May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET

Carolina Panthers tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders has quietly flown below fantasy radars for much of his first two seasons in the league, and while it's entirely possible that is where he'll remain, he's shown just enough to consider throwing a late-round dart his way in dynasty startups or inquiring about his acquisition cost in existing leagues. Since coming into the NFL as a 2024 fourth-round pick out of Texas, Sanders leads all Panthers tight ends with 62 receptions and 532 yards. While the competition is not particularly steep in dedicated blocker Tommy Tremble and 2025 fifth-rounder Mitchell Evans, the Panthers obviously felt strongly enough about the room to bypass the position entirely in a 2026 NFL Draft in which they made seven total selections. It's possible that Dave Canales' Carolina offense simply isn't designed to involve its tight ends in the passing game, but with the Panthers depth chart thinning quickly behind 2025 Offensive Player of the Year Tetairoa McMillan and the exciting, but still relatively unproven Jalen Coker, there is an opportunity to be had. At only 23 years old, if Sanders can stay healthy in 2026, something he was unable to do last season, he could see his usage spike, and with it his dynasty value.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 4:48 PM ET

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith is RotoBaller's dynasty QB41, and following a disastrous season with the Raiders in which he threw for barely over 3,000 yards and nearly as many interceptions as touchdowns, the 35-year-old veteran has become one of the most easily acquirable starting quarterbacks in fantasy. With New York's offensive line notably stronger than the unit he played behind in Vegas, and the Jets boasting an exciting group of young pass catchers even behind 2022 Offensive Rookie of the Year Garrett Wilson, if Smith has anything left in the tank, his production should improve dramatically in 2026. While he should be capable of plugging in as a startable bye week or injury filler in superflex leagues, how much value he can provide if needed in a pinch during fantasy playoffs is a different question entirely. The Jets spent a fourth-round pick on Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, and with three first-round picks in a loaded 2027 NFL Draft and an eye toward the future, there's no certainty that Smith will be the one starting games to finish the season. For quarterback-desperate managers, Smith is still capable of exceeding his current trade value, but should he end 2026 riding the bench for another bad Jets team, any remaining dynasty value will fully disintegrate.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 4:36 PM ET

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was once viewed as the QB2 in consensus dynasty rankings, fresh off an incredibly efficient 2023 rookie campaign in which he threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns to only five interceptions. Following two disappointing seasons, and last seen in arguably the worst game of his career in a Divisional Round playoff loss to the Patriots, he has fallen to QB18 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. With the Texans exercising his fifth-year option back in April, Stroud will spend at least the next two seasons with a Houston team that has a strong enough surrounding cast to keep him fantasy relevant even without the safety of a rushing floor. Stroud has not topped 233 rushing yards through his first three years in the league, and with that type of immobility, his yearly fantasy finishes will be intrinsically linked to his touchdown totals. While he finished 2025 with only 19 passing touchdowns, he was on pace for more than 30 and was the fantasy QB14 through the first half of the year before a concussion knocked him out of a Week 9 loss to the Broncos and ultimately cost him three starts. While he is unlikely to ever return to top two dynasty status, Stroud's ceiling when things break right is still higher than his current ranking would suggest, and as a more than capable second quarterback in superflex leagues, he's become an undervalued trade target who has yet to turn 25.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was a fourth-round pick in a running back-heavy 2025 draft class, and although he only produced 386 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, he clearly showed enough for the team to bypass the position entirely in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Etienne led the team with more than 300 opportunities in 2025, and to help fill some of the void he leaves behind, Jacksonville brought in Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Ameer Abdullah, but the former has never exceeded 115 total touches in a season, while the latter hasn't hit that mark since 2017. Rodriguez has a connection to head coach Liam Coen from their time together at Kentucky, and he offers sneaky upside as a goal-line back, but Tuten is expected to see a significant usage increase in 2026 and, as such, has risen to RB23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. At 209 pounds, Tuten possesses elite speed. While he was unable to spring a single run of more than 15 yards as a rookie, if explosive plays eventually become a bankable part of his game, the 23-year-old speedster will be considered a steal at his current acquisition cost.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 4:12 PM ET

Free agent running back Joe Mixon has all but fallen off the fantasy radar following a mysteriously deleted 2025 season stemming from a foot/ankle injury first reported during organized team activities with the Houston Texans. To this day, little information has been provided about the injury, with Texans general manager Nick Caserio calling it a freak situation earlier this offseason without adding any additional details. Mixon turns 30 before the start of the 2026 season, and since being released by the Texans in early March, his name has scarcely come up in free agent conversations, suggesting his NFL career may have already come to an unceremonious end. In his lone healthy season with the Texans, he finished as the RB13 in half-PPR formats. He now clings to the RB73 spot in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings, but if he fails to latch onto a team by the time training camps are in full force, dynasty managers still holding out hope of a return can safely drop him to open up a roster spot where needed.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 3:05 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Waldschmidt is hitting .500 (7-for-14) with two doubles, three walks, and three stolen bases over his last five games. He has yet to hit a home run, but overall, the 23-year-old is slashing .326/.396/.419 with six RBI and four stolen bases in 48 plate appearances. He has the potential to be a five-category contributor and slashed .302/.415/.491 with 12 home runs, 25 steals, 14% BB rate, and 20% strikeout rate in 100 games between Double-A and Triple-A last summer. Waldschmidt is only rostered in 15% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues and is quickly becoming a player to add in most formats as he continues to swing a hot bat.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: MLB

May 23, 2026, 2:49 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland notched his seventh save of the season after striking out three over two scoreless innings in Friday's 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. With runners on first and second base, Varland entered the game in the eighth inning and was able to escape the jam. He retired all six batters he faced en route to his seventh save. The 28-year-old has been excellent this season, posting a 0.65 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 40:9 K:BB, and is 7-for-7 in save opportunities. The 28-year-old is the primary closer for the Blue Jays and is emerging as a must-start reliever in all leagues. Varland is currently rostered in 69% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, but expect that number to rise as he continues to be one of the more reliable relievers in fantasy baseball so far.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: MLB

May 23, 2026, 2:38 PM ET

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder) will face live hitters on Tuesday, according to Red Sox manager Chad Tracy. It will be the first time Crochet will pitch live batting practice since landing on the injured list with left-shoulder inflammation. He threw a bullpen session on Saturday, and if all goes well on Tuesday, the southpaw could begin a rehab assignment shortly after. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list since April 25. Before going on the IL, he struggled to start the season, posting a 6.30 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 30 innings. Fantasy managers should continue to stash the Red Sox ace as he works his way back from the shoulder injury and could return to Boston's as well as fantasy managers' rotations soon.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Tim Healy of the Boston Globe

May 23, 2026, 2:21 PM ET

Baltimore Orioles reliever Rico Garcia struck out one over two-thirds of an inning to earn the hold in Friday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Garcia replaced Chris Bassit during the sixth inning and retired both batters he faced. The Orioles called on Anthony Nunez for the ninth inning to close out Friday's game. Nunez struck out two over a scoreless inning to pick up his third save of the season. Garcia has been used in high-leverage situations but has not notched a save since May 10. The 32-year-old has been great this season, posting a 0.84 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and 26 strikeouts over 21 1/3 frames. Injured closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) is expected to return at the end of May and will regain his role as Baltimore's primary closer when he returns. Garcia should be rostered in leagues that reward holds, but fantasy managers should not count on Garcia for saves for the time being.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: MLB

May 23, 2026, 2:10 PM ET

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize has been outstanding this season, posting a 2-3 record along with a 2.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 43:11 K:BB across 43 2/3 innings. Mize was recently activated from the injured list after missing a few weeks with an adductor strain. The 29-year-old allowed two runs and no walks on four hits while striking out four across 6 2/3 innings and took the loss in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Guardians. Mize has only allowed more than two earned runs in each start just once this season. His K% has increased about three percent from 22.2% in 2025 to 25.1% this season, while his xERA has dipped from 3.66 to 2.71. Mize is rostered in 61% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, but should be rostered in all formats with the way he has pitched this year.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Baseball Savant

May 23, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (back) threw 58 pitches on Friday in his first rehab start for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets. He allowed two runs on four hits and one walk in just over three innings pitched, while his fastball topped out at 97 miles per hour on the radar gun. In addition to the fastball, he also threw his forkball, cutter, and sweeper at least 10 times each. Overall, this was a positive outing for the 33-year-old, who last pitched in a game on April 26 against the Colorado Rockies. The team does not yet know how many more rehab starts he will need, but he can remain on the assignment only until June 20, when his 30-day rehab window closes. He has struggled to begin the year, allowing 20 earned runs in just 20 innings pitched. When he returns, he should provide the Mets with some much-needed stability in their rotation.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Brian Murphy

May 23, 2026, 1:47 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) continued to make progress in his recovery on Friday, throwing a 30-pitch bullpen session at Rogers Centre. The 41-year-old has now thrown multiple bullpen sessions, with each one featuring a larger workload than the last. It remains unclear what the next steps are for Scherzer, as the team will need to decide whether he is ready to face hitters. If that does in fact happen, a brief rehab assignment could soon follow. The veteran has dealt with numerous injuries over the past few seasons, some of which have shown recurring signs. As a result, both he and the team would be wise to take their time with his ailing forearm.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Arden Zwelling

May 23, 2026, 1:38 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (head) is being evaluated for a concussion after leaving Friday's game early. The 26-year-old backstop suffered the injury after a collision at the plate that left him dizzy and disoriented. While he said that he felt fine, manager Kurt Suzuki mentioned that he would undergo standard concussion protocol to ensure that no significant damage had been done. It is unclear if or when he will return to the lineup. That said, if he does miss any time, Sebastian Rivero would likely replace him behind the plate. O'Hoppe had just recently returned from a fractured wrist, and another absence would make it difficult for him to get on track this season. He has hit just one home run while batting .196 through 34 games played.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Jeff Fletcher

May 23, 2026, 1:26 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is set to resume baseball activities on Sunday at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The 26-year-old has been on the Injured List since May 11 with right elbow inflammation, only days after returning from a separate ankle injury. The belief is that he is nearly ready to ramp up his rehab, beginning with throwing and hitting on Sunday. If that goes smoothly, he could quickly progress forward before embarking on another rehab assignment. He is looking to build off last season's breakout, when he hit 21 home runs over 135 games played. Unfortunately for him, he has managed just one hit in 28 plate appearances this season. Health and consistent playing time will undoubtedly help him prove that he can be a worthy addition to an inconsistent Blue Jays offense.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Arden Zwelling

May 23, 2026, 1:22 PM ET

Saturday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a Sunday doubleheader. Fantasy managers in leagues with daily moves should remove any Orioles or Tigers from their starting lineups. Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez was set to face Orioles right-hander Brandon Young in Baltimore, but this game has been pushed back a day. Valdez will look to rebound after allowing four earned runs and four walks over five innings in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled this year, owning a (2-3) record with a 4.58 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts over 55 innings this season. As for Young, he's only allowed two earned runs in each of his previous two starts (nine innings). Overall, the 27-year-old is (3-1) with a 4.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts over 29 2/3 frames.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Baltimore Orioles

May 23, 2026, 1:16 PM ET

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is feeling better after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique strain one week ago. He was seen walking around the clubhouse on Saturday and said that, while he can do some light workouts, he has yet to resume baseball activities. The 36-year-old will travel to West Palm Beach on Sunday to continue his rehab, where he will hopefully make additional progress soon. The veteran has struggled to start the season, hitting just four home runs and stealing only one base through his first 42 games played. Upon his return, he should immediately slot back into the starting role at second base. In the meantime, both Braden Shewmake and Brice Matthews will continue to split time, with neither showing enough consistency to run away with the job.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Brian McTaggart

May 23, 2026, 12:34 PM ET

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey had a strong first season in the NFL after the Broncos took him 60th overall in the second round out of Central Florida, totaling 896 scrimmage yards and 12 total touchdowns (seven rushing, five receiving). It certainly helped that J.K. Dobbins missed half of the season with a foot injury, thrusting the 5-foot-8, 205-pounder into a significant role much earlier than Denver had anticipated. Harvey had 146 rushing attempts for 540 yards (3.7 yards per carry) on the ground and added 47 receptions (58 targets) for 356 receiving yards in 17 regular-season games to finish as the RB21 in half-PPR scoring. He lacks the size to be a true workhorse back in the NFL, and his long-term fantasy value took a major hit this offseason when the Broncos brought back Dobbins and selected Jonah Coleman in the fourth round. Both Dobbins and Coleman are more suited for early-down, between-the-tackles usage, potentially relegating Harvey to more of a strict third-down, passing catching role in 2026 and beyond. While Harvey has fallen to the RB26 ranking at RotoBaller in dynasty setups, he's not a bad buy candidate as a PPR complement as he heads into just his second year in the NFL.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 23, 2026, 12:17 PM ET

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is as gutsy as they come on the football field, and he had back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons in 2023 and 2024 in his first two years with the organization. However, he went from being the QB4 in fantasy in 2024 to the QB12 last year after finishing with 3,693 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 starts. The 31-year-old signal-caller is as tough as they come, but injuries have to be a concern because of the way he plays and always grinds for the extra yard. The biggest knock on Mayfield's dynasty stock in the future is the loss of future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans, who departed in free agency. Mayfield will also be learning a new scheme under offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. There's hope that Robinson can unlock the version of Mayfield from 2023 and 2024, but with Evans gone, Mayfield won't be as attractive as a QB1 streamer in single-year fantasy football leagues. In dynasty, it feels like Mayfield's best years are probably behind him, and he has dropped in RotoBaller's rankings to QB19, one spot behind the Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud. In superflex leagues, Mayfield can still be a serviceable No. 2, but we wouldn't want to be relying on the aging QB as a No. 1 in a new offensive scheme without his most reliable weapon from years past.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 23, 2026, 12:04 PM ET

Running back Brian Robinson Jr. went from backing up San Francisco 49ers All-Pro RB Christian McCaffrey in 2025 to backing up All-Pro RB Bijan Robinson in Atlanta after signing a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Falcons in free agency in March. The 27-year-old former third-round selection by the Washington Commanders in 2022 out of Alabama saw a career-low workload behind CMC last year, seeing only 92 carries for 400 yards and two touchdowns on the ground and adding eight catches for 25 yards through the air through 17 regular-season games. In Atlanta, he'll have the opportunity for a much larger workload if the Falcons remain a run-heavy offensive unit under new head coach Kevin Stefanski -- backup Tyler Allgeier had 143 carries and eight touchdowns behind Bijan Robinson in 2025. B-Rob has averaged just over 4.0 yards per carry in his four-year career and is a capable all-around back as depth for the Falcons. Long-term, he doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal in dynasty leagues, but for those who have Bijan rostered, B-Rob will be a valuable handcuff to have in 2026. He's currently ranked as the No. 58 RB at RotoBaller in dynasty/keeper formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 23, 2026, 11:52 AM ET

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) burst onto the scene as a rookie in 2023 and immediately became a high-end TE1 in fantasy, catching 86 of 120 targets for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games to finish as the overall TE1 in half-PPR scoring. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old former second-rounder (34th overall) out of Iowa took a step back in 2024 (60-726-7 line as the TE7 overall), and he played in a career-low nine games in 2025 due to a disc injury in his back that required surgery. Despite the lost year last season, LaPorta had a career-high 54.3 yards per game and 12.2 yards per catch before being shut down for the year. He also had an 81.6% catch rate on 49 targets in nine games. It's obvious that LaPorta's dynasty stock is down coming off back surgery, and although he's in Detroit's high-powered offense, there are still plenty of mouths to feed. LaPorta is expected to be healthy for training camp and the start of the 2026 regular season. With 20 touchdowns in three seasons in a high-scoring offense, savvy fantasy managers should look to buy low on LaPorta now that his value is at an all-time low. At RotoBaller, he's still ranked as the TE6 in dynasty formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 23, 2026, 11:43 AM ET

New Orleans Saints rookie first-round wide receiver Jordyn Tyson practiced on only one day of the Saints' two-day rookie minicamp, and head coach Kellen Moore said he was one of several players on a "maintenance plan" to build them up after a significant time away from football, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Tyson, who was the eighth overall pick in April out of Arizona State, dealt with a hamstring injury during the pre-draft process, so the Saints aren't going to put too much on his plate right away. The 21-year-old wideout battled several different injuries in college, and his biggest challenge in the NFL will be staying healthy. If healthy, though, Terrell lists Tyson as an immediate starter for the Saints' offense, and he'll get significant snaps next to Chris Olave and whoever wins the No. 3 WR job. Tyson had 1,821 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns on 136 catches in his final two seasons with the Sun Devils, and he has intriguing yards-after-the-catch ability. If he can stay healthy, he should be a nice upside WR3/flex in single-year fantasy leagues in 2026 in the Saints' up-tempo offense.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell

May 23, 2026, 11:10 AM ET

Texas Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore (lat) will be re-evaluated after playing catch on Friday, according to MLB.com. No official announcement has been made about his next scheduled start. Gore is currently considered day-to-day after leaving his last start on Monday against the Colorado Rockies with left-lat tightness. However, an MRI exam came back negative, and reports have suggested that he could make his next turn in Texas' rotation for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. The 27-year-old southpaw was a first-time All-Star in 2025 with the Washington Nationals, but he has been hard to trust in fantasy so far in his first year with the Rangers, as he's gone 3-4 with a career-high 4.78 ERA (3.97 FIP) and 1.33 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 24 walks in 49 innings pitched across 10 starts. Typically, we wouldn't recommend a struggling pitcher coming off an injury in fantasy, but if he makes his start on Sunday, he'll be hard to ignore in starting lineups against an Angels team with a .693 OPS.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 23, 2026, 11:02 AM ET

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) did some jogging at Angels Stadium and also did some stuff in the weight room before the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Seager said it's "definitely the goal" to return for the next homestand, but he needs to see how his back responds to some workouts before he can do full baseball activities. Texas' next homestand begins on Monday against the Houston Astros and runs through Sunday, May 31, versus the Kansas City Royals. The 32-year-old veteran is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Monday, but it might take him a bit longer than that. Ezequiel Duran has been filling in at shortstop for the Rangers with Seager out. Although durability is a major concern at this point in his career, Seager is still rostered in over 90% of Yahoo leagues, even though he's hurt and is currently hitting just .179 (28-for-156) with seven home runs, 20 RBI, 22 runs scored, and a stolen base through his first 42 games in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland

May 23, 2026, 10:53 AM ET

The Minnesota Twins announced on Saturday that they reinstated right-hander Taj Bradley (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list and designated right-handed reliever Luis Garcia for assignment in a corresponding move. Bradley will make his return and start on Saturday at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox after spending just over two weeks on the shelf with a pectoral injury. The 25-year-old former fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2018 was in the midst of a breakout campaign with Minnesota through his first eight starts before getting hurt, going 4-1 with a .287 ERA (3.48 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 52 strikeouts and 17 walks across 47 innings pitched. Fantasy managers searching for a starting pitching upgrade should be looking at Bradley, who is rostered in 76% of Yahoo leagues. He threw only 42 pitches in a 1 2/3 innings with Triple-A St. Paul in his lone minor-league rehab start, though, so expect him to be limited from a pitch-count perspective in his return in Boston on Saturday.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Minnesota Twins

May 23, 2026, 10:48 AM ET

San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb (knee) made a minor-league rehab start on Friday night at Triple-A Sacramento, and he could be on the verge of coming off the 15-day injured list to make his next start next week against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. Webb allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking three and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings of work on Friday for Sacramento, throwing 62 pitches. Nothing is official yet, but if Webb rejoins the Giants' starting rotation next week, he will most likely make his next appearance against Arizona on Wednesday. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star has been on the shelf the last couple of weeks due to bursitis in his right knee. Webb's return could push Trevor McDonald back to Sacramento. Webb, who hasn't been himself with an ERA over 5.00 in his first eight starts in 2026, will be a pretty risky fantasy play if he returns next Wednesday to face the D-backs, who rank 11th in baseball with a .711 OPS.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Milb.com

May 23, 2026, 10:41 AM ET

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto set the tone for the struggling Angels on Friday night in Anaheim in their 9-6 victory over the division-rival Texas Rangers. Neto went 2-for-4 at the plate out of the leadoff spot with two solo home runs and a hit-by-pitch to raise his season average to .221 and his OPS to .757. The 25-year-old got the offense going in the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot off veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom. He is hitting just .200 (15-for-75) in 20 games (89 plate appearances) since the beginning of May, but he has added five home runs, two doubles, a triple, nine RBI, 13 runs scored, and two stolen bases over that span as well. Since May 13, Neto has gone 8-for-33 (.242) with four long balls, a double, six RBI, and six runs scored for the Halos. Neto has a weak .213 xBA and a .327 xwOBA, and he's also in just the 38th percentile in hard-hit rate for the season. He's still well on pace for his third straight 20-homer season, but Neto needs to make better and more consistent contact -- he currently leads the league with 73 strikeouts in 239 plate appearances.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

May 23, 2026, 10:12 AM ET

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt went 0-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox. He had an RBI groundout in the bottom of the fifth inning, giving him 23 RBI on the season. The 27-year-old has been on fire at the plate, hitting .346 (9-for-26) with three home runs, five RBI, and four runs scored over his last six games. Overall, he's slashing .286/.329/.516 with nine home runs and three stolen bases across 173 plate appearances. The 27-year-old bats in the heart of the order, continues to play left field (four games so far in the OF) for the Giants, and qualifies at first, second, and third base already on Yahoo. With Schmitt hitting well and qualifying at multiple positions, he becomes a must-add in all formats as he's only rostered in just 45% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: MLB

May 23, 2026, 10:01 AM ET

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has had a storybook run over the past three-plus months, signing a three-year, $43 million deal shortly after earning Super Bowl MVP honors, and those accomplishments have not been ignored by dynasty managers. Walker's consensus dynasty ranking has risen more than ten spots since January, and he lands at RB10 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings. After sharing a Seattle backfield with 2023 second-round pick Zach Charbonnet for the past three seasons, Walker has a chance to handle a true bellcow role in a Kansas City offense looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season, and capable of doing so if two-time MVP Patrick Mahomes can return to form after a season-ending ACL injury. The Chiefs spent fifth-round draft capital on pass-catching running back Emmett Johnson, but aside from Walker, no back on the roster has ever cracked 60 carries in a season. While he has yet to top the RB16 finish from his 2022 rookie campaign, at only 25 years old, Walker is one of the easiest calls for a true fantasy breakout in 2025, and the 29-touch, 161-yard performance he last put forth in a Super Bowl-winning effort could become a repeatable statline in Andy Reid's offense.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 23, 2026, 9:58 AM ET

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara continues to deliver for Triple-A Iowa. The 23-year-old has homered three times over his last nine games and has up to 15 long balls on the season. Overall, Alcantara is slashing .242/.339/.567 with 15 home runs, 32 RBI, 27 runs, and three stolen bases in 41 games at Triple-A. With Alcantara raking in the minors, he is set to be recalled by the Cubs. According to Bruce Levine of WSCR-AM, Alcantara is "walking into Wrigley." The 6-foot-6 Cubs prospect has plus power and a .906 OPS this season, but has struck out a whopping 33.0% of the time. Fantasy managers searching for power and looking to improve their outfield should take a chance on Alcantara, as he's widely available, rostered in just 1% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Bruce Levine

May 23, 2026, 9:53 AM ET

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift has finished as the RB23 or better in each of his six seasons in the league, including a career-best RB15 finish in 2025, but at RotoBaller's dynasty RB25, he remains one of the league's perpetually underappreciated fantasy assets. 2025 seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai drew praise for a mid-season stretch in which he averaged 79.9 yards and scored five times from Weeks 7 through 13, including a Week 9 start in which he stepped in for an injured Swift and topped 175 rushing yards on 26 carries. On the season, though, Swift was the more effective runner both before and after contact; he forced more missed tackles per attempt, and he nearly doubled Monangai's production in the passing game. While the platoon could see a more even distribution of work in their second season together, Chicago is projected to be one of the highest scoring teams in the league in year two under Ben Johnson, and Swift should maintain a larger share of the high-value work after converting eight of his red zone carries into touchdowns in 2025. Currently priced below what he has consistently proven to be his floor, the 27-year-old Swift is a relatively low-cost dynasty target for managers in need of short-term running back depth.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller