March 11, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Boston, marking his third straight absence due to a left calf contusion. His next opportunity to return comes Sunday versus Minnesota.
Jaylin Williams should continue to see meaningful minutes in the frontcourt, though his upside may be slightly capped with
Chet Holmgren back. Williams erupted for 29 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks across 40 minutes in his last outing and remains a viable deep-league streamer.
Kenrich Williams may also see a modest run, but Holmgren remains the biggest beneficiary.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (illness) is off the injury report and expected to return Thursday against Boston after missing two games. Holmgren has been productive when available, averaging 16.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks over his last five appearances while playing about 31 minutes. His return should push
Jaylin Williams back into a reserve role and reduce the minutes available for
Kenrich Williams.
Jaylin Williams could still have some deep-league value with
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) sidelined, but Holmgren resumes must-start status in all fantasy formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Josh Hart (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah after initially being listed as doubtful due to left knee soreness. His absence should open extra wing minutes, with
Landry Shamet logging nine points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes last game, while
Mohamed Diawara added five points, four rebounds, and two assists in 18 minutes.
Jose Alvarado and
Jordan Clarkson may also see situational run, though their roles remain unclear. Shamet profiles as a possible deep-league streamer for threes, while the rest remain risky fringe options due to uncertain minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Stefan Bondy
March 11, 2026
San Antonio Spurs center
Victor Wembanyama (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nuggets due to right ankle soreness. The 22-year-old has been a fixture in the lineup since January, so any absence would be notable for fantasy managers. If he sits,
Luke Kornet could move into a larger role after logging 11 minutes with four points, three rebounds, and two assists in the last game. Wembanyama remains a must-start if active, while Kornet would profile as a deep-league streamer for blocks and rebounds.
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle could also see slight usage bumps if Wembanyama is ruled out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Weiss
March 11, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (illness) is available for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks and is expected to remain in the starting lineup. The second-year guard played through the same issue Monday, finishing with 15 points, two assists, and one three-pointer in 24 minutes, and could again see a slightly managed workload. If his minutes stay in check,
Isaiah Collier could continue seeing meaningful run off the bench. George still carries standard-league value for his scoring and usage, while Collier remains a viable deeper-league option for assists and guard depth.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 11, 2026
Toronto Raptors center
Jakob Poeltl (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans after missing Tuesday's contest. The 30-year-old is expected to return to the starting lineup, which should push
Sandro Mamukelashvili back into a reserve role. Poeltl has been providing steady category production, averaging 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 blocks, and 1.4 steals across his last five games while playing 28.6 minutes. Poeltl's return reinforces Toronto's frontcourt, while Mamukelashvili's streaming value takes a hit.
--Brian DailisanSource: Vivek Jacob
March 11, 2026
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, Philadelphia 76ers forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) will miss at least two weeks. Oubre is dealing with a sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his left elbow. The 30-year-old was already out of action for nearly two months with a knee sprain. With Oubre on the shelf and so many 76ers injuries,
Justin Edwards could see an expanded role and is a sneaky streaming option as he finished with 14 points, two rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes during Monday's loss to the Cavs.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Michael Scotto
March 11, 2026
Detroit Tigers first baseman
Spencer Torkelson (forearm) was diagnosed with a right-forearm contusion after he was hit by a pitch during a simulated game in camp on Tuesday, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Torkelson exited with a trainer after he was hit by a fastball from reliever
Burch Smith. "It was scary," manager A.J. Hinch said. "It's going to happen, whether it's a game or a practice game. From what I know, from afar, we've avoided anything major." The 26-year-old former first overall pick was held out of Wednesday's Grapefruit League contest against the Minnesota Twins as a precaution, but he could be back in action soon. Torkelson hit 31 home runs for the second time in the last three years in 2025, bouncing back from a 10-homer campaign in 2024. Strikeouts are always going to be part of Tork's game, but the high-end power upside is nice for corner-infield depth in fantasy baseball leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
March 11, 2026
Baltimore Orioles first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle (hand) was forced to leave Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates early in the eighth inning after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Fortunately, X-rays on his right hand came back negative, according to the team. With an off day coming in spring training on Friday, Mountcastle could be back in the lineup on Friday, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the O's give him a couple of days off. The 29-year-old right-handed slugger's fantasy stock is on the decline going into the 2026 season after he dealt with more injuries and disappointing play in 2025. Mountcastle slashed .250/.286/.367 with a career-worst .653 OPS, only seven home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs, and three steals in 89 games played. With the addition of All-Star first baseman
Pete Alonso, Mountcastle could be facing a drop in playing time, with a DH role his only clear path to at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
March 11, 2026
Charlotte Hornets forward/center
Grant Williams (knee) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. Williams will sit out the back end of the team's back-to-back due to knee injury management. Williams finished with three points, one rebound, one assist and two steals across 14 minutes during Tuesday's 103-101 win over the Trail Blazers. His next chance to return to the floor is Saturday on the road against the Spurs. Extra minutes will likely be distributed to
Sion James, who collected 11 points in his last outing on Tuesday after scoring a combined 12 points in the previous three contests.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
March 11, 2026
Former New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Metchie will reunite with quarterback
Bryce Young, with whom he played college ball at Alabama. The 25-year-old was originally a second-round pick (44th overall) by the Houston Texans in the 2022 NFL draft. Metchie had an unfortunate setback with a cancer diagnosis and missed the entire 2022 season, but he has slowly bounced back and posted a career-high 274 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 33 receptions in 16 games (seven starts) with the Jets and Philadelphia Eagles last year. Metchie will now head to the NFC South, where he'll serve in a depth role behind
Tetairoa McMillan and
Jalen Coker. His previous connection with Young should help, but barring an injury ahead of him on Carolina's WR depth chart, it's hard to imagine Metchie having much weekly fantasy football appeal in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Washington Commanders running back
Chris Rodriguez Jr. to an undisclosed two-year deal on Wednesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Rodriguez will head to the AFC South after three years in Washington. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Commanders in 2023 out of Kentucky had his best year in 2025, carrying the ball 112 times for 500 yards and six touchdowns, which were all career-highs. He also caught three passes for 30 yards in 13 games played (seven starts) in D.C. In his three years with Washington, C-Rod had 10 rushing touchdowns while averaging a healthy 4.6 yards per tote. Jacksonville lost
Travis Etienne Jr. to the New Orleans Saints in free agency and will now go into the 2026 campaign with Rodriguez,
Bhayshul Tuten, and
LeQuint Allen Jr. as their backfield options, barring another RB addition in the upcoming draft. Tuten figures to be the Jags' RB1, but Rodriguez could easily have flex appeal in a complementary role in a rising offense.
UPDATE: Rodriguez will make $10 million on his two-year deal.--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 11, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
Coby White (calf) is available to suit up on Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings. White sat out the first leg of the team's back-to-back on Tuesday due to left calf injury management. Since moving to Charlotte, White has averaged 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 18.3 minutes.
Sion James and
Josh Green's minutes will be reduced with White returning to the rotation during tonight's tilt.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Charlotte Hornets PR
March 11, 2026
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Golden State Warriors guard
Stephen Curry (knee) is expected to miss at least 10 more days. His ailing right knee will keep him out of action for at least five more games. The superstar guard has already missed 15 consecutive contests. Curry has participated in on-court workouts and will likely ramp up his activities soon. The 37-year-old's continued absence will keep the backcourt usage spread across
Brandin Podziemski,
Pat Spencer,
Gary Payton II, LJ Cryer, and
Will Richard. Spencer finished with 17 points, six assists, three rebounds, and one steal across 30 minutes against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, and he could continue to be productive with extended minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
March 11, 2026
Free-agent quarterback
Jake Browning plans to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Browning will go from backing up
Joe Burrow in Cincinnati to backing up
Baker Mayfield in Tampa. The 29-year-old signal-caller from Washington has three years of NFL experience with the Bengals, appearing in 17 games (10 starts). In those games, Browning completed 68.5% of his 368 pass attempts for 2,707 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. He led the league with a 70.4% completion percentage in his rookie year in 2023, when he was forced to make seven starts with Burrow injured. In Tampa, Browning will serve as a solid backup option for Mayfield, whose aggressive style of play opens him up to plenty of injuries. If Browning is forced into starts for the Bucs in 2026, he definitely won't have the top-notch receiving corps he worked with in Cincy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 11, 2026
The New York Jets agreed to terms with former Las Vegas Raiders offensive guard Dylan Parham on a two-year deal worth up to $20 million on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Parham will help bolster the Jets' offensive line in 2026 after spending the first four years of his NFL career in the desert. The Raiders drafted the 26-year-old in the third round in 2022 out of Memphis. Parham will be expected to protect veteran quarterback
Geno Smith, with whom he played last year in Las Vegas. Along a young and inexperienced offensive line in New York, Parham should be expected to start for the team next season. Parham has started 63 of the 64 games he's appeared in over the last four years with the Raiders. It's unclear exactly where he'll play, but he has experience at left and right guard and at center, giving the Jets options.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent tight end
Durham Smythe on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Smythe will likely be the blocking replacement at the position for
Charlie Kolar, who left in free agency this week to join the Los Angeles Chargers. The 30-year-old veteran will reunite with new Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle after being coached by him with the Chicago Bears in 2025. The former fourth-round pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2018 out of Notre Dame won't be anywhere near the fantasy radar in any format going into next season. Smythe had a career-low four catches on six targets for 25 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Bears last year, and he has a measly 136 receptions for 1,253 yards and three touchdowns in his eight-year NFL career.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
March 11, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tendered an undisclosed one-year deal to restricted free-agent running back
Sean Tucker on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Tucker will most likely return to Tampa for a fourth season and will provide valuable RB depth behind starter
Bucky Irving and newcomer
Kenneth Gainwell. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Syracuse saw a career-high 86 rushing attempts last year for 320 yards and a career-best seven rushing touchdowns in 17 games played. Tucker added eight receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown through the air as he saw increased playing time due to Irving missing extended time in 2025 with an injury. Because he'll be the RB3 to open the 2026 season if he sticks in Tampa, Tucker won't be on the fantasy radar in most single-year fantasy leagues, but he'll be a high-priority waiver addition if Irving were to miss time with an injury again.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
March 11, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals officially released quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot) at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Murray is "at or near the top" of the Minnesota Vikings' QB wish list this offseason as they look to pair a veteran to push young signal-caller
J.J. McCarthy. Murray's fantasy football stock is way down after he missed the final 12 games of the 2025 season in Arizona due to a foot sprain he suffered in Week 5. The 28-year-old former first overall selection in 2019 out of Oklahoma wasn't in sync before his injury, either, throwing for 962 yards, six touchdowns, and three picks in five games started. Despite his poor final season in Arizona, Murray will be attractive to teams looking for a cheap and experienced option at the position, as the Cardinals are paying the $38.8 million guarantees still owed to him. If Minnesota adds Murray and he wins the starting gig over McCarthy, he'd be a clear QB2 bounce-back candidate.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
March 11, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons officially released veteran quarterback
Kirk Cousins at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The 37-year-old four-time Pro Bowler spent the last two seasons in Atlanta, where he threw for 5,229 yards, 28 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions in 24 games (22 starts). He was benched late in the 2024 campaign in favor of rookie
Michael Penix Jr. and entered last season as the clear backup. Cousins ended up starting eight games for the Falcons in 2025 due to Penix's season-ending knee injury. He had a few notable performances, but overall, he looked more like a QB nearing the end of his career. Cousins had 1,721 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and five picks for the Falcons last year. He'll be an option to reunite with the Minnesota Vikings this offseason, but a starting job isn't going to be guaranteed, no matter where Cousins resurfaces for the 2026 campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
March 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers and tight end
Jake Tonges agreed to a new two-year contract for $8 million on Wednesday, agent Steve Caric told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal includes $5.5 million guaranteed. Tonges had the best year of his career in 2025 in his third year in the NFL and second in the Bay Area, filling in nicely as the team's top pass-catching tight end when
George Kittle was sidelined due to injury. The 26-year-old caught 34 of his 46 targets for 293 yards and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (two starts) after not having a single catch in his first two NFL seasons. Tonges went undrafted out of Cal before debuting in the NFL in 2022 with the Chicago Bears. Kittle is recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in the postseason, so he almost certainly won't be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season. Tonges showed last year that he has the ability to be a valuable sleeper TE in a good offense with Kittle sidelined.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
Seattle Mariners right-hander
Bryce Miller (oblique) cut short his first full-effort bullpen session in camp on Wednesday due to "discomfort in the area," having been told not to push through it if he felt anything, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Miller is still cleared to play catch and will target another touch-and-feel bullpen session in the coming days. The 27-year-old has been dealing with left-oblique inflammation since late last month. The fact that he's still being bothered by it has put his availability for Opening Day in late March in question and dropped him on fantasy draft boards. Miller, a former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of Texas A&M, made two separate trips to the injured list last year due to right-elbow issues, and he was unable to recover. He had a career-worst 5.68 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 74 punchouts and 34 walks in 90 1/3 innings over his 18 starts. Injury concerns have dropped Miller to No. 78 in RotoBaller's fantasy starting pitcher rankings going into the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
March 11, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Wednesday that right-hander
Zac Gallen will make his fourth career Opening Day start on the road against the World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26. Gallen is the obvious choice for the D-backs after re-signing this offseason, especially with
Merrill Kelly (back) dealing with an injury in spring training. The 30-year-old veteran won't be a popular DFS play on Opening Day against the best lineup in baseball, but he could make for a nice value pick later in fantasy baseball drafts as he looks to bounce back from a career-worst 4.83 ERA (4.50 FIP) that he had in 33 starts (192 innings) last year in Arizona in his seventh year in the league. Gallen has looked sharp in his first two Cactus League starts this year, tossing four shutout innings while walking none and striking out five.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
March 11, 2026
Chicago White Sox catcher
Kyle Teel (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a right-hamstring strain and could end up missing four to six weeks, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Officially, Teel has a Grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered while running out a double in Team Italy's upset win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting catcher will drop out of the WBC and will most likely start the 2026 regular season on the injured list as a result. It will mean more catching duties for
Edgar Quero to begin the year for the White Sox. Teel's injury should also free up more playing time at designated hitter for
Lenyn Sosa. When he's past his hamstring injury, Teel should be in Chicago's lineup regularly after hitting .273/.375/.411 with a .786 OPS, eight homers, and 35 RBI in his first 78 major-league games in 2025. His injury shouldn't change the fact that he's a high-end No. 2 catcher target in fantasy drafts with upside for more going into his first full MLB season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
March 11, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander
Quinn Priester (wrist) will visit with a specialist in Dallas on Thursday as he seeks answers about the lingering soreness in his right wrist, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Priester hasn't pitched in a Cactus League game this spring because of the injury, but he has been throwing to keep his arm in shape. It's an injury that the 25-year-old also dealt with late last season. At this point, it's unlikely that Priester will be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season later this month, and a timetable for when he might make his season debut probably won't be known until after he sees a specialist. The former first-rounder by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2019 had a league-best .813 win-loss percentage in his first year in Milwaukee, going 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA (4.01 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-best 132 K's and 50 walks in 157 1/3 innings over his 29 outings (24 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
March 11, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays reliever
Griffin Jax could be the early favorite for the closer role in Tampa Bay once the regular season gets underway. The right-hander was superb for the Twins from 2022 through 2024, but despite an elite 36.4 percent strikeout rate (29.8 percent K-BB%) in 50 appearances for Minnesota in 2025, the 6-foot-2 hurler recorded a 4.50 ERA through the end of July and was shipped to Tampa, where he posted a 3.60 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, while maintaining a strong 31.8 percent strikeout rate. All in all, the former third-round draft pick finished the season with 99 strikeouts in just 66 innings pitched between Minnesota and Tampa Bay, registering 98th percentile or better strikeout, whiff, and chase rates. With
Edwin Uceta (shoulder) expected to begin the season on the injured list, Jax's only real competition for the role might come from
Garrett Cleavinger, who was fantastic in 2025 as well, but who is a left-hander and may be deployed more opportunistically. Manager Kevin Cash has not committed to any particular reliever just yet, and may end up going for a closer-by-committee approach, but Jax has the prototypical stuff to grab hold of the role and keep it for the entire season, making him an attractive target who is currently being drafted after the likes of
Dennis Santana and
Ryan Walker.
--Jarod RuppSource: Baseball Savant
March 11, 2026
Free-agent safety Jaylinn Hawkins plans to sign with the Baltimore Ravens for two years and $10 million, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Hawkins will head to Baltimore for his seventh year in the NFL after having one of the best years of his career with the New England Patriots in 2025. The 28-year-old former fourth-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2020 out of Cal totaled 71 tackles (45 solo), a career-high 1.5 sacks, five QB hits, a career-high four interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 15 regular-season starts in his second year with the Patriots. The 836 defensive snaps he played were the second-highest total of his career. He was a key part of the team's secondary, but now he'll head to the AFC North and try to help the Ravens get back to the postseason. There's a good chance Hawkins will be in more of a rotational role at safety in Baltimore.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 11, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Logan Henderson (elbow) is scheduled to "throw a mound session" on Thursday. The right-hander experienced mild elbow soreness last week and hasn't pitched in a Cactus League game since March 4. Assuming Thursday's session goes well, the 24-year-old is expected to return to game progression on Sunday, which should still put him on track to be ready for Opening Day. The Brewers' seventh-ranked prospect debuted last season and showed well in his limited sample, recording a 1.78 ERA (3.20 SIERA), 0.99 WHIP, and a 25.3 percent K-BB% in five starts (25 1/3 innings pitched), but isn't necessarily a lock to begin the year with the club. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks and can break camp in the rotation, the 6-foot hurler could be a real value pick based on his ADP, which is well after pick 200.
--Jarod RuppSource: Adam McCalvy
March 11, 2026
The Washington Commanders agreed to an undisclosed three-year deal with free-agent tight end
Chig Okonkwo on Wednesday, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Okonkwo led the Titans with 560 receiving yards on 56 catches (79 targets) last year, but he caught just two touchdowns and lost a lot of valuable targets and playing time to rookie
Gunnar Helm. The 26-year-old tight end finished as only the No. 22 player at his position in half-PPR scoring.
Zach Ertz is a free agent and probably won't return to Washington, so Okonkwo has an opportunity to become the Commanders' top pass-catching TE going into next season. It could be a huge boost to his fantasy value as long as starting quarterback
Jayden Daniels can remain healthy in his third year in the league. Okonkwo will definitely become at least a more attractive TE2 with upside for more in D.C.
UPDATE: Okonkwo's three-year deal is worth up to $30 million.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to an undisclosed contract extension with running back
Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) on Wednesday, according to Equity Sports. A shoulder injury suffered in the preseason last year caused Taylor to miss the entire 2025 campaign, but he'll be back in the Bay Area as RB depth in 2026 behind
Christian McCaffrey,
Jordan James, and
Isaac Guerendo. There have been talks that the Niners are interested in bringing back
Brian Robinson Jr., who was the direct backup to McCaffrey last year in the backfield. The 27-year-old Taylor went undrafted out of Memphis before latching on with the Green Bay Packers in 2021. He had his most productive season in the NFL in 2024 in his first year with the 49ers, rushing the ball a career-high 39 times for 183 yards (4.7 yards per carry) and one touchdown in 13 games played (one start). Barring injuries in front of him, Taylor won't be on the fantasy radar.
--Keith HernandezSource: Equity Sports
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