March 31, 2026
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect
Colt Emerson has officially been added to the team's 40-man roster but will remain at Triple-A Tacoma "for the time being," per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Emerson is widely considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball and signed a massive eight-year, $95 million contract extension with the Mariners on Tuesday. While the deal would seem to indicate that Seattle expects Emerson to be in the big leagues sooner rather than later, it appears as though the team does not plan to promote him immediately. Emerson, who turns 21 years old this July, reached Triple-A for 27 plate appearances at the end of 2025. However, he spent the majority of the year at High-A Everett and logged just 161 plate appearances with Double-A Arkansas. Upon his inevitable promotion to Seattle, Emerson will be a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers due to his well-rounded profile at the plate.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
March 31, 2026
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher
Carlos Rodon (elbow, hamstring) experienced hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Rodon is currently on the 15-day injured list while he recovers from the surgery he had in October 2025 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. The 33-year-old threw 50 pitches in a live batting practice session on Sunday and appeared to be progressing well. However, it appears as though he may have to halt his rehab progression for non-arm-related reasons. Rodon had an excellent year with the Yankees in 2025, posting an 18-9 record with a 3.09 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 195 strikeouts across 175 innings (33 starts). He's a must-roster fantasy starting pitcher when healthy, but managers may still have a while to wait before Rodon is back on a big-league mound.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
March 31, 2026
Golden State Warriors guard
De'Anthony Melton (thumb) will miss Wednesday's game against San Antonio due to a left thumb strain, opening extra backcourt minutes.
Gary Payton II (knee), if cleared, could be the main beneficiary after posting 16 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes last game and providing steady two-way production recently.
Pat Spencer may also see more playmaking opportunities after recording eight assists in 24 minutes.
Will Richard could re-enter the rotation as well. Melton's absence opens some deep-league and DFS streaming options, but there isn't an obvious one-for-one replacement in standard leagues.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher
Zach Eflin (elbow) exited early from his start on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers due to right elbow discomfort, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. Before getting hurt, the veteran right-hander pitched 3 2/3 innings and recorded seven strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one earned run. While the extent of Eflin's injury has yet to be determined, an elbow issue of any serious nature could lead to considerable missed time. Eflin entered 2026 in search of a bounce-back season. Back troubles limited the 31-year-old to just 71 1/3 innings (14 starts), and he struggled to a 5.93 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a minuscule 16.2% strikeout rate. If Eflin ends up missing time due to this current ailment, veteran right-hander
Dean Kremer could be the most likely candidate to take his spot in the Orioles' rotation.
--Will BradySource: MASN - Roch Kubatko
March 31, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (illness) will not play Wednesday against San Antonio, leaving the team thin in the frontcourt. With
Al Horford (calf) and
Quinten Post (foot) also unavailable,
Draymond Green could see more time at center after finishing with 13 points, eight assists, and four rebounds in 30 minutes last game.
Omer Yurtseven may also pick up situational minutes, though his role remains uncertain. Porzingis' absence could also open extra run for
Malevy Leons. Fantasy managers should expect Golden State to rely more on Green's versatility in small-ball looks.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against Chicago and appears on track to remain in the lineup. The veteran has averaged 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 three-pointers, and 1.2 steals in 31.4 minutes over his last five games and should continue handling a heavy offensive workload with
Andrew Nembhard (back),
Aaron Nesmith (neck), and
Jarace Walker (back) sidelined. Siakam remains a must-start while Indiana is shorthanded, and his presence should help keep the rotation steady alongside
Obi Toppin (foot) and
Jay Huff.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (back) will sit out Wednesday's game against Chicago for injury management after playing in five straight contests. Nembhard had taken on a bigger playmaking role lately with multiple double-digit assist games, so Indiana will need to adjust with him out of the backcourt rotation. With
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also out,
Quenton Jackson and
Ethan Thompson could see expanded minutes, with Jackson coming off a 10-point outing in 20 minutes.
Kam Jones and
Taelon Peter could also factor into the guard rotation if Indiana needs extra depth. In championship week, Nembhard's absence could push fantasy managers to find short-term guard help.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is playing in simulated games, but manager Torey Lovullo said he won't return until late April, at the earliest, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Gurriel is on the 10-day injured list and is still working his way back from surgery to fix a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered in the outfield on Sept. 11. The 32-year-old was hoping that he'd be ready for Opening Day last week, but the D-backs have slow-played him so that he doesn't have a setback. He has been serving as the designated hitter in minor-league games at the team's spring training complex to get his timing back at the plate. Once he gets the green light to return to the outfield, a minor-league rehab assignment probably won't be far off. The Cuban outfielder should be a lineup regular for the Snakes when he returns, but right now, fantasy managers can leave him on the waiver wire in mixed leagues. Gurriel is rostered in just 3% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
March 31, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander
Corbin Burnes (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Burnes is slowly mixing in all of his pitches in two bullpens per week as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The four-time All-Star only made 11 starts in his first year in Arizona in 2025 before being shut down with elbow problems. Burnes isn't expected to make his return in 2026 until sometime in July, but the 31-year-old veteran is a worthy fantasy stash because of the consistency he has displayed in his career as one of the top starters in the game. He was an All-Star for four straight seasons from 2021 to 2024, making at least 28 starts in that span before going down due to injury last year. Before being shut down in 2025, he was looking good again, posting a 2.66 ERA and 1.17 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 26 walks in 64 1/3 innings. Burnes is rostered in 46% of Yahoo leagues while being on the IL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
March 31, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
Olivier-Maxence Prosper (wrist) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks after missing one contest. The 23-year-old has been productive recently, averaging 15.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 1.6 steals in 24.4 minutes over his last five games, giving him some late-season appeal in deeper formats. With
Taylor Hendricks (finger) doubtful, Prosper could handle significant frontcourt minutes again. His return should help steady Memphis' frontcourt rotation alongside
GG Jackson II and
Cedric Coward, but his fantasy value will still depend on whether he continues to see consistent minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard
Ty Jerome (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against New York, marking his fifth straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. With Jerome sidelined,
Javon Small should continue seeing starting point guard duties, while
Cam Spencer and
Walter Clayton Jr. remain involved in the rotation. Spencer finished with 16 points, four three-pointers, and five assists in 19 minutes last game, giving him some deep league and DFS appeal. Small also offers assist and steal upside, while Clayton provides secondary playmaking. Jerome can be dropped in most redraft formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander
Merrill Kelly (back), who opened the year on the 15-day injured list with left intercostal nerve irritation, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and will make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Reno on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 37-year-old veteran might end up only missing a couple of turns through the rotation in the big leagues to open the 2026 campaign. He'll make another rehab start on April 8, but after that, Kelly could rejoin Arizona's starting rotation to give fantasy managers in deeper leagues another option for starting pitching depth. Kelly ended up making three spring training appearances before his back acted up, allowing nine earned runs on 15 hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out two in 6 1/3 innings. At his age, Kelly's below-average 22% career strikeout rate leaves very little upside, especially in a hitter-friendly home park, but he has won double-digit games in three of the past four seasons. He's rostered in 64% of Yahoo leagues despite his early-season injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
March 31, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Caris LeVert (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against Toronto after being listed as questionable. The veteran wing logged 10 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes off the bench Monday and has averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 19.8 minutes over his last five games. LeVert's reserve role caps his fantasy ceiling, making him more of a deep-league option for modest across-the-board production. His availability could cut slightly into
Kevin Huerter's and
Marcus Sasser's minutes in the second unit.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (pelvis) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. It was uncertain if McBride would be able to play after he made an early exit from Sunday's game. He played 11 minutes on Sunday before leaving due to what is being called a pelvic injury. He has been cleared for Tuesday's game, but the Knicks will likely monitor him closely. McBride is recovering from sports hernia surgery, so they don't want to re-aggravate the issue. The 25-year-old guard won't be an ideal streaming option for Tuesday's slate.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward
Collin Murray-Boyles (back) is available for Tuesday's game against Detroit after missing time with lower back spasms. The rookie first-round pick has flashed defensive upside in limited run, posting 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks across his last three appearances, though his role remains modest behind
Jakob Poeltl and
Sandro Mamukelashvili. Murray-Boyles could carve out deeper-league value for managers chasing blocks, but inconsistent minutes limit his reliability. His return may trim Mamukelashvili's workload slightly, while Poeltl should continue handling the bulk of the center minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Sasser will shed the questionable tag and should play his normal role in the rotation on Tuesday. He finished with 12 points, four assists, and knocked down four three-pointers across 18 minutes of action on Monday. The second-year guard doesn't offer a ton of streaming value, but he's a decent source of three-pointers. He figures to continue playing minutes in the teens with the Pistons mostly healthy outside of
Cade Cunningham (lung) right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will play Tuesday against Detroit after missing one game with right heel soreness. Ingram has averaged 14.8 points, 1.0 three-pointer, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 block in 31.6 minutes over his last five games and should resume his usual role as a secondary scoring option behind
RJ Barrett and
Scottie Barnes. His return likely sends
Ja'Kobe Walter back to the bench after a spot start. Ingram remains a steady category contributor, particularly for points and rebounds, and should already be rostered in most competitive formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Ziaire Williams will shift back into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Williams is back in the rotation after sitting out Sunday's game due to a coach's decision. Williams will move back into the starting five with
Terance Mann (Achilles) unavailable on Tuesday. Williams has scored 16 points or more in five straight games before getting benched on Sunday. When active, Williams is a decent streaming option and figures to play 20-plus minutes in the rotation without Mann available.
--Andy WebbSource: CJ Holmes
March 31, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (hip) will play Tuesday against Toronto after sitting out one game with right hip soreness. The veteran sharpshooter has averaged 12.8 points, 3.4 three-pointers, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28.0 minutes over his last five games, giving him value for managers targeting three-point production. His return likely pushes
Kevin Huerter back into a smaller role after Huerter scored 17 points as a spot starter Monday. Robinson remains a viable category specialist for threes, while
Tobias Harris and
Ausar Thompson should continue handling steady offensive roles.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is available to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Duren is back in action after sitting out Monday's game due to knee injury management reasons. With Duren back in the mix,
Paul Reed should see a reduced role in the rotation. Reed finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds across 34 minutes on Monday. His streaming value will take a hit with Duren back in the mix. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure Duren is active ahead of tip-off.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) has been cleared to play Tuesday against Toronto after missing one game with left hip soreness. Harris has been steady lately, averaging 15.8 points, 1.6 three-pointers, 5.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 29.3 minutes over his last five, making him a reliable multi-category option.
Javonte Green, who scored 19 points in 30 minutes as a spot starter Monday, is expected to return to a bench role. Harris should continue to see consistent usage alongside
Jalen Duren and
Daniss Jenkins.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Marvin Bagley III (shoulder) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Bagley will miss both legs of the back-to-back set due to a left shoulder injury. His next chance to play will come on Friday, so fantasy managers should check back ahead of that game. In the meantime,
Dwight Powell figures to serve as the backup center to
Daniel Gafford on Tuesday. Powell finished with nine points and eight rebounds across 24 minutes on Monday. Fantasy managers looking for a cheap DFS option might want to consider Powell, given he'll have an expanded role.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Ryan Rollins (hip) is available for Tuesday's game against Dallas after missing one contest with left hip soreness. Rollins has been productive when given starter minutes, averaging 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.6 steals across his last five appearances, and he should continue seeing strong usage with
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and
Bobby Portis (wrist) still out.
Andre Jackson Jr. is expected to move back to the bench with Rollins returning. Rollins should continue to hold standard-league value and carries DFS appeal while Milwaukee remains short-handed.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle is starting at shortstop and will bat out of the two-hole on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander
Brandon Pfaadt, while designated hitter
Kerry Carpenter is being dropped to the fifth spot in the batting order, according to MLB.com. Third baseman
Colt Keith will be the club's leadoff hitter at Chase Field. McGonigle, only 21 years old, hasn't looked like a rookie in his first four games, going 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles, four RBI, three runs scored, three walks, and three strikeouts. He has quickly demanded a move up the batting order, which will only raise his fantasy ceiling in 2026. Tuesday will be McGonigle's first time in the two-hole in his career after batting sixth for Detroit to begin the season. Carpenter, meanwhile, has one hit in 16 at-bats with 10 strikeouts in his first four games. Perhaps Carpenter can get going on Tuesday, as he's 2-for-3 in his career versus Pfaadt. McGonigle is already rostered in 82% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 31, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard
Klay Thompson (rest) is heading to the bench ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. It's not shocking to see the Mavs resting the veteran Thompson during the second leg of this back-to-back set. He finished with five points, two assists, and two rebounds across 22 minutes of action on Monday. The Mavs are very thin on forward depth, so
Khris Middleton will likely play a significant role. The veteran forward doesn't offer a ton of streaming appeal, but could be worth a look as a cheap DFS option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) will play Tuesday against Dallas after missing four games with right Achilles tendinopathy. His recent production has been fairly modest, averaging 10.6 points, 1.2 three-pointers, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 24.0 minutes over his last five, which makes him more of a depth option than a clear must-start.
Pete Nance is likely headed back to a smaller bench role with Kuzma returning. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) still out, Kuzma could see enough touches to stay fantasy relevant. Kuzma fits best as a deeper-league play with realistic expectations.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 31, 2026
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Tuesday that outfielder
Seiya Suzuki (knee) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment when the team is on the road, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. The exact timing of the rehab assignment and the location are still to be determined. The Cubs start their six-game road trip in Cleveland against the Guardians on Friday, so Suzuki should start playing in minor-league games this weekend as he recovers from a strained PCL in his knee that he suffered while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic. With Suzuki on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2026 regular season,
Matt Shaw and
Michael Conforto have been platooning in right field for the Cubbies. The 31-year-old Suzuki is a must-stash in all fantasy baseball formats after hitting a career-high 32 home runs and driving in a career-high 103 runs in 151 regular-season games in 2025 in his fourth year in the big leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Watch Marquee - Taylor McGregor
March 31, 2026
Houston Astros shortstop
Jeremy Pena is back at the 6 and is leading off for the Astros on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander
Brayan Bello, according to MLB.com. Pena will be playing in his third game of the young season on Tuesday as the Astros ease him in following a fractured finger that he recovered from this spring. The veteran shortstop has gone 2-for-10 (.200) at the plate with a run scored, a stolen base, and two strikeouts in his two games played.
Carlos Correa shifts back to third base, with
Isaac Paredes heading to the bench on Tuesday night. Fantasy managers will want to get Pena back into their starting lineups for the second game of the series at Daikin Park against the BoSox. Pena has one hit in his four career at-bats against Bello with a .900 OPS.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 31, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter
Christian Yelich will make the start in left field and will bat cleanup for the Brewers on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander
Shane McClanahan, according to MLB.com. Catcher
Gary Sanchez will DH and bat fifth. Yelich, the team's primary DH, will play the field for the first time in 2026. The 34-year-old three-time All-Star and former MVP is completely healthy and is off to a strong start at the plate in his first four games of the season, going 6-for-14 (.429) with a home run, five RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base, one walk, and four strikeouts. Yelich is typically a must-start in fantasy lineups, but those setting DFS lineups on Tuesday might want to avoid him against a tough left-hander in McClanahan. Yelich is hitless in three career at-bats against the southpaw, while Sanche is hitting .125 in eight career at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 31, 2026
New York Islanders right wing Simon Holmstrom (upper body) won't be available on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres and is considered day-to-day, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. Holmstrom is one point shy of having his second straight 40-point season. He has tallied 19 goals and 20 assists across 73 outings. As a result of Holmstrom's absence, Mathew Barzal will move back to the first power-play unit. Anthony Duclair will take his spot in the lineup. Things haven't gone well for Duclair in 2025-26, and he isn't a good fantasy option. Barzal's move to the top power-play unit might also have only a limited impact on his fantasy value, as Buffalo is one of the NHL's best penalty-killing teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andrew Gross
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