March 25, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's encounter with the Houston Rockets. The team has downgraded him from questionable to out, meaning Minnesota has lost another key contributor. Dosunmu has recently enjoyed a strong stretch, filling in for
Anthony Edwards (knee) in the starting lineup.
Bones Hyland has also seen increased playing time due to Edwards' absence, and he could now take on additional responsibilities as the next man up in the first unit. Meanwhile, Minnesota may reintroduce
Mike Conley into the rotation because of the backcourt injuries.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Baltimore Orioles second baseman
Jackson Holliday (hand) will start a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, according to Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com. Holliday was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday after having surgery on Feb. 12 to remove the fractured hamate bone from his right hand, but barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he's expected to make his 2026 season debut around mid-April. Because of his hand injury, the 22-year-old was unable to play at all in any Grapefruit League games in spring training. The former first overall pick in 2022 looked overmatched in his first 60 games in the majors in 2024, but he bounced back in 2025 with a .242/.314/.375 slash line, .690 OPS, 17 home runs, 55 RBI, 70 runs scored, and 17 stolen bases in 149 games. If he avoids any more injuries this year, Holliday's upside as a rising young second baseman is evident. We wouldn't be surprised if he puts up his first 20-20 season despite a delayed start to the regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: BaltimoreBaseball.com - Rich Dubroff
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. This marks the third game in a row that Tyson has missed due to a lingering toe injury. His next chance to play will come on Friday, so fantasy managers should check back ahead of that game. His absence from the rotation should mean larger roles for
Keon Ellis and
Nae'Qwan Tomlin. Ellis will move into the starting five and should at least offer low-end streaming value for Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Keon Ellis will run with the starters on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Cleveland had to adjust its first unit after losing
Dean Wade (ankle) to injury just before tip-off. In seven starts this season, Ellis has averaged 7.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks. With both
Donovan Mitchell and
James Harden in action, Ellis won't see much of the ball, but with increased playing time as a starter, he will have more chances to contribute on defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Cleveland Cavaliers
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Max Strus (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. It's unsurprising to see the Cavs resting Strus during the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with 11 points, three rebounds, and three assists across 27 minutes of action on Tuesday. He made his season debut on March 15, so the Cavs are still being cautious with the veteran guard. He's a reliable source for three-pointers, but Strus isn't offering a ton of value outside of that. His absence should free up additional playing time for
Dennis Schroder and
Keon Ellis for Wednesday's game.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Dylan Harper will join the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. The 20-year-old rookie will make his second career start, filling in for De'Aaron Fox (back). His first start was last week against Indiana, and Harper didn't look out of place in the first unit, scoring 24 points in 28 minutes. Additionally, he had four rebounds and three assists. Memphis is also a struggling team, giving Harper a good chance to make even more noise.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tom Orsborn
March 25, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (elbow) will remain sidelined and be re-evaluated in one week. George is currently working his way back from a Grade 2 distal UCL tear in his left elbow. This is an issue that has kept him out since early March, and it could sideline him for the rest of the season. The Wizards will likely make a final decision on George in April, with the team only having six regular-season games left beginning April 1. With George sidelined,
Will Riley and
Jamir Watkins should continue seeing larger roles in the rotation.
--Andy WebbSource: Brett Siegel
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Miami Heat, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. He tweaked his right ankle during an individual pregame workout and will miss his first game since March 3. Cleveland is also without
Jarrett Allen (knee),
Jaylon Tyson (toe), and
Max Strus (foot), so
Nae'Qwan Tomlin and
Dennis Schroder could be a lot more involved off the bench. This is a good matchup for Cleveland's second unit, as Miami allows the seventh-most bench points in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: Chris Fedor
March 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Larry Nance Jr. (illness) is available to play ahead of Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. Nance will shed the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with an illness. The veteran forward hasn't been a big part of the rotation lately, but could see a larger role with
Dean Wade (ankle) sidelined. This season, Nance is averaging 3.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists across 12.2 minutes per game. Even with a slightly expanded role, Nance isn't worth a look in most fantasy formats ahead of Wednesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays officially placed right-hander
Jose Berrios (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) on Wednesday with a right-elbow stress fracture, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Berrios hasn't been ruled out for the 2026 season, but it could be a while before we see him make his season debut for the Jays, and when he does, don't be surprised if it's in a long-relief role out of the bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran loses most of his fantasy relevance in redraft leagues due to his elbow injury after regressing in his 10th year in the big leagues in 2025 in his fourth year in Toronto. Berrios went 9-5 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 138 strikeouts and 56 walks in 166 innings over his 31 appearances (30 starts) last year. His declining profile now includes a pretty serious injury to go along with control issues and struggles with home runs. The veteran Puerto Rican's heavy workloads over the year appear to finally be catching up with him.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
March 25, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Detroit added Duren to the injury report earlier in the day, but he will suit up for the first game of a back-to-back. The fact that Duren was a late addition to the injury report could indicate he might be held out of action on Thursday against New Orleans. With
Isaiah Stewart (calf) out, Duren plays a crucial role in the frontcourt, averaging 23.4 points and 9.6 rebounds over his last six outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers center
Deandre Ayton (back) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He was a late addition to the injury report due to back soreness, and the Lakers have downgraded Ayton's status ahead of tip-off from questionable to out.
Jaxson Hayes will move into the starting lineup. As a starter, Hayes has significantly improved his numbers, averaging 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) on Wednesday with right-elbow inflammation, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Bieber was looking like a potential value pick in 2026 fantasy drafts this spring at the end of last year, but he reportedly dealt with right-forearm fatigue last year, so the Blue Jays are playing it safe with the veteran 30-year-old. Bieber has yet to throw off a mound this spring, so he has a ways to go and might not be able to make his 2026 season debut until May. He didn't debut last year until late August after recovering from Tommy John surgery, and he went 4-2 with a 3.57 ERA (4.47 FIP), 1.02 WHIP, and 37:7 K:BB in 40 1/3 innings over seven regular-season starts after his return. Most promising was the fact that Bieber's velocity was up. He gave up a lot of hard contact, though, and more injury concerns going into this season make him a more volatile fantasy stash for rotation depth.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
March 25, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Pascal Siakam (knee) will suit up against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The team has upgraded Siakam's status from probable to available. Indiana's star forward has averaged 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.2 steals since the All-Star break. He's been banged up quite a bit, but that didn't stop Siakam from going off for 37 points in Monday's win over Orlando.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) will play on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. He is returning to the court after missing two games due to left shoulder inflammation. Johnson's return is set to push
Mouhamed Gueye to the bench. The Pistons are a strong defensive team, but even they have struggled to slow down Johnson this season. Atlanta's rising star has averaged 24.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.7 steals across three games against Detroit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) on Wednesday with a right-shoulder impingement, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. The Blue Jays are being extremely careful with Yesavage's workload after he joined the big-league roster late in the regular season and pitched into the World Series for the team last fall. It's not a serious injury, and the 22-year-old was able to pitch on the back fields at spring training on Wednesday. It's unclear when exactly Toronto will allow him to make his 2026 season debut, but it should be at some point in April. Left-hander
Eric Lauer is the biggest beneficiary for the Jays with Yesavage,
Jose Berrios (elbow), and
Shane Bieber (elbow) all starting on the IL. Yesavage was a top-25 MLB prospect at the conclusion of last regular season, and then he proceeded to display his upside by striking out 12 against the Dodgers in the World Series. The former 24th overall pick creates deception with his delivery and features a three-pitch mix. Lack of control is probably the biggest knock on Yesavage. He'll have workload limitations early on, but long-term, he's one of the highest-upside young starting arms in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
March 25, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) will return to action on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He has received the green light to return from a 13-game absence. The 76ers will also have
Paul George back in the lineup, and the two should do plenty of damage against a weak defense.
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond must settle for lesser roles with Embiid back in the mix.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 25, 2026
The Boston Red Sox released veteran infielder
Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) on Wednesday, according to Brendan Campbell of BloggingTheRedSox.com. Rodgers was in camp as a non-roster invite in spring training before suffering a right-shoulder injury earlier this month that required season-ending surgery. The 29-year-old will now rehab for all of the 2026 campaign and hope he can latch on with another team on a likely minor-league deal going into spring training of next year. The former third overall pick by the Colorado Rockies in 2015 only appeared in 43 major-league games with the Boston Red Sox in 2025, going 22-for-115 (.191) with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 12 runs scored in 128 plate appearances. Rodgers' best season came in 2021 in Colorado, when he slashed .284/.328/.470 with 15 home runs, 51 RBI, and 49 runs scored in 102 games played. Injuries have derailed his career and left him off the fantasy radar in all formats, including dynasty/keeper leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: BloggingTheRedSox.com - Brendan Campbell
March 25, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forward Nicolas Roy (upper body) is set to miss time, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. According to Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, the team will be without Roy "for a little bit." The 29-year-old has already missed one game, sitting out Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh. Since being acquired from Toronto, Roy has scored three goals on 17 SOG in nine appearances with the Avalanche. Fortunately for Colorado, Roy's absence has been offset by the returns of Ross Colton and Logan O'Connor. Both players were on the score sheet in Tuesday's 6-2 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: Evan Rawal
March 25, 2026
Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell (ribs) has likely played his final game of the 2025-26 regular season. He has been ruled out for 2-6 weeks with a rib injury. "That MRI wasn't very good, so he's not on the near-term," Panthers head coach Paul Maurice said on Wednesday. "... I wouldn't play him in the regular season or if we were fighting for (a playoff spot)." Lundell departed the lineup last week and has missed two games. The Finnish forward matched his career high with 18 goals and will finish the campaign with 44 points in 64 appearances. Florida's frontline has been decimated by injuries, though Mackie Samoskevich (neck) could return on Thursday against Minnesota. With so many bodies missing, he may find himself in a bigger role than usual.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Anthony Mantha (lower body) didn't practice on Wednesday and is day-to-day, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports. The Penguins have just lost Evgeni Malkin (upper body) to injury and may now be without another key forward. Mantha replaced Malkin on the second line in Tuesday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. He has recorded a career-high 53 points (26 goals, 27 assists) in 71 games. Kevin Hayes worked in Mantha's spot during Wednesday's practice and will play on Thursday if Mantha isn't available.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michelle Crechiolo
March 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) is not traveling with the team for Thursday's road game against the Ottawa Senators, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports. The Russian star will miss a second consecutive game with an upper-body injury. Malkin is averaging over a point per game for the first time in three seasons, sitting on 15 goals and 37 assists in 50 games. Ville Koivunen took Malkin's spot in the lineup on Tuesday against Colorado but didn't make an impact in 10:04 of ice time. Koivunen's usage may increase on Thursday depending on Anthony Mantha's (lower body) status.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michelle Crechiolo
March 25, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander
Ryan Pepiot (hip) saw a doctor on Wednesday about his right-hip inflammation and is "in a really good spot," according to Ryan Bass. Pepiot will rest for a few days and should resume throwing this weekend. He is starting the season on the 15-day injured list and won't be with the team for their first road trip, but the expectation is that he'll rejoin the starting rotation during the first homestand, which starts on Monday, April 6, against the Chicago Cubs. Pepiot's injury has opened the door for right-hander
Joe Boyle to join the team's Opening Day rotation. In his second year with the Rays in 2025, Pepiot went 11-12 with a career-high 3.86 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 167:61 K:BB in 167 2/3 innings over a career-high 31 starts. Pepiot mostly relies on his fastball/changeup mix to fool hitters and has a 25.3% strikeout rate in his four MLB seasons. Fantasy managers should consider him a decent No. 4/5 hurler who could benefit from the move back to Tropicana Field.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ryan Bass
March 25, 2026
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (illness) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. After missing practice on Tuesday due to illness, Samuelsson skated on Wednesday morning. Having Samuelsson available would be a big boost for the Sabres. The 26-year-old has taken huge strides this season, registering 39 points (12 goals, 27 assists), 97 SOG, 137 blocks, 110 hits, and a plus-35 rating. The six-year veteran had previously never managed more than 14 points in a single season. Conor Timmins (leg) is available on Wednesday and could be Samuelsson's replacement in the lineup. He has missed over three months due to a broken leg.
--Taavi PailkSource: Heather Engel
March 25, 2026
San Francisco Giants outfielder
Heliot Ramos is starting in left field and batting sixth for the Giants on Opening night at Oracle Park on Wednesday against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander
Max Fried, according to MLB.com. It's a tough matchup, and many DFS managers won't feel comfortable pulling the trigger on Ramos in the first game of the regular season, especially since he's hitless in eight career at-bats against Fried. On a random note, Ramos becomes the first Giants left fielder to make back-to-back Opening Day starts since Barry Bonds in 2007. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2017 has back-to-back 20-homer seasons for the Giants as well, and he also cut his strikeout rate considerably in 2025. But with
Luis Arraez now in town and hitting leadoff, Ramos' counting stats could take a big hit while residing further down the Giants' batting order. Ramos might have already reached his fantasy ceiling, especially at pitcher-friendly Oracle Park.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 25, 2026
Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls after missing Monday's loss to Oklahoma City due to an illness. The 25-year-old has started each of his last 11 appearances, but with
Paul George returning tonight after serving a lengthy suspension, his role from here on out is uncertain.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Adam Aaronson
March 25, 2026
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick (upper body) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports. According to Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan, Quick is "not there yet" but is "getting closer" to returning. The veteran netminder, who has a 5-16-2 record this season, suffered an upper-body injury during Saturday's practice. With Quick out, Dylan Garand made his NHL debut on Sunday against Winnipeg, making 35 saves in a 3-2 shootout defeat. Garand will serve as Igor Shesterkin's backup on Wednesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mollie Walker
March 25, 2026
New York Yankees first baseman
Ben Rice is hitting cleanup on Opening night on Wednesday at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants and right-hander
Logan Webb, according to MLB.com. Rice is entrusted in the middle of New York's potent lineup after breaking out in 2025 to the tune of a .255/.337/.499 slash line, .836 OPS, 26 home runs, 65 RBI, and 74 runs scored in 530 plate appearances over 138 regular-season games. He has only faced Webb three times in his career and has one hit and an RBI. Not only does Rice have 30-homer potential at Yankee Stadium from the left side of the plate, but he also has catcher eligibility for fantasy managers. In 16 Grapefruit League games in spring training, Rice went 11-for-46 (.239) with two home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base. He's as good a DFS selection on Opening night in San Fran as any Yankees hitter.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 25, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (illness) has taken a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday. The Lightning captain has sat out three games due to illness and is now expected to miss some more time. Emil Lilleberg has been playing in Hedman's absence, but he doesn't offer any fantasy value. Darren Raddysh has operated as the No. 1 defenseman and produced another outstanding performance with three points in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. He will aim to score in a third consecutive game on Thursday night against Seattle.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 25, 2026
The Detroit Lions officially announced on Wednesday that they re-signed kicker
Jake Bates to an undisclosed deal. Bates was an exclusive-rights free agent. The 27-year-old will return for his third season with the Lions in 2026. The former undrafted free agent out of Arkansas has become one of the more reliable kickers in fantasy football over the last couple of seasons in a Lions offense that should remain formidable in 2026. Last year in 17 games, Bates made 27 of his 34 field-goal tries (4-for-9 from 50-plus yards) and a league-high 54 extra points on 56 tries. He has made 84.1% of his 63 field-goal attempts in his two years in the NFL while succeeding on 95.9% of his 123 extra-point attempts. Bates was the No. 6 fantasy kicker in 2025. It also helps that half of his games come indoors, mitigating his volatility.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit Lions
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