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Jordan Goodwin Considered Questionable for Monday's Elimination Game
Phoenix Suns guard/forward Jordan Goodwin (calf) will likely be listed as questionable for Monday's must-win Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. Goodwin injured his left calf in the series opener, and his absence opened the door for Collin Gillespie to start. Grayson Allen's return to action also helped cover for Goodwin's absence in Game 3. In an ideal world, the Suns would want everyone available as they face playoff elimination on Monday night.
Source: Duane Rankin
Source: Duane Rankin
Reynaldo Lopez to Work on his Mechanics in Relief Role
Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez is heading to the bullpen for now, according to Mark Bowman. The team is shifting Lopez to the pen so he can focus on his mechanical issues. The right-hander has walked 11 batters across his five starts and doesn't look sharp at the moment. The Braves want to keep JR Ritchie in the rotation, and Spencer Strider (oblique) is going to return soon. With that being said, Lopez is the odd man out at the moment. The right-hander is unlikely to offer any kind of reliable fantasy value while pitching out of the bullpen. It's unclear when Lopez will return to the rotation, so fantasy managers might want to look for another option.
Source: Mark Bowman
Source: Mark Bowman
Louis Varland Converts Another Save, a Must-Have Fantasy Closer?
Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Louis Varland was tasked with once again pitching in the final frame. The right-hander earned his second save of the season on Saturday and was back out there a day later. Varland was solid as he tossed a scoreless inning while striking out two batters for his third save of the season. It wouldn't be shocking to see Varland unavailable on Monday after pitching in back-to-back games. The right-hander appears to be the favorite for saves in Toronto after notching back-to-back saves. Fantasy managers looking for a source of saves should consider adding Varland right now.
Source: Sportsnet
Source: Sportsnet
Joel Embiid Ready to Return Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (abdomen) will make his 2026 postseason debut in Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. He has been named a starter for the matchup after being upgraded from doubtful to questionable earlier on Sunday. Embiid hasn't played since April 6 and underwent an appendectomy three days later, so he might be a bit rusty as Philadelphia attempts to tie the first-round series. But it will be great to see him back in action. Adem Bona and Andre Drummond must settle for smaller roles now that Embiid is back in the lineup.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
Drew Pomeranz the New Favorite for Saves in Angels Bullpen?
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz could be moving into a bigger role in the bullpen. On Sunday, closer Jordan Romano was designated for assignment by the organization. The right-hander was functioning as the closer for the Halos this season. He heavily struggled over the last handful of outings, so the team decided to move on. Without Romano on the roster, the Angels are likely going to go closer by committee for now. Pomeranz and Sam Bachman are likely the favorites to get the ball in high-leverage spots now. Fantasy managers should monitor this situation and scoop up whoever the Angels decide to lean on.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Mark Williams to Remain Out Monday
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (foot) will remain sidelined on Monday in Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. He hasn't been part of the playoff action so far due to a foot injury. Phoenix might be eliminated on Monday, so it's possible Williams won't get another chance to return this season. In his absence, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach will continue to share the duties at the center position. Ighodaro had his best performance of the series in Game 3, notching 15 points, three rebounds, four assists, and one block in 39 minutes. Maluach has only averaged 13.3 minutes per game and doesn't warrant attention from DFS managers.
Source: Duane Rankin
Source: Duane Rankin
Jordan Romano Gets Designated for Assignment by Angels
Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Jordan Romano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Sunday. The right-hander has been functioning as the closer for the Halos this season. He converted four saves across five scoreless innings of work to begin the season. After that, things got rough for Romano, who has allowed nine earned runs over his past five appearances. The Angels have decided to boot him off the roster after he allowed four earned runs on Saturday. The Angels will likely go with a committee approach in the bullpen until someone steps up and runs away with the role. Sam Bachman and Drew Pomeranz are names to watch as closer options.
Source: Angels PR
Source: Angels PR
Kevin Huerter Listed as Questionable for Monday
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as questionable for Game 4 against the Orlando Magic on Monday. He might have to sit out this one after injuring his left hip in Saturday's Game 3 loss. Huerter has been limited to 2.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 13.3 minutes per game this postseason. His absence on Monday might boost Caris LeVert's playing time. He has so far logged just 7.3 minutes per game in the first-round series. It's also possible the Pistons will reinsert Ron Holland II into the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Carlos Estevez to Face Hitters on Tuesday
Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (foot) was able to throw a two-up bullpen on Saturday and is scheduled to face hitters in Arizona on Tuesday. The right-hander has been sidelined since getting hit by a comebacker in late March. His recovery from his left foot contusion has been slow, but it sounds like Estevez is making progress. Estevez only made one appearance this season before landing on the Injured List. He allowed six earned runs on four hits across 0.1 innings of work. Lucas Erceg has been working as the closer while Estevez has been out. He has converted six of eight save chances, but holds a 5.23 ERA right now. Estevez could be back in the mix for saves once he's back with the Royals.
Source: Anne Rogers
Source: Anne Rogers
Kelly Oubre Jr. Cleared to Play Sunday
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (adductor) will be active for Sunday's Game 4 against the Boston Celtics. Following his 40-minute outing in Game 3, Oubre Jr. landed on the injury report with a sore right adductor. But the team has upgraded his status from questionable to available ahead of tip-off. Oubre Jr. has been Philadelphia's fourth-leading scorer in the playoffs and one of the team's best rebounders. He has averaged 13.0 points and 6.0 boards in 34.3 minutes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Anthony Edwards Faces Multi-Week Absence
Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Anthony Edwards (knee) will be out of action for multiple weeks, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. The Timberwolves lost their star man to a knee injury in Saturday's win over Denver. He has been diagnosed with a bone bruise and hyperextension of his left knee. Tests on Edwards' knee revealed no ligament damage, which will be a relief for the player and team. However, Edwards must still sit out some action. He is expected to miss the rest of the first round and probably will be sidelined at the start of the second-round series as well, should Minnesota get past the Nuggets. Following Edwards' injury on Saturday night, Ayo Dosunmu erupted for a career-high 43 points and will continue to have additional offensive duties until Edwards returns. The team will also look to Julius Randle to be more of an offensive leader.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Jack Leiter Cleared to Start on Monday
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (ankle) is ready to go and will make the start against the New York Yankees on Monday. Leiter suffered an ankle injury during his previous start versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. Luckily, it was a minor issue that isn't going to cost him anytime. The right-hander has struggled lately with a 6.91 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, and a 12/9 K:BB ratio over his last three starts. His first two starts of the season went well, but he hasn't been able to find the same success since then. Leiter will be a shaky streaming option against the Yankees' tough lineup.
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Source: Texas Rangers PR
Kevin Durant Remains Out Sunday
Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (ankle) won't play in Game 4 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. His status has been downgraded from questionable to out. The two-time Finals MVP will miss a second consecutive game due to an ankle injury and won't be part of Houston's lineup for the third time in this series. Durant's absence will allow Reed Sheppard to retain his spot in the starting unit. Meanwhile, Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason will be counted on to be more productive in the frontcourt as the Rockets try to stave off elimination on Sunday night.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Emil Andrae Expected to Rejoin Flyers Lineup Monday
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Emil Andrae (upper body) looks set to rejoin the lineup on Monday in Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. He has been out of action since sustaining an upper-body injury in the series opener. Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia reported on Sunday that Andrae skated on the third defensive pairing at practice. Noah Juulsen has filled in for Andrae in the last few games and is expected to be a healthy scratch on Monday. In 61 regular-season outings, Andrae was limited to 15:20 of ice time per game, but he was effective. The 24-year-old led all Flyers defensemen with a plus-15 rating, while notching 13 points (two goals, 11 assists). He also logged 36 SOG, 58 blocks, and 68 hits.
Source: Jordan Hall
Source: Jordan Hall
Matvei Michkov Set to Be Scratched for Game 5
Philadelphia Flyers winger Matvei Michkov wasn't part of the team's regular four forward lines during Sunday's practice, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski reports. This suggests the Russian talent will be a healthy scratch for Monday's Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It would be an understandable decision by Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet, as Michkov has been ineffective in the series. He has gone scoreless in four games, with only four SOG and a minus-one rating. After averaging 14:50 of ice time during the regular season, Michkov has been limited to 10:05 in the playoffs. Alex Bump, who had nine points (five goals, four assists) in 17 regular-season games, is expected to replace Michkov in the lineup on Monday.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Radko Gudas Remains Sidelined Sunday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) isn't an option for Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, Hayley Elwood of the Ducks' official site reports. The Czech veteran suffered a lower-body injury late in the regular season and hasn't played in the playoffs since logging 9:40 of action in Game 1. Drew Helleson has done a good job as his replacement on the third defensive pairing. In his first two career postseason games, Helleson has recorded one assist, two SOG, four hits, and a plus-one rating. Gudas' next chance to return will come on Tuesday night, when the series heads back to Edmonton.
Source: Hayley Elwood
Source: Hayley Elwood
Jason Dickinson a Game-Time Decision Sunday
Edmonton Oilers center Jason Dickinson (undisclosed) is considered a game-time call for Sunday's Game 4 tilt against the Anaheim Ducks, Jamie Umbach of the Oilers' official site reports. The 30-year-old has been a game-time decision for all three postseason games so far, playing only once. His two goals helped Edmonton to a 4-3 victory in Game 1. "I think so. I hope so," Dickinson said about his availability for Game 4 after Saturday's practice. Dickinson was banged up late in the regular season, suffering an undisclosed injury against San Jose on April 8. Josh Samanski or Curtis Lazar will make way for Dickinson if he's ready to return on Sunday night.
Source: Jamie Umbach
Source: Jamie Umbach
Maxwell Crozier to Replace Declan Carlile Sunday
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier is expected to draw into the lineup for Sunday's Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Declan Carlile has been used as a replacement for Charle-Edouard D'Astous (undisclosed) in a couple of games, but the team will turn to Crozier on Sunday night. The 26-year-old did a decent job on defense during the regular season, registering 10 points (one goal, nine assists), 46 SOG, 31 blocks, 39 hits, and a plus-five rating in 35 contests.
Source: Eduardo A. Encina
Source: Eduardo A. Encina
Alexander Nikishin Diagnosed With Concussion
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin has been officially diagnosed with a concussion after being injured in Saturday's Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators. Nikishin had to exit the game early in the second period after being on the receiving end of a massive hit from Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven. The Russian rearguard must clear the NHL's concussion protocol before being an option to return to the lineup. Carolina finished off the first-round series on Saturday, so the team will have some downtime before the next game, which will benefit Nikishin. After a good rookie campaign, Nikishin has been quiet in the playoffs, failing to score a point in four games.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Viktor Arvidsson Exits Early Sunday
Boston Bruins winger Viktor Arvidsson (upper body) didn't finish Sunday's Game 4 against the Buffalo Sabres, Michael DeRosa of The Hockey News reports. The Swedish veteran took only four shifts in the game, logging 3:13 of ice time. In Game 2, Arvidsson had two goals, but these have been his only points in the series so far. He has gone minus-four across four games, recording 11 SOG. Boston must tweak its second line and second power-play unit if Arvidsson misses additional time. The series will head back to Buffalo on Tuesday, with the Sabres holding a 3-1 lead.
Source: Michael DeRosa
Source: Michael DeRosa
Theo Johnson a Dynasty Faller After Busy Giants Offseason
As a second-year player in 2025, New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson trailed only Wan'Dale Robinson in team targets and receptions, but even with Robinson departing in free agency, dynasty managers may have already seen Johnson's ceiling. Tight end Isaiah Likely was one of the team's first free agent acquisitions, reuniting him with new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. Darnell Mooney, who saw 100 targets as recently as 2024, was brought in as the most direct replacement to Robinson, and New York spent a third-round pick on Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields to further bolster the room. The biggest barrier to volume for Johnson and all other Giants pass catchers, though, is the expected return to health of Malik Nabers, who tore his ACL only four weeks into the 2025 season. Nabers set an NFL rookie record with 170 targets in 2024, while his 109 receptions broke a team record, and with him back in the lineup, the quintet of Johnson, Likely, Mooney, Fields, and Darius Slayton could legitimately be working with less than 70% of Jaxson Dart's available targets.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Monangai Remains a Dynasty Hold
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai finished his rookie season as the fantasy RB30, and his situation appears stable heading into Year 2. The 2025 seventh-round pick got off to a predictably slow start and spent most of the season in a change-of-pace role behind D'Andre Swift, but he flashed moments of fantasy dominance that could show up with more regularity in his second season. From Weeks 7 through 13, which included a Week 9 contest missed by Swift and in which Monangai ran for 176 yards, the rookie was the RB11, scoring five touchdowns over that stretch. The Bears made no changes to the position through either free agency or the draft, suggesting a comfort level with how things went last season. Monangai's ceiling will be limited as long as Swift is in the lineup, but he has already provided glimpses of what he can do with a full workload, and he saw more usage in the passing game down the stretch of the regular season and into the playoffs. If that trend continues, RotoBaller's dynasty RB28 could add standalone value beyond what he offers as an insurance back.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Amon-Ra St. Brown Remains a Locked-in Dynasty Stud
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown came into the 2026 offseason as one of the safest high-value assets in dynasty, and nothing the Lions have done in the team-building period of the year has put that status in doubt. Detroit signed Greg Dortch to a one-year deal to replace the departing Kalif Raymond and added Kentucky receiver Kendrick Law in the fifth round of the NFL Draft, meaning that, for all intents and purposes, the Lions will return the same receiver grouping of St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. In 2025, with all three playing in 17 games, St. Brown earned a team-leading 31.3% target share en route to his third straight 1,400+ yard season and his third consecutive WR3 fantasy finish. He is currently RotoBaller's dynasty WR6, but at age 26, he may still be the most reliable receiver in the game.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jonah Coleman Could Have Immediate Impact as Broncos' Short-Yardage Back
The Denver Broncos selected Washington running back Jonah Coleman with their first of two fourth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and The Athletic's Nick Kosmider believes he will have an immediate role as the Broncos' short-yardage back. Coleman joins a running back room of J.K. Dobbins and 2025 second-round pick RJ Harvey, who combined to see 12 carries from inside the five-yard line in 2025. Harvey was personally able to convert four of his seven goal line carries into scores, so he could still have some say in just how quickly Coleman claims the role, but regardless of how the division of labor shakes out in Denver, it could result in frustration for fantasy managers. Coleman is a well-rounded runner who can be trusted on passing downs as either a receiver or blocker, so there is a fair amount of overlap between the skillsets of all three backs. Based on draft capital and last year's usage, Dobbins is still likely to see the largest workload, at least to start the season, but Coleman is RotoBaller's dynasty RB29 and could see that ranking rise if he's truly able to carve out a meaningful role near the end zone.
Source: Nick Kosmider - The Athletic
Source: Nick Kosmider - The Athletic
Browns Say Jerry Jeudy Will Not Be Impacted by Rookies
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy led the team with 105 targets in 2025, and despite spending first and second round picks upgrading the position, general manager Andrew Berry told reporters shortly after the second night of the draft that the selections of KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston would have "zero impact" on Jeudy. He went on to explain his preference for building a receiver room like a basketball team with a variety of skill sets. In that context, Jeudy is likely to serve as the primary Z-receiver in Todd Monken's offense. So while his role may not be challenged by the drafting of a prototypical slot and a big-bodied X, he's unlikely to see the sort of volume that he has in his first two seasons with the Browns. Poor quarterback play and the highest drop rate since his rookie season led to an abysmal 47.6% reception percentage and only 602 yards, so Jeudy is still capable of topping his WR51 finish from 2025 with heightened efficiency, but a drop to his target share should be expected with the additions of Concepcion and Boston and an anticipated step forward from tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who already saw 103 targets as a rookie.
Source: Daniel Oyefusi
Source: Daniel Oyefusi
Will Smith Missing Second Straight Game With Back Tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (back) will miss his second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs due to back tightness, according to MLB.com. Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate to catch left-hander Justin Wrobleski while batting seventh against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. Smith was originally expected to return on Sunday, but it appears the Dodgers will give him another day to recover before potentially returning for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins. He'll be available off the bench on Monday and should avoid a stint on the injured list. The 31-year-old veteran backstop continues to be a great multi-category contributor at the weak catching position in fantasy, slashing .266/.337/.392 with three homers, 14 RBI, and 11 runs scored in his first 79 at-bats this year. Rushing has really turned it around at the plate so far in 2026 after struggling in 53 games as a rookie. He's gone 14-for-35 (.400) with seven home runs and 15 RBI. Despite the strong start, he's a tough sell for DFS lineups on Sunday in a tough lefty-on-lefty matchup against Imanaga.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Geraldo Perdomo Out After Spraining his Ankle on Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (ankle) is not in the starting lineup in Mexico City on Sunday against the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. Perdomo is out of action for the two-game series finale in Mexico City after spraining his left ankle on Saturday. The D-backs aren't expecting Perdomo to land on the 10-day injured list, so he should have a very good chance of returning after an off day on Monday to face the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Jose Fernandez is making the start at shortstop and will hit sixth on Sunday against Padres right-hander Michael King. When active, the 26-year-old Perdomo is a must-start in fantasy baseball lineups. He's off to a .250/.350/.393 start with a .743 OPS, a homer, six RBI, 11 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his first 84 at-bats in 2026. Fernandez has looked even better at the plate in his first 21 MLB games, going 23-for-72 (.319) with two long balls and 11 RBI in 74 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Maikel Garcia Remains Out for Series Finale on Sunday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (elbow) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin will make another start at the hot corner and bat seventh for the Royals against Angels left-hander Reid Detmers. It will be the third straight missed game for Garcia after he left Wednesday's game early with an elbow injury. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Garcia's status for the start of a new week on Monday, but we may not know more about him until Tuesday's series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics. The Venezuelan infielder had a breakout season in 2025 with a .286 average, 16 home runs, 74 RBI, and 23 stolen bases in 160 games, and he's stolen 83 bases since the start of the 2023 season, his first full year in the majors. Keep Garcia stashed in all fantasy formats for now. Loftin has faced Detmers only twice in his career and has gone hitless.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Logan O'Hoppe Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Left-Wrist Fracture
Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left-wrist fracture. The 26-year-old was forced to exit early from his team's game on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals after being struck by a foul tip, and it now appears as though he could miss significant time. O'Hoppe was off to a slow start to the 2026 season before getting injured, hitting .205/.323/.256 with one home run, eight RBI, and nine runs scored across 93 plate appearances. However, O'Hoppe had lowered his strikeout rate to a career-low 24.7% while raising his walk rate to a career-high 11.8%, so he may have been suffering from some poor luck at the plate. With O'Hoppe sidelined, veteran catcher Travis d'Arnaud looks like the favorite to see the majority of the playing time behind the plate for the Angels. Through 19 plate appearances so far in 2026, D'Arnaud is hitting .125 with just one extra-base hit.
Source: Los Angeles Angels
Source: Los Angeles Angels
Chase Dollander Emerging as a Streamer to Target on the Waiver Wire
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander struggled in his first taste of big-league action in 2025, recording a 6.52 ERA across 98 innings (21 starts). However, the former top prospect appears to be putting things together in his second MLB campaign. Across his first six appearances (25 innings) of 2025, Dollander is 2-2 with a 2.88 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 32 strikeouts. The Rockies have largely utilized Dollander in a bulk-relief role, allowing him to follow an opener. The new strategy is working for the 24-year-old, as he owns an elite 24% K-BB rate. Trusting Rockies' pitchers in their home starts at Coors Field is always risky for fantasy managers. However, Dollander's production and his prospect pedigree give him clear appeal as a matchup-based streamer to target off the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
