February 14, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that right-hander
Merrill Kelly will be the team's Opening Day starter, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Kelly, 37, began last season with the D-backs before being traded to the Texas Rangers. In 32 total starts (184 innings), he went 12-9 with a 3.52 ERA (3.76 FIP), 1.11 WHIP, and 167:48 K:BB. Kelly was much better in Arizona before the trade, recording a 3.22 ERA (3.58 FIP) and 1.06 WHIP with 121 K's and 38 free passes in 128 2/3 frames over 22 starts. Kelly doesn't have overpowering stuff and is nearing the end of his career, but he can still be effective as a starter, as he frequently uses his stellar changeup to generate weak contact. In addition to regularly getting weak contact, Kelly has excellent control, with a 7.2% walk rate in his seven MLB seasons. Kelly can provide some stability to the back end of a rotation in deep fantasy leagues. He's ranked at RotoBaller as the No. 64 starting pitcher in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Arizona Republic - Nick Piecoro
February 14, 2026
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder
Jac Caglianone had a frustrating debut season in the major leagues last year, slashing .157/.237/.295 with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, 18 walks, and 52 strikeouts in 62 games over 232 plate appearances. The 23-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2024 out of Florida had impressive exit velocities, barrel rate, and bat speed, but he also struck too much and chased bad pitches. It was a small big-league sample size for Caglianone in 2025, and the Royals are giving him some "runway to establish himself as an everyday player" in 2026, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. KC sees him playing a lot in right field to begin the season. Mechanically, Caglianone focused on keeping his weight balanced in the offseason rather than being so front-foot heavy. There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Cags long term, especially with his elite power, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues will be a bit more hesitant to buy in as he heads into his sophomore season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anne Rogers
February 14, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin Jr. missed eight games in 2025 while working his way back from the devastating lower leg injury that ended his 2024 season. While he never found the trademark consistency that made him one of the most reliable fantasy wideouts at his peak, he did show flashes down the stretch, even while quarterback
Baker Mayfield and Tampa's offense faltered. After making his second return of the season in Week 12, Godwin averaged 66.5 yards across Weeks 13 and 14, scored his first touchdown of the year in Week 15, and added a season-high 108 yards and another score in Week 17. After the firing of offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard, the Buccaneers will welcome their fifth OC in as many years in Zac Robinson. While they can't seem to find consistency at the front of the room, the wide receiver corps is shaping up to look very similar in 2026, and while Godwin's 100-reception, 1,000-yard seasons may be behind him, he still profiles as a safe-floor, value buy for depth-seeking dynasty contenders.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams took massive strides in his second professional season, his first under head coach Ben Johnson, and he is now a borderline top-five quarterback in dynasty startups. The 2024 first overall pick finished as the QB5 in 2025, while seemingly leaving plays out on the field. His 58.1% completion rate didn't even crack the top-50, and his slow starts repeatedly left the Bears fighting from behind late in games. While the possibility exists that Chicago could falter in 2026, unable to rely on miracle finishes, there's also a chance the Bears are just scratching the surface of what Ben Johnson's vaunted offense is capable of. With one more year to shape the team's personnel to his scheme and mold said scheme to William's unnatural athleticism, it's possible QB5 still might be buying low.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Khalil Shakir has put up strikingly similar stat lines over each of the past two seasons, averaging 93 targets, 74 receptions, 770 yards, and four touchdowns as the top wideout in what is usually thought of as a high-powered offense. While Shakir has provided a safe fantasy floor for the better parts of the past three seasons, it's unlikely he takes a huge leap forward in year five and would likely benefit from a more naturally fitting supporting role. After publicly disparaging 2024 second-round pick
Keon Coleman, the Bills have been repeatedly tied to wide receivers in what projects to be a very strong draft class. Any high-profile additions to the position will likely find work at the expense of Coleman. At the same time, Shakir could benefit from softer coverages while still seeing five to seven looks per game. While he will likely never profile as a fantasy league-winner, Shakir's floor is secure and could actually rise if Buffalo's offense can take a step under new head coach Joe Brady.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Tre Tucker has seen his average depth of target drop precipitously through each of his first three seasons in the league, leaving many questioning whether the Raiders have truly taken advantage of his 4.4-second 40-yard dash speed. With incoming head coach Klint Kubiak coming off a Super Bowl season with Offensive Player of the Year
Jaxon Smith-Njigba, he'll need to rely more on scheme than personnel if he hopes to succeed in his early days in Las Vegas. Kubiak employed rookie
Tory Horton sparingly but effectively as a downfield weapon in Seattle, but he was not able to strike the same chord with fellow speedster
Rashid Shaheed following a midseason trade. The Raiders offense will presumably run through tight end
Brock Bowers and running back
Ashton Jeanty, but Tucker still profiles as Vegas' de facto number one receiver. Hints of how Kubiak elects to use him should come as early as free agency and the draft, but Tucker will be an intriguing name to monitor heading into 2026 training camps.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Sean Tucker saw a career high of 86 carries in 2025, and although his efficiency dipped drastically from his 2024 sophomore campaign, he could see an expanded role in 2026. With fifth-year back
Rachaad White scheduled to hit free agency, and a weak incoming rookie class, Tucker should slot in as
Bucky Irving's primary backup/change-of-pace back. New offensive coordinator Zac Robinson has already compared Irving to
Bijan Robinson, whom he rode to a league-leading 2,298 yards from scrimmage with the Falcons in 2025. The unspoken silver lining is that, in Robinson's two seasons in Atlanta, backup running back
Tyler Allgeier averaged 671 yards and over five touchdowns while working behind arguably the most talented back in the league. Where Tucker will need to make significant strides to stay on the field is in the passing game. He averaged an abysmal 0.58 yards per route run in 2025, his second time below 0.7 yards through his first three seasons. If Robinson can tap into Tucker's game-breaking speed and boost his efficiency while working him into the passing game, the fourth-year back could be in line for a minor breakout.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder
Jordan Lawlar struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2025, hitting .182/.257/.288 with zero home runs, five RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases across 74 plate appearances. The 23-year-old also posted below-average defensive metrics while bouncing around between third base, second base, and shortstop. Over the offseason, Arizona announced that the majority of Lawlar's 2026 Spring Training reps would come in the outfield. The position change may end up leading Lawlar to an early-season starting role in the big leagues, as star Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll (hand) underwent surgery on a broken hamate bone on Wednesday and may miss the start of the season as a result. Arizona outfielder
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) will definitely be sidelined for Opening Day, so the team has a significant need for help in the outfield. Lawlar mashed Triple-A pitching to a .313/.403/.564 line with 11 home runs, 52 RBI, 50 runs scored, and 20 stolen bases across 300 plate appearances in 2025. With a current average draft position of pick 336, Lawlar could be worth a late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Kansas City Royals third baseman
Maikel Garcia put together a breakout season in 2025, hitting .286/.351/.449 with 16 home runs, 74 RBI, 81 runs scored, and 23 stolen bases across 666 plate appearances. The 25-year-old posted career-best walk (9.3%) and strikeout (12.6%) rates, while still posting a stellar 45.1% hard-hit rate. Garcia also spent time at shortstop, second base, and in the outfield in 2025, so he may offer multi-position eligibility to fantasy managers in certain league formats. Although it was the best of his career, Garcia's 5.6% barrel rate in 2025 remains below average and may indicate a limited power ceiling. However, there's reason to believe that he could offer more in terms of stolen bases, as Garcia swiped 37 bags despite a brutal .281 on-base percentage as recently as 2024. Garcia should be locked into an everyday role at the top of the Kansas City lineup, so he offers a stable floor in terms of RBI and runs scored. If he can get back to his previously demonstrated levels of aggression on the base paths while holding his gains with the bat, Garcia's current average draft position of pick 80 could prove to be a bargain for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
San Diego Padres starting pitcher
Nick Pivetta put together a breakout season in 2025, posting a 13-5 record with a 2.87 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and 190 strikeouts across 181 2/3 innings (31 starts). 2025 was the 32-year-old's first season with an ERA under 4.04, and he still holds a career ERA of 4.47 across over 1,200 career innings, even after his standout year. Much of Pivetta's success can be attributed to his diminished home run rate. After allowing 1.72 HR/9 while pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2024, Pivetta allowed just 1.09 HR/9 in 2025. Part of those gains can be attributed to his transition from making his home starts in the hitter-friendly Fenway Park to San Diego's pitcher-friendly Petco Park. However, Pivetta's career HR/9 is 1.46, so he seems likely to regress in the category in 2026. Pivetta has posted three consecutive seasons with a WHIP of 1.13 or lower and at least a 19.4% K-BB rate, so he still profiles as a solid pitcher. However, with an average draft position of pick 93, Pivetta may currently be overvalued by fantasy managers heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that the team is going to "slow play" relief pitcher
Brusdar Graterol's (shoulder) ramp-up this spring, per Jack Harris of the California Post. Harris reports that Graterol's availability for Opening Day has yet to be determined, but that Roberts said Graterol is "going to take some time." Graterol was a dominant reliever in his last full season in 2023, posting a 1.20 ERA and 0.97 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and seven saves across 67 1/3 innings pitched. However, injuries limited him to just seven appearances in 2024 and sidelined him for the entirety of 2025. The Dodgers signed veteran closer
Edwin Diaz over the offseason, and setup man
Tanner Scott seems likely to take over the ninth inning if Diaz were to get hurt. As such, even a fully healthy Graterol appears to be blocked off from save chances in Los Angeles, further limiting his fantasy appeal in 2026.
--Will BradySource: California Post - Jack Harris
February 14, 2026
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that outfield prospect
Spencer Jones is "currently blocked" from playing time at the big-league level, per Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. A former first-round pick by the Yankees in 2022, Jones will turn 25 years old in May. He posted monster numbers split between Double and Triple-A in 2025, hitting .274/.362/.571 with 35 home runs, 80 RBI, 102 runs scored, and 29 stolen bases across 506 plate appearances. However, swing-and-miss remains a major concern in Jones' profile, as he logged a 35.4% strikeout rate. The Yankees currently have established veterans
Cody Bellinger,
Trent Grisham, and
Aaron Judge penciled in as their starting outfielders, while
Giancarlo Stanton is locked in as the designated hitter. Even if one of those four players were to suffer an injury, fellow Yankees outfield prospect
Jasson Dominguez may be ahead of Jones in the outfield pecking order. Barring a trade or multiple outfield injuries in New York, it appears as though Jones will begin the 2026 season in the Minors.
--Will BradySource: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
February 14, 2026
Detroit Tigers infielder
Jace Jung is taking reps at first base in camp, per Tigers beat writer Chris McCosky. The 25-year-old Jung has previously appeared at both second base and third base across two separate stints with Detroit in 2024 and 2025. Jung has struggled to hit at the big-league level, posting a .190/.315/.230 slash line with zero home runs, six RBI, 22 runs scored, and zero stolen bases across 149 career plate appearances. He recorded much better numbers across 495 plate appearances with Triple-A Toledo in 2025, hitting .252/.370/.447 with 17 home runs, 74 RBI, 69 runs scored, and four stolen bases. Detroit currently has the righty-swinging
Spencer Torkelson penciled in as its everyday first baseman. Jung, a left-handed hitter, could potentially work his way into some at-bats at first base against tough right-handed pitchers if he can make the Tigers roster. Jung is unlikely to carry significant fantasy value in 2026, but managers interested in Torkelson may want to take note of Jung's progress at first base.
--Will BradySource: Chris McCosky
February 14, 2026
Since signing with the Detroit Lions as a free agent before the 2023 season, running back
David Montgomery has been a key cog in the team's offensive resurgence. However, the 28-year-old saw a definitive downturn in his production in 2025, as star Lions back
Jahmyr Gibbs took over a true lead role in the Detroit backfield. Across 17 games played, Montgomery recorded 716 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 158 carries. Over his last eight contests of 2025, Montgomery recorded more than eight rush attempts just once. At the conclusion of the regular season, Lions general manager Brad Holmes mentioned the possibility that the team could look to move on from Montgomery. While a change of scenery could help Montgomery's playing time outlook, he may no longer be able to handle a true RB1 workload as he enters his age-29 campaign. If Montgomery remains with the Lions, he likely profiles as a touchdown-dependent running back option with a limited upside for fantasy managers, unless Gibbs suffers an injury.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Chicago Bears wide receiver
DJ Moore had the least productive season of his NFL career in 2025, recording 50 receptions for 683 yards and six touchdowns on 85 targets across 17 games played. On the bright side, Moore remains an NFL ironman, as he has played all 17 games in five consecutive seasons and has missed just two contests across his eight-year career. Moore also finished the 2025 season strong, hauling in 11 catches for 116 yards and two touchdowns on 15 targets in Chicago's two postseason games. However, Moore could be seeing some age-related decline as he enters his age-29 season, and the Bears have a strong collection of young pass-catchers coming up behind him in wide receivers
Rome Odunze and
Luther Burden III, as well as tight end
Colston Loveland. Moore has a significant chunk of money remaining on his current contract with Chicago, so he appears likely to be with the Bears in 2026. While Moore should still play an important role in the team's passing game, his days as a lead NFL wideout and a consistent fantasy producer may be behind him.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
After back-to-back first-team All-Pro seasons in 2023 and 2024, Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson suffered through an injury-marred down year in 2025. Across 13 games played, the 29-year-old completed 63.6% of his pass attempts for 2,549 yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. Jackson also posted his least productive NFL season as a rusher, recording 349 yards and two scores on 67 rush attempts. In fairness, the two-time MVP dealt with both hamstring and back injuries, both of which may have impacted his performance even when he was able to take the field. Jackson will be working with an entirely new coaching staff in Baltimore in 2026. Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is the Ravens' new head coach, and former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will assume the same role with Baltimore. While the coaching changes could spark some new developments in the offensive infrastructure around Jackson, a potential return to full health is likely the most important offseason development for fantasy managers to monitor. Jackson remains an elite fantasy quarterback option, but his profile carries a bit more risk after his injury issues in 2025.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum saw limited playing time in a reserve role behind Rams back
Kyren Williams as a rookie. While Williams remained the team's RB1 in 2025, Corum saw a significant workload increase in his second NFL season. Across 17 games, Corum recorded 746 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 145 touches. He was highly efficient as a rusher when given an opportunity, averaging 5.1 yards per rush attempt. Still, Williams remains under contract with the Rams through the 2028 season, and he remained a standout performer by recording over 1,500 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025. Additionally, Corum has not shown much of an ability to impact the passing game so far in his NFL career, recording just 15 total receptions across 34 career games played. Corum proved that he can be an impact rusher at the NFL level in 2025, which is a notable development after his quiet rookie season. However, barring injury, his fantasy upside remains limited as long as both he and Williams are in Los Angeles.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back
Zach Charbonnet (knee) spent the majority of the 2025 season in a relatively even playing time split with fellow Seahawks back
Kenneth Walker III. However, Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in his knee during Seattle's NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers. Given the timing of the injury, Charbonnet could miss the start of the 2026 season, if not more. Across 16 regular-season games, the 25-year-old recorded 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries. Charbonnet established himself as Seattle's preferred option at the goal-line and has racked up 20 rushing touchdowns over the past two seasons. While the Seahawks are reportedly looking to re-sign him, Walker III is now set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason. If Walker III were to sign elsewhere, Charbonnet could take over as the team's lead back once he gets healthy. Still, given the nature of his injury and Walker III's standout playoff run after Charbonnet went down, it seems unlikely that Charbonnet will be ticketed for anything more than a support upon his return. Charbonnet's long-term outlook in dynasty formats should take a hit as a result of his unfortunate injury setback.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
Across 17 games as a rookie in 2025, Denver Broncos running back
RJ Harvey recorded 896 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 193 touches. The 25-year-old opened the season in a relatively limited RB2 role behind veteran Broncos back
J.K. Dobbins. However, Dobbins suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 10, opening the door for Harvey to take on more backfield work. From Week 11 onwards, Harvey recorded 507 yards from scrimmage and scored six touchdowns. Heading into 2026, Harvey looks well-positioned to take over as Denver's full-time lead back as Dobbins is set to hit free agency this spring. The Broncos could easily re-sign Dobbins or bring in a different veteran back to ease Harvey's workload. Still, the trajectory of Harvey's rookie season indicates he's a player on the rise, and his fantasy stock in dynasty formats should be trending upward after 2025.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
February 14, 2026
The New York Yankees want to give outfielder
Jasson Dominguez everyday reps, but they might not be able to offer that at the major-league level to begin the 2026 season, according to general manager Brian Cashman. It means that Dominguez could begin the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 23-year-old Dominican switch-hitter lost his path to regular playing time last year when the team brought back
Trent Grisham to play center field and
Cody Bellinger to play left field.
Aaron Judge is locked into right field, so Dominguez won't have a clear path to consistent playing time in the majors unless there's an injury to one of those three outfielders or designated hitter
Giancarlo Stanton.
Oswaldo Cabrera could beat Dominguez out for the last bench spot. Dominguez, who is known as the Martian, is loaded with talent and possesses speed, but his defensive limitations make it challenging for the Yankees to justify carrying him as a bench player. He slashed .257/.331/.388 with 10 homers and 23 steals in 123 regular-season games last year. Dominguez is one injury away from being very attractive in fantasy in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
February 14, 2026
Chicago Cubs left-hander
Shota Imanaga has teamed with pitching coach Tommy Hottovy to adjust his pitch repertoire going into the 2026 season, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. Hottovy said the goal is to keep honing a sweeper from his "natural arm slot" while reintroducing a cutter and finding a sinker grip that "helps maintain velocity." The 32-year-old Japanese southpaw was an All-Star in his first year with the Cubs in 2024, going 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA. He was off to a strong start last year, too, before a left-hamstring injury on May 4 cost him seven weeks and impacted his performance down the stretch. Imanaga allowed 20 home runs in his final 12 starts for a 5.17 ERA in that span. He was even worse in two playoff appearances. If Imanaga can stay healthy and rediscover his magic from 2024, he'll be a great value pick in fantasy drafts. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 50 starting pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian
February 14, 2026
The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent left-handed reliever
Andrew Chafin to a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training on Saturday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Chafin, 35, will bring some much-needed high-leverage experience to the rebuilding Twins' bullpen this year, although he probably won't be an option for saves. The former first-rounder back in 2011 out of Kent State University has 12 years of big-league experience, most recently posting a 2.41 ERA (3.46 FIP) and 1.43 WHIP with 36 strikeouts and 19 walks in 33 2/3 relief innings with the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels last year. Chafin could be useful in deep holds leagues in his new home, and the Twins may try to flip him at this year's trade deadline if he's pitching well. Chafin holds a career 3.35 ERA and 1.28 WHIP with 20 saves and a 25.8% strikeout rate.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
February 14, 2026
Free-agent right-hander
Griffin Canning (Achilles) and the San Diego Padres agreed to an undisclosed contract on Saturday, pending a physical, sources familiar with the deal told Robert Murray of FanSided.com. Canning was in the midst of a breakout campaign last year with the New York Mets, going 7-3 with a career-best 3.77 ERA (4.04 FIP) and 1.38 WHIP with 70 strikeouts and 35 walks in 76 1/3 innings over 16 starts, when he ruptured his left Achilles in late June. The 29-year-old is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2026 season, but when he is, he'll be a candidate to join the back end of the Friars' starting rotation. Canning was able to find success with the Mets by using a cut fastball and avoiding the long ball for the most part. He'll be heading to a nice pitching environment at Petco Park, but he'll be a pretty big risk in deeper leagues because of his lengthy injury history.
--Keith HernandezSource: FanSided.com - Robert Murray
February 14, 2026
Free-agent outfielder
Nick Castellanos is joining the San Diego Padres on a league-minimum MLB deal ($780,000), according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Athletic's Dennis Lin reports that Castellanos is expected to make his first-base debut with the Padres while also seeing time in the outfield and at designated hitter. The Philadelphia Phillies will pay Castellanos the remainder of the $20 million he's owed for 2026 after they released him earlier this week. The 33-year-old former first-rounder has been declining at the plate in recent seasons, and he has also been one of the worst defensive outfielders in the game. He hit .250/.294/.400 with a .694 OPS, 17 home runs, 72 RBI, and 72 runs for the Phils last year in 147 regular-season games. Castellanos can still contribute, but Petco Park will be a ballpark downgrade, and he's unlikely to play every day anymore.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
February 13, 2026
Free-agent
Joey Gallo, who is making a full-time transition as a pitcher, is starting to throw for interested teams and has been working out in Florida, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Gallo was in spring training with the Chicago White Sox last year before being released after going 2-for-20 with 11 strikeouts at the plate in nine games. The 32-year-old veteran had two 40-homer seasons with the Texas Rangers back in 2017 and 2018 and had prodigious power in his prime, but he drastically fell off as a hitter in recent seasons and is now trying to make a comeback on the mound. In 2024 with the Washington Nationals, he hit just .161/.277/.336 with 10 home runs and 102 strikeouts in 76 games (260 plate appearances). Gallo's arm strength has always been elite, but he'll probably be a long shot to contribute at the major-league level as a pitcher.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
February 13, 2026
A Cincinnati Bengals team source told NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe that it seems inevitable that All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) will leave this offseason. The Bengals could either let Hendrickson walk in free agency or slap the franchise tag on him and try to trade him. Wolfe says to keep an eye on the Indianapolis Colts. Indy wants to be aggressive, and they made the splash move to acquire cornerback Sauce Gardner from the Jets last season. Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and defensive-line coach Marion Hobby both have familiarity with Hendrickson from their time as coaches in Cincy for four-plus seasons. The 31-year-old pass-rusher had back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons in 2023 and 2024 but played only seven games in 2025 due to hip/pelvis injuries. Hendrickson would immediately make Indy's pass rush more formidable if he were to join them in free agency or via trade.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
February 13, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars two-way player
Travis Hunter (knee) is expected to be 100% healthy for Week 1 of the 2026 season this fall, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network, although his usage will change a lot. Hunter's rookie season ended early due to an LCL knee injury that required surgery, and he finished with 28 receptions for 298 yards and one touchdown on 45 targets in seven games played. Wolfe reports that the Jaguars plan to use the former Heisman Trophy winner as a full-time cornerback and part-time wide receiver in 2026. In 2025, Hunter played more than double his snaps on offense than as a defensive back. Jacksonville thinks Hunter can be an elite cornerback while also being an impact player on offense, although this news is going to drastically affect his fantasy value in a negative way entering Year 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
February 13, 2026
San Diego Padres right-handed reliever
Jason Adam (quadriceps) told 97.3 The Fan on Friday that he thinks he could be available for Opening Day in late March as he works his way back from a ruptured left quadriceps tendon that he suffered late last year. Adam has been throwing bullpen sessions, but he still has some boxes to check to prove that he can field his own position and move around. The most likely scenario is that the 34-year-old veteran will start the 2026 season on the injured list before making his season debut at some point in April. Before his injury, Adam was a key piece of SD's lights-out bullpen, posting a 1.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 70:25 K:BB in 65 1/3 innings out of the bullpen. His 29 holds ranked seventh among relievers. Adam's strikeout rate dipped a bit to 25.9%, which was his lowest mark since 2019. If he can stay healthy in 2026, Adam should be a great asset in holds leagues yet again.
--Keith HernandezSource: 97.3 The Fan
February 13, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks re-signed right-hander
Zac Gallen for around $22 million on Friday night, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He rejected Arizona's $22.025 million qualifying offer back in November, but he'll end up making around the same amount in 2026 as he looks to bounce back in a familiar environment. Gallen will return to the desert after the 30-year-old veteran had a career-high 4.83 ERA (4.50 FIP) and 1.26 WHIP with 175 strikeouts and 66 walks in 192 innings over 33 starts in his walk year in 2025. His 31 home runs were easily a career high as well. In addition to being much more hittable last year, Gallen's strikeout rate fell to a career-low 21.5%. Gallen's cutter and sinker, which he threw more of, were just not effective enough. He could rebound by keeping the ball in the yard more often, but there's also a good chance we've already seen peak Gallen.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
February 13, 2026
Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Zac Veen finished his first MLB season at an unhealthy 202 pounds, but he's now at 245 pounds after adding muscle in the offseason, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. "Definitely one of the bigger, main things was sobering up," said Veen, 24. "I had a pretty big substance abuse problem for a few years. But I'm completely clean and sober." The former ninth overall pick in 2020 went 4-for-34 (.118) with 14 strikeouts in 37 plate appearances in his first 12 big-league games with the Rockies last year before being sent back to Triple-A Albuquerque. Johnny Goodrich, Veen's high-school coach, said his speed, leaping ability, and hitting exit velocities have improved with the added muscle. Veen is currently in an uphill battle to win an Opening Day roster spot, especially with the offseason addition of
Jake McCarthy. He can be ignored in redraft leagues to start the year, but fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues shouldn't give up on him just yet.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
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