April 6, 2026
Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars love their running back room as they head into the 2026 NFL draft later this month. Shipley also writes that it "seems like the Jaguars are set to keep their RB group as-is" when it comes to the draft after they signed
Chris Rodriguez Jr. The Jags lost
Travis Etienne Jr. to the New Orleans Saints in free agency, but between Rodriguez,
Bhayshul Tuten, and
LeQuint Allen Jr., the team has "enough weapons" to make a leap with their running game in 2026. Tuten, who was a fourth-round pick last year out of Virginia Tech, had 83 carries for 307 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. He'll be in a battle with C-Rod in training camp this summer for lead-back duties. Tuten's dynasty value is clearly on the rise with Etienne out of the picture, but he won't necessarily be handed workhorse duties, and Allen figures to be Jacksonville's primary pass-catching back. Tuten's explosiveness will make him a high-end RB2 if he's the starter on early downs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
April 6, 2026
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson was present for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday. Jackson is coming off an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign for Baltimore, and he's also looking to get a head start after a regime change to new head coach Jesse Minter and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP appears to be in good standing with the front office as they work towards a contract extension with two years currently remaining on the five-year, $260 million contract he signed with the Ravens in April of 2023. Jackson played in only 13 games in 2025, throwing for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while rushing for 349 yards and two touchdowns on a career-low 67 rushing attempts. If the 29-year-old can put his lower-body injuries behind him in 2026, he'll be a clear bounce-back candidate with high-end QB1 potential. Jackson is still one of the most lethal dual-threat signal-callers in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Ravens
April 6, 2026
Rasmus Hojgaard had a March to forget up until Houston. The Danish golfer started off well, had a bit of a Saturday hiccup with a 71. However, Hojgaard rebounded with a final round 67 to finish T-28. Again, the Dane has one Top 10 result at the Cognizant in February. His previous Masters appearance in 2025 was intriguing. Hojgaard only tied for 32nd but his metrics were solid. One of the early assets this season has been his driving distance which ranks 6th so far. Accuracy is poor at 47.14% at 164th. As long as he is within 5% of average accuracy wise, Hojgaard can again be a factor at Augusta. The start will be vital too as he cannot average 30.17 putts per round like he has been in 2026. Again, Hojgaard is a huge betting risk but there's a chance.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Shane Lowry has not seen the same fortune over the past two years at Augusta. The Irish golfer has played well but not well enough en route to two results outside the Top 25. This goes up against 2021,2022, and 2023 where Lowry enjoyed his best performances. Lowry finished T-3 in 2022 behind gaining 3.65 strokes overall. While many want to talk about all these criteria, looking at current form helps here too. Lowry has been inconsistent in 2026 when it comes to opening rounds. He has three plus results and three not so good ones. If birdies to be had, Lowry could thrive much like he did at Pebble Beach (T-8) and the Cognizant (T-2). Again, that 69.25 scoring average is nice (18th) but Lowry must convert those Par 5's to be a betting option this weekend.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Sepp Straka has done everything but get off to a solid start at the Masters Tournament. The Austrian golfer 's best opening round effort was a 70 in 2023. The problem last year was that 78 on Thursday that he could not recover from. Straka has four Top 20 results in his last six events. He must improve at the majors, especially in Georgia. Straka averages 4.28 birdies per round which does rank 30th. If he can pile the birdies up on the Par 5's, Straka will be a DFS option this week. As for a betting option, that remains a bit of a question mark right now.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Viktor Hovland knows that getting off to a good start is vital. The golfer from Norway does have one Top 10 result as recent as the 2023 Masters. One huge reason for that result was this. Hovland was 14% more accurate off the tee compared to other golfers and drove the ball 5.6 yards further. He took a couple of weeks off wisely after the Valspar Championship. This season Hovland has been erratic off the tee. He ranks 132nd off the tee losing 0.287 strokes. Approaches and Par-5 play are vital at Augusta National. Hovland is capable of bouncing back. He ranks 14th in putts per round. If he starts off driving well, Hovland becomes a DFS factor especially early.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) and forward
Dean Wade (ankle) are out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tyson will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a lingering toe injury, while Wade will be sidelined for a sixth straight game with an ankle issue. Both players remain without a clear timetable for a return and should be considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Thomas Bryant is out for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Bryant is set to miss tonight's action due to calf injury maintenance. The 28-year-old big man logged 14 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one block in 26 minutes during Sunday's win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (upper body) is available for selection on Monday against the San Jose Sharks, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He's been sidelined for nine games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran is expected to take Andre Burakovsky's spot in the lineup. Mangiapane had a tough time making an impact with the Edmonton Oilers this season, and his start to life in the Windy City hasn't been much better either. In seven outings with the Blackhawks, Mangiapane has produced one goal and one assist with six SOG. Perhaps a matchup against the second-worst defense in the league can help him get going on Monday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Ben Pope
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Max Strus (foot) is out for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to left foot injury maintenance. The 30-year-old finished with four points, seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright (upper body) skated on his own on Monday morning and is expected to miss a fourth consecutive game against the Winnipeg Jets. The 22-year-old is working his way back from an upper-body injury. Since he hasn't practiced with the team, it appears likely that Wright will also sit out Tuesday's clash against Minnesota. Wright has appeared in 72 games this season, posting 11 goals and 15 assists. He's been limited to 13:49 of ice time per game in a bottom-six role, which keeps his fantasy value low.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) will play on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Allen missed Sunday's game against Indiana due to knee injury management. With several Cavs players set to miss tonight's action, Allen could see heavy frontcourt usage, making him a solid streaming option. The 27-year-old big man collected 16 points, 13 rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes of work on Thursday against Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Winnipeg Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov (lower body) is ready to re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Seattle Kraken. He has been on the shelf for over a month due to a lower-body injury, missing 18 games. This season, Namestnikov has made a limited impact, recording 13 points (seven goals, six assists) in 57 appearances. However, the Russian forward will have a favorable matchup on Monday, heading out against a team that has allowed 4.22 goals per game over its last nine outings. Namestnikov is expected to center the fourth line and will be part of the second power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop
Kevin McGonigle is making the start at the 6 and will bat leadoff for Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander
Joe Ryan at Target Field, per MLB.com. Infielder
Colt Keith will drop to third in the batting order. McGonigle, a 21-year-old former first-rounder, came into the 2026 season as the No. 2 overall prospect in all of baseball, and so far, he has delivered after impressing enough in spring training to make the Opening Day roster. He went 10-for-33 (.303) with three doubles, a triple, five RBI, five runs scored, six walks, and five strikeouts in his first nine major-league contests. McGonigle has proven to be mature beyond his years and should now be rostered in all fantasy leagues as a regular for Detroit. All signs point to the infield phenom hitting near the top of Detroit's batting order for many years to come.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (undisclosed) won't play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Shortly before puck drop, the team announced Cirelli is day-to-day with an unspecified injury. With Brandon Hagel (lower body) also out, the Lightning will be without two key top-six contributors against Buffalo. As a result, Nicholas Paul and Oliver Bjorkstrand will skate on the second line alongside Jake Guentzel. This looks like a promising matchup for Tampa Bay's frontline, as the Sabers' defense has allowed three-plus goals in six of the last seven games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Tampa Bay Lightning
April 6, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander
Casey Mize, according to MLB.com. Buxton is still the DH after returning on Sunday after missing Saturday's game due to a forearm contusion that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch on Friday. The 32-year-old two-time All-Star hit second in eight of the team's first nine games this year and will now be tried atop the batting order against a pitcher he's very familiar with. Buxton is hitting .350 with a 1.100 OPS, two home runs, and four RBI in 20 career at-bats versus Mize. His fantasy managers will hope it will get him going at the plate in the early portion of the 2026 season, as Buxton enters Monday's action with a .133/.182/.233 slash line with no homers, an RBI, two runs, one walk, and 10 strikeouts in his first eight games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center
Evan Mobley (calf) is available for Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. He returns after missing Sunday's game against Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old big man to have a heavy workload tonight, as many of his Cavs teammates are slated to sit out. Mobley finished with 12 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 32 minutes in his last outing during Thursday's 117-108 win over Golden State.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Winnipeg Jets winger Nino Niederreiter (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken. The Swiss veteran hasn't seen any action since the Olympic break, missing 20 games due to a lower-body injury. Winnipeg plans to ease Niederreiter back into action on the fourth line. He will also work with the second power-play unit. After collecting at least 30 points in three consecutive seasons, Niederreiter's production has dipped in 2025-26, mostly due to health issues. He has notched eight goals and 19 points in 55 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they recalled right-hander
Brandon Young from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Left-hander
Dietrich Enns (foot) was placed on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 4) in a corresponding move. Young is making the spot start in place of
Zach Eflin (elbow). The 27-year-old has the potential to be a sleeper two-start pitcher this week for fantasy managers in two good matchups against the White Sox and San Francisco Giants. Young made 12 starts for the O's in his first major-league season in 2025 and went 1-7 with a 6.24 ERA (5.35 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 22 walks in 57 2/3 innings pitched. He allowed only one earned run with four strikeouts and no walks in five innings in his lone start for Norfolk this year before being called up to Baltimore.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 6, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) will remain out on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He will be absent for a third consecutive game. His next chance to return will be on Tuesday against Ottawa. Hagel has had an excellent year in Tampa Bay, registering 35 goals and 73 points in 69 games. His absence has allowed Oliver Bjorkstrand to move into the top six. The Danish veteran has struggled to make an impact since the Olympic break but will carry some momentum into Monday's contest, having contributed an assist during Saturday's 3-1 win over Boston.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 6, 2026
Dallas Stars right wing Nathan Bastian (hand) is expected to miss 3-4 weeks. He has been sidelined for four games due to a hand injury and will sit out the rest of the regular season. Bastian will also likely be out for the start of the playoffs. Dallas will mostly miss his physicality, as Bastian has averaged 2.36 hits per game. He has tallied six goals and one assist in 36 games. Due to Bastian's absence, Adam Erne has been part of the lineup in four consecutive games, posting one goal and one assist with eight hits.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
April 6, 2026
Los Angeles Angels outfielder
Mike Trout (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the visiting Atlanta Braves, per MLB.com. Trout had an injury scare in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Easter Sunday, but thankfully, X-rays came back negative, and he's only dealing with a left-hand contusion. It sounds like Trout, who has been on the injured list frequently in recent seasons, dodged a bullet and will avoid an early-season trip to the IL. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday to see if he's back in action at Angels Stadium against Atlanta.
Bryce Teodosio is starting in center field on Monday and will hit eighth against Braves All-Star left-hander
Chris Sale. Fantasy managers will want to avoid Teodosio in DFS with Sale on the bump. Trout has cooled off a bit at the plate after starting strong during opening week with a pair of home runs and stolen bases.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
The Houston Astros announced on Monday that they reinstated infielder
Isaac Paredes from the bereavement list. Paredes missed the entire weekend series with the Athletics, but he's back with the squad now. However, the 27-year-old is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander
Ryan Feltner. Veteran
Carlos Correa will start at the hot corner and will bat cleanup for the Astros. Paredes has gone 5-for-22 (.227) with four doubles, five RBI, and four runs scored in his first six games played this year, but his playing time figures to be sporadic now that
Jeremy Pena appears to have completely recovered from a fractured finger that he suffered in March while preparing for the World Baseball Classic. He was a second-time All-Star in 2025 in Houston, when he hit 20 homers in 102 games, but unless he's traded this year, there will be limited upside as he tries to find at-bats in a crowded Houston infield.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Astros
April 6, 2026
Seattle Mariners infielder
Brendan Donovan (groin) is starting at third base and batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander
Jacob deGrom at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. A left-groin injury kept Donovan from playing in the final two games of the series versus the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend, but the 29-year-old is back now in a tough matchup against deGrom, whom he's gone hitless against in three career at-bats. With Donovan back in the fold for Seattle,
Leo Rivas is moving from third back to shortstop. Donovan's fantasy managers will hope that he can pick up where he left off in the early going in 2026 in his first year with the M's. He has so far gone 10-for-27 (.370) with two home runs, four RBI, four runs scored, and a stolen base in eight games. Donovan was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his last year with the Cardinals, but he has a limited fantasy ceiling with modest power and speed.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is slated to suit up Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Merrill is set to take the floor after missing the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday versus Indiana. Fantasy managers should expect the 29-year-old guard to see extended minutes and plenty of scoring opportunities tonight with star guards
James Harden (personal) and
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out of action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Baltimore Orioles infielder
Jordan Westburg (elbow) will begin a throwing progression this week, according to Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan. It's notable progress for Westburg, who won't be eligible to make his 2026 season debut until late May after he was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right UCL sprain before the start of the regular season. The 27-year-old was on track to be a regular for the O's at third base this year before he suffered the elbow injury in spring training. Westburg was an All-Star in just his second year in the majors in 2024, slashing .264/.312/.481 with 18 home runs, 63 RBI, 57 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 107 games. He had another 17 long balls and 41 RBI in 85 games in 2025, and he's a worthy corner-infield stash in deep-mixed fantasy leagues while he recovers.
Coby Mayo should continue to be Baltimore's starting third baseman with Westburg sidelined. Westburg is rostered in 29% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: 105.7 The Fan - Cordell Woodland
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Mitchell will have the final set of a back-to-back off for left ankle maintenance after posting 38 points, six rebounds, six assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Sunday's 117-108 win over Indiana. His next chance to suit up is on Wednesday against Atlanta.
James Harden (personal) is also sidelined, so
Dennis Schroder is set for a busy evening despite seeing a limited role most recently.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports that a decision is coming on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
Addison Barger (ankles), who left Sunday's game early against the Chicago White Sox with discomfort in both of his ankles. "We'll probably figure it out today, just to see what he can or can't do," said manager John Schneider. Barger has been walking with a limp since being pulled early, and he's not in Monday's starting lineup at the Rogers Centre in a World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Schneider said on Monday that the 26-year-old is "trending in the right direction," but the team isn't ruling out a stint on the injured list. If Barger is forced to the 10-day IL, infielder
Tyler Fitzgerald could take his place on the active roster after Toronto recently acquired him in a trade with the San Francisco Giants. It's been a rough go in 2026 so far for Barger, who was a postseason hero for the Jays, as he has just one hit in 23 plate appearances with two RBI, three walks, and six strikeouts in his first eight games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Shi Davidi
April 6, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start on Thursday with Single-A Dunedin after throwing 44 pitches in his last rehab start, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Matheson speculates that Yesavage will be a rehab start or two away from returning to Toronto's starting rotation if he's able to build on his pitch count from last time out this Thursday. The 22-year-old is recovering from a minor right-shoulder impingement that landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 season. He looked good for Dunedin last Friday, giving up a run with four strikeouts in 2 2/3 innings pitched. Barring a setback, Yesavage will come off the IL before
Jose Berrios (elbow),
Shane Bieber (elbow, forearm), and
Cody Ponce (knee). Yesavage is one of the brightest young pitching prospects in the game and has high-strikeout upside, but the Blue Jays are going to ease him back in and manage his innings in his first full MLB season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 6, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Alejandro Kirk (thumb) will have left-thumb surgery on Tuesday, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Kirk is having surgery on his thumb after fracturing it and being placed on the 10-day injured list. It's unclear exactly how long the Blue Jays' starting catcher will be sidelined, but he will most likely miss at least the rest of April. Check back for more details on his surgery and a potential timetable for a return in 2026. The 27-year-old Mexican backstop only played in five games for Toronto before suffering the injury, going 3-for-20 (.150) with a homer and two RBI. With Kirk sidelined, the Jays will continue to move forward with
Tyler Heineman splitting playing time behind the dish with
Brandon Valenzuela. Kirk is only rostered in 39% of current Yahoo leagues after his early-season injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
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