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Yakov Trenin Considered a Game-Time Decision Wednesday
Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) is considered a game-time call for Wednesday's tilt against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The heavy-hitting Russian sustained an upper-body injury in Monday's Game 2 and might join Mats Zuccarello (upper body) on the sidelines. Zuccarello is also a game-time decision on Wednesday. If they can't play, Bobby Brink is set to stay in the lineup, and Nico Strum will make his series debut. Trenin has gone scoreless against Dallas but already has 16 hits after two games.
Source: Dan Rosen
Source: Dan Rosen
Shedeur Sanders Gets First Reps in Team Workouts
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders was the first quarterback to take reps during team drills at voluntary minicamp on Wednesday, according to Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official website. Although Sanders opened the workout, the Browns rotated through quarterbacks, with Deshaun Watson and Dillon Gabriel also getting heavily involved. "We were just rotating who was first reps," head coach Todd Monken said. "It was set up in a way for us to get a look at all of them. The plan was to have Shedeur have a few more reps, but to let Deshaun and Shedeur both have reps with the ones." We can't read too much into the breakdown of drills more than four months ahead of the regular season, especially when the difference in the number of reps was marginal. At the same time, it's interesting to see Monken establish a sort of pecking order, allowing Sanders, the less-experienced quarterback but incumbent starter, to get the first nod over Watson (Achilles), who has more experience but is returning from a lengthy injury absence.
Source: Kelsey Russo
Source: Kelsey Russo
Mats Zuccarello a Game-Time Call Wednesday
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) is a game-time decision on Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Norwegian veteran is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to an upper-body injury. The timing of the injury couldn't be worse for Zuccarello and the Wild. In Game 1, Zuccarello was superb with three assists, and he has been on an offensive tear since late March. Across his last seven appearances, Zuccarello has recorded six multi-point games. Bobby Brink will remain in the lineup if Zuccarello can't make his return on Wednesday night.
Source: Dan Rosen
Source: Dan Rosen
Wyatt Langford Expected to Go on Injured List With Flexor Strain
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) said he's going on the injured list with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right forearm that he suffered on a swing during Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. The good news for fantasy managers, though, is that he's only expected to need 10 days to get healthy again. The Rangers will recall outfielder Alejandro Osuna to replace Langford on the big-league roster. Ezequiel Duran, who got the start in left field on Wednesday with Langford sidelined, should see most of the playing time for the Rangers in the next 10 days in left field. The 24-year-old Langford has plenty of long-term upside because of his power and speed profile, but injuries continue to get in the way for the former fourth overall pick out of Florida in 2023. Fantasy managers should not be thinking of dumping him to the waiver wire. In his first 80 at-bats in 2026, Langford has 19 hits, a homer, four RBI, nine runs scored, and three stolen bases for the Rangers.
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Source: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
Chris Bell is Ahead of Schedule in ACL Rehab
Louisville wide receiver prospect Chris Bell (knee) is working his way back from an ACL tear that he suffered in November 2025. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Bell's agent and doctor told him that the NFL Draft prospect "is running 18+ MPH and ahead of schedule in rehab." This would seem to suggest that Bell might be ready for Week 1 of his rookie season in 2026. The ACL tear certainly impacted Bell's draft stock, but Rapoport said that he expects the 21-year-old to be a Day 2 pick (second or third round). Aggregate mock draft data from NFLMockDraftDatabase.com seems to agree, ranking Bell as the #55 prospect in this week's draft. He was a multi-season contributor at school, amassing 144 catches, 2,061 yards, and 12 touchdowns over the last three years (38 games). He's the #17 prospect and #9 wide receiver in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rookie rankings.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Mets Not Considering Role Change for Devin Williams
The New York Mets haven't considered changing right-handed reliever Devin Williams' role in the bullpen at this point, manager Carlos Mendoza told Max Goodman of NJ.com. Williams' struggles with the New York Yankees last year have carried over into 2026 across town. The 31-year-old veteran and two-time All-Star has allowed seven earned runs on 11 hits (one homer) while walking six and striking out 11 in 6 1/3 innings pitched so far with the Mets for a 9.95 ERA. He took the loss on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins after failing to record an out while giving up two earned runs on a hit and three walks. Williams didn't allow a run in his first five appearances with the Mets, but he's allowed seven runs in just 1 1/3 innings in his last three outings. It sounds like the Mets are going to give Williams some more leeway to work things out, but fantasy managers scrounging for saves already might want to make a speculative pickup on right-handed setup man Luke Weaver.
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman
Source: NJ.com - Max Goodman
Caleb Banks on Pace for Football Activities in June
Florida defensive tackle prospect Caleb Banks (foot) should be able to resume football activities within the next six to eight weeks. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Banks' doctor sent a letter to NFL teams that said the draft prospect underwent a CT scan on Tuesday and is on pace to be fully cleared by early June. The 23-year-old is working his way back from a broken bone in his foot that he suffered during the NFL Combine. Banks was once a projected first-round pick, with aggregate mock draft data from NFLMockDraftDatabase.com ranking him as this year's #22 overall prospect. However, since the injury, he has fallen to #41 overall and is now a projected Day 2 selection. The rehab timeline provided by Banks' doctor still puts him on track to play in Week 1 of his rookie season. Depending on the landing spot, he projects best as a long-term impact player who can be an immediate rotational depth piece on the defensive line.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Maikel Garcia Leaves Early on Wednesday With Elbow Soreness
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) was pulled from Wednesday's game early after the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles with right-elbow soreness, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Until we have more details about the severity of Garcia's elbow injury, we'll consider him day-to-day. Before leaving the game against Baltimore, he went 0-for-3 at the plate with a strikeout. With an off day coming on Thursday, hopefully Garcia will be ready to return for Friday's series opener in KC against the Los Angeles Angels. He came into Wednesday's action with a .274 batting average (26-for-95) with two home runs, 10 RBI, 14 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 107 plate appearances across 24 games played. The 26-year-old Venezuelan infielder was replaced at third base by Nick Loftin. Garcia is currently rostered in 98% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Source: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
Could Carson Beck be a First-Round Pick in the NFL Draft?
Miami quarterback Carson Beck has a chance to be selected in the first round of this week's NFL Draft, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. In a conversation on the Rich Eisen Show, Pelissero said that he "can't 100% rule out" the possibility of Beck being a first-round pick. Even if Beck doesn't hear his name called within the first 32 picks, Pelissero indicated that the quarterback prospect is essentially a lock to be selected higher than most analysts and mock drafts are projecting. Up until recently, Beck was a projected fourth-rounder, according to aggregate data compiled by NFLMockDraftDatabase.com. However, on Wednesday, his projected draft position skyrocketed to #65, placing him just on the fringe of the second and third rounds. It's a shocking turn of events, but perhaps not as surprising as it seems given the thinness of this year's quarterback class. Beck was a three-year starter in college and completed an ACC-high 72.4% of his passes for 3,813 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions at Miami in 2025. Fans should now expect to hear his name called in the middle of Day 2, but we also can't rule out a late first-round pick if a team wants to guarantee an extra year of control in his rookie contract.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Wyatt Langford Sitting Out on Wednesday With Forearm Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates after being pulled from Tuesday's win early with right-forearm stiffness, according to MLB.com. Langford told reporters after Tuesday's game that he felt the tightness on a swing. He will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. It's bad timing for Langford, as he was the team's hottest hitter before the injury, going 7-for-14 in the three-game series against the Seattle Mariners over the weekend. In his first 80 at-bats of the 2026 season, the 24-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida has hit .238 (19-for-80) with a homer, three doubles, two triples, four RBI, nine runs, and three stolen bases in 20 games. Ezequiel Duran will make the start in left field and hit ninth on Wednesday against the Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft. Even if Langford requires a trip to the injured list, he should be stashed in all fantasy leagues due to his power/speed upside.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Roman Anthony Day-to-Day With Sore Back
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Roman Anthony (back) is dealing with a sore back and is day-to-day, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Anthony came down with some back tightness on Tuesday and is not in the starting nine for Wednesday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees with a left-hander on the mound. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if Anthony is ready to return for Thursday's series finale. With Anthony out on Wednesday, Andruw Monasterio is serving as the team's designated hitter. The 21-year-old Anthony was as advertised in his major-league debut in 71 games in 2025, slashing .292/.396/.463 with an .859 OPS, eight homers, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in 303 plate appearances, but he's gone only 18-for-80 (.225) so far in 2026 with a homer and four RBI in 22 games played in his first full big-league season. It's too early to panic about Anthony, and hopefully, he can avoid a trip to the injured list.
Source: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo
Source: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo
Nathan Church Heating Up, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nathan Church had another hit on Wednesday in the team's 4-1 loss to the hosting Miami Marlins, and he's now gone 8-for-20 with a double, home run, three RBI, four runs scored, and three steals in the last six games to boost his season average to .236 and his OPS to .659. He now has two home runs, eight RBI, nine runs scored, three stolen bases, three walks, and 15 strikeouts in 21 games played in the early going of his first full major-league season. The 25-year-old former 11th-round selection out of UC Irving in 2022 went 10-for-56 (.179) with a homer, eight RBI, and nine runs scored in just 27 games in his major-league debut with the Red Birds in 2025. Because Church has yet to face a left-handed pitcher, his fantasy value in mixed leagues is limited. However, if Church continues to hit, he could see his role increase in St. Louis' outfield. Right now in Yahoo leagues, Church is only rostered in 1% of leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Red Sox Move Triston Casas to 60-Day Injured List
The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that they transferred first baseman Triston Casas (abdomen, knee) to the 60-day injured list. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for left-hander Eduardo Rivera, who is being called up from Triple-A Worcester. Casas spent the offseason and spring training recovering from knee surgery, and he started the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list. His move to the 60-day IL means he won't be eligible to be reinstated until late May. In addition to his knee rehab, the left-handed slugger suffered a strained left abdominal muscle earlier this month that has kept him out of action. In both dynasty/keeper and single-year fantasy baseball formats, Casas is losing value by the day. Whenever he's ready to make his season debut, Casas won't be guaranteed regular playing time, and most of his at-bats will most likely come at designated hitter with Willson Contreras locked in at first base. Casas is only 1% rostered in Yahoo leagues these days.
Source: Red Sox
Source: Red Sox
Anthony Volpe 10-14 Days Away From Season Debut With Yanks
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Foul Territory on Wednesday that shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) has had "zero issues" with his surgically-repaired left (non-throwing) shoulder over the last couple of months. "Realistically, he's still 10 days [or] two weeks away, I would think," Boone said. Volpe played most of last year with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, but he still managed to hit 19 home runs, drive in 72 runs, and steal 18 bases in 153 regular-season games. He has gone 6-for-15 with a home run and two stolen bases in his five minor-league rehab games with Double-A Somerset and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Volpe is getting very close to making his 2026 season debut, but the Yankees aren't going to rush him back, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be back until the calendar flips to May. The 24-year-old is only rostered in 8% of Yahoo leagues right now, but that number should increase in the coming weeks as he nears reinstatement from the 10-day IL. Volpe should take over starting duties at the 6 in the Bronx from Jose Caballeros when he's ready.
Source: Foul Territory
Source: Foul Territory
Hunter Dobbins' Season Debut With Cardinals is on the Horizon
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee), who is currently on the 15-day injured list after recovering from ACL surgery last year, is expected to join the team's six-man starting rotation during the stretch of 17 games without an off day that begins this Friday, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Dobbins could be cleared to be reinstated from the IL next week to face the Pittsburgh Pirates if he gets through his final minor-league rehab start this Saturday at Triple-A Memphis without any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. The Cardinals acquired Dobbins in the offseason in the trade that sent first baseman Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old former eighth-rounder by Boston in 2021 out of Texas Tech is not rostered at all in any Yahoo leagues. Dobbins made his big-league debut in 2025 in Beantown, going 4-1 with a 4.13 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 45 strikeouts, and 17 walks in 61 innings over 13 appearances (11 starts).
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Josh Naylor an Early-Season Disappointment, is There Hope for a Turnaround?
After an atrocious start to the season, Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor appears to be coming around. The left-handed hitter went 6-for-59 (.102) over the season's first 15 games without a single extra-base hit, however, over the last eight games, he is 9-for-29 (.310) with four extra-base hits (two doubles, two home runs). In all, he's produced a .170/.253/.261 slash line with a .237 wOBA and 51 wRC+, not even close to his career line of .269/.329/.447 with a .332 wOBA and 115 wRC+ that he came into the season with. The good news is that he is still striking out at a better-than-average rate (16.2 percent), making more contact (80.6 percent) than he did last year, and both his xBA (.229) and xwOBA (.291) are much higher than his actual stats. Given his recent turnaround, he appears headed in the right direction, and the stats point to brighter days ahead.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Blue Jays Considering Demoting Jeff Hoffman in the Bullpen?
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman will not be available for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after pitching three times in four days, but manager John Schneider said the team will "use the off day to talk about (role) with him," according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. "We'll re-evaluate everything, talk with him, and see how he's doing. He's going through it, obviously, a little bit." Hoffman was credited with his first hold of the year in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels, but he was pulled from the game after just one-third of an inning, having allowed an earned run on two hits, two hit-by-pitches, and a strikeout. Louis Varland came on to replace him and closed the door by inducing a double-play groundout. Fantasy managers scrounging for saves in the early going in 2026 should look to pick Varland up off the waiver wire immediately. Hoffman has strikeout upside -- he's fanned 24 in just 10 2/3 innings, but he's also allowed 11 runs (nine earned) while walking six and blowing three saves already. He's a very volatile option for saves in fantasy who might be on the verge of a bullpen demotion.
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
Juan Soto Officially Back in Mets Lineup on Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, and he's serving as the designated hitter while batting second in his return on Wednesday against the visiting Minnesota Twins and left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp, who is making his MLB debut. It will be Soto's first game back with the Mets since he strained his right calf on April 3 against the San Francisco Giants. They are desperately hoping that the 27-year-old four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner can help them break a 12-game losing streak. Fantasy managers are hoping that Soto's calf injury won't disrupt his hot streak at the plate to begin the 2026 season, as Soto was slashing .355/.412/.516 with a .928 OPS, a home run, five RBI, and three runs scored in his first eight games before getting hurt. Soto might need to knock a little rust off at first since he didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment, but fantasy managers should be putting him back into their lineups sooner rather than later.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Victor Vodnik a Name to Consider for Saves
Colorado Rockies closer Victor Vodnik has been solid so far this season and is a name to consider when searching the waiver wire for saves. The right-hander blew his first save opportunity of the season back on March 29, but made seven straight scoreless appearances after that, during which time he tallied three saves. His last outing did not go so well, allowing two earned runs on three hits, a walk, and a wild pitch, but thankfully, it was a non-save situation, and his job appears to be secure. With the Rockies showing some fight lately, including taking two of four from the mighty Dodgers, they certainly appear to be capable of winning more games than they did a season ago (.375 winning percentage compared to .265), which should mean more save chances for their closer. The 26-year-old is the owner of a 3.60 ERA, and while a WHIP of 1.80 and K-BB% of 2.1 percent are not fantasy-friendly, he does not appear to have competition for the role at the moment, and the 6-foot hurler can be found in over 90 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Phillies Place J.T. Realmuto on Injured List With Back Injury
The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a lower-back injury, league sources told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Realmuto had missed two games before returning on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Phils are calling up Garett Stubbs from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he will split time behind the plate with Rafael Marchan. Despite dealing with back and foot injuries in the first couple of weeks of the 2026 season, Realmuto managed to hit .259/.344/.352 with a home run, four RBI, and five runs scored in his first 54 at-bats. It's more bad news for the Phillies, though, who have lost seven straight games to dig themselves a sizeable hole early on. It's only the third time in Realmuto's eight years with the Phillies that he has landed on the IL. Marchan has started the year 2-for-31 at the plate with a homer and seven strikeouts, while Stubbs hit .289/.413/.632 in 46 plate appearances at Triple-A before his call-up. Fantasy managers should be looking to avoid the catching situation in Philly with Realmuto sidelined. UPDATE: Realmuto was officially put on the IL with back spasms.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Source: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
Freddy Peralta Underwhelming So Far, Can He Turn it Around?
New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta had a phenomenal 2025 campaign with the Brewers, but he's been unable to replicate that success so far this season in Queens. The right-hander owns a 4.05 ERA through five starts, and his K% is down 3.2 percent from last year to 25.0 percent. On the bright side, his WHIP of 1.09 is nearly identical to last season, and a 3.78 xFIP suggests maybe he's pitched better than what the results show. The 29-year-old gets a chance to right the ship his next time out, which is scheduled for this Friday at home against the Rockies, a team that has the fifth-worst runs-per-game average (3.83) and strikes out the second-most in baseball (9.54 K/game). Fantasy managers should remain patient with the two-time All-Star.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Colby Thomas Recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas
Athletics outfielder Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, with Denzel Clarke (foot) heading to the injured list. The former third-round draft pick has been hitting well for the Aviators, slashing .309/.397/.574 with five home runs through 17 games. The right-handed slugger has also shown modest year-over-year improvements in strikeout (24.4 percent) and walk rate (10.3 percent) in the early going, both of which he struggled with in his first go-round in the majors last season (37.1 percent K%, 5.3 percent BB%). The 25-year-old has big power, hitting 31 home runs in 2024 and another 24 in 2025 between Triple-A and with the Athletics. Thomas is worth a look for his home run potential in deeper leagues, although he'll need to get regular at-bats to make it worthwhile, so keep an eye on how the A's deploy him; he is not in the lineup for Wednesday's day game in Seattle.
Source: Martin Gallegos
Source: Martin Gallegos
David Peterson Staying in the Bullpen This Week
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that left-hander David Peterson will stay in the bullpen for the next turn through the starting rotation after the team recalls right-hander Christian Scott to make the start on Thursday, according to SNY. Peterson tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings in a loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday as a bulk reliever, but overall, he's sporting a 5.40 ERA and 1.67 WHIP with 22 strikeouts and 10 walks in 23 1/3 frames over his five appearances (four starts) early in 2026. The 30-year-old southpaw was a first-time All-Star in 2025, when he went 9-6 with a 4.22 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 150:65 K:BB in 30 starts (168 2/3 innings). But if Scott pitches well in New York after his call-up, Peterson could easily shift to more of a full-time, long-relief role out of the Mets' bullpen. He is only rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues and probably isn't worth holding in shallow-mixed fantasy leagues at this point.
Source: SNY Mets
Source: SNY Mets
Lucas Giolito Signs With Padres, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
Free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito is signing with the San Diego Padres on Wednesday on a $3 million prorated deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season with a decent-sized buyout. The move makes sense for the Padres, who are looking for some more length for their starting rotation with right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) potentially set to miss multiple months. The landing spot for the 31-year-old veteran isn't a bad one, and he could quickly become worth a look in mixed fantasy leagues. He missed all of the 2024 campaign due to injury, but he managed to go 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA (4.17 FIP) and 1.29 WHIP with 121 strikeouts and 56 walks in 145 innings across 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox in 2025. Giolito, who said he has been throwing up to 75 pitches on his own, is scheduled to report to Single-A Lake Elsinore. The goal will be for the Friars to get Giolito up to speed to join their starting rotation, potentially as early as a week or two.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Orioles Put Ryan Helsley on Bereavement List on Wednesday
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that they placed right-handed closer Ryan Helsley on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and recalled right-hander Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Helsley could be away from Baltimore for three to seven days. It's unclear what direction the O's will go in the ninth inning while Helsley is away, but Yennier Cano and Rico Garcia figure to be the two most likely options to receive save chances in the short term in Baltimore. The 31-year-old Helsley had 21 saves with the St. Louis last year before falling apart in New York in the second half after being acquired by the Mets in a trade. So far in 2026 with the Orioles, Helsley has bounced back as their closer, posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and 15:7 K:BB while converting all six of his saves. Most fantasy managers can avoid Baltimore's bullpen in the short term until Helsley returns.
Source: Baltimore Orioles
Source: Baltimore Orioles
George Pickens to Play on Franchise Tag in 2026
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that wide receiver George Pickens will play under the $27.3 million franchise tag in 2026, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports. "There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal," Jones says. Pickens has not signed the franchise tag, so he isn't under contract and can't be fined for missing voluntary or mandatory team activities. If Pickens' holdout drags into the 2026 regular season and he doesn't report, he could miss out on game checks of $1.5 million each week. The Cowboys and Pickens have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal. The Cowboys calling off extension talks doesn't sound like a good thing for the team or for Pickens. This could get messier in training camp and as the start of the season nears in early September. The 25-year-old had a career year with a 93-1,429-9 line in 17 games played in his first year with Dallas, and he will have a WR1 price in fantasy drafts this fall. Fantasy managers considering taking Pickens early in 2026 drafts should be wary of what is shaping up to be a messy contract situation. UPDATE: Pickens might sit out the team's offseason program, but Dallas is optimistic that he'll sign his franchise tag before Week 1 of the regular season.
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Source: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
Quinshon Judkins Spotted at Voluntary Offseason Workouts
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (knee) was spotted on the field during Tuesday's voluntary minicamp, according to Browns beat writer Camryn Justice. It's a positive development after the second-rounder's rookie season was cut short by a knee injury. The Browns drafted the Ohio State star with hopes that he'd eventually take over for Nick Chubb as the team's primary back in Cleveland, and he quickly did in 2025, running for 827 yards and seven touchdowns on 230 carries (3.6 yards per tote) in 14 starts. The 22-year-old added 26 catches for 171 yards through the air on 36 targets. Judkins' presence on the field for the start of the voluntary offseason program is a good sign that he should be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season. There's plenty to like about Judkins in the long-term, but he'll need to be more efficient in Year 2 in what could once again be a very inconsistent Browns offense if he wants to take the next step and become a reliable RB1 in fantasy football.
Source: WEWS - Camryn Justice
Source: WEWS - Camryn Justice
Quinn Priester Nearing a Return, Starting Rehab Assignment
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Priester has yet to make his 2026 season debut due to symptoms in his right wrist from thoracic outlet syndrome. He will most likely need at least several rehab starts on the farm before the Brewers clear him to come off the 15-day injured list, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to join Milwaukee's starting rotation until at least early May. Once Priester is ready to make his season debut, right-hander Brandon Sproat figures to be the odd man out in the rotation. Priester is currently being stashed in an IL spot in 25% of Yahoo leagues after the 25-year-old went 13-3 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 132:50 K:BB in 157 1/3 innings across 29 outings (24 starts) in 2025 in his first year with the Brew Crew. Last year was the first time that Priester had thrown over 50 innings in his third MLB season.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Gabriel Moreno Expected to Return Next Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique), who has not played since April 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a left-oblique strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list, is expected to return for the series against the Milwaukee Brewers that starts next Tuesday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Moreno could go on a short minor-league rehab assignment later this week/weekend before being reinstated early next week. Until then, the D-backs will continue to roll with James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo behind the plate. Fantasy managers are losing patience with the 26-year-old Moreno because of his frequent injuries, and he's currently rostered in just 11% of Yahoo leagues. Before his oblique strain, the Venezuelan backstop was hitting a strong .275 (11-for-40) but with no home runs, five RBI, and six runs scored in just 13 games played. Moreno has never hit more than nine home runs in his four MLB seasons.
Source: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
Source: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
Riley O'Brien Extends Dominant Start, Earns Seventh Save
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Riley O'Brien has been as dominant as they come among relief pitchers early in the 2026 season. O'Brien had another scoreless appearance while giving up one hit and striking out one to earn his seventh save of the year on Tuesday in the team's 5-3 win over the hosting Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old veteran has yet to allow an earned run in his 13 1/3 innings of work so far with no walks and 15 strikeouts. He hit 100 mph three times out of his 17 pitches on Tuesday and has converted seven of his eight save chances for the Cardinals. In addition to his seven saves, O'Brien has picked up three wins and two holds, giving his fantasy managers plenty to be happy about. It's clear that O'Brien has taken hold of the team's closer gig in the ninth inning, and he should have a pretty long leash. He's only rostered in 82% of Yahoo leagues currently, but that number should rise if he continues to be dominant in the ninth.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
