April 7, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Tre Johnson (foot) won't suit up against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. The 20-year-old guard will miss his second consecutive contest due to a right foot sprain. His next opportunity to return is Thursday against the Bulls. With Johnson sidelined,
Sharife Cooper and
Jamir Watkins will likely see extended minutes. Watkins could be a viable streaming option this evening after he posted 20 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 44 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 loss to the Nets.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk (hand) underwent successful surgery to have a screw inserted into his fractured left thumb. Kirk will now be sidelined for at least the next six weeks while he recovers from surgery. Kirk suffered the injury during Friday's game and is now likely going to be out until mid-May. The Jays should give a better update on his status once Kirk can actually do baseball activities again. The expectation is that
Tyler Heineman and
Brandon Valenzuela will handle the duties behind the plate while Kirk is out. Neither player offers much upside with the bat, so fantasy managers should probably look elsewhere.
--Andy WebbSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
April 7, 2026
Texas Rangers starting pitcher
Jacob deGrom (knee) underwent an MRI on his right knee on Tuesday. Rangers' manager Skip Schumaker said the team should find out more following Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-hander was lifted from Monday's start after five innings due to knee soreness. It sounds like deGrom played down the injury, but the team wanted to get imaging done anyway. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Tuesday night or Wednesday for a better update on his status. For now, deGrom is day-to-day, but a better timetable should be available soon.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael Bier
April 7, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder
Addison Barger (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 6. This news comes after Barger suffered a left ankle sprain during Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Jays are hopeful that it's a minimal stay on the IL for Barger. Jays' manager John Schneider said Barger is trending in the right direction, but he's not eligible to rejoin the team until April 16. In a corresponding move, infielder Tyler Fitzgerald has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo. The expectation is that
Nathan Lukes and
Myles Straw are likely to gain the most playing time while Barger is sidelined.
--Andy WebbSource: Keegan Matheson
April 7, 2026
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Mike Trout (hand) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Trout was pulled out of Sunday's game after getting hit by a pitch. The X-rays came back negative, but Trout sat out of Monday's game as a precaution. He's ready to go on Tuesday and will cover center field and bat second against right-hander
Reynaldo Lopez. Through 10 games, Trout is 7-for-33 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two steals. Fantasy managers can feel comfortable getting Trout back in their lineups ahead of first pitch.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 7, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (personal) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. Herro was out of action due to personal issues during Saturday's 152-136 win over Washington. The 26-year-old is averaging 21.4 points, 3.9 assists, and 4.6 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per contest across 30 games this season. Fantasy managers can expect a normal workload for Herro in his return, making him a solid option across all fantasy formats.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers infielder
Brice Turang (ankle, foot) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. It sounds like Turang is dealing with some lingering ankle or foot issue right now. The team is going to play it safe and give Turang the night off and see how he feels on Wednesday. Fantasy managers will need to check back on Wednesday to see if Turang is ready to go or if he'll need more time to recover. In the meantime,
David Hamilton will cover second base while
Luis Rengifo plays the hot corner versus left-hander
Garrett Crochet. Neither player is an ideal streaming option against an ace pitcher such as Crochet.
--Andy WebbSource: Curt Hogg
April 7, 2026
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Hunter Brown (shoulder) is looking at a lengthy absence after being placed on the injured list earlier this month. On Tuesday, it was announced that Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain. The team will shut him down from throwing for a few weeks. It could've been worse, but this is certainly a tough blow to the Astros and for fantasy managers. Through two starts, Brown allowed one run while striking out 17 batters across 10.2 innings of work. The hope is that Brown is back to throwing in a few weeks, but he'll likely still need to go on a minor league rehab assignment. It's hard to imagine Brown being ready by the end of April, but we'll see how he progresses. In the meantime,
Spencer Arrighetti figures to take over the vacant spot in the starting rotation.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
April 7, 2026
According to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network, Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said Tuesday that forward/center
Anthony Davis (finger) isn't expected to play again this season. The 33-year-old big man has been out of action since January 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand. Davis finishes the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.1 steals per outing in 20 regular-season games with Dallas before being dealt to Washington on February 4.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chase Hughes
April 7, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (lower body) has been cleared to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. He has been out of action for three games due to a lower-body injury. As a result of Mintyukov's return, Olen Zellweger will get the night off. Mintyukov's development has stalled during his third NHL campaign, as the 22-year-old has logged 20 points (eight goals, 12 assists), 74 SOG, and 106 blocks in 68 games. He will accompany John Carlson on the second defensive pairing on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
According to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network, Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (back, quadriceps) isn't expected to suit up again this season. Young hasn't played since March 16 against the Golden State Warriors due to lingering back and quadriceps issues. The 27-year-old has appeared in just 15 games this season, averaging 17.9 points, 8.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 25.6 minutes per contest during an injury-riddled campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chase Hughes
April 7, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The talented goal-scorer suffered an upper-body injury in late March. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has indicated that Gauthier could return to action before the end of the team's current five-game homestand, which finishes on Sunday against Vancouver. Gauthier is tied for third in the league with 15 goals since February. He leads the Ducks in goals (38) and points (65) this season. With Gauthier out, Ryan Poehling has joined the top six, tallying two goals and one assist in the last three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. He will sit out due to right hamstring soreness, marking just his third absence of the season. With DeRozan sidelined,
Malik Monk and
Doug McDermott should see expanded roles, while
Daeqwon Plowden is expected to enter the starting lineup. Monk profiles as the top fantasy option given his increased usage.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) will be available for action on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. He has been out since mid-March with an upper-body injury, which has cost Dach 11 games. Alexandre Texier (lower body) is also available after missing seven games. Although Dach has seen time on the top line this season, he is expected to return in a bottom-six capacity on Tuesday, which will severely limit his fantasy appeal. The 25-year-old has recorded 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 32 games this season. Dach is expected to slot into the lineup in place of Joe Veleno (undisclosed), who was absent from the morning skate.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes captain sat out Sunday's loss to Ottawa with an undisclosed injury. It appears it was just a maintenance day for Staal, as Carolina has little left to play for. Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) will also return after sitting out Sunday's action. The two are expected to skate with Nikolaj Ehlers on the third line. Staal and Martinook should benefit from Ehlers' skill and creativity. Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Robinson will spend the evening in the press box as healthy scratches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will sit out due to foot injury management. With James,
Luka Doncic (hamstring),
Austin Reaves (oblique), and
Marcus Smart (ankle) all sidelined, significant minutes should be available for Bronny James,
Jarred Vanderbilt,
Rui Hachimura,
Luke Kennard, and
Jake LaRavia. Hachimura should handle the bulk of the scoring load, while Kennard and LaRavia profile as the strongest short-term streaming options.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
April 7, 2026
Adam Scott finished tied for 21st at last month's Texas Children's Houston Open. He'll turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Scott has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in nine starts this season. He missed the cut at last year's Masters Tournament but finished tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Scott ranks in the 91st percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Jordan Spieth finished tied for 63rd at last week's Valero Texas Open, which was disappointing considering he was one of the favorites heading into the tournament. He'll now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Spieth has four top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Spieth finished tied for 14th at last year's Masters Tournament and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Spieth ranks in the 37th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 21st at the Valero Texas Open last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Matsuyama has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in eight starts this season. Matsuyama finished tied for 21st at last year's Masters Tournament and tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forwards Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. While Nichushkin returns from a one-game absence, Roy has been unavailable for seven contests. Both players have been dealing with upper-body injuries. With Nichushkin back in the mix, Nazem Kadri will drop to the third line. However, Kadri will still have plenty of fantasy value thanks to his role on the first power-play unit. Roy will join Kadri on the third line alongside Ross Colton, but he hasn't made a significant impact in fantasy this season. Joel Kiviranta and Zakhar Bardakov will be scratched on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) is going to miss "a few more games," according to head coach Jared Bednar. He will be absent for a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Bednar added that Makar will return before the end of the regular season, so it looks like the team will count on him for the final few games next week. The Avalanche are looking to clinch the Western Conference title on Tuesday, with Devon Toews and Sam Malinski playing larger roles on defense in Makar's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (personal) won't play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. He has left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Considering Florida has nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be surprising if Tkachuk misses several games. His absence will give Mackie Samoskevich a chance to skate on the first line against Montreal. The 23-year-old has grown his reputation recently, scoring in four consecutive games before he finished pointless in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. He could be a good addition to fantasy squads, especially since Samoskevich will also log time on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
April 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs right-handed starting pitcher
Cade Horton (elbow) is set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Horton was removed from his second start of the season due to this injury, but will now set his sights on returning to the bump in 2027. Horton made his season debut on April 28 and continued to perform at a high level, tossing 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball en route to picking up the victory over the Washington Nationals. In his second outing, Horton logged just one inning of work against the Cleveland Guardians before being removed. After a slow start to his MLB career in the first half of the 2025 season, Horton emerged as a league-winner down the stretch, logging 61 1/3 innings to the tune of a dominant 1.03 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and a 54:15 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress, as he may be in danger of missing the start of the 2027 campaign, depending on the extent of the operation. With Horton on the shelf, fantasy managers should expect
Javier Assad,
Ben Brown, and
Colin Rea to continue to see opportunities in the rotation.
--Andy SmithSource: Sahadev Sharma
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hand) will have follow-up imaging done on his fractured left hand on Thursday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers are still estimating a mid- to late-April return for the young outfielder. The 22-year-old has yet to make his 2026 season debut after fracturing his hand back on March 4. When healthy, the Venezuelan outfielder has an incredibly high ceiling and floor for fantasy managers after hitting exactly 21 home runs in each of his first two seasons in the big leagues. Last year, in 131 games played, Chourio slashed .270/.308/.463 with a .770 OPS, 78 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 21 steals in 589 plate appearances. He has been a 20-20 player in each of his first two seasons in the league. There is still plenty to improve on for Chourio, especially his chase rate, but he has clear 30-30 potential in the coming year. Chourio should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
April 7, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander
Drew Rasmussen (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs with his wife, Stevie, expecting the couple's second child, according to Ryan Bass.
Mason Englert will serve as the opener on Tuesday against Chicago. Rasmussen will eventually be placed on the paternity list, which will allow him to be away from the team for up to three days. The 30-year-old veteran will likely make his next start this weekend against the New York Yankees in a tough matchup. After being a first-time All-Star in 2025, Rasmussen is off to a good start in 2026, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out 10 in 10 innings of work. Englert, 26, won't be a viable DFS play as an opener in what is likely to be a bullpen game for the Rays. This will be Englert's third career start in 76 appearances, and he's already allowed four earned runs with two homers allowed in three innings out of the Rays' bullpen.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ryan Bass
April 7, 2026
MLB.com reports that Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever
Edwin Uceta (shoulder) is being moved to Double-A Montgomery on his minor-league rehab assignment. Uceta began the 2026 regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a right-shoulder impingement, but he threw live batting practice on Friday and is ready to start a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old is one of the better stashes for fantasy managers looking for saves, especially since
Griffin Jax has already blown two saves to begin the year. The Dominican hurler had a 1.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a career-high five saves in 2024 in Tampa and then was one of only five relievers with over 100 strikeouts in a career-high 76 innings out of the bullpen last year. Uceta is currently only rostered in 18% of Yahoo leagues, but he could quickly become a favorite for saves in Tampa once he's off the IL and rejoins the Rays' bullpen.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect
Max Clark is riding a six-game hit streak at Triple-A that includes five multi-hit efforts, and he's now batting .367 with six doubles, three steals, and an impressive 7:2 BB:K through his first eight games at that level. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect hit 14 home runs a season ago and stole 19 bases, all while striking out and walking at better-than-average rates between High-A and Double-A, traits he's shown throughout his minor league career. The former third-overall draft pick began the year with a good shot to make his major league debut this season, but if he keeps this up, it will happen sooner rather than later. With his pedigree and the potential to be a multi-category fantasy producer, the 21-year-old is one of the top hitter stash candidates in deeper leagues and could be a viable waiver add in shallow leagues whenever he gets the call, so redraft managers should keep an eye out for any developments.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
New York Yankees infield prospect
George Lombard Jr. has had a hot start to the season at Double-A, going 6-for-9 (.667) with two doubles, a home run, one steal (one caught, too), and a 1:0 BB:K in his first two games. Granted, it is just a small sample, but the Yankees' top-ranked prospect played 108 games there in 2025, so if he can show he's not overmatched, a quick hook to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre could be in the offing. The soon-to-be-21-year-old has a solid blend of power and speed, but with a 26.4 percent strikeout rate last season at Double-A, he'll want to show improvement in that regard. The former first-round draft pick has a shot to make a late-season debut in the majors, too, if all goes well, but he'll need to prove he can handle Triple-A pitching first, and as one of the younger players in that circuit whenever he gets there.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect
Walker Jenkins has a high probability of making his big league debut this year; the question really is whether or not it will be an early-season debut or later in the year. The Twins' top-ranked prospect hasn't done much yet this season to warrant consideration for a call-up, as he's only 4-for-20 (.200) in the early going with just one extra-base hit for Triple-A St. Paul. However, the former third-overall draft pick seemed to get acclimated to Triple-A pitching in the month of September last year, going 21-for-71 (.296) with eight extra base hits (two home runs) and three steals over his final 17 games. If he can get rolling in the near future, a debut could soon follow. With one of the better hit tools in the minors, along with decent pop and some speed, Jenkins has the makings of a solid fantasy producer, so managers in most redraft leagues should continue to monitor his progress, although he is not a must-stash at the moment.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Rece Hinds is off to a strong start at Triple-A Louisville, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs, and a 7:9 BB:K in nine games there. The former second-round draft pick made his major league debut in 2024, amassing a whopping nine extra-base hits (five home runs) in his first six big league games, but combined with a brief stay in the majors last season, the 6-foot-3 slugger owns an ugly 38.9 percent strikeout rate in 95 plate appearances during his time in the majors. After a .302/359/.563 slash line at Triple-A last year with 24 home runs, and a strong start in 2026, there's hope that the next time he gets the call, his success will translate to the big leagues. If it does, the 25-year-old could quickly become fantasy relevant, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep him on their watch list, especially those managers in need of home run and RBI production.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
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