Jun 27, 2026, 12:44 PM ET

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they reinstated right-hander Christian Scott (hip) from the 15-day injured list and optioned rookie left-hander Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Scott is returning to the Mets' starting rotation after a brief stint due to right hip impingement. The 27-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2021 out of the University of Florida isn't returning to the most fantasy-friendly matchup, but he should certainly be in play as a waiver-wire pickup for starting-pitching-needy fantasy managers. In his return from Tommy John surgery this year, Scott has looked solid in his first nine starts for the Mets, going 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA (3.84 FIP) and 1.35 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 19 walks in 40 2/3 innings pitched in his second season in the big leagues. The Phillies as a team rank just 22nd in the majors with a .703 OPS, but they have been heating up and won't be an easy matchup for Scott in his return. He's only rostered in 17% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available as a pitching reinforcement heading into the last portion of the first half of the season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Mets

Jun 27, 2026, 12:37 PM ET

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) will officially come off the 15-day injured list to start on Sunday in the series finale against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park, manager A.J. Hinch told Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press. Flaherty has been sidelined since June 13 with an injury to a tendon in his ankle. The 30-year-old veteran has had a frustrating season to this point, leading the league with eight losses while posting a 5.35 ERA (4.09 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings pitched over his 15 starts in his second year in Detroit. Flaherty sits in just the fourth percentile in hard-hit rate this year, but he's in the 73rd percentile in strikeout rate and didn't allow more than three earned runs in any of his last five starts before going on the IL with his ankle injury. His xERA (4.64) and xwOBA (.334) suggest he's had some bad luck in the first half as well, so Flaherty shouldn't just be blindly avoided in fantasy leagues because of his eight losses and ERA over 5.00.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Detroit Free Press - Jared Ramsey

Jun 27, 2026, 12:13 PM ET

When the San Francisco 49ers have two wide receivers on the field this year, it will likely be Ricky Pearsall across from future Hall of Famer and newcomer Mike Evans, according to Kyle Madson of Niners Wire. Health is obviously a major question mark for Pearsall, who has played in only 20 games due to injuries in his first two years in the NFL, but he's one of the team's two best receivers if he's healthy. The 25-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Florida has caught 67 of his 99 targets for 928 yards and three touchdowns in his first two years in the league, averaging 13.9 yards per reception. Jauan Jennings is now in Minnesota, and former first-rounder Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is expected to be traded or released this summer. Veteran Christian Kirk should handle slot duties, but Pearsall is the team's clear No. 2 if he's on the field. Pearsall should be set for the highest usage of his career in Year 3 if he can avoid injuries. Fantasy managers should consider him a high-risk/high-reward WR4/flex in upcoming 2026 drafts. At RotoBaller, Pearsall is ranked as the No. 41 fantasy WR.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Niners Wire - Kyle Madson

Jun 27, 2026, 12:04 PM ET

The Detroit Lions have made it clear that running back Jahmyr Gibbs will be their bell-cow back in 2026, which means that newcomer Isiah Pacheco must prepare for a backup role in his new digs, according to Kory Woods of MLive Media Group. Pacheco, who won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs, signed a one-year deal with Detroit to replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans in early March. The 27-year-old former seventh-rounder in 2022 out of Rutgers started 31 of 34 games in the last three seasons in KC, but he's preparing for a much different role in Detroit. He's looking at a drastically reduced role in the Lions' backfield, especially after dealing with injuries in recent seasons. Pacheco missed nine games in 2024 with a broken right fibula and missed a month with an MCL sprain in 2024. In his first two years in the league, Pacheco averaged at least 4.6 yards per carry, but that number has dropped to 3.8 yards per attempt the last two years. Pacheco is committed to his new role behind Gibbs, but he has tumbled to No. 44 in RotoBaller's RB rankings for the 2026 campaign, making him more of a handcuff for Gibbs' managers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLive Media Group - Kory Woods

Jun 27, 2026, 11:48 AM ET

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list sometime during the team's upcoming homestand, manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Grisham will likely play in at least one minor-league rehab game before rejoining the major-league roster. The Yankees return to the Bronx to start a series at home versus the Detroit Tigers on Monday, and the homestand runs through Sunday, July 5, against the Minnesota Twins. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting center fielder has been on the shelf since June 13 with a strained right hamstring. When Grisham returns to the Yanks, rookie left-handed slugger Spencer Jones could be headed back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Grisham hasn't been quite as good this year as when he went off for a career-high 34 homers and 74 RBI in 2025, but he can still provide some pop as outfield depth in deep-mixed fantasy baseball leagues. He'll be returning to a .232/.341/.406 slash line with a .747 OPS, eight homers, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 66 games this season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch

Jun 27, 2026, 11:37 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (wrist) is scheduled to make his next start on Monday in Milwaukee against the division-rival Brewers, according to MLB.com. Lodolo was pulled from his last start early on Tuesday against the Brewers after he took a line drive off his left wrist. The 28-year-old southpaw avoided a serious injury, though, and is set for a rematch against the Brew Crew after tossing four scoreless innings with six strikeouts against them on Tuesday before leaving early. The former seventh overall pick out of Texas Christian University in 2019 has teased plenty of strikeout upside in the past, but injuries have gotten in the way. Lodolo has been pretty inconsistent so far in 2026, and his strikeout rate sits at a career-low 18% through his first nine starts (46 2/3 frames). He'll take a bloated 5.59 ERA (5.37 FIP) and 1.52 WHIP into his 10th start of the year in Milwaukee to begin next week, and fantasy managers will probably want to avoid him in that spot. Before his injury-shortened start earlier this week, Lodolo allowed a season-high seven earned runs in 4 2/3 innings to the last-place New York Mets on June 17.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 27, 2026, 11:19 AM ET

Former Navy star Eli Heidenreich is listed as an RB/WR with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he was assigned a RB number (No. 29) and has been working with the RBs during individual drills and "overwhelmingly lined up" in the backfield during team drills during offseason workouts, according to Mike DeFabo of The Athletic. RBs coach Ramon Chinyoung Sr. called Heidenreich the "Swiss Navy Knife," but how much the Steelers open up their playbook in 2026 under new head coach Mike McCarthy might ultimately determine whether the 22-year-old will have a shot to make the 53-man roster for the regular season. How well he performs in pass protection, something Heidenreich wasn't asked to do much in college, could determine his fate early in his rookie season. DeFabo thinks Heidenreich will need to play his way onto Pittsburgh's roster during training camp, and it might take an injury for that to happen. Most likely, the former Midshipman will start his NFL career on the Steelers' practice squad.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Mike DeFabo

Jun 27, 2026, 11:08 AM ET

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is heading for paternity leave this weekend, multiple sources told Gregor Chisholm of The Toronto Star. Springer could be placed on the paternity list as soon as Saturday, so fantasy managers will have to adjust their lineups this weekend as the Blue Jays continue their series in Toronto against the visiting Texas Rangers. The 36-year-old veteran could miss up to three days, so he shouldn't be expected to return to the team until early next week for the series against the New York Mets. The four-time All-Star turned back the clock in 2025 in helping the Jays reach the World Series, slashing .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 homers, 84 RBI, 18 steals, and 106 runs scored in 140 regular-season games. Springer has been unable to tap into that form so far in 2026, hitting .216/.307/.366 with a career-low .673 OPS, eight homers, 21 RBI, 27 runs, and six steals in 60 games. He's gone 17-for-76 (.224) with three homers, three doubles, seven RBI, 11 runs, three steals, 13 walks, and 17 K's in 20 games in June. Maybe a short break for the birth of his child will get him going to close out the first half of 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Toronto Star - Gregor Chisholm

Jun 27, 2026, 11:05 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson underwent a knee procedure and will be out for 6-8 weeks, general manager Eric Tulsky announced. The timeline suggests Robinson is expected to be healthy in time for training camp. Robinson also dealt with health issues during the 2025-26 season and was limited to 67 appearances. He posted 12 goals and 18 points. The 31-year-old doesn't move the needle in fantasy leagues, but he's been an effective bottom-six forward for Carolina. With Seth Jarvis (shoulder) set to miss the start of next season, Robinson may have an expanded role on the frontline.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer singled out wide receiver Ryan Flournoy as a player who stood out during the team's offseason workouts during organized team activities and minicamp, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. "Ryan Flournoy, I really think is taking the next step," Schottenheimer said. "I think he has a chance to be a terrific receiver in this league." The 26-year-old former sixth-rounder in 2024 out of Southeast Missouri State is the unquestioned WR3 going into the 2026 season behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and he has been given more of a leadership role this offseason as he heads into his third year in the NFL. Flournoy took a big step in his second season last year, catching 40 passes for 475 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (four starts) after posting a 10-102-0 line in his rookie campaign. RotoBaller currently has Flournoy ranked at No. 63 at the WR position, but if anything were to happen to either Lamb or Pickens, he'd become a must-add off the waiver wire in Dallas' pass-happy offense.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Joseph Hoyt

Jun 27, 2026, 10:58 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis underwent shoulder surgery and is expected to miss 4-6 months. This means the newly-crowned Stanley Cup champions will be without one of their most productive forwards for at least the first month of the 2026-27 campaign. This season, Jarvis led his team with 32 goals, adding 34 assists in 66 appearances. His absence could give Jackson Blake a larger role on offense. Balke will carry plenty of momentum into next season after being a point-per-game player during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

The Houston Texans traded for former Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery in the offseason and signed him to a two-year, $16.5 million extension. KPRC 2 Sports' Aaron Wilson writes that the arrival of Montgomery in Houston "should allow the Texans to build a punishing run game and become a better red-zone and play-action offense." "He's all-day tough," offensive coordinator Nick Caley said of Montgomery. "His body of work will speak for itself. Runs behind his pads, stays grounded. Arm tackles aren't getting it done. He's going to try to run through you every single chance. He can set guys up. He understands how to set blocks and to deliver and help deliver defenders to the blocker." The lack of a consistent ground game was one of the big reasons the Texans offense sputtered in 2025. Gone are Joe Mixon (foot) and veteran Nick Chubb. Monty will provide a bruising complement to the more shifty Woody Marks, who should work in more of a pass-catching role in Year 2. After being the clear lead back to Jahmyr Gibbs last year in Detroit, Montgomery should be Houston's RB1 in 2026, giving him clear RB2 upside again in fantasy football.--Keith Hernandez
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson

Jun 27, 2026, 10:50 AM ET

The St. Louis Blues acquired forward Mason McTavish from the Anaheim Ducks on Friday in exchange for the No. 15 and No. 29 picks in the 2026 draft. McTavish, a third-overall pick in 2021, had a couple of promising years in Anaheim, but the team decided to cut ties with him after a disappointing 2025-26 campaign. In 75 appearances, McTavish managed 41 points (17 goals, 24 assists). This was the first season of his six-year, $42 million contract extension signed last September. At 23, McTavish is still young, and a new environment might help him meet the expectations that came with his status as a top-three pick.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:42 AM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka (glute) will start a Tuesday and Friday bullpen routine soon, according to MLB.com. Soroka was placed on the 15-day injured list on June 20 with left-glute discomfort, and he isn't expected to return to the D-backs' starting rotation until late July or August. The 28-year-old Canadian was having a resurgent 2026 season in his first year in the desert before his glute injury, going 8-3 for the Snakes with a 3.07 ERA (2.93 FIP) and 1.08 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 17 walks in 82 innings pitched across his 15 starts. The sell-high window is probably closed now that Soroka is on the IL, and it's fair to wonder if he can keep it up in the second half when he returns. The former 28th overall pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2015 has reached the 100-inning mark just once in his MLB career, and that was back in 2019 in his second year in the majors with the Braves. His 3.91 xERA and .309 xwOBA hint at regression in the second half, and his strikeout rate sits in the 57th percentile.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

Winger JJ Peterka will suit up for the Boston Bruins in 2026-27 after the Utah Mammoth traded him for two first-round draft picks. Boston gave up the No. 23 pick in the 2026 draft and a conditional 2028 first-round pick. Utah acquired Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres just 12 months ago, signing him to a five-year, $38.5 million contract extension. Unfortunately, he failed to meet expectations with the Mammoth, finishing the 2025-26 campaign with 47 points (25 goals, 22 assists) in 82 games. Peterka flirted with a 70-point season only a couple of years ago and will be a bounce-back candidate in 2026-27. He joins a team that scored for fun in 2025-26, averaging 3.27 goals per game.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:34 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) threw his scheduled 15-pitch bullpen session on Friday, and it went well, according to David Vassegh of 570 L.A. Sports. It was Snell's first time throwing off a mound since he had surgery on his left elbow to remove loose bodies on May 19. The Dodgers are slow-playing the 33-year-old southpaw, who has only made one start in 2026 due to injuries, and he's expected to need at least four more bullpens before he's cleared to face live hitters. It's unclear exactly when the two-time Cy Young winner might rejoin the Dodgers' starting rotation, but it might not be until late July or early August. Snell is being stashed in most fantasy leagues despite making just 12 regular-season starts with the Dodgers since the beginning of the 2025 season, primarily because of his career 30% strikeout rate. In his 11 regular-season starts last year, Snell was strong, posting a 2.35 ERA (2.69 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 72 strikeouts and 26 walks in 61 1/3 innings pitched. He's currently rostered in 76% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: 570 LA Sports - David Vassegh

Jun 27, 2026, 10:26 AM ET

Winger Pavel Dorofeyev was traded ahead of the 2026 NHL draft on Friday, moving from Vegas to New York. The New York Rangers acquired him from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for the No. 26 pick in the 2026 draft, a third-round pick (No. 92) in the 2026 draft, and a conditional 2028 first-round pick. Dorofeyev was Vegas' top goal-scorer in 2025-26, but the team lacked the financial resources to keep him around. The 25-year-old is expected to sign a seven-year, $77 million contract extension with the Rangers after scoring 37 goals and 64 points in 82 contests. A move to a different team always comes with a certain level of risk, but Dorofeyev has all the tools to become a star in New York.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:17 AM ET

The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised no one with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft, using it to select forward Gavin McKenna. The 18-year-old Whitehorse, Yukon, native became the fifth U.S. college hockey player to be selected first overall. McKenna recorded 51 points (15 goals, 36 assists) in 35 games this season with Penn State, finishing tied as the NCAA's fifth-highest scorer. The Maple Leafs endured a tough 2025-26 season, but adding McKenna could instantly push the club back into playoff contention. He's seen as a future superstar and will have plenty of offensive talent around him in Toronto, including fellow No. 1 picks Auston Matthews and John Tavares.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Heading into his fourth professional season, dynasty managers pretty much know what to expect from Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. With the Bengals' most notable addition to the receiver room coming in the form of fourth-round pick Colbie Young, Iosivas is all but locked into the WR3 role he's held for the past two seasons. While five missed games from Tee Higgins allowed Iosivas to find the end zone six times in 2024 (a number that dropped to only two in 2025), the rest of his stat line has remained incredibly consistent. Playing in all 17 games in both seasons, the 2023 sixth-round pick averaged 34.5 catches for 457 yards on a 9.6% target share, hardly straying from that baseline in either season. With Higgins and three-time All-Pro Ja'Marr Chase both on the field, Iosivas has been limited largely to clear-out routes with few opportunities of his own. While his size and versatility have allowed him to step in for either in the event of injury, in more cases than not, targets have been funneled primarily through whichever of the pair remains healthy, with Iosivas' own usage uptick still making him little more than a streaming flex option. Entering the final season of his rookie contract, the 26-year-old could still find greater opportunity on a more manageable depth chart in 2027, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR141, any upside hype once surrounding Iosivas has all but faded away.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:58 AM ET

Across 33 1/3 innings (34 games) in 2026, Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto has recorded a 4-1 record with a 3.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 39 strikeouts, and 11 saves. The 31-year-old has run into some difficulties in June after a dominant start to the season, allowing six earned runs across 5 2/3 innings (seven appearances) this month. Still, Soto has notched four saves in June and looks to be secure in the ninth-inning role in Pittsburgh. Soto's underlying numbers for the year remain impressive, as he's averaging 97.1 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 29.3% of the batters he's faced this season. He also does an excellent job of limiting home runs (0.54 HR/9), which should help him avoid blow-up innings. Even with his shaky performance of late, Soto remains a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers in any league where he's not already rostered.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson led his position group in targets, receptions, yards, and touchdowns in 2025, finishing third on the team across all categories, behind only Puka Nacua and Davante Adams. Veteran Tyler Higbee comes into the year healthy after missing the majority of the 2025 season with the ACL tear suffered in 2024, and the Rams spent second-round capital on Max Klare after selecting Terrance Ferguson in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. While that level of competition could make Parkinson's 2025 TE15 finish a near impossibility to repeat in most situations, the Rams' extensive use of three tight end personnel at least keeps the seventh-year veteran fantasy relevant in the final season of his current contract. While Ferguson and Klare are likely the future of the position in Los Angeles, Parkinson should still see enough usage to make him a viable dynasty depth piece with occasional streamability in 2026 and a chance to find a new role elsewhere in 2027. At 27 years old, he is easily acquirable as RotoBaller's dynasty TE32.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:47 AM ET

Across 297 plate appearances in 2026, San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is hitting .327/.360/.471 with five home runs, 30 RBI, 41 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old does an excellent job of limiting swing-and-miss, as he's struck out in just 9.1% of his trips to the plate this season. Lee's .345 batting average on balls in play this season is well above his career mark of .304, so he may be in line for some batting average regression in the second half of the year. Still, Lee's ability to consistently make contact keeps his floor in the category high. Lee has also started to reach a bit more power in June, posting a .560 slugging percentage with 11 RBI across 89 plate appearances this month. Fantasy managers should not expect anything more than modest production in the power and speed departments from Lee, but he can be relied upon as a batting average and runs asset. In leagues where Lee is available on the waiver wire, he is a worthy target for fantasy managers.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alex Lange had a rough outing on Friday, allowing five earned runs while recording just one out in the seventh inning of his team's 22-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Lange has emerged as the primary closer in Kansas City, recording six saves in June. Entering play on Friday, the 30-year-old had allowed just two earned runs while notching 13 strikeouts across 10 innings pitched this month. The Royals were trailing 16-1 when Lange entered the game on Friday, which may help explain why he wasn't as locked in as he's been in recent appearances. Several of Kansas City's other high-leverage options, such as Lucas Erceg and John Schreiber, also allowed multiple earned runs on Friday in the blowout loss. Fantasy managers should take note of Lange's miserable showing, but should not necessarily panic given the circumstances.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jun 27, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II played in all 17 games as a rookie but accumulated fewer than 200 rushing yards at an unimpressive 2.8 yards per carry average. Unable to take advantage of the early time missed by 2024 fourth-round pick Jaylen Wright, Gordon's fantasy prospects look grim heading into his second season. At 6'2" and 225 pounds, there is still a possibility for Gordon to develop into an effective goal line back after scoring more than 30 rushing touchdowns in his final two seasons at Oklahoma State, but with the Dolphins projected as one of the league's lowest scoring offenses in year one of a clear rebuild under new head coach Jeff Hafley, red zone opportunities could be few and far between. A true focal point of Miami's new-look offense, De'Von Achane has handled more than 285 opportunities in each of the past two seasons, and while that sort of continued usage could be flirting with disaster at only 5'8" and 188 pounds, any extended backfield split of Gordon and Wright is unlikely to produce the types of scoring opportunities necessary for either to make a meaningful fantasy impact. With traits unique to the position, Gordon remains a dynasty hold for managers with the luxury to do so, but in shallower leagues, he can be moved on from in favor of any player with a more obvious upside path.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:29 AM ET

Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Jaylen Clark will re-sign on a three-year, $10 million contract, according to the Star Tribune's Chris Hine. The 24-year-old defensive specialist has carved out a situational role with his on-ball pressure after recovering from the torn Achilles that wiped out his rookie season. Clark, the 2023 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year at UCLA, averaged 4.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 13.1 minutes across 68 games last season. The jumper remains the swing skill, as he hit just 33-for-101 from three. Until that shot becomes more reliable, Clark profiles as a defense-first reserve with minimal fantasy appeal outside of very deep formats, especially with Minnesota's backcourt now headlined by Anthony Edwards and newly acquired LaMelo Ball.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Chris Hine

Jun 27, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

Colorado Rockies right-hander Antonio Senzatela logged his fourth blown save of 2026 on Friday, allowing three hits and an earned run in the ninth inning of his team's 9-8 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Senzatela's overall numbers for the season remain strong, as he's pitched to an 8-0 record with a 2.28 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 36 strikeouts, and three saves across 43 1/3 innings (24 games). However, the 31-year-old has hit a rough patch in June, posting a 5.23 ERA and a 1.74 WHIP across 10 1/3 innings this month. While Senzatela has notched four wins in June, he has not recorded a save since mid-May. The Rockies seem to prefer to deploy Senzatela in a fireman role rather than as a typical closer, which should continue to put him in a position to rack up wins but may bar him from future save opportunities. Senzatela also profiles as a prime trade candidate later this summer, and he's unlikely to close games for a contending team.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jun 27, 2026, 9:25 AM ET

Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall stands out from previous receivers turned running backs in that he's 6'2" and 235 pounds. While neither his background as a pass-catcher nor his impressive size consistently showed up in his one full season as a running back at Clemson, he has obvious tools with which to work and an opportunity to learn behind one of the best to ever do it. With five-time Pro Bowler Derrick Henry still projected to hold a bell cow role in first-time coordinator Declan Doyle's offense, little is expected of Randall in his first year, but with Henry turning 33 by season's end, opportunity could be on the horizon if the fifth-round rookie can continue to develop. With his unique skill set allowing him to potentially fill in for either Henry or dedicated pass-catcher Justice Hill should injuries necessitate, there is still a path for Randall to contribute in year one, but still quite new to the position, the 21-year-old rookie profiles more as a dynasty stash with potential long-term upside.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 27, 2026, 9:17 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles closer Ryan Helsley picked up his eighth save of the season on Friday, throwing a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 3-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The hard-throwing right-hander stumbled in his first two outings after returning from the elbow inflammation that sidelined him for nearly two months, allowing four earned runs across 1 2/3 innings. However, Helsley appears to have righted the ship with back-to-back scoreless outings. The 31-year-old has had some trouble with control this season, issuing a 14.3% walk rate. Still, his stuff looks as electric as ever, as he's averaged 98.8 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 31.7% of the batters he's faced this season. Helsley looks to be secure in the closer role in Baltimore, which gives him must-start value in most fantasy formats.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jun 27, 2026, 9:16 AM ET

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year, $75 million contract that keeps him with the franchise through 2028-29. The deal brings his total guaranteed earnings with Oklahoma City to five years and $134 million. Hartenstein remained a key frontcourt piece last season, averaging 9.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 24.2 minutes across 47 games. His scoring ceiling is modest, but the rebounding, efficiency, passing, and defensive stats keep him useful whenever his minutes land in the mid-20s. The new deal confirms that Oklahoma City still views him as a central part of its frontcourt mix.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Shams Charania

Jun 27, 2026, 9:13 AM ET

Tennessee Titans running back Nicholas Singleton was a fifth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and while Day 3 running backs have rarely found fantasy success, there is enough working in his favor to make him a worthwhile pick in the later rounds of rookie drafts. Singleton catches the ball well and has a rare blend of size and athleticism. While that skill set did not always translate into breakaway runs or broken tackles, his college production was still impressive, despite sharing the backfield with Penn State's all-time leading rusher, Commanders' sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen. In Tennessee, Singleton's new running mates will be a 29-year-old Tony Pollard and fourth-year back Tyjae Spears, who has missed nine games over the past two seasons and watched his production drop year after year. Having broken a bone in his foot during the Senior Bowl, it's possible that a healthy Singleton could have gone earlier in the draft, but with him falling as far as he did, to a team with no other back besides Kalel Mullings under contract beyond this season, the potential exists for him to become one of the more valuable rookies to emerge from an underwhelming draft class.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller