February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (quadriceps) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The French forward was initially considered questionable due to a left quadriceps contusion. Risacher has struggled to regain form since returning from a knee injury, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 21.5 minutes per game this month. However, this stretch includes a strong 18-point, three-block performance against Charlotte on Feb. 7.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays will monitor starting pitcher
Trey Yesavage's workload this season, according to general manager Ross Atkins. Yesavage made his MLB debut last season, ultimately accruing 139.2 innings between the minors and majors (including the postseason). This was a pretty hefty innings total for the young right-hander, especially since 2025 was his first season playing pro baseball. He didn't log any game action in the months after being drafted in 2024. While it may seem like Toronto rushed him to the majors, the results speak for themselves. The right-hander logged 11.9 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 between the regular season and postseason, accruing a 51.9% ground ball rate and 3.19 FIP. It's important to note that Atkins said Yesavage's workload will be "monitored," which means the Jays are keeping close tabs on his usage but might not necessarily restrict his innings.
--Andersen PickardSource: Daniele Franceschi
February 11, 2026
According to NBA writer Justin Russo, Los Angeles Clippers forward
Nicolas Batum (rest) is unavailable for Wednesday's matchup with the Houston Rockets. The 37-year-old did not log any minutes in Tuesday's loss to Houston and will now get the second half of the back-to-back off for maintenance purposes. Batum is averaging 4.4 points and 2.6 rebounds in 19.5 minutes per game, so his absence is unlikely to carry much fantasy impact this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Justin Russo
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks guard
Dyson Daniels (ankle) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He was initially listed as questionable for the game after Daniels missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with an ankle issue.
CJ McCollum had a big 38-point performance on Monday as Daniels' replacement in the first unit. The veteran is set to land back on the bench for Wednesday's action, but McCollum will still play an important role for the team. Daniels has averaged 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in three matchups with the Hornets this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (knee) has received the green light to play on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets. He missed Monday's loss to Minnesota with a knee problem and was initially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest. With Johnson back,
Asa Newell must settle for a bench role. Johnson has had an extraordinary campaign, saving some of his best performances for the Hornets. In three meetings with Charlotte, Johnson has averaged 34.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher
Tanner Houck (elbow) will resume throwing next week in hopes of being ready to rejoin the pitching staff in September, according to Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Houck hasn't pitched in the majors since last May, when he suffered a right flexor pronator strain. He suffered a setback while rehabbing in the minors, and he ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery in August. The right-hander didn't pitch very well when healthy, as he allowed 39 earned runs over 43.2 innings (nine starts). His strikeout rate dropped to a career-low 6.60 K/9 while his home run rate ballooned to 2.06 HR/9. Presumably, the Red Sox hope that his struggles were related to his injury and that he can get back on track when healthy later this year. However, with September as his target return, Houck still has a long recovery ahead of him.
--Andersen PickardSource: Gabrielle Starr
February 11, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Sam Hauser (back) will be active against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. He has been cleared to return from a back issue that kept Hauser sidelined on Sunday against the New York Knicks. Hauser's return will likely bump
Baylor Scheierman to the bench, where he won't have any fantasy value. In recent appearances, Hauser has blown hot and cold, shooting only 20 percent from deep this month. As a three-point sniper, Hauser is in a good spot to bounce back on Wednesday, as Chicago allows the eighth-most three-point makes in the league.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (ankle) will play on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. The team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Queta has recently been dealing with a right ankle sprain. Even with
Nikola Vucevic in town, Queta has remained Boston's starting center. The two have shared the workload evenly so far. As a much more skilled offensive player, Vucevic has a higher fantasy ceiling, though Queta also has strengths in his game, giving Boston two quality big men.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Tristan Vukcevic (illness) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers due to an illness. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 11.9 minutes per contest in 33 outings this season. Washington's frontcourt could also be without
Alexandre Sarr (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, so veteran forward
Anthony Gill may take on more playing time than usual.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was initially considered questionable due to a sore right heel. Fantasy managers have been left frustrated by Coulibaly's recent performances, as he has been very inconsistent. Across February, Coulibaly has shot only 37.5 percent from the field, averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.3 steals. He could have trouble meeting fantasy expectations again on Wednesday against a surging Cavaliers squad.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox outfielder
Roman Anthony is projected to bat leadoff and rotate between right field and designated hitter this season, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Specifically, Cotillo posted on X that manager Alex Cora "seems to like Anthony leading off." The talented outfielder made his presence felt right away upon debuting last year. Over 71 games in the majors, he slashed .292/.396/.463 with eight home runs, a 13.2% walk rate, a 27.7% strikeout rate, and 140 wRC+. More than 42% of his at-bats came out of the leadoff spot last year, and he ultimately posted a 1.003 OPS in the No. 1 hole. He is a talented, pure hitter with the ability to tap into additional power as his career progresses. He was also solid defensively with 6 OAA and 4 FRV between left field and right field last year. We expect him to play more left and less right in 2026, with
Ceddanne Rafaela in center field and
Wilyer Abreu in right.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
February 11, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are interviewing four in-house candidates -- quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, passing-game coordinator Jake Peetz, assistant offensive-line coach Justin Outten, and tight ends coach Mack Brown -- on Thursday and Friday for their offensive-coordinator job, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. It's unclear if the Seahawks have any external candidates for the job as they look to replace Klint Kubiak, who left after winning Super Bowl LX to serve as the new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. Janocko was with Kubiak in New Orleans as well, so there's a good chance he'll follow Kubiak to Vegas. He has also coached with the Buccaneers, Vikings, and Bears. Peetz has a wealth of experience with six different NFL teams, and he's the only one of the four names with previous OC experience in 2021 at LSU.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
February 11, 2026
Boston Red Sox shortstop
Trevor Story could bat second after manager Alex Cora said that he "earned the right" to hit at the top of the order, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Story's 2025 season was refreshing, as he improved his production at the plate while staying healthy for 157 games. He ultimately slashed .263/.308/.433 with 25 home runs, 31 stolen bases, a 5.0% walk rate, a 26.9% strikeout rate, and 101 wRC+. Last year represented his best power surge since 2019, but his walk rate dropped to a new career-low, and he continued to struggle with strikeouts. That's not great for a prospective No. 2 hitter, but Cora seems committed to putting the veteran infielder near the top of the lineup. Cotillo speculates that
Roman Anthony could lead off, followed by Story in the No. 2 hole.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
February 11, 2026
Updating a previous report, the Philadelphia Phillies have told outfielder
Nick Castellanos not to report to the team's spring training complex this week, league sources told Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Castellanos doesn't even have a locker in the team's spring training clubhouse, and a resolution -- either through a trade or release -- is expected to come in the next two days. The declining 33-year-old outfielder is scheduled to make $20 million this year in the final year of the five-year, $100 million contract he signed with the team back in March of 2022, but the Phillies are ready to move on. Castellanos slashed a very mediocre .250/.294/.400 with a .694 OPS, 17 home runs, 72 RBI, 72 runs scored, and four steals in 547 regular-season at-bats in 2025. His hard-hit rate has fallen for three straight seasons, and on top of his declining offensive profile, he's one of the worst defensive outfielders.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Gelb
February 11, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs are releasing fourth-year forward
Jeremy Sochan, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The 22-year-old had completely fallen out of San Antonio's rotation this season, averaging just over four points per game, despite averaging double-digits in his first three years. Charania notes that the Spurs attempted to find a trade for Sochan before the deadline, but couldn't come to any agreement. Sochan will be free to sign with any other team once his release is official.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
New York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (toe) will sit out the team's final game before the NBA All-Star break on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. This will be the fourth consecutive game that Anunoby has been sidelined. Veteran
Landry Shamet has been starting in Anunoby's place the last two games, scoring three and 17 points. He'll likely pick up another start against the 76ers, with
Mohamed Diawara and
Jose Alvarado rounding out the rotation.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Indiana Pacers are sitting a handful of rotation players on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Starters
Pascal Siakam (hamstring),
Andrew Nembhard (injury management), and
Aaron Nesmith (back) have all been ruled out. Reserve guard
T.J. McConnell (hamstring) also won't play. Center
Micah Potter (ankle) and forward
Jarace Walker (illness) are questionable. The lengthy injury report comes on the second night of a back-to-back after Indiana's overtime win over the Knicks on Tuesday. With 14 games on the NBA slate, it's unlikely that any Indiana player who is shoved into the starting lineup will be stream-worthy.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Kyshawn George (ankle) is off the injury report and will play Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 22-year-old sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Washington's last game versus the Miami Heat and did not return. George is enjoying a much-improved second professional season, although his play has slipped lately. He's averaging 8.7 points, two rebounds, and 2.7 assists in February, compared to season-long averages of 15.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists. Fellow Washington forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) is also available for the Wizards tonight.
--Andrew BallSource: NBA Injury Report
February 11, 2026
The Washington Nationals are signing free-agent right-hander
Miles Mikolas to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, sources told Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports. Mikolas will head to the National League East after going 8-11 with a 4.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 100:37 K:BB in 156 1/3 innings over 31 starts in 2025 in his final season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 37-year-old veteran is tied for the second-most starts in the majors over the last four seasons, so he'll bring durability to the Nationals' starting rotation in 2026. Mikolas should have a spot in the Opening Day starting rotation waiting for him in D.C., especially after the team traded left-hander
MacKenzie Gore to the Texas Rangers in the offseason. He has made at least 30 starts in each of the last four seasons while compiling a 4.51 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 16.8% strikeout rate, and 4.6% walk rate. Mikolas should only be a target in NL-only leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Yahoo Sports - Jake Mintz
February 11, 2026
Charlotte Hornets center
Moussa Diabate won't play Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks or against the Houston Rockets after the All-Star break due to a two-game suspension. Diabate was partially responsible for starting a scuffle with Detroit center
Jalen Duren, which escalated into a brawl. Duren,
Isaiah Stewart, and
Miles Bridges were all tagged with suspensions of various lengths. Rookie center
Ryan Kalkbrenner should return to the starting lineup while Diabate serves his suspension. Diabate is averaging a career-best 8.2 points and 8.6 rebounds. He'll be eligible to return on February 20th against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that right-hander
Brandon Woodruff (lat) "is in a good spot" physically and has been throwing bullpen sessions, but his ramp-up this spring will be monitored closely, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "This is a time of year when people are very vulnerable, so you have to be mindful of that. A guy with an injury history, even more so," Murphy said. Woodruff missed the entire 2024 season after having capsule repair surgery on his right shoulder, and a right-lat strain kept him out at the tail end of last season, so the Brewers aren't going to take any chances with their ace. The 33-year-old didn't make his 2025 debut until July, but he pitched well in his 12 starts, going 7-2 with a 3.20 ERA and 0.91 WHIP with 83 K's and 14 walks in 64 2/3 innings. Woodruff showed diminished velocity last year, though, making him a risk/reward No. 3 fantasy starter.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd Rosiak
February 11, 2026
The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets forward
Miles Bridges for four games, following a brawl in Monday night's matchup between the Hornets and Pistons. Bridges threw punches at
Jalen Duren and
Isaiah Stewart before his ejection. The two Pistons and Charlotte center
Moussa Diabate (two games) also picked up suspensions.
Grant Williams should pick up a bulk of Bridges' vacated minutes. Bridges is allowed to return to game action on February 24th against the Chicago Bulls, following the All-Star break.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that relievers
Robert Garcia and
Chris Martin are the front-runners to receive most of the save chances to start the 2026 season, according to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports.
Alexis Diaz could be another option to close out games, but the Rangers want to see how he performs in spring training games first. Garcia, 29, went 4-8 in 2025 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, the first nine saves of his career, 68 strikeouts, and 22 walks in 64 relief innings.
Shawn Armstrong and
Luke Jackson tied Garcia for the team lead in saves last year, but both Armstrong and Jackson are gone, potentially giving Garcia the leg up as the Rangers' primary closer this year. Martin, 39, had a nice 2.98 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, two saves, and a 43:8 K:BB in 42 1/3 frames for Texas last season. This has the makings of a committee approach, so fantasy managers shouldn't invest too much into either Garcia or Martin.
--Keith HernandezSource: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
February 11, 2026
Free-agent left-handed reliever
John King and the Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 31-year-old southpaw was non-tendered by the St. Louis Cardinals in November and will join the Fish on a fully guaranteed big-league deal. King appeared in 51 games out of the bullpen in St. Louis last year, posting a 4.66 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 28 strikeouts and 14 walks over 48 1/3 innings pitched. He will most likely fill a middle-relief role in South Beach, leaving him virtually no fantasy upside. The former 10th-round pick by the Texas Rangers in 2017 out of the University of Houston has a career 3.80 ERA (4.04 FIP), 1.39 WHIP, 15.1% strikeout rate, and 6.2% walk rate in his six major-league seasons. King has never picked up a save in his career and is unlikely to do so in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
February 11, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren has been suspended for two games for his role in a brawl between the Pistons and Hornets on Monday. Duren was part of the initial scuffle between the two teams, which spread into a widespread fight. Charlotte's
Moussa Diabate (two games),
Miles Bridges (four), and Detroit's
Isaiah Stewart (seven) also picked up suspensions for their roles in the brawl. Duren won't play Wednesday night against the Raptors or against the Knicks on February 19th. He will, however, be eligible to play in the All-Star Game on Sunday. Backup center
Paul Reed will see a heavy uptick in minutes with Duren and Stewart away from the team.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mon Song said that he's been told that he'll work at third base, second base, first base, and maybe some outfield as he enters his first major-league season, according to Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan. The Padres signed the 29-year-old to a four-year, $15 million contract in December after he mostly played the hot corner in the Korean Baseball Organization for the Kiwoom Heroes. The Friars are set at third with All-Star
Manny Machado, obviously, so Song is expected to bounce around as a super-utility guy in 2026. He could also compete for playing time at designated hitter with newcomer
Miguel Andujar. Song came on strong the last two years in Korea and displayed more power at the plate, but it remains to be seen how it'll translate to MLB. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting much as Song transitions to better competition.
--Keith HernandezSource: 97.3
February 11, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Isaiah Stewart will begin serving a seven-game suspension on Wednesday night when his team visits the Toronto Raptors. Stewart was ejected from Monday's game after leaving the bench area during a brawl. He threw multiple punches at Hornets forward
Miles Bridges. who will also be suspended for four games. Detroit center
Jalen Duren (two games) and Charlotte center
Moussa Diabate (two games) also picked up suspensions. With Duren and Stewart out of the lineup,
Paul Reed is set to see increased usage in the Detroit rotation. Stewart will be eligible to return on March 3rd against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
--Andrew BallSource: Shams Charania - ESPN
February 11, 2026
New York Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza announced that shortstop
Francisco Lindor (hand) will have surgery on his right hamate bone on Wednesday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Mets announced on Tuesday that surgery was a possibility for Lindor, and he'll now go under the knife and miss significant time this spring. The 32-year-old is expected to face a six-week rehab period. The Mets are optimistic that the five-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner will be ready for Opening Day at the end of March, but nothing is guaranteed right now. With Lindor out, the Mets will most likely move new infielder
Bo Bichette to the 6, with
Brett Baty handling most of the work at third base. Lindor's injury news definitely makes him a more volatile draft pick in fantasy this year, but RotoBaller still has him ranked as the No. 6 shortstop after his second 30-30 season in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
February 11, 2026
San Diego Padres manager
Craig Stammen officially announced on Wednesday that right-handed reliever
Mason Miller will be the team's closer in 2026, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. It formally ends any speculation that Miller would transition to a starting role with the Friars. The hard-throwing 27-year-old starred in a late-inning setup role in SD in the second half of last season after he was acquired from the Athletics in a blockbuster summer deal. He was always the obvious choice to succeed two-time All-Star closer
Robert Suarez, who signed with the Braves in free agency. In 22 outings with the Padres in 2025, Miller had a microscopic 0.77 ERA and struck out a ridiculous 45 of the 83 batters he faced. Miller struck out eight of the nine Cubs hitters he faced in two appearances in the playoffs and tied the postseason record with eight straight K's. Pitching for what should be a competitive Padres team, Miller is in play as the best fantasy closer in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - AJ Cassavell
February 11, 2026
San Francisco Giants first baseman
Bryce Eldridge took fly balls in left field at spring training on Wednesday, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports. Manager Tony Vitello wants to get Eldridge work in the outfield just in case. The 21-year-old played some outfield in the minors after getting drafted, so it's not completely foreign to him. However, he only played 26 games in right field back in 2023 in the Arizona Complex League and at Single-A San Jose. Adding some positional versatility for Eldridge makes sense, considering he'll mostly be rotating between first base and designated hitter in 2026 with
Rafael Devers. The 6-foot-7 left-handed slugger has recovered from left-wrist surgery to remove bone spurs at the end of last year, and he'll provide immense power in the Bay Area. Eldridge didn't hit a homer in 10 games in his MLB debut last September, but he displayed his power stroke with an .843 OPS and 25 homers in 102 minor-league games before that. Strikeouts are a part of his profile, but the power is real, and he should add first base eligibility in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: NBC Sports Bay Area - Alex Pavlovic
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