March 29, 2026
Denver Nuggets forward/center
Aaron Gordon (calf) won't be in action on Sunday night against the Golden State Warriors, Bennett Durando of The Denver Post reports. He was a late addition to the injury report due to left calf tightness and won't be able to help his team after failing to shake off a questionable tag. The trio of
Cameron Johnson,
Peyton Watson, and
Spencer Jones should absorb Gordon's minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Bennett Durando
March 29, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-hander
Jose Soriano got off on the right foot in 2026 in his Opening Day start on Thursday in the team's 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros. Soriano was in top form on the road at Daikin Park, tossing six shutout innings with only two hits allowed, four walks, and seven strikeouts to pick up his first win of the year. The 27-year-old has teased upside before, only to disappoint fantasy managers. Still, Soriano is worth a look as a waiver-wire pickup early this year for his ground-ball abilities and high-end velocity as starting pitching depth. The Dominican hurler had a 4.26 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 31 starts a year ago and has a career .3.82 ERA (3.77 FIP), 1.31 WHIP, 22.3% strikeout rate, and 10.7% walk rate in four MLB seasons. Soriano will need to lower his walk rate to tap into his true ceiling. He faces a matchup against the Chicago Cubs in his second start of 2026 next week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander looked sharp against the Tampa Bay Rays in his Opening Day start on Thursday, allowing only one earned run on seven hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out two in five innings of work for a no-decision. The 26-year-old southpaw was in a full-time starting role for the Cardinals in 2025 and went 8-12 with a 4.21 ERA (4.03 FIP) and 1.30 WHIP with a career-high 122 strikeouts and 40 walks in 151 2/3 innings over his 29 starts. Most of his best work last year came early in the season before a rough 14-start stretch in the middle of the year, where he had an ERA over 5.00. Liberatore was passable as a deep-league, matchup-based streamer in 2025, but his 18.8% strikeout rate left a lot to be desired in fantasy formats. It was a nice start for him on Thursday, but he faces a tough second matchup against the Mets, and fantasy managers in mixed leagues will want to see plenty more before they consider him off the waiver wire. Liberatore is only rostered in 24% of Yahoo leagues currently.
--Keith HernandezSource: Baseball Reference
March 29, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Sal Frelick opened his 2026 season with a bang on Opening Day in Thursday's win over the Chicago White Sox with a rare home run. Frelick also went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Sunday's 9-7 victory over the White Sox, and he could be worth a look off the early-season waiver wire in fantasy leagues for managers looking for a boost in counting stats with
Jackson Chourio out with a fractured hand. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder should see more consistent playing time while Chourio is out in Milwaukee's outfield. In his two full MLB seasons, Frelick has offered limited fantasy upside, though, slashing a combined .274/.336/.372 with a .708 OPS, 14 home runs, 95 RBI, 142 runs scored, and 37 stolen bases in 287 total games. Frelick is mostly an asset for his speed and runs scored, and he's currently only rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports that although San Diego Padres right-hander
Joe Musgrove (elbow) has resumed playing catch, there is no timeline for him to rejoin the team's starting rotation to make his 2026 debut. The last time Musgrove threw off a mound was when he delivered 60 pitches in an exhibition game against Great Britain on March 4 due to a setback with his right elbow after having Tommy John surgery in October of 2024. Musgrove didn't pitch at all for the Padres last year. The good news is that an MRI exam didn't show anything concerning. Still, he needs to build up to bullpen sessions before eventually going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Given where Musgrove is in his throwing program, we'd be surprised if the Padres get the 33-year-old veteran back in April. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller didn't have a good answer for when Musgrove might be back, but he doesn't think it will be months out, either. Fantasy managers stashing Musgrove in deeper leagues will need to be patient early this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Jeff Sanders
March 29, 2026
A contract extension for San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams could be imminent, according to general manager John Lynch. "I would say in the last week, it's kind of intensified," Lynch said at the NFL owners' meetings. "And feel like we're on the precipice of something good happening." There were several reports in the last month that the 49ers could end up trading or releasing Williams if they couldn't agree to terms on a new deal. Lynch hasn't qualified the negotiations with Williams' camp as contentious at all, but said the situation required "nuance" because of his age (37). Despite his age, the former first-rounder (fourth overall) by Washington in 2010 out of Oklahoma has been a 12-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro in his 15 years in the league. Williams is still a high-end left tackle, so locking him up for what will likely be his final contract in the NFL will be a big boost for quarterback
Brock Purdy and the rest of head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
March 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch expects defensive lineman Mykel Williams (knee) to be back from his ACL tear for training camp this summer, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. However, Lynch acknowledged that Williams' recovery could take a little longer since he tore his ACL a month and a half into the season after pass-rusher Nick Bosa did. Williams also tore the lateral meniscus in his right knee in Week 9. The 21-year-old pass-rusher was the 11th overall pick last year out of Georgia. He played in nine games in his rookie campaign and had 20 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss, three QB hits, one sack, and a fumble recovery. We won't be surprised if the Niners play it very safe with Williams during training camp, but barring a setback, he will have a shot to be ready to play in Week 1 of the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
March 29, 2026
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that he expects defensive lineman Nick Bosa (knee) to be back from his ACL tear for training camp this summer, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Bosa had surgery last September for a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 3. Since the injury occurred so early in the year in 2025, the 28-year-old All-Pro pass-rusher has a shot to be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, depending on how he looks in training camp and the preseason. Getting Bosa back will be a massive boost to what was a totally banged-up defensive unit last year. The five-time Pro Bowler is a high-end IDP fantasy pass-rushing option when fully healthy, but he's high-risk, high-reward because of his lengthy injury history. Bosa led the league in sacks with 18.5 in 2022, and he has 64.5 sacks in his 85 games played over his seven NFL seasons. Twice in his career, though, Bosa has played in fewer than five games in a single season due to injuries.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Francisco Standard - David Lombardi
March 29, 2026
The Miami Marlins acquired infielder
Leo Jimenez from the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for infielder
Dub Gleed and $250,000 in international bonus pool money, sources told Francys Romero of MLB.com. The Blue Jays designated Jimenez for assignment earlier in the week. The 24-year-old native of Panama debuted in the big leagues in Toronto, and he has hit just .207/.303/.332 with a .635 OPS, five home runs, 20 RBI, and 20 runs scored in 242 plate appearances over 81 games played in the big leagues in two seasons. He went just 2-for-29 with a solo home run in 18 games in Toronto in 2025. Jimenez will primarily be middle-infield depth for the Fish with little to no offensive upside. Gleed, 23, is expected to report to Triple-A Buffalo after ending last year with Triple-A Jacksonville in the Marlins' system. He, too, will be minor-league infield depth for the Blue Jays.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Francys Romero
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said on Sunday that the team isn't trading All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier this week on the Pat McAfee Show that the Browns have been "adamant" that they aren't trying to move Garrett, who set the single-season NFL sack record in 2025 with 23 sacks in 17 starts, after modifying his contract to save some salary cap space. It would send a pretty bad message to Browns fans if they traded one of the best pass-rushers in the NFL the year after breaking the all-time sack record. The 30-year-old former first-rounder in 2017 out of Texas A&M will be back with the Browns this coming season to wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks across the league. Garrett is a physical freak and a beast on the football field with 125.5 career sacks in his nine NFL seasons. Unsurprisingly, Garrett will come off the board fast as a defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
March 29, 2026
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said that he's hopeful that running back
Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be on the field "in some form or fashion" this spring, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Judkins suffered a dislocated right ankle late in his rookie season in 2025 and had surgery. The 22-year-old former second-rounder in 2025 out of Ohio State should be ready in time for training camp this summer and the start of the 2026 regular season. There is no doubt heading into his sophomore campaign that Judkins will lead Cleveland's backfield, which also consists of
Dylan Sampson and
Raheim Sanders. In his first NFL season, Judkins had 827 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns on 230 carries over 14 starts, adding 26 catches for 171 yards through the air. The only thing holding Judkins back from being a strong RB1 for fantasy managers might be the Browns' offense, which figures to be led by either
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) or second-year QB
Shedeur Sanders.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
March 29, 2026
Chicago Cubs third baseman
Alex Bregman went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in the team's 6-3 loss to the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday in the series finale at Wrigley Field. It was a nice bounce-back game for Bregman, who had recorded just one single in his first two games with the Cubbies, but it was not enough to keep Chicago from losing two of the three games in the series against the Nats. Along with providing excellent defense at the hot corner, the 31-year-old veteran should have a good chance for a strong offensive season at the Friendly Confines at Wrigley in 2026. The three-time All-Star was an All-Star in 2025 in his lone season with the Boston Red Sox, slashing .273/.360/.462 with an .821 OPS, 18 home runs, 62 RBI, and 64 runs scored in 495 plate appearances and 114 regular-season games. Bregman isn't getting any younger, but he still has enough power from the right side of the plate and great plate discipline that make him a starting fantasy third baseman in all formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward
Tobias Harris (hip) will likely sit out Monday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the team has listed him as doubtful. The veteran is managing a hip injury and appears to be scheduled for a maintenance day.
Jalen Duren (knee) and
Duncan Robinson (hip) are also considered doubtful, while
Ausar Thompson (ankle) carries a questionable tag on the injury report. Consequently,
Ron Holland II,
Javonte Green,
Kevin Huerter, and
Caris LeVert could all take on more prominent roles against the defending champions.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter
Yandy Diaz was at his best in the team's 11-7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sunday in the series finale, going 5-for-6 with a double, four RBI, and two runs scored as the designated hitter out of the leadoff spot. It's a reminder that the 34-year-old Cuban veteran is a pretty darn good hitter. It was his 10th career game with four hits. Diaz is blazing hot at the plate to begin the 2026 season, going 9-for-16 (.563) in the first three games. He might not provide a ton of power -- he's only had 20-plus homers in two of his 10 big-league seasons -- but there is plenty of value in Diaz having the fourth-best batting average in baseball since 2021. Over that same timeframe, Diaz has the sixth-best on-base percentage. He's not incredibly sexy in fantasy leagues, but he's a glue guy for your lineups in OBP leagues, and he'll also provide a stable batting average and plenty of runs scored at the top of Tampa's lineup.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 29, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard/forward
Ausar Thompson (ankle) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meeting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit will begin a back-to-back set and has some decisions to make. Thompson is managing a right ankle injury, so he's likely to sit out at least one of the upcoming games.
Kevin Huerter,
Ron Holland II, and
Javonte Green could all see more time on the court in Thompson's absence. Even if Thompson is in the lineup, the trio might still have expanded roles, as the Pistons are poised to head out with a new-look starting lineup.
Jalen Duren (knee),
Duncan Robinson (hip), and
Tobias Harris (hip) are all unlikely to play.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Detroit Pistons center
Jalen Duren (knee) is considered doubtful for Monday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The first-year All-Star has played through a right knee injury recently and appears to be trending toward a rest day. Detroit's frontcourt is still without
Isaiah Stewart (calf), so it could be a big night for
Paul Reed. The former G League MVP is poised to make his ninth start of the season. In a starting role, Paul has provided 13.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.8 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game. There could also be a significant role for
Tolu Smith.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (ankle) won't return to action on Sunday against the Houston Rockets. He has been ruled out for a third consecutive game after carrying a questionable tag on the initial injury report. With Murphy III out,
Yves Missi was brought back into the starting lineup on Friday against Toronto. Unfortunately, he didn't make a significant impact, and it's possible the Pelicans will switch things up again on Sunday.
Zion Williamson,
Saddiq Bey, and the returning
Dejounte Murray should get plenty of offensive touches without Murphy II.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (hand) will play on Sunday night against the Houston Rockets. After hurting his left hand, Murray was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. Since recovering from a torn Achilles, Murray has posted strong numbers. He has averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.7 steals across 12 appearances. Murray's return will probably send
Jeremiah Fears back to the second unit, but he should still play a significant role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
New York Knicks guard
Miles McBride (pelvic) will return to action on Sunday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports. He hasn't played since late January and underwent sports hernia surgery in February. According to Knicks head coach Mike Brown, McBride will have a minutes limit in Sunday's game. McBride's return will complicate the situation for
Jose Alvarado and
Jordan Clarkson. Although the mid-season injury was a setback for him, McBride has had a career year in New York, averaging 12.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 28.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stefan Bondy
March 29, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward
Jaden McDaniels (knee) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. The 25-year-old had sat out only two games this season before a left knee issue took him out of the lineup this week. As a result,
Terrence Shannon Jr. started on Saturday against Detroit, but his contributions were limited to eight points, three rebounds, and three assists.
Jaylen Clark, who tallied nine points and four rebounds against the Pistons, also has a chance to play more until McDaniels returns.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's tilt against the Dallas Mavericks. He has missed six games with a knee injury but is on the cusp of returning. With
Ayo Dosunmu (calf) also on the shelf,
Mike Conley has started back-to-back games. On Monday, the veteran could fall out of the rotation if both Edwards and Dosunmu return. Boney Hyland's role will also change once the Timberwolves are back at full strength.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (back) will miss Sunday's game against the Orlando Magic. The 20-year-old rookie injured his back during Friday's win over New Orleans. He was initially expected to play on Sunday, but it looks like Murray-Boyles didn't feel comfortable enough during the warmups. With him unavailable,
Sandro Mamukelashvili should see plenty of minutes on Sunday as the backup to starting center
Jakob Poeltl. Mamukelashvili has scored double-digit points in three consecutive games and had 18 points with nine rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block on Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will not suit up on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He was initially expected to play but won't be available for action due to right heel inflammation.
Jamal Shead will start in Ingram's place. As a member of the first unit, Shead has recorded 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. With
Immanuel Quickley (foot) also out, Shead should have an active role on offense against a team that has struggled to contain point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (shoulder) will play in Sunday's contest against the Orlando Magic. He injured his left shoulder during Friday's win over New Orleans and was initially listed as questionable on the injury report. He was then upgraded to probable, and Toronto has now listed Barrett as available. Barrett has been sharp over his last 10 outings, averaging 20.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, hitting nearly 52 percent of his field-goal attempts.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers center
Robert Williams III (back) will be in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Wizards. The team has upgraded Williams III's status from questionable to available. This is a juicy matchup for Williams III and starting center
Donovan Clingan, as Washington has had trouble containing big men all year. In March, Williams III has averaged 8.2 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks in 19.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (shoulder) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. He will exit the lineup due to a shoulder contusion after having 10 points and seven assists in 27 minutes on Saturday against Atlanta. Sacramento will also roll without
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring), creating two openings in the starting lineup.
Nique Clifford and
Daeqwon Plowden are the leading candidates to join the first unit. Monk's absence should also give
Devin Carter and
DaQuan Jeffries more playing time.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan will miss the second leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets. The veteran star has been listed as out with a sore right hamstring.
Nique Clifford and
Daeqwon Plowden will benefit from DeRozan's absence, and the team may bring
Doug McDermott back into the rotation as well.
Malik Monk (shoulder) has also been ruled out, so there will be at least two changes to the starting lineup compared to Saturday's loss to Atlanta.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 29, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He has recently been dealing with inflammation in his right heel, but Ingram is ready to make his third consecutive appearance. Following back-to-back 30-point efforts in mid-March, Ingram has been quiet in his most recent outings. The two-time All-Star has tallied 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game over his last five appearances.
--Taavi PailkSource: Michael Grange
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics center
Neemias Queta (thumb) will play on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Portuguese big man has received official clearance to play after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. The team upgraded Queta's status to probable earlier in the day. Since the Hornets limited him to two points and two rebounds on March 4, Queta has averaged 9.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
March 29, 2026
Boston Celtics guard
Derrick White (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The team has ruled him out after initially listing him as questionable for the game. Boston will also be without
Jaylen Brown (Achilles) on Sunday, so
Jayson Tatum and
Payton Pritchard should receive heavy usage on the offensive end. Meanwhile, players like
Baylor Scheierman and
Hugo Gonzalez are set to log more minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Boston Celtics
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