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Kayshon Boutte Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp
After missing the voluntary portion of organized team activities, New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte told local news station WBZ that he plans to attend the team's mandatory minicamp practices that begin on Tuesday. Leading up to the trade that landed three-time Pro Bowler A.J. Brown in New England, the Patriots made public their willingness to trade away the fourth-year receiver out of LSU, and in recent weeks, Boutte has expressed a similar interest. A favorite downfield target of MVP runner-up Drake Maye, Boutte led all Patriots wide receivers with six touchdown grabs in 2025 while topping 550 receiving yards for the second straight season, but with the arrivals of Brown and free agent acquisition Romeo Doubs, he faces a diminished role in 2026. Once viewed as a first-round talent before injuries and off-field concerns dropped him to the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Boutte is a dynasty hold who is still fully capable of carving out a fantasy-friendly role. A natural deep ball tracker, he can provide necessary depth, particularly in best ball formats, depending on where he ultimately plays out the final year of his rookie contract before potentially reaching free agency in 2027.
Source: Dan Roche - WBZ
Source: Dan Roche - WBZ
Denny Hamlin Puts DFS Managers in Tough Spot for Michigan
Denny Hamlin won the pole for this weekend's FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, but due to damage to his car's underbody during practice, Hamlin will have to start the race from the rear of the field on Sunday. This puts DFS players in a very interesting spot. Hamlin is the defending winner at Michigan and has finished sixth or better in seven of the last eight races at this track. Additionally, the No. 11 Toyota has been the fastest car on intermediate tracks this season, so there's no doubt that Hamlin could win this race this weekend. But with him having to go to the rear at the start, that limits Denny's dominator upside, which is a big deal considering he is the highest-priced driver on the slate. More DFS players than usual are going to stay away from Hamlin on Sunday, so this may be the time to go overweight on him in tournaments.
Source: Beyond The Flag
Source: Beyond The Flag
Can Chase Elliott Get Back to His Old Ways at Michigan?
Chase Elliott used to be the man at Michigan International Speedway. In his first three starts in the Irish Hills, the Hendrick Motorsports driver finished second each time, and over his first 11 starts overall, he walked away with a finish of ninth or better 10 times. Since then, though? It's been a tough road for Chase Elliott, though. Ever since the Next Gen car was introduced in 2022, Elliott hasn't finished better than 11th at Michigan, and that includes two 15th-place finishes here over the last two seasons. However, he led 19 and 29 laps in those two races, so it's not like Chase isn't getting to the front. The No. 9 Chevrolet has shown good speed on intermediate tracks this year and is a very affordable DFS option at just $9,300 on DraftKings. Elliott is a solid tournament DFS play this weekend.
Source: ifantasyrace
Source: ifantasyrace
Chris Buescher Looking for Another Solid Run at Michigan
Chris Buescher has something figured out at Michigan International Speedway. Over the last three races at the two-mile track, the Roush-Fenway Keselowski Racing driver has the best average finish (3.0) and the best average driver rating (111.0) of any driver in the series. His No. 17 Ford has shown good speed on the intermediate tracks in 2026 as well, so it's safe to assume that Buescher should have solid pace here on Sunday. As far as DFS goes, Buescher qualified 14th for the FireKeepers Casino 400, so he has nice Place Differential upside as well as race-winning potential. You couldn't ask for more out of a driver priced $8,900 on DraftKings. In practice on Saturday, Buescher ranked seventh-fastest in terms of 10-lap average, which is a good sign for that team heading into race day.
Source: Jayski
Source: Jayski
Tomas Hertl Collects Two Points in Overtime Win
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl notched a goal and an assist as the team beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in double overtime on Saturday night. Hertl opened the scoring with a power-play goal at 10:26 in the second period. He picked up his assist less than six minutes later when Mitch Marner completed the seventh natural hat trick in Stanley Cup Finals history. Hertl took a penalty that cost Vegas Game 2, but he has started the series in impressive form. Through the first three games, Hertl has tallied two goals and two assists. The Czechia forward has totaled 13 points (five goals, eight assists) in 19 postseason games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jonathon Brooks to Be Carolina's Lead Back in 2026?
Expectations around Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks continue to rise, with NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe recently appearing on The Insiders Podcast and stating that if healthy, Brooks could handle lead back responsibilities over veteran Chuba Hubbard. Wolfe noted that the team allowed 2025's leading rusher, Rico Dowdle, to walk in free agency in part because they believe that their 2024 second-round pick is "ready to be the guy". Brooks missed all of the 2025 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee as a rookie, the second such injury to the same knee in just over a year. Coming off an RB15 finish in 2024 that resulted in a multi-year contract extension, Hubbard struggled through inconsistency and injuries of his own in 2025 and eventually ceded lead-back responsibilities to Dowdle, who ended the year with almost 1,400 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns. Brooks is RotoBaller's RB 40 in redraft leagues, but that ranking is certain to rise if he continues to pick up steam throughout minicamp and into training camp, and he could become one of 2026's better values for early drafters.
Source: The Insiders Podcast
Source: The Insiders Podcast
Carson Hocevar Qualifies Second, Seeking Redemption at Michigan
Last year at Michigan International Speedway, Carson Hocevar looked well on his way to grabbing his first Cup Series win, but the universe had other plans. A flat tire doomed the No. 77 Chevrolet and Hocevar was relegated to a 29th-place finish on the day. Still, though, the Spire Motorsports car had enough speed to win in the Irish Hills. Flash forward to this weekend, and it looks like the team brought a similar hot rod. Hocevar qualified second for Sunday afternoon's FireKeepers Casino 400, and he seemed very pleased with his car after practice as well. As far as DFS goes, Hocevar comes in at a very affordable $8,700 on DraftKings, and he has some dominator potential as well. With the speed this No. 77 Chevrolet showed in the Michigan race last year, it's definitely worth rolling the dice Hocevar again this weekend--just don't go too crazy.
Source: AP News
Source: AP News
Can DFS Managers Trust Ross Chastain at Michigan?
After yet another bad finish at Nashville last weekend, Ross Chastain's terrible bad luck season shows no signs of letting up. The Trackhouse Racing driver now has an average finish of 22.4 through the first 14 races of 2026, with only two top-15 results during that span. And this week at Michigan, DFS players will be looking at Chastain yet again, as the No. 1 Chevrolet was just 32nd-fastest in qualifying, giving the "Melon Man" very high Place Differential upside in daily fantasy contests. On top of that, Ross has been fast here at Michigan as of late, and he finished sixth in this race last year after starting back in 20th. Chastain was sixth-fastest in practice this weekend as well. On paper, Ross is a good DFS pick for the FireKeepers Casino 400, but the question is, can you trust him?
Source: Speedway Digest
Source: Speedway Digest
Mitch Marner Scores Fastest Hat Trick in Finals History
Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner was sensational in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, recording four points in the second period of a 5-4 double-overtime win against the Carolina Hurricanes. Marner posted a power-play assist midway through the second frame before netting the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Finals history -- he potted three goals in 6:10. He's the second player in history to register a four-point period in the Finals. Throughout the postseason, Marner has been a scoring machine, notching 28 points in 19 games. No player has managed more playoff points during his first season with a franchise. Seven of Marner's points have come against Carolina.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brad Keselowski Has Been Solid at Michigan
Michigan International Speedway is Brad Keselowski's home track, and although he has never gotten a win in the Irish Hills, his track record is quite impressive. Brad is currently on a three-race streak of top-10 finishes at the two-mile oval, and has finished inside the top 10 in 16 of his 28 career starts (57.1%). This weekend, Brad will have some work to do in the FireKeepers Casino 400, though, as he will roll off the starting grid from 26th-place when the race goes green. However, that shouldn't be too big of a deal, as Keselowski started 27th in this race last year and made his way up to 10th by the time of the checkered flag. In DFS, Keselowski makes for a great pick due to his high Place Differential upside and relatively cheap salary ($7,900 on DraftKings).
Source: Jayski
Source: Jayski
Jake Bauers is Becoming a Must-Have Player
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers is posting strong numbers at the plate recently. Over the last week, Bauers has hit two home runs, eight RBI, and six walks. Overall this season, Bauers is slashing .275/.371/.500 with eight homers and 28 RBI against right-handed pitching. He's crushing the ball right now and is showing no signs of slowing down at the plate. The 30-year-old could very well be headed towards a career-year, assuming he keeps playing at this pace. Fantasy managers in need of a stick should consider adding Bauers before someone else scoops him up off the waiver wire.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Christian Scott is a Popular Add During Breakout Season
New York Mets starting pitcher Christian Scott has looked solid on the mound during most of his outings this season. Scott has locked it in lately with impressive numbers over his last three starts. During that span, Scott has allowed one earned run with 16 strikeouts across 16.1 innings of work. Overall, Scott owns a 2.50 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and a 41:18 K:BB ratio across eight starts this season. The biggest downside to Scott so far has been his inability to work deep into games. Scott has not managed to pitch six full innings in any of his outings this season. Despite that, Scott has posted strong numbers and is someone worth scooping up on the waiver wire right now.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jorge Polanco is Shut Down from Rehab Assignment
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, ankle) had his rehab assignment shut down on Saturday. Polanco was rehabbing an Achilles issue until he suffered an ankle injury on Saturday. The veteran infielder will head to New York to be re-evaluated before the team decides what to do. When healthy, Polanco was struggling with a .179/.246/.286 slash line across 14 games this season. This setback is likely going to push Polanco's timetable to later in June. The 32-year-old remains someone worth holding in deep leagues, but can be dropped in most formats outside of that.
Source: Keith Raad
Source: Keith Raad
Tyler Glasnow Transferred to 60-Day Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (back) was transferred to the 60-day Injured List on Saturday. Glasnow has yet to make much progress, so the team will shift him from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. Glasnow was shut down again recently and is still waiting for approval to resume throwing. At this point, Glasnow might not get back to the big league mound until around the All-Star break. Fantasy managers should continue to hold him and hope he can contribute in the second half of the season. In a corresponding move, right-hander Nick Frasso was added to the 40-man roster.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Will Smith Scratched With Neck Stiffness, Expected to Return on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) was scratched from Saturday night's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels with a stiff neck, manager Dave Roberts told Maddie Lee of MLB.com. The skipper expects to have Smith available for the series finale at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, though, and the plan was for him to play in two of the three games in the Freeway Series. Dalton Rushing will do the catching for right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Saturday night and will bat eighth versus Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. The 31-year-old Smith hasn't been nearly as good as he was in 2025 so far this year, as he enters Saturday's contest with a .249/.338/.382 slash line with a .720 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored across 52 games and 201 plate appearances for the Blue. He has gone 9-for-43 (.209) with two homers, two doubles, four RBI, seven runs, eight walks, and eight strikeouts in his last 13 games, dating back to May 18. Smith's neck injury isn't serious, and hopefully a breather on Saturday will get him going early in June.
Source: MLB.com - Maddie Lee
Source: MLB.com - Maddie Lee
Kenneth Gainwell Standing Out at OTAs
With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) sidelined during OTAs this offseason, newcomer Kenneth Gainwell is standing out and "making the most of his extra reps," according to Scott Reynolds of Pewter Report. Gainwell is serving as Tampa's RB1 with Irving sidelined, and not Sean Tucker. The 27-year-old has proven to be "reliable and instinctive" in all phases of the game after having a career year in 2025 in his lone season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, carrying the ball 114 times for 537 yards (4.7 yards per tote) and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (two starts). Gainwell added a career-best 73 receptions on 85 targets for 486 receiving yards and three receiving TDs in 2025. The former fifth-rounder by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021 out of the University of Memphis has made a strong first impression with the Bucs, but with Irving expected to be fine for the start of the 2026 regular season, it's going to be tough for Gainwell to be as productive as he was a year ago. As long as both Irving and Tucker are healthy, Gainwell will be part of a crowded backfield with a new offensive coordinator at the helm in Tampa. Gainwell still carries plenty of value in PPR leagues, but fantasy managers shouldn't overspend for an RB who should be considered more of an RB3/flex every week.
Source: Pewter Report - Scott Reynolds
Source: Pewter Report - Scott Reynolds
Nolan Schanuel Activated and Starting on Saturday Night
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is in the starting lineup for Saturday night's game against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, starting at first base and batting fifth for the Halos, according to MLB.com. Schanuel is back after spending the minimal amount of time on the IL with left-ankle tendinitis. The 24-year-old former 11th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft out of Florida Atlantic University provides well below-average production as a first baseman in fantasy, which is why he's rostered in only 11% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers in mixed leagues should continue to leave him to the waiver wire, and we'd suggest avoiding him as a DFS option in his return against Yamamoto. Schanuel is returning to a .262/.313/.387 slash line with a .700 OPS, only four home runs, 24 RBI, and 18 runs scored in 49 games across 208 plate appearances. In his two full seasons in the big leagues with the Angels, Schanuel hasn't topped 13 home runs.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Pete Crow-Armstrong has Big Day in Win Over Giants on Saturday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong came up big in the team's 3-2 walk-off win in 10 innings on Saturday at Wrigley Field against the visiting San Francisco Giants, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two solo home runs to raise his season average to .259 and his OPS to .791. Crow-Armstrong hit his first long ball of the day in the sixth inning and tied the game at two apiece in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the contest to extras. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has shown better plate discipline this year after tanking in the second half of his breakout season in 2025, and he's now in the midst of an 11-game hitting streak in which he has delivered five home runs, nine RBI, nine runs scored, and a stolen base. PCA's recent hot stretch has boosted his season slash line to .259/.343/.448, and he's added 11 home runs, 32 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 13 stolen bases across his 272 plate appearances. Crow-Armstrong can be streaky, but he's still a five-category contributor for fantasy managers who is a must-start right now while he's on fire.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bhayshul Tuten "Picking Up Steam," More in-Tune With New Scheme
Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that it's hard to get much of a read on the Jacksonville Jaguars running back room during OTAs this offseason because they are not in pads, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (undisclosed) hasn't been with the team during the offseason program so far. With that said, Shipley also notes that Tuten "looked like he was picking up steam" during OTAs, and head coach Liam Coen said he likes the way he's running compared to a year ago, and Tuten looks like he's "more in-tune with the scheme" than as a rookie in 2025. If the 23-year-old continues to build on his momentum going into Year 2, especially if C-Rod continues to be absent, Tuten's fantasy football stock will continue to rise as a clear RB2 target in fantasy drafts because of his explosiveness and home run abilities out of the backfield. The former fourth-rounder out of Virginia Tech only averaged 3.7 yards per carry with 307 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in 15 regular-season games in his first year in the NFL, and he added 10 catches for 79 yards and two more scores. But with Travis Etienne Jr. now in New Orleans, Tuten has the clearest path in Duval to lead-back duties in Coen's offense, which hit its stride in the second half of 2025.
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Austin Wells Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Cervical Headaches
New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (head) was placed on the 10-day Injured List ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Wells will be placed on the shelf due to what the team is calling cervical headaches. Wells has struggled heavily with only one hit over his last five games. He'll now be placed on the IL and hopefully get this situation straightened out soon. In a corresponding move, catcher J.C. Escarra has been recalled from Triple-A. He'll likely split up the time behind the plate with Ali Sanchez. Neither hitter is an ideal fantasy option at the moment.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Jorge Soler Heading to Injured List With Oblique Strain
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (oblique) was placed on the 10-day Injured List ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Soler was scratched ahead of Friday's game and now will land on the shelf due to an oblique issue. The timetable for Soler's return is unclear right now, but oblique issues can sometimes be tricky. It wouldn't be shocking to see Soler miss a few weeks, but his status should be updated shortly. In the meantime, Nolan Schanuel has been activated from the Injured List. He'll cover first base with Nick Madrigal serving as the designated hitter on Saturday.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Maple Leafs Confident of Keeping Auston Matthews
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews looks set to stay put this offseason, ESPN's Kristen Shilton reports. Matthews' future has appeared murky after the team missed the playoffs this season, but Toronto's new general manager, John Chayka, expects the star forward to stick around after meeting with him. "What I saw was a happy captain," Chayka said at the NHL scouting combine on Friday. "[Someone] who's got a lot of pride in being the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, someone who wants to win in Toronto, which aligns with how we're thinking about it." Matthews has spent his entire 10-year NHL career with the Maple Leafs but hasn't advanced past the second round of the playoffs. He has recently dealt with health issues, posting a career-low 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) in 60 games this season. Matthews is poised for a strong bounce-back season in 2026-27, and it appears he will be wearing a Maple Leafs uniform.
Source: Kristen Shilton
Source: Kristen Shilton
Max Muncy is Returning on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (nose) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Muncy was held out of the lineup on Friday after suffering a nose injury during a collision on Thursday. Luckily, Muncy has avoided any significant injuries and was only forced to miss one game. He'll cover third base and bat fifth versus right-hander Jack Kochanowicz on Saturday. Fantasy managers can safely get Muncy back in their lineups ahead of first pitch.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Andrei Vasilevskiy Wins Second Vezina Trophy
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has won his second Vezina Trophy. The league's general managers voted Vasilevskiy the best goaltender of the 2025-26 NHL season, ahead of Ilya Sorokin (New York Islanders) and Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins). Vasilevskiy, who first won the award in 2018-19, led the league with 39 wins in 58 starts. He was second in the NHL with a 2.31 goals-against average and third with a .912 save percentage. Vasilevskiy recorded two shutouts during his ninth consecutive 30-win season. Martin Brodeur is the only other netminder to post as many consecutive 30-win campaigns, and he holds the NHL record with 12. Vasilevskiy will have a chance to catch Brodeur if he stays healthy, as the Russian shot-stopper will turn only 32 in the offseason. He should have several high-caliber fantasy campaigns left.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Curtis Mead an Intriguing Deep-League Add
Washington Nationals infielder Curtis Mead has been quietly putting together solid numbers lately. Over the last two weeks, Mead is slashing .295/.367/.591 with four home runs and 10 RBI. The hot hitting by Mead has earned him the starting third baseman role in Washington right now. The 25-year-old is a former top prospect who appears to be finally putting it all together. His hot hitting has made him worth a look as a waiver wire addition right now. It might not last all season long, so fantasy managers might as well get the value from him while he's hot at the plate.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Ezequiel Tovar is Worth Stashing
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has hit a cold spell at the plate recently. Over the last week, Tovas is 3-for-21 at the plate with one RBI and one walk. Before that, Tovar was showing off some nice power with three homers during the span of a week. Tovar isn't hitting right now, but does have the potential to do damage at the plate. Fantasy managers in need of a power stick might want to consider scooping up Tovar as a stash option. His cold spell could land him on the waiver wire, but the power potential isn't something to be slept on.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Brayden McNabb Uncertain for Game 3 Against Hurricanes
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb's (face) status for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night is unclear, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. The 35-year-old suffered a facial injury in Game 2 after being hit by a puck, exiting the contest in the first period. On Saturday morning, Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella said there was no update on McNabb. Kaedan Korczak is expected to replace McNabb in the lineup if he can't play. Although he hasn't yet appeared in the Finals, Korczak has made 12 appearances this postseason, averaging nearly two hits per game and contributing three assists on offense.
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Source: Greg Wyshynski
Josh Jung Needs to be Added During Hot Streak
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung has been crushing everything coming his way lately. Over the last two weeks, Jung has had 14 hits, two homers, seven RBI, and three walks. Jung is currently slashing .318/.364/.497 with six homers and 25 RBI against right-handed pitching this season. This is the kind of potential that the Rangers were hopeful to get out of Jung this season. The injury bug has kept him down at times, but he's a solid slugger when he's healthy. Jung is on fire at the plate right now and needs to be rostered in most fantasy formats during this hot stretch at the plate.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jacob Wilson is Beginning Rehab Assignment on Saturday
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Wilson is back in game action after being sidelined since mid-May due to a partial left shoulder dislocation. The A's haven't said how many games they plan on having Wilson play before bringing him back up to the big league club. It shouldn't take too long, so fantasy managers should expect to have Wilson back in the mix at some point next week. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on his status early next week. Wilson is a decent stash option in 12-team formats with his return looming.
Source: Las Vegas Aviators
Source: Las Vegas Aviators
Chris Bassitt Throws Bullpen Session on Saturday
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (back) threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. Bassitt was pulled from his most recent start on Wednesday due to a back issue. The successful bullpen session is a positive sign, but it's unclear if Bassitt will be available to make his next scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The O's are likely going to need to make a final decision on his status by the end of the weekend. He owns a 5.27 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and a 37:22 K:BB ratio across 12 appearances this season. Even when healthy, Bassitt isn't anything more than a deep league option.
Source: Andy Kostka
Source: Andy Kostka
