Marlins Place Pete Fairbanks on Paternity List
Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks has officially been placed on the paternity list. This move was widely expected after the Marlins shifted Fairbanks to the opener role on Sunday so that he could leave the team and join his family sooner. He was roughed up during that spot start, allowing three earned runs, three hits, and one walk over one inning of work. It was an abnormally poor outing for the veteran right-hander, who had not allowed a run over his three previous innings this season. The implosion can be chalked up to Fairbanks' role change, as he hadn't previously started a game since 2020 with the Rays. We know that Fairbanks is still capable of being a shutdown closer, as he amassed five strikeouts, one hit, zero walks, and two saves prior to Sunday. Once he comes back from the paternity list, he'll return to the closer role, offering tremendous upside while handing high-leverage innings and save opportunities. He ranks #13 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mets Place Juan Soto on 10-Day Injured List
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 4. According to an announcement from the team, he has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, which typically has a return-to-play timeline of two to three weeks. Soto was off to an unsurprisingly strong start this season, slashing .355/.412/.516 with one home run and five RBI across eight games. He's one of the best pure hitters in baseball, producing at least 143 wRC+ in each of his nine MLB campaigns so far. The 27-year-old ranks as the #2 outfielder in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings, so managers will be excited for his return to action later this month. In the meantime, we expect Jared Young and Brett Baty to handle more outfield reps in his absence.
Source: New York Mets
Source: New York Mets
Andrew Vaughn Rejoins Brewers, Begins Non-Hand Activities
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn (left hand) has rejoined the team and said that his surgery "went great," according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Vaughn, who suffered a broken left hamate bone on Opening Day, has resumed activities not involving his hand and said that the original timetable of four to six weeks remains the goal for his return. Vaughn was a key difference maker for the Brewers last season, and they're hoping he can provide a similar impact when he's healthy enough to play in a month or so. In 64 big-league games after being traded from the White Sox to the Brewers last year, he slashed .308/.375/.493 with nine home runs, 46 RBI, a 9.4% walk rate, and a 14.6% strikeout rate. Gary Sanchez and Jake Bauers have been platooning at first base in his absence.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Blake Snell Set to Face Live Hitters
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) threw bullpen sessions on Friday and Sunday, and he will progress to facing live hitters this week, manager Dave Roberts told Adrian Medina of Roundtable Sports. Snell hasn't pitched in an MLB game since the World Series last November due to left shoulder fatigue, but it sounds like he's getting closer to a return. Although he was limited to just 61.1 innings over 11 starts last year, he was effective when healthy, posting a 2.69 FIP with 10.57 K/9 and 3.82 BB/9. The Dodgers have no reason to rush Snell back, especially given the dominant state of their rotation at the moment. When he's activated from the injured list, he'll join a unit that already includes Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Emmet Sheehan. Snell currently ranks #65 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
Source: Adrian Medina
Source: Adrian Medina
Cade Horton Continues to Get Imaging on Right Forearm
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton (right forearm) continues to undergo imaging as the team evaluates his injury, general manager Carter Hawkins told 104.3 The Score. "We're wishing the best for him, but again, not how we wanted to start the season by any means," Hawkins said. It's a relatively pessimistic tone as the Cubs brace for the full results of his tests to come back. The right-hander was spectacular with a 2.67 ERA and 2.94 K/BB last year, and he had allowed just two earned runs through 7.1 innings (two starts) to open the 2026 season before landing on the injured list. Horton ranks #36 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings. The Cubs' rotation is hurting at the moment, with Horton, Matthew Boyd (biceps), Jordan Wicks (elbow), and Justin Steele (elbow) all on the injured list.
Source: 104.3 The Score
Source: 104.3 The Score
Cubs Putting Matthew Boyd on 15-Day Injured List With Biceps Strain
The Chicago Cubs are placing left-hander Matthew Boyd (biceps) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left-biceps strain, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. Right-hander Javier Assad will be recalled from Triple-A Iowa to make the start on Tuesday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Justin Steele (elbow), Cade Horton (forearm), and now Boyd on the IL, the Cubs are dangerously thin in their starting rotation early on in 2026. Going forward, both Assad and Colin Rea could be making starts for the Cubbies. An All-Star for the first time in his career in 2025 in his first year in Chicago, Boyd had gotten off to a rough start in 2026 in his first two outings before going on the IL, allowing eight runs (seven earned) on eight hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 17 in 9 1/3 innings pitched. The 35-year-old veteran allowed six runs in his season debut, but he bounced back nicely against the Angels with 10 K's in 5 2/3 innings.
Source: Watch Marquee - Taylor McGregor
Source: Watch Marquee - Taylor McGregor
Mickey Moniak Goes Yard Twice Against his Old Team
Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak put on a show against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Sunday's 4-1 victory at Coors Field. Moniak finished the day 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout. Both of Moniak's long balls came against veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who allowed a total of three homers on the day. The 27-year-old left-handed hitter began the 2026 regular season on the 10-day injured list due to a finger injury, but he's back now and is looking for an encore after a career year in Colorado in 2025. The former first overall pick by the Phillies in 2016 hit .270/.306/.518 with an .824 OPS, 24 home runs, 68 RBI, 62 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in his 135 games last year in his first year with the Rockies. In his first three games in 2026, he's gone 3-for-9 with the two home runs. At least at hitter-friendly Coors Field, Moniak can be a nice depth outfielder in fantasy baseball who will play regularly against right-handed pitching.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brent Rooker Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win Over Astros
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had a day on Sunday in the 12-10 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rooker was a beast at the plate in the series finale, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. It was nice to see from Rooker's fantasy managers, as he came into Sunday's Easter contest 4-for-30 with an RBI, three walks, and 14 strikeouts to start the 2026 season. He had a two-run and three-run homer while also adding a sacrifice fly. Rooker's three-run shot was the game-winner in the bottom of the 10th inning. Fantasy managers are hoping that the big performance on Sunday will lead to more production from the 31-year-old veteran right-handed slugger. Rooker was an All-Star for the second time in his career in 2025, when he hit .262/.335/.479 with an .814 OPS, 30 home runs, 89 RBI, 92 runs, and six steals in 162 games played. He has at least 30 homers in each of the last three years, providing plenty of pop in a hitter-friendly home ballpark for fantasy managers.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mike Trout Considered Day-to-Day With Hand Contusion
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion after X-rays came back negative, manager Kurt Suzuki told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout was forced from Sunday's game early against the Seattle Mariners after he took a fastball off his left hand in the eighth inning. The 11-time All-Star and three-time MVP has avoided structural damage in his hand, so his fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief. You'll want to check back to see if the future Hall of Famer is ready to go for the start of a series on Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Trout has faded a bit after his strong start to the 2026 season in the opening days, as he's currently hitting .212 (7-for-33) with two home runs, three RBI, eight runs scored, two stolen bases, 11 walks, and 12 strikeouts in his first 10 games. Injuries have slowed Trout down in recent seasons as he approaches his mid-30s, so it's nice to hear that he avoided another injury early on that might have sidelined him for a considerable amount of time.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Dexter Lawrence Requests a Trade, Won't Take Part in Offseason Program
New York Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and will not take part in the team's offseason workout program that opens on Tuesday, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lawrence said there hasn't been any progress in trying to work with the team over the last two offseasons on a contract extension. The 28-year-old former 17th overall pick in 2019 out of Clemson was a Pro Bowler from 2022 to 2024 before recording just 31 tackles (14 solo) and half a sack in 17 starts in 2025 in his seventh year in the NFL. Lawrence had a career-high nine sacks in 2024 in just 12 regular-season starts. He still has two years left on the four-year, $87.5 million contract that he signed with the Giants in May of 2023. Lawrence is hoping for a change of scenery and to bounce back from a career-worst season in 2025.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Michael Massey Activated From Injured List
The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they activated infielder/outfielder Michael Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Massey is ready to make his 2026 season debut for the Royals after going 3-for-12 with a home run in three minor-league rehab games with Omaha last week. The 28-year-old injured his left calf in spring training in early March. The former fourth-round pick in 2019 will be a utility player for the Royals now that he's healthy, making him avoidable in all mixed fantasy baseball leagues for now. Massey had 29 home runs in 2023 and 2024 combined, but he played in only 77 games in KC last year in his fourth year in the big leagues and slashed .244/.268/.313 with a career-worst .581 OPS, three home runs, and 20 RBI.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
Brooks Koepka Needs his Putter to Work at Augusta National
Brooks Koepka has one stark fear: when his putter stops working. The American golfer has seen this happen before at Augusta. Four of the previous five appearances have seen the nine-time PGA winner stumble to a start of 73 or worse. The one time he putted well to start resulted in a scintillating 65-67 start as Koepka tied for the runner-up spot in 2023. When the hiccups of his putter resurfaced in Houston, the warning flag immediately popped up. He has lost 1.5 strokes or worse in three of his last six events. Accuracy with the driver is vital too, as Koepka was plus-5% during his 2023 run at the Masters (in negative territory four times in five too). This makes Koepka a volatile DFS option and worse someone to fade when betting.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Cameron Young Playing Incredibly Well Heading into 2026 Masters
Cameron Young took some time off after winning THE PLAYERS Championship. The American golfer finished inside the Top 10 in three straight events. When it comes to the Masters Tournament, Young has been all or nothing in his past four appearances. Young missed the cut in 2022 and 2025 but had consecutive Top 10 finishes in 2023 and 2024. One of the notable keys is approach shots and Young has gained a whopping 4.28 strokes in his last three events. He drives the ball well at 308 yards and accurately at 62.5%. That is good for fourth overall on tour. With dry and warm conditions expected, Young has the chance to be a solid DFS and betting option this weekend.
Source: PGATour.com
Source: PGATour.com
Ryan O'Hearn on a Tear to Start the 2026 Season, Must-Add in All Formats
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn is off to a blazing start, helping the young Pirates team to a 6-3 start to the 2026 season. O'Hearn is batting in the middle of their lineup, and slashing .367/.459/.700 with three home runs, five runs scored, and 11 RBI to go along with six walks. O'Hearn has a clear path to everyday playing time and is a must-add in all formats. Throughout most of his time in Baltimore with the Orioles, he was splitting time at first base, and with the Pirates this year, his path to everyday playing time is more secure than it ever has been, which should only benefit fantasy managers who picked him up in their drafts, especially in the counting stats department. Under the hood, most of his metrics support the early-season breakout, with his xWOBA, xBA, and xSLG all in the 87th percentile or better. O'Hearn has always had average-to-above-average plate discipline, which should only help him in points leagues or formats that prioritize OBP. Regardless of the league scoring format, O'Hearn should be rostered and started across the board.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Kyle Williams the Latest Patriots Draft Bust at Wide Receiver?
New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams was an early third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and despite a history of draft misses at the position, a new regime in Foxborough, along with a far from insurmountable depth chart, helped to create considerable hype around the speedster out of Washington State. And yet, even as quarterback Drake Maye made a colossal year two leap into MVP candidacy, Williams caught only 10 passes as a rookie. In speaking at the NFL owners meeting, head coach Mike Vrabel touched on Williams' speed and release off the line, traits that helped him cash in on several big plays in 2025, but noted that he would need to increase his play strength to stay on the field. Romeo Doubs was added through free agency as a replacement for last season's top pass catcher, Stefon Diggs, and his superior run blocking should make him more of a staple in two-receiver sets, as Diggs was frequently used as part of a rotation, particularly early in the year as he recovered from a 2024 ACL tear. The Patriots are also still linked to Eagles receiver AJ Brown, who many executives believe will be made available for trade after June 1st. With Brown, Doubs, and Williams all profiling primarily as boundary receivers, such an addition could make it difficult for Williams to find the field with any regularity.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Taylor Walls Activated From the 10-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays sideline reporter and MLB.tv host Ryan Bass reported Monday morning that the Rays have activated 29-year-old shortstop Taylor Walls (oblique) off the 10-day injured list and optioned shortstop prospect Carson Williams to Triple-A Durham. Walls started the 2026 season on the injured list, and his activation should provide some stability for the Rays at the shortstop position moving forward. Walls slashed .220./.280/.319 in 2025 with four home runs, 36 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases in 317 plate appearances. His career numbers in five combined MLB seasons aren't any better (.195/.286/.298). From a fantasy perspective, Walls is at best a stolen base specialist, but should not be rostered in any formats or depended on for anything outside stolen bases in category leagues.
Source: Ryan Bass
Source: Ryan Bass
Elic Ayomanor Should Benefit from Improved Quarterback Play
Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor drew a respectable 17% target share as a rookie in 2025, with his 86 total targets leading a Tennessee team that saw no pass catcher reach 60 receptions, 600 yards, or five touchdowns. While the group as a whole lacked obvious star power, especially after Calvin Ridley was lost for the season to a broken fibula, the inefficient quarterback play of rookie Cam Ward did them no favors. Ward ranked near the bottom of the league in most passing efficiency metrics, while Ayomanor was held back by one of the highest rates of uncatchable targets among all pass catchers. The silver lining for Ayomanor is that Ward showed marked improvement over the second half of the season, raising his completion percentage and throwing 10 of his 15 touchdowns over his final seven full games. The Titans also welcome new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, whose history of elevating quarterback play should have a direct impact on Ayomanor's ability to take a second-season leap.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaac TeSlaa Unlikely to Repeat Touchdown Efficiency
As a rookie in 2025, Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa caught six touchdowns on only 26 targets and 16 receptions, a touchdown rate almost 10 times higher than the league average, and nearly double that of Davante Adams, who led the NFL with 14 touchdown grabs. While few are calling for a repeat of such outlandish efficiency in year two, some have labeled him as a potential breakout candidate on the hopes that increased volume could make him a less touchdown-reliant fantasy asset. However, TeSlaa has never been a target-earner. His 14% target share across two seasons at Arkansas ranked well behind several of his own teammates, and even with the Lions, he was regularly on the field for more than just gadget plays designed to find him in the end zone. His 296 routes run last season put him in the top 10 in his rookie class, while his 0.81 yards per route run trailed only Arian Smith, Konata Mumpfield, Dont'e Thornton Jr., and Gage Larvadain among rookies with at least 100 routes run. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Sam LaPorta all figure to slot in ahead of TeSlaa in the target pecking order, and unless he can bank on a second outlier season, he will likely be little more than an occasional injury replacement in 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Taj Bradley Solid Through Two Starts, Worth a Waiver-Wire Add in Week 3?
Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley has been fantastic through two starts this season, throwing 10 1/3 scoreless innings in two starts while giving up eight hits, one earned run, and four walks, and striking out 12 for a 0.87 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. Bradley has shown significant upside throughout his first couple of seasons at the big-league level with the Tampa Bay Rays before being dealt to the Twins this past offseason. The issue with Bradley has been the lack of consistency in stringing multiple outings together and providing any level of consistency over a long period of time. Heading into Week 3 of the fantasy season, Bradley is lined up for a two-start week against much stiffer competition, Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Because he has a two-start week, he works his way into the fantasy radar for Week 3. Fantasy managers should understand that with Bradley, there is some risk involved, but the upside you could get with strikeouts should be worth it during a two-start week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Liam Hicks Worth a Waiver-Wire Add After Hot Start?
Miami Marlins left-handed-hitting catcher and first baseman Liam Hicks is off to a blazing-hot start to his 2026 campaign. Through 29 plate appearances, he's slashing .333/.414/.750 with three home runs, seven runs scored, and an NL-leading 12 RBI. Most of his underlying metrics support his early breakout, with xBA, xWOBA, and xSLG all ranking in the 97th percentile or better. More impressively, his plate discipline has also been fantastic, only striking out at a four percent clip and whiffing 5.7 percent of the time. While the 26-year-old out of Arkansas State doesn't have the career longevity to back up his early breakout, Hicks has become a must-add option in all formats. In some leagues, such as ESPN, he even has first-base eligibility, making his value even more significant. The one thing fantasy managers should be cautious of is whether Hicks starts against left-handed pitchers or becomes a strict platoon bat against right-handers. Regardless, his production so far this season is too good to pass up. Fantasy managers should look to roster him to see if he can continue this hot start.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Deebo Samuel Sr. Remains Unsigned
Free-agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. played in 16 games for the Washington Commanders in 2025, his seventh time in as many seasons that he was unable to log a full slate of games, and the oft-injured wideout currently remains unsigned. With the NFL Draft less than three weeks away, many receiver-needy teams are likely taking a more patient approach to see if they can fill that need with a younger, cheaper option in what is considered a deep draft class at the position. At his peak, Samuel was one of the most unique playmakers in the league, but that hasn't kept pundits from attaching the "Deebo" comp to a prospect almost annually, and this year is no different. Indiana's Omar Cooper Jr. carries the moniker in the 2026 draft class, and to a lesser extent, so does Louisville's Chris Bell, who is expected to fall in the draft following an ACL tear in the Cardinals' final game of the season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Riley O'Brien Taking Control of the Closer Job?
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed reliever Riley O'Brien picked up his second save on Sunday night, helping the Cardinals secure the 5-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers and avoid getting swept over the weekend. The Cardinals' bullpen has been a bit of a mystery box to start the season, with O'Brien, JoJo Romero, Ryne Stanek, and Matt Svanson all rumored at one point either during Spring Training or to start the season to be the Cardinals' most likely closer. O'Brien appears to have taken the front seat in that race, with two saves on the season and 5 1/3 shutout innings, a 0.75 WHIP, and five strikeouts. The 31-year-old pitcher closed six games for the Cardinals in 2025, but outside of that, he has not had much experience closing, so if he truly has taken over, fantasy managers should expect the leash to be fairly short. For leagues that prioritize saves, O'Brien would be a strong pickup to see if he retains the closer job and earns some more opportunities in the meantime.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Where Does Darius Slayton Fit Among a Crowd of Giants Pass-Catchers?
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton's 538 receiving yards in 2025 were good for the second-highest total on a New York team that saw starts from three different quarterbacks while playing almost the entire season without its clear No. 1 receiver in Malik Nabers. In 2026, a sense of continuity is expected to return to New York, which could hurt Slayton's chances of making any meaningful impact. The team's leading receiver from last season, Wan'Dale Robinson, reunited with former head coach Brian Daboll in Tennessee, and although they play vastly different roles, some of his production is expected to be absorbed by free agent acquisition Darnell Mooney. Running backs Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary are all expected back after combining for more than 90 targets in their first season together. New York also returns tight end Theo Johnson, who finished second on the team in targets and receptions, but the main reason analysts are expecting a year two jump from quarterback Jaxson Dart, and a subsequently lowered ceiling for Slayton and all other Giants' pass catchers, is the anticipated return to health of Nabers. His 170 targets as a rookie broke a 21-year-old NFL record, and before tearing his ACL in Week 4, he was on pace for another 150+ in 2025.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Vit Krejci Still Sidelined Monday
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Vit Krejci (calf) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver and appears unlikely to return soon after being ruled out well in advance again. His absence carries little fantasy impact given his limited role, though Kris Murray and Matisse Thybulle could continue seeing stable bench minutes. Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija should also maintain secure usage in the backcourt rotation. Krejci can be left on waiver wires in most formats, and even in deeper leagues, his role does not currently justify a roster spot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Bruce Brown Likely Available vs. Portland
Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Portland after exiting early Saturday due to a minor left ankle tweak. He logged five points, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 11 minutes before exiting Saturday. In his previous game, he recorded 11 points, three rebounds, four steals, and one block in 27 minutes. Brown remains a fringe fantasy option given Denver's crowded wing rotation featuring Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson. His main appeal comes from defensive stats in deeper leagues, while Jamal Murray continues to dominate backcourt usage.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Spencer Jones Remains Sidelined Monday
Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (hamstring) will miss a third straight game Monday against Portland due to a strained right hamstring and could remain sidelined beyond that. His absence leaves Julian Strawther in line for extra depth minutes, though he remains only a fringe fantasy option after posting six points, two three-pointers, and two assists in 11 minutes last game. Strawther's role remains limited behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, while Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson should continue handling stable wing minutes. Jones holds little fantasy value outside very deep formats.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Isaiah Stewart Remains Out Monday vs. Orlando
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Dillon Brooks Risks Suspension After 18th Technical Foul
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.
Source: BAILEY LEASURE
Source: BAILEY LEASURE
Daniel Gafford Leaves Game Early with Shoulder Injury
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.
Source: Mavs PR
Source: Mavs PR
Luka Doncic to Undergo Hamstring Treatment in Europe
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
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