January 14, 2026
Right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret was the top piece the Rays acquired in exchange for right-handed pitcher
Shane Baz, who was shipped to the Orioles earlier in the offseason. Forret is now considered the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system on MLB.com. Last summer, Forret enjoyed an impressive campaign with High-A and Double-A, logging 74 total innings to the tune of a 1.58 ERA and a .082 WHIP. With High-A, the right-hander held an elite 1.51 ERA with a 76:17 K:BB. Through his first 14 1/3 innings at Double-A, the former 14th-round selection posted a similar 1.88 ERA and 0.91 WHIP, with a 15:4 K:BB. Given his impressive control and high strikeout upside, Forret is worth closely monitoring in dynasty leagues. Given his dominant performance last summer, the budding 21-year-old could reach Triple-A much sooner than expected.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Passan
January 14, 2026
Orlando Magic forward
Franz Wagner (ankle) is set to return to action on Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has removed Wagner from the injury report ahead of the game. It will be a special matchup for Wagner, as the Magic and Grizzlies face off in his hometown of Berlin, Germany. It will be the NBA's first-ever regular-season game in Germany. Wagner has missed more than a month due to an ankle injury, so he will likely be under a minute restriction on Thursday. However, it will be great to see him back. Wagner's return will reduce playing time for
Noah Penda and
Tristan da Silva and shift the offensive dynamics.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward
Dean Wade (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He will miss a fourth consecutive game due to a left knee contusion. During Wade's absence,
Sam Merrill has moved back to the first unit, sinking eight triples over the last two games while averaging 17.0 points.
Nae'Qwan Tomlin,
Jaylon Tyson, and
De'Andre Hunter have seen more minutes off the bench. Merrill's form faces a stern test on Wednesday night, as Philadelphia has limited opponents to 33.5 percent three-point shooting, the second-lowest percentage in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
New York Yankees infield prospect
Dylan Jasso was included in the package that sent left-handed starting pitcher
Ryan Weathers to the New York Yankees on Tuesday evening. Additionally, Jasso was sent to the Malrins alongside fellow prospects
Dillon Lewis,
Brendan Jones, and
Juan Matheus. Jasso, the No. 23-ranked prospect in the Yankee system ahead of the trade, spent his entire 2025 campaign with Double-A. During his first look with Double-A Somerset, Jasso held his own, posting a .257/.326/.400 line with a .726 OPS. Across 127 games, Jasso hit 13 round-trippers, added 17 doubles, but held a rough 130:42 K:BB. In 2024, Jasso posted a .728 OPS split between Low-A and High-A. Managers should expect Jasso to make a case to begin the 2026 campaign with Triple-A, which could open the door for a second-half MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: Jack Curry
January 14, 2026
The New York Yankees have traded outfield prospect
Dillon Lewis to the Miami Marlins in the package that brought
Ryan Weathers to the Bronx. Additionally, the Yankees sent fellow prospects
Brendan Jones,
Dylan Jasso, and
Juan Matheus to Miami. Lewis was viewed as the No. 16-ranked prospect in the New York pipeline ahead of Tuesday's trade. Lewis joined the Yankees in the 2024 draft in the 13th round out of Queens University of Charlotte. After a small taste of Low-A following the draft in 2024, Lewis received his first full look at professional baseball last season with Low-A and High-A. Across 122 games split between the levels, Lewis held a .237/.321/.445 line with 21 doubles, 22 home runs, and 26 stolen bases. Given that he spent 76 of these games with High-A, Lewis should be in the mix to debut at Double-A early in the 2026 campaign.
--Andy SmithSource: Jack Curry
January 14, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) won't play on Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. He hurt his right hip on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers and won't be available for a second consecutive game. Due to
RJ Barrett's (ankle) absence, Walter started on Sunday. After he joined Barrett in the infirmary,
Jamal Shead maintained a starting role in Monday's rematch against Philadelphia, but he had a disappointing evening with three points, one rebound, six assists, and two steals. Shead will probably remain in the first unit on Wednesday, and he will be in a good spot for a bounce-back performance.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
The New York Yankees have traded outfield prospect
Brendan Jones to the Miami Marlins in return for left-handed pitcher
Ryan Weathers. With Jones, the Yankees also sent prospects
Dillon Lewis,
Dylan Jasso, and
Juan Matheus. Jones was considered the No. 15-ranked prospect in the Yankee system on MLB.com before the trade. The former 12th-round pick out of Kansas State spent the 2025 season with High-A and Double-A. He began the campaign with High-A Hudson Valley and held a .236/.349/.362 line with four home runs and 23 stolen bases. During his first look at Double-A, Jones posted a .250/.365/.415 line with seven home runs and an eye-catching 28 stolen bases. In total, Jones swiped 51 bags across 124 contests. Managers should expect Jones to begin the season at Double-A and push for his Triple-A debut in the second half.
--Andy SmithSource: Jack Curry
January 14, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) may skip Wednesday's meeting with the Indiana Pacers, as he is considered questionable for the game. Mamukelashvili has picked up an illness bug, putting him at risk of missing his second game of the season. In recent weeks, Mamukelashvili has had a larger role in the rotation due to
Jakob Poeltl's (back) absence. The 26-year-old has averaged 9.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 23.8 minutes per game in January. If Mamukelashvili doesn't shake off his illness by game time,
Jonathan Mogbo and
Jamison Battle could see more action. Current starting center
Collin Murray-Boyles will probably also soak up some of his minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He's in danger of missing a third consecutive game due to illness.
Ryan Nembhard and
Jaden Hardy have additional fantasy value with Williams on the shelf. Dallas has given both players a look in the starting unit, with Hardy starting the most recent game. He amassed 14 points and two rebounds in a 113-105 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Nembhard contributed nine points and eight assists off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) will take another night off on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. Love has seen limited action recently, appearing in just six of Utah's previous 12 games due to regular rest. With Love out of the lineup,
Kyle Filipowski has a chance to play more, but he has been unproductive on most nights over the last several weeks. In January, Filipowski has been limited to 6.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Love's absence could also help
Kyle Anderson back into the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Free agent relief pitcher
Seranthony Dominguez is viewed as a top option for the Diamondbacks' bullpen, according to Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated. The Diamondbacks are in the market to add to their bullpen as both of their top options,
A.J. Puk (elbow) and
Justin Martinez (elbow), are expected to miss the first half as they recover from Tommy John surgery. While
Kevin Ginkel could fill the closer role for the short term, they have begun exploring the free agent market to add some depth to their bullpen. Dominguez is viewed as one of those options. Last summer, the right-hander logged 62 2/3 innings to the tune of a 3.16 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP. However, he generated an elite .198 xBA, suggesting he should see better results in 2026. Dominguez has also had experience in the closer role, totaling 11 saves in 2024 and 16 saves back in 2018. If he were to sign with the Diamondbacks, he would carry sleeper appeal as he would be in the mix to earn the primary ninth-inning job during the first half.
--Andy SmithSource: Jack Sommers
January 14, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) will miss a 10th consecutive game on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards. The Serbian veteran has been managing a left hamstring injury since late December and doesn't have a set timeline for his return. With
Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) also out of the lineup,
Jordan Miller and
Kobe Sanders have landed significant roles in the rotation. Both players have had some standout performances, but they lack consistency, making them risky fantasy choices.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 14, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman
Blaze Alexander could see extended time in the outfield during the upcoming season. On Tuesday, the Diamondbacks acquired third baseman
Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals. Following the trade, GM Mike Hazen noted that he envisions Arenado playing on a daily basis at third base, which will limit Alexander's opportunities at the hot corner. However, Hazen said there are still "plenty of opportunities available." Alex D'Agostino of Sports Illustrated reported that since Alexander saw limited time in the outfield last season, the team could look to increase that, as it would be his primary path to playing time. In 2025, Alexander saw six games in the outfield compared to 68 in the infield. Through 74 MLB games last summer, Alexander held a .230/.323/.383 line with 12 doubles and seven home runs. If he can see ample time in the outfield during spring training, he could be worth monitoring in deeper NL-only formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Alex D'Agostino
January 14, 2026
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) exited Tuesday's 127-121 win over the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter. He injured his left shoulder when he ran into a screen. Mitchell had nine points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 19 minutes. As a result of Mitchell's early exit,
Pelle Larsson logged nearly 30 minutes off the bench. However, he didn't make a significant impact and had only two points. Mitchell was ruled out with a shoulder contusion, which doesn't sound like a bad injury, but his status is worth monitoring. Miami will be back in action on Thursday against the Boston Celtics.
--Taavi PailkSource: Miami Heat
January 14, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to rely on a "bridge "closer in the first half of the season while top relievers
A.J. Puk (elbow) and
Justin Martinez (elbow) recover from their respective injuries. Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated reported that the team is looking for a "gem," similar to how
Shelby Miller was for the Diamondbacks when injuries hit the bullpen last season. Puk underwent Tommy John surgery last June, but appears to be in serious contention to return in the second half of 2026. Martinez also underwent Tommy John surgery, but according to Sommers, appears to be in contention to contribute in the back half of the upcoming season. While the Diamondbacks could look to sign any of the top remaining relievers, managers should expect
Kevin Ginkel and
Andrew Saalfrank to potentially take on the "bridge" role in the opening months. If they were to share the save opportunities, both would have limited fantasy values and be reserved for those in deeper 15+ team formats.
--Andy SmithSource: Jack Sommers
January 14, 2026
According to Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pittsburgh Pirates could look to pursue Philadelphia Phillies third baseman
Alec Bohm in a trade. With the Phillies in serious pursuit of
Bo Bichette, they could look to move Bohm in a trade, as Bichette would likely become their everyday third baseman. The Pirates have had a rather productive offseason, signing
Ryan O'Hearn, who is expected to share time at first base and designated hitter, and trading for power-hitting second baseman
Brandon Lowe. Currently,
Jared Triolo is slated to serve as the everyday third baseman for the Pirates. Last summer, Bohm posted a .287/.331/.409 line with 11 home runs and two stolen bases. He would provide another solid bat to an improving Pittsburgh lineup, but would likely see his counting stats take a decline moving away from the Phillies.
--Andy SmithSource: Colin Beazley
January 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated infielder
Ryan Fitzgerald for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for
Andy Ibanez. The Dodgers claimed Fitzgerald off waivers from the Minnesota Twins earlier this week. If Fitzgerald were to clear waivers, he would report to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Last season, Fitzgerald made his MLB debut with the Twins and posted a .196/.302/.457 line with four long balls across a brief 24-game stint. During this small sample, he showed a strong eye at the plate, drawing walks at a 13.2% rate and striking out at a 15.1% rate. Through 59 games with Triple-A St. Paul last summer, Fitzgerald held a .836 OPS with 16 doubles and served home runs. He is worth monitoring in deeper formats as he has shown potential during his small look in the big leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: Katie Woo
January 14, 2026
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Joe Musgrove (elbow) will not have an innings limit placed on him during the 2026 season. Padres manager
Craig Stammen appeared on the Foul Territory podcast and explained that the right-hander is in a "great spot" following his recovery from Tommy John surgery and noted that the team is not planning to put an innings limit on him. The 33-year-old has not been on the bump since the 2024 campaign. During that season, he logged 99 1/3 innings to the tune of a 3.88 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP. He struck out 101 hitters and showed above-average command, allowing walks at a 5.6% rate. However, he generated a rather high 4.31 xERA. Musgrove is worth closely monitoring in spring training. He has sleeper appeal in deeper formats, especially if he can return to his 2022 form when he held a strong 2.93 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP.
--Andy SmithSource: Craig Stammen
January 13, 2026
After a 2024 season loaded with close calls, last year for Collin Morikawa looked like more of the same at the beginning. Most of the success over the last 18 months can be attributed to his better putting statistics over that time. However, the issues with the flat stick returned toward the back half of the season, as the 28-year-old averaged -0.655 strokes gained putting over his last nine measured starts. That doesn't inspire much confidence at a tournament that historically requires holing a ton of putts. His ball-striking ability will always keep him around for most events. But a place that has such an emphasis on Morikawa's glaring weakness is certainly the place that gives a decent reason to hold off on the two-time major winner this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers point guard
Luka Doncic (groin) will play on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. The Lakers conclude a back-to-back with this matchup, and it was initially uncertain if Doncic would play after the team listed him as questionable on the injury report. Ahead of tip-off, the Lakers have upgraded Doncic's status to available. Doncic eased his way to 42 points on Monday night against the Sacramento Kings and has averaged 34.0 points for the month. Additionally, he has notched 7.2 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in January.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
From a ball striking perspective, Kurt Kitayama is as good as you could expect. He finished 2025 ranked seventh in strokes gained from tee to green (+1.094), ranking inside the top 40 in all three individual metrics. Putting is the missing piece of the equation for the 32-year-old, who ranked 148th in strokes gained putting (-0.269). Even at this week's event at Waialae, Kitayama has only gained strokes on the greens once in four career appearances. The bright side is that he has continuously done enough to post solid finishes, and at $10,200, he'll be a decent safe play for DFS lineups.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Max Christie (illness) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Christie is battling an illness and may be absent from the Mavericks' lineup for the first time since Dec. 22. The 22-year-old has made eight straight starts, averaging 15.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over that span. If Christie can't play in Wednesday's game, we may see
Klay Thompson join the starting lineup. At the same time,
Jaden Hardy could also have a larger role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot, sciatica) will be active against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The team has upgraded James' status from questionable to available. James is good to go for the second leg of a back-to-back after putting in a 33-minute shift in Monday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. The legendary forward, who turned 41 on Dec. 30, has started 2026 strongly, posting 27.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
P.J. Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Although Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd announced Monday that Washington would be out for a week, his questionable designation hints he could be ready to play even sooner. If Washington misses a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday,
Naji Marshall will continue to have additional fantasy value. He has been a starter in each of the last four games, averaging 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.0 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets point guard
Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have
Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for
Drake Powell,
Nolan Traore, and
Tyrese Martin. Powell started in Demin's spot on Monday and is poised to return to the second unit on Wednesday night. Demin could do significant damage against the Pelicans, who give up the second-most assists to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward
Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. As a microwave scorer, Thomas has a very attractive fantasy matchup on Wednesday, as New Orleans owns the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (back) won't be ready to rejoin the lineup on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers. Last week, Poeltl was cleared for contact, but he remains sidelined due to a lower back strain. The Austrian giant has been out since Dec. 21. During his absence, rookie
Collin Murray-Boyles has become a regular starter at center, producing some really exciting performances. Across January, Murray-Boyles has averaged 10.5 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 2.0 steals in 30.2 minutes. On Wednesday, Murray-Boyles may have an even larger workload, with
Sandro Mamukelashvili (illness) listed as questionable on the injury report.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) won't be in action on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, missing a third consecutive game. With Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also sidelined,
Jamal Shead is likely to maintain a starting role on Wednesday night. Shead started both games of a recent back-to-back against the Philadelphia 76ers and had two very contrasting performances. He finished the first game on Sunday with 22 points but produced a three-point dud in Monday's loss. On Wednesday, Shead faces a more attractive fantasy matchup against a team that allows the third-most points in the Eastern Conference.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have signed free-agent catcher
Will Banfield and right-hander
Hagen Danner to minor-league deals, according to the Reds' X account. Banfield appeared in just seven games for Cincinnati last year, slashing .100/.100/.100 with one hit in 10 plate appearances. In the minors, the 26-year-old from Georgia has slashed .224/.276/.366 with 63 home runs across 2,428 plate appearances in seven seasons. The Reds already have three catchers on their major-league roster in
Tyler Stephenson,
Jose Trevino, and
Ben Rortvedt, and none of them can be optioned to the minors. While Banfield is unlikely to make the Opening Day roster, he provides glove-first depth at catcher in the event of an injury. Danner, a 27-year-old right-hander, has faced only one hitter in the majors during a brief stint with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. Across five minor-league seasons, he has posted a 3.86 ERA with 189 strikeouts in 170 1/3 innings. While it is unlikely that either player will make the major-league roster out of spring training, even if they did, neither would be relevant in fantasy for 2026.
--Marty TallmanSource: Reds X account
January 13, 2026
Washington Wizards point guard
Trae Young (knee, quadriceps) won't be in the lineup on Wednesday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Young officially became a member of the Wizards late last week, but a couple of health issues will delay his debut for his new team. The talented playmaker is sidelined due to an MCL sprain and a quadriceps contusion. Youngsters
Bub Carrington and
Tre Johnson will get more playing time with Young on the shelf.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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