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Raptors Snag Allen Graves With 19th Pick in NBA Draft
The Toronto Raptors added Allen Graves to their roster, selecting the forward with the 19th selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. The reigning WCC Sixth Man of the Year, Graves averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.8 assists as a true freshman for Santa Clara. The 19-year-old was a point guard before a late growth spurt and brought those do-it-all skills off the bench for a tournament team. Graves is an analytics darling, but there are questions about whether he can match up against tougher competition. The Raptors are loaded with switchable forwards, so it may lead to inconsistent playing time for Graves to start his career.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Juan Soto Exits Early on Tuesday With Back Tightness
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (back) was removed early from his team's game against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night due to back tightness. Soto was hitless in two trips to the plate before exiting the game. The 27-year-old has been his typical elite self at the plate when healthy this season, hitting .299/.395/.570 with 17 home runs, 38 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 259 plate appearances. He's also been red-hot of late, hitting .326 with four home runs over his last 51 plate appearances entering play on Tuesday. However, Soto missed 15 games earlier this season with a calf injury and could now be in danger of missing additional time. If Soto requires a stint on the injured list, Mets outfielder MJ Melendez could be in line for more playing time. UPDATE: Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Tuesday's game that Soto is day-to-day, according to Newsday's Laura Albanese.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Christian Anderson Joining the Hornets in NBA Draft
The Charlotte Hornets selected guard Christian Anderson with the 18th overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Anderson is the team's second first-round pick, joining 14th pick Hannes Steinbach in North Carolina. The dynamic guard is on the shorter side (6'1", 180 lbs.), but worked his way into the first-round conversation with knockdown perimeter shooting. The 20-year-old averaged 18.5 points on 41% shooting from three-point land, on top of 7.4 assists per game. Anderson could immediately slide into a bench role behind LaMelo Ball, especially if Charlotte is unable to retain Coby White in free agency.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Edward Cabrera Carted Off on Tuesday With Apparent Lower-Body Injury
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (leg/thigh) was carted off the field in the fifth inning of his start against the New York Mets on Tuesday, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Per Montemurro, Cabrera "did the splits" to catch a throw while covering first base and immediately grabbed at his left leg/thigh area. Cabrera allowed three hits, two earned runs, and four walks while striking out four across five innings of work before exiting the game. The 28-year-old already missed time earlier this season with a finger injury and may now be headed for a second stint on the injured list. Cabrera's first year with the Cubs has been a struggle even when he's been healthy, as he's pitched to a 5.10 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 65 strikeouts across 72 1/3 innings (14 starts). If he is forced to miss time, Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd (knee, shoulder) would likely take Cabrera's spot in the starting rotation.
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
Source: Chicago Tribune - Meghan Montemurro
Thunder Acquire Bennett Stirtz in Draft-Day Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz, following a last-minute deal with Memphis during the 2026 NBA Draft. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Thunder are sending the 17th pick and two second-round picks to Memphis for Stirtz at the 16th overall selection. The 22-year-old is a crafty shooter and just needs a sliver of space to get off a shot. He averaged over 19 points per game in each of his last two seasons. Stirtz joins center Aday Mara as Oklahoma City's first-round selections.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Chicago Adds Another Forward in Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls selected Texas forward Dailyn Swain with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Swain is the second first-round pick for the Bulls, joining forward Caleb Wilson in the Windy City. New general manager Bryson Graham is swinging for upside in his first draft leading the team. Swain, who had a wide range of landing spots in mock drafts, is the type of wing that teams covet: He's 6'7" and brings switchability to the defensive side of the ball. His shot is a work in progress, but he excels at cutting to the basket. Swain finished his junior season at Texas averaging 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Charlotte Nabs Hannes Steinbach With Final Pick of the Lottery
The Charlotte Hornets selected power forward Hannes Steinbach with the 14th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Steinbach becomes the final selection of the lottery and joins a Charlotte team loaded with young talent, but a thinner frontcourt. The physical forward averaged a double-double for the Washington Huskies last season, putting up 18.5 points and 11.8 rebounds per game. The German native also flashed a three-point touch, converting at a 34% clip. Steinbach will likely play behind starting center Moussa Diabate, but he brings flexibility to the Hornets' rotation next season.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Bucks Select Nate Ament With First-Round Pick Acquired From Miami
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the 13th overall pick, a selection acquired in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade this week, in the 2026 NBA Draft. Ament joins 10th overall pick Brayden Burries as Milwaukee's first-round picks. Similar to the All-Star he's replacing, Ament enters the NBA with great size (6'10", 7'0" wingspan) and plenty of potential, but had up-and-down numbers in his lone season in Tennessee. The 19-year-old averaged 16.6 points, but only shot 39% from the field. His development over the summer and the front office's further roster restructuring decisions will determine how much playing time Ament gets in his debut campaign.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Aday Mara Brings Rim Protection to Oklahoma City
Looking for frontcourt size and a possible answer for center Victor Wembanyama, the Oklahoma City Thunder drafted 7-foot-3 Michigan center Aday Mara at No. 12 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year averaged 12.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks while anchoring the national champions' interior. Mara is an elite rim protector and a gifted passer for his size, though limited shooting and foot speed cap his fit on a switch-heavy roster. For fantasy, the path to minutes is essentially blocked: Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jaylin Williams already crowd the Thunder's frontcourt on a title contender. Mara is off fantasy radars as a long-term developmental stash whose value only emerges if that room thins years down the line.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Chris Olave Cleared After Missing End of 2025 With Blood Clots
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) was recently cleared after missing the end of the 2025 season due to blood clots, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Olave is expected to stop taking blood-thinners at the end of June and be ready to rock for the start of training camp at the end of July. Despite missing a game last year, the 25-year-old former 11th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State had a career-high 1,163 receiving yards, a career-high 100 catches (156 targets), and a career-best nine touchdowns in 16 games played in his fourth year in the NFL. Head coach Kellen Moore said earlier this offseason that Olave didn't have any issues in his recovery from blood clots, so he should be a full-go for training camp and the start of the 2026 regular season this fall. The Saints added rookie Jordyn Tyson in the first round back in April, but Olave should remain the team's unquestioned WR1 in an offense on the upswing under Moore and second-year quarterback Tyler Shough, who exceeded expectations in his rookie campaign. In what should be another pass-happy offense, Olave has a stable floor as a low-end WR1 target for fantasy managers in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Yaxel Lendeborg Joins Golden State Warriors With the 11th Pick
The Golden State Warriors landed one of the draft's most NBA-ready prospects in Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg, taking him with the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Big Ten Player of the Year averaged 15.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.2 percent from three for the national champions. Lendeborg is a do-everything forward who can defend every position, fill the box score, and space the floor next to Stephen Curry. The fantasy appeal is opportunity: Golden State traded Jonathan Kuminga midseason and expects to open next year without Jimmy Butler III (knee), leaving forward minutes there for the taking. Few rookies in this class profile as more immediately useful, making Lendeborg one to target despite the win-now setting.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Travis Hunter Focusing on Defense, to be Spot Player on Offense?
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated writes that we should "shoehorn" wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter "as a spot player whose focus is shifting to defense." A lot was expected of Hunter, the former Heisman Trophy winner at the University of Colorado, after he was taken second overall by the Jags last year, but he ended up playing in only seven games in his rookie season due to a knee injury. The 23-year-old two-way player spent most of his time on offense, but he was a disappointment for fantasy managers with only 28 receptions on 45 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown. The Jaguars have been adamant that Hunter will continue to play on both sides of the ball in his sophomore season in 2026, but with Jacksonville having more of a need in their secondary on defense, the expectation is that most of his work will come on the defensive side of the ball. On offense, Hunter could become more of a gadget player than a mainstay. It's a major hit to Hunter's short-term fantasy value as he looks to battle for targets in a crowded WR room alongside Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., and Parker Washington. Hunter was being taken as WR2 with upside last year around this time, but he's fallen to No. 73 in RotoBaller's WR rankings in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Brayden Burries' Selection Starts a New Era in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bucks drafted Arizona guard Brayden Burries with the 10th overall selection of the 2026 NBA Draft. Burries becomes the first selection of the post-Giannis Antetokounmpo era. The combo guard led the Wildcats to the Final Four last season, averaging 16.1 points on 49-39-80 percent shooting splits. The 6'4" guard is also a tireless defender, notching 1.5 steals per game in his lone season in Arizona. The Bucks just acquired several ball handlers in the Antetokounmpo trade and have Ryan Rollins already on the roster, so Burries may be playing more off the ball in his debut season.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
George Kittle "Definitely on Track" for Week 1
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) said on Tuesday that he is "definitely on track" to be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in early September, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Kittle said nothing is 100% certain right now, but he said, "I have a chance." The 32-year-old seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro said he hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in the postseason loss on Jan. 11, and he told NBC Sports' Florito Maniego that he is "running over 16 mph." Kittle did not practice with the rest of the team during organized team activities or mandatory minicamp during the spring, but that could change come training camp this summer. The nine-year veteran has four 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his career and has scored 52 touchdowns in 124 regular-season games, but durability concerns make him a pretty big fantasy risk as he heads into Year 10. Kittle played in just 11 regular-season games in 2025 and caught 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns on 69 targets. Because we don't know for sure whether he'll be a full-go for Week 1, fantasy managers should consider him as more of a high-end TE2 in upcoming drafts.
Source: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
Source: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
Morez Johnson Jr. Reunites With Dusty May in Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks are selecting Michigan forward/center Morez Johnson Jr. with the No. 9 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 20-year-old gives Dallas an efficient frontcourt piece after averaging 13.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 0.7 steals in 25.1 minutes across 40 appearances for Michigan. Johnson shot 62.3 percent from the field, giving him a fantasy-friendly base if his rebounding and defensive activity translate quickly. Dereck Lively II and Daniel Gafford are already on the Mavericks roster, so Johnson may need to earn minutes gradually, but the Dusty May connection makes his early role worth watching.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Hawks Add Kingston Flemings at No. 8 in the 2026 Draft
With Trae Young now in Washington, the Atlanta Hawks are addressing their point guard void with Houston guard Kingston Flemings at No. 8 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. The consensus second-team All-American averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals on 47.6 percent shooting and 38.7 percent from three across 37 starts under Kelvin Sampson. Flemings projects as an elite on-ball defender first, which should earn him early minutes next to fellow stopper Dyson Daniels and feed cornerstone Jalen Johnson in transition. The fantasy question is his half-court scoring, which dipped against bigger, set defenses and may limit his rookie usage on a playoff team. The steals and playmaking give him a real floor, but his counting-stat ceiling tracks with how fast his shot creation rounds into form.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Darius Acuff Jr. Lands in Sacramento, Drafted Seventh by the Kings
The Sacramento Kings drafted Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. with the seventh overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Kings' front office has been desperately searching for a starting point guard since trading De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio, and has found one of the best scorers in this rookie class. While he's not the biggest guard (6'2", 186 lbs.), Acuff manipulated defenses en route to 23.5 points and 6.4 assists per game for the Razorbacks. His defensive capabilities are a big question mark, but the 19-year-old will have plenty of opportunities to score and run the Sacramento offense early in his NBA career.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Nets Select Mikel Brown Jr. With the Sixth Pick in NBA Draft
Brooklyn is using the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr. The 20-year-old averaged 18.2 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.3 rebounds on 41.0 percent shooting and 34.4 percent from three across 21 games, a freshman season cut in half by a back injury that teams now consider behind him. His ceiling is the headline: Brown dropped 45 points on NC State in February, tying a Louisville single-game scoring record. The fantasy question is the depth chart, since Brooklyn already spent 2025 picks on Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, and Ben Saraf, none of whom locked down the lead guard job. Brown has the pedigree to win that competition, but a crowded young backcourt could split usage and slow his rookie production.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Clippers Pick Keaton Wagler at No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers will take Illinois guard Keaton Wagler with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old brings size and shooting to the perimeter after averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists with 45/40/80 shooting splits as a freshman. Wagler also earned Big Ten Freshman of the Year, first-team All-Big Ten, and consensus second-team All-American honors while helping Illinois reach the Final Four. His off-ball shooting gives him a path to early minutes next to Darius Garland, while the fantasy ceiling will hinge on how quickly he develops into a higher-usage playmaker.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Bulls Select Caleb Wilson With the Fourth Overall Pick in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls drafted North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Chicago's marriage with Wilson has been choreographed for weeks, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer regarded as the consensus top three. Still, the Bulls believe Wilson can be a franchise cornerstone. The 6'9" forward averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.9 stocks as a true freshman in Chapel Hill. Wilson should be an opening-night starter, joining center Nicolas Claxton, whom the team is reportedly acquiring in a trade, and forward Matas Buzelis.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Grizzlies Land Cameron Boozer With the No. 3 Overall Pick
The Memphis Grizzlies are selecting Duke forward Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, sources said. The reigning AP National Player of the Year posted 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals as a freshman, shooting 55.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from deep. Boozer slots into a frontcourt that shipped Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah at the deadline, pairing with Zach Edey and pushing incumbent stretch-four Santi Aldama for minutes and touches. The bigger picture matters more for fantasy: with Memphis deep into a rebuild and Ja Morant widely expected to be moved this offseason, Boozer steps into a usage runway few rookie bigs ever get. His passing and high-scoring floor give him real fantasy value as soon as the rotation clears.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Darryn Peterson Headed to Jazz at No. 2 Overall in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz are taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old gives Utah a high-end shot creator after averaging 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 38.2 percent from deep, and 82.6 percent at the line. Peterson's fantasy appeal will depend on how quickly the Jazz hand him lead-guard reps, because Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier are already part of the backcourt. His shooting should help him play next to both, while Lauri Markkanen gives Utah a proven scorer who can keep early defensive attention away from the rookie.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
Blaze Alexander Out With Knee Contusion Against Angels
Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) is sitting out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, per MLB.com. Alexander left the series opener on Monday with a right-knee contusion after fouling a ball off his leg, so it's not a huge surprise that he's not starting a day later. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider the super-utility man to be day-to-day. Coby Mayo is making the start at third base for the O's on Tuesday and will bat fifth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. The 27-year-old Alexander has been thrust into a much bigger role than expected in 2026 in his first year in Baltimore due to the season-ending elbow injury to Jordan Westburg. He has taken advantage of the opportunity, too, hitting .310 (53-for-171) with three home runs, 23 RBI, 22 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in his 67 games played. Alexander doesn't come with much pop at the plate, though, and his most attractive quality may be his multi-position eligibility in fantasy, as he's eligible at second base, third base, shortstop, and the outfield.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Wizards Make AJ Dybantsa the First Pick in the NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards selected forward AJ Dybantsa with the first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Dybantsa is widely viewed as the best scorer in this rookie class, after averaging 25.5 points on 51% shooting in his lone season at BYU. He also snagged 6.8 rebounds and dished out 3.7 assists per game. The 19-year-old will slide right into Washington's new starting lineup alongside veteran All-Stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis and former second-overall pick Alexandre Sarr. With an arsenal of scoring methods, Dybantsa projects to be one of the best two-way players in the game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Jackson Holliday Still Out on Tuesday With Groin Injury
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) remains sidelined on Tuesday with a groin injury against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Jeremiah Jackson is making another start at the keystone for Baltimore and will bat ninth against Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson. Holliday will be missing a third straight game with tightness in his groin, but as of now, he remains day-to-day and could return to the starting nine for Wednesday's contest in Anaheim. The 22-year-old Holliday has had an injury-plagued 2026 campaign to this point, getting a late start after having surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his hand back in spring training. The former first overall pick then had a setback that prevented on his minor-league rehab assignment that prevented him from making his season debut until May 19. The son of former big-leaguer Matt Holliday has plenty of long-term power/speed upside, but so far in his 85 at-bats this year, he has struggled with only 17 hits (.200 average), four home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs, and three steals. If/when Holliday finds his groove, he'll be an option off the waiver wire for middle-infield depth. Holliday is rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues right now.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kyle Schwarber Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) was scratched from Tuesday night's lineup on the road against the division-rival Washington Nationals with tightness in his lower back, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Utility infielder Edmundo Sosa is serving as the DH for the Philis and is batting eighth in the order against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. For now, we'll consider Schwarber, the MLB leader in home runs with 29, to be day-to-day until further notice. Losing the 33-year-old three-time All-Star for an extended period of time would be devastating to the Phillies and fantasy managers alike. Check back on Wednesday to see if Schwarber is feeling good enough to return to the starting nine. Schwarber hit three homers on Saturday against the division-rival New York Mets (two in one inning) and continues to be the cream of the crop in fantasy when it comes to power. In addition to leading the league in homers, Schwarbs also leads in strikeouts (115), slugging percentage .594, and total bases (170) in his 75 games across 337 plate appearances. He's been outstanding in June, going 22-for-72 (.306) with seven long balls, 13 RBI, and 15 runs scored.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Kyle Pitts Sr., Falcons Agree on Three-Year Contract Extension
Tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. and the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension on Tuesday that includes $36 million fully guaranteed, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's the largest three-year contract for a tight end in NFL history. Pitts gets a massive extension after breaking out for 88 receptions (118 targets) for 928 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in 17 starts in his fifth year in Atlanta. The former fourth overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft out of the University of Florida had 1,026 receiving yards in his first NFL season, but it came with just one touchdown, and he continued to disappoint fantasy managers the following three seasons with nine combined touchdown receptions in 44 games played. Pitts is now the third-highest-paid TE in the NFL behind George Kittle and Trey McBride in terms of annual average salary. While Pitts is a clear top-10 fantasy tight end going into 2026, fantasy managers who have been burned by him before recognize the bust potential, especially with the Falcons' uncertain QB position between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. (knee).
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Masyn Winn Out on Tuesday With Thumb Soreness
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (thumb) is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday evening with soreness in his left thumb, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. With Winn sitting out, rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt will make the start at the 6 at Busch Stadium and will bat leadoff against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. Jose Fermin draws into the starting lineup at second base and will hit sixth for the Red Birds. It's a bad time for an injury to surface for Winn, who is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 11-for-28 (.393) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and six runs scored in 30 plate appearances to boost his season slash line to .245/.321/.339 in 293 plate appearances. For now, we'll consider the 24-year-old shortstop to be day-to-day. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday to see if Winn is ready to return to action. Winn has looked better at the plate recently, but on the season as a whole, he still has only three long balls, 31 RBI, 32 runs, and six steals in 69 games played for St. Louis. UPDATE: Winn is waiting for the results of imaging taken of his injured left thumb, per the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Amber Winkler.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
CJ Abrams Scratched on Tuesday With Side Tightness
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (side) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies with tightness in his left side, the team announced. Nasim Nunez will make the start at the 6 for the Nats and will hit seventh against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo at Nationals Park. Jorbit Vivas will take over at the keystone for Washington. Side tightness often can turn into an oblique strain that sends players to the injured list, but Abrams' fantasy managers are certainly hoping that's not the case. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day and check back on Wednesday to see if he's available to return to the starting nine. The 25-year-old former sixth overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2019 is in the midst of a breakout campaign in 2026 in his fourth full season in D.C. and has been a must-start in all fantasy leagues, as he enters Tuesday's action with a .286/.366/.530 slash line, a .895 OPS, 17 homers, 57 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and 51 runs scored across 77 games and 328 plate appearances. Abrams needs only four home runs to set a new career high in that category and nine RBI for another career high.
Source: Nationals Communications
Source: Nationals Communications
Cole Ragans Likely to Need Elbow Surgery
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) will likely need some sort of surgery on his left elbow, but the Royals aren't sure of the exact procedure or if he'll be able to return in 2026, according to Brian Murphy of MLB.com. Ragans will get another opinion from a doctor, at which point the Royals should know more. Now on the 60-day injured list, the talented southpaw has been sidelined since early May with what was originally being called a left-elbow impingement. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues shouldn't drop Ragans just yet, but the likelihood is increasing that he won't pitch again this season. The 28-year-old former 30th overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a first-time All-Star during his breakout 2024 campaign, when he went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA (2.99 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, and 223:67 K:BB in 186 1/3 innings across 32 starts. Ragans has dealt with injuries since, making just 13 starts last year before being shut down after eight starts in 2026. He's currently rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Brian Murphy
Source: MLB.com - Brian Murphy
