April 10, 2026
Undefeated prospect Josh Hokit will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Curtis Blaydes on the main card of UFC 327 on Saturday. Hokit earned his UFC contract in August 2025 by defeating Guilherme Uriel via second-round TKO on Dana White's Contender Series. Since then, he has had two fights in the UFC. In his UFC debut, he defeated Max Gimenis by first-round TKO, and then he finished Denzel Freeman via first-round TKO. DraftKings sees Hokit as the underdog with a salary of $7,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 10, 2026
New York Yankees shortstop prospect
George Lombard Jr. is looking quite comfortable at the Double-A level and is making a strong case to make his MBL debut later this season. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com (and No. 32 overall), has held a .476/.522/.952 line over his first five games with Double-A this season. Lombard has gone deep twice, stolen a base, and carried a 2:2 K:BB. In 2025, Lombard spent 108 games with Double-A Somerset but struggled to find consistent production, as he carried a much lower .215/.337/.358 line. If Lombard can continue this trajectory, the Yankees may opt to move him to Triple-A much sooner than expected. On the MLB roster, the Yankees have had minimal offensive production from their shortstops as
Jose Caballero has held a .135 AVG while
Ryan McMahon carries an even lower .069 AVG. While
Anthony Volpe (shoulder) could return soon, Lombard's current production makes him an intriguing option later in the season. For now, Lombard remains a top name to monitor as an early promotion to Triple-A can push him into high-end stash territory.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect
Thomas White (oblique) has made two rehab appearances with Low-A Jupiter while working his way back from an oblique injury he suffered during camp. In his first outing, the team's top pitching prospect struck out four hitters over 2 1/3 innings. On Thursday, he made his second appearance, striking out six hitters over 3 2/3 innings of one-run ball. However, his command was shaky in this short start, as he walked five batters. Given that he has not faced any setbacks, White should be in the mix to return to Triple-A Jacksonville in the near future, which will put him one step closer to the major leagues. In 2025, White spent most of his time at High-A and Double-A, logging 80 1/3 innings to the tune of a 2.13 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and a 128:41 K:BB. He then earned a short taste of Triple-A shortly after. Even though fellow Triple-A teammate
Robby Snelling is likely to earn the call before White, he possesses far more strikeout upside and could become a major impact player for fantasy once he earns the call.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher
River Ryan is emerging as a sneaky stash candidate for fantasy baseball. Ryan fell short of the Opening Day rotation, but could be in the mix to return to the majors much sooner than expected. He made his MLB debut back in 2024 and was quite sharp, logging 20 1/3 innings ot the tune of a 1.33 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP. However, he underwent Tommy John surgery in August of 2024, which has kept him on the shelf ever since. While he was a full participant in spring training, the Dodgers opted to keep him in the minor leagues to continue to increase his workload. He has made one start with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season and struck out six hitters over four frames. While their starting rotation appears to be full at the moment, both
Emmet Sheehan and
Roki Sasaki have struggled in the early going. If Ryan continues to impress in the minor leagues, he could see occasional spot starts and push either Sheehan or Sasaki back into a bullpen role.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
Minnesota Twins infield prospect
Kaelen Culpepper has enjoyed an impressive start to his time at the Triple-A level and is quickly climbing up the stash rankings. Through his first 11 contests at the top level of the Minnesota system, Culpepper has posted a .283/.365/.500 slash line with one double, three home runs, and a stolen base. Last summer, the former 21st overall selection split time between High-A and Double-A and is now quickly approaching the major leagues. At High-A, Culpepper posted a .293/.385/.479 line with nine long balls. At Double-A, he continued to produce, carrying a .285/.367/.460 line with 11 long balls over a 59-game stint. Currently, Minnesota's starting shortstop
Brooks Lee carries a modest .194 AVG with a .436 OPS over his first 11 games, which could provide Culpepper an MLB role much sooner than expected. He is a solid stash option in deeper 12+ team formats.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
Seattle Mariners superstar outfielder
Julio Rodriguez is off to a slow start to the season, slashing .143/.250/.143 with zero home runs, zero stolen bases, four runs scored, and two RBI. The Mariners' offense as a whole has been struggling; they rank last in MLB in batting average (.184) and runs per game (3.1), and fourth-worst in strikeout rate (27.6 percent). Rodriguez is notorious for being a second-half player; every year he has been in the Majors (since 2022), his second-half numbers have been better than his first half. Last year, for example, he slashed .252/.313/.417 in the first half and .290/.341/.560 in the second half. In 2024, the same story, .267/.318/.372 in the first half and .285/.336/.482 in the second half. Rodriguez is a superstar in this league and has shown it time and time again, so fantasy managers, although they have every right to be frustrated thus far, should not be throwing in the towel or looking to sell low on him after a slow start to the season.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Curtis Blaydes will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against Josh Hokit on the main card of UFC 327 on Saturday. Blaydes was last seen in action in June at UFC Baku, where he returned to the win column by edging out a split decision win over Rizvan Kuniev. Prior to that, Blaydes fought for the interim heavyweight title against Tom Aspinal, but unfortunately for Blaydes, he suffered a first-round knockout loss. DraftKings sees Blaydes as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
April 10, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect
Jett Williams remains a worthy stash candidate in deeper formats despite falling short of the Opening Day roster and getting off to a slow start at Triple-A. Williams was traded to the Brewers in the offseason and was given a legitimate opportunity to break camp as a starting infielder. However, the Brewers opted to give
Joey Ortiz the starting shortstop job while
Luis Rengifo and
David Hamilton share the hot corner. Instead, Williams was optioned to the Triple-A level, where he has spent the opening weeks. Through 10 games in Nashville, the former first-round selection has held a modest .184/.326/.184 line with seven hits (all singles) and four stolen bases. While Williams was highly effective at Double-A last season, he struggled with Triple-A Syracuse as well, holding a .718 OPS. If Williams can take the next step against the top pitching in the minor leagues, he should be in the mix to carve out a role on the MLB roster, given that Ortiz has held a .528 OPS while Hamilton holds a .746 OPS.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect
Joshua Baez remains a top stash option in the early part of the fantasy baseball season. Baez nearly made the Opening Day roster out of spring training after he launched three home runs over a 10-game stint with a .333/.417/1.179 slash line. However, even with
Lars Nootbaar (heel) on the shelf, the Cardinals opted to keep Baez in the minor leagues to continue his development. He was sent to Triple-A to make his Memphis debut to begin the new season. Through his first nine games at the top level, Baez has held a .222/.317/.306 line with three doubles and three stolen bases. While he has yet to go deep in the young season, Baez flashed high-end power and speed upside in 2025. Over 117 shared between High-A and Double-A last summer, Baez hit 20 home runs and stole 54 bases while holding a .287 AVG. Given that St. Louis lacks much depth in their current outfield, Baez remains a top stash option in all 12+ team leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: MiLB.com
April 10, 2026
Indianapolis Colts running back
DJ Giddens was a fifth-round pick in a 2025 NFL Draft teeming with running back talent, and he quickly became a popular dynasty stash as the primary backup to one of fantasy's elite in
Jonathan Taylor. As a rookie, Giddens dealt with minor injuries and was held out of several games as a healthy scratch, with Taylor leaned on as a workhorse, and the team favoring veteran
Ameer Abdullah for his contributions in the passing game. Limited to nine games in total, Giddens finished his first season with only 96 yards on a 3.7 per carry average, and failed to record a single reception. Even with a notably weaker incoming class of rookie running backs, Giddens is no lock to even make the roster after a disappointing 2025 and would be unlikely to handle a full workload should Taylor miss time.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
San Diego Padres right-hander
Randy Vasquez continues to be lights out to start the 2026 MLB season, as he pitched another gem against the Rockies on Thursday night, going 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run, seven hits, while striking out eight Rockies in his no-decision effort. On the season, he has now completed three starts (1-0) and pitched to the tune of a 1.02 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, with 19 strikeouts, and only four walks in 17 2/3 innings pitched (three games started). While there are some signs of regression under the hood (3.59 xERA), Vasquez is showing great improvement over his previous seasons and is becoming a must-add in all formats as he continues this hot stretch. Additionally, his next outing is against the Seattle Mariners, who rank last in MLB in batting average (.184), runs per game (3.1), and strikeout rate (27.6 percent), the fourth-worst in the league, making him a strong stream and add for next week.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts and cornerback Kenny Moore II have mutually agreed to seek a trade as the veteran enters his 10th season and the final year of a $30 million deal signed in 2024, as reported by NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Moore has been an impactful leader on Indianapolis' defense, heralded for his hard-nosed play in the running game. He topped 100 tackles in his lone Pro Bowl season in 2021, making him an IDP league-winner, but nagging injuries have seen his play taper off since. In more of a rotational role in 2025, he was limited to 55 tackles, the lowest since his rookie season. Moore will bring grit and experience to his new team, but according to Schefter, both sides have agreed it is time to move on.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
April 10, 2026
New England Patriots tight end
Hunter Henry has been a reliably steady fantasy presence at an often overlooked position, rarely busting and providing occasional week-winning performances on his way to four top-12 finishes over the past seven seasons, including a career-best TE7 finish in 2025. He was an early offseason winner when the Patriots allowed
Austin Hooper to return to Atlanta in free agency and replaced him with
Julian Hill, who profiles more as an inline blocker. However, Henry is 31 years old, and with tight end regarded as one of the deepest positions in this year's draft, the team will almost certainly be looking to add his eventual replacement to the roster. New England recently hosted Georgia's Oscar Delp on an official visit and has reportedly met with several players at the position throughout the pre-draft process. The Patriots are also still rumored to be interested in a post-June 1st trade for
A.J. Brown, which would add additional red zone competition, further lessening Henry's dynasty value.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Chicago White Sox right-hander Seranthony Domínguez tallied his second save of the season on Thursday in the White Sox's 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He had a clean ninth inning, allowing one walk and striking out two Royals batters. Dominguez has now secured two saves in three total opportunities after a disappointing effort in his first save chance, where he allowed two earned runs in 1/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers back on March 29. Since that blown save, Dominguez has recorded three converted on three consecutive scoreless outings and has racked up a win and two saves in that time, and appears to have a clear grip on the closer role for the White Sox so long as he keeps converting his chances to close out games. On the season, Dominguez owns a 3.86 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with five strikeouts and three walks in five appearances.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner finished 2025 as the TE14 in Half-PPR formats and has yet to turn 24. Still, he is being priced as a low-end TE2 in dynasty startups, often falling to the late double-digit rounds. The 2024 fourth-round pick finished his second season with 58 catches on 71 targets, 586 receiving yards, and seven touchdown grabs, all top-three numbers on a Super Bowl-winning Seahawks team. He was also given valuable snaps under center in short-yardage and goal line situations, allowing him to tally an additional rushing touchdown. Seattle spent a 2025 second-round pick on the playmaking tight end
Elijah Arroyo, but Barner was able to hold off any perceived target competition, nearly tripling the rookie in both offensive snaps and targets. While Arroyo is himself a candidate to follow Barner's lead with a second-season leap, Barner should still be viewed as the team's primary pass-catching tight end, representing mispriced value in dynasty leagues, even if he only holds the role rather than expanding upon it.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Harrison Smajovits, reporter for the Atlanta Braves, reported on Thursday that the expectation is that
Didier Fuentes will be back with the Atlanta Braves next week, per a source. The Braves' pitching rotation has been solid on the season with a 2.03 team ERA, but has dealt with its fair share of injuries, with
Spencer Strider (oblique) starting the regular season on the injured list, and
Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Fuentes was highly regarded coming into the regular season after breaking out in Spring Training, where he had a 0.66 ERA, 0.22 WHIP, and a 41.9 percent strikeout rate in 13 2/3 innings pitched. He started the season with the Braves and threw in one relief outing against the Kansas City Royals on March 29, where he allowed one earned run in four innings pitched with four strikeouts. The Braves then optioned him to Triple-A to stretch him out into a starter's workload. Fuentes has the strikeout upside to be a potential sleeper off the waiver wire if called up, and would become a must-add in all 12-team formats if called up and plugged into the starting rotation, simply based on what he has shown so far this season through Spring and his first relief appearance for the Braves earlier this year.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Harrison Smajovits
April 10, 2026
After a disappointing rookie season in 2023, Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Cedric Tillman briefly flashed week-winning potential during a mid-season stretch of his sophomore campaign before a concussion ended his season. He started 2025 strong with touchdowns in each of his first two games, but he quickly faded into fantasy obscurity, failing to find the end zone again for the rest of the year and finishing his third season with only 270 yards on 21 catches. Already tied to a sub-optimal quarterback situation and having already failed to stand out amid one of the league's weakest receiver rooms, Tillman's outlook would already look bleak enough without the Browns being linked to the top receivers in the upcoming rookie class. With the target pecking order behind tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. so unsorted, dynasty managers who can afford to keep Tillman rostered into the season should do so until his usage is revealed. However, should he continue on his career-long 4.0 fantasy points per game pace, he will no longer need to be treated as a hold.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Thomas Harding of MLB.com reported Thursday night that Colorado Rockies catcher
Hunter Goodman left Thursday's game with a right middle finger laceration after being hit by a pitch in the sixth inning. The Rockies' catcher's status will likely be updated ahead of Friday's second contest of the four-game series in San Diego. Before leaving the contest, Goodman was hitless in two plate appearances.
Brett Sullivan entered for Goodman after the injury and finished the contest behind the dish. Fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on Goodman's status on Friday to see what his availability may be for the rest of the weekend or if a trip to the injury list is a possibility. Fantasy managers in daily lineups will want to try to prepare for a backup plan at catcher for the weekend. Goodman has had a slow start to the 2026 season, slashing .239/.327/.391 with two home runs, four RBI, five runs, and one stolen base.
--Nicho RoesslerSource: Thomas Harding
April 10, 2026
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs is 28 years old, and after an RB12 finish in 2025, he has fallen to RB19 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. Jacobs spent the final weeks of the season battling through a knee injury sustained in Week 11, and while he missed only two games in total, his play was clearly impacted, as he scored only three of his 14 total touchdowns from that point on. As Jacobs nears 30, health and durability will rightfully become a growing part of his profile, but prior to the injury, he was RB5 on the season. The Packers lost primary backup
Emanuel Wilson to free agency, and outside of spending a top 100 pick at the position, they are unlikely to find anything more than replacement-level value in an underwhelming draft class. With Matt LaFleur showing a willingness to lean heavily on his lead back, Jacobs could represent a smart buy-low for dynasty contenders.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
April 10, 2026
Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (arm) will miss the start of the postseason, Rachel Lenzi of The Buffalo News reports. The veteran forward injured his left arm late last month and has been sidelined for five games. Before injury struck, Carrick was having a good start at his new club. He scored five goals and six points in 13 games. With Carrick unavailable, Tyson Kozak has begun to re-establish his spot in the lineup. He has played in back-to-back games, collecting an assist in Thursday's 5-0 victory over Columbus. Josh Dunne could also see some action late in the season as the fourth-line center.
--Taavi PailkSource: Rachel Lenzi
April 10, 2026
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon (lower body) may not be available for selection at the start of the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Thursday, Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff ruled Lyon out for a week, adding that there's a possibility the 33-year-old netminder won't be available for the start of the postseason. Lyon set a new franchise record with a 10-game winning streak this campaign and has gone 20-10-4 in 34 starts. He has a 2.77 goals-against average, a .907 save percentage, and three shutouts. While Lyon has mostly shared the crease with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Colten Ellis impressed with a 37-save shutout in Thursday's 5-0 win over Columbus and could also be an option for the playoffs.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 10, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua (upper body) is doubtful to return to action this season, David Alter of The Hockey News reports. He sustained an upper-body injury in Wednesday's loss to Washington and wasn't available for Thursday's clash against the Islanders. It seems his season might have finished prematurely, with Toronto facing three more games. Joshua is set to end the campaign with 18 points (10 goals, eight assists), 52 SOG, and 195 hits in 55 games. Before getting hurt in Wednesday's contest, Joshua was enjoying a late-season offensive surge, picking up one goal and three assists in five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: David Alter
April 10, 2026
Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson exited Thursday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia early due to neck stiffness, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports. Gibson left the game midway through the second period after allowing two goals with a .867 save percentage. Cam Talbot finished the job with 11 saves on 12 SOG. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan confirmed after the game that Gibson hasn't entered concussion protocol, so he doesn't appear to be dealing with a serious issue. However, the veteran netminder could still sit out some action. Detroit will return to work on Saturday against New Jersey. Gibson is two wins short of matching his career-high, going 29-20-4 this season. He has registered a 2.64 goals-against average with a .904 save percentage and four shutouts.
--Taavi PailkSource: Helene St. James
April 10, 2026
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) could be unavailable for the start of the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The star rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Minnesota. After the game, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan told reporters he doesn't yet know Heiskanen's playoff status. Heiskanen is considered unlikely to play on Saturday against the New York Rangers. Overall, Dallas has three regular-season games remaining. During a career year, Heiskanen has been the NHL's ninth-highest scoring defenseman. He has tallied 63 points (nine goals, 54 assists) in 77 games. Thomas Harley will have an increased workload with Heiskanen on the shelf, giving him more fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
April 10, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning winger Brandon Hagel (lower body) is expected to be back in the lineup before the end of the regular season, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports. Hagel was unavailable for a fifth consecutive game on Thursday against Montreal as he continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury. The 27-year-old has had an outstanding year with 73 points (35 goals, 38 assists) and a plus-33 rating in 69 games. Hagel's absence has given Gage Goncalves an expanded role. He has played well, contributing three assists over the past five games.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eduardo A. Encina
April 10, 2026
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth due to an upper-body injury. The Predators captain took part in the pregame warmups but wasn't healthy enough to play. Nashville announced that Josi is considered day-to-day. Losing Josi is a tough blow for the Predators, who are one point away from a playoff spot after losing Thursday's game 4-1. Josi has logged points in each of his last four appearances, improving his total for the season to 54 points (13 goals, 41 assists) in 66 games. Jordan Oesterle replaced him in the lineup against Utah, while Ryan Ufko led all Predators defensemen in power-play time with 2:20.
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
April 10, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward
Trey Murphy III (ankle) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Boston Celtics. He is dealing with a right ankle sprain and is skipping a third consecutive contest.
Zion Williamson (knee) and
Dejounte Murray (hand) are also out, so the trio of
Jeremiah Fears,
Jordan Poole, and
Micah Peavy should lead the offense on Friday. All three performed well when they started together in Tuesday's win over Utah, combining for 94 of the team's 156 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 10, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans guard
Dejounte Murray (hand) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Friday against the Boston Celtics. It's also looking unlikely that he will play in the season finale on Sunday after picking up a hand injury.
Jeremiah Fears has been on a tear since Murray departed the lineup and should be one of the stars of the show again on Friday night. The 19-year-old posted a franchise rookie record with 40 points in Tuesday's win over Utah and has averaged 29.0 points over the last three games, along with 5.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 10, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (knee) is listed as out for Friday's meeting with the Boston Celtics. The Pelicans are giving their fringe players a chance to impress late in the season, and they didn't play Williamson on Tuesday against Utah, even though he was in the lineup. Now, he will be inactive altogether, along with
Yves Missi (hand). That should secure a significant role for
Kevon Looney, who tallied seven points, 12 boards, six assists, and two steals in Tuesday's 156-137 win.
Derik Queen will also have a clearer path to playing time in the frontcourt. He racked up 17 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and two blocks against Utah.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
April 10, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder forward
Jalen Williams (hamstring) will sit out Friday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. He has joined a long list of absentees as the Thunder face two dead-rubber games to end the regular season.
Luguentz Dort is set to be the only regular starter in the lineup.
Jared McCain,
Nikola Topic, and
Aaron Wiggins are all expected to step into larger roles. On paper, this is a tough matchup. But the Nuggets could also send out a weakened squad, with
Nikola Jokic (wrist),
Jamal Murray (shoulder), and
Aaron Gordon (hamstring) carrying questionable tags.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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