April 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they optioned left-hander
Cade Povich to Triple-A Norfolk. For now, right-hander
Dean Kremer will take Povich's starting rotation spot in the big leagues. Kremer got off to a good start in his first start of 2026 on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, walking none and striking out nine in five innings. With
Zach Eflin (elbow) done for the entire season after having Tommy John surgery, Kremer could stick around as a starter for the O's if he continues to hold his own as he did on Monday night. Fantasy managers in DFS may want to consider him as a matchup-based cheap streamer in his next scheduled outing against the Cleveland Guardians. Povich, 26, should be back in Baltimore sooner than later, but for now, he's out of the team's starting rotation despite going 1-0 with a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 7:3 K:BB in 12 1/3 innings over two outings (one start).
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
Green Bay Packers tight end
Tucker Kraft (knee) is still an intriguing dynasty option as he works his way back from a torn ACL. Kraft ranked as the overall TE1 in PPR leagues last year before suffering the season-ending injury in Week 9. He had carved out a prominent role in the Packers' offense, emerging as
Jordan Love's favorite target over an uninspiring group of wide receivers. We could see Kraft have an equally large workload in 2026, especially after the Packers traded away
Dontayvion Wicks and watched
Romeo Doubs depart in free agency. Health is the biggest concern for Kraft, and while it seems like he should be ready for the season opener, it's unclear if the effects of his recovery will have any impact on his mobility or production. We wouldn't be surprised if he picks up right where he left off, and even if he isn't the TE1 overall, he certainly has top-five value at the tight end position going forward. Given that Kraft has tremendous upside and is just 25 years old, he's a very appealing option in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The aforementioned ACL tear has dropped his price in dynasty trade talks, so managers might be able to buy low on Kraft this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander
Dean Kremer from Triple-A Norfolk to start Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he was a mixed bag in his first start of the 2026 campaign. In the 9-7 win over the D-backs, Kremer allowed four runs (two earned) on six hits (three homers) while walking none and striking out nine in five innings of work. He did not factor into the decision and threw 55 of his 80 pitches for strikes. It was the fourth time in the 30-year-old's career that he struck out at least nine hitters in a game. He most likely earned another turn in Baltimore's starting rotation after the club optioned
Cade Povich to Norfolk in the corresponding move to bring Kremer back to the big leagues. Right-hander
Zach Eflin (elbow) is out for the rest of the regular season after having Tommy John surgery. Home runs have been an issue, and nights like Monday night have been rare for him in the strikeout department, which limits Kremer's overall fantasy upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said that he doesn't expect second baseman
Jackson Holliday (hand) to come off the 10-day injured list this week, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Holliday was doing infield drills at Camden Yards on Monday. The 22-year-old youngster has yet to debut in 2026 after having surgery for a broken hamate bone in his right hand in spring training. The son of former big-leaguer Matt Holliday just isn't ready yet, and he's been hitting .167 with 12 strikeouts and three walks in 11 minor-league rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk. Fantasy managers need to continue to stash Holliday, but they'll have to be a bit more patient. The good news is that he can be activated off the IL at any time, so we could see him back in the big leagues by some point next week.
Jeremiah Jackson has been Baltimore's primary second baseman with Holliday sidelined. The former first overall pick had 17 home runs and 17 stolen bases in 149 games in his first full season in the majors in 2025, so he clearly has 20-20 potential if he can put his hand injury in the rearview mirror quickly.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
April 13, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers is trending up in dynasty leagues ahead of the 2026 season. The Jaguars acquired Meyers from the Las Vegas Raiders in a midseason trade last year, and the change of scenery was exactly what he needed to become a weekly fantasy contributor. The former undrafted free agent emerged as the overall WR17 in half-PPR leagues from Week 11-18. Not only was he a productive fantasy receiver, but he also flourished as the best receiver in Jacksonville. With
Travis Hunter (knee) injured and
Brian Thomas Jr. enduring a second-year slump, Meyers capitalized on the opportunity to produce. Going forward, he has a chance to remain the top receiver in Jacksonville. Hunter is expected to play fewer offensive snaps next year, Thomas' future with the Jaguars remains uncertain, and
Parker Washington has taken a step forward but is unlikely to pass Meyers on the depth chart. Fortunately for all the receivers, quarterback
Trevor Lawrence has shown that he can support multiple fantasy-relevant skill players. Meyers ranks as the WR38 in the latest dynasty rankings, but his recent three-year extension confirms that he's part of the Jaguars' long-term vision. He has top-24 upside in 2026.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson scored his 39th and 40th goals of the season in a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. It is the third time in his career that the American superstar has reached 40 goals, with his career high three years ago being 47. Thompson now has 40 goals, 41 assists, and 81 points in 81 games played this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins flashed upside during his rookie season in 2025, catching 41 passes for 525 yards and six touchdowns. He opened the year third on the depth chart but ultimately surpassed
Christian Kirk, settling into the No. 2 receiver role behind
Nico Collins. The Texans' receiver room remains a bit crowded going forward, as
Tank Dell (knee) should return to the mix next season, and
Jaylin Noel is also trending up. However, Higgins' track record from his rookie campaign suggests that he could remain penciled into the No. 2 role behind Collins. He totaled nine targets, four catches, 111 yards, two touchdowns, and 27.1 full-PPR fantasy points over his final two games last season. Given the momentum that he had near the end of the season, he's trending up this offseason and is a real threat to break out in Year 2. At the moment, the Iowa State product ranks as the #45 wide receiver in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Dallas Stars center Mavrik Bourque scored three times and added an assist in a wild 6-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. This was the first hat trick of his career for the second-year Canadian forward. Bourque has set career highs across the board statistically with 19 goals, 21 assists, 40 points, and 20 penalty minutes.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Across his first 53 plate appearances of 2026, Detroit Tigers catcher
Dillon Dingler is hitting .250/.353/.477 with three home runs, 11 RBI, and eight runs scored. The 27-year-old emerged as the starting catcher in Detroit with a breakout season in 2025, hitting .278 with 13 home runs across 469 plate appearances. Dingler's underlying metrics are even stronger in a small sample size this season, as he's posted a 16.7% barrel rate and 52.8% hard-hit rate. Dingler has also cut his strikeout rate from 23.5% to 18.9%. If Dingler's current batting average on balls in play of .258 regresses closer to the .345 mark he posted in 2025, he could be on the verge of emerging as a high-end starting fantasy catcher. In leagues where he's not already rostered, Dingler profiles as a priority waiver wire target for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher
Mitch Keller is off to a strong beginning to his 2026 season, posting a 1-0 record with a 1.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts across 18 innings (three starts). The 30-year-old has yet to give up a home run this season, and opposing batters own just a 1.9% barrel rate against Keller. Keller has just one season with a strikeout rate above 21.5% since 2019, which limits his fantasy upside. He's also currently benefitting from an 88.2% strand rate, which is well above his career average of 71.2%. Still, Keller has pitched at least 175 innings in each of the last three seasons and works in one of the more pitcher-friendly parks in baseball in Pittsburgh. In leagues where he remains available, Keller could be a player for fantasy managers to target off the waiver wire while he is running hot.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Eduardo Rodriguez has fallen on hard times in recent years, posting back-to-back seasons with an ERA north of 5.00 in 2024 and 2025. However, the 33-year-old has been excellent so far in 2026. Across 18 innings (three starts), Rodriguez is 1-0 with a 0.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts. The veteran left-hander's line is made even more impressive by the competition he's shut down, as he's faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets. Rodriguez has not posted a strikeout rate above 23% since 2021, so his fantasy upside remains somewhat limited. Still, Rodriguez is showing signs of bouncing back to his 2023 form, when he recorded 13 wins with a 3.30 ERA and 1.15 WHIP as a member of the Detroit Tigers. Fantasy managers in need of a capable innings-eater may want to target Rodriguez.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back) missed the second half of the 2025 season due to a herniated disc, giving managers a prime opportunity to buy low in dynasty leagues this offseason. The 25-year-old was averaging 11.8 fantasy points per game when healthy, contributing 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns through nine weeks. He has finished each of his three NFL seasons with at least 10.9 fantasy points per game, offering consistency as a mid-range TE1 in fantasy football. However, LaPorta's back injury has skewed his price tag in dynasty leagues, where he's being priced as more of a low-end TE1 in trade talks. For tight end-needy dynasty managers, this is the perfect opportunity to buy low on LaPorta and get a weekly contributor. Not only has he been productive in the past, but he'll continue to operate in a Lions offense that should be good for a long time.
Jared Goff has shown that he can support big fantasy outputs from
Amon-Ra St. Brown,
Jameson Williams, and LaPorta all at once. The Iowa product remains a productive weapon in a successful offense. He's one of the most intriguing buy-low options at the tight end position in dynasty leagues this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift enjoyed a productive 2025 season, amassing 1,087 rushing yards, 299 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns. He ranked as the overall RB15 in PPR leagues, tying his previous career-best fantasy finish. The 27-year-old's breakout campaign coincided with the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson, whose leadership helped take the Bears' offense to the next level. While we remain encouraged by the state of Chicago's backfield under Johnson going forward, it could still be a good time to sell high on Swift in dynasty leagues. Swift is heading into a contract year, and the emergence of
Kyle Monangai could lead to a shift in the backfield dynamic. Monangai had 947 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns last year, suggesting he may be the running back of the future in Chicago. We saw Monangai eat into Swift's workload as the season went on, and we wouldn't be shocked if the Rutgers product takes over as the primary ball-carrier in 2026. Swift will still have a role, but managers should consider selling high this offseason while he's still priced as a mid-range RB2. They might not have that same luxury next offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Atlanta Braves infielder
Mauricio Dubon is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, hitting .339/.381/.542 with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored across his first 63 plate appearances. The 31-year-old has spent most of his career to this point in a super-utility role. However, with Braves shortstop
Ha-Seong Kim (finger) currently on the injured list, Dubon has largely seen everyday playing time so far this year. Dubon currently owns a .391 batting average on balls in play, which is significantly higher than his career mark of .286. Still, he does currently own a career-best 8.3% barrel rate and could continue to rack up counting stats in a strong Braves' lineup. Even with some regression, Dubon could be a valuable depth piece for deep-league fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire while he is getting regular playing time in Atlanta.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 13, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman
Alec Bohm has fired agent Scott Boras, per Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. Bohm is currently embroiled in a civil court with his parents, whom Bohm alleges owe him as much as $3 million. Varnes and Gelb also report that Bohm's parents were the ones to lead him to sign with Boras. To replace Boras, Bohm has rehired his initial agent, Nick Chanock. The 29-year-old is off to a rough start in 2026, as he entered play on Monday hitting .148/.233/.222 with one home run, eight RBI, and four runs scored across 60 plate appearances. He will be a free agent at season's end, adding another mental battle to what appears to be a trying time for Bohm off the field. Fantasy managers may want to closely monitor Bohm as he attempts to work his way out of his current slump.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Charlotte Varnes, Matt Gelb
April 13, 2026
Patrick Cantlay finished tied for 12th at the Masters Tournament last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Cantlay has four top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in eight starts this season. He finished tied for 13th at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for third in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Cantlay ranks in the 97th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 13, 2026
Ludvig Aberg finished tied for 21st at last week's Masters Tournament and has now rattled off five straight top-25 finishes. He'll now turn his focus to preparing for this week's RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Aberg has five top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Aberg finished tied for 53rd at last year's RBC Heritage and tied for 10th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Aberg ranks in the 58th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth mentioning because over 43% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's RBC Heritage.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 13, 2026
The New York Mets recalled veteran outfielder
Tommy Pham from Single-A St. Lucie on Monday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The move comes with the Mets searching for some offense during their five-game losing streak. In a corresponding move, infielder
Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Pham will receive a $2.25 million base salary for reaching the majors. In 12 games for St. Lucie, Pham went 2-for-12 at the plate. He'll now provide the Mets with outfield depth in addition to rookie
Carson Benge,
Brett Baty,
Jared Young,
Tyrone Taylor, and
Luis Robert Jr. With the Mets missing All-Star outfielder
Juan Soto, they have a season-wide .658 OPS. The 38-year-old Pham is in his 13th year in the big leagues, so he certainly has experience, but he'll continue to have minimal fantasy appeal as a part-time corner outfielder, potentially in the short-term. In 120 games with the Pirates in 2025, Pham had a .245/.330/.370 slash line with a .700 OPS, 10 home runs, 52 RBI, 44 runs scored, and five steals in 449 plate appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Will Sammon
April 13, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they placed first baseman
Ryan Mountcastle (foot) on the 60-day injured list with a left-foot fracture. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder
Weston Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle fractured the fourth metacarpal in his left foot in Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants, and he now cannot return to the big leagues until late June. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if we don't see Mountcastle again in Baltimore until the second half of the season in mid-July. The 29-year-old isn't a must-hold in mixed leagues at this point. He was slated to see more playing time going forward with catcher
Adley Rutschman (ankle) on the 10-day injured list, but now Mountcastle is out for an extended period of time. The former first-rounder in 2015 played in just 89 games last year due to injury, and he won't be guaranteed regular playing time later this year once he does return. Mountcastle had gone 4-for-14 at the plate (.286) with no homers or RBI in his first eight games in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baltimore Orioles
April 13, 2026
Athletics outfielder
Brent Rooker (oblique) is not doing baseball activities at this time, and there's still no timetable for his return, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The A's placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right-oblique strain that he suffered in Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The 31-year-old almost certainly won't be ready to come back when he's eligible to be activated from the IL on April 20, since he hasn't even resumed baseball activities. Oblique injuries can take a month-plus to recover from, especially in the case of a violent swinger like Rooker.
Carlos Cortes is receiving another start as the team's designated hitter in Monday's game at home against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander
Nathan Eovaldi. Rooker was hitting just .146 (6-for-41) at the time of his injury late last week, but he also had a couple of home runs and eight RBI, and the former first-rounder has had 30-plus homers in each of the last three seasons. Fantasy managers should not be cutting him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Dru Smith (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since April 4 due to right foot soreness. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, Smith could potentially return for Friday's game to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His unavailability won't have much fantasy relevance, as he has played a reduced role down the stretch of the 2025-26 campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat guard
Pelle Larsson (leg) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old is at risk of missing the contest due to a left lower-leg contusion that sidelined him for Sunday's regular-season finale. Fantasy managers should expect an update on his status closer to tipoff. If Larsson is unavailable,
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and
Simone Fontecchio would be in line for increased workloads.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat forward
Simone Fontecchio (ankle) is expected to suit up for Tuesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Charlotte Hornets. Fontecchio is set to return after missing Sunday's regular-season finale due to left ankle soreness. The 30-year-old could see increased frontcourt minutes if
Pelle Larsson (leg), who is questionable, is unable to play.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Nikola Jovic (ankle) is unavailable for Tuesday's Play-In Game against the Charlotte Hornets. Jovic will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain. If the Heat defeat the Hornets, the 22-year-old could potentially return for Friday's matchup to determine the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. His absence on Tuesday is unlikely to have a significant fantasy impact, as he averaged just 7.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 17.2 minutes across 47 appearances during the regular season.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 13, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) is expected to play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres, The Athletic's Mark Lazerus reports. Nazar took a puck to the face on Saturday against St. Louis, forcing him to leave the game early. But he won't have to sit out any additional time. The 22-year-old has registered 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games during his sophomore season. He is expected to skate with Ryan Donato and Andre Burakovsky in Monday's game. Nazar will also remain part of Chicago's first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Lazerus
April 13, 2026
Shams Charania of ESPN reported on the Pat McAfee Show that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) is scheduled to be re-evaluated on Tuesday. The 27-year-old traveled to Spain over the past week to receive a series of injection treatments for his Grade 2 hamstring strain. Charania added that Doncic is expected to miss the start of the Lakers' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, which begins Saturday in Los Angeles. A clearer timetable should emerge following his re-evaluation. In the meantime,
LeBron James (foot) will be relied upon to shoulder the bulk of the offensive workload.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Pat McAfee Show
April 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) won't play on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. After missing five games, Hagel rejoined the lineup on Saturday against Boston, but he apparently still isn't fully healthy. The 27-year-old scored his 36th goal of the campaign in Saturday's 2-1 win. Additionally, he has produced 38 assists in 74 appearances. Gage Goncalves, who has notched assists in back-to-back games, will ride on the top line and the first power-play unit against Detroit, making him a very attractive fantasy target.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Dallas Stars forward Michael Bunting (lower body) and Radek Faksa (lower body) will return to the lineup on Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dallas has been banged up all season but will get some help on the frontline for the final week of regular-season action. Bunting will be an interesting DFS play on Monday, as he is expected to join Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen on the first line. He is also set to fill a spot on the second power-play unit. Faksa will center the fourth line and is a valuable addition for the team's penalty kill.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 13, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (rest) is among many key players sitting out Monday's contest against the St. Louis Blues, The Athletic's Michael Russo reports. The team has also decided to rest forwards Mats Zuccarello, Joel Eriksson Ek, Matt Boldy, Marcus Foligno, and Ryan Hartman, as well as defensemen Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber. Zuccarello and Eriksson Ek will sit out a second consecutive game. With much of the Wild's core missing the action, younger players like Danila Yurov and Hunter Haight will take on extra responsibilities. On the defensive end, plenty of ice time will open up, considering the heavy minutes Hughes and Faber usually account for.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Russo
April 13, 2026
Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann (lower body) won't be part of the lineup during the team's last three games of the 2025-26 campaign. He will end the season with 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) in 52 appearances. McCann had tough luck with injuries this year after missing just three games in the last three seasons combined. The 29-year-old will have the final season of a five-year, $25 million contract in 2026-27. On Monday, the Kraken will also remain without Shane Wright (upper body), but he could return during the final week after wearing a regular jersey during Monday's morning skate.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
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