March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels future Hall of Fame outfielder
Mike Trout was at it again in Game 2 of the regular season in Friday's 6-2 win on the road against the Houston Astros. Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk, and he's now 4-for-6 at the plate with two home runs, four walks, and a stolen base through the season's first two games. The 34-year-old has looked like vintage Mike Trout in the early going, but fantasy managers are probably cautiously optimistic after all the time he has missed in recent seasons due to injuries. The three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star has played over 100 games only twice in the last five seasons due to various injuries, which have also curbed his stolen-base numbers (14 steals since the start of 2021). Trout hit only .232 in 130 games in 2025, but he managed to club 26 home runs in 556 plate appearances. If he can stay healthy, Trout could end up being a steal for fantasy managers, especially if he runs more than he has in the last five years.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed closer
Jeff Hoffman, who famously blew the save in Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last fall, blew his first save opportunity of the 2026 season as well on Opening Day on Friday against the Athletics. Hoffman entered in the top of the ninth inning with a 2-1 lead and allowed a solo shot to catcher
Shea Langeliers, his second of the day, to even the score. Luckily for the veteran right-hander, the Blue Jays scored in the bottom of the ninth to walk it off and give Hoffman his first win of the season. In his inning of work, the 33-year-old struck out four batters (one reached on a wild pitch). Hoffman should have a longer leash at the back end of the Blue Jays' bullpen early this season with
Yimi Garcia (elbow) on the injured list, but if he continues to struggle, either Garcia or
Louis Varland could get some closing opportunities for Toronto. Hoffman had a career-high 33 saves in 2025, but he also had a shaky 4.37 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 68 regular-season innings. It's just one blown save, but more struggles could quickly put him on the hot seat as the Jays' closer in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider added two more assists in a 5-2 win over the first-place Sabres on Friday. Both his assists came in the first period and on the power play, with Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat scoring the goals. Seider remains one of the NHL's best defenseman, not just due to his defensive abilities, but also because he can rack up the points. He has 51 points in 72 games this year.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 27, 2026
Athletics catcher
Shea Langeliers flexed his muscles in the 3-2 Opening Day loss to the hosting Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, going 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout at Rogers Centre. Langeliers was the A's only source of offense on a night where Toronto right-hander
Kevin Gausman was nearly unhittable. Gausman only gave up one hit (the homer to Langeliers) and struck out 11 in six innings. Langeliers hit his second home run of the day in the top of the ninth inning off closer
Jeff Hoffman to tie the game at two apiece, but the Blue Jays came through in the bottom half of the ninth frame to walk it off. The 28-year-old backstop hit .277/.325/.536 with a career-high .861 OPS, 31 home runs, 72 RBI, 73 runs scored, and seven stolen bases in 523 plate appearances and 123 games in 2025. Langeliers has 82 home runs in his three full MLB seasons and has high-end power for the weak catching position. Coming into the 2026 campaign, Langeliers was an easy top-five fantasy catcher. His two-homer game on Opening Day is further proof.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Kevin Gausman didn't end up picking up his first win of the 2026 season in the team's 3-2 Opening Day win over the Athletics on Friday, but he was a beast nevertheless for his fantasy managers in his first start of the year. Gausman was in midseason form, allowing just one earned run on a solo home run to catcher
Shea Langeliers while walking none and striking out 11 in six innings of work. The 35-year-old was nearly perfect in his 2026 debut and struck out seven of the first 10 batters he faced. His signature sinker was on point and dipping under A's hitters' bats all night. Despite not having high-end velocity for a starting pitcher, Gausman continues to be effective as an ace for the Blue Jays. The two-time All-Star will be a must-start for fantasy managers in his second game of the season next week against the Colorado Rockies at home, where he'll have a pretty good shot to pick up his first win of 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 27, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Mac Jones ended up playing in 11 games and making eight starts in his first year in the Bay Area in 2025 due to injuries to starter
Brock Purdy, and he was impressive when on the field. Jones went 5-3 as a starter for the Niners, going 201-for-289 passing (69.6% completion percentage) with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions. The 27-year-old former 15th overall pick in 2021 by the New England Patriots out of Alabama has garnered plenty of trade interest this offseason after signing a two-year, $8.41 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2025. The 49ers reportedly have an astronomically high asking price tag on Jones, though, so it seems unlikely he'll be dealt this offseason. Unless Jones is traded to a team that will give him a chance to start in 2026, he'll merely be an experienced, low-ceiling QB stash in dynasty leagues for depth at the most important position in football.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. He extended his point streak to nine straight games and now has 13 points over that stretch. On the season, DeBrincat has 36 goals and 41 assists in 72 games played and leads the Red Wings in goals and points.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Bobby Portis (wrist) is questionable for Saturday's clash against the San Antonio Spurs. Portis, who is nursing a left wrist sprain, sat out Wednesday's loss to Portland and has played in only one of the last three games.
Kyle Kuzma (Achilles) and
Myles Turner (calf) are also banged up, so the frontcourt looked very different on Wednesday night.
Pete Nance and
Jericho Sims both started, combining for 18 points and 10 rebounds. The two could keep their starting roles on Saturday, but it's going to be a much tougher matchup against
Victor Wembanyama's crew.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers let future Hall of Fame wide receiver
Mike Evans walk in free agency to the San Francisco 49ers, but second-year wideout
Tez Johnson might still have an uphill battle for regular playing time in 2026. The Bucs took Johnson in the seventh round last year out of Oregon, and he ended up playing more snaps on offense than most people expected in his rookie campaign, thanks to injuries to Evans,
Chris Godwin Jr., and
Jalen McMillan. The 23-year-old showed flashes of upside in 16 games played (eight starts), catching 28 of his 44 targets for 322 yards and five touchdowns. He also added seven rushing attempts for 22 yards. Johnson's workload dropped late in the 2025 season once Evans, Godwin, and McMillan all returned from their injuries. The experience was valuable, but Johnson won't be guaranteed a bigger role in 2026, even with Evans gone. Johnson is still worth stashing in dynasty/keeper leagues, but right now, he profiles as the team's WR4 behind Godwin, McMillan, and
Emeka Egbuka.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) will remain out for a fifth consecutive game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. Porter Jr. is still battling right knee synovitis, and his availability for the remainder of the season remains very much in question.
Ryan Rollins will continue to hold the keys to the offense on Saturday. Since Porter Jr. departed the lineup, Rollins has averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. That said, he will face a top defensive team on Saturday, which held Rollins to only six points in this season's first head-to-head matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Houston Texans kicker Kai'imi Fairbairn has become one of the most trustworthy kickers in fantasy football, and the Texans rewarded him this offseason with a two-year, $13 million extension to make him the highest-paid kicker in the league. In his ninth year in the NFL in 2025, the 32-year-old veteran made a career- and league-high 44 of his 48 field-goal attempts, including nine of his 13 tries from 50-plus yards, and all 28 of his extra-point tries in 15 regular-season games. His 44 field goals made tied David Akers' record in 2011 for most field goals made in a single season. Fairbairn has made 87.6% of his 291 career field-goal attempts since entering the league in 2017 as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA. Not only does Fairbairn have a strong and accurate leg, but at least half of his games are indoors in Houston. Fairbairn finished as the No. 2 fantasy kicker last year, behind only the Seahawks'
Jason Myers. Going into fantasy drafts this fall, Fairbairn should absolutely be considered a top-five option at the kicking position.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
San Antonio Spurs point guard
De'Aaron Fox (back) will return to the lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He has been removed from the injury report after Fox missed Wednesday's win over Memphis with a back problem.
Dylan Harper started on Wednesday but didn't set the world alight, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, six assists, and one steal. As a reserve, Harper has produced back-to-back 20-point games, suggesting this role suits him better. Saturday's matchup looks promising for Fox, as only four teams have allowed more fantasy points to point guards than the Bucks.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers forward/center
Isaiah Jackson (ankle) didn't finish Friday's contest against the Indiana Pacers, Lauren Rosen of FanDuel Sports Network SoCal reports. He missed the end of the game after tweaking his right ankle early in the fourth quarter. Jackson finished the night with four points and four rebounds in 14 minutes. Since joining the Clippers from Indiana, Jackson has served as
Brook Lopez's backup at center.
John Collins will see more time at the No. 5 spot if Jackson can't play on Sunday against Milwaukee.
--Taavi PailkSource: Lauren Rosen
March 27, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow) appears set to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. While the team has officially listed him as questionable for the game, Oubre said on Friday that he will play. The former Hornet has been out of the lineup for eight games due to a left elbow injury.
Tyrese Maxey (finger) could also be back in action on Saturday, meaning Philadelphia may have all players available for the game.
Quentin Grimes and
Dominick Barlow could lose playing time with Oubre Jr.'s return.
--Taavi PailkSource: Noah Levick
March 27, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons think that quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) will be healthy "at some point" during training camp this summer, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Not only will Penix be coming off a torn ACL, but he'll have his work cut out for him to win the starting QB job as he enters his third NFL season. The Falcons will have an open QB competition this summer between Penix and former Miami Dolphins QB
Tua Tagovailoa, who will have a head start under new head coach Kevin Stefanski. Wolfe says that Tua has a "real chance" to win the job over Penix if he can bounce back from the worst year of his career in 2025. Atlanta's new coaching staff and front office want to give Penix a "kick in the butt, and Wolfe says it's not Penix's job to lose when he's healthy. Along with extreme durability concerns -- Penix has now had three ACL surgeries, dating back to college -- the University of Washington product could open 2026 as a backup. His dynasty/keeper stock is falling quickly.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
March 27, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Al Horford (calf) will be re-evaluated in one week, the team announced on Friday. The veteran big man will miss an eighth consecutive game on Friday against Washington due to a strained right soleus. Golden State noted that Horford is making "good progress" and has started light on-court workouts in recent days. After Friday night, Horford will miss at least three more games, but he could be available for the final few regular-season matchups. With
Quinten Post (foot) also out,
Draymond Green and
Kristaps Porzingis must carry the frontcourt.
Omer Yurtseven has also entered the rotation and signed a second 10-day contract with the Warriors earlier this week.
--Taavi PailkSource: Golden State Warriors PR
March 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. This will mark his seventh consecutive absence due to a left calf contusion. Krejci was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, so his return doesn't seem to be close. With him out of the rotation, Scott Henderson,
Matisse Thybulle, and
Kris Murray will be the primary bench contributors for the Blazers. Portland's second unit could be in for a fun night, facing a Dallas team that allows the sixth-most field-goal attempts in the league to opposing reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (knee) has once again shaken off a questionable tag and will play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks. The veteran big man will fill his usual duties as
Donovan Clingan's backup. Portland's big men could have a field day on Friday night, with Dallas allowing the third-most fantasy points in the league to centers. Williams has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks across 18.0 minutes per game in this matchup during the 2025-26 campaign.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Pavin Smith (elbow) is back in the starting lineup after taking batting practice for Friday's contest on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander
Emmet Sheehan, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Smith will serve as the team's designated hitter and will bat fifth after he missed the Opening Day loss on Thursday due to elbow soreness. An MRI exam on the 30-year-old left-handed hitter came back negative, allowing him to return to action. Smith is entering his seventh MLB season and has only had double-digit home runs once, back in 2021, when he had 11 homers and 49 RBI in 145 games played. That year was also the only time in six seasons that Smith has played in over 100 games. In 2026, he will compete for playing time between first base and designated hitter, and he's likely to continue to sit against lefties, which will keep his fantasy ceiling limited. Smith has never faced Sheehan in his MLB career.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert
March 27, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Khris Middleton (illness) won't suit up on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a very late addition to the injury report due to illness. After a couple of big performances early in his Mavericks career, Middleton has posted fairly underwhelming averages of 11.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 22.3 minutes with the team. Fellow veteran
Klay Thompson may log more action on Friday due to his absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Tre Johnson (foot) is available on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He will return to action after missing three games due to a right foot sprain. Johnson has been quiet this month, posting 11.2 points per game. He has struggled to score efficiently, making only 34.5 percent of his field-goal attempts. Golden State ranks just outside the top 10 in defensive efficiency and limited Johnson to 13 points last week in a 125-117 road win.
Leaky Black and
Jaden Hardy lose fantasy value with Johnson's return.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Running back
Isiah Pacheco signed a one-year, $1.81 million contract with the Detroit Lions in free agency this year after winning two Super Bowls in his first four NFL seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. The 27-year-old former seventh-round selection in the 2022 NFL draft out of Rutgers looked like a potential star in the NFL in his first two years in the league, averaging 4.7 yards per carry for 1,765 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns in 31 games (24 starts) in 2022 and 2023. He added 57 receptions on 63 targets for 374 yards and two additional touchdowns. The last two years, unfortunately, were injury-riddled disappointments, as he averaged 3.8 yards per tote for 772 yards and only two rushing TD in 20 games (18 starts), adding 31 catches for 180 yards and another receiving TD. In Detroit, he'll essentially replace
David Montgomery as the RB2 behind do-it-all lead back
Jahmyr Gibbs. There's some bounce-back potential if Pacheco is healthy, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect the kind of volume that Montgomery had with the Lions, especially not near the goal line.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pro Football Reference
March 27, 2026
Indiana Pacers forward
Jarace Walker (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. He sustained a head injury in the first quarter and is being evaluated for a concussion.
Kobe Brown started the second half in Walker's place.
Obi Toppin may get more usage as well due to his absence. The two are also likely going to be more involved in Sunday's game against Miami if Walker has to miss time.
--Taavi PailkSource: Indiana Pacers
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards forward/center
Tristan Vukcevic (back) will play in Friday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. He missed Wednesday's win over Utah due to a back problem. It wasn't initially clear whether Vukcevic could play on Friday, as he was listed as questionable on the original injury report. With
Alexandre Sarr (toe) also available,
Julian Reese could fall out of the rotation despite posting a massive 26-point, 17-rebound double-double on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Cleveland Guardians right-hander
Tanner Bibee (shoulder) said he is "doing better" on Friday and threw weighted balls after being pulled from his Opening Day start on Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners with right-shoulder inflammation, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Manager
Stephen Vogt noted that the team is proceeding day to day with Bibee to give him "every chance" to make his next scheduled start. It remains to be seen if Bibee will actually make his next start, but at the very least, the 27-year-old should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list to begin the 2026 campaign. Bibee took a no-decision in Seattle on Thursday night, allowing three solo home runs, walking two, and striking out seven in five innings before being pulled with his shoulder injury. If Bibee misses a start or two, the most likely candidate to replace him in Cleveland's starting rotation is left-hander
Logan Allen.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) will be back in the lineup on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. The French big man has missed two games due to a toe issue. Sarr has been disappointing during the second half of the season, averaging 11.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 2.0 blocks since the All-Star break. Still, he could find some joy on Friday night against a Warriors frontcourt that will be without
Al Horford (calf) and
Quinten Post (foot).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Grayson Rodriguez (arm) has been playing catch in Houston, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. Rodriguez was placed on the 15-day injured list going into his first regular season with the Angels with an official designation of right-shoulder inflammation, but the team is calling it a case of dead arm. The 26-year-old's injury isn't considered serious, so barring a setback, he could make his Angels debut in 2026 before the end of April. Until he's able to rejoin the Angels' starting rotation,
Ryan Johnson will fill in. Rodriguez came up through the Baltimore Orioles' system as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball before making his MLB debut in 2023. He didn't pitch at all in 2025 in his final season in Baltimore due to elbow and lat issues, but he had a 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 259:78 K:BB in 43 starts (238 2/3 innings pitched) his first two years in the Show. Rodriguez is worth stashing in mixed leagues because of the upside still in his arm, but durability has become a major question mark.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after recently managing a sprain that already cost him multiple games this month. If he sits,
Kevin Huerter and
Ron Holland II could see expanded roles. Huerter is the more appealing fantasy option after posting 22 points, four three-pointers, and one steal in 34 minutes in his last start. Holland contributed seven rebounds and four assists in 19 minutes and is more of a deep-league option.
Javonte Green could also see situational minutes if Detroit remains shorthanded.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will play on Friday against the Golden State Warriors. He has received the clearance to play after the team listed Coulibaly as questionable on the initial injury report. Coulibaly has been hot from downtown this month, averaging 15.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals with 40.4 percent three-point efficiency. Last week, he finished a 125-117 loss to the Warriors with 21 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and one steal, hitting both of his attempts from outside.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 27, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against Minnesota after continuing to manage lingering soreness. If the veteran forward sits,
Ron Holland II and
Javonte Green could see expanded roles. Holland posted two points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 19 minutes last game and offers some deep-league rebounding appeal. Green chipped in eight points, two three-pointers, and one steal in 20 minutes but remains a fringe, risky option for managers chasing threes. Harris is worth holding if active.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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