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Max Scherzer Goes on Injured List With Forearm, Ankle Injuries
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Max Scherzer (forearm, ankle) on the 15-day injured list with right-forearm tendinitis and left-ankle inflammation and recalled right-hander Chase Lee from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Scherzer continues to battle through injuries and poor performance at the end of his illustrious career. The 41-year-old three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star just doesn't have much left in the tank at this point and cannot stay healthy. He was tagged for seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a loss to the Cleveland Guardians in his last start, and he is now sporting a 9.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and eight walks in his 18 2/3 frames over five starts for Toronto in his second season with the team. The future Hall of Famer is rostered in just 8% of Yahoo leagues now, and he is not a must-stash anywhere at this point. With Scherzer back on the shelf, left-hander Eric Lauer could be primed for a return to the starting rotation.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Cubs Activate Phil Maton From Injured List, the New Temporary Closer?
The Chicago Cubs reinstated right-hander reliever Phil Maton (knee) from the 15-day injured list on Monday and optioned Charlie Barnes to Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move, according to Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. Maton will be returning to the Cubs bullpen since landing on the IL back on April 10 with right-knee tendinitis. The 33-year-old veteran reliever allowed six earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking four and striking out five in four innings of work out of the bullpen before his knee injury, but he had a nice 2.79 ERA with a career-high five saves, and an 81:23 K:BB in 61 1/3 innings for the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers last year. The Cubs' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries early in the year, so Maton could see opportunities to pick up more saves in Chicago now that he's healthy. In addition to Maton, Ben Brown, Jacob Webb, and Hoby Milner could be involved in a committee approach for manager Craig Counsell. Fantasy managers desperate for saves in deeper leagues should consider stashing Maton, who is rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
Max Muncy Feeling Better, Starting at Third Base on Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (illness) is back at third base and will hit sixth on Monday against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Chris Paddack in the series opener at Dodger Stadium, according to MLB.com. Muncy missed Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs due to an illness, and he was held out of the series finale on Sunday as a regular day of rest. The veteran left-handed-hitting slugger is feeling much better to start the new week, and he should be returned to starting fantasy lineups where he's rostered. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star has been swinging a hot bat in the first month of the 2026 season, slashing .300/.394/.633 with a 1.028 OPS, nine home runs, 11 RBI, and 22 runs scored in 26 games played. Muncy should especially be back in starting lineups against a right-handed pitcher prone to the long ball. In 15 career at-bats against Paddack, Muncy is hitting .267 with a 1.189 OPS and two solo home runs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Will Smith Back in Action in Series Opener Against Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) is behind the plate to catch right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and will hit third for the Dodgers in Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Chris Paddack, according to MLB.com. Smith missed the final two games of the Dodgers' series over the weekend against the Chicago Cubs with back tightness, but he's back for the start of the new week and should be returned to all starting fantasy lineups. With Smith back, Dalton Rushing will head to the bench. Smith, a three-time All-Star, will return to a .266/.337/.392 slash line with a .729 OPS, three home runs, 14 RBI, and 11 runs scored in his 79 total at-bats this year. In four career at-bats against Paddack, Smith has one hit, two RBI, and a .750 OPS. In 10 games since April 13, Smith has gone 8-for-35 (.229) with a homer, double, seven RBI, and three runs scored for the Blue.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Josh Jung Hitting Second in Rangers Order Against Yankees
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung is hitting second in the batting order for Monday's series opener against the visiting New York Yankees and left-hander Max Fried, according to MLB.com. Jung has been healthy of late and is red-hot at the dish, going 21-for-56 (.375) with four home runs and 13 RBI in his last 15 games for the Rangers. Overall, the oft-injured 28-year-old is batting .308 (28-for-91) with four home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base in 25 games played. Jung hasn't been all that great against left-handed pitching so far in 2026, though, going 4-for-22 (.182) against them with one of his four home runs in 24 plate appearances. He'll be facing one of the toughest southpaws in the league on Monday night against Fried, too. Jung's move up in the batting order reflects how hot he's been recently, and fantasy managers in need of corner-infield help should consider adding him off the waiver wire. Jung is rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Giancarlo Stanton Out Again on Monday, Heading for Injured List?
New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) continues to sit out of the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Jack Leiter at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. Jasson Dominguez, who was just called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, will start at DH and will bat sixth against Leiter. Despite Dominguez's return and Stanton's injury, which he suffered on Friday against the Houston Astros, the Yankees will hold off on putting Stanton on the 10-day injured list for now. The New York Post's Greg Joyce reports that it looks as though the Yankees will play a pitcher short during their series in Texas and give Stanton a chance to return sooner than if they had put him on the IL. The 36-year-old Stanton is missing his third game in a row due to right-calf soreness. It's still unclear if Stanton will eventually require an IL stint, but fantasy managers looking for outfield help should consider acquiring Dominguez off the waiver wire after his hot start offensively in the minors. Dominguez could become a lineup regular if Stanton misses more time. UPDATE: Stanton went for an MRI exam on his calf on Monday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Josh Naylor Back in Starting Lineup on Monday
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (quadriceps) is starting at first base and is batting cleanup for Monday's series opener in Minnesota against the Twins and rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp, according to MLB.com. Naylor needed just one day to recover from quadriceps tightness and is right back in the lineup after missing Sunday's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Naylor can pick up right where he left off at the plate, as he had gone 12-for-25 (.480) with a home run, four RBI, three runs scored, and four stolen bases over his last seven games. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting Canadian has hit just .208 (21-for-101) on the year with three home runs, 11 RBI, seven runs scored, and four steals in 101 at-bats. Fantasy managers might want to keep Naylor benched against a lefty he's never faced. Naylor has gone 4-for-24 (.167) against lefties so far in 2026, with none of his three homers coming against them.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jason Zucker Probable for Game 5 Against Bruins
Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (undisclosed) is considered probable for Tuesday's Game 5 tilt against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. The veteran forward left Sunday's Game 4 win midway through the third period. However, Zucker doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious injury and is likely to play as Buffalo attempts to finish off Boston on Tuesday. After four games in the series, Zucker is still searching for his first points. He has cooled off following a four-game point streak to end the regular season. Tyson Kozak (undisclosed), who also didn't finish Sunday's contest, is probable for Tuesday as well.
Source: Heather Engel
Source: Heather Engel
Josh Norris Could Return to Action Tuesday
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) might be available on Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports. On Sunday, Norris was unavailable for a second consecutive game after sustaining an undisclosed injury early in the first-round series. He was hot at the end of the regular season, totaling eight points (three goals, five assists) in the last seven games. However, the Bruins have kept him off the score sheet in the playoffs, limiting Norris to two SOG. If he's cleared to play, Norris will compete for a middle-six role and be an option for the power-play units.
Source: Heather Engel
Source: Heather Engel
Nikita Zadorov Questionable for Game 5
Boston Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov (undisclosed) is questionable for Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. The Russian rearguard wasn't on the ice for Monday's practice and could be unavailable for only the second time this season. Zadorov has contributed one assist in four postseason contests, while averaging four hits per game. Boston will miss his physicality and penalty-killing ability if he isn't available for Game 5. Mason Lohrei, who was a healthy scratch in Sunday's Game 4, could get an opportunity to rejoin the lineup.
Source: Steve Conroy
Source: Steve Conroy
Viktor Arvidsson Considered Questionable for Tuesday
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) didn't practice on Monday and is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Buffalo Sabres, Steve Conroy of The Boston Herald reports. Arvidsson sustained an upper-body injury in Sunday's Game 4 loss. In the playoffs, the Swedish veteran has tallied two goals in four games, sending 11 pucks on the net. He is carrying a minus-four rating, having finished scoreless three times. Arvidsson has been part of the second line and the second power-play unit in Boston, making him a significant loss for the team if he can't play on Tuesday night.
Source: Steve Conroy
Source: Steve Conroy
Nils Lundkvist Won't Play Tuesday
Dallas Stars defenseman Nils Lundkvist (face) won't be available for Game 5 against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He sustained a deep facial laceration in Saturday's Game 4 loss and missed Monday's practice. "We should see him before this series is over, but you won't see him tomorrow," Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan said after the practice session. In four postseason games, Lundkvist has recorded two assists, two SOG, six blocks, two hits, and a plus-one rating. Dallas will replace Lundkvist on Tuesday with Ilya Lyubushkin, Alexander Petrovic, or Kyle Capobianco.
Source: Dan Rosen
Source: Dan Rosen
Yakov Trenin Could Be an Option Tuesday
Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) could return to action on Tuesday in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He has missed two games due to an upper-body injury, but Trenin practiced fully on Monday, suggesting he might be ready to return. Wild head coach John Hynes officially labeled Trenin as questionable, along with fellow forward Mats Zuccarello (upper body). Nico Sturm and Danila Yurov are expected to sit out Tuesday's game if Trenin and Zuccarello return. Trenin would primarily add physicality to the Wild lineup, having led the NHL with 413 hits in 82 games during the regular season.
Source: Dan Rosen
Source: Dan Rosen
Mats Zuccarello Questionable for Game 5
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) is questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. The Norwegian veteran practiced fully on Monday, but Wild head coach John Hynes labeled him as questionable for Tuesday night. After recording a hat trick of assists in Game 1, Zuccarello has missed the last three contests due to an upper-body injury. If Zuccarello returns on Tuesday, Bobby Brink would be bumped from the first line. The Wild's first power-play unit would also have a different look. Late in the season, Zuccarello has been spectacular when in the lineup, recording multiple points in six of his last seven appearances.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Amid Slump, Luke Raley Still Worthy of Roster Consideration?
Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley continued his skid on Sunday, going 0-for-3 at the plate, and he's now hitless in his last 12 at-bats and is 1-for-19 (.053) over his last 10 games. Of course, as a career .232 hitter coming into the season, the 6-foot-3 slugger was probably overdue for some regression after starting the year 20-for-59 (.339). Still, with bat speed, hard-hit rate, barrel rate, and average exit velocity all 89th percentile or better, expect more home runs from the left-handed hitter, even if the batting average doesn't return. He's seen just two plate appearances against left-handed pitching all season, which puts a cap on his production ceiling in season-long leagues, although leagues with daily lineup changes alleviate that problem somewhat. With a career ISO of .216 and wRC+ of 127 against righties, though, he could be a solid DFS play on days where the Mariners have a high implied run total and are facing a right-hander.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Moises Ballesteros Continues to Trend Upward, Worth Adding Off the Wire?
Chicago Cubs catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been raking to begin 2026. The diminutive backstop has collected an extra-base hit in three consecutive games (three doubles, one home run), and is now slashing a robust .397/.446/.690 on the year with a .486 wOBA and 215 wRC+. The drawback right now is that he is exclusively being deployed against right-handed pitchers, with five plate appearances against LHP and 60 against RHP, while averaging under three plate appearances per game so far. With how hot he is, though, the Cubs' former top prospect warrants consideration for a roster spot, especially in leagues that allow daily lineup changes. This is a kid who was a .303 career hitter in 182 games at Triple-A and who hit .298 in his 20-game debut in 2025, so if his advanced hit tool earns him more at-bats, more production will follow. The 22-year-old is available in almost 80 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and should be a regular DFS consideration when the Cubs are facing a right-hander.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
What Does Power Outage Mean for Jake Bauers' Fantasy Value?
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has done a fine job filling in at first base this season after expected starter Andrew Vaughn (hand) hit the injured list before the season began. Bauers hit five home runs in his first 15 games this season, and although he is in the midst of a 10-game homerless drought, the left-handed slugger is also currently riding a five-game hit streak. During this streak, he's gone 8-for-21 (.381) with three doubles, and is now slashing .261/.316/.477 for the year with a .339 wOBA and 115 wRC+. Expected stats like xBA and xwOBA are in line with his actual statistics, so there doesn't appear to be any signs of regression one way or the other, and with bat speed, hard-hit rate, and average exit velocity all 92nd-percentile or better, more long balls should be on the way. Vaughn could be back by mid-May, so Bauers' playing time could become diminished, but for now, he's worth adding from the waiver wire for managers looking for some power production, and is available in over 80 percent of leagues.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Ronny Mauricio a Sneaky Power Bat Available on the Waiver Wire
New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is a name to consider on the waiver wire this week as the Mets recently called up their former top prospect when Francisco Lindor (calf) went on the injured list. Mauricio was hitting .293 at Triple-A and was already up to six home runs and five steals this season in just 15 games. The steals aren't something fantasy managers should expect in the majors, but he could be a sneaky source of power while filling in at shortstop. The 6-foot-3 Dominican hit six home runs last season with the Mets in only 61 games, and was the owner of the 10th-hardest hit ball in the majors at 117.3 mph back in 2023, the year he debuted. The switch-hitter is 3-for-6 in his last two games, is eligible at both 2B and 3B in Yahoo! leagues, and should soon gain eligibility at SS.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Anthony Volpe a Priority Injured List Stash?
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is rostered in just nine percent of Yahoo! leagues, but with his expected return to the big league club this week, that number should probably be higher. The former first-round draft pick had a 20/20 season in his debut season of 2023, and was nearly 20/20 again last year (19 home runs, 18 steals). The right-handed hitter will likely be a drain on batting average, but he's hitting .308 through eight rehab games in the minors, so perhaps there's hope he could outproduce his career batting average of .222. Also, hitting anywhere in the league's fifth-best run-producing lineup (5.21 runs/game) should carry plenty of RBI and run-scoring opportunities. The soon-to-be-25-year-old is worth a look in most 12-team mixed leagues and could be stashed away ahead of his return.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Carson Hocevar Scores his First Career NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Talladega
Carson Hocevar of Spire Motorsports finished in first and got the victory in the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Hocevar began the race from the 12th position. Through the first stage, Hocevar kept his car damage-free, but was one of several drivers who took two stops under the green flag and ran outside of the top 10 at the end. Hocevar finished the first stage in 16th and earned no stage points. In the second stage, Hocevar ran in the middle of the pack, but was one of many drivers involved in the biggest crash of the day on lap 114. Despite receiving some damage, Hocevar was able to continue and recovered back up to the 12th position at the end of the stage, receiving no further stage points. In the final stage, Hocevar made it up to the front of the pack and then kept trading the lead with Chris Buescher. Hocevar went on to lead 19 laps and pull ahead of Buescher on the final lap for his first career NASCAR Cup Series win. The victory moved Hocevar up to eighth in the regular-season standings after 10 races so far this season.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Chris Buescher Misses out on Winning at Talladega by Finishing Second
Chris Buescher was one of the top contenders to compete for the win in the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Buescher began the race from 10th after qualifying was canceled due to weather, and starting positions were set by the NASCAR rulebook. Outside of his one green flag pit stop, Buescher ran inside the top 10 throughout most of the first stage and fell short of winning it, as he placed fourth and earned seven stage points. In the second stage, Buescher kept his car clean and avoided the biggest crash of the race on lap 114, which allowed him to regain track position towards the front as others crashed. Buescher went on to finish third in the second stage and score eight more stage points. In the final stage, Buescher made it up to the front of the pack and traded the lead with Carson Hocevar. Buescher led 22 laps in the final stage, but ultimately missed out on victory as Hocevar edged ahead on the final lap. With his first top-5 finish of the season and a new career-best finish of second at Talladega, Buescher is now seventh in the Cup Series standings.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Alex Bowman Earns First Top-Five Finish at Talladega Since Returning From Injury
Hendrick Motorsports driver Alex Bowman placed third at the end of the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet started the race from 20th, and although he did not experience any issues with his car, he did take two green-flag pit stops to get through the first stage. As a result, he ended the stage in 23rd and scored no stage points. In the second stage, Bowman moved to the front of the pack as other drivers went to pit road during the stage break and also avoided the large crash of lap 114. Bowman eventually kept driving within the pack and ended the second stage in eighth, collecting three more stage points. In the final stage, Bowman ran inside the top five through most of the stage and kept running alongside Chris Buescher, Carson Hocevar, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Although he eventually got past Stenhouse on the final lap, he still could not generate enough speed to pass Buescher and Hocevar and settled for third. This is Bowman's first top-5 of the season and still remains 36th in the regular season standings after only six full races completed this year.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Chase Elliott Scores A Fourth-Place Finish at Talladega
Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports ended the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in the fourth position. Elliott began the race from eighth and ran all over the field towards both the front and the back. He was one of the drivers who took two green flag pit stops in the first stage, which made him end the first stage in 25th place behind the other drivers who only made one pit stop throughout the whole stage. In the second stage, Elliott shuffled back towards the front and avoided the biggest crash of the day on lap 114. He continued to run inside the top 10 through the rest of the stage, finishing it in ninth and earning two stage points. In the final stage, Elliott remained a contender and helped push several drivers towards the front, including Carson Hocevar and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Elliott continued to run behind the leaders until the final lap, where he made a move to get past Stenhouse, but fell short of the win as he advanced to fourth. This marked Elliott's fourth top-5 finish of the season, and his first since his Martinsville win, as he now sits fourth in the regular-season standings after 10 races.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Zane Smith Nabs First Top-Five Finish of the 2026 Season at Talladega
Zane Smith of Front Row Motorsports finished in the fifth position during the Jack Link's 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. Smith began the race from 30th after qualifying for the race was rained out, and starting positions were set by the NASCAR rulebook. The No. 38 Ford driver lay back through most of the stage in the pack and kept his car clean, even after a pit road penalty for an uncontrolled tire. Although he did not challenge for stage points, he ended the first stage in 34th. In the second stage, Smith avoided a large wreck on lap 114 by heading to pit road just before it occurred and, as a result, gained plenty of track position. Then, Smith made it up to 10th by the end of the second stage and earned one stage point. In the final stage, Smith ran throughout the top 15 and top 10 during most of the stage. In the final laps, Smith maneuvered around a few other drivers and climbed up to fifth by the end of the race, earning his first top-5 of the season and the first of his Cup career at Talladega. After 10 races this season, Smith is now ranked 20th in the regular-season standings.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Should Fantasy Managers Consider Dropping Daulton Varsho?
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho looked like he was heating up, going 13-for-38 (.342) over a 10-game stretch from April 10 through April 22, but went ice cold in the Cleveland series over the weekend. The left-handed hitter went 0-for-11 in the three-game set and is now slashing .230/.302/.379 with a .303 wOBA and 88 wRC+. The 29-year-old is putting the bat on the ball at a career-best 84.1 percent of the time with a career-best strikeout rate of 16.7 percent, but with a noticeable year-over-year drop in bat speed, it looks like he's sacrificing power for contact, but it's coming without a corresponding uptick in batting average. The 5-foot-8 slugger belted at least 18 home runs from 2022 to 2025, but with an average exit velocity in the fourth percentile and just a 5.6 percent barrel rate, that could be a challenge in 2026. Perhaps his bat will warm up with the weather, but there may be higher upside options on the waiver wire. He's 36 percent rostered on Yahoo!, and it probably shouldn't be any higher than that for now.
Source: Baseball Savant
Source: Baseball Savant
Does Marvin Harrison Jr. Still Carry High-End Dynasty Upside?
Two years into his NFL career, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has not lived up to the pre-draft hype that led to him being selected with the fourth overall pick in 2024. Across 12 games in 2025, Harrison Jr. hauled in 41 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns on 73 targets. He missed time due to a concussion and appendicitis before finally ending the year on Injured Reserve with a heel injury. Even before the heel issue, Harrison Jr. was clearly behind both tight end Trey McBride and wide receiver Michael Wilson on the Cardinals' pecking order for targets. Still, Harrison Jr. will have a chance to work with a new coaching staff in 2026, which could help spur a year-three breakout. Arizona could be a bit more run-heavy after adding Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 Draft, but Harrison Jr. should still have every chance to carve out a significant role in his team's offense. Harrison Jr.'s dynasty value has obviously taken a hit over the past two years, but he remains an ultra-high-upside wide receiver.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Marquise Brown Sliding Down Eagles' Depth Chart Following 2026 Draft
Veteran wide receiver Marquise Brown found a new home this offseason, latching on with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year contract for the 2026 campaign. Across 16 games with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2025, Brown recorded 49 receptions for 587 yards and five touchdowns on 74 targets. The Eagles are widely expected to trade away star wideout A.J. Brown within the next few months, which would obviously open up target opportunities for Brown. However, Philadelphia also recently used a first-round pick on USC wide receiver Makai Lemon in the 2026 Draft and traded for former Green Bay Packers wideout Dontayvion Wicks. As a result, Brown does not appear to be guaranteed a fantasy-relevant role in Philadelphia and might not even be fully assured of a roster spot. Heading into his age-29 season, Brown's dynasty value is fading fast.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Darnell Mooney Carries Deep-League Buy-Low Upside into 2026
New York Giants wide receiver Darnell Mooney battled through a disastrous season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, recording just 32 receptions for 443 yards and a touchdown on 72 targets across 15 games. The 28-year-old was released by Atlanta at the end of the year and will now try to resurrect his NFL career on a one-year, $3 million deal with the Giants. Provided he makes it back to full strength from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season, wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) should dominate targets in New York. Behind Nabers, Mooney figures to be fighting with veteran wideouts Darius Slayton and Calvin Austin III for the Giants' WR2 role. New York also added Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields with a third-round pick in the 2026 Draft, further muddying the team's depth chart at the position. Mooney remains in a decent position for a bounce-back season. However, there are also enough quality options around him in New York that he's not a lock for any playing time at all if he struggles to produce.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Christian Kirk's Role in San Francisco in Question Following NFL Draft?
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk enters 2026 coming off the least productive season of his NFL career. Across 13 games with the Houston Texans in 2025, Kirk recorded 28 receptions for 239 yards and a touchdown on 52 targets. Kirk was definitely better in the playoffs, hauling in 10 catches for 164 yards and two scores on 15 targets across Houston's two postseason contests. Still, Kirk has now recorded fewer than 30 receptions in back-to-back seasons and has also missed 18 games over the past three years due to injury. In San Francisco, Kirk currently profiles as the team's WR3 alongside Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall. However, the 49ers used a second-round pick on Ole Miss wideout De'Zhaun Stribling in the 2026 Draft, which could complicate Kirk's role at some point in the 2026 season. Kirk may still have a role on deeper dynasty rosters as a veteran depth piece, but his upside is limited as he enters his age-30 season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab
Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby has entered rehab for a gambling addiction, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sorsby was regarded by many as the top transfer quarterback this past cycle and was gearing up to start for the Red Raiders, but will now be away from the team indefinitely as he seeks treatment. He is under NCAA investigation after the discovery of him placing thousands of bets through a gambling app. Sorsby reportedly placed wagers on Indiana football while redshirting there as a true freshman, coming in a game in which he did not appear. Head coach Joey McGuire stated that "We love Brendan and support his decision to seek professional help. Taking this step requires courage, and our primary focus is on him as a person. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health."
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
