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Wide Receiver Duke Smith No Longer at Auburn
Redshirt freshman receiver Duke Smith is no longer listed on Auburn's roster. Smith did not record a stat last season, but played in four games at receiver and special teams. He had played well this spring and was getting work in with the second-team offense. Smith was a four-star athlete in the 2025 class, rated as the nation's No. 2 athlete. His twin brother, Erick Smith, remains a part of the team.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Kyle Schwarber Missing a Second Straight Game With Back Injury
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (back) is sitting out of Wednesday's game against the division-rival Washington Nationals for the second straight game due to a back issue, according to MLB.com. First baseman Bryce Harper will serve as the DH and bat third, with Alec Bohm starting at first base and batting cleanup, and Edmundo Sosa manning third and batting eighth against Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas. Schwarber, MLB's leader in home runs with 29, was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with lower-back tightness, and he'll miss a second straight game. As of right now, the elite left-handed power hitter is being considered day-to-day, but that could change quickly if Schwarbs is unable to return to Philly's lineup by this weekend. His next chance to return will be for Thursday's series finale in D.C. against the Nats. The 33-year-old veteran has been on a heater of late, going 7-for-23 (.304) with five home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in his last six games. Fantasy managers should check back on Schwarber's condition on Thursday.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
West Virginia Quarterback Competition Ongoing
Rich Rodriguez recently stated that there is not a starting quarterback in place for the Mountaineers' 2026 season as of right now. Michael Hawkins Jr., the Oklahoma transfer, is competing with Scotty Fox, who started five games for West Virginia a season ago. On Hawkins, Rodriguez stated that "We brought him in with the expectation he'd compete for the starting job. He's got three years. Scotty Fox played as a 17-year-old true freshman last year, and he's got three more years, too. Those two guys are leading the pack right now. I think Mike's got a great skill set. He can run and throw, and he's decisive. I've really been pleased with him. Scotty, as a true freshman, I thought he performed pretty well, and he's going to be even better." Hawkins likely has the edge due to his experience, but this competition is far from over.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Brian Kelly Joining CBS Sports
After a disastrous four-year run at LSU, Brian Kelly was fired mid-season. Kelly has now landed a broadcasting job, as the former Notre Dame head coach will now be calling Mountain West games for CBS Sports in his new role as a college football color analyst. As of right now, it is just a one-year deal. Kelly does still want to coach, so it remains to be seen if he will take a coaching job following the 2026 season. He has accumulated a career record of 297-109-2, with his best season coming in 2012 when he led Notre Dame to a title game appearance. It remains to be seen whether or not he will retain his Cajun accent during commentary this season.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Caleb Durbin Suffers Dislocated Pinkie on Wednesday
Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin (finger) was pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Colorado Rockies after suffering a left fifth finger subluxation, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Durbin injured his finger while sliding into first base in the third inning. He was replaced at third base by Anthony Siegler, with Andruw Monastario going to second base, and Marcelo Mayer (foot) entering the game to play shortstop. Before leaving early, Durbin went 0-for-2 at the plate at Coors Field. Until we know more about Durbin's condition, we'll call him day-to-day, but this certainly has the potential to sideline him for an unknown period of time going forward. The 26-year-old former 14th-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2021 out of Washington University in St. Louis came into Wednesday's tilt hitting just .220 (50-for-227) with five home runs and seven stolen bases, but he has emerged lately as a waiver-wire pickup after hitting .317 (20-for-63) with four home runs, five doubles, eight RBI, 10 runs, and three steals in 18 games in June.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Khobie Martin Looking to "Blossom" in 2026
Indiana sophomore running back Khobie Martin is an under-the-radar name for the 2026 season. Martin was stuck behind Kaelon Black and Roman Hemby last season on the National Championship-winning roster, but still managed to rush 78 times for 505 yards and six touchdowns as a redshirt freshman. Martin topped 100 yards and two touchdowns twice, early in the season in blowout wins over Indiana State and Illinois. Curt Cignetti has always deployed a committee backfield, and Martin is joined by Boston College transfer Turbo Richard this season. Despite that, there is real potential for Martin to break out. An NFL scout stated that "you'll see guys like running back Khobie Martin blossom after he played behind Black and Hemby, who are both in NFL camps."
Source: On3
Source: On3
Jack Flaherty on Track to Return on Sunday Against Astros
Nothing is official yet, but Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (ankle) is on track to be activated from the 15-day injured list to start against the Houston Astros on Sunday, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. The Tigers might roll with six starting pitchers for at least one turn through the rotation. The Tigers saw enough after Flaherty allowed two runs in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven in his minor-league rehab start on Tuesday at Double-A Erie. He threw 83 pitches in that outing, so he shouldn't be facing any workload restrictions in his likely return to Detroit's rotation this weekend against Houston. The 30-year-old's scheduled matchup on Sunday isn't a bad one, but fantasy managers in deeper leagues aren't in any hurry to throw Flaherty back into their starting lineups after he went 1-8 with a 5.35 ERA ( 4.09 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 78 strikeouts and 34 walks in 65 2/3 innings across his first 15 starts in 2026. But if Flaherty can get his walk rate down going into the second half of the year, he could be a positive regression candidate to target on the waiver wire. Flaherty is currently rostered in 42% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Nick Lodolo "Showed Up Pretty Good" on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (wrist) "showed up pretty good" on Wednesday morning after being pulled from his start on Tuesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers early after he was hit on the left wrist by a 107 mph comebacker, according to NBC 5 Cincinnati's Charlie Clifford. X-rays came back negative on Lodolo's wrist, and manager Terry Francona said the southpaw had minimal swelling, making it seem likely that he'll be ready to take his next turn in the Reds' starting rotation, which is lined up for a rematch against the first-place Brewers on Monday on the road. The former seventh overall pick in 2019 out of Texas Christian University tossed four shutout innings on Tuesday before departing and walked one and fanned six for a no-decision. He has been highly inconsistent in his first nine starts in 2026 in his fifth year in the big leagues, going 2-2 with a 5.59 ERA (5.38 FIP) and 1.52 WHIP with only 38 strikeouts and 18 walks in 46 2/3 innings pitched. Lodolo won't be a recommended fantasy streamer if he takes his next scheduled turn on the hill in Milwaukee.
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Hunter Greene in Line to Make Season Debut Next Week
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) will make a third minor-league rehab start on Sunday at Triple-A Louisville, and if all goes well, then he will rejoin the Reds' starting rotation for his 2026 season debut, according to Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati. Greene is set to go around 80 to 85 pitches on Sunday, according to manager Terry Francona. Following surgery back in March to remove bone chips from his right elbow, the hard-throwing Greene is nearing his return to the big leagues, making him a priority waiver-wire target in any leagues where he's still available. He looked good in his first two rehab starts, reaching the upper-90s with his heater while throwing eight scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and two walks. The 26-year-old former second overall pick in 2017 has ace potential when healthy with a career 30% strikeout rate in 495 2/3 big-league innings. Greene has a 3.65 ERA (3.83 FIP) and 1.14 WHIP in his four years with the Reds, and he's posted an ERA under 3.00 in each of his last two seasons. He's currently rostered in 69% of Yahoo leagues. Pick him up now.
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Source: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
Ryan McMahon Lands on Injured List With Illness
The New York Yankees placed third baseman Ryan McMahon (illness) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a throat infection, according to MLB.com. McMahon is also recovering from an ear infection and will miss at least the next 10 days after having not played since Sunday. The good news is that the 31-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder is expected to be ready to return to the big-league roster when he's eligible on July 3. In the meantime, expect the Yankees to mix and match at the hot corner with the speedy Jose Caballero, veteran Amed Rosario, and Oswaldo Cabrera, who was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. McMahon, who is currently rostered in just 2% of Yahoo leagues, has really fallen off offensively in his first full year in the Bronx in 2026, slashing .210/.269/.360 with a .629 OPS, eight home runs, 23 RBI, 19 runs, three stolen bases, and a 30.7% strikeout rate in his 202 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ernie Clement Out Again on Wednesday With Hip Injury
Toronto Blue Jays utility infielder Ernie Clement (hip) is out of the team's starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday against the visiting Houston Astros at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Luis Urias, who homered on Tuesday in his debut with Toronto, will make another start at the keystone and will hit ninth in the batting order against Astros right-hander Mike Burrows. Clement also missed two games over the weekend with soreness in his left hip, so it's something to watch moving forward. For now, fantasy managers should consider the versatile infielder to be day-to-day and check back to see if he's available to play in Thursday's series opener at home against the Texas Rangers. The 30-year-old former fourth-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2017 out of the University of Virginia has minimal power or speed, but he makes a lot of contact, is hitting a strong .293 (86-for-294), and is eligible in Yahoo leagues at second base, first base, third base, and shortstop. Clement has hit .269 (18-for-67) with two homers, a double, a triple, six RBI, and 10 runs scored in his 17 games in June.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Adolis Garcia Undergoes Successful Lat Surgery
The Philadelphia Phillies said on Wednesday that outfielder Adolis Garcia (lat) underwent successful surgery to fix his torn right lat in Chicago, according to Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garcia is facing a recovery time of six to eight months, so he will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The 33-year-old Cuban right-handed slugger should have ample time to be ready for the start of the 2027 campaign, but the damage has been done to his fantasy profile. Before suffering a season-ending torn lat, Garcia was struggling in Philly to the tune of a .195/.270/.329 slash line, .599 OPS, seven home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs scored, three stolen bases, 21 walks, and 84 strikeouts in 67 games across 259 plate appearances. The two-time All-Star has not been the same since he hit a career-best 39 home runs and drove in 107 runs in 2023 with the Texas Rangers on his way to leading them to their first World Series title. There probably isn't going to be a ton of interest in a fading power hitter coming off a serious injury when he hits the open market this winter.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer - Lochlahn March
Pistons Remain Interested in Tyler Herro
Milwaukee Bucks new guard Tyler Herro might not be with his new organization for long. The Detroit Pistons were reportedly interested in Herro before he was traded to the Bucks in a blockbuster deal on Monday. Despite the move, Detroit is rumored to still be pursuing Herro, assuming the Bucks would be interested in trading him. The expectation is that the Bucks want to keep Herro and attempt to build around him. If that happens, the Pistons will likely need to turn their attention elsewhere, such as Norman Powell, with Austin Reaves signing a long-term deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. If Herro is off the table, Powell might be the next best option as the Pistons attempt to add more scoring talent alongside Cade Cunningham.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Source: Detroit Free Press
Chris Olave Wants to Get a New Deal Done Before Training Camp
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave said he would love to get something done on a contract extension before training camp this summer to "not affect team chemistry," according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. Olave seemed optimistic during organized team activities that he and the team could get something worked out soon. The Saints have been in talks with the former first-rounder since last year about a new deal, and both sides have spoken positively of the situation. Although Olave wasn't a full participant in OTAs and minicamp as he recovered from a blood-clot issue that kept him out of Week 18 last year, he spent the offseason around the team's facility, which is a good sign. The 25-year-old wideout is expected to come off blood-thinners at the end of the month and should be a full-go for training camp at the end of July. In 16 starts in 2025 in his fourth year in the NFL, Olave meshed nicely with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and finished with career highs in catches (100), targets (156), receiving yards (1,163), and touchdowns (nine). In head coach Kellen Moore's rising offense, Olave is a clear WR1 fantasy target with a stable floor.
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Xavier Tillman to Play Overseas
NBA center Xavier Tillman has decided to head overseas and has signed with the Turkish club Trabzonspor. The big man has struggled to find consistent playing time in recent years, so he'll head overseas. This past season, Tillman played a minimal role in 30 games between the Boston Celtics and Charlotte Hornets. Tillman hasn't seen significant minutes in a rotation since his early days with the Memphis Grizzlies. It's possible that Tillman jumpstarts his career in Turkey and returns to the league at some point.
Source: basketnews.com
Source: basketnews.com
Bobby Witt Jr. Out for Fifth Straight Game With MCL Sprain
Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is missing his fifth straight game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field as he recovers from a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee, per MLB.com. Tyler Tolbert is making another start at the 6 for KC and will bat ninth in the batting order on Wednesday against Rays right-hander Griffin Jax. The Royals are optimistic that Witt will not need a stint on the injured list, and the fact that he was able to do pre-game workouts before the first two games of the series in Tampa is a good sign. Witt's next chance to return to the starting nine will be for Thursday's series finale against the Rays. Fantasy managers will want to check back then for an update on the 26-year-old two-time All-Star, who is hitting a strong .294/.368/.465 with an .833 OPS, 10 homers, 32 RBI, 28 stolen bases, and 40 runs scored in his 299 at-bats in 2026. When active, the former second overall pick in 2019 is a must-start in all fantasy formats. Tolbert should continue to be ignored in DFS lineups.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dominic Canzone Returns From Hamstring Injury on Wednesday
Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Wednesday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Braxton Ashcraft at PNC Park, according to MLB.com. Canzone was held out as a precaution in Tuesday's win over the Pirates due to a right-hamstring injury. The left-handed-hitting outfielder is back now, though, and he should draw consideration as a waiver-wire pickup in fantasy baseball leagues on the strong side of a platoon for the M's at DH. The 28-year-old has already set new career highs in home runs (12) and RBI (33) in 70 games this year while slashing a nice .281/.353/.562 with a .915 OPS, 28 runs scored, and a stolen base in 201 plate appearances. Canzone has really come on strong in June, going 19-for-54 (.352) with five home runs, two doubles, a triple, 10 RBI, and 10 runs scored in 19 games played. Fantasy managers searching for outfield upgrades should consider Canzone, who is only rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Buddy Hield Emerging as Option for Heat
Atlanta Hawks guard Buddy Hield is not expected to be back with the organization next season. Hield was traded to the Hawks mid-season, and is unlikely to be part of their future. The Hawks can buy out Hield's contract for $3 million and save $6 million in cap space by doing that. If this happens, the Miami Heat are rumored to be a potential suitor for Hield. The organization has shown interest in Hield in the past. The Heat should be in the market for veteran sharpshooters, especially if Norman Powell heads elsewhere in free agency. This past season, Hield averaged 7.6 points, 1.4 assists, and a .349 three-point percentage across 51 games between the Golden State Warriors and Hawks. The 33-year-old could see his value rise if he ends up in Miami.
Source: Miami Herald
Source: Miami Herald
Jaguars, Brenton Strange Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars and standout tight end Brenton Strange agreed to a three-year contract extension on Wednesday worth up to $48 million with $25 million guaranteed, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. In 12 games last season, the Penn State product caught 46 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns, and he has become a key part of quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars' offensive scheme. The 25-year-old was taken in the second round (61st overall) in the 2023 NFL draft, and he has caught 91 of his 122 targets for 986 yards and six touchdowns in 43 regular-season games (26 starts) in his three years in the league. Strange has improved a bit each year in terms of production, and even though the Jags added two rookie TEs in this year's draft, he's expected to be the unquestioned No. 1 pass-catching option at the position again in 2026. With the Jaguars potentially taking another step forward in head coach Liam Coen's offense in Year 2, Strange will be an intriguing TE2 with upside in fantasy drafts this fall. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 19 fantasy TE.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Austin Reaves Signs Four-Year Deal with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves intends to sign a long-term extension with the organization. According to Shams Charania, Reaves intends to sign a four-year, $185 million deal, which includes a player option for the final year of the contract. Reaves recently declined a $14.9 million player option to get a long-term deal in free agency. The Lakers stated ahead of this deal that bringing back Reaves was a priority for them. He now lands the largest deal for an undrafted player in NBA history. Reaves is well deserving of a long-term contract after the numbers he has posted over the last few seasons. Reaves averaged 23.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.5 assists across 34.5 minutes per game in 51 contests this past season. He figures to remain a focal point in this offense moving forward.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Brian Thomas Jr. to be Used More Down the Field?
NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reports that multiple people on the Jacksonville Jaguars coaching staff have said that wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has come back on strong during offseason workouts and has focused on the mental element of his game as well as improving his chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence as he enters Year 3 in 2026. One source told Wolfe that Thomas has been "night and day" this offseason compared to his disappointing sophomore campaign in 2025, in which he caught 48 of 91 targets for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular-season starts after posting an 87-1,282-10 line in 17 games in his rookie season. The former first-rounder out of LSU is expected to be used a lot more down the field in 2026 on vertical routes, and the Jags think that's where the 23-year-old can really take the next step. Thomas is going to have to battle for targets with Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and tight end Brenton Strange, but all signs this offseason are pointing towards a clear bounce-back for Thomas. Target him as a solid WR3/flex with upside for more in 2026 fantasy drafts.
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Abner Uribe to Serve One-Game Suspension on Wednesday
The Milwaukee Brewers said that right-handed reliever Abner Uribe will serve his one-game suspension on Wednesday night in Cincinnati against the division-rival Reds, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Major League Baseball handed Uribe a one-game suspension for what they deemed an unsportsmanlike celebration during his relief appearance against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals in late May. He has continued to be available out of Milwaukee's bullpen while appealing the suspension, but he'll now accept the ban after pitching in four of the last five days. He'll be unavailable for the series finale on Wednesday at Great American Ballpark, but he'll be back in the Brewers' bullpen for Friday's series opener at home against the division-rival Chicago Cubs. Right-hander Trevor Megill is the team's primary closer, but Uribe has value in fantasy leagues that count holds. Going into Wednesday's action, the 26-year-old Dominican hurler has a 4-2 record with a 3.38 ERA (3.44 FIP), 1.12 WHIP, five saves, 31 strikeouts, and 11 walks in 29 1/3 relief innings. Uribe is rostered in 56% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Blaze Alexander Returns From Knee Injury on Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Blaze Alexander (knee) is starting at third base and batting ninth for Wednesday's series finale in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano, per MLB.com. Alexander had to be pulled from Monday's series opener against the Angels after fouling a ball off his right knee. He missed Game 2 of the series on Tuesday, but he's back in there on Wednesday. The 27-year-old former 11th-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2018 has taken over at the hot corner in Baltimore over Coby Mayo with Jordan Westburgh (elbow) out for the entire 2026 season. Alexander is hitting a strong .310 (53-for-171) in his first 67 games with the O's, but he lacks power and won't have much DFS appeal on Wednesday at the bottom of the batting order. He's added three home runs, 23 RBI, eight steals, and 22 runs scored across his 190 plate appearances. In five career at-bats against Soriano, Alexander is hitting .400 with a 1.000 OPS and one RBI.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jackson Holliday Missing Fourth Straight Game on Wednesday
Baltimore Orioles middle infielder Jackson Holliday (groin) is missing a fourth straight game on Wednesday in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels, according to MLB.com. Jeremiah Jackson will make another start at the keystone and will bat eighth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. The good news for Holliday is that he was able to do pre-game work with the team before the first two games of the series at Angel Stadium, signaling that he's likely to avoid another trip to the injured list with his groin soreness. The Orioles have a scheduled day off on Thursday, so Holliday's next chance to rejoin the starting lineup will come in Friday's series opener versus the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers should check back then for an update. The 22-year-old former first overall pick in 2022 is rostered in just 30% of Yahoo leagues at the moment after getting a late start to his third year in the majors due to a broken hamate bone suffered in spring training. Since returning, he has gone just 17-for-85 (.200) with four homers, 12 RBI, 14 runs, three stolen bases, 11 walks, and 29 strikeouts in 98 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Josh Lowe Recalled and Starting on Wednesday for Angels
The Los Angeles Angels recalled outfielder Josh Lowe from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday, and he is starting in center field and batting eighth for the Angels against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Trey Gibson, according to MLB.com. Lowe could get some run in the short term in Anaheim against right-handed pitching with Mike Trout (hamstring) on the injured list and Jose Siri away for a few days while on paternity leave. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger teased power/speed upside earlier in his career with the Tampa Bay Rays after they made him the 13th overall pick in 2016, but injuries have gotten in the way, and he hit a low point earlier this year when the Angels sent him to the minors. In his first 125 at-bats in Anaheim in 2026, Lowe has hit a lowly .184 (23-for-125) with five home runs, 14 RBI, eight runs, one steal, and a 29.1% strikeout rate. In the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League with Salt Lake, Lowe hit .299/.397/.617 with a 1.014 OPS, nine homers, 29 RBI, six steals, and 21 runs in 26 games played. Only in AL-only leagues should managers fork out FAAB for Lowe at this time.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Hurston Waldrep Nearing Return to Major Leagues?
MLB.com's Mark Bowman thinks that Atlanta Braves right-hander Hurston Waldrep could be the best candidate for the team's open starting rotation spot after they optioned right-hander J.R. Ritchie to Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday. Waldrep has recovered from right-elbow surgery and threw 71 pitches in 4 2/3 innings for Gwinnett on Sunday. The 24-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida has allowed six earned runs on seven hits with 11 walks and 13 strikeouts in 15 1/3 innings pitched in five starts so far in 2026 with Gwinnett, the rookie-level Florida Complex League, and at Double-A Columbus. In his 10 outings (nine starts) for the Braves last year before he was shut down with elbow issues, Waldrep went 6-1 with a 2.88 ERA (3.21 FIP), 1.19 WHIP, and 55:22 K:BB in 56 1/3 frames. If fully healthy, Waldrep could stick in Atlanta's rotation for the rest of the season, and he should start attracting more interest off the waiver wire. He's currently rostered in only 5% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Source: MLB.com - Mark Bowman
Chris Godwin Jr. the Odds-on Favorite to Take Over WR1 Role in Tampa?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran wide receiver Chris Godwin Jr. could be the odds-on favorite to take over the team's WR1 job in 2026 now that Mike Evans is in San Francisco, according to River Wells of Sports Illustrated. Godwin signed a big deal worth $22 million per year before the start of last season, but he was hurt for most of 2025 and finished with 33 receptions on 55 targets for a career-low 360 yards and two touchdowns in nine games (six starts) in his ninth year in the NFL (all with Tampa). The 30-year-old has spoken at length about how good he feels about where his health is. Godwin got a lot of looks in the slot during organized team activities and minicamp and looked crisp with the ball in his hands. Second-year wideout Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan should also have bigger roles in 2026 in Tampa's passing game, but Godwin has plenty of trust from veteran quarterback Baker Mayfield and could return excellent value in PPR leagues if he can stay healthy. Godwin has played in only 16 games the last two years due to injuries, but before that, he had three straight 1,000-yard campaigns. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 48 fantasy WR going into the 2026 season.
Source: Sports Illustrated - River Wells
Source: Sports Illustrated - River Wells
Amon-Ra St. Brown Looks Stronger and More Explosive
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to be quarterback Jared Goff's security blanket and "looks a little stronger and more explosive" as he heads into his sixth year in the league in 2026, according to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official website. St. Brown proved difficult to cover for the team's defenders during a recent two-day minicamp. The 26-year-old former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of USC has led the league in catches (547) in the last five seasons and should continue to be an elite player for fantasy managers in 2026. St. Brown is the Lions' unquestioned WR1 and has made the Pro Bowl in four straight seasons. In 17 starts in 2025, he caught 117 passes (career-high 172 targets) for 1,401 yards and 11 touchdowns. St. Brown has had 100-plus receptions and over 1,000 receiving yards in each of the last four seasons, and he's scored double-digit touchdowns in each of the last three years in Detroit's improved offense. He will come off the board in the early rounds of fantasy drafts again this fall, and he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 5 fantasy WR.
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman
Roman Anthony hasn't Made Any Substantive Progress
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (finger, wrist) hasn't made any substantive progress while the Red Sox have been on their road trip, interim manager Chad Tracy told Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Anthony has occasionally tried to swing a lighter bat, but he hasn't moved to a real bat/hitting progression. It's not what Boston or Anthony's fantasy managers want to hear. The 22-year-old former top prospect has been sidelined since May 7 and was hitting only .229 (25-for-109) with a homer, five RBI, 12 runs, two steals, 20 walks, and 33 strikeouts in 30 games early in the year at the time of his finger/wrist injury. Anthony looked the part after his first MLB call-up in 2025, slashing .292/.396/.463 with eight homers, 18 doubles, 32 RBI, 48 runs, and four steals in his first 71 games played, but he closed out the year on the injured list and wasn't able to help the BoSox in the postseason. He's trying to recover from a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, and until he ramps up his hitting progression, it will be hard to pinpoint a potential return for Anthony in the second half. Although it's been a disappointing first full year in the big leagues, Anthony deserves to be stashed in all fantasy formats for his power/speed upside.
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Source: The Boston Globe - Tim Healey
Terrance Ferguson Could Take Big Step Forward in 2026
The Los Angeles Rams have a crowded group of tight ends entering the 2026 season, but several people in the Rams' building have pointed to Terrance Ferguson as a player they think will take a step forward this year, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Fellow TE Tyler Higbee said that the position is "one of the tougher" spots to transition from college to the NFL, but that Ferguson has "got it." "He's going to be a great player," Higbee said. The 23-year-old caught just 11 passes on 25 targets for 231 yards and three touchdowns in 14 regular-season games (three starts) in 2025 after the Rams took him in the second round (46th overall) out of the University of Oregon. The Rams took Max Klare in the second round back in April, and they also have Colby Parkinson and Davis Allen at the position, making it an uphill battle for regular targets at the position in an offense where both receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams will continue to draw most of the aerial targets from quarterback Matthew Stafford. Ferguson might have the most long-term pass-catching upside of anyone in the Rams' TE room, but fantasy managers are going to have to play the long game here.
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
Source: ESPN.com - Sarah Barshop
