April 11, 2026

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (upper body) will return to the blue paint on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, Olivia McDonald of Canucks Insider reports. He has shaken off an upper-body injury, which kept Lankinen sidelined for three games. Lankinen celebrated a rare victory in his last outing, despite giving up six goals against Colorado. He has picked up just four wins in 2026, posting a 9-26-5 record for the season. Lankinen owns a 3.69 goals-against average and a .875 save percentage. The Finnish netminder is unlikely to celebrate a second consecutive victory on Saturday, as he faces a playoff-hungry Sharks team that has gone 3-0-0 against Vancouver in 2025-26, with 14 goals scored.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Olivia McDonald

April 11, 2026

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman (personal) will rejoin the lineup on Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan. He sat out Thursday's loss to Colorado for the birth of his son. Coleman is tied with Joel Farabee for the second-most goals on the team, finding the back of the net 19 times in 65 games. The 34-year-old has also contributed 14 assists. Coleman & Co. have struggled for goals during the 2025-26 campaign, with only Chicago and Vancouver having worse scoring rates. However, Saturday's game brings them a favorable matchup, as the Flames will face Niklas Kokko, who will make his first NHL start in the Kraken crease.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Pat Steinberg

April 11, 2026

Seattle Kraken goaltender Niklas Kokko will make his first career start on Saturday against the Calgary Flames, Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network reports. The Kraken have lost all three of their first-choice options in the crease, Joey Daccord (lower body), Philipp Grubauer (lower body), and Matt Murray (personal), and must rely on a rookie netminder to keep them alive in the Western Conference playoff race. Kokko will be backed up by another inexperienced netminder, Victor Ostman. The 22-year-old Finnish native, who was a second-round pick in 2022, made his NHL debut on Feb. 25, allowing two goals in a relief effort during a 7-2 loss to St. Louis. He has posted an 18-10-2 record, a 3.10 goals-against average, a .903 save percentage, and two shutouts in the AHL this season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: Mike Benton

April 11, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (lower body) will miss the last three games of the season. He exited Wednesday's loss to Washington with a lower-body injury, and there's not enough time left in the campaign for Stolarz to play again. The 32-year-old couldn't match last season's success, going 10-10-3. He finished the campaign with a 3.28 goals-against average and a career-low .893 save percentage. Joseph Woll will start Saturday night against the Florida Panthers. Artur Akhtyamov, who made his first career start in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders, may also see some action in the final week of the regular season.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

April 11, 2026

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (lower body) remains week-to-week and is not expected to play until the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs start. Dallas has three regular-season games remaining, starting with Saturday's matchup with the New York Rangers. Hintz has sat out 17 games due to a lower-body injury. He might also miss some postseason action, as Stars general manager Jim Nill told reporters the team isn't sure whether Hintz will be available for Game 1 of the opening round. Hintz will finish the 2025-26 regular season with 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists) in 53 games. Justin Hryckowian has done well in an expanded role during Hintz's absence, looking to extend his point streak to three games on Saturday.--Taavi Pailk
Source: TSN

April 11, 2026

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (undisclosed) will miss the rest of the season. The Swedish netminder is dealing with nagging injuries and won't dress for the final three games of the year. There is no point in playing him, as the Devils have already been eliminated from playoff contention. Markstrom had a tough second campaign in New Jersey, allowing over three goals per game (3.07) with a .883 save percentage. His record was still respectable at 23-19-1, but he will be disappointed not to have helped his team reach the postseason. Jake Allen and Nico Daws will share the final few games, with Allen starting on Saturday against Detroit.--Taavi Pailk
Source: NHL.com

April 11, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (shin) was hopeful that he'd be back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox, but he will be held out as a precaution with a shin injury, according to MLB.com. Thomas Saggese will make the start at the 6 for St. Louis and will hit seventh against Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez. Winn was pulled from Friday's series opener against Boston after he was hit by a pitch in his left shin. It doesn't sound like a very serious injury, so Winn should be ready to play in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium against the BoSox. Perhaps the day of rest will be good for Winn, who has really struggled at the plate in his first 39 at-bats in 2026. Winn is hitting just .154 (six hits) with no homers, an RBI, five runs scored, two stolen bases, six walks, and eight strikeouts. Saggese will be a low-upside DFS play near the bottom of the batting order on Saturday against a pitcher whom he has never faced.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Saturday that they placed right-hander Joe Boyle (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 10) with a right-elbow strain and recalled right-hander Jesse Scholtens from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Boyle had a rough go of it in his last outing on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, when he surrendered six runs (five earned) while walking three and striking out three in 4 1/3 innings pitched. It's unclear exactly when he might be able to come off the IL, but we wouldn't be surprised if he's not cleared to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation until early May or later. The 26-year-old has an ERA over 5.00 with a 1.08 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 15 2/3 innings over his first three starts of the 2026 campaign. It's unclear at this time who might take Boyle's spot in the starting rotation, but the club is hoping to get right-hander Drew Rasmussen back from the paternity list to start in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Rays Communications

April 11, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (forearm) is set to start Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 41-year-old was forced to leave his last start early because of intensified forearm tendinitis, leaving some doubt as to whether or not he would be cleared to make his next start. However, throughout the week, he felt better each day and responded well to daily treatment. It's unclear if he will be on a pitch count, but it would appear that he is set to receive a rather normal workload, giving the Blue Jays an option to take the mound.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith

April 11, 2026

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler will start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot for the second straight game on Saturday at Citi Field against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga, per MLB.com. The A's are looking for some kind of consistency from the top of the batting order early on in 2026. The 25-year-old Butler hasn't done much at the plate in his first 12 games of the season, going 7-for-37 (.189) with a homer, four RBI, five runs scored, a stolen base, five walks, and 10 strikeouts in 42 plate appearances. If he can get going, though, manager Mark Kotsay could leave him at leadoff going forward, at least against right-handed pitchers. Lawrence has at least 20 homers in each of the last two seasons for the A's and fantasy managers, and he also produced his first 20-20 season in 2025 in his second full season in the majors. If Butler can stay healthy (he dealt with injuries to both of his knees last year), he'll be an intriguing power/speed asset, especially if he hits near the top of the A's batting order. Butler is hitting .667 against Senga in just three career at-bats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell was arrested on Friday and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records. The possession of a controlled substance is a felony, while the marijuana possession is a Class B misdemeanor. Bell is now subject to a penalty from the NFL under its personal-conduct policy. The 27-year-old defensive back is entering the second year of a two-year, three-year, $9 million deal with Dallas. Bell went undrafted out of Florida A&M before joining the Cowboys for his NFL debut in 2022. In his four years with the team, he has 142 tackles (86 solo), one interception, seven pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 48 games played (11 starts). He played in 17 games (eight starts) last year and had 41 tackles (20 solo), his first career interception, and a forced fumble. Bell could face a short suspension in 2026 to open his fifth year in the NFL.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer

April 11, 2026

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (hamstring) will undergo a hamstring tendon excision next week. The 28-year-old will have the operation done in Dallas by Dr. Dan Cooper, resulting in him missing extensive time. The announcement came a day after he was placed on the 10-Day Injured List, though he will undoubtedly miss much more than the minimum time here. In fact, the timeline for a return to play would be anywhere between six and eight weeks, resulting in him missing a large portion of the first half of the season. In his absence, the Marlins will likely continue to platoon players in left field, using both Javier Sanoja and Heriberto Hernández. However, with Kyle Stowers currently on a rehab assignment, he could very well take over in left field upon his return as well.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Christina De Nicola

April 11, 2026

The Atlanta Braves announced on Saturday that they have placed outfielder Michael Harris II on the paternity list and selected the contract of infielder Luke Williams to the major-league roster in a corresponding move. Harris will be out of Atlanta's starting lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians and will be away from the team for up to three days. Fantasy managers must adjust their lineups accordingly for the rest of the weekend. With Harris attending to a personal matter, expect Eli White to take over for him in center field for the next couple of days. In his first 14 games of the 2026 regular season, Harris has hit .235 (12-for-51) with two home runs, a double, seven RBI, five runs scored, and a stolen base in 53 plate appearances. Harris had his first 20-20 season with exactly 20 homers and 20 thefts in 2025 in his fourth MLB season for Atlanta. He'll be looking to repeat that feat in 2026 if he can stay healthy all year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Atlanta Braves

April 11, 2026

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles) is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting third for Saturday's matchup at Citi Field against the visiting Athletics and left-hander Jacob Lopez, according to MLB.com. Polanco has been out of the Mets' lineup for each of the last two games while dealing with Achilles bursitis, which isn't considered a serious issue. For now, the veteran Dominican switch-hitter will return to the starting lineup. Polanco is mostly expected to play first base in his first year in Queens, but if he continues to deal with Achilles issues, we could see him at DH more often than not for the foreseeable future. Mark Vientos will make the start at first base and bat fifth for New York on Saturday. Polanco has gotten off to a slow start in his first year with the Mets, going just 8-for-40 (.200) with no homers, one RBI, and two runs scored. He has a hit in his lone career at-bat against Lopez.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (leg) is optimistic that he will play on Saturday despite his early departure in Friday night's contest due to a leg injury. The 24-year-old was hit by a pitch on his left leg and forced to leave the game with a contusion. The young shortstop is off to a slow start to the season, recording just six hits over 39 at-bats. He says that he feels better today, and the hope is that he can suit up for action and improve on what's been a tough 2026 so far at the plate. If he cannot, Thomas Saggese will likely get the nod, as it was he who replaced Winn last night.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: STLToday.com - Daniel Guerrero

April 11, 2026

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain will hit the bench for Saturday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels at Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Sal Stewart will make the start at the keystone and will hit cleanup for the Reds versus Angels rookie right-hander George Klassen. Spencer Steer is hitting second for Cincy. McLain hit seven home runs in 18 spring training games, but as soon as the games started to count, he's cooled off at the plate. The 26-year-old former first-rounder out of UCLA has gone 12-for-55 (.218) so far with no homers, three RBI, six runs scored, two stolen bases, seven walks, and 15 strikeouts in 64 plate appearances and 14 games played. McLain has plenty of time to turn things around offensively, but fantasy managers might want to keep him benched until he turns it around. Stewart, 22, is one of the brightest young position-player prospects in the big leagues with both power and speed. He's off to a great start, slashing .340/.458/.681 with four homers, nine RBI, eight runs, and three steals in 47 at-bats for the Reds.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) is set to rejoin the team this weekend before his scheduled bullpen session on Sunday. The 37-year-old has participated in two rehab outings, with his latest being this past Wednesday, where he threw 72 pitches. Now that he is fully healed from having intercostal nerve irritation, his biggest challenge has been to ramp up his arm to withstand the workload of a starter. It appears that the team is ready to get a good look at where he's at and could reinstate him next week. He is someone worth rostering and stashing in all formats, as he finished the 2025 season with a strikeout rate of 22.3% and a walk rate of just 6.4%.--Dave Funnell - RotoBaller
Source: Nick Piecoro

April 11, 2026

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said on Friday that the team is optimistic that it will not be a long-term absence for All-Star outfielder Juan Soto (calf), according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. In fact, Soto could come off the 10-day injured list for the start of the next homestand on April 21. Soto has yet to resume a running program, but he has been swinging a bat and playing catch as he recovers from a minor calf strain. The four-time All-Star and six-time Silver Slugger winner was off to a strong start offensively before his calf injury, so fantasy managers certainly would love to see Soto return sooner rather than later. In his first eight games to kick off his second season in Queens, Soto had gone 11-for-31 (.355) with a homer, two doubles, five RBI, and three runs scored in 34 plate appearances. His absence has opened up some more playing time for Brett Baty, Tyrone Taylor, and Mark Vientos.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton

April 11, 2026

The New York Mets are calling up veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel from the minors on Saturday, a source told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Kimbrel began the year at Single-A St. Lucie after not winning a roster spot with the big-league club out of spring training. The 37-year-old veteran will get the call back to the majors after throwing two scoreless innings with two strikeouts for St. Lucie, but he'll likely operate in more of a middle-relief role in Queens for as long as he sticks around with the Mets. The 16-year veteran has 440 career saves and nine All-Star selections, giving the Mets plenty of experience out of their bullpen. He's no longer the dominant relief arm that he once was, though. In 14 appearances in 2025 with the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros, Kimbrel had a 2.25 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, no saves, and a 17:7 K:BB in just 12 innings pitched.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman

April 11, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (back) will start on the bench on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies after being pulled from Friday's game early due to lower-back tightness, according to MLB.com. For now, fantasy managers should consider Moreno to be day-to-day. Check back to see if he's available on Sunday for the series finale in Philadelphia. Adrian Del Castillo will do the catching on Saturday for right-hander Brandon Pfaadt and will hit cleanup for the D-backs against Phillies right-hander Taijuan Walker. The 26-year-old Moreno hasn't hit a home run yet in 2026, but he's gone 11-for-40 (.275) at the plate with five RBI and six runs scored as Arizona's primary catcher. Del Castillo has only played in three games so far and is 2-for-12 at the plate with a double, three RBI, a run scored, no walks, and six strikeouts. He has one hit in his two career at-bats against Walker.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hip) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in the two-hole for Saturday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker at Citizens Bank Park, per MLB.com. Carroll will return to the field on Saturday after missing two games following a minor hip injury that he suffered on Wednesday. Fantasy managers need to get him back into their lineups immediately. The 25-year-old five-category contributor is off to a fine start to the 2026 season at the plate, going 14-for-42 (.333) with two home runs, 11 RBI, nine runs scored, and a stolen base. Fantasy managers will be hoping that he can pick up right where he left off after missing the team's last two games. Carroll has only faced Walker twice in his career and has one hit with a 1.250 OPS. In his last three games, Carroll has seven hits.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy could not be stopped in the team's 8-7 victory on Friday against the visiting Texas Rangers. Muncy went 4-for-5 on the night with three solo home runs, including a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and five runs scored. His homer in the ninth helped bail closer Edwin Diaz out after he blew the save in the top of the frame by allowing three runs. The 35-year-old veteran has proven early on in 2026 that he still has plenty of power left in the tank. Through 12 games, Muncy is slashing .286/.375/.571 with a .946 OPS, four home runs, four RBI, 11 runs scored, six walks, and 14 strikeouts in 48 plate appearances. Muncy could see less playing time against left-handed pitchers, but he's still a fantasy asset for his power, run production, and on-base skills in the best lineup in baseball.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

April 11, 2026

New York wide receiver Adonai Mitchell was acquired in the mid-season deal that saw the Jets ship cornerback Sauce Gardner to the Colts, and over eight inconsistent games with his new team, he showed a handful of flashes, scoring twice and topping 100 yards for the first time in his career in a Week 13 win over the Falcons. For the duration of Garrett Wilson's career, the Jets have been trying to pair him with another receiver capable of drawing coverage, something they had briefly with Davante Adams, but Mitchell now represents the most capable option currently on the roster. The Jets have two of the first 16 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including number two overall, and they have been regularly tied to some of the top names in a deep receiver class. However, with three picks in the first round of the 2027 draft, they could opt to continue shoring up the trenches and wait to make their splashier moves in a draft expected to be richer in talent. Should New York choose to ignore the receiving room until later in the draft, Mitchell would have every opportunity to claim the role opposite Wilson in two-receiver sets, clearing a path to a modest year-three breakout.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, recording a 1-0 record with a 0.82 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and 11 strikeouts across 11 innings pitched (two starts). Messick's starts have also been against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, so he's held two of the better lineups in baseball in check. The 25-year-old won a spot in the Guardians' rotation this spring after showing well in his MLB debut in 2025, where he pitched to a 2.72 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 39 2/3 innings (seven starts). While it's still early, Messick's strikeout rate is up from 23% to 27.5%, and his average fastball velocity has risen from 92.7 mph to 93.5 mph. The left-hander is slated to make his third start of the year against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, giving fantasy managers in weekly leagues one more look at him before waivers run on Sunday. Based on his performance so far, Messick profiles as a quality waiver wire target with some real upside.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Following a 2024 season in which he topped 2,000 rushing yards and garnered MVP buzz for much of the year, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley saw his yardage and touchdown numbers nearly cut in half in his second season with the team. Barkley ended 2025 as fantasy's RB14, his lowest finish in any season in which he played at least 15 games, and his first time finishing outside the top six under such circumstances. Injuries to the Eagles' offensive line and turmoil between quarterback Jalen Hurts and receiver AJ Brown left the offense as a whole looking out of sorts for much of the season, and Barkley's 378 total touches from the previous season rarely went unmentioned when discussing the struggles of a now 29-year-old running back with a history of durability concerns. The silver lining is that Barkley is a true athletic outlier in every sense of the word. Even at his worst, he still topped 1,400 yards from scrimmage while scoring nine touchdowns. The Eagles' offensive line is another year older, but when healthy, they remain among the top units in the league, and they could benefit from an increase in the zone-blocking schemes that new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to bring from the McVay coaching tree. Additionally, loudening rumors have suggested that the Eagles are prepared to ship out AJ Brown after June 1st, with the recent additions made to their receiver room doing little to dissuade the notion. Barkley will be 30 by Super Bowl LXI, but for contending dynasty managers, he still has the ability to far outperform his current RB10 dynasty ranking.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald pitched a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his fourth save of 2026 in his team's 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Across 5 1/3 innings pitched, the 35-year-old has posted a 3.38 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and seven strikeouts. Sewald no longer profiles as the reliable option he once was at his peak, as he recorded back-to-back seasons with an ERA north of 4.30 in 2024 and 2025. He also allowed an elevated 1.83 HR/9 in 2025 and has already given up two long balls in 2026. Still, the veteran right-hander owns 90 career saves, including 33 as a member of the Diamondbacks. His experience in the ninth inning could give him some runway as the Arizona closer, even if he hits a rough patch. In any league where he's not already rostered, Sewald is worth targeting on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson was a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and despite playing his college ball in Stanford's low-passing-volume offense, he came into the league with a dynamic set of traits that made him a popular dynasty stash. In 2025, he rewarded patient managers with a third-year breakout that saw him top 1,000 yards for the first time in his career and finish as the fantasy WR2 from Week 11 through the end of the season. Opinions are now split as to how targets will be distributed in Arizona, creating an interesting market for Wilson in which he could be viewed as a buy-low in one league or a sell-high in another. Few would argue that tight end Trey McBride will again be the focal point of Arizona's offense, but outside of that, constants are limited in the desert. The Cardinals return Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback after his 41.6 pass attempts per game led the league after taking over at starter in Week 6, putting him on a 17-game pace for the fourth-highest total in NFL history and nearly 250 attempts more than his previous high. Running backs James Conner and Trey Benson are both expected to return to full health after playing in a combined seven games in 2025, and the team added Tyler Allgeier through free agency, which should see that outlier passing rate regress to the mean. Additionally, most of Wilson's best games in 2025 came with Marvin Harrison Jr. either sidelined or playing through injury, and the former led the latter in targets only twice in the 12 games they played together. Wilson's late-season breakout could be a legitimate superstar turn, or it could be the product of circumstance, but it is up to savvy dynasty managers to determine how their own leagues feel about him and act accordingly.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Edwin Uceta (shoulder) has yet to take the MLB mound in 2026 as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. However, the 28-year-old has pitched two scoreless innings across his first two rehab appearances and is expected to have his rehab assignment transferred from Double-A to Triple-A next week. If all continues to go well for Uceta, he could make his return from the injured list in short order. Across 76 innings (70 games) for Tampa Bay in 2025, Uceta recorded a 10-3 record with a 3.79 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and 103 strikeouts. Fellow Rays reliever Bryan Baker has pitched well in his ninth-inning opportunities so far, and Uceta is not a lock to immediately take over the closer role. Still, Uceta has struck out at least 32% of the batters he's faced in each of the last two seasons and profiles as the most dynamic option in the Tampa Bay bullpen. For fantasy managers in need of saves, Uceta could be worth stashing off the waiver wire as he nears his return to the big leagues.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Across seven innings pitched in 2026, Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jakob Junis has recorded a 0.00 ERA and 0.43 WHIP while going 2-for-2 in save chances. The 33-year-old has recorded just four strikeouts, but he's also allowed just three hits and has yet to walk a batter. With an average fastball velocity of 92.4 mph and four career saves across 854 MLB innings, Junis does not have the profile of a typical closer. However, he was quietly effective across 66 2/3 innings for the Cleveland Guardians in 2025, recording a 2.97 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 55 strikeouts. Perhaps most importantly, the Rangers do not have an established closer in their bullpen. While Cole Winn, Robert Garcia, and Jacob Latz could also get chances in the ninth inning, Junis has a chance to hold the role if he continues to be effective. For fantasy managers in deeper leagues, Junis could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

April 11, 2026

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson caught 82 passes for 600 yards on his way to a TE8 finish in 2025, but the path there wasn't always a straight line. Ferguson began the year as the overall TE1 through the first seven weeks, but played out the rest of the season as TE22, catching only two of his eight total touchdowns from that point forward. The 27-year-old former fourth-round pick has shown flashes of week-winning potential, but the biggest hindrance to consistent fantasy production is that he plays on a team with two certified target earners in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, both of whom saw over 7.7 targets per game in their first season together. Despite a recent infusion of youth at the position, the value of tight ends is still a curve that runs relatively flat outside of the true difference makers, so Ferguson managers should continue to feel good about a player who can provide a relatively safe floor while offering the occasional spike week to outperform his current TE12 dynasty ranking.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller