April 11, 2026
Athletics first baseman/outfielder
Tyler Soderstrom led the A's offensive charge in Saturday's 11-6 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Soderstrom was seeing the ball well at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI on the day. His first home run was a two-run shot off right-handed starter
Kodai Senga in the third inning, and his second long ball on the day was a three-run homer against right-handed reliever
Luke Weaver in the eighth inning. The homers were Soderstrom's first two of the 2026 season. The 24-year-old left-handed slugger came into Saturday's contest in Queens with a .200 average (10-for-50) with eight RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in his first 13 games played, so fantasy managers were surely happy to see him break out of his early-season funk. Plenty of power should be coming for Soderstrom, who broke out in 2025 with 25 homers and 93 RBI in 624 plate appearances in his first full major-league season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are still waiting for imaging results on first baseman
Triston Casas (rib, knee), who is dealing with an intercostal (rib muscle) strain on his left side that is expected to keep him out for a while, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. "Right now, we're going to treat it like an oblique, rib injury," manager Alex Cora said. "He's going to be out for a while, but we're still waiting for the news from the doctor." It's yet another injury for Casas, who is near the end of a long road back from a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee that ended his season prematurely in 2025. The strength in his left knee continued to improve recently, but he paused his progression during the first week of April when he felt pain on his left side. Casas shut things down when he felt enough pain while trying to hit off a tee on Monday. The team expects to know more about Casas' situation when a final diagnosis is given on Monday or Tuesday. It's believed that he has avoided a worst-case scenario, but it's another setback for a young lefty slugger who hasn't caught a break in the health department.
--Keith HernandezSource: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
April 11, 2026
New York Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza said that right-hander
Clay Holmes (hamstring) went through a series of strength tests for his tight hamstring on Saturday and "checked all the boxes," according to David Lennon of Newsday. As long as Holmes throws his normal between-starts bullpen, he's expected to make his next scheduled start. The 33-year-old's next start is scheduled for next Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which isn't an ideal matchup for a pitcher coming off an injury scare. Holmes has looked outstanding in his first three starts of the 2026 regular season in his second year with the Mets, going 2-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 12 strikeouts and eight walks in 18 innings pitched. Despite his strong start, fantasy managers should be very hesitant to throw Holmes back in their starting lineups at potentially less than 100%.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - David Lennon
April 11, 2026
Texas Rangers outfielder
Wyatt Langford (quadriceps) said he has a "small strain" in his quadriceps muscle, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Langford thinks he'll miss just two to three days, and he could pinch hit on Sunday, but he'll avoid the injured list for now. The former first-rounder left Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers early due to quadriceps tightness, and he's considered day-to-day for now. It's good news, but given Langford's pretty lengthy injury history already in the big leagues, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Rangers play it safe and put Langford on the 10-day injured list if he's not feeling better in a couple of days.
Ezequiel Duran is making the start in left field for the Rangers in Game 2 of the series against the Dodgers on Saturday, but
Sam Haggerty could also see playing time in left for Texas for however long Langford is out. The 24-year-old has gotten off to an ice-cold start in 2026, going 9-for-53 (.170) with a homer, three RBI, four runs scored, a stolen base, one walk, and 13 strikeouts in 13 games played. Langford's power/speed upside makes him a top-25 fantasy outfielder when he's healthy, though.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
April 11, 2026
San Diego Padres outfielder
Fernando Tatis Jr. will make the start at second base and bat second for Saturday's contest against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander
Ryan Feltner, according to MLB.com. Tatis came up to the big leagues as a shortstop, but this will be the first time in his career that he has started a game at the keystone.
Nick Castellanos will make the start in right field and bat fifth for the Friars. It's a bit of a surprise, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect the 27-year-old three-time All-Star to play enough at second base this year to gain eligibility at the position. Perhaps manager
Craig Stammen thinks a position switch will get Tatis going at the plate. Through his first 14 games of 2026, he's gone just 10-for-53 (.189) with no homers, five RBI, six runs scored, and three stolen bases in 63 plate appearances. Tatis has faced Feltner six times in his career and has hit .333 with a .666 OPS against him.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles placed catcher
Adley Rutschman (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday after he was scratched from the starting lineup due to left-ankle inflammation, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. In corresponding moves, the O's selected the contract of catcher
Maverick Handley from the minors and designated
Chayce McDermott for assignment. With the 28-year-old out for at least 10 games,
Samuel Basallo will serve as Baltimore's primary catcher, with Handley backing him up. Although Rutschman has yet to homer in 2026, he was swinging the bat well in the early going, hitting .294 (10-for-34) with three RBI and three runs scored in his first 10 games. The two-time All-Star backstop should remain stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues while he recovers from what shouldn't be an injury that will keep him out for an extended period of time. Basallo, 21, has been quiet in the early going, hitting .152 (5-for-33) with a homer and an RBI after debuting in the big leagues in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
April 11, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder
George Springer (toe) could be looking at missing some time after suffering an injury during Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Springer left Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his foot during the second inning of Saturday's loss. He underwent imaging that revealed a left big toe fracture, which will likely require a trip to the Injured List. There's a chance that Springer attempts to play through the issue, but he'll most likely land on the shelf. If he does miss time,
Davis Schneider and
Myles Straw are the two favorites to see increased playing time. Between the two, Schneider has more upside with the bat, but neither is going to produce the same type of offense as Springer.
--Andy WebbSource: Keegan Matheson
April 11, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher
Gabriel Moreno (back) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Moreno was forced to exit early during Friday's game due to a lower back issue. The D-Backs had Moreno undergo an MRI on Saturday, but it sounds like Moreno will miss time regardless of the results.
James McCann and
Adrian Del Castillo will see increased opportunities behind the plate while Moreno is sidelined. Lovullo mentioned that he doesn't believe this will be a lengthy absence for Moreno. Neither catcher is a great fantasy option while Moreno is out, but Del Castillo probably has better upside with the bat.
--Andy WebbSource: Nick Piecoro
April 11, 2026
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Tatsuya Imai (arm) headed back to Houston for an examination on his arm. The official word is that Imai is dealing with right arm fatigue. The right-hander was horrible in his latest start, where he walked four batters and allowed earned runs before being pulled after only recording one out. It wouldn't be shocking to see Imai land on the Injured List for a short period of time. The rookie right-hander could become the third Astros starter to land on the IL since Opening Day. This is bad news for the Astros' rotation that is quickly running out of quality depth options to fill into their rotation. Fantasy managers should check back for another update on Imai.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
April 11, 2026
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher
Spencer Strider (oblique) took the mound for a live batting practice session on Saturday. The right-hander hit 95 mph on his fastball three times during this session. Barring any setbacks, Strider should be headed for a minor league rehab assignment soon. The 27-year-old is working his way back from an oblique that has sidelined him since late March. He'll likely need two or three rehab starts before rejoining the Braves rotation. Fantasy managers can be hopeful that Strider returns in early May.
--Andy WebbSource: Mark Bowman
April 11, 2026
Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder
Brendan Donovan (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Donovan sat out of Friday's game due to an illness, and it appears he'll miss at least one more day because of the issue. Mariners' manager Dan Wilson hinted that Donovan would be available for Monday's series finale against Houston. Fantasy managers should consider Donovan as day-to-day.
Leo Rivas will bat ninth and cover third base versus right-hander
Lance McCullers Jr. on Saturday.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Jude
April 11, 2026
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) will return to the blue paint on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider reports. He has shaken off an upper-body injury, which kept Lankinen sidelined for three games. Lankinen celebrated a rare victory in his last outing, despite giving up six goals against Colorado. He has picked up just four wins in 2026, posting a 9-26-5 record for the season. Lankinen owns a 3.69 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. The Finnish netminder is unlikely to celebrate a second consecutive victory on Saturday, as he faces a playoff-hungry Sharks team that has gone 3-0-0 against Vancouver in 2025-26, with 14 goals scored.
--Taavi PailkSource: Olivia McDonald
April 11, 2026
Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports. He sat out Thursday's loss to Colorado for the birth of his son. Coleman is tied with Joel Farabee for the second-most goals on the team, finding the back of the net 19 times in 65 games. The 34-year-old has also contributed 14 assists. Coleman & Co. have struggled for goals during the 2025-26 campaign, with only Chicago and Vancouver having worse scoring rates. However, Saturday's game brings them a favorable matchup, as the Flames will face Niklas Kokko, who will make his first NHL start in the Kraken crease.
--Taavi PailkSource: Pat Steinberg
April 11, 2026
Seattle Kraken goaltender Niklas Kokko will make his first career start on Saturday against the Calgary Flames, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports. The Kraken have lost all three of their first-choice options in the crease, Joey Daccord (lower body), Philipp Grubauer (lower body), and Matt Murray (personal), and must rely on a rookie netminder to keep them alive in the Western Conference playoff race. Kokko will be backed up by another inexperienced netminder, Victor Ostman. The 22-year-old Finnish native, who was a second-round pick in 2022, made his NHL debut on Feb. 25, allowing two goals in a relief effort during a 7-2 loss to St. Louis. He has posted an 18-10-2 record, a 3.10 goals-against average, a .903 save percentage, and two shutouts in the AHL this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Benton
April 11, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (lower body) will miss the last three games of the season. He exited Wednesday's loss to Washington with a lower-body injury, and there's not enough time left in the campaign for Stolarz to play again. The 32-year-old couldn't match last season's success, going 10-10-3. He finished the campaign with a 3.28 goals-against average and a career-low .893 save percentage. Joseph Woll will start Saturday night against the Florida Panthers. Artur Akhtyamov, who made his first career start in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders, may also see some action in the final week of the regular season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 11, 2026
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) remains week-to-week and is not expected to play until the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs start. Dallas has three regular-season games remaining, starting with Saturday's matchup with the New York Rangers. Hintz has sat out 17 games due to a lower-body injury. He might also miss some postseason action, as Stars general manager Jim Nill told reporters the team isn't sure whether Hintz will be available for Game 1 of the opening round. Hintz will finish the 2025-26 regular season with 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games. Justin Hryckowian has done well in an expanded role during Hintz's absence, looking to extend his point streak to three games on Saturday.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
April 11, 2026
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the season. The Swedish netminder is dealing with nagging injuries and won't dress for the final three games of the year. There is no point in playing him, as the Devils have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Markstrom had a tough second campaign in New Jersey, allowing over three goals per game (3.07) with a .883 save percentage. His record was still respectable at 23-19-1, but he will be disappointed not to have helped his team reach the postseason. Jake Allen and Nico Daws will share the final few games, with Allen starting on Saturday against Detroit.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 11, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop
Masyn Winn (shin) was hopeful that he'd be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he will be held out as a precaution with a shin injury, according to MLB.com.
Thomas Saggese will make the start at the 6 for St. Louis and will hit seventh against Red Sox left-hander
Ranger Suarez. Winn was pulled from Friday's series opener against Boston after he was hit by a pitch in his left shin. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so Winn should be ready to play in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium against the BoSox. Perhaps the day of rest will be good for Winn, who has really struggled at the plate in his first 39 at-bats in 2026. Winn is hitting just .154 (six hits) with no homers, an RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases, six walks, and eight strikeouts. Saggese will be a low-upside DFS play near the bottom of the batting order on Saturday against a pitcher whom he has never faced.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Saturday that they placed right-hander
Joe Boyle (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 10) with a right-elbow strain and recalled right-hander
Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Boyle had a rough go of it in his last outing on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, when he surrendered six runs (five earned) while walking three and striking out three in 4 1/3 innings pitched. It's unclear exactly when he might be able to come off the IL, but we wouldn't be surprised if he's not cleared to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation until early May or later. The 26-year-old has an ERA over 5.00 with a 1.08 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 15 2/3 innings over his first three starts of the 2026 campaign. It's unclear at this time who might take Boyle's spot in the starting rotation, but the club is hoping to get right-hander
Drew Rasmussen back from the paternity list to start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees.
UPDATE: Manager Kevin Cash said the team is being "precautionary" with Boyle, who doesn't have any structural damage in his elbow. Boyle said he's "not too worried about it."--Keith HernandezSource: Rays Communications
April 11, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher
Max Scherzer (forearm) is set to start Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 41-year-old was forced to leave his last start early because of intensified forearm tendinitis, leaving some doubt as to whether or not he would be cleared to make his next start. However, throughout the week, he felt better each day and responded well to daily treatment. It's unclear if he will be on a pitch count, but it would appear that he is set to receive a rather normal workload, giving the Blue Jays an option to take the mound.
--Dave Funnell - RotoBallerSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
April 11, 2026
Athletics outfielder
Lawrence Butler will start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot for the second straight game on Saturday at Citi Field against the New York Mets and right-hander
Kodai Senga, per MLB.com. The A's are looking for some kind of consistency from the top of the batting order early on in 2026. The 25-year-old Butler hasn't done much at the plate in his first 12 games of the season, going 7-for-37 (.189) with a homer, four RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, five walks, and 10 strikeouts in 42 plate appearances. If he can get going, though, manager Mark Kotsay could leave him at leadoff going forward, at least against right-handed pitchers. Lawrence has at least 20 homers in each of the last two seasons for the A's and fantasy managers, and he also produced his first 20-20 season in 2025 in his second full season in the majors. If Butler can stay healthy (he dealt with injuries to both of his knees last year), he'll be an intriguing power/speed asset, especially if he hits near the top of the A's batting order. Butler is hitting .667 against Senga in just three career at-bats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records. The possession of a controlled substance is a felony, while the marijuana possession is a Class B misdemeanor. Bell is now subject to a penalty from the NFL under its personal-conduct policy. The 27-year-old defensive back is entering the second year of a two-year, three-year, $9 million deal with Dallas. Bell went undrafted out of Florida A&M before joining the Cowboys for his NFL debut in 2022. In his four years with the team, he has 142 tackles (86 solo), one interception, seven pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 48 games played (11 starts). He played in 17 games (eight starts) last year and had 41 tackles (20 solo), his first career interception, and a forced fumble. Bell could face a short suspension in 2026 to open his fifth year in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
April 11, 2026
Miami Marlins outfielder
Griffin Conine (hamstring) will undergo a hamstring tendon excision next week. The 28-year-old will have the operation done in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, resulting in him missing extensive time. The announcement came a day after he was placed on the 10-Day Injured List, though he will undoubtedly miss much more than the minimum time here. In fact, the timeline for a return to play would be anywhere between six and eight weeks, resulting in him missing a large portion of the first half of the season. In his absence, the Marlins will likely continue to platoon players in left field, using both
Javier Sanoja and Heriberto Hernández. However, with
Kyle Stowers currently on a rehab assignment, he could very well take over in left field upon his return as well.
--Dave Funnell - RotoBallerSource: Christina De Nicola
April 11, 2026
The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they have placed outfielder
Michael Harris II on the paternity list and selected the contract of infielder
Luke Williams to the major-league roster in a corresponding move. Harris will be out of Atlanta's starting lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and will be away from the team for up to three days. Fantasy managers must adjust their lineups accordingly for the rest of the weekend. With Harris attending to a personal matter, expect
Eli White to take over for him in center field for the next couple of days. In his first 14 games of the 2026 regular season, Harris has hit .235 (12-for-51) with two home runs, a double, seven RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in 53 plate appearances. Harris had his first 20-20 season with exactly 20 homers and 20 thefts in 2025 in his fourth MLB season for Atlanta. He'll be looking to repeat that feat in 2026 if he can stay healthy all year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Braves
April 11, 2026
New York Mets infielder
Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting third for Saturday's matchup at Citi Field against the visiting Athletics and left-hander
Jacob Lopez, according to MLB.com. Polanco has been out of the Mets' lineup for each of the last two games while dealing with Achilles bursitis, which isn't considered a serious issue. For now, the veteran Dominican switch-hitter will return to the starting lineup. Polanco is mostly expected to play first base in his first year in Queens, but if he continues to deal with Achilles issues, we could see him at DH more often than not for the foreseeable future.
Mark Vientos will make the start at first base and bat fifth for New York on Saturday. Polanco has gotten off to a slow start in his first year with the Mets, going just 8-for-40 (.200) with no homers, one RBI, and two runs scored. He has a hit in his lone career at-bat against Lopez.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop
Masyn Winn (leg) is optimistic that he will play on Saturday despite his early departure in Friday night's contest due to a leg injury. The 24-year-old was hit by a pitch on his left leg and forced to leave the game with a contusion. The young shortstop is off to a slow start to the season, recording just six hits over 39 at-bats. He says that he feels better today, and the hope is that he can suit up for action and improve on what's been a tough 2026 so far at the plate. If he cannot,
Thomas Saggese will likely get the nod, as it was he who replaced Winn last night.
--Dave Funnell - RotoBallerSource: STLToday.com - Daniel Guerrero
April 11, 2026
Cincinnati Reds second baseman
Matt McLain will hit the bench for Saturday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com.
Sal Stewart will make the start at the keystone and will hit cleanup for the Reds versus Angels rookie right-hander
George Klassen.
Spencer Steer is hitting second for Cincy. McLain hit seven home runs in 18 spring training games, but as soon as the games started to count, he's cooled off at the plate. The 26-year-old former first-rounder out of UCLA has gone 12-for-55 (.218) so far with no homers, three RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, seven walks, and 15 strikeouts in 64 plate appearances and 14 games played. McLain has plenty of time to turn things around offensively, but fantasy managers might want to keep him benched until he turns it around. Stewart, 22, is one of the brightest young position-player prospects in the big leagues with both power and speed. He's off to a great start, slashing .340/.458/.681 with four homers, nine RBI, eight runs, and three steals in 47 at-bats for the Reds.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher
Merrill Kelly (back) is set to rejoin the team this weekend before his scheduled bullpen session on Sunday. The 37-year-old has participated in two rehab outings, with his latest being this past Wednesday, where he threw 72 pitches. Now that he is fully healed from having intercostal nerve irritation, his biggest challenge has been to ramp up his arm to withstand the workload of a starter. It appears that the team is ready to get a good look at where he's at and could reinstate him next week. He is someone worth rostering and stashing in all formats, as he finished the 2025 season with a strikeout rate of 22.3% and a walk rate of just 6.4%.
--Dave Funnell - RotoBallerSource: Nick Piecoro
April 11, 2026
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Friday that the team is optimistic that it will not be a long-term absence for All-Star outfielder
Juan Soto (calf), according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. In fact, Soto could come off the 10-day injured list for the start of the next homestand on April 21. Soto has yet to resume a running program, but he has been swinging a bat and playing catch as he recovers from a minor calf strain. The four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner was off to a strong start offensively before his calf injury, so fantasy managers certainly would love to see Soto return sooner rather than later. In his first eight games to kick off his second season in Queens, Soto had gone 11-for-31 (.355) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and three runs scored in 34 plate appearances. His absence has opened up some more playing time for
Brett Baty,
Tyrone Taylor, and
Mark Vientos.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Tim Britton
April 11, 2026
The New York Mets are calling up veteran right-handed reliever
Craig Kimbrel from the minors on Saturday, a source told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kimbrel began the year at Single-A St. Lucie after not winning a roster spot with the big-league club out of spring training. The 37-year-old veteran will get the call back to the majors after throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts for St. Lucie, but he'll likely operate in more of a middle-relief role in Queens for as long as he sticks around with the Mets. The 16-year veteran has 440 career saves and nine All-Star selections, giving the Mets plenty of experience out of their bullpen. He's no longer the dominant relief arm that he once was, though. In 14 appearances in 2025 with the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros, Kimbrel had a 2.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, no saves, and a 17:7 K:BB in just 12 innings pitched.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Jon Heyman
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