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Carlos Prates Set For UFC Perth Main Event
Carlos Prates will look to extend his win streak when he takes on former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Prates is coming off consecutive highlight-reel knockout wins over Geoff Neal and, most recently, former welterweight champion Leon Edwards. Since signing with the UFC, Prates has gone 6-1. DraftKings sees Prates as a slight favorite with a salary of $8,200.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Jeremiah Estrada Returns to Padres Bullpen
The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander David Morgan to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Estrada didn't look right early in the 2026 season, allowing six runs (four earned) on five hits with five walks and eight strikeouts in his first seven innings pitched, and his velocity was noticeably down as well. The Padres put him on the IL with what they called right-elbow tendinitis, and now he's been cleared to rejoin the big-league bullpen after a couple of minor-league rehab appearances. Now that he's healthy again, Estrada will return to his high-leverage, late-inning setup role in San Diego alongside right-hander Jason Adam and in front of star closer Mason Miller. In the last two seasons with the Friars, Estrada has only four saves, but he's also struck out 202 batters in 134 innings and will be valuable in holds leagues. Estrada is rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: San Diego Padres
Source: San Diego Padres
Jake Bennett Called Up to Make Major-League Debut on Friday
The Boston Red Sox announced on Friday that they recalled left-handed pitching prospect Jake Bennett from Triple-A Worcester. Bennett will make his major-league debut on Friday and start against the Houston Astros. Boston needs some help in their starting rotation with both lefty Garrett Crochet (shoulder) and righty Sonny Gray (hamstring) on the injured list at the moment. Bennett, the club's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the call to the big leagues for the first time after going 2-1 with a 0.86 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 16 strikeouts, and three walks in 21 innings across five starts for Worcester this year. The 25-year-old southpaw was a former second-round pick by the Washington Nationals in 2022 out of Oklahoma. He's mostly a fastball/changeup pitcher with excellent command, but he'll be a pretty risky fantasy streamer on Friday in his first MLB appearance against an Astros team that ranks third in baseball in OPS (.784). Bennett isn't a bad upside stash in deeper fantasy leagues, though, as he could get more starts in Boston's rotation if he fares well on Friday. He's currently rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Boston Red Sox
Source: Boston Red Sox
Quillan Salkilld Set For Co-Main Event
Quillan Salkilld will look to remain undefeated in the UFC when he takes on UFC veteran Beneil Dariush in the co-main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Salkilld was last seen competing in January at UFC 325, where he extended his win streak by beating Jamie Mullarkey via first-round submission. He earned his UFC contract by beating Gauge Young via unanimous decision on Dana White's Contender Series and now, Salkilld is 4-0 in the UFC. DraftKings sees Salkilld as a huge favorite with a salary of $9,400.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Daniel Palencia Making a Rehab Appearance on Friday
Chicago Cubs right-handed closer Daniel Palencia (lat) will make a minor-league rehab appearance on Friday with Triple-A Iowa, manager Craig Counsell told Andy Martinez. If Palencia looks good on Friday and doesn't suffer a setback with his lat, the Cubs could activate him from the 15-day injured list for the final two games of the series in Chicago this weekend against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cubs said earlier this week that there was a chance Palencia would be reinstated from the IL on Friday. Although he might initially be eased into high-leverage situations when he returns to the Cubs' bullpen, the 26-year-old Venezuelan reliever should return to primary closing duties in Chicago sooner rather than later. Before his lat injury, Palencia threw five shutout innings with five strikeouts and one save. He broke out in 2205 with a 2.91 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, a career-high 22 saves, and a 10.4 K/9 in 52 2/3 regular-season innings. Left-hander Hoby Milner picked up the team's last save on Wednesday, but righties Ben Brown and Phil Maton could see a save chance this weekend if Palencia is not ready to return. Palencia is rostered in 82% of Yahoo leagues. If he's available in your league, now would be a good time to scoop him up.
Source: Andy Martinez
Source: Andy Martinez
Beneil Dariush An Underdog At UFC Perth
UFC veteran Beneil Dariush will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Quillan Salkilld in the co-main event of UFC Perth on Saturday. Dariush was last seen in the Octagon in November at UFC 322, where he suffered a first-round knockout loss to Benoit Saint Denis. Before his fight with Saint Denis, Dariush defeated former title challenger Renato Moicano via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Dariush as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,800.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Steve Erceg Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Former title challenger Steve Erceg will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against UFC veteran Tim Elliott on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Erceg was last seen in action in August 2025 at UFC Vegas 109, where he returned to the win column by defeating Ode' Osbourne via unanimous decision. Prior to that fight, Erceg was on a three-fight losing streak. DraftKings sees Erceg as the favorite with a salary of $9,300.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Tim Elliott Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Tim Elliott will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Steve Erceg on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Elliott is currently riding a two-fight win streak, having won both times by submission. First, he defeated Sumudaerji via first-round submission and more recently, he defeated Kai Asakura via second-round submission. Since signing with the UFC, Elliott has gone 10-11 in the UFC. DraftKings sees Elliott as the underdog with a salary of $6,900.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Ollie Schmid Set For His UFC Debut
Ollie Schmid is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Marwan Rahiki on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Schmid was last seen in action in March at Shuriken Fight Series 23, where he finished Jeffrey Mesa via first-round knockout. He is currently on a three-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Schmid as a massive underdog with a salary of $6,600.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Marwan Rahiki Looks To Remain Undefeated
Marwan Rahiki will look to remain undefeated when he faces off against Ollie Schmid on the main card of UFC Perth on Saturday. Rahiki was last seen in action in March at UFC Vegas 114, where he made his UFC debut against Harry Hardwick, beating him via second-round TKO. Prior to that, Rahiki finished Ananias Mulumba via second-round TKO on Dana White's Contender Series, earning himself a UFC contract. DraftKings sees Rahiki as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,600.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Cam Skattebo's Role Survives the NFL Draft
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo doesn't face any additional competition following the NFL Draft. There had been some speculation that the Giants could be a landing spot for Jeremiyah Love or another top running back prospect, but that never came to fruition. It appears that New York remains satisfied with a backfield of Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary. Now, the big question is whether Skattebo will be able to establish himself as the lead back in this offense. He looked like the future of the Giants' backfield in the first half of his rookie campaign last year, but a season-ending ankle injury changed the narrative. Tracy had a very strong second half of the season in his absence, and now, Skattebo will likely need to compete in camp to win the starting job over Tracy. Even if that happens, both backs will be heavily involved, so Skattebo will need to capitalize on all the touches he gets. Fortunately, he's both a physical runner and a capable receiver, so he can earn snaps on any down. After averaging 16.0 fantasy points (PPR) per game when healthy last season, Skattebo now finds himself as the RB22 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Malik Nabers Has Top-Tier Upside When Healthy
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee), who is recovering from an ACL tear, could push to be among the top tier of fantasy receivers during the 2026 season. Nabers exploded as a rookie two years ago, ranking as the overall WR6 in PPR leagues with 109 catches, 1,204 yards, and seven touchdowns. He posted those results despite missing two games and catching passes from a mix of Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Tim Boyle. Going forward, he's expected to be ready for Week 1, and he'll have the best quarterback situation of his career with Jaxson Dart under center. Plus, there's not a ton of competition for targets; New York has Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, but they said goodbye to Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency. This Giants offense could be sneaky good in 2026, and we expect Dart to throw the ball a lot. As long as Dart and Nabers stay healthy for most of the season, the latter could be a top-tier receiver in fantasy football. We wouldn't be surprised to see him finish the season with as many fantasy points as players like Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Similarly, he has overall WR1 upside in dynasty fantasy football.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Evan Engram Still Atop Depth Chart After NFL Draft
Denver Broncos tight end Evan Engram remains atop the depth chart after the team didn't select any other tight ends until Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft. Engram was held to just 50 catches for 461 yards and one touchdown last year, posting the worst per-game averages of his nine-year career. It was a frustrating transition to Denver after Engram had been a top-five tight end in two of his three years with the Jaguars. A lot of people expected Engram to have a big role in head coach Sean Payton's offense, so it was concerning to see him finish as the TE29 last year. That outcome raised questions about his fantasy outlook going forward, but the Broncos' front office hinted that Engram will be far more involved in 2026. Additionally, the team didn't bring in any competition in free agency, and they waited until the fifth round to select NC State tight end prospect Justin Joly. With Day 3 draft capital, it will take a while for Joly to compete with Engram, if that ever happens at all. Engram remains the clear-cut No. 1 tight end in Denver, so now, he just needs to perform like one. There's still top-12 upside here if he's as involved as the Broncos have been hinting.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jose Altuve Hits a Skid at the Plate
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has struggled at the plate lately and is underperforming in fantasy baseball. Altuve is hitting just 3-for-28 over his last seven games with zero home runs, zero RBI, two walks, and five strikeouts. The 16.7% strikeout rate over that span suggests he's putting the ball in play at a decent clip, but the BABIP is far from ideal. His power has also been diminishing, as he has only hit one home run in the month of April. All in all, through 29 games this year, he has 110 wRC+, which is his lowest mark since the COVID-shortened 2020 season. The Astros as a whole are struggling, so Altuve isn't alone. Still, it's frustrating for fantasy managers who drafted him with the expectation that he'd perform similarly to 2025, when he launched 26 homers, or 2024, when he was an All-Star and received MVP votes. As it stands, he is still holding his ground as the #5 second baseman in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sandy Alcantara Getting Results Despite High Hit-to-Strikeout Ratio
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has pitched deep into games and continues to earn wins, but the process to get there hasn't been flawless. Alcantra was hit hard for seven runs over six innings on April 12, and although he has a respectable 4.24 ERA since then, his hit, walk, and strikeout ratios are far from ideal. During that three-game span since the April 12 game, he has posted 10.59 H/9, 4.76 BB/9, and just 4.76 K/9. He's walking one batter for every strikeout, and he's averaging more than one hit per inning. Even though he's pitching relatively deeper into games, those ratios don't bode well for his fantasy value. We'd like to see him get back to his early-season form; he went 7+ innings in each of his first three starts this year, posting a 1.11 ERA, 6.66 K/9, and 1.48 BB/9 during that span. Managers will have to accept the fact that he's not a major strikeout threat, but still offers innings and a decent ability to limit runs. As it stands, Alcantara is the #48 starting pitcher in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Framber Valdez Limiting Runs Ever Since Outlier Performance
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Framber Valdez has offered plenty of value and production in fantasy baseball lately. Valdez experienced an outlier performance on April 8 when he allowed eight runs against the Twins, but he hasn't surrendered more than two runs in an individual start since then. In fact, over his last four games, he has a 2.31 ERA with 6.56 H/9 and 0.77 HR/9. With that being said, there are also areas for him to improve. He hasn't been as sharp in terms of strikeouts and walks. He struck out just one batter over seven innings on April 14, and he walked five batters on April 24. In that aforementioned four-game span of limited runs, he has posted 7.71 K/9 and 3.47 BB/9. As great as it's been to see him pitch deeper into games and limit runs, managers would appreciate more strikeouts to rack up additional fantasy points. He currently ranks #26 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rafael Devers Off to a Career-Worst Start in First Full Season with Giants
San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers has endured major struggles at the plate so far this year. It's his first full season with the Giants, and it's fair to wonder if his issues are related to playing at Oracle Park, which is far less friendly to left-handed hitters than his previous home, Fenway Park. Learning a new position (first base) could be another reason why Devers' bat hasn't been as hot. Whatever the reason, fantasy managers are hoping he turns things around fast. Through 31 games so far, he's slashing just .207/.248/.289 with two home runs, a 5.4% walk rate, a 31.0% strikeout rate, and 48 wRC+. Obviously, all of those numbers represent career lows for the three-time All-Star and former Silver Slugger. We'd expect him to have some positive regression over a larger sample size -- enough to feel more confident putting him in your fantasy lineups -- but it's fair to question whether he'll ever return to his pre-trade form. Devers has fallen to #16 among first basemen in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings for fantasy baseball.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Teoscar Hernandez Hits a Slump as Power Diminishes
Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez has struggled at the plate lately, leading to reduced production in fantasy baseball leagues. Over his last seven games, he's hitting just 3-for-24 with three singles, four RBI, four walks, and seven strikeouts. He hasn't homered since April 15, and he has just four total homers this year. To this point in the season, he owns a modest 95 wRC+, which is the lowest mark since his rookie campaign in 2016. It's fair to be concerned about his power output, as his ISO is down to a career-low mark of .163. The 33-year-old is hanging around as the #27 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, so managers will hope that he can get back on track and produce a spark soon. In an attempt to give him a mental and physical reset, the Dodgers held Hernandez out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Marlins. With the off day Thursday, that gave him back-to-back days off. He should be back in the starting nine on Friday against St. Louis.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Run-Heavy Apparoach Set to Benefit TreVeyon Henderson?
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson should benefit from the team's anticipated run-heavy approach in 2026. As it stands, the Patriots' receiving corps has taken a step backward this offseason, with Stefon Diggs essentially being replaced by Romeo Doubs. Without a flashy new weapon for Drake Maye to throw to, all signs point to the Patriots running the ball a lot in 2026. That falls in line with what we saw last year, when Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson combined for 310 carries. Both Henderson and Stevenson were top-25 backs in fantasy football, and we could see a similar result in 2026. Even though Henderson has second-round draft capital, the Patriots appear committed to getting Stevenson heavily involved. That's what a run-heavy approach bodes well for Henderson -- there will be more carries to go around, and Henderson will have an opportunity to put up RB2 numbers in fantasy football even if Stevenson is getting double-digit touches per game.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Wyatt Langford Suffers Setback With Forearm Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) felt something in his right forearm on Thursday and left an extended spring training game in Arizona early as a result, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The Rangers are awaiting more information on Langford's injury. He could play again on Friday night in Arizona, but it's also possible that he'll have to restart his swing progression. Langford was playing in his first game action since landing on the 10-day injured list last week with a flexor strain in his right forearm. Although the Rangers think that this could end up being a minor setback, it likely means that Langford won't return to the team's lineup this Saturday as previously expected. With the 24-year-old's return to the MLB roster pushed back, Ezequiel Duran should continue to benefit from more playing time in the outfield for Texas going forward. Despite another injury and a slow start in 2026, Langford should be stashed in all fantasy leagues for his power/speed upside. He was hitting .238/.274/.363 with a homer, four RBI, three steals, and nine runs scored in just 20 games at the time of his forearm injury.
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Caleb Williams Continues to Trend Upward in Ben Johnson's System
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had an incredible breakout campaign in his second NFL season, partly due to the team's new offensive system led by first-year head coach Ben Johnson. Williams finished the 2025 regular season with 3,942 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions. All three of those numbers set new career-highs, and although his interception total did increase from Year 1 to Year 2, he still did a great job limiting turnovers. He was also a threat on the ground, tallying 383 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Williams is a strong candidate to take another big leap during his third season. Last year was terrific, for sure, but there's definitely a possibility that he could hit 4,000 passing yards and 30 passing touchdowns in 2026. He certainly has a strong supporting cast that can help him reach those marks. Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III both look like potential franchise receivers, and Colston Loveland has emerged as one of the league's most impressive young tight ends. Plus, the leadership of Johnson should also allow Williams to remain a top-tier fantasy quarterback for many years to come. He's firmly entrenched as a high-end QB1 in dynasty leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dansby Swanson Back in Lineup for Friday's Series Opener
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (glute) is back in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen, according to MLB.com. Swanson is hitting ninth in the batting order. The 32-year-old veteran did not make the start in Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres due to a left-glute cramp, but he's good to go on Friday after an off day on Thursday. Swansby does have six home runs on the year in 98 at-bats, but he's hitting just .214 (21-for-98) with 23 RBI, 23 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 30 games played. The two-time All-Star won't have much DFS appeal batting out of the nine-hole, especially against a pitcher that he hasn't had much success against in his career. In 14 career at-bats versus Gallen, Swansby is hitting .214 with a .553 OPS. Swansby has started to turn things around at the plate of late, going 7-for-20 (.350) with a homer, eight RBI, three runs, a stolen base, and three multi-hit performances in his last six games.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Colts Won't Pick Up Anthony Richardson Sr.'s Fifth-Year Option
Unsurprisingly, the Indianapolis Colts will not pick up the fifth-year option for quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., a source told Mike Chappell of FOX 59. The fifth-year option was considered a long shot for Richardson, who was selected fourth overall in 2023 out of the University of Florida. If the Colts had picked up Richardson's fifth-year option, he would have been guaranteed $22.483 million in 2027. The 23-year-old signal-caller has struggled with injuries and inconsistency in his three years with the organization and has been benched twice. With the Colts signing Daniel Jones (Achilles) to a two-year extension this offseason, it's been made clear that Richardson is no longer the future in Indy, which is why he has requested a trade. The Colts are willing to deal Richardson at the right cost, but nothing has materialized yet. If A-Rich stays with the Colts, there's a chance he could open the 2026 season as the No. 3 behind Jones and Riley Leonard. His dynasty/keeper stock has reached rock bottom.
Source: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
Source: FOX 59 - Mike Chappell
Browns "Would Love" to Have QB Situation Decided Before Training Camp
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said on the Ken Carman Show that he "would love to" have a starting quarterback named before training camp, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. "But I'm not there yet, so I can't say that. We've been on the field three days," Monken added. The QB competition this offseason is between veteran Deshaun Watson (Achilles), who hasn't played since 2024, and second-year QB Shedeur Sanders, who was predictably inconsistent as a rookie in eight games (seven starts) after falling all the way to the fifth round last April. Early reports suggest that Watson, who is looking fully healthy, has the early edge. In the long term, Sanders makes the most sense, but Monken may prefer to go with the experience of Watson over a developing Sanders in 2026. Watson was a three-time Pro Bowler with the Texans from 2018 to 2020, but he has not looked the same in his three seasons played with Cleveland. Whoever wins the Browns' QB job this summer will merely be a low-end QB2 play in superflex fantasy leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Diamondbacks Reinstate Gabriel Moreno From the Injured List
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment in a corresponding move. Moreno is returning to the big-league club without going on a minor-league rehab assignment following a two-week stay on the IL with a left-oblique strain. Fantasy managers will want to check back later to see if Moreno is back in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea. Moreno, who was hitting .275 (11-for-40) with no home runs, five RBI, and six runs scored in 13 games before getting hurt, is only rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues at the moment. He'll be Arizona's primary catcher now that he's back. Although Moreno has hit a solid .281 in his four-plus seasons in the majors, he's never had more than nine home runs or 50 RBI, and has only played over 100 games in a season once.
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Source: Arizona Diamondbacks
Jeffrey Springs Expected to Make his Next Start
Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs (hip) was pulled after three ineffective innings in his outing on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals with what the team called right-hip soreness, but Sports Illustrated's Jason Burke reports that Springs is expected to make his next start. Manager Mark Kotsay called the move to pull Springs on Thursday precautionary. Springs was looking outstanding to begin the year, posting a 1.46 ERA through his first four starts, but he's now gone just 14 innings in his last three starts with an 8.36 ERA. The left-hander had Tommy John surgery in 2023, putting him out for most of the 2024 campaign. The 33-year-old veteran was getting his feel back in 2025, when he went 11-11 with a 4.11 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 138:54 K:BB in 171 innings pitched. Springs needed 67 pitches to get through his three innings, and even though he has a nice matchup against the struggling Phillies his next time out, he'll be a big risk coming off an injury scare. He'll need to get his strikeout rate back up and stay healthy to remain fantasy relevant in shallow mixed leagues all year.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Jason Burke
Source: Sports Illustrated - Jason Burke
Tatsuya Imai to Make Another Rehab Start Next Week
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai (arm) will make another minor-league rehab start sometime next week, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Imai, who is on the 15-day injured list due to right-arm fatigue after his first three starts in the big leagues, didn't look great in his first rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Corpus Christi. The 27-year-old Japanese hurler allowed five runs on six hits while walking three and striking out two in just two innings pitched for the Hooks. He has been out since April 13, and he could need several more appearances on the farm before the Astros consider activating Imai so that he can return to Houston's starting rotation. It's an understatement to say that Imai has struggled in his first taste of the majors in the United States. There have been rumors that he has had a difficult time transitioning to life in the U.S. First and foremost, Imai must improve his control on the mound, or it's going to be a long first year with Houston. In his first three starts, Imai allowed seven earned runs while walking 11 and striking out 13 in just 8 2/3 innings pitched. UPDATE: Imai's next rehab start will come with Triple-A Sugar Land on either Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Carlos Rodon Dazzles in Second Rehab Start, Return to Yankees Not Far Off
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) looked great in his second minor-league rehab start on Thursday with Double-A Somerset, allowing an earned run on five hits (one homer) while walking nine and striking out eight batters in 5 1/3 innings of work. He threw 51 of his 75 pitches for strikes after tossing 4 1/3 scoreless frames in his first rehab start last Friday with High-A Hudson Valley. The 33-year-old veteran will most likely make one more rehab start in the minors early next week before the Yankees reinstate him from the 15-day injured list. Rodon has yet to pitch in the big leagues in 2026 after having surgery last October to remove a bone spur from his left elbow. With Rodon on the cusp of rejoining the big-league starting rotation, fantasy managers should check to see if he's available on your league's waiver wire. He's currently rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues. The Yankees might ease Rodon back in, but the three-time All-Star could quickly return to his solid 2025 form, in which he went 18-9 with a 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 203:73 K:BB in his 33 starts across 195 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Logan Webb Solid in Start on Thursday, but Hard Contact Continues to be a Problem
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb (2-3) has been a bit of a letdown thus far in 2026 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and only 38 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched. However, his outing on Thursday was good, as he threw seven innings, allowed one earned run, and struck out six. Additionally, he generated 13 whiffs, most of which came on his sinker, but he did generate whiffs on all five of his pitches. While Webb's control (8.1 percent walk rate) and groundball rate (59.3 percent) remain good, he is getting hit hard, as he's allowed a 49.6 percent hard hit rate and 91.2 mph average exit velocity on the season, both of which are worse than his career numbers. That being said, Webb has been a model of consistent success over the past eight seasons, so fantasy managers who invested a top pick on him shouldn't be panicking, but should perhaps temper expectations that he is going to have one of the better seasons of his career. Up next for Webb is a good matchup at home early next week against the Padres.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Elijah Arroyo's Dynasty Stock Up Slightly After NFL Draft
Seattle Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo caught only 15 passes as a rookie for 179 yards and one score, but following a 2026 NFL Draft that saw nine tight ends selected through the first two days and 21 overall, he emerged as one of the few young tight ends unaffected by the historically deep class. Seattle was one of 16 teams that did not add to the position through the draft, and as such, Arroyo has seen his dynasty ranking rise to RotoBaller's TE26 as half the league's depth charts face added competition. While it will take more than just a changing landscape around him to maintain value, Arroyo's plus-athleticism and strong hands are what made him a 2025 second-round pick despite a checkered medical history. While he is still stuck behind AJ Barner on the Seahawks' depth chart, this recent draft is a clear indicator of the league's trending path towards more 12 and 13 personnel packages, and Arroyo could carve out a meaningful role under first-year offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, who has spent the past four seasons as the 49ers' tight ends coach.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
