May 15, 2026, 1:45 PM ET

Athletics right-handed reliever Jack Perkins blew his second save of the season and took his second loss of the year in Thursday's 5-4 defeat at the hands of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Perkins is on tilt right now, having allowed seven runs (five earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five in his last 3 2/3 innings, which includes two losses, two blown saves, and one hold. The rough patch has the 26-year-old at a 4.76 ERA on the year with a 1.35 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, and three saves in 17 innings pitched in his 12 appearances out of the bullpen. Perkins gave up two runs on three hits while hitting a batter in just two-thirds of an inning in Sacramento on Thursday, and he might have hurt his chances of seeing save opportunities moving forward for manager Mark Kotsay. Don't be surprised if the A's next save chance goes to either Hogan Harris or Joel Kuhnel, who have both been involved in the team's committee approach to the ninth inning in 2026. Perkins is rostered in only 16% of Yahoo leagues and cannot be trusted after his recent rough patch.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 15, 2026, 1:35 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL with sky-high expectations as the son of former NFL stud Marvin Harrison Sr. and as the fourth overall pick in 2024 out of Ohio State. Through his first two years in the league, the 23-year-old has failed to live up to those expectations, catching 103 of 189 targets for 1,493 yards and 12 touchdowns in 29 games played. He never really developed the necessary chemistry with former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray to take off, and a heel/foot injury limited him to just 12 games in his sophomore campaign in 2025. When he was on the field last year, Harrison was slightly more efficient on a per-target basis, but overall, he was still a huge disappointment as the WR49 in half-PPR scoring relative to his ADP. As a result, Harrison has fallen to No. 19 in RotoBaller's WR dynasty rankings. Long-term concerns at the QB position and with a new coaching staff in town that is expected to place more of an emphasis on the running game. There's still time for Harrison's pure talent to take over, though, making him absolutely worth buying low on in dynasty/keeper formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller made his season debut on Wednesday night against the Houston Astros. His eight walks and three strikeouts weren't ideal, but he still delivered solid results with just one walk and two earned runs over 5.1 innings of work. Miller has never been a major strikeout threat, averaging less than one per inning throughout his career, so we aren't concerned about his control going forward. On the contrary, we're actually quite encouraged by his low walk total, which is also consistent with his career stats. He also flashed increased velocity in his first game back from a left oblique strain. His average fastball velocity was 95.0 mph in 2025, but that jumped to 97.4 mph on Wednesday. Outside of the eight hits, fantasy managers should feel very optimistic that Miller has returned to his pre-injury form, and he might even be better than before. The righty is rostered in 27% of leagues right now, so there's still time for managers to stash Miller in anticipation of a potentially big year. Currently, he ranks #82 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 1:23 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler had five home runs and hit .253 (20-for-79) in 22 games (93 plate appearances) in April, but he has gone a bit quiet in May and is now hitting .221 (32-for-145) overall with eight long balls, 28 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 40 games in his 13th season in the majors. In 12 games so far in May, Soler has gone 8-for-43 (.186), and he hasn't gone deep at the plate since May 5. The rough patch of late has dropped his OPS on the year to .752, and his on-base percentage is down to .318. Soler's xwOBA sits at .318, and his expected slugging percentage is at .404 (currently .434). Soler is never going to be an asset for your fantasy teams' batting average, as he currently sits in the fifth percentile in strikeout rate, and he's in just the 65th percentile in hard-hit rate through a month and a half of the 2026 season. The Cuban outfielder can still be an asset for fantasy managers who are desperate for power, but he's extremely volatile and will kill your average. It's why he's still rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 1:22 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft is an intriguing player to stash in fantasy baseball, as he could be due for more save opportunities going forward. Ashcraft hasn't pitched in a save situation since May 6, and he has just one save situation since April 19. However, the Reds are in desperate need of a dependable closer, and Ashcraft might be the solution. He has a terrific 1.66 ERA and 10.38 K/9 this year, and we can see that he's limiting loud contact with his 0.42 HR/9 and 55.3% ground ball rate. Two areas of concern, though, are walks and leverage opportunities. His walk rate has jumped to a career-worst 5.40 BB/9, and he has just one save to two blown saves. If he can clean up the walks, the saves should come naturally, assuming the Reds do in fact deploy him as their closer going forward. He ranks #33 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 1:06 PM ET

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge needed a little time to acclimate to the majors, but he seems to have found his stride lately. Over his last 10 games, the rookie has gone 14-for-36 with four extra-base hits, seven RBI, four walks, and six strikeouts. He has also stolen a base in back-to-back games. The 2024 first-round pick doesn't have a ton of power, but he's been putting the ball in play, and we've always known that he runs well. His defensive versatility has also helped him get in the lineup more often, as he has 8+ appearances in each of the three outfield spots this year. Given Benge's average-at-best power, we'd like to see him cut down on his 21.1% strikeout rate. Otherwise, though, he's been a much-needed addition to the Mets' lineup while inching his way closer to the fantasy radar. He currently ranks #76 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, and he's rostered in 12% of leagues.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 12:57 PM ET

Following two disappointing seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024 and 2025, wide receiver Hollywood Brown linked up with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason on a one-year, $5 million deal. Hollywood played in just two games in his first year in KC due to an injury and combined for 58 receptions on 89 targets for 678 yards and five touchdowns in 18 regular-season games (seven starts) in his two seasons with the Chiefs. The 28-year-old failed to stand out when fully healthy in his final season in KC, posting a 49-587-5 line in 16 games, and even with the Eagles expected to move on from A.J. Brown after June 1, it's hard to imagine the former first-rounder in 2019 out of Oklahoma having a career resurgence in his return to the NFC. Brown seems likely to be subtracted from Philly's WR room soon, but the Eagles also added Dontayvion Wicks in a trade and took former USC pass-catcher Makai Lemon in the first round of April's draft. While Brown could pop for some big plays here and there with the Eagles, target volume is going to be an issue. The once-dangerous and speedy deep threat has now fallen outside of RotoBaller's top-100 dynasty rankings at WR.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 12:49 PM ET

San Francisco Giants first baseman Casey Schmitt was one of the hottest hitters in baseball through April and early May, but he has cooled off lately and finds himself in a bit of a slump. Over his last six games, Schmitt is just 3-for-23 with zero extra-base hits, zero RBI, one walk, and eight strikeouts. He had arguably his worst game of the season against the Dodgers on Thursday as he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. Thanks to his strong start this year, Schmitt still has a decent-looking .276/.329/.485 slash line with six home runs, three steals, a .346 xwOBA, and 131 wRC+. However, his production is falling fast, and fantasy managers would like to see him get back on track sooner rather than later. His roster share has fallen to 31% in fantasy baseball, and he now ranks #19 among first basemen in RotoBaller's latest rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 12:44 PM ET

Wide receiver Darnell Mooney surprised with 992 receiving yards in his first year with the Atlanta Falcons in 2024, but he could not live up to those standards with the team in 2024, catching just 32 passes for 443 yards and one touchdown in 2025. The 28-year-old signed a one-year, $3 million deal with the New York Giants in March. Mooney's best path to fantasy relevance in the Big Apple in 2026 is with fellow wideout Malik Nabers (knee) having a setback in his ACL recovery and not being ready for the start of the regular season. Otherwise, he figures to be in a low-volume role as the WR3 behind Nabers and Darius Slayton. After his disappointing 2025 season, Mooney's dynasty stock has fallen, and he's now barely inside RotoBaller's top-100 dynasty wideouts (No. 98). With the addition of tight end Isaiah Likely, too, Mooney may be quarterback Jaxson Dart's No. 4 target in the passing game this year. Mooney is shifty in the open field, but he lacks the blocking prowess that new head coach John Harbaugh likes in his receivers. Expecting Mooney to have another resurgent season like he had in 2024 would be foolish.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 12:42 PM ET

Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz allowed three runs without recording an out in his last appearance on Wednesday, but he may still have control of the closer job in Arlington. Outside of an occasional blemish like Wednesday, Latz has been stellar this season, pitching to a 2.08 ERA with 7.06 K/9, 2.08 BB/9, and 0.42 HR/9. He has two holds, five saves, and two blown saves through 18 outings so far this year. The biggest obstacle for Latz has arguably been the Rangers' record. At 21-22, save opportunities don't present themselves every day. Texas has still been getting him leverage scenarios, but fantasy managers would like to see more saves. The good news is that he faces essentially no competition for the closer role. Jakob Junis does have three saves this year, but he's been more of an eighth-inning setup option, and he's also trending down after taking a loss in his last outing. All in all, fantasy managers should continue to feel confident about Latz as the Rangers' closer. He ranks #29 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 12:40 PM ET

Melquizael Costa will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against Arnold Allen in the main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Since his second-round knockout loss to Steve Garcia back in December 2023, Costa has been on a tear, winning six consecutive fights. He was last seen in the Octagon in February at UFC Houston, where he became the first fighter to finish Dan Ige, landing a highlight-reel spinning back kick. DraftKings sees Costa as the underdog with a salary of $7,600.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 12:33 PM ET

Arnold Allen will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Melquizael Costa in the main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Allen was last seen in action in January at UFC 324, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Jean Silva. Allen is actually 1-3 in his last four fights; however, he fought the best featherweight division has to offer, like former featherweight and BMF champion Max Holloway, Movsar Evloev, and already mentioned Silva. DraftKings sees Allen as the favorite with a salary of $8,600.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 12:31 PM ET

After another disappointing season in 2025 with the Houston Texans in which he missed more time with injuries, wide receiver Christian Kirk signed a one-year, $8 million deal to play with the San Francisco 49ers as they rebuild their WR room this offseason. The 29-year-old former second-round pick in 2018 out of Texas A&M has faded in fantasy football circles in each of the last three years, totaling just 33 games played with the Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars while catching 112 passes on 184 targets for 1,405 yards and five touchdowns. Although Kirk had over 100 yards in a playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, he had a weak 28-239-1 line in 13 regular-season games with Houston and failed to stand out. In San Fran, he will most likely be competing with rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling for WR3 duties for the Niners behind Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall in 2026. Kirk is unlikely to see much volume, especially once tight end George Kittle (Achilles) returns. The move to the 49ers is an upgrade in offense with offensive mastermind Kyle Shanahan, but Kirk's path to a resurgence will be a difficult one, and he's fallen all the way to No. 97 in RotoBaller's WR dynasty rankings.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 12:26 PM ET

Daniel Santos will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against fan-favorite Dooho Choi in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. He earned his spot on the UFC roster in 2022, but he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Julio Arce in his UFC debut. Since then, Santos has won four fights, two fights by decision and two fights by knockout/TKO. He was last seen in the Octagon in October at UFC 320, where he defeated JooSang Yoo via second-round TKO. DraftKings sees Santos as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 12:21 PM ET

Kansas City Chiefs running back Brashard Smith is currently listed as No. 2 on the RB depth chart for the Chiefs behind new starter Kenneth Walker III, but the 23-year-old has fallen all the way to No. 74 in RotoBaller's dynasty RB rankings despite Kareem Hunt and Isiah Pacheco both departing in free agency in the offseason. In addition to Walker, the Chiefs signed Emarci Demercado in free agency and selected Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of this year's draft. Smith, who was a receiver in college at SMU, is elusive and can obviously catch the ball out of the backfied, but at just 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds, he lacks the size to challenge for a true workhorse RB1 role in the NFL, and he could be destined to see most of his snaps on special teams in KC if Johnson emerges as the team's best change-of-pace back behind Walker. In his rookie campaign in 2025 after the Chiefs took him in the seventh round, Smith saw 44 carries for 151 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and no touchdowns, although he added 25 catches for 172 yards and one touchdown through the air in 17 games (one start). Smith has PPR upside, but his dynasty stock has taken a hit due to the additions of Walker, Demercado, and Johnson.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 12:19 PM ET

Fan-favorite Dohoo Choi will look for his third consecutive win when he takes on Daniel Santos in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Choi returned to the Octagon in February 2023 after completing mandatory military service and recovering from injuries. First, he fought to a draw with Kyle Nelson, and then he won back-to-back fights against Bill Algeo and, more recently, Nate Landwehr. DraftKings sees Choi as the underdog with a salary of $7,800.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 12:12 PM ET

Fantasy managers holding Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott were hoping that he'd be next in line to replace veteran Zach Ertz (knee) as the team's top pass-catching tight end going into the 2026 season. However, the Commanders signed Chig Okonkwo in free agency (three years for $30 million), and he figures to get the first crack as Washington's TE1 in 2026. Sinnott, the 53rd overall pick in the second round in 2024 out of Kansas State, caught just five passes for 28 yards and a touchdown in 17 games in his first year in the NFL. The 23-year-old only slightly improved on those statistics in Year 2, catching 11 of 13 targets for 114 yards and another TD in 16 games (three starts) last year. With Okonkwo now in D.C., both Sinnott and John Bates will likely be limited to primarily blocking duties, dropping Sinnott's value in both dynasty and redraft formats in 2026. In dynasty formats, Sinnott is all the way down as the No. 55 TE, behind the aging Darren Waller.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 15, 2026, 12:10 PM ET

Juan Diaz is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Malcolm Wellmaker on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Diaz earned his UFC contract in his last fight at Dana White's Contender Series, where he finished Won Il Kwon via second-round knockout by landing a spinning back elbow. He is currently on an eight-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Diaz as a huge underdog with a salary of $7,000. --Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 12:06 PM ET

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold isn't the flashiest name in fantasy football, but he has cemented his status as a solid fantasy option after winning a Super Bowl and supporting explosive seasons from Justin Jefferson (2024) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (2025). In his first season with the Seahawks, Darnold threw for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. His sack total dropped to 27 as he played behind a better offensive line, but he lost a career-high six fumbles. Moving forward, Darnold is firmly in the "hold" range for dynasty fantasy football. He finished his last two seasons as the QB9 and QB13, respectively, and he'll likely remain in that range through at least 2027, which is his final year under contract. Managers shouldn't ignore trade offers on Darnold, especially since he's approaching his thirties, but there's no urgency to sell, either.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 12:04 PM ET

Malcolm Wellmaker will look to bounce back in the win column when he takes on Juan Diaz on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Wellmaker suffered the first loss of his professional career last time out, suffering a unanimous decision loss to short-notice Ethyn Ewing at UFC 322. Before that, Wellmaker was on a 10-fight winning streak and was 2-0 in the UFC. DraftKings sees Wellmaker as a massive favorite with a salary of $9,200.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 11:59 AM ET

Minnesota Twins right-hander Zebby Matthews should generate some waiver-wire interest after he impressed in his first start of the 2026 season in a win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday in the series finale. Matthews threw seven shutout innings with four hits allowed, one walk, and five strikeouts. The 25-year-old was called up so that the Twins could push left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp back to manage his innings. If the Twins decide to keep Matthews around, he should be considered off the waiver wire in deeper leagues. The former eighth-round pick in 2022 out of Western Carolina threw 56 of his 83 pitches for strikes in his first big-league outing of the year. In his first two seasons with the Twins, Matthews really struggled, posting a 5.92 ERA (4.41 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP with 131 strikeouts, 35 walks, and 23 home runs allowed in 117 innings across his 25 starts. Despite his unsavory results in the big leagues before this season, there is intrigue with Matthews because of his strong control, high strikeout rates in the minors, and high-end velocity. He's rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 15, 2026, 11:58 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Justin Fields could have another sell-high window coming up, and dynasty managers should be ready to capitalize on his increased trade value when it happens. It seemed like Fields would be out of a job entering this offseason, but the Jets ended up trading him to the Chiefs, giving him a chance to earn some more playing time. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) might end up missing Week 1, and if he does, Fields is expected to be named the starter. If it looks like Fields will end up getting a few starts, there will be a brief period when his value goes up as quarterback-needy managers look to add or trade for him. Managers who currently have Fields on their bench (and have no plans to start him) should capitalize on this opportunity to sell high, when it presents itself. In terms of timing, peaks in his value should correspond with updates about Mahomes' injury, and we should hear more about Mahomes' status in the coming weeks. Dynasty managers should be ready to entertain offers on Fields soon.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:54 AM ET

Christian Edwards is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Modestas Bukauskas on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Edwards was last seen competing in February at Shamrock FC 373, where he got back in the win column by finishing Glendal Whitney via second-round knockout. Prior to that, he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Luke Fernandez. DraftKings sees Edwards as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,900.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 11:51 AM ET

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert is coming off the best fantasy season of his career. Goedert caught 60 passes for 591 yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns en route to ranking as the overall TE7 in PPR leagues. This was the first time in his career that he ever finished higher than TE10 overall. Although it was a terrific season for the 31-year-old, dynasty managers are justified in wondering whether he can repeat his success in 2026. He's a glaring candidate for touchdown regression, and the Eagles also drafted competition in the form of Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers. While we expect Goedert to remain atop the depth chart for the whole year, this could very well be his final season in Philadelphia. Goedert signed a one-year extension that allows the two sides to head their separate ways next offseason. With uncertainty surrounding his fantasy outlook for 2027 and beyond, the veteran tight end isn't the safest dynasty target, especially for managers looking to be competitive several years down the road. With that being said, for managers in a win-now window looking to secure a championship title in 2026, Goedert could be a reasonable target. His price tag is cheaper after the Eagles drafted Stowers, and he can still be a top-12 fantasy tight end for at least another year. As it stands, he's the TE12 in RotoBaller's redraft rankings for 2026, and the TE21 in our latest dynasty rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:48 AM ET

Modestas Bukauskas will look to get back in the win column when he faces off against UFC newcomer Christian Edwards on the main card of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday. Originally, Bukauskas was scheduled to take on Rodolfo Bellato, but the UFC announced on Tuesday that Bellato has been removed from a proposed light heavyweight fight. Bukauskas was last seen in action in January at UFC 324, where he suffered a third-round knockout loss to Nikita Krylov. DraftKings sees Bukauskas as the favorite with a salary of $8,300.--Alen Kurbasic
Source: UFC

May 15, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) is nearing a return to Pittsburgh's big-league starting rotation after missing the entire 2025 season due to elbow surgery. The 24-year-old has already made three minor-league rehab starts with Single-A Bradenton, Double-A Altoona, and Triple-A Indianapolis and has looked really good, allowing just one earned run on eight hits while walking just one and fanning 11 in 10 total innings. In his last outing with Altoona on Tuesday, Jones threw 36 of his 52 pitches for strikes. He's still not completely built up and ready to return to the Pirates' starting rotation, and he's not eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until late May. In a best-case scenario, we probably won't see Jones make his 2026 season debut until early June. Still, Jones deserves stash consideration for those searching for starting pitching help. He struggled with the long ball (18 allowed in 121 2/3 innings) in his first 22 MLB starts in his rookie season in 2024, but otherwise, he was impressive with 132 K's and 39 walks. Jones is rostered in 36% of Yahoo leagues currently.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:37 AM ET

Something has clicked for outfielder JJ Bleday since joining the Cincinnati Reds. In 16 games with the team, Bleday has gone 17-for-53 (.321) with six home runs, 18 RBI, 10 runs scored, one steal, 13 walks, and 10 strikeouts across 66 plate appearances. In his first four MLB seasons with the Miami Marlins and Athletics, the left-handed-hitting outfielder slashed just .215/.307/.394 with a .702 OPS and 49 home runs across 404 games played. The 28-year-old's assault on opposing pitchers continued in Thursday's 15-1 rout of the Washington Nationals, when he went 3-for-5 at the plate with two more home runs and six RBI. Bleday, a former fourth overall pick out of Vanderbilt, is red-hot right now with Cincy and will continue to play regularly in a hitter-friendly home environment as long as he continues to produce. Fantasy managers who need power production should be looking his way, if even for just a short amount of time until he cools off. Bleday is currently rostered in only 27% of Yahoo leagues. He's gone 7-for-13 with 11 RBI in the last four games.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson was one of the biggest risers at his position last year. However, just as quickly as his fantasy value took off, it could now be taking a hit. Johnson was the overall TE18 in his second season last year, catching 45 passes for 528 yards and five touchdowns. He benefitted from a Giants offense coached by Brian Daboll and quarterbacked by rookie Jaxson Dart. While Dart remains in place for 2026, Daboll is gone and has been replaced by John Harbaugh. Not only is there a new scheme in place, but Johnson also faces new competition after Isaiah Likely followed Harbaugh from Baltimore to New York. Given that Likely has a connection to the Giants' head coach and Johnson does not, the former may have an early advantage on the No. 1 tight end hunt. Johnson could still win the job with an impressive training camp, but more likely than not, we'll see split usage for the two tight ends. If that happens, it's unlikely that either would be able to carve out much standalone value on a week-by-week basis. If Likely misses time due to injury, Johnson would be a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end, but otherwise, he's more of a bench stash. Dynasty managers should look to sell high on Johnson, since we're wary of the possibility of him finishing higher than TE18 in 2026 and beyond. There's no resolution in sight, either, as Likely is signed through 2028 and Johnson is signed through 2027.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 11:28 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Rico Garcia has been nearly unhittable so far this year and is an elite short-term source of saves for fantasy managers with regular closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) still on the injured list. Garcia has given up just one earned run in 19 innings pitched for the O's. Since giving up a home run on April 21 to the Kansas City Royals, Garcia has tossed seven shutout innings with no hits allowed, three walks, and nine strikeouts, and he has also won a game, picked up two saves, and recorded three holds in the process. Overall, the 32-year-old veteran's numbers on the year look absurd -- 3-0 record, 0.47 ERA (2.58 FIP), 0.42 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, seven walks, and three saves in 19 innings pitched. Right-hander Anthony Nunez picked up a save for Baltimore on Monday, but Garcia is the clear best option in the Orioles' bullpen for save chances until Helsley returns from his elbow injury. When Helsley is back, Garcia will still be a strong option in holds leagues. Right now, he's rostered in only 36% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

May 15, 2026, 11:27 AM ET

Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai's buy-low window might still be open ahead of his second pro season. Monangai generated plenty of buzz as a potential sleeper last summer, and he ended up delivering an impressive rookie campaign with 783 rushing yards, 164 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He ranked as the RB30 in PPR leagues despite spending his first five games in a minimal role. As the season went on, Monangai earned more touches alongside D'Andre Swift, and the duo formed an impressive one-two punch. Assuming the Bears remain equally run-heavy in 2026, Monangai has the potential to handle 10+ touches per game and eclipse 1,000 yards on the season, even with Swift present. His value would skyrocket if Swift missed time, too, making him a top handcuff. Looking more long-term, Swift is heading into a contract year, so Monangai could have this backfield all to himself in 2027 and beyond. The Rutgers product has clear RB2 upside in dynasty leagues, making him an intriguing buy-low option in dynasty leagues for the time being. The window to trade for Monangai may close as the season gets underway, though, so managers should start sending out trade offers now.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller