April 6, 2026
Detroit Pistons forward/center
Isaiah Stewart (calf) will remain sidelined Monday against Orlando as he continues recovering from a left calf strain that has now cost him 13 games. His absence keeps
Paul Reed on the fantasy radar in deeper formats after he produced 10 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and one block in 18 minutes off the bench last game. Reed offers modest value for defensive stats and rebounds, while
Jalen Duren should continue seeing secure starter minutes. Stewart remains a low-priority hold in most formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Dillon Brooks finished with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block in 33 minutes Sunday but could be suspended for Tuesday's game against Houston after picking up his 18th technical foul. With the regular season winding down, any missed game could impact fantasy playoff lineups.
Royce O'Neale and
Grayson Allen may see slight minute increases but remain modest fringe options.
Devin Booker and
Jalen Green could take on more scoring usage. Brooks should still be held in most competitive formats.
--Brian DailisanSource: BAILEY LEASURE
April 6, 2026
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (shoulder) will not return after suffering a right shoulder injury in Sunday's game against the Lakers and could miss additional time with another game scheduled Tuesday against the Clippers.
Marvin Bagley III becomes the top streaming candidate if Gafford sits after producing nine points, four rebounds, one steal, and one block in 22 minutes.
Dwight Powell looks like a modest deep-league option as the next man up at center, while
P.J. Washington could also pick up extra minutes in smaller lineups.
--Brian DailisanSource: Mavs PR
April 6, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (hamstring) will seek specialized treatment in Europe for a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and remains out for the rest of the regular season, though the move is aimed at a possible postseason return. His absence keeps
LeBron James in a primary creator role after a 30-point, nine-rebound, 15-assist line in 39 minutes last game, making him an elite hold.
Rui Hachimura, who finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, and
Jake LaRavia, who added 14 points, five rebounds, and two steals, look like strong streaming options. Managers in deeper leagues can also monitor
Luke Kennard for extra minutes and three-point production.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 6, 2026
New York Rangers winger Will Cuylle produced his first career hat trick as the team ran riot against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, winning 8-1. With the score tied at one, the Rangers' offense suddenly erupted for five second-period goals, with Cuylle scoring two of them. He wrapped up his hat trick late in the game. Cuylle reached the 20-goal mark on Sunday, and he's also had 17 assists in 78 games. The 24-year-old ranks fourth in the league with 278 hits. New York has nothing left to play for late in the campaign, but younger players like Cuylle are looking to impress to earn a bigger role for next season.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom impressed in a tough matchup on Sunday, recording his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 road win against the Montreal Canadiens. Martin St. Louis' team has averaged 3.45 goals per game since the Olympic break, but Markstrom only needed to make 18 saves to neutralize the threat. The Swedish veteran improved to 23-18-1. He has won four of his last six starts, but it's mostly been a struggle for Markstrom in 2025-26. He has a 3.04 goals-against average and a .885 save percentage. Jake Allen has been sharper than Markstrom and may return to the crease for Tuesday's action against the Philadelphia Flyers.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers top prospect
Jesus Made is looking quite comfortable during his second taste of Double-A action. On Sunday, he posted an impressive four-hit effort with one home run, one walk, and a stolen base. He made a brief debut at Double-A during the final week of the 2025 season and posted a .261/.292/.348 line over a short five-game stint. He would spend most of the 2025 campaign with Low-A and High-A, where he carried an overall .290/.368/.421 slash line with 28 doubles, six home runs, and 45 stolen bases. Even at just 18 years old, the top prospect has continued to showcase his immense raw upside. While a 2026 MLB debut is unlikely, Made continues to bolster his dynasty value and remains on track for a 2027 promotion to Milwaukee.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 6, 2026
Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk potted two goals in Sunday's 6-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He took care of Ottawa's third and fifth goals, reaching 22 markers for the season. In 57 games, Tkachuk has also contributed 32 assists, while averaging close to three hits per. The Senators captain is close to having his second season as a point-per-game player. With Ottawa in the midst of a fierce battle for a playoff spot, Tkachuk can't let his standards drop, and fantasy managers should benefit from it.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Payton Tolle enjoyed a dominant outing at Triple-A on Sunday and is emerging as the top pitching prospect to stash. Facing Saint Paul, Tolle logged six frames of two-run ball (one earned run) with four hits, one walk, and seven punchouts. This was a major improvement over the six runs (four earned) he allowed in his season debut back on March 29 against Triple-A Syracuse. Tolle was in contention to break camp with the MLB roster, but eventually fell short in the competition as fellow prospect
Connelly Early claimed the final role. However, with
Johan Oviedo (elbow) hitting the 15-day IL, Tolle now has a clear path to return to Boston much sooner than expected. In 2025, Tolle progressed through the system very quickly, striking out 133 hitters over 91 2/3 innings. He is a top stash candidate in all formats as he could return to Boston in the coming weeks.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 6, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby recorded his fourth three-point game of the season in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers. He scored Pittsburgh's second goal and delivered two assists, including one on the power play. 21 years into his NHL career, Crosby remains a point-per-game player. He has contributed 29 goals and 43 assists in 66 games. Over his last 10 appearances, Crosby has tallied 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), leading the way for the Penguins in their quest to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2022.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
Minnesota Twins infield prospect
Kaelen Culpepper launched two home runs across St. Paul's doubleheader on Sunday and is emerging as a top hitter stash candidate. Over his first eight games at the Triple-A level, Culpepper has posted a .294/.368/.559 slash line with three round-trippers, six runs, eight RBI, and a 7:3 K:BB. Last summer, the former 21st overall selection for the 2024 MLB Draft quickly progressed through the Minnesota system and is now just one stop away from the majors. In 2025, he spent time at both High-A and Double-A and carried an overall .289/.375/.469 line with 20 home runs and 25 stolen bases, over a 113-game stint. If Culpepper can continue this trajectory, he could make a strong case to debut in the majors in the first half. For now, he is a viable stash candidate in deeper formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 6, 2026
St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas led his team to a crucial 3-2 road victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night, scoring all three goals. He posted his first career hat trick, with goals in each period. Jimmy Snuggerud had assists on all three tallies. Thomas appears desperate to make the postseason, having recorded back-to-back three-point games. He has picked up 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a five-game scoring streak. Since March, the 26-year-old has averaged 1.44 points per game. Thomas has been one of the hottest forwards around recently and will attempt to show his quality again on Tuesday night in a rematch against Colorado.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 6, 2026
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect
George Klassen showed some upside in his MLB debut on Sunday, but struggled to enjoy much consistency. Over a brief 2 2/3-inning outing facing the Mariners, Klassen would allow three hits, two earned runs, and allow a hefty five free passes. However, he would strike out four hitters. Much of his trouble came in the second frame when
Leo Rivas hit a two-run single that scored outfielder
Randy Arozarena and second baseman
Cole Young. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in the upcoming week, as the Angels may provide him another turn in the MLB rotation. Last summer, he spent most of his time at Double-A, logging 102 2/3 innings to the tune of a 5.35 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP. Given his shaky debut, managers should only consider adding Klassen in deeper 15-team leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) is day-to-day, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. He missed Sunday's loss to St. Louis due to an upper-body injury. However, it looks like Nichushkin could be available to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's rematch between the teams. Nazem Kadri joined the top six on Sunday and will probably drop back to the third line if Nichushkin returns. Earlier this season, Nichushkin missed time due to a lower-body injury and personal reasons. He has been limited to 66 appearances. The Russian forward has totaled 15 goals and 30 assists.
--Taavi PailkSource: Aarif Deen
April 6, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect
Andrew Painter looked sharp in his MLB debut last week and is emerging as a high-end target for upside on the waiver wire ahead of his second career outing. In his debut, Painter tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the Washington Nationals. In this outing, Painter allowed just four hits and one walk while striking out eight batters. After an inconsistent stint in Triple-A in 2025, Painter showed signs of progress in spring training and has carried that momentum into the early season. In camp, Painter logged 11 2/3 innings with just three earned runs and an 8:2 K:BB. Last summer, Painter would post a rough 5.40 ERA with a 111:46 K:BB over 106 2/3 innings at Triple-A. Given his strikeout potential, Painter is a strong waiver-wire target when looking for upside in standard leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: RotoBaller
April 6, 2026
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect
Parker Messick turned in another strong outing in his second outing of the campaign and is emerging as a must-roster pitcher in standard 12-team leagues. Messick was given the starting nod in the second game of the doubleheader against the Cubs on Sunday and logged five innings of one-run ball with two hits and three walks. He struck out six. His lone mistake came in the third frame when former top prospect
Matt Shaw hit a solo shot. In his season debut, Messick looked quite comfortable as well, logging six shutout frames against the game's most potent lineup, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Last summer in his first stint in the big leagues, the southpaw posted a 2.72 ERA over his first 39 2/3 innings. Given his impressive start to the season, Messick is a priority target for those needing pitching depth.
--Andy SmithSource: MLB.com
April 6, 2026
Chris Duncan suffered a second-round submission loss to former title challenger Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Duncan just couldn't find his rhythm as he was constantly tagged with a jab. Moicano pushed the pace in the second round, and midway through the round, after hurting Duncan, Moicano took his back and sank in the rear-naked choke. In 8:14 of action, Duncan landed 27 significant strikes. With the loss, Duncan dropped to 15-3 as a pro and is now 6-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Former lightweight title challenger Renato Moicano returned to the win column by defeating Chris Duncan via second-round submission in the main event of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Moicano dominated his American Top Team teammate Duncan and displayed crisp boxing, bloodying him up in the process before securing a second-round submission victory. In 8:14 of action, Moicano landed a takedown and 21 significant strikes. With the win, Moicano snapped his losing streak and has improved to 13-7 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Tabatha Ricci suffered a unanimous decision loss to former title challenger Virna Jandiroba in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Ricci was dominated by Jandiroba for two rounds, who outgrappled her on her way to winning a unanimous decision. In the third round, Ricci started pushing the pace and let her hands go, but Jandiroba sealed the deal with a late takedown. In 15 minutes of action, Ricci landed a takedown and 37 significant strikes. With the loss, Ricci dropped to 7-4 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Former title challenger Virna Jandiroba returned to the win column by beating Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. The fight was largely one-sided, and it was a dominant performance by Jandiroba, who outgrappled Ricci for two rounds. Ricci started pressuring Jandiroba and let her hands go in the third round, but it wasn't enough to get her the win. In 15 minutes of action, Jandiroba landed six takedowns and 26 significant strikes. With the win, Jandiroba improved to 23-4 as a pro.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Brendson Ribeiro suffered a first-round submission loss to Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev on the main card of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Ribeiro tried to land a head kick in the first round, but Yakhyaev caught it and took Ribeiro down. The 29-year-old Ribeiro then tried to stand up, but Yakhyaev dragged him down to the mat, and after landing a few punches on the ground, Yakhyaev sank in the rear-naked choke, forcing Ribeiro to tap out. In 2:52 of action, Ribeiro landed eight significant strikes. This is Ribeiro's third consecutive loss, and he is now 2-5 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev remained undefeated and extended his win streak by defeating Brendson Ribeiro via first-round submission on the main card of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. In the first round, Ribeiro attempted a head kick, but Yakhyaev grabbed hold of it and took Ribeiro down. After landing some punches on the ground, Yakhyaev pounced on the rear-naked choke, forcing a quick tap-out from Ribeiro. In 2:52 of action, Yakhyaev landed two takedowns and seven significant strikes. With the win, Yakhyaev improved to 2-0 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Rafael Estevam is no longer undefeated after suffering a third-round TKO loss to Ethyn Ewing on the main card of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Estevam tried to take Ewing down time and time again, but Ewing was able to defend takedown attempts and proceeded to dominate Estevam until he finished him in the third round with a punch to the body. In 11:44 of action, Estevam landed 44 significant strikes. With the loss, Estevam dropped to 14-1 as a pro and is now 3-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Ethyn Ewing extended his win streak by defeating a previously undefeated Rafael Estevam via third-round TKO on the main card of UFC Vegas 115 on Saturday. Ewing had a dominant performance, and he became the first man to defeat Estevam when he finished him with a body shot TKO. By beating Estevam, Ewing extended his win streak to 10. In 11:44 of action, Ewing landed 114 significant strikes. With the win, Ewing improved to 10-2 as a pro and is now 2-0 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 6, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Pat Bryant is no longer a top candidate to enjoy a Year 2 breakout. The second season in the league is a common time for receivers to take a major leap, and it seemed like Bryant was heading in the right direction after the 2025 campaign. After all, he had cemented himself as the Broncos' No. 3 receiver and averaged 5.3 targets over his final five games. However, his role suddenly changed when the Broncos surprisingly traded for
Jaylen Waddle out of nowhere. Denver now has Waddle and
Courtland Sutton atop its depth chart, and
Troy Franklin has a clear advantage over Bryant for the No. 3 receiver role. At this point, it seems like the Year 2 breakout is on hold for Bryant. He is a talented player, but his path to consistent fantasy production is nearly nonexistent as long as Waddle, Sutton, and Troy Franklin are healthy.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 6, 2026
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin enjoyed a second-year breakout as the overall WR31 in PPR leagues last season. It seemed like he was trending up and due for an even stronger showing in 2026, but then, the Broncos went out and traded for
Jaylen Waddle. That acquisition offers a major shakeup in Denver, establishing
Courtland Sutton and Waddle as the undisputed top two receivers on the team. As a result, Franklin will fall to the No. 3 role. Not only is he no longer a lock to consistently start games, but he's also due for a step backward in fantasy football. His 2025 finish as the WR31 could end up being the peak of the early portion of his career, as Franklin will have trouble being a top-36 fantasy receiver if both Sutton and Waddle are healthy. It'll be tough to sell high on the 23-year-old, so he's merely a hold in most leagues for now.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 6, 2026
Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks
Sam Howell and
Joe Milton III will compete for the backup role behind
Dak Prescott this summer, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Milton last offseason in hopes that he could offer a strong, accurate arm in case Prescott went down. Prescott was healthy for all 17 contests, but when Milton did get into the game, he struggled. He had three turnovers and just one touchdown across parts of four games. Perhaps because of his subpar results on the field, Dallas brought in Howell during the offseason. It appears that the Cowboys have a specific vision for their backup quarterback, as Howell offers mobility and a strong arm similar to Milton. The fantasy implications here are minimal, as we expect Prescott to start the full season unless he gives us a reason to believe otherwise.
--Andersen PickardSource: Todd Archer
April 6, 2026
Tennessee Titans quarterback
Cameron Ward (shoulder) has been "progressing very well" from a right shoulder injury that required offseason rehab, head coach Robert Saleh told Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Saleh also noted that Ward has consistently been working in the building, sometimes on his own. It was a rookie season to forget for the No. 1 pick, who finished the 2025 campaign with just 3,169 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also took an NFL-high 55 sacks and lost seven fumbles. The turnover-to-touchdown ratio was far from ideal, and Ward will look to play cleaner football next season. He should benefit from an improved offense that now features wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson. We also expect
Gunnar Helm,
Elic Ayomanor, and
Chimere Dike to make significant second-year leaps. It's too early to proclaim Ward will be fantasy relevant across the board, but as he continues to recover amid his first full offseason in the NFL, he's certainly trending up.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jim Wyatt
April 6, 2026
Tennessee Titans quarterback
Will Levis could be the odd man out heading into the NFL Draft. Jim Wyatt of the team's official website writes that
Mitch Trubisky will back up
Cameron Ward next season, leaving Levis as either a trade candidate or competing with
Hendon Hooker for the No. 3 role. Wyatt even wrote that he "suspect[s] some teams have been inquiring about Levis," and he indicated that the second-round pick is talented enough to justify a trade, rather than a demotion to the third-string quarterback role. No trade has materialized yet, but we wouldn't be surprised if something came together during the NFL Draft, similar to how the Cardinals traded away
Josh Rosen during the draft after he simply didn't pan out in Arizona. One team that could be interested in Levis is the New York Jets. Rich Cimini of ESPN.com recently wrote that the Jets want to add a veteran backup before the draft, and he specifically mentioned Levis as a name to watch.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jim Wyatt
April 5, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman
Andres Gimenez has established himself as an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy managers with his hot start to the 2026 season. The 27-year-old is in his second year with Toronto and owns an .848 OPS with two home runs in nine games. Known for his defense, Gimenez has taken a step forward with the bat this season and is worth adding as he continues to produce. It is worth noting that he has also shown a positive trend in reducing strikeouts over his career, something for fantasy managers to keep an eye on as he looks to continue this production from the bottom end of the Jays lineup.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
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