April 12, 2026

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter (head) is experiencing a migraine and has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Tessa Peloso of PHL17. Right-handed reliever Zach Pop will start in his absence, paving the way for a bullpen game. It's a last-minute change with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. EST. The Phillies and fantasy managers will be disappointed to not see Painter, who owns a 1.83 FIP, 8.68 K/9, and 1.93 BB/9 through two starts in his rookie season. He has a lengthy injury history, but the good news is that his migraine shouldn't be a long-term issue. It's possible that the Phillies could shuffle their rotation to get him a start within the next few days, rather than making him wait until his scheduled spot in the rotation next Saturday. Painter ranks #66 among starting pitchers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Tessa Peloso

April 12, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (knee) was "cautiously optimistic with how his knee felt this morning," according to Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Manager Pat Murphy noted that the team is still awaiting results from Harrison's medical tests. The 24-year-old southpaw was injured after first baseman Gary Sanchez made an abnormally hard throw to first base that Harrison was unable to handle, and it hit off his knee. He stayed in the game following the play, but he still exited early in the fifth inning after just 74 pitches. His final line included four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. While Harrison is cautiously optimistic going forward, whether he makes his next start will depend on the results of his medical testing.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Todd Rosiak

April 12, 2026

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder hasn't played since last Wednesday, when he went 1-for-2 with a walk and run. For the second consecutive day, Colton Cowser will start in his absence, batting seventh and playing left field. O'Neill was enjoying a bit of a resurgence before his illness, slashing .241/.353/.345 with one home run, an 8.8% walk rate, and a 17.6% strikeout rate. That was good enough for 114 wRC+, which is a noticeable improvement from his 91 wRC+ last year. It remains unclear how much more time O'Neill will miss, but the Orioles would presumably like to get him back for Monday's matchup against Diamondbacks right-hander Ryne Nelson. O'Neill has a .705 OPS and 118 wRC+ against righties this year.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Baltimore Orioles

April 12, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (toe) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, Eloy Jimenez was selected to the major league roster. Springer fractured his left great toe while fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday. His absence leaves a major void, as he had led off all 14 Jays games prior to his injury. With that said, he has endured a slow start at the plate, slashing .185/.290/.370 with two home runs, a career-high 12.9% walk rate, a 22.6% strikeout rate, and 95 wRC+. It's been a small sample size, though, and there's still plenty of optimism that Springer can get back on track after posting 166 wRC+ last year. With that being said, his potential bounce-back will have to wait at least 10 days, as Springer will be on the injured list through April 21 at the earliest. He ranks #29 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Toronto Blue Jays

April 12, 2026

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In his absence, Aaron Judge will be the designated hitter while Randal Grichuk starts in right field. Stanton's power output has declined this season, as he's hit just one home run through 54 plate appearances. However, he's still been a very productive hitter, slashing .306/.370/.408 with a 9.3% walk rate, a 24.1% strikeout rate, and 132 wRC+. There haven't been any injury notes about Stanton, so this is presumably just a true opportunity for the 36-year-old to rest. We also wouldn't be surprised to see him come off the bench as a pinch-hitter in the later innings. Fantasy managers should expect Stanton to get back into the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. He currently ranks #53 among outfielders in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: New York Yankees

April 12, 2026

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the New York Mets. Darell Hernaiz will start in his absence, batting eighth and playing shortstop. This is the first time Wilson has missed a game this season. Presumably, he's just getting the day off, so managers shouldn't be concerned about any sort of injury. The 24-year-old is off to a subpar season at the plate, slashing .250/.250/.300 with zero home runs, zero steals, zero walks, nine strikeouts, and a career-low 53 wRC+. He is also hitless over his last two games, going 0-for-9 with four strikeouts during that span. Perhaps a trip to the bench will be the exact reset that Wilson needs to get out of his slump. He ranks #21 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Athletics

April 12, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring closer Edwin Diaz's velocity, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. While Roberts said that Diaz was unavailable on Saturday because he had pitched on Friday, the manager also noted that the team would be keeping a close eye on the reliever's velocity going forward. His fastball averaged 96.3 mph over his first five outings this season, and that number dropped to 94.7 mph on Friday. Both of those numbers are concerning, given that his previous career-low average fastball velocity was 97.4 mph (2025). Diaz has now allowed four earned runs over six innings of work this year, but it's been a small sample size and he still has four saves, which is tied for fourth-most in MLB. Diaz ranks #2 among relievers in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Jack Harris

April 12, 2026

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter was a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft and a popular traits-based dynasty stash. At 5'10" and 209 pounds, Hunter is a near carbon copy of both Kyren Williams and Blake Corum, but profiling as the most explosive of the three, there were calls for him to immediately supplant Corum on the depth chart, especially after seeing so little from the latter as a rookie. Unfortunately, Hunter's rookie season was even less eventful, seeing the field in only five games, and even then, limited exclusively to a handful of special teams snaps. The blueprint for a year-two breakout in Sean McVay's system is already on display in what Corum did in 2025. Unfortunately for Hunter, said breakout was strong enough to create a true blockade to fantasy relevance. Williams and Corum are expected to split work again in 2026, and barring injury, there is no clear path to additional involvement, considering 2025 marked the first time in four seasons that McVay gave more than 77 carries to even a second running back. Dynamic abilities are what made Hunter one of the first Day 3 backs selected in a loaded draft class, so he should still be held by dynasty managers with a deep enough bench to do so, but until the environment in front of him changes, expectations should remain low.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto was once again used in a set-up role during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Soto was called upon to get the final out of the seventh inning, which he did without any problems. Dennis Santana was handed the ball in the final frame, but struggled in this one. The right-hander gave up one hit, one run, and two walks, which led to his first blown save of the year. This rough outing could open up a door for Soto to get more save opportunities in Pittsburgh. Both pitchers have solid overall numbers, but the Pirates might ride the hot hand. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on Soto after Santana struggled to close the door on Saturday.--Andy Webb
Source: Baseball Reference

April 12, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey burst onto the scene as a 2024 rookie, finishing his first season with 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns on a team-leading 82 receptions. He entered his second season priced as a low-end WR1 in both redraft and dynasty leagues as fantasy managers underestimated the impact of a returning Chargers legend. Keenan Allen came back to Los Angeles in 2025 as a 33-year-old veteran and promptly led the team in targets and receptions, operating primarily in the same short-to-intermediate parts of the field as McConkey. Heading into the NFL Draft, Allen remains unsigned, and McConkey should see every chance to thrive in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's rhythm-based scheme that will maximize his ability to add yards after the catch. Among players with at least a 60% snap share out of the slot, McConkey's 4.8 yards after catch average through his first two seasons already lands him near the top of the league, but McDaniel should repeatedly motion him into position to make even greater use of his 4.39-speed and return to something resembling his rookie form.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo is looking to keep the good times rolling after a stellar outing on Wednesday. The southpaw went 5.2 innings, allowing one earned run on three hits while striking out nine batters in the win over the Kansas City Royals. Through three outings, Cantillo has an impressive 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 20/7 K/BB ratio in 14.2 innings of work. His next trip on the mound will come against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Given his latest success, Cantillo should be viewed as a trustworthy streaming option against the lackluster Cardinals lineup.--Andy Webb
Source: Baseball Reference

April 12, 2026

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy had some fantasy-relevant moments as a sixth-round rookie out of Southeast Missouri State, namely a six-catch, 114-yard outing in his first career start, filling in for the injured CeeDee Lamb. Unfortunately for Flournoy, when the Cowboys are at full health, the path to consistent fantasy contribution is obstructed from all sides. George Pickens was one of the biggest breakouts of 2025, and he appears slated to return for at least one more year on the franchise tag. Jake Ferguson was one of the most targeted tight ends in the league, and Lamb topped 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight year, despite missing three games. Impressively, Flournoy did lead the Cowboys in targets and receptions in a wild Week 14 loss to the Lions that saw him finish the game with 115 yards and a score in a week where Dallas had its full complement of pass catchers. Such flashes should not be unexpected from the big-bodied receiver in year two, but until the depth chart ahead of him thins out, Flournoy will be hard to trust with any sort of reliability outside of best ball formats.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu continued to struggle on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Seattle Mariners. It has been an awful beginning to the season for Abreu, and it didn't get any better on Saturday. Abreu allowed three walks and gave up a walk-off single to J.P. Crawford to take the loss. Abreu now holds a horrendous 20.25 ERA and has allowed an earned run in all six of his outings this season. There's a chance that Abreu gets pulled from the closer role after another disastrous outing. Even if he remains the closer, Josh Hader (biceps) should be back in the mix sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire for a more consistent source of saves.--Andy Webb
Source: mlb.com

April 12, 2026

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young entered the league with all the expectations of a number one overall pick, but through his first three seasons, consistency has evaded him. Carolina has exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract, giving the team two more years of affordable control and Young an additional chance to prove he's worthy of a massive pay raise. After a lackluster rookie campaign, Young was able to overcome a second-season benching in 2024, and with an improved surrounding cast, namely Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan, he put up his best statistical season to date in 2025, finishing year three with 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns on a 63.6% completion rate, all career highs. Unfortunately, that increased production, modest as it was, still came with fits and starts. Young topped 200 passing yards only once through the first 10 weeks before throwing for a career high 448 yards in a Week 11 win over the Falcons. He then went on to average 175 yards per game the rest of the way, including a brutal 54-yard outing in fantasy championship week. Carolina will likely look to add more offensive firepower through the upcoming NFL Draft, and Young did establish a late-season rapport with his big-bodied slot receiver Jalen Coker, so the pieces could be in place for yet another step forward. Unfortunately, until he's shown he can regularly string together week-winning performances, he profiles as little more than a QB3 in superflex dynasty leagues.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Noah Schultz was called up to the Major Leagues on Saturday. The southpaw is expected to make his big league debut on Tuesday. This debut will come with high expectations after being taken 26th overall during the 2022 MLB Draft. Schultz was ranked as the team's No. 2 ranked prospect ahead of his call-up. Schultz spent most of his time in Double-A before making a brief stint in Triple-A in 2026. The rookie southpaw struck out 19 hitters across 14 innings in Triple-A before receiving the call to the big leagues. Given his high strikeout upside, Schultz is immediately worth an add in 12-team formats ahead of his debut.--Andy Webb
Source: Baseball Reference

April 12, 2026

Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs is becoming a popular waiver wire pickup after back-to-back strong outings on the mound. Most recently, Springs tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit with seven strikeouts during Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The southpaw is posting a 1.47 ERA with 15 strikeouts across three starts this season. That's impressive considering he faced the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, and Yankees, which are all capable of doing damage with the bats. Springs will now head into a matchup against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. He has pitched well enough early in the season to warrant a look in 12-team formats ahead of Tuesday's matchup.--Andy Webb
Source: Baseball Reference

April 12, 2026

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele was acquired via trade weeks before the start of the 2025 season after seeing scattered success as a rookie with the Denver Broncos. New Orleans gave up a fourth and seventh round pick for the 2024 seventh-rounder, but with so little time to learn the new system, he was rarely used early in the year, garnering only 54 yards on six catches before the team's Week 11 bye, despite the Saints passing at one of the league's highest volumes. In the four weeks coming out of the bye, his involvement increased substantially, twice leading the team in targets, offering a strong complementary option to Chris Olave, and becoming a trusted middle-of-the-field presence for Tyler Shough. Vele's season ended prematurely when a shoulder injury landed him on injured reserve, but in those four post-bye contests, he averaged 4.8 receptions for 59.8 yards, and following his first full offseason with the team, he could see similar usage in 2026. The Saints invested real draft capital into Vele, and he has experience operating both from the slot and out wide, so he should be able to find a useful role even if New Orleans does take a receiver early in the upcoming NFL Draft. It should, however, be remembered that Vele came into the league as an older prospect and will turn 29 midway through his third season, so if he doesn't find sustained fantasy relevance in 2026, the window to do so will close quickly.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 12, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (rest) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It's the regular-season finale, and the Rockets are already locked into the No. 5 seed heading into the postseason. This team isn't playing for anything, so they'll rest their starters ahead of the playoffs. Durant will finish the regular season averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists across 36.4 minutes per game in 78 games. Tari Eason should be a solid DFS option for Sunday's slate, with Jae'Sean Tate absorbing more playing time as well.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (knee) won't suit up for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Pelicans are out of playoff contention, so it's not shocking to see them holding out Williamson. This is the final game of the regular-season, so that's a wrap on his 2025-2026 season. Williamson finished the season averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists across 29.7 minutes in 62 games. Derik Queen should play heavy minutes with a majority of the Pelicans players absent for this game. Kevon Looney will back him up, but Quenn is the better DFS play between the two.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (knee) will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Regardless of what happens, the Wolves are locked into the No. 6 seed heading into the postseason. With that being said, Minnesota is going to rest its starters, so there's no chance they can get injured before the postseason. Edwards will head to the bench due to right knee injury management. He'll finish the regular season averaging 28.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 61 games. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Jaylen Clark will likely play significant minutes with the Wolves resting most of the team. Shannon has scored over 50 points in the last two games, so he's the much better streaming choice between the two guards.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marks the second game in a row that Booker has missed due to right ankle injury management. The Suns are opting to play it safe and rest Booker ahead of Tuesday's Play-in Tournament game. He'll finish the regular season averaging 26.1 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.9 rebounds across 33.5 minutes per game in 64 contests. Collin Gillespie (shoulder) is questionable for this game, but would be a solid DFS option if he's able to play. Otherwise, Amir Coffey, Jamaree Bouyea, and Koby Brea would see bigger roles in the rotation during the regular-season finale.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Sacramento Kings forward DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. DeRozan will miss his third game in a row due to a lingering hamstring issue. This game is the regular-season finale, so DeRozan has played his final game of the 2025-2026 campaign. He averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists, and 2.9 rebounds across 31.2 minutes of action across 77 games. The absence of DeRozan should mean Daeqwon Plowden and Nique Clifford will take on larger roles in the rotation. Both players are looking like possible DFS targets after posting 20-point performances without DeRozan on Friday.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Spire Motorsports driver Carson Hocevar qualified 10th for the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. It will be the third time in his Cup Series career that Hocevar will start at race at Bristol from the top 10. In five prior starts at Bristol, Hocevar has three finishes of 11th or better, with a career-best finish of seventh scored in his last appearance. After seven races so far this year, Hocevar is 15th in the regular-season standings with five top-20 finishes and an average finish of 16.6. In practice for Sunday's race at Bristol, Hocevar ranked 13th in overall lap averages, but displayed top-5 speeds in the 10-25 consecutive lap average categories. Hocevar is preferred in DFS as a tournament option since his starting position offers little upside, but his track history and equipment are good enough to maintain a top-10 finish. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

April 12, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (oblique) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Unsurprisingly, the Thunder are resting most of their starters for Sunday's regular-season finale. Gilgeous-Alexander will head to the bench with a minor oblique issue. Thunder fans shouldn't be worried as he'll be ready to go for the postseason. His absence on Sunday should mean larger roles for Nikola Topic and Jared McCain. Between the two guards, Topic is looking like the better streaming option after posting a double-double on Friday.--Andy Webb
Source: NBA Injury Report

April 12, 2026

Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing will start this week's Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway from the 12th position. This will be the fourth consecutive race this year where Wallace will start inside the top 15. In 13 previous races at Bristol, Wallace has eight top-20 finishes with two inside the top 10. Through the first seven races this season, Wallace is 11th in the regular-season standings and has five finishes of 11th or better with an average finish of 16.3. In practice for this week's race, Wallace ranked 12th in overall lap averages and displayed top-10 speeds in the 10-30 consecutive lap average categories. Despite a mixed history at Bristol, Wallace is a driver who has equipment capable of earning a solid finish overall. --Sean Engel - RotoBaller
Source: DriverAverages.com

April 12, 2026

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci is slated to be promoted to the MLB roster ahead of their contest on Tuesday, according to Elijah Evans of Just Baseball Media. Antonacci is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect in the team's system on MLB.com. In the 2025 campaign, Antonacci spent his time at both High-A and Double-A, logging 116 total games. During this stint, Antonacci held an overall .291/.433/.409 slash line with 21 doubles, five home runs, and an impressive 48 stolen bases. Through the opening part of the 2026 campaign, Antonacci has moved up to Triple-A, where he has looked quite comfortable, carrying an elite .317/.509/.488 line with two home runs and four stolen bases. While his power upside may be low, he possesses elite speed, which makes him worth adding in all standard 12-team leagues ahead of his upcoming MLB debut.--Andy Smith
Source: Elijah Evans

April 12, 2026

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (upper body) didn't finish Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to Vegas, Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now reports. The veteran blue-liner was limited to 11:48 of ice time due to an upper-body injury. Manson has been excellent at both ends of the ice for Colorado this season, recording 31 points (five goals, 26 assists), 99 blocks, and 174 blocks in 79 games. He leads all defensemen in the league with a plus-44 rating. Cale Makar (upper body) is expected to return to the lineup during the final week of the regular season and could take Manson's place.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Aarif Deen

April 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (hand) was forced to make an early exit due to injury on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In the second period, he hurt his left hand while blocking an attempt on goal by Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski. Dobson leads the NHL with 188 blocks this season. Unfortunately, his most recent one could end up costing him time just as the playoffs are about to begin. Up to this point, Dobson has featured in all 80 Canadiens games, contributing 12 goals and 35 assists offensively. He is looking at his first absence of the season on Sunday against the Islanders.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Sportsnet

April 12, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (mouth) missed most of Saturday's matchup with the St. Louis Blues after taking a puck to the face. The incident occurred a few minutes into the second period. "I think Frank's going to be all right," Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill said postgame. "He had to get some dental work done, but I think he'll be all right." Earlier this season, Nazar was forced to miss a month of action due to a broken jaw from a puck hitting him in the face. It appears he wasn't as severely hurt this time around, though it remains to be seen whether the Blackhawks will use him in their final two games of the season. Nazar is Chicago's third-highest scorer, with 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 64 games. He is seen as a key part of the franchise's future, having signed a $46.2 million, seven-year contract extension ahead of this season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN

April 12, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks winger Andrew Mangiapane (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after he was hurt during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The veteran forward left the contest midway through the third period after crashing hard into the net. Chicago faces two more regular-season games against Buffalo and San Jose. Jeff Blashill's team is out of playoff contention, so there's little incentive to rush Mangiapane back for these games. Saturday's matchup was Mangiapane's 10th outing with the Blackhawks. He has posted one goal and one assist since arriving from Edmonton in March. Overall, Mangiapane has notched just 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 52 outings. He has disappointed fantasy managers who expected a bounce-back season from him.--Taavi Pailk
Source: ESPN