April 29, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers placed the unrestricted free-agent tender on running back
J.K. Dobbins on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The veteran remains eligible to sign with any team, but the Chargers will retain his exclusive negotiating rights if he does not. If he doesn't sign with a new team, he would be due $3.428 million in 2025. After coming back from a torn Achilles last season, Dobbins rushed for 905 yards and nine touchdowns. Surely, the former Baltimore Ravens second-round pick would prefer to play somewhere else after the team added
Najee Harris via free agency and former North Carolina running back
Omarion Hampton in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This is a situation worth monitoring for fantasy football purposes.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
April 29, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks waived quarterback
Jaren Hall on Tuesday, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. After the Seahawks selected former Alabama quarterback
Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Hall became expendable. The BYU product was a fifth-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings and posted 13 competitions on 20 attempts for 168 yards, no touchdowns, and one interception in three career game appearances in his rookie campaign. He signed with Seattle last offseason and spent the majority of the season on the practice squad. Now, Seattle's quarterback room consists of
Sam Darnold,
Drew Lock, and Milroe. Anyone holding out hope for Hall in deep dynasty leagues can cut him loose.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov -- 33rd Team
April 29, 2025
Cincinnati Reds outfielder/designated hitter
Austin Hays is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Cardinals. The 29-year-old has been swinging a hot bat since his return from the injured list, hitting .365 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, a stolen base, and a 6:13 BB:K over just 58 plate appearances. The right-handed hitter had collected at least two hits in three straight games before going hitless on Monday. The 5-foot-11 slugger will get a chance to take a breather, but should be back in the lineup on Wednesday against
Steven Matz, whom he is 4-for-14 off of during his career, including a double. Gavin Luz will DH and bat fourth on Tuesday, while
Santiago Espinal will man left field and bat eighth.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Cincinnati Reds
April 29, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs selected former Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Chiefs have had a weakness at tackle over the last few seasons and evidently took their shot at fixing it on Day 1. On Monday, Chiefs director of player personnel and college scouting Ryne Nutt compared Simmons to Minnesota Vikings tackle Christian Darrisaw and Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater. Darrisaw and Slater were the No. 13 and No. 23 overall picks in the 2021 Draft, respectively, and both are widely viewed as some of the best blindside protectors in the NFL. If Kansas City can get that kind of play out of Simmons early in his career, it would go a long way in helping the Chiefs recapture their downfield passing attack.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
April 29, 2025
Atlanta Braves pitcher
AJ Smith-Shawver was recalled from Triple-A and will start Tuesday's game against the Rockies. The righty made three starts for the team earlier this season, posting a 4.61 ERA (3.56 xFIP), a 1.98 WHIP, and a 13.8 K-BB% across 13 2/3 innings pitched. The former seventh-round pick debuted back in 2023, but was just 20 years old at the time. The now-22-year-old will make his next attempt to stick in the Braves' rotation and although the venue (Coors Field) doesn't do him any favors, the Rockies are 4-24 with one of the worst team batting averages in baseball and have struck out the most in the majors over the first month of the season. The Braves are heavy favorites in this game, so Smith-Shawver could be a viable DFS play who could manage to pick up a win in this one.
Ian Anderson, who the Braves recently claimed off waivers, was designated for assignment to make room.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Atlanta Braves
April
29,
2025
Denver
Broncos
head
coach
Sean
Payton
says
that
rookie
wide
receiver
Pat
Bryant,
who
the
team
took
at
No.
74
overall
in
the
third
round
in
last
week's
NFL
draft,
reminds
him
of
former
New
Orleans
read more...
April 29, 2025
Denver Broncos rookie running back
RJ Harvey, who was taken 60th overall in last week's NFL draft in the second round, could end up doing it all for the Broncos as a runner and pass-catcher, even though he caught only 20 passes in 2024 in his final season at UCF. "This was kind of our pet cat throughout the process," general manager George Paton said. "His running style — we feel he's dynamic. He has really good vision, really good instincts, really good contact balance. Highly explosive. We thought maybe he had the best vision in the draft." Harvey wasn't used a lot as a pass-catcher in college, but that's going to change in Denver with head coach Sean Payton. In addition to his potential as a pass-catcher, Harvey had 1,577 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns in 2024. With home run ability and a three-down skill set, expect Harvey to be the team's RB1 come the fall.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla
April
29,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
first-round
rookie
wide
receiver
Tetairoa
McMillan
is
likely
to
man
the
X
spot
and
be
an
immediate
fixture
of
the
Panthers'
offense
in
2025,
according
to
The
Charlotte
Observer's
Mike
Kaye.
read more...
April 29, 2025
The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) continue to talk about a possible resolution this offseason, which could include a reconciliation to where Alexander plays for the Packers again in 2025, a source tells ESPN's Rob Demovsky. All options remain on the table, including a release, trade or re-signing. Despite the fact that the 28-year-old defensive back could still be released, Alexander took part in the team's virtual offseason program last week, potentially signaling that he's leaning toward returning. The two-time Pro Bowler has played in only 14 regular-season games the last two years due to injuries and missed the final eight games in 2024 due to a knee injury that required surgery in December. The Packers could use the former first-rounder (18th overall) back, but he's unlikely to return to his Pro Bowl form given all of his recent injuries.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
April 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
George Pickens' name was tossed around in trade discussions last week during the 2025 NFL draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, and the Dallas Cowboys were one of the teams that talked about bringing him in, according to sources. Nothing went down with Pickens, though, and now that the draft is over, it's expected that trade buzz surrounding Pickens will cool off. While the 24-year-old wideout was the subject of some trade talks, the Steelers never really seemed adamant about moving him and are excited about the possibilities in 2025 with a 1-2 receiver punch of Pickens and
DK Metcalf. Pickens' long-term future with the team is in question, though, as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal. The former second-rounder came short of the 1,000-yard mark for a second straight season, and his fantasy arrow is pointing down after the addition of Metcalf.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
April 29, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year option of cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass-rusher George Karlaftis for the 2026 season, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Washington, was a first-time All-Pro in his second year in 2023 and had 59 tackles (45 solo), half a sack, six tackles for loss, his first two career interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season starts for the Chiefs in 2024. The 24-year-old has started all 43 games that he's appeared in since entering the league in 2022 and will continue to be a staple for KC's secondary. Karlaftis, the 30th overall pick in 2022 out of Purdue, has 24.5 sacks in his three seasons, with his best year coming in 2023, when he had 10.5 sacks in 16 starts. The 24-year-old added four sacks in the team's three playoff games this past season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
April 29, 2025
Veteran free-agent kicker
Matt Gay signed a one-year deal worth over $4.25 million fully guaranteed with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, according to his agents. It's the most fully guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history. Gay can earn up to $5 million with reachable incentives in 2025 in D.C. In a corresponding move, the Commanders are releasing kicker
Zane Gonzalez. In a Commanders offense that ranked fifth in the NFL in points per game (28.5), Gay should immediately be in play as a lower-end fantasy kicking option for the 2025 season. The 31-year-old booter went 31-for-37 (83.8%) on his field-goal tries in 16 games with the Indianapolis Colts last year, but he made just three of nine attempts from 50-plus yards out. He was a perfect 33-for-33 on extra points and has made 85.5% of his 193 career field-goal attempts in six years in the NFL.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
April 29, 2025
Six-time Pro Bowl tight end
George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday that includes $40 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Now that the two sides were able to work out a contract extension, Kittle should show up for the team's voluntary offseason program, while the Niners can now turn their full attention to getting an extension done with quarterback
Brock Purdy. Despite being on the wrong side of 30 -- he'll turn 32 in October, Kittle finished as the TE2 in half-PPR scoring last year, behind only Las Vegas Raiders rookie
Brock Bowers. He finished 2024 with 78 catches on 94 targets for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns in only 15 games played. Kittle is a high-end fantasy tight end, but he's also injury-prone and relies more on efficiency than volume, as he hasn't had triple-digit targets since 2019.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
April 29, 2025
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that outfielder
Jose Siri's (leg) absence should be around eight to 10 weeks from the time of his injury, which makes it possible that he could return sometime in June. It's a more optimistic timeline that what The Athletic's Tim Britton had based on other players who fractured their tibias and typically required four to five months to return. With the 29-year-old sideline,
Tyrone Taylor has been a regular in center field for the Mets but hasn't really taken advantage of the playing time, hitting just .178 (13-for-73) with no homers, three RBI, one steal and seven runs scored. Siri had been even worse to open up his first year in Queens with just one hit in 20 at-bats before fracturing his left tibia. When the Dominican outfielder returns in June, he's going to need to hit a lot better to steal playing time away from Taylor.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Tim Britton
April
29,
2025
The
Athletic's
Tim
Britton
guesses
that
New
York
Mets
left-hander
Brandon
Waddell
could
start
or
pitch
bulk
innings
for
the
team
on
Wednesday
against
the
Arizona
Diamondbacks.
Two
other
potential
options
for
Wednesday
include
read more...
April 29, 2025
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitching prospect Michael Forret (back) was removed from his outing on Tuesday due to low back discomfort. Forret logged two innings of work and struck out three before exiting the game. The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 8-best prospect in the Baltimore system on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should monitor Forret's status as he could face an extended absence if this injury begins to linger. He has enjoyed an impressive start to the High-A regular season, as he has logged a stellar 0.92 ERA with a 0.66 WHIP across 19 2/3 innings of work. During this stint, he has held a 26:6 K:BB and did not allow a long ball. This is an excellent sign for the 21-year-old as he posted a 4.35 ERA across his first 60 innings at High-A last season. If he continues to pitch well, he could earn a Double-A promotion later this summer.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Jake Rill
April 29, 2025
Right-hander
Matt Canterino (shoulder) is back with the Minnesota Twins five days after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Despite having season-ending shoulder surgery on March 16, Canterino signed a two-year minor-league deal to return to Minnesota. The 27-year-old is very talented and has a 1.48 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 85 career minor-league innings, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy and hasn't pitched in a game since July 30 of 2022 in the Florida Complex League and with Double-A Wichita. The Twins will be hoping that Canterino will finally get past the injury bug next year and potentially be a high-leverage relief option at the major-league level for the first time in his career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever
Michael Tonkin (shoulder) is scheduled to make a pair of multi-inning minor-league rehab outings for Triple-A St. Paul, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Tonkin has already made three rehab appearances with Single-A Fort Myers and St. Paul, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits (four homers) while walking none and striking out six in just 4 1/3 innings of work. The 35-year-old veteran reliever hasn't had the best results, but the only thing that matters is that he hasn't had a setback with his shoulder. If he's able to get through his multi-inning rehab outings this week, he could be activated from the 15-day injured list and return to Minnesota's bullpen by the weekend. When Tonkin returns to the Twins, he'll be making his 2025 debut after opening the year on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April
29,
2025
Minnesota
Twins
outfielder
Austin
Martin
(hamstring),
who
is
on
the
injured
list
due
to
a
hamstring
strain,
is
in
the
middle
of
his
running
progression
at
Triple-A
St.
Paul
and
is
potentially
a
week
from
playing
read more...
April 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect
Arjun Nimmala has hit a home run in each of his previous three contests. In addition, Nimmala is riding a five-game hitting streak. During this five-game stretch, Nimmala has held a .318/.375/.727 slash line with a 5:2 K:BB. Through the first 18 games of the High-A campaign, Nimmala has held a .289/.349/.539 slash line with four doubles, five home runs, and one stolen base. Last season, Nimmala spent most of his time with Low-A Dunedin and posted a modest .232/.313/.476 line with 18 doubles and 16 long balls. Nimmala is currently considered to be the top prospect in the Toronto system and the No. 84-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline. Fantasy managers should expect Nimmala to spend most of the campaign with High-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (hamstring) will play 10 innings as the team's designated hitter during a doubleheader for Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, and then he'll play a full game at third base on Wednesday. Lewis could be an option to come off the injured list and play in Friday's series opener in Boston against the Red Sox, but The Athletic's Dan Hayes thinks it's likelier that he'll play a few more rehab games over the weekend and return when the Twins open a homestand on Tuesday, May 6, against the Baltimore Orioles. In two rehab games to this point, the 25-year-old right-handed power bat has gone 3-for-6 with a double and an RBI for St. Paul. Lewis initially strained his left hamstring in March 16 in spring training while running to first base, but he's on the cusp of his 2025 debut. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats for his high-end power stroke.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
April
29,
2025
Minnesota
Twins
utility
man
Willi
Castro
(oblique),
who
is
on
the
10-day
injured
list
with
a
right-oblique
strain,
continues
to
perform
most
baseball
activities,
including
hitting
from
the
right
side.
Castro
will
hit
from
the
left
read more...
April 29, 2025
New York Mets infield prospect
Ronny Mauricio (knee) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a strikeout during his first rehab outing with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. The 24-year-old missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. In 2023, Mauricio made his MLB debut and held a .248/.296/.347 slash line with four doubles, two home runs, and seven stolen bases. Earlier in that season, Mauricio spent most of his time with Triple-A Syracuse, where he flashed high upside as he posted a .292/.346/.506 line with 30 doubles, 23 home runs, and 24 stolen bases. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to Mauricio's progress during his rehab outing, as he should be in the mix to return to the majors later this summer. When he returns to the big leagues, he could carry value in category formats, given his power and speed upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 29, 2025
Minnesota Twins infield prospect
Luke Keaschall (forearm) is expected to miss at least a "couple of months" of action. Keaschall suffered a forearm fracture during Friday's contest after being hit by a pitch. While the infielder could avoid surgery, he will remain sidelined for at least the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old has enjoyed an impressive start to his MLB career as he posted a .368/.538/.526 slash line with three doubles and five stolen bases through seven games. During the first 14 games of the Triple-A regular season, the No. 58-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB Pipeline held a .261/.379/.348 line with one home run and four stolen bases. While Keaschall remains sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Edouard Julien to see more opportunities at the keystone.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Phil Miller
April 29, 2025
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said on Monday that he didn't have an update on outfielder
Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee). Acuna has yet to make his 2025 debut after tearing his ACL last year, although he was cleared to ramp up his baseball activities a few weeks ago. The Braves always planned on taking things slow with the 27-year-old former MVP, so it's not that big of a surprise that there are no updates or that he hasn't started a minor-league rehab assignment yet. When we hear more on Acuna, we'll pass it along. For now, fantasy managers must remain patient and hope that he's able to return to the Braves starting lineup sooner than later in the month of May. Acuna still has the potential to be a difference-maker for fantasy teams, although he probably isn't going to run nearly as much on the basepaths. When he's ready, the Braves plan on returning Acuna to right field immediately.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Justin Toscano
April 29, 2025
Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect
Xavier Isaac has begun to find his footing at Double-A. After missing the start of the campaign due to an elbow injury, Isaac went 2-for-20 with two doubles during his first six games of the season. However, over his last three contests, the 21-year-old has tallied at least one hit in each game. During this stretch, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the Tampa Bay system has held a .400/.538/1.000 with one double, one triple, one home run, and four RBI. Last season, the former 29th overall pick spent most of the campaign with High-A before earning a brief taste of Double-A. During his first look at Double-A, Isaac posted a .211/.346/.349 slash line with four doubles and three home runs across 31 games. Fantasy managers should expect Isaac to spend most of the 2025 campaign at the Double-A level.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
April 29, 2025
New York Yankees pitching prospect
Will Warren struggled during his loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday evening. The right-hander logged just three 1/3 innings of work and allowed six hits and four runs. He served up two walks and struck out five batters. Warren was able to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but has struggled at times during his first extended look in the major leagues. Through his first 24 innings of the campaign (six starts), the 25-year-old has held a 5.63 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP. During this stint, he has struck out 26 batters and served up 12 free passes. Under the hood, he has placed in the 30th percentile and 26th percentile in xERA and xBA, which suggests he may continue to see inconsistent results. As a result, he should only be targeted in 15-team formats for his strikeout upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
April 29, 2025
Houston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun posted a third consecutive double-double in a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night, leading all scorers with 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. He completed his line with five assists and two steals in 42 minutes, but efficiency was once again an issue for Sengun in the game. After making 61 percent of his shots in the series opener, Sengun has been held to below 43 percent shooting in each subsequent game. He finished 12-for-28 from the field on Monday while going 7-for-10 with his free throws. The Turkish big man has led the Rockets in the postseason, averaging 22.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals. However, his efforts may not be enough for the team as Houston heads into Wednesday's Game 5 facing elimination.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 29, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard
Brandin Podziemski scored 26 points on 6-for-11 three-point shooting in Monday's 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets. He nailed two triples early on and provided efficient scoring throughout the night, finishing 9-for-18 from the field. In 40 minutes of action, Podziemski also had five rebounds, five assists, two steals, and one block. After battling food poisoning during Game 2 of the series, Podziemski has quickly returned to form and has emerged as a crucial player for the Warriors in this series. The 22-year-old is Golden State's third-highest scorer in the postseason, trailing only superstars
Stephen Curry and
Jimmy Butler III. He has averaged 16.7 points in the three games he has played while healthy.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
April 29, 2025
Golden State Warriors forward
Jimmy Butler III netted a team-high 27 points on 7-for-12 shooting in Monday's 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets. After returning to the lineup from a pelvic contusion, Butler needed some time to get going, scoring only four points in the first quarter. But he turned out to be a key figure in the contest, finishing 12-for-12 from the free-throw line and picking up five rebounds, six assists, and one block with zero turnovers in 40 minutes. With Playoff Jimmy in top form, the Warriors are well-placed to end the series in five games on Wednesday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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