get back on track the next time he's called on for relief.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
April 14, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's play-in clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. He injured his left hamstring on Friday against the Lakers and sat out Sunday's regular-season finale versus Oklahoma City. Allen's absence would leave the Suns without their fourth-highest scorer on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has averaged a career-high 16.5 points per game this season.
Royce O'Neale (knee) and
Jordan Goodwin (ankle) will have more prominent roles if Allen isn't cleared to play. Both are available for Tuesday's game after missing time during the final week of the regular season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 14, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Jalen Green (knee) will play on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. He missed the last two regular-season games with a sore right knee. Fortunately for the Suns, Green is able to participate in the Play-In Tournament. The former second-overall pick made his postseason debut last year and clearly struggled with the occasion as Houston was dumped out in the first round by a lower-seeded Golden State. Phoenix needs Green to stay sharp on Tuesday night. He had a decent finish to the regular season, scoring 20-plus points in seven of his last 10 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 14, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher
Justin Wrobleski held the Mets to just two hits in eight shutout innings on Monday night to earn his second win of the season. Wrobleski only had two strikeouts but was very efficient, needing just 90 pitches to get 24 outs. The 25-year-old lefty has a 2.12 ERA and 3.37 FIP through his first three games this season, and he has held opponents to a 32.7% hard-hit rate with just a single barrel. While he only has a 9.5% K%, he has been very effective at limiting hard contact and contributing solid, efficient innings. He can be a nice pickup off the waiver wire for wins and quality innings, despite his limited strikeout upside. Wrobleski's next outing is scheduled for on the road at Coors Field next Monday, which will be a test given his contact-heavy approach.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
April 14, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Devin Booker (ankle) will play in Tuesday's play-in matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is managing an ankle injury and missed the final two regular-season games. However, the Suns haven't included Booker on the injury report before Tuesday's action. Booker had a huge finish to the regular season and is expected to lead the Suns through the Play-In Tournament and into the playoffs. He has scored at least 30 points in five of his last six appearances, nailing 41.0 percent of his three-point attempts.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 14, 2026
Toronto Raptors point guard
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is day-to-day, the team announced. Quickley suffered a mild hamstring strain in Toronto's regular-season finale against Brooklyn on Sunday. While Quickley faces a race against time to get healthy for the playoffs, he has plenty of recovery time, as Toronto won't kick off the postseason until April 18. Quickley's scoring numbers have dropped slightly this season, but he has improved his defensive play. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 1.3 steals during the regular season. He also set a new career high with 5.9 assists and had 16.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game. If the Raptors are forced to start the playoffs without Quickley,
Jamal Shead and
Ja'Kobe Walter must be ready for heavier workloads.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
April 14, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (abdomen) is expected to sit out the Play-In Tournament, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The former MVP underwent a successful appendectomy on Thursday, missing the final few games of the regular season. "He's not expected to play during the Play-In Tournament," Charania said on Monday during an appearance on NBA Today. "My understanding is he's in the very early stages of his recovery process from appendicitis. He has to recover first, then there will be a separate physical part of the rehab as well." Unfortunately, Philadelphia is forced to start another postseason without Embiid, and it's unclear when he can rejoin the lineup. The team will lean on
Andre Drummond and
Adem Bona at center while he's out.
--Taavi PailkSource: Shams Charania
April 14, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman
Nolan Arenado turned back the clock on Monday night in the team's 9-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Arenado went 2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI, and a strikeout. The home runs were his first of the year in Arizona, which was nice to see after he entered Monday's action slashing .180/.192/.200 with no homers, three RBI, four runs scored, one walk, and 13 strikeouts in 14 games played. Before this contest, Arenado had just one extra-base hit. It was Arenado's 25th career two-home run game, and his first since the 2022 season. It was also the 11th time in Arenado's career in which he's had five RBI. Despite the strong game, the 34-year-old eight-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger winner has been in offensive decline the last several seasons, and he'll need to do more of this going forward to pique the interest of fantasy managers in mixed leagues that need corner-infield help.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 14, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman
Brandon Lowe stayed red-hot at the plate in Monday's 16-5 blowout victory over the visiting Washington Nationals at PNC Park. Lowe finished the game 3-for-5 at the plate with another home run, five RBI, and two runs scored out of the two-hole in the lineup. He had a three-run homer, his third in the last two days, and drove in five runs for the second consecutive game. It's safe to say that Lowe is locked in at the plate right now in his first year in the Steel City. After Monday's strong performance, the 31-year-old veteran infielder is hitting .278 (15-for-54) with six home runs and 14 RBI in 14 games played. This isn't unheard of from Lowe, as the two-time All-Star has two 30-homer seasons in his eight years in the big leagues (all with the Tampa Bay Rays). Lowe has been hit or miss in fantasy because of his inability to stay healthy consistently, but his power at the keystone is well-documented and is still going strong in Year 9. Stick with him in fantasy lineups while he's hot.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 14, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter
Kyle Schwarber had the 37th mult-homer game of his career on Monday night in the team's 13-7 win over the Chicago Cubs. Schwarber finished the night 2-for-3 with two home runs, four runs scored, three RBI, and a walk. The 33-year-old veteran three-time All-Star came into Monday's game hitting .212, but he now has six home runs on the year, 12 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 55 at-bats over 16 games played. Schwarber not only has elite power from the left side of the plate, but he gets on base consistently while taking plenty of walks near the top of Philly's batting order on a daily basis. He has hit safely in eight of his 11 games so far in April. Schwarber is a beast in Philly and has at least 46 home runs in three of the last four seasons with the Phillies. He should be in starting fantasy lineups every day.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 14, 2026
The Washington Nationals announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever
Cole Henry (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right rotator-cuff strain. Manager Blake Butera said that Henry's MRI exam didn't show anything "too serious," but it's unclear when the 26-year-old will throw again. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a tough start in 2026 in his second MLB season, allowing seven runs (five earned) on eight hits (one homer) while walking four and striking out eight in seven innings out of the bullpen. There is opportunity in Washington's bullpen this year, but Henry is not only not healthy, but he hasn't been pitching well enough to be trusted in high-leverage situations. Henry might never be a very reliable late-inning pitcher for fantasy purposes with shaky control and fly-ball tendencies.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 14, 2026
The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Monday that right-hander
Richard Fitts (lat) was placed on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Memphis with a right-lat strain. Fitts was acquired by the Cardinals in the offseason from the Boston Red Sox, but he has yet to appear at the big-league level in 2026. The 26-year-old was looking good early on at Memphis before his lat injury, going 2-0 with a 1.76 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and six walks in 15 1/3 innings over three starts. It's a tough break for Fitts as he seeks to get back to the big leagues, and it's uncertain how long he'll be out. The former sixth-round pick of the New York Yankees in 2021 out of Auburn has a 3.97 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 49 strikeouts, and 23 walks in 15 outings (14 starts) in his first two major-league seasons with the Red Sox. Fitts currently isn't rostered in any Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cardinals Player Development
April 14, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they acquired infielder
Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles will take a shot on the former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of Oklahoma State, with first baseman/designated hitter
Ryan Mountcastle (foot) going on the 60-day injured list with a broken foot. The 26-year-old Encarnacion-Strand didn't even make Cincy's Opening Day roster and was recently designated for assignment by the Reds. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues can continue to ignore him, but he might be worth a flier in AL-only leagues now with hopes that a change of scenery can get him going. Encarnacion had 13 homers in 63 games in his rookie year in Cincy in 2023, but he combined for eight homers in the next two seasons before falling out of favor in the organization. He went 8-for-36 (.222) with five runs scored, two home runs, and eight RBI
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they optioned left-hander
Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk. For now, right-hander
Dean Kremer will take Povich's starting rotation spot in the big leagues. Kremer got off to a good start in his first start of 2026 on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, walking none and striking out nine in five innings. With
Zach Eflin (elbow) done for the entire season after having Tommy John surgery, Kremer could stick around as a starter for the O's if he continues to hold his own as he did on Monday night. Fantasy managers in DFS may want to consider him as a matchup-based cheap streamer in his next scheduled outing against the Cleveland Guardians. Povich, 26, should be back in Baltimore sooner than later, but for now, he's out of the team's starting rotation despite going 1-0 with a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 7:3 K:BB in 12 1/3 innings over two outings (one start).
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) is still an intriguing dynasty option as he works his way back from a torn ACL. Kraft ranked as the overall TE1 in PPR leagues last year before suffering the season-ending injury in Week 9. He had carved out a prominent role in the Packers' offense, emerging as
Jordan Love's favorite target over an uninspiring group of wide receivers. We could see Kraft have an equally large workload in 2026, especially after the Packers traded away
Dontayvion Wicks and watched
Romeo Doubs depart in free agency. Health is the biggest concern for Kraft, and while it seems like he should be ready for the season opener, it's unclear if the effects of his recovery will have any impact on his mobility or production. We wouldn't be surprised if he picks up right where he left off, and even if he isn't the TE1 overall, he certainly has top-five value at the tight end position going forward. Given that Kraft has tremendous upside and is just 25 years old, he's a very appealing option in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The aforementioned ACL tear has dropped his price in dynasty trade talks, so managers might be able to buy low on Kraft this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander
Dean Kremer from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he was a mixed bag in his first start of the 2026 campaign. In the 9-7 win over the D-backs, Kremer allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits (three homers) while walking none and striking out nine in five innings of work. He did not factor into the decision and threw 55 of his 80 pitches for strikes. It was the fourth time in the 30-year-old's career that he struck out at least nine hitters in a game. He most likely earned another turn in Baltimore's starting rotation after the club optioned
Cade Povich to Norfolk in the corresponding move to bring Kremer back to the big leagues. Right-hander
Zach Eflin (elbow) is out for the rest of the regular season after having Tommy John surgery. Home runs have been an issue, and nights like Monday night have been rare for him in the strikeout department, which limits Kremer's overall fantasy upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that he doesn't expect second baseman
Jackson Holliday (hand) to come off the 10-day injured list this week, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Holliday was doing infield drills at Camden Yards on Monday. The 22-year-old youngster has yet to debut in 2026 after having surgery for a broken hamate bone in his right hand in spring training. The son of former big-leaguer Matt Holliday just isn't ready yet, and he's been hitting .167 with 12 strikeouts and three walks in 11 minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk. Fantasy managers need to continue to stash Holliday, but they'll have to be a bit more patient. The good news is that he can be activated off the IL at any time, so we could see him back in the big leagues by some point next week.
Jeremiah Jackson has been Baltimore's primary second baseman with Holliday sidelined. The former first overall pick had 17 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 149 games in his first full season in the majors in 2025, so he clearly has 20-20 potential if he can put his hand injury in the rearview mirror quickly.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
April 13, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers is trending up in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2026 season. The Jaguars acquired Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders in a midseason trade last year, and the change of scenery was exactly what he needed to become a weekly fantasy contributor. The former undrafted free agent emerged as the overall WR17 in half-PPR leagues from Week 11-18. Not only was he a productive fantasy receiver, but he also flourished as the best receiver in Jacksonville. With
Travis Hunter (knee) injured and
Brian Thomas Jr. enduring a second-year slump, Meyers capitalized on the opportunity to produce. Going forward, he has a chance to remain the top receiver in Jacksonville. Hunter is expected to play fewer offensive snaps next year, Thomas' future with the Jaguars remains uncertain, and
Parker Washington has taken a step forward but is unlikely to pass Meyers on the depth chart. Fortunately for all the receivers, quarterback
Trevor Lawrence has shown that he can support multiple fantasy-relevant skill players. Meyers ranks as the WR38 in the latest dynasty rankings, but his recent three-year extension confirms that he's part of the Jaguars' long-term vision. He has top-24 upside in 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored his 39th and 40th goals of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. It is the third time in his career that the American superstar has reached 40 goals, with his career high three years ago being 47. Thompson now has 40 goals, 41 assists, and 81 points in 81 games played this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins flashed upside during his rookie season in 2025, catching 41 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns. He opened the year third on the depth chart but ultimately surpassed
Christian Kirk, settling into the No. 2 receiver role behind
Nico Collins. The Texans' receiver room remains a bit crowded going forward, as
Tank Dell (knee) should return to the mix next season, and
Jaylin Noel is also trending up. However, Higgins' track record from his rookie campaign suggests that he could remain penciled into the No. 2 role behind Collins. He totaled nine targets, four catches, 111 yards, two touchdowns, and 27.1 full-PPR fantasy points over his final two games last season. Given the momentum that he had near the end of the season, he's trending up this offseason and is a real threat to break out in Year 2. At the moment, the Iowa State product ranks as the #45 wide receiver in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque scored three times and added an assist in a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. This was the first hat trick of his career for the second-year Canadian forward. Bourque has set career highs across the board statistically with 19 goals, 21 assists, 40 points, and 20 penalty minutes.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Across his first 53 plate appearances of 2026, Detroit Tigers catcher
Dillon Dingler is hitting .250/.353/.477 with three home runs, 11 RBI, and eight runs scored. The 27-year-old emerged as the starting catcher in Detroit with a breakout season in 2025, hitting .278 with 13 home runs across 469 plate appearances. Dingler's underlying metrics are even stronger in a small sample size this season, as he's posted a 16.7% barrel rate and 52.8% hard-hit rate. Dingler has also cut his strikeout rate from 23.5% to 18.9%. If Dingler's current batting average on balls in play of .258 regresses closer to the .345 mark he posted in 2025, he could be on the verge of emerging as a high-end starting fantasy catcher. In leagues where he's not already rostered, Dingler profiles as a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher
Mitch Keller is off to a strong beginning to his 2026 season, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts across 18 innings (three starts). The 30-year-old has yet to give up a home run this season, and opposing batters own just a 1.9% barrel rate against Keller. Keller has just one season with a strikeout rate above 21.5% since 2019, which limits his fantasy upside. He's also currently benefitting from an 88.2% strand rate, which is well above his career average of 71.2%. Still, Keller has pitched at least 175 innings in each of the last three seasons and works in one of the more pitcher-friendly parks in baseball in Pittsburgh. In leagues where he remains available, Keller could be a player for fantasy managers to target off the waiver wire while he is running hot.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Eduardo Rodriguez has fallen on hard times in recent years, posting back-to-back seasons with an ERA north of 5.00 in 2024 and 2025. However, the 33-year-old has been excellent so far in 2026. Across 18 innings (three starts), Rodriguez is 1-0 with a 0.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts. The veteran left-hander's line is made even more impressive by the competition he's shut down, as he's faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets. Rodriguez has not posted a strikeout rate above 23% since 2021, so his fantasy upside remains somewhat limited. Still, Rodriguez is showing signs of bouncing back to his 2023 form, when he recorded 13 wins with a 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Fantasy managers in need of a capable innings-eater may want to target Rodriguez.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back) missed the second half of the 2025 season due to a herniated disc, giving managers a prime opportunity to buy low in dynasty leagues this offseason. The 25-year-old was averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game when healthy, contributing 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns through nine weeks. He has finished each of his three NFL seasons with at least 10.9 fantasy points per game, offering consistency as a mid-range TE1 in fantasy football. However, LaPorta's back injury has skewed his price tag in dynasty leagues, where he's being priced as more of a low-end TE1 in trade talks. For tight end-needy dynasty managers, this is the perfect opportunity to buy low on LaPorta and get a weekly contributor. Not only has he been productive in the past, but he'll continue to operate in a Lions offense that should be good for a long time.
Jared Goff has shown that he can support big fantasy outputs from
Amon-Ra St. Brown,
Jameson Williams, and LaPorta all at once. The Iowa product remains a productive weapon in a successful offense. He's one of the most intriguing buy-low options at the tight end position in dynasty leagues this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift enjoyed a productive 2025 season, amassing 1,087 rushing yards, 299 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns. He ranked as the overall RB15 in PPR leagues, tying his previous career-best fantasy finish. The 27-year-old's breakout campaign coincided with the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson, whose leadership helped take the Bears' offense to the next level. While we remain encouraged by the state of Chicago's backfield under Johnson going forward, it could still be a good time to sell high on Swift in dynasty leagues. Swift is heading into a contract year, and the emergence of
Kyle Monangai could lead to a shift in the backfield dynamic. Monangai had 947 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns last year, suggesting he may be the running back of the future in Chicago. We saw Monangai eat into Swift's workload as the season went on, and we wouldn't be shocked if the Rutgers product takes over as the primary ball-carrier in 2026. Swift will still have a role, but managers should consider selling high this offseason while he's still priced as a mid-range RB2. They might not have that same luxury next offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Atlanta Braves infielder
Mauricio Dubon is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, hitting .339/.381/.542 with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored across his first 63 plate appearances. The 31-year-old has spent most of his career to this point in a super-utility role. However, with Braves shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim (finger) currently on the injured list, Dubon has largely seen everyday playing time so far this year. Dubon currently owns a .391 batting average on balls in play, which is significantly higher than his career mark of .286. Still, he does currently own a career-best 8.3% barrel rate and could continue to rack up counting stats in a strong Braves' lineup. Even with some regression, Dubon could be a valuable depth piece for deep-league fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire while he is getting regular playing time in Atlanta.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman
Alec Bohm has fired agent Scott Boras, per Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Bohm is currently embroiled in a civil court with his parents, whom Bohm alleges owe him as much as $3 million. Varnes and Gelb also report that Bohm's parents were the ones to lead him to sign with Boras. To replace Boras, Bohm has rehired his initial agent, Nick Chanock. The 29-year-old is off to a rough start in 2026, as he entered play on Monday hitting .148/.233/.222 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs scored across 60 plate appearances. He will be a free agent at season's end, adding another mental battle to what appears to be a trying time for Bohm off the field. Fantasy managers may want to closely monitor Bohm as he attempts to work his way out of his current slump.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Charlotte Varnes, Matt Gelb
April 13, 2026
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for 12th at the Masters Tournament last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Cantlay has four top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in eight starts this season. He finished tied for 13th at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for third in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 97th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 13, 2026
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for 21st at last week's Masters Tournament and has now rattled off five straight top-25 finishes. He'll now turn his focus to preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Aberg has five top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Aberg finished tied for 53rd at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for 10th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 58th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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