March 24, 2026
Scottie Scheffler has withdrawn from the upcoming Texas Children's Houston Open. The withdrawal is not injury-related, as he and his wife, Meredith, are expecting the birth of their second child this week. The top-ranked player in the world, Scheffler's absence removes the clear favorite from the Houston field, opening the door for a more balanced outright betting market and elevating the fantasy outlook for several mid-tier contenders.
--Joe Nicely - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 24, 2026
Ottawa Senators goaltender James Reimer needed to make just eight saves in Monday's 2-1 victory against the Rangers. New York matched a franchise-worst total of just nine shots on goal in the contest, which was initially set on Dec. 11, 1955. The Senators picked up a massive win as they continue to chase a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. It was the fourth consecutive victory for Reimer, who has a record of 6-3-1 to go along with a 2.32 goals against average and an .884 save percentage through 10 appearances with the Senators. The backup netminder should be limited to a streaming option in deeper fantasy formats.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 24, 2026
Former University of Washington wide receiver
Denzel Boston is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday on one of his 30 pre-draft visits, according to Field Yates of ESPN. The 49ers hold the 27th overall pick in the first round of next month's draft, and receiver is still a big need on their roster after they added veteran
Mike Evans in free agency earlier this month. The Niners also added
Christian Kirk in free agency, which essentially means that
Jauan Jennings won't return to the team in 2026. Adding Boston, a big-bodied outside wideout, would be bad news for the injury-prone
Ricky Pearsall's dynasty fantasy value long-term. In his four collegiate seasons with the Huskies, Boston had 132 receptions for 1,781 yards and 20 touchdowns in 43 games. He caught 62 passes for a career-high 881 yards and 11 touchdowns in his final year at Washington in 12 games in 2025. Boston was tied for ninth in college football with 14.2 yards per catch, so he'll bring big-play ability to the NFL as a projected late first-round/early second-round selection.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates
March 24, 2026
New York Yankees shortstop
Anthony Volpe (shoulder) will hit off the Trajekt machine this week, and he'll progress to facing live pitching next week, according to Greg Joyce of The New York Post. Volpe is working his way back from left shoulder surgery and won't be ready for Opening Day. However, he believes he's making good progress, and a late-April or early-May return still appears to be in play. Hitting off the Trajekt machine is a step in the right direction for Volpe, because it means he can face factors like increased velocity, spin, and break. The same can be said about Volpe facing live pitching next week. The young shortstop is surely eager to get back and avenge last season, which included a .212/.272/.391 slash line, a 25.2% strikeout rate, and a career-low 83 wRC+. He was also held to fewer than 20 steals for the first time in his career.
--Andersen PickardSource: Greg Joyce
March 24, 2026
Boston Red Sox first baseman
Triston Casas (knee) will stay in Fort Myers to continue his recovery, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Casas suffered a ruptured left patellar tendon on May 2, 2025, and hasn't played since then. At this point, it seems likely he'll remain sidelined on the one-year anniversary of his injury. The first baseman didn't get into any Grapefruit League games this spring, but he did log some innings in a minor league game. So far, Casas has been cleared to hit against live pitching, but not run the bases or slide. Once he's cleared for those activities, the Red Sox can schedule him for a rehab assignment in Triple-A. He remains on track for a return sometime in mid-to-late May, but even when he gets back to the majors, he'll have to compete for playing time.
Willson Contreras, acquired from the Cardinals during the offseason, is Boston's projected everyday first baseman.
--Andersen PickardSource: Chris Cotillo
March 24, 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford is aging like fine wine. The 38-year-old made his third career Pro Bowl and won the first MVP award of his career in his 17th year in the league in 2025 after throwing for a league-high 4,707 yards, a league-high 46 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 17 regular-season starts. He then added a league-high 936 passing yards and a league-high six touchdowns in three postseason games before the Rams fell short to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship. With one of the best receiving duos in the league in
Puka Nacua and
Davante Adams coming back in 2026, Stafford should remain in the QB1 picture in all fantasy formats. However, as he nears 40 years old, Stafford will also be one of the bigger injury risks at the position. In dynasty/keeper leagues, you're stoked if you have a strong roster around him, but if you don't, he's an easy sell high candidate who could be playing the last year of his career in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 24, 2026
New York Jets running back
Breece Hall had a career year in 2025 in his fourth year in the NFL, running for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns on 243 carries in 16 starts, adding 36 receptions for 350 yards and another touchdown on 48 targets. However, despite the strong season as the team's top offensive weapon, Hall was only the RB19 in half-PPR scoring. There's no denying that the 24-year-old former second-rounder has talent, but the offensive inefficiencies of the Jets' offense have held him back, as he's never had more than five rushing touchdowns in a single season. The addition of new offensive coordinator Frank Reich and new quarterback
Geno Smith might only be slight improvements over last year, if at all. As a free agent going into the new league year, there was a chance that Hall's dynasty value would skyrocket if he landed in a new situation. That didn't turn out to be the case, though, with the Jets franchise-tagging him. Hall's skills and efficiency make him a clear RB2 target, but his ceiling could remain limited in what will likely be another lackluster Jets offense in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 24, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher
Joe Boyle will open the season as the team's No. 2 starter, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Boyle was originally projected to start the year in Triple-A, but he'll now shift to the big-league rotation after
Ryan Pepiot (hip) was placed on the 15-day injured list. At a minimum, Boyle will make two starts, but there's a strong chance that he could stay in the rotation longer. His third start would be scheduled for April 8, which is the same day that Pepiot is eligible to be activated. If Pepiot misses the minimum amount of time, Boyle will likely head back to the bullpen or minors after two starts. Otherwise, he'd be on track for three-plus. The 26-year-old is no stranger to longer appearances, as nine of his 13 outings last year were starts. Across 52 total innings, he posted a 4.19 FIP with 10.04 K/9 and 4.85 BB/9. He also brought his ground ball rate up to a career-high 43.8% mark.
--Andersen PickardSource: Marc Topkin
March 24, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop
Carson Williams has made the Opening Day roster, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Williams will be the team's starting shortstop. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut just last season, appearing in 32 games. He definitely offered more value in the field than at the plate, slashing just .172/.219/.354 with a 41.5% strikeout rate and 54 wRC+. At Triple-A prior to his promotion, he had a mere .213 batting average but offered power and speed with 23 homers and 22 stolen bases. In his first full season at the major league level, we wouldn't be shocked to see Williams continue to hit right around the Mendoza line while still offering solid power, impressive speed, and above-average defense. The 2026 ZiPS projections have Williams launching 21 homers, stealing 16 bags, and posting 91 wRC+. Now that he's penciled into the starting role, he should handle enough playing time to get on the fantasy radar, especially in deeper leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: Marc Topkin
March 24, 2026
The Denver Broncos restructured wide receiver
Jaylen Waddle's contract on Tuesday to convert $15.416 million of an option bonus into a signing bonus for salary cap purposes, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Waddle's new salary is at $1.215 million. The move frees up $7.961 million in cap space for this season. The Broncos might not be done yet after making a big move recently to acquire Waddle from the Dolphins in exchange for three draft picks, including their first-rounder next month. The 27-year-old former sixth overall pick by Miami in the 2021 draft out of Alabama immediately is a boost to Denver's passing attack, and he could lead the team in targets and production in 2026 as one of quarterback
Bo Nix's favorite targets over the short and middle areas of the field. Waddle produced 1,000-yard seasons in his first three years in the NFL and could get back to that mark if he stays healthy in his first year in Denver.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
March 24, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher
Ryan Pepiot (hip) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Pepiot has been dealing with right hip inflammation, and as a result, he won't be available for the first couple of weeks of the regular season. That's crushing news for the Rays, who are dealing with several pitcher injuries and were hoping Pepiot could be a source of health and stability in the rotation. He threw a career-high 167.2 innings over 31 starts last year, posting a 3.86 ERA with 8.96 K/9 and 3.27 BB/9. Moving forward, the Rays and fantasy managers will look for Pepiot to get healthy and minimize loud contact. He allowed 1.40 HR/9 last year (consistent with his career rate) and surrendered ground balls at a 38.2% clip, which was somehow the highest mark of his career.
Joe Boyle will occupy Pepiot's slot in the rotation until the 28-year-old is able to return.
--Andersen PickardSource: Marc Topkin
March 24, 2026
Free-agent quarterback
Trevor Siemian is signing an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Siemian will provide veteran depth at the QB position in Atlanta behind
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and
Tua Tagovailoa heading into the 2026 season. The 34-year-old veteran was originally a seventh-round selection (250th overall) by the Denver Broncos in the 2015 NFL draft out of Northwestern. He spent the first three years of his career in Denver before bouncing around with the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears. Siemian hasn't played in an NFL game since making five appearances (three starts) for the Jets in 2023 and throwing for 724 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions. In his seven NFL campaigns, Siemian has a 58.5% completion percentage, 7,751 passing yards, 44 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions in 40 games (33 starts). His best season came in his second year in Denver, when he threw for 3,401 yards, 18 TDs, and 10 interceptions in 14 starts.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 24, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect JJ Wetherhold is likely to bat in the leadoff spot on Opening Day on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander
Drew Rasmussen, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Wetherholt, 23, will be the team's starting second baseman after posting a .780 OPS, two home runs, seven RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, nine walks, and seven strikeouts in 15 Grapefruit League games. He came up through the minors as a shortstop, but he'll begin his big-league career at the keystone with
Masyn Winn entrenched at the 6. Wetherholt will likely hit lower in the batting order against lefties. In 109 games last year at Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis, the former seventh overall pick in 2024 out of West Virginia hit .306/.421/.510 with a .931 OPS, 17 homers, 59 RBI, 82 runs, and 23 stolen bases in 496 plate appearances. Wetherholt's hit tool is stronger than his power profile, but he could eventually be a 20- to 25-homer guy at second base. RotoBaller currently has Wetherholt ranked as the No. 17 fantasy second baseman.
--Keith HernandezSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
March 24, 2026
Colorado Rockies outfielder
Mickey Moniak (finger) was removed from Monday night's Cactus League game out of an abundance of caution after hitting his right ring finger while diving back to first base, according to Kevin Henry of The Denver Gazette. Manager Warren Schaeffer thinks Moniak "will be fine." The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, and he should be fine for Opening Day later this week. Moniak broke out in his first year in Denver in 2025, hitting .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 461 plate appearances over 135 games played. He became more selective at the plate, which lowered his strikeout rate. The drawbacks are that his numbers weren't as good on the road, and he still has issues against left-handed pitchers. Fantasy managers should limit their exposure to Moniak only at home against right-handed arms, where he can do plenty of damage.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Denver Gazette - Kevin Henry
March 24, 2026
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Connelly Early will make his first regular-season start of the year on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Right-hander
Johan Oviedo, who has been battling for the No. 5 starting spot in spring training, will open in the bullpen and will likely be a piggyback option. The Red Sox will re-assess after a couple of turns through the rotation. Early could easily be sent to the bullpen or to the minors in 2026 if he starts to struggle, but the young southpaw has earned a rotation spot after recording a 1.59 ERA with 16 strikeouts and only five walks in 17 innings in the Grapefruit League. The 23-year-old former fifth-rounder in 2023 out of Virginia also looked good in his MLB debut in 2025, posting a 2.33 ERA (0.91 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, and 29:4 K:BB in 19 1/3 innings. Early has a versatile repertoire, has a pretty clean injury history, and is good at inducing weak contact. His stock in all fantasy formats is on the rise.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
March 24, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) was on pace for 1,039 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, having put up two of the best tight end performances of the season before an ACL injury ended his 2025 campaign after eight games. While he may not return immediately to his do-everything (and do it well) form coming off the devastating injury, he'll still only be 25 at the start of the 2026 season and boasts too much talent to think he won't have a shot at working his way back to the top tier of dynasty tight ends. Green Bay allowed
Romeo Doubs and his team-leading 83 targets to walk in free agency.
Christian Watson comes into 2026 one more year removed from the ACL tear that ended his 2024 season, and the team is expecting more from their 2025 first-round pick,
Matthew Golden, but it should come as no surprise if Kraft is the one regularly leading the team in targets and red zone opportunities by season's end.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Colorado Rockies first baseman
T.J. Rumfield has emerged as a breakout candidate to watch this spring training. The Rockies added Rumfield from the Yankees, who didn't have room for the 25-year-old lefty who hit .285 with 16 dingers in Triple-A last season. Rumfield seems to have claimed the wide-open job as the Rockies' starting 1B coming into the season, after hitting .296 with five homers in his first 22 games this spring training. He has only one strikeout in 62 plate appearances, which will be a huge change for Rockies fans used to
Michael Toglia's high strikeout rate from last year. Rumfield may not have the raw power of Toglia, but he's showcased good pop this spring and will get the boost from playing his home games at Coors Field. He has shown enough potential to definitely be a name to watch early in the year from the waiver wire.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
After a mid-season trade sent wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the seventh-year wideout played the final eight games of the year on a full-season pace of 83 receptions for 939 yards and six touchdowns, numbers that would have all led the team in 2025. With a full team offseason under his belt, Meyers will enter 2026 with a realistic shot of becoming the go-to receiver in one of the league's most ambiguous rooms. Following the trade, Jacksonville locked up Meyers with a three-year extension, and while the team has denied floating
Brian Thomas Jr.'s name in recent trade talks, rumors that he still might be moved refuse to go away. 2025 second overall pick
Travis Hunter is expected to spend more time on the defensive side of the ball in his second season, and while
Parker Washington offers more upside potential, Meyers is likely the safest bet to lead the team in targets in 2026.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
New York Mets outfielder
Carson Benge is set to make a splash early in the season. He has officially made the roster and should play a regular role in the outfield. The lefty could end up in a platoon with righty
Tyrone Taylor, but he should get enough time to make a real impact as part of the Mets' solid offense. The 23-year-old impressed in spring training this year, posting a .366/.435/.439 with a double, a triple, a stolen base, nine strikeouts, and four walks in 46 Grapefruit League plate appearances. His ADP is on the rise, and he makes a great addition towards the end of mixed-league drafts. If he gets through the draft, he'll be a great addition from the early-season waiver wire with plenty of potential to be a contributor all season long.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins was the fifth receiver selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, and while he showed flashes in his rookie season, he was never able to consistently string together the games needed to make him a reliable weekly fantasy starter, finishing 13th among all first-year pass catchers with 41 receptions. Heading into his second season, the Texans are expecting the return of one of
C.J. Stroud's favorite targets in
Tank Dell, who missed all of the 2025 season following a devastating knee injury at the close of the 2024 season. Additionally, Stroud himself has fallen under scrutiny following a lackluster season punctuated by the worst game of his career in a Divisional Round loss to the Patriots. With
Nico Collins all but locked into his role on the boundary, Higgins and Dell will likely compete for time in two-receiver sets in an offense that will need to improve drastically in order to support multiple pass catchers. On pure potential, Higgins might have the second-highest ceiling in the Texans' receiver room, but in order to reach it in 2026, he'll need to clear some significant obstacles.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta entered the league with a bang, finishing his 2023 rookie season as the TE1 and working his way to the top of most dynasty value charts. After a disappointing sophomore season and a 2025 campaign ended by a back injury after only nine games, his value sits as low as it has since he's taken a snap in the NFL. The Lions have made a change to their coaching staff for 2026, bringing Drew Petzing in from Arizona to serve as their new offensive coordinator. While the target competition in Detroit is much stiffer than what Petzing left behind in the desert, his tight end-friendly system was a not-insubstantial factor in
Trey McBride's breakout, spraying his dominant fourth-year player with 302 targets over the past two seasons, including 163 for a record-breaking TE1 finish in 2025. LaPorta has already proven his ability to feast off a high-volume attack, and with his value still suppressed by injury, he's a high-upside buy-low candidate heading into his fourth season.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Cleveland Guardians outfielder
Chase DeLauter is having an outstanding spring training and makes a great pickup from the waiver wire or an awesome last-round snag. The 24-year-old lefty hasn't played a regular-season game but made his MLB debut in the playoffs last year. He hit .278 in 34 games at Triple-A with five homers and a .384 wOBA. This spring, DeLauter went 17-for-37 (.459) in his first 14 games with five doubles, three homers, six walks, and just four strikeouts. DeLauter's rise through the minors has been beset by injuries, but when he's healthy, he has proven to be an MLB-ready bat. If you need outfield depth, he makes a great pickup late in drafts and could be one of the hottest names on the waiver wire if he's starting and hitting high in the batting order as expected. If he stays healthy (a huge if so far in his career), he has a great shot at a breakthrough season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBAller
March 24, 2026
Cleveland Guardians catcher
Austin Hedges (hand) was forced to leave Monday night's game after taking a fastball off the back of his right hand. The 33-year-old veteran was visibly upset and will undergo further testing on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury. Hedges was set to split time behind the plate with
Bo Naylor for the Guardians, but if he misses time,
David Fry could get more time at catcher, or the team could bring back
Jonathan Rodriguez or
Petey Halpin. While Hedges is not typically a strong enough offensive contributor for fantasy baseball teams, Naylor and Fry's playing time would be impacted by his absence, so keep an eye out for an update on Hedges' status for Opening Day.
UPDATE: Hedges is considered day-to-day after X-rays came back negative.--Zach ThompsonSource: Mason Horodyski
March 24, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward
Jaylon Tyson (toe) won't play on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. He will miss a second consecutive game due to a bone bruise on his left big toe. While Tyson has played a significant role with the Cavaliers this season, the team can handle his absence well now that
Max Strus has entered the rotation. The veteran sniper has averaged 8.8 points and 7.0 rebounds across his first four appearances of the season.
Keon Ellis, who has recently made a positive impact, will also help cover for Tyson's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 24, 2026
Since being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, tight end
Noah Gray has been a popular dynasty stash in the hopes that he would one day assume at least part of
Travis Kelce's volume-rich role in Andy Reid and
Patrick Mahomes' offense. With Kelce and the Chiefs agreeing to a three-year, $54.7 million extension on Monday, it would appear that Gray is entering year six in relatively charted territory. Kelce will be almost 37 years old at the start of the 2026 season, so Gray still carries some value as the rare tight end handcuff, but the future Hall of Famer has been incredibly durable throughout his career, missing only six games over his past 11 seasons despite working through a handful of injuries. Gray has 1,255 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over his five-year career, but he has not cracked lineups as a weekly TE1 since Week 15 of 2024.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Boston Red Sox third baseman
Caleb Durbin is expected to open the season in an everyday role with plenty of potential, and he can be a great way to add some infield depth late in your fantasy draft or even off the waiver wire if he slips through your draft. Durbin shipped up to Boston this offseason after the Red Sox snagged him in a trade from the Brewers. Last year, Drubin slashed .256/.334.387 with 11 home runs and 53 RBI in 136 games on his way to finishing third in National League Rookie of the Year voting. He has looked excellent at the plate and in the field this spring, hitting .356 in 17 games with three stolen bases and a .431 wOBA. Since he'll be an everyday player and likely hit in a good spot in Boston's batting order, he has a solid batting average floor and good speed potential. He's ranked as the No. 16 3B at RotoBaller and brings nice flexibility with 2B eligibility in some formats as well. If you need infield help at the end of your draft, he's a great option to consider.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBaller
March 24, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen (knee) won't be available for a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The big man landed on the shelf with right knee tendinitis at the start of the month and isn't in the lineup for the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley will continue to start at center, with
Thomas Bryant providing cover off the bench. The bench role limits Bryant's fantasy value, but he was close to a double-double in Saturday's win over New Orleans, finishing with 11 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one block in 15 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 24, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Anthony Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Eastern Conference clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He suffered an abdominal strain earlier this month and will be unavailable for a 10th consecutive game. In his absence,
Tristan da Silva will continue to start, and he will enter Tuesday's game with positive momentum. Da Silva finished as Orlando's second-highest scorer in Monday's 128-126 loss to Indiana, posting 21 points on 9-for-16 shooting. He has averaged 11.7 points and 4.3 rebounds as a starter this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 24, 2026
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (illness) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Due to illness, Suggs was unable to play on Monday night versus Indiana, and the team has also quickly ruled him out for the second game of a back-to-back.
Jevon Carter filled in for Suggs in the starting lineup against Indiana but was a massive disappointment. After scoring at least 10 points in four consecutive games, Carter managed just two points. To make things worse, he didn't register a single assist in 24 minutes. On Tuesday, Carter faces a much tougher matchup, making him a risky choice for fantasy managers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 24, 2026
Charlotte Hornets guard/forward
Kon Knueppel (back) is considered probable for Tuesday's matchup with the Sacramento Kings. The 20-year-old rookie is dealing with a lower back issue, but it doesn't seem to be very serious. Knueppel has sat out just one game during his first NBA season, averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He will look to rebound from a poor performance on Tuesday, having tallied only nine points on 3-for-9 shooting in Saturday's win over Memphis.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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