March 30, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of finalizing an eight-year deal for just more than $50 million with 21-year-old prized shortstop prospect
Cooper Pratt, who had not played above Double-A until this year, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. The deal will include two option years for roughly $15 million per season. Per MLB Pipeline, Pratt is considered the Brewers' No. 4 prospect. Pratt isn't considered a top-10 prospect at the shortstop position going into the 2026 season, but he could be up in the big leagues sooner than later after this massive deal for an unproven commodity. Milwaukee did something similar with outfielder
Jackson Chourio before he even had stepped foot on a major-league field. Pratt hit .238/.343/.348 with eight home runs and 31 steals in 120 games with Double-A Biloxi last year. He can run and has 15-20 homer power eventually at the next level. Pratt has come up in the system as a shortstop, but his future in Milwaukee might be at the hot corner, with top prospect
Jesus Made considered the future of the franchise at the 6.
--Keith HernandezSource: USA Today Sports - Bob Nightengale
March 30, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) will play on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He missed Saturday's loss to Edmonton due to a lower-body injury. However, the veteran is ready to play through the issue against Toronto. This is expected to be a feisty affair after Gudas' knee-on-knee hit ended Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews' (knee) season. He was handed a five-game suspension for the incident. Gudas has appeared in 54 games this season, registering 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 63 SOG, 87 blocks, 160 hits, and 45 penalty minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 30, 2026
San Jose Sharks defenseman John Klingberg (upper body) is expected to miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the St. Louis Blues, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The Swedish veteran is trying to shake off an upper-body injury. He skated on Monday morning, so San Jose could have Klingberg back later this week. In his first year as a Shark, Klingberg has recorded 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists), 79 SOG, 61 blocks, and 46 hits in 54 games. His next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
March 30, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired outfielder
Luis Matos from the San Francisco Giants on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The Giants also acquired right-hander
Dylan Smith from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations and designated
Tyler Fitzgerald in a corresponding move. Matos will head to the National League Central after he was designated for assignment last week. The 24-year-old will help give the Brewers some additional outfield depth early in the season with
Jackson Chourio (hand) on the injured list. The Venezuelan outfielder has yet to click as a former top prospect in the big leagues, as he sports a .231/.281/.369 with a .650 OPS, 15 home runs, 61 RBI, 64 runs, and seven steals in 178 games played over three MLB seasons. It's worth noting that he's out of minor-league options. Matos has always made decent contact, but the power just hasn't manifested itself in the big leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Susan Slusser
March 30, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Williams will miss the second leg of a back-to-back after posting 22 points, two assists, one rebound and one steal across 29 minutes in Sunday's 111-100 victory over the Knicks. His absence comes as no surprise, as the Thunder continue to manage his workload following a 16-game absence due to a right hamstring strain. With Williams out,
Cason Wallace,
Isaiah Joe and
Ajay Mitchell are likely to see increased minutes and additional scoring opportunities.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (knee) has been officially ruled out for the 2025-26 season by head coach Paul Maurice. Barkov has teased his return, mentioning in late February that it would happen "soon," and he rejoined practice earlier this month. However, since the Panthers are highly unlikely to make the playoffs, it wouldn't be wise for the team to rush Barkov back. The Panthers captain tore his left ACL and MCL on the first day of training camp in September. He was ruled out for 7-9 months. Florida's injury situation among forwards has forced Eetu Luostarinen and Jesper Boqvist into top-six center roles, giving them more fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 30, 2026
Boston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) is available for Monday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Brown will return after missing two straight games due to left Achilles tendinitis. With
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) sidelined for rest purposes, Brown should take on even greater scoring responsibility this evening, boosting his fantasy outlook.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Boston Celtics
March 30, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) will remain sidelined on Monday against the New York Islanders, missing a fourth consecutive game. After practicing fully on Sunday, Malkin seems close to returning, but the team will have to do without him for at least one more game. His next chance to return will come on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. With Malkin out, Thomas Novak will remain on the second line against the Islanders. Ben Kindel could also have a larger role in the contest, depending on Sidney Crosby's (lower body) status.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 30, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (lower body) is a game-time decision against the New York Islanders on Monday. He practiced fully on Sunday, which suggests that Crosby is ready to return after missing one game. However, the team hasn't yet fully committed to bringing Crosby back. The Islanders would certainly be happy if the Penguins captain sat out another game. Crosby has scored 140 points (44 goals, 96 assists) in 92 career regular-season games against the Islanders, his highest point total against a single team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 30, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum will miss the tail end of a back-to-back after posting 32 points, five rebounds, eight assists and one block across 31 minutes in Sunday's win over Charlotte. The 28-year-old sitting out tonight's contest comes as no surprise, as he continues to be managed after returning from a right Achilles tendon tear. Fantasy managers can expect
Jaylen Brown to carry more of the offensive load with Tatum sidelined.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Boston Celtics
March 30, 2026
Matt McCarty has not had it easy over the past two PGA events. The American golfer missed the cut at THE PLAYERS Championship then again at the Valspar Championship. One of the biggest reasons is crooked numbers. Five straight rounds of 72 or worse do not help the scoring average which has risen to 70.4 (86th). A concern this week is the driving distance of 297.6 yards (131st). Accuracy is nice but San Antonio is 7,435 yards and is headlined by three holes of 590 yards or longer. Those Par-5's can make a difference. McCarty has been putting well and averages a solid 28.22 putts per event (56th). Avoiding mistakes and putting well could make McCarty a possible DFS option heading into the weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Brian Harman nearly finished inside the top 10 at The Players Championship. The American golfer looked like he might even win the event at times. A final-round 73 kept him from contending truly, but it was undoubtedly his best effort of the season. He gained 2.81 strokes overall and was a plus in all four major metrics. The defending champion at the Valero Texas Open has two top-25 results in 2026, but the first three events were hardly memorable. Harman can be a threat to contend any week, and the San Antonio course suits him well. He held off the field in 2025 but played excellently over the weekend, posting a T25 finish. That makes Harman at least a solid consideration for top-20 bets and more.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
After a breakout rookie season in which he totaled over 1,500 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving recorded an underwhelming follow-up campaign in 2025. The 23-year-old recorded 865 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns on 203 touches, and missed seven games due to foot and shoulder injuries. In the offseason, Tampa Bay signed veteran back
Kenneth Gainwell to a two-year, $14 million contract. Gainwell recorded 73 receptions for 486 yards on 85 targets as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025, so he figures to take some work away from Irving in the Buccaneers' passing game at the very least. After Irving's injury-plagued 2025, Tampa Bay could be prioritizing keeping him healthy throughout the season by limiting his touches on a game-to-game basis. Irving still carries significant fantasy upside in dynasty formats, but he profiles more as an RB2 than a sure-fire RB1 heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
After being named the MVP of Super Bowl LX while playing for the Seattle Seahawks in February, running back
Kenneth Walker III landed a lucrative three-year, $43 million contract in free agency from the Kansas City Chiefs in March. Even while losing carries to fellow Seahawks back
Zach Charbonnet (knee) throughout 2025, Walker III still finished the season with 1,309 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 252 touches. In Kansas City, Walker III profiles as the clear RB1 and could surpass the 300-touch mark for the first time in his NFL career. Injuries remain a slight reason for fantasy managers to take caution with Walker III, as he missed 10 games over his first three seasons as a pro. The Chiefs' offense could also struggle early in 2026 as star quarterback
Patrick Mahomes (knee) works his way back from the torn ACL that ended his 2025 campaign. Still, Walker III's value in dynasty formats is surging as he enters his first season in Kansas City.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Steven Fisk won the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship behind a balanced game and clutch putting. The American golfer unfortunately got off to a bad start in 2026 missing three consecutive cuts. Since then, Fisk has played better but he is driving the ball almost six yards fewer on average and his accuracy is now under 60%. Even greens in regulation has dropped to 96th at 65.78%. Fisk was sixth last year overall at nearly 71.67%. On the bright side, putting has improved which keeps him from missing more cuts. His scoring average has dropped by 0.81. That little less off the tee has made a significant impact and the Oaks course is a daunting 7.435 yards with two 600+ yard holes. Fisk might be another fade this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
The No. 19 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka recorded 63 receptions for 938 yards and six touchdowns on 127 targets across 17 games. The 23-year-old stepped into a larger role in the Tampa Bay offense than might have been expected immediately after he was drafted, as Buccaneers wideouts
Mike Evans,
Chris Godwin Jr., and
Jalen McMillan all missed significant time due to injury. Heading into 2026, Evans has departed the Buccaneers for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, and Egbuka looks like the clear WR1 in Tampa Bay. Egbuka's overall stat line from 2025 was weighed down by a quiet close to the year, as he averaged just 4.25 targets per game over his final four games played when the Bucs' wide receiver room was at its healthiest. Now that he's in a clear leading role, Egbuka could easily emerge as a fantasy WR1 as soon as 2026. He profiles as a top-12 wide receiver in dynasty formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Denver Broncos Owner and CEO Greg Penner said that quarterback
Bo Nix (ankle) is "ahead of schedule" and "doing very well" in his recovery from ankle surgery, per Zac Stevens of DNVR. Nix suffered a fractured ankle in Denver's AFC Divisional round win over the Buffalo Bills that ended his 2025 postseason run prematurely. However, it sounds as though the 26-year-old is on track to be a full participant with the team throughout the summer. Across 17 games in 2025, Nix completed 63.4% of his pass attempts for 3,931 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His ability to impact games with his legs is a big part of his fantasy appeal, as he's rushed for 786 yards and nine touchdowns on 175 attempts through his first two NFL seasons. Nix also got some additional pass-catching help this offseason when Denver traded for former Miami Dolphins wideout
Jaylen Waddle. As long as he continues to progress well with his recovery, Nix profiles as a borderline fantasy QB1 heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
March 30, 2026
Luke Clanton has one solid result over the past six months. The American golfer finished T-5 at the Puerto Rico Open in March. Even last week saw Clanton make the cut then everything unraveled on Saturday. He ended up going 77-72 for the weekend. Yes, he is only 22, but the rigors of the PGA Tour are clearly getting to him. He lost 1.47 strokes off the tee and 1.56 strokes putting last week. That is a bad recipe for this week as well. TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course) is not any easier. Clanton is a golfer to fade for DFS and betting options once again.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 30, 2026
Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher
Andrew Kittredge (shoulder inflammation) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Kittredge opened the 2026 regular season on the 15-day injured list, but he previously told reporters that he didn't expect to miss too much time. Indeed, he'll return to the mound for his rehab assignment on April 1 and could possibly be activated as soon as he's eligible to return on April 6. With that said, he's eligible to remain on rehab assignment through the end of April. The veteran reliever is looking to build off an impressive 2025 campaign in which he posted a 3.06 FIP with 10.9 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9. He's capable of pitching in high-leverage scenarios in the later innings. He projects best as an eighth-inning setup option before the Orioles turn to closer
Ryan Helsley, who recorded two saves in the Orioles' opening series.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jacob Calvin Meyer
March 30, 2026
In his first season as a member of the Seattle Seahawks in 2025, veteran wide receiver
Cooper Kupp hauled in 47 receptions for 593 yards and two touchdowns on 70 targets across 16 games. While Kupp was finally able to make it through a full season after missing 18 games due to injury between 2022 and 2024, his production declined sharply from his peak years as a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Fellow Seahawks wideout
Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerged as one of the best pass-catchers in the NFL in 2025 and should continue to dominate targets in Seattle in 2026. The Seahawks also re-signed wide receiver
Rashid Shaheed to a lucrative three-year contract in free agency, which could push Kupp even further down the target pecking order. While Kupp is still a trustworthy veteran whose role in the Seattle passing game is unlikely to be completely minimized, his fantasy value in dynasty formats is fading rapidly as he enters his age-33 season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher
Nick Lodolo (finger) will pitch in a minor-league rehab game on Thursday, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19. He'll make his appearance with the Reds' Low-A affiliate in Daytona, and if all goes well, he'll be activated from the injured list to start a game when the Reds are in Florida to take on the Miami Marlins. Lodolo opened the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his left index finger, but the fact that he'll return in the first or second week of April after requiring just one rehab outing is a good sign. He's looking to build off a strong 2025 season in which he made 29 appearances with a 3.66 xFIP, 8.96 K/9, 1.78 BB/9, and 42.6% ground ball rate. The 28-year-old southpaw currently ranks #41 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: Charlie Goldsmith
March 30, 2026
Across 16 games in 2025, Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren recorded a career-high 1,291 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns on 251 touches. Warren began the year as the featured back in Pittsburgh before gradually moving into more of a timeshare with former Steelers back
Kenneth Gainwell. While Gainwell departed Pittsburgh in free agency, the Steelers brought in former Carolina Panthers back
Rico Dowdle to replace him. Dowdle is known for his ability to run between the tackles on early downs and in short-yardage situations, which could mean Warren will be siloed to a third-down role in 2026. While Warren has been an efficient player (career average of 5.3 yards per touch) throughout his time in the NFL, Pittsburgh has never quite trusted him to take on a full RB1 workload. As a result, Warren's fantasy value has traditionally been limited to low-end RB2/flex status. With Dowdle now in Pittsburgh, Warren's upside in dynasty formats remains capped.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitcher
Brandon Sproat allowed seven earned runs, six hits, and four walks in his 2026 regular-season debut on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. In his first career start as a Brewer, Sproat was roughed up, but he managed to escape with the no-decision as Milwaukee's bats came alive late in the game and dropped a six-spot in the eighth inning to take the lead (and win). Still, it was a frustrating outing for the young right-hander following an offseason trade from the New York Mets. His ground ball rate was down (albeit over a small sample size), and his control problems came out of nowhere. The lone bright spot from his outing was the fact that his fastball velocity jumped from 96.5 mph in 2025 to 98.6 mph in 2026. Sproat ranks #90 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026, but he'll need to bounce back in his next outing to prove Sunday's poor performance was a fluke.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Colorado Rockies outfielder
Brenton Doyle is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Leadoff hitter
Jake McCarthy will patrol center field in his absence. Doyle has been off to a woeful start offensively, going 0-for-11 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts. His .168 xBA suggests he's been only a little unlucky. Doyle has always been someone whose glove offers more value than his bat, but a three-game hitless streak is still concerning. He'll get the day off Monday to reset as the Rockies face off against Blue Jays right-handed pitcher
Cody Ponce. If this is just a day off rather than a pure benching, he should get back into the lineup on Tuesday against veteran righty
Max Scherzer.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 30, 2026
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Noelvi Marte is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Marte started each of the first three games of the season, but he was slumping at the plate with a 0-for-6 line and four strikeouts. Given his slow start offensively, we're not surprised to see him get the day off against Pirates right-hander
Braxton Ashcraft. It's too early to panic on Marte, though, as he's fully capable of returning to his 2025 form (14 home runs, 10 stolen bases, and 101 wRC+). Perhaps the day off will allow him to reset and turn things around after a small sample size of disappointing results. There's still plenty of upside in the 24-year-old, who ranks #39 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
The Miami Marlins are sending first base prospect
Deyvison De Los Santos back to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. It will make room for recently acquired infielder
Leo Jimenez. With De Los Santos back in the minors,
Connor Norby should play a lot of first base until
Christopher Morel (oblique) returns from the 10-day injured list. The 22-year-old De Los Santos went 1-for-2 with a double in a cup of coffee with the Fish to begin the 2026 regular season, but the Marlins would like to get him more development on the farm. De Los Santos adds very little defensively, so he's going to need to hit to find his way into the lineup at the big-league level consistently. That may be asking a lot for a player that had a below-average 85 wRC+ last year in the minors. The good news is that De Los Santos showed more plate discipline and made more contact, but his quality of contact left plenty to be desired. For the time being, De Los Santos is merely a stash candidate in dynasty formats for his raw power at the plate.
--Keith HernandezSource: SportsGrid - Craig Mish
March 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the team is "hopeful for a reunion" with veteran quarterback
Jimmy Garoppolo, but he also said that they have talked with free-agent QB
Kirk Cousins and his agent as another possibility for the backup role in 2026, per Rams beat writer Stu Jackson. The 37-year-old Cousins is on the open market after the Atlanta Falcons officially released him at the start of the new league year earlier this month. He's biding his time for the right situation, which could come in Los Angeles if Jimmy G departs. As Cousins nears the end of his career, he won't have any fantasy football appeal unless an injury to a starter forces him into action again. If he were to sign with the Rams, he'd be sitting behind reigning NFL MVP
Matthew Stafford. The four-time Pro Bowler was benched in favor of
Michael Penix Jr. in 2024 and then appeared in 10 games (eight starts) in 2025, throwing for 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions while going 5-3 as a starter down the stretch.
--Keith HernandezSource: Rams.com - Stu Jackson
March 30, 2026
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he's been staying in contact with franchise-tagged wide receiver
George Pickens, but he "hasn't asked for or received assurances" that Pickens will be present for offseason workouts, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Cowboys and Pickens have until mid-July to work out a long-term contract extension after they placed the franchise tag on him. Minicamp and organized team activities are voluntary, so Pickens almost certainly won't be present for those if he remains on the franchise tag. The Cowboys won't be concerned about the star wideout unless he starts holding out of mandatory workouts at training camp this summer, which is entirely possible if the two sides don't work out an extension by the deadline in July. Pickens will be a WR1 in fantasy football drafts in 2026 after breaking out in his first year in Dallas with 93 catches, 1,429 yards, and nine touchdowns as Dallas' leading receiver.
--Keith HernandezSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
March 30, 2026
The Buffalo Bills officially picked up tight end
Dalton Kincaid's fifth-year option on Monday, general manager Brandon Beane told Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News. Kincaid revealed after the season that he played through a PCL knee injury that has lingered since late in the 2024 season, which is why he was limited to a career-low 12 games in 2025. The 26-year-old former 25th overall pick in 2023 out of Utah finished last year with a career-low 39 receptions for 571 yards and a career-high five touchdowns on 49 targets. He caught nine passes for 111 yards and two more touchdowns in two playoff games on 11 targets for the Bills. The good news is that Kincaid didn't require offseason surgery on his knee. The bad news is that the Bills acquired receiver
DJ Moore from the Bears in an offseason trade, bringing more target competition for Kincaid in his fourth year in the NFL in 2026. Although Kincaid is still Buffalo's clear No. 1 tight end, it's also not great that
Dawson Knox returned on a new three-year deal.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Buffalo News - Lance Lysowski
March 30, 2026
Max Homa missed the cut at the Valspar Championship two weeks ago, following a tied-for-32nd finish at the PLAYERS Championship three weeks ago. Homa will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Homa has had mixed results at the Valero Texas Open, missing the cut in 2023 and finishing tied for 25th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Homa ranks in the 38th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 36% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Valero Texas Open.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
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