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Zachariah Branch Carries Sleeper Appeal into 2026
After recording 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns across 14 games for the University of Georgia in 2025, wide receiver Zachariah Branch was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have a clear top two in their target pecking order in wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. However, Branch's top competition for the WR2 role behind London currently projects to be veteran wideouts Olamide Zaccheaus and Jahan Dotson. Branch is clearly the highest upside option of the three and could be a significant piece of the Atlanta offense right away with a strong performance in training camp and the preseason. If Tua Tagovailoa opens the year as the Falcons QB1, Branch's ability to win from the slot could be a strong fit with Tagovailoa's preference to get the ball out quickly. As the WR70 by redraft ADP, Branch could be a sneaky sleeper for fantasy managers to target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Should Dynasty Managers Look to Sell High on AJ Barner?
Across 17 games in 2025, Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (undisclosed) recorded 52 catches for 519 yards and six touchdowns on 68 targets. The 24-year-old started all 17 games for Seattle and emerged as a key red zone target for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, finishing second on the team in touchdown catches behind only superstar wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, there may be reason to believe that Barner's production will regress in 2026. For one, the tight end underwent two different undisclosed offseason surgeries that kept him from participating in OTAs. Secondly, Barner averaged just four targets per game in his breakout campaign a season ago and could see his target volume fall even further if the Seahawks choose to feature 2025 second-round tight end Elijah Arroyo more heavily this season. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore selling high on Barner.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luther Burden III Remains a Dynasty Buy Candidate Amidst Growing Hype
A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III recorded 47 catches for 652 yards and two touchdowns on 60 targets across 15 games (five starts). The 22-year-old's production took off down the stretch of the season, as he averaged five catches for 71 yards on six targets over his final five games played. Entering 2026, Burden III should see an even larger role in the Bears' passing game following the team's offseason trade of wideout DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills. Burden III also drew rave reviews from onlookers during OTAs, while fellow Bears wideout Rome Odunze (foot) expressed that the foot issues that plagued him in 2025 may linger into 2026 and beyond. Although Burden III's dynasty stock is rising, dynasty managers may still have a chance to buy in on him before a potential superstar breakout in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is A.J. Brown Overvalued By Current Redraft ADP?
After spending the last four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, veteran wide receiver A.J. Brown is entering his first campaign with the New England Patriots in 2026. Across 15 games with Philadelphia in 2025, Brown recorded 78 receptions for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns on 121 targets, finishing as the WR11 in per-game PPR scoring. Brown's target volume in the Eagles' run-heavy offense was a point of discussion all year long, as the wideout publicly agitated for more opportunities at multiple points throughout the season. While Brown profiles as the clear number one option in the Patriots' passing game, New England was also a run-heavy offense in 2025, ranking 25th in the NFL in pass rate. Brown is also entering his age-29 season and has had durability issues in recent years, missing six games over the last two seasons due to knee and hamstring issues. While Brown should be a productive player for fantasy managers in 2026, he may be slightly overvalued as the WR8 by current average draft position.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Jaylen Wright the Handcuff Running Back to Target in Miami?
Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright had the start of his 2025 season disrupted by a knee injury, and he finished the year with 332 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on 75 touches. As long as star Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) makes a full recovery from offseason shoulder surgery and is ready for the start of 2026 as expected, Wright's production upside is limited. However, Wright may have emerged as the primary RB2 in Miami ahead of fellow Dolphins back Ollie Gordon II down the end of last season. Following the Dolphins' Week 12 bye, Wright matched or exceeded Gordon II's snap count in five out of six games. For dynasty managers looking to roster Achane's handcuff option, Wright could be the player to target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Has James Conner's Redraft Stock Fallen Too Far?
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot/ankle) is still working his way back from the gruesome foot/ankle injury that ended his 2025 season in Week 3. While Conner should be available to play in 2026, the landscape around him in Arizona has shifted dramatically. The Cardinals overhauled their coaching staff, signed running back Tyler Allgeier in free agency, and then used the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on running back Jeremiyah Love. Entering 2026, Conner likely profiles as the Cardinals' RB3. However, the 31-year-old remained a highly productive player in his last full season in 2024, recording 1,508 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns on 283 touches across 16 games. If Conner proves he's healthy over the summer, he may end up being moved to a running back-needy team before the start of the regular season. Given that his average draft position has plummeted to RB67 in redraft leagues, Conner could be worth taking a flier on in the late rounds of drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cole Carrigg Emerging as a High-Upside Waiver-Wire Target
Since being promoted to the big leagues on June 9, Colorado Rockies outfielder Cole Carrigg is hitting .245/.369/.491 with three home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs scored, and one stolen base. With Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) on the injured list, Carrigg has emerged as the team's primary center fielder. The 24-year-old has demonstrated an advanced plate approach, logging a 15.4% walk rate while striking out in just 21.5% of his plate appearances. Carrigg also has some untapped speed upside, as he stole 46 bases across 123 games at Double-A in 2025 and 30 bases in just 57 games at Triple-A this season before getting the call from the Rockies. Carrigg's 7.5% barrel rate and 35% hard-hit rate in a small sample size are underwhelming, but the hitter-friendly environment of Coors Field should help him maximize his batted balls. Given his speed and balanced profile at the plate, Carrigg profiles as a priority waiver wire target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Luke Keaschall a Worthy Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target?
Across 309 plate appearances in 2026, Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall is hitting .247/.330/.321 with two home runs, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The 23-year-old's underlying power metrics are highly underwhelming, as he's logged a 3.1% barrel rate and a 28.8% hard-hit rate. However, Keaschall's strong plate approach is underscored by his 9.7% walk rate and 15.5% strikeout rate. He also remains a capable source of speed for fantasy managers, as he's recorded 25 stolen bases in 31 attempts across 128 MLB games. Fantasy managers should be aware that Keaschall will hurt them in the power categories. Still, for deeper league rosters in need of speed and some batting average upside, Keaschall could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Royce O'Neale Dealt to the Hornets
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The Suns are trading O'Neale, Grayson Allen, and a 2033 first-round pick to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and a pair of draft picks. The addition of O'Neale is a solid move by the Hornets, even if it doesn't look flashy on paper. Last season, O'Neale averaged career highs in points (9.8) and three-pointers (2.7) while posting 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 steals. He's not a superstar player, but should be a solid 3-and-D option for the Hornets. His overall fantasy value will be dependent on where he lands in the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kyle Larson Could be A Spoiler for the Win at Sonoma
Kyle Larson will start third for this week's Cup race at Sonoma Raceway, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Larson is the top qualifier from Hendrick Motorsports in this week's race. In 11 Cup races at Sonoma, Larson has two wins, four top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 15.0. After completing 17 races so far this season, Larson has 10 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 14.5. In practice for this week's race, Larson ranked third in five consecutive lap averages and first in 10 and 15 consecutive lap averages. As one of the fastest drivers in pre-race events, Larson is one of the top favorites to compete for the win this week.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Griffin Jax Emerging as a Must-Add Arm Amidst June Surge
After opening 2026 in a relief role, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Griffin Jax was moved to the starting rotation in late April. It took a few outings for Jax to ramp up to a full starter's workload, but he's started to come into his own in recent weeks. Dating back to June 7, Jax has allowed just two earned runs while recording 21 strikeouts and two wins across 20 innings (four starts). For the season overall, the 31-year-old is averaging 96.5 miles per hour on his fastball and has pitched to a 3.33 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 54 innings. Jax has yet to go more than exactly five innings in a start, which limits his production upside to some degree. Still, his effectiveness since joining the Rays rotation makes him a quality starting pitcher streamer for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Grayson Allen Heads to Charlotte
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen has been traded to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. According to Shams Charania, Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick will move to Charlotte in exchange for Miles Bridges and two draft picks. Allen will head elsewhere after playing each of the last three seasons in Phoenix. When healthy, Allen is one of the better three-point shooters in the league while playing above-average defense as well. This past season, Allen averaged 16.5 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.0 rebounds across 28.8 minutes per game in 51 contests. His presence is a welcoming sight for the Hornets, who desperately need perimeter depth after trading LaMelo Ball earlier in the week. He figures to remain a viable fantasy contributor as long as he gets consistent minutes in the rotation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Michael McDowell is Likely to Have Another Great Race at Sonoma
Spire Motorsports driver Michael McDowell will start fourth for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is McDowell's first top-5 starting position earned through qualifying in a Sonoma race since 2023. In 13 Cup races at the California road course, McDowell has four top-10 finishes, which he scored in his last four appearances at the site. Through 17 races this year, McDowell has four top-10 finishes, which include all three prior road course events this season. In practice for this week's race, McDowell ranked 11th in five consecutive lap averages, sixth in 10 consecutive lap averages, and seventh in 15 consecutive lap averages. Due to his equipment, practice speeds, and recent history at Sonoma, McDowell is a driver worth rostering in DFS for this week's race at Sonoma as he is likely to have another great finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Miles Bridges Traded to the Suns
Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The Hornets are sending Bridges and a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick to the Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale, and a 2033 first-round pick. The Hornets have now traded two of their biggest pieces in less than a week. Bridges has been a reliable contributor for the Hornets since joining the team in 2018. This past season, Bridges averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 31.0 minutes per game in 77 contests. He's entering the final year of his contract, which is likely why the Hornets didn't get a huge return on him. The expectation is that Bridges will move into the starting five, which will limit the overall value of Dillon Brooks. This isn't a terrible landing spot for Bridges, but the Suns do have Devin Booker and Jalen Green as their primary scoring options. Bridges might see a slight downturn in value with the move to Phoenix.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Yoendrys Gomez Emerging as a Must-Add Source of Saves
Since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in early May, Minnesota Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez has emerged as a key piece of his team's bullpen. Across 20 2/3 innings (23 games) with Minnesota, Gomez has recorded a 1.31 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 22 strikeouts, and six saves. The 26-year-old is not the exclusive closer for the Twins, as he's been used in the eighth inning in each of his last two appearances. Still, Gomez has not been used before the eighth inning since late May, and he's logged four saves in June. He profiles as Minnesota's preferred ninth-inning option going forward and should be a waiver wire target for deep league fantasy managers in need of saves.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Paul Goldschmidt Remains a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target
New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has had a resurgent 2026 season thus far, hitting .291/.353/.552 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 31 runs scored, and one stolen base across 224 plate appearances. The 38-year-old was expected to fill a bench role with the Yankees entering the year, but injuries to Yankees sluggers Giancarlo Stanton (calf) and Aaron Judge (ribs) have opened up everyday playing time for Goldschmidt. The future Hall of Famer's barrel rate has bounced back from 7.9% in 2025 to 11.9% in 2026. He's also gotten stronger as the season's progressed, hitting .326 with eight home runs across eight home runs in June. Once Stanton returns, Goldschmidt could see his playing time decrease. However, Stanton's recovery timeline remains uncertain, and Goldschmidt has given the Yankees little reason to go in another direction. In any fantasy league where he's not already rostered, Goldschmidt profiles as a must-add waiver wire target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Should DFS Managers Roster Chase Briscoe at Sonoma?
Chase Briscoe of Joe Gibbs Racing will start in the seventh position for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is only the second time in Briscoe's Cup career that he will start inside the top 10 at Sonoma. In five previous races at the site, Briscoe has only one top-5 finish, but it was a second-place finish from last year's race. In 17 races this season, Briscoe has seven top-10 finishes and an average finish of 16.8. In practice for this week's race at Sonoma, Briscoe was seventh in five consecutive lap averages and second in 10 and 15 consecutive lap averages. Briscoe is a driver who is likely to finish in the top 10 based on his equipment and practice speeds despite low upside. The No. 19 Toyota driver is best recommended as a tournament option for DFS lineups this week.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Kerry Carpenter a Priority Power Waiver Target Amidst Current Hot Streak
Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter enters play on Sunday riding a two-game homer streak and has now hit six home runs in just 71 plate appearances in June. The 28-year-old missed three weeks in May with a shoulder injury after colliding with an outfield wall, but he's begun to heat up since returning. Across 190 plate appearances overall this season, Carpenter is hitting .226/.300/.488 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, and 20 runs scored. Carpenter's 31.1% strikeout rate limits his batting average upside. His playing time is also limited to a strict big-time platoon role, as he's logged just 16 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2026. Still, Carpenter owns a career barrel rate of 12.3% and hit 26 home runs across just 466 plate appearances in 2025. For fantasy managers in need of power, Carpenter is a logical waiver wire target.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Buescher is Set for a Strong DFS Performance at Sonoma
Chris Buescher of RFK Racing will start in 15th for this week's race at Sonoma Raceway, the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Buescher is the only driver from RFK to earn a top-15 starting position this week. In nine races at Sonoma, Buescher has eight top-20 finishes, with three of them being top-5s. Buescher's average finish of 13.1 is third-best of all drivers in the field this week. After 17 Cup races completed this year, Buescher has nine top-10 finishes with an average finish of 12.8. In practice for this week's Cup race, Buescher ranked 14th in five consecutive lap averages, fourth in 10 consecutive lap averages, and sixth in 15 consecutive lap averages. Considering his upside, equipment, and overall track history at Sonoma, Buescher is an excellent option for DFS lineups regardless of format for this week's race.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Ryan Blaney May be an Underrated DFS Pick at Sonoma
Team Penske's Ryan Blaney qualified 16th for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is the lowest starting position for Blaney in a Sonoma Cup race since 2023. In nine Cup starts at the site, Blaney has five top-10 finishes, including four of the last six Cup events. Through 17 races this season so far, Blaney has one win, 12 top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 11.6. In practice for this week's race, Blaney ranked eighth in five consecutive lap averages. Although Blaney is not known as a top-tier road course racer, Sonoma is one of his best road courses, and he has a car capable of contending for top-10 finishes, as shown by pre-race events. Fantasy players should like Blaney as a DFS option for all formats this week.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Should DFS Managers Roster William Byron at Sonoma?
Hendrick Motorsports driver William Byron is starting 13th for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. He qualified second-best of all four Hendrick drivers, with only Kyle Larson starting in a higher position. In seven Cup races at Sonoma, Byron has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 20.0. In 17 races completed this season, Byron has eight top-10 finishes and an average finish of 16.7. In practice for Sunday's race, Byron ranked ninth in five consecutive lap averages, 13th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and 14th in 15 consecutive lap averages. Based on his equipment and practice speeds, Byron is a decent overall DFS option for all formats as he is likely to compete for a top-10 finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
A.J. Allmendinger Could Have Another Strong Run at Sonoma
A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet, will start in the eighth position for this week's Toyota/Save Mart 250 at Sonoma Raceway. This marks the first time since 2017 and 2018 that Allmendinger earned two consecutive top-10 starting positions in qualifying in two consecutive Sonoma Cup races. In 14 Cup races at the site, Allmendinger has four top-10 finishes, including two of the last three Cup events. After 17 races so far this year, Allmendinger has three top-10 finishes, with all of them coming in the three road course events. In practice for this week's race, Allmendinger ranked first in five consecutive lap averages. Allmendinger's background is in road course racing, which lends itself well to Sonoma. With his high practice speeds, road course proficiency, and high starting position, Allmendinger makes for a sneaky tournament option capable of competing for a top-5 finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Is Ross Chastain Worth Rostering for Sonoma DFS Lineups?
Trackhouse Racing's Ross Chastain will start in the fifth position for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. This is the third time this season that Chastain will have a top-5 starting position, with his previous top-5 starts coming at other road courses. In six Cup starts at Sonoma, Chastain has four top-10 finishes, including three since 2022. Through 17 races so far this year, Chastain has four top-10 finishes, including the last two races. In practice for this week's race, Chastain ranked second in five consecutive lap averages, 10th in 10 consecutive lap averages, and 15th in 15 consecutive lap averages. The No. 1 Chevrolet driver has little upside from his starting position, but has shown that he has a fast enough car to compete for a top-10 finish. It is recommended for fantasy players to utilize Chastain in tournament lineups only for DFS this week.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Can Shane van Gisbergen Dominate at Sonoma Again?
All eyes will be on Shane van Gisbergen on Sunday at Sonoma, as is the case whenever the Cup Series stops at a road/street course. Last year int his race, SVG put on an absolutely dominating effort, leading 97 of the 110 laps en route to a 1.128-second victory over Chase Briscoe. This weekend, though, the Trackhouse Racing driver will have a slightly more difficult time putting a whooping on the field. Van Gisbergen qualified sixth for this weekend's Toyota/Save Mart 350, mostly due to the fact that he was stuck in Group One of practice and qualifying after getting caught up in a wreck at San Diego this weekend. For DFS players, though, this now means that SVG has a bit of Place Differential upside in addition to his dominator potential. Even at a very hefty salary of $14.0K, van Gisbergen is a solid daily fantasy pick on Sunday, as long as your build the rest of your lineup well around him.
Source: ifantasyrace
Source: ifantasyrace
Ty Gibbs Speeds to First Road-Course Pole at Sonoma
Ty Gibbs is one of the best road course racers in the series, but in qualifying on this track type, he has been slightly below average. That wasn't the case at Sonoma Raceway this weekend, though, as Gibbs and his No. 54 Toyota were fastest on Saturday with a lap of 74.829 seconds, beating out Carson Hocevar for the pole for this year's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Gibbs wasn't too shabby in practice either, ending up sixth-best in the session and ranking fifth-best in five-lap average. This season on the "traditional" road courses, Ty Gibbs has posted finishes of third (at Watkins Glen) and fourth (at COTA), and there's no reason to think he won't be able to challenge for a similar finish here at Sonoma on Sunday. As far as DFS goes, Ty is relatively affordable ($9.1K on DraftKings) and has the early dominator potential, so he's definitely a viable daily fantasy option.
Source: Jayski
Source: Jayski
Chase Elliott Not His Normal Self This Weekend
When the NASCAR Cup Series stops at Sonoma Raceway, one driver who is usually a "shoo in" for a good finish is Chase Elliott. Over his last eight starts at this track, Chase has finished eighth or better seven times, with the only exception being the 2019 race when he blew an engine. This weekend, though, the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports team can't seem to find the speed that they're used to having. In practice on Saturday, Chase was just 19th-fastest on the speed chart (out of 36 drivers), and in qualifying he remained pretty much the same, ending up 18th-fastest when it was all said and done. Track history says Chase Elliott will have a solid race at Sonoma on Sunday, but the lack of speed so far this weekend says that fantasy players and bettors should temper their expectations a bit.
Source: Motorsports Wire
Source: Motorsports Wire
Christopher Bell Plans to Run Full Race at Sonoma
Last week in San Diego, Christopher Bell got out of the race car at the first caution due to his broken wrist and the combination of the technical aspects of the street course and the potential for chaos and causing further injury. This weekend at Sonoma, though, Bell has stated he has no plans to get out of the race car. Brent Crews is still on duty for relief in case he is needed, though. As far as speed goes, Bell looks better this week at Sonoma compared to his race weekend at San Diego, but he's still far off from his normal pace at this track. He was 23rd-fastest in practice on Saturday and ended up qualifying 14th for this year's Toyota/Save Mart 350. Although Bell has finished fifth, ninth, and ninth over the last three Sonoma races, it's probably best to stay away from him in fantasy this weekend due to the injury and the unknown of how much that will affect him.
Source: Bob Pockrass
Source: Bob Pockrass
Luke Raley Sitting With Elbow Discomfort
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Cleveland Guardians due to some elbow discomfort, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raley tweaked his elbow on a swing on Saturday night, and it's something he has dealt with before. Outfielder Dominic Canzone is also getting Sunday off to rest his hamstring. Victor Robles will draw into the starting lineup in right field for the M's and will bat ninth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Raley played all nine innings in Saturday's 4-3 loss in Cleveland, going 0-for-3 with a walk in his four plate appearances. It doesn't sound like Raley's injury is very serious, so he could be right back in action for Monday's series opener at home against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Raley rarely faces left-handed pitchers, but he's hitting .243 (46-for-189) with 14 homers, 35 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 209 plate appearances versus right-handed hurlers this year, making him useful for his power from the left side in deeper leagues. He's rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Source: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
Wyatt Langford Placed on Injured List With Hamstring Strain
The Texas Rangers announced on Sunday that they placed outfielder Wyatt Langford (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring and activated outfielder Evan Carter (oblique) from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. The oft-injured Langford is back on the IL for the second time in 2026 after already missing around six weeks with a strained forearm. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick out of the University of Florida in 2023 carries plenty of power/speed intrigue, but his inability to stay healthy has really become a nuisance for his fantasy managers. In his 162 at-bats this year, Langford has hit a strong .278/.324/.500 with an .824 OPS, eight home runs, 20 RBI, 23 runs scored, and six stolen bases, making him stash-worthy in nearly all fantasy leagues while he recovers. Given his injury history, nobody should be expecting Langford to return before the mid-July All-Star break. Alejandro Osuna is starting in left field for Texas in their series finale on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he should be in for an uptick in playing time against righties with Langford back on the shelf. UPDATE: Manager Skip Schumaker said that Langford will stay on the IL through the All-Star break, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry.
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Can Carson Hocevar Finally Back Up Qualifying Speed?
Carson Hocevar has turned into quite the qualifier at road courses. Last season, The Hurricane started inside the first two rows at both COTA and the Chicago Street Course, and then he qualified on the outside pole at San Diego last week as well. This weekend at Sonoma, Hocevar did it again, qualifying second to Ty Gibbs for the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Now the question is, can he get the finish? In 14 career road/street course starts, Hocevar has just one top-10 finish -- a third-place result at Watkins Glen in 2024. And over his last eight starts on this track type, he hasn't finished better than 18th. Now, not all of this is his fault, as we saw him get spun while running top five late last weekend, but Hocevar's aggressive driving style can definitely be a hindrance to getting good finishes at technical race tracks. Until he proves he can start finishing races on this track type, it's probably best to stay away from The Hurricane for the time being.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
