Jul 1, 2026, 11:20 AM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers moved left-hander Shane Drohan from the bullpen to their starting rotation at the beginning of June after he posted a 2.63 ERA (2.41 FIP) with 28 strikeouts and eight walks in 27 1/3 innings (one start) to begin the 2026 season. Since moving to the rotation on June 1, Drohan has allowed 10 earned runs (3.65 ERA) on 25 hits (three homers) while walking nine and striking out 24 in five starts across 24 2/3 innings pitched. The 27-year-old former fifth-rounder by the Boston Red Sox in 2020 out of Florida State University has recorded one quality start over that span. He hasn't provided much length, which is understandable as he transitions from a reliever to a starter, but he's also allowed three or fewer earned runs in four of his five starts for the Brew Crew. Drohan went 4 1/3 scoreless innings with three walks and five punchouts in 4 1/3 innings on June 24 against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, and he's scheduled to face them again at home on Wednesday. Against a Reds team that has the fourth-most strikeouts in baseball, Drohan is an interesting deep-league streamer and waiver-wire consideration.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jul 1, 2026, 11:19 AM ET

Center Nikola Vucevic is signing a one-year, $3.9 million contract for a second stint with the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 35-year-old spent nearly nine seasons with the Magic toward the beginning of his career, blossoming into an All-Star. His production has nearly bottomed out since then, though. A midseason acquisition by the Celtics, Vucevic averaged 9.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 21.1 minutes. Those were all his lowest per-game numbers since his rookie season. Vucevic replaces the outgoing Moritz Wagner on the Magic depth chart, but will be competing with Goga Bitadze for backup center minutes behind Wendell Carter Jr.--Andrew Ball
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN

Jul 1, 2026, 11:18 AM ET

Max Greyserman has not been at his best this season, making nine of 17 cuts while recording four top-25 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he finished T26 in his lone appearance at TPC Deere Run last year. Statistically, he has been close to average across the board, ranking 98th in total strokes gained (-0.078 per round), 99th on approach (-0.048), 80th around the green (+0.019), and 74th in putting (+0.034). Greyserman has shown some encouraging signs lately, gaining strokes off the tee in five of his last six events and ranking 30th in driving distance. He has also made five of his last seven cuts, but at $7,900 on DraftKings, he remains a boom-or-bust option.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 1, 2026, 11:13 AM ET

Texas quarterback Arch Manning was selected as a first-team All-American by Walter Camp, the oldest college football All-American selection publication. The rising junior entered last season with sky-high expectations, but he showed signs of being a first-year starter in the early part of the 2025 campaign. However, Manning performed at a high level in the second half of the year, leading the Longhorns to seven wins over their final eight games. In his final six games, Manning tallied 19 touchdowns and threw just two interceptions. Three of those contests were against top-10 opponents. With Auburn transfer Cam Coleman in the wide receiver room alongside Trey Wingo, Manning has one of the best wide receiver duos in the country at his disposal. The additions of transfer running back Raleek Brown (Arizona State) and Hollywood Smothers (NC State) should help open up the offense, too.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Walter Camp

Jul 1, 2026, 11:10 AM ET

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Mason Montgomery and right-hander Dennis Santana have risen up the closer depth chart in Pittsburgh with lefty Gregory Soto struggling of late. Montgomery was afforded a couple of save opportunities in June, but the problem is he blew both of his save chances and struggled to a 6.52 ERA (3.00 FIP) with seven earned runs allowed on 11 hits (one homer) while walking six and striking out 16 in 9 2/3 innings with a 1-2 record, two blown saves, and a hold. Overall in 2026, the 26-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 out of Texas Tech University has gone 2-3 with a 4.68 ERA (3.35 FIP), 1.41 WHIP, and 46:16 K:BB in his 32 2/3 innings pitched across 33 outings (four starts) for the Bucs. While Montgomery is a late-inning option for the Pirates in their constantly evolving bullpen, he just hasn't been consistent enough in high-leverage situations for fantasy managers to trust as a source of saves in mixed leagues. Montgomery is rostered in just 1% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jul 1, 2026, 11:09 AM ET

Tony Finau has had an up-and-down season, making 13 cuts in 18 starts, with just one top-10 finish and four top-25s. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he missed the cut in his only appearance back in 2015. Finau has done most of his work around the greens this season, ranking 21st (+0.307 strokes per round), but he sits just 106th on approach (-0.103), 97th in putting (-0.097), and 134th in driving accuracy. At TPC Deere Run, accuracy off the tee tends to be more important than distance, which doesn't play to Finau's strengths right now. At $7,500 on DraftKings, it may be best to wait until he shows more consistent form before buying back in.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 1, 2026, 11:05 AM ET

Washington Huskies running back Jayden Limar is expected to assume the starting role in Seattle after three seasons with the rival Oregon Ducks. Oregon's backfield was crowded during his time in Eugene, limiting him to 95 carries for 442 yards, 20 receptions for 207 yards, and five total touchdowns in 33 career game appearances. He'll be tasked with replacing standout running back Jonah Coleman, who tallied 2,342 total yards and 27 total touchdowns over the last two seasons. Coleman was selected in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Limar is a former four-star recruit and could be one of the Big Ten's surprise breakouts in 2026 playing alongside stud quarterback Demond Williams Jr.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: On3

Jul 1, 2026, 11:00 AM ET

Jacob Bridgeman was one of the hottest players on Tour early in the season, but has since cooled off, recording just one top-30 finish over his last nine starts. He now looks to regain that form at the John Deere Classic, where he finished T5 a year ago. Despite the recent dip in results, Bridgeman still ranks 15th in total strokes gained (+0.916 per round), 43rd on approach (+0.288), fourth in putting (+0.673), and 29th in total driving. His balanced stat profile should suit TPC Deere Run well, as the course rewards players who can combine distance and accuracy off the tee. At $9,500 on DraftKings, Bridgeman remains a strong option with plenty of upside for DFS lineups.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 1, 2026, 10:50 AM ET

The Boston Red Sox announced on Wednesday that they placed left-hander Connelly Early (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation and recalled left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Early threw four shutout innings with two walks and five strikeouts on Tuesday night against the visiting Washington Nationals before the BoSox pulled him early with elbow discomfort. The 24-year-old southpaw will now miss at least the next two weeks and won't be able to rejoin the Red Sox's starting rotation until after the All-Star break in late July, in a best-case scenario. Once Early undergoes tests, we'll have a better idea of whether he'll be ready to return from the IL when eligible after the break. In his first full year in the majors, Early has gone 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA (4.61 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 93 strikeouts and 34 walks across 91 2/3 innings and 17 starts. He's had a decent 23.8% walk rate and 8.7% walk rate, but he ranks in the 15th percentile in barrel rate and has allowed 15 homers in his 17 starts.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Boston Red Sox

Jul 1, 2026, 10:45 AM ET

Christiaan Bezuidenhout has put together a steady season in 2026, making 12 of 15 cuts while recording two top-10 finishes. He now turns to the John Deere Classic, where he finished runner-up in 2022, though he has since missed the cut in each of his last two appearances. Bezuidenhout ranks 36th in total strokes gained (+0.671 per round), 49th on approach (+0.287), 22nd around the green (+0.305), and 22nd in putting (+0.412). The biggest weakness in his game has been off the tee, where he ranks just 133rd while losing 0.333 strokes per round. Much of that is from a lack of distance, ranking 151st on Tour, rather than accuracy, where he sits 60th. On a course where distance isn't necessary, Bezuidenhout could have a sneaky good output for his $7,800 price tag on DraftKings.--Dakota Legg - RotoBaller
Source: PGA Tour

Jul 1, 2026, 10:41 AM ET

The Chicago White Sox announced that they reinstated rookie left-hander Noah Schultz (knee) from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Schultz will make his return to Chicago's starting rotation after missing over a month with right-knee patellar tendinitis. The White Sox's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, made three minor-league rehab starts and shouldn't face any pitch-count limitations on Wednesday against an Orioles team that has the third-most strikeouts in baseball. Schultz was inconsistent in his first eight major-league starts covering 38 2/3 innings before his knee injury, going 2-4 with a 5.82 ERA (4.76 FIP), 1.34 WHIP, and 33:22 K:BB. The 6-foot-10, 240-pounder's bread and butter is a nasty slider that can dominate both lefties and righties, and he complements it with a mid-90s heater. The hulking left-hander has plenty of upside, but he's still a work in progress at the big-league level, and he'll need to lower his 13.1% walk rate to find more success. In deeper leagues, Schultz is worth stashing for his upside.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Chicago White Sox

Jul 1, 2026, 10:33 AM ET

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski dominated the hosting Athletics at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park on Tuesday night to finish off an excellent month of June on the mound. Wrobleski allowed three earned runs on seven hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out a season-high 11 batters in seven innings for his 10th win of 2026 in the team's 9-3 victory in Sacramento in the final game of the series. The 25-year-old southpaw is now 10-2 in his third year with the Dodgers and has posted a sharp 2.80 ERA (3.47 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and 18 walks in 93 1/3 innings across 15 appearances (14 starts). In five starts in June over 30 2/3 innings pitched, Wrobleski had a 2.64 ERA (3.63 FIP) with 24 strikeouts, only four walks, and three wins. Wrobleski has won three straight starts for L.A. and hasn't been in the loss column since late May. It's been a breakout season for the former 11th-rounder in 2021 out of Oklahoma State University, but with a 4.25 expected ERA and below-average 17.3% strikeout rate, he's a clear sell-high candidate with the first half of the season coming to an end soon.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 10:24 AM ET

After a rough start to his 2026 season, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is beginning to heat up with the weather. In the Cubs' 9-7 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, Swanson went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs and three RBI to continue his recent hot stretch offensively. The 32-year-old veteran's big game boosted his season slash line to .203/.296/.395 with a .691 OPS, 13 home runs, 49 RBI, 10 stolen bases, and 51 runs scored across his 276 at-bats. In his last 12 games, Swanson has gone 16-for-47 (.340) with six home runs, three doubles, a triple, 21 RBI, 12 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 51 plate appearances. He finished off the month of June with a .247 average (21-for-85) with six long balls, five doubles, a triple, 22 RBI, 17 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 25 games played. Swanson's recent hot stretch has been nice, but his xBA of .206 and xwOBA of .295 say that it won't last. He ranks in the 57th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 46th percentile in barrel rate, and just the 24th percentile in expected slugging.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 10:23 AM ET

Anaheim Ducks left wing A.J. Greer has signed a four-year, $17 million contract with the team, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. The 29-year-old is getting a significant salary boost after just completing a two-year deal with an $850,000 cap hit. Greer was a pending free agent when the Ducks acquired him from the Florida Panthers in exchange for defenseman Radko Gudas last week. In his final season with the Panthers, Greer enjoyed a career year with 32 points (17 goals, 15 assists) in 78 games. He led the team with 203 hits. In 2025-26, Greer benefited from Florida's injury problems and is unlikely to match his offensive production next season. But he will add grit and experience to the lineup as a bottom-six piece.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Greg Wyshynski

Jul 1, 2026, 10:16 AM ET

Washington Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli had his swing-and-miss stuff working in Tuesday night's 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Cavalli allowed just an unearned run on one hit while walking none and striking out a career-high 13 batters in seven innings to pick up his fifth win of the year and lower his ERA to 3.69. He's now sporting a 3.22 FIP and 1.33 WIHP with 102 strikeouts and 29 walks in 90 1/3 innings across his career-high 18 starts in just his third big-league season. Cavalli also leads the majors with 12 hit-by-pitches. The 27-year-old former first-round pick in 2020 out of the University of Oklahoma retired the last 19 batters he faced and generated 25 whiffs on his 100 pitches. It was the first time this season that Cavalli didn't allow an earned run, and he's held the opponent to three runs or fewer in all but two of his 18 starts in 2026. Cavalli had a 3.82 ERA (3.56 FIP) with 34 strikeouts and eight walks in 30 2/3 innings in his six starts in June, and he should be trusted in fantasy lineups for his next scheduled outing against the Houston Astros.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 10:15 AM ET

Minnesota Wild right wing Bobby Brink will stay with the franchise on a one-year, $2.75 million contract. The 24-year-old joined his home-state team in March after a four-year run with the Philadelphia Flyers. Brink struggled to adjust to his new surroundings, posting only four points (two goals, two assists) in 13 games. He even spent time as a healthy scratch during the playoffs. However, the Wild are ready to give Brink another go, and he should be determined to prove his worth in 2026-27. Brink will hold a middle-six spot and could see increased power-play time following the departures of Mats Zuccarello and Marcus Johansson. --Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jul 1, 2026, 10:09 AM ET

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene continued to swing the bat well this year in Tuesday's 9-3 victory on the road against the New York Yankees, going 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBI and a strikeout to boost his season average to .288 and his OPS to .828. The talented 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder is now up to 11 home runs, 37 RBI, 43 runs scored, and a stolen base on the year while posting a .378 on-base percentage and .450 slugging percentage in his 309 at-bats in 2026. It was the two-time All-Star's first multi-home run game of the season in his fifth year in the league. Greene closed out the month of June in style and finished with a .258 average (24-for-93) with seven home runs, two doubles, 12 RBI, and 13 runs scored in 25 games and 109 plate appearances. He doesn't have much upside on the basepaths, with just 15 steals in four-plus MLB seasons, but he has a solid floor everywhere else, and it's encouraging that he's dropped his strikeout rate from a career-high 30.7% last year to 26.9% this year. Continue to roll him out there every day in fantasy lineups.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 10:04 AM ET

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a historic six-year, $75 million contract extension. The deal will take effect in 2027-28 and carry a $12.5 million cap hit, the highest ever for a defenseman. Pittsburgh's Erik Karlsson currently has the largest cap hit among defensemen at $11.5 million. Chicago acquired Byram last week in a deal that included the No. 4 pick in the 2026 draft. His current cap hit stands at $6.25 million. In 2025-26, the 25-year-old blue-liner registered a career-high 42 points (11 goals, 31 assists) in 82 appearances. With his eye-popping new contract, Byram will face high expectations, and it will be interesting to see how well he handles the situation.--Taavi Pailk
Source: TSN

Jul 1, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

As Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player Travis Hunter continues to work his way back from the LCL tear that ended his rookie season, questions about his usage are not going anywhere. After the Jaguars made him the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, more than 66% of his rookie season snaps came on the offensive side of the ball, with obvious signs of a breakout coming in the Week 7 contest that proved to be his final game of the year, catching eight of 12 targets for 101 yards and his first career touchdown. Heading into his second season, the state of the Jaguars' roster would suggest more of a need for Hunter's service on defense than on offense, and persistent rumors have suggested that he will, in fact, work full time with the defense while mixing in on offense. While Hunter himself has pushed back against this narrative, his dynasty value has taken a serious hit after frequently being selected in the early first round of 2025 rookie drafts. At RotoBaller's WR53, the reality is that Hunter will likely be one of the most frustrating and unpredictable dynasty assets throughout the early stages of his career, but with his cost to acquire depressed so much from even a year ago, he's become a worthwhile trade target. His unique skill set and a Jaguars depth chart that allows for multiple paths to fantasy-relevant injury insurance make Hunter a player whose value could see peaks and valleys not just this season but for the foreseeable future, and the final outing of his rookie season provided enough of a glimpse of his fantasy upside to stay excited about his prospects as an eventual full-time receiver.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 1, 2026, 9:55 AM ET

Texas Rangers left-hander Jacob Latz continues to deliver elite production out of the bullpen, flying under the radar in most leagues. The 30-year-old has posted a 1.71 ERA and 0.62 WHIP with 18 saves across 33 appearances. His xERA and expected batting average sit at .245 and .182 respectively, both ranking in the 97th percentile across Major League Baseball. The underlying metrics point to a dominant pitch mix, and his season-long consistency has been somewhat overlooked. Latz is still only rostered in 60 percent of leagues and profiles as an elite waiver wire target. Fantasy managers should act quickly to add him before his rostered rate climbs further.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 9:51 AM ET

New Jersey Devils winger Arseny Gritsyuk (shoulder) has signed a three-year, $9.75 million extension with the franchise. He needed a new contract after completing a one-year entry-level deal. After starring in the KHL, Gritsyuk recorded 31 points (13 goals, 18 assists) in 66 games during his maiden NHL campaign. He finished sixth among first-year players with 149 SOG. Gritsyuk's season ended early due to shoulder surgery, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. The Russian forward will aim to build on his solid rookie campaign and deliver a strong sophomore year in 2026-27.--Taavi Pailk
Source: New Jersey Devils PR

Jul 1, 2026, 9:49 AM ET

As a rookie in 2025, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten ran for only 307 yards at a pedestrian clip of 3.7 yards per carry, but heading into his second season, he is poised for an expanded role and a potential breakout. With Travis Etienne Jr. departing in free agency, the team has said goodbye to its leading rusher from a year ago and will look to replace his 296 touches with a committee of Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr., with a potential smattering of LeQuint Allen Jr. on passing downs. While Rodriguez has experience in Liam Coen's system from their time together at Kentucky, his absence from minicamp allowed Tuten to stand out in the non-padded practices and left several Jaguars beat writers calling for big things in 2026. Of course, when the pads do come on for training camp at the end of the month, Rodriguez's physicality could have some of those same reporters singing his praises, as he was one of the league's most efficient backs after contact in his final season with the Commanders. While it may still be too early to know how the backfield will ultimately be split, Jacksonville's offense projects to take another step forward in its second season under Coen, and between Tuten's explosiveness and Rodriguez's goal line prowess, both backs have traits that could keep their ADPs on the rise throughout draft season. At RotoBaller's RB25, Tuten can still regularly be found in an area of 2026 drafts where his upside gives him league-winning potential.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 1, 2026, 9:39 AM ET

Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing has caught fire in his rookie campaign, hitting .409 with a .727 slugging percentage over his last seven games. The Mets No. 1 prospect has flashed multiple tools early, pairing strong offensive production with 98th percentile sprint speed that immediately changes games on the bases. He is slashing .275/.360/.412 with a .772 OPS while adding 8 stolen bases across 46 games this season. Ewing's speed and improving contact profile have helped him carve out a consistent role as he continues to adjust to major league pitching. Fantasy managers should view him as an elite dynasty pickup and a waiver wire option in all formats.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Free-agent guard Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Powell gives Chicago a proven scorer after an All-Star season in Miami, where he averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 47.0% from the field. He should immediately become one of the Bulls' top scoring options, though Josh Giddey's playmaking role keeps Powell more valuable for points and threes than assists. The fantasy concern is whether last year's scoring spike sticks at age 33, but the contract suggests Chicago plans to feature him.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Shams Charania

Jul 1, 2026, 9:37 AM ET

A broken collarbone, a concussion, and a nagging hamstring issue limited six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans to only eight games in 2025, ending his historic run of 1,000-yard campaigns. In signing a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, Evans will seek a fresh start for his 13th season, and if health allows him to stay on the field, he could be well-positioned for a 2026 bounceback. Throughout his career, Evans has been one of the most productive players in the league with two or fewer receivers on the field, and with head coach Kyle Shanahan's propensity for fullback usage, that is a situation he should find himself in regularly. The team's leading wide receiver from each of the past two seasons, Jauan Jennings, departed in free agency, and with All-Pro tight end George Kittle potentially requiring an early-season ramp-up period as he recovers from a torn Achilles, San Francisco's offense could run through Evans and Christian McCaffrey to begin the year. At almost 33 years old, the health concerns that plagued his final season in Tampa have not suddenly disappeared, but as RotoBaller's WR26, Evans is a pure upside swing in 2026 drafts, and if he can manage anything close to a full season, he could ultimately finish the year in familiar territory among fantasy's biggest difference-makers.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jul 1, 2026, 9:35 AM ET

Forward Evan Rodrigues (finger) will skate with his fifth NHL team next season after the Florida Panthers traded him to the New Jersey Devils. He was part of a deal that saw Florida acquire goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The Panthers also picked up minor-league forward Angus Crookshank in exchange for Rodrigues and forwards Jesper Boqvist and Ben Steeves. In 2025-26, Rodrigues posted his fifth straight 30-point season, even after breaking a finger in late March. He tallied 11 goals and 20 assists in 69 outings. The 32-year-old will be part of the middle-six group in New Jersey and should see regular power-play time.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

Jul 1, 2026, 9:30 AM ET

Rangers first baseman Jake Burger has maintained the strong production he found in May, slashing .270/.359/.438 in June while adding four home runs. His season numbers now sit at .253/.316/.438 with a .754 OPS, a significant improvement from his 2025 campaign in his first year with the Rangers. After a dip in power last season, Burger's 14 home runs suggest a return to his expected production, with his pull fly ball rate rising from 13.5 percent in 2025 to 24.1 percent in 2026. The 30-year-old has also improved his plate discipline with an 8.1 BB%. The underlying numbers support continued success, making Burger a strong power target for fantasy managers.--Julian Brooke
Source: MLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 9:29 AM ET

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is the offseason's restricted-free-agency tug-of-war, with the Lakers and Kings pushing max-level interest, Sam Amick of The Athletic reports. The Lakers, flush with cap room after LeBron James's exit, see a long-term fit next to Luka Doncic, while Sacramento would need a sign-and-trade that Detroit has waved off. The Pistons can match any offer sheet, so a return to Detroit remains likeliest. Managers shouldn't sweat it: coming off 19.5 points on 65.0 percent shooting with 10.5 rebounds, Duren is a locked-in top-tier category center regardless of where he signs.--Brian Dailisan
Source: Sam Amick

Jul 1, 2026, 9:28 AM ET

Los Angeles Angels pitching prospect George Klassen has begun to right the ship at Triple-A, pitching to a 2.67 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over his last six starts. The walk rate remained elevated over that time at 14.5 percent, but the right-hander was able to strand runners at an 85.7 percent rate thanks to an opponent batting average of just .205. The season-long numbers don't look as good, with a 4.94 ERA (5.71 FIP), 1.70 WHIP, opponent batting average of .265, and a lowly 5.9 percent K-BB%, but things look like they are headed in the right direction. The Angels' fourth-ranked prospect debuted with the team back in April of this year, but was roughed up for six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings pitched (11.57 ERA) and he walked more batters (10) than he struck out (six), so the team may want to see some additional development in his command before another promotion. Nevertheless, the 24-year-old should be in the mix for another shot in the second half, and managers in deep 12+ team leagues could begin to consider stashing him ahead of that time.--Jarod Rupp
Source: MiLB.com

Jul 1, 2026, 9:27 AM ET

The Florida Panthers have acquired goaltender Jacob Markstrom from the New Jersey Devils. The Swedish shot-stopper rejoins the team that drafted him in 2008. In the transaction, the Devils also parted ways with minor-league forward Angus Crookshank in exchange for three forwards: Evan Rodrigues (finger), Jesper Boqvist, and Ben Steeves. Markstrom had a tough year in 2025-26, but he now finds himself in a good position to bounce back. He has strong career numbers, including a 2.73 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. Meanwhile, Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to move on after being the No. 1 in Sunrise for seven seasons.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com