March 23, 2026
With finishes of T27 and T55 in his last four events, Nicolai Hojgaard has undeniably cooled off from the hot run he had put together to begin the season. It is also back-to-back weeks of incredibly tough venues. Memorial Park isn't a piece of cake by any stretch, but it lacks the quirkiness to get the ball in play that they had. Teeing it high and letting it fly is the strategy of choice for players like this 25-year-old. His 14th-ranked driving distance (315.2) should give him a big advantage over the field. He's also one of the best iron players from more than 150 yards. If the hot putter (averaging 0.506) finds its way to Houston, Hojgaard should be in line for a solid bounce-back performance.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
March 23, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has been out for nearly three weeks due to a toe injury, missing eight games. Wiggins was outstanding in his first meeting with the Spurs this season, scoring 24 points and grabbing six rebounds in a 107-101 loss on Oct. 30. He is averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists for the season. Wiggins' return reduces opportunities for
Simone Fontecchio and
Myron Gardner.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox optioned left-handed pitching prospect
Payton Tolle to the minors on Monday, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Tolle is Boston's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he'll likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Worcester. The 23-year-old southpaw pitched well in spring training, allowing only three earned runs while walking one and striking out 13 in 10 2/3 Grapefruit League innings over four appearances (one start). Tolle made his major-league debut late last year and struggled with a 6.06 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 19:8 K:BB in 16 1/3 innings over seven outings (three starts), but he should be one of the first arms up in Boston when the BoSox need rotation help. He throws in the upper-90s, but he needs to show better command consistently. As a fly-ball pitcher, he could get into quite a bit of trouble at Fenway Park if he's not locating his pitches. Tolle is one of the better under-the-radar pitching prospects to stash in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Christopher Smith
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Nique Clifford (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte after exiting his previous outing early, leaving Sacramento without one of its recent high-minute starters. His absence should open more runs for
Malik Monk and
Devin Carter. Monk is coming off 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes, making him a strong points and threes streamer. Carter chipped in 16 points, five rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 27 minutes and could be worth a look in deeper leagues.
Daeqwon Plowden (foot) could also rejoin the rotation if active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
According to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News, Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) will miss Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Clowney is set to sit out his third game in a row due to a sprained right wrist, leaving Brooklyn thin in the frontcourt.
Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting and is a solid streaming option for tonight after posting 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 22 minutes against Sacramento on Sunday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Norman Powell (calf) will be back in action on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He didn't play in Saturday's loss to Houston due to a calf problem. Powell has battled health issues throughout the season and has made only three appearances in March. He is averaging 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this month. Powell's offensive numbers have dipped recently due to 21.4 percent three-point shooting. He will face a top-three defense on Monday, so Powell may continue to struggle to find his offensive rhythm.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Russell Westbrook (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Charlotte, marking his second straight absence. His absence could continue to open backcourt minutes for
Malik Monk and
Devin Carter, especially if
Killian Hayes (foot) is also unavailable. Monk erupted for 32 points with seven three-pointers and six assists in 30 minutes in his last game, making him a strong short-term fantasy play. Carter added 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes and remains a deeper-league option.
DeMar DeRozan may also handle more playmaking duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that they placed right-hander
Hunter Greene (elbow) on the 60-day injured list after he had surgery this month to remove bone chips from his right elbow. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of infielder
Nathaniel Lowe from Triple-A Louisville. Greene will be eligible to make his 2026 debut in late May, but there's a good chance we won't see him until the second half of the season. It's a serious blow to the Reds' pitching staff and for any fantasy managers that already have Greene rostered. You'll want to keep him stashed everywhere for his high-end strikeout upside when he finally returns this year. With Greene on the shelf for the foreseeable future, the Reds chose to keep all of
Rhett Lowder,
Chase Burns, and
Brandon Williamson on the Opening Day roster to split the final two spots in the starting rotation to begin the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Cincinnati Reds
March 23, 2026
Things have cooled off for Chris Gotterup since his two wins in his first three starts of this season, as his best finish since is a T18 at the API. Things have fallen off across the board in strokes gained metrics since the win in Phoenix. This is most notable in driving accuracy, where he only hit 21 of 56 fairways in his latest start at The Players a few weeks ago. Memorial Park is more distance-heavy than anything relating to accuracy, and playing shots out of the rough isn't as penalizing as what we've seen the last few weeks. The main concern is getting his putter to cooperate for four days. His strength from tee to green is plenty of reason to take on the other lingering issues.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 23, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Dominick Barlow (ankle) is available for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Earlier in the day, the team upgraded Barlow from doubtful to questionable, and he has now been listed as available. The 22-year-old sprained his left ankle in Saturday's win over Utah, logging only four minutes. Barlow has started regularly for Philadelphia this season, averaging 8.5 points and 4.8 rebounds in the first unit. On Monday, he will have an opportunity to play a larger role on the offense end, as the 76ers are without
Joel Embiid (oblique),
Tyrese Maxey (finger),
Paul George (suspension),
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow), and
Quentin Grimes (illness).
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 23, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Jalen Johnson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Memphis due to inflammation, marking his second straight absence.
Mouhamed Gueye could continue seeing starting minutes after posting 16 points, four three-pointers, 10 rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes in his last start, though that line may prove difficult to repeat.
Zaccharie Risacher also remains a deeper-league option after scoring 17 points with three three-pointers in 23 minutes.
Jonathan Kuminga should continue seeing steady minutes, while Johnson remains worth holding, though fantasy playoff managers may want insurance just in case.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 23, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Quentin Grimes (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Grimes was a late addition to the injury report due to illness and has been officially ruled out ahead of tip-off. Philadelphia also won't have its Big Three and
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) out Monday, which puts the spotlight on players like
VJ Edgecombe,
Justin Edwards, and
Cameron Payne. All three should enjoy plenty of offensive usage, although this is a difficult matchup against the NBA's top-ranked defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 23, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against Miami after recently dealing with tightness. He has averaged 14.6 points, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists across 33.1 minutes over his last five appearances, providing steady but capped fantasy value alongside
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle. Vassell remains a hold in standard leagues for his scoring and perimeter production, though his ceiling may fluctuate depending on usage distribution.
Dylan Harper could see fewer minutes with Vassell back, while
Keldon Johnson may shift back into a more limited reserve role.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
March 23, 2026
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander
Josiah Gray (elbow) on the 60-day injured list (retroactive to March 22) on Monday with a right-flexor strain in his right elbow, according to the team. Gray was expected to be part of Washington's starting rotation in 2026 after missing all of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, but now he'll miss at least the first two months of the season. It's really bad news for Gray's dynasty/keeper value, and he can obviously be avoided for now in all single-year mixed leagues. He was an All-Star as recently as 2023 in his second full season with the Nats, but he made just two starts the following year and hasn't pitched in the majors since. Gray's new right-elbow injury has allowed left-hander
Foster Griffin to make the team's Opening Day starting rotation in D.C. Gray didn't have great command of his pitches before having Tommy John surgery, so it could be rough going for him if/when he returns in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Nationals Communications
March 23, 2026
C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets center
Nicolas Claxton (rest) is active for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is set to return after missing Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings. However, the rebuilding Nets are beginning to manage the 26-year-old big man's workload, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss more time in the near future. Across his last six outings, Claxton has averaged 7.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: C.J. Holmes
March 23, 2026
The Cleveland Browns re-signed tight end
Blake Whiteheart to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. The deal is most likely for just one season, bringing Whiteheart back for his third year in Cleveland. The 26-year-old has not been on the fantasy football radar in his three seasons in the NFL, catching just eight of 15 targets for 55 yards and one touchdown in 30 games (six starts). He went undrafted out of Wake Forest before debuting in the NFL in 2023 with the Arizona Cardinals. Whiteheart had a career-high six catches for 51 yards and his only touchdown in 11 games (two starts) in his first year in Cleveland in 2024. He will return to block on offense while also contributing on special teams.
David Njoku isn't going to return in free agency, but
Harold Fannin Jr. will be the Browns' unquestioned top pass-catching TE in 2026 after his impressive rookie campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
March 23, 2026
It wasn't surprising to see Min Woo Lee have success at Memorial Park in his debut appearance last season, but going on to win was unexpected. However, looking at what is needed around this layout really fits everything that makes the Australian a great player. He's one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, and tends to putt extremely well. His route to victory saw him pick up over eight strokes putting over the course of these four days last year. Both are in fine form heading into Thursday, but the improved accuracy he's shown throughout the bag in 2026 keeps the thought of going back-to-back thriving. Play him with confidence this week.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 23, 2026
Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said that veteran outfielder/designated hitter
Andrew McCutchen made the team's Opening Day roster, according to The Dallas Morning News' Shawn McFarland. McCutchen went 8-for-18 (.444) with a homer, seven RBI, five runs scored, six walks, and five strikeouts in seven Cactus League games to win a spot out of spring training in his first year with the team. Despite his age (39), Cutch continues to swing the bat. The five-time All-Star and former National League MVP is heading into his 18th major-league season after slashing .239/.333/.367 with a career-low .700 OPS, 13 home runs, 57 RBI, and 51 runs scored in 551 plate appearances and 135 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025. McCutchen can still offer modest power from the right side, but the floor and ceiling are low for fantasy managers as he looks for playing time in Texas, mostly as the designated hitter.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
March 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) won't play on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets. As usual, the injury-prone big man will sit out the second leg of a back-to-back after collecting 16 points, five rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes during Sunday's loss to Denver. He should be back in action on Wednesday against Milwaukee.
Donovan Clingan will continue to start against Brooklyn, while
Yang Hansen could serve as his backup. Hansen was just called up from the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Trail Blazers PR
March 23, 2026
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said on Monday that the closer position will "depend on the situation," according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The skipper also said that he's comfortable with relievers
Robert Garcia and
Chris Martin in the ninth inning, but also said that "there's a chance you see a couple different guys there." This isn't exactly what you want to hear if you invested in Garcia as a late-round closing option in deeper fantasy leagues. In addition to Garcia and Martin, Schumaker could opt to use
Cole Winn or
Josh Sborz in high-leverage situations out of the bullpen late in games. Garcia, a 29-year-old lefty, figures to be the favorite in 2025 for save opportunities after he led the team with nine saves, a 2.95 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and 68:22 K:BB in 64 innings pitched in his third year in the majors. Garcia is still the odds-on favorite to be Texas' preferred closing option, but this news makes him less attractive in what could evolve into a committee.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
March 23, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that right-hander
Quinn Priester (wrist) will throw a couple more bullpen sessions and then head back to the spring training complex in Arizona during the team's first road trip of the 2026 regular season to start ramping his arm back up, according to Jack Stern of Brewer Fanatic. Priester's right wrist has given him problems this spring, and it's because of a nerve issue related to thoracic outlet syndrome. For now, the Brewers hope that rest and rehab will help the 25-year-old, but he may need to go under the knife at some point this year, which would knock him out for the season. It obviously makes him a pitcher to avoid in 12-team mixed leagues that haven't drafted yet before Opening Day. Priester's injury has allowed right-handed pitching prospect
Brandon Sproat to make the Opening Day starting rotation, and he could be a sneaky streamer early in the year with some nice matchups on tap.
--Keith HernandezSource: Brewer Fanatic - Jack Stern
March 23, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect
JJ Wetherholt has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Wetherholt will not just be on the big-league roster to begin the 2026 season, but he'll be starting at second base in what will be his MLB debut on Opening Day. The 23-year-old left-handed hitter batted .212 (7-for-33) with two home runs, seven RBI, six runs scored, two steals, nine walks, and seven strikeouts in 15 Grapefruit League games this spring. He really turned heads at Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis in 2025, slashing .306/.421/.510 with a .931 OPS, 17 home runs, 59 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases in 109 total games. Wetherholt came up as a shortstop on the farm, but with
Masyn Winn entrenched at the position in the big leagues, he'll begin his big-league career at the keystone. He hasn't shown an obvious weakness at the plate in the minors, and he could even hit leadoff for the Red Birds in his first year in the Show. Wetherholt could eventually hit 20-plus homers from the second base position.
--Keith HernandezSource: Belleville News - Jeff Jones
March 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) is out for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Krejci is set to miss his fifth straight contest due to a bruised left calf. His next chance to return is on Wednesday against Milwaukee. While the 25-year-old is out of action,
Scoot Henderson and
Matisse Thybulle will continue to see extended minutes. Henderson could be viewed as a short-term streaming option, as the 22-year-old has averaged 14.0 points, 3.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 threes across nine outings since the All-Star break.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Trail Blazers PR
March 23, 2026
ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show on Monday that he can say confidently that Alabama quarterback
Ty Simpson "will be a first-round draft pick" next month. "Talking to front offices, that's what I believe," Schefter said. Indiana QB
Fernando Mendoza is expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders this year, but beyond him, it's unclear exactly where Simpson might go in the first round. Simpson's draft stock has been on the rise in recent weeks, and ESPN's Dan Orlovsky even went as far as to say that he thinks Simpson is the best QB prospect in this year's class. In his final year with the Crimson Tide in 2025, Simpson completed 305 of his 473 pass attempts for 3,567 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 15 games. He led the SEC in both completions and pass attempts. Simpson should be the second signal-caller taken at the end of April, but he might be more of a project at the position in the NFL, as he played in just 16 games in his first three collegiate seasons at Alabama.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 23, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (foot) is unavailable for Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Grant is set to miss his second consecutive contest due to left foot soreness. His next chance to return to the floor is on Wednesday against the Bucks. While Grant is out of action,
Matisse Thybulle and
Kris Murray will likely take on extra playing time, while
Sidy Cissoko should start for the second game in a row this evening. In his last appearance, the 21-year-old French forward logged seven points, two rebounds and one assist across 19 minutes in Sunday's 128-112 loss to the Nuggets.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Trail Blazers PR
March 23, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are matching the Jacksonville Jaguars' multi-year offer to wide receiver
Jake Bobo, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The Jaguars signed Bobo to an offer sheet last week, but he will now return to the Super Bowl champions on a two-year, $5.5 million deal that includes $4.5 million guaranteed. The 27-year-old can continue to be ignored for fantasy football purposes, both in refraft and keeper/dynasty formats. In his third year in the NFL with Seattle in 2025, Bobo caught both of his targets for only 20 yards and no touchdowns in 11 regular-season games (zero starts). Overall, in his three years with the team, he has just 34 catches for 323 yards and three touchdowns on 44 targets through 45 games played (three starts). Bobo will return to serve in a depth role behind
Jaxon Smith-Njigba,
Cooper Kupp, and
Rashid Shaheed.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates
March 23, 2026
The New England Patriots released veteran quarterback
Joshua Dobbs on Monday, pushing
Tommy DeVito to the backup role behind starter
Drake Maye, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots initially didn't tender an offer to DeVito, but they eventually re-signed him to a two-year deal with a base value of $4.4 million. The deal includes incentives that could increase the value of the deal to $7.4 million. Reiss adds that a No. 3 QB is expected to be added later in the offseason, potentially via the NFL draft in April. DeVito, who went undrafted out of Illinois, made his NFL debut in 2023 with the New York Giants and ended up playing in nine games (six starts), completing 64% of his passes for 1,101 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions. The 27-year-old did not appear in a game at all in 2025 while serving as the No. 3 behind Maye and Dobbs. If DeVito is making starts for the Pats in 2026, it will be bad news for the entire offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
March 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers haven't publicly indicated that they are willing to part ways with wide receiver
Quentin Johnston, and internally, they "believe in him," according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. The former first-rounder in 2023 struggled with drops and looked like a potential bust when general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh showed up in 2024. But instead of giving up on Johnston, they leaned into him and gave him a bigger role, which led to a breakout season with 55 catches, 711 yards, and eight touchdowns in 15 games played. He has led the team in touchdowns (eight) in each of the last two seasons and had a career-high 735 receiving yards in 2025. Even with
Keenan Allen being a free agent, the Chargers have a log-jam at receiver after drafting both
Tre' Harris and
Keandre Lambert-Smith last year. Johnston's fifth-year option is due on May 1, which is projected to be at $18 million. If Johnston stays in L.A., he could be the clear WR2 for the Chargers in 2026 if Allen doesn't return. Despite being boom or bust the last two years, Johnston has become a much more intriguing deep threat in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
March 23, 2026
Texas Rangers right-hander
Kumar Rocker will open the 2026 season in the starting rotation as the team's fifth starter, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS.
Jacob Latz will head to the bullpen after competing for a rotation spot in spring training. It's a big turnaround for Rocker, who ended the 2025 season in the bullpen. The 26-year-old former third overall pick in the 2022 draft had a 5.74 ERA (4.88 FIP), 1.46 WHIP, and 56:23 K:BB in 64 1/3 innings over 14 starts with the Rangers in his second year in the big leagues after making only three starts in his debut in 2024. In 12 2/3 frames in the Cactus League this spring, he allowed six earned runs while walking three and striking out 14 over four outings (three starts). Rocker also made last year's starting rotation, but he was quickly knocked around on the mound before eventually injuring his shoulder. After working on his mechanics late last year, he'll get another chance in the rotation, but he'll need to improve against left-handers if he wants to turn things around.
--Keith HernandezSource: All City DLLS - Jeff Wilson
March 23, 2026
Cincinnati Reds left-hander
Nick Lodolo's (finger) status for Opening Day later this week remains up in the air, but he will play catch on Tuesday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer. Manager Terry Francona said there are three options for Lodolo: To stay on schedule and start on March 28, which is viewed as the longest shot, get pushed back to the back of the starting rotation, or to go on the injured list and lose at least the first 12 days of the 2026 season. The 28-year-old southpaw was pulled early from his Cactus League outing on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians with a blister issue on his left index finger. It's not the first time that Lodolo has dealt with blister problems, so we wouldn't be surprised if he goes on the IL. Injuries have been an issue for Lodolo in his career, but he still has No. 2 starting pitcher upside because of his 26.2% career strikeout rate. In five Cactus League starts this spring, Lodolo allowed 12 runs (11 earned) while walking four and striking out 18 in 13 2/3 innings pitched.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Gordon Wittenmyer
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