February 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent starting pitcher
Cole Irvin to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Irvin spent the 2025 season in Korea playing for the Doosan Bears. He registered a 4.48 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, and a 128/79 K/BB ratio across 28 starts. The number of walks is concerning, but maybe the Dodgers can help get him back on track. Irvin wasn't having a ton of success before going to Korea. He posted a 5.11 ERA in 29 games (16 starts) with the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins in 2024. This looks like a move to add pitching depth, so we'll see if Irvin can make the team.
--Andy WebbSource: Jon Heyman
February 1, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard
James Harden (personal) won't play on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. The former MVP will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back for personal reasons. With Harden out,
Kris Dunn and
Jordan Miller will get more work in the backcourt. The Clippers will also have
Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring) in the lineup for the first time since Dec. 26. At the same time, the offense will flow more through
Kawhi Leonard.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder
Jose Siri to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. Siri is looking to bounce back in 2026 after being limited to 16 games last season due to a fractured tibia. The Angels will give Siri a chance in camp, and he'll earn $1.6 million if he's able to make the team. Siri posted back-to-back productive seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays before his injury-riddled 2025 season. His mix of power and speed could make him an interesting late-round fantasy option, assuming he makes the 26-man roster.
--Andy WebbSource: Jon Heyman
February 1, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Keyonte George (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors, allowing
Isaiah Collier to make his seventh start of the season. George has been a bright spot for Utah this season, but unfortunately, he sprained his left ankle in Friday's loss to Brooklyn and will miss at least one game. As a starter, Collier has improved his productivity to 10.8 points and 7.0 assists per game this season.
Walter Clayton Jr. is also set to benefit from George's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have signed free-agent third baseman
Eugenio Suarez to a one-year deal on Sunday. They've agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal, which includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Suarez heads back to Cincinnati after playing for the Reds from 2015-2021. It's a bit shocking that it took this long for Suarez to sign, given his offensive numbers from last season. He slashed .228/.298/.526 with 49 home runs and 118 RBI in 159 games with the Arizona Diamondbacks and Seattle Mariners. The expectation is that Suarez will spend most of his time at designated hitter.
Ke'Bryan Hayes is a much better defender, so he'll likely continue playing every day at the hot corner. The addition of Suarez is bad news for
Sal Stewart, who will likely see a reduced role now. Fantasy managers know what to expect from Suarez at this point. He'll strike out nearly 200 times and post an ugly slash line, but will hit for a ton of power.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeff Passan
February 1, 2026
Utah Jazz center
Jusuf Nurkic (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Raptors. Utah initially listed Nurkic as probable after he sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn due to illness. Nurkic was in and out of the Jazz lineup throughout January, as winning currently isn't a focus for the team. In three of his last four appearances, Nurkic has posted a triple-double. He averaged 16.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.5 steals last month.
Kevin Love (illness) is also active on Sunday, which will be a blow for
Kyle Filipowski's fantasy prospects.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Detroit Pistons point guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) will play on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has listed him as available after initially giving Cunningham a probable tag on the injury report. Detroit's leader is dealing with right hip soreness, but he also played through the issue on Friday against Golden State and didn't let it affect him. Across 35 minutes of action, Cunningham produced 29 points and 11 assists against the Warriors in a high-scoring game, giving him three double-doubles in four outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Miami Heat point guard
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) will return to work on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls after missing six games. Miami has upgraded Mitchell from probable to available. Mitchell's return will primarily affect the playing time of
Kasparas Jakucionis and
Dru Smith. However, with
Tyler Herro (ribs),
Norman Powell (personal), and
Nikola Jovic (hip) all out, there will still be opportunities for Miami's second echelon to make an impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Kevin Huerter (back) won't suit up for Sunday's rematch with Miami. He got the start when these clubs met on Saturday, finishing with nine points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Unfortunately, Huerter will sit this one out due to back spasms. With
Coby White and
Nikola Vucevic back in the lineup, Huerter's statistical ceiling would have been much lower, so his absence isn't a big loss for fantasy managers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (personal) will miss a second consecutive game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for personal reasons after the team initially listed Powell as questionable. With Powell out,
Myron Gardner impressed against the Bulls on Saturday with a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double in his first career start. He could have a larger role again on Sunday, though
Davion Mitchell's (shoulder) return will have a significant impact on the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (calf) won't play on Sunday against Miami. It will be Smith's second-straight absence because of tightness in his right calf, so his next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Fortunately,
Nikola Vucevic will return after getting the night off on Saturday to rest.
Ayo Dosunmu, who had 29 points, eight boards, and nine assists on Saturday evening, should see even more work, especially with
Josh Giddey (hamstring) and
Tre Jones (hamstring) also sidelined.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings point guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third straight game on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. He can't play against his former team due to a right foot contusion. The team initially listed Westbrook as questionable for the game. Fortunately for Sacramento,
Malik Monk (ankle) has been cleared to play, and he looks set to have a major role in the rotation.
Devin Carter and
Nique Clifford could also be more involved due to the lack of backcourt options on the team.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) will suit up on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. An ankle issue initially put his availability for the game in doubt.
Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss a third consecutive game, and
Dennis Schroder has been traded to Cleveland along with
Keon Ellis, leaving a lot of backcourt minutes to fill. Monk is set to benefit from the situation on Sunday against one of the weakest defenses in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's rematch with the Heat, marking his third-straight absence. The left hamstring injury isn't anything new, although fantasy managers are starting to get even more concerned at this point. Giddey's next chance to suit up will be on Tuesday versus Milwaukee. In the meantime,
Coby White,
Matas Buzelis,
Ayo Dosunmu, and
Nikola Vucevic should see even more scoring opportunities, especially with
Kevin Huerter (back),
Tre Jones (hamstring), and
Jalen Smith (calf) also on the shelf.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Sacramento Kings forward/center
Domantas Sabonis (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. He was added late to the injury report with lower back soreness, and the team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. For knee injury management, Sabonis also missed Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. As a result,
Maxime Raynaud moved to the first unit, posting a 14-point, 14-rebound double-double. It could be a big night again for the French rookie on Sunday, as centers have dominated against Washington all season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Alexandre Sarr (calf) will miss Sunday's contest against the Sacramento Kings. The team has downgraded Sarr from questionable to out, resulting in his first absence of 2026.
Marvin Bagley III (back) will return from a five-game absence and could be heavily involved against his former team. The Duke product has done a decent job this season, averaging 10.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't play on Sunday versus Detroit. He had a game-high 38 points on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, his former club. However, Porter will now miss his second-straight contest after sitting out Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz. With
Noah Clowney (back) also out,
Egor Demin,
Danny Wolf, and
Cam Thomas are the favorites to lead the way offensively in a meeting with a tough defensive squad.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
February 1, 2026
Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard's RB15 finish in 2024 made him a popular early-to-mid-round pick in 2025, but after missing time and ceding primary early down work to a more efficient
Rico Dowdle upon his return, he finished as the RB40. Dowdle, who was on a one-year deal, has been vocal about wanting to be featured as a lead back, but whether he returns to Carolina or not, it's unlikely that Hubbard will again see the type of volume that made him a fantasy league-winner in 2024. Hubbard's usage in the passing game has ranked among the least efficient in the league over his five-year career, and his near-300 touches in 2024 came largely as a result of the unexpected absence of second-round pick
Jonathon Brooks, who could be back to fight for a starting role in 2026. Regardless of who Hubbard finds himself sharing a backfield with next season, the 27-year-old has likely seen the last of his bell-cow duties.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 1, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers are working to make former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris their next defensive coordinator. Morris is expected to replace former coordinator Robert Saleh, who was hired as the Titans' head coach shortly after the 49ers' season-ending loss to the Seahawks in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Seahawks were able to score over 30 offensive points in that game after Saleh had managed to pull the best out of an injury-depleted unit for most of the season. Morris' defenses have finished near the middle of the pack statistically in each of his two seasons in Atlanta, but he made a concerted effort to dial up the pressure in 2025. The Falcons' 33.4% blitz rate trailed only the Vikings, while only the Broncos registered more than Atlanta's 57 quarterback sacks. Assuming returns to health from All-Pros Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, the 49ers' defense could improve drastically in 2026.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
February 1, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders intend to make Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak their next head coach. Las Vegas can't officially hire the 38-year-old Kubiak until after Super Bowl LX, but reports indicate that he intends to work out a deal after interviewing with the Raiders this week. The Seahawks' 28.4 points per game in 2025 were the third most in the league, and Kubiak's creative use of All-Pro wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba helped to make him an Offensive Player of the Year nominee while leading the league in receiving yards. While the personnel cupboard in Las Vegas is drastically more bare than the Seahawks roster that Kubiak takes into the Super Bowl, the Raiders hold the first overall pick in the NFL draft and are expected to pair Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with their new offensive-minded head coach.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Bobby Kownack
February 1, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are working to finalize a five-year deal to make Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur their next head coach. LaFleur has spent the past three seasons as the offensive coordinator in Los Angeles after two years in the same position with the New York Jets. The Rams led the NFL in both offensive yards and scoring in 2025, and LaFleur's presence in Arizona will unquestionably boost the fantasy stock of most Cardinals offensive weapons, assuming he's able to find a suitable answer at the quarterback position. With earlier reports that the Las Vegas Raiders are close to naming Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their next head coach, all 10 head coaching vacancies have now been filled before the 2026 season.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Trail Blazers traded center
Duop Reath (foot) to the Hawks in exchange for guard
Vit Krejci. The 29-year-old hasn't had a quality season, averaging a career-low 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 32 appearances. He also suffered a stress fracture in his right foot and recently underwent successful season-ending surgery. Reath, who is anticipated to make a full recovery, will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so it's unknown what the future holds. However, until he establishes a consistent role with a club, he's not worth adding to any fantasy roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Atlanta Hawks traded guard
Vit Krejci to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for center
Duop Reath and two future second-round draft picks. Krejci began his career playing with the Oklahoma City Thunder before spending the last four seasons in Atlanta, most recently amassing a career-high 9.0 points while shooting 42.3% from deep throughout the 2025 campaign. However, he hasn't been productive enough to warrant routine starting consideration in any fantasy format. Although Krejci might get more opportunities to produce in Portland, he'll need to do more moving ahead to convince fantasy managers he's worth adding to the roster.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
February 1, 2026
After two seasons as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, veteran starting pitcher
Sonny Gray was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in late November. With Boston, the 36-year-old looks locked in as the team's number three starter behind ace
Garrett Crochet and fellow offseason acquisition
Ranger Suarez. Across 180 2/3 innings (32 starts) with St. Louis in 2025, Gray posted a 14-8 record with a 4.28 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and 201 strikeouts. While Gray's ERA represented his worst mark since 2018, he still recorded strong numbers under the hood with a 21.6% K-BB rate. Gray's 5% walk rate was the best mark of his career, so he could be in for a better overall line if his opponent batting average on balls in play of .329 regresses closer to his career mark of .288. Gray should also be in a good position to rack up wins while pitching in front of a strong Boston lineup. As long as he stays healthy, Gray profiles as a solid fantasy SP3 for 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 1, 2026
After breaking out as a solid regular in 2024, Chicago Cubs first baseman
Michael Busch took his game to another level in 2025. Across 592 plate appearances, the 28-year-old posted a .261/.343/.523 slash line with 34 home runs, 90 RBI, 78 runs scored, and four stolen bases. Busch slashed his strikeout rate from 28.6% in 2024 to 23.5% in 2025 while boosting his barrel rate from 11.2% to 17.1%. If there's one negative in the lefty-swinging Busch's profile, it's his lopsided platoon splits. Across 95 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2025, Busch hit .207/.274/.368 with a 27.4% strikeout rate. Chicago signed right-handed hitting first baseman
Tyler Austin over the offseason, so Busch appears likely to lose playing time against lefties for a second straight season. Still, Busch was able to rack up counting stats in the potent Cubs lineup even while being platooned in 2025. He's a legit power bat whose current average draft position of pick 112 could be a value selection for fantasy managers in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 1, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring right-handed pitching prospect Gage Ziehl from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-handed pitchers
Jordan Hicks and
David Sandlin, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Cotillo reports that Boston's main motivation in the deal is getting off a portion of the money still owed to Hicks, who will make $25 million over the next two seasons. The Red Sox acquired Hicks from the San Francisco Giants as part of the return for infielder
Rafael Devers in last year's midseason blockbuster. However, Hicks struggled to an 8.20 ERA across 21 appearances for Boston last season and also missed time with a shoulder injury. Ziehl is a 22-year-old right-hander who was initially selected by the New York Yankees in the fourth round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He reached Double-A with New York in 2025, but spent all of his time in the White Sox system at High-A Winston-Salem after Chicago acquired him from the Yankees last July. Ziehl appears unlikely to factor for Boston in 2026.
--Will BradySource: MassLive - Chris Cotillo
February 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox are set to acquire right-handed pitcher
Jordan Hicks and right-handed pitching prospect
David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Gage Ziehl, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Cotillo characterizes the trade as a "salary move" for Boston, as the White Sox are reportedly absorbing the majority of the money still owed to Hicks. Boston acquired Hicks from the San Francisco Giants as part of the return for infielder
Rafael Devers in the middle of the 2025 season. Hicks has worked as both a starter and a reliever in his career to this point, so he gives Chicago some innings-eating versatility. However, the 29-year-old struggled across 67 1/3 innings split between Boston and San Francisco in 2025, posting a 6.95 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts. Sandlin is a 24-year-old pitching prospect who split the 2025 season between Boston's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates. Across 106 innings pitched (32 games) in the Minors last year, he posted a 9-6 record with a 4.50 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 107 strikeouts. Sandlin has experience as both a starter and a reliever in his pro career, so he profiles as a versatile depth piece for Chicago.
--Will BradySource: MassLive - Chris Cotillo
February 1, 2026
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher
Chase Burns got his first taste of the big leagues in 2025, posting an 0-3 record with a 4.57 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts across 43 1/3 innings pitched (13 games, eight starts). Burns worked as a starter for his first eight appearances with Cincinnati before suffering an elbow injury that caused him to miss just over a month. Upon his return in early September, Burns worked out of the bullpen and aided Cincinnati's late-season playoff push. Entering 2026, the 23-year-old appears ticketed for a spot in the starting rotation. While his surface-level numbers as a rookie don't jump off the page, Burns's elite 35.6% strikeout rate is indicative of his significant upside. Opponents also hit .360 against Burns, which is a number that could easily regress in 2026. Given his age and considerable strikeout upside, Burns profiles as a borderline fantasy SP2 heading into his second MLB season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 1, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles had a scare recently when defensive coordinator Vic Fangio informed the team that he was retiring from coaching, multiple sources told Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. Fangio was then convinced by the team's brass to stay for at least one more season in 2026. For now, Fangio is still the team's DC, but that could change. When the Eagles were unsure if Fangio would return, they reached out to former DC Jonathan Gannon to gauge his interest in a return. Gannon eventually landed the DC job with the Green Bay Packers. The Eagles were also planning on checking on the availability of disgruntled Cleveland Browns DC Jim Schwartz, who was also a former DC for the Eagles. Fangio reportedly also retired after Philly won the Super Bowl last year. The 67-year-old helped lead an Eagles defense in 2025 that ranked fifth in points allowed and 13th in total yards allowed.
--Keith HernandezSource: Philly Voice - Jimmy Kempski
February 1, 2026
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan and former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury are involved in the New York Giants' search for a new offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Callahan was a candidate for several other OC openings around the league before they were filled, and he's also a candidate to return to the Cincinnati Bengals if current OC Dan Pitcher leaves. New Giants head coach John Harbaugh wanted to bring Todd Monken along with him after leaving Baltimore, but Monken took the Cleveland Browns' head-coaching job. Callahan was Cincy's OC from 2019 to 2023 before becoming the Titans' head coach. Kingsbury was the Commanders' OC last year and previously was the head coach for the Arizona Cardinals. The Giants' OC opening is a highly coveted position, given the young and talented core of offensive players in New York, starting with first-round quarterback
Jaxson Dart.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
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