March 21, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman
Gavin Lux (shoulder) is absent from Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Minnesota Twins. Manager Kevin Cash said that Lux's right shoulder is "cranky," but the team is monitoring his status and expects him to return to the lineup on Sunday. The 28-year-old has put together a disappointing spring, slashing just .222/.222/.278 with a 38.9% walk rate and 18 wRC+ across six games. Lux projects as the Rays' starting second baseman on Opening Day, mostly because he posted a respectable 102 wRC+ in the majors with the Reds last year. At this point, it doesn't sound like the shoulder discomfort will sideline Lux beyond the weekend, so we should expect to see him in the lineup when the Rays kick off the regular season against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ryan Bass
March 21, 2026
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Seiya Suzuki (knee) has resumed light throwing and hitting, according to the team's injury and transaction tracker on MLB.com. Suzuki is working his way back from a PCL sprain that he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. The Cubs have directed Suzuki to begin these light baseball activities to determine whether he should be placed on the injured list. At this point, it seems probable that he'll miss Opening Day, even if he ends up avoiding an IL stint. That's tough news for the Cubs, who were expecting to pencil him into the No. 4 spot in their lineup as the everyday right fielder. Once he returns to action, the 31-year-old will look to build on a 2025 campaign in which he delivered a career-high 32 home runs and 103 RBI. Despite the injury blip, Suzuki still ranks as the #27 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: MLB.com
March 21, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Justin Crawford has been informed that he made the Opening Day roster, according to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com. Crawford is regarded as one of the premier prospects in the Phillies' farm system, and his promotion to the majors comes after he spent the entire 2025 season in Triple-A. In the minors last year, he slashed a whopping .334/.411/.452 with seven home runs, 46 stolen bases, an 11.5% walk rate, an 18.0% strikeout rate, and 135 wRC+. His stats came back down to earth against MLB-caliber pitching this spring, but he still posted a respectable .277/.320/.383 slash line in spring training. Crawford represents the long-term future of the Phillies' outfield, and we wouldn't be surprised to see him start in center field on Opening Day.
--Andersen PickardSource: Kiley McDaniel
March 21, 2026
New York Mets catcher
Francisco Alvarez (back) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Washington Nationals, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez exited early on Thursday, and he was kept out of the lineup entirely on Friday. While Mets fans and fantasy managers initially held their breath given Alvarez's injury history, it turns out that the catcher was just dealing with back tightness, and the team wasn't too worried about his status going forward. Indeed, he's already back in action after missing less than two days. Alvarez will look to pick up where he left off last year, when he slashed .256/.339/.447 with 11 home runs and 124 wRC+. He projects as the Mets' everyday catcher, batting ninth.
--Andersen PickardSource: Anthony DiComo
March 21, 2026
Boston Red Sox second baseman
Kristian Campbell has been optioned to Triple-A Worcester, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Campbell will require some additional development in the minors before the Boston front office is comfortable recalling him to the majors. The young infielder made his MLB debut last spring after making the Opening Day roster. He got off to a hot start but then quickly settled down, posting a .223/.319/.345 slash line with a 27.4% strikeout rate and 86 wRC+ across 67 games. He spent the rest of the 2025 season in Triple-A, not only working on his swing at the plate, but also improving his defensive versatility by getting reps at first base and in left field. Campbell produced a quiet spring this year (.645 OPS and 67 wRC+), so he didn't do enough to earn an Opening Day roster spot. Instead, he'll head back to Worcester while fellow infielder
Marcelo Mayer slots in as the Red Sox' primary second baseman.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
March 21, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks announced on Friday that they exercised cornerback Devon Witherspoon's fifth-year option, according to Brady Henderson of ESPN. The Seahawks have tried to work out an extension this offseason with the former first-rounder from 2023. OverTheCap.com projects Witherspoon's fifth-year option for 2027 to come in at around $21.2 million since he's made the Pro Bowl three times. He has a strong case to be the position's highest-paid player if he reaches an extension with Seattle. The 25-year-old has been a Pro Bowler in each of his three seasons after Seattle took him fifth overall in 2023 out of Illinois. Witherspoon has a total of 249 tackles (170 solo), 4.5 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, nine QB hits, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), seven pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in his 43 games (42 starts) for the Seahawks. He was a big reason Seattle's defense was one of the best in the league in their run to a Super Bowl championship last season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
March 21, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard/forward
Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio as he continues to deal with right ankle injury management. Indiana could again be thin across the rotation with multiple players carrying questionable tags, which may lead to more minutes for
Kobe Brown and
Jalen Slawson (G League) if available. Brown finished with eight points, two three-pointers, and one steal in 20 minutes in the last game and could be a deep-league option. Slawson posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and three blocks in 37 minutes and would carry streaming appeal if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Indiana Pacers guard
Andrew Nembhard (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio and could miss a fourth straight contest. Indiana's backcourt is dealing with multiple injuries, with
T.J. McConnell (hamstring),
Ben Sheppard (ankle), and
Quenton Jackson (calf) also questionable, which could force rotation adjustments.
Kam Jones could see increased usage after posting 14 points, four three-pointers, nine assists, and two steals in 27 minutes in his last start. He could be a deep-league streaming option if more minutes open up.
Jarace Walker and
Pascal Siakam (knee) may also take on more scoring depending on availability.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Utah Jazz guard/forward
Brice Sensabaugh (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Philadelphia, marking his second straight absence. Utah remains shorthanded, which should keep
Ace Bailey and
Cody Williams in prominent offensive roles. Bailey is coming off a 33-point outing with seven three-pointers, nine rebounds, four assists, and three steals in 34 minutes and looks like a strong fantasy play while the Jazz are depleted. Williams added 23 points and five assists in 27 minutes and remains a viable deep-league option.
Kyle Filipowski could also see steady usage in the frontcourt.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard
Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Milwaukee and could miss a third straight contest. His absence would likely keep extra minutes available for
Collin Gillespie, who finished with 24 points, six three-pointers, six assists, and two steals in 34 minutes in the last game. Gillespie could be a solid short-term streaming option for points and three-pointers if he remains in the starting lineup.
Ryan Dunn could also see steady bench minutes after posting five points and eight rebounds in 20 minutes.
Devin Booker should continue handling primary scoring duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Royce O'Neale (knee) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Milwaukee and is in danger of missing his second straight contest. That could keep
Jordan Goodwin in the starting unit after he finished with five points, eight rebounds, and three steals in 35 minutes in the last game. Goodwin could be worth a look in deeper leagues for rebounds and defensive stats if he sees similar minutes again.
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green should continue leading the offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 21, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (back) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Atlanta after exiting Friday's loss to Detroit early, finishing with five points, three rebounds, and two blocks in 11 minutes. His absence could open short-term streaming value in deeper formats.
Omer Yurtseven posted eight points, six rebounds, and two assists in 21 minutes Friday and could see another workload bump.
Quinten Post (foot), if cleared, is another deep-league option.
Brandin Podziemski and
Gui Santos may also see added usage.
--Brian DailisanSource: Nick Friedell
March 21, 2026
New York Knicks guard/forward
Landry Shamet (knee) left Friday's 93-92 win over Brooklyn in the third quarter and is questionable for Sunday's game against Washington after logging three points, three rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in 22 minutes. His absence could open rotation minutes with fantasy playoffs underway.
Jordan Clarkson had nine points in 22 minutes and could be a deep-league option for scoring, while
Mohamed Diawara put up eight points, seven rebounds, and five assists in 20 minutes and is more of a streamer in deeper formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen stopped 26 of 27 shots on goal in Friday's 2-1 regulation loss against the Capitals. The only goal that Allen surrendered came midway through the opening frame, when Capitals forward Ryan Leonard scored his 15th goal of the season to give the team an early lead. The Capitals added an empty-net goal with just under two minutes remaining before the Devils responded with a goal of their own with the extra skater on the ice. Allen has been a serviceable goaltender for streaming purposes across standard leagues for a second consecutive season, with a 2.65 goals against average and .906 save percentage through 30 contests.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson made 30 saves and allowed just one goal in Friday's 2-1 victory against the Devils. Thompson was less than a minute away from earning his third shutout of the season, but Devils forward Jesper Bratt found the back of the net with 41.1 seconds remaining in the third period following the empty-net goal by the Capitals moments earlier. Thompson is an elite option across all fantasy formats with a 2.39 goals against average, a .914 save percentage, and a record of 23-19-5 through 47 appearances.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward/center
Pascal Siakam (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against San Antonio as he looks to return after a six-game absence. His return could lead to fewer available minutes in the frontcourt.
Jarace Walker started the last game and posted 10 points, two three-pointers, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 33 minutes. Walker has been playing well and has provided a boost for fantasy managers with the playoffs underway. Siakam's return would likely cut into his workload. Siakam should be back in starting lineups if active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana after missing Thursday's win over Phoenix, a situation that could again open extra minutes on the wing if he remains sidelined.
Devin Vassell returned to the starting lineup and finished with 12 points and two three-pointers in 33 minutes, putting him back on the streaming radar for points and threes, though his role can still fluctuate.
Dylan Harper chipped in five points, six rebounds, and five assists in 27 minutes off the bench and remains a deeper-league option for assists.
Victor Wembanyama and
De'Aaron Fox should continue carrying most of the offensive workload. Castle remains worth holding if he's able to return.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Donovan Mitchell (eye) is questionable for Saturday's game against New Orleans after missing Thursday's win over Chicago, which could again push more offensive work toward the supporting cast if he remains out.
Jaylon Tyson (toe), who is also questionable, drew the start last game and delivered 18 points, two three-pointers, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes, putting him on the radar as a streaming option if he plays.
Evan Mobley and
James Harden should continue seeing increased usage if Mitchell sits. Mitchell remains a must-start if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Phoenix after missing two of the last three contests with right knee synovitis, which could again open up more work in the backcourt.
Ryan Rollins got the start last game and finished with 15 points, three three-pointers, three rebounds, and five assists in 23 minutes. He has put together a strong season and looks like a solid fantasy option down the stretch with the regular season nearing its end and fantasy playoffs underway.
Cam Thomas added 14 points with four assists in 23 minutes and could remain a scoring option off the bench, while
AJ Green may continue seeing situational minutes for three-point help.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will miss Saturday's game against the 76ers, marking his second straight absence and leaving Utah thin at point guard.
Elijah Harkless should continue seeing significant run after posting 23 points and 10 assists in 35 minutes last game, making him one of the more appealing short-term fantasy adds.
Bez Mbeng also saw plenty of minutes and filled the box score, but he looks more like a deep-league option. Newly signed
Kennedy Chandler is worth monitoring if he enters the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Chicago White Sox outfielder
Jarred Kelenic was informed on Friday that he will not make the team's Opening Day roster, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. It's a new low point for the former top prospect after hitting .200 (7-for-35) with two home runs, five RBI, six runs scored, three walks, and 10 strikeouts in 38 plate appearances over 12 Cactus League games this spring. The 26-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder was taken sixth overall by the New York Mets in the 2018 draft. He spent his first three years with the Seattle Mariners before playing for the Atlanta Braves for the last two seasons. Kelenic sports a .211 average with 49 homers, 156 RBI, 161 runs, and 31 steals in 407 total games in his five seasons. Last year, he only played in 24 games for the Braves and hit .167 with two homers. It's getting late for Kelenic to rebound in dynasty/keeper leagues, and you can ignore him entirely in single-year formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
March 20, 2026
MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reports that "all signs continue to point to" infielder
Marcelo Mayer starting the year as the team's "primary second baseman," but manager Alex Cora "won't cop to it." Mayer has played better recently in spring training, and the Red Sox have already announced Caled Durbin as their starting third baseman. Mayer's "inclusion seems like a formality" on the Opening Day roster, and he is the clear favorite for most of the at-bats at the keystone in 2026 as long as he's healthy. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2021 has hit 6-for-24 (.250) with a homer, two RBI, four runs, six walks, and seven strikeouts in nine Grapefruit League games. Staying healthy has been an issue for Mayer early in his career, and he struggled in his big-league debut in 2025, hitting .228/.272/.402 with four homers, 10 RBI, eight walks, and 41 strikeouts in 136 plate appearances over 44 games. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues should think of him as an upside bench option as a late-round flier that can contribute decent volume with middling power and speed. Mayer carries more intrigue in dynasty/keeper leagues as a developing power/speed threat on the middle infield.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
March 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Jazz and remains without a clear return timeline, putting his fantasy availability in question during the playoffs.
Adem Bona should continue starting after posting eight points, 10 rebounds, and two steals in 20 minutes last game, while
Andre Drummond added 13 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench. Both are worth a look as streaming options for rebounds and defensive stats.
Quentin Grimes and
VJ Edgecombe should continue handling larger offensive roles with Embiid sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter
Rowdy Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Tellez is a big lefty bat at first base and designated hitter that can provide some pop, but he'll operate as depth if he makes the Braves' major-league roster this year behind stud first baseman
Matt Olson. The 31-year-old Tellez played in 112 games with the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in 2025, slashing .228/.276/.443 with a .719 OPS, 17 home runs, 49 RBI, and 34 runs scored in 312 plate appearances. Tellez has 122 long balls and 368 RBI in eight major-league seasons with five different teams, but he has also hit a lowly .234 for his career. He saw action with Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, going 1-for-9 with two walks and two strikeouts in four games. There's no guarantee that Tellez will earn significant at-bats in Atlanta this year, so he can be ignored in mixed fantasy leagues for now.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
March 20, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians named right-hander
Tanner Bibee as their starter for Opening Day next Thursday, March 26, against the Seattle Mariners, according to Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Bibee will be opposed by Mariners right-hander
Logan Gilbert. The 27-year-old will make his first career Opening Day start in 2026 after going 12-11 last year with a career-high 4.24 ERA (4.34 FIP), 1.23 WHIP, and 162:54 K:BB in 182 1/3 innings over his 31 starts in his third year in the majors. After two strong campaigns to begin his career, Bibee was a disappointment for his fantasy managers, posting his lowest strikeout rate and lowest K-BB percentage while also giving up the most home runs in his young career. Bibee's underlying metrics in 2025 were encouraging, though, and he did finish strong with a 1.30 ERA in the final month of the season. Fantasy managers should target him as a strong No. 3 or 4 starter with safe volume at the top of Cleveland's rotation. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 48 overall starting pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zack Meisel
March 20, 2026
San Francisco Giants right-hander
Logan Webb will start on Opening Day next Wednesday night at home against the visiting New York Yankees, according to Jessica Kleinschmidt. He'll be opposed by Yankees left-hander
Max Fried at Oracle Park. Webb is a pretty safe high-floor fantasy starter as a low-end No. 1 and a high-end No. 2 target in drafts this weekend. The 29-year-old has made the All-Star team in each of the last two seasons and led the league in games started (34), innings pitched (207), hits allowed (210), strikeouts (224), and batters faced (856) in 2025 while going 15-11 with a 3.22 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. Webb has been effective and reliable for his fantasy managers, throwing 200-plus innings for three straight seasons. The matchup on Opening Day won't be an easy one against Atlanta, but you'll be starting Webb if you draft him in the early rounds. Webb is ranked at RotoBaller as the No. 14 fantasy starting pitcher in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jessica Kleinschmidt
March 20, 2026
Free-agent defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot), who continues to rehab a foot injury, "fully intends" to play in 2026, his agent, David Mulugheta, told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Twenty-six teams have reached out to Wilkins so far and are waiting for him to be ready to play. The 30-year-old interior defensive lineman played in only five games with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024 before being released last year after he signed a five-year, $110 million deal in March of '04. Wilkins ended up filing a grievance against the Raiders, who claim that he refused to get surgery on his foot after they recommended it. It was a messy situation, but he's on the open market and likely to sign with a team sooner than later this offseason so that he can begin preparations to return in 2026 this fall. The former 13th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins in 2019 out of Clemson has 22.5 career sacks in six seasons (86 games) and can provide a team in need of interior D-line help some valuable experience. Wilkins had a career-high nine sacks in 17 games with Miami in his final year with the team in 2023.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 20, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Seattle Seahawks restricted free-agent wide receiver
Jake Bobo to an offer sheet on Friday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Seahawks now have five days to decide on whether to match the offer. If they don't match it, Bobo will head to the AFC South. The 27-year-old pass-catcher has 34 catches on 44 targets for 323 yards and three touchdowns in 45 games (three starts) in Seattle in his first three years in the NFL, including a 17-yard touchdown catch in the NFC Championship game win over the Los Angeles Rams. Bobo has also been a key member of the Seahawks' special teams unit and their best blocking receiver. He had a career-low two grabs for 20 yards in 11 regular-season games in 2025 and has yet to be an asset in fantasy football leagues. A move to Jacksonville would not help Bobo's chances of seeing more work on offense in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 20, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers did not pick up All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams' $10 million option bonus on Friday, which would have prorated over four years against the salary cap, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Instead, the money joins Williams' $22 million base salary for the 2026 season, and his new salary cap hit becomes $46.3 million. It's not tied to any guaranteed money, and his cap hit is expected to be reduced while the two sides continue to work on a new contract. The 37-year-old former fourth overall pick remains one of the league's best left tackles despite his age. Williams is a 12-time Pro Bowler and a three-time All-Pro. The 49ers certainly want to retain him to protect quarterback
Brock Purdy's blind side, but they are also aware that he's no spring chicken anymore and is nearing the end of his career.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
March 20, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year option for wide receiver
Jaxon Smith-Njigba on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. As Schefter mentions, this is a precursor to a much larger contract extension that the Seahawks and Smith-Njigba will be working on after the 24-year-old won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2025 in his second season in the league and helped the Seahawks win Super Bowl LX. The former 20th overall pick in 2023 out of Ohio State made his second straight Pro Bowl and led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards during the regular season while adding 119 receptions and 10 touchdowns. JSN displayed excellent chemistry with quarterback
Sam Darnold in 2025 and was nearly impossible to stop by opposing defenses because of his quickness and yards-after-the-catch ability. After his outstanding season, Smith-Njigba will be one of the first receivers off the board in fantasy football drafts later this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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