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Willy Adames Returns on Tuesday After Injuring his Thumb
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (thumb) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson at Chase Field and will bat fifth in the lineup, according to MLB.com. Adames was pulled from Monday night's loss early as a precaution after suffering a bruised right thumb when he was hit by a ground ball, but he'll be right back in there the next day. The 30-year-old Dominican is hitting just .238 (45-for-189) with four home runs, 14 RBI, 18 runs scored, and a stolen base in 47 games so far this year, but he has gone 15-for-37 (.405) with a homer, three doubles, eight RBI, and four runs scored in nine games since May 10. Fantasy managers will hope that Adames can continue to produce in a matchup against Nelson, who has also been much better on the mound recently.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Lance McCullers Jr. Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (shoulder) is going on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-shoulder inflammation, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. McCullers was scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday on the road against the Minnesota Twins with a shoulder issue that manager Joe Espada said McCullers has been dealing with for a while. He will now miss at least the next two weeks and will be sent back to Houston to be evaluated. Given the 32-year-old veteran's lengthy injury history, it would not be a surprise if he faces an extended absence. McCullers is not worth stashing in mixed fantasy leagues while he recovers, and he's only rostered in 7% of Yahoo leagues at the moment. In his eight starts for Houston so far in 2026, McCullers struggled to a 6.86 ERA (5.06 FIP) and 1.52 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 22 walks across 39 1/3 innings pitched. It remains to be seen who might replace McCullers in the team's starting rotation going forward.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
Marlins Optioning Braxton Garrett to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins will option left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, a source told Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald. Garrett joined the big-league rotation after left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) landed on the injured list, and he had a rough return to the big leagues, allowing five earned runs while walking five and striking out three in just 1 1/3 innings in a loss on May 14 against the Minnesota Twins. Garrett made his second start for the Fish in an 8-4 loss to the division-rival Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, allowing two earned runs on three hits while walking three and striking out two in only three innings to lower his season ERA through two starts to 14.54. The 28-year-old southpaw was slightly better on Tuesday, but it still wasn't a great showing, and the Marlins want him to go back to the minors to work on some things. It is unclear who will be considered to take Garrett's spot in the big-league starting rotation with Snelling facing an extended absence.
Source: The Miami Herald - Jordan McPherson
Source: The Miami Herald - Jordan McPherson
Rashee Rice to Miss Two Months After Clean-Up Surgery on his Knee
A week before being ordered to serve 30 days in jail for violating his probation and testing positive for marijuana, Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) had a clean-up surgery on his right knee to remove loose debris that was causing inflammation, league sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Rice is expected to be sidelined for two months. It's been quite the eventful day for news about Rice, who was expected to be KC's WR1 again in 2026 as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. Even if Rice was healthy, he wouldn't be available for the team's OTA practices later this month and for mandatory minicamp in early June because he'll be in jail, and the Chiefs' patience could be wearing thin. Health-wise, Rice should be fully recovered for the start of training camp this summer, but he could be facing another suspension from the NFL for violating the league's personal-conduct policy. If Rice isn't available for the start of the 2026 campaign, both Xavier Worthy and Tyquan Thornton would be the team's top pass-catchers for an offense that could be without quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) early on. Rice is now on tenuous ground as far as a WR1 in fantasy in redraft leagues in 2026.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Dean Wade Returns to Starting Unit Tuesday
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade will rejoin the starting lineup for Game 1 against the New York Knicks on Tuesday. In Sunday's Game 7 matchup with Detroit, Wade was benched in favor of Max Strus. He's now getting a new opportunity to start, though this is unlikely to impact his numbers. Wade has been limited to 4.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game this postseason. Strus makes a living as a three-point specialist and may get another chance in the first unit later in the series.
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
Source: Cleveland Cavaliers
OG Anunoby Starting on Tuesday
New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) will start Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Ian Begley of SNY reports. Due to a hamstring injury, the 28-year-old missed the last two games of the second-round series matchup with Philadelphia, but he has been cleared to return to the lineup against Cleveland. Miles McBride will drop to the second unit to accommodate Anunoby's return. Anunoby has played some of the best basketball of his career this postseason, averaging 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 1.9 steals.
Source: Ian Begley
Source: Ian Begley
Tobias Harris May Remain in Motown
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but the team wants to keep him around. "We hope that we can bring him back," Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said on Tuesday. "He's somebody we want to keep in a Pistons uniform." Harris has spent the last two seasons in Detroit after signing a $52 million contract as a free agent in 2024. He averaged 13.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 63 regular-season appearances this term. During the playoffs, Harris improved his production to 18.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, which might have been the decisive factor in Detroit's willingness to negotiate a new contract with him. At 33, Harris remains a dependable but modest contributor in fantasy basketball.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Pistons Eager to Keep Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren had a disappointing postseason, but the team remains high on him and plans to lock him up with an extension this offseason. "JD had a fantastic season," Pistons general manager Trajan Langdon said on Tuesday. "He's one of the biggest contributors to us being a No. 1 seed." Duren became an All-Star in 2025-26, averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. However, his production dipped to 10.2 points and 8.5 rebounds during the playoffs. This is set to hurt his value as a restricted free agent in the summer. But Duren, who has plenty of room to develop as a 22-year-old, remains very much part of Detroit's plans and should continue to be a double-double threat in fantasy for many years to come.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Chris Kirk Continues Search For Putting Form at TPC Craig Ranch
Chris Kirk caught lightning in a bottle in Round 3 of last week's PGA Championship, posting a 65 and eyeing a top-10 finish. It wasn't to be, as he went backwards on Sunday to fall outside the top 40. The tee to green play hasn't been terrible for the 41-year-old, but his putter has been MIA all season. He's making the start at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson for the first time since 2011. The ball striking form is always a bright spot on the surface, but deeper digging shows a vulnerability outside of 175 yards, which will be in play a lot around TPC Craig Ranch. Plus, the incredibly high importance level that strokes gained putting has at this golf course isn't favorable for a player who ranks 131st in that metric for the season. Consider Kirk a risky DFS choice with very limited upside.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Jason Kidd Fired as Mavericks Head Coach
Jason Kidd won't continue as the Dallas Mavericks' head coach, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Two weeks ago, the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri as the new team president, and they will now be looking for a new head coach. Kidd took over the Mavericks in 2021 after two years as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers. Under his guidance, the team achieved instant success, reaching the 2022 Conference Finals. Two years later, Kidd led Dallas to the NBA Finals, where the team lost to Boston in five games. However, the Mavericks didn't make the playoffs in the other three seasons under Kidd, and he posted a losing regular-season record of 388-395. Kidd, who has also served as a head coach for the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, had four years and more than $40 million remaining on his Mavericks contract.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
De'Aaron Fox Officially Listed as Questionable for Game 2 Against Thunder
San Antonio Spurs point guard De'Aaron Fox (ankle) has been officially listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Earlier on Tuesday, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson deemed Fox a game-time call. The team will presumably make the final decision on Fox after he goes through the pregame warmup. Fox injured his right ankle in Game 4 against Minnesota in Round 2. He played through the injury for two games before sitting out the Western Conference Finals opener on Monday. If Fox isn't ready to return in Game 2, Dylan Harper will continue to have additional fantasy value as his replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Rasmus Hojgaard Looking to Shake Off Poor Major Showing at TPC Craig Ranch
It was poor week at Aronimink for Rasmus Hojgaard, as the 25-year-old failed to post a single round at level par or better any of the four days. The course layout helped the bomb and gouge players in many ways, but it exposed the Dane's lackluster wedge play that was too difficult to overcome, ranking second to last in the field in strokes gained on approach. He'll have a chance for redemption this week at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he finished T48 last season. His length off the tee will again be of great value, but the task of scorable wedge shots and making birdies will also be presented a lot. It's realistic to think he can figure things out on the scoring side of things given his perseverance to continually make cuts and the overall talent, but he's more of a desperate DFS start than an exciting one right now.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Joel Dahmen is of No DFS Consideration This Week in Dallas
For Joel Dahmen, 2026 is going much like most other seasons on tour: a few bright weeks, with many to forget. He hasn't had a finish inside the top 60 since the beginning of the Florida swing, with the major deficiencies coming on and around the greens. Between both strokes gained metrics, the 38-year-old is losing nearly one stroke per round. That simply won't cut it on the PGA Tour, and the ball striking numbers are nowhere near good enough to overcome. Without a huge turnaround in play, Dahmen is a player to avoid at all costs.
Source: PGA Tour
Source: PGA Tour
Pierceson Coody is Not The Fun DFS Play He Used to Be
For those that rode the Pierceson Coody train throughout the early part of the year, the time to jump off is far overdue. The 26-year-old has only eked out decent finishes in two of his last eight starts, missing the cut last week in Aronimink in his latest appearance. Driving has been the only bright spot during this time, as he's lost strokes on approach and around the green in three of his last four events. He'll be making his fifth career appearance at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson, where he made the cut for the first time last season, finishing T25. There is still some value to be had here given the rate and frequency he is able to make birdies and the incredible length he possesses off the tee. He fits the mold for the past champions at this golf course, but the inconsistencies are more glaring now than perhaps they were two or three months ago.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Lance McCullers Jr. Scratched From Tuesday's Start Against Twins
The Houston Astros announced that right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (undisclosed) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday in Minnesota against the Twins for undisclosed reasons. Right-hander Jason Alexander will start in his place. Fantasy managers will want to check back later for a reason why McCullers won't make his start at Target Field. The 32-year-old veteran and former first-rounder in 2012 hasn't really been consistent enough to be rostered in mixed fantasy leagues, as he entered the day with a 2-3 record, 6.86 ERA (5.06 FIP), and 1.52 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 22 walks in 39 1/3 innings pitched across his eight starts in 2026. The oft-injured hurler did bounce back in his last outing on May 13 against the Seattle Mariners, allowing two earned runs while walking two and striking out six in 5 1/3 innings of work, but he's only had quality starts in two of his eight appearances so far this year. McCuller is currently rostered in under 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Houston Astros
Source: Houston Astros
Ernie Clement Out on Tuesday With Strep Throat
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (illness) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Yankees due to strep throat, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Clement told Mae that "it started yesterday." Davis Schneider is starting at second base for Toronto and will hit seventh for the Jays against Yankees right-hander Will Warren in the Bronx. Schneider has faced Warren only two times in his career, but has a home run and two RBI. The 30-year-old Clement should be considered day-to-day for now. The former fourth-round selection by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 out of Virginia hasn't provided fantasy managers with much besides a decent average (.281) in 2026. He also has a .309 on-base percentage, .406 slugging percentage, .714 OPS, three home runs, 16 RBI, 18 runs scored, and a steal in 188 plate appearances across his 46 games played. Clement is also useful in deeper fantasy leagues with eligibility at first, second, third, and shortstop. He's rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Source: Sportsnet - Hazel Mae
Jackson Holliday Batting Seventh in Season Debut for O's on Tuesday
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Monday before the series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, but he didn't play. Holliday will start at second base and bat seventh in the lineup in his 2026 season debut against Rays right-hander Griffin Jax. The 22-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 needed surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand in February, but he's just now making his season debut due to multiple setbacks he encountered while on his minor-league rehab assignment. Fantasy managers still holding Holliday have to be disappointed that he's hitting near the bottom of the batting order, but there is plenty of time to move his way up the lineup if he produces offensively. Don't be surprised if Holliday is slow to get back into a rhythm at the plate after slashing just .176/.291/.284 during his rehab assignment. Holliday is an emerging power/speed threat who is in just his second full season in the majors. He's currently rostered in 41% of Yahoo leagues, but he'll become a priority waiver addition if he starts putting up numbers in Baltimore.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Is Tank Bigsby a Worthy Dynasty Stash Entering 2026?
After being acquired from the Jacksonville Jaguars in September, Philadelphia Eagles running back Tank Bigsby played a minimal role in his team's offense in 2025. With star Eagles back Saquon Barkley dominating touches, Bigsby finished the year with 58 carries for 344 yards and two touchdowns across 16 games with Philadelphia. As long as Barkley remains healthy in 2026, Bigsby is highly unlikely to provide fantasy-relevant production. Still, Bigsby has proven he can produce as a rusher at the NFL level when given the chance, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring nine touchdowns over the last two seasons. With Barkley entering his age-29 season and coming off back-to-back campaigns with at least 350 touches, Bigsby profiles as a prime handcuff option for dynasty managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ceddanne Rafaela Returns Following Minor Hamstring Injury
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (hamstring) is back in center field and will bat out of the two-hole for Tuesday's game against the hosting Kansas City Royals and left-hander Bailey Falter, according to MLB.com. Rafaela was not in the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the Royals, but he entered as a defensive replacement, and now he's back in the starting lineup for Game 2 at Kauffman Stadium. Not only is the 25-year-old native of Cuacao one of the best defensive center fielders in the game, but he's also been one of Boston's best producers on offense, entering Tuesday's tilt with a .284/.354/.432 slash line with a .786 OPS, four home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 45 games and 164 plate appearances. Rafaela has been even better in May, going 17-for-53 (.321) with three of his home runs, two doubles, nine RBI, three steals, and five runs scored in 16 games played. Get him back into your starting lineups in all traditional formats on Tuesday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Hunter Henry Profiles as a Dynasty Sell-High Candidate Entering 2026
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry had one of the best years of his career in 2025, recording 60 receptions for 768 yards and seven touchdowns on 87 targets across 17 games. Henry's seven scores led Patriots pass-catchers, and he finished second on the team in both catches and receiving yards behind only veteran wideout Stefon Diggs. Henry enters 2026 atop New England's tight end depth chart, and he has established a nice chemistry in the red zone with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. However, New England used a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Notre Dame tight end Eli Raridon. With Henry entering his age-32 season and the final year of his current contract with the Patriots, his long-term future with the team could be in question. In dynasty formats, managers may want to explore sell-high opportunities on Henry before it's too late.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gerrit Cole to Make Season Debut on Friday Against Rays
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will come off the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Friday against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, manager Aaron Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Cole missed the entire 2025 season after having Tommy John surgery last March. The 35-year-old former first overall pick in 2011 out of UCLA had a 4.66 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 28 strikeouts, and only three walks in 29 innings over six minor-league rehab starts with High-A Hudson Valley, Double-A Somerset, and Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He should not be limited from a pitch-count perspective in his season debut on Friday after throwing 86 pitches in 5 1/3 innings in his final rehab start last Saturday. However, fantasy managers should take a cautious approach with Cole in his first outing back in the big leagues against the first-place Rays. Cole was named the American League Cy Young winner in 2023, making him a must-roster veteran arm with strikeout upside, even though he's been away from the Yankees for a full year.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Masyn Winn Not Ready to Return From Knee Injury
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) is still bothered by his knee injury and is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium, according to MLB.com. Cesar Prieto will make the start at the 6 and bat seventh against Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Winn was pulled from Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals early due to discomfort in his left knee, and he's still out of action despite the team having a day off on Monday. It's not the same knee that Winn had surgery on last September to fix a meniscus injury. For now, fantasy managers should continue to label him as day-to-day. The 24-year-old former second-rounder in 2020 offers a modest blend of power and speed at a premium position in fantasy baseball for the Red Birds. Through 41 games in 2026 in his third full season in the majors, Winn is hitting a mediocre .255/.331/.353 with a .684 OPS, only one homer, 17 RBI, 18 runs, and four stolen bases across 41 games and 175 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Can Matthew Golden Re-Establish His Dynasty Value in 2026?
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden struggled to live up to his first-round draft pedigree as a rookie in 2025, recording just 29 receptions for 361 yards on 44 targets across 14 games. The 22-year-old has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, and he played more than half of the Packers' offensive snaps in just one game after Week 8 last season. However, Green Bay lost a pair of wide receivers over the offseason, trading Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles and letting Romeo Doubs walk in free agency. While Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are still currently ahead of Golden on the team's wide receiver depth chart, Golden should have a clearer path to a consistent role in 2026. Green Bay has traditionally operated an egalitarian passing game under head coach Matt LaFleur, so dynasty managers should be cautious in projecting Golden's target upside. Still, Golden has clear buy-low appeal entering his second NFL season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jalen Coker a Prime Buy-Low Dynasty Target
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker was one of the buzzier names in fantasy circles last summer, but he suffered a quad injury in late August that caused him to miss the first six weeks of the 2025 season. Coker posted modest numbers upon his return, recording 33 receptions for 394 yards and three touchdowns on 43 targets across 11 games. However, Coker played some of his best football down the stretch of the season, logging 244 of his receiving yards and all three of his touchdowns over his final five contests. The 24-year-old also posted a huge performance in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Rams, hauling in nine catches for 134 yards and a touchdown on 12 targets. 2025 first-rounder Tetairoa McMillan is locked in as the WR1 in Carolina, and the team added wide receiver Chris Brazzell II in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, Coker is well-positioned to earn the Panthers WR2 role and could be in for a breakout year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dak Prescott Remains a High-Floor Dynasty Quarterback
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott put together one of the most productive seasons of his career in 2025, completing 67.3% of his pass attempts for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. Prescott led the league in completions for the second time in the last three seasons, and his consistent passing volume provided him with a safe week-to-week production floor. Entering 2026, Prescott appears well-positioned to repeat his success. Dallas has arguably the best wide receiver tandem in the NFL in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, and tight end Jake Ferguson hauled in 82 receptions and eight touchdowns in 2025. Prescott is getting up there in age as he enters his age-33 season, but he should have at least a few more high-end seasons as long as he can stay healthy. Prescott may not offer dynasty managers the highest ceiling, but he profiles as a borderline dynasty QB1 heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is CeeDee Lamb's Dynasty Value Poised to Rise in 2026?
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb ran into some health issues in 2025, missing three games due to an ankle injury. However, the 27-year-old remained a highly productive pass-catcher when healthy, hauling in 75 receptions for 1,077 yards and three touchdowns on 117 targets across 14 games. The presence of fellow high-end wideout George Pickens in Dallas may prevent Lamb from accruing enough targets to match the 1,700-yard, 12-touchdown peak season he posted in 2023. At the same time, Pickens' ability to win down the field keeps defenses honest and should allow Lamb plenty of space to operate. Additionally, Pickens is currently signed to the franchise tag and remains without a long-term extension, putting his future in Dallas in question. Lamb is widely valued as a dynasty WR1, which makes it difficult to classify him as a buy-low candidate. Still, managers may want to consider targeting Lamb at a relative low point in his value, given his potential to re-emerge as one of the truly elite wide receivers in fantasy football.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Ryan Jeffers to Have Hand Surgery, Expected to Miss 6-8 Weeks
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (hand) will have surgery to fix a broken hamate bone in his left hand and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, general manager Jeremy Zoll told The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. The Twins placed Jeffers on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after he injured his hand in an at-bat late in Monday night's win over the visiting Houston Astros. It's a really tough break for Jeffers and the Twins, as he was hitting .295 (36-for-122) this year with seven home runs, 26 RBI, 26 runs scored, a stolen base, a .408 on-base percentage, a .541 slugging percentage, and a .949 OPS in 37 games across 148 plate appearances. In a best-case scenario, Jeffers might be able to return to the big-league roster in early July. In the meantime, veteran Victor Caratini should do most of the catching for the Twins, with Alex Jackson backing him up. Fantasy managers should be looking to avoid the catching situation in Minnesota with Jeffers out for an extended period of time.
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Emmanuel Rodriguez Needs Surgery for UCL Tear in his Thumb
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (thumb), who is currently on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, needs surgery after an MRI exam showed a UCL tear in his left thumb, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. It's a tough break for the 23-year-old, who is considered the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline. Rodriguez was hitting .247 (20-for-81) for the Saints with six home runs, 18 RBI, 15 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 25 games across 108 plate appearances at the time of his injury. Thumb injuries have been a problem for him, as he had surgery for a right-thumb injury in 2024 and also missed some time last year with a left-thumb ailment. The Dominican outfielder is quickly losing steam in dynasty/keeper leagues as a stash candidate due to durability concerns. Rodriguez has yet to play in 100 games down on the farm in a single season since he became a professional in 2021. His most recent thumb injury could very well cost him the rest of the 2026 season.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Source: The Athletic - Dan Hayes
Byron Buxton Returning to Twins Lineup on Tuesday Night
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) is returning to the team's starting lineup on Tuesday night against the visiting Houston Astros and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. at Target Field, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton is finally back in action after missing almost a full week due to soreness in his right hip flexor. Fantasy managers will be hoping that the 32-year-old veteran can pick up where he left off after he clubbed two home runs in his last game against the Miami Marlins last week. The two-time All-Star has picked things up in May, going 13-for-46 (.283) with seven home runs, two doubles, 12 RBI, 10 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 11 games. Buxton has hit .260/.319/.580 overall in 2026 with an .899 OPS, 15 long balls, 23 RBI, 33 runs scored, and four stolen bases in his 169 at-bats. He has also hit .600 with a 1.867 OPS in a small sample size of five career at-bats against McCullers.
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Source: The Athletic - Aaron Gleeman
Alejandro Kirk Not Quite Ready for a Rehab Assignment
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (thumb) "continues to progress," but he isn't taking full batting practice yet and still feels his thumb a bit when swinging, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. Kirk caught right-hander Shane Bieber's (elbow) side session and is catching, throwing, and hitting. "By the end of the week, we'll have a better feel" for when he might be cleared to begin a rehab assignment, according to manager John Schneider. The 27-year-old Mexican backstop is recovering from a fractured left thumb. Kirk had surgery on his thumb and had a screw inserted into his hand. It remains to be seen when exactly Kirk will come off the 10-day injured list, but if he continues to make progress, he could return to Toronto before the end of May. Until then, Tyler Heineman and Brandon Valenzuela will continue to split the catching duties for the Jays. Kirk went 3-for-20 (.150) with a homer in five games before getting hurt this year, but the two-time All-Star can provide modest power at the weak catching position in fantasy when he's healthy. He's currently rostered in 26% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
Source: The Athletic - Mitch Bannon
