April 7, 2026
According to Chase Hughes of Monumental Sports Network, Washington Wizards guard
Trae Young (back, quadriceps) isn't expected to suit up again this season. Young hasn't played since March 16 against the Golden State Warriors due to lingering back and quadriceps issues. The 27-year-old has appeared in just 15 games this season, averaging 17.9 points, 8.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.8 three-pointers in 25.6 minutes per contest during an injury-riddled campaign.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Chase Hughes
April 7, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators. The talented goal-scorer suffered an upper-body injury in late March. Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville has indicated that Gauthier could return to action before the end of the team's current five-game homestand, which finishes on Sunday against Vancouver. Gauthier is tied for third in the league with 15 goals since February. He leads the Ducks in goals (38) and points (65) this season. With Gauthier out, Ryan Poehling has joined the top six, tallying two goals and one assist in the last three games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard/forward
DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors. He will sit out due to right hamstring soreness, marking just his third absence of the season. With DeRozan sidelined,
Malik Monk and
Doug McDermott should see expanded roles, while
Daeqwon Plowden is expected to enter the starting lineup. Monk profiles as the top fantasy option given his increased usage.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
April 7, 2026
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (upper body) will be available for action on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers. He has been out since mid-March with an upper-body injury, which has cost Dach 11 games. Alexandre Texier (lower body) is also available after missing seven games. Although Dach has seen time on the top line this season, he is expected to return in a bottom-six capacity on Tuesday, which will severely limit his fantasy appeal. The 25-year-old has recorded 14 points (eight goals, six assists) in 32 games this season. Dach is expected to slot into the lineup in place of Joe Veleno (undisclosed), who was absent from the morning skate.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Boston Bruins. The Hurricanes captain sat out Sunday's loss to Ottawa with an undisclosed injury. It appears it was just a maintenance day for Staal, as Carolina has little left to play for. Jordan Martinook (undisclosed) will also return after sitting out Sunday's action. The two are expected to skate with Nikolaj Ehlers on the third line. Staal and Martinook should benefit from Ehlers' skill and creativity. Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Robinson will spend the evening in the press box as healthy scratches.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
According to Khobi Price of The California Post, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He will sit out due to foot injury management. With James,
Luka Doncic (hamstring),
Austin Reaves (oblique), and
Marcus Smart (ankle) all sidelined, significant minutes should be available for Bronny James,
Jarred Vanderbilt,
Rui Hachimura,
Luke Kennard, and
Jake LaRavia. Hachimura should handle the bulk of the scoring load, while Kennard and LaRavia profile as the strongest short-term streaming options.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Khobi Price
April 7, 2026
Adam Scott finished tied for 21st at last month's Texas Children's Houston Open. He'll turn his focus to preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Scott has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in nine starts this season. He missed the cut at last year's Masters Tournament but finished tied for 22nd in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Scott ranks in the 91st percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Jordan Spieth finished tied for 63rd at last week's Valero Texas Open, which was disappointing considering he was one of the favorites heading into the tournament. He'll now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Spieth has four top-25 finishes and one missed cut in eight starts this season. Spieth finished tied for 14th at last year's Masters Tournament and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Spieth ranks in the 37th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 21st at the Valero Texas Open last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia. Matsuyama has five top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in eight starts this season. Matsuyama finished tied for 21st at last year's Masters Tournament and tied for 38th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 38% of approach shots came from this distance at last year's Masters Tournament.
--Ian Christenson - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
April 7, 2026
Colorado Avalanche forwards Valeri Nichushkin (upper body) and Nicolas Roy (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. While Nichushkin returns from a one-game absence, Roy has been unavailable for seven contests. Both players have been dealing with upper-body injuries. With Nichushkin back in the mix, Nazem Kadri will drop to the third line. However, Kadri will still have plenty of fantasy value thanks to his role on the first power-play unit. Roy will join Kadri on the third line alongside Ross Colton, but he hasn't made a significant impact in fantasy this season. Joel Kiviranta and Zakhar Bardakov will be scratched on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (upper body) is going to miss "a few more games," according to head coach Jared Bednar. He will be absent for a fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Blues. Bednar added that Makar will return before the end of the regular season, so it looks like the team will count on him for the final few games next week. The Avalanche are looking to clinch the Western Conference title on Tuesday, with Devon Toews and Sam Malinski playing larger roles on defense in Makar's absence.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 7, 2026
Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (personal) won't play on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports. He has left the team to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Considering Florida has nothing left to play for, it wouldn't be surprising if Tkachuk misses several games. His absence will give Mackie Samoskevich a chance to skate on the first line against Montreal. The 23-year-old has grown his reputation recently, scoring in four consecutive games before he finished pointless in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. He could be a good addition to fantasy squads, especially since Samoskevich will also log time on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: Jameson Olive
April 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs right-handed starting pitcher
Cade Horton (elbow) is set to undergo season-ending elbow surgery. Horton was removed from his second start of the season due to this injury, but will now set his sights on returning to the bump in 2027. Horton made his season debut on April 28 and continued to perform at a high level, tossing 6 2/3 innings of two-run ball en route to picking up the victory over the Washington Nationals. In his second outing, Horton logged just one inning of work against the Cleveland Guardians before being removed. After a slow start to his MLB career in the first half of the 2025 season, Horton emerged as a league-winner down the stretch, logging 61 1/3 innings to the tune of a dominant 1.03 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and a 54:15 K:BB. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progress, as he may be in danger of missing the start of the 2027 campaign, depending on the extent of the operation. With Horton on the shelf, fantasy managers should expect
Javier Assad,
Ben Brown, and
Colin Rea to continue to see opportunities in the rotation.
--Andy SmithSource: Sahadev Sharma
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hand) will have follow-up imaging done on his fractured left hand on Thursday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers are still estimating a mid- to late-April return for the young outfielder. The 22-year-old has yet to make his 2026 season debut after fracturing his hand back on March 4. When healthy, the Venezuelan outfielder has an incredibly high ceiling and floor for fantasy managers after hitting exactly 21 home runs in each of his first two seasons in the big leagues. Last year, in 131 games played, Chourio slashed .270/.308/.463 with a .770 OPS, 78 RBI, 88 runs scored, and 21 steals in 589 plate appearances. He has been a 20-20 player in each of his first two seasons in the league. There is still plenty to improve on for Chourio, especially his chase rate, but he has clear 30-30 potential in the coming year. Chourio should be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues while he recovers.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
April 7, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander
Drew Rasmussen (personal) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs with his wife, Stevie, expecting the couple's second child, according to Ryan Bass.
Mason Englert will serve as the opener on Tuesday against Chicago. Rasmussen will eventually be placed on the paternity list, which will allow him to be away from the team for up to three days. The 30-year-old veteran will likely make his next start this weekend against the New York Yankees in a tough matchup. After being a first-time All-Star in 2025, Rasmussen is off to a good start in 2026, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits (two homers) while walking one and striking out 10 in 10 innings of work. Englert, 26, won't be a viable DFS play as an opener in what is likely to be a bullpen game for the Rays. This will be Englert's third career start in 76 appearances, and he's already allowed four earned runs with two homers allowed in three innings out of the Rays' bullpen.
--Keith HernandezSource: Ryan Bass
April 7, 2026
MLB.com reports that Tampa Bay Rays right-handed reliever
Edwin Uceta (shoulder) is being moved to Double-A Montgomery on his minor-league rehab assignment. Uceta began the 2026 regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a right-shoulder impingement, but he threw live batting practice on Friday and is ready to start a rehab assignment. The 28-year-old is one of the better stashes for fantasy managers looking for saves, especially since
Griffin Jax has already blown two saves to begin the year. The Dominican hurler had a 1.51 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and a career-high five saves in 2024 in Tampa and then was one of only five relievers with over 100 strikeouts in a career-high 76 innings out of the bullpen last year. Uceta is currently only rostered in 18% of Yahoo leagues, but he could quickly become a favorite for saves in Tampa once he's off the IL and rejoins the Rays' bullpen.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect
Max Clark is riding a six-game hit streak at Triple-A that includes five multi-hit efforts, and he's now batting .367 with six doubles, three steals, and an impressive 7:2 BB:K through his first eight games at that level. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect hit 14 home runs a season ago and stole 19 bases, all while striking out and walking at better-than-average rates between High-A and Double-A, traits he's shown throughout his minor league career. The former third-overall draft pick began the year with a good shot to make his major league debut this season, but if he keeps this up, it will happen sooner rather than later. With his pedigree and the potential to be a multi-category fantasy producer, the 21-year-old is one of the top hitter stash candidates in deeper leagues and could be a viable waiver add in shallow leagues whenever he gets the call, so redraft managers should keep an eye out for any developments.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
New York Yankees infield prospect
George Lombard Jr. has had a hot start to the season at Double-A, going 6-for-9 (.667) with two doubles, a home run, one steal (one caught, too), and a 1:0 BB:K in his first two games. Granted, it is just a small sample, but the Yankees' top-ranked prospect played 108 games there in 2025, so if he can show he's not overmatched, a quick hook to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre could be in the offing. The soon-to-be-21-year-old has a solid blend of power and speed, but with a 26.4 percent strikeout rate last season at Double-A, he'll want to show improvement in that regard. The former first-round draft pick has a shot to make a late-season debut in the majors, too, if all goes well, but he'll need to prove he can handle Triple-A pitching first, and as one of the younger players in that circuit whenever he gets there.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect
Walker Jenkins has a high probability of making his big league debut this year; the question really is whether or not it will be an early-season debut or later in the year. The Twins' top-ranked prospect hasn't done much yet this season to warrant consideration for a call-up, as he's only 4-for-20 (.200) in the early going with just one extra-base hit for Triple-A St. Paul. However, the former third-overall draft pick seemed to get acclimated to Triple-A pitching in the month of September last year, going 21-for-71 (.296) with eight extra base hits (two home runs) and three steals over his final 17 games. If he can get rolling in the near future, a debut could soon follow. With one of the better hit tools in the minors, along with decent pop and some speed, Jenkins has the makings of a solid fantasy producer, so managers in most redraft leagues should continue to monitor his progress, although he is not a must-stash at the moment.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Cincinnati Reds outfielder
Rece Hinds is off to a strong start at Triple-A Louisville, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs, and a 7:9 BB:K in nine games there. The former second-round draft pick made his major league debut in 2024, amassing a whopping nine extra-base hits (five home runs) in his first six big league games, but combined with a brief stay in the majors last season, the 6-foot-3 slugger owns an ugly 38.9 percent strikeout rate in 95 plate appearances during his time in the majors. After a .302/359/.563 slash line at Triple-A last year with 24 home runs, and a strong start in 2026, there's hope that the next time he gets the call, his success will translate to the big leagues. If it does, the 25-year-old could quickly become fantasy relevant, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep him on their watch list, especially those managers in need of home run and RBI production.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Chicago Cubs pitching prospect
Jaxon Wiggins is a potential candidate to join the team's depleted rotation if the need arises after losing
Matthew Boyd (biceps) and
Cade Horton (forearm) to injury within the last week. The team called up
Javier Assad to pitch on Tuesday, and
Colin Rea, who came on in relief for the injured Horton last Friday, could fill the immediate need at starter, but the team may want to see what they have in one of their young arms. Wiggins, whom the Cubs took at the end of the second round in 2023 and is not yet on the 40-man roster, has shown good strikeout stuff in the minors with a career 29.5 percent K%. But he also has some control issues, with a career 12.8 percent BB%, and he owns a 5.09 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in his five career starts at Triple-A. If the 6-foot-6 hurler can display some improved command while maintaining his strong strikeout rate, a debut in Chicago may not be far off. If he's not called up soon, still expect the hard-throwing right-hander -- whose fastball can touch triple-digits -- to be up in the big leagues later in the year. For now, he's not a must-stash, but that could change quickly, so continue to monitor for any updates.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Tuesday that they placed veteran first baseman
Carlos Santana (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 6) with a strained right adductor and selected the contract of infielder
Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move. Santana injured his groin in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves and underwent testing on Monday during the team's day off. The D-backs are also without
Pavin Smith (elbow) at the position.
Ildemaro Vargas is starting at first base in Tuesday's series opener against the New York Mets, but
Adrian Del Castillo could also see playing time at first base until one of Santana or Smith is back from the IL. Santana, 39, doesn't have much left in the tank in his 17th MLB season, and he was 2-for-24 (.083) with two walks and eight strikeouts at the time of his injury on Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Diamondbacks
April 7, 2026
Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder
Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-18 (.389) with a double, two home runs, a stolen base, and a 3:7 BB:K. This comes on the heels of a successful showing in the Cactus League, where he hit .385 with three home runs in 39 at-bats and a productive campaign in the Arizona Fall League (AFL), where he batted .337 with a double, two triples, and a home run in 22 games. If the 6-foot-5 slugger can show some improved ability to strikeout less, which he has done in the AFL and during spring training, then he could make the case for an early-season call-up. T.J. Rumfield is performing admirably at first base for Colorado, but Condon could potentially man left field for the underwhelming
Jake McCarthy or work as the team's designated hitter. Power-needy managers in deeper leagues could consider stashing the 22-year-old away before his eventual call-up.
--Jarod RuppSource: MiLB.com
April 7, 2026
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that running back
De'Von Achane did not report to the first day of voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. "It's part of the business," Hafley said. Achane signed a four-year, $5.44 million contract with the team in May of 2023 after he was drafted in the third round that year out of Texas A&M. The 24-year-old was one of the few bright spots for the Dolphins on offense in 2025, and he finished as the RB6 in half-PPR scoring with 1,350 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns in 16 games while adding 67 receptions for 488 yards and four touchdowns as a receiver. Achane is an explosive dual-threat back who has had at least six rushing TDs in each of his first three years in the league. The Dolphins have been adamant that he's part of their future and won't be traded. Achane has a high floor as an RB1 in fantasy, but his value will be volume-based in an offense that will likely struggle for efficiency with both receivers
Tyreek Hill (knee) and
Jaylen Waddle gone.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
April 7, 2026
New York Yankees right-hander
Cam Schlittler, who has yet to allow a run in his two starts over 11 2/3 innings while walking none and striking out 15, tweaked the grip on his cutter and increased the velocity on the pitch from 92 mph in 2025 to 94.1 mph in 2026, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Schlittler is also throwing more cutters and sinkers so far this year. The 25-year-old is 96% rostered in Yahoo leagues for a reason and has quickly become one of the better young arms in baseball in the Yankees' system. In his major-league debut in 2025, Schlittler went 4-3 with a 2.96 ERA (3.74 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with 84 strikeouts and 31 walks in 73 innings pitched over his 14 starts. He's looking even better this year with an improved arsenal and a bit more giddy-up on his pitches. Fantasy managers shouldn't be taking Schlittler out of their starting lineups for his next scheduled matchup against the Athletics.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
April 7, 2026
New York Mets manager
Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that outfielder
Juan Soto (calf) will be doing treatment and exercises but won't do any baseball activity until the soreness in his calf subsides, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. "We wanted to play it safe," said Mendoza. Soto is out two to three weeks with a right-calf strain that he suffered in the win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The good news is that the 27-year-old's injury is considered pretty minor. Obviously, he should be stashed in an injured list spot in all fantasy baseball formats. In the meantime,
Jared Young,
Brett Baty, and
Tyrone Taylor are all candidates to see playing time in left field while Soto recovers. Soto, a four-time All-Star, was off to a hot start offensively, too, going 11-for-31 (.355) with a homer, five RBI, and three runs scored in eight games before getting injured.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - Laura Albanese
April 7, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman
Carlos Santana (groin) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting New York Mets after he was pulled from Sunday's game early against the Atlanta Braves due to right-groin tightness, according to MLB.com.
Ildemaro Vargas will start at first base on Tuesday and bat seventh against Mets right-hander
Freddy Peralta. Vargas is hitless in his one career at-bat against Peralta with an RBI. Santana, 39, underwent an MRI exam on Monday during the team's off day, but it's unclear what the results were. For now, consider the veteran switch-hitting infielder to be day-to-day. The D-backs are already without
Pavin Smith (elbow), who is on the 10-day injured list. Santana has looked his age at the plate through his first eight games of the 2026 season, going just 2-for-24 (.083) with two walks and eight strikeouts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
April 7, 2026
New York Giants wide receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) is present for the first day of the team's voluntary offseason workout program on Tuesday. Nabers suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his right knee in Week 4 of last season, but the Giants are hopeful that the star pass-catcher will be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. It's a good sign that Nabers is present for the offseason program, but it remains to be seen how much he'll actually do on the field. The Giants lost wideout
Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency in the offseason, but they added receivers
Darnell Mooney and
Calvin Austin III, and tight end
Isaiah Likely. Still, if fully healthy, Nabers will be the Giants' top target for young quarterback
Jaxson Dart in an offense led by coordinator Matt Nagy. Even though Nabers is coming off an ACL tear, he'll have high-end WR1 upside in fantasy football after the former sixth overall pick in 2024 out of LSU had a 109-1,204-7 line in 15 games in his rookie campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Giants
April 7, 2026
Projected No. 1 overall pick
Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh at the end of this month, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mendoza wants to share the draft experience with his family in Miami. The Indiana quarterback will be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 overall, although the Raiders already signed veteran signal-caller
Kirk Cousins, and he's expected to open the 2026 season as the starter under center while Mendoza sits and watches early on in his NFL career. The Heisman Trophy winner led the Hoosiers to an undefeated season and the national championship in 2025, throwing for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only six interceptions in 16 games played. He also had 90 carries for 276 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns. Mendoza doesn't have an obvious weakness and should have a pretty high floor for those looking to take him at No. 1 overall in rookie-only drafts later this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
April 7, 2026
Chicago White Sox third baseman
Munetaka Murakami is getting the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Baltimore Orioles, according to MLB.com.
Lenyn Sosa will make the start at the hot corner for the Pale Hose and will hit second against Orioles left-hander
Trevor Rogers. This will be Murakami's first day off of the year. The 26-year-old Japanese infielder has gone just 7-for-34 (.206) in his first 10 major-league games, but he's provided plenty of power for fantasy managers, slugging four home runs and driving in seven while scoring eight runs in his 42 plate appearances. He's added seven walks while striking out 13 times. Murakami has hit a bit of a rough patch of late after his strong start, going 2-for-16 in the last five games, so the White Sox will give him a breather against a left-hander. If Murakami doesn't lower his strikeout rate, he's going to be a drain on fantasy managers' batting average while still providing solid power potential.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
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