March 16, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. He will sit out the game with a sore right knee. It's an issue that has troubled Edwards for some time. So far, he has played through the injury, but his recent performances have been very inconsistent. Due to Edwards' absence,
Ayo Dosunmu and
Bones Hyland will move up the depth chart, with one of them likely starting. There will also be additional offensive duties for
Julius Randle,
Donte DiVincenzo, and
Jaden McDaniels.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Chicago Bulls center
Nick Richards (back) will be active against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. He initially had a small question mark hanging over him due to a probable designation. Richards has performed well recently, averaging nearly a double-double this month, with 11.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. However, the Bulls' frontcourt is looking a bit crowded, with
Jalen Smith and
Guerschon Yabusele also part of the rotation at center, which could disrupt Richards' recent good momentum.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Boston Red Sox first baseman
Triston Casas (knee) played in a minor-league game on Monday and showed that his hit tool is still sharp, hitting a double, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Casas has been cleared to take at-bats on the minor-league side of things in spring training, but he has yet to be cleared to run the bases or slide. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger is most likely to continue to serve as the designated hitter in minor-league games for the rest of camp as he continues to work his way back from a surgically-repaired left knee. The Red Sox aren't going to rush Casas back after trading for first baseman
Willson Contreras in the offseason. Fantasy managers hoping that Casas can bounce back in 2026 need to be prepared for him to potentially miss the first month of the 2026 regular season as he continues to get his legs back underneath him. Casas hasn't been able to reach his true potential in the big leagues due to injury, making him RotoBaller's No. 53 fantasy first baseman.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Ian Browne
March 16, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (illness) will not play in Monday's matchup against Dallas, opening short-term minutes in the backcourt. Rookie guard
Jeremiah Fears could move into a larger role after scoring nine points with three three-pointers in 13 minutes off the bench in his last outing, though he remains a risky deep-league streamer due to uncertain minutes.
Trey Murphy III and
Zion Williamson may take on more playmaking responsibilities. This situation appears temporary, making Fears a speculative add while the starters remain the safest fantasy plays.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Ty Jerome (shoulder) will sit out Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. His status has been downgraded from doubtful to out ahead of tip-off. Jerome has posted three straight 20-point outings, but he hasn't taken the floor in two consecutive games for over a month. With
Javon Small inactive on Monday, the Grizzlies' backcourt will rely on
Cam Spencer,
Cedric Coward,
Walter Clayton Jr., and
Jahmai Mashack. Out of the quartet, Spencer has been the most consistent performer in recent weeks, averaging 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (illness) won't be in the lineup for Monday's tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans. He has been downgraded from doubtful to out due to illness, keeping Gafford sidelined for a second straight game. With Gafford out,
P.J. Washington had a big game in the frontcourt against Cleveland on Sunday. Meanwhile,
Marvin Bagley III has a clearer route to playing time, but he was only on the court for 16 minutes in Sunday's matchup. Gafford's next chance to return will be Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
George Holani signed his exclusive-rights free-agent tender on Monday, according to John Boyle of the team's official website. Holani qualifies as an exclusive-rights free agent because his contract is expiring and he has fewer than three accrued seasons in the NFL. He signed as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State in 2024. The 26-year-old played in 11 games in 2025 during the regular season and had 22 rushing attempts for 73 yards and one touchdown, adding two catches for 15 yards. He was on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury but returned late during Seattle's run to the Super Bowl. With
Kenneth Walker III now gone and
Zach Charbonnet (knee) unlikely to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, Holani could have a prominent role in the Seahawks' backfield early on alongside
Emanuel Wilson and whoever the team adds at the RB position in the upcoming NFL draft in April.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
March 16, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) will exit the lineup on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. He was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, and Krejci hasn't recovered enough from a calf contusion to play. Since moving to Portland, Krejci has averaged 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 19.9 minutes per game. In his absence,
Kris Murray could return to the rotation on Monday night, while
Scoot Henderson and
Matisse Thybulle may also pick up some of the available minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) won't suit up on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. Initially, there was a chance Williams III would play in the second leg of a back-to-back when he was listed as questionable, but the team has now ruled him out. Williams III had six points, 12 rebounds, and three blocks across 20 minutes in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia. With Williams III unavailable, starting center
Donovan Clingan could take on a larger workload, and we might also see more of
Sidy Cissoko in Monday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Dallas Mavericks guard/forward
Klay Thompson (rest) will miss Monday's matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 36-year-old veteran forward is out for tonight's contest for rest purposes. He was also out of action during Sunday's 130-120 win over the Cavs. His next chance to return to the floor is on Wednesday at home versus the Hawks. With Thompson sidelined, fantasy managers can look to 34-year-old sharpshooter
Khris Middleton as a potential streaming option as he should continue to see extra minutes this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Mavs PR
March 16, 2026
The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard
Anfernee Simons (wrist) recently underwent further evaluation of his left wrist. Simons is making progress and will be re-evaluated in 10 days. He sustained a left wrist fracture on Feburary 24. The earliest date Simons could now return is March 27 against OKC.
Jaden Ivey (knee) will also continue to miss time and will be re-evaluated in a week. Extra backcourt minutes should continue to be available for
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham while Simons and Ivey are out of action.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 16, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder
Johan Rojas has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Rojas tested positive for Boldenone. The announcement is bad news for Rojas' 2026 fantasy value, which was limited to deep-mixed and NL-only leagues for his speed. The 25-year-old will not be eligible to make his season debut now until late June. Rojas' absence should open up regular playing time for outfield prospect
Justin Crawford in the first half of the season, as well as the left-handed-hitting
Brandon Marsh. Rojas has an OPS of just .633 in his first three major-league seasons, slashing .252/.294/.340 with six home runs, 73 RBI, 94 runs scored, and 51 stolen bases in 699 plate appearances over 250 games played.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
March 16, 2026
Cleveland Guardians manager
Stephen Vogt said on Monday that third baseman
Jose Ramirez (shoulder) is doing much better on Monday after exiting Sunday's Cactus League game against the Athletics with left-shoulder soreness, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Ramirez tested his shoulder on Monday and doesn't have any plans to undergo imaging. "He's feeling much, much better today, so we're going to reassess him day by day. He should be just fine in a few days," Vogt said. The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner is day-to-day for now and should be good to go for Opening Day at the end of the month. It's great news for the Guardians and fantasy managers. J-Ram has been one of the best all-around hitters for the last eight years. He has made the All-Star team each of the last five seasons and has hit 30-plus home runs in three of the last five years, while also driving in over 100 runs in three of the last five years and stealing 40-plus bases in the last two seasons. Ramirez is a top-10 overall fantasy player.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
March 16, 2026
The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) continues to make progress in his recovery from left knee soreness and will be re-evaluated in one week. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since the All-Star break, missing 11 consecutive games. With Ivey expected to miss at least three more contests and
Anfernee Simons (wrist) also sidelined,
Tre Jones should remain a solid streaming option for fantasy managers. The 26-year-old guard has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chicago Bulls
March 16, 2026
Cleveland Guardians manager
Stephen Vogt said that the team officially informed second baseman
Travis Bazzana that he will not make the Opening Day roster out of spring training, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Bazzana will remain in big-league camp for a few more days before being reassigned to minor-league camp. The 23-year-old Australian and former first overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Oregon State came into Monday hitting a strong .286 (4-for-14) with a homer, four RBI, two runs scored, one walk, and a strikeout in just five Cactus League games this spring. He also got some action in the World Baseball Classic for Team Australia. Bazzana hit .245/.389/.424 with an .813 OPS, nine home runs, 39 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 84 games over three minor-league levels in 2025. He should be a future starting second baseman at the big-league level, with his ability to get on base being perhaps his greatest talent for fantasy managers. Bazzana will have to continue to improve at Triple-A Columbus to get called up to the big leagues for the first time in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
March 16, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander
Aaron Nola will start for Team Italy against Venezuela on Monday night in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, according to Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer. "My gut," Italy manager Francisco Cervelli said. "I think Nola's the right person." Cervelli changed his mind after initially naming Colorado Rockies right-hander
Michael Lorenzen as the starter for Monday's contest against Venezuela. If Italy gets the job done on Monday, they will face a rematch against Team USA in the WBC finals on Wednesday night in Miami. In his first outing in the WBC, Nola looked to be in midseason form, throwing five shutout innings in a victory over Mexico in pool play. The 32-year-old veteran made one Grapefruit League start with the Phillies before joining Italy, allowing an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out two in two innings. Nola is just outside RotoBaller's top-50 starting-pitcher rankings after an injury-plagued 2025 campaign in which he had a career-worst 6.01 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 17 starts. If healthy this year, he'll have a pretty safe floor and plenty of bounce-back potential.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Scott Lauber
March 16, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfielder
Austin Martin (concussion) left Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a concussion, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Martin suffered a concussion after landing awkwardly in right field while trying to make a catch on defense. With Opening Day coming in less than two weeks, the 26-year-old outfielder could be in danger of being forced to open the 2026 regular season on the injured list due to his head injury. The former top prospect looked better in a small sample size of 50 games in 2025 in his second year in the big leagues, slashing .282/.374/.365 with a .740 OPS, one home run, seven RBI, 22 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 181 plate appearances. When Martin is cleared from his concussion, he's expected to be in the big leagues as a platoon bat for Minnesota, limiting his fantasy value to mainly AL-only and keeper/dynasty formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Bobby Nightengale
March 16, 2026
Long-time NFL cornerback Darius Slay announced on Monday that he is retiring from professional football, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Slay had a pretty productive career in the NFL after the Detroit Lions took in 36th overall in the second round of the 2013 draft out of Mississippi State. He spent the first seven years of his NFL career in Detroit before also spending five years with the Philadelphia Eagles and one year in 2025 with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 35-year-old veteran was named to six Pro Bowls, was a former All-Pro in 2017, and won a Super Bowl ring with the Eagles in 2024. Over his 13-year career, Slah had 655 tackles (544 solo), one sack, 17 tackles for loss, 28 interceptions (three returned for touchdowns), 163 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries (two returned for TDs) in 187 regular-season games (176 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 16, 2026
Kevin Chouinard of the Hawks' official site reports that Atlanta Hawks forward
Jonathan Kuminga (knee) will play against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Kuminga was previously listed as questionable due to a knee issue, but he has since been cleared to play. The injury kept him out of four of the previous five games. Besides health issues, moving to Atlanta has worked out for the 23-year-old forward, as he's averaged 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.3 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest across four appearances.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Kevin Chouinard
March 16, 2026
Chicago Cubs outfielder
Seiya Suzuki (knee) will undergo an MRI exam on his injured right knee on Monday, according to Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network. Suzuki is walking with an obvious limp, although manager Craig Counsell would not speculate on the exact nature of Suzuki's injury. The 31-year-old injured himself playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic versus Venezuela on Saturday, and now the Cubbies are just hoping he won't need an extended absence going into the start of the 2026 regular season. A stint on the injured list to begin the year would mean that
Matt Shaw and
Michael Conforto would most likely platoon in right field for the Cubs. Obviously, this makes Suzuki a pretty risky fantasy selection in upcoming drafts until we have a clear diagnosis and timetable on when he might be back. He had a career-high 32 home runs in 151 regular-season games in 2025 and also drove in a career-best 103 runs as he sold out for power at the expense of batting average (career-low .245).
--Keith HernandezSource: Marquee Sports Network - Bruce Levine
March 16, 2026
San Diego Padres right-hander
Joe Musgrove (elbow) is expected to open the 2026 regular season on the injured list, manager
Craig Stammen told Dennis Lin of The Athletic. Musgrove did not recover as well as hoped after his March 4 start against Great Britain for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, and he hasn't thrown in a little more than a week in spring training. The 33-year-old veteran had Tommy John surgery in October of 2024 and didn't pitch at all for the Padres last year. He threw 60 pitches over two-plus innings against Great Britain on March 4, but he has since been shut down from throwing after his latest bullpen on March 8. The Padres have described Musgrove's issue as a "cranky" arm and noted that they expected some bumps in the road in his return to big-league action. "I don't expect to make 180, 200 innings (this season), but I expect to be able to take the ball consistently throughout the year and be productive," Musgrove said. He's become a pretty risky starting pitcher option in fantasy in 2026 and is not in RotoBaller's top-100 starting pitchers.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dennis Lin
March 16, 2026
According to Vinny Benedetto of the Denver Gazette, the Denver Nuggets remain hopeful that forward
Peyton Watson (hamstring) will be able to return at some point this week. Watson is recovering from a right hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early February. Benedetto reports that the 24-year-old forward is unlikely to play in the Nuggets' next two games, making Friday's matchup against the Raptors a more realistic target for his return. Until Watson is back in the lineup,
Tim Hardaway Jr. remains a solid streaming option for fantasy managers after recording 20 points, one rebound, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Saturday's game against the Lakers.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Vinny Benedetto
March 16, 2026
Baltimore Orioles infielder
Jordan Westburg (elbow) is running, fielding, and swinging with his bottom hand, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. It's the extent of Westburg's progress after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured right elbow. He currently does not have a timeline for increased baseball activities. Westburg is expected to be out through April due to a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, although the 27-year-old could need surgery down the road if the rest-and-rehab route doesn't solve his issues when he tries to return to game action. We should have a better idea of his timeline once he ramps up his baseball activities, but fantasy managers should definitely expect to be without Westburg for at least the first month of the season, and possibly longer. In his absence,
Coby Mayo figures to be the primary beneficiary of playing time in Baltimore at third base, but
Blaze Alexander and
Jeremiah Jackson could also be involved.
--Keith HernandezSource: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
March 16, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent veteran wide receiver
Christian Kirk to a one-year deal worth $6 million on Monday, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Kirk was a disappointment with 28 catches on 52 targets for 239 yards and one touchdown in his 13 regular-season games (three starts) in 2025 in his only season with the Houston Texans. However, he did close out the year on a strong note in two playoff games, catching 10 passes for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Kirk is the latest addition to the Niners' WR room after the team signed future Hall of Fame pass-catcher
Mike Evans in free agency last week. The additions of Evans and Kirk likely mean that
Jauan Jennings won't be back in the Bay Area in 2026. Barring any additional injuries at the position in San Fran, Kirk figures to be the No. 3 behind Evans and
Ricky Pearsall going into next season, his ninth in the NFL. After two straight rough seasons for Kirk, his fantasy value is way down, but landing in Kyle Shanahan's offense could make him a deep-league sleeper in PPR formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 16, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Leonard turned his left ankle late during Saturday's loss to the Kings and should be considered day-to-day before Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans. While the two-time Finals MVP is out of action,
Bennedict Mathurin could be seen as a potential streaming option for tonight after he logged 24 points, six rebounds and one block across 35 minutes off the bench last contest.
Darius Garland will likely carry more offensive responsibilities, while
Derrick Jones Jr. could see extended minutes on the floor as well.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
March 16, 2026
Matt McCarty would like to toss last week away. The American golfer missed the cut at THE PLAYERS Championship after a 75-72 opening. He did play much better golf on Friday but some putts just did not fall. McCarty did gain 0.85 strokes to putting but it was not enough. Around the green was more of an issue as he lost 0.79 strokes. Sand scrambling has been an issue at 48.89% (113th). Greens in regulation have been worst at 65.08% (130th). The key for McCarty is avoiding bunkers and getting on greens easier. His putts per round rank 21st at 28. His worst rounds are on Fridays at 28.5. Getting his irons and woods closer could make McCarty a sneaky DFS choice because of his putting ability this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 16, 2026
Michael Kim heads into the Valspar Championship trying to erase that 81 from last Friday. The American golfer has made four of seven cuts in 2026 and has one Top 25 result (WM Phoenix Open). Kim has played a mix of PGA and European Tour events. His last Top 10 in the United States came last August at the BMW Championship. Last week at THE PLAYERS Championship, Kim could not get on the greens. He lost 2.57 strokes to approach. That was his worst effort in almost seven years (Houston Open - 2019). Kim could be an intriguing Top 40 wager in a less than world best field.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 16, 2026
Max Homa is making cuts and enjoying golf again. The American golfer has only missed one cut in six events this 2026 season. He only has one Top 25 result but overall, Homa is improving gradually. While he is not on his 2023 form, Homa is in the green in several major metrics. He ranks 57th in strokes gained overall and strokes gained to putting. Off the tee, Homa has improved to 76th. Furthermore, Homa has gained almost 5.5 yards a drive compared to 2025 while staying close accuracy wise (60.39%). While things could be better, the golfer is showing signs that may warrant a look from a DFS perspective for this event.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 16, 2026
Nick Dunlap has only made one cut in four events this 2026 campaign. The American golfer is still only 22 but has not fired a 72 or worse in seven of his last eight rounds. Missing the cut at the Puerto Rico Open would have dampened most spirits but not Dunlap's. He will be in the field at the Valspar Championship. Dunlap has been woefully off with his driver. He ranks 167th in yardage (285.4) and 170th in accuracy at 40%. With a scoring average of 72.1 (165th), Dunlap is just not a golfer to utilize from any DFS or betting standpoint for the foreseeable future.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
March 16, 2026
Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto (wrist) will return to game action on Tuesday, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. It could either be a minor league game or the Angels' Cactus League game against the Cubs. Regardless of which it is, it appears his return from a sprained left wrist is nearly complete, which still puts him on track to be ready for Opening Day. The former first-round draft pick is coming off a strong 2025 campaign in which he produced a .257-26-62-82-26 stat line with a .337 wOBA and 116 wRC+ in 128 games. The 25-year-old is poised for another fantasy-friendly season, currently ranking as the fifth shortstop for fantasy at RotoBaller and No. 29 overall, which is right around his current ADP.
--Jarod RuppSource: Jeff Fletcher
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