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Kel'el Ware is Acquired by Bucks
Miami Heat forward/center Kel'el Ware has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Ware, Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to the Bucks in exchange for the superstar forward. The 22-year-old should get a real chance to thrive in Milwaukee now that he's not stuck behind Bam Abebayo on the depth chart. This past season, Ware averaged 11.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks across 22.1 minutes per game in 77 games (34 starts) with the Heat. Among all the players in this deal, Ware might end up benefiting the most in terms of fantasy value. He'll have a clear path to legitimate playing time with Antekokounmpo gone and Myles Turner's future being uncertain in Milwaukee. Even if Turner remains on the roster, Ware figures to be favored over him as the Bucks move towards a youth movement.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Has Cooper Kupp Become a Fantasy Non-Factor for 2026?
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp played in 16 games in 2025, but his 593 receiving yards were the lowest since his 2018 sophomore season, in which he missed eight games after tearing his ACL halfway through. His first season in Seattle also marked his first 16-game campaign since winning the receiving Triple Crown in 2021, but even without succumbing to the injuries that have slowed him of late, the ninth-year veteran has seen a notable decline in his ability to separate or add meaningful production after the catch. Heading into his 10th season at 33 years old, Kupp remains an important complementary piece for Seattle behind Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but that real-life importance is unlikely to translate to fantasy outside of the occasional best-ball spike week, and the two-time Super Bowl champion is RotoBaller's WR72 for 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Alex Lange Sharp En Route to Earning Sixth Save, Remains a Must-Roster Closer?
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Alex Lange has emerged from a crowded committee to be the team's go-to option at the end of the game, and the 30-year-old righty picked up another save on Monday. He came on in the ninth inning of a one-run game against the Rays and retired the side in order with one strikeout. On the season, he has a 3.86 ERA and 3.76 FIP, and he has earned all six of his saves in his 10 outings in June while allowing two earned runs and striking out 12 in 10 innings. Lange seems to have a firm grasp on the closer job for now in Kansas City, making him a great pickup from the waiver wire if you need saves in the short-term. In the long term, he could end up as an available arm on the open market if the Royals decide to sell, or he could also lose his role to Carlos Estevez (shoulder), who is on the 60-day IL and working his way back from a shoulder injury. For now, though, Lange is one of the best options for saves on most leagues' waiver wires.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tyler Herro is Heading to Milwaukee
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster deal to acquire superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat will send Herro with Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and three first-round picks to Milwaukee. Herro will now get the keys to run an offense with this trade to the Bucks. He'll be the clear No. 1 option, which should be a benefit to this fantasy value. This past season, Herro averaged 20.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists across 31.3 minutes per game in 33 contests. The biggest problem for Herro has been staying healthy, as he's only played over 60 games in a single season three times during his career. Herro is set to be a free agent in the 2027 offseason, so we'll see if the two sides end up reaching a long-term extension.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
A Familiar Story of Risk/Reward Follows Christian McCaffrey into 2026
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has become one of fantasy's greatest paradoxes. In 2025, he played in all 17 games and finished as the RB1 by a substantial margin, marking the fifth time in the last eight seasons that he's played at least 16 games, with accompanying finishes of RB1, RB1, RB2, RB1, and RB3. McCaffrey is one of the most unique weapons in the game, as dangerous aligned out wide as he is from the backfield, making him nearly impossible to remove from the field despite yearly discussions about limiting his workload. Unfortunately, his unquestioned bell cow role has come with predictable wear and tear and a number of catastrophic injuries, and three times over those eight years, he's played in seven or fewer games. McCaffrey is now 30 years old and coming off the heaviest workload of his career, handling more than 430 opportunities in 2025, and his fantasy outlook remains familiar: if he makes it through another full season, he's as strong a bet as anyone to finish as the RB1, but getting there means facing the type of physical strain that very few human beings on the planet are equipped to handle. With injury risk pitted against upside, McCaffrey is RotoBaller's RB3 for 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Clayton Beeter the Closer to Roster in Washington?
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Clayton Beeter closed out his team's 4-1 victory over the Phillies on Monday night by working a clean ninth inning with one hit allowed and one strikeout. Beeter entered with a three-run lead and gave up a leadoff single to Bryce Harper, who was erased on a double-play ball before Beeter struck out pinch-hitter Justin Crawford to end the game. The 27-year-old righty has successfully converted back-to-back save chances and has not allowed a run in four of his last five outings with eight strikeouts, a 1.00 WHIP and 1.70 FIP. He remains the team's top closing option, and should be available on Tuesday after needing just six pitches to earn his sixth save of the season on Monday. He's a solid end-of-game option if you need saves from your fantasy bullpen, and he should continue to get opportunities for the surprising Nats.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mouhamadou Gueye Traded to Minnesota and Set to be Waived
Chicago Bulls center Mouhamadou Gueye is headed to Minnesota in a trade and is expected to be waived, per Jake Fischer and Dane Moore. The move completes the three-team deal that sent Julius Randle to Brooklyn, with Gueye's non-guaranteed 2026-27 salary serving as the final piece of the math. The journeyman forward latched on with Chicago late in the season and played just two games, posting 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in those cameos after a productive G League season. Once he clears waivers, Gueye will become a free agent with no fantasy value, likely ticketed for another two-way or G League stop.
Source: Dane Moore
Source: Dane Moore
Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to the Heat in Blockbuster Deal
Center/power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is joining the Miami Heat in a blockbuster trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Milwaukee is sending Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to Miami for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, and a haul of three first-round picks, a swap, and a second-rounder. The two-time MVP pairs with Bam Adebayo to form one of the NBA's best frontcourts and stays a top-tier fantasy option, though his 36-game season last year is a durability flag. The bigger fantasy news sits in Milwaukee, where a rebuild hands Herro the offense as the clear No. 1 option after he topped 20 points a game in each of the past five seasons. Ware also stands to start at center, lifting his rebounding and shot-blocking value, while Jaquez Jr. should see steadier minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Ayo Dosunmu Re-Signs with Timberwolves on Five-Year Deal
The Minnesota Timberwolves are bringing back guard Ayo Dosunmu on a reported five-year, $112 million deal that includes a player option in the fifth year, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Re-signing Dosunmu was a top priority for Minnesota, which cleared salary by trading Julius Randle to Brooklyn. The deadline acquisition broke out after arriving from Chicago, averaging 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 52.1 percent shooting in 24 games before a strong postseason that included a 43-point game against Denver. Dosunmu is an efficient two-way guard whose value climbs with Donte DiVincenzo recovering from an Achilles injury and facing a lengthy absence. That opens a path to heavy minutes next to Anthony Edwards, making Dosunmu a useful source of points, threes, assists, and steals with strong percentages.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Sam Antonacci a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target Ahead of Second-Half Breakout?
Across 235 plate appearances in 2026, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has hit .291/.391/.422 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The 23-year-old does not project to provide fantasy managers with much power, as he owns a 36.4% hard-hit rate and slugged just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025. Still, Antonacci has established himself as the near-everyday leadoff hitter in an underrated White Sox lineup. He's also struck out in just 15.7% of his plate appearances. Between his ability to hit for average and steal bases, Antonacci has a clear use case for deeper league fantasy managers. In leagues where he remains available, Antonacci profiles as a potential breakout candidate to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Alejandro Kirk Remains a Priority Waiver-Wire Target
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was one of the key cogs in his team's lineup in 2025, posting a .769 OPS with 15 home runs and 76 RBI across 506 plate appearances. However, the 27-year-old's 2026 season was disrupted after he suffered a fractured and dislocated left thumb in early April. Kirk missed over two months due to the injury, but he was activated by the Blue Jays on June 12. Kirk hasn't gotten going at the plate yet, as he owns a .205/.265/.318 slash line with one home run, six RBI, and three runs scored across 49 plate appearances. Still, Kirk profiles as one of the better sources of batting average for fantasy managers at the catcher position. In 2025, he logged a 50.8% hard-hit rate while striking out in just 11.7% of his plate appearances. In any league where Kirk is still on the waiver wire, he should be considered a priority pick-up for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mohamed Diawara Plans to Re-Sign with Knicks
New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara plans to re-sign on a multiyear deal worth more than $10 million, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Diawara made the title team as a 2025 second-rounder on a standard deal but played a limited role, averaging 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes across 69 games. He saw only limited playoff action, and his production remained modest, though his 37 percent shooting from deep hinted at long-term 3-and-D upside for the 21-year-old French forward. On a stacked New York roster, Diawara carries no fantasy weight right now. His re-signing is a low-cost developmental bet, not a move that shifts any rotation outlook.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Chase DeLauter Progressing, Could Return During Upcoming Guardians Homestand
Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Chase DeLauter (rib) is progressing and has a chance to return during the team's upcoming homestand, which begins on Friday. The 24-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since June 14 due to a fractured rib. Across 270 plate appearances before the injury, DeLauter hit .263/.337/.408 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 24 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Injuries have been a major issue for DeLauter, who has already set career-high marks in plate appearances and games played as a professional this season. DeLauter's lack of power (5.8% barrel rate) has been a bit of a surprise after he posted a 12.5% barrel rate and 51.9% hard-hit rate across 177 Triple-A plate appearances in 2025. However, his 10.4% walk rate and 13.3% strikeout rate indicate high-end plate skills. If DeLauter can find his power stroke in the second half of the season, he could emerge as a breakout fantasy outfielder.
Source: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
Source: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
Nicolas Claxton Traded to Bulls in Three-Team Deal
The Chicago Bulls are adding center Nicolas Claxton in a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Brooklyn is routing Claxton to Chicago in the same deal that sends Julius Randle from Minnesota to the Nets. The 27-year-old is a mobile, switchable defensive anchor who averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, a career-high 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting last season. His scoring stays modest, but the blocks, rebounding, and strong field-goal percentage carry real fantasy value if he locks down a starting role in Chicago. Claxton's improved passing, which produced two triple-doubles in Brooklyn, adds a sneaky assist source for a center. Just watch where he slots in the Bulls' frontcourt before counting on a full workload.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Julius Randle Heads to Brooklyn in Three-Team Trade
Center/power forward Julius Randle is headed to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Minnesota is sending Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn while moving down for the Nets' No. 33 selection, a cost-cutting move that could open more frontcourt usage for Naz Reid. The three-time All-Star averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists last season, though his playoff production reportedly dipped during a rough second-round series against San Antonio. On a rebuilding Nets team short on established scorers, Randle would step in as a clear focal point, the kind of high-usage role that should keep his counting stats strong. He profiles as a steady fantasy contributor across points, rebounds, and assists, with Brooklyn's volume potentially giving his numbers a higher floor than he had in Minnesota.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Mickey Moniak Reinstated from 10-Day Injured List on Monday
Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his team's game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The 28-year-old had been on the IL since May 22 due to right ankle tendinitis. Moniak was off to a strong start to the season before the injury, hitting .280/.335/.607 with 12 home runs, 28 RBI, 21 runs scored, and one stolen base across 164 plate appearances. Moniak has emerged as a fantasy-relevant platoon bat since signing with the Rockies, as he hit 24 home runs and stole nine bases across 461 plate appearances with Colorado in 2025. His 13.5% barrel rate in 2026 is right in line with the 13.8% barrel rate he posted during his breakout campaign a season ago. Managers in need of a power boost should consider targeting Moniak on the waiver wire.
Source: Colorado Rockies
Source: Colorado Rockies
Kyle Tucker Exits Early on Monday Due to Lower-Back Spasms
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) exited early from his team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday due to lower-back spasms. Tucker walked in his lone plate appearances before being replaced in right field by Alex Call. Tucker has struggled in his first season in Los Angeles, hitting .234/.333/.374 with six home runs, 40 RBI, 44 runs scored, and six stolen bases across 318 plate appearances. The 29-year-old's 39.3% hard-hit rate is the worst mark of his career, and his barrel rate (5.2%) is in the single-digits for the first time since the shortened 2020 campaign. Tucker has managed to stay largely healthy this season, but he may now be facing a stint on the injured list if this back issue does not resolve itself quickly. Should Tucker indeed miss time, Call could move into an everyday role in the Dodgers' outfield.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Dalton Rushing Exits Early on Monday with Possible Concussion
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing (head) exited early from his team's game against the Minnesota Twins on Monday to "rule out a concussion," per an announcement from the team. The 25-year-old took a foul tip off his face mask in the first inning of the game. Entering play on Monday, Rushing was hitting .254/.342/.485 with eight home runs, 22 RBI, and 21 runs scored. With star Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) on the injured list with neck inflammation, Rushing has gotten his first chance to earn everyday playing time at the big-league level in June. If Rushing is now forced to miss time, Dodgers catcher Chuckie Robinson would likely see the majority of the playing time behind the plate for Los Angeles.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Jorge Soler Reinstated and Starting on Monday Night
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday that they reinstated outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Nick Madrigal for assignment in a corresponding move. Infielder Trey Mancini was also outrighted to Triple-A Reno, but he elected free agency. Soler is serving as the designated hitter and will bat third for the Halos in his return on Monday in the series opener against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish. Soler has been out since June 6 with a strained left oblique, and he didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment, so fantasy managers may want to expect the right-handed slugger to be knocking off quite a bit of rust. The 34-year-old Cuban outfielder already swings and misses often, but with nine home runs in 214 at-bats before his injury, he can also still provide useful power for managers searching for pop on the waiver wire. With that said, RBI opportunities might be few and far between for Soler on one of the worst teams in baseball. He's rostered in only 15% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Max Scherzer Throws Successful Bullpen Session on Monday
Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (back) threw a bullpen session on Monday that went well, manager John Schneider told Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Scherzer has been recovering from back spasms that sent him to the 15-day injured list last week. Even though the future Hall of Famer has failed to stay healthy towards the end of his career, the Blue Jays believe he could return from his back injury sooner rather than later. Our best guess is that Toronto will take things slowly with the three-time Cy Young winner and hold him out beyond the All-Star break in mid-July. The 41-year-old eight-time All-Star has not pitched well when healthy in 2026 in his second year with Toronto, going 1-4 with a career-worst 10.23 ERA (8.79 FIP) and 1.73 WHIP with 14 strikeouts and 11 walks in 22 innings in just six starts. Given his inability to stay healthy the last two years for the Jays, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Scherzer shifted to a relief role in the second half. He's rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Addison Barger Set to Start Rehab Assignment on Thursday
The hope is that Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Barger will need around a week of rehab games before he is reinstated from the 10-day injured list to rejoin Toronto's major-league roster. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has appeared in only nine games for the Blue Jays in 2026 due to elbow and ankle injuries, and he had just one hit in 28 plate appearances with two RBI, five walks, and seven strikeouts. He has been out since the middle of May with inflammation in his right elbow. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, Barger should return to action in the big leagues before the All-Star break next month. Barger should be a lineup regular against righties when fully healthy, giving him some waiver-wire appeal in deeper fantasy leagues for his power from the left side of the plate and eligibility at both third base and in the outfield. He's currently rostered in only 20% of Yahoo leagues, but don't forget that he clubbed 21 homers and drove in 74 in 135 regular-season games last year before helping to lead the Jays to the World Series in the postseason.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Yordan Alvarez Won't Take Part in Home Run Derby
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez, the front-runner for MVP in the American League this year, said he will not participate in this year's Home Run Derby. "I'm still open," Alvarez said on Sunday, "but not this year." Alvarez hit his 25th home run of the year in Sunday's 2-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park, and he trails only Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber for the major-league home run lead. Alvarez had an invitation to take part in the 2022 Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium, but he went on the injured list with a right-hand injury right before the All-Star break. He also missed the 2023 All-Star game due to an oblique injury. The Astros haven't had a competitor in the Home Run Derby since third baseman Alex Bregman did it in both 2018 and 2019. Alvarez is set to compete in his fourth career All-Star game next month in Philly. He's currently slashing .322/.428/.640, and his 1.068 OPS and .640 slugging percentage lead all of baseball. After an injury-plagued 2025 campaign that limited him to only 48 games, the former AL Rookie of the Year has bounced back in a huge way in 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Bobby Witt Jr. Still Out With Knee Injury
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays, according to MLB.com. Maikel Garcia is starting at shortstop and batting second, with Nick Loftin starting at the hot corner and batting eighth against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The Royals believe that Witt will avoid going on the injured list, but he has yet to play since being pulled from last Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. The longer the All-Star shortstop remains out, the greater the chance that he will go on the IL to close out the month of June. The 26-year-old two-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger can do it all on the baseball field and is one of the best five-category contributors in the game. He's currently slashing .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 home runs, 32 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in 76 games played and 337 plate appearances. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Tuesday to see if he can return to the starting nine for the Royals. UPDATE: According to MLB.com's Brian Murphy, Witt hit in the batting cages, fielded grounders, and ran the bases before Monday's game against Tampa.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Astros Place Reliever Bryan Abreu on the Restricted List
The Houston Astros announced on Monday that they placed right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu on the restricted list and recalled right-hander Logan VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. It's unclear exactly why Abreu has landed on the restricted list, but it could be due to visa issues with the team playing in Toronto for a series this week. If the 29-year-old Dominican is dealing with a visa issue, we probably won't see him back with the team until their series opener on Thursday versus the Detroit Tigers. Abreu had a shot to lock down the team's closer duties to begin the 2026 season with left-hander Josh Hader on the injured list, but he got off to a rough start and is currently carrying a 6.39 ERA (6.78 OPS), 1.82 WHIP, five saves, 33 strikeouts, and 24 walks in 25 1/3 innings out of the bullpen this year for the Astros. Now that Hader is back from his biceps injury and locked in as the team's unquestioned closer, Abreu is less attractive in fantasy baseball. He's currently rostered in only 22% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Houston Astros
Source: Houston Astros
Trent Grisham Making Progress, Doing Agility Exercises
New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) has been performing on-field agility exercises, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees are discussing whether Grisham will accompany the team on their road trip to Detroit and Boston. "We're really encouraged by how well he's doing," manager Aaron Boone said. The 29-year-old left-handed-hitting center fielder is recovering from a mild strained right hamstring that landed him on the 10-day injured list on June 13. It's unclear exactly when Grisham might be a candidate to be reinstated from the IL, but he could have a shot to make it back before the All-Star break in mid-July if he continues to make progress. With both Aaron Judge (ribs) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) also on the IL, the Yankees have been forced to rely regularly on rookie Spencer Jones and now Jasson Dominguez in their outfield next to Cody Bellinger. Grisham had a career-best 34 home runs and 74 RBI in 143 regular-season games for the Yanks last year and can provide nice pop from the left side as outfield depth for fantasy managers. However, his high swing-and-miss rates mean he will be a batting average drain (currently hitting .232). Grisham has eight homers, 35 RBI, and six steals in his 66 games played in 2026. He's rostered in 44% of Yahoo leagues while he heals.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Jack Flaherty to Make a Rehab Start on Tuesday
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) will make a minor-league rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Erie, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Reports coming out of Flaherty's bullpen session were all positive, so he could be cleared to return from the 15-day injured list after making only one rehab start in the minors. Fantasy managers probably are in no rush to pick the 30-year-old veteran starter back up off the waiver wire, though, after he went 1-8 with a 5.35 ERA (4.09 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings pitched over his first 15 starts before injuring his ankle. The former first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014 allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last five starts, though. If Flaherty can improve his command in the second half of the year in Detroit -- he currently has an 11.1% walk rate -- positive regression should follow. While he's recovering from his ankle injury, Flaherty is rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Source: The Athletic - Cody Stavenhagen
Corey Seager Still Day-to-Day, Potential Return Date Unclear
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (concussion) is still day-to-day after being placed on the seven-day concussion injured list last week, but he was out on the field with the team during warmups and defensive drills before Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Seager will travel with the team this week, but it's to be determined when he might return to play. It's been an injury-plagued 2026 season for the 32-year-old veteran, as he also spent time in the first half of the season with a back injury. In addition to more injuries for the five-time All-Star and two-time World Series MVP, Seager has hit a very disappointing .186/.284/.373 with a .657 OPS, nine home runs, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 177 at-bats this year. Seager's track record makes him worth holding in most fantasy baseball leagues, but there is concern that he could continue to struggle at the plate and with injuries into the second half. Right now, he's rostered in 88% of Yahoo leagues. Ezequiel Duran will continue to hold down the fort at the 6 in Texas until Seager is cleared to return from the IL. UPDATE: Seager is scheduled to take live batting practice on Tuesday, according to The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
Tanner Koziol has Fantastic Offseason Program
John Shipley of Sports Illustrated writes that perhaps no Jacksonville Jaguars draft pick "garnered as much buzz" this offseason as fifth-round rookie tight end Tanner Koziol. The Jaguars took Texas A&M TE Nate Boerkircher in the second round (56th overall) and still have Brenton Strange at the position, but they are expected to involve more multiple-tight-end looks in 2026. Koziol's pass-catching prowess and refinement in the passing game helped him stand out immediately this offseason. In his four years in college (three years at Ball State and one at the University of Houston), he had 237 catches for 2,234 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns in 49 games played. His 74 catches last year with Houston led all TEs nationally, and his 727 receiving yards ranked second. There's no doubting what Koziol can do as a pass-catcher, but it will be hard for him to find playing time in head coach Liam Coen's offensive scheme if he doesn't offer value as a blocker as well. Right now, Koziol is an intriguing long-term prospect for those in dynasty/keeper leagues, but he could open his rookie year as the No. 3 TE in Jacksonville.
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Jaguars Having Preliminary Extension Talks With Brenton Strange
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had preliminary talks about a contract extension with tight end Brenton Strange and wide receiver Parker Washington, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Strange and Washington are entering the final years of their rookie contracts. Strange set career highs in catches (46), receiving yards (540), and receiving touchdowns (three) in 2025. General manager James Gladstone is optimistic about the team's chances of extending both Strange and Washington, saying the team is "probably within striking distance to see things come to light." The Jaguars drafted rookie tight ends Tanner Koziol and Nate Boerkircher in this year's draft, and they are expected to deploy multiple tight-end sets more often in 2026 in head coach Liam Coen's offense. Despite the addition of two rookies at his position, Strange is expected to have a bigger role on offense and should move around the formation more to create mismatches. Still, with plenty of options for quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the receiving room, too, Strange should not be considered as anything more than a TE2 pick with upside in 2026.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Jets Not Interested in Brendan Sorsby?
ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that one person close to the situation doubts that the New York Jets will be interested in former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft. The source suggested that the Jets "don't want to deal with it." Sorsby is a talented (some suggest he's a first-round talent) but controversial prospect because he admitted to gambling during his time in college. If the NFL approves Sorsby's application to enter the NFL's supplemental draft, media speculation suggests it would take a second-round pick to secure him. The team that is awarded the player forfeits its pick in the equivalent of next year's NFL draft. Cimini writes that it would be "an absolute coup" if the Jets didn't have to sacrifice any of their three first-round picks in next year's draft, but it remains to be seen if they're willing to take on the Sorsby risk. Per the NFL's personal-conduct policy, Sorsby could face an immediate suspension from the league, and the prospect of discipline could be a deal-breaker for some teams. New York drafted QB Cade Klubnik in the fourth round this April, but Sorsby's ceiling is considered much higher.
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini
