Jun 15, 2026, 12:16 PM ET

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter hit just .216 (22-for-102) with a .299 on-base percentage, 11 walks, and 40 strikeouts in his first 37 games of the 2026 season before getting hurt and landing on the injured list. But since rejoining the big-league squad on May 31, the left-handed-hitting outfielder has gone 10-for-33 (.303) with three home runs, a double, nine RBI, and four runs scored in 38 plate appearances for the Tigers. The 28-year-old former 19th-round selection in 2019 out of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University had a career-high 26 home runs and 62 RBI in a career-high 130 regular-season games for Detroit last year, and he also reached the 20-homer mark in 2023 in his first full season in the big leagues. Carpenter has a weak .321 career on-base percentage, and he has struck out over 30% of the time so far in 2026, but he has 79 home runs in 414 major-league games to this point and has enough power to help carry fantasy squads for stretches when he's locked in at the plate. He's currently rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues and is worth a pickup for fantasy managers who need power.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 12:11 PM ET

Dating back to 2022, Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has now recorded four consecutive seasons with at least 4,400 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. Even through a rocky season overall in Detroit in 2025, Goff completed 68% of his pass attempts for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Goff's fantasy upside is limited by his complete lack of rushing ability, as he hasn't reached 100 rushing yards in a season since 2018. The Lions' offensive line has also deteriorated in quality in recent years, with tackle Penei Sewell the only truly plus starter remaining in the group. Still, Goff has an excellent group of pass-catchers around him in wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, tight end Sam LaPorta, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs. As Goff enters his age-32 season, he projects as a high-floor, low-ceiling dynasty QB2 who may still be slightly undervalued in some leagues.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 11:55 AM ET

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has been a little banged up lately, first missing time with an abdominal issue and then sitting out a few games last week due to wrist discomfort that was the result of a bony growth on his left hand. The 21-year-old left-handed-hitting backstop has since returned to action, though, and he has a hit in three straight games. Basallo hasn't had the greatest month of June, going 5-for-35 (.143) with a homer, a double, four RBI, four runs scored, three walks, and 10 strikeouts, but overall on the season, he has actually outproduced fellow catcher Adley Rutschman. In 60 games and 215 plate appearances in his first full season at the big-league level with Baltimore, Basallo is slashing .258/.321/.469 with a .790 OPS, 10 home runs, nine doubles, a triple, 29 RBI, and 27 runs scored. As long as his wrist issue doesn't worsen throughout the rest of the year, Basallo can provide above-average pop while also providing a stable average at the weakest position in fantasy baseball, and he's rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

In his first 30 major-league games since being called up on April 28, Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana, the first overall pick in 2024 out of Oregon State University, went 32-for-109 (.294) with three home runs, eight doubles, 11 RBI, eight stolen bases, 13 runs scored, 15 walks, and 24 strikeouts in 126 plate appearances. The Aussie has been in a bit of a rough stretch since the calendar flipped to June, though, going 6-for-42 (.143) with a homer, a double, a triple, six RBI, three runs scored, three steals, five walks, and 11 strikeouts in 11 games played to drop his season slash line to .252/.345/.404 in his first 174 plate appearances. At one point, the 23-year-old left-handed hitter had a stretch of zero hits in 17 at-bats. Nobody was expecting Bazzana to light up the league like a seasoned vet from start to finish in 2026. The good news is that he's still only striking out at a 20.1% clip while walking 11.5% of the time. Plate discipline and patience have always been a strong suit for Bazzana, who is still worth rostering in deeper fantasy leagues that count on-base percentage. He's rostered in only 42% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson, who is ranked as the team's top prospect at MLB Pipeline, has delivered a .237/.310/.566 slash line, .875 OPS, six home runs, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored, six walks, and 24 strikeouts in 84 plate appearances across his first 23 games in the majors. At the shortstop position, MLB Pipeline has Emerson ranked at No. 4, behind only the Brewers' Jesus Made, the A's prospect Leo De Vries, and Nationals shortstop prospect Eli Willits. Emerson, the 22nd overall pick in 2023, doesn't turn 21 until late July. He has plenty of maturing to do as a hitter, especially since he's not an elite athlete. However, Emerson showed in the minors that he can provide a strong hit tool while also developing his power. He hit .244 (10-for-41) with two homers and seven RBI in 13 games in May, and he's gone 8-for-35 (.229) so far in June with four homers, two doubles, and seven RBI in 10 games played. Even with regular shortstop J.P. Crawford (hand) expected to return from the injured list this week, Emerson should play regularly at third base in Seattle, and his emerging power from the left side of the plate makes him an attractive young infield target in deeper fantasy leagues. The 6-foot, 195-pounder is currently rostered in only 24% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:19 AM ET

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery debuted to plenty of fanfare last week, and he turned plenty of heads in his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves, going 2-for-5 at the plate, including a walk-off home run. The White Sox's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, followed up his noteworthy debut with a 2-for-4 performance last Wednesday with two doubles in a win over the Braves. The 23-year-old switch-hitter and former 12th overall pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2024 out of Texas A&M University has gone 5-for-19 with a homer, four RBI, and four runs scored in his first 20 plate appearances in the big leagues for a rising young White Sox club. Before getting the call to the South Side of Chicago, Montgomery hit an impressive .314/.422/.548 with a .970 OPS, 10 homers, 13 doubles, three triples, 41 RBI, 52 runs scored, and five steals in 56 games with Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte. He should see regular playing time in his rookie campaign, and he can contribute for fantasy managers in multiple categories right away. There aren't many better young outfielders with this amount of upside than Montgomery, and he's available in more than 60% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Baseball Reference

Jun 15, 2026, 11:11 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Noelvi Marte was sent to the minors early on in 2026, he's played in just 20 games this year, and his surface stats definitely don't raise any eyebrows with a .218/.271/.400 slash line, .671 OPS, three home runs, three RBI, four stolen bases, and seven runs scored in 59 plate appearances. But since rejoining the major-league squad on June 3, the 24-year-old Dominican has gone 8-for-26 (.308) with all three of his home runs, a double, three RBI, three steals, and five runs scored in nine games played. All three of his homers on the year have come in the last three games, and he has seen more playing time in the outfield in Cincy this time around. In a career-high 90 games with the Reds in 2025, Marte hit .263 (89-for-339) with 14 home runs, 51 RBI, and 10 stolen bases in 360 plate appearances. With improved plate discipline since his return to the Reds, Marte is putting up better numbers. With both third base and outfield eligibility, fantasy managers need to consider adding Marte off the waiver wire. He's rostered in only 40% of Yahoo leagues.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:58 AM ET

Denny Hamlin looked to win three NASCAR Cup Series races in a row for the first time in his career at Pocono Raceway for the Great American Getaway 400 after winning the past two weeks at Nashville and Michigan. Hamlin started the race in first, the pole position, but quickly lost the lead to Kyle Larson after Larson had a better restart to begin the race and pulled away from Hamlin. Hamlin spent the rest of the first stage chasing down Larson and passed him on lap 26, going on to win the first stage and 10 stage points. In the second stage, Hamlin cycled back to the middle of the pack as he went to pit road while others stayed out during the stage break. It took Hamlin until lap 88 to return to the lead, but a few laps later, he went to pit road before the end of the second stage, moving him back to ninth as the stage ended. In the final stage, Hamlin cycled back to the front and took the lead back again on lap 111 before his final pit stop on lap 122. After the final cycle of green flag pit stops, Hamlin made it back up to second and had to make up an 11-second gap on Christopher Bell, who was trying to stretch his fuel mileage to avoid another pit stop. Hamlin steadily made up the gap until lap 156, where he finally passed Bell. Despite William Byron and Tyler Reddick chasing him throughout the stage, Hamlin was too far ahead to be caught and won at Pocono for the eighth time in his Cup career while scoring three consecutive race wins in a season for the first time. Hamlin remains second in the Cup Series standings, but now has cut the gap to 19 points behind Reddick after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:57 AM ET

23XI Racing's Tyler Reddick finished second in the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Reddick started the race from 16th and became a factor for the race win later on in the event. In the first stage, Reddick quietly ran around the top 15 and approached the top 10, but he went to pit road before the end of the stage, sending him back to 33rd with no stage points. During stage two, Reddick cycled to the front and, after further pit stops, was able to compete for the lead and ran inside the top five. Reddick led a couple of laps before losing out on the lead to John Hunter Nemechek, and then he just continued to log laps until he pitted before the end of the second stage. At the end of stage two, Reddick missed out on scoring stage points as he placed 11th at the end of the stage. In the final stage, Reddick ran on the track longer than most as part of a contrarian pit strategy to have fresher tires in the second half of the stage, making his final pit stop on lap 135. This strategy worked out for Reddick as he spent the rest of the race picking off positions with his fresher tires, getting him up to second by the end of the stage, but he ran out of time to catch race winner Denny Hamlin. Reddick led 24 total laps and scored his third runner-up finish at Pocono. He also remains the season points leader, but with a gap of only 19 points ahead of Hamlin after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:56 AM ET

In the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway, William Byron was one of the better performers as he finished in third. Byron started the race from ninth and consistently ran inside the top 10 through most of the first stage. He would eventually end the stage in seventh and score four stage points. The second stage had Byron still running steadily inside the top 10 through most of the stage and staying out of trouble. Unlike the first stage, Byron did hit pit road a few laps before the end of the second stage. This move shuffled him to the back, and he ended the second stage in 12th, meaning he earned no further stage points for the day. In the final stage, Byron shuffled back to the top five after others went to pit during the stage break. From here, Byron was one of the top contenders for the win and chased Denny Hamlin and his teammate Chase Elliott throughout the stage. After his final pit stop, Byron followed Hamlin to eventually make it to second by the closing laps, but was passed by Tyler Reddick before the checkered flag, leaving Byron in third for his first top-5 finish since Martinsville back in March. The No. 24 Chevrolet driver is now 11th in points after 16 races this season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

John Hunter Nemechek had his best performance yet of the 2026 Cup Series season at the Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Nemechek began the race from the eighth position and ran around the top 10 through most of the first stage. Just before the stage ended, Nemechek made his first pit stop of the day, which sent him to the back and had him finish the stage in 31st. However, once the second stage began, Nemechek cycled back to the front, allowing him to compete for the lead with Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin throughout the stage. Nemechek led over 27 laps in the stage before pitting again, but was able to rally back to finish third at the end of the second stage and earn eight stage points. In the final stage, Nemechek continued to run inside the top five through the entire stage, but could not have the track position or speed on the level of Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and William Byron, who all passed him by the end of the race. Although he failed to win the race, Nemechek led the most laps (42) and scored his first top-5 finish of the 2026 season.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

Christopher Bell finished in the 26th position for Sunday's Great American Getaway 400 at Pocono Raceway. Bell sustained a fractured wrist after a crash in last week's race at Michigan and was riding with a cast in this week's race at Pocono. The No. 20 Toyota driver started the race from 22nd, but did not really have the speed to compete for the win through most of the race. By the end of the first stage, Bell placed 17th, and by the end of the second stage, he moved back to 26th. This means that Bell failed to earn stage points for the race. In the final stage, Bell finally became a factor for the win after first pitting during the final stage on lap 107. After this stop, Bell decided to save fuel and attempt to make the finish without hitting pit road again. Bell held the lead in the late parts of the stage as a result, when others made pit stops later on, and maintained a large gap against Denny Hamlin. However, Bell's pace slowed down to the point where Hamlin erased the gap and then passed him with four laps to go. Bell tried to hold on to the finish, but ran out of fuel with one lap to go, sending him all the way back to his eventual finishing position of 26th. This finish ended up being Bell's lowest finish at Pocono since 2021, and he is now 10th in the regular-season standings after 16 races.--Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: NASCAR.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:39 AM ET

Cincinnati Reds right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan (hamstring), who has been on the 15-day injured list since May 6 with a strained left hamstring, threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is expected to throw another on Monday, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He could face live hitters as soon as Friday in New York. If the 35-year-old veteran makes it through his bullpen on Monday and a live bullpen session on Friday without any setbacks with his hamstring, he should be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment. It all means that Pagan could be back with the Reds' major-league roster by late next week or the weekend. Before injuring his hamstring at Wrigley Field in early May, Pagan had six saves in 15 appearances out of the bullpen, but he was also sporting an ugly 6.43 ERA and 1.43 WHIP in 14 innings pitched. However, the Reds' bullpen has been extremely unreliable in his absence, so manager Terry Francona is expected to immediately reinsert Pagan into the closer's role when he returns. Fantasy managers desperate for saves should take notice and stash Pagan now. He's rostered in only 62% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - C. Trent Rosecrans

Jun 15, 2026, 10:30 AM ET

Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith has turned the corner at Triple-A Charlotte and appears to be the next high-end pitching prospect to earn the call. The former fifth overall pick endured some growing pains at the beginning of the regular season when he posted a rough 4.54 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP over his first 33 2/3 innings of work. During this stretch, Smith struggled to command his pitches, allowing a high 7.2 BB/9. However, since this slump, the southpaw has quickly rounded into form, posting a 2.37 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP over his next three games. While he took a step back in his most recent outing, serving up eight runs (seven earned), seeing his command continue to improve is a very positive sign for his long-term outlook. While the 22-year-old will likely need to show this success over a longer period, he has a clear path to join a Chicago rotation that lacks much depth. The young left-hander has established himself as a top pitching prospect to stash in Week 12.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:27 AM ET

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen has spent the entire 2026 campaign with the top club in the minor leagues, but has looked rather impressive and is making a strong case to rejoin the MLB roster. During the 2025 season, Veen made his MLB debut and posted a low .118/.189/.235 slash line with one home run and one stolen base over a short 12-game stint. Most of his campaign was spent at Triple-A. This season, Veen has performed at a high level at Albuquerque and is making a strong case to join a Colorado outfield that has been decimated by injuries. So far, Veen has launched 10 home runs and swiped 13 bags while carrying an elite .322/.414/.559 line. Even though the Rockies turned to fellow outfield prospect Cole Carrigg last week, Veen still has a clear path to join the majors with Mickey Moniak, Jordan Beck, and Brenton Doyle all on the shelf. Given his five-category potential, Veen is emerging as a top outfield prospect to stash in standard leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:25 AM ET

Boston Red Sox top shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has been among the top hitting prospects across the entire minor leagues this season. Through 52 games with Double-A Portland, the No. 10-ranked prospect in the sport (according to MLB.com) has posted an impressive .318/.397/.579 line with a stellar .976 OPS. During this 52-game stretch, Arias has hit 10 doubles, 13 home runs, swiped four bags, and carried a 29:22 K:BB. Last summer, Arias split his time across Low-A, High, and Double-A, with much of his time being spent at Greenville, where he carried a low .265/.329/.380 line over an 87-game stint. Seeing him continue to show higher upside while facing tougher pitching is an excellent sign for his outlook. Fantasy managers should expect Arias to earn the call to Triple-A Worcester in the coming weeks, which could set him up for a late second-half MLB debut. For now, the infielder is only worth stashing in deep 12+ team redraft leagues that have multiple N/A spots.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:23 AM ET

Tampa Bay Rays top pitching prospect Brody Hopkins was enjoying a productive stretch at Triple-A while pitching out of the bullpen, but he was recently moved back to the starting rotation. In his return to the rotation, Hopkins unfortunately took a step back in his production as he served up a hefty six earned runs with a 4:6 K:BB across two innings of work. However, before this game, Hopkins logged 10 straight shutout innings (all out of the bullpen) with a stellar 16:3 K:BB. Hopkins began the Triple-A regular season pitching out of the starting rotation, where he held a modest 3.98 ERA with a rough 46:42 K:BB, which encouraged Durham to move him to a long-relief role. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the production, as it appeared Hopkins' clearer path to the majors was through the bullpen. If the No. 81-ranked prospect in baseball quickly returns to form, he could re-emerge as a deep-league stash target later in June. For now, he is only worth stashing in deep 15-team redraft leagues.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (shoulder) recently began his rehab assingment wth Low-A Fort Myers and is progressing toward a return to Triple-A. Jenkins has been on the shelf since the start of May with this shoulder injury, but is now not only back on the field, but is showing his elite upside. In his first rehab outing with Low-A, Jenkins went 4-for-5 with a double and a home run. Prior to the injury, Jenkins appeared in 25 games at St. Paul and posted a .256/.396/.389 line with two home runs, five stolen bases, and an 18:19 K:BB. While his bat is still adjusting to Triple-A pitching, the young outfielder has continued to showcase his elite eye at the dish. While the 21-year-old will likely need another week of rehab action before re-joining St. Paul, he will quickly climb the stash rankings as he should compete for an MLB debut early in the second half.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:20 AM ET

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras has been lights-out at the plate so far during the 2026 season, but he's been even more productive so far in June, and that continued in Sunday night's 6-4 loss to the visiting Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Contreras went 3-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs and a strikeout to raise his season average to .304 and his OPS to .966. The 34-year-old former catcher and three-time All-Star has been excellent in his first year in Boston, slashing .304/.396/.570 with a .966 OPS, 16 home runs, 43 RBI, 34 runs scored, and a stolen base in 67 games across 278 plate appearances. In 11 games in June, the Venezuelan has gone 16-for-41 (.390) with five long balls, five doubles, 10 RBI, and eight runs scored in 46 plate appearances. Contreras' underlying metrics -- .273 xBA, .391 xwOBA, .519 xSLG -- point to regression in the future, but he's still a must-start first baseman with the way he's been swinging the bat in 2026.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:17 AM ET

Washington Nationals first base/third base prospect Yohandy Morales has not slowed down at Triple-A this season and has put himself in a great position to debut before the end of June. Over his last 11 contests with Triple-A Rochester, Morales has carried an impressive .304/.373/.652 line with a 1.025 OPS. During this 11-game stretch, Morales has hit five home runs while carrying an 11:5 K:BB. Overall, the team's No. 28-ranked prospect (per MLB.com) has looked quite comfortable at the Triple-A level this season, carrying a .336/.411/.587 line with 11 doubles, 15 home runs, and a 61:26 K:BB across 60 games. Seeing him take a massive step forward, based on the modest .731 OPS he held at Triple-A last summer, is an excellent sign. While Curtis Mead's emergence has halted a debut, Morales' current production should put him in the mix to reach D.C. in the coming weeks.--Andy Smith
Source: MiLB.com

Jun 15, 2026, 10:06 AM ET

Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner finished the 2026 playoffs with a league-high 29 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 22 games. He was on fire throughout the postseason, though Marner couldn't add to his scoring tally in the last two games of the Finals. He finished just two points short of becoming only the third player in the last 30 years to record at least 10 points in his first Finals appearance. Marner earned 80 points (24 goals, 56 assists) in 81 games in his first regular season with the Golden Knights. This was Marner's first year in eight seasons without averaging at least a point per game, but his playoff form suggests fantasy managers can expect him to raise his performance levels in 2026-27.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

Jun 15, 2026, 10:02 AM ET

San Francisco Giants consensus top-30 MLB prospect Bryce Eldridge, who was called up on May 3, is dominating at the plate of late, slashing .455/.556/.955 with three home runs, eight RBI, and five runs scored over the past seven days (10-for-22). On the season, he is now hitting .317 with a .953 OPS with five home runs, 18 runs scored, and 14 RBI. Most impressively, his plate discipline has been rock-solid for Eldridge, as he has a 21.4 percent strikeout rate, 27.6 percent chase rate, and a 22.1 percent whiff rate. In Triple-A, Eldridge demonstrated his power, but had a 29.9 percent strikeout rate, and that was ultimately the biggest knock on Eldridge: the swing and miss. Considering he has improved on that, and when you look at his quality of contact, power, and prospect pedigree, Eldridge is a must-add player for fantasy baseball. The only downside for him is that, depending on your league format, he may only be DH eligible, but he has played five games at first base, so he is working his way to first base and corner infield eligibility. Eldridge has league-winning upside at the plate, so fantasy managers should act fast and invest in the young slugger.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

Jun 15, 2026, 10:01 AM ET

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers dealt with wide receiver injuries throughout much of the year, 2025 rookie Tez Johnson had some noteworthy moments, namely a five-game mid-season stretch that saw him average nearly 50 receiving yards per game while scoring four touchdowns. Unfortunately, heading into year two, the undersized seventh-round pick could be hard-pressed to sustain fantasy viability in Tampa's new-look offense. Even without six-time Pro Bowler Mike Evans, the team still boasts plenty of depth, with both Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan expected to be closer to full health a year after missing a combined 21 games. 2025 first-round pick Emeka Egbuka should develop further chemistry with Baker Mayfield in their second season together, and the team spent a third-round pick on receiver Ted Hurst after signing Kenneth Gainwell to pair another legitimate pass-catching running back with Bucky Irving. In a Zac Robinson offense that is expected to see far fewer sets with three receivers on the field, Johnson's path to playing time appears sufficiently blocked, and at RotoBaller's dynasty WR105, he is not a player who needs to be rostered in shallower leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 9:57 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers was among the goal scorers as the team secured the 2026 Stanley Cup with a 3-0 Game 6 win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. Ehlers had the honor of scoring the last goal of the Finals, sending the puck into the empty net with 68 seconds remaining in the third period. The Danish veteran played a huge role in the Finals, justifying Carolina's decision to pick up Ehlers as a free agent on a six-year, $51 million deal last offseason. He recorded four goals and five assists against Vegas. Overall, Ehlers managed 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 18 playoff games. During the regular season, Ehlers was Carolina's second-highest scorer with 71 points (26 goals, 45 assists) in 82 games.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

Jun 15, 2026, 9:54 AM ET

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes has been pitching well out of the bullpen for the Braves of late. In May, he posted a 1.32 ERA over 12 games (13 2/3 innings), and so far in June, over five games (5 1/3 innings), he has a 0.00 ERA and six strikeouts. He has not allowed a run since his outing in Cincinnati on May 31, and before that, it was May 6 against the Mariners. He is primarily being used as the seventh-inning guy behind closer Raisel Iglesias and setup man Robert Suarez. Because of that, although Fuentes was able to convert on a recent save on June 7, there are no signs that Iglesias or Suarez are in jeopardy of losing their job, as they've both been spectacular on the season, meaning Fuentes is going to remain in a position where his only value is leagues that reward holds (SVH). For leagues that do not, he is not worth rostering; however, for leagues that do, you could make a case for Fuentes, as he has been extremely sharp out of the bullpen, and his ratios have been phenomenal.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

Jun 15, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

Prior to suffering a shin injury that ultimately landed him on injured reserve and required offseason surgery, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton was on a double-digit touchdown pace, aided by two scores in the final contest of his rookie season. Unable to participate in organized team activities or minicamp practices, Horton is expected back early, if not at the start of training camp. While in his absence, the Seahawks traded for and then locked up a similar downfield threat in Rashid Shaheed, there is still enough to be excited about to keep Horton worthy of an end-of-bench stash in dynasty leagues. Cooper Kupp is now 33 years old and showing serious signs of decline, and with Shaheed averaging only 1.5 receptions across his 12 regular and postseason games with Seattle, the depth chart behind Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba is not insurmountable. Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak is gone, but there's an expectation that Brian Fleury will adopt many of the play-action principles that allowed Sam Darnold to succeed, providing fantasy-friendly opportunities for a player like Horton who can routinely get behind defenses. Only 23 years old, Horton is RotoBaller's dynasty WR81, but with a few things breaking his way, he has a perceivable path to fantasy viability as early as 2026.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 9:46 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Taylor Hall recorded the game-winning goal in Sunday's Stanley Cup-clinching 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. The former MVP lit the lamp just 3:47 into the game. Hall had an impressive playoff run with the Hurricanes, posting 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) in as many games. He won his first Stanley Cup after playing in 1,062 career games with seven teams. Alex Ovechkin is the only No. 1 pick to feature in more games before winning the Stanley Cup. Hall has two years remaining on his contract, and the Hurricanes will hope he remains productive next season. In his 16th NHL campaign, Hall managed 48 points (18 goals, 30 assists) in 80 games during the regular season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

Jun 15, 2026, 9:41 AM ET

Minnesota Twins reliever Yoendrys Gomez closed Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals with a clean ninth inning to earn his sixth save of the season and his third in June. On the season, the Twins' closer role has been a bit of a carousel; however, Gomez has become the clear preferred option at this point, and is worth a waiver-wire look in deeper leagues where saves are scarce or hard to come by. On the season, Gomez has not been anything spectacular, as he owns a 1.40 WHIP and 4.01 ERA with 33 strikeouts in 33 2/3 innings pitched; however, in category leagues, a save is a save. For those putting in bids for Gomez, he should come with a short leash, as nothing under the hood speaks to him being a high-upside breakout, as it's more so that he is earning the most recent saves for the Twins and converting on them.--Nicho Roessler
Source: Baseball Savant

Jun 15, 2026, 9:38 AM ET

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. finished as 2025's TE2, and while much of the heavy lifting was done in an 11-catch, three-touchdown outing that went down as one of the most productive tight end games in NFL history, there is optimism that his role in Kevin Stefanski's tight end-friendly offense could help to deliver more consistent week-winning performances. His career year came while running his most routes since entering the NFL, and with Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees deploying the league's highest rate of 12-personnel usage in their final season in Cleveland, Pitts should benefit from some of the same looks that allowed Harold Fannin Jr. to reach triple-digit targets as a rookie. Entering his sixth season, Pitts is remarkably still just 25 years old, and with some fantasy managers long over waiting for the true breakout that has been predicted since 2021, he has become a potential bargain at RotoBaller's dynasty TE8.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

Jun 15, 2026, 9:36 AM ET

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake led the offense in Sunday's 2-0 Stanley Cup-clinching win over the Vegas Golden Knights, recording a goal and an assist. Blake helped Taylor Hall net an early goal and doubled the lead in the second period, becoming the first player in franchise history to record seven multi-point games in a single postseason. Two of Blake's multi-point efforts came in the Finals. The 22-year-old finished the playoffs as Carolina's top scorer. In 19 appearances, Blake contributed seven goals and 13 assists. His line with Hall and Logan Stankoven displayed fantastic chemistry throughout the Hurricanes' run to their second Stanley Cup victory in franchise history. All three are under contract for next season, and it will be interesting to see whether they can replicate their success.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN