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Shohei Ohtani Sitting Again as a Hitter in Thursday's Series Finale
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not be in the starting lineup as a hitter for the second straight day in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. Catcher Will Smith will serve as the designated hitter and will bat leadoff, with Dalton Rushing doing the catching for right-hander Emmet Sheehan while hitting seventh against Giants right-hander Landon Roupp. Although Ohtani hit a home run on Tuesday night in a Dodgers loss, he has been struggling offensively for much of the 2026 season, and manager Dave Roberts confirmed earlier this week that he was considering resting the Japanese superstar for multiple days to get his head right. Believe it or not, even the 31-year-old four-time MVP is prone to slumps. He's currently slashing .240/.370/.427 with a .796 OPS, seven home runs, 17 RBI, 27 runs scored, and five steals across 150 at-bats. Ohtani has hit just .150 (6-for-40) with a homer, four RBI, six runs, and a steal in 46 plate appearances across 12 games in May.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mark Stone Misses Third Consecutive Game
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (lower body) won't play in Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports. The Golden Knights captain continues to deal with a lower-body injury, which he sustained in Game 3 of the series. No changes are planned to Vegas' forward lines, meaning Brandon Saad will continue to fill in for Stone. He has notched one assist in two games since entering the lineup. However, Saad has been limited to 9:29 of ice time per game, making him a tough player to trust in DFS.
Source: Jesse Granger
Source: Jesse Granger
Should Michael Soroka be Rostered in More Fantasy Leagues?
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Michael Soroka was definitely not on the radar in many fantasy leagues entering his seventh season in the big leagues after posting a 4.52 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 95:29 K:BB in 89 2/3 frames across his 22 appearances (17 starts) in 2025 with the Washington Nationals and Chicago Cubs. The stuff wasn't terrible, but the 28-year-old had not reached 90 innings at the big-league level since 2019. So far in his eight starts in 2026 in the desert, Soroka has impressed with a 5-2 record, 3.53 ERA (3.18 FIP), and 1.31 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 12 walks in 43 1/3 frames. Since allowing a season-high eight earned runs on 10 hits in just three innings versus the Milwaukee Brewers on April 30, Soroka has locked things back in with one earned run allowed, three walks, and 11 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings in two starts against the Pirates and Rangers. His 4.76 expected ERA points to regression, but Soroka can still be a useful matchup-based streamer for fantasy managers. His next outing on the road in Colorado at hitter-friendly Coors Field will be a dicey one. Soroka is currently rostered in 59% of Yahoo leagues, where he also carries relief eligibility.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
Kris Knoblauch Fired as Oilers Head Coach
The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Kris Knoblauch on Thursday. Edmonton is on the hunt for its 10th head coach in 15 years, even after reaching a three-year contract extension with Knoblauch last October that was intended to begin next season. In his first two years behind the bench, Knoblauch led the Oilers to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals. He couldn't match those heights in 2025-26, as the team was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in six games by the Anaheim Ducks. The 47-year-old had a 135-77-21 record in 233 regular-season games with Edmonton.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Micah Parsons Expected to Miss the Early Part of the Season
NFL reporter Adam Schefter said on ESPN's Get Up that the Green Bay Packers expect All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) to miss the early part of the 2026 season while he recovers from the torn ACL that he suffered on Dec. 14 last year against the Denver Broncos. With that said, Parsons will be a candidate to be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin the regular season. Parsons could potentially miss the first three to four games this fall, but as Schefter points out, we are still around five months away from Week 1, so Parsons has plenty of time to beat his current timetable. Green Bay sent two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to the Dallas Cowboys to acquire Parsons before the start of last season. The 26-year-old made an immediate impact in his new digs, tallying 12.5 sacks and 41 tackles (19 solo) in 14 games before suffering his season-ending knee injury. The Packers' defense was not the same the rest of the way. Parsons' IDP fantasy stock will slip slightly this year because he might not be ready to go by Week 1, but he should still be considered a top-20 defensive lineman.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Colby Parkinson a Clear Dynasty Sell-High Candidate Entering 2026
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson turned in the best season of his career in 2025, recording 43 receptions for 408 yards and eight touchdowns on 56 targets across 15 games. While Parkinson's production can't be ignored, all signs point to regression heading into 2026. The 27-year-old has never averaged even four targets per game in any of his six NFL seasons, leading his fantasy outlook to be heavily reliant on touchdown-scoring. Additionally, Parkinson faces significant competition for tight end snaps in Los Angeles from the combination of Tyler Higbee, 2025 second-rounder Terrance Ferguson, and 2026 second-rounder Max Klare. The Rams are known for using multiple-tight-end personnel groupings at a high rate, which helps Parkinson's playing time outlook. Still, expecting him to provide consistent fantasy production every week looks like a losing proposition for fantasy managers. RotoBaller currently ranks Parkinson as the 49th-best tight end for dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Harrison Picks Up Fourth Win With Seven-K Performance Against Padres
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison continued his breakout season in 2026 with the Brew Crew by picking up his fourth win of the season in Thursday's series finale at American Family Field against the punchless San Diego Padres. Harrison tossed five shutout innings with five hits allowed, no walks, and seven strikeouts to lower his season ERA to 2.09. The 24-year-old southpaw hasn't gone beyond six innings in any of his eight starts so far this year, but he has tapped into his potential in his first year in Milwaukee and has become a reliable starting pitcher in the majority of fantasy leagues after the San Francisco Giants gave up on him and traded him to the Boston Red Sox last year. Harrison doesn't overpower hitters with velocity, but he came into Thursday's start in the 88th percentile in hard-hit rate, keeping hitters off balance and avoiding barrels. Surprisingly, he also entered Thursday's game in the 88th percentile in strikeout rate. His expected ERA sits at 3.52, so Harrison is likely facing some regression, but he also has a solid .299 xwOBA. After another strong start on Thursday, Harrison has become more of a waiver priority. He's rostered in less than 70% of Yahoo leagues currently.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Omarion Hampton Poised for Year 2 Breakout in Los Angeles
The 22nd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton had his rookie season disrupted by an ankle injury that caused him to miss eight games. However, the 23-year-old flashed high-end upside when on the field, recording 737 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 156 touches across nine games. Heading into 2026, Hampton should be fully healthy for training camp and projects as the clear RB1 in Los Angeles. He'll also get the benefit of working in a revamped Chargers offense that should feature a significantly improved offensive line and will be directed by a new play-caller in Mike McDaniel. As long as he can avoid injuries, Hampton looks like an obvious breakout candidate entering 2026 and should be valued as an RB1 by dynasty managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Blake Corum's Dynasty Stock Rising After Encouraging 2025 Campaign
After logging just 65 touches across 17 games as a rookie in 2024, Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum carved out a much larger role in his team's offense in his second NFL season in 2025. Across 17 games, the 25-year-old amassed 782 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns on 153 touches. Corum's ability to take on a true RB1 workload in Los Angeles remains impeded by the presence of Rams back Kyren Williams, who has recorded at least 1,300 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons and remains under contract with the team through 2028. However, recent reporting out of Los Angeles suggests that Corum and Williams are in line for a nearly 50/50 workload split in 2026. While his upside is limited by Williams, Corum has already proven he can be a productive player for fantasy managers. He's also just an injury to Williams away from vaulting into top-12 running back territory. In dynasty formats, Corum's stock is rising entering 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Landen Roupp's Strong Start for Real?
San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp has become a popular waiver-wire pickup because of his strong start in his third year in the big leagues, but can he keep it up, or should fantasy managers sell high on him? Roupp enters a tough matchup on Thursday night on the road against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and is currently 5-3 with a career-best 3.09 ERA (2.51 FIP) and 1.09 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and 19 walks in 43 2/3 innings across his first eight starts of 2026. With an expected ERA of 2.55 and an xwOBA of .255, the 27-year-old's underlying metrics point to his early-season numbers being sustainable going forward. Roupp also ranks in the 98th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 86th percentile in strikeout rate, although he sits in the 31st percentile in walk rate. The former 12th-rounder in 2021 has been great at limiting hard contact and keeping the ball in the yard -- he leads the league with a 0.2 HR/9 mark. Roupp will be bested on Thursday, but he did limit the Dodgers to one earned run on just one hit with five walks and seven strikeouts in five innings in a win at home back on April 21.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Does Jaxson Dart Carry High-End Dynasty QB1 Upside?
The 25th overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took over as his team's QB1 in Week 4 of his rookie season. The 23-year-old flashed high-end upside throughout his first NFL campaign, completing 63.7% of his pass attempts for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Perhaps most importantly for his fantasy outlook, Dart showed off what he could do with his legs by rushing for 487 yards and nine touchdowns on 86 attempts. Dart will be working with a new coaching staff in 2026, which adds a layer of uncertainty to his profile. However, he also should get a chance to work with star Giants wideout Malik Nabers (knee), who went down with a season-ending knee injury during Dart's NFL debut in 2025. Given the dual-threat ability Dart displayed as a rookie, he should be viewed as a potential future high-end QB1 in dynasty formats heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
David Montgomery's Dynasty Stock Rising Following Move to Houston
After spending the last three seasons as a member of the Detroit Lions, veteran running back David Montgomery was acquired by the Houston Texans over the offseason. Montgomery had a successful stint with Detroit, recording over 2,500 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns across 45 games with the team. However, the emergence of Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs led to Montgomery averaging a career-low 10.7 touches per game in 2025. In Houston, Montgomery profiles as the clear lead back and should have a chance to re-establish himself as a top-24 fantasy running back. Montgomery is entering his age-29 season, so he may not be the long-term answer in Houston. Still, his dynasty outlook is significantly improved following his offseason change of scenery.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Can Chris Godwin Jr. Re-Establish His Dynasty Value in 2026?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. has struggled to stay on the field since suffering a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of the 2024 season. Continued lower leg injuries caused him to miss eight games in 2025, and he finished the year with just 33 receptions for 360 yards and two touchdowns on 51 targets. On the bright side, Godwin Jr. should finally be fully healthy for the start of the 2026 season. He also could be the number one target in Tampa Bay following the departure of longtime Bucs wideout Mike Evans in free agency. However, Tampa Bay has several promising young wide receivers in Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson, and 2026 third-rounder Ted Hurst. Given Godwin Jr.'s injury history, his dynasty value is uncertain as he heads into his age-30 season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
JJ Bleday Continues to Thrive With Reds, Homers Twice on Thursday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder JJ Bleday has looked like a different hitter since joining the Reds this year, as he came into Thursday's action with a .292/.443/.646 slash line, a 1.088 OPS, four home runs, 12 RBI, and eight runs scored in just 15 games played. The former fourth overall pick by the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of Vanderbilt kept it going in Thursday's 15-1 blowout win over the visiting Washington Nationals, going 3-for-5 at the plate as the designated hitter with two home runs, six RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .321 and his OPS to 1.210. The left-handed-hitting outfielder now has six long balls in his first 52 at-bats since joining Cincy, which should have fantasy managers taking notice in all formats. Bleday won't be able to keep this pace up all season, but his pedigree as a top draft choice makes him more intriguing as a potential waiver-wire star in 2026 who is clicking with a change of scenery in a very hitter-friendly home ballpark. Bleday is only rostered right now in 18% of Yahoo leagues and should deserve more attention.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jesus Made Named MLB's No. 1 Prospect, Will he Debut in 2026?
Per MLB Pipeline, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Jesus Made is now the No. 1 prospect in baseball, taking over the top spot with shortstop Konnor Griffin now starting in the big leagues for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Made is only 19 years old and hails from the Dominican Republic, but he has a realistic chance to make his major-league debut before the 2026 season is over in Milwaukee. The 6-foot-1, 221-pound switch-hitter is currently stationed at Double-A Biloxi, where he has hit .257/.340/.400 with a .740 OPS, three home runs, 20 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 26 runs scored in 34 games across 159 plate appearances for the Shuckers. He doesn't have any obvious weaknesses from either side of the plate, and he has 25- to 30-homer upside at the big-league level at a premium position. In addition to his raw-power upside at the plate, Made has a refined approach at the plate despite his young age, and he consistently finds the barrel when he makes contact. In addition to his hitting skills, Made is a plus runner with lots of range at the 6. He could initially be used at second and third base in the majors, but long-term, he has the skills to stick at shortstop. Despite not even being 20 years of age yet, Made is rostered in 7% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Emmanuel Rodriguez Worth Stashing Amid Injured List Stint?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (thumb) hasn't played in a game since May 1 after suffering a muscle strain in his thumb, but could be back on the field in the coming weeks. Before hitting the injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, the Twins' fourth-ranked prospect was showing well, hitting .247 with six home runs and producing a superb .417 on-base percentage thanks to an elite 21.3 percent walk rate (28.7 percent strikeout rate). The left-handed slugger has displayed an elite eye at the plate for the entirety of his minor league career, and had a 16-home run campaign in just 99 games back in 2023, but staying healthy has been an issue for him, playing a total of 65 games in 2025 and 47 in 2024. With Matt Wallner recently demoted to Triple-A, there could be a path to playing time once Rodriguez returns to action, and with his solid combination of power, speed, and plate discipline, the 23-year-old is a worthy stash candidate in deeper leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Thomas White Primed for Call-Up the Next Time Marlins Need an Arm?
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White could be the next man up when a rotation spot opens up after the recently promoted Robby Snelling (elbow) hit the injured list with a UCL sprain after one start, with the team recalling Braxton Garrett for Thursday's start against the Twins. White is not on the 40-man roster, so it is not a certainty he'll be the next name called, and he was shaky in his latest start at Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, allowing four earned runs on seven hits (two home runs) and two walks in just four innings of work. He struck out three batters, but his ERA at Triple-A now stands at 4.86 through five starts with an uninspiring 1.62 WHIP, thanks partly to a high 11.1 percent walk rate. Still, the Marlins' top prospect was fantastic in 2025, recording a 2.31 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 145 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings (25.0 percent K-BB%) across three levels, and should get back on track soon. With a nearing MLB debut and his high potential for strikeouts, the 21-year-old is one of the top pitchers to stash in most formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Chase Dollander Pulled Early on Thursday With Arm Tightness
Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander (arm) was pulled from Thursday's series finale at PNC Park early against the Pittsburgh Pirates with right-arm tightness, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Dollander made the start and only went one inning, giving up three earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out none before getting the early hook. The 24-year-old's velocity was down, but as of right now, the severity of his arm injury is unknown. The former ninth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Tennessee has mostly served in a bulk-relief role in 2025 in his second year in the big leagues -- Thursday was just his third traditional start of the year -- and he came into Thursday's action with a strong 3.35 ERA (3.83 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, and 47:17 K:BB in 43 innings across his nine appearances (two starts). Dollander's strong start in his first full year in the big leagues has made him a popular waiver-wire target early on, although he's still rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Source: MLB.com - Thomas Harding
Colt Emerson Making a Push for Big-League Debut, Remains a Top Hitter to Stash
Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson stayed hot on Wednesday, clubbing his seventh home run of the season and collecting four RBI in a 2-for-5 day at the plate. The Mariners' top-ranked prospect is slashing .300/.333/.520 in 11 games in May, and owns a .257/.342/.478 slash line for the season with seven home runs and nine steals through 35 games at Triple-A Tacoma. The former first-rounder has the makings of a potential five-category producer for fantasy, and despite being just 20 years old, appears likely to be the next highly-rated MLB prospect (MLB No. 6 overall) to make his major league debut this season. With no current holes on the major league roster, a promotion is not imminent, but it could happen before the end of the month or shortly thereafter, so fantasy managers looking for a fantasy-friendly infield bat should consider Emerson as one of the top hitters to stash ahead of his eventual call-up.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Emerson Hancock Could Be Emerging as a Breakout Starting Pitcher
After struggling to a 4.90 ERA across 90 MLB innings in 2025, Seattle Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock entered 2026 as an afterthought in the minds of most fantasy managers. However, the 26-year-old has gotten off to a strong start to the year, recording a 3-1 record with a 3.21 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts across 47 2/3 innings (eight starts). Hancock's underlying metrics support his improvement as well, as his K-BB rate has skyrocketed from 8.6% to 22.2%. The return of Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller from an oblique injury that delayed his 2026 debut looked like it might throw a wrench in Hancock's emergence. However, Seattle announced that Miller will piggyback with struggling Mariners veteran Luis Castillo, leaving Hancock's spot in the team's rotation unencumbered. As long as Hancock remains healthy, he could be on the verge of a breakout season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaelen Culpepper Enjoying a Hot May, Nearing a Promotion to the Majors?
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper weathered a 3-for-27 (.111) slump at the end of April, but has since turned it around, going 13-for-43 (.302) with three doubles, three home runs, and three steals so far in May (10 games). The Twins' second-ranked prospect is now slashing a respectable .253/.345/.460 with eight home runs and eight steals through 36 games at Triple-A. This comes on the heels of a 20-home run, 25-steal performance last year between High-A and Double-A, showcasing his ability to be a potential multi-category contributor for fantasy. The former first-round draft pick could make his MLB Debut in the coming weeks, and with experience at shortstop, second base, and third base, the 23-year-old has multiple paths to get there. He's only eligible at SS in Yahoo! leagues, but is available on nearly all waiver wires, and with his proximity to the majors along with multi-category appeal, the right-handed slugger should be considered one of the top hitters to stash in deeper leagues.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Malik Willis Not Set Up for Immediate Success in Miami
Quarterback Malik Willis is guaranteed a starting role in 2026 after signing a three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in free agency this offseason. But that doesn't mean that he should be a QB target in dynasty/keeper leagues. The 26-year-old former third-rounder by the Tennessee Titans in 2022 out of Liberty was efficient and avoided turnovers the last two years as Jordan Love's backup with the Packers, completing 78.7% of his pass attempts for 976 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions in 11 games (three starts), also adding 261 rushing yards and three scores on 42 carries. Willis definitely has attractive physical traits -- a strong arm and plenty of wheels -- but he's started only six games in his NFL career and won't have many proven weapons on offense in Miami (outside of RB De'Von Achane) behind an offensive line with plenty of question marks. He's not exactly set up for success with a starting three-wideout set of Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, and Tutu Atwell. Despite a guaranteed starting role, Willis is only ranked as RotoBaller's QB24 in dynasty leagues, and he'll merely be a low-end QB2 with rushing upside for those in two-QB superflex formats in 2026.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
How Sustainable is Will Warren's Early-Season Improvement?
After allowing six earned runs to the Texas Rangers on May 6, New York Yankees starting pitcher Will Warren bounced back with a strong performance against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The 26-year-old is off to a solid start to 2026 overall, as he's recorded a 5-1 record with a 3.42 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 59 strikeouts across 47 1/3 innings (nine starts). Warren has lowered his walk rate from 9.1% in 2025 to 6.1% in 2026 while simultaneously improving his strikeout rate from 24.1% to 29.8%. He's also allowing less hard contact so far this season, as opponents own a 41.3% hard-hit rate against him after posting a 45.2% hard-hit rate last year. Additionally, Warren's spot in the Yankees' rotation may be more secure after fellow starter Max Fried (elbow) was removed from his start on Wednesday due to elbow soreness. While Warren may not offer elite upside, he looks like a reliable source of strikeouts and innings for fantasy managers in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Can Zack Wheeler Sustain His Strong Start to 2026?
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler's start to the 2026 season was delayed by the shoulder injury that ended his 2025 campaign. Since making his return on April 25, Wheeler has recorded a 2-0 record with a 2.55 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 22 strikeouts across 24 2/3 innings (four starts). By the top line numbers, the 35-year-old has mostly looked like his vintage self. However, there are a few minor red flags in Wheeler's profile. For one, his average fastball velocity currently sits at 94.9 miles per hour, down from 96 mph in 2025. Wheeler's 23.2% strikeout rate is also way down from his 33.3% rate in 2025 and would be his worst mark since the shortened 2020 season. Given Wheeler's extended track record as one of the best pitchers in baseball, he deserves the benefit of the doubt and could simply be rounding into form after a long injury layoff. Still, fantasy managers may want to prepare for potential regression from Wheeler.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Joshua Baez Continues to Flash Power-Speed Combo, MLB Debut Around the Corner?
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez began this week reminding fantasy managers why he is one of the top hitters to stash after belting another home run on Tuesday and stealing another base on Wednesday, now with eight home runs and seven steals through 35 games at Triple-A Memphis. The 6-foot-3 slugger is slashing just .236/.314/.464, but after hitting 20 home runs and stealing 54 bases while batting .287 last year between High-A and Double-A, the former second-round draft pick has the potential to be a multi-category producer when he gets to the majors. The team will likely want to see an improvement on the 32.7 percent strikeout rate he's produced this season for Memphis, but there's a good chance he debuts by midseason, making him one of the top prospect hitters to stash in fantasy leagues for managers who have available bench space or an NA slot to tuck him away in until the 22-year-old gets the call.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Terrance Ferguson has Promising Receiving Skills in Crowded TE Room in L.A.
Los Angeles Rams second-year tight end Terrance Ferguson might be one of the most talented pass-catchers at the position for the Rams, but it's still difficult to envision a substantial role for him given the team's stacked TE room. Going into 2026, the Rams still have Colby Parkinson and Tyler Higbee, and they also selected Max Klare in the second round of this year's draft. In his first NFL campaign, the 23-year-old Ferguson, a second-rounder himself last year out of Oregon, caught 11 of his 25 targets for 231 yards and three touchdowns in 14 regular-season games (three starts). Only 25 of quarterback Matthew Stafford's 150 targets to TEs in 2025 went to Ferguson, as he spent most of the year as the TE3 behind both Parkinson and Higbee. Davis Allen (33) even had more targets and remains on the roster. In redraft leagues, Ferguson is going to need an injury or two ahead of him to carve out a prominent pass-catching role. Plus, receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams should continue to draw the vast majority of aerial targets for a win-now team. Ferguson will be off the fantasy radar in single-year leagues in 2026, and fantasy managers holding him in dynasty must play the long game. He's currently ranked as the TE29 by RotoBaller in dynasty.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Is It Time for Fantasy Managers to Drop Trevor Megill?
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill was a top-line closer in 2025, pitching to a 2.49 ERA with 30 saves and 60 strikeouts across 47 innings. However, the 32-year-old has not been able to repeat his success so far in 2026, as he owns a 6.00 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP with 19 strikeouts across 15 innings. Megill's average fastball velocity is down from 99.1 miles per hour to 97.6 miles per hour, and his strikeout rate has dipped from 31.3% to 28.4%. While Megill has four saves on the season, he has not recorded one since April 17. Megill's 3.69 xERA suggests he's run into some bad luck so far in 2026, so he could work his way back into the ninth-inning role in Milwaukee over the course of the season. However, he appears to be out of the running for saves in the short term, which means he's no longer a must-roster pitcher for fantasy managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kade Anderson Nearing MLB Debut After Dominant Start?
Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Kade Anderson has been impressive in his first season of professional baseball, showing why the team selected him third overall in last year's draft. The southpaw began 2026 with Double-A Arkansas and is boasting a 0.60 ERA and 0.67 WHIP with an impressive 47:5 K:BB through six starts (30 innings pitched, 39.6 percent K-BB%). His next start is scheduled for Friday, but with the type of dominance he's shown, the LSU product may not get too many more before he earns a promotion to Triple-A. At that point, he'll be knocking on the door to the majors, and if he continues to produce, then an MLB debut could happen later this year. The Mariners don't need any arms in the rotation at the moment (in fact, they're currently using a six-man rotation), but that could change quickly. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the lefty up in the big leagues by midseason, and with his pedigree, along with the dominance he's displayed, fantasy managers should consider the 21-year-old one of the top pitchers to stash in all formats.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Should Fantasy Managers Consider Selling High on Cam Schlittler?
New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler has been one of the best pitchers in baseball so far in 2026, recording a 5-1 record with a 1.35 ERA and 0.81 WHIP with 59 strikeouts across 53 1/3 innings (nine starts). The 25-year-old is averaging 98.1 miles per hour on his fastball and currently owns an elite 24.8% strikeout rate. While Schlittler has unquestionably been excellent early on this year, there may be reason to believe some regression is coming. For one, Schlittler's 4.5% walk rate appears unsustainable, given that he posted a 10.2% walk rate across 73 MLB innings in 2025. Additionally, Schlittler's 0.17 HR/9 is likely to rise as the weather heats up, particularly given that he will be making his home starts at Yankee Stadium. Even with some decline, Schlittler could still provide fantasy managers with high-end starting pitcher production. However, managers may want to consider moving on if they can secure a king's ransom in return.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Brenton Strange a Top-15 Dynasty Tight End?
Although Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange played in a career-low 12 regular-season games in 2025 due to a hip injury, he still managed to set career highs across the board in receptions (46), targets (60), receiving yards (540), and touchdowns (three). The 25-year-old became the team's clear TE1 after Evan Engram left in free agency last offseason. Jacksonville added rookies Nate Boerkircher and Tanner Koziol in this year's draft, but Strange is locked in as the Jags' top pass-catching TE in 2026 in an offense that took over in the second half of last season. That's the good news. The bad news is that Strange's weekly ceiling could remain relatively low while battling for targets with a deep receiving corps that includes Jakobi Meyers, Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter (knee). Quarterback Trevor Lawrence showed plenty of chemistry with Strange, but his volume will probably leave him in TE2 territory in redraft fantasy leagues going into the upcoming campaign. In dynasty leagues, Strange's stock is on the rise in an improved offense under head coach Liam Coen, and RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 16 TE.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
