April 12, 2026
Houston Astros right-hander
Lance McCullers Jr. is still looking to settle into the 2026 season after a rough outing on Saturday against the Mariners in which he allowed six runs on five hits. McCullers has been riddled with injuries in recent seasons and is aiming to complete his first full campaign since 2021. He now holds a 5.87 ERA through three starts as he works to regain his previous form. The 32-year-old is in his 11th season with Houston and is expected to make his next start on Thursday. Fantasy managers should monitor McCullers closely, as his talent level remains high if he can find consistency.
--Julian BrookeSource: MLB.com
April 12, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Collin Sexton (finger) is available for Sunday's regular-season finale against Dallas after being listed as probable. The 27-year-old has started four straight games for a depleted roster, averaging 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 3.3 steals in 30.5 minutes during that span. With multiple key players sidelined, Sexton should continue handling a significant offensive role, making him a strong DFS target.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham are also positioned for steady minutes and increased usage in the backcourt rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (foot) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, sitting out the regular-season finale ahead of the Play-In Tournament. The Suns will start
Jamaree Bouyea,
Ryan Dunn,
Amir Coffey,
Rasheer Fleming, and
Oso Ighodaro, placing Ighodaro firmly on the DFS radar after posting six points, nine rebounds, and one assist in 25 minutes in his last start. Dunn and Fleming should also handle sizable workloads in a depleted rotation, while Bouyea offers some playmaking appeal in expanded minutes.
--Brian DailisanSource: Amanda_Pflugrad
April 12, 2026
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Jalen Green (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Oklahoma City, marking his second straight absence as the team heads into the Play-In Tournament. With multiple starters sidelined,
Jamaree Bouyea is positioned for an expanded role after logging four points, two rebounds, and three assists in 27 minutes in his last start.
Oso Ighodaro and
Rasheer Fleming should also see increased involvement, making them viable deep DFS options. Bouyea offers modest playmaking upside, while the depleted rotation creates opportunity across the board.
--Brian DailisanSource: Steve McGehee
April 12, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against Utah, and the team has confirmed he will play. Head coach JJ Redick noted that no player is expected to exceed low-30s minutes, while
Marcus Smart will be on a minutes restriction in his second game back. James has averaged 28.0 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 7.7 rebounds, and 12.7 assists in 34.2 minutes over his last three games, but the expected cap adds DFS risk. With
Austin Reaves (oblique) and
Luka Doncic (hamstring) sidelined,
Rui Hachimura should maintain a steady role.
--Brian DailisanSource: Dave McMenamin
April 12, 2026
Golden State Warriors forward/center
Draymond Green (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers, sitting the regular-season finale for injury management, with the team locked into the Play-In Tournament. His absence opens frontcourt minutes for
Kristaps Porzingis,
Gui Santos, and
Al Horford, all viable DFS options. In their last game, Santos logged seven points, one three-pointer, three rebounds, and six assists in 27 minutes, while Porzingis posted 11 points, seven rebounds, and one block in 26 minutes.
De'Anthony Melton could also take on a larger role with increased minutes and ball-handling duties.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, though he is expected to see limited minutes as he chases the 65-game threshold for end-of-season awards. Jokic has averaged 25.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 11.2 assists in 37.5 minutes over his last five games, including a 14-point triple-double in his last outing. With
Jamal Murray (shoulder),
Aaron Gordon (hamstring), and multiple starters sidelined,
Bruce Brown and
Julian Strawther could see expanded roles, while Jokic carries elite per-minute upside but notable DFS risk due to workload uncertainty.
--Brian DailisanSource: Jared Weiss
April 12, 2026
San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher
Nick Pivetta (elbow) exited with right elbow stiffness after just three innings during Sunday's start against the Colorado Rockies. He had been cruising prior to his departure, amassing four strikeouts with zero runs, zero hits, and zero walks. Pivetta was roughed up with six runs in his first start, but he has been much better across three games since then, surrendering just two runs with 20 strikeouts over that 13-inning span. He owns a 6.7 K/BB ratio with a .114 OBA and 0.62 WHIP in the month of April. The Padres will conduct medical testing and hope that he can return without missing much time (if any at all), especially given how well he has been pitching lately. Pivetta ranks #27 among starters in RotoBaller's latest fantasy baseball rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: San Diego Padres
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (foot) will play in Sunday's game against Denver after missing the last two contests. The second-year guard has been on a strong run, averaging 19.0 points, 1.8 three-pointers, 6.8 rebounds, and 9.6 assists in 34.3 minutes over his last five games, including a 19-point triple-double on April 6. With playoff seeding locked, Castle carries some DFS risk due to potential workload limits, but his all-around production keeps him viable.
De'Aaron Fox and
Devin Vassell remain key offensive pieces alongside him.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs guard/forward
Devin Vassell (ribs) is available for Sunday's game against Denver after shedding his questionable tag due to right ribcage soreness. The 25-year-old has averaged 12.0 points, 2.0 three-pointers, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 31.3 minutes, though his 16.4 usage rate limits his ceiling behind
De'Aaron Fox and
Stephon Castle (foot), who has also been cleared to play. With
Victor Wembanyama out, Vassell offers steady DFS value through minutes and peripherals, while Fox and Castle are positioned to handle the bulk of the offensive workload.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
April 12, 2026
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher
Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever
Jimmy Herget started the game in his absence, but fellow right-hander
Valente Bellozo handled the bulk of the innings with five runs on eight hits (including two homers), four walks, and three strikeouts over 4.1 innings of work. Losing Freeland is brutal for the Rockies, as he had been one of their most dependable starters so far. Through three games, he owns a 2.30 ERA, 7.47 K/9, and 2.30 BB/9. Two of his three starts have come away from Coors Field, which could be part of the reason for his solid results, as well as his 0.57 HR/9 and 50% ground ball rate. He has also tapped into a little more velocity, averaging 92.2 mph on his fastball. That's the third-highest average fastball velocity of his career, as well as his highest mark since 2020. It remains to be seen whether Freeland will miss additional time due to his new shoulder issue. At the very least, it's a situation worth monitoring in the coming days.
--Andersen PickardSource: Thomas Harding
April 12, 2026
San Antonio Spurs forward/center
Victor Wembanyama (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against Denver, sitting out the regular-season finale after returning Friday in a 139-120 win over Dallas. With Wembanyama and
Luke Kornet (shoulder) sidelined, frontcourt minutes open up for
Mason Plumlee and
Kelly Olynyk, while
Bismack Biyombo may also enter the rotation. Olynyk is averaging 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 8.8 minutes, offering modest all-around production in limited run. Plumlee offers more rebounding upside, putting both bigs on the radar as deep DFS options depending on who starts and how the minutes shake out.
--Brian DailisanSource: Paul Garcia
April 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that the organization is "most likely to get some bad news" regarding the injury status of designated hitter
Christian Yelich (hamstring), according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's game early. While medical testing is presumably ongoing, the fact that Murphy publicly expressed pessimism about his diagnosis is concerning. The Brewers have already been dealt bad injury news left and right.
Jackson Chourio (finger) opened the regular season on the 10-day injured list,
Andrew Vaughn (hand) joined him shortly after, and now, it looks like Yelich could be next. The 34-year-old has been producing at a high level offensively, slashing .327/.389/.469 with one home run, 10 RBI, three steals, and 138 wRC+. Assuming that he does miss time, the Brewers will likely take a rotational committee approach to replacing him in the designated hitter slot.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam McCalvy
April 12, 2026
The Chicago White Sox have not yet decided to promote utility prospect
Sam Antonacci from the minors, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. This update conflicts with a previous report from Elijah Evans of Just Baseball, who said that Antonacci would be called up on Tuesday. There has been plenty of confusion about the timeline for his debut, though it does seem like he'll be called up eventually. The 23-year-old game is slashing .317/.509/.488 with two homers, six RBI, four steals, a 24.1% walk rate, a 10.3% strikeout rate, and 171 wRC+ through 12 games at Triple-A so far this season. He also offers defensive versatility with experience playing all four infield spots, plus left field. Antonacci ranks #86 among prospects in Eric Cross' latest dynasty fantasy baseball rankings for RotoBaller.
--Andersen PickardSource: Bruce Levine
April 12, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter
Christian Yelich (hamstring) exited Sunday's game early due to left hamstring tightness, according to an announcement from the team. He was 0-for-2 at the time of his departure, and he was replaced in the lineup by
Gary Sanchez. Yelich will presumably undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury and whether he'll miss additional time. The Brewers can't afford another injury at the moment, as they already lost
Jackson Chourio (finger) and
Andrew Vaughn (hamate) to the 10-day injured list. Yelich has been producing at a high level offensively, slashing .327/.389/.469 with one home run, 10 RBI, three steals, and 138 wRC+. In the event that he does miss time, the Brewers would likely take a rotational committee approach to replacing him in the designated hitter slot.
--Andersen PickardSource: Milwaukee Brewers
April 12, 2026
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (rest) will sit out Sunday's matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mark Scheig of The Hockey News reports. The Bruins have secured a postseason berth and will rest several players, with Pavel Zacha, Hampus Lindholm, Viktor Arvidsson, and Tanner Jeannot joining McAvoy in the press box. With McAvoy and Lindholm unavailable, Mason Lohrei could see time on the first power-play unit. Andrew Peeke and Nikita Zadorov will also be in a position to see significantly more ice time. Henri Jokiharju and Jordan Harris are filling the open spots on defense.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mark Scheig
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators defensemen Jake Sanderson (rest) and Thomas Chabot (rest) won't suit up on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The duo will get some rest before the postseason begins. Recently, Jordan Spence carried a heavy workload on the blue line while Sanderson and Chabot were out with injuries. He will likely have a larger role again on Sunday night and appears set for first power-play duty. Meanwhile, Lassi Thomson, who was limited to just 6:57 of ice time in Saturday's win over the Islanders, should see much more action.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Ottawa Senators forwards Brady Tkachuk (rest) and Tim Stutzle (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. The Senators have clinched a playoff spot and will rest a few players on Sunday, including their two star forwards. Tkachuk appeared to be injured in Saturday's win over the Islanders, but he's reportedly feeling better. Shane Pinto, Warren Foegele, and Nick Cousins could see more usage on Sunday due to the absence of Tkachuk and Stutzle.
--Taavi PailkSource: Julian McKenzie
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (lower body) could return from a five-game absence on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The Ducks captain was back at practice on Saturday. Due to a lower-body injury, Gudas has featured in only three of Anaheim's last 14 games. His experience could be crucial as the team attempts to clinch a playoff spot. The Ducks can end their seven-year playoff drought with a victory over Vancouver. Gudas has notched 13 points (two goals, 11 assists) in 55 appearances this season, averaging nearly three hits per game. He typically plays a third-pairing role on defense, which hinders Gudas' chances of making a fantasy impact.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Anaheim Ducks forward Cutter Gauthier (upper body) is set to rejoin the action on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The talented goal-scorer has missed five games due to an upper-body injury. Before exiting the lineup in late March, Gauthier scored in back-to-back games. He leads Anaheim with 38 goals and has 65 points in 73 appearances. It has been 12 years since the last time a Ducks player scored as many goals in a season. Gauthier practiced on the third line Saturday, working with Jeffrey Viel and Mason McTavish. In three prior meetings with the Canucks this season, Gauthier has recorded one goal and one assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (upper body) won't play on Sunday against the New York Islanders and will miss the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team announced that Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The former Islander was injured while blocking a shot in Saturday's loss to Columbus. Dobson will finish the regular season with 47 points (12 goals, 35 assists) and a league-high 188 blocks in 80 games. Montreal recalled David Reinbacher from the minors to bolster its defense. With Alexandre Carrier (upper body) also injured, Reinbacher is set to make his NHL debut on Sunday. He has been productive in the AHL, posting 24 points (five goals, 19 assists) in 57 games.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
April 12, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver
Quentin Johnston is on track to handle an increased workload during the 2026 season.
Keenan Allen remains a free agent, and at this point, it seems unlikely that he'll return to the Bolts. Barring a big
Tre' Harris breakout, Johnston should take over as the Chargers' No. 2 wide receiver behind
Ladd McConkey. The TCU product's biggest issue in the past has been drops, so he'll need to demonstrate more reliable hands in order to thrive with additional volume. We saw his improved catching skills last year, as he finished the season with a career-low two drops despite handling a career-high 77% snap share. Managers should feel encouraged by his reliability last season, when he finished as the WR34 with 735 yards and eight touchdowns. He's trending up and represents an intriguing target in dynasty leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce has cooled off slightly over the last three seasons, but he remains a high-end scoring fantasy option in fantasy football. After an impressive seven-year stretch in which he delivered six TE1 finishes and one TE2 finish, he has been the TE3, TE5, and TE3 over the last three years, respectively. His reception total dropped to 76 last season (his lowest mark since 2015), but he still mustered 851 yards and five touchdowns. Fantasy managers' biggest complaint was likely that he lacked consistency, ranking outside the top 16 fantasy tight ends in eight of his 17 games. He also took a major step backward near the end of the season; over his final five weeks, he ranked 35th among tight ends in fantasy points per game. Part of that was because
Patrick Mahomes (knee) tore his ACL in Week 15, but it was a disappointing stretch nonetheless. Managers pursuing Kelce in redraft leagues next season will have to be okay with his high ceiling and low floor. The conversation in dynasty leagues is a little more complex. Kelce's new three-year deal with the Chiefs has two void years, so it's effectively a one-year deal that will let him retire after 2026. Assuming this is his last year in the league, managers should look to trade away Kelce for some sort of return this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Washington Nationals third baseman
Brady House struggled in his first taste of MLB action in 2025, posting a .574 OPS with just four home runs across 274 plate appearances. Early on in 2026, House appears to have turned a corner. The 22-year-old is hitting .255/.321/.431 with two home runs, five RBI, and seven runs scored across his first 56 plate appearances of the year. House also looks to have locked down every day playing time and a prominent spot in the Nationals lineup, as he's batted third in nine of his 13 games played so far this season. With a 28.6% strikeout rate, swing-and-miss remains a concern in House's profile. Still, he's logged an impressive 11.4% barrel rate and improved his walk rate by six percentage points from 2025. In leagues where he's not already rostered, House profiles as a worthy waiver wire target for fantasy managers across most league formats.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Chicago White Sox infield prospect
Sam Antonacci has yet to make his MLB debut. However, the team is expected to promote him from Triple-A for the start of their three-game set on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci has gotten off to a hot start this season in the minors, hitting .317/.509/.488 with two home runs, six RBI, six runs scored, and four stolen bases across 58 plate appearances. Across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025, Antonacci got on base at a .433 clip and stole 48 bags. He also hit just five home runs, so fantasy managers should not expect Antonacci to provide much in the power categories. Still, Antonacci should be able to carve out a regular role with the White Sox with even modest production at the plate and could be a valuable source of speed for fantasy managers to target on the waiver wire.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker is one of the biggest risers this offseason, offering WR3/flex appeal for deeper fantasy leagues in 2026. The 24-year-old missed the first six games of last season but quickly took on a substantial role upon his return. After a reduced role in his first game back, he played at least 66% of the offensive snaps in each of his remaining 10 contests. He supplanted
Xavier Legette as the Panthers' No. 2 receiver behind
Tetairoa McMillan. Taking on a bigger offensive workload, he averaged 3.7 catches, 46.9 yards, and 0.4 touchdowns per game from Week 11 through Week 18. Coker ranked as the WR26 in PPR leagues during that span, and he kept his momentum going into the playoffs, where he caught nine passes for 134 yards and one touchdown in the Panthers' Wild Card loss. He ranks 173rd overall in RotoBaller's early redraft rankings for 2026, making him a projected 12th-round pick in 12-team leagues. He also ranks as the WR61 in the latest dynasty rankings, but he has top-36 upside and is an intriguing low-cost target in dynasty trades this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays catcher
Tyler Heineman (back) is currently battling back spasms, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. While Toronto has not placed Heineman on the Injured List, the team's matchup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins marks his third consecutive game out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup. Heineman's availability is made more important by the absence of Blue Jays starting catcher
Alejandro Kirk (thumb), who is currently on the injured list due to a fractured left thumb. With both Kirk and Heineman sidelined, rookie catcher
Brandon Valenzuela has been getting the nod behind the plate for Toronto. Heineman was effective in a backup role behind Kirk in 2025, hitting .289/.361/.416 with three home runs, 20 RBI, 25 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Heineman could have some deep-league fantasy value as an injury replacement off the waiver wire, provided he can avoid an injured list stint of his own.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Keegan Matheson
April 12, 2026
Chicago Cubs reliever
Hunter Harvey (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation, per Elise Menaker of Marquee Sports Network. The Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher
Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move. Across four innings (four games) before getting injured, Harvey recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with four strikeouts. The hard-throwing right-hander has shown flashes of high-leverage effectiveness at points throughout his career, but he's had a difficult time staying healthy in recent seasons. Harvey was limited to just 12 appearances in 2025 by shoulder and adductor issues. In his absence, the Cubs will likely rely more heavily on relievers
Ben Brown and
Caleb Thielbar as the bridge to closer
Daniel Palencia.
--Will BradySource: Marquee Sports Network - Elise Menaker
April 12, 2026
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
DJ Moore is coming off a subpar season, but this past offseason's trade should bode well for his fantasy outlook going forward. Moore was held to a modest 50 catches, 682 yards, and six touchdowns as a Chicago Bear in 2025, ranking as the overall WR35 in PPR leagues. That was Moore's worst single-season fantasy finish since his rookie campaign in 2018, when he was the WR39. It seemed as though the 28-year-old simply fell out of favor in head coach Ben Johnson's new-look Bears offense last year. The veteran receiver dropped below
Luther Burden III,
Rome Odunze, and
Colston Loveland in the pecking order, so when the Bears were offered a second-round pick for him, they pounced on the opportunity. It was a somewhat pricey addition for the Bills, but it should elevate their offense and give them a true WR1. He'll immediately become
Josh Allen's favorite target, surpassing
Khalil Shakir on the depth chart. Moore is under contract through 2029, so he has a relatively favorable fantasy outlook. There are worse things than operating as Josh Allen's favorite target for four consecutive years, so as long as he stays healthy, Moore could return to his pre-2025 form going forward. He's an intriguing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues this offseason.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
April 12, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter
Eloy Jimenez was added to the team's MLB roster on Sunday. Jimenez replaces outfielder/designated hitter
George Springer (toe), who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Jimenez last appeared in the big leagues in 2024, hitting .238/.289/.336 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs scored, and three stolen bases across 349 plate appearances split between the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles. While Jimenez has fallen on hard times in recent years, he was an above-average hitter by measure of OPS+ as recently as 2023. With Springer out, he could have a chance to earn regular playing time in Toronto. In the Blue Jays' Sunday matchup against the Minnesota Twins, Jimenez got the start at designated hitter and batted seventh.
--Will BradySource: Toronto Blue Jays
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