January 13, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba (personal) was back at practice on Monday, Zach Cavanagh of The Sporting Tribune reports. This is a strong indication that Trouba will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. The powerful blue-liner missed Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres for the birth of his second child. In 44 outings this season, Trouba has amassed 18 points (seven goals, 11 assists), 85 shots, 78 blocks, and 85 hits with a plus-one rating. His return to the lineup is expected to bump Drew Helleson to the press box.
--Taavi PailkSource: Zach Cavanagh
January 13, 2026
Gary Woodland always seems to produce positive numbers. The American golfer only had one Top 10 result in 2025 but was T-16 at last year's Sony Open. He did have three straight Top 25 finishes to start off 2025. One of the big reasons was his ability to hit off the tee. Overall, he ranked 18th in driving distance (313 yards). That is impressive for someone in their early 40's. Waialae features a few holes where driving well is an asset. Yes, accuracy concerns are always lurking (59% -115th last season). His overall birdie average was troubling at 3.7 (142nd). However, when Woodland is hitting the ball well he is capable of shooting all four rounds in the 60's.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith (upper body) has been upgraded to day-to-day, Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now reports. The 20-year-old sophomore has been out since mid-December due to an upper-body injury. However, Smith appears close to returning and will join the team for a four-game road trip that begins Thursday night in Washington. Smith was almost a point-per-game player early in the season, notching 12 goals and 17 assists in 33 outings. When Smith is cleared to play, he will likely reclaim a top-six role and rejoin the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sheng Peng
January 13, 2026
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid extended his point streak to 19 games with a pair of assists in Monday's 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Oilers captain set up Zach Hyman in the first period and Evan Bouchard in the second, tying the seventh-longest point streak in franchise history. McDavid heated up in December and has been on a special run since. His 19-game point streak includes 13 multi-point games, and he has tallied 19 goals and 25 assists during that stretch. On Monday night, McDavid reached 80 points for the season in his 46th game, becoming the fifth player in NHL history with 10 consecutive 50-assist campaigns.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 13, 2026
Keith Mitchell often lingers around contending at events like the Sony Open. However, the American golfer finished 30th in 2025. The worst thing probably was the time off after the Grant Thornton Invitational. Mitchell had fired eight straight rounds in the 60's and his form was solid. Now, he has to start all over again this week in Hawaii. Mitchell's 29.08 putts per round in 2025 was high but slightly improved from the 29.33 in 2024. It explains a lot of the up and down in the past. His most balanced event was the Truist Championship last year where he finished T-7. Waialae is not an extremely tough course unless the birdies do not fall. It may be wise to fade Mitchell this time around.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks winger Teuvo Teravainen (upper body) didn't finish Monday's 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He left the contest in the first period due to an upper-body injury. "He could be OK. I just don't know yet for sure. He couldn't finish the game," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "We'll go under evaluation here tomorrow and it might be something where he's OK, might not be." Recent weeks have been rough for Teravainen from an offensive point of view, as the Finnish forward has been held scoreless in 16 of his last 20 appearances. He has recorded 21 points (nine goals, 12 assists) in 45 games during the season. Chicago's frontline also lost Connor Bedard (illness) as a late scratch on Monday, while Frank Nazar (upper body) remains out of the lineup.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
January 13, 2026
Robert MacIntyre came close several times to winning in 2025. The golfer from Scotland finished inside the Top 10 six times on the PGA Tour. He did win over in Europe at the Alfred Dunhill in October. However, he only finished T-7 at The Open. That one stung MacIntyre who felt he was better that week. Courses that favor high birdie volume do not suit him often, however. His putting strokes gained was less than optimal in Hawaii in 2025. That included losing 1.37 at the Sony Open alone. Macintyre was off putting in 2025 compared to 2024. He lost more than a half a putt per round and his one-putt percentage dipped under 40%. If those numbers pick up, MacIntyre makes a nice DFS choice this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Nicholas Robertson (lower body) was limited to 1:14 of ice time in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks. He was injured while blocking a shot during his second shift of the game. Robertson entered Monday's action in great form, averaging a point per game over his last eight appearances. He has tallied 10 goals and 22 points in 43 games across the season. Robertson's early exit from Monday's games leaves him questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Utah Mammoth. Bobby McMann, who scored Toronto's second goal on Monday night, is likely to have a larger role if Robertson can't play.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 13, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (lower body) was injured while scoring a goal in Monday's 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Flyers defenseman Cam York landed on Point's right leg as he potted a power-play goal early in the second period to make it 3-0 for the Lightning. Point has enjoyed an offensive surge recently, but that might now be disrupted by injury. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Point has totaled 11 points (five goals, six assists) across the last eight games. He has 11 goals and 30 points in 37 outings for the season. On Tuesday, Yanni Gourde may jump into the top six as Point's replacement.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
January 13, 2026
Michael Kim did not win on the PGA Tour in 2025. The American golfer did have four Top 10 results. Kim did end up tied for second at the WM Phoenix Classic. It was one of two events where the golfer shot all four rounds in the 60's in 2025. VidantaWorld in Mexico was the other. When it came to the Sony Open last season, Kim started off with a 73 which caused him to miss the cut. Poor starts happened pretty often in signature and major events. There was that 77 at the Farmers. Even at the Arnold Palmer, Kim had to recover from an opening round 75. One cannot start slow at Waialae. That may tend to cause Kim to be faded in DFS and betting circles this week.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Tom Hoge had three Top 10 results in the first half of 2025. The American golfer had a chance to win the Valero Texas Open until a 76 dropped him to a T-5th. It was his most balanced performance of 2025. Again, the second half was littered with misfortune. He missed all three cuts in July and six of eight events in a 2 1/2 month span. Driving accuracy and drive length were two significant issues. The Sony Open only comes in at 7,044 yards as a Par-70. However, the accuracy at 60.54% in 2025 ranked 93rd. It was 96th in 2024 and Hoge consistently drives the ball around 296 yards. If his accuracy is solid, Hoge is a nice DFS option. If it is not, then look out.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Herbert Jones (ankle) will miss a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, but his return to action appears to be near. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports. Jones has played in only one of the last 11 games and is trying to return from a right ankle sprain. His next chance for a comeback will be on Wednesday night against the Brooklyn Nets. Without Jones,
Bryce McGowens and
Micah Peavy are in a position to receive more minutes, although neither has delivered noteworthy fantasy performances recently.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rod Walker
January 13, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Saddiq Bey (hip) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets. He has previously carried a doubtful tag due to a hip injury sustained on Dec. 31. The ailment has kept Bey sidelined for six games, disrupting a good comeback campaign. Bey is among New Orleans' leading scorers, averaging 15.1 points per game. His absence has allowed
Bryce McGowens to become a member of the first unit, but his efforts have been mostly disappointing.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Brian Harman did not get off to the best foot in 2025. The American golfer started off 75-74 at The Sentry. Thankfully, that event was canceled for this season. Harman ended up with the Valero in April and made 20 of 24 cuts in 2025. At the Sony Open, he was around the Top 10 for most of the event until a final round 71 derailed his chances. Harman was oddly around the average of PGA golfers when it came to strokes gained in 2025. The one worry is when his putter is bad, it can get disastrous. He lost more than two strokes at the Sentry, then 1.98 at the RSM Classic in November. These bad streaks can happen at any time which must be avoided at Waialae.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
According to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets appear to be the favorite to land Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher
Freddy Peralta in a trade. However, Rosenthal and Sammon noted that they would be able to acquire him without moving top pitching prospect
Nolan McLean. Instead, they could look to move one of
Brandon Sproat,
Jonah Tong, or
Christian Scott. McLean made his MLB debut last summer and was one of the biggest risers in terms of prospects. McLean was sharp over his brief 48-inning taste of the majors, posting a 2.06 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP. He struck out 30.3% of the batters he faced and allowed walks at an 8.5% rate. In 87 1/3 innings at Triple-A, McLean posted a 2.78 ERA with 97 punchouts. Given his expected role in the MLB rotation, McLean is worth viewing as a solid SP3 in all formats in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon
January 13, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) won't play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, sitting out a second consecutive game. Eason sprained his right ankle in Friday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. In his absence,
Aaron Holiday received the starting nod on Sunday against the Sacramento Kings. Unfortunately, Holiday didn't capitalize on the opportunity, recording only three points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal. It's unclear whether Holiday will maintain the starting position on Tuesday. Houston will also be without
Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), narrowing the lineup options for head coach Ime Udoka.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Eric Cole finished inside the Top 10 four times in 2025. The American golfer was on a bit of a roller coaster, however. Cole finished fifth at last season's Sony Open. His 1.27 strokes gained to putting was probably his best effort until the Spring. Waialae was a course where Cole felt comfortable. His approach to the green in 2025 gained 1.45 strokes. Placing the ball in birdie opportunity areas is prime in an event like this. With a stacked field, Cole will need to make birdies early. He finished sixth in putts per round on tour (28.03) and fifth in one-putt percentage (44.24%). That will be vital to his DFS and betting fortunes this weekend in Hawaii.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Los Angeles Angels top pitching prospect, Tyler Bremner (elbow), is cleared to participate in spring training. The Angels selected Bremner with the second overall pick of the 2025 MLB Draft out of UC Santa Barbara. Bremner was diagnosed with right elbow soreness and was eventually shut down late in the season. However, their budding ace avoided any serious injury and will be a full-go in camp. According to MLB.com, Bremner boasts an impressive fastball and changeup, both of which were given 65 scouting grades. The right-hander spent all three seasons of his college career at Santa Brabra, where he held an overall 3.58 ERA, splitting time between the rotation and bullpen. Through 222 1/3 innings, he struck out 295 batters and allowed just 57 walks. He is worth closely monitoring, as Bremner could push for his MLB debut later in 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeff Fletcher
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (knee) is considered questionable for a matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The French forward is dealing with a bone contusion in his left knee and has already missed two games.
Vit Krejci has been a starter in the two games Risacher has sat out, but he hasn't provided much for fantasy managers. Newly arrived
CJ McCollum and
Corey Kispert are also helping to fill the void left by Risacher, along with
Luke Kennard (neck). The latter had an impressive 22-point outing off the bench in Sunday's win over the Golden State Warriors, but Atlanta has listed Kennard as questionable for Tuesday's game.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (Achilles) will miss a third straight game on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Latvian veteran is dealing with left Achilles tendinitis and has made just three appearances in 2026. As a result of Porzingis's absence,
Mouhamed Gueye has had a regular role in the rotation, though his performances have been inconsistent. There's also a chance for
Asa Newell (quadriceps) to see more playing time, but he must shed a questionable tag for that to happen on Tuesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
According to Thomas Harding of MLB.com, Colorado Rockies outfield prospect
Charlie Condon is expected to compete for the starting first base job during spring training. Condon was selected with the third overall pick by the Rockies in the 2024 MLB Draft. The former Georgia Bulldog came out of college as an outfielder but appears to be in the mix for a role at first base, hoping to get him to the majors sooner. In 2025, Condon split his time between High-A and Double-A and posted an overall .268/.376/.444 line with an .820 OPS. He launched 14 home runs and added 16 doubles with two stolen bases. Condon also turned in a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Given that the Rockies do not have a firm answer at the first base position, Condon could make a strong case to start there on Opening Day. He will be competing alongside
Troy Johnston and
Blaine Crim.
--Andy SmithSource: Thomas Harding
January 13, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (adductor) will miss an eighth straight game on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday that Vassell's rehab is going well, but there isn't a timetable for his return.
Julian Champagnie will continue to start in Vassell's absence. He has posted three double-doubles over the past seven games, averaging 17.9 points and 9.1 rebounds. However, Champagnie has struggled mightily on offense against the Thunder this season, averaging only 2.3 points per game across three meetings.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
Daniel Berger is just one player in a stacked field at this year's Sony Open. The American golfer had two Top 10 results in 2025. This was led by overall strokes gained ranked 44th on tour. Berger's one weakness has always been putting. He was 135th last year and 163rd in strokes gained to putting in 2024. The golfer drives the ball about 303 yards and got on the fairway 66.24% of the time (25th on tour). His nearly five yard boost in distance from 2024 should help at Waialae Country Club. The problem is the birdies. Berger missed the cut in Hawaii last year despite back-to-back 69's. Again, the key is putting. Four round totals for the winner are typically in the high 250's to low 260's.
--Chris Wassel - RotoBallerSource: PGATour.com
January 13, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage is not expected to have a strict innings limit during the 2026 campaign. Ben Nicholson-Smith of SportsNet reported that their top right-hander will have no workload limits in his second MLB season and is expected to remain in the starting rotation. The 20th overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft made his MLB debut late in the season and played a key role in their run to the World Series. During his first three MLB starts (14 innings), Yesavage posted a 3.21 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP. However, in the postseason, the East Carolina product struck out an eye-catching 39 batters across 27 2/3 innings. Over 98 innings in the Tornot system last summer, Yesavage posted a 3.12 ERA and 0.97 WHIP, with 160 punchouts. Yesavage projects as an SP3 with upside in all formats heading into 2026.
--Andy SmithSource: Ben Nicholson-Smith
January 13, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder center
Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) will be out for a ninth consecutive game on Tuesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The big man continues to nurse a right soleus strain, leaving the defending champions without their starting center.
Chet Holmgren has slid to the five position, with
Cason Wallace and
Aaron Wiggins sharing starts during Hartenstein's absence.
Jaylin Williams returned to the lineup in Sunday's win over the Miami Heat, helping ease some of the load on Holmgren. The Thunder centers have a difficult matchup on Tuesday against
Victor Wembanyama.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 13, 2026
According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect
Noah Schultz (knee) is expected to be a "full-go" for spring training. The team's No. 2 overall prospect, according to MLB.com, was dealing with right patellar tendinitis late in the season but appears not to be in line to miss much time. Schultz opened the 2025 campaign with Double-A Birmingham but was able to reach Triple-A Charlotte later in the season. With Double-A, the left-hander posted a 3.34 ERA with a 58:36 K:BB across 56 2/3 innings. During his first taste of Triple-A, Schultz stumbled, posting a hefty 9.61 ERA across a brief 16 1/3-inning stint. Managers should expect Schultz to begin 2026 with Charlotte and contend for a mid-season MLB debut.
--Andy SmithSource: Scott Merkin
January 13, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect
Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) is expected to be fully healthy ahead of spring training. Tiedemann has battled numerous injuries throughout his young career, which have prevented him from staying on the bump for consistent periods. Last season, Tiedemann missed the entire campaign recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, the team's No. 4-ranked prospect appears to be fully healed and prepared to make a push to make his MLB debut early in 2026. He made his professional debut during the 2022 campaign and tossed 78 2/3 innings split between the Low-A, High-A, and Double-A, and struck out 117 hitters with a 2.17 ERA. In 2023, Tiedemann racked up 82 punchouts in just 44 innings of work. The southpaw has immense strikeout upside and could be an intriguing late-round target for those in deeper leagues if he can show this potential in spring training.
--Andy SmithSource: Keegan Matheson
January 13, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks center
Myles Turner (illness) is considered questionable for Tuesday's clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former Pacer is dealing with an illness and might have to skip his first game of the season. Turner has had a quiet debut campaign in Milwaukee, averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks. With him out,
Jericho Sims is likely to start at center, while
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma could play larger roles on Tuesday night. The Bucks' bigs could shine in the matchup, as Minnesota will be without
Rudy Gobert (suspension).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Justin Watson has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return to Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He initially exited during the third quarter and was initially listed as questionable while being evaluated. However, the team later downgraded him to out. Watson, who returned from injured reserve prior to Week 18, had not been targeted before his departure on Monday night. He primarily operates on special teams and does not have much of a role within the Texans' offense. With that being said, his absence, coupled with the departure of
Nico Collins (concussion), will test Houston's wide receiver depth going forward. Watson faces an uphill battle to clear the NFL's five-stage concussion protocol over the next six days before the Texans' Divisional Round clash with the New England Patriots.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
January 12, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins has been diagnosed with a concussion and will not return to Monday's playoff contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He exited after hitting his head on the turf on an incomplete pass during the third quarter. Collins was initially listed as questionable while being evaluated, but the team eventually downgraded him to out. He finishes the Wild Card game with seven targets, three catches, and 21 receiving yards. In addition to Collins, fellow wide receiver
Justin Watson (concussion), who primarily plays on special teams, has also been ruled out. The Texans will play the final few minutes with
Jaylin Noel,
Jayden Higgins,
Dalton Schultz, and
Christian Kirk operating as
C.J. Stroud's top targets. Collins is officially in concussion protocol and will have just six days to get healthy before the Texans' Divisional Round game against the Patriots, assuming Houston holds on to defeat Pittsburgh.
--Andersen PickardSource: Houston Texans
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