March 18, 2026
New York Yankees veteran infielder
Paul DeJong doesn't plan to opt out of his minor-league deal with the team on Thursday, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. DeJong's plan is to try to make the big-league squad out of spring training, and if he doesn't, he'll begin the year at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. If the 32-year-old veteran were to win a job on the Opening Day roster for next week, he'd be operating in a bench role, leaving him very little fantasy upside at this point in his career. He's going into his 10th season in the big leagues with his seventh different team. Last year in 57 games with the Washington Nationals, DeJong hit .228/.269/.373 with a .642 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, 18 runs scored, and four stolen bases. DeJong reached the 30-homer mark once in his career, but that was all the way back in his third year in the big leagues in 2019 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Post - Joel Sherman
March 18, 2026
The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Tylan Wallace on Wednesday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. The 26-year-old will reunite with new Browns head coach Todd Monken, who was previously the Ravens' offensive coordinator. Wallace was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2021 out of Oklahoma State. He carved out a special teams role with the organization in his first five years in the NFL but was rarely heard from on offense, totaling just 22 receptions on 35 targets for 305 yards and two touchdowns in 68 total regular-season games (three starts). Wallace will likely continue to primarily be an option for the Browns as a kick returner, so he'll remain off the fantasy radar in 2026. His best season came in 2024, when he caught 11 of 12 targets for 193 yards and one touchdown in 17 games on offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
March 18, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed reliever
Matt Svanson could be involved in a closing committee in St. Louis this year, making him an intriguing candidate to speculate on for saves in deeper fantasy formats going into the 2026 campaign. Manager Oliver Marmol is already on record saying that he won't have a fixed closer going into the season, so Svanson,
Riley O'Brien,
JoJo Romero, and
Ryne Stanek could all be options for the ninth inning. The 27-year-old Svanson was 4-0 in his major-league debut in 2025 with a 1.94 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 68 strikeouts, and 20 walks in 60 1/3 innings pitched. He was deployed in a high-leverage spot in Wednesday's 4-1 Grapefruit League debut win over the Houston Astros, too, picking up his third spring win while throwing two shutout innings with a strikeout and no walks. Svanson entered the day with a 1.50 ERA, six K's, and a walk in six spring innings. His strong performance in spring training could make him a favorite to lead St. Louis' bullpen in save chances.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 18, 2026
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes extended his point streak by scoring a goal and adding two assists in Wednesday's 6-3 road victory against the Rangers. Hughes followed up his three-point performance in the Devils' most recent game against the Bruins with another one on Wednesday, and he has now scored six goals and totaled 15 points through eight games in March. The 24-year-old is producing points at an elite rate on the offensive end at the perfect time for fantasy managers, as the fantasy hockey playoffs are underway in the majority of leagues.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 18, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes right winger Jackson Blake scored a goal and assisted twice in a wild 6-5 overtime victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. He reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career, and he also has a career high in points with 43 with a few weeks to go in the NHL season. Blake is a solid middle-six forward for a Hurricanes team that currently has the most points in the Eastern Conference.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 18, 2026
Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson played in his first career game on Wednesday night and scored an empty-netter in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators. The younger brother of Canadiens superstar Lane Hutson is also a highly regarded prospect who was a second-round pick in the 2024 draft. He had 10 goals and 32 points in 35 games in college for Boston University and now joins the NHL after their season ended.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 18, 2026
Phoenix Suns forward
Royce O'Neale (knee) is in danger of missing his first game of the season on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has tagged him as questionable on the injury report. The 32-year-old is experiencing soreness in his left knee.
Grayson Allen (knee) is also questionable, so the Suns may need to significantly adjust their rotation on Thursday night.
Ryan Dunn,
Haywood Highsmith, and
Rasheer Fleming are the main options to cover O'Neale's minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson had an impressive rookie season, sparking optimism that he might be the best running back from the 2025 draft class. It took a little while for him to get going, but once he stepped into the lead-back role with
Rhamondre Stevenson injured, Henderson broke out. In eight games from Week 9 through 18 (excluding his injury-shortened outing in Week 16), he averaged 15.3 carries, 85 rushing yards, 2.3 catches, 14.2 receiving yards, 1.1 touchdowns, and 18.9 fantasy points in full-PPR leagues. He scored double-digit fantasy points in seven of those eight games. During that same window, he ranked as the overall RB9 in total points and the overall RB6 in average points per game. Throughout the back half of the season, the Patriots went extremely run-heavy, supporting top fantasy performances from both Henderson and Stevenson more often than not. Assuming that trend continues in 2026 and Henderson takes a natural second-year leap, the Ohio State product should remain a weekly must-start in fantasy football. It's probably too late to buy low on Henderson, but it's worth sending out soft offers in case you can find a manager who's wrongfully concerned about the Patriots' offense or Stevenson's presence in this backfield.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 18, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (knee) is questionable to face the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. He might miss a second consecutive game due to a sore left knee.
Collin Gillespie and
Jordan Goodwin are candidates for additional playing time with Allen missing from the rotation. The former led the Suns with 37 minutes on Tuesday night against Minnesota, contributing 12 points, four rebounds, seven assists, and one steal. Goodwin had three points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two steals across 24 minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard
Malik Monk (ankle) still isn't fully healthy and remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. He is having trouble recovering from a right ankle sprain. Monk's absence from the rotation has given
Killian Hayes,
Daeqwon Plowden, and
Doug McDermott consistent roles. From a fantasy perspective, Plowden has made the biggest impact, scoring 10-plus points in six straight games and recording multiple steals in four of the last five.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
Nique Clifford (hamstring) is considered questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a strong stretch but may have to exit the lineup due to a sore left hamstring.
Malik Monk (ankle) might also miss another game, so there's a chance
Daeqwon Plowden (lower body) and
Doug McDermott maintain a significant role in the rotation. Plowen suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to San Antonio, but the team hasn't included him on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks forward
Kyle Kuzma (elbow) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. He looks ready to make his sixth consecutive appearance, despite nursing an elbow contusion. Kuzma has been a disappointment in recent games, but he could play a key role in Thursday's matchup. The Bucks won't have
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) in the lineup, while
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) and
Myles Turner (calf) are both questionable. However, to carry the offense, Kuzma must improve his efficiency. After racking up 33 points against Phoenix on March 10, Kuzma has shot just 11-for-26 from the field.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams had a breakout season during his second year in the NFL. The former No. 1 pick helped lead the Bears to the playoffs while throwing for 3,942 yards, 27 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also added 383 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. The USC product's 30 total touchdowns and eight total turnovers represent an impressive ratio, reflecting not only his ability to dominate in fantasy football but also in the NFL. Part of Williams' ascension can be credited to the arrival of head coach Ben Johnson, who elevated the Bears' offense as a whole. Chicago was firing on all cylinders in 2025, and that should continue in Johnson's second season (and Williams' third) in 2026. The departure of wide receiver
DJ Moore is notable, but it likely won't have a major effect on Williams, given how well
Rome Odunze,
Luther Burden III, and
Colston Loveland are developing. With a strong offensive line and group of pass-catchers at his disposal, Williams will be right back in the mix to repeat his QB5 finish from last year.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 18, 2026
Miami Heat guard/forward
Andrew Wiggins (toe) will miss Thursday's game against the Lakers as he continues to deal with a lingering toe injury, and his availability for the weekend remains uncertain.
Pelle Larsson should continue to benefit from the extra opportunity after finishing with 14 points, one three-pointer, and two rebounds in 28 minutes in his last start. He shapes up as a viable fantasy playoff streamer for points and threes.
Tyler Herro and
Norman Powell should continue seeing their usual offensive workload while Wiggins remains out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Seattle Seahawks tight end
Elijah Arroyo carried plenty of upside coming out of college. While it initially seemed like his landing spot in Seattle gave him a path to contributing as a rookie, that didn't pan out. Instead, Arroyo caught just 15 passes across 13 games, operating as a clear depth option behind breakout tight end
A.J. Barner. Given that Barner remains under contract for 2026 and is still trending up, it's hard to envision Arroyo carving out much of a fantasy-relevant role in his second pro season. He should take a natural second-year leap, but we expect him to remain outside the top 36 fantasy receivers in redraft leagues. From a dynasty perspective, he's only worth buying in very deep leagues where you can afford to be patient with his development.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 18, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. The skillful guard continues to deal with a right knee issue and might exit the lineup after posting a 25-point, 10-assist double-double in Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. Porter Jr.'s absence might allow
Ousmane Dieng to re-enter the starting lineup. He has put up 10.1 points per game as a starter this season, adding 5.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists. With
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) already on the shelf, the team's offense may have to rely on
Ryan Rollins,
Kyle Kuzma (elbow), and
Bobby Portis.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (calf) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Jazz after missing Tuesday's loss to Cleveland. If he sits again,
Jericho Sims would likely remain in the starting lineup, though he produced just four points and six rebounds in 16 minutes in his last start and offers limited fantasy appeal.
Bobby Portis could be the main beneficiary after recording 19 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and three three-pointers in 33 minutes, making him a strong fantasy playoff option. Turner managers should consider a fallback option with fantasy playoffs underway.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (oblique) has picked up a doubtful tag on the injury report ahead of Thursday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. While the former MVP is expected to miss an 11th straight contest, this is a positive development. Previously, the team would immediately rule Embiid out on its injury report. The veteran star is working his way back from a right oblique strain.
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond will continue to see extra playing time until Embiid is ready to return. Drummond has been the better fantasy option lately, despite coming off the bench.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Tre Tucker faces new competition in his position group this offseason after the team signed
Jalen Nailor to a $35 million deal. Plus, familiar faces
Jack Bech,
Brock Bowers, and
Michael Mayer remain in the mix as pass-catching threats. It may seem like a somewhat crowded receiver room for Tucker, who has yet to establish himself as a real fantasy threat week in and week out. However, there are still reasons for dynasty managers to be optimistic. First of all, Tucker is trending up after finishing as the overall WR38 in PPR leagues last year. That number was a bit skewed by some extreme outlier games, but it's still encouraging to see that he can deliver meaningful fantasy outputs to managers. Additionally, the Raiders are expected to upgrade at quarterback with projected No. 1 pick
Fernando Mendoza. He's a clear improvement over
Geno Smith, and his strong passing skills should be able to support fantasy-relevant production from several receivers often, and not just one receiver here and there. Tucker is definitely still going to have to earn the right to catch more passes in this offense, but he and the Raiders as a whole are trending up.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 18, 2026
Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (quad) will miss his second straight game Thursday against the Pistons and may also be at risk of missing more time with a back-to-back coming up.
Bub Carrington should continue to start after dropping 30 points with six three-pointers, four rebounds, and two assists in 38 minutes last game, putting him firmly on the fantasy playoff streaming radar for points and threes.
Jaden Hardy added 16 points with four triples, two steals, and one block in 32 minutes and remains a viable deep-league scoring option while Young is out.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that left-hander
Max Fried will take the hill for Opening Day next Wednesday on the road against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Fried is the easy choice for the Yankees to kick off the 2026 season with both
Gerrit Cole (elbow) and
Carlos Rodon (elbow) rehabbing elbow injuries. The 32-year-old veteran southpaw was excellent in his first year in the Bronx in 2025, earning his third career All-Star selection while leading the league in wins (19). Fried also had a 2.86 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 189:51 K:BB in 195 1/3 innings over his 32 starts during the regular season. The 6-foot-4, 190-pounder is the ace of the Yankees' staff and should be treated as a low-end No. 1 fantasy starting pitcher going into his second season in pinstripes. It was only Fried's third time in nine MLB seasons that he reached 30 starts, and he has still never gone over 200 innings or 200 strikeouts. Fantasy managers should be starting him with confidence next week.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Yankees
March 18, 2026
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (calf) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers after sitting out Tuesday due to calf tightness. The veteran big man has been dominant recently, averaging 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks in 37.6 minutes over his last five games. He should remain locked into fantasy lineups during the playoffs.
Kel'el Ware could see fewer frontcourt opportunities with Adebayo likely back, while
Tyler Herro and
Norman Powell should still see their normal touches on offense.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies guards
Jahmai Mashack (ankle) and
Rayan Rupert (inactive) won't take the court on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Mashack has been ruled out for the contest due to a left ankle sprain, while Rupert was assigned to the G League. Rupert logged 27 minutes as a starter in Monday's loss to Chicago, and Mashack played an active role off the bench, finishing with 26 minutes of action.
Ty Jerome and
Javon Small will replace the two in the rotation, with the former poised to start instead of Rupert.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Jack Bech will have to compete with some new faces in his position group next season. The Raiders invested more than $35 million into wide receiver
Jalen Nailor, giving Vegas another top target to join Bech and
Tre Tucker. Tight ends
Brock Bowers and
Michael Mayer will fetch plenty of targets next year, too. All in all, it's a somewhat crowded receiver room for someone like Bech, who has yet to establish himself as a consistent pass-catching threat week in and week out. Nevertheless, there are several reasons for dynasty managers to be optimistic. First of all, Bech is a glaring Year 2 breakout candidate after catching 12 passes from Week 13 through 16. He showed flashes of being able to handle a bigger role after the team traded away
Jakobi Meyers. Additionally, the TCU product will get a major quarterback upgrade if the Raiders draft
Fernando Mendoza, kicking off the post-
Geno Smith era. Barring a major wide receiver addition in free agency or the draft, it looks like Bech will be the No. 2 or 3 receiver in Vegas next year, giving him decent upside and the potential to be a WR3/flex in deeper fantasy leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
March 18, 2026
Brooklyn Nets forward/center
Noah Clowney (wrist) is out for the remainder of Wednesday's tilt against Oklahoma City, the team announced. Clowney sprained his right wrist and will call it a night after logging only eight minutes. He tallied three points and two rebounds. Clowney's return from a one-game absence bumped
Ziaire Williams to the bench on Wednesday, but he may enjoy a larger workload again without him. There will also be more opportunities for
Chaney Johnson,
Josh Minott, and
Jalen Wilson.
--Taavi PailkSource: Brooklyn Nets
March 18, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons and could miss a third straight contest. If he sits, the Wizards will likely continue splitting the center minutes between
Anthony Gill and
Tristan Vukcevic, though both remain risky fantasy options given Washington's unpredictable rotations. Vukcevic posted nine points, four rebounds, one assist, and one block in 19 minutes last game, while Gill finished with two points, one rebound, one steal, and one block in 16 minutes. Both are risky fantasy plays in deeper leagues right now, with
Justin Champagnie another option if Washington goes small.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Detroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (back) will sit out Thursday's game against the Wizards after exiting Tuesday's contest and missing practice Wednesday. His absence should open another starting opportunity for
Daniss Jenkins, who posted 11 points, one rebound, nine assists, and two steals in 36 minutes in his last start on March 7. Jenkins offers short-term streaming appeal for assists during the fantasy playoffs, while
Jalen Duren and
Tobias Harris should see more scoring chances with Cunningham out. Cunningham managers should monitor his status closely with another game scheduled Friday.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
Dallas Mavericks point guard
Brandon Williams (concussion) won't play on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, as the team has downgraded him from doubtful to out. Williams is in concussion protocol after being hurt during Monday's loss to New Orleans. The 26-year-old has been Dallas' most productive reserve this season, averaging 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 22.0 minutes per game. With Williams sidelined,
Ryan Nembhard and
AJ Johnson are in a position to get more work in the backcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 18, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks will not announce an official closer to begin the 2026 regular season, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. "You'll probably figure it out as I'm doing it," manager Torey Lovullo said on Wednesday when asked about the team's closing role.
Justin Martinez (elbow) and
A.J. Puk (elbow) will both begin the season on the injured list, so the D-backs will most likely go with a closer-by-committee situation to begin the 2026 season. Martinez had Tommy John surgery last June and probably won't be available in Arizona until the second half of the year. Puk is also rehabbing from Tommy John surgery and probably won't be ready to make his debut until right around the All-Star break. Because of his experience alone, veteran
Paul Sewald (86 career saves) might be the favorite for save chances early on, but
Taylor Clarke and
Ryan Thompson could also get opportunities. It's not an ideal situation to be chasing in fantasy unless you're desperate for saves in deeper leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
March 18, 2026
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (foot) has been downgraded from questionable to out on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. He will sit out a second straight game due to a sore right foot. Martin's absence will leave around 15 minutes to be filled in the rotation. Veterans
Khris Middleton and
Klay Thompson might be more involved in the action on Wednesday, but they haven't produced consistent fantasy value this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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