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Fernando Tatis Jr. Nearly Doubles Home Run Total in Loss to Cubs
San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr.'s lack of power has been one of the bigger storylines in 2026. The 27-year-old Dominican entered Tuesday's clash against the hosting Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field with only three home runs in 319 at-bats. He flipped the narrative for at least one night, though, going 2-for-5 at the plate with two solo home runs and a strikeout as the Padres' leadoff hitter. Tatis is now hitting a strong .284 on the season with a .728 OPS and five home runs. He went deep off starter Matthew Boyd in the first inning on Tuesday, followed by another solo shot off reliever Javier Assad later in the game. Tatis' underlying metrics have always been hinting at a power surge eventually in 2026, and his buy-low window might already be shut. The three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner ranks in the 96th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 80th percentile in xwOBA, the 67th percentile in barrel rate, and the 66th percentile in xSLG. After coming into June with just one homer, Tatis homered four times in June, and many more could be coming in the second half.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bobby Witt Jr. Pops Two Homers in Losing Effort Against Rays
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. put forth his best effort on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays, but it was not enough in the team's 10-4 loss. Witt went 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs and three RBI to boost his season average to .294 and his OPS to .846. The 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2019 finished June with only three long balls, but he came into Tuesday's contest hitting .293 (22-for-75) during the month with a homer, five doubles, seven RBI, 11 stolen bases, and 14 runs scored in 20 games and 90 plate appearances. He also entered Tuesday's clash against Tampa with a strong .288/.363/.456 slash line with an .819 OPS, 10 homers, 33 RBI, 28 steals, and 42 runs scored in 309 at-bats in 2026 in his fifth year in the big leagues. The two-time All-Star is one of the best and most consistent five-category producers in fantasy at the premier position of shortstop. Witt is a must-start in fantasy lineups every day he's in the starting lineup.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brenton Doyle Now Dealing With a Groin Injury
Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (groin, oblique) was scheduled to play a full minor-league rehab game in center field for Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, but he was scratched from the lineup before first pitch due to groin tightness, according to MLB.com. Doyle has been on the 10-day injured list since May 21 with a left-oblique contusion. The 28-year-old former fourth-round pick in 2019 out of Shepherd University was nearing a return to the big-league roster in early July, but it's now unclear if he'll have a shot to rejoin the Rockies before the mid-July All-Star break. In four rehab games before being scratched on Tuesday, Doyle was 4-for-16 at the plate. It's unclear when Doyle will be ready to return to game action, but it's yet another setback for a declining player that won't be guaranteed regular playing time in Colorado when he's reinstated from the IL. Before his oblique injury, Doyle was slashing just .207/.279/.270 with a homer, four RBI, 21 runs, nine stolen bases, and a 32.8% strikeout rate in 43 games played. He's now only rostered in 31% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Max Scherzer Expected to Need a Rehab Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that the injection that veteran right-hander Max Scherzer (back, side) received "did what it should" to free up the left side of his back more, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. "He's encouraged with how he feels physically," Schneider said. The three-time Cy Young winner and future Hall of Famer will most likely need a couple of minor-league rehab starts at Triple-A Buffalo to build back up before he returns to the major-league roster, per Schneider. The news means that the 41-year-old will not return to the Jays before the All-Star break in mid-July, although he could be ready to roll for the start of the second half, barring a setback on his rehab assignment. The eight-time All-Star just hasn't been able to stay healthy in the last couple of seasons as he nears the end of a fantastic career, and fantasy managers should have plenty of better upside starting pitching options to choose from. In his six starts in 2026 with Toronto, Scherzer has limped to a 1-4 record, 10.23 ERA (8.78 FIP), 1.73 WHIP, and 14:11 K:BB in 22 innings.
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Source: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
Matt Chapman Injures his Leg Against Arizona, Pulled Early
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (leg) appeared to tweak something in his right leg while making a play in the sixth inning against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, according to Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. Chapman remained in the game to hit but was eventually pulled from the contest after he popped out and wasn't running well down the base line. Luis Arraez moved from second base to third base, while Jonah Cox entered the game to play the keystone for the Gigantes. Before leaving, Chapman went 0-for-3 at the plate with a strikeout to drop his season average to .235 and his OPS to .692. The 33-year-old veteran will almost certainly undergo testing to reveal the severity of his leg injury, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Don't expect Chapman to be in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona. Chapman continues to provide counting stats for fantasy managers as an everyday player, but overall, he's been a disappointment, coming into Tuesday's game hitting .237 (72-for-304) with seven homers, 42 RBI, and 35 runs scored in his 83 games and 349 plate appearances. UPDATE: The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports that Chapman has been diagnosed with an abdominal strain.
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Source: MLB.com - Justice delos Santos
Jordan Spieth Lacking in Too Many Areas to be Trusted at John Deere Classic
Returning to the site of his first PGA Tour victory, Jordan Speith is hoping the stroll down memory lane will help him get back on track this season. He's finished outside the top 50 with one missed cut in his last three starts and has failed to gain any meaningful strokes across the board. The 32-year-old is still masterful with a wedge, but that isn't enough to carry him through 72 holes. This isn't the same player who won this event in two of three years from 2013 to 2015. The putts don't fall like they used to, and his ball striking is much more unpredictable. As tempting as it may be to hope for him to drum up some old magic at TPC Deere Run, avoiding him may be the smartest strategy this week.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Connelly Early Pulled Early on Tuesday With "Left-Elbow Discomfort"
Boston Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early (elbow) was removed from his start early on Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with "left-elbow discomfort," according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Before leaving, Early looked good at Fenway Park, throwing four scoreless innings with three hits allowed, two walks and five strikeouts in a no-decision in the eventual 8-1 loss. It's unclear how serious the 24-year-old southpaw's elbow injury is, but with the All-Star break quickly approaching in mid-July, this might be the last we see of Early until late July. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday for an update on his condition. In his second year in the majors with Boston in 2026, Early entered his outing on Tuesday with a 7-5 record, 3.59 ERA (4.72 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 88 strikeouts and 32 walks in 87 2/3 innings across his 16 starts. His strikeout rate has come down from 36.7% in four starts as a rookie in 2025 to 23.5% this year, but he remains one of the more intriguing young left-handed arms in the game, and he's rostered in 63% of Yahoo leagues. Don't be surprised if Early requires a trip to the IL.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Tom Kim is Hard to Ignore This Week at John Deere Classic
Things have turned around for Tom Kim as of late, coming off a T15 in Canada, followed by a third-place finish at the US Open. His approach play has been the standout part of his game, ranking 16th on the season. But it's been the flat stick that's resulted in the recent upturn in performance, averaging 0.835 strokes gained putting over his last two starts. Kim is also one of the best par-4 scorers on the PGA Tour. If that continues this week at TPC Deere Run, he'll be an excellent DFS play.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ben Griffin Near Must-Play Territory at John Deere Classic
Things are beginning to come together for Ben Griffin after a poor start to the season, as he's coming off a T10 last week in Connecticut for his fourth top-20-or-better finish in five starts. The putting and short game have been strong all season, but only recently has the ball striking found its groove. Over the last four events, he has averaged 0.667 strokes gained on approach and 0.274 strokes off the tee over his last seven. Griffin proved his talent last season, and seeing him begin to flourish makes for an easy DFS recommendation.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Eric Cole is a Tantalizing Option at TPC Deere Run
It's now been a couple of weeks since Eric Cole was knocking on the doorstep of capturing his first career victory. He's coming off a T38 finish at the Travelers Championship last week, where he at least returned to gaining strokes on approach and around the green that he didn't do in Canada. TPC Deere Run plays right into the strengths of the 38-year-old, especially the need to make a lot of putts, as Cole ranks eighth this season in strokes gained putting. With the lack of emphasis off the tee, he could be an excellent DFS play come Thursday.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Dean Wade Signs With 76ers
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent forward Dean Wade signed a four-year, $39 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Wade averaged 5.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.4 blocks, and 0.7 steals while shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc in 22.3 minutes per game across 59 regular-season contests last season. The 29-year-old spent the first seven years of his career with the Cavs and should provide veteran depth in Philadelphia's frontcourt.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Clayton Beeter a Priority Saves Target on the Waiver Wire?
Across 25 1/3 innings (25 games) in 2026, Washington Nationals right-hander Clayton Beeter has recorded a 3-1 record with a 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 28 strikeouts, and six saves. The 27-year-old's control of the strike zone remains a major concern, as he's posted a 16.5% walk rate this season and owns a 16.2% walk rate for his big-league career. Still, Beeter is averaging 95.6 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 25.7% of the batters he's faced this season. Washington has opted for a committee approach to the ninth inning so far this season, so fantasy managers should not expect Beeter to see every save opportunity for the Nationals. Still, Beeter missed nearly a month of action earlier this season with a forearm injury and is still first in saves among relievers currently on Washington's active roster. Fantasy managers in need of saves should target Beeter on the waiver wire in leagues where he remains available.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Collins Re-Signs With Bulls
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, center Zach Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. A left wrist fracture and a season-ending right toe injury confined Collins to just 10 appearances during the 2025-26 season, as he averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest. The Bulls are banking on a healthy return, with Collins projected to fill a reserve role in the frontcourt behind Nic Claxton (finger) and Jalen Smith (calf).
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Cooper Pratt a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target Following MLB Debut?
Since being called up for his MLB debut on June 16, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt is hitting .211/.295/.237 with zero home runs, two RBI, four runs scored, and five stolen bases across 44 plate appearances. The 21-year-old does not profile as much of a power threat, as he's logged a 3.4% barrel rate in the majors after posting a 3.7% barrel rate across 261 plate appearances at Triple-A before his promotion. However, Pratt is known as an elite defensive prospect at shortstop, which should help extend his runway as the Brewers' everyday shortstop. Pratt has demonstrated an ability to get on base, logging a 13% walk rate at Triple-A and an 11.4% walk rate in his small sample of big league plate appearances so far. As long as that holds, Pratt should be able to continue to provide value on the basepaths. Fantasy managers should temper their overall expectations for Pratt, but he could be a viable source of speed to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sean Manaea Carries Streamer Appeal Following Return to Mets Rotation
After opening 2026 in a bullpen role, New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea was moved back to the team's rotation in mid-June. Across 20 innings (four starts) since the switch, Manaea has recorded a 4.05 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 19 strikeouts. At 34 years old, Manaea should no longer be expected to provide the same production he once did at his peak. The veteran's average fastball velocity is down to 90.6 miles per hour this season, and he posted a 5.64 ERA across 60 2/3 innings (15 games, 12 starts) in 2025. Still, Manaea posted a 24% K-BB rate even amidst his struggles last season, and he's still just two years removed from logging a 3.47 ERA and 12 wins across 181 2/3 innings in 2024. Now that he's back in the Mets rotation, Manaea could be a viable starting pitcher streamer for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Heliot Ramos a Top Source of Power to Target on the Waiver Wire
Across 184 plate appearances entering play on Tuesday, San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos was hitting .267/.310/.436 with five home runs, 21 RBI, and 21 runs scored. Ramos missed over a month after suffering a quad strain in mid-May, but he returned to the Giants lineup on Sunday and homered in his second game back on Monday. The 26-year-old has been a consistent presence at the plate in recent seasons, topping 20 home runs and 65 RBI in both 2024 and 2025. Ramos' underlying power metrics remain strong so far in 2026, as he's logged a 13.6% barrel rate and a 49.6% hard-hit rate. Ramos is a poor defensive outfielder and has been much better against left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching in his career, both of which may keep him out of the Giants lineup on occasion. Still, he profiles as a quality source of power and run production for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jackson Suber Has Chance to Compete at John Deere Classic
Jackson Suber finished tied for 30th at last week's Travelers Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Suber has three top-25 finishes in his last six starts and will look to add another one this week. Suber has four top-25 finishes and six missed cuts in 15 starts this season. He missed the cut at last year's John Deere Classic and will look to best that this week. Over the past 12 months, Suber ranks in the 69th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
J.T. Poston Finding Form For John Deere Classic
J.T. Poston finished 69th at last week's Travelers Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Poston won the Memorial Tournament earlier this month and finished tied for fourth at the U.S. Open the following week. So far this season, he has one win, three top-25 finishes, and four missed cuts in 16 starts. He missed the cut at the 2025 John Deere Classic and finished tied for 30th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Poston ranks in the 48th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Keith Mitchell Continues Playing Well Heading to John Deere Classic
Keith Mitchell finished tied for 22nd at last week's Travelers Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Mitchell followed up his tied-for-fourth finish at the U.S. Open with another solid showing at the Travelers Championship. So far this season, Mitchell has six top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in 18 starts. He finished tied for 18th in the 2024 John Deere Classic and tied for 44th at last year's edition. Over the past 12 months, Mitchell ranks in the 42nd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Jackson Koivun Has Been Outstanding on the PGA Tour University
Jackson Koivun played outstandingly at the U.S. Open two weeks ago and finished tied for 23rd. He'll now prepare for his second PGA Tour start of the 2026 season at this week's John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Koivun has ten starts on the PGA Tour University and has six wins and four top-10 finishes. He finished tied for 11th at last year's John Deere Classic and will look to best that this week. Over the past 12 months, Koivun ranks in the 70th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Chris Gotterup is One of the Favorites to Win John Deere Classic
Chris Gotterup finished tied for 30th at last week's Travelers Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Gotterup has enjoyed an outstanding 2026 season and will be one of the favorites to win this week's John Deere Classic. Gotterup has two wins, seven top-25 finishes, and one missed cut in 16 starts this season. Gotterup missed the cut at the 2024 John Deere Classic but finished tied for 21st in 2025. Over the past 12 months, Gotterup ranks in the 55th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Rickie Fowler Needs A Strong Performance at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler finished tied for 38th at last week's Travelers Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Fowler has played outstanding golf at times throughout this season, but he recently hit a rough patch that included three straight missed cuts. So far this season, he has seven top-25 finishes and five missed cuts in 16 starts. Fowler finished tied for 18th at last year's John Deere Classic. Over the past 12 months, Fowler ranks in the 76th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Luke Clanton Playing Steady as He Gears Up For John Deere Classic
Luke Clanton finished tied for 54th at last week's RBC Canadian Open and will now start preparing for this week's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Clanton struggled early on this season and missed three cuts in his first four starts. However, he hasn't missed a cut in his previous seven starts. He has one top-five finish and four missed cuts in 13 starts this season. Clanton missed the cut at last year's John Deere Classic but finished tied for second in 20214. Over the past 12 months, Clanton ranks in the 65th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Keegan Bradley Finding Some Form Heading to John Deere Classic
Keegan Bradley finished tied for 14th at last week's Travelers Championship and will now turn his focus to preparing for this week's John Deere Classic held at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Bradley has struggled at times this season, but has secured two top-25 finishes in his last three starts. So far this season, Bradley has five top-25 starts and four missed cuts in 16 starts. This week will mark Bradley's first start at the John Deere Classic since 2016, when he finished tied for 22nd. Over the past 12 months, Bradley ranks in the 92nd percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 100-150 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 28% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's John Deere Classic.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Nasim Nunez Emerging as an Elite Speed Source on the Waiver Wire
Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez has struggled at the plate so far this season, hitting .232/.319/.274 with zero home runs, 27 RBI, and 33 runs scored across 279 plate appearances. However, the 25-year-old has been a major fantasy asset on the basepaths, logging an MLB-high 32 stolen bases in 35 attempts. Nunez also profiles as a high-end defender at second base, which has helped keep him in the Nationals lineup on a near-everyday basis despite his limited output at the plate. With a 0.0% barrel rate and a 19.9% hard-hit rate, fantasy managers should not expect Nunez to provide any real value outside of stolen bases. Still, for deeper league managers who have power to spare but might be in desperate need of speed, Nunez could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Teel Remains a Priority Waiver-Wire Target Depsite Early Struggles
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel had the start of his 2026 season delayed by knee and hamstring injuries that held him out until June 22. Across 30 plate appearances since returning, Teel is hitting .231/.333/.346 with one home run, six RBI, and four runs scored. The 24-year-old has struggled to find his timing at the plate, striking out in 40% of his plate appearances. However, Teel was impressive after making his MLB debut in 2025, hitting .273 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 38 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 297 plate appearances. Teel also dominated Triple-A pitching in his rehab appearances before returning this season, logging a 1.054 OPS across 34 trips to the plate. Once Teel finds his rhythm, he could provide top-12 catcher production for fantasy managers in the second half of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luke Kennard Lands in Phoenix
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, free-agent guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The deal includes a player option for the second season. Kennard joins the Suns after suiting up for three different teams over the past two campaigns. Across 78 regular-season contests last season between the Hawks and Lakers, the 30-year-old averaged 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 0.7 steals in 21.6 minutes per game. Kennard could see plenty of backcourt minutes with Grayson Allen now in Charlotte.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Keon Ellis Signs With Nets on Two-Year, $18 Million Deal
Free-agent guard Keon Ellis has agreed to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal includes a full mutual option that guarantees the full amount but allows both sides to revisit the contract next summer. Ellis averaged 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 20.5 minutes last season while shooting 36.3% from three. Brooklyn is paying for defensive activity and spot-up shooting, not usage. He could earn a real rotation role, but his fantasy value needs more minutes and a bigger offensive workload.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Walker Kessler Draws Multiple Offers in Restricted Free Agency
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has met with multiple teams and holds several offers in the mid-to-high $30 million range annually, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Utah issued Kessler a qualifying offer, so the Jazz can still match any offer sheet. The 24-year-old was limited to five games last season after left shoulder surgery, but he averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.4 steals while shooting 70.3% from the field. If healthy, Kessler remains a strong fantasy target for blocks, boards, and elite efficiency wherever he lands.
Source: Tony Jones
Source: Tony Jones
Kobe Sanders Lands Multi-Year Deal With Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers wing Kobe Sanders has agreed to a new four-year, $11.2 million contract to remain with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. A second-round pick in 2025, Sanders exceeded rookie-season expectations, averaging 7.3 points on 40.8% from three-point land in 19.9 minutes per game. The Clippers traded away Kawhi Leonard earlier in the day, opening the door for Sanders to take on an expanded role in the Los Angeles offense, even with the arrival of Brandon Ingram.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
