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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Returns to Yankees Lineup for Series Finale
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (head) is starting at second base and is batting fifth in Wednesday's series finale in the Bronx against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Troy Melton, according to MLB.com. Chisholm took an elbow to his head during a collision with outfielder Jasson Dominguez on Monday and was pulled early, and then he sat out of Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger was able to clear the concussion protocol, though, and now he's back on the field for the Yankees. Fantasy managers will want to get Chisholm back in their starting lineups right away for his high-end power/speed upside. Chisholm is batting just .222 (63-for-284) with a .305 on-base percentage and a 28.7% strikeout rate in 321 plate appearances on the season, but he's one of the best power/speed options in fantasy with eligibility at second base. He'll be looking to get back on track on Wednesday after going hitless in his last eight plate appearances over four games with five strikeouts.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Collin Sexton Finds New Backup Role With Los Angeles
Free-agent guard Collin Sexton has agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The combo guard has mostly come off the bench for his last two teams, Charlotte and Chicago, and will be the first guard off the bench in Los Angeles as well. It's a role he's thrived in, averaging 15.4 points per game last season while shooting 40.1% from three-point land. The Sexton acquisition is one of a flurry of moves by the Lakers today. The team also traded for center Walker Kessler and signed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili and wing Quentin Grimes.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Brandon Nimmo Likely to Avoid the Injured List
Although Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup on Wednesday for a third straight game against the Cleveland Guardians with a left AC joint sprain in his shoulder, MLB.com's Henry Palattella reports that he's likely to avoid a trip to the injured list. That's great news for the Rangers, who placed outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the IL over the weekend and shortstop Corey Seager (back) on the IL on Wednesday. Nimmo ended Sunday's win over the Toronto Blue Jays with a fantastic catch, but he crashed against the outfield wall and injured his shoulder, causing him to miss the series in Cleveland. Manager Skip Schumaker said on Tuesday that Nimmo was day-to-day and could avoid a stint on the IL. "It was a much better day today, which was good," Schumaker said. "From yesterday to today, it was much better." Nimmo has hit .262/.333/.420 with eight home runs and 29 RBI in 82 games in his first year in Texas, but he had a .759 OPS in 25 games in June, which was over 100 points higher than his .657 OPS in May. Alejandro Osuna is making another start in left field on Wednesday, with utility man Ezequiel Duran in right field.
Source: MLB.com - Henry Palattella
Source: MLB.com - Henry Palattella
Quentin Grimes Joins New-Look Lakers Squad
Free-agent wing Quentin Grimes is signing a four-year, $60 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 26-year-old has provided a scoring spark off the bench for the majority of his career, averaging 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers last season. Grimes reunites with point guard Luka Doncic in Los Angeles. The duo played together in Dallas to begin the 2024-25 season, when Grimes shot a career-high 39.8% from distance. Grimes could find himself in a starting role in his new city, with the Lakers roster lacking notable names on the wings.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Sandro Mamukelashvili Joins Lakers Frontcourt Rotation
Free-agent forward Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal includes a fourth-year player option. The 27-year-old exceeded expectations in his lone season with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.9% from downtown. Mamukelashvili rarely started with the Raptors, but that is likely to change in Los Angeles following the departure of LeBron James. His defensive inefficiencies can be masked by new center Walker Kessler, while providing important floor spacing for the Luka Doncic-run offense.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Guard Jevon Carter Staying in Orlando
Orlando Magic guard Jevon Carter is signing a new one-year, $3.5 million contract to remain with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 30-year-old was acquired from Chicago in February and carved out a role, especially with Anthony Black missing a large chunk of time in March. Carter wound up averaging 7.2 points and 2.3 assists in 20.4 minutes in 30 games with the club. Carter won't get much playing time when Black and Jalen Suggs are healthy, but has provided a steady hand when either misses games.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Corey Seager Returning to Injured List With Back Injury
After recently returning from a stay on the seven-day concussion injured list last week, Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a back injury that kept him out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. In a corresponding move, utility man Josh Smith has returned to the big-league roster. Nicky Lopez is making another start at the 6 for Texas on Wednesday and is hitting ninth in the batting order against Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo. In what has been a lost season for Seager to this point, it's especially concerning for the Rangers and his fantasy managers that Seager already missed a month with a back injury earlier in the first half. Seager will now be out through the All-Star break and probably won't be ready to return until sometime in August. In the meantime, expect Ezequiel Duran to see most of the work at shortstop in Texas. Seager has hit just .182/.292/.374 with 10 homers, 25 RBI, 28 runs scored, and a career-worst 26.9% strikeout rate in his 219 plate appearances in 2026.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Mike Conley Continuing Career With Boston
Guard Mike Conley has agreed to a one-year contract with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, that will allow the veteran to play his 20th NBA season. At this point in his career, however, the 38-year-old isn't much more than an end-of-bench mentor. His three-point shooting percentage dropped from a career average of 38.7% to 33.7% in 54 games last season. The Celtics also roster Derrick White and Payton Pritchard to man the point guard rotation, so Conley is unlikely to match the career-low 18.4 minutes per game he got in Minnesota last season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Michael Brennan Brings Elite Driving to John Deere Classic
Michael Brennan's first full year on Tour has been up and down, as he has made 11 of 17 cuts while recording three finishes inside the top 30. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he will be making his tournament debut. TPC Deere Run typically rewards precise short-iron play, driving accuracy, and players who can make plenty of birdies. Brennan ranks 101st on approach (-0.049 strokes per round), 59th in driving accuracy, and 44th in birdie-or-better percentage. Where he stands out is off the tee, where he ranks second on Tour (+0.803 strokes per round) and third in driving distance. If he can continue to gain significant strokes off the tee, he will just need the rest of his game to come along to contend here. At $8,500 on DraftKings, he offers strong upside for DFS lineups.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Aneyas Williams has Big Shoes to Fill at Notre Dame
Notre Dame running back Aneyas Williams is slated for a significant workload following the departure of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price. Notre Dame's No. 1 and No. 2 running backs were selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, leaving an important hole to fill in the Irish offense. Williams, who has flashed in limited action, is a prime breakout candidate at the RB spot this season. The 20-year-old rising junior has tallied 58 rushing attempts for 443 yards and caught 20 passes for 212 yards across 27 career games. He also added seven total touchdowns. The sample size is small, but he's made a solid impact when called upon behind two stud ball carriers. While sophomore Kedren Young and freshman Javion Osborne will likely play a part in the backfield, Williams is in the driver's seat to handle the most touches for the National Championship hopefuls.
Source: Sports Reference CFB
Source: Sports Reference CFB
Sungjae Im Remains a Volatile Play at TPC Deere Run
Sungjae Im has been in steady form lately, making 10 of his last 12 cuts, including three top-10 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he has recorded a T12 and a missed cut in his two most recent appearances. TPC Deere Run typically rewards accurate short-iron play, driving accuracy, and players who can make plenty of birdies. Im ranks just 144th in strokes gained on approach (-0.633 per round), 65th in driving accuracy, and 96th in birdie-or-better percentage. Where he has excelled is with his short game, ranking 14th around the green (+0.346) and 32nd in putting (+0.336). That should help him this week, but he'll likely need to find more with his irons to contend in what is typically a low-scoring event. At $8,400 on DraftKings, Im offers plenty of upside, but he remains one of the most volatile players on Tour.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jake Bennett a Priority Waiver-Wire Addition With Opportunity to Stick in Rotation
Boston Red Sox rookie left-hander Jake Bennett, who is ranked as the team's No. 6 prospect at MLB Pipeline, has pitched well in his first six major-league starts and should have a long leash in Boston's starting rotation going into the second half of the 2026 season, with both Garrett Crochet (shoulder) and Connelly Early (elbow) on the injured list. In his first 33 innings pitched in the majors, Bennett has posted a 3.27 ERA (3.11 FIP) and 1.06 WHIP with 25 strikeouts and seven walks for a 2-3 record. The 25-year-old could end up being a steal after Boston acquired him in a trade with the Washington Nationals over the offseason. The former second-rounder in 2022 out of the University of Oklahoma has been much sharper in his last three starts, giving up just three earned runs with two walks and 17 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched after he allowed nine earned runs with five walks and eight strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings in his first three big-league starts. With great command of his pitches and an opportunity to stick in Boston's rotation the rest of the year, Bennett is a priority waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers in need of rotation help. Bennett is currently rostered in under 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler in Sign-And-Trade With Utah
The Los Angeles Lakers have sent multiple draft picks to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal for center Walker Kessler, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Lakers are subsequently giving the 24-year-old a four-year, $130 million contract with a fourth-season player option. Los Angeles was linked to multiple centers this offseason as they searched for a rim-runner to pair with Luka Doncic. Kessler's 2025-26 season was cut short after just five games, but he continued his run of averaging a double-double that dated back to the 2024-25 season. During that campaign, he led the league with 4.6 offensive rebounds per game. Kessler has also averaged 2.4 blocks per game across his four seasons. In return, the Jazz are receiving unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Davis Riley Needs Turnaround at TPC Deere Run
Davis Riley has struggled for most of the season, missing the cut in nine of 16 events while recording just two top-40 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he missed the cut in his lone appearance in 2024. There is not much going right for Riley at the moment, as he ranks 149th in total strokes gained (-1.368 per round), 154th off the tee (-1.045), and 144th on approach (-0.577). One bright spot has been his putting, where he ranks 23rd on Tour (+0.395), and he also sits sixth in proximity from 100-125 yards (16'10"), an important distance this week at TPC Deere Run. Still, there simply is not enough going well in Riley's game right now to justify rostering him in DFS, even at just $6,200 on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jacob Webb a Short-Term Source of Saves in Chicago
With Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) on the injured list for the foreseeable future, right-handed reliever Jacob Webb has emerged as a candidate for saves in Chicago's bullpen alongside the likes of Caleb Thielbar, Trent Thornton, Ryan Rolison, and Jordan Wicks. The 32-year-old veteran has blown two of his save chances in June, but since his last blown save on June 20 against the Toronto Blue Jays, he has thrown four scoreless innings with one hit allowed, four walks, six strikeouts, and two wins. Overall, the former 18th-round selection by the Atlanta Braves in the 2014 MLB draft out of Tabor College has gone 3-2 with a 3.47 ERA (3.93 FIP), 1.35 WHIP, two saves, 45 strikeouts, and 14 walks in 36 1/3 innings pitched out of the bullpen in his seventh year in the big leagues. Sporting a career-best 28.5% strikeout rate this year, Webb, along with Thielbar, should be considered a favorite for saves with the Cubs as long as Palencia remains sidelined. Fantasy managers desperate for saves should consider Webb off the waiver wire, and he's rostered in only 3% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Mitchell Robinson Shipping Up to Boston
Free-agent center Mitchell Robinson is leaving the New York Knicks for the division-rival Boston Celtics, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The deal is reportedly for three years and 47.4 million dollars, with a player option in his third season. A rebounding and shot-blocking savant, Robinson averaged 8.8 boards and 1.2 blocks in just 19.6 minutes per game, playing an important role for the NBA champions. He should be in line for more playing time with his new team, competing with Neemias Queta for a starting spot in the Celtics' lineup next season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Mackenzie Hughes Relying on Short Game at TPC Deere Run
Mackenzie Hughes has had a quiet season, recording just two top-25 finishes while making eight of 14 cuts. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he has recorded a T16 and a missed cut in two previous appearances. TPC Deere Run typically rewards accurate short-iron play, driving accuracy, and players who can make plenty of birdies. Hughes ranks 122nd in strokes gained on approach (-0.244 per round), 136th in driving accuracy, and 142nd in birdie-or-better percentage. Despite those struggles, his short game has remained a strength, ranking 12th around the green and 45th in putting. Hughes will likely need to lean on that short game once again, but he may struggle to keep up with the birdies needed to contend here this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Dylan Crews Ready for Post-Hype Prospect Breakout?
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews came with tons of expectations after the Nats selected him second overall (behind college teammate Paul Skenes) in the 2023 MLB draft out of Louisiana State University, and so far in his first 153 games in the big leagues, he's been a bust. In 604 plate appearances with Washington since debuting in 2024, Crews has slashed just .215/.278/.356 with a .634 OPS, 18 home runs, 52 RBI, 33 stolen bases, and 75 runs scored. In 37 games so far in 2026, the 24-year-old has a weak .225/.267/.366 slash line with a .633 OPS, five homers, 17 RBI, four steals, a 20.7% strikeout rate, and a 2.7% walk rate. However, Crews showed some signs of life to close out the month of June, going 14-for-45 (.311) at the plate with a homer, three doubles, three RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases in 11 games across 48 plate appearances. He's going to need to improve his plate discipline to sustain the hot streak, but fantasy managers looking for upside in the outfield should look Crews' way. He's rostered in only 35% of Yahoo leagues and is widely available.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Moritz Wagner Moving From Orlando to Brooklyn
Free-agent center Moritz Wagner is signing a two-year, $19 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania. The ESPN insider also noted the contract contains a mutual opt-in option following the first season. The 29-year-old had a statistical down season in his final year with the Orlando Magic. An ACL tear in December of 2024 kept the Germany native from suiting up until mid-January this year. Ultimately, he averaged 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds on 42.6% shooting in 11.9 minutes per game. Wagner could be in line for more consistent playing time in the upcoming season, with Day'Ron Sharpe as the only other true center currently on Brooklyn's roster.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Mike Norvell Faces Toughest ACC Schedule in Critical Season
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell enters the 2026 season firmly on the hot seat after posting a 7-17 record over the last few seasons. Unfortunately for him, Andy Staples of On3 ranked FSU's schedule as the toughest in the ACC. After what should be an easy win in Week 1 against New Mexico State, the Noles host ACC contender SMU before a road trip to Alabama. They get a brief reprieve before a three-game stand against Virginia, Louisville, and Miami, who combined to go 33-10 last season and are among the top teams in the conference. Clemson, Pittsburgh, NC State, and Florida won't be pushovers, either. Norvell needs an impressive year to keep his job in Tallahassee, but the odds are against him given the cards he draws in his eighth season at the helm of the program.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Shane Drohan an Emerging Waiver Target in Transition to Starting Role?
The Milwaukee Brewers moved left-hander Shane Drohan from the bullpen to their starting rotation at the beginning of June after he posted a 2.63 ERA (2.41 FIP) with 28 strikeouts and eight walks in 27 1/3 innings (one start) to begin the 2026 season. Since moving to the rotation on June 1, Drohan has allowed 10 earned runs (3.65 ERA) on 25 hits (three homers) while walking nine and striking out 24 in five starts across 24 2/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old former fifth-rounder by the Boston Red Sox in 2020 out of Florida State University has recorded one quality start over that span. He hasn't provided much length, which is understandable as he transitions from a reliever to a starter, but he's also allowed three or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts for the Brew Crew. Drohan went 4 1/3 scoreless innings with three walks and five punchouts in 4 1/3 innings on June 24 against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, and he's scheduled to face them again at home on Wednesday. Against a Reds team that has the fourth-most strikeouts in baseball, Drohan is an interesting deep-league streamer and waiver-wire consideration.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Nikola Vucevic Returns Home to Orlando
Center Nikola Vucevic is signing a one-year, $3.9 million contract for a second stint with the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 35-year-old spent nearly nine seasons with the Magic toward the beginning of his career, blossoming into an All-Star. His production has nearly bottomed out since then, though. A midseason acquisition by the Celtics, Vucevic averaged 9.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 21.1 minutes. Those were all his lowest per-game numbers since his rookie season. Vucevic replaces the outgoing Moritz Wagner on the Magic depth chart, but will be competing with Goga Bitadze for backup center minutes behind Wendell Carter Jr.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Max Greyserman Remains Boom-or-Bust at John Deere Classic
Max Greyserman has not been at his best this season, making nine of 17 cuts while recording four top-25 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he finished T26 in his lone appearance at TPC Deere Run last year. Statistically, he has been close to average across the board, ranking 98th in total strokes gained (-0.078 per round), 99th on approach (-0.048), 80th around the green (+0.019), and 74th in putting (+0.034). Greyserman has shown some encouraging signs lately, gaining strokes off the tee in five of his last six events and ranking 30th in driving distance. He has also made five of his last seven cuts, but at $7,900 on DraftKings, he remains a boom-or-bust option.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Arch Manning Named Preseason Walter Camp All-American
Texas quarterback Arch Manning was selected as a first-team All-American by Walter Camp, the oldest college football All-American selection publication. The rising junior entered last season with sky-high expectations, but he showed signs of being a first-year starter in the early part of the 2025 campaign. However, Manning performed at a high level in the second half of the year, leading the Longhorns to seven wins over their final eight games. In his final six games, Manning tallied 19 touchdowns and threw just two interceptions. Three of those contests were against top-10 opponents. With Auburn transfer Cam Coleman in the wide receiver room alongside Trey Wingo, Manning has one of the best wide receiver duos in the country at his disposal. The additions of transfer running back Raleek Brown (Arizona State) and Hollywood Smothers (NC State) should help open up the offense, too.
Source: Walter Camp
Source: Walter Camp
Mason Montgomery Worth a Look in Evolving Pirates Bullpen?
Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery and right-hander Dennis Santana have risen up the closer depth chart in Pittsburgh with lefty Gregory Soto struggling of late. Montgomery was afforded a couple of save opportunities in June, but the problem is he blew both of his save chances and struggled to a 6.52 ERA (3.00 FIP) with seven earned runs allowed on 11 hits (one homer) while walking six and striking out 16 in 9 2/3 innings with a 1-2 record, two blown saves, and a hold. Overall in 2026, the 26-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 out of Texas Tech University has gone 2-3 with a 4.68 ERA (3.35 FIP), 1.41 WHIP, and 46:16 K:BB in his 32 2/3 innings pitched across 33 outings (four starts) for the Bucs. While Montgomery is a late-inning option for the Pirates in their constantly evolving bullpen, he just hasn't been consistent enough in high-leverage situations for fantasy managers to trust as a source of saves in mixed leagues. Montgomery is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Tony Finau Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Tony Finau has had an up-and-down season, making 13 cuts in 18 starts, with just one top-10 finish and four top-25s. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he missed the cut in his only appearance back in 2015. Finau has done most of his work around the greens this season, ranking 21st (+0.307 strokes per round), but he sits just 106th on approach (-0.103), 97th in putting (-0.097), and 134th in driving accuracy. At TPC Deere Run, accuracy off the tee tends to be more important than distance, which doesn't play to Finau's strengths right now. At $7,500 on DraftKings, it may be best to wait until he shows more consistent form before buying back in.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jayden Limar Tasked with Replacing Jonah Coleman
Washington Huskies running back Jayden Limar is expected to assume the starting role in Seattle after three seasons with the rival Oregon Ducks. Oregon's backfield was crowded during his time in Eugene, limiting him to 95 carries for 442 yards, 20 receptions for 207 yards, and five total touchdowns in 33 career game appearances. He'll be tasked with replacing standout running back Jonah Coleman, who tallied 2,342 total yards and 27 total touchdowns over the last two seasons. Coleman was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Limar is a former four-star recruit and could be one of the Big Ten's surprise breakouts in 2026 playing alongside stud quarterback Demond Williams Jr.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jacob Bridgeman Looks to Get Back on Track at John Deere Classic
Jacob Bridgeman was one of the hottest players on Tour early in the season, but has since cooled off, recording just one top-30 finish over his last nine starts. He now looks to regain that form at the John Deere Classic, where he finished T5 a year ago. Despite the recent dip in results, Bridgeman still ranks 15th in total strokes gained (+0.916 per round), 43rd on approach (+0.288), fourth in putting (+0.673), and 29th in total driving. His balanced stat profile should suit TPC Deere Run well, as the course rewards players who can combine distance and accuracy off the tee. At $9,500 on DraftKings, Bridgeman remains a strong option with plenty of upside for DFS lineups.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Red Sox Place Connelly Early on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that they placed left-hander Connelly Early (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Early threw four shutout innings with two walks and five strikeouts on Tuesday night against the visiting Washington Nationals before the BoSox pulled him early with elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old southpaw will now miss at least the next two weeks and won't be able to rejoin the Red Sox's starting rotation until after the All-Star break in late July, in a best-case scenario. Once Early undergoes tests, we'll have a better idea of whether he'll be ready to return from the IL when eligible after the break. In his first full year in the majors, Early has gone 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA (4.61 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 93 strikeouts and 34 walks across 91 2/3 innings and 17 starts. He's had a decent 23.8% walk rate and 8.7% walk rate, but he ranks in the 15th percentile in barrel rate and has allowed 15 homers in his 17 starts.
Source: Boston Red Sox
Source: Boston Red Sox
Christiaan Bezuidenhout Offers Sneaky Value at TPC Deere Run
Christiaan Bezuidenhout has put together a steady season in 2026, making 12 of 15 cuts while recording two top-10 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he finished runner-up in 2022, though he has since missed the cut in each of his last two appearances. Bezuidenhout ranks 36th in total strokes gained (+0.671 per round), 49th on approach (+0.287), 22nd around the green (+0.305), and 22nd in putting (+0.412). The biggest weakness in his game has been off the tee, where he ranks just 133rd while losing 0.333 strokes per round. Much of that is from a lack of distance, ranking 151st on Tour, rather than accuracy, where he sits 60th. On a course where distance isn't necessary, Bezuidenhout could have a sneaky good output for his $7,800 price tag on DraftKings.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
