April 11, 2026
San Diego Padres outfielder/first baseman
Gavin Sheets sent the Friar faithful home happy on Friday night in a 5-2 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies at Petco Park for the team's second straight walk-off win. On a night where the Padres unveiled their new CityConnect jerseys, Sheets went 2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBI, and two strikeouts. His three-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning walked the Rockies off again and earned him an ice shower from his teammates. Sheets' first long ball came off starter
Tomoyuki Sugano to get the Friars on the board, and his second blast won the game off reliever
Juan Mejia. The home runs were Sheets' first two of the year after he hit a career-high 19 round-trippers and drove in 71 in a career year in 145 games in his first season in SD. Sheets can be streaky, so fantasy managers will want to ride the wave as the team's four-game series against Colorado continues on Saturday night.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated that outfielder
Corbin Carroll (hip) was available off the bench on Friday against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies and is expected to start on Saturday. Carroll was not used off the bench by the Snakes in their 5-4 win over Philly. The 25-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star has now missed two straight games since injuring his hip on Wednesday, but he should be back for fantasy managers on Saturday. Get ready to get him back into your starting lineups on Saturday in a great matchup against Phillies veteran right-hander
Taijuan Walker. Carroll, the former 16th overall pick in 2019, has been what fantasy managers expected so far in 2026, slashing .333/.408/.690 with a 1.099 OPS, two homers, three doubles, three triples, nine runs scored, and a stolen base in 12 games played. He's always a must-start, five-category contributor when he's in Arizona's starting lineup.
Jorge Barrosa, who has three hits in his last four games, will return to the bench with Carroll set to play again on Saturday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - Jack Sommers
April 11, 2026
Texas Rangers outfielder
Wyatt Langford (quadriceps) left Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with right-quadriceps tightness, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Before leaving the game in the sixth inning, Langford did hit his first home run of the season (a solo shot) in three at-bats. The 24-year-old former fourth overall pick out of the University of Florida in 2023 is a must-roster power/speed threat with lots of upside, but durability has been an issue for him so far in his big-league career. We'll consider Langford day-to-day for now, but given his injury history, fantasy managers should be planning for a trip to the 10-day injured list. It was nice to see Langford touch them all on Friday before his injury, as he came into the series opener in L.A. with a .160 average (8-for-50) with two doubles, two triples, two RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base, one walk, and 13 strikeouts in 12 games to begin the year. Langford shouldn't be dumped in any fantasy formats if he lands on the IL.
Sam Haggerty would probably see the biggest boost in playing time and AL-only fantasy value if Langford misses extended time with his quad injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Dallas Morning News - Shawn McFarland
April 11, 2026
Kansas City Royals left-hander
Kris Bubic took advantage of a plus matchup in Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox to pick up his second win of the 2026 season in the team's 2-0 shutout win. In seven innings of work, Bubic only allowed two hits while walking one and striking out 11. It was the first time that the 28-year-old southpaw struck out double-digit batters in his career, and it was also only the fourth time that he threw at least seven shutout innings. The opponent definitely helped his cause, but Bubic generated an eye-opening 17 whiffs on 88 total pitches. He's sporting a nice 2.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts and seven walks in his 18 innings pitched this year as he heads into a much tougher matchup in his next scheduled outing against the division-rival Detroit Tigers. Bubic showed last year that he's the real deal, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and eight wins. He doesn't blow hitters away, but his fantastic command gives him plenty of fantasy appeal.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 11, 2026
Minnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (knee) is heading to the 10-day injured list with a left-knee sprain, according to Twins sideline reporter Audra Martin. Lewis just cannot stay away from the injury bug. The 26-year-old injured his knee on Thursday, was held out of Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and will now go on the IL on Saturday. The former first overall pick in 2017 can get hot with the best of them and has game-changing power from the third base position, but he's only played in over 100 games just once in his four MLB seasons (last year) due to various injuries. Given Lewis' lengthy injury history, fantasy managers should not be preparing for him to return anytime soon. In his first 12 games in 2026, he had gone 8-for-36 (.222) with two home runs, eight RBI, six runs, and two stolen bases in 45 plate appearances.
Tristan Gray made the start at the hot corner in Minnesota on Friday and will now see his fantasy value in AL-only leagues get a nice boost with Lewis out for an undetermined amount of time.
--Keith HernandezSource: Audra
April 10, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher
Gregory Soto was tasked with pitching in the eighth inning of Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Normally, Soto is used in save situations, but was handed the ball with a two-run lead in the eighth inning here. Soto got into some trouble with two walks, but was able to escape the inning without any damage.
Dennis Santana came on in the final frame and shut the door while recording two strikeouts. The expectation is that the two of them will continue to split up the closer role in Pittsburgh. Between the two pitchers, Santana is the better player to roster right now. Soto should continue getting work in the ninth inning, but could be on a short leash with how well Santana has been pitching to begin the season.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 10, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher
Dennis Santana was called upon to finish off Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Santana needed only 13 pitches to get through Friday's outing. He struck out
Dansby Swanson and
Michael Busch on route to his first save of the season. After this outing, Santana holds a perfect 0.00 ERA, with a 0.43 WHIP, and six strikeouts across seven innings of work.
Gregory Soto worked the eighth inning of Friday's victory. The two of them figure to continue sharing the closer role for now. Soto appears to be the favorite for saves, but fantasy managers who have Santana rostered should continue to hold him.
--Andy WebbSource: mlb.com
April 10, 2026
New York Mets starting pitcher
Clay Holmes (hamstring) was forced to make an early exit during Friday's outing against the Athletics. Holmes was pitching into the sixth inning when he appeared to have pulled something. The training staff came out, and Holmes exited the field with them. The organization is calling the injury left hamstring tightness, so a stint on the injured list isn't required at the moment. Holmes tossed 5.1 innings, allowing one earned run while striking out three batters during Friday's loss. It remains to be seen if Holmes will be ready to go for his next start. Fantasy managers will need to check back in a few days for another update on his status.
--Andy WebbSource: Anthony DiComo
April 10, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher
Gabriel Moreno (back) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Moreno was in visible discomfort after making a throw down to second base during the second inning. He finished the inning, but was pulled out of the contest afterwards due to back tightness. The severity of the issue is unknown, so for now, fantasy managers should consider Moreno as day-to-day. Moreno was hitless in his lone at-bat during Friday's win over the Phillies.
James McCann took over behind the plate and stands to gain playing time if Moreno misses any games.
--Andy WebbSource: Nick Piecoro
April 10, 2026
Houston Astros outfielder
Jake Meyers (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Meyers underwent an MRI after exiting early during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The testing revealed that Meyers is dealing with a Grade 2 right oblique strain. The Astros thought it was a back issue, but an oblique issue is likely to sideline him for multiple weeks. In a corresponding move, outfielder
Taylor Trammell was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. He figures to see action in center field along with
Joey Loperfido and
Brice Matthews. Fantasy managers should wait and see who the Astros decide to lean on in Meyers' absence.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
April 10, 2026
Houston Astros starting pitcher
Cristian Javier (shoulder) is set to miss some time after exiting early during Wednesday's outing. On Friday, Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 2 right shoulder strain. This is tough news for the Astros, who have already lost
Hunter Brown (shoulder) earlier this week. Given the severity of the injury, Javier is likely to miss more than a couple of weeks. The right-hander was already struggling with 13 earned runs over 9.1 innings of work this season. Fantasy managers in 12-team formats can feel safe about moving on from Javier. The Astros have recalled
J.P. France to take his spot in the rotation. There's no reason for fantasy managers to run and add France at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: Chandler Rome
April 10, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Jose Berrios (elbow) will likely begin his minor-league rehab assignment next week and will be targeting 50 pitches in his first outing, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Berrios will likely require multiple rehab outings in the minors, but he's clearly getting closer to rejoining the big-league roster to help the Blue Jays with their injury-decimated starting rotation. The 31-year-old veteran of Puerto Rico is recovering from a stress fracture in his right elbow, but Toronto thinks he'll be able to pitch through it in 2026. Berrios has been an innings-eater for fantasy managers, but he's much riskier this year with declining velocity and obvious injury concerns. Once
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) and
Shane Bieber (elbow, forearm) are ready to return to the rotation, too, it's possible that Berrios could be moved to a long-relief role if he's struggling as a starter for the Jays upon his return from his elbow injury.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 10, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/third baseman
Addison Barger (ankles) will stay sidelined from baseball activity through Monday's off day, manager John Schneider told Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Barger's left ankle is more sore than his right ankle, but he's believed to be making progress. Barger was placed on the 10-day injured list with soreness in both of his ankles, and he's unlikely to return to the team when he's eligible to be reinstated on April 16. His ankle injuries aren't believed to be overly serious, though, so barring a setback once he resumes baseball activities, we'd expect him to be back in Toronto before the end of April. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter was likely affected by his ankles in his first eight games, as he had just one hit (a double) in his first 23 plate appearances with two RBI, three walks, and six stolen bases.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Arden Zwelling
April 10, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage (shoulder) will make another minor-league rehab start next Tuesday or Wednesday, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Where and when Yesavage's next rehab start comes will depend somewhat on the weather. He'll approach 70 pitches, and it sounds like it could be his final rehab start before rejoining the big-league roster for his 2026 season debut. Yesavage was touched up for four runs in 2 2/3 innings at Single-A Dunedin in his last rehab start, but he was also able to strike out six batters, and his velocity was solid. A right-shoulder impingement forced him to the 15-day injured list to begin the year. The former 20th overall pick in 2024 out of East Carolina quickly reached the big leagues in 2025 and had a 3.21 ERA with 16 K's in 14 innings in his first three starts. He proceeded to work in Toronto's rotation all the way to the World Series, where he fanned 12 Dodgers batters. The high-end upside is obvious for one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, but Yesavage's redraft ceiling will be lowered by the fact that the Jays are planning to limit his innings to somewhere between 135 and 160 in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 10, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hand) said he got a good report from the doctor on Thursday and was reassured that his fractured hand is showing signs of healing, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. However, Chourio has still not been cleared to hit. It's a bit concerning that Chourio still hasn't been cleared to swing a bat after initially fracturing his hand back on March 4 while playing in an exhibition game against Team Venezuela. Before coming off the 10-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut, the talented young outfielder will likely need a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment, which means fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to return to the Brewers until sometime in May. In the meantime,
Brandon Lockridge,
Jake Bauers, and
Blake Perkins will all continue to mix and match in Milwaukee's outfield with Chourio out. The 22-year-old Chourio has 42 homers, 157 RBI, and 43 steals in his first two MLB seasons, making him a potential difference-maker for fantasy squads when he's healthy.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
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