Jul 22, 2026, 11:18 AM ET

The Kansas City Royals announced on Wednesday that they placed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower-back tightness and selected the contract of infielder Andrew Velazquez from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Velazquez is starting at shortstop and batting ninth on Wednesday against San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp, but both Tyler Tolbert and Nick Loftin could fill in at the 6 in KC for however long Witt is sidelined. This will be the first time in Witt's career that he has landed on the IL. He was originally held out of Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres with back tightness before returning for Monday's series opener against the Giants, only to be pulled mid-game with more back tightness. It doesn't sound like the Royals are very concerned, though, which means Witt could be back when his 10 days on the IL are up. It could help explain why the three-time All-Star has hit only .196 (11-for-56) with a .536 OPS, one homer, two doubles, three RBI, seven runs, two steals, four walks, and 13 strikeouts in 14 games in the month of July. Witt is a must-hold in all fantasy leagues while he recovers.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Kansas City Royals

Jul 22, 2026, 11:17 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman prospect Murf Gray was recently promoted to Double-A, his second promotion of the season already, and he's collected a hit in three of the first four games for Altoona, including his second home run at that level on Tuesday, which was a grand slam. Not only that, the Pirates' third-ranked prospect is showing patience, drawing three walks compared to just two strikeouts so far with the Curve. The Fresno State product was a 2025 draft pick, 73rd overall, but is seeing time in professional baseball for the first time this season and has not disappointed. Across all three levels this year, the 6-foot-3 slugger owns a .323/.405/.610 slash line with 25 home runs, and though he tended to chase pitches in college, he is striking out at just a 19.2 percent rate while drawing walks at a 10.5 percent rate, so it looks like he's developed in that area. At this rate, the 22-year-old could be in the mix for an MLB debut next year, and his dynasty arrow is pointing up at the moment.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 11:16 AM ET

Kansas City Royals right-hander Alex Lange recorded his ninth save of the season on Tuesday night, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts in his team's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Lange had struggled in July leading up to his outing on Tuesday, allowing eight earned runs across 3 2/3 innings (four games) this month. However, it appears as though Kansas City is sticking with him as its primary option in the ninth inning. Although he's recorded a 6.15 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP across 41 innings so far this year, Lange has converted a respectable nine out of 11 save chances. Fantasy managers should be aware of the damage he might do to their ratios, but Lange remains a viable source of saves to target on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 11:11 AM ET

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams stayed red-hot at the dish in Tuesday night's 8-7 loss to the hosting Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, going 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a walk to raise his season batting average to .279 and his OPS to .892. Both of Abrams' blasts in the thin air in Denver were two-run shots, and the 25-year-old All-Star has now homered in three straight games. During that stretch, he has four home runs and eight RBI, which makes him one of the hottest hitters in baseball this week. It hasn't just been limited to this week, though, as the former sixth overall pick in 2019 by the San Diego Padres is having a fantastic 2026 season, slashing .279/.354/.538 with an .892 OPS, 24 home runs, 76 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 61 runs scored across his 366 at-bats in his fourth full season in D.C. The two-time All-Star is having his best month yet in July, hitting .309 (17-for-55) with six homers, three doubles, 16 RBI, nine runs, and two stolen bases in 14 games played. Abrams is obviously a must-start fantasy shortstop.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 11:09 AM ET

Colorado Rockies right-hander Jordan Romano picked up his seventh save of the season on Tuesday night, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts in his team's 8-7 win over the Washington Nationals. Romano opened the 2026 season with the Los Angeles Angels and got off to a brutal start, recording a 10.13 ERA across eight innings (11 games). However, the 33-year-old has been significantly better since catching on with the Rockies, posting a 1.59 ERA with eight strikeouts and three saves across 5 2/3 innings (six games). Romano has appeared in the ninth inning in all six of his outings with Colorado, recording saves in three out of his last five appearances. For fantasy managers in need of saves, Romano profiles as an obvious waiver wire target.--Will Brady
Source: MLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 11:04 AM ET

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went hitless in the first three games out of last week's All-Star break over the weekend, but he's turned things around so far this week and had another big game offensively in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Machado went 2-for-5 at the plate with two solo home runs and a strikeout to raise his season average to .204 and his OPS to .727. The 34-year-old veteran and seven-time All-Star has been a disappointment average-wise and with a .294 on-base percentage, but he's now up to 22 home runs on the year and has added 59 RBI, 50 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 413 plate appearances, so he has still been an asset in counting stats and for his power. Machado also homered in Monday's series opener in Atlanta, so he's gone deep three times in the last two days after going 0-for-9 over the weekend in the series in Kansas City against the Royals. So far in 16 games and 69 plate appearances in July, Machado is hitting .281 (16-for-57) with a 1.005 OPS, six home runs, a double, 13 RBI, 10 runs, and a steal. Fantasy managers who bought low on him have been pleased.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 10:59 AM ET

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins is no stranger to competing with a first-round pick in his first season with a new team, though the comparisons to his 2024 campaign with the Falcons end just below surface level. The Falcons shocked the football world by selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft weeks after signing Cousins to a four-year, $180 million deal. In contrast, Fernando Mendoza was always going to wind up with the Raiders, even if his selection with the first overall pick was not made official until after Cousins had signed his two-year, $12.6 million bridge quarterback contract. With new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak preaching patience for Mendoza, Cousins is expected to start the season with the starting job and could be given plenty of leash in an offense that should show signs of improvement from a year ago. That said, the soon-to-be-38-year-old's per-game fantasy production has been on the decline for years, and little is expected of RotoBaller's QB33 in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:58 AM ET

Maverick McNealy has put together a very solid season, recording nine top-25 finishes with only two missed cuts through 17 events. He looks to keep the momentum going at the 3M Open, where he has finishes of T16, T49, T3, and a missed cut in four appearances. TPC Twin Cities typically rewards accuracy off the tee, precision on approach, and converting opportunities on and around the greens. McNealy ranks 63rd off the tee (+0.127 strokes per round), 113th on approach (-0.103), 18th in putting (+0.432), and 13th around the greens (+0.358). His biggest concern is precision, where he ranks 122nd in driving accuracy and 143rd in proximity from 175-200 yards, a range that accounted for 22% of all approach shots here last year. McNealy is one of the stronger players in this field, and if he can have even a neutral week with his irons, his elite short game gives him a chance to contend.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:57 AM ET

With 14 wide receivers listed on their 90-man roster, the position battle between veterans and emerging youth will be one of the most intriguing to watch when the New York Giants hold their first training camp practice on July 30, but one player almost assured of a roster spot is 2026 third-round pick Malachi Fields. At 6'4" and 222 pounds, Fields offers a different body type from the rest of the group and could position himself for an early role on the outside and in the red zone. While his collegiate production never truly matched his rare physical abilities, he could provide a big-bodied target in critical situations as 2025 first-round pick Jaxson Dart prepares for his first full season as a starter. The Giants' passing offense is fully expected to run through Malik Nabers once he is back close to full strength following a devastating 2025 knee injury, but any missed time in training camp could provide Fields an extended opportunity to develop chemistry with Dart.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:53 AM ET

Among 33 qualifying quarterbacks in 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Aaron Rodgers had the lowest intended air yards per attempt, operating an offense whose passing attack ran primarily through its running backs and tight ends. Of the seven different Steelers players targeted at least 40 times last season, only two were wide receivers, with D.K. Metcalf and Calvin Austin III combining for only 90 total receptions. In reuniting with Rodgers, new head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to implement the heavy 11-personnel usage that has become a staple of his play calling, and the trade for Michael Pittman Jr. and drafting of Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft hint at more of a hybrid offense that can put receivers on the field who are capable of finding space in the short to intermediate areas. Now 42 years old, the aggressiveness of the Steelers' offense likely relies on how well Rodgers can hold up physically, but if Pittsburgh can add even a modest vertical element in 2026, the four-time MVP could return usable fantasy value as RotoBaller's QB28.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges was targeted one time as an undrafted free agent in 2022 but had never caught a pass through his first three seasons in the league. However, he was called upon early in 2025 when five-time All-Pro George Kittle went down in Week 1 with a hamstring injury that cost him significant time, and Tonges became a steadying fantasy presence through his knack for finding the end zone. More than 11.6% of his targets went for touchdowns in 2025. While that is likely an unsustainable rate for a player who went nearly 36 months between his first and second career targets, Tonges could again find himself in a critical role to start the year, depending on Kittle's early-season availability as he attempts to return from the January Achilles tear sustained in a Wild Card win over the Eagles. While all reports have suggested that Kittle's recovery has gone exceedingly well, Tonges will have the opportunity to continue developing chemistry with Brock Purdy and the first-team offense when the 49ers hold their first practice of training camp on Sunday. His role in the red zone will also be worth paying attention to after San Francisco acquired six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans through free agency. Tonges is not ranked among RotoBaller's top 300 players for 2026, but he could find himself in the early-season streaming conversation if Kittle is less than a full-go to begin the year.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:50 AM ET

In the seven years of this tournament's lifespan on the PGA Tour, Scottie Scheffler has never made the trip to TPC Twin Cities before. This includes the few years before he turned into the most dominant player on the planet, so his name amongst this field seems odd considering the next closest player in the world ranking to him playing this week is 30th. Nevertheless, he'll tee it up Thursday as the presumed overwhelming favorite. His PGA Tour-leading strokes gained from tee to green average (1.655) can compete anywhere, and the amazing approach play that fell off in Scotland returned last week at Royal Birkdale to gain over six strokes across four rounds. The problem is getting Scheffler into a DFS lineup given his ginormous price, but for those who can make it work, he's a no-brainer.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Jul 22, 2026, 10:48 AM ET

Jackson Koivun has put together strong results in the majority of his PGA Tour starts, recording six top-25 finishes in his last seven events dating back to July of last year. He most recently posted a T10 at the ISCO Championship, where he gained strokes across the bag, a trend that has followed him throughout his early Tour career. Through three starts in 2026, Koivun has gained +3.315 strokes off the tee, +0.191 on approach, +4.224 around the greens, and +0.935 putting. His accuracy has also been impressive, hitting 67.86% of fairways and ranking in the 98th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards, a range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots here last year. At $9,200 on DraftKings, Koivun offers elite upside, but it does come at a risk, given the 21-year-old has only played in three events this season.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:47 AM ET

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens rarely saw the field as a fifth-round rookie in 2025, and when he did, his 26 total carries amounted to only 96 rushing yards. The lack of moves made at the position this offseason indicates that the Colts still believe in his abilities, and he should be given every opportunity to serve as Jonathan Taylor's primary backup in his second season. When the team opens training camp with its first practice on July 29, Giddens will be competing with 2025 seventh-round pick Seth McGowan for a role that carries significant insurance upside for fantasy. Taylor touched the ball 369 times a season ago, and head coach Shane Steichen has spoken this offseason about the importance of taking some of that work off his plate, though the clear talent discrepancy between him and the other backs on the roster makes that an easier conversation to have in theory than in practice. Still, the battle between Giddens and McGowan will be one to watch, as it could dictate how FAAB or waiver priorities are spent down the road should Taylor miss any time in season.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:42 AM ET

Seahawks running back George Holani carried the ball a combined five times for 10 yards in Seattle's Conference Championship and Super Bowl wins. With Zach Charbonnet tearing his ACL in a Divisional Round victory over the 49ers, Holani served as the primary backup to eventual Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who would go on to sign a deal with the Chiefs in free agency. For a brief moment in the offseason, there was speculation that Holani could come into 2026 as the team's lead back, though that buzz has quieted since Seattle spent its first-round pick on Notre Dame's Jadarian Price. With the Seahawks' first practice of training camp scheduled for Saturday, Price will have every opportunity to carve out a primary role while Charbonnet continues the rehabilitation that saw him working on a side field during the final session of mandatory minicamp. Holani is a player who can't be fully ignored at the start of camp, but with an expectation that he will soon be passed over on the depth chart, he is unlikely to hold much of a fantasy-relevant role in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 22, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

Johnny Keefer has put together a solid first year on Tour, recording three top-25 finishes, including two third-place results, in 21 starts. He now turns to the 3M Open, where he is making his tournament debut. TPC Twin Cities typically rewards accuracy off the tee, precision on approach, and converting opportunities on and around the greens. Keefer ranks ninth in strokes gained off the tee (+0.589 per round), 15th on approach (+0.508), and 22nd in total driving. His biggest weakness has been the short game, where he ranks 141st in putting (-0.436) and 149th around the green (-0.391). Encouragingly, he has gained strokes in both categories in each of his last two starts. At $7,800 on DraftKings, Keefer offers plenty of upside in this price range.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:38 AM ET

It was a disappointing two days at Royal Birkdale for Tom Kim after winning the Scottish Open the previous week. With rounds of 70-73, he missed the cut by two shots, most notably due to a bad driving week that cost him over two and a half shots over rounds one and two. He still excelled in his approach play, but everything else was certainly off compared to his performance at the Renaissance Club the week before. The 24-year-old is making his third career appearance at this week's 3M Open, where he's turned in top 30 finishes both times previously. He has the approach play necessary to thrive around TPC Twin Cities, but he'll need a more accurate week off the tee to have any real success. Still, he's one of the more talented players in the field from top to bottom, and would make a decent DFS asset to lineups.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Jul 22, 2026, 10:29 AM ET

Billy Horschel has struggled this season, missing nine cuts in 21 events, including each of his last three starts. He now turns to the 3M Open, where he finished T13 in his only appearance here in 2023. TPC Twin Cities typically rewards accuracy off the tee, precision on approach, and converting opportunities on and around the greens. Horschel ranks 131st in strokes gained off the tee (-0.302 per round), 63rd on approach (+0.187), and 91st in putting (-0.040). His precision has also been poor, ranking 128th in driving accuracy and 136th around the green (-0.258). While his approach play still offers some upside, Horschel is difficult to trust until he shows signs of a turnaround.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

Tony Finau has struggled to find much consistency this season, recording four top-25 finishes and five missed cuts through 19 events. He now turns to the 3M Open, a tournament he won in 2022 and has three additional finishes of T12 or better. Much of that success has come on the back of strong approach play and putting. This season, however, Finau ranks just 117th on approach (-0.153 strokes per round) and 88th in putting (-0.020). On a positive note, he ranks 35th around the green (+0.218), and he also sits 18th in proximity from 175-200 yards (31'8"), a range that accounted for 22% of all approach shots here last year. It has been an up-and-down year, but Finau's outstanding history at TPC Twin Cities gives him a chance to bounce back, especially in a field that lacks many of the Tour's elite players.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:21 AM ET

Pierceson Coody has continued to find his way onto leaderboards this season, recording 10 top-25 finishes while missing just six cuts in 21 starts. He now turns to the 3M Open, where he finished T3 last year after placing 72nd in 2024. TPC Twin Cities typically rewards accuracy off the tee, precision on approach, and converting opportunities on and around the greens. Coody ranks 23rd in strokes gained off the tee (+0.426 per round), 78th on approach (+0.096), and 48th in putting (+0.179). The concerns come with his precision, as he ranks just 113th in driving accuracy and 99th in proximity from 175-200 yards (34'10"), a range that accounted for 22% of all approach shots here last year. At $9,100 on DraftKings, Coody is a classic boom-or-bust option for DFS lineups.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 10:17 AM ET

Michael Brennan has put together a mediocre season, recording just two top-25 finishes while making 14 cuts in 20 starts. He now turns to the 3M Open, where he is making his tournament debut. TPC Twin Cities typically rewards accuracy off the tee, precision on approach, and converting opportunities on and around the greens. Brennan ranks second on Tour in strokes gained off the tee (+0.767 per round), 76th on approach (+0.107), and seventh in total driving. The concern comes in the short game, where he ranks 135th in putting and 152nd in strokes gained around the green. Brennan has the ball-striking ability to compete this week, but he will need his short game to improve if he wants to contend.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 22, 2026, 9:54 AM ET

Forward/center Patrick Baldwin Jr. has joined Serbian team Crvena zvezda for the upcoming campaign. He joins a EuroLeague team after limited NBA action in recent seasons. Last term, Baldwin Jr. appeared in just nine games in the Association. He had a very eventful year, suiting up for three teams: the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Sacramento Kings. Baldwin Jr. has also played for the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards, making 102 career appearances. He has averaged 3.7 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.1 minutes per game. If Baldwin Jr. performs well in Europe, he could make his way back to the NBA, given that he's only 23 years old.--Taavi Pailk
Source: EuroLeague

Jul 22, 2026, 9:52 AM ET

With the Seattle Seahawks scheduled to hold their first training camp practice this Saturday, the team is reportedly in discussions with three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon about an extension that would make him the highest-paid defensive back in the league, per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. The four-year extension signed by All-Pro Trent McDuffie following his trade to the Rams pays him an average annual salary of $31 million, and Rapoport believes that number could come in around $32 million per year for Witherspoon. It's important to note that Witherspoon shares an agent with New England Patriots star corner Christian Gonzalez, who is also seeking an extension ahead of his fourth season, so Witherspoon's eventual reign as the league's highest-paid cornerback may not last long.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Ian Rapoport

Jul 22, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark belted a leadoff home run for the Mud Hens on Tuesday in a two-hit night as he continues to make the case for a major-league debut. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect is hitting .306 in 13 games at Triple-A in July, with four doubles, three home runs, three steals, and an impressive 11:10 BB:K. For the season, the left-handed slugger is slashing .268/.356/.415 with nine home runs and 20 steals while boasting an 84th percentile strikeout rate (15.4 percent). The organization has made it clear they are in no hurry to rush Clark to the majors, but it shouldn't be long now, as the Tigers look like sellers ahead of the trade deadline, which could open up an opportunity for playing time for the former third-overall draft pick. The 21-year-old remains one of the top stash candidates in fantasy for his potential to be a multi-category contributor.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 9:45 AM ET

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton wants to have a significant role next season, not simply to be a locker room presence on a young team. "The more years you play, the more experience you have. That comes naturally," Middleton told Scott Eisberg of ABC News 4. "I just want to be myself... It's about guiding young guys, but being a basketball player myself. I'm still a basketball player, I'm not a coach yet. So, hopefully, I'll be playing and playing meaningful minutes and finding ways to impact the game still." In D.C., Middleton was limited to 24.3 minutes per game last season. He averaged 10.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists before finishing the campaign in Dallas. The Wizards brought Middleton back this offseason, but his role may shrink further on a much stronger roster.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Scott Eisberg

Jul 22, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

With training camps opening around the league, teams are likely working through their lists of available free agents in the event an injury opens an unexpected roster spot, and one unsigned player who believes he still has plenty of good football ahead of him is veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. In a recent video posted to his YouTube channel, Samuel touched upon the emotional rollercoaster of the free agent process and stated outright, "[I] still feel like I got a lot, at least like three, four good years left." The 30-year-old former All-Pro spent his 2025 season with the Washington Commanders after six, at times, electric years with the 49ers. While the physical toll on his body has prevented him from matching his star-making performance of 2021, in which he racked up 1,770 yards from scrimmage and 14 touchdowns, he did lead the Commanders across all major receiving categories last season and still has the versatility to make him a fantasy-viable player in the right home in 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Kevin Patra - Around the NFL

Jul 22, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Caleb Bonemer was promoted to Double-A Birmingham in mid-June and is holding his own despite being one of the younger players at that level. The 20-year-old is slashing .250/.365/.409 with four home runs and three steals in 24 games, although the bulk of that production has come in the last 12 games alone. During that 12-game stretch, Chicago's top-ranked prospect is hitting .302 with all four of his home runs (including one in his latest game on Tuesday) and two of his three steals coming in that span, so he certainly appears to be getting more comfortable there. There has also been a notable drop in strikeout rate upon his promotion, with the right-handed hitter going from a 29.1 percent K% at High-A to a more palatable 23.1 percent K% at Double-A. The former second-round draft pick's stock has increased quite a bit year-over-year, with the 6-foot-1 slugger moving from No. 11 to No. 1 in Chicago's system and from outside the top 100 per MLB Pipeline to No. 16 overall. Though a major league debut likely won't come until sometime next season at the earliest, with a solid all-around skill set, he's become a coveted dynasty asset.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

Jul 22, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder guards Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell are expected to have a larger impact next season. The two must step up after the team lost several rotational pieces in the summer, including Luguentz Dort. "Losing Lu will certainly have an effect on the team, but I think we are positioned well to reimagine ourselves and continue to find new avenues to win. Cason and Ajay will have more responsibility, as will others," Thunder general manager Sam Presti told Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. "But, as has always been our belief, it is necessary to embrace change and not fall victim to trying to imitate ourselves or our previous play style." Wallace has been a solid contributor for years, while Mitchell made a big leap last season. Increased playing time should boost their fantasy value in 2026-27.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Justin Martinez

Jul 22, 2026, 9:26 AM ET

In a recent interview with Peter Schrager, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen was effusive in his praise of wide receiver Parker Washington. Coen touched on Washington's work ethic, his connection with quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and his special ability with the ball in his hands, noting that he's almost built like a running back in his lower half. It is important to note that Coen also pointed to the arrival of Jakobi Meyers, as well as Brian Thomas Jr.'s ability to draw the coverage of the opponent's top defender, as reasons Washington had so much success down the stretch, providing talking points for all permutations of how Jacksonville's receiver room will stack up in 2026. The Jaguars' first practice of training camp is scheduled for July 29, and with one of the most fantasy-relevant positional battles taking place in said receiver room, updates will be pouring regularly out of Duval County.--Patrick McGrath
Source: Peter Schrager

Jul 22, 2026, 9:14 AM ET

Brooklyn Nets power forward Julius Randle has a major role to play next season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints reports. Randle arrived in Brooklyn this offseason as a salary dump by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but general manager Sean Marks sees him as an impactful player. "I think we all know what Julius can do as a player," Marks said. "There's a chip on his shoulder. He's highly competitive. He plays the position of need for us. Downhill play, a forceful, impactful player. And then you look at what he does in the locker room for us when we have a younger group that is going to need some stability at times and some leadership both on and off the court." Randle has been a regular 20-point scorer and is also effective as a rebounder and playmaker, giving him plenty of fantasy value.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Erik Slater