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Eugenio Suarez Scratched on Friday With Mid-Back Pain
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/designated hitter Eugenio Suarez (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup on Friday for the game against the Detroit Tigers due to mid-back pain, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe will serve as the team's designated hitter and bat sixth against Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez. Although Lowe has plenty of experience in his career against Valdez -- he's hit .269 against him with an .867 OPS, one home run, and three RBI in 26 at-bats -- fantasy managers in DFS will probably want to fade him in the lefty-lefty matchup. For now, we'll consider Suarez day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Saturday to see if he's available to play in Game 2 of the series. The 34-year-old Venezuelan veteran has hit .231 (21-for-91) so far in his return to Cincy in 2026 with three homers, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored in his first 25 games. Make sure you remove Suarez from your starting lineups on Friday.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Braves Hope to Have Raisel Iglesias Back When he's Eligible to Return
Atlanta Braves right-handed reliever Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) has not resumed throwing yet, but manager Walt Weiss said that the team is encouraged by his progress and hopes to have him back as soon as his 15-day injured list stint is up, according to Grant McAuley of 929 The Game. The 36-year-old veteran is eligible to return to the Braves' bullpen on May 5, so hopefully, fantasy managers will have him back then. In the meantime, former San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez figures to see all of the team's save chances in the ninth inning. Suarez is rostered in 70% of Yahoo leagues, so fantasy managers in need of saves should check to see if he's available on your league's waiver wire. When Iglesias is ready to return, he should be inserted right back into ninth-inning duties after his strong start to the 2026 campaign. The Cuban hurler has not allowed a run in his first 8 2/3 relief innings for Atlanta while picking up five saves, striking out 11, and walking only one.
Source: 929 The Game - Grant McAuley
Source: 929 The Game - Grant McAuley
Jayden Reed, Packers Agree on Three-Year Extension
Wide receiver Jayden Reed and the Green Bay Packers agreed to a three-year contract extension on Friday worth $50.25 million in new money, including $20 million guaranteed, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ian Grutman told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 25-year-old former second-rounder (50th overall) in 2023 out of Michigan State had 119 receptions on 169 targets for 1,650 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns in 33 games in his first two NFL seasons for the Packers, adding three rushing touchdowns. Reed only played in seven games in 2025 due to injuries, though, and finished with a 19-207-1 line during the regular season. He's now locked in for several more seasons and will be a big part of Green Bay's offense in 2026 alongside Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. If healthy, Reed will have even more fantasy upside as a WR3/flex target with Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks out of town. Reed might not have the big-play abilities down the field like Watson and Golden, but he's more versatile and has proven to have a nose for the end zone in his first 40 NFL games.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Troy Terry Available for Game 3 Against Oilers
Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (undisclosed) will play in Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, Hayley Elwood of the Ducks' official site reports. Terry missed the morning skate, but Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has confirmed he will remain in the lineup. The long season has taken a toll on Terry's body, and he has regularly skipped morning skates lately. While it appears Terry is banged up, he hasn't let it affect his performance. In the series between two high-octane offenses, Terry has been the top-scoring forward alongside Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl. He has contributed two goals and two assists through the first two games.
Source: Hayley Elwood
Source: Hayley Elwood
Radko Gudas Misses Second Straight Game Friday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) isn't an option for Game 3 against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, Hayley Elwood of the Ducks' official site reports. The Ducks lost their captain to a lower-body injury late in the regular season, and Gudas has appeared in only two games this month. Drew Helleson filled the void in the lineup in Game 2 and is set to keep his spot on Friday night. In his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, Helleson recorded one SOG, three hits, and a minus-one rating in 7:52 of ice time. Anaheim is rolling with seven defensemen, which led to four rearguards logging 23-plus minutes in Game 2. The top-four group will remain busy on Friday against Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Source: Hayley Elwood
Source: Hayley Elwood
Charle-Edouard D'Astous Unavailable Friday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Charle-Edouard D'Astous (undisclosed) will miss Friday's Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. The 28-year-old was injured in the series opener last weekend and didn't play in Tuesday's Game 2. There was a chance D'Astous would return on Friday night after traveling with the team, but he will remain out. Victor Hedman (personal) also isn't ready to return, allowing Declan Carlile and Emil Lilleberg to stay in the lineup. Meanwhile, Darren Raddysh and J.J. Moser will continue to split power-play duties among the defensemen.
Source: Eduardo A. Encina
Source: Eduardo A. Encina
Dan Vladar Considered a Game-Time Call for Saturday
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (arm) will be a game-time call on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. The Czech netminder has been one of the stars of the series, but he appeared to injure his right arm in Game 3. Vladar didn't practice on Thursday, while Philadelphia had an off day on Friday. "It's another maintenance day for him," Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet said Friday. "Two days off is going to help him. That's basically it for him. We'll see how he is tomorrow." In the first-round matchup, Vladar has backstopped the Flyers to a 3-0 lead, posting a 1.33 goals-against average, a .947 save percentage, and one shutout. If Vladar is unavailable on Saturday, Philadelphia must turn to Samuel Ersson, who coughed up 3.12 goals with a .870 save percentage during the regular season.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Jake Sanderson Ruled Out for Game 4 Due to Concussion
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (concussion) will miss Saturday's must-win game against the Carolina Hurricanes. In Thursday's Game 3 of the first-round series, Sanderson took a hit to the head from Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall and has been diagnosed with a concussion. Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters on Friday that Sanderson is "not doing well." Now that Sanderson is on the shelf, Ottawa must face Saturday's elimination game without its top defensive pairing. Artem Zub (undisclosed), who was injured in Game 1, also won't play. Thomas Chabot and Jordan Spence are set to eat up as many minutes as they can handle, making both attractive DFS targets.
Source: Reuters
Source: Reuters
Yakov Trenin Won't Play in Game 4 Against Stars
Minnesota Wild forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) won't be in the lineup on Saturday in Game 4 against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. Trenin was hurt in Game 2 of the series when he absorbed a big hit from Stars forward Colin Blackwell. His absence has left the Wild without a huge physical presence, as Trenin averaged eight hits per game across the first two contests in the series. Nico Strum took Trenin's spot in the lineup in Wednesday's Game 3, recording three hits and a minus-one rating in 9:00 of ice time.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Mats Zuccarello a Game-Time Decision Saturday
Minnesota Wild right wing Mats Zuccarello (upper body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Dallas Stars, Dan Rosen of NHL.com reports. He has missed a pair of games due to an upper-body injury but could be available for Game 4 of the first-round series. "He's questionable for tomorrow, making good strides," Wild head coach John Hynes said after Friday's practice. Bobby Brink has skated on the first line during Zuccarello's absence, posting one power-play assist in two games. Zuccarello started the series with a three-assist effort before being knocked out of the lineup. Overall, he has recorded six multi-point games in his last seven appearances, making Zuccarello a key part of Minnesota's offense.
Source: NHL.com
Source: NHL.com
Steelers Looking for a Receiver Early in Second Round?
The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said that he wouldn't be surprised if the Pittsburgh Steelers look to trade up to the top of the second round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday night, potentially to snag a wide receiver. The Steelers were set to take USC wideout Makai Lemon with the 21st overall pick in the first round before the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in at the last moment to trade up to No. 20 to take Lemon. With Lemon gone, the Steelers settled on Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor at Pick No. 21. After losing out on Lemon on Thursday night, Pittsburgh could be looking to put together a package of late-round picks to give them ammunition to trade up early in the second round for another pass-catcher to add behind DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. If the Steelers do trade up for another wideout on Friday, their most likely target would be University of Washington receiver Denzel Boston, who is considered the best WR available on the board. Stay tuned.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
David Peterson to Pitch Again Next Wednesday Against Nationals
The New York Mets told left-hander David Peterson to be ready to pitch next Wednesday against the division-rival Washington Nationals after right-hander Christian Scott was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's unclear at this time if Peterson will start next Wednesday against the Nats or if he'll serve in a bulk-relief role. The 30-year-old southpaw has been much better as a bulk reliever out of the bullpen early on in 2026 than as a traditional starter. Overall, he's gone 0-3 with a 5.06 ERA (3.78 FIP) and 1.65 WHIP with 24 strikeouts and 11 walks in 26 2/3 innings over six appearances (four starts). Since being used as a bulk reliever each of his last two times out, Peterson has allowed just one earned run with a walk and three K's in seven innings pitched. Peterson obviously will have more fantasy appeal as a traditional starter, but that might not be how the Mets deploy him going forward. He's rostered in just 15% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Francisco Lindor Won't Restart Baseball Activities Until Mid-May
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) will be in a boot for the next week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets won't re-evaluate Lindor until three full weeks pass, so he can't restart baseball activities until mid-May, at the earliest. The strain is in "a trick part" of Lindor's left calf, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Lindor's calf injury is more serious than All-Star outfielder Juan Soto's, so fantasy managers are going to need to be patient. There's a good chance we won't see Lindor again until June, depending on how he recovers once he starts ramping up. Until he can return from the 10-day injured list, former top prospect Ronny Mauricio will get a shot at everyday playing time at the 6 in Queens. The 25-year-old switch-hitting Dominican infielder was hitting the ball well at Triple-A Syracuse before his call-up this week, but he has yet to stand out in his 90 big-league games, slashing .231/.290/.354 with a .644 OPS. Mauricio is only rostered in 4% of Yahoo leagues at the moment. Lindor is a must-stash in all fantasy formats.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
49ers Getting Calls About No. 33 Overall Pick at Top of Second Round
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the San Francisco 49ers are getting calls about the No. 33 overall pick at the top of the first round on Friday night, and it seems like they are very open to potentially moving back while acquiring more draft capital. Teams that are looking to trade up into the top part of the second round on Friday night include the Miami Dolphins, the New Orleans Saints, the Cleveland Browns, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Players projected to come off the board early on Day 2 include Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, University of Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston, University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck, and Tennessee cornerbacks Colton Hood and Jermod McCoy (knee). Hood was one of the biggest snubs of Round 1 on Thursday night, and he could be in play for the Niners at 33 or any team that trades up into that spot. McCoy has been considered a top-10 talent, but he's falling because of injury concerns.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Sean McVay Fully "On Board" With First-Round Selection of Ty Simpson
The Los Angeles Rams had one of the surprise picks on Thursday night in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft, taking Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson 13th overall. The Rams were clearly looking for the heir apparent to MVP Matthew Stafford, but many draft analysts didn't expect L.A. to go with Simpson with their first-round selection. Although head coach Sean McVay said he was "absolutely" on board with the pick, multiple team sources said they thought McVay "might have felt the need to downplay the pick to accentuate his confidence in Stafford." McVay and general manager Les Snead were in "lockstep" the entire way. When all is said and done, it was a surprising move by a Rams team that had been making all of its offseason moves with a win-now mentality to try to take advantage of what little time Stafford might have left in the league. The Simpson pick was clearly made with an eye toward the future, and he's expected to compete for the backup job with Stetson Bennett this summer. It's unclear now if the Rams are interested in re-signing veteran Jimmy Garoppolo, who has been considering retirement.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Jackson Holliday Receives Positive Test Results, Will be Shut Down for a Week
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) said all the imaging (MRI exam, CT scan, and X-rays) on his injured right hand "looked good," according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Holliday will be shut down for about a week and just needs the inflammation in his hand to go down before returning to minor-league rehab games. He's hoping he doesn't need a full 20 days on a rehab assignment. The 22-year-old was pulled from his rehab game with Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday with more right-hand discomfort in the same hand that he had surgery on for a fractured hamate bone back in late February. Holliday isn't close to making his 2026 season debut with the O's, but the good news is he's not dealing with more structural damage in his hand. His injury setbacks have left some fantasy managers impatient, as Holliday is now rostered in just under half of Yahoo leagues. In his absence, Jeremiah Jackson has stepped up for the Orioles at the keystone and is hitting .295 (23-for-78) with five home runs and 19 RBI. The 26-year-old has become a waiver-wire target himself.
Source: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
Source: MASN Sports - Roch Kubatko
Maikel Garcia Not in Lineup for Royals on Friday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) is not present in the team's starting lineup on Friday versus the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the series opener, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make the start at the hot corner and will bat leadoff for KC against Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Garcia left Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles early with right-elbow soreness. He was expected to return for Friday's series opener against the Halos after a day off on Thursday, but the Royals have decided to give him another day of rest. Fantasy managers will want to check back to see if Garcia is in the starting nine for Game 2 of the series on Saturday. Loftin will be a DFS sleeper on Friday out of the leadoff spot. He's gone 4-for-13 in limited playing time (six games) so far in 2026 with three RBI. He's faced Kikuchi five times in his career and has an RBI, but he's still searching for his first hit against the veteran southpaw. UPDATE: Garcia is expected to return on Saturday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Hunter Brown Begins Throwing Program
Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (shoulder), who is on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder sprain, began his throwing program on Tuesday in Houston by playing catch from around 75 feet, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Brown last made a start for the Astros on March 31 against the Boston Red Sox. It's a notable step in his recovery from his shoulder injury, but he still has a ways to go before he'll be ready to rejoin Houston's starting rotation. General manager Dana Brown said that Brown is expected to be back with the big-league club until around the end of May. The 27-year-old former fifth-round pick in 2019 out of Wayne State University will need at least several minor-league rehab starts to build his arm up next month. Before injuring his shoulder, Brown had carried over his brilliance from 2025, posting a 0.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 17 strikeouts in 10 2/3 innings over his two starts. Brown needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy baseball leagues while he rehabs.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Source: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
Michael Harris II Back From his Quad Injury on Friday
Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (quadriceps) is starting in center field and is batting fifth for the Braves in Friday's series opener at Truist Park against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, per MLB.com. Harris was removed from Thursday's series finale against the Washington Nationals early as a precaution due to left-quad tightness, but he's back in the starting nine a day later and is looking to stay hot at the plate this weekend. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder got off to a slow start initially in 2026, but the former third-rounder has hit an incredible .447/.488/.895 with five home runs in his last 11 games to raise his season slash line to .318/.356/.565 with a .920 OPS in 90 plate appearances. Harris is up to six home runs and has also contributed 16 RBI, 11 runs, and two steals in 24 total games. Get him back into your starting fantasy lineups on Friday. Harris is 2-for-2 with a solo home run in his two career at-bats against Painter.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Roman Anthony Still Out on Friday With Back Injury
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (back) will miss a third straight game on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, according to MLB.com. Anthony experienced some upper-back tightness on a swing against the New York Yankees on Tuesday and has missed the last two games. The Red Sox are labeling the young left-handed-hitting outfielder as day-to-day for now, but that could change if Anthony is unable to play at all in the three-game series against Baltimore this weekend. Jarren Duran is starting in left field for Boston and will bat leadoff for the club on Friday versus O's right-hander Brandon Young. Injuries cut the 21-year-old Anthony's season short last year, but he still managed to hit an impressive .292/.396/.463 with an .859 OPS, eight homers, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in his first 71 big-league games. Anthony has gotten off to a slow start in 2026 (.225/.361/.325 with a .686 OPS in 22 games played), but he's still one of the top young outfielders in the game with tons of long-term upside.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jeff Hoffman Out as Blue Jays Closer
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman is out as the team's closer, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. The Blue Jays will go with a closer-by-committee approach for now while Hoffman works on things in lower-leverage spots. This announcement shouldn't come as a big surprise after manager John Schneider refused to commit to using Hoffman earlier this week, the next time a save situation arose. He was unavailable on Wednesday in the series finale against the Los Angeles Angels due to a heavy recent workload, and for now, he'll be demoted from the closer's role in Toronto. The 33-year-old has continued to struggle after famously blowing Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hoffman was an All-Star with the Phillies in 2024 and had a career-high 33 saves in 2025 in his first year with Toronto, but that also came with a bloated 4.37 ERA in 68 innings pitched. He has allowed 11 earned runs (nine earned) while walking six and striking out 24 in 10 2/3 innings in his 12 outings in 2026. Hoffman has been bitten by some bad luck, but it doesn't change the fact that he's been demoted. Louis Varland figures to get the next shot to close out games for the Jays, and he's currently rostered in 32% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Source: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
Enyel De Los Santos the Priority Closer to Roster in Houston?
Houston Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos continues to be the priority arm out of the Houston bullpen to roster in fantasy leagues. The right-hander has been mostly reliable so far this season, allowing runs in just two of his nine appearances, and despite giving up three earned runs in an outing on April 21, the team went right back to him a day later on April 22, with the Dominican locking down the victory and notching a save. For the season, he's recorded three saves and owns a 3.86 ERA (2.07 xERA), a 1.18 WHIP, and an 8:3 K:BB in 9 1/3 innings pitched. Fellow reliever Bryan King may get an opportunity here and there, but De Los Santos appears to have the edge, and with Josh Hader (biceps) recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, he's not expected back until late May at the earliest, making the closer job De Los Santos' to lose. The 30-year-old is rostered in just 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues for managers looking for saves on the wire.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jeremiah Jackson's Power, Positional Versatility Provide Waiver-Wire Appeal
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson has filled in admirably this season for the injured Jackson Holliday (hand). The former second-round draft pick has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, currently riding a four-game hit streak, and for the season has produced a .295-5-19-9-1 stat line with a .362 wOBA and 131 wRC+. The aforementioned Holliday has begun a rehab assignment, but recently encountered a setback for the second time, and will likely not be back until sometime in May, leaving the door open for Jackson to continue to get playing time for the O's. The 26-year-old doesn't walk much (2.6 percent), so he's less desirable in OBP leagues, but in other standard mixed leagues, the right-handed hitter is worthy of consideration for his power and RBI potential. He's available in almost 40 percent of Yahoo! leagues and is eligible at 2B, 3B, and OF, adding to his fantasy appeal.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Louis Varland a Top Handcuff to Roster for Saves
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland could be in line to earn more save opportunities going forward, and along with his performance so far this season, the right-hander is emerging as a worthwhile waiver wire stash. The 6-foot-1 hurler has yet to allow an earned run through 12 appearances, and with a 0.85 WHIP and elite 34.8 percent K-BB% (19:3 K:BB) in 13 innings pitched, he looks like a viable end-of-game option. Current closer Jeff Hoffman's performance thus far is even more reason to stash Varland away, as Hoffman has struggled mightily this season, with three blown saves, a 7.59 ERA, and a 2.06 WHIP despite an elite 42.1 percent strikeout rate. Varland's 98 mph average fastball velocity gives him the look of a prototypical closer as well, and although his only save this year was the first of his career, the 28-year-old should be in consideration for a fantasy roster spot, as even without saves, he could help improve fantasy managers' category stats. He's still available in nearly 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bryan Baker Running Away with Closer Job in Tampa Bay?
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Bryan Baker appears to be the preferred bullpen option for saves right now. The 6-foot-6 hurler was charged with a blown save his last time out, but he had come on to face the meat of the Pirates' order in the eighth in an attempt to preserve a win, so it shows the confidence the team has in him. Before that, the right-hander had converted four save chances, and for the season, he owns a 4.32 ERA (2.70 xERA), 1.20 WHIP, and a 9:3 K:BB in 8 1/3 innings pitched. Griffin Jax (8.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP) lost the closer role in the early going and has yielded runs in two of his last three appearances, so the struggles continue for him, and Garrett Cleavinger (calf) is on the injured list with a calf issue. Edwin Uceta (shoulder) has encountered setbacks in his recovery from a shoulder injury and won't be back any time soon, so Baker's job looks to be secure for the time being. The 31-year-old is still available in 70 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Mickey Moniak an Elite Power Option Worthy of High FAAB Bid
Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak is a hot bat worth scooping off the waiver wire. The former first-overall draft pick is in the midst of an eight-game hit streak that has pushed his season-long slash line to .324/.347/.750 with a .326 wOBA and 182 wRC+. The left-handed hitter has belted eight home runs so far this year, tied for fourth-most in the majors, and is coming off a 24-home run campaign in 2025. The drawback for fantasy is that he rarely sees opportunities against left-handed pitchers, logging just 11 plate appearances against them in 2026 compared to 61 plate appearances against right-handers. Still, with the power he's been displaying, especially at Coors Field, the 27-year-old is a must-add in most leagues, particularly those that allow daily lineup changes. The 6-foot-1 slugger is still available in over 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues for the taking and is worthy of the use of a high-priority waiver claim or FAAB bid.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
George Springer Could be Back in a Few Days
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Friday that outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe) could return from the 10-day injured list in a "day or two." Springer won't rejoin Toronto's starting lineup for the series opener on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, but he could be back before the series finale on Sunday. The 36-year-old veteran has been sidelined since fracturing his toe on April 11, but he's made good progress since then and is expected to return to the big-league roster without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers can't realistically expect Springer to be as good as he was in 2025 in a resurgent season in which he hit .309/.399/.560 with a .959 OPS, 32 home runs, 84 RBI, and 18 stolen bases in 140 regular-season games, but he should still be rostered in all fantasy leagues for his power/speed contributions in a hitter-friendly home environment at Rogers Centre. Before fracturing his toe, Springer was struggling offensively, going 10-for-54 (.185) with two homers, six RBI, four runs, and a stolen base in 14 games played.
Source: MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM
Source: MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM
Youssef Zalal Set For UFC Vegas 116 Main Event
Youssef Zalal will look to extend his win streak when he takes on former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in the main event of UFC Vegas 116 on Saturday. Zalal enters the bout on an impressive eight-fight win streak as he looks to take a step closer to a title shot. He was last seen in action in October 2025 at UFC 320, where he submitted Josh Emmett in the first round. Prior to that, he defeated Calvin Kattar via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Zalal as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Aljamain Sterling An Underdog At UFC Vegas 116
Former bantamweight champion Aljaman Sterling will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Youssef Zalal in the main event of UFC Vegas 116 on Saturday. Sterling was last seen in the Octagon in August 2025 at UFC Shanghai, where he returned to the win column by beating former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega via unanimous decision. In three fights at featherweight, Sterling is 2-1 with a defeat to Movsar Evloev between victories over Calvin Kattar and Brian Ortega. DraftKings sees Sterling as the underdog with a salary of $7,800.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Freddie Freeman to Hit Second, Kyle Tucker Cleanup Moving Forward
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that first baseman Freddie Freeman will hit second and outfielder Kyle Tucker will bat cleanup going forward, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Roberts made the change on Thursday to shake things up after the team lost the first two games of the series to the division-rival San Francisco Giants. "It's more of just trying to give Kyle a different look," Roberts said. Woo writes that Tucker's lack of production early on in his Dodgers tenure is a "small concern." The left-handed slugger is slashing .245/.327/.372 over 24 games with the Blue with only three home runs. "I think it's more just me trying to find my swing, and trying to find the consistency in it more than anything," Tucker said. The Dodgers are hoping the move down the order will help Tucker be more consistent at the plate after Roberts noticed his chase and swing rates had gone up recently. If the move to cleanup makes Tucker more consistent, his fantasy managers will be all for it.
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
Source: The Athletic - Katie Woo
