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Rueben Owens II has "Star Potential" in Fourth Campaign
Texas A&M running back Rueben Owens II is set to enter the 2026 season as the clear leader in the backfield after the departure of Le'Veon Moss. He saw extra action last season with Moss missing five games due to injury, but he has yet to fully break out following his 2023 freshman season, in which he led the SEC in all-purpose yards before being limited to just two games in 2024. With the injury fully behind him and the RB1 job in hand, Dave Wilson of ESPN believes Owens has star potential for the Aggies in his fourth year on campus. Overall, Owens has rushed 236 times for 1,090 yards, caught 26 passes for 262 yards, and scored eight total touchdowns. Much of the attention will be given to quarterback Marcel Reed and wideouts Mario Craver and Isaiah Horton, but Owens could fuel the offense behind new offensive coordinator Holmon Wiggins.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Luis Arraez a "Little Bit Sore," Out of Lineup on Wednesday
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that second baseman Luis Arraez (soreness) isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival San Diego Padres because he's "just a little bit sore" from a swing in Monday's series opener against the Padres, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. Vitello is hoping that Arraez will return to action for Thursday's series opener in San Fran against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Arraez out on Wednesday, the hot-hitting Casey Schmitt will start at the keystone and will bat third for the Giants against Padres right-handed opener Bradgley Rodriguez. The 29-year-old Arraez continues to be an excellent asset for batting average in fantasy with a .316 average (42-for-133), but he doesn't contribute much elsewhere, as he's still searching for his first home run of the year and has added 11 RBI, 14 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 34 games. Check back on Thursday to see if Arraez is back in the Giants' starting lineup.
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Brandon Woodruff has Fluid Drained From his Right Shoulder
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had a minor procedure on Tuesday to drain fluid from his right shoulder, and he is tentatively set to resume throwing on Saturday, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Manager Pat Murphy thinks that Woodruff will only need a couple of bullpen sessions before he rejoins the starting rotation. The veteran hurler had a hands-on meeting with renowned Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, which was an ominous sign, but instead, Woodruff received positive news, and he could rejoin Milwaukee's starting rotation sooner rather than later. He was placed on the 15-day injured list last Friday after he couldn't get over 85 mph with his fastball in his last start. It's good news for the 33-year-old, but fantasy managers should still be skeptical, and we wouldn't recommend throwing Woodruff back into your starting lineups when he's activated from the IL to make his next start. Remember, Woodruff had right-shoulder surgery that caused him to miss all of 2024, and he made only 12 starts last year due to various injuries, including a lat injury that ended his season early.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Garrett Mitchell Scratched on Wednesday With Illness
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (illness) has been scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals due to an illness, according to the team. Jackson Chourio will take over in center field and will bat second, while Tyler Black is starting in left field and hitting out of the seven-hole versus Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. The Brewers have a scheduled day off on Thursday for travel, so Mitchell could be ready to rejoin the starting nine at home for Friday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees at American Family Field. Mitchell, 27, has struggled at the plate so far in 2026, hitting just .219 (21-for-96) with one home run, 21 RBI, five stolen bases, and 15 runs scored in 32 games played. He hasn't reached his true power/speed potential in the big leagues with the Brew Crew, having not played more than 69 games due to injuries since debuting in Milwaukee in 2022. Because of his slow start, Mitchell is only rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Source: Milwaukee Brewers
Tatsuya Imai's Next Start to be With the Astros
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai's (arm) next start will be in the big leagues, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. It's unclear when Imai's next start for the Astros will come after he's reinstated from the 15-day injured list, but it could come early next week versus the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Imai looked better in his second minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit while walking three and striking out five in three innings of work. The 27-year-old Japanese native only made three starts for the Astros to begin his big-league career before hitting the shelf with right-arm fatigue, and he wasn't effective in those three starts, posting a 7.27 ERA, 2.08 WHIP, 11 walks, and 13 strikeouts in only 8 2/3 innings pitched. He only got up to 63 pitches in his rehab outing on Tuesday, too, so he won't be fully stretched out when he returns to Houston's rotation next week. Fantasy managers looking for a streamer should be avoiding Imai, and his control must improve for managers in mixed leagues to consider him off the waiver wire. Imai is rostered in under 50% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Addison Barger Expected to be Activated on Friday
The plan is for Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) to come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Barger got off to a rough start to the 2026 season at the plate before spraining both of his ankles. The 26-year-old is nearing full health, though, and will return for a series against the Angels at the Rogers Centre. Before landing on the 10-day injured list, Barger went just 1-for-19 at the plate with two RBI, a run scored, three walks, and six strikeouts in eight games played. In his first full season in the majors in 2025, he slashed .243/.301/.454 with a .756 OPS, 21 home runs, 74 RBI, 61 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 135 regular-season games while stepping up clutch in the team's run to the World Series in the postseason. Barger doesn't have a ton of plate skills, but he hit the ball hard more often than not last year, and he should play regularly against right-handed pitchers when he returns. He's currently rostered in only 27% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Brandon Woodruff to Resume Throwing on Saturday, Return Imminent?
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) has been cleared to resume throwing on Saturday after visiting with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It sounds as though Woodruff won't have to do much building back up or go on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the team's starting rotation. The Brewers put Woodruff on the 15-day injured list last Friday with right-shoulder inflammation after his fastball couldn't get over 85 mph on the radar gun in his most recent outing. The 33-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star was pain-free, though, prompting the Brewers to believe he was just dealing with a dead arm. That appears to be the case after Meister cleared Woodruff of any structural damage this week. Woodruff hasn't been bad in his six starts for Milwaukee this year, going 2-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 1.03 WHIP, but he has just a 7.5 K/9, and he'll be extremely risky for fantasy purposes whenever he rejoins the team's starting rotation. Woodruff's return could be bad news for pitching prospect Logan Henderson.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
Max Scherzer Still Searching for Answers for Forearm Tendinitis
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm) continues to search for answers to his forearm tendinitis, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Scherzer's ankle discomfort has gone away, but his right forearm is currently preventing him from ramping up his throwing program. The good news is that MRI exams aren't showing any structural damage to his arm, but the future Hall of Famer remains without a timetable to return. "Got to talk to more doctors and figure it out," Scherzer said. "The foot, I'm not worried about. My concern is more on this forearm, because now we've given it enough time outside of a start, like I should be ramping back up." The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star might finally be nearing the end of the road in what has been a dominant career. In addition to his injuries, Scherzer went 1-3 with a rough 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP while striking out only 10 in 18 2/3 frames over his first five starts of 2026 before landing on the 15-day injured list early last week. He's still trying to find a way to return to Toronto's rotation, but when/if that will happen is anyone's guess. Scherzer is rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues nowadays.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Griffin Jax to Start on Thursday, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax will make the start for the Rays on Thursday against the Red Sox in Boston, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. This will be Jax's third straight "start" for Tampa. The Rays could potentially be looking to stretch Jax out as a traditional starting option after left-hander Steven Matz (elbow) landed on the injured list on Tuesday, but for Thursday's outing in Beantown, Jax most likely won't go deep enough in the ballgame to be a worthwhile streaming option for fantasy managers. In his last two opening assignments, Jax has tossed five shutout innings with two hits allowed, two walks, and four strikeouts against the Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants. The 31-year-old veteran opened the year as Tampa's go-to closer with Edwin Uceta (shoulder) on the shelf, but he struggled in that role and was demoted quickly. Overall, he has a 5.14 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and 14:9 K:BB in 14 innings over 13 outings (two starts) in 2026. If Jax continues to get stretched out as a starter, he'll be worth a look off the waiver wire in deeper leagues for fantasy managers in need of rotation depth. Jax is rostered in 25% of Yahoo leagues currently.
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Source: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
Joe Mixon Remains an Enormous Question Mark
Free agent running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) remains unsigned, and now that we've reached the month of May, there are serious questions about whether he'll be able to occupy a meaningful role for the 2026 season. Mixon missed all of last year due to injury, and while we know he was dealing with ankle and foot issues, the Texans were very secretive about his status and why his injury timeline dragged on so much longer than anticipated. Even as Mixon hits free agency, we still haven't heard any updates about his health or status. The fact that none of the 32 teams has signed him feels discouraging, though. It was a rapid fall-off for the veteran back, who is just one year removed from tallying 1,016 rushing yards, 309 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns in Houston. Now, if he does sign somewhere, it'll likely be in a backup role, capping his standalone value in the RB3/flex tier (at best). As long as he's unsigned, Mixon is somewhat untouchable in fantasy football, slotting in as the overall RB73 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
RJ Harvey Still the Leader in a Crowded Backfield?
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey remains the projected No. 1 option atop the depth chart, but it would be surprising to see him carve out an every-down role after the team re-signed J.K. Dobbins and drafted Jonah Coleman. It took a while for Harvey to occupy a significant role as a rookie last season, and he only started averaging 16+ touches per game once Dobbins went down with an injury. Now that Dobbins is healthy and back on the roster, he should chip into Harvey's workload. Meanwhile, we expect Coleman to steal some touches, too. It might not happen right away since he's a rookie with Day 3 draft capital, but there have been plenty of analysts who view Coleman as an eventual three-down back and potential late-round steal. The problem with adding Coleman to the mix is that it doesn't just impact Harvey's redraft value, but it hurts him in dynasty leagues, too. He has fallen to RB25 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings, and it's difficult to envision him climbing much higher than that as the Broncos appear committed to a shared backfield.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Carlos Correa to Have Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) will have surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, a team source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's a devastating injury blow for the struggling Astros, who are already without shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring). The 31-year-old Puerto Rican veteran injured his ankle during pre-game batting practice before Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and was scratched from the lineup. In his return to Houston, Correa opened the year as the starting third baseman before shifting back to shortstop when Pena landed on the injured list. The three-time All-Star and clubhouse leader will finish his 12th year in the big leagues with a .279/.369/.418 slash line, .787 OPS, three home runs, 16 RBI, 22 runs scored, and one stolen base in only 32 games played and 141 plate appearances. Until Pena can return, Nick Allen, who was activated from the IL to start on Tuesday, is likely to take over the short-term duties at the 6. Isaac Paredes, who was a trade candidate in the offseason, now has a regular path to playing time at the hot corner for the rest of the year. Correa can obviously be dropped in all redraft fantasy leagues. UPDATE: Correa said he will require surgery for a "complete tear" of a tendon in his left ankle, and he'll likely be facing a six- to eight-month recovery.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Carlos Rodon on Track for Season Debut on Sunday?
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) is approaching the final checkpoint in his recovery from left-elbow surgery last October after he made another minor-league rehab start on Tuesday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. It wasn't his best outing on Tuesday, as he allowed six runs (five earned) on seven hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out four in 6 1/3 innings, but he came out of it healthy after throwing 49 of his 83 pitches for strikes. Manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that Rodon's next outing could be in the majors for his 2026 season debut, and it could come in the series finale on Sunday in Milwaukee against the Brewers. In his three rehab starts, Rodon has allowed seven runs (six earned) over 16 innings for a 3.38 ERA. The Yankees sent No. 3 prospect Elmer Rodriguez back to Triple-A after his second big-league start against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, paving the way for Rodon to rejoin New York's rotation this weekend. Rodon is currently rostered in 87% of Yahoo leagues and must be picked up immediately if he's available on your league's waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Baker Mayfield Looking to Bounce Back in Contract Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield still finished as the QB12 in fantasy football last season, but it was a down year by his standards. He had been the QB10 and QB4 in the previous two seasons, and he finished 2025 with a relatively underwhelming stat line of 3,693 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. While some of the blame can be attributed to a wide receiver room that struggled to stay healthy, we would have liked to see him prevail and continue to produce, especially since it's such a talented wide receiver depth chart. Mike Evans departed in free agency, but with Chris Godwin Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan at his disposal, Mayfield still has plenty of targets who can help him get back to the top-eight range in fantasy football. He could also benefit from a coaching staff change, as the Bucs brought in Zac Robinson to replace offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard. Furthermore, there could be some added motivation from the fact that Mayfield is heading into a contract year. If he doesn't sign an extension before the season, there's a chance he could be showcasing himself for all 32 teams. With that being said, there's also slightly less certainty about his future beyond 2026, which is why we've seen him drop to QB19 in RotoBaller's dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brian Robinson Jr. a Dynasty Target as Handcuff with Standalone Upside
Atlanta Falcons running back Brian Robinson Jr. represents an intriguing dynasty target this offseason. Not only is he a top handcuff running back behind Brian Robinson, but he could also have some standalone value given the Falcons' tendency to use multiple running backs. Atlanta brought in Robinson to replace Tyler Allgeier. While we don't typically think of Robinson as a big pass-catching threat, he is averaging more than 1.25 receptions per game throughout his career, and he had 36 catches across 15 games in 2023 alone. He won't necessarily steal a ton of receiving work from Bijan Robinson, who is an incredible receiver, too. However, Brian Robinson Jr.'s versatility at least gives him a chance to rotate in on a wide variety of downs, not just third. Whatever his role ends up being, it's far more appealing than last season in San Francisco, where he barely touched the ball behind Christian McCaffrey. Robinson remains a top handcuff, and he could even have some standalone RB3/flex value if he vultures some of Bijan Robinson's touches early in the season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Robby Snelling Being Lined Up to Start on Friday Against Nationals?
Things are lining up for Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling to be called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to make his major-league debut on Friday against the division-rival Washington Nationals, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. The Marlins have an opening in their starting rotation after they designated the struggling Chris Paddack for assignment on Tuesday. Lefty Braxton Garrett is also a candidate to join Miami's rotation, but it looks like the 22-year-old Snelling will get the first crack at it after dominating so far at Triple-A this year. The former first-rounder by the San Diego Padres in 2022 has a sparkling 1.86 ERA and 0.89 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 15 walks in 29 innings across his six starts at Triple-A. Per MLB Pipeline, Snelling is Miami's No. 2 prospect, behind only lefty Thomas White. If Snelling fares well in his MLB debut on Friday, he could stick around in the Fish's rotation for multiple starts. Snelling is only rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues, so if you need an upside arm, he's definitely worth a pickup.
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Sam LaPorta Remains an Intriguing Dynasty Target Post-Injury
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) is working on returning from an injury that sidelined him for the final eight games of the 2025 season. Because of the injury, he finished as the TE27 in PPR leagues, catching a modest 40 passes for 489 yards and just three touchdowns. LaPorta wasn't a major touchdown threat last year, but he was on pace to set a new career-high in receiving yards before the injury. Together, he and Amon-Ra St. Brown stepped up as highly dependable targets for quarterback Jared Goff. While this is a crowded offense, the Lions have shown that they can make it work. Goff is capable of supporting big years from all of LaPorta, St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Jahmyr Gibbs. As a result, as long as he's healthy in 2026, we expect a big bounce-back year from LaPorta. He's the TE6 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings, and dynasty managers can get him at a discount because he's coming off an injury.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Vikings Request to Interview Terrance Gray for GM Job
The Minnesota Vikings have requested to interview Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Terrance Gray for their GM job, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Gray spent 11 seasons with the Vikings as a college scout before joining the Bills in 2017. The Vikings are taking their time in searching for a new GM after they surprisingly fired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in January. Executive vice president of football operations Rob Brzezinski has taken over the interim GM duties and has planned a full search for a new GM now that the 2026 NFL draft is in the rearview mirror. In addition to the Bills, Gray has worked for the Kansas City Chiefs during his time in the NFL. Depending on how the team's search goes, Brzezinski could be a candidate to take on the job on a more permanent basis.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Kenneth Walker III Could be More Involved as Pass-Catcher With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III suggested on Up & Adams that he could be used more as a receiver with his new team in 2026. The MVP of Super Bowl LX while with the Seattle Seahawks has been spending time with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) this offseason and is preparing for an expanded role as a pass-catching RB. "We've been working on getting connected in the passing game and everything, so that's good," Walker told Kay Adams. "I feel like I'll be used more in the pass game." Walker averaged fewer than 40 catches and 300 yards receiving per season over his four years with the Seahawks. He was most involved as a pass-catcher in 2024, catching 46 passes on 53 targets, but it came with just 299 receiving yards, and he has only two receiving scores in his career. In the last five years, the Chiefs have featured three different RBs with at least 40 catches in a season, and in two of those seasons, Eric Bieniemy was the offensive coordinator. The move to KC is a definite boost for Walker's fantasy value in redraft and dynasty leagues, and RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 10 overall RB for the 2026 season.
Source: Up
Source: Up
Jacob Misiorowski Listed as Friday's Probable Starter
The Milwaukee Brewers have listed right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (hamstring) as their probable starter for Friday's series opener against the New York Yankees, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers pulled the hard-throwing youngster early from his last outing on Friday against the Washington Nationals as a precaution with a hamstring cramp, but he has responded well this week and looks ready to roll to kick off the weekend against the visiting Yankees. The Miz most likely would have taken the mound on Wednesday, but a rainout between the Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday has pushed the team's starting rotation back a day, and Milwaukee has a scheduled day off on Thursday. Although the matchup against New York isn't ideal, Misiorowski has become a must-start in traditional fantasy baseball leagues. The 24-year-old former second-rounder leads the league with a 14.0 K/9 and is sporting a nice 2.84 ERA (2.99 FIP) and 1.00 WHIP with 59 punchouts and 15 walks in 38 innings across his first seven starts of 2026.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Bryce Harper Clubs Two Home Runs, Stays Locked in at the Plate
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper led the team in their 9-1 win over the visiting Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. Harper finished the contest 3-for-4 at the plate with two long balls, three RBI, three runs scored, and a walk to raise his season average to .286 and his OPS to .948 in the process. The 33-year-old All-Star's first homer came in the third inning off starter Luis Severino, before taking reliever Tyler Ferguson deep in the eighth frame. The eight-time All-Star, two-time MVP, and four-time Silver Slugger winner is seeing the ball extremely well right now in early May, as he's gone 8-for-19 (.421) with three home runs, three doubles, four RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in five games so far this month. Harper now has back-to-back three-hit performances and is as locked in as they come. Keep riding his bat while it lasts. Overall in 2026, Harper is slashing .286/.377/.571 with a .948 OPS, nine homers, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 133 at-bats.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Cristopher Sanchez Dominates A's, Punches Out 10 on Tuesday
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez was on his game in Tuesday's 9-1 beatdown of the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park, throwing eight shutout innings with three hits allowed, one walk, and 10 strikeouts to win his third game of the 2026 season. The 29-year-old southpaw threw 69 of his 97 pitches for strikes and got 22 whiffs during his best performance of the year and his fifth quality start. Sanchez is now 3-2 over his eight starts with a 2.42 ERA (2.40 FIP), a 1.34 WHIP, and a 60:14 K:BB in 48 1/3 innings pitched. His 60 strikeouts lead the league, and he has allowed more than two runs in an outing only once in his eight starts. Sanchez is a must-start in traditional fantasy leagues whenever he's on the mound, and that will be especially true when he makes his next scheduled start at home against the last-place Colorado Rockies this weekend.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Grant Holmes Being Skipped on Wednesday
Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes' spot in the starting rotation is being skipped on Wednesday in the matchup on the road in Seattle against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, with veteran left-hander Martin Perez getting the nod in the series finale. It doesn't mean that Holmes is heading to the bullpen, though, and he could make his next start this weekend in L.A. in an even tougher matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Holmes isn't injured, but the Braves might want to give him a little extra rest before his next outing after he failed to get into the sixth inning in three of his last four starts. The 30-year-old former 22nd overall pick by the Dodgers in 2014 has struggled mightily of late to raise his season ERA to 4.34 and his WHIP to 1.31 in seven starts across 37 1/3 innings pitched. Holmes has fanned 29 and walked 17. If he does make his next start against the Dodgers this weekend on the road, fantasy managers should be looking to bench him.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan Webb Dealing With Knee Discomfort
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello said that right-hander Logan Webb (knee) dealt with knee discomfort during his rough outing in a loss on Tuesday night against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. Vitello said he doesn't think Webb's knee injury is serious, but it wasn't worth pushing after a long fourth inning. Although Webb's injury might not be serious enough to send him to the injured list, he could have to be skipped in the starting rotation, depending on how he feels over the next couple of days. The veteran right-hander took his fourth loss of the year to the Padres on Tuesday, allowing six earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out four. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has not been the pitcher that fantasy managers thought they were getting, as he now holds a 5.06 ERA (3.60 FIP) and 1.39 WHIP with 42 strikeouts and 15 walks in 48 innings. Webb leads the league in hits allowed (52) and earned runs allowed (27).
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Carlos Correa Expected to Miss Significant Time With Ankle Injury
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) suffered a significant injury to his left ankle during pre-game batting practice on Tuesday and could be out for weeks or months while he recovers, a source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Correa is scheduled to meet with a foot specialist on Wednesday morning, but the expectation is that he will be sidelined indefinitely. The veteran infielder, who has been playing shortstop of late with Jeremy Pena (hamstring) on the injured list, went 0-for-4 on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and is hitting .279/.369/.418 with three home runs and 16 RBI on the season for the Astros. With Pena still out, Correa's injury is a big blow for a struggling Houston team. He'll be the fourth member of the team's Opening Day lineup to land on the IL, joining Pena, catcher Yainer Diaz (oblique), outfielder Joey Loperfido (quadriceps), and outfielder Jake Meyers (oblique). Until Pena is able to return to shortstop, Nick Allen, who got the start at the 6 in Tuesday's win, will likely take over at shortstop for the Astros.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Collin Morikawa Withdraws From Truist Championship
Collin Morikawa has withdrawn from the Truist Championship, though no specific reason has been given. Despite dealing with injuries this season, including a back issue that forced him to withdraw from THE PLAYERS in March, Morikawa had been in strong form, recording five finishes of T7 or better in his previous six starts before a T62 last week at the Cadillac Championship. With his withdrawal, Andrew Putnam enters the field as the first alternate.
Source: Golf Channel
Source: Golf Channel
Janson Junk Emerging as Top Waiver-Wire Target After Another Strong Showing
Miami Marlins right-hander Janson Junk continued his strong stretch on Monday, allowing one run across 5 1/3 innings while giving up five hits and one walk with four strikeouts. Junk now holds a 2.82 ERA and 1.04 WHIP through seven starts this season. He has consistently filled the strike zone, which has helped him work deeper into games while keeping his pitch count under control. In his second season with Miami, Junk is showing clear improvement and reliability. His recent performance points to continued success, making him a priority target for fantasy managers in need of pitching help.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Is Jakobi Meyers the Most Mispriced Jaguars Receiver in Dynasty Leagues?
Following a 2025 mid-season trade that brought him to Jacksonville, veteran wide receiver Jakobi Meyers was a key piece in unlocking quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offense as a whole. After playing on only 27 total snaps in his first game with the team, Meyers averaged seven targets and 4.9 receptions from Week 11 onward, finishing as the fantasy WR17 across that stretch. With a full offseason in Liam Coen's offense, Meyers is expected to take another step forward, but the crowded receiver room in Jacksonville could ultimately limit his ceiling. Even with Travis Hunter reported to see limited offensive reps in year two, Meyers still shares a room with 2024 first-round pick Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington, who finished as the WR11 over the final 10 weeks of the year. Heading into his eighth season, the 29-year-old Meyers is RotoBaller's dynasty WR40, which could be viewed as a slight mispricing with the 24-year-old Washington slotting in several spots below him at WR49 and Thomas only up at WR27, just two seasons removed from his WR4 finish as a rookie. For contending dynasty managers, Meyers is a solid hold who can provide reliable weekly fantasy floors, but for those seeking more upside, Thomas and Washington may represent the more attractive swings at their currently depressed values.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Xander Schauffele Carries Elite Form Into Quail Hollow
Xander Schauffele has been putting together an impressive run lately, with finishes of third, T4, T9, and T12 in his last four starts. He now heads to the Truist Championship, being held at Quail Hollow, a course where he's already come extremely close, finishing solo second twice in his last three appearances. Success here usually comes down to driving distance, approach play, and short game, and Schauffele checks every box. He ranks 19th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.493 per round), 11th on approach (+0.623), 42nd in putting (+0.284), and 26th in driving distance. This setup fits him well, and with his form and course history, he presents as a winning-potential play at $10,000 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Hideki Matsuyama Looks to Bounce Back at Truist Championship
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 53rd at last week's Cadillac Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's Truist Championship held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. So far this season, Matsuyama has six top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in 10 starts. He finished tied for 17th at last year's Truist Championship, but that was held at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 96th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from over 200 yards in the fairway.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
