March 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams remain confident in star wide receiver
Puka Nacua, who is in line for a lucrative contract extension, despite some poor judgment he has recently displayed off the field. "You guys know, I trust this kid's heart," head coach Sean McVay said. "This is an opportunity for him to learn and grow, and we are hopeful that he's a Ram for a really long time." The 24-year-old from BYU has turned out to be a major value pick for the Rams after they selected him in the fifth round (177th overall) in 2023. Nacua has quickly become one of the top receivers in the NFL after just three seasons, making the Pro Bowl twice and leading the league in 2025 in catches (129), while adding a career-high 1,715 yards and 10 touchdowns in 16 regular-season games. He even outscored
Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy to take home the WR1 crown. Nacua has a ridiculous total of 313 catches, 4,191 yards, and 19 touchdowns in just 44 career games. He's the real deal and will be a first-round fantasy asset in 2026 redrafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Talk - Myles Simmons
March 30, 2026
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Tanner Bibee (shoulder) has been cleared to make his next start on Tuesday on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Bibee was pulled from his Opening Day start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners after allowing three solo home runs due to right-shoulder inflammation. The injury was never considered serious, though, and he has been cleared to start on the road in a very difficult matchup. Fantasy managers in DFS will definitely want to avoid Bibee coming off his shoulder scare against the reigning World Series champions. The three solo shots that Bibee allowed at T-Mobile Park last Thursday night were the only runs he gave up, also walking two and striking out seven in five innings of work in his 2026 season debut.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes
March 30, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (heel) will remain sidelined for Monday's matchup against Minnesota, extending his recent stretch on the inactive list due to a right heel issue. The veteran wing last appeared March 15, finishing with five points, one rebound, and one three in eight minutes, and he has not held a meaningful fantasy role even when healthy. His continued absence mainly preserves rotation minutes for
Khris Middleton and
Klay Thompson, while
Brandon Williams could also maintain deep-league streaming appeal. Martin can remain on waiver wires outside of very deep formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (wrist) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The second-year forward is dealing with right wrist soreness that will keep him out of this contest. His absence from the rotation should mean more minutes for
Taylor Hendricks and
Tyler Burton. Between the two, Hendricks is the better streaming choice for Monday's slate. Hendricks offers some deep league value and could be worth a look as a cheaper DFS option for Monday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward/center
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) will not play Monday against Minnesota due to a left shoulder impingement after posting 26 points, nine rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 27 minutes Friday. His absence should lock
Daniel Gafford into heavy minutes and keep
Dwight Powell in the rotation after Powell produced four points, five rebounds, and three assists in 21 minutes last game. Gafford, who has averaged 17.4 points and 10.4 rebounds over his last five, profiles as the safer fantasy play, while Powell is only a deep-league streamer for managers chasing rebounds.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that the Rams explored trading veteran wide receiver
Davante Adams this offseason, but ultimately, he's expected to remain with the team for a second year doing into the 2026 season, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The Rams also considered trading for Philadelphia Eagles receiver
A.J. Brown, which would have pushed Adams out of L.A. "We are glad he's a Ram," McVay said. The Rams were transparent with Adams through the process. The 33-year-old six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro pass-catcher took the Rams' offense to a new level in his first year with the team in 2025, catching 60 of his 114 targets for 789 yards and a league-high 14 touchdowns in 14 regular-season starts. It was the third time in his career that he's led the league in TD receptions.
Puka Nacua is still the alpha receiver in the Rams' offense, but Adams will continue to get his as a touchdown-dependent WR2 with plenty of injury risk in L.A.'s high-octane and high-scoring offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 30, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against Minnesota after missing two contests with a right shoulder sprain. He should immediately reclaim starting duties and push
Dwight Powell back to a reserve role. Gafford has averaged 17.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 26.4 minutes over his last five games, giving him solid value in field goal percentage, rebounds, and blocks during the fantasy finals. His return gives Dallas a needed interior presence and makes Powell more of a fringe option only in very deep formats. Gafford should be rostered wherever available.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Walter Clayton Jr. (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite a left ankle injury, Clayton will suit up and figures to play a significant role in the rotation on Monday. He finished with seven points, six assists, and two steals across 30 minutes of play on Saturday.
Ty Jerome (ankle) remains out, which means Clayton should continue seeing a larger role in the rotation. He's mostly a deep league option and could offer some cheap DFS value for Monday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Thompson will shed the questionable tag and suit up for this game despite dealing with an ankle issue. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so Thompson could sit out on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for an update on his status ahead of that game against the Toronto Raptors. Thompson will likely be asked to take on a larger role offensively with
Tobias Harris (hip),
Duncan Robinson (hip), and
Jalen Duren (knee) all sidelined. He should be a solid fantasy option with the Pistons shorthanded for Monday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forwards
P.J. Washington (illness) and
Naji Marshall (illness) will not play Monday against Minnesota, leaving Dallas thin across the forward spots. Their absences should open short-term streaming appeal for
Khris Middleton and
Klay Thompson, who could see expanded minutes and usage. Middleton posted 11 points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, and five assists in 18 minutes in his last appearance, while Thompson logged seven points, two threes, two rebounds, three assists, and one block in 18 minutes last game.
Brandon Williams and
Ryan Nembhard could also see deeper-league value if Dallas leans smaller.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
The Minnesota Vikings will pick up the fifth-year option on wide receiver
Jordan Addison, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The fifth-year option will pay Addison $18 million fully guaranteed for the 2027 season. The Vikings still believe in Addison despite posting a career-low 610 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 42 catches (79 targets) in 14 games in his third year in the league. The 24-year-old former 23rd overall pick in 2023 out of USC had career-low numbers across the board, but it wasn't all his fault. Quarterback
J.J. McCarthy struggled with consistency and injuries in his first full year as the Vikings' starter under center, and he could just never get on the same page with either Addison or All-Pro wideout
Justin Jefferson. This could be a great time to buy low on Addison in dynasty leagues, hoping that he can bounce back in 2026 and beyond with
Kyler Murray potentially having the leg up to start for the Vikings at QB. Addison had 133 catches on 207 targets for 1,786 yards and 19 total touchdowns in his first two seasons in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
March 30, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, Duren will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set due to rest purposes. The expectation is that Duren will return for Tuesday's game, but fantasy managers should check back ahead of that game to confirm. The Pistons are shorthanded right now, so
Paul Reed figures to play a big role during Monday's game. When he gets significant playing time, Reed is usually productive, so fantasy managers should be able to trust him as a streaming option here.
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green should also see increased roles in the rotation on Monday.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard
Anthony Edwards (knee) is available for Monday's game against Dallas after missing six games with right knee inflammation. The 24-year-old averaged 29.0 points, 3.0 threes, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across his last five while logging 34.4 minutes, making him an automatic start during the fantasy finals. His return should reduce the streaming value of
Mike Conley,
Bones Hyland,
Jaylen Clark and
Terrence Shannon Jr., while
Julius Randle may lose a bit of offensive burden. Edwards belongs in all active lineups given his top-tier usage and category coverage.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Monday that they placed infielder
Pavin Smith (elbow) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 29) with left-elbow inflammation and recalled infielder
Jose Fernandez from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Veteran
Carlos Santana is starting at first base on Monday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander
Justin Verlander, and he should see most of the playing time there with Smith on the injured list. Meanwhile,
Ildemaro Vargas is the designated hitter and will bat eighth on Monday. Expect the Snakes to rotate at DH among Vargas,
Tim Tawa, Fernandez, and
Jorge Barrosa with Smith on the shelf for at least 10 days. Smith isn't dealing with any structural damage in his elbow, but it's something that has been bothering him since spring training. It's unclear if he'll return when eligible on April 8. In his two games played in the opening series against the Dodgers, Smith went 1-for-6 with an RBI, run scored, two walks, and two strikeouts at the plate.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
March 30, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (elbow) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Richards will miss his third game in a row due to a sprained right elbow. This absence should mean that
Guerschon Yabusele should draw at least one more start at the center spot. Fantasy managers should consider Yabusele a possible streaming option or cheap DFS choice while Richards is out.
Leonard Miller should also see a larger role in the rotation as well. He has scored 10 points or more in nine of his last 10 games. Miller could be worth a look as well for fantasy managers needing help for Monday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Cleveland Guardians catcher
Austin Hedges (hand) is back behind the plate to catch left-hander
Parker Messick on Monday night and will hit eighth in the batting order for the series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander
Roki Sasaki, per MLB.com. It will be Hedges' 2026 season debut after he dealt with a hand injury at the end of spring training. With the 33-year-old veteran back on the field,
Bo Naylor will start on the bench. Hedges doesn't offer much offensively, leaving him only worth rostering in the deepest of AL-only and dynasty leagues for catching depth. The 11-year MLB veteran has a career slash line of just .185/.244/.313 with a .556 OPS over 820 games played. Hedges had five home runs and 10 RBI for the Guards last year in 68 regular-season games. He hasn't had double-digit home runs in a season since back in 2021 with Cleveland. Nobody in the Guardians' lineup has faced Sasaki in their careers.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) is available to play ahead of Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Yabusele is back in the mix following a one-game absence due to a left ankle injury. He should continue to see a larger role in the rotation with
Nick Richards (elbow) still sidelined. He figures to see 20-plus minutes in the rotation with the Bulls shorthanded at the center spot. He's worth a look in deep leagues and as a possible cheap DFS option for Monday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
San Francisco Giants shortstop
Willy Adames has been moved to the leadoff spot for the Giants for Monday's series opener at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres and right-hander
Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. It's time for the Giants to shake up their batting order as they head into the second series of the 2026 season after they mustered just one run in the season-opening series at home against the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old Adames will become a better DFS play out of the leadoff spot after hitting cleanup twice and sixth once in the first three games. It's an unfamiliar spot for Adames, as he has only hit leadoff twice since the start of the 2018 season. Adames will be looking for his first career hit against Buehler, whom he's gone 0-for-5 against previously. Like most of the Giants' hitters, Adames is off to a slow start at the plate, going 1-for-11 with five strikeouts in his first three games.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Grayson Allen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen will be held out of the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management. The expectation is that Allen will return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The absence of Allen should mean increased roles for
Jordan Goodwin,
Ryan Dunn, and
Rasheer Fleming. Both Goodwin and Dunn should be worth looking at as possible streaming options or a cheap DFS choice with Allen on the bench.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
New York Mets infielder
Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is dealing with a bit of an Achilles issue, manager
Carlos Mendoza told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets are being cautious with him, but he'll stay in the lineup on Monday and serve as the designated hitter while batting cleanup for the Mets on Monday against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander
Kyle Leahy. Until Polanco can return to defensive duties at first base, expect
Brett Baty and
Jared Young to split playing time at the position. Both Young and Baty (starting in right field) are in the starting lineup against the Cardinals in the series opener. The 32-year-old veteran has a history of lower-body injuries, so it's not a great sign for his fantasy managers that he's already dealing with something in the first week of the regular season. Through his three games in 2026 with the Mets, Polanco has gone 1-for-10 with an RBI, two runs, five walks, and two strikeouts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
March 30, 2026
Seattle Mariners catcher
Cal Raleigh is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the visiting New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park, according to MLB.com.
Mitch Garver is doing the catching for right-hander
Luis Castillo and will hit sixth against Yankees lefty
Ryan Weathers. Raleigh is just getting a normal day of rest against a lefty pitcher. After breaking out in 2025, the 29-year-old left-handed slugger has gone just 2-for-15 to start the 2026 season with a double, an RBI, a stolen base, three walks, and 10 strikeouts in 18 plate appearances. It's not the start his fantasy managers had hoped for, but it's still very early. With Yankees ace
Max Fried on the mound on Tuesday against the M's, Raleigh's rough start to the season could continue if he's back in the starting lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
According to Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site, Atlanta Hawks center
Jock Landale (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Boston Celtics. The 30-year-old big man will be held out due to an illness. While Landale is sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Onyeka Okongwu (finger) to take on a heavier workload as he is set to return after a one-game absence due to a left index finger sprain.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Kevin Chouinard
March 30, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman
Bryson Stott will get a breather on Monday in the series opener against the division-rival Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Veteran infielder
Edmundo Sosa made the start at the keystone and is hitting sixth for the Phillies with Stott starting on the bench against left-hander
Foster Griffin. It's the second straight day on the bench for Stott against a left-handed starting pitcher. If that continues, it will obviously be bad news for Stott and his fantasy managers in 2026. The 28-year-old former 14th overall pick in 2019 out of the University of Nevada has gotten off to a nice start at the plate in his first three games, though, going 3-for-8 (.375) with an RBI and a stolen base. Stott really struggled against southpaws in 2025, going 25-for-111 (.225) against them with a .575 OPS and just one of his 13 home runs on the season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Miami Marlins infielder
Graham Pauley is making the start at third base and will hit ninth for the Fish in Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander
Davis Martin at LoanDepot Park, according to MLB.com. Pauley was sidelined for a good chunk of spring training with a forearm injury, but he's healthy now and will have a shot to play regularly at the hot corner in Miami, with
Christopher Morel (oblique) on the 10-day injured list.
Connor Norby will shift across the diamond and see most of the playing time at first base with Morel sidelined. Pauley has gone 1-for-4 with two strikeouts at the plate in two games to begin the 2026 regular season. There's probably a greater chance that Pauley serves in more of a super-utility role for the Marlins once Morel is ready to return. In his first 220 major-league plate appearances, Pauley has barely hit, slashing .208/.283/.355 with six home runs, 16 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 77 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Boston Celtics forward
Ron Harper Jr. is unavailable for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out this evening due to a right ankle sprain. The 25-year-old's next opportunity to suit up is against Miami on Wednesday. Harper out of action won't make much of an impact fantasy-wise as he's averaging just 3.6 points in 10.5 minutes per contest across 25 outings this campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Keith Smith
March 30, 2026
The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reports that Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Shane Bieber (elbow) will throw off a mound for the first time on Saturday. Bieber didn't throw off a mound all spring due to elbow/forearm issues. The Blue Jays aren't going to take any chances with the 30-year-old veteran, especially after he didn't make his season debut in 2025 until August after recovering from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The former American League Cy Young and two-time All-Star had a 3.57 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 37:7 K:BB in seven regular-season starts for the Blue Jays last year before posting a 3.86 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 18:6 K:BB in 18 2/3 playoff innings. Bieber can still be useful (when healthy) as starting rotation depth in deep-mixed leagues, but he's no longer as dominant as he once was after giving up plenty of loud contact in his return in 2025. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect Bieber to be an option to come off the 15-day injured list until May.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
March 30, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a three-inning/45-pitch simulated game on Friday, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Yesavage was held back on purpose in spring training and then landed on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 regular season due to a right-shoulder impingement. The 22-year-old will be given plenty of time to build up his workload as he looks to rejoin Toronto's starting rotation. Yesavage made a quick ascent to the big leagues in 2025 and only made three regular-season starts before hurling 27 2/3 innings over six outings (five starts) in the postseason, which included an epic 12-strikeout performance in the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He struck out 39 batters and walked 11 in the postseason, putting his high-end upside on full display. Control can be an issue for Yesavage, though, and his redraft upside could be capped in 2026 with the Blue Jays handling him with extreme care to ensure his long-term health.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
March 30, 2026
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (thumb) won't play against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Queta will miss the second leg of a back-to-back after registering 17 points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 29 minutes in Sunday's win over Charlotte. With Queta sidelined,
Luka Garza is expected to see an uptick in minutes.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Keith Smith
March 30, 2026
Atlanta Braves catcher
Sean Murphy (hip) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment as early as this week with High-A Rome, according to Grant McAuley of 929 The Game. Murphy is scheduled to take live batting practice at Rome on Wednesday as the Braves head out on a seven-game road trip. The 31-year-old veteran backstop began the 2026 season on the 10-day injured list after having offseason hip surgery, but it might not be long before he can make his debut this year for Atlanta. Fellow catcher
Drake Baldwin is an everyday player now for the Braves after winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2025, but Murphy should also play regularly between catcher and designated hitter, while
Jonah Heim will revert to No. 3 catching duties. Murphy was an All-Star in his first year in Atlanta in 2023, when he hit 21 home runs in 108 games. He had just 26 combined long balls in the last two years, though, while battling injuries. It remains to be seen if Murphy can rediscover his pre-injury power stroke after having hip surgery.
--Keith HernandezSource: 929 The Game - Grant McAuley
March 30, 2026
Atlanta Braves right-hander
Spencer Strider (oblique) will be on the team's road trip, but there's still no timetable for when he might make his first minor-league rehab start, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Strider will likely throw a live batting practice session on the road, and that will give the Braves a better feel for his potential return date from the 15-day injured list. The Braves reportedly don't think Strider will miss too much time after being diagnosed with an oblique strain, but he's not going to be ready to return from the IL when he's eligible on April 6. But barring a setback as he ramps back up, fantasy managers should get him back before the end of April. The 27-year-old was a first-time All-Star in 2023 and won a league-high 20 games that year, but he pitched in only two games in 2024 due to injury and went 7-14 with a 4.45 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 23 starts for the Braves last year. Strider's injury history makes him riskier, especially since he's experienced a drop in velocity since his strong 2023 campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
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