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Bubba Chandler Sees Struggles Persist on Tuesday, Should Managers Cut Ties?
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler turned in another disappointing outing on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits, two walks, and a home run against the Astros. The rookie's season ERA now sits at 4.89 to go along with a 1.51 WHIP, and he has reached the six-inning mark just once this season. Command remains a major concern for Chandler, whose 14.7 percent walk rate ranks in the sixth percentile among qualified pitchers. The talent is still evident, and his arsenal continues to generate intrigue, but the results have not followed consistently at the major league level. Until Chandler begins limiting free passes and working deeper into games, fantasy managers may be better served looking elsewhere for rotation help.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Alex Smalley Brings Elite Form to Memorial Tournament
Alex Smalley has been one of the best players on tour over the last two months, recording four top-10 finishes in his last five events, including a runner-up at the PGA Championship and a T3 at Colonial last week. He looks to use this momentum at the Memorial Tournament, where he has missed the cut in both of his prior appearances. Smalley is clearly playing the best golf of his career, sitting 11th in total strokes gained (+1.171), 18th tee to green (+0.809), 17th on approach (+0.479), and 56th around the greens (+0.135). Even more impressive is his long-iron play, as he sits 10th in proximity from over 200 yards, a distance that accounted for over 33% of approach shots here last year. At $8,000 on DraftKings, he is in elite form and sets up beautifully for another big week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Is Jett Williams Still a Stash Candidate Amid Deep Slump at Triple-A?
Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is in the midst of a really tough stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-35 (.086) over his last nine games with zero extra-base hits. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect was hitting .256 on May 21, but has seen his average dip to .227 amid the slump. The former first-rounder still owns a strong 14.2 percent walk rate on the season that has kept a .348 on-base percentage afloat, and he's tallied 12 steals in 55 games, but this current skid will likely push out his major league debut a bit further. With the ability to play second base, third base, shortstop, and center field, the 22-year-old has multiple paths to the majors (eligible at 2B, SS, OF on Yahoo!), and he has the potential to be a multi-category contributor, but fantasy managers will likely have to wait until his bat heats up again in order to benefit from his skillset. The right-handed hitter's debut may come closer to the All-Star break, and for now, is off the "must-stash" radar.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jayden Reed Still an Unproven Dynasty Asset
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has been one of the most frustrating fantasy assets since coming into the league as a 2023 second-round pick out of Michigan State. He is unquestionably talented, having flashed throughout his three-year career, but operating primarily out of the slot in a league trending toward fewer three-receiver sets, he's never seen the consistent usage to make him an every-week must-start player. With the Packers' leading receiver from 2025, Romeo Doubs, departing through free agency and the team committing to Reed in the form of a three-year, $50.25 million extension, it's entirely possible Green Bay envisions an expanded role for him in 2026. History, however, suggests that outside work in two-receiver sets is still more likely to go to Christian Watson and 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden, with Reed seeing only nine career routes with fewer than three receivers on the field. Coming off a season in which he missed 10 games with a broken collarbone and never managed higher than a 65% snap share in his return, Reed has fallen to WR51 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justin Rose Looks to Recapture Memorial Tournament Success
Justin Rose continues to shine at Majors, recording a T10 finish at the PGA Championship where he gained over 7.8 strokes combined around the green and putting. He now turns to the Memorial Tournament, where he has seven prior top-10 finishes, including a win in 2010. His recent trips have not been as good, with two missed cuts and a T44 in his last three visits to Muirfield Village. Rose is 61st in total strokes gained (+0.329), 18th on approach (+0.475), and 75th tee to green (+0.161). He has been subpar from around the greens, sitting 105th and losing -0.083 strokes per round. Off the tee has also been lackluster, ranking 126th, and at a course where it is pivotal to find fairways and have distance, this has the potential to hold him back. At $7,800 on DraftKings, he offers strong value, but it should be taken with a cautious approach by fantasy managers.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Cardinals right-hander Riley O'Brien endured another rough outing on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while taking the loss against the Rangers. The appearance continued a concerning trend for O'Brien, who now owns a 7.04 ERA over his last 15 games. Despite the recent struggles, he remains the Cardinals' leader with 14 saves and has handled the majority of the club's ninth-inning opportunities this season. His season ERA has climbed to 4.10, and the margin for error is beginning to shrink as the bullpen picture becomes less certain. It is not time for fantasy managers to abandon O'Brien, but his recent performance warrants close monitoring. Another few shaky outings could put his role as the primary closer in jeopardy.
Cardinals right-hander Riley O'Brien endured another rough outing on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while taking the loss against the Rangers. The appearance continued a concerning trend for O'Brien, who now owns a 7.04 ERA over his last 15 games. Despite the recent struggles, he remains the Cardinals' leader with 14 saves and has handled the majority of the club's ninth-inning opportunities this season. His season ERA has climbed to 4.10, and the margin for error is beginning to shrink as the bullpen picture becomes less certain. It is not time for fantasy managers to abandon O'Brien, but his recent performance warrants close monitoring. Another few shaky outings could put his role as the primary closer in jeopardy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Cameron Young Looks to Get Back to His Contending Ways at Murifield Village
It was a disappointing last outing for Cameron Young at Aronimink, with a T26 finish. He still hit the ball well, but it was the wrong time for him to perform poorly around the greens of the demanding property. He'll return to action this week at Muirfield to hopefully improve upon his T25 here last year, which is his best finish here in four tries. After the year he's put together thus far, it's plausible to think he will have addressed the issues that plagued him in the year's second major. Young has been one of the best tee-to-green players in 2026, ranking 5th in strokes gained (1.412), and his short game ranks in the top 20 for the season. The flat stick is the most turbulent part of the 29-year-old's game, and is what has plagued him around Muirfield. He's a fine DFS play, but ownership level should dictate if it's wise to take a chance on a bounce-back or wait for a more fruitful opportunity.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Brenton Strange a Safe, Young Dynasty Depth Piece
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange missed five mid-season games in 2025 with a hip injury that landed him on injured reserve. After returning to the field in Week 12, he played the final seven games of the year on a full-season pace of 63 receptions for 816 yards and seven touchdowns, good enough to make him the fantasy TE8 over that stretch. Jacksonville boasts one of the deepest receiver groups in the league, but with at least three different players holding a reasonable claim to the team's WR1 spot in any given week, a consensus fantasy ranking within the room can hardly be agreed upon. Strange's role holds no such ambiguity, and in his 2025 games in which he played a full allotment of snaps, he saw fewer than four targets only once. While he is never going to accumulate league-winning volume, Strange provides a safe weekly floor, and with the depth chart existing as it does, he has multiple paths to an expanded role through injury to any one of the team's wideouts. At only 25 years old, Strange is RotoBaller's dynasty TE16.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Scott Barlow Unable to Close Out Ninth Inning, Will He Fall Out of Closer Committee?
Athletics right-hander Scott Barlow had a shaky outing Tuesday against the Cubs, throwing 17 pitches while recording just two outs and allowing a hit and a walk before being lifted. While the damage was limited, it does little to strengthen Barlow's case for more save opportunities. The 33-year-old has been effective overall in his first season with the Athletics, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.04 WHIP, but the club has not shown a willingness to hand him the ninth inning outright. Barlow is now 2-for-3 in save chances, and pitchers such as Jack Perkins and Mark Leiter Jr. continue to factor into the late-inning picture. Fantasy managers searching for saves may want to look elsewhere until the Athletics establish a clearer bullpen hierarchy.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Chris Gotterup Needs to Find Fairways at Muirfield Village
Chris Gotterup recorded another top-10 finish at the PGA Championship, his fourth such result of the season. He looks to use this momentum at the Memorial Tournament, where he has missed the cut in both of his prior appearances. Players will be tested in all aspects of their game from tee to green this week, with a heavy emphasis on approach and around-the-green play. Gotterup is 10th in total strokes gained (+1.183), 14th tee to green (+0.892), and 53rd on approach (+0.261). His short game has been a little more average, sitting 72nd around the green (+0.065) and 40th putting (+0.292). With thick rough this week, driving accuracy plays a massive factor, and Gotterup has struggled, sitting only 145th on tour and hitting 52.44% of fairways. He has clear upside, but a lack of any strong results here and an inaccurate driver can create some volatility for the 26-year-old.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Si Woo Kim Looks to Stay Hot at Memorial Tournament
Si Woo Kim recorded his seventh top-10 finish of the year with a runner-up finish at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He has yet to break through for a win this season, but with the form he is in, it seems like it is only a matter of time. He turns to the Memorial Tournament this week, where he has recorded six straight finishes of T31 or better. Kim is sixth in total strokes gained this year (+1.369), third tee to green (+1.493), and seventh on approach (+0.673). His short game has been more hit or miss, as he is 29th around the green (+0.286) but is only 106th putting, losing -0.125 strokes per round. Muirfield Village will test a player throughout their bag, and Kim has been in great form and sets up well at this course. At $9,400 on DraftKings, he is a very solid pivot play off the more expensive options.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Spencer Jones Rolling Again at Triple-A, Nearing Return to the Majors?
New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is hitting the ball well again for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, collecting three multi-hit efforts in his last four contests, going 7-for-16 (.438) over that stretch with one home run, two steals, and a 4:4 BB:K. The Yankees' sixth-ranked prospect returned to minor league action on May 26 after a brief debut with the big league club, where he collected just four hits in 24 at-bats (.167) and struck out 12 times (44.4 percent). The strikeouts have always been the concern, with a career 35.2 percent strikeout rate at Triple-A, but that has been somewhat offset by a career 10.6 percent walk rate there and 32 home runs in 107 games for the RailRiders. The 6-foot-7 power hitter also has some sneaky speed, swiping 29 bags a season ago and nine so far this season in 40 games at Triple-A. The Yankees are expecting both Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) back in the not-too-distant future, which will not help Jones' chances of returning to the big leagues soon, but if he can improve the strikeout rate, the power and speed will be an asset the next time he gets the call. With multi-category potential, the 25-year-old is a worthy stash option in deeper leagues, just know that he may be a batting average liability, too.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Kaytron Allen in the Right Situation to Overcome Poor Draft Capital?
With rookie running back Kaytron Allen lasting all the way to pick number 187 of the 2026 NFL Draft before the Washington Commanders selected him in the sixth round, he landed in as ideal a situation as can be found for a late-Day 3 pick. No running back on the roster handled more than 37% of their team's carries last season, with the Commanders' leading rusher, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, himself a seventh-round pick in 2025. No stranger to working in a committee, Allen set the all-time Penn State rushing record while playing all four of his collegiate seasons alongside 2026 fifth-round pick Nicholas Singleton. In Washington, he will be battling veteran Jeremy McNichols for the third spot in a rotation alongside Croskey-Merritt and free agent signee Rachaad White, and with White potentially making McNichols' pass-catching role redundant, the edge could go to the rookie. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB40, Allen is not a flashy pick in the middle rounds of rookie-only drafts, but he has one of the clearer paths to immediate fantasy relevance, which is not a luxury to be overlooked in a generally unexciting draft class.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Yoendrys Gomez Tallies Another Save on Tuesday, Entering Priority Waiver Wire Territory?
Minnesota Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez picked up his fourth save of the season Tuesday, recording the final four outs in a 6-4 victory over the White Sox while striking out two. The 26-year-old has steadily improved after a difficult April, posting a 0.87 ERA during May while earning a larger role in the Minnesota bullpen. Gomez now owns a 3.90 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and leads the Twins in saves. Minnesota continues to utilize multiple relievers in save situations, but Gomez has made a strong case for additional ninth-inning opportunities. Fantasy managers searching for saves should view him as a priority waiver wire target while his role continues to grow.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Matt Fitzpatrick Positioned for Success at Muirfield Village
Matt Fitzpatrick bounced back nicely after a disappointing T52 at the Truist Championship to claim a T14 finish at the PGA Championship. He has been lights out all season and looks to continue that at Muirfield Village. In seven trips here, he has three top-10 finishes and, most recently, a T31 last year. On the season, Fitzpatrick sits fourth in total strokes gained (+1.508), second tee to green (+1.549), and fourth on approach (+0.741). He has also been elite with his short game and long irons, ranking eighth around the green (+0.448) and 19th in proximity from over 200 yards, which is key since that distance made up over 33% of approach shots here last year. There are very few holes in Fitzpatrick's game, and this course should suit him well. At $9,600 on DraftKings, he is a rock-solid pivot play as the sixth-most expensive golfer in the field.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Luis Lara a High-End Stash Option with Multi-Category Potential
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara is just 1-for-9 in his last three games, but that hasn't stopped him from getting on base, as the Brewers' fifth-ranked prospect recorded four walks during that time, compared to just one strikeout, a phenomenal trait he's been displaying all season at Triple-A Nashville. For the season, the switch-hitter has walked more times than he's struck out, with a 39:32 BB:K, which has buoyed a fantastic .447 on-base percentage. All in all, the 5-foot-7 Venezuelan is hitting .338 with a .947 OPS (.500 SLG), seven home runs, and 18 stolen bases. After hitting just two home runs and slugging .343 last season at Double-A, the newfound power production is a welcome development, and with the toolset to impact multiple fantasy-relevant categories, the 21-year-old has become a high-end stash candidate in most leagues as he inches closer to a major league debut.
Source: MiLB.com
Source: MiLB.com
Jalen Chatfield Records Two Assists in Tuesday's Loss
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield had two assists in Tuesday's 5-4 Game 1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 30-year-old showcased his playmaking twice early in the game, helping Nikolaj Ehlers grab a pair of goals within the first 12:08 of action. Previously, only nine rearguards in NHL history had tallied multiple assists in the opening period of a Stanley Cup Finals. While Chatfield has occasionally chipped in offensively, he does most of his work in the defensive zone. With 14 games played in the 2026 postseason, Chatfield has registered seven points (one goal, six assists), 24 SOG, 22 blocks, and 10 hits.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Demond Claiborne Worthy of a Late-Round Dart Throw in Dynasty Rookie Drafts
Minnesota Vikings running back Demond Claiborne was a 6th-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a historically difficult spot from which to find fantasy success. On the rare occasions when a back with such late draft capital has made a meaningful fantasy impact, the setting is often a backfield without a clear leader. With neither Aaron Jones nor Jordan Mason handling more than 39% of the team's carries or reaching 760 yards on the ground in 2025, the landing spot in Minnesota certainly qualifies as such. Claiborne is only 5'10" and 195 pounds, so he is unlikely to ever find an every-down role in the NFL, but he offers an element of speed unique to the Vikings' running back room. If he can beat out 2023 undrafted free agent Xavier Scott, he could carve out a role in a three-man rotation in an offense projected to get back on track after the worst showing of the Kevin O'Connell era. At RotoBaller's rookie WR8, Claiborne is at least worth a dart throw in the closing rounds of 2026 rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rico Garcia Sharp En Route to Earning Fourth Save, Remains High-End Short-Term Saves Source?
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Rico Garcia continued his dominant campaign Tuesday, tossing a perfect inning to secure his fourth save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Red Sox. Garcia needed just 14 pitches to retire all three batters he faced, recording two strikeouts along the way. The veteran reliever has quietly become one of Baltimore's most reliable arms, allowing just two earned runs all season. Through 26 1/3 innings, he owns a 0.68 ERA, 0.61 WHIP, and 30 strikeouts. With Ryan Helsley on the injured list, Garcia appears to have a firm grip on ninth-inning duties for the time being. His combination of swing-and-miss stuff and elite run prevention makes him a strong fantasy option, and a priority waiver wire target for managers searching for saves in the short term.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Keegan Bradley Looking for Another Strong Finish at Muirfield
Keegan Bradley finished T35 at the Charles Schwab Challenge, gaining over 2.7 strokes on approach and 1.8 putting. He now turns to the Memorial Tournament, where he has three previous top-10 finishes, including a T7 last year. Players will be tested in all aspects of their game from tee to green this week, with a heavy emphasis on approach and around-the-green play. While Bradley sits just 90th in total strokes gained (+0.036), 87th tee to green (+0.047), and 117th on approach (-0.174), he is a solid 47th around the greens (+0.195). He also ranks 32nd in proximity from over 200 yards, a key distance that made up over 33% of approach shots here last year. At just $7,000 on DraftKings, Bradley offers strong boom-or-bust tournament potential at a course where he has also missed the cut five times.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Nikolaj Ehlers Nets Two Goals in Game 1 Loss to Golden Knights
Carolina Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers made a terrific start to the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals against the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring two goals in a 5-4 loss on Tuesday night. With just 25 seconds played, Ehlers scored the third-fastest goal to open the Stanley Cup Finals, and he put Carolina two goals up at the 12:08 mark in the first period. Ehlers became the first player in 37 years to score two first-period goals in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. He lit the lamp with both of his attempts on net, giving him three multi-point performances in five games. Sebastian Aho's line remained quiet in Game 1 against Vegas, putting additional responsibility on players like Ehlers. The Danish veteran ranks second on his team with six goals and has amassed 11 points in 13 postseason games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Shea Theodore Notches Three Points in Game 1 Win
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore made a mark in Tuesday's 5-4 Game 1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes with a goal and two assists. Vegas' first defensive pairing of Theodore and Brayden McNabb played a major role in the contest, becoming the first set of defensemen from the same team to each record three points in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Theodore has heated up as the postseason nears its conclusion, putting together a three-game point streak. Throughout the playoffs, he has been a steady offensive contributor, logging five goals and nine assists in 17 games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Brayden McNabb Sets Up Three Goals in Game 1 Win Over Hurricanes
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb had a special outing in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, finishing a 5-4 victory with three assists. He became only the seventh defenseman in NHL history to open the Finals with a three-assist effort. McNabb's big performance came out of nowhere, as the 35-year-old isn't known for his offensive ability. In 63 regular-season games, he posted 12 points (five goals, seven assists). McNabb had three points in 14 playoff games before snagging four points across the past two games. Given that McNabb has had a three-game postseason point streak only once in his 14 NHL seasons, fantasy managers shouldn't count on his offensive surge lasting.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Justin Thomas is an Exciting Play This Week in Dublin, Ohio
Things have really picked up for Justin Thomas over his last four starts, finishing no worse than T23 and being in the hunt for the PGA Championship. While there have been some incredible performances on the greens during that span, the real change has been in the ball striking, where the 33-year-old has averaged 0.725 strokes gained on approach and 0.662 off the tee. What's more impressive is the increased level of accuracy he's shown, which has doomed his chances over the years. It's still hard to say that he's back to the JT we knew him to be, but he's definitely doing a lot of good things to justify leaning into his DFS upside come Thursday.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Brett Howden Starts Finals With Multi-Point Effort
Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden recorded a goal and an assist in the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals opener against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, helping his team to a 5-4 win. The 28-year-old factored in two go-ahead goals, assisting William Karlsson on Vegas' third goal of the night and scoring the team's fourth himself. Remarkably, Howden leads the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 11 goals and is now just one tally away from his regular-season mark of 12. Howden, who has 14 points in 17 postseason appearances, needs two more goals to tie Jonathan Marchessault's franchise record for most in a single playoff run.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Scottie Scheffler Looks to Win Memorial Tournament for Third Consecutive Year
Coming off his most recent finish a couple of weeks ago at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson (T3), Scottie Scheffler comes to Muirfield Village this week looking to become the second player in history to three-peat at this event. The world no. 1 nearly triples anyone else in the field in total strokes gained (3.570) here over the last five seasons, which has primarily been attributed to other-worldly approach play. However, that part of the game has been on shaky ground thus far in 2026, while the putter has perhaps been one of his strongest attributes. It's tough to argue with three runner-ups and a solo-third in four of his last five tournaments played, but it's easy to see that the formula is a bit different. Nevertheless, Scheffler is still the easiest must-play guy on the DFS board this week.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Tomas Hertl Scores Game-Winner in Finals Opener
Vegas Golden Knights forward Tomas Hertl scored the 5-4 game-winning goal in Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. The Golden Knights lost the lead midway through the third period, but Hertl's fourth postseason goal gave the team a valuable road win. On Tuesday night, Hertl reached 10 points for the 2026 postseason. He's recovered from a very slow start, averaging a point per game over his last eight appearances. Having lost the 2016 Finals with San Jose, the Czechia forward will be determined to avoid the same outcome this time.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Rory McIlroy Looking for Better Performance at Muirfield Village
According to Jack Nicklaus' playful comments when asked about Rory McIlroy at the beginning of the week, he said the last thing the Northern Irishman needs to accomplish is winning the Memorial Tournament. He's been close a few times over his 13 career starts, but has never finished better than fourth. Whether it's the struggle of playing too much from the rough or his struggle to avoid bogeys, getting to the finish line has been tough. Most notably, he went into the final round in 2023 with a share of the lead before shooting 75 and falling outside of the top five. Regardless, the reigning Masters champion will always garner DFS attention, and rightfully so. The usual ball-striking prowess and now unencumbered mindset are a great recipe for success. If he can consistently find fairways this week, there's no reason to think he couldn't give himself an opportunity.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Drake Baldwin Could Return During Braves Next Homestand
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that catcher Drake Baldwin (oblique) could return during the team's next homestand, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. The homestand referenced by Weiss runs from June 16 to June 21. Baldwin has been on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 oblique strain, but it appears as though he's progressing and should return about four weeks after suffering the injury. Before getting hurt, Baldwin was hitting .303/.389/.543 with 13 home runs, 38 RBI, 39 runs scored, and one stolen base across 216 plate appearances. The 25-year-old's underlying metrics supported his hot start, as he posted an 18.6% barrel rate and a 53.8% hard-hit rate. Baldwin has a case as the best offensive catcher in baseball and profiles as a must-start player at the position upon his return to the Braves lineup.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Matthew Boyd Slated for Rehab Start on Saturday, Close to Big-League Return
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (knee) is scheduled to make a second rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, per Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network. McGregor reports that "assuming everything goes well," Boyd will return to the Cubs following his Saturday start. The veteran left-hander has been on the injured list since early May due to a left miniscus injury. Boyd got off to a rough start to his 2026 season before hitting the IL, recording a 6.00 ERA across 24 innings (five starts). However, Boyd's 25% K-BB rate and 2.33 FIP suggest that he was pitching better than his top-line numbers would indicate. The 35-year-old was arguably Chicago's best starting pitcher in 2025, recording a 14-8 record with a 3.21 ERA and 1.09 ERA across 179 2/3 innings (31 starts). Upon his return, Boyd profiles as a quality innings eater for deeper-league fantasy managers.
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
Source: Marquee Sports Network - Taylor McGregor
