March 20, 2026
Miami Marlins outfielder
Kyle Stowers (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers missed one to two weeks earlier this spring with a strained hamstring, so it looks like he's suffered a setback with less than a week until Opening Day. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger injured his hamstring in late February and finally made his return to the outfield in spring training last weekend. It's unclear exactly how serious his injury is, but at this point, it would be a surprise if he doesn't start the 2026 season on the injured list. It puts a damper on Stowers' 2026 fantasy value after he broke out in 2025 to the tune of a .288/.368/.544 slash line with a .912 OPS, 25 home runs, 73 RBI, 61 runs, and five stolen bases in 117 games. He was Miami's lone All-Star representative and has a bright future ahead of him with intriguing batted-ball metrics. Stowers deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats, but injury concerns aren't going away.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
March 20, 2026
Wide receiver
DJ Chark announced on his social media on Friday that he is retiring from professional football, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Chark was originally drafted in the second round (61st overall) by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2018 NFL draft out of LSU. The 29-year-old spent the first four years of his NFL career in Duvall, catching 147 of his 265 targets for 2,042 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in 43 games (30 starts). His lone Pro Bowl season came in 2019 with Jacksonville, when he had a career year with 73 catches, 1,008 yards, and eight touchdowns in 15 games played. After his time with the Jags, Chark spent the final three years of his career with the Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, and Los Angeles Chargers, combining for 69 catches for 1,058 yards and nine touchdowns on 128 targets over 33 total games. Chark signed with Atlanta at the start of training camp last year but was released in August. He finishes his seven-year NFL career with 216 catches, 3,100 yards, and 24 total touchdowns in 76 games (51 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 20, 2026
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
George Valera (calf) is "highly likely" to start the 2026 regular season on the injured list, per MLB.com's Zack Meisel. Valera suffered a strained left calf earlier this month and will not be ready for Opening Day next week. The 25-year-old was competing for a spot on the team's Opening Day roster in spring training and went 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored, two walks, and seven strikeouts in his 10 Cactus League games this spring. Valera earned his first call to the big leagues in 2025 and went 9-for-41 (.220) with two home runs, five RBI, seven runs scored, seven walks, and 13 strikeouts in just 16 games played in the final month of the regular season. When healthy, Valera could be back at Triple-A Columbus early in the 2026 season. He has plenty of competition for playing time at the big-league level between outfield and designated hitter, making him merely a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues right now.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Zack Meisel
March 20, 2026
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Hunter Gaddis (forearm) is "highly likely" to begin the 2026 regular season on the injured list, according to Zack Meisel of MLB.com. Despite being cleared to throw live batting practice in camp earlier this week, the 27-year-old probably isn't going to be ready for Opening Day next week after he began feeling forearm tightness in early March. When healthy, Gaddis has earned high-leverage opportunities at the back end of Cleveland's new-look bullpen. He had a 1.57 ERA and 0.76 WHIP with 66 strikeouts and 14 walks in 74 2/3 innings in 2024 and posted a 3.11 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, his first three career saves, and a career-high 73 punchouts in 66 2/3 innings of work out of the bullpen in 2025. Gaddis finished third with 34 holds in 2024 and second last year with 35. When he's past his forearm injury, he'll absolutely be in play in holds leagues again this year as a reliable setup man in front of closer
Cade Smith.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Zack Meisel
March 20, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, marking his second straight absence.
Kyle Anderson could continue to see extra run after putting up eight points, three rebounds, six assists, and one steal in 22 minutes last game, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists from a forward spot. Rookie big
Joan Beringer may also see a limited run after grabbing seven rebounds in nine minutes.
Rudy Gobert should continue handling the bulk of the center workload. Reid remains roster-worthy if he can return soon.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
New York Yankees outfielder
Jasson Dominguez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Dominguez was having a strong spring training at the plate, but he just got caught in a numbers game for the major-league roster with all of
Aaron Judge,
Giancarlo Stanton, and
Trent Grisham healthy and ready for Opening Day next week. The 23-year-old that they call The Martian will surely be up in the big leagues at some point in 2026, but starting in the minor leagues is now what his fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues were expecting. The Dominican outfielder hit .342 (13-for-38) with three home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored, and three stolen bases in 42 plate appearances over 13 Grapefruit League games. In his first full big-league season in 2025, Dominguez hit .257/.331/.388 with a .719 OPS, 10 homers, 47 RBI, 58 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases in 123 games played. His redraft stock is obviously way down, but Dominguez remains a high-upside stash candidate in deeper leagues as a toolsy outfielder with plenty of upside if he can ever find regular playing time in the Bronx or elsewhere.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
March 20, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center
GG Jackson II (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Celtics after being downgraded from doubtful due to left knee soreness. His absence should keep
Taylor Hendricks and
Olivier-Maxence Prosper in larger roles. Hendricks delivered 13 points with six steals and three blocks in 24 minutes off the bench last game, giving him strong category streaming appeal, while Prosper added 19 points and three three-pointers in 23 minutes as a starter. Both are worth a look as fantasy options with Memphis thin in the frontcourt.
Jaylen Wells could also take on a bit more offensive responsibility.
--Brian DailisanSource: Grizzlies PR
March 20, 2026
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell informed catcher/designated hitter
Moises Ballesteros on Friday that he will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Most of Ballesteros' playing time is expected to come as the Cubbies' designated hitter as he heads into his first full major-league season, but he will also provide depth at catcher behind
Carson Kelly and
Miguel Amaya. The 22-year-old Venezuelan left-handed hitter went 17-for-57 (.298) with two homers and 11 RBI in his first 20 major-league games at the end of last season and then went 11-for-31 (.355) with two homers, eight RBI, and four runs scored in 11 Cactus League games this spring to convince the powers that be that he should be on the Opening Day roster. Ballesteros can swing the bat, but his fantasy value will be limited if he cannot regain catcher eligibility in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Patrick Mooney
March 20, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard/forward
Austin Reaves (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Magic due to left hip soreness, his first injury concern since February. If he sits,
Jake LaRavia,
Rui Hachimura, and
Luke Kennard could see increased minutes. LaRavia logged 18 minutes with five points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, one assist, and one block in the last game, making him a possible deep-league streamer.
Luka Doncic would likely handle more playmaking duties, while
LeBron James could also see a slight usage increase. Reaves remains a must-start if cleared.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward
Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Mavericks after missing two of the last three contests due to a left ankle sprain.
Jordan Miller could remain in the starting lineup if Leonard sits after posting 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 37 minutes Thursday, giving him deep-league streaming appeal.
John Collins, who finished with 18 points and eight rebounds, and
Derrick Jones Jr., who added 22 points, may also absorb extra usage. Leonard remains a must-start when active, though managers should monitor his status closely.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (quadriceps) will miss Saturday's game against the Thunder, marking his third straight absence after suffering a quad contusion earlier this week.
Bub Carrington should continue starting at point guard and remains a short-term fantasy add after posting 10 points, one three-pointer, six rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes last game, though managers should expect some inefficiency and turnovers.
Bilal Coulibaly and
Will Riley (adductor), if available, could also take on larger offensive roles with Young sidelined.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Terance Mann (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Friday's game. Mann has only been playing minutes in the teens lately anyway. His absence won't mean too much for the Nets' overall rotation.
Drake Powell,
Nolan Traore, and
Ben Saraf should absorb the extra minutes. At this point in the season, the Nets are giving their younger players more looks, so Mann won't be an ideal option.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
San Jose Sharks winger Tyler Toffoli (lower body) won't suit up on Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. He has been ruled out after suffering a lower-body injury in Thursday's loss to Buffalo. Toffoli is a big loss for the Sharks, as he's the team's third-highest scorer. Across 67 games, Toffoli has tallied 18 goals and 26 assists. Toffoli's absence will force Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky to reshuffle his top line and first power-play unit. Philipp Kurashev looks likely to re-enter the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last two games. On a scoring line, Kurashev could have a fantasy impact, totaling 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 41 outings this term.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) will miss Saturday's game against the Rockets, extending his absence to eight straight contests as he remains without a clear return timeline. His continued absence should keep
Pelle Larsson in the starting group after he logged 33 minutes with 11 points, two rebounds, and five assists in his last start, making him a fringe option in deeper leagues.
Tyler Herro and
Norman Powell should continue carrying the scoring load, while
Bam Adebayo maintains his steady all-around role.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Marcus Sasser (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Sasser will miss the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right hip soreness. He finished with two points and five assists across 14 minutes during Thursday's game. His absence should mean an uptick in playing time for
Daniss Jenkins,
Caris LeVert, and
Duncan Robinson. Jenkins is expected to play heavy minutes going forward with
Cade Cunningham (lung) sidelined indefinitely. He should be able to offer solid streaming value alongside LeVert and Robinson.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward
Cedric Coward (personal) is out Friday against the Celtics after being added late to the injury report. The rookie has been logging steady minutes in a starting role, so his absence opens up wing opportunities.
Walter Clayton Jr. could see added run after posting four points, two rebounds, and four assists in 20 minutes off the bench last game.
Rayan Rupert could also enter the streaming mix in deeper leagues if he gets the start, while
Jaylen Wells may take on a bit more of the scoring load.
--Brian DailisanSource: gary washburn
March 20, 2026
Los Angeles Kings right wing Joel Armia (back) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. The Finnish forward has missed 10 games due to a back injury. He is projected to link up with Alex Turcotte and Scott Laughton on the third line. With four short-handed goals, Armia is tied for second in the league this season. Overall, he has produced 10 goals and 20 points in 53 appearances. Armia and the Kings face a tough test on Saturday against a team that has lost just three times since February, recording back-to-back shutouts.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
Golden State Warriors center
Quinten Post (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors have decided to hold out Post during the front end of this back-to-back set.
Al Horford (calf) is also sidelined, so the Warriors will rely on
Draymond Green and
Kristaps Porzingis at the center spot. Possibly,
Omer Yurtseven gets involved as well, but he's unlikely to play enough to warrant streaming. Post figures to return for Saturday's game, but fantasy managers will need to check back for another update.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Minnesota Wild forwards Kirill Kaprizov (lower body) and Joel Eriksson Ek (lower body) won't be available on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. Kaprizov will skip a second consecutive game, while Eriksson Ek will be absent for a third straight contest. Both players are considered day-to-day, so they could be available on Tuesday when Minnesota faces the Tampa Bay Lightning. Marcus Johansson, Danila Yurov, and Matt Boldy are expected to make up the first line against Dallas. Skating with an elite scorer like Boldy elevates both Johansson's and Yurov's fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
New York Knicks forward/center
Karl-Anthony Towns (personal) will play Friday against the Nets after briefly carrying a questionable tag. Towns continues to play at a high level, averaging 24.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 three-pointers across his last five games in 32.4 minutes. He remains a strong source of scoring and rebounding while providing out-of-position assists.
Mitchell Robinson should continue handling a smaller supporting role off the bench. Towns remains locked into lineups as a clear must-start during the fantasy playoffs.
--Brian DailisanSource: James L. Edwards III
March 20, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward
Ziaire Williams (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Williams will shake off the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with left foot soreness. The Nets are shorthanded right now, so Williams will likely be asked to play an expanded role. Over the last three games, Williams is averaging 7.0 points and 1.3 steals across 20.2 minutes per game. Williams isn't anything more than a low-end streaming option in deep leagues right now.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton (upper body) is not ready to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. He will be out of action for a fifth consecutive game due to an upper-body injury. Colorado's frontline will also remain without Gabriel Landeskog (lower body) and Artturi Lehkonen (upper body), though Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar expects the injured trio to return during the team's four-game road trip, which begins on Friday night. With several forwards on the shelf, Nicolas Roy will skate on the second line against Chicago, giving him more fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
Los Angeles Angels shortstop
Zach Neto (undisclosed) left Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox after being hit by a pitch, but he's fine, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto was hit by a pitch in the first inning and stayed in to run the bases before being replaced with a pinch-hitter his next time up. The 25-year-old also suffered a wrist sprain last weekend, which kept him out for a few days. Neto is fully expected to be ready for Opening Day next week as he looks to continue to establish himself as one of the best shortstops in the game. In his third major-league season with the Halos last year, Neto turned in a .257/.319/.474 slash line with career-highs in OPS (.793), home runs (26), and runs scored (82) in 128 games played. It was his second straight 20-20 season for fantasy managers after hitting 23 homers and stealing 30 bases in 2024. Neto is the real deal and is RotoBaller's No. 5-ranked fantasy shortstop.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
March 20, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard
Ben Saraf (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Saraf is back in the mix after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a foot issue. The rookie guard figures to resume his role as the backup point guard to
Nolan Traore. He has been playing better lately, with 10 points or more in four straight games. Saraf could be someone worth looking at as a streaming option in deep leagues.
--Andy WebbSource: NBA Injury Report
March 20, 2026
Calgary Flames defenseman Yan Kuznetsov (upper body) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday night against the Florida Panthers. The Russian rookie is dealing with an upper-body injury. Kuznetsov has made a big impact on defense, ranking fourth on his team with 89 blocks and dishing out 75 hits. Offensively, he has contributed four goals and eight assists in 52 outings. Hunter Brzustewicz will continue to fill in for Kuznetsov, but he has been anonymous since entering the lineup. Over the last two games, Brzustewicz has recorded zero points, one shot, one block, two penalty minutes, and a minus-one rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they reassigned right-handed pitching prospect
JR Ritchie to minor-league camp. Even with the Braves dealing with more injuries to their starting rotation, Ritchie will open the 2026 campaign in the minors. The 22-year-old former 35th overall pick in 2022 made his case in spring training, allowing three earned runs on just two hits (one homer) while walking five and striking out 14 in 12 Grapefruit League innings over four appearances. If Ritchie continues to pitch well at Triple-A Gwinnett in 2026, he should be called up at some point to make his major-league debut with the Braves. Per MLB Pipeline, Ritchie is Atlanta's No. 2 prospect. He made strides last year in three minor-league levels to post a 2.64 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 140:54 K:BB in 140 innings over 26 starts. Ritchie has a diverse arsenal that includes a two-seam and four-seam fastball, a changeup, a slider, a curveball, and a cutter. He's a name to monitor in deep-mixed leagues in 2026, while he's a high-upside stash in NL-only and dynasty/keeper formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Braves
March 20, 2026
Indiana Pacers center
Ivica Zubac (ribs) will officially miss the rest of the 2025-2026 regular season, according to Dustin Dopriak. Zubac won't play again after suffering a fractured rib during Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The big man was acquired at the trade deadline in a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Sadly, Zubac was only able to suit up in five games for the Pacers this season. The Pacers aren't playing for anything but lottery odds, so they'll give Zubac plenty of time to rest and recover.
Jay Huff should move into the starting five for the remainder of the season. Given the Pacers' injuries, Huff figures to play a significant role and should offer fantasy value in most formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Dustin Dopriak
March 20, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) will miss a seventh consecutive game on Friday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 32-year-old has been in excellent form this season, but unfortunately, Carolina has only been able to use Gostisbehere in 45 games due to various health issues. He has recorded 43 points (11 goals, 32 assists), 98 shots, and 50 blocks. Mike Reilly will continue to play until Gostisbehere returns. He has produced two assists in six games since joining the lineup. Alexander Nikishin will remain on the first power-play unit, aiming to take another step closer to 30 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 20, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers named right-hander
Jacob Misiorowski as their Opening Day starter this year on Thursday, March 26, against the Chicago White Sox. The hard-throwing right-hander made his major-league debut in 2025 and is now heading into his first full big-league season at the top of Milwaukee's starting rotation. Misiorowski got off to a strong start in his first taste of the majors before slowing down late in the year, but all in all, it was a success. He went 5-3 with a 4.36 ERA (3.62 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with 87 strikeouts and 31 walks in 66 innings pitched over 15 appearances (14 starts). The 23-year-old was even better in the postseason in 12 innings, posting a 1.50 ERA for the Brew Crew. Misiorowski's elite strikeout upside alone makes him worth using as a No. 3 fantasy starter in all formats, despite his inexperience at the major-league level. In 7 1/3 Cactus League innings this spring, Miz has three earned runs allowed, three walks, and 12 K's in two appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milwaukee Brewers
March 20, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (illness) will play on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. He was initially questionable for the game after being away from the team on Thursday due to illness. Rielly has a chance to post his fifth consecutive 40-point campaign in 2025-26. He has tallied 33 points (nine goals, 24 assists) through 66 appearances, firing off 124 shots on goal and blocking 92 shots from opponents. However, Toronto's No. 1 defenseman has been in an offensive slump lately, going scoreless in eight of his last nine games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
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