April 7, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Max Scherzer (forearm) told manager John Schneider that he's feeling good, and he's expected to make his next start, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer was pulled from his start early on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with forearm tendinitis, but he's hoping it's just "a detour." The Blue Jays knew about the 41-year-old's forearm tendinitis before he made the start on Monday, so obviously, they aren't very concerned. It's something to keep an eye on, though, for a veteran pitcher with so much mileage on his right arm. The future Hall of Famer gave up two earned runs with one walk and two strikeouts against L.A. on Monday before he was pulled after two innings. Scherzer should go deeper into his next start, which is scheduled for Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but he'll be a pretty shaky starter for fantasy managers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
April 7, 2026
Houston Astros right-hander
Hunter Brown (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, manager Joe Espada told The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Both Espada and general manager Dana Brown said that Brown's shoulder strain is muscular in nature and doesn't involve any ligament damage. It could have been far worse for Brown, who was diagnosed with a Grade 2 shoulder strain on Tuesday. The 27-year-old will be shut down from throwing "for a few weeks," but barring a setback, he could return to the Astros' starting rotation in June. It's a tough break for the Astros and fantasy managers, though, as Brown is one of the best all-around pitchers in baseball after a breakout 2025 campaign. It was looking like more of the same in 2026, too, before he injured his shoulder. In his first two starts, he gave up just one earned run on five hits while walking six and striking out 17 in 10 2/3 innings. Brown needs to be stashed in an injured list spot while he recovers in all fantasy baseball formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
April 7, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (chest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee as he works toward a potential return with only three games left in the regular season. Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.9 assists in 34.4 minutes across 61 games, though his minutes could be managed if he plays.
Daniss Jenkins and
Marcus Sasser would likely lose usage if Cunningham plays, while
Ausar Thompson's secondary playmaking role could also shrink. Fantasy managers should expect some risk either way.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Houston Astros left-handed closer
Josh Hader (biceps) could face hitters next week, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader has been throwing bullpen sessions, but now the 32-year-old southpaw is ready to take the next step. It's a positive, but he may not be ready to make his 2026 season debut until the calendar flips to May. Not only did Hader land on the shelf to begin the regular season, but he was also shut down early last August due to a left-shoulder strain. The six-time All-Star and three-time Reliever of the Year still had a 2.05 ERA and 28 saves in 52 2/3 innings last year, but he's becoming more of a risk in fantasy due to health issues. Right-hander
Bryan Abreu was the waiver target early in the year for save opportunities, but he's been shaky and is on the hot seat as the ninth-inning arm.
Bryan King could get more chances with Hader out if Abreu continues to struggle. Eventually, Hader should return to the closing role in Houston this year when he comes off the injured list, so fantasy managers need to stash him everywhere.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
April 7, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Cody Ponce (knee) will undergo knee surgery for a right ACL sprain next week, manager John Schneider told Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The recovery time for Ponce is estimated at six months. It means that the 31-year-old's season is over. It's a tough break for Ponce, who was making his return to the big leagues in 2026 for the first time since 2021 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. In his lone start for the Blue Jays, the former second-rounder by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015 out of Cal Poly allowed an earned run while walking one and striking out three in 2 1/3 innings of work. The Blue Jays signed him to a three-year, $30 million contract in December of last year. The good news for Ponce is that since his knee injury happened so early this year, he should be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign next spring. Lefty
Eric Lauer has been the big beneficiary in Toronto so far in 2026 thanks to injuries to Ponce,
Jose Berrios (elbow),
Shane Bieber (elbow, forearm), and
Trey Yesavage (shoulder).
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 7, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard
Coby White (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against Boston due to left groin tightness, opening reserve guard minutes with the regular season winding down.
Tre Mann could reenter the rotation after a recent DNP, while
Sion James may see more run after finishing with five points, one three-pointer, five rebounds, four assists, and one steal in his last outing.
LaMelo Ball and
Brandon Miller should also handle more creation duties. Mann and James are only deep-league streamers if they crack 15 to 20 minutes, while White can be safely dropped in most redraft formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kyle Filipowski (back) is available for Tuesday's game against New Orleans after initially being listed as questionable, keeping him locked into a featured late-season role. The second-year big man has averaged 21.6 points, 1.8 three-pointers, 10.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes over his last five games, giving him strong category juice in points and rebounds with some playmaking. With
Ace Bailey (knee) and
Elijah Harkless (hamstring) sidelined, Filipowski should continue seeing elevated usage alongside
Brice Sensabaugh and
Cody Williams. He looks like a strong hold, with
Oscar Tshiebwe remaining off the standard-league radar.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Ace Bailey (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans due to a right knee contusion, opening more usage for Utah's young wings late in the season. Bailey logged 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and two blocks in 33 minutes Sunday, but his absence should push more offensive work toward
Brice Sensabaugh, who erupted for 34 points with six three-pointers and five assists last game.
Cody Williams and
Kyle Filipowski should also see stable minutes. Sensabaugh looks like the best short-term pickup, while
John Konchar is more of a deep league steals streamer.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Sandro Mamukelashvili (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Miami and should continue seeing steady reserve minutes in the frontcourt rotation. The Seton Hall product has averaged 14.4 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.0 steals in 24.3 minutes over his last five games, making him a viable late-season streamer for points and threes from a big-man slot. He finished with 10 points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, and four assists in 24 minutes against Boston on Sunday. His role remains vulnerable to
Collin Murray-Boyles' return, while
Jakob Poeltl's starting minutes remain secure.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (finger) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's matchup against the Washington Wizards. The 27-year-old is averaging 15.3 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per outing across 64 games this season. With
Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined, Sexton could take on a larger workload in this contest. He profiles as a solid short-term streaming option given the potential for increased usage.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (quadriceps) is available for Tuesday's game against Miami after dealing with a recent quad issue and should resume his bench role. The rookie has averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 22.8 minutes across his last four games, putting him on the late-season streaming radar for points and rebounds. He logged 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in 26 minutes against Boston last time out. Murray-Boyles is a viable deep-league add, though his return could slightly cut into
Sandro Mamukelashvili's reserve minutes while leaving
Jakob Poeltl's starting role unchanged.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Heat after missing eight games with plantar fasciitis and may face a light minutes cap in his return. He averaged 11.8 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 2.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 2.0 steals across 31.4 minutes in his last five appearances, giving him late-season streamer appeal for steals and assists. His return likely cuts into
Jamal Shead and
Ja'Kobe Walter's workloads, making both risky holds outside deep formats, while R.J. Barrett could see slightly fewer on-ball reps.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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
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