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Raiders Select Fernando Mendoza With First Overall Pick
The Las Vegas Raiders officially selected Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night. What we've known for months is finally official. The 22-year-old Heisman Trophy winner led Indiana to an undefeated season in 2025 and the national championship by completing 72% of his 379 pass attempts for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only six interceptions in 16 games played. He was also a threat on the ground, carrying the ball 90 times for 276 yards and seven touchdowns. Running back Jeremiyah Love should come off the board first in rookie-only dynasty drafts, but Mendoza should be 1.02 in superflex leagues. The Raiders signed veteran Kirk Cousins to serve as a short-term bridge as the Raiders ease Mendoza into the NFL spotlight, but Mendoza should take over the starting gig under center in Vegas sooner rather than later. Mendoza will have a high-end fantasy ceiling in dynasty/keeper leagues because of his elite accuracy, quick release, and excellent decision-making skills. He's not quite a high-end dual threat as a rusher, but he should have a safe floor in the long-term. The Indiana product has been compared to both Cousins and Jared Goff for his ability to pick a defense apart from the pocket with pinpoint accuracy.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Jeremiyah Love Selected by Cardinals With Third Overall Pick
The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday evening. There was a lot of speculation that the Cardinals might trade out of the third overall pick in this year's draft, but they ended up holding onto it and going with the top overall talent in this year's draft. The Cardinals were just too enamored with Love, even though they already have RBs Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, and Trey Benson on their roster. The 20-year-old is a fantastic athlete, and his stats for the Fighting Irish the last two years were off the charts. Love can do it all, as evidenced by a total of 2,497 yards and 35 rushing touchdowns on 362 carries in his final two seasons at Notre Dame. He added 55 receptions for 517 yards and five touchdowns in 28 total games. He's dynamic, explosive, and a home run hitter at every level, and he should give the Cardinals franchise plenty of juice. Despite Arizona's crowded backfield, Love will be the No. 1 overall pick in rookie-only dynasty drafts. Love's redraft fantasy value in 2026 will be a bit more volatile as he works to find a substantial role alongside Allgeier, Conner, and Benson. With the selection of Love, the Cardinals could be looking to trade away one of their other RBs.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Jets Go With David Bailey at No. 2 Overall in 2026 NFL Draft
The New York Jets selected Texas Tech linebacker/edge rusher David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft on Thursday night. The Jets were definitely going defense with the second overall pick, and it basically came down to Bailey or Ohio State edge rusher Arvell Reese. Bailey became a dominant pass-rusher with the Red Raiders last year, and he had a sack in 11 games. Whether he can step up against the run will likely determine whether Bailey becomes a perennial Pro Bowler. The 22-year-old edge rusher stands at 6-foot-4 and 251 pounds. His first three seasons in college came with Stanford. In addition to his 14.5 sacks in 2025 at Texas Tech, Bailey had 19.5 tackles for loss. He boasts elite explosiveness off the line when rushing the passer and a wide array of pass-rushing moves when going up against offensive tackles. It might not be long before Bailey is in consideration in IDP fantasy football leagues at defensive line.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Teams Have Checked in on Nico Collins, Trade Remains "Unlikely"
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, several teams have checked in on the status of Houston Texans' top wide receiver Nico Collins. Schultz noted that many teams in the league believe Collins is seeking a contract adjustment, which could open the door to a trade. However, at this time, a trade remains "highly unlikely." Collins has spent his entire NFL career with the Houston Texans since joining them in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan. After a slow start to his career, the wideout turned in a massive Year 3 breakout when he totaled 1,297 yards with a career-best eight touchdowns. In 2025, Collins caught 71 passes, the second-most of his career, for 1,117 yards and six scores. With Houston, Collins figures to remain the focal point of the passing attack and remain a low-end WR1 for fantasy in the upcoming campaign.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Jalen Williams Week-to-Week Ahead of Game 3
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (hamstring) is considered week-to-week with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to miss multiple games in the Western Conference first-round series against Phoenix, including Saturday's Game 3. He exited Game 2 early, and the timeline points to at least a short absence. Oklahoma City will likely spread his minutes across Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace, and Ajay Mitchell, while Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins could also see increased run. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should carry even more usage, making him an elite DFS anchor.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Harrison Barnes Available for Game 3
San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes (hand) will be available for Friday's Western Conference first-round Game 3 against Portland after exiting late in Game 2 with an upper-body issue. He logged 15 minutes with four points and one rebound before leaving but returned to practice ahead of this contest. Barnes is expected to continue in a limited bench role, making him a low-upside DFS option. His return adds wing depth, but Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell should continue leading the scoring load.
Source: Tom Orsborn
Source: Tom Orsborn
Victor Wembanyama Traveling with Team Ahead of Game 3
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (concussion) will travel with the team ahead of Friday's Western Conference first-round Game 3 against Portland, though his availability remains uncertain as he progresses through protocol. He was present at practice and did some light on-court work, but a final decision has not been made. If he sits, the Spurs would likely shift minutes across the frontcourt, with Keldon Johnson and Luke Kornet seeing more run. Wembanyama brings elite DFS upside if cleared, but the injury risk makes him a tougher call in single-game formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Thomas Bryant Cleared for Game 3
Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (calf) is available for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Toronto after being upgraded earlier in the day. He has not played since early April, so his role remains uncertain and likely limited off the bench behind Jarrett Allen. Bryant's return is not expected to change Cleveland's rotation much, with Allen and Evan Mobley continuing to handle most frontcourt minutes. Bryant is not a DFS option due to workload concerns, while Mobley remains the stronger play given his consistent production.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Taylor Jenkins Set to Become Bucks Head Coach
According to Shams Charania, the Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach, bringing in a defensive-minded leader to reset a team that finished 32-50 and missed the playoffs. Jenkins posted a 250-214 record in Memphis and consistently built strong defensive units, which aligns with Milwaukee's needs after ranking near the bottom in both scoring and points allowed. His system could elevate Giannis Antetokounmpo's defensive role while helping define structure for players like Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma in a reworked rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Immanuel Quickley Still Sidelined for Game 3
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Cleveland and will miss at least one more contest in this series. He has yet to suit up in the matchup, leaving Toronto to continue relying on alternate backcourt options. Jamal Shead is expected to remain in the starting role after logging 38 minutes with three points and four assists in Game 2, while Ja'Kobe Walter adds scoring punch off the bench after a 14-point outing. Shead offers volume-based DFS value, while Walter remains the better scoring option.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Kyle Teel hasn't Started a Rehab Assignment
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) said his injured right hamstring is "still grabbing at him a little bit," which is why he didn't start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte earlier this week as was previously scheduled, according to Connor McKnight of the Chicago Sports Network. The 24-year-old also said that he's improving from a hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-March while playing in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy. Teel won't be able to make his 2026 season debut until some point in early May, most likely. Until then, the Pale Hose will continue to mix and match at the catching position at the big-league level with Edgar Quero and Reese McGuire. Teel is only 11% rostered in Yahoo leagues currently, but he'll be worth a look soon off the waiver wire once he's on the verge of coming off the 10-day injured list. The former 14th overall pick in 2023 out of Virginia has the most offensive upside of any White Sox catcher and should see most of the starts behind the dish when he's active.
Source: Chicago Sports Network - Connor McKnight
Source: Chicago Sports Network - Connor McKnight
Ja'Kobe Walter Good to Go for Game 3
Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (illness) is available for Thursday's Eastern Conference first-round Game 3 against Cleveland after initially carrying a questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) still out, Walter should continue seeing steady run after averaging 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists across 28.0 minutes in the first two games. He remains a viable DFS value play given his role stability, especially if his minutes hold. Jamal Shead should still handle lead guard duties, while Walter's presence helps support secondary scoring behind RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Willi Castro Leaves Thursday's Loss With Knee Soreness
Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) left Thursday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres at Coors Field after three innings with right-knee soreness, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. Castro was replaced by Tyler Freeman at second base. Before leaving with his knee injury, Castro went 0-for-1 at the plate with a walk and a strikeout. It remains to be seen if Castro will be available on Friday for the team's series opener in New York against the Mets at Citi Field. The 28-year-old Puerto Rican switch-hitter has been playing regularly for the Rockies in the first month of the season, and he came into Thursday's game slashing .250/.311/.353 with a .664 OPS, one home run, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 68 at-bats. Castro offers modest power/speed numbers as a utility infielder for fantasy managers in NL-only leagues, but you can avoid him in mixed leagues. He's currently rostered in just 14% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Source: The Denver Post - Patrick Saunders
Robert Garcia Placed on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
The Texas Rangers announced on Thursday that they placed left-hander reliever Robert Garcia (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with left-shoulder inflammation and selected the contract of right-hander Peyton Gray from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Because the 29-year-old southpaw hadn't pitched in a week, he'll be eligible to return from the IL on May 5. Garcia had a 2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, his first nine career saves, and a 68:22 K:BB in a career-high 64 innings for the Rangers in his first year with the team in 2025, but he had yet to pick up a save before his shoulder injury in his first nine outings this year. Right-hander Jakob Junis has so far been tasked with save situations for the Rangers, limiting Garcia's fantasy appeal in all formats. He will now be out at least two weeks, and he's only rostered in 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Jack Leiter Dealing With "Sore" Ankle
Texas Rangers right-hander Jack Leiter (ankle) said that his right ankle is "a little sore" after his fall during his start on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Globe Life Field, but he doesn't expect to miss any time because of it as of now, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Leiter's next start is scheduled to come on Monday against the New York Yankees, which is a matchup that most fantasy managers will want to avoid in deeper leagues. The 26-year-old tripped over a weighted bat that was in the on-deck circle and fell to the ground in the fifth inning against the Bucs on Wednesday. Leiter took a no-decision while giving up four runs (three earned) on five hits while walking two and striking out five in his five innings of work. The former second overall pick in 2021 out of Vanderbilt has been pretty inconsistent through five 2026 starts, posting a 4.97 ERA (3.81 FIP) and 1.46 WHIP with 29 punchouts and 11 walks in 25 1/3 innings pitched.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Caleb Thielbar Injures his Leg on Thursday
Chicago Cubs left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar (leg) left the extra-innings win on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field with an apparent leg injury after throwing just one pitch, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Cubs have had by far the most injuries to their pitching staff in the early portion of the 2026 season among MLB teams. In addition to Thielbar, closer Daniel Palencia and late-inning relievers Phil Maton and Hunter Harvey are also on the injured list. The Cubs had been leaning on the 39-year-old Thielbar quite a bit recently, too. Depending on how serious Thielbar's injury is, right-hander Ben Brown could become the Cubs' primary closer if Thielbar is forced to miss time with his leg injury. Thielbar came into Thursday's action with a 2-2 record, 2.08 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, two saves, 11 strikeouts, and four walks in 8 2/3 relief innings. Despite Thielbar's recent usage in save situations for the Cubs, he's only rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
Source: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
Francisco Lindor Expected to Miss "Significant Time"
The New York Mets don't have a clear timetable yet on shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf), who went on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-calf strain, but they expect him to miss "significant time," according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Lindor's calf strain is considered more serious than outfielder Juan Soto's was. The Mets recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse, and manager Carlos Mendoza said that Mauricio is going to get a "long run" at shortstop to prove himself with Lindor sidelined. Soto just returned from a stint on the IL on Wednesday, when Lindor went down with his calf injury. Despite the bad news for the 32-year-old All-Star shortstop, fantasy managers need to stash Lindor everywhere. Mauricio, a former top prospect, now has the chance to be a post-hype prospect with regular playing time. The switch-hitting Dominican infielder was hitting .293 (17-for-58) with six home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs, and five steals in 15 games at Triple-A before his call-up. In deep-mixed and NL-only leagues, Mauricio is worth a flier off the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Tyler Kleven Available for Senators Versus Hurricanes
Defenseman Tyler Kleven (upper body) will return for the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night versus the Carolina Hurricanes. Ottawa needs all the help they can get with Artem Zub not likely to return for Game 3. Kleven had been out since April 2 with an upper-body injury. Kleven only had 18 points over 70 appearances, but his physical play is much-needed given Carolina's hard-charging forecheck. The defenseman tips the scale at 225 pounds and has 126 hits with 94 blocked shots. Kleven is not afraid to throw his body around. He is not guaranteed to start, but Kleven is ready to go.
Source: Bruce Garrioch
Source: Bruce Garrioch
Josh Norris Out With Undisclosed Injury for Thursday Night
Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (undisclosed) played 44 regular-season games and two playoff games. Unfortunately, an undisclosed injury will keep him out of the lineup against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Norris had zero points against Boston in the two contests. He had 34 points in those 44 games, including nine points on the power play. Norris only had one shot on goal in each game despite quite a few scoring chances and a combined 9:29 of man-advantage time in the postseason. Noah Ostlund and Ryan McLeod figure to benefit from his absence. Norris was tentatively listed as day-to-day, so his Game 4 status will need to be monitored.
Source: Bill Hoppe
Source: Bill Hoppe
Noah Ostlund Will Return for Game 3 Against Boston
Center Noah Ostlund (upper body) will make his postseason debut on Thursday for the Buffalo Sabres. Lindy Ruff hinted on Wednesday that Ostlund was very close. Sure enough, the forward expects to be on the second power-play unit and may find himself in the middle six. He missed a total of 12 games with an upper-body injury, including the first two games of this series. The rookie had 27 points in 60 games during the 2025-26 campaign. Ostlund is a good two-way forward who should sub in for Josh Norris (undisclosed), who is out on Thursday for the Sabres. Ostlund's speed and defense could be a significant asset for a Buffalo team that had defensive issues in Game 2.
Source: Rachel Lenzi
Source: Rachel Lenzi
Caleb Banks on Track to be Fully Cleared in Early June
Former University of Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks (foot) is currently recovering from a surgically repaired bone in his left foot, but NFL teams received a letter on Wednesday that states that Banks underwent a CT scan on Tuesday and is "on pace to be fully cleared for full football activities in early June," sources told Pete Thamel of ESPN. Banks had surgery on a fractured fourth metatarsal of his left foot on March 9. A strong performance at the Senior Bowl in January bolstered Banks' 2026 draft stock, but his draft stock is now in question after he fractured his foot during the NFL scouting combine in late February. He was considered one of the top defensive tackle prospects in this year's draft class, but there are more questions after he played in only three games in 2025 at Florida due to an injury to the same foot. The 6-foot-6, 327-pounder had 4.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles in 2024 as a dominant interior defensive lineman in the SEC.
Source: ESPN.com - Pete Thamel
Source: ESPN.com - Pete Thamel
Colston Loveland Ready for Expanded Role in Year 2
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland had just 11 catches for 116 yards and no touchdowns through six games in his rookie season in 2025. But Loveland slowly became a bigger part of the Bears' offense in the second half and showed why Chicago took him 10th overall in the 2025 draft. By season's end, he had 58 catches for 713 yards and six touchdowns in 16 regular-season games, which led the Bears in all categories. After the offseason trade of receiver DJ Moore, Loveland figures to have an even bigger role in his sophomore season in head coach Ben Johnson's passing attack. The Michigan product is fully ready for an expanded role in Year 2 and is embracing the challenges it will bring. "I wouldn't want it any other way, obviously," Loveland said of the gathering attention. "It means I'm doing something right. I have to continue to do that. But like I said, we've got weapons, so whether you want to focus in on one dude or not, there are weapons all over." Going into his second year in the NFL, Loveland is a top-five fantasy TE in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon
Sonny Gray Expected to Play Catch on Friday
Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray's (hamstring) MRI exam didn't show anything worse than what the team expected, manager Alex Cora told Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. Gray will probably play catch on Friday. Gray strained his right hamstring in his outing on Monday against the Detroit Tigers and was officially placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. It appears to be a pretty minor injury, though, so he could be ready to rejoin Boston's starting rotation when he's eligible to be reinstated on May 6. In the meantime, rookie left-hander Payton Tolle has been called up from Triple-A Worcester and will make his 2026 season debut in Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park against the division-rival New York Yankees. Tolle is one of the best young arms in baseball and deserves a pickup off the waiver wire for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues that are struggling with starting pitching. Gray has started his first year in Beantown with a 2-1 record, 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 13 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched across five starts.
Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
Source: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
Blake Snell Goes an Inning in First Rehab Start
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) was eased into his first minor-league rehab start on Wednesday at Single-A Ontario, as he only threw one inning. In 32 pitches, Snell allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits while walking one and striking out none. The two-time Cy Young winner will receive a pass since he didn't pitch at all during spring training, but he was pretty inefficient his first time out on the rehab trail. We all know what kind of upside Snell can have when he's fully healthy because of his high strikeout rate, but the Dodgers aren't going to rush him back, and he could need the full 30 days on his rehab assignment. Snell said he felt good coming out of his first rehab appearance, and he'll be hoping to go deeper into his next outing, which should come at some point next week. The 92% of fantasy managers stashing Snell in Yahoo leagues need to stay patient.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Mets Officially Place Francisco Lindor on Injured List With Calf Strain
The New York Mets officially announced on Thursday that they placed shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) on the 10-day injured list with a left-calf strain and recalled infielder Ronny Mauricio from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Lindor will miss at least 10 days with a calf injury that he suffered in the team's win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. With Lindor on the shelf, Mauricio will start at the 6 and bat eighth in Thursday's series finale against the Twins and right-hander Joe Ryan. Mauricio is worth a look in deeper fantasy baseball leagues if he sees regular playing time in New York with Lindor sidelined, as he was really hitting the ball well at Syracuse before his call-up. There's a chance that Bo Bichette is moved from third base to short, too, which would open up the hot corner for either Mauricio or Brett Baty. Lindor was off to a slow start by his standards early on in 2026, but he's a must-stash in an IL spot while he heals in all fantasy formats.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Michael Harris II Removed Early With Quad Tightness
The Atlanta Braves announced that outfielder Michael Harris II (quadriceps) was pulled from Thursday's 7-2 win over the Washington Nationals early as a precaution with left-quadriceps tightness. Before Harris was pulled from the game, he was going off at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. He was removed in the seventh inning of this contest after doubling in the top of the inning. Harris has been among the hottest hitters in the league of late, hitting .447 with five home runs over his last 11 games, so it would be a terrible time for him to go on the 10-day injured list. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to see if Harris is feeling good enough to give it a go for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. Eli White took over for Harris in center field on Thursday and would see a notable bump in playing time in the short term if Harris misses any additional time with his quad injury.
Source: Atlanta Braves
Source: Atlanta Braves
James Tibbs III Heating Up Again at Triple-A, Nearing MLB Debut?
After a 3-for-33 (.091) cold spell, Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III is heating up again at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The former first-round draft pick has hit safely in five of his last six contests, tallying three doubles and two home runs over that stretch. The left-handed hitter is batting .293 with a 1.106 OPS and a minor-league-leading 10 home runs through 23 games. The strikeout rate remains elevated (29.6 percent), already recording three games with four strikeouts, but with his power stroke, the 23-year-old has put himself on the fantasy radar. He'll likely debut at some point this season, so fantasy managers should continue to monitor his performance at Triple-A. Should one of the big league regulars get bitten by the injury bug, Tibbs could be in the majors in a heartbeat.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Colt Emerson Remains Out with a Wrist Injury, but Remains on the Stash Radar
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson (wrist) has yet to play in any games this week at Triple-A Tacoma after suffering a wrist injury over the weekend. He's yet to be placed on the injured list and could return to the lineup this weekend, but it is worth monitoring. The Mariners declined to call him up when a spot opened due to Brendan Donovan's (groin) injury, so Leo Rivas is manning third base for the big league club. Emerson looked like he was starting to heat up prior to the injury, belting a pair of doubles and a home run along with drawing four walks and stealing three bases over his last four games. For the season, the left-handed hitter is slashing .258/.361/.452 with two home runs and six steals in 18 games. If he can catch fire whenever he returns to the lineup, the Mariners' top-ranked prospect will be on the verge of a major league debut, so monitor his status over the coming days.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Can Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sustain Strong Production Despite Drop in Strikeout Rate?
Across his first 32 2/3 innings (five starts) of 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto owns a 2-2 record with a 2.48 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and 28 strikeouts. While Yamamoto has been his usual dominant self in terms of run prevention, his strikeout rate is down from 29.4% in 2025 to 22.8% in 2026. The 27-year-old reached 211 innings pitched during the Dodgers' run to the World Series in 2025, so he may be making a concerted effort to pitch to contact and avoid deep counts in 2026. In addition to the lowered strikeout rate, Yamamoto's walk rate is also down to a career-best 4.1%. The star right-hander is one of MLB's craftiest pitchers and has a proven track record of getting outs that dates back to his time in Japan. However, his fantasy upside is lowered just a bit by his lack of strikeouts. Yamamoto remains a high-level fantasy starter, but managers will want to monitor his strikeout rate trends over the course of the year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Logan Henderson Shining at Triple-A, Closing in on Return to the Majors?
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Logan Henderson recently moved into the MLB.com top-100 prospects list, but more importantly, the right-hander has continued to pitch well at Triple-A Nashville to begin the season. The Brewers' sixth-ranked prospect owns a sterling 0.71 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a 17:8 K:BB in 12 2/3 innings this season, and could be nearing a return to the majors. The right-hander already made one start for the Brewers earlier this month and showed well in his debut last year when he posted a 1.78 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 25.3 percent K-BB% over five starts. The 24-year-old has historically displayed strong strikeout production with above-average control, which is an enticing makeup for fantasy. Likely to be recalled the next time Milwaukee needs a starter, Henderson is worthy of stash consideration for managers looking for pitching help.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
