Jun 15, 2026, 1:20 PM ET

When asked if quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be cleared for 11-on-11 team drills during mandatory minicamp, Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski said, "We'll see." Penix is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered last November, and the longer he is held out of team drills, the more former Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will gain a leg up in the QB competition this summer. Stefanski is on record saying that he thinks accuracy is the most important trait for a signal-caller, and for all of his faults, Tagovailoa has historically been great in that area -- he led the league in 2024 with a 72.9% completion percentage. A lot can still happen between now and Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, but it is clear that Tagovailoa has a head start over the injured Penix in a new offensive scheme in Atlanta this year. Whoever wins the QB job for the Falcons to begin the season probably isn't going to have a very long leash, so they should be considered a low-end QB2 option in superflex fantasy leagues. Penix, specifically, has seen his dynasty/keeper stock tumble dramatically since last year after yet another torn ACL in his knee.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Marc Raimondi

Jun 15, 2026, 1:13 PM ET

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will be "full-go" when training camp opens in late July, head coach Sean Payton told Jeff Legwold of ESPN. Nix fractured his right ankle in the closing minutes of the team's Divisional Round win over the Buffalo Bills back in January and required surgery. He had a second surgical procedure in April, but he has resumed throwing in limited drills before OTA practices in the last two weeks. The former first-rounder out of the University of Oregon is expected to participate in team drills for the first time during mandatory minicamp this week. Barring a setback this week and once training camp kicks off this summer, the 26-year-old should be ready to roll for a Week 1 showdown on Monday Night Football against the division-rival Kansas City Chiefs in early September. It's unknown if Nix's mobility will be negatively affected by his ankle injury, but with questionable arm strength to boot, fantasy managers would be wise to target him as more of a high-end QB2 this year than a legitimate QB1 as he enters his third year in the league. Nix has been a top-10 fantasy QB in each of his first two years in the NFL, but he took a slight step back statistically in 2025, despite leading the league with 612 pass attempts. In 17 regular-season starts last season, Nix had 3,931 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, adding 356 rushing yards and nine rushing scores on 82 carries.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold

Jun 15, 2026, 1:04 PM ET

New York Mets right-hander Christian Scott (undisclosed) is set to land on the 15-day injured list this week with an undisclosed injury, league sources told Will Sammon of The Athletic. The good news for the Mets and their banged-up starting rotation is that early indications are that Scott's injury is minor. But with Scott now set to miss at least two weeks, the Mets only have left-hander Sean Manaea and right-handers Nolan McLean and Freddy Peralta as firm starters. Scott's injury could mean more starting opportunities for lefty David Peterson, who currently has a 5.75 ERA (3.51 FIP). In his first season back from Tommy John surgery this year, Scott has shown plenty of promise with a 3.10 ERA in nine starts across 40 2/3 innings. Right-hander Tobias Myers is set to start on Monday for the Mets against the Cincinnati Reds on the road, but he's not stretched out as a starter. To fill Scott's spot in the rotation, the Mets could turn to rookies Jonah Tong and Zach Thornton. Tong is the higher upside prospect. Eventually, righty Kodai Senga (back, arm) could be an option to return to the rotation following his minor-league rehab assignment. Scott is rostered in only 23% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Will Sammon

Jun 15, 2026, 12:58 PM ET

Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) may miss the start of the 2026 season as he works his way back from the torn ACL he suffered in late November. Despite the injury, the Dolphins used a third-round pick on Bell in the 2026 NFL Draft after he recorded 72 receptions for 917 yards and six touchdowns across 11 games in his final season at Louisville. Given his uncertain return timeline, dynasty managers should temper their expectations for Bell's short-term production impact. However, the 22-year-old could be well-positioned to emerge as a key piece in Miami's long-term plans. The Dolphins enter 2026 with the underwhelming veteran trio of Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, and Tutu Atwell at the top of their wide receiver depth chart. Along with fellow 2026 wide receiver draftees Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman Jr., Bell could be in line for a significant role in Miami upon his return from injury. In dynasty formats, managers should be looking to stash Bell for his long-term upside.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 12:50 PM ET

Athletics rookie left-hander Gage Jump, who is considered the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has more than held his own in his first four major-league starts. The 23-year-old former second-round pick in 2024 out of Louisiana State University has gone 2-1 with a 3.09 ERA (2.51 FIP) and 1.11 WHIP with 19 strikeouts and six walks in 23 1/3 innings pitched. The young southpaw allowed four earned runs in five innings to the Seattle Mariners in his MLB debut on May 26, but he followed that up with two quality starts versus the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. At the hitter-friendly minor-league venues of Sacramento and Las Vegas, Jump has surrendered seven runs in 10 innings in two starts, while he's been much better on the road. In shallow-mixed fantasy leagues, fantasy managers should keep an eye on Jump, while in deeper leagues, he's worth considering off the waiver wire as a matchup-based streamer. He has pitched well enough so far to keep his rotation spot once Aaron Civale (shoulder) returns from the injured list.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 12:50 PM ET

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has largely been a disappointment since being taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Thanks to myriad injury issues, Lloyd has appeared in just one game and logged six career carries over his first two professional seasons. However, the 25-year-old enters 2026 with a legitimate chance to carve out a significant role in the Packers' backfield. Former Packers RB2 Emanuel Wilson departed the team in free agency, leaving Lloyd in a battle for the RB2 role with similarly unproven Green Bay running back Chris Brooks. Additionally, star Packers running back Josh Jacobs ran into some legal issues this offseason, which could result in him facing discipline from the league. Lloyd appears to be fully healthy entering the summer. With a strong showing at training camp and the preseason, he could emerge as a key piece in Green Bay. Dynasty managers should be looking to buy low on Lloyd in leagues where his value has not already skyrocketed.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 12:42 PM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones got a late start to the 2026 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery that knocked him out for the entire 2025 campaign. The 24-year-old former second-round pick in 2020 made his season debut on May 29 and was a bit rusty, allowing five earned runs on seven hits (two homers) in 4 1/3 innings, but he also had six strikeouts against the Minnesota Twins. Jones has made only three starts so far and has yet to get into the sixth inning, posting a 4.73 ERA (4.08 FIP) and 1.42 WHIP with 14 strikeouts and five walks in 13 1/3 innings pitched. He is still getting stretched out in his return from elbow reconstruction, but the good news is that his control has been solid. In his rookie season for the Bucs in 2024, Jones impressed with a 4.14 ERA (4.00 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, and 132:39 K:BB in 121 2/3 innings over 22 starts. Fantasy managers are going to need to be patient here, but the upside is absolutely worth taking a flier on for starting rotation depth for the second half of the season. Jones is widely available on the waiver wire, too, as he's rostered in 43% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 12:38 PM ET

Across 15 games in 2025, Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson recorded 51 receptions for 438 yards and three touchdowns on 66 targets. While Hockenson's numbers don't jump off the page, the Vikings got some of the worst quarterback play in the league in 2025 from the trio of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. Minnesota's passing game should be significantly improved in 2026 following the offseason acquisition of veteran quarterback Kyler Murray. Still, Hockenson's production has been trending downwards in recent years, and he's now entering his age-29 season and the final year of his current contract with the Vikings. Minnesota also signed former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings in free agency, who seems likely to take Hockenson's role as the tertiary pass-catcher in Minnesota alongside star wideouts Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Dynasty managers may want to consider selling Hockenson before his stock drops even further in 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 12:31 PM ET

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider's (elbow) MRI exam did not show any ligament damage, just inflammation, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. It's excellent news for a pitcher who made only two starts in 2024 and eventually needed an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow. There aren't any current concerns that Strider will need another elbow surgery. The 27-year-old's visit on Monday with Dr. Keith Meister, who performed his surgery in 2024, was just to indicate what Strider's next steps will be. By Tuesday, Bowman says that we will have a better idea of when Strider could resume throwing. There was definitely some concern that Strider would need another season-ending elbow injury after his velocity plummeted and he was pulled from his start early on June 12 against the New York Mets. He is on the 15-day injured list and most likely won't rejoin Atlanta's starting rotation before the mid-July All-Star break, but he will return this season. Fantasy managers need to hang onto the former fourth-rounder in 2020 out of Clemson University. Strider has gone 4-2 this year with an elevated 5.31 ERA (5.36 FIP) and 1.36 WHIP, but his 27.9% strikeout rate gives hope for fantasy managers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman

Jun 15, 2026, 12:30 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison's 2025 season got off to an unfortunate start, as he missed the first three games due to a suspension. The 24-year-old then posted the least productive year of his career upon his return, hauling in 42 receptions for 610 yards and three touchdowns on 79 targets across 14 games. Despite the underwhelming 2025 campaign, there may be reason for fantasy managers to buy in on an Addison bounce-back. The Vikings had one of the worst quarterback situations in the NFL last season with the trio of J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. Minnesota signed veteran signal-caller Kyler Murray this past offseason, who should bring a significantly higher level of stability to the team's passing game in 2026. Addison has proven he can be an explosive player in a competent offense, averaging 13.4 yards per reception and scoring 19 touchdowns over the first two years of his career. In dynasty formats, Addison profiles as a clear buy-low target for managers.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 12:23 PM ET

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (oblique) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's series opener in Seattle against the Baltimore Orioles, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. In addition to Raleigh, the M's are expected to activate shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) from the IL before Tuesday's tilt. The 29-year-old Raleigh, who finished second in the American League MVP voting in 2025 after hitting a league-high 60 home runs and driving in 125 in 159 regular-season games, has been one of the biggest busts in fantasy baseball so far in 2026. Through 41 games (181 plate appearances) before straining his oblique, the left-handed slugger hit .161/.243/.317 with a .560 OPS, seven home runs, 18 RBI, and a 31.5% strikeout rate. The good news is that he's healthy again and went 7-for-17 at the plate with five home runs during a five-game minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma. Fantasy managers can only hope that he's ready to turn things around now that he's past his oblique issue. With Raleigh sidelined, the Mariners had been mixing and matching behind the dish with Mitch Garver and Jhonny Pereda.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Seattle Times - Adam Jude

Jun 15, 2026, 12:20 PM ET

Across 16 games in 2025, Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton recorded 59 catches for 572 yards and a touchdown on 81 targets. The 27-year-old's production was a bit disappointing considering that Tampa Bay spent significant portions of the season without top wideouts Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. However, Otton may have a second chance to establish a more consistent role in the Bucs' passing game in 2026. Evans departed Tampa Bay in free agency, and the Buccaneers did not bring in any significant competition for Otton at the tight end position outside of sixth-round rookie Bauer Sharp. Otton may not offer significant upside for dynasty managers, but he's averaged a little over 8.0 PPR points per game over the past two seasons. As a depth option, Otton is worth rostering in deeper dynasty leagues.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 12:16 PM ET

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter hit just .216 (22-for-102) with a .299 on-base percentage, 11 walks, and 40 strikeouts in his first 37 games of the 2026 season before getting hurt and landing on the injured list. But since rejoining the big-league squad on May 31, the left-handed-hitting outfielder has gone 10-for-33 (.303) with three home runs, a double, nine RBI, and four runs scored in 38 plate appearances for the Tigers. The 28-year-old former 19th-round selection in 2019 out of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University had a career-high 26 home runs and 62 RBI in a career-high 130 regular-season games for Detroit last year, and he also reached the 20-homer mark in 2023 in his first full season in the big leagues. Carpenter has a weak .321 career on-base percentage, and he has struck out over 30% of the time so far in 2026, but he has 79 home runs in 414 major-league games to this point and has enough power to help carry fantasy squads for stretches when he's locked in at the plate. He's currently rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues and is worth a pickup for fantasy managers who need power.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 12:11 PM ET

Dating back to 2022, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has now recorded four consecutive seasons with at least 4,400 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. Even through a rocky season overall in Detroit in 2025, Goff completed 68% of his pass attempts for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Goff's fantasy upside is limited by his complete lack of rushing ability, as he hasn't reached 100 rushing yards in a season since 2018. The Lions' offensive line has also deteriorated in quality in recent years, with tackle Penei Sewell the only truly plus starter remaining in the group. Still, Goff has an excellent group of pass-catchers around him in wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. As Goff enters his age-32 season, he projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling dynasty QB2 who may still be slightly undervalued in some leagues.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 11:55 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has been a little banged up lately, first missing time with an abdominal issue and then sitting out a few games last week due to wrist discomfort that was the result of a bony growth on his left hand. The 21-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop has since returned to action, though, and he has a hit in three straight games. Basallo hasn't had the greatest month of June, going 5-for-35 (.143) with a homer, a double, four RBI, four runs scored, three walks, and 10 strikeouts, but overall on the season, he has actually outproduced fellow catcher Adley Rutschman. In 60 games and 215 plate appearances in his first full season at the big-league level with Baltimore, Basallo is slashing .258/.321/.469 with a .790 OPS, 10 home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 29 RBI, and 27 runs scored. As long as his wrist issue doesn't worsen throughout the rest of the year, Basallo can provide above-average pop while also providing a stable average at the weakest position in fantasy baseball, and he's rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

In his first 30 major-league games since being called up on April 28, Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana, the first overall pick in 2024 out of Oregon State University, went 32-for-109 (.294) with three home runs, eight doubles, 11 RBI, eight stolen bases, 13 runs scored, 15 walks, and 24 strikeouts in 126 plate appearances. The Aussie has been in a bit of a rough stretch since the calendar flipped to June, though, going 6-for-42 (.143) with a homer, a double, a triple, six RBI, three runs scored, three steals, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in 11 games played to drop his season slash line to .252/.345/.404 in his first 174 plate appearances. At one point, the 23-year-old left-handed hitter had a stretch of zero hits in 17 at-bats. Nobody was expecting Bazzana to light up the league like a seasoned vet from start to finish in 2026. The good news is that he's still only striking out at a 20.1% clip while walking 11.5% of the time. Plate discipline and patience have always been a strong suit for Bazzana, who is still worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues that count on-base percentage. He's rostered in only 42% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson, who is ranked as the team's top prospect at MLB Pipeline, has delivered a .237/.310/.566 slash line, .875 OPS, six home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored, six walks, and 24 strikeouts in 84 plate appearances across his first 23 games in the majors. At the shortstop position, MLB Pipeline has Emerson ranked at No. 4, behind only the Brewers' Jesus Made, the A's prospect Leo De Vries, and Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits. Emerson, the 22nd overall pick in 2023, doesn't turn 21 until late July. He has plenty of maturing to do as a hitter, especially since he's not an elite athlete. However, Emerson showed in the minors that he can provide a strong hit tool while also developing his power. He hit .244 (10-for-41) with two homers and seven RBI in 13 games in May, and he's gone 8-for-35 (.229) so far in June with four homers, two doubles, and seven RBI in 10 games played. Even with regular shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) expected to return from the injured list this week, Emerson should play regularly at third base in Seattle, and his emerging power from the left side of the plate makes him an attractive young infield target in deeper fantasy leagues. The 6-foot, 195-pounder is currently rostered in only 24% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:19 AM ET

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery debuted to plenty of fanfare last week, and he turned plenty of heads in his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves, going 2-for-5 at the plate, including a walk-off home run. The White Sox's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, followed up his noteworthy debut with a 2-for-4 performance last Wednesday with two doubles in a win over the Braves. The 23-year-old switch-hitter and former 12th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2024 out of Texas A&M University has gone 5-for-19 with a homer, four RBI, and four runs scored in his first 20 plate appearances in the big leagues for a rising young White Sox club. Before getting the call to the South Side of Chicago, Montgomery hit an impressive .314/.422/.548 with a .970 OPS, 10 homers, 13 doubles, three triples, 41 RBI, 52 runs scored, and five steals in 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte. He should see regular playing time in his rookie campaign, and he can contribute for fantasy managers in multiple categories right away. There aren't many better young outfielders with this amount of upside than Montgomery, and he's available in more than 60% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:11 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte was sent to the minors early on in 2026, he's played in just 20 games this year, and his surface stats definitely don't raise any eyebrows with a .218/.271/.400 slash line, .671 OPS, three home runs, three RBI, four stolen bases, and seven runs scored in 59 plate appearances. But since rejoining the major-league squad on June 3, the 24-year-old Dominican has gone 8-for-26 (.308) with all three of his home runs, a double, three RBI, three steals, and five runs scored in nine games played. All three of his homers on the year have come in the last three games, and he has seen more playing time in the outfield in Cincy this time around. In a career-high 90 games with the Reds in 2025, Marte hit .263 (89-for-339) with 14 home runs, 51 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 360 plate appearances. With improved plate discipline since his return to the Reds, Marte is putting up better numbers. With both third base and outfield eligibility, fantasy managers need to consider adding Marte off the waiver wire. He's rostered in only 40% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:58 AM ET

Denny Hamlin looked to win three NASCAR Cup Series races in a row for the first time in his career at Pocono Raceway for the Great American Getaway 400 after winning the past two weeks at Nashville and Michigan. Hamlin started the race in first, the pole position, but quickly lost the lead to Kyle Larson after Larson had a better restart to begin the race and pulled away from Hamlin. Hamlin spent the rest of the first stage chasing down Larson and passed him on lap 26, going on to win the first stage and 10 stage points. In the second stage, Hamlin cycled back to the middle of the pack as he went to pit road while others stayed out during the stage break. It took Hamlin until lap 88 to return to the lead, but a few laps later, he went to pit road before the end of the second stage, moving him back to ninth as the stage ended. In the final stage, Hamlin cycled back to the front and took the lead back again on lap 111 before his final pit stop on lap 122. After the final cycle of green flag pit stops, Hamlin made it back up to second and had to make up an 11-second gap on Christopher Bell, who was trying to stretch his fuel mileage to avoid another pit stop. Hamlin steadily made up the gap until lap 156, where he finally passed Bell. Despite William Byron and Tyler Reddick chasing him throughout the stage, Hamlin was too far ahead to be caught and won at Pocono for the eighth time in his Cup career while scoring three consecutive race wins in a season for the first time. Hamlin remains second in the Cup Series standings, but now has cut the gap to 19 points behind Reddick after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:57 AM ET

23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick finished second in the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Reddick started the race from 16th and became a factor for the race win later on in the event. In the first stage, Reddick quietly ran around the top 15 and approached the top 10, but he went to pit road before the end of the stage, sending him back to 33rd with no stage points. During stage two, Reddick cycled to the front and, after further pit stops, was able to compete for the lead and ran inside the top five. Reddick led a couple of laps before losing out on the lead to John Hunter Nemechek, and then he just continued to log laps until he pitted before the end of the second stage. At the end of stage two, Reddick missed out on scoring stage points as he placed 11th at the end of the stage. In the final stage, Reddick ran on the track longer than most as part of a contrarian pit strategy to have fresher tires in the second half of the stage, making his final pit stop on lap 135. This strategy worked out for Reddick as he spent the rest of the race picking off positions with his fresher tires, getting him up to second by the end of the stage, but he ran out of time to catch race winner Denny Hamlin. Reddick led 24 total laps and scored his third runner-up finish at Pocono. He also remains the season points leader, but with a gap of only 19 points ahead of Hamlin after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:56 AM ET

In the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, William Byron was one of the better performers as he finished in third. Byron started the race from ninth and consistently ran inside the top 10 through most of the first stage. He would eventually end the stage in seventh and score four stage points. The second stage had Byron still running steadily inside the top 10 through most of the stage and staying out of trouble. Unlike the first stage, Byron did hit pit road a few laps before the end of the second stage. This move shuffled him to the back, and he ended the second stage in 12th, meaning he earned no further stage points for the day. In the final stage, Byron shuffled back to the top five after others went to pit during the stage break. From here, Byron was one of the top contenders for the win and chased Denny Hamlin and his teammate Chase Elliott throughout the stage. After his final pit stop, Byron followed Hamlin to eventually make it to second by the closing laps, but was passed by Tyler Reddick before the checkered flag, leaving Byron in third for his first top-5 finish since Martinsville back in March. The No. 24 Chevrolet driver is now 11th in points after 16 races this season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

John Hunter Nemechek had his best performance yet of the 2026 Cup Series season at the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Nemechek began the race from the eighth position and ran around the top 10 through most of the first stage. Just before the stage ended, Nemechek made his first pit stop of the day, which sent him to the back and had him finish the stage in 31st. However, once the second stage began, Nemechek cycled back to the front, allowing him to compete for the lead with Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin throughout the stage. Nemechek led over 27 laps in the stage before pitting again, but was able to rally back to finish third at the end of the second stage and earn eight stage points. In the final stage, Nemechek continued to run inside the top five through the entire stage, but could not have the track position or speed on the level of Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, who all passed him by the end of the race. Although he failed to win the race, Nemechek led the most laps (42) and scored his first top-5 finish of the 2026 season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

Christopher Bell finished in the 26th position for Sunday's Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Bell sustained a fractured wrist after a crash in last week's race at Michigan and was riding with a cast in this week's race at Pocono. The No. 20 Toyota driver started the race from 22nd, but did not really have the speed to compete for the win through most of the race. By the end of the first stage, Bell placed 17th, and by the end of the second stage, he moved back to 26th. This means that Bell failed to earn stage points for the race. In the final stage, Bell finally became a factor for the win after first pitting during the final stage on lap 107. After this stop, Bell decided to save fuel and attempt to make the finish without hitting pit road again. Bell held the lead in the late parts of the stage as a result, when others made pit stops later on, and maintained a large gap against Denny Hamlin. However, Bell's pace slowed down to the point where Hamlin erased the gap and then passed him with four laps to go. Bell tried to hold on to the finish, but ran out of fuel with one lap to go, sending him all the way back to his eventual finishing position of 26th. This finish ended up being Bell's lowest finish at Pocono since 2021, and he is now 10th in the regular-season standings after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring), who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 6 with a strained left hamstring, threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is expected to throw another on Monday, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He could face live hitters as soon as Friday in New York. If the 35-year-old veteran makes it through his bullpen on Monday and a live bullpen session on Friday without any setbacks with his hamstring, he should be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. It all means that Pagan could be back with the Reds' major-league roster by late next week or the weekend. Before injuring his hamstring at Wrigley Field in early May, Pagan had six saves in 15 appearances out of the bullpen, but he was also sporting an ugly 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 14 innings pitched. However, the Reds' bullpen has been extremely unreliable in his absence, so manager Terry Francona is expected to immediately reinsert Pagan into the closer's role when he returns. Fantasy managers desperate for saves should take notice and stash Pagan now. He's rostered in only 62% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans

Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith has turned the corner at Triple-A Charlotte and appears to be the next high-end pitching prospect to earn the call. The former fifth overall pick endured some growing pains at the beginning of the regular season when he posted a rough 4.54 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP over his first 33 2/3 innings of work. During this stretch, Smith struggled to command his pitches, allowing a high 7.2 BB/9. However, since this slump, the southpaw has quickly rounded into form, posting a 2.37 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP over his next three games. While he took a step back in his most recent outing, serving up eight runs (seven earned), seeing his command continue to improve is a very positive sign for his long-term outlook. While the 22-year-old will likely need to show this success over a longer period, he has a clear path to join a Chicago rotation that lacks much depth. The young left-hander has established himself as a top pitching prospect to stash in Week 12.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:27 AM ET

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen has spent the entire 2026 campaign with the top club in the minor leagues, but has looked rather impressive and is making a strong case to rejoin the MLB roster. During the 2025 season, Veen made his MLB debut and posted a low .118/.189/.235 slash line with one home run and one stolen base over a short 12-game stint. Most of his campaign was spent at Triple-A. This season, Veen has performed at a high level at Albuquerque and is making a strong case to join a Colorado outfield that has been decimated by injuries. So far, Veen has launched 10 home runs and swiped 13 bags while carrying an elite .322/.414/.559 line. Even though the Rockies turned to fellow outfield prospect Cole Carrigg last week, Veen still has a clear path to join the majors with Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck, and Brenton Doyle all on the shelf. Given his five-category potential, Veen is emerging as a top outfield prospect to stash in standard leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:25 AM ET

Boston Red Sox top shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has been among the top hitting prospects across the entire minor leagues this season. Through 52 games with Double-A Portland, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the sport (according to MLB.com) has posted an impressive .318/.397/.579 line with a stellar .976 OPS. During this 52-game stretch, Arias has hit 10 doubles, 13 home runs, swiped four bags, and carried a 29:22 K:BB. Last summer, Arias split his time across Low-A, High, and Double-A, with much of his time being spent at Greenville, where he carried a low .265/.329/.380 line over an 87-game stint. Seeing him continue to show higher upside while facing tougher pitching is an excellent sign for his outlook. Fantasy managers should expect Arias to earn the call to Triple-A Worcester in the coming weeks, which could set him up for a late second-half MLB debut. For now, the infielder is only worth stashing in deep 12+ team redraft leagues that have multiple N/A spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:23 AM ET

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Brody Hopkins was enjoying a productive stretch at Triple-A while pitching out of the bullpen, but he was recently moved back to the starting rotation. In his return to the rotation, Hopkins unfortunately took a step back in his production as he served up a hefty six earned runs with a 4:6 K:BB across two innings of work. However, before this game, Hopkins logged 10 straight shutout innings (all out of the bullpen) with a stellar 16:3 K:BB. Hopkins began the Triple-A regular season pitching out of the starting rotation, where he held a modest 3.98 ERA with a rough 46:42 K:BB, which encouraged Durham to move him to a long-relief role. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the production, as it appeared Hopkins' clearer path to the majors was through the bullpen. If the No. 81-ranked prospect in baseball quickly returns to form, he could re-emerge as a deep-league stash target later in June. For now, he is only worth stashing in deep 15-team redraft leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) recently began his rehab assingment wth Low-A Fort Myers and is progressing toward a return to Triple-A. Jenkins has been on the shelf since the start of May with this shoulder injury, but is now not only back on the field, but is showing his elite upside. In his first rehab outing with Low-A, Jenkins went 4-for-5 with a double and a home run. Prior to the injury, Jenkins appeared in 25 games at St. Paul and posted a .256/.396/.389 line with two home runs, five stolen bases, and an 18:19 K:BB. While his bat is still adjusting to Triple-A pitching, the young outfielder has continued to showcase his elite eye at the dish. While the 21-year-old will likely need another week of rehab action before re-joining St. Paul, he will quickly climb the stash rankings as he should compete for an MLB debut early in the second half.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com