Jun 28, 2026, 2:39 PM ET

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The Suns are trading O'Neale, Grayson Allen, and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and a pair of draft picks. The addition of O'Neale is a solid move by the Hornets, even if it doesn't look flashy on paper. Last season, O'Neale averaged career highs in points (9.8) and three-pointers (2.7) while posting 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals. He's not a superstar player, but should be a solid 3-and-D option for the Hornets. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he lands in the rotation.--Andy Webb
Source: Shams Charania

Jun 28, 2026, 2:38 PM ET

Kyle Larson will start third for this week's Cup race at Sonoma Raceway, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Larson is the top qualifier from Hendrick Motorsports in this week's race. In 11 Cup races at Sonoma, Larson has two wins, four top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 15.0. After completing 17 races so far this season, Larson has 10 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 14.5. In practice for this week's race, Larson ranked third in five consecutive lap averages and first in 10 and 15 consecutive lap averages. As one of the fastest drivers in pre-race events, Larson is one of the top favorites to compete for the win this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 2:35 PM ET

After opening 2026 in a relief role, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax was moved to the starting rotation in late April. It took a few outings for Jax to ramp up to a full starter's workload, but he's started to come into his own in recent weeks. Dating back to June 7, Jax has allowed just two earned runs while recording 21 strikeouts and two wins across 20 innings (four starts). For the season overall, the 31-year-old is averaging 96.5 miles per hour on his fastball and has pitched to a 3.33 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 54 innings. Jax has yet to go more than exactly five innings in a start, which limits his production upside to some degree. Still, his effectiveness since joining the Rays rotation makes him a quality starting pitcher streamer for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 28, 2026, 2:34 PM ET

Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. According to Shams Charania, Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick will move to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and two draft picks. Allen will head elsewhere after playing each of the last three seasons in Phoenix. When healthy, Allen is one of the better three-point shooters in the league while playing above-average defense as well. This past season, Allen averaged 16.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds across 28.8 minutes per game in 51 contests. His presence is a welcoming sight for the Hornets, who desperately need perimeter depth after trading LaMelo Ball earlier in the week. He figures to remain a viable fantasy contributor as long as he gets consistent minutes in the rotation.--Andy Webb
Source: Shams Charania

Jun 28, 2026, 2:29 PM ET

Spire Motorsports driver Michael McDowell will start fourth for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is McDowell's first top-5 starting position earned through qualifying in a Sonoma race since 2023. In 13 Cup races at the California road course, McDowell has four top-10 finishes, which he scored in his last four appearances at the site. Through 17 races this year, McDowell has four top-10 finishes, which include all three prior road course events this season. In practice for this week's race, McDowell ranked 11th in five consecutive lap averages, sixth in 10 consecutive lap averages, and seventh in 15 consecutive lap averages. Due to his equipment, practice speeds, and recent history at Sonoma, McDowell is a driver worth rostering in DFS for this week's race at Sonoma as he is likely to have another great finish.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 2:27 PM ET

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The Hornets are sending Bridges and a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. The Hornets have now traded two of their biggest pieces in less than a week. Bridges has been a reliable contributor for the Hornets since joining the team in 2018. This past season, Bridges averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 31.0 minutes per game in 77 contests. He's entering the final year of his contract, which is likely why the Hornets didn't get a huge return on him. The expectation is that Bridges will move into the starting five, which will limit the overall value of Dillon Brooks. This isn't a terrible landing spot for Bridges, but the Suns do have Devin Booker and Jalen Green as their primary scoring options. Bridges might see a slight downturn in value with the move to Phoenix.--Andy Webb
Source: Shams Charania

Jun 28, 2026, 2:26 PM ET

Since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in early May, Minnesota Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez has emerged as a key piece of his team's bullpen. Across 20 2/3 innings (23 games) with Minnesota, Gomez has recorded a 1.31 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, and six saves. The 26-year-old is not the exclusive closer for the Twins, as he's been used in the eighth inning in each of his last two appearances. Still, Gomez has not been used before the eighth inning since late May, and he's logged four saves in June. He profiles as Minnesota's preferred ninth-inning option going forward and should be a waiver wire target for deep league fantasy managers in need of saves.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 28, 2026, 2:17 PM ET

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has had a resurgent 2026 season thus far, hitting .291/.353/.552 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 31 runs scored, and one stolen base across 224 plate appearances. The 38-year-old was expected to fill a bench role with the Yankees entering the year, but injuries to Yankees sluggers Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (ribs) have opened up everyday playing time for Goldschmidt. The future Hall of Famer's barrel rate has bounced back from 7.9% in 2025 to 11.9% in 2026. He's also gotten stronger as the season's progressed, hitting .326 with eight home runs across eight home runs in June. Once Stanton returns, Goldschmidt could see his playing time decrease. However, Stanton's recovery timeline remains uncertain, and Goldschmidt has given the Yankees little reason to go in another direction. In any fantasy league where he's not already rostered, Goldschmidt profiles as a must-add waiver wire target.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 28, 2026, 2:13 PM ET

Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing will start in the seventh position for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is only the second time in Briscoe's Cup career that he will start inside the top 10 at Sonoma. In five previous races at the site, Briscoe has only one top-5 finish, but it was a second-place finish from last year's race. In 17 races this season, Briscoe has seven top-10 finishes and an average finish of 16.8. In practice for this week's race at Sonoma, Briscoe was seventh in five consecutive lap averages and second in 10 and 15 consecutive lap averages. Briscoe is a driver who is likely to finish in the top 10 based on his equipment and practice speeds despite low upside. The No. 19 Toyota driver is best recommended as a tournament option for DFS lineups this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 2:10 PM ET

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter enters play on Sunday riding a two-game homer streak and has now hit six home runs in just 71 plate appearances in June. The 28-year-old missed three weeks in May with a shoulder injury after colliding with an outfield wall, but he's begun to heat up since returning. Across 190 plate appearances overall this season, Carpenter is hitting .226/.300/.488 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and 20 runs scored. Carpenter's 31.1% strikeout rate limits his batting average upside. His playing time is also limited to a strict big-time platoon role, as he's logged just 16 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2026. Still, Carpenter owns a career barrel rate of 12.3% and hit 26 home runs across just 466 plate appearances in 2025. For fantasy managers in need of power, Carpenter is a logical waiver wire target.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 28, 2026, 2:07 PM ET

Chris Buescher of RFK Racing will start in 15th for this week's race at Sonoma Raceway, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Buescher is the only driver from RFK to earn a top-15 starting position this week. In nine races at Sonoma, Buescher has eight top-20 finishes, with three of them being top-5s. Buescher's average finish of 13.1 is third-best of all drivers in the field this week. After 17 Cup races completed this year, Buescher has nine top-10 finishes with an average finish of 12.8. In practice for this week's Cup race, Buescher ranked 14th in five consecutive lap averages, fourth in 10 consecutive lap averages, and sixth in 15 consecutive lap averages. Considering his upside, equipment, and overall track history at Sonoma, Buescher is an excellent option for DFS lineups regardless of format for this week's race.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 1:57 PM ET

Team Penske's Ryan Blaney qualified 16th for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is the lowest starting position for Blaney in a Sonoma Cup race since 2023. In nine Cup starts at the site, Blaney has five top-10 finishes, including four of the last six Cup events. Through 17 races this season so far, Blaney has one win, 12 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 11.6. In practice for this week's race, Blaney ranked eighth in five consecutive lap averages. Although Blaney is not known as a top-tier road course racer, Sonoma is one of his best road courses, and he has a car capable of contending for top-10 finishes, as shown by pre-race events. Fantasy players should like Blaney as a DFS option for all formats this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 1:51 PM ET

Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron is starting 13th for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. He qualified second-best of all four Hendrick drivers, with only Kyle Larson starting in a higher position. In seven Cup races at Sonoma, Byron has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 20.0. In 17 races completed this season, Byron has eight top-10 finishes and an average finish of 16.7. In practice for Sunday's race, Byron ranked ninth in five consecutive lap averages, 13th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and 14th in 15 consecutive lap averages. Based on his equipment and practice speeds, Byron is a decent overall DFS option for all formats as he is likely to compete for a top-10 finish.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 1:47 PM ET

A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, will start in the eighth position for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 250 at Sonoma Raceway. This marks the first time since 2017 and 2018 that Allmendinger earned two consecutive top-10 starting positions in qualifying in two consecutive Sonoma Cup races. In 14 Cup races at the site, Allmendinger has four top-10 finishes, including two of the last three Cup events. After 17 races so far this year, Allmendinger has three top-10 finishes, with all of them coming in the three road course events. In practice for this week's race, Allmendinger ranked first in five consecutive lap averages. Allmendinger's background is in road course racing, which lends itself well to Sonoma. With his high practice speeds, road course proficiency, and high starting position, Allmendinger makes for a sneaky tournament option capable of competing for a top-5 finish.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 1:42 PM ET

Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain will start in the fifth position for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is the third time this season that Chastain will have a top-5 starting position, with his previous top-5 starts coming at other road courses. In six Cup starts at Sonoma, Chastain has four top-10 finishes, including three since 2022. Through 17 races so far this year, Chastain has four top-10 finishes, including the last two races. In practice for this week's race, Chastain ranked second in five consecutive lap averages, 10th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and 15th in 15 consecutive lap averages. The No. 1 Chevrolet driver has little upside from his starting position, but has shown that he has a fast enough car to compete for a top-10 finish. It is recommended for fantasy players to utilize Chastain in tournament lineups only for DFS this week.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

All eyes will be on Shane van Gisbergen on Sunday at Sonoma, as is the case whenever the Cup Series stops at a road/street course. Last year int his race, SVG put on an absolutely dominating effort, leading 97 of the 110 laps en route to a 1.128-second victory over Chase Briscoe. This weekend, though, the Trackhouse Racing driver will have a slightly more difficult time putting a whooping on the field. Van Gisbergen qualified sixth for this weekend's Toyota/Save Mart 350, mostly due to the fact that he was stuck in Group One of practice and qualifying after getting caught up in a wreck at San Diego this weekend. For DFS players, though, this now means that SVG has a bit of Place Differential upside in addition to his dominator potential. Even at a very hefty salary of $14.0K, van Gisbergen is a solid daily fantasy pick on Sunday, as long as your build the rest of your lineup well around him.--Jordan McAbee
Source: ifantasyrace

Jun 28, 2026, 11:52 AM ET

Ty Gibbs is one of the best road course racers in the series, but in qualifying on this track type, he has been slightly below average. That wasn't the case at Sonoma Raceway this weekend, though, as Gibbs and his No. 54 Toyota were fastest on Saturday with a lap of 74.829 seconds, beating out Carson Hocevar for the pole for this year's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Gibbs wasn't too shabby in practice either, ending up sixth-best in the session and ranking fifth-best in five-lap average. This season on the "traditional" road courses, Ty Gibbs has posted finishes of third (at Watkins Glen) and fourth (at COTA), and there's no reason to think he won't be able to challenge for a similar finish here at Sonoma on Sunday. As far as DFS goes, Ty is relatively affordable ($9.1K on DraftKings) and has the early dominator potential, so he's definitely a viable daily fantasy option. --Jordan McAbee
Source: Jayski

Jun 28, 2026, 11:46 AM ET

When the NASCAR Cup Series stops at Sonoma Raceway, one driver who is usually a "shoo in" for a good finish is Chase Elliott. Over his last eight starts at this track, Chase has finished eighth or better seven times, with the only exception being the 2019 race when he blew an engine. This weekend, though, the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team can't seem to find the speed that they're used to having. In practice on Saturday, Chase was just 19th-fastest on the speed chart (out of 36 drivers), and in qualifying he remained pretty much the same, ending up 18th-fastest when it was all said and done. Track history says Chase Elliott will have a solid race at Sonoma on Sunday, but the lack of speed so far this weekend says that fantasy players and bettors should temper their expectations a bit.--Jordan McAbee
Source: Motorsports Wire

Jun 28, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

Last week in San Diego, Christopher Bell got out of the race car at the first caution due to his broken wrist and the combination of the technical aspects of the street course and the potential for chaos and causing further injury. This weekend at Sonoma, though, Bell has stated he has no plans to get out of the race car. Brent Crews is still on duty for relief in case he is needed, though. As far as speed goes, Bell looks better this week at Sonoma compared to his race weekend at San Diego, but he's still far off from his normal pace at this track. He was 23rd-fastest in practice on Saturday and ended up qualifying 14th for this year's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Although Bell has finished fifth, ninth, and ninth over the last three Sonoma races, it's probably best to stay away from him in fantasy this weekend due to the injury and the unknown of how much that will affect him.--Jordan McAbee
Source: Bob Pockrass

Jun 28, 2026, 11:42 AM ET

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Cleveland Guardians due to some elbow discomfort, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raley tweaked his elbow on a swing on Saturday night, and it's something he has dealt with before. Outfielder Dominic Canzone is also getting Sunday off to rest his hamstring. Victor Robles will draw into the starting lineup in right field for the M's and will bat ninth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Raley played all nine innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss in Cleveland, going 0-for-3 with a walk in his four plate appearances. It doesn't sound like Raley's injury is very serious, so he could be right back in action for Monday's series opener at home against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Raley rarely faces left-handed pitchers, but he's hitting .243 (46-for-189) with 14 homers, 35 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 209 plate appearances versus right-handed hurlers this year, making him useful for his power from the left side in deeper leagues. He's rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish

Jun 28, 2026, 11:36 AM ET

The Texas Rangers announced on Sunday that they placed outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter (oblique) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. The oft-injured Langford is back on the IL for the second time in 2026 after already missing around six weeks with a strained forearm. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick out of the University of Florida in 2023 carries plenty of power/speed intrigue, but his inability to stay healthy has really become a nuisance for his fantasy managers. In his 162 at-bats this year, Langford has hit a strong .278/.324/.500 with an .824 OPS, eight home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, and six stolen bases, making him stash-worthy in nearly all fantasy leagues while he recovers. Given his injury history, nobody should be expecting Langford to return before the mid-July All-Star break. Alejandro Osuna is starting in left field for Texas in their series finale on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he should be in for an uptick in playing time against righties with Langford back on the shelf. UPDATE: Manager Skip Schumaker said that Langford will stay on the IL through the All-Star break, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Texas Rangers PR

Jun 28, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Carson Hocevar has turned into quite the qualifier at road courses. Last season, The Hurricane started inside the first two rows at both COTA and the Chicago Street Course, and then he qualified on the outside pole at San Diego last week as well. This weekend at Sonoma, Hocevar did it again, qualifying second to Ty Gibbs for the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Now the question is, can he get the finish? In 14 career road/street course starts, Hocevar has just one top-10 finish -- a third-place result at Watkins Glen in 2024. And over his last eight starts on this track type, he hasn't finished better than 18th. Now, not all of this is his fault, as we saw him get spun while running top five late last weekend, but Hocevar's aggressive driving style can definitely be a hindrance to getting good finishes at technical race tracks. Until he proves he can start finishing races on this track type, it's probably best to stay away from The Hurricane for the time being.--Jordan McAbee
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 28, 2026, 11:18 AM ET

Fresh off of his comeback runner-up finish last weekend at San Diego, Bubba Wallace came back down to Earth on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, when he lost control of his No. 23 Toyota and wrecked during qualifying. Bubba spun out and ended up hitting the wall, causing significant damage to the front end of the race car. The 23XI Racing team opted to fix the damage instead of going to a backup car, though. Bubba will still have to start from the rear of the field on race day, although he will be officially credited with a 26th-place starting spot for DFS purposes. At Sonoma specifically, Bubba has struggled quite a bit, with just three top-20 finishes in his seven career starts, and no result better than 14th. Although he had a great run at the street course last weekend, fantasy players should temper their expectations with Bubba Wallace at Sonoma this weekend.--Jordan McAbee
Source: Yahoo!

Jun 28, 2026, 11:01 AM ET

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Sunday that they reinstated catcher Adley Rutschman (head) from the seven-day concussion injured list and designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment in a corresponding move. Rutschman is right back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Zack Littell, doing the catching for right-hander Kyle Bradish and batting third for the O's. Samuel Basallo will move to first base, with Pete Alonso serving as the designated hitter. With Rutschman back, the O's can now mix and match again at catcher, first base, and DH with him and Basallo. The 28-year-old switch-hitting former first overall pick in 2019 out of Oregon State University returns to a .254/.329/.458 slash line with a .787 OPS, eight home runs, 40 RBI, and 26 runs scored in his 54 games played in 2026. The two-time All-Star has struck out at a career-low 14.5% clip, and he could be on the verge of a breakout in the second half with a .275 xBA and .354 xwOBA.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baltimore Orioles

Jun 28, 2026, 10:54 AM ET

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot), who is on the 10-day injured list with a non-displaced foot fracture, is no longer wearing a walking boot and has been hitting off a tee and playing catch in between rounds of treatment, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The Guardians said on June 16 that the 24-year-old is expected to miss four to six weeks with his injury. Martinez said on Saturday that he's feeling "way, way better." His timeline could line up for him to return in mid-to-late July, between the All-Star break (July 13-16) and the trade deadline on Aug. 3. The good news for Cleveland is that they reinstated fellow outfielder Chase DeLauter (ribs) from the IL on Sunday. Martinez will be returning to a .239/.276/.442 slash line with a .719 OPS, 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs scored, and nine steals in his 226 at-bats. His 11 home runs tied his career high set just last year. Martinez has dropped his strikeout rate slightly from 2025 to 21.8% this year, but his career-low 2.9% walk rate doesn't make him a candidate to help in average or on-base percentage. He's rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins

Jun 28, 2026, 10:48 AM ET

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Sunday that they reinstated rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter (ribs) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder Petey Halpin to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. It's unclear yet if DeLauter will be back in Cleveland's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Emerson Hancock. DeLauter was given the green light to return to the big-league roster after he took batting practice on the field on Saturday with the team. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is returning from a fracture in his right rib cage that kept him sidelined for two weeks. At the very least, he should return to an everyday role between right field and designated hitter against right-handed pitchers for the Guards. The former 16th overall pick in 2022 out of James Madison University got off to a strong start in his first MLB season in 2026 before fading a bit. He's returning to a .263/.337/.408 slash line with a .745 OPS, seven home runs, 34 RBI, 24 runs, and two steals in his 240 at-bats. DeLauter hasn't hit the ball hard consistently, but his plate discipline has been impressive as a first-year player with a 13.3% strikeout rate and 10.4% walk rate. He's rostered in only 37% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: GuardsInsider

Jun 28, 2026, 10:40 AM ET

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (hip) was removed from Saturday night's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels with some left-hip tightness, according to Michael Huntley of The Orange County Register. The A's will see how Soderstrom is feeling on Sunday, but he will most likely be held out of the series finale against the Halos. Before leaving the contest in the third inning, Soderstrom was hitless in his only at-bat with a strikeout. Colby Thomas shifted from right field to left field, with Lawrence Butler entering the game to play right field for the A's. For now, fantasy managers should consider the left-handed slugger to be day-to-day. If Soderstrom is held out of Sunday's series finale against the Angels, his next chance to play would come on Monday at home for the start of a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. On the year, Soderstrom is hitting .242 with 13 home runs, 41 RBI, and an .803 OPS, and he remains a strong source of power at both first base and outfield in all fantasy baseball leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Orange County Register - Michael Huntley

Jun 28, 2026, 10:32 AM ET

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers' bat woke up in Saturday night's 5-0 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park, as he went 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .240 and his OPS to .754. His first home run was of the solo variety before he smacked a three-run shot in the third inning to account for all but one of the Giants' runs on the night. It was nice to see from the 29-year-old left-handed slugger, as Devers came into Saturday's contest with just three hits in his last 23 at-bats in his previous six games. After the two-homer performance in San Fran's shutout of Atlanta, Devers is batting .240 on the year with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, and 38 runs scored in 82 games played. The bad news is that he carries an xBA of .222, an xSLG of .424, and an xwOBA of .305 despite having a hard-hit rate in the 93rd percentile. Devers has been mentioned as a potential trade candidate this summer, but with the way he's played and with his contract (he signed a 10-year, $313.5 million deal back in January of 2023), it's going to be hard for the Giants to move him.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 28, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

In case the Detroit Lions' trading of David Montgomery to the Texans was not enough of a signal that fourth-year running back Jahmyr Gibbs was going to be the team's bell-cow back for the 2026 season, head coach Dan Campbell said the words clear as day in one of his first media sessions of organized team activities, telling reporters, "He's going to be our bell-cow now," and then later, "We're going to hang our hat on him quite a bit. We're going to do a lot of things we feel like he does well." Running backs coach Tashard Choice, who has known Gibbs since he was a high school recruit, has since expressed belief that the 2023 first-round pick is in the best shape of his life, and having already finished as the RB4 and the RB2 in his past two seasons (while Montgomery was still averaging more than 200 touches of his own), expectations are through the roof for 2026. The Lions signed former Chief Isiah Pacheco to a one-year deal in free agency, but after averaging more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage over his first two years in the league, the 2022 seventh-round pick has struggled through injuries and has been held to only 952 yards and three touchdowns across the past two seasons. While he will undoubtedly play a role in keeping Gibbs fresh, all the rhetoric out of Detroit suggests that the backfield is ready to be fully handed over to one of the most explosive playmakers in the league. As such, Gibbs has earned the top overall spot in RotoBaller's 2026 single-quarterback fantasy rankings.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 28, 2026, 9:59 AM ET

Colorado Rockies rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield has become one of the hottest hitters available. The 26-year-old has recorded two hits in each of his past four games and is batting .379/.455/.741 with four home runs, 13 RBI, and eight runs over his last 15 contests. That surge has lifted his season line to .291/.370/.491 with 12 homers and 44 RBI across 285 at-bats. Rumfield's production is worth chasing, even with some regression risk. His .250 expected batting average and .393 expected slugging percentage trail his actual marks, and he has not stolen a base. Still, Colorado continues to use him as its regular first baseman, and the recent production is difficult to ignore. Rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues and listed by RotoBaller as a 12-team add, Rumfield is a strong pickup for fantasy managers seeking batting average, power, and RBI help.--Bruno Mulé
Source: RotoBaller