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Luka Doncic Not Expected to Play in First-Round Series
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Luka Doncic (hamstring) is not expected to play in the first-round series against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Ahead of Tuesday's Game 2, Charania provided an update on both Doncic and Austin Reaves (oblique). "The sense around the Lakers is that Austin Reaves is actually the one that's further along than Luka Doncic in their respective rehab processes," Charania said. "I am told Austin Reaves has started 1 on 1 on court work. The Lakers are not expecting Luka Doncic to be back in this series. He is out indefinitely." With Doncic sidelined, LeBron James and Luke Kennard have taken on larger offensive roles. When he returns, Reaves is also expected to benefit from the situation.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
"Pretty Good Likelihood" Payton Tolle Joins Boston This Weekend
There is a "pretty good likelihood" that Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle joins the big-league roster this week, according to Katie Morrison-O'Day of MassLive.com. As of now, Tolle isn't scheduled to pitch at Triple-A Worcester. Tolle will most likely be recalled from the minors to make his 2026 debut for Boston this weekend against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles. Veteran right-hander Sonny Gray (hamstring) was officially placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after getting hurt in his start against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, and Tolle is expected to take his place in the starting rotation in the majors. Gray's next turn in the rotation was scheduled to come on Sunday in Baltimore. Tolle, a second-rounder in 2024 out of TCU, struggled in his big-league debut last year, posting a 6.06 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and 19:8 K:BB in 16 1/3 innings across seven outings (three starts). The hard-throwing left-hander is one of the more intriguing young pitching prospects in the game, and he's worth a waiver-wire pickup now in mixed leagues. Tolle is currently rostered in only 15% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MassLive.com - Katie Morrison-O'Day
Source: MassLive.com - Katie Morrison-O'Day
Luke Clanton Hoping to Find Form in New Orleans
It has been a slog of a season for Luke Clanton, whose T5 finish in Puerto Rico has been the only placement inside the top 70 all year for the former FSU Seminole. He has lost strokes in most areas and doesn't hold any fantasy value on a week-to-week basis. However, teaming up with Blades Brown this week at the Zurich Classic will hopefully free him up to have a better week. For DFS purposes, this duo is quite the flyer pick with optimistic upside. But finding success could give Clanton some momentum heading into the middle of the season.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Kevin Durant Good to Go Tuesday
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (knee) will return to action on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The veteran star sat out the series opener due to a right knee contusion but has been cleared to make his comeback. As a result of Durant's return, Reed Sheppard will move to the second unit. Getting Durant back is a major boost for the Rockets, who will try to avoid a 2-0 series deficit. In three regular-season meetings, Durant's offensive contribution was limited to 20.3 points per game against the Lakers. However, he was highly efficient in his scoring, making 42.9 percent of his three-point attempts and 56.1 percent of his attempts overall.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jackson Holliday Leaves Rehab Game With Hand Discomfort
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday (hand) left his minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday with right-hand discomfort, according to Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Jackson struck out on a foul tip in his first at-bat and was removed the next inning. The 22-year-old had surgery for a fractured hamate bone in the same hand back in spring training, which forced him to the 10-day injured list to begin the 2026 season. It's now the second time in the last week that the young infielder has had a setback with his surgically-repaired right hand/wrist. He'll most likely be pulled off his rehab assignment again so that he can rest, which means fantasy managers shouldn't expect Holliday to return to the big leagues until sometime in May. The setback for Holliday is good news for both Jeremiah Jackson and Blaze Alexander, who have been playing regularly early in the year for Baltimore. Jackson has been the primary second baseman and has been a popular waiver-wire pickup after starting the year hitting .296 (21-for-71) with five home runs and 17 RBI.
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Matt Weyrich
Carlos Rodon to Begin his Rehab Assignment on Friday
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow, hamstring) will begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with High-A Hudson Valley, according to the New York Daily News' Gary Phillips. Rodon began the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list after having offseason surgery to remove loose bodies and to shave down a bone spur in his left elbow, and then he suffered a minor hamstring injury earlier this month that delayed his rehab assignment. Now that the 33-year-old southpaw is ready to resume pitching in games, he could return to the Yankees' starting rotation in a couple of weeks. The three-time All-Star probably isn't available in your fantasy baseball leagues, as he's currently rostered in 86% of Yahoo leagues. He had his best season in pinstripes last year, going 18-9 with a 3.09 ERA and 1.05 WHIP with 203 strikeouts and 73 walks in 195 1/3 innings across 33 starts. It was just the second time in his 11-year MLB career that he reached the 200-strikeout mark. The Yankees' rotation is nearing full strength with both Rodon and Gerrit Cole (elbow) nearing their season debuts.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Victor Wembanyama Lands in Concussion Protocol, Won't Return Tuesday
San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama has entered concussion protocol and won't return to Tuesday's Game 2 against Portland, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The 2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year took a hard fall in the first quarter, landing face-first on the court. Before his early exit, Wembanyama managed five points, four rebounds, one assist, and one block in 12 minutes. Luke Kornet is set for a heavier workload in the second half and could also play a more important role in future games if Wembanyama misses time.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Gerrit Cole to Make his Next Rehab Start on Thursday
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will make his next minor-league rehab start on Thursday with High-A Hudson Valley, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Cole had an encouraging first rehab start last Friday at Double-A Somerset, going 4 1/3 innings while reaching the 44-pitch mark. The former American League Cy Young winner should be stretched out a little more in his next outing on the farm on Thursday, and barring a setback during his rehab assignment, the 35-year-old veteran should make his 2026 debut at some point next month. Despite Cole missing all of the 2025 season after having right-elbow surgery last March, he's currently rostered in 83% of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy managers might need to be patient with Cole early on once he returns to New York's starting rotation, but if he can get anywhere close to his pre-surgery levels, he'll be a difference-maker in fantasy down the stretch in 2026.
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Source: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
Anthony Volpe Moving his Rehab Assignment to Triple-A
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is having his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, according to the team. Volpe continues to rehab from offseason surgery to repair the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder, but he's getting closer to making his 2026 debut with the Yanks and could rejoin the big-league roster right around May 1. In his four rehab games with Somerset, Volpe went 4-for-11 with two stolen bases. The 24-year-old is currently rostered in just 8% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available with May quickly approaching. The former first-rounder in 2019 may not be a high-end shortstop in fantasy, but he's at least worth grabbing off the waiver wire soon in deep-mixed leagues as New York's starting shortstop when he's healthy. The speedy Jose Caballeros will continue to start at the 6 in the Bronx until Volpe is reinstated. Volpe has a career .222/.283/.379 slash line in his three MLB seasons, and he was a 20-20 player in his rookie campaign in 2023.
Source: New York Yankees
Source: New York Yankees
Corbin Carroll Returns to Arizona's Lineup Against White Sox
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) is officially back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke at Chase Field, playing right field and batting in the two-hole, according to MLB.com. The D-backs pulled Carroll in Sunday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays with lower-back tightness, but it was just a precaution, and he's back in action after Monday's day off. Fantasy managers are going to want to get the former National League Rookie of the Year back in their starting lineups for the week. The 25-year-old two-time All-Star is one of the best all-around fantasy contributors when he's healthy, and he's off to a great start in 2026, slashing .300/.390/.600 with a .990 OPS, three home runs, 16 RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases in 70 at-bats across 20 games played. Carroll has never faced Burke in his MLB career.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Scottie Scheffler is Starting to Hit His Stride
After back-to-back second-place finishes, Scottie Scheffler is eyeing his next victory. If it weren't for the slow starts that have plagued nearly every event since his win at the AMEX, there is no telling how many victories he would have converted to this point. Just as it has been for three years, there are no glaring weaknesses in the former Longhorn's game, as he leads the PGA Tour in total strokes gained average (2.049). The accuracy issues have seemingly been resolved, and he is making more birdies than anyone else in professional golf. He'll undoubtedly be the favorite when he tees it up next week in Miami.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Brooks Koepka Looking for Progress in PGA Return With Partner at Zurich Classic
In a year full of scenarios we never thought we would see Brooks Koepka in, the five-time major champion is making the start in New Orleans this week with a somewhat unlikely partner, Shane Lowry. The duo is arguably the strongest team in this week's field, as both men have turned in solid finishes over the last month and a half. Koepka has averaged 0.965 strokes gained on approach over his last four events played. The only real fall off has been on and around the green, but it hasn't been such a detriment that it isn't allowing him to score. If he and Lowry pair as well together in reality as they do on paper, it could be a chance at a much-needed victory for Koepka.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Matt Fitzpatrick Looks to Share Recent Form at Zurich Classic
With two wins in his last three starts, Matt Fitzpatrick is likely the hottest player in the game right now. He's climbed to third in the OWGR and is taking his talents to New Orleans this week to team up with his brother, Alex, in the Zurich Classic team event. The 31-year-old is now ranked third on the season in strokes gained from tee to green (1.725), thanks to red-hot ball striking and a temperamental putter that thrived en route to his victory in Hilton Head on Sunday. He should be able to do plenty on his own to keep his team afloat, if not vie for another win.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jonathan Isaac Unlikely to Play in Game 2
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's Game 2 against Detroit as he continues working back from a left knee sprain. He has not played in over a month and remains limited in practice, making a return in this series unlikely. Isaac's absence does not significantly alter Orlando's rotation, with Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. continuing to handle frontcourt minutes. Jamal Cain could stay in the mix for depth minutes, though his role remains small. Fantasy impact is negligible, with no clear shift in usage across the core group.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Mark Williams Could Sit Again in Game 2
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Oklahoma City after missing Game 1 due to a sore left foot. His absence left Phoenix thin inside, with Oso Ighodaro starting and recording nine rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes, while Khaman Maluach added three rebounds in 15 minutes off the bench. Ighodaro would likely start again if Williams sits and should help on the glass, though his production outside of that is limited. Devin Booker and Jalen Green should continue to lead the offense, while the center spot is mostly a low-usage, role-based position.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Grayson Allen Questionable for Game 2
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Grayson Allen (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Oklahoma City after being listed on the injury report in recent games but not seeing the floor. He was available for Game 1 but logged a DNP-CD, leaving his role unclear even if cleared. With Jordan Goodwin (calf) also questionable, Phoenix could lean on Royce O'Neale, who posted four points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, three assists, and one block in 23 minutes, while Ryan Dunn added five rebounds in 25 minutes. Both are candidates for larger roles and carry DFS appeal if Allen remains limited. Devin Booker and Jalen Green should continue to anchor usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Jordan Goodwin Iffy for Game 2
Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's Game 2 against Oklahoma City after exiting early in Game 1 with left calf soreness. He logged just five minutes before leaving, opening the door for rotation shifts. Royce O'Neale played 23 minutes off the bench and finished with four points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, three assists, and one block, while Ryan Dunn added five rebounds in 25 minutes. O'Neale is a strong candidate to start, with Dunn and Haywood Highsmith in line for larger roles and DFS appeal if Goodwin sits. Devin Booker and Jalen Green should continue to handle primary usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Andy Pages Gets Rare Off Day in Midst of Hot Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will head to the bench for a rare off day on Tuesday night. The hot-hitting Pages will head to the bench after starting in every game this season. Through 22 games, Pages is slashing .370/.416/.605 with five home runs, 21 RBI, and four steals. The right-handed slugger currently leads the league in hits (30) and RBI. Fantasy managers should pull him out of their lineups on Tuesday, but he should return for Wednesday's game. Alex Call will take over in center field and bat eighth versus right-hander Landen Roupp.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Billy Donovan Exiting as Bulls Head Coach
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is leaving the organization after six seasons, according to Shams Charania. Chicago finished 31-51 and missed the playoffs, signaling a likely reset across the roster and coaching staff. A new coach could shift roles and usage, putting players like Josh Giddey and Anfernee Simons in different spots offensively. Collin Sexton may benefit from more on-ball opportunities depending on the system, while Patrick Williams' role could also be reevaluated. Fantasy managers should monitor early rotation patterns closely once a replacement is in place.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Freddie Freeman Activated, Returning to Lineup on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was activated from the paternity leave list on Tuesday. Freeman is back in the lineup after missing the last two games while being away from the team for family reasons. He will slide into the three-hole and bat third against right-hander Landen Roupp on Tuesday. Dalton Rushing, who covered first base on Monday, will move behind the plate for Tuesday's game. Through 20 games, Freeman is slashing .296/.360/.519 with three home runs and 14 RBI this season. Fantasy managers need to double-check their lineups and make sure Freeman is active ahead of first pitch.
Source: mlb.com
Source: mlb.com
Ron Harper Jr. Available for Game 2 Against 76ers
Boston Celtics forward Ron Harper Jr. (ankle) is available for Tuesday's Game 2 against Philadelphia after being listed probable. He saw just four minutes in Game 1, finishing with five points and one three-pointer in garbage time, and remains outside the playoff rotation. With Boston at full strength, Harper is unlikely to carve out meaningful minutes, limiting any fantasy relevance to the deepest formats. Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, and Payton Pritchard should continue to absorb backcourt run, while Harper is essentially a depth option who would likely only see minutes if the game turns into a blowout.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Brandon Lowe is Day-to-Day with Knee Issue
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. It's unclear when Lowe suffered the injury, but he'll miss his second straight game due to left knee discomfort. Pirates manager Don Kelly said Lowe is trending in the right direction and is hopefully available to come off the bench on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, it doesn't sound like Lowe will require a trip to the Injured List. Nick Gonzales will bat seventh and cover second base against right-hander Kumar Rocker on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back on Wednesday for another update on Lowe.
Source: Colin Beazley
Source: Colin Beazley
Matthew Boyd to be Activated and Start on Wednesday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (biceps) will be activated from the 15-day Injured List on Wednesday. The veteran southpaw is set to be activated and return to the mound for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Boyd is back in the mix after missing over two weeks due to a left biceps strain. He made one rehab start, throwing 64 pitches last Thursday with Triple-A Iowa. The assumption is that Boyd will have a fairly normal workload on Wednesday. Boyd was hit around on Opening Day, but looked better in his second start of the season. The veteran southpaw should be rostered in most 12-team formats.
Source: Patrick Mooney
Source: Patrick Mooney
Zack Wheeler to Make Season Debut on Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (shoulder) is set to be reinstated from the 15-day Injured List on Saturday. The right-hander will make his season debut against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Wheeler has fully recovered from surgery to address venous thoracic outlet syndrome. He made his final rehab start with Double-A Reading, allowing four runs across four innings of work. The right-hander was able to throw a handful of rehab starts, so he figures to have a normal workload in his debut. Fantasy managers should double-check the waiver wire and make sure Wheeler isn't sitting around.
Source: Lochlahn March
Source: Lochlahn March
Jonathan Toews Undecided on NHL Future
Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews hasn't yet decided if he will continue his NHL career in 2026-27. The three-time Stanley Cup champions returned from a two-year absence this season, appearing in all 82 regular-season games. He plans to think more about his future "in the next couple of weeks to a month." Toews, who will be 38 next week, had a career-low 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) this season, but he's happy with his comeback campaign. "I think if I'm being honest with myself and I look back to a couple of years ago where I was at, yeah, it definitely feels like a huge accomplishment," Toews said. "I'm very proud that I went after it and did what I could to get back to this level and to play in the NHL again." Toews may no longer be a significant fantasy factor, but he could still serve teams effectively in a bottom-six role if he decides to return for a 17th NHL season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jonathan Huberdeau Expects to Be Ready for Training Camp
Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (hip) believes he will be available at the start of training camp in the fall. The 32-year-old underwent season-ending hip surgery in March. "That was probably one of the main reasons I kind of wanted to do it earlier, so I could be fully back next year," Huberdeau said. "I feel pretty good. It's been six weeks, so I think I'm just looking forward to getting back on the ice. It's been going pretty well right now, so hopefully it keeps going like that and I can be back on the ice in late June." Huberdeau's time in Calgary has been disappointing, and he was limited to 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 50 games this season. He has averaged fewer points only once in his 14-year NHL career. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect a major improvement from Huberdeau in 2026-27.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Nathan Bastian Not Expected to Play Before Round 2
Dallas Stars right wing Nathan Bastian (hand) is not expected to return to the lineup in the playoffs until Round 2, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports. Bastian is ready to resume skating and will travel with the team to Saint Paul for Games 3 and 4 against the Minnesota Wild this week, but he still needs more time to recover from a hand injury. Once he's healthy, Bastian would primarily add muscle to the lineup, having racked up 85 hits in 36 regular-season outings. On the offensive end, he tallied six goals and one assist.
Source: Lia Assimakopoulos
Source: Lia Assimakopoulos
Roope Hintz Doubtful for Game 4
Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) is considered doubtful for Game 4 against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. After the teams split the first two games, the series will shift to Saint Paul on Wednesday, and Hintz hasn't traveled with the team. The Finnish forward has been nursing a lower-body injury since early March. Despite his absence, the Stars finished the regular season strongly. They also kicked into gear in Game 2 against Minnesota, with Wyatt Johnston, Hintz's replacement as the top-line center, scoring twice in the 4-2 victory.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Adam Henrique Won't Play in Game 2 Against Ducks
Edmonton Oilers center Adam Henrique (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's Game 2 against the Anaheim Ducks, Derek Van Diest of NHL.com reports. The veteran forward was injured in a collision with teammate Kasperi Kapanen on Monday night, when Edmonton kicked off the series with a 4-3 win. Curtis Lazar or Josh Samanski will replace Henrique on the fourth line. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch praised Samanski for his play on the line with Colton Dach and Trent Frederic late in the season. At the same time, Lazar would offer more experience and physicality.
Source: Derek Van Diest
Source: Derek Van Diest
Christian Scott to Join Mets, Will Start on Thursday
New York Mets right-handed pitcher Christian Scott is set to join the team's starting rotation on Thursday and will face the Minnesota Twins. Scott made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign and posted a modest 4.56 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP over his first 47 1/3 innings. He struck out just 39 hitters. Scott would then miss the entire 2025 campaign after undergoing internal brace surgery. In camp, Scott logged six innings and flashed upside, striking out eight batters, but was sent to Triple-A Syracuse to further his workload. With the top level of the minor leagues, Scott had a rough debut, allowing six earned runs, but has bounced back since, logging 10 1/3 frames with a 1.74 ERA and a 12:2 K:BB over his last two outings. As a result, Kodai Senga will have his start pushed back, but will remain in the rotation. Scott's strikeout upside makes him a viable streaming target in deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: Anthony DiComo
Source: Anthony DiComo
