April 22, 2026

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has begun to find his footing at Triple-A St. Paul and is emerging as a deep-league stash option in Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. Over his first eight games of the campaign, Jenkins posted a low .154/.313/.192 slash line with just one extra-base hit and a 6:5 K:BB. However, over his last eight games, Jenkins has looked like a completely different hitter, posting a much-improved .273/.400/.364 line with his first home run of the season. While he has yet to tap into this power upside on a consistent basis, Jenkins is slowly growing accustomed to Triple-A pitching. Last summer, Jenkins made his Triple-A debut but only appeared in 23 games at the level. If Jenkins can continue to improve over the opening months, he should be in the mix for a second-half MLB debut.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 22, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt carries priority stash upside in all formats among outfield prospects. The former Kentucky standout was given a serious opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster out of spring training despite not playing in a single contest at Triple-A. While he was sent to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2026 regular season, the former first-round pick has not missed a step and looked quite comfortable. Over his first 22 contests in the top level, Waldschmidt has posted an elite .337/.455/.554 slash line with a 1.009 OPS. The outfielder has gone deep twice, added six doubles, and even swiped four bases. In 2025, Waldschmidt hit 18 home runs and stole 29 bases over 134 games at High-A and Double-A. Given his five-category upside, Waldschmidt should be viewed as a high-end stash option among hitters in Week 4.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

April 22, 2026

The dynasty value of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been difficult to gauge through his first two seasons in the league, making him an attractive low-cost buy before this week's NFL Draft. A third-round pick in 2024, his rookie season began slowly but took off late in the year. On the strength of eight receiving touchdowns across his final five games, McMillan was the WR7 from Weeks 14 through 18. Peaking as KeepTradeCut's WR30 in the early 2025 offseason, any hopes of a true sophomore breakout were suppressed when the Buccaneers used the 19th overall pick on Emeka Egbuka and then fully extinguished when a scary preseason neck injury cost McMillan all but four games in 2025. With the Buccaneers' offense struggling as a whole by the time he returned, McMillan still managed to top 100 yards in Week 17, providing a WR10 finish in fantasy championship week and reminding managers of his spike potential. With Mike Evans signing a three-year deal with the 49ers in free agency, McMillan could be primed for his biggest role to date as the most prototypical boundary receiver remaining in Tampa. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR65, McMillan is a low-cost acquisition who has already shown the ability to win weeks, making him particularly undervalued in best-ball formats.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 22, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel tallied two assists, including a power-play helper, in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. These are his first points in the first-round series. Among American players with at least 15 appearances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eichel leads the pack with a scoring average of 1.07 points per game. Since April began, he has notched 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) in nine contests. The Mammoth must find a way to tame Eichel, or they won't make it past the first round.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Kansas City Royals reliever Matt Strahm struggled in a late-inning opportunity Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk, including a home run. Matt Strahm has had trouble finding consistency in his first season with Kansas City after strong years in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old now owns a 5.19 ERA through 8.2 innings this season and has allowed five runs in April. He has not limited damage in key situations, and his reliability in a setup role is declining. Strahm still has the experience and pitch mix to rebound, but his current form warrants close monitoring as the Royals evaluate late-inning options.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 22, 2026

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is coming off the worst season of his six-year career. He hit single-season yardage and touchdown lows, while his 4.9 receptions per game were approximately a catch and a half below his career average. And yet, Jefferson is still RotoBaller's dynasty WR4, largely because his 2025 struggles can be almost entirely explained away by some of the worst quarterback play in the league. Vikings quarterbacks threw for 3,176 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions in 2025, bottom-four numbers across the board. While Minnesota may not have found a long-term solution at the position, they've at least brought in a Band-Aid for 2026, signing Cardinals castoff Kyler Murray to a one-year deal at the start of free agency. While Murray has had his own struggles of late, he can stand on a proven record of supporting a true number one receiver, peppering DeAndre Hopkins with over 150 targets in their first season together, en route to a WR7 finish in 2020. Even if a clear path out of the darkness wasn't evident at the time, Jefferson was one of the smartest buy-lows of the 2025 season, and at just 26 years old, his cost to acquire may still be suppressed enough to make him a worthwhile buy before the new season starts and he reminds the league of what he's capable.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 22, 2026

Los Angeles Kings left wing Artemi Panarin produced a power-play goal in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. The second game of the series mirrored Game 1, with Panarin again L.A.'s lone goal-scorer on the power play. He's the eighth player in Kings history to score in both of his first two postseason outings with the team. Panarin has a lot of playoff pedigree, but it will take more than his efforts to get past the Presidents' Trophy winners. The series will continue on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena, where Panarin has been on the score sheet in five of his last six appearances.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes has been recalled and will start Wednesday against the Nationals. The move comes after Ian Hamilton was optioned, giving Didier Fuentes another opportunity at the major league level. He made one start earlier this season before being sent down on March 30 to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fuentes has not secured a consistent role in Atlanta, but this start presents a clear opening. The 20-year-old is the No. 3 prospect in the organization and features electric stuff. He has recorded 16 strikeouts across 17 innings in the majors and has the upside to develop into a long-term rotation piece.--Julian Brooke
Source: Atlanta Braves

April 22, 2026

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther collected his first Stanley Cup Playoffs points in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old netted Utah's second goal of the night and combined with Kailer Yamamoto to set up Logan Cooley for the game-winning tally. Dating back to the regular season, Guenther now boasts seven multi-point efforts in his last 12 outings. He had a big campaign with 73 points (40 goals, 33 assists) in 79 regular-season games and has carried the momentum into the playoffs, showing good chemistry with Cooley and Yamamoto on the second line.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had a tumultuous start to his NFL career. While Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Bo Nix, fellow quarterbacks taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, have all seen their dynasty stock rise tremendously through their first two years in the league, McCarthy's has been in free fall. After missing the entire 2024 season with a torn meniscus sustained in the preseason, McCarthy struggled mightily in what was essentially a redshirt rookie season, throwing for 163.2 yards per game while tossing 11 touchdowns to 12 interceptions, all the while dealing with nagging injuries and rumors of a soft benching. Heading into his third season, the Vikings have brought in former Cardinal Kyler Murray on a one-year deal. While Murray has faced his own on-field struggles of late, the presumption is that he should have the inside track to Minnesota's starting job in 2026, and after peaking as high as QB12 before ever taking a regular-season snap, McCarthy has fallen to RotoBaller's dynasty QB28. While things currently look bleak for his NFL future, it's important to remember that McCarthy is only 23 and has made just 10 professional starts. With Murray's deal only tying him to the Vikings for one season, a lot can happen between now and the point when Minnesota will need to make a decision on McCarthy's fifth-year option. Depending on just how low his stock dips, he could still be a worthwhile dart-throw acquisition for rebuilding dynasty managers.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 22, 2026

Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson scored twice as the team tied its first-round series against the Buffalo Sabres with a 4-2 road win on Tuesday night. Arvidsson set the tone in the contest as Boston jumped out to a commanding 4-0 lead. The Swedish forward had the perfect response to his rough Game 1 outing, when his line struggled and allowed Buffalo to open the series with a victory thanks to a third-period comeback. Secondary scoring behind David Pastrnak's line will be crucial to Boston's playoff chances, and Arvidsson is very capable of providing it. He finished the regular season with 25 goals and 54 points in 69 outings.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman struggled again in a save situation Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and hitting two batters while recording just one out in a 4-2 win. Hoffman has now allowed seven runs across his last four appearances, and his ERA has climbed to 7.59 through 10.2 innings this season. His command has been inconsistent, and his inability to limit damage in key moments is becoming a concern. Hoffman showed flashes of high-end ability last year, but those stretches have not carried over. If these struggles continue, his hold on the closer role will weaken and Toronto may explore other options.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 22, 2026

Fresh off the closest MVP race in recent history, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is RotoBaller's dynasty QB2, though the market would suggest he may be the most difficult player to acquire via trade. The 23-year-old third overall pick from 2024 finished his second season with 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns through the air and an additional 450 and four on the ground, good enough for a QB2 finish in most fantasy formats, and the arrow is still pointing up. Although a trade with the Eagles likely won't become official until after June 1st, dynasty managers are presently treating an A.J. Brown to the Patriots deal as a foregone conclusion, with the upgraded weaponry already baked into Maye's cost. At nearly 29 years old, Brown is still a dominant outside threat who could open things up even further for arguably the best downfield thrower in the league, and his presence would allow the rest of New England's receivers to slot into their more natural roles without having to fight up a weight class. The acquisition of Romeo Doubs to replace Stefon Diggs can be seen as a lateral move given the trajectory of each player, and the Patriots also made moves to bolster an offensive line that had its struggles throughout the 2025 season. Even with his rushing numbers dropping from his rookie season, Maye proved that he belongs among the fantasy elite, and if given the chance to fully utilize all his tools with a better surrounding cast, it should surprise nobody if he claims the QB1 title in the near future.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 22, 2026

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson celebrated his first career postseason goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He tied the game at one in the first period with a power-play goal. In his first postseason campaign a year ago, Hutson collected all five of his points via assists. He also kicked off this postseason with an assist in Game 1. However, his offensive production in the playoffs has been heavily reliant on the power play. Through his first seven career postseason outings, Hutson has registered only two even-strength points.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel continued his good start to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by recording the first postseason Gordie Howe hat trick in franchise history during Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens. Hagel scored Tampa's first goal, set up Nikita Kucherov for the second, and fought Juraj Slafkovsky. The two 30-goal scorers clashed early in the second period, with Slafkovsky taken down by a right-handed punch from Hagel. Following his two-goal effort in Game 1, Hagel has become only the fourth player in Lightning history to start a postseason with back-to-back multi-point games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson missed 10 games in 2025, so the business-as-usual start with which he began the year may not be as fresh in the minds of dynasty managers as it could be. Through the first six weeks of the season, Wilson caught 36 passes for 395 yards and four scores, good enough to make him the WR9 on a 17-game pace of 102 receptions, 1,119 yards, and 11 touchdowns until a knee injury derailed his season. By all accounts, Wilson's recovery has gone well, and he should have no limitations heading into the 2026 season, either personally or from a quarterbacking perspective. The Jets traded for former Comeback Player of the Year winner Geno Smith, and while he's coming off a down year with the Raiders, he arguably represents the best quarterback that Wilson has played with in his four-year career. That title is currently held by a past-his-prime Aaron Rodgers, from whom Wilson caught over 100 passes in 2024 despite sharing the field with Davante Adams for much of the year. Wilson's 7.9 targets per game across his 11 games played with Adams showed he can still draw volume even when playing alongside elite target competition, an important factor with the Jets holding four of the first 44 picks in the week's NFL Draft and wide receiver high atop their list of needs. Should the team invest early capital in one of the premier wideouts in the class, Wilson could see a slight drop to his current dynasty status as RotoBaller's WR13, and contending managers should try to buy the dip.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 22, 2026

Chicago Cubs veteran left-hander Caleb Thielbar secured his second save of the season with a clean two-thirds of an inning of work on Tuesday, as he needed just six pitches to secure the 7-4 win. Thielbar has continued his late-career resurgence during his time in Chicago, posting a 2.08 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a .221 opponents' batting average across 10 appearances this season. He also has one hold and has become a trusted option when the Cubs need outs late in games. Thielbar is emerging as a primary bullpen weapon and is worth adding as save chances increase.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 22, 2026

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes is "part of the discussion" to join the MLB roster in the coming days, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Fuentes is credited as being a "top option" to provide Atlanta with some pitching depth. While it is yet to be decided whether Fuentes will earn another opportunity as a starter, it appears he is quickly approaching a return to the big leagues. Out of spring training, Fuentes broke camp with the MLB roster as a long reliever but appeared in only one outing before being sent back to Triple-A. With Triple-A, Fuentes has operated as a full-time starter and has been able to log at least six innings of work in each of his last two outings. During this two-game stretch, Fuentes has allowed four runs (13 innings), while striking out 13 batters. While his fantasy upside would be limited if he were to operate out of the bullpen, he could be worth a speculative stash ahead of his eventual promotion in 12-team leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: Mark Bowman

April 22, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov scored a third-period game-tying goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Incredibly, the former MVP hadn't scored a postseason goal for three years, firing blanks in 14 consecutive games. With the monkey off his back now, it will be interesting to see whether Kucherov will go on a scoring streak. He hasn't found the back of the net in consecutive games during the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers. Although Kucherov has lacked puck luck in front of the net in the postseason, he has still been a point-per-game player. This year, Kucherov has tallied one goal and two assists through his first two playoff outings.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland picked up his first save of the season in Monday night's 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels and has still not allowed a run this year. The 28-year-old has been dominant across 12 appearances, recording 19 strikeouts in 13 innings of work while consistently missing bats in high-leverage spots. With expected closer Jeff Hoffman struggling early, Varland has positioned himself as the clear next option for save chances in Toronto. This is Louis Varland's first full season with the Blue Jays, and his electric start could earn him an even larger bullpen role. Fantasy managers should view him as a must-roster reliever and priority waiver wire target.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

April 22, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson played a leading role in Tuesday's 106-103 Game 2 win over the San Antonio Spurs, leading all scorers with 31 points. Henderson scored very efficiently in Game 1 and hadn't lost his touch on Tuesday night, finishing 11-for-17 from the field. He was 5-for-9 from outside and 4-for-6 at the line. At 22, Henderson became Portland's youngest-ever 30-point scorer in the playoffs. Yet there were also some shortcomings in his performance, as Henderson didn't register a single assist and collected only one rebound. Defensively, he managed one steal and one block. Henderson has made a superb start to his first career postseason campaign, but with his field-goal percentage at a lofty 64.3 percent, it may be hard for him to sustain his current scoring rate.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun finished Tuesday's 101-94 Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers with 20 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, four steals, and two blocks. The Turkish star left his fingerprints all over this game, yet the Rockets were held to 100 points again and suffered another loss. While Houston has been beaten by the Lakers in back-to-back games, Sengun has been productive in the series. Still, he is capable of making a bigger impact, having made only 38.5 percent of his field-goal attempts so far. The Rockets will attempt to spark a comeback on home court, starting with Game 3 on Friday night.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant led his team with 23 points in Tuesday's 101-94 loss to the Lakers, but he also committed a game-high nine turnovers. The rest of the Rockets had only six turnovers combined. Returning from a knee injury, which kept him sidelined for the series opener, Durant logged 41 minutes. He made only one of four outside attempts but was efficient overall, going 7-for-12 from the field and 8-for-9 at the free-throw line. The two-time Finals MVP capped off his line with six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block. Houston now heads home with a 2-0 series deficit, but the team can still turn the series around if they get the best out of Durant.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart made five of his seven attempts from outside and contributed 25 points in Tuesday's 101-94 Game 2 win over the Houston Rockets. Only LeBron James (28) had a higher points tally in the contest, with Smart finishing 8-for-13 from the field and 4-for-5 at the line. As usual, Smart also made his presence felt on the defensive end, snagging five steals and blocking one shot. His line also included two rebounds and seven assists. The Lakers are missing Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) to start the postseason, but you wouldn't know it from how well Smart and Luke Kennard have played. So far, the duo is averaging a combined 45.0 points per game in the first-round series.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James posted a game-high 28 points as the team grabbed a 2-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets with a 101-94 win on Tuesday night. The legendary forward also tallied eight rebounds, seven assists, and one steal, finishing 8-for-20 from the field and 10-for-14 at the charity stripe. James' work on the offensive end included a jaw-dropping reverse dunk in the third quarter. Even with Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique) on the shelf, Houston has struggled to match the Lakers, largely because of James's all-out effort. The four-time Finals MVP may be 41, but he's playing with the vigor of a 21-year-old embarking on his first postseason, averaging 23.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 10.0 assists, and 1.5 steals through the opening games of the first round.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 22, 2026

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (leg) missed the end of Tuesday's Game 2 win over Houston, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. The 24-year-old exited the action due to an apparent right leg injury with 5:05 remaining in the fourth quarter. LaRavia finished Tuesday's win scoreless in 16 minutes off the bench but grabbed two rebounds and had one block. The Lakers have been badly stung by injuries late in the season, and it's possible LaRavia will also have to miss time. In that case, Jarred Vanderbilt must be ready for a heavier workload in the second unit.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Mike Trudell

April 22, 2026

San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (wrist) exited Tuesday's Game 2 loss to Portland early in the fourth quarter, Tom Orsborn of the San Antonio Express-News reports. He was hurt in a collision with Portland's Deni Avdija. Barnes went to the locker room and didn't return to the game, even after coming back to the bench. The 2015 NBA champion finished with four points and one rebound in 15 minutes off the bench. Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper are likely to see more minutes in the second unit if Barnes has to miss additional time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Tom Orsborn

April 22, 2026

Marco Penge struggled at the RBC Heritage, finishing T77 and losing over 8.28 total strokes, including -0.898 strokes off the tee, the first time he has lost strokes in that area this season. Over his last two starts, Penge has also lost more than 13 total strokes tee to green, and fatigue from playing six straight events may be starting to show. Despite this dip in form, he will tee it up again this week at the Zurich Classic alongside Matt Wallace, who finished T2 at the Valero Texas Open but has otherwise struggled to find form this season. Penge remains one of the stronger drivers on Tour, gaining +0.607 strokes per round off the tee (12th) and ranking sixth in driving distance. While the 27-year-old has shown flashes this season, his game is currently trending in the wrong direction heading into New Orleans.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 22, 2026

Sahith Theegala has put together a strong bounce-back season after a down 2025, recording seven top-25 finishes through his first 11 events, including a T25 last week at the RBC Heritage. He looks to keep it going at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where he will team up with Aaron Rai. This duo forms a well-balanced pairing, with Theegala ranking 23rd in total strokes gained (+0.889 per round), 14th around the green (+0.382), and 36th in putting (+0.327). He can be sporadic off the tee, ranking just 106th in driving accuracy, but Rai is sitting in eighth. In this team format, players can get away with more volatility off the tee, and Theegala's overall form has been solid all season. This duo should have a strong chance to make a run into the weekend.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

April 22, 2026

Shane Lowry opened the season with finishes of T8, T24, and T2, but has since cooled off, missing two cuts and failing to finish better than T28 in his last five. He now looks to regain form at the Zurich Classic, where he won in 2025 alongside partner Rory McIlroy. This year, he'll team up with Brooks Koepka, forming arguably the most formidable duo in the field. Lowry has been solid overall, gaining 0.794 strokes per round (29th on Tour), but his around-the-green play has held him back, ranking 103rd and losing -0.095 strokes per round. He has not finished worse than 13th here in his last three appearances, and will look to use this unique format to get back on track.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour