March 26, 2026
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Nick Vadala reports that Philadelphia Phillies third baseman
Alec Bohm is suing his own parents, alleging that they mismanaged his finances. It wasn't weighing too heavily on Bohm during the Phillies' Opening Day win on Thursday over the Texas Rangers, as he went 1-for-3 at the plate with a three-run home run and a walk in the 5-3 victory. It's unfortunate that the 29-year-old is going through personal issues involving money with his own family, but it shouldn't negatively affect his performance on the field in 2026, in what is his seventh year in the big leagues. Bohm was a first-time All-Star in 2024 and has hit at least .280 in three of the last four seasons. The power just hasn't been there for a third baseman in fantasy, though, as Bohm's career high in homers came in 2023 with 20. Still, he's plenty useful for his high batting average and run production in one of the best lineups in baseball. Bohm has 90-plus RBI in two of the last three years.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Philadealphia Inquirer - Nick Vadala
March 26, 2026
New York Mets outfield prospect
Carson Benge had a major-league debut to remember on Thursday on Opening Day against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in an 11-7 victory, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two runs scored, two walks, a stolen base, and two strikeouts. Benge's first big-league home run came off reliever
Justin Lawrence in the sixth inning. The 23-year-old former 19th overall pick in 2024 out of Oklahoma State kept it going after a strong spring training in which he hit .366 (15-for-41) with an .874 OPS, no home runs, five RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in 14 Grapefruit League games. Benge will probably sit frequently against left-handed pitchers in his first full major-league season, which limits his ceiling in redraft fantasy leagues, but there's no denying his power/speed upside in dynasty/keeper leagues. It's a promising start for him for managers who were willing to take a chance on him in mixed leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Killian Hayes (toe) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Hayes is back after missing Tuesday's game due to left toe inflammation. He should continue to see a larger role in the rotation with
Russell Westbrook (foot) still sidelined. Over the last seven games, Hayes is averaging 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 21.7 minutes per game. His return to the rotation should mean a reduced role for
Devin Carter. Hayes should offer some deep league value with Westbrook still on the sideline right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Harris will shed the questionable tag and suit up for the second game of this back-to-back set. He finished with 22 points, three rebounds, and three assists across 35 minutes of action during Wednesday's game. The veteran forward has been asked to pick up the slack offensively with
Cade Cunningham (lung) sidelined right now. Over the last six games, Harris is averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. Fantasy managers need to get him in their lineups ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Thompson is cleared to play after being listed as probable on the injury report. Despite the minor ankle injury, Thompson is ready to go for the second leg of this back-to-back set. The second-year forward is on a roll defensively, with 12 steals over his last three games. He needs to be rostered and started in most fantasy formats right now. Thompson looks to keep the good things rolling after dropping 18 points with four steals during Wednesday's contest.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) has been upgraded to available ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. As expected, Duren is cleared to play after being listed as probable with a minor knee issue. Despite the minor injury, Duren will be out there for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Duren is one of the best centers in the league, so fantasy managers make sure he's active in their lineups. He's averaging 19.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists across 28.0 minutes per game this season. The 22-year-old has been asked to take on a larger role offensively since
Cade Cunningham (lung) went down.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
The Chicago Cubs agreed with second baseman
Nico Hoerner on an undisclosed six-year deal on Thursday, pending a physical, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Hoerner went hitless in four at-bats in the Cubs' 10-4 Opening Day loss on Thursday to the Washington Nationals, but the Cubs will lock up his stellar defense and strong contact skills as a hitter for the foreseeable future. It comes just after the Cubs locked up All-Star outfielder
Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year contract. Hoerner, a former first-rounder in 2018 out of Stanford, has hit a strong .284/.339/.389 with a .728 OPS, 33 home runs, 231 RBI, 333 runs scored, and 123 stolen bases in four seasons in Chicago since becoming the team's full-time starter at the keystone in 2022. It's not the power you're chasing when it comes to Hoerner -- he has just 36 homers in seven seasons -- but he's a counting-stat compiler with strong on-base skills who can hit for a high average.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
March 26, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (ankle) is unavailable for the first leg of a back-to-back on Thursday versus the Detroit Pistons. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain and will miss his first game of the month.
Jeremiah Fears,
Yves Missi, and
Herbert Jones are expected to take on larger workloads in his absence, while
Jordan Poole may also re-enter the rotation.
--Andrew LennoxSource: New Orleans Pelicans
March 26, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward
Precious Achiuwa (back) is available to play ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. Achiuwa is set to return after missing Tuesday's game due to a back issue. His return to the rotation should mean a reduced role for
Daeqwon Plowden on Thursday. Fantasy managers should make sure to adjust their lineups and get Achiuwa active ahead of tip-off. Over the last five games, Achiuwa is averaging 16.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across 32.4 minutes per game. He's looking like a valuable streaming option down the stretch of the season.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Caris LeVert (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. LeVert will take a seat for the second leg of the back-to-back set due to a knee issue. He finished with four points, five rebounds, and two assists across 15 minutes on Wednesday. His absence from the rotation should mean more minutes for
Kevin Huerter and
Daniss Jenkins. Fantasy managers should strongly consider adding Jenkins, who is playing big minutes without
Cade Cunningham (lung) available.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers young right-hander
Jacob Misiorowski was electric in the team's 14-2 Opening Day win on Thursday against the visiting Chicago White Sox. Misiorowski showed why he's one of the highest-upside young hurlers in the game by striking out 11 in five innings pitched. He allowed just one earned run on two hits while walking three. The only run that Miz allowed was a leadoff solo home run to infielder
Chase Meidroth. The 23-year-old former second-rounder in 2022 out of Crowder College debuted in 2025 to a 5-3 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 87:31 K:BB in 66 innings over 15 appearances (14 starts). He now already has three 10-strikeout games in his first 15 big-league starts, giving him tons of upside for fantasy managers. Misiorowski's second start of the 2026 season is expected to come next Wednesday, April 1, against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. He'll be a must-start in fantasy in that matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 26, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (lower body) will return to action on Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. He has yet to play this month due to a lower-body injury. Foligno is second on his team with 151 hits and has recorded 11 points (six goals, five assists) in 48 games with 55 SOG. On Thursday, Foligno will play alongside his brother Nick for the first time. The two are expected to be joined by Yakov Trenin on the fourth line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (calf) is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics may opt to give Brown a maintenance day due to tightness in his left calf after logging at least 35 minutes in each of his last five games. If Brown is unable to suit up,
Jayson Tatum and
Payton Pritchard would be in line for increased scoring opportunities.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Boston Celtics
March 26, 2026
New York Islanders defenseman Tony DeAngelo (lower body) won't play on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He will miss at least one game due to a lower-body injury suffered in Tuesday's loss to Chicago. DeAngelo has made a big impact offensively for the Islanders, registering 33 points (five goals, 28 assists) in 72 outings. Isaiah George will play on Thursday night if Ryan Pulock (lower body) isn't ready to return. He is considered a game-time call after missing two contests.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) will play on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. He skipped Wednesday's practice due to a lower-body injury but won't have to miss his first game of the season. With Evgeni Malkin (upper body) sidelined, Mantha currently plays a more important role for the Penguins. He's had a great year in Pittsburgh, with a career-high 53 points (26 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games. Ottawa's injury-ravaged blue line makes Thursday's game an appealing matchup for Mantha.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
It was not the Opening Day that Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander
Paul Skenes was expecting on Thursday on the road against the New York Mets. Skenes took the loss and didn't make it out of the first inning, allowing five earned runs on four hits while walking two and striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. He was pulled after just 37 pitches in an eventual 11-7 loss. Most of the damage against Skenes came on a bases-loaded triple. It was just one of those days, and not even Skenes is immune to them. The reigning National League Cy Young winner and former Rookie of the Year will be well-rested for his second start of 2026, which will come next Wednesday, April 1, against the Cincinnati Reds. We think Skenes will bounce back just fine. He is already one of the most dominant starting pitchers in the league in just his third major-league campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 26, 2026
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (forearm) will miss the rest of the 2025-26 regular season. He had surgery on Thursday and has been ruled out for 4-8 weeks. Chabot injured his right forearm in Monday's matchup with the New York Rangers. He will finish the season with 31 points (seven goals, 24 assists) in 55 games. Carter Yakemchuk has taken Chabot's spot in the lineup and will make his second career appearance on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 20-year-old had an impressive debut on Tuesday against Detroit, notching a goal and an assist in a 3-2 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 26, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (illness) is available to suit up for Thursday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Suggs missed the last two games due to illness but is good to go for tonight's matchup. The 24-year-old has averaged 14.9 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals in 30.1 minutes per contest across his last eight outings.
Jevon Carter and
Jamal Cain's roles will decrease now that Suggs is back in the lineup, after the two shared starting duties during his absence.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 26, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (upper body) will miss Thursday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. St. Louis' No. 1 center was injured in Tuesday's loss to Washington and will be forced to sit out at least one game. His first chance to return will be on Saturday when the Blues host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dalibor Dvorsky is expected to take over first-line center duties from Thomas, boosting his fantasy value. Recently, Dvorsky has struggled to make an impact offensively, finishing scoreless in 12 of his last 14 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 26, 2026
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) is a game-time decision on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The veteran has missed two games due to a lower-body injury. Toffoli has played an important role in the top six and on the power play for the Sharks, amassing 44 points (18 goals, 26 assists) in 67 outings this season. On Thursday, San Jose will face a tough matchup against St. Louis's strong defense, which has allowed two or fewer goals in nine of its last 11 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
March 26, 2026
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports. The Finnish forward has been out for 11 games due to an upper-body injury. He will likely return to a top-six role, potentially bumping Ross Colton down in the lineup. Lehkonen has scored 19 goals and 42 points in 59 games this season. However, he has struggled with form since the Olympics, registering zero points over four appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ken Wiebe
March 26, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man will miss his second straight game due to a shoulder injury he sustained during Monday's loss to Golden State.
Marvin Bagley III and
Dwight Powell will move up the depth chart, with one of them likely drawing the start in Gafford's place. Bagley is the better fantasy option, even if he comes off the bench.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 26, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman
Brandon Lowe had a really nice debut with the Bucs in an 11-7 Opening Day loss to the New York Mets on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and three RBI. Both of his home runs came off new Mets right-hander
Freddy Peralta. It's nice to see for Lowe, who hit just 6-for-30 (.200) with no homers or RBI, six walks, and 12 strikeouts in 36 plate appearances over 13 Grapefruit League games in spring training. There's still a lot to like about the left-handed pop that Lowe can provide at the second base position, especially if he continues to hit near the top of the Pirates' batting order. However, the drawbacks are that Lowe is very injury-prone and that he has never hit lefties well (.695 career OPS). He's coming off his second career 30-homer season in 2025, though, and he's had at least 21 long balls in each of the last three seasons. The two-time All-Star's .326 career on-base percentage doesn't scream two-hole hitter.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 26, 2026
The Buffalo Bills announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent wide receiver Trent Sherfield to an undisclosed one-year deal. Sherfield will return to the team that he spent the 2023 season with, catching 11 of 22 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown in 17 games. The 30-year-old veteran went undrafted out of Vanderbilt before joining the Arizona Cardinals and entering the league in 2018. Sherfield played in 12 games in 2025 with the Cardinals and Denver Broncos, catching just three passes for 21 yards on five targets. He has now played for six different NFL teams over the course of his eight seasons in the league, and he has 89 total catches for 1,034 yards and six touchdowns in 124 games played (14 starts). Sherfield will remain off the fantasy football radar in all formats as a special teams option and as receiver depth behind
Khalil Shakir,
DJ Moore,
Joshua Palmer, and
Keon Coleman.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buffalo Bills PR
March 26, 2026
According to Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic, Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) won't play on Friday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 26-year-old will miss a third straight game due to right foot plantar fasciitis.
Jamal Shead is expected to continue as the starting point guard in his absence. Shead has started the last two games, collecting 18 assists across 60 minutes on the floor.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Esfandiar Baraheni
March 26, 2026
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect
Parker Messick is set to open the 2026 season with a spot in the team's big-league rotation. Messick made his MLB debut in 2025, recording a 3-1 record with a 2.72 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 38 strikeouts across 39 2/3 innings (seven starts). While the 25-year-old posted just a 23% strikeout rate in his first taste of the big leagues, he demonstrated more impressive swing-and-miss generation throughout his time in the minors. Across 98 2/3 Triple-A innings in 2025, Messick struck out 29.1% of the batters he faced. In 19 2/3 innings this spring, Messick recorded a 4.12 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 17 strikeouts. If Messick can hold a spot in the Guardians' rotation throughout 2026, he could emerge as a worthy waiver-wire target for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls announced that guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) will miss the remainder of the regular season. With the team out of playoff contention, Chicago has elected to shut Ivey down early due to lingering pain in his left knee. The 24-year-old averaged 8.5 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game across 37 appearances this season, split between the Bulls and Pistons.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 26, 2026
Seattle Mariners second baseman
Cole Young made his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .211/.302/.305 with four home runs, 24 RBI, 24 runs scored, and one stolen base across 257 plate appearances. While Young's numbers at the plate amounted to well below-average production, it's important to remember that 2025 was just his age-21 season. Entering 2026, Young projects as Seattle's everyday second baseman and should have a second chance to establish himself as an everyday big-leaguer. Young put together an impressive performance in the Cactus League this spring, hitting .281/.349/.667 with six home runs and three stolen bases across 63 plate appearances. While Young recorded just one steal in the majors in 2025, he showcased more speed in his minor league career with back-to-back 20-plus steal seasons in 2023 and 2024. If he can take a step forward across the board with another year of development in 2026, Young could be a sleeper second base option off the waiver wire for deep-league fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 26, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks infield/outfield prospect
Jordan Lawlar is officially an Opening Day starter in 2026, batting ninth and playing left field for his team's first game of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lawlar has long been considered one of the Diamondbacks' top prospects, but he's struggled with injuries and hit just .182/.257/.288 with a 35.8% strikeout rate across 74 plate appearances after making his MLB debut in 2025. Lawlar also had some defensive issues while spending time at every infield position other than first base, leading the Diamondbacks to shift him to the outfield this spring. Still, Lawlar will not turn 24 years old until July and posted a .967 OPS across 300 Triple-A plate appearances in 2025. With Diamondbacks outfielder
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) currently working his way back from a torn ACL, Lawlar could have an extended run of everyday playing time to open 2026.
--Will BradySource: Arizona Diamondbacks
March 26, 2026
On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls announced that forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) will miss the remainder of the season due to a lingering calf issue. Through 53 regular-season outings, the 26-year-old big man averaged 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 1.5 three-pointers across 20.7 minutes per game. With Smith sidelined,
Guerschon Yabusele and
Nick Richards should see larger roles in the rotation for the rest of the campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
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