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Quentin Grimes Draws Lakers Interest in Free Agency
Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes is drawing Los Angeles Lakers interest, with Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reporting he's a top target as LeBron James leaves town. Grimes averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.7 threes on 33.4 percent shooting from deep across 75 games for Philadelphia. The catch for fantasy: a Lakers move would slot him as an off-ball 3-and-D piece next to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, trimming the usage behind those counting stats. He's a late-round guard whose ceiling rests on landing a real on-ball role.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Luke Raley Still Out With Forearm Injury
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (forearm) is sitting out for a third straight game due to a forearm injury in Tuesday's game against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, per MLB.com. Weston Wilson is making the start in right field for the M's and is batting ninth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. Raley remains day-to-day for now, and it's unclear if his forearm injury is serious enough to land him on the 10-day injured list. The left-handed-hitting slugger has been pretty beat up of late and has hit just .125 (7-for-56) with a homer, two doubles, four RBI, three runs scored, four walks, and 20 strikeouts in 19 games played during June. Raley is now only rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues after his tough month of June. His upside is limited in mixed fantasy leagues because he's in a platoon in Seattle's outfield against right-handed pitchers. Despite a .283 average (49-for-206) on the year, Raley does have some value for his left-handed pop (14 homers) in the right matchups when he's in the starting lineup.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Mavericks Interested in Marcus Sasser?
The Dallas Mavericks have interest in acquiring Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser via trade, according to Marc Stein. The third-year player averaged 5.2 points and two assists in 12 minutes per game last season, consistently playing behind Cade Cunningham and Daniss Jenkins. Sasser fell even further down the depth chart when the Pistons drafted point guard Ebuka Okorie with the 17th pick in last week's NBA Draft. Sasser has one year remaining on his rookie contract before becoming a restricted free agent next summer.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Sandro Mamukelashvili Emerges as Lakers Free-Agent Target
Toronto Raptors forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili is drawing rising interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The 27-year-old declined his $2.8 million player option after a career-best season in Toronto, where he averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.9% from three. Los Angeles would be a clean basketball fit if it needs a floor-spacing frontcourt piece, but the fantasy appeal depends on whether he earns more than reserve minutes. He is more of an efficiency play than a reliable volume source unless the role expands.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Corey Seager Exits Early on Tuesday With Back Discomfort
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) exited Tuesday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians with back discomfort, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. Seager was unable to get loose and was removed from the contest before even taking an at-bat. Cameron Cauley will take over at the 6 in Cleveland. The severity of Seager's back injury is unknown right now, but for an aging player who has already been on the injured list multiple times in 2026, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Texas shut the 32-year-old down going into July. In addition to injuries limiting Seager to 50 games in his 12th year in the big leagues, he has hit a disappointing .182/.292/.374 with a career-worst .667 OPS, 10 home runs, 25 RBI, 28 runs scored, and a stolen base in 219 plate appearances. Although he has walked 12.8% of the time, Seager is also sporting a career-worst 26.9% strikeout rate. Check back for an update on Seager's status, which should come no later than Wednesday morning.
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Source: The Dallas Morning News - Evan Grant
Brendan Sorsby Won't Sue NFL, Plans to Prepare for 2027 Draft
The NFL Players Association and former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not pursue any further litigation regarding his entry into the NFL and will instead focus on his preparation for entry into the 2027 NFL draft, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sorsby will be considered a "draft-eligible" player next year and will not be eligible to sign an NFL Player Contract until the completion of next April's draft. Sorsby applied for the 2026 supplemental draft in June, but the NFL decided not to hold one just for Sorsby, who admitted to gambling on games while in college. The Canadian Football League also decided not to let Sorsby play in their league in 2026 as he prepares to enter the 2027 NFL draft. The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that Sorsby will be allowed to take part in the entire pre-draft process next year, including the Senior Bowl, pro day workouts, and visits with interested teams. His dual-threat abilities have some scouts suggesting that he could be a first-round talent, but his off-the-field issues could easily cause his draft stock to fall next April.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
LeBron James Prioritizes Title Chase in Free Agency
Free-agent forward LeBron James will be patient and open-minded while choosing his next team, but Chris Haynes reports that his priority is finding a realistic path to a championship. The 41-year-old is still producing at a strong fantasy level, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.2 steals across 60 games for the Lakers last season. The landing spot matters more than the name value now. A contender could protect his minutes or lower his usage, but James still brings enough scoring, passing, and efficiency to hold fantasy value if he remains a central offensive piece. Durability and rest risk will be the bigger concerns.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
Free Agent Kelly Oubre Jr. Meeting With Multiple Teams
Free agent wing Kelly Oubre Jr. plans to meet with multiple teams, including the 76ers, Pacers, Trail Blazers, and Lakers, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports' Kelly Iko. The 30-year-old has spent the last three seasons with Philadelphia, mostly as a starter. He averaged 14.1 points, five rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 31.5 minutes on the floor last season. He also shot a career-best 36% from three-point land. Two of Philadelphia's primary wings, Oubre and Quentin Grimes, are free agents. If Philadelphia is unable to bring back either player, the team may turn to other free agents to fill the gaps in the rotation.
Source: Kelly Iko - Yahoo! Sports
Source: Kelly Iko - Yahoo! Sports
Dennis Schroder Enters Cavaliers Trade Talks Amid LeBron James Push
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder has been part of ongoing trade conversations, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, as Cleveland looks to create flexibility for a possible LeBron James addition and Dean Wade return. Schroder averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.8 steals in 24.2 minutes last season while shooting just 32.9% from three. His fantasy value in Cleveland was capped by James Harden and Donovan Mitchell controlling the offense, but a trade could help if he lands somewhere with backup point guard minutes and clearer second-unit usage. His shooting still keeps the ceiling modest.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Patrick Mahomes to be Ready for 11-on-11 Work at Start of Training Camp?
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reports that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is "trending toward being cleared for 11-on-11 work at the start of training camp." The plan is for the Chiefs to be smart with Mahomes, but he has been present for installs, individual work, and seven-on-seven workouts in spring practices. His arm has looked good, even though his rehab for a torn ACL and LCL limited his throwing work over the last six months. The 30-year-old two-time MVP and six-time Pro Bowler is way ahead of the normal ACL/LCL rehab timeline, so barring a setback this summer, Mahomes is fully on track to be ready to roll for the Week 1 Monday night showdown against the division-rival Denver Broncos. It's all good news for Mahomes' fantasy value going into his 10th year in the NFL, but coming off a major knee surgery in a Chiefs offense that wasn't quite itself in 2025, fantasy managers would be wise to target him as more of a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 in 2026 instead of the high-end QB1 that he was earlier in his career. Mahomes has failed to reach the 4,000-yard mark in each of the last two seasons.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Cavaliers Could Move Max Strus to Clear Room for LeBron James
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Max Strus has been discussed in ongoing trade conversations, according to Jake Fischer, as the Cavaliers look for ways to create space for LeBron James and improve their chances of retaining Dean Wade. Strus averaged 11.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists last season, but he was limited to 12 regular-season games before rejoining the rotation in the playoffs. His $16.7 million expiring salary makes him a logical trade chip, though a move away from Cleveland could cut either way for fantasy. Strus needs steady minutes and high-volume perimeter work to matter, so landing spot would be everything.
Source: Jake Fischer
Source: Jake Fischer
Chaney Johnson Stays with Nets on Two-Way Qualifying Offer
Brooklyn Nets forward Chaney Johnson is signing his two-way qualifying offer and will return next season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Johnson carved out a late-season role last year, averaging 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.5 blocks on 54.3% shooting across 20.5 minutes in 17 games. He also produced 14.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game with Long Island, so Brooklyn still has reason to keep developing him. For fantasy purposes, the two-way tag caps his appeal unless injuries open minutes, but his efficiency, rebounding, and defensive activity make him a name to remember if he cracks the rotation.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Shohei Ohtani's Next Start Pushed Back to Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in Wednesday's series finale in Sacramento against the Athletics and will be pushed back to start in Friday's game at home against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. The Dodgers will go with a bullpen game on Wednesday at Sutter Health Park. Ohtani will have a final start in the first half of the season on July 10 against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old four-time MVP and five-time All-Star has been outstanding on the mound for the Dodgers in 2026, going 8-2 with a 1.58 ERA (2.56 FIP) and 0.90 WHIP with 86 strikeouts and 24 walks in 79 1/3 innings pitched across his 13 starts. Ohtani has been a bit more vulnerable on the mound lately, though, allowing 11 runs (nine earned) on 18 hits (one homer) while walking six and striking out 19 in 18 2/3 frames in his last three starts. In his first meeting with the Friars on May 20, Ohtani threw five shutout innings with two walks and only four K's for his fourth win of the year. Despite being a bit more human of late as a pitcher, Ohtani should be considered a must-start this Friday in L.A. against a weak Padres offense.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Kam Jones Expected to Be Waived by Chicago
Chicago Bulls guard Kam Jones is expected to be waived before his $2.15 million salary becomes fully guaranteed, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 2025 No. 38 pick lasted less than a week in Chicago after being acquired from the Indiana Pacers on draft night. Jones averaged 4.4 points, 3.2 assists, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 steals in 16.6 minutes across 37 rookie appearances, but his 29.3% mark from three limits the short-term fantasy appeal. With Josh Giddey, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Tre Jones, and Rob Dillingham already on the roster, Jones was facing a thin path to minutes anyway.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Tim Hardaway Jr. Joins the Heat
The Miami Heat wasted no time surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with shooting, signing veteran wing Tim Hardaway Jr. to a one-year, $6.4 million contract. The 34-year-old shot a career-best 40.7% from downtown as a member of the Denver Nuggets last season, averaging 13.5 points and finishing third in Sixth Man of the Year voting. On his new team, Hardaway will once again be tasked with providing important spacing and knocking down open threes. He could be in for an even larger role if the Heat are unable to retain free agent Norman Powell this offseason.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Willy Adames Out for Second Straight Game With Back Spasms
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (back) is sitting out for the second straight game on Tuesday against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks due to back spasms, according to MLB.com. Casey Schmitt will make the start at the 6 again and will bat third in the order versus D-backs right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Adames left Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies early with back spasms and hasn't played since. For now, he's being considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if Adames is active for the series finale in the desert. If he doesn't play on Wednesday, Adames' next chance to play will be in Friday's series opener in Denver against the Colorado Rockies after a day off on Thursday. The 30-year-old Dominican is hitting just .231 (74-for-321) on the year, but he's on track for a third straight 30-homer campaign with 14 long balls in 81 games played. Adames will be glad to see the calendar flip to July, as he went 17-for-86 (.198) with six homers, three doubles, nine RBI, 12 runs, seven walks, and 26 strikeouts in 23 games in June.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Bones Hyland is Staying in Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland has signed a new deal with the organization on Tuesday. Hyland has reportedly signed a new contract with the team as free agency opened on Tuesday evening. He'll return on a one-year deal to provide depth off the bench for the T-Wolves next season. This past season, Hyland averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.6 steals across 16.6 minutes per game in a career-high 71 games. Hyland has bounced around the league a bit, but appears to have found a home in Minnesota. He'll be a key piece off the bench, but probably won't have nightly fantasy value playing minutes in the teens.
Source: Jon Krawczynski
Source: Jon Krawczynski
DeAndre Jordan Returns to Pelicans for 19th NBA Season
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan is re-signing with the team for his 19th NBA season, Chris Haynes reported, keeping the reigning Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year in town. Jordan, who turns 38 in July, played just 12 games last season and now serves mostly as a mentor for a young frontcourt, so there is nothing to chase in any fantasy format. The more useful takeaway: his return does not threaten the runway of Derik Queen or Yves Missi, who remain the bigs to own behind Zion Williamson. Now on his eighth team, the 2008 second-round pick is pure veteran glue.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
Ousmane Dieng Signs New Contract With Milwaukee
Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng is signing a new three-year, $17.5 million contract with the team, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. A former lottery pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dieng was moved to Milwaukee in a February trade. In his new home, the 23-year-old averaged 11 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 26.8 minutes of action. Unfortunately, it came at low efficiency (42.3% from the field and 33.1% from three) and with an injury-depleted Milwaukee lineup. With more rotation pieces now on the Bucks following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Dieng doesn't have a clear path to playing time to begin the 2026-27 season.
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Source: Shams Charania - ESPN
Wizards Aren't Listening to Trade Offers on Anthony Davis
Washington Wizards center Anthony Davis has been the subject of trade rumors ever since joining the organization. Recently, Davis was rumored to be possibly traded to the Golden State Warriors to join forces with Stephen Curry and possibly LeBron James. The Wizards were quick to deny any interest in trading the veteran center. The Wizards plan to pair Davis with Trae Young as the veterans on a team with youngsters Alexandre Sarr and AJ Dybantsa. We'll see if the Wizards change their mind depending on the trade package, but for now, they plan to keep Davis in Washington.
Source: Marc J. Spears
Source: Marc J. Spears
Pistons Plan to Match Any Offers on Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren is set to hit free agency, but he's unlikely to switch teams this offseason. There has been speculation that Duren could sign elsewhere this summer. There have also been rumors that the Pistons could do a sign-and-trade with Duren. The Pistons have shut down those rumors and have stated they will match any potential offer sheets on Duren. The superstar big man is expected to get a massive deal this summer. This past season, Duren averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks across 28.2 minutes per game in 70 contests. The 22-year-old is one of the best young centers in the game and is likely going to get paid like it in free agency. The Pistons remain determined to keep Duren, but we'll see if they will match any offer sheet that comes in.
Source: Marc J. Spears
Source: Marc J. Spears
Liam Hicks Activated and Starting on Tuesday
The Miami Marlins announced that they activated catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks (back) from the 10-day injured list. Hicks is starting at first base and is batting leadoff for the Fish on Tuesday on the road against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Tanner Gordon at hitter-friendly Coors Field. Fantasy managers will want to get the 27-year-old Canadian back in their starting lineups immediately. It's a great week for him to return from the IL with games in Denver and at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park in Sacramento this weekend. The former ninth-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2021 out of Arkansas State University is having a breakout campaign in 2026, slashing .278/.359/.472 with an .831 OPS, 13 home runs, 53 RBI, 40 runs scored, and a stolen base in his 248 at-bats in just his second year in the majors. In just three career at-bats against Gordon, Hicks has a home run and two RBI. Fantasy managers have caught on and added Hicks before he landed on the IL. He's now rostered in 83% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Miami Marlins
Source: Miami Marlins
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scratched on Tuesday With Back Tightness
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting New York Mets due to back tightness. Sean Keys will make the start at first base for Toronto and will bat cleanup against Mets right-hander Nolan McLean. It's a bit concerning for Guerrero's fantasy managers after he left last Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs early with a back injury. The 27-year-old Canadian returned the very next day, but his back issue has cropped up again, which means he's likely to sit out at least a few days this time around. Perhaps the five-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner hasn't been fully healthy for much of the first half of the season, which would help explain his .268/.347/.348 slash line with a .695 OPS, only four home runs, 34 RBI, 45 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 299 at-bats. For now, we'll consider Vladdy day-to-day, but this could quickly turn into an injured-list situation if he is unable to return to the Jays' lineup by this weekend.
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Source: Toronto Blue Jays
Matt McLain to See Playing Time in Center Field?
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that middle infielder Matt McLain worked out in center field on Tuesday, according to FOX 19's Charlie Goldsmith. The Reds have a need in center field with both Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) going on the injured list recently, and McLain could give them a right-handed bat at the position to close out the first half of the season. The 26-year-old former 17th overall pick in 2021 out of UCLA is batting just .199/.303/.344 with a .646 OPS, eight home runs, 25 RBI, 31 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases across 256 at-bats in his third year in the big leagues, leading to rookie Edwin Arroyo taking over the majority of the playing time at the keystone in 2026. McLain moving to center field would open up another avenue for him to get into Cincy's lineup, but it remains to be seen if he'll see enough starts there to gain outfield eligibility in fantasy leagues. TJ Friedly is starting in center and batting ninth for the Reds on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Brandon Sproat.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Hunter Greene to Make 2026 Debut With Reds on Saturday
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut on Saturday versus the Baltimore Orioles, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. The hard-throwing former second overall pick threw 82 pitches in 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his final minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Louisville, and he didn't allow a single run in 14 1/3 minor-league innings while striking out 13 and walking two during his three rehab starts. Greene has been on the IL since having surgery on March 11 to remove bone spurs from his right elbow, but he's finally ready to rejoin the Reds' starting rotation. Since he shouldn't be facing any restrictions with his workload on the Fourth of July, fantasy managers should be looking to throw him right into the fire against the O's, a team that ranks third in strikeouts in 2026. Green is rostered in 73% of Yahoo leagues and is an absolute must-add anywhere he's still available. He has the potential to be a fantasy ace in the second half of the season.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Stephen Kolek Moved to Family Medical Emergency List
The Kansas City Royals announced on Tuesday that right-hander Stephen Kolek has been transferred from the paternity list to the family medical emergency list. Kolek missed his last start on Friday in a matchup against the Chicago White Sox, and he could now miss another start this Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's unclear if his move to the family medical emergency list is at all related to his paternity leave, and it's unclear when Kolek might rejoin KC's starting rotation. The 29-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 out of Texas A&M University has only made nine starts (52 innings) in 2026 in his first full season with the Royals, going 4-2 with a 4.15 ERA (4.54 FIP) and 1.19 WHIP with 34 strikeouts and 11 walks. With a career strikeout rate of just 16.9%, Kolek is primarily a low-upside, matchup-based streamer in deeper fantasy baseball leagues. If he rejoins the team soon and starts on Thursday against Tampa, we wouldn't recommend using him as a streamer.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
Max Fried to Throw to Live Hitters Again on Sunday
New York Yankees left-hander Max Fried (elbow) will throw another live batting practice session on Sunday, manager Aaron Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Fried threw a two-inning simulated game at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list in mid-May and apparently didn't suffer any setbacks. If he has another successful live session on Sunday, the Yankees could clear him to start a minor-league rehab assignment. The 32-year-old southpaw and three-time All-Star is making good progress, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be a realistic option to rejoin New York's starting rotation until after the All-Star break in mid-July. He has been a must-start since joining the Yankees before last season, going 23-8 with a 2.94 ERA (2.98 FIP) and 1.08 WHIP with 239 strikeouts and 70 walks in 257 innings pitched across his 42 starts. Fried was 4-3 this year with a 3.21 ERA (2.71 FIP), 1.00 WHIP, and 50:19 K:BB in 61 2/3 innings across 10 starts before going on the IL with an elbow injury.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Yandy Diaz Back in Rays Lineup Versus Royals
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Tuesday's contest in Kansas City against Royals left-hander Noah Cameron, according to MLB.com. Jonathan Aranda is starting at first base and batting second. Diaz was pulled from Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a strained left shoulder, but he's back in there for Tuesday's series opener against KC after a scheduled day off on Monday. Fantasy managers will want to get him back into their starting lineups in all traditional formats, especially with how well he has swung the bat in June. The 34-year-old Cuban veteran has gone 36-for-92 (.391) with a homer, six doubles, 15 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 25 games and 109 plate appearances, boosting his season slash line to .336/.416/.515 with a .932 OPS. Diaz is also hitting .400 with a .900 OPS and an RBI in a small sample size of five career at-bats against Cameron.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Brian Campbell Set to Defend at John Deere Classic
It's been a poor season for Brian Campbell after gaining access to all the big events via his win here last season. However, much of his career has been comprised of one-off performances that allowed him to win twice in 2025 amid an otherwise poor year. The putter is usually his best performing club in the bag, but he's been a capable iron player as well. There is just such difficulty in nailing down when and where that sort of output will occur. On paper, TPC Deere Run makes sense for the type of field strength and course set up that would work for Campbell's limited strengths, but he is too volatile to trust with much confidence.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ronald Acuna Jr. a "Long Shot" to Return Before All-Star Break
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said on Tuesday that it's a "long shot" that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) will return before the All-Star break in mid-July, according to Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Acuna is going through a full pre-game workout at Truist Park on Tuesday, but the Braves aren't going to rush him back after his second stint on the injured list this year with a strained left hamstring. It means that Eli White should continue to see regular playing time in Atlanta's outfield to close out the first half of the 2026 campaign. Acuna's fantasy managers must remain patient and hope he's ready to roll right after the All-Star break, which runs from Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16. The five-time All-Star and former MVP hasn't lived up to expectations so far this year with a .251/.373/.421 slash line, .793 OPS, seven home runs, 22 RBI, 15 steals, and 31 runs scored in his 53 games played across 236 plate appearances. Acuna has league-winning five-category upside when healthy, but he hasn't played in over 100 games since 2023.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chad Bishop
