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Zack Gelof Placed on Injured List With Hand Injury
The Athletics are placing infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a laceration and contusion on his hand that he suffered on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Hopefully, Gelof will only need to spend the minimum 10 days on the IL with what seemed like a relatively minor injury. Until then, Max Muncy should see most of the playing time at the hot corner in Sacramento for the A's. Gelof's injury comes at a really bad time, as the 26-year-old former second-rounder in 2021 out of the University of Virginia had just started to find his stride offensively in 2026 in his fourth MLB season. Through 62 games and 228 plate appearances so far this year, Gelof has hit .282 (59-for-209) with 11 home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. In 19 games in June, he's gone 23-for-70 (.329) with five homers, six doubles, 10 RBI, 19 runs, and two steals in 78 plate appearances. Gelof's recent hot streak made him a priority waiver-wire target in fantasy leagues, and he's currently rostered in 66% of Yahoo leagues for his power/speed upside in a hitter-friendly home ballpark.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Luis Arraez Missing Second Straight Game With Foot Injury
San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez (foot) will miss a second straight game on Thursday against the visiting Athletics in the series finale at Oracle Park due to a foot injury, according to MLB.com. Casey Schmitt is making another start at second base and will bat third for the Gigantes against A's left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Arraez is considered day-to-day right now after he was pulled from Tuesday's contest against the A's after fouling a ball off his right foot in the first inning. X-rays came back negative. The three-time batting champion's next chance to return to the starting nine will be for Friday's series opener at home against the Atlanta Braves. Although the 29-year-old Venezuelan infielder has minimal power and speed, he is still a key asset in batting average (.321), on-base percentage (.358), and runs scored (40) in his first year in the Bay Area. Arraez has added three home runs, 30 RBI, and six runs scored in his first 75 games in 2026. He should be back in the lineup at some point this weekend against Atlanta, if not on Friday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brandon Aiyuk Ready to Sign With Commanders?
In a video posted to Instagram, San Francisco 49ers disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) said that if the Niners release him, he will sign with the Washington Commanders "tomorrow," according to ESPN. Aiyuk, who didn't play at all in 2025 due to a knee injury suffered in 2024, is still under contract with the 49ers, so it's unclear if Washington is actually interested in signing the former first-round talent. San Fran has held onto Aiyuk in hopes of trading him this offseason, but general manager John Lynch said in January that it was "safe to say that Aiyuk has played his last snap with the Niners." The 49ers may be waiting for the start of training camp at the end of July to decide on Aiyuk's status. The Niners signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August of 2024, but he ended up playing in only seven games that year due to a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his right knee. The Commanders have been a popular potential destination for Aiyuk to pair with WR1 Terry McLaurin after they have not re-signed Deebo Samuel Sr. in the offseason.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Is DeVonta Smith Still Undervalued in Dynasty Formats?
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith has been a productive player since entering the NFL in 2021, averaging 77 catches for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns on 110 targets per season across the first five years of his career. While Smith has still provided fantasy value, his upside in recent seasons has been capped by the Eagles' run-heavy offense and his status as the team's WR2 behind A.J. Brown. Entering 2026, Smith could have a chance to take his production to a new level following the Eagles' trade of Brown to the New England Patriots. While Philadelphia used a first-round pick in the 2026 Draft on wideout Makai Lemon, Smith profiles as his team's clear WR1. The Eagles could also look to open up their offense a bit in 2026 under the stewardship of new play-caller Sean Mannion. For dynasty contenders, targeting Smith ahead of what could be a full-on superstar breakout could be a wise move.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Caleb Williams Named an Offseason Winner
Alyssa Barbieri of Bears Wire lists Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams as an offseason winner as he heads into his third year in the NFL. Williams, the first overall pick in 2024 out of USC, had a trying first year in the NFL. But in Year 2 in 2025 in his first season with head coach Ben Johnson calling the plays, Williams improved, throwing for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 17 starts. Barbieri writes that Williams is poised for another jump in his development while working in the same scheme for a second straight year. The third-year signal-caller continued to make plays during offseason workouts and has plenty of talent on offense around him, despite the loss of receiver DJ Moore in the offseason. The biggest improvement last year came in the sack department, as Williams took only 24 sacks after leading the league with 68 as a rookie. Although Williams' completion percentage dropped from 62.5% to 58.1%, his arrow is pointing firmly up in redraft and dynasty/keeper fantasy leagues. RotoBaller has Williams ranked as the No. 7 fantasy QB for 2026.
Source: Bears Wire - Alyssa Barbieri
Source: Bears Wire - Alyssa Barbieri
Should Dynasty Managers Explore Buying Low on Mason Taylor?
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor recorded 44 receptions for 369 yards and a touchdown on 65 targets across 13 games as a rookie. While Taylor's numbers may not leap off the page, he actually led the team in catches while playing with the highly underwhelming quarterback trio of Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, and Brady Cook. Despite Taylor's encouraging rookie year, New York used a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on tight end Kenyon Sadiq. However, Sadiq's high-end athleticism may allow him to play more like a slot receiver than a traditional in-line tight end, which could allow him and Taylor to share the field consistently. Taylor's dynasty outlook has definitely taken a hit since the Jets drafted Sadiq, but this may be an opportunity for dynasty managers to buy super low on a talented player who is still just 22 years old.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaxson Dart "Adjusting Really Well" to New Offense
New York Giants new head coach John Harbaugh said that second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart is "adjusting really well" to the new offensive scheme this offseason, according to Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic. Dart will be working mostly with new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, offensive assistant Greg Roman, and passing-game coordinator and QBs coach Brian Callahan as he looks to take the next step following an impressive rookie campaign in the Big Apple. Nagy has worked previously with Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, so Dart should be in good hands. However, under Harbaugh and Roman, the Giants almost certainly will lean more on the running game. The most important thing that Dart needs to work on is not exposing himself to big hits when he takes off as a runner. The 23-year-old former first-rounder out of Ole Miss took over as the Giants' starter early in 2025 and finished with 2,272 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 14 games (12 starts), adding 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 86 carries. Dart has clear high-end fantasy upside because of his dual-threat abilities as a runner and passer. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 12 fantasy QB going into 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Charlotte Carroll
Source: The Athletic - Charlotte Carroll
Germie Bernard a Top Target for Dynasty Rebuilders
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard showed off an intriguing fantasy skill set in his final collegiate season in 2025. Across 14 games for the University of Alabama, Bernard recorded 64 catches for 862 yards and seven touchdowns while rushing for 101 yards and two scores on 18 carries. Entering 2026, Bernard may be competing with fellow rookie wideout Kaden Wetjen to be Pittsburgh's primary slot receiver. The Steelers have two veteran wideouts in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. who will likely command the majority of the team's targets, which may limit Bernard's short-term fantasy upside. Still, Bernard's ability to affect the game as both a rusher and a receiver gives him plenty of long-term upside. For rebuilding dynasty managers, Bernard profiles as a logical target in rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Trevor Lawrence Trying to Become More Efficient Deep Down the Field
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence had his best season as a pro in 2025 in head coach Liam Coen's first year with the team. The 26-year-old former first overall pick in 2021 out of the University of Clemson went 13-4 in the regular season in 2025 with 4,007 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 17 starts. He added a career-high 359 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 82 carries. Lawrence finished sixth in the league in passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns. Expectations are now high in 2026 for a repeat in Coen's offense, and RotoBaller has Lawrence ranked just inside the top-10 fantasy QBs. With a strong offensive scheme helping him and plenty of weapons in the passing game, Lawrence is set up for success, but he's been working hard this offseason to try to improve as a deep passer and to improve his chemistry with receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who had a down sophomore campaign. Lawrence completed just 36.1% of passes 20-plus yards down the field in 2025. If Lawrence and the Jags can improve their efficiency downfield, a true breakout for the signal-caller could be coming.
Source: Jaguars Wire - Casandra Chesser
Source: Jaguars Wire - Casandra Chesser
Joe Burrow to be Under Center More in 2026?
As the Cincinnati Bengals and offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher figure out how to become more explosive on offense in 2026, they are experimenting with using quarterback Joe Burrow more under center, according to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. The top-five teams in usage of under-center and under-center play action in 2025 all finished in the top quarter of the league in explosive-play rate. Burrow has produced just one explosive completion while using under-center play action in the last three seasons. The 29-year-old three-time Pro Bowler has been working on under-center play-action drops during the offseason program, and he's made it clear that he's on board with tinkering in this realm. Cincy posted 0.16 EPA per play on plays with Burrow, and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the field the last two years, which was the best in the NFL by a wide margin. But the Bengals ranked 22nd in explosive-play rate in 2025, a fourth straight season in the bottom third of the league. Burrow played in a career-low eight games last year due to injury after passing for a league-high 4,918 yards and league-high 43 touchdowns in 2024. A bounce-back seems inevitable if he can stay on the field in 2026, especially if the Bengals offense can find more explosive plays. RotoBaller has Burrow ranked as the No. 5 fantasy QB.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Source: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
Is Denzel Boston Emerging as a Sleeper in Redraft Leagues?
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston enters 2026 with a chance to carve out a significant role in his team's passing game right away. The 22-year-old was a highly productive player for the University of Washington in 2025, recording 62 catches for 881 yards and 11 touchdowns across 12 games. The Browns took him with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Boston could now be competing with fellow rookie KC Concepcion for the WR1 role in Cleveland. While veteran Jerry Jeudy and young wideouts Isaiah Bond and Cedric Tillman remain on the Browns roster, none of the three were able to step up and produce in 2025. The one limiting factor on Boston's short-term production outlook is the quarterback situation in Cleveland, which once again projects as one of the NFL's worst in 2026. Still, Boston does not need an elite passing game around him to outproduce his current redraft ADP as the 62nd wide receiver off the board. Entering 2026, fantasy managers should consider taking a low-cost swing on a high-upside player in Boston.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bryce Young Could Have Sleeper Appeal in Two-Quarterback Leagues
Across 16 games in 2025, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young completed 63.6% of his pass attempts for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The 24-year-old also provided modest production with his legs, rushing for 216 yards and two scores on 54 attempts. While Young has made definite strides since his disastrous rookie season in 2023, he's yet to prove he can provide consistent top-12 fantasy production. At the same time, Young finished as the QB19 in 2025, putting him solidly in the QB2 range. There's also a chance that the Panthers operate with less of a run-heavy approach in 2026 after losing running back Rico Dowdle in free agency. Even if Young's development stagnates and his 2026 production mirrors his 2025 output, he should outperform his current redraft ADP of QB26. In superflex formats, Young may be a sneaky sleeper for fantasy managers to target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Derrick Henry Adjusting to New Offensive Scheme in Baltimore
Baltimore Ravens new head coach Jesse Minter said that All-Pro running back Derrick Henry will need to adjust to terminology changes this year under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The Ravens made some big changes in the offseason, firing long-time head coach John Harbaugh and adding Minter, who will be in his first year as a head coach in the NFL in 2026. Previous offensive coordinator Todd Monken left to become the Cleveland Browns' head coach. Henry and the other Ravens' offensive playmakers have expressed excitement about Doyle's new scheme as they look to bounce back from a frustrating 2025 season that ended without a playoff appearance. The 32-year-old Henry has a lot of tread on his tires after 10 years in the NFL, but he managed his seventh 1,000-yard season (fourth straight) in 2025 and will once again be Baltimore's featured back in his 11th campaign. He's RotoBaller's No. 8 fantasy RB for 2026 and should come off the board in the second round of drafts.
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
Is Jeremiyah Love Overvalued by Current Redraft ADP?
The third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love is widely considered to be an elite running back prospect. Across 12 games at Notre Dame in 2025, the 21-year-old recorded 1,652 scrimmage yards and 21 touchdowns on 226 touches. Given the draft capital that the Cardinals invested in Love, he profiles as one of their key building blocks on offense going forward. However, Love may not dominate touches in the Arizona backfield right away as a rookie. The Cardinals signed veteran back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year contract in free agency and also still have running backs James Conner and Trey Benson on their roster. While Arizona made some additions to its offensive line over the offseason, this is still a team that finished 31st in rushing yards and scored just nine rushing touchdowns a season ago. Love's long-term upside is sky-high, but he may be overvalued as a low-end RB1 by current redraft ADP.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Stephen Kolek Placed on Paternity List
The Kansas City Royals will place right-hander Stephen Kolek on the paternity list on Thursday as he heads home for the birth of his first child, according to Joel Goldbert of Bally Sports KC. The Royals will need to fill his spot in the starting rotation for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. Kolek will be away from the team for one to three days, so he could return before the weekend series is over to face the Pale Hose, but if not, his next start will come early next week at home against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 29-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 out of Texas A&M University has gone 4-2 on the year wiht a 4.15 ERA (4.54 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and 11 walks in 52 innings across nine starts in his first full year with the Royals, but he's coming off his worst start of the year, allowing nine earned runs on nine hits (three homers) while walking one and striking out none in just 1 1/3 frames on June 21 against the St. Louis Cardinals. Before that, though, Kolek allowed just three earned runs with four walks and 15 K's in his previous three starts.
Source: Bally Sports Kansas City - Joel Goldberg
Source: Bally Sports Kansas City - Joel Goldberg
Josh Bell a Priority Waiver Add for Power After Strong Month
Minnesota Twins veteran first baseman Josh Bell is hitting a mediocre .245/.304/.392 on the season with a .695 OPS, nine home runs, 49 RBI, 40 runs scored, and a stolen base across 79 games played and 313 plate appearances in 2026 in his first year with the club. His 22.7% strikeout rate is also his highest mark since the 2020 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the 33-year-old switch-hitting slugger has become a waiver-wire target for his power stroke in deeper leagues during his strong month of May. In 22 games during the month, Bell has gone 24-for-77 (.312) with four home runs, five doubles, 17 RBI, and 13 runs scored across 84 plate appearances. He recently was on a seven-game hitting streak that saw him go 12-for-26 (.462) with two homers, two doubles, eight RBI, and eight runs scored. Bell can be streaky as a hitter and still has too much swing and miss in his game, but for the time being, he could help carry your squad in deeper fantasy leagues. He's currently rostered in only 17% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Kody Clemens Providing Sneaky Power in Deep Leagues
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Kody Clemens has essentially been an everyday player for the Twins since late April, and although his overall numbers don't jump off the page, he has provided value for fantasy managers in deeper leagues for his power stroke from the left side of the plate. In 68 games and 266 plate appearances this year in his first full season with the Twins, Clemens is slashing .241/.307/.461 with a .767 OPS, 11 home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored, and a career-high six stolen bases. The 30-year-old former third-round pick by the Detroit Tigers in 2018 out of the University of Texas at Austin has cooled off a bit of late, going 6-for-34 (.176) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, three runs, three walks, and eight strikeouts in his last eight games, but he's batting .256 (20-for-78) in 20 June ballgames with five homers, five doubles, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored, and a stolen base. As long as he continues to play regularly in Minnesota, Clemens will be on the deep-league radar for his power, and he also provides eligibility at first base, second base, and the outfield in Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Noah Cameron Still Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Rough Start?
Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron had a rough outing on Wednesday night against the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, allowing five earned runs on eight hits while walking three and striking out five in five innings to pick up his fifth loss of the 2026 season. Cameron has now allowed 13 runs (12 earned) on 23 hits (two homers) while walking five and striking out 12 in 14 1/3 innings over his last three starts against the Rays, Houston Astros, and St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old southpaw is 4-5 on the year with a 4.50 ERA (3.43 FIP) and 1.32 WHIP with 75 strikeouts and 22 walks in 80 innings across his 15 starts in 2026 in just his second year in the majors. Last year, Cameron had a 2.99 ERA (4.18 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, and 114:43 K:BB across his 24 starts (138 1/3 frames) in his MLB debut. Before his recent three-game stretch with less-than-stellar results, Cameron had a 1.13 ERA in 24 innings over four outings. He's hit a bit of a rough patch, and he'll get the tough Rays in a rematch the next time he toes the rubber.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Francisco Alvarez Back on the Fantasy Radar?
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, who has developed a reputation for being injury-prone in his career, missed more time due to injury already in 2026, but he's back now and has been heating up at the plate for the last-place Mets. Alvarez went 3-for-7 at the plate with two solo home runs and a walk in the team's doubleheader on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs, and he's now gone 15-for-47 (.319) with four long balls, eight RBI, and five runs scored in 13 games during the month since returning from the injured list on June 9. Overall, the 24-year-old Venezuelan backstop is slashing .264/.330/.447 with a .776 OPS, eight home runs, 18 RBI, and 17 runs scored this year in his 159 at-bats. Alvarez has now homered in each of his last three games and looks to be heating up with the weather now that he's back to full health. He's only rostered in 19% of Yahoo leagues and can certainly provide fantasy managers with a power boost at the position. Remember, Alvarez did hit 25 home runs in 123 games played in 2023 in his first full season in the majors.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Walbert Urena a Must-Add Off the Waiver Wire in Midst of Breakout Season
Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Walbert Urena has come out of nowhere to become one of the Angels' most reliable starters in 2026 in his first year in the big leagues. Through his first 14 appearances (12 starts) this year, Urena has gone 5-5 with a 2.41 ERA (3.95 FIP) and 1.31 WHIP with 64 strikeouts and 35 walks in 67 1/3 innings pitched. The 22-year-old Dominican hurler has been a bit fortunate given his 12% walk rate, but the good news is that he didn't allow a free pass for the first time all year in his last outing on June 20 against the division-rival Athletics, in which he tossed five shutout innings with six strikeouts for his fifth win of the year. Urena also induced 17 swings and misses while throwing 58 of his 90 pitches for strikes. At the very least, Urena has earned himself a longer leash in terms of sticking around in the Angels' starting rotation for the rest of the season. Command is a concern, but fantasy managers need to consider adding him off the waiver wire if you're desperate for pitching help. Urena is rostered in 43% of Yahoo leagues. He'll face the A's again in his next outing, but at least it will be at Angel Stadium.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Jack Brannigan to Make MLB Debut, a Top Add Head of Call-Up?
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Jack Brannigan has a locker room in the team's major-league clubhouse and is expected to be recalled from Double-A Altoona on Thursday, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Brannigan will get his first major-league call-up after hitting .231/.347/.517 with an .864 OPS, 11 home runs, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored, and two stolen bases in the rookie-level Florida Complex League and with Single-A Bradenton, High-A Greensboro, and Altoona. Per MLB Pipeline, the 25-year-old 6-foot, 201-pounder is the team's No. 22 prospect. Injuries have been an issue in Brannigan's minor-league career, but when he's healthy, he has an interesting mix of speed and raw power, and he's also athletic on the infield at third base and shortstop. Brannigan will need to cut down on his strikeouts at the big-league level if he wants to find an everyday role. For now, he's an intriguing prospect to watch in dynasty/keeper leagues, but he's expected to come off the bench for the Bucs.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Kevin Gorman
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Kevin Gorman
Spencer Horwitz Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Injury
The Pittsburgh Pirates will place first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-hamstring injury that he suffered in Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners, according to Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. With time running out before the mid-July All-Star break, Horwitz might not be back in the team's starting lineup until the start of the second half. In his second year with the Bucs in 2026, the left-handed-hitting first baseman has hit .280/.386/.455 with an .842 OPS, 10 home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and a stolen base across 74 games and 295 plate appearances. He's only 13 home runs shy of setting a new career high in his fourth year in the big leagues. The 28-year-old former 24th-round selection by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 out of Radford University went 19-for-73 (.260) with three homers, three doubles, seven RBI, and 12 runs scored in 19 games in June before landing on the IL. In Horwitz's absence, Ryan O'Hearn will likely see most of the starts in the Steel City at first base.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Kevin Gorman
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Kevin Gorman
Jacob Wilson Dealing With Left-Shoulder Injury
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's left shoulder was bothering him on Wednesday night after an awkward play in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants when he tried to avoid a tag at home plate, which led to him being lifted for a pinch-runner in the ninth inning, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It's unclear how severe Wilson's injury is, so he'll be considered day-to-day going into Thursday's series finale in San Francisco. Fantasy managers should expect Wilson to be held out of Thursday's lineup. Before leaving the 2-1 loss at Oracle Park on Wednesday night, Wilson went 1-for-3 at the plate with a strikeout. Max Muncy shifted from third base to shortstop to close out the game. The 24-year-old former sixth overall pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023 is a contact-oriented hitter who is tough to strike out, but he lacks high-end power and speed to make him all that attractive at the 6 in fantasy. Wilson is slashing .277/.310/.386 with a .696 OPS, four homers, 26 RBI, 23 runs, and only two steals in his 202 at-bats in 2026.
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Source: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
Bobby Witt Jr. Out Again on Thursday Against Rays
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) will sit out of the series finale on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, according to MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert will make yet another start at shortstop for the Royals and will hit ninth against Rays right-hander Casey Legumina. Witt is dealing with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee and will be missing his sixth straight start. The Royals have been optimistic that Witt doesn't need a stint on the injured list, but if he cannot play this weekend against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, their tune could change. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Friday to see if Witt is active for the series opener on the South Side of Chicago. The 26-year-old former second overall pick in the 2019 MLB draft has been a must-start, five-category contributor for fantasy managers when healthy, slashing .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 homers, 32 RBI, 28 steals, and 40 runs scored in his 299 at-bats this year. UPDATE: Manager Matt Quatraro said that Witt is on track to return to the lineup for Friday's series opener against Chicago, per Bally Sports KC's Joel Goldberg.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bucks Add South East Melbourne Forward Malique Lewis as the 60th Pick
The Milwaukee Bucks are receiving forward Malique Lewis after the Washington Wizards selected him with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, and his rights moved through Orlando. The 21-year-old played for South East Melbourne in Australia, averaging 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.1 steals in 21.2 minutes while shooting 45.2 percent from the field, 37.5 percent from deep, and 82.6 percent at the line. Lewis has a narrow fantasy path as the final pick, but his defensive versatility, corner-shooting growth, and transition finishing give Milwaukee a useful developmental wing to bring along gradually.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Lars Nootbaar Is a Top Pickup Following His Return
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar is still ramping up after his delayed start to the season, but he's shown enough signs to be a nice pickup if you need outfield depth. He seems fully recovered from the surgery he had on both his heels and has hit .341 over his last 12 games with three doubles, a triple, and a home run, boosting him to a .410 wOBA and a .953 OPS. Nootbaar hasn't stolen a base yet in his 17 games, but his power and run production are back. He has a 55.6% hard-hit rate and 13.3% barrel rate since returning and makes solid contact, especially against righties. The 28-year-old lefty won't be hitting leadoff after the emergence of JJ Wetherholt, but he still has enough thump in his bat to be a solid producer from the middle of the order for a surprisingly productive Cardinals' offense.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Wan'Dale Robinson a High-Volume Sleeper in 2026 Drafts
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has earned 263 targets and caught 185 balls over the past two seasons, mostly with Brian Daboll as his play-caller. With the two reuniting in Tennessee after Robinson signed a four-year, $70 million deal in free agency, his usage should remain consistent. While 2025 represented a career year for Robinson and his first 1,000-yard campaign, he actually had one more target and one more reception in the previous season, making him a valuable PPR contributor even as teammate Malik Nabers was breaking the Giants' single-season reception record. In Tennessee, much of the hype is rightfully around fourth overall pick Carnell Tate, but Tate has never earned targets at a level approaching Nabers, and it should come as no surprise if it's actually Robinson who leads the team in catches in 2026. While his ceiling will be capped as Tate takes more ownership of the offense throughout the year, Robinson should continue to provide safe floors and consistently usable fantasy performances, particularly in full-PPR leagues, and at RotoBaller's WR52, he is an undervalued late-round pick who can provide stability to almost any type of roster build.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Al Horford Staying with Warriors for 20th NBA Season
Golden State Warriors forward/center Al Horford is declining his $6 million player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $14 million deal to stay with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and Anthony Slater. Horford is also set to become the 13th player in NBA history to reach 20 seasons. The 40-year-old averaged 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 1.6 threes in 21.5 minutes last season. His fantasy ceiling is limited at this stage, but Horford can still help in threes, blocks, and low-turnover production when Golden State needs a veteran frontcourt spacer around Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Is Garrett Whitlock a Top Stash Target for Saves?
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock is definitely an important name to watch as we approach what should be a very active trade deadline for Boston. The 30-year-old has been extremely effective in a setup role in front of Aroldis Chapman this season for the struggling Red Sox, allowing just eight earned runs and racking up 29 strikeouts in 24 2/3 innings in his 25 games. Chapman is clearly Boston's best closer, but he could be on the move at the deadline, opening a chance for Whitlock to be the team's closer down the stretch. Whitlock himself could also be traded, and if he lands in a different place as the closer, he could have elite closer value there as well. With so many unknown factors, stashing Whitlock in deep leagues makes sense based on his elite closer upside if he lands in a primary closer role with the Red Sox or a different team. If you're trying to get ahead of the roster shuffle and project potential saves at the end of the season, Whitlock is a great speculative pickup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Josh Green Traded to the Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves acquired guard/forward Josh Green from the Charlotte Hornets as part of the trade involving LaMelo Ball and Naz Reid, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Green had a limited offensive role in Charlotte last season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists while shooting 45.9 percent from the field. He will not be a high-usage fantasy target with Ball and Anthony Edwards now in the same backcourt, but he gives Minnesota another defensive wing who can run in transition and space the floor in bench-heavy units. Green's value would likely need injuries or a larger-than-expected rotation role to move beyond a watch-list profile.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
