April 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect
Jaxon Wiggins is a potential candidate to join the team's depleted rotation if the need arises after losing
Matthew Boyd (biceps) and
Cade Horton (forearm) to injury within the last week. The team called up
Javier Assad to pitch on Tuesday, and
Colin Rea, who came on in relief for the injured Horton last Friday, could fill the immediate need at starter, but the team may want to see what they have in one of their young arms. Wiggins, whom the Cubs took at the end of the second round in 2023 and is not yet on the 40-man roster, has shown good strikeout stuff in the minors with a career 29.5 percent K%. But he also has some control issues, with a career 12.8 percent BB%, and he owns a 5.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his five career starts at Triple-A. If the 6-foot-6 hurler can display some improved command while maintaining his strong strikeout rate, a debut in Chicago may not be far off. If he's not called up soon, still expect the hard-throwing right-hander -- whose fastball can touch triple-digits -- to be up in the big leagues later in the year. For now, he's not a must-stash, but that could change quickly, so continue to monitor for any updates.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed veteran first baseman
Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 6) with a strained right adductor and selected the contract of infielder
Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Santana injured his groin in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves and underwent testing on Monday during the team's day off. The D-backs are also without
Pavin Smith (elbow) at the position.
Ildemaro Vargas is starting at first base in Tuesday's series opener against the New York Mets, but
Adrian Del Castillo could also see playing time at first base until one of Santana or Smith is back from the IL. Santana, 39, doesn't have much left in the tank in his 17th MLB season, and he was 2-for-24 (.083) with two walks and eight strikeouts at the time of his injury on Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
April 7, 2026
Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder
Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two home runs, a stolen base, and a 3:7 BB:K. This comes on the heels of a successful showing in the Cactus League, where he hit .385 with three home runs in 39 at-bats and a productive campaign in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), where he batted .337 with a double, two triples, and a home run in 22 games. If the 6-foot-5 slugger can show some improved ability to strikeout less, which he has done in the AFL and during spring training, then he could make the case for an early-season call-up. T.J. Rumfield is performing admirably at first base for Colorado, but Condon could potentially man left field for the underwhelming
Jake McCarthy or work as the team's designated hitter. Power-needy managers in deeper leagues could consider stashing the 22-year-old away before his eventual call-up.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that running back
De'Von Achane did not report to the first day of voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. "It's part of the business," Hafley said. Achane signed a four-year, $5.44 million contract with the team in May of 2023 after he was drafted in the third round that year out of Texas A&M. The 24-year-old was one of the few bright spots for the Dolphins on offense in 2025, and he finished as the RB6 in half-PPR scoring with 1,350 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in 16 games while adding 67 receptions for 488 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver. Achane is an explosive dual-threat back who has had at least six rushing TDs in each of his first three years in the league. The Dolphins have been adamant that he's part of their future and won't be traded. Achane has a high floor as an RB1 in fantasy, but his value will be volume-based in an offense that will likely struggle for efficiency with both receivers
Tyreek Hill (knee) and
Jaylen Waddle gone.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
April 7, 2026
New York Yankees right-hander
Cam Schlittler, who has yet to allow a run in his two starts over 11 2/3 innings while walking none and striking out 15, tweaked the grip on his cutter and increased the velocity on the pitch from 92 mph in 2025 to 94.1 mph in 2026, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Schlittler is also throwing more cutters and sinkers so far this year. The 25-year-old is 96% rostered in Yahoo leagues for a reason and has quickly become one of the better young arms in baseball in the Yankees' system. In his major-league debut in 2025, Schlittler went 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA (3.74 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 84 strikeouts and 31 walks in 73 innings pitched over his 14 starts. He's looking even better this year with an improved arsenal and a bit more giddy-up on his pitches. Fantasy managers shouldn't be taking Schlittler out of their starting lineups for his next scheduled matchup against the Athletics.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
April 7, 2026
New York Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that outfielder
Juan Soto (calf) will be doing treatment and exercises but won't do any baseball activity until the soreness in his calf subsides, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. "We wanted to play it safe," said Mendoza. Soto is out two to three weeks with a right-calf strain that he suffered in the win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The good news is that the 27-year-old's injury is considered pretty minor. Obviously, he should be stashed in an injured list spot in all fantasy baseball formats. In the meantime,
Jared Young,
Brett Baty, and
Tyrone Taylor are all candidates to see playing time in left field while Soto recovers. Soto, a four-time All-Star, was off to a hot start offensively, too, going 11-for-31 (.355) with a homer, five RBI, and three runs scored in eight games before getting injured.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - Laura Albanese
April 7, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Carlos Santana (groin) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting New York Mets after he was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Atlanta Braves due to right-groin tightness, according to MLB.com.
Ildemaro Vargas will start at first base on Tuesday and bat seventh against Mets right-hander
Freddy Peralta. Vargas is hitless in his one career at-bat against Peralta with an RBI. Santana, 39, underwent an MRI exam on Monday during the team's off day, but it's unclear what the results were. For now, consider the veteran switch-hitting infielder to be day-to-day. The D-backs are already without
Pavin Smith (elbow), who is on the 10-day injured list. Santana has looked his age at the plate through his first eight games of the 2026 season, going just 2-for-24 (.083) with two walks and eight strikeouts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
New York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) is present for the first day of the team's voluntary offseason workout program on Tuesday. Nabers suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee in Week 4 of last season, but the Giants are hopeful that the star pass-catcher will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. It's a good sign that Nabers is present for the offseason program, but it remains to be seen how much he'll actually do on the field. The Giants lost wideout
Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency in the offseason, but they added receivers
Darnell Mooney and
Calvin Austin III, and tight end
Isaiah Likely. Still, if fully healthy, Nabers will be the Giants' top target for young quarterback
Jaxson Dart in an offense led by coordinator Matt Nagy. Even though Nabers is coming off an ACL tear, he'll have high-end WR1 upside in fantasy football after the former sixth overall pick in 2024 out of LSU had a 109-1,204-7 line in 15 games in his rookie campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Giants
April 7, 2026
Projected No. 1 overall pick
Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh at the end of this month, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mendoza wants to share the draft experience with his family in Miami. The Indiana quarterback will be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall, although the Raiders already signed veteran signal-caller
Kirk Cousins, and he's expected to open the 2026 season as the starter under center while Mendoza sits and watches early on in his NFL career. The Heisman Trophy winner led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and the national championship in 2025, throwing for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only six interceptions in 16 games played. He also had 90 carries for 276 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Mendoza doesn't have an obvious weakness and should have a pretty high floor for those looking to take him at No. 1 overall in rookie-only drafts later this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
April 7, 2026
Chicago White Sox third baseman
Munetaka Murakami is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com.
Lenyn Sosa will make the start at the hot corner for the Pale Hose and will hit second against Orioles left-hander
Trevor Rogers. This will be Murakami's first day off of the year. The 26-year-old Japanese infielder has gone just 7-for-34 (.206) in his first 10 major-league games, but he's provided plenty of power for fantasy managers, slugging four home runs and driving in seven while scoring eight runs in his 42 plate appearances. He's added seven walks while striking out 13 times. Murakami has hit a bit of a rough patch of late after his strong start, going 2-for-16 in the last five games, so the White Sox will give him a breather against a left-hander. If Murakami doesn't lower his strikeout rate, he's going to be a drain on fantasy managers' batting average while still providing solid power potential.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
As expected, New York Mets infielder/outfielder
Brett Baty (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing right field and batting fifth against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander
Zac Gallen at Citi Field, according to MLB.com. Baty jammed his thumb while sliding on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and did not play on Sunday. He's ready to return on Tuesday, though, following the team's day off on Monday. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter is still searching for his first home run of the 2026 season as he heads into his ninth game after hitting a career-high 18 homers in 130 games played for the Mets in 2025. Baty has so far gone 8-for-33 (.242) with two doubles, a triple, four RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in his eight games. He has two hits in three career at-bats against Gallen with a 1.334 OPS.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record expects defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to get a new deal from the New York Giants after requesting a trade on Monday and announcing that he would not attend the team's offseason workout program. Stapleton would not be shocked if something gets done between the two sides before this year's NFL draft, which begins on April 23. The 28-year-old interior defensive lineman signed a four-year, $87.5 million contract with the G-Men in May of 2023. The former 17th overall pick in 2019 out of Clemson was a Pro Bowl from 2022 to 2024 and had a career-high nine sacks in 2024. However, in 17 starts last year, Lawrence produced just half a sack and 31 total tackles (14 solo) for the Giants. Despite his down year in 2025, plenty of teams across the league would probably have interest in Lawrence as a bounce-back candidate if the Giants elect not to work out a new deal with him this offseason. He has 30.5 career sacks in his seven NFL seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton
April 7, 2026
Vanderbilt quarterback
Diego Pavia, who was the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 24-year-old Pavia led Vandy to its first win over a top-five team last year in school history. The Panthers already have
Bryce Young locked into the starting role in Carolina and
Kenny Pickett backing him up, so Pavia would be the QB3 in Carolina if he were drafted by the organization in 2026. Pavia led the SEC in completion percentage (70.6%), touchdown passes (29), yards per attempt (9.4), adjusted yards per attempt (9.94), and passing efficiency rating (170.4) in 13 games while throwing for a career-high 3,539 yards and eight interceptions in 13 games played. He's a gritty and tenacious QB prospect who thrives on being labeled an underdog. If he were to land in Carolina, he could push Pickett for the backup job behind Young in his first year in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
April 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting University of Washington wide receiver
Denzel Boston on a pre-draft visit on Tuesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. In the last two seasons with the Huskies, Boston had 125 catches, 1,715 yards, 20 touchdowns, and only three drops on 198 targets. Boston has already had a top-30 visit with the San Francisco 49ers as well. In his final collegiate season in 2025, he had 62 catches for 881 yards and was tied for 11th in college football with 11 touchdowns. The Steelers acquired receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts this offseason to pair with veteran
DK Metcalf, but Pittsburgh could still use some speed at the position, which Boston can definitely provide. Adding Boston to their receiving corps would be great news for veteran quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, who is leaning toward re-signing with the Steelers for another season. In the first round of the upcoming NFL draft, Pittsburgh holds the 21st overall pick.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates
April 7, 2026
Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said on ESPN in an interview with Kevin Clark on This Is Football that the team is planning to build around new quarterback
Malik Willis. "I'm very comfortable with Malik and his ability to play with what's around him," Sullivan said. The Dolphins gave the 26-year-old Willis a three-year, $67.5 million contract after they released
Tua Tagovailoa this offseason. In his two years with the Green Bay Packers, Willis completed 78.7% of his passes for 972 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions in 11 games (just three starts). In his four years in the NFL, Willis has only made six starts, and he'll be leading an offense in 2026 that will have do-it-all running back
De'Von Achane and not much else after
Tyreek Hill (knee) was cut and
Jaylen Waddle was traded to the Denver Broncos. Willis is very athletic and can be a dual threat under center with his arms and his legs, but he could be fighting an uphill battle for fantasy production in his first year in South Beach as Miami begins building around him through the draft.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Kevin Clark
April 7, 2026
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. is signing his franchise tag and will be present for the start of the team's offseason program this week, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Pitts and the Falcons can still negotiate a long-term deal until the deadline in mid-July, but he's now locked into his $15.045 million fully guaranteed one-year deal on the franchise tag for the 2026 season. The 25-year-old finally delivered for fantasy managers in 2025 after teasing everyone with a 1,000-yard season as a rookie. In 17 starts last year, the former fourth overall pick in 2021 out of the University of Florida caught 88 of his 118 targets for 928 yards and five touchdowns. He was especially productive down the stretch when it mattered the most for his fantasy managers. Although Pitts' fantasy stock is on the rise after his big season, there is still plenty of volatility with Atlanta's quarterback picture unsettled between the injured
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and
Tua Tagovailoa.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
April 7, 2026
Chicago White Sox infielder
Brooks Baldwin (elbow) elected to have a season-ending UCL internal-brace surgery on his right elbow last Wednesday, April 1, according to White Sox beat reporter Brooke Fletcher. Baldwin was placed on the 10-day injured list back on March 26. He is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 25-year-old utility player injured his elbow during spring training. Baldwin debuted in the big leagues with the Pale Hose in 2024 and hit just .211 (24-for-114) with two homers before slashing .240/.290/.407 with a .697 OPS, 11 home runs, 38 RBI, 32 runs scored, and five stolen bases in 103 games played in his second season in 2025. He'll be hoping to be 100% recovered in time for spring training in 2027 as he attempts to win a roster spot on the big-league squad.
--Keith HernandezSource: Brooke Fletcher
April 7, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies will activate right-handed reliever
Orion Kerkering (hamstring) from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Phillies optioned left-hander
Kyle Backhus to the minors after Monday's game. Kerkering will be making his 2026 debut after straining his right hamstring in spring training. The hard-throwing 25-year-old will return to a late-inning setup role for the Phils and can be useful for strikeouts and holds. In his third MLB season in 2025, Kerkering picked up his first four career saves while also posting a 3.30 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and 65:27 K:BB in 60 innings out of the bullpen. Kerkering's strikeout rate has dropped in each of his three seasons in the big leagues, going from 42.9% in just three innings in 2023 to 24.4% last year in a career-high 69 appearances.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Todd Zolecki
April 7, 2026
The Baltimore Orioles transferred right-hander
Zach Eflin (elbow) to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday due to right-elbow discomfort, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Eflin was seeking a second opinion on his injured right elbow after initially being placed on the 15-day IL by the O's. Now that he's on the 60-day IL, he is not eligible to return to the starting rotation until May 31. Right-hander
Brandon Young was called up to start in Eflin's place on Monday against the Chicago White Sox and pitched well, so he's likely to get another turn in the rotation this weekend. Eflin allowed one earned run with two walks and seven strikeouts in a no-decision in 3 2/3 innings in his first start of 2026 against the Texas Rangers, but it's now looking like the veteran hurler will miss most of the first half of the season with elbow troubles.
--Keith HernandezSource: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
April 7, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians called up infield prospect
Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday with shortstop
Gabriel Arias (hamstring) landing on the 10-day injured list, and Brito is making his major-league debut on Tuesday, per MLB.com. Brito, the team's No. 16 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will start at second base and bat sixth against Kansas City Royals left-hander
Noah Cameron. The 24-year-old Dominican will likely be on the short side of a platoon against lefty pitchers at the keystone in Cleveland for as long as Arias is on the shelf.
Brayan Rocchio, who had been starting at second, is shifting over to the 6 for now with Arias on the IL. Brito got off to a strong start in nine games at Columbus, going 11-for-35 (.314) with no homers, four RBI, and five runs scored. The young infielder missed a lot of time in 2025 on the farm with thumb and hamstring injuries, and long-term, he profiles as more of a utility infielder for the Guardians, with top prospect
Travis Bazzana ticketed for the everyday role at second base.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they placed outfielder
Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of outfielder
Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The move comes after Hays injured his right hamstring while on defense in Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. With the veteran outfielder on the shelf,
Andrew Benintendi should see more action in left field for the Pale Hose. The 30-year-old veteran was off to a slow start at the plate for the White Sox before his injury, going 7-for-32 (.219) with a home run, six RBI, and two runs scored in nine games in his first year on the South Side in Chicago. In addition to Benintendi,
Derek Hill,
Tanner Murray, and Harris could see some playing time in left field until Hays is cleared to come off the IL, potentially before the end of April.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chicago White Sox
April 7, 2026
ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports that Chicago Cubs right-hander
Cade Horton's (forearm) MRI results did not look clean, so he will visit with Dr. Keith Meister in Texas on Tuesday. Horton is "trending down a bad path." The Cubs pulled Horton from his last start early with a right-forearm strain. At the very least, it looks like Horton is looking at an extended absence, but he could also need season-ending surgery, depending on what Meister says. It's bad news for a Cubs' starting rotation that is already missing
Matthew Boyd (biceps) and
Justin Steele (elbow). With Chicago's rotation snakebitten by injuries early in the season, both
Javier Assad and Collin Rea could end up making plenty of starts in the first half of the season. Horton, a former seventh overall pick in 2022 out of Oklahoma, allowed just two earned runs with two walks and four strikeouts in his first two starts of 2026 before dealing with forearm issues his last time out. For now, keep him stashed in an IL spot in fantasy leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
April 7, 2026
Cleveland Guardians shortstop
Gabriel Arias (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left-hamstring strain, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Guardians called up
Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus. Arias suffered the injury while running out a double in Monday's game versus the Kansas City Royals. Until he's able to return,
Brayan Rocchio will likely move from second to shortstop, with Daniel Schneeman and Brito platooning at the keystone in Cleveland. Brito will make the start on Tuesday for the Guards against a lefty. Arias, 26, is more of a glove-first player with very modest power and speed at the plate. Before his injury, he had gone 6-for-30 (.200) in the first 10 games of the 2026 season with two home runs, four RBI, two runs scored, two walks, and 12 strikeouts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Tim Stebbins
April 7, 2026
Tommy Fleetwood continues his strong form, recording his fourth top-10 finish in his last five starts at the Valero Texas Open last week. He now heads to The Masters, where he has made eight straight cuts, including a T3 and T21 in his last two appearances. Fleetwood's game sets up well for Augusta, ranking 14th in total strokes gained, 28th on approach, and 32nd off the tee, all key areas at this course. The only real concern is the putter. He ranks 120th and is losing strokes on the greens, including in each of his last three events, though he has gained strokes putting here in four of eight measured appearances. He also lacks elite power, ranking 117th in driving distance, but has still found success at Augusta, largely on the back of strong around-the-green play. Fleetwood's form and tee-to-green play make him a solid option, but his chances of contending will likely come down to whether the putter cooperates.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
April 7, 2026
Broncos tight end
Evan Engram signed with Denver in 2025 following an injury-hampered final season in Jacksonville, and while he was able to appear in 16 games, his 28.8 yards per contest were the second-lowest total of his nine-year career. The Broncos got flashes out of their young receiving core of
Troy Franklin,
Pat Bryant, and
Marvin Mims Jr., and the team recently paid up to pair explosive playmaker
Jaylen Waddle with the steady target-earner
Courtland Sutton. All of that amounts to a crowded group of pass catchers before even factoring in the 83 Denver targets that went to running backs in 2025. Head coach Sean Payton has made no secret that he wants to add a level of dynamism to the tight end position, and with the 2026 NFL Draft offering a deep class with varied skillsets, he will likely be on the hunt to fill the fabled Joker role he's struggled to implement since coming to Denver. Engram is RotoBaller's TE35 in dynasty rankings, and should the Broncos spend early capital at the position, it could mark the official end of what was at times an exciting fantasy career.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 7, 2026
New York Yankees catcher/first baseman
Ben Rice has gotten off to a great start to the season, going 10-for-27 (.370) in his first eight games. Of his 10 hits, seven have been for extra bases, and he has four doubles and three homers as a result of a sparkling 77.8% hard-hit rate and 27.8% barrel rate. The lefty has all of his extra-base hits against righties this season, but is 1-for-4 with a walk in his limited action against lefties as well. After the Yankees' off day to start the week, the team will host the Athletics Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in a three-game set in the Bronx. The A's are scheduled to start righties
Aaron Civale and
Luis Severino in the first two games of the series, setting up Rice to keep on rolling from New York's cleanup spot.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBaller
April 7, 2026
New England Patriots running back
TreVeyon Henderson is coming off the most productive season of any rookie back in a Josh McDaniels-led offense since Knowshon Moreno in 2009. McDaniels' famously complex protection schemes have often resulted in essentially a redshirt season for most of his rookie runners, followed by a consistent year-two leap. Henderson was touted as the best pass-protecting halfback in a loaded 2025 class, and while he was the first Patriots rookie to see 500 offensive snaps since Curtis Martin in 1995, his still-developing play strength and recognition often made him a liability on obvious passing downs, with the coaching staff favoring
Rhamondre Stevenson in critical situations. Additional time in the Patriots' new weight room and one more year with McDaniels' playbook, along with his clearly evident big-play ability, could see Henderson carve out a larger share of running back snaps in 2026. While Stevenson will still get his, the moves made by New England in free agency suggest an emphasis on getting more productive on early downs and less reliant on
Drake Maye to bail the team out of third-and-long scenarios. When healthy, Alijah Vera-Tucker is one of the most disruptive interior linemen in the league, while fullback
Reggie Gilliam and tight end
Julian Hill add snarl that the team sorely lacked in gotta-have-it situations in 2025.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 7, 2026
Seattle Mariners catcher
Cal Raleigh connected on his first home run of the season on Monday night in his team's loss to the Rangers. Raleigh didn't homer in his first 10 games of the season, going 5-for-38 (.132) with five walks and 20 strikeouts. He had a pair of hard-hit balls on Monday night, and his home run came in the first inning after a 12-pitch duel with
Jacob deGrom. Raleigh didn't have another hit in the contest, but the Mariners and his fantasy managers will hope that this gets the start catcher back in the home run groove after he smashed 60 homers last season with a .342 ISO that stands in stark contrast to his .122 ISO so far this season. He'll look to build some momentum as the Mariners continue their series in Texas by facing Nate Eovaldi on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: ESPN
April 7, 2026
Washington Nationals starting pitcher
Cade Cavalli is set to make his third start of the season on Tuesday against the Cardinals, and he makes sense to consider if you need a starting pitcher pickup from the waiver wire. The 27-year-old righty has allowed a total of three earned runs in his first two starts of the season, picking up eight strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings in a pair of no-decisions. He looked strong in his last outing on the road against the Phillies, going six innings and allowing one run on five hits. He's in a favorable matchup at home against the Cardinals on Tuesday night and will be looking to turn in his second straight quality outing after struggling a little with his command in his first start of the season. If you're looking for solid innings off the waiver wire, Cavalli is a solid place to look on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: RotoBaller
April 7, 2026
Chicago Bears quarterback
Caleb Williams finished his second professional season as the QB5 despite failing to reach 4,000 passing yards or even a 60% completion rate. Heading into year two under the tutelage of head coach Ben Johnson, if Williams can clean up some of the details that have plagued his young career, he has the natural ability and tools to become a fantasy league winner.
Rome Odunze,
Luther Burden III, and tight end
Colston Loveland represent one of the best young groups of pass catchers in the league, and for all of Williams' highlight-worthy improvisation, he's done a remarkable job of keeping the ball out of harm's way, accounting for 50 career touchdowns to only 13 interceptions and 19 total turnovers. While the sample size is small and imprecise,
Jared Goff finished as QB10 in his second season with the Lions (his first with Johnson at offensive coordinator) before reeling off consecutive top-7 finishes. Williams is currently RotoBaller's QB5 in dynasty rankings, so any meaningful leap could land him among the fantasy elite.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
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