2 days agoMiami Marlins catcher
Liam Hicks is getting the start behind the dish on Tuesday against the Mets and hitting sixth. Primary catcher
Nick Fortes has been dealing with a neck issue that caused him to be scratched from a start this past Saturday, and he was pinch hit for late in the game on Monday, although it is unclear if the injury is what is keeping him out of the lineup on Tuesday. Hicks was a solid hitter in the minors, with a career batting average of .274, but was superb at getting on base via the walk, registering a career OBP of .405. Through his first seven games in the majors in 2025, the left-handed hitter is 4-for-18 (.222) with one double, an RBI, and a 1:3 BB:K. The situation is worth monitoring as Hicks could quickly become much more fantasy relevant if Fortes' injury continues to linger and forces an IL stint.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Miami Marlins
2 days agoHideki Matsuyama missed the cut at the Valero Texas Open, marking his second straight event where he failed to qualify for the weekend. He'll look to regain his form at The Masters, where he has made 10 straight cuts with eight top-20 finishes, including a win in 2021. During that victory, Matsuyama gained nearly 12 strokes from tee to green, a formula he will need to replicate if he aims to win another green jacket. He's been outstanding in this area, gaining 1.118 strokes from tee to green, the 11th-best mark on tour. He also continues to excel with his short game, ranking third in strokes gained around the green (0.625 per round). While his putting has been inconsistent recently, he still ranks 82nd in strokes gained putting, gaining 0.090 strokes per round. Additionally, he ranks in the 97th percentile in proximity from 150–200 yards over the past 12 months, a crucial range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots at Augusta last year. At $9,500 on DraftKings, Matsuyama is a strong play for fantasy managers.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 days agoWashington Nationals shortstop
CJ Abrams (thigh) is still out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park.
Paul DeJong will once again make the start at shortstop and bat seventh, with
Amed Rosario starting at third and hitting fifth against Dodgers left-hander
Justin Wrobleski. This will be Abrams' second straight missed game due to a tight thigh, but he's considered day-to-day and could return for Wednesday's series finale against L.A. The Nats have an off day on Thursday, though, so they could also keep him out for the entire series against the Dodgers and have him ready to go for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Miami Marlins. DeJong has gone 7-for-29 in the early going in his first year with Washington and is still searching for his first homer. Rosario has looked good in four games, going 6-for-14 with a solo homer and a stolen base.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoMiami Marlins first baseman
Jonah Bride remains out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival New York Mets at Citi Field.
Matt Mervis will start at first base and bat third for the Fish against Mets right-hander
Clay Holmes. Bride has just two hits in his first 28 at-bats of the year with five walks and 10 strikeouts, so he'll start on the bench for the third straight game. Mervis, who hits from the left side, has gone 6-for-21 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored, two walks and nine strikeouts in his first seven games with the Marlins. The 29-year-old Bride will have to pick it up offensively when he gets his opportunities moving forward to avoid being benched most days. Mervis has one hit and an RBI in just two career at-bats against Holmes.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoSeattle Mariners outfielder
Victor Robles (shoulder) is expected to miss a minimum of 12 weeks after an MRI revealed that he not only suffered a dislocated shoulder, but also a small fracture in his left shoulder as well. The injury happened on Sunday while making a spectacular catch in foul territory. The 27-year-old was coming off a strong finish to the 2024 campaign with the Mariners, and had just started to heat up, collecting a hit in eight straight games, including three consecutive multi-hit efforts.
Dominic Canzone was called up from Triple-A Tacoma to replace Robles. Canzone has just a .208 batting average and .265 on-base percentage through 126 major league games, but has managed to hit 14 home runs during that time. Still, fantasy managers may want to see how playing time shakes out before considering adding him to rosters, as it was
Luke Raley who started in right field for the M's on Monday.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Daniel Kramer
2 days agoNew York Mets second baseman
Jeff McNeil (oblique) is taking batting practice on the field on Tuesday at Citi Field before the game against the Miami Marlins for the first time since his injury, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The Athletic's Will Sammon is reporting that McNeil is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie later this week. Barring a setback as the former batting champion ramps up, he could be able to make his 2025 debut before the end of April. When he's activated from the 10-day injured list, McNeil is expected to reclaim his role as the team's starting second baseman, which will push both
Brett Baty and
Luisangel Acuna into bench roles. With McNeil starting the year on the IL, Baty and Acuna have been involved in a platoon in New York at the keystone.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
2 days agoNew York Mets outfielder
Tyrone Taylor is starting in center field again and will bat seventh on Tuesday against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander
Connor Gillispie at Citi Field. It's Taylor's second straight start for the Mets in center field after he went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Monday's victory over the Fish. If the 31-year-old continues to hit well, he could easily take over the starting duties in center field after
Jose Siri has started his first year in New York with just one hit in 17 at-bats with an RBI, four runs scored, two steals, three walks and five strikeouts in his first seven games. Taylor has gone 4-for-18 with an RBI, no walks and four strikeouts in five games played. The center-field situation in New York is still in flux in the early portion of the season. Taylor won't be a very attractive DFS play on Tuesday and is hitless in just two career at-bats against Gillispie.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoAfter a strong run of five straight T13 finishes or better, Michael Kim has come back down to Earth, posting a T32, T28, and a missed cut in his last three starts. He'll look to return to his elite play at The Masters, where he has competed just once, missing the cut in 2019. Success at Augusta requires strength from tee to green, an area where Kim has excelled this season, gaining 1.142 strokes per round -- the 10th-best mark on tour. He also ranks in the 88th percentile in proximity from 150–200 yards over the past 12 months, a critical range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots at Augusta last year. The biggest concern with Kim is his lack of experience at Augusta, as the tournament tends to reward those who have competed here multiple times. At just $6,700 on DraftKings, Kim offers solid upside, but the risk is there due to his inexperience.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 days agoNew York Mets catcher
Luis Torrens (forearm) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Citi Field.
Hayden Senger will do the catching again for right-hander
Clay Holmes and will bat ninth against Marlins right-hander
Connor Gillispie. This will be Senger's fourth straight start behind the dish for the Mets after Torrens suffered a bruised right forearm last week. In his first seven MLB games, Senger has gone 2-for-11 with a double, a walk and three strikeouts, so he won't be a recommended DFS sleeper at the catcher position on Tuesday. As of now, it doesn't look like the 28-year-old Torrens is headed to the injured list, but that could change if he's unable to get back in there by the weekend. When healthy, Torrens has served as the Mets' starting catcher with
Francisco Alvarez (hand) on the shelf.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoAtlanta Braves starting pitcher
Spencer Strider (elbow) is expected to get his pitch count up to around 90 in Thursday's rehab start for Triple-A Gwinnett. The 26-year-old has looked dominant in two rehab starts to this point, racking up 14 strikeouts and yielding just two hits in eight and one-third innings pitched. Thursday's start is anticipated to be the final tune-up before the Braves activate him off the injured list for his 2025 MLB debut. Seemingly fully recovered from the internal brace procedure he underwent last year, fantasy managers should have confidence slotting the 2023 All-Star into their lineups. Assuming all goes well, his first start for the Braves could come against the Blue Jays in Toronto next week.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: David O'Brien
2 days agoViktor Hovland missed three straight cuts leading up to the Valspar Championship but bounced back in impressive fashion, winning the event by one stroke over Justin Thomas. He now looks to build on this victory at The Masters, where he has competed five times, missing the cut only once while recording four top-32 finishes, including a T7 in 2023. Success at Augusta requires strength from tee to green, and Hovland has been solid in this area, gaining 0.358 strokes per round, ranking 58th on tour. He has also been exceptional on approach, gaining 0.747 strokes per round, which ranks 10th on tour. Additionally, he ranks in the 98th percentile in proximity from 150–200 yards over the past 12 months, a key range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots at Augusta last year. At $9,200 on DraftKings, Hovland offers solid value for a player with legitimate winning upside.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 days agoThe Arizona Cardinals hosted Tennessee edge rusher James Pearce Jr. on Monday and plan to host Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams on Wednesday, according to NFL insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. The Cardinals ranked 28th in pass rush win rate (33%) last season, and that is a clear area of need for the organization under head coach Jonathan Gannon. Pearce was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2023 and 2024 behind 17 sacks over the last two campaigns. Williams was a second-team All-SEC performer with 9.5 sacks over the same span. Both prospects present a high upside at the next level.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoNew York Mets catcher
Francisco Alvarez (hand) is taking batting practice on the field in New York on Tuesday as the team gets ready to go up against the Marlins. It is the first time the backstop has taken batting practice on the field since he had surgery on his left hand to fix a broken hamate bone. There isn't a clear timeframe for when he'll make his season debut, but this is certainly a step in the right direction. The Venezuelan is considered a top fantasy catcher when healthy, but injuries also limited him to 100 games in 2024 as well.
Luis Torrens and
Hayden Senger are handling catching duties for now, and it is Senger who will get the start on Tuesday versus the Marlins' RHP
Connor Gillispie.
UPDATE: Alvarez will start a minor-league rehab assignment in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza.--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Anthony DiComo
2 days agoFour-time All-Pro safety Justin Simmons remains unsigned following the first month of NFL free agency, and the 31-year-old is in no rush to join a new team as he waits to find the right fit. Simmons signed with the Atlanta Falcons last August after spending eight seasons with the Denver Broncos, so a similar timeline could play out in 2025. Simmons has collected 665 tackles (478 solo), 4.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, 32 interceptions, and 71 pass deflections since being selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Boston College. Simmons mentioned the Philadelphia Eagles as a potential landing spot thanks to his previous relationship with former Broncos head coach and current Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Simmons hopes to sign before training camp, but he'll continue to wait for the right opportunity to continue his playing career into his 10th NFL season.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoBrian Harman struggled on Sunday in tough conditions at the Valero Texas Open, but still managed to secure his fourth career PGA Tour win, finishing three strokes ahead of the field. He now looks to carry that momentum into The Masters, where he has competed six times and made the cut just twice. Harman has struggled from tee to green at Augusta, losing a combined 12.8 strokes in his last three appearances. However, this season, his tee-to-green play has improved, as he's gained 0.351 strokes per round in this category, ranking 60th on tour. Additionally, he ranks in the 94th percentile in proximity from 150–200 yards over the past 12 months, a key range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots at Augusta last year. Coming off a win, Harman is likely to attract attention from fantasy managers. However, his price of just $6,800 on DraftKings reflects his past struggles at Augusta, making him a risky play despite the extreme value.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 days agoColorado quarterback
Shedeur Sanders was once viewed as a potential top-five selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his stock has seemingly been falling over the last few weeks. Now, the New Orleans Saints, who hold the No. 9 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, are listed by DraftKings with the best odds (+275) of taking Sanders among all NFL teams. In ESPN's Mel Kiper's latest mock draft on Tuesday, he has New Orleans pulling the trigger on Sanders in the nine-hole. While the Saints still have
Derek Carr on the roster, the search for the quarterback of the future could already be underway under new head coach Kellen Moore. Sanders, who threw for 4,134 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in his final collegiate season, could fit that bill. If he's taken by New Orleans, he'll likely spend at least a chunk of his rookie season on the bench.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoChicago White Sox outfielder
Andrew Benintendi (groin) is not in Tuesday's lineup for a road matchup with the Guardians. The 30-year-old exited Sunday's contest with an adductor injury and is apparently still not ready to go even after the team's off day on Monday. The former All-Star had a solid start to the season, going 9-for-31 (.290) with a pair of home runs, six RBI, and five runs scored through nine games. For now, consider him day-to-day.
Brooks Baldwin will get the start in left field for Chicago and bat eighth. The 24-year-old is 7-for-25 (.280) thus far with a home run and five RBI. With temps near freezing in Cleveland and an implied run total of less than three for the Sox, Baldwin is probably an avoid in both season-long and DFS today.
UPDATE: Manager Will Venable said that Benintendi doesn't feel as good as the team had thought, so he will get scans done on Tuesday afternoon.--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
2 days agoThe Detroit Lions have finished as a top-five total offense in each of the last three seasons under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who departed this offseason to become the head coach of the Chicago Bears. While there will certainly be changes under new play-caller John Morton, head coach Dan Campbell believes the team will not regress on the offensive side of the ball. "This is a Detroit Lion offense, is what it is. This offense is
Jared Goff, (Amon-Ra) St. Brown, (Jahmyr) Gibbs, (David) Montgomery," Campbell said. "It's Frank (Ragnow); it's (Penei) Sewell; it's (Taylor) Decker. I can keep (going). It's (
Jameson Williams). That's what we are. (The players are) the ones who make it what it is. That's our playbook, those guys." While there could be growing pains early in the season, Campbell is right, and the offense has plenty of talent across the entire starting lineup to continue to produce at a high level for fantasy football.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
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2 days agoSeattle Mariners pitching prospect
Hunter Cranton (concussion) opened the minor league season on the injured list due to a concussion. Cranton suffered this injury during a Cactus League game after being struck by a comebacker. While the 24-year-old has been able to slowly start increasing his workload, he is still experiencing concussion symptoms. Cranton joined the Seattle organization last season with a third-round pick from Kansas. He spent time at Low-A with the Modesto Nuts. Across eight 1/3 innings of work out of the bullpen, the 24-year-old posted a 3.24 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP. He held a 4:14 BB:K and did not allow a home run. When he returns to action, he could open the campaign at High-A.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
2 days agoUniversity of Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson (hamstring), who is considered one of the top cornerbacks in this year's draft class, will work out for NFL teams on Monday in Ann Arbor now that he's fully healed from a hamstring injury that he suffered in February, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Johnson will visit with the Las Vegas Raiders next Tuesday. The 22-year-old defensive back also suffered a foot injury last October, which is what caused him to skip workouts at the scouting combine. His hamstring injury was considered a minor one, so he should be ready to go for training camp this summer as he heads into his first NFL season. If he can prove he's at full health on Monday, Johnson should be the first cornerback to come off the board in the first round in the draft later this month.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
2 days agoFree-agent offensive tackle George Fant (knee) said that he will meet with Baltimore Ravens officials on Tuesday about a potential free-agent deal, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. The Ravens are in need of a swing tackle, and Fant has made 75 career starts and has experience at both left and right tackle. However, the 32-year-old veteran was limited to just two games in 2024 with the Seattle Seahawks due to knee injuries. If he lands in Baltimore, he'll serve as offensive-tackle depth. Fant originally went undrafted out of Western Kentucky before making his NFL debut back in 2016 with Seattle. After three seasons with the Seahawks, he played three years with the New York Jets before joining the Houston Texans in 2023. Fant has started 75 of the 101 games that he's appeared in over his eight NFL campaigns.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
2 days agoWashington State wide receiver
Kyle Williams is visiting with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams was a former teammate of Miami quarterback Cam Ward, who is tracking as Tennessee's pick at No. 1 overall in this year's NFL draft. Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz was also Williams' offensive coordinator when he played at UNLV. It would make a lot of sense for the Titans to target the young pass-catcher with their second-round pick (No. 35 overall) to pair him with a familiar face in Ward. Tennessee added veteran
Van Jefferson in free agency this offseason, but they are certainly going to look to upgrade at the position behind WR1
Calvin Ridley in this year's draft. Williams has excellent run-after-the-catch ability and had 1,198 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his final college season in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
2 days agoThe Athletics have placed outfield prospect
Ryan Lasko (undisclosed) on the 7-day injured list at High-A. The Athletics did not specify when Lasko sustained this injury. The Athletics drafted the 22-year-old in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Last summer, Lasko spent most of his time at Low-A before moving up to High-A. With Low-A Stockton, the Rutgers product posted a .225/.359/.322 slash line with 19 doubles and four home runs. He did most of his damage on the basepaths, swiping 20 bags. Then at High-A, Lasko held a .245/.341/.342 line with seven doubles and 13 stolen bases across 41 contests. When he returns to action, fantasy managers should expect Lasko to open the 2025 campaign with High-A Lunsing. He could push for a mid-season Double-A debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoMatt Fitzpatrick hasn't been in top form recently, missing the cut in three of his last five starts, but he'll look to turn things around at The Masters, where he has competed 10 times. His track record at Augusta is strong — he's made the cut nine times and notched five top-25 finishes, including three straight finishes of T22 or better. To find success again, Fitzpatrick will need to sharpen his tee-to-green game, an area that's been a major weakness this season. He ranks 153rd in strokes gained from tee to green, losing 0.562 strokes per round. Additionally, he is in just the 38th percentile in proximity from 150–200 yards over the past 12 months, a key range that accounted for 37.8% of approach shots at Augusta last year. It's hard to trust Fitzpatrick given his recent form, but his strong course history could tempt fantasy managers to consider him at just $7,400 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
2 days agoThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are visiting with University of Texas wide receiver
Matthew Golden on Tuesday, according to FOX Sports' Greg Auman. The Buccaneers already have one of the best one-two punches at the receiver position in
Mike Evans and
Chris Godwin, but Evans will be 32 this August, and Godwin missed significant time in 2024 with an ankle injury. Golden recorded 987 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in his final season with the Longhorns as an elite downfield threat, and there's a chance he's the first pass-catcher off the board in the first round of this year's NFL draft. If the 21-year-old wideout were to land in Tampa, he'd probably line up as the team's No. 3 receiver, although it wouldn't be the best landing spot for his fantasy value in Year 1. The Buccaneers are set to pick at No. 19 overall in the first round later this month.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
2 days agoOhio State running back
Quinshon Judkins is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday after visiting with the Houston Texans on Monday, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Judkins also has a visit scheduled with the Denver Broncos later in the week. The Bengals are also looking at fellow Ohio State RB
TreVeyon Henderson, as it's clear that they want to lessen
Chase Brown's workload out of the backfield in 2024 after he had 229 carries for 990 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games in his second year in the NFL. The 21-year-old Judkins had 4,227 total yards and 50 touchdowns in his collegiate career on 798 touches. He has the physical skills to be a true three-down back at the next level, which means it's possible that he'll come off the board in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Cincy's first pick in 2025 will come at No. 17 overall.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
2 days agoSan Diego Padres pitching prospect
Francis Pena (undisclosed) will participate in extended spring training. The team did not specify when Pena sustained this injury. The right-hander will now be built up more slowly in extended camp before making his regular-season debut. Last season, the 24-year-old opened the campaign at the High-A level and was able to progress through Triple-A. Through 21 innings at High-A, Pena held a near-perfect 0.86 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP. At Double-A, continued to perform well, posting a strong 2.05 ERA with a 0.87 WHIP across 26 1/3 innings of work. However, during his first brief 15 2/3 innings of work at the Triple-A level, Pena took a step back, holding a 5.17 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP. When he is cleared to return, he will likely open the season with Triple-A El Paso.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoBryson DeChambeau has found plenty of success on LIV this season, recording five straight top-20 finishes, including a fifth-place showing last week at LIV Miami. He'll look to carry that momentum into The Masters, where he has competed eight times, made the cut six times, and posted a career-best T6 finish in 2024. DeChambeau leads LIV in strokes gained off the tee (1.71 per round), strokes gained from tee to green (1.77 per round), and ranks second in ball-striking (1.62 per round). His ability to drive the ball an average of 322.6 yards will certainly work to his advantage at Augusta. However, the biggest question mark in his game remains his approach play and putting, where he is losing a combined 0.25 strokes per round. Given his success in majors and his price tag of $9,900 on DraftKings, DeChambeau will be a popular DFS play. Still, including him in your lineup does come with some risk.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
2 days agoDetroit Tigers infielder/outfielder
Matt Vierling (shoulder) is hitting batting practice, completing defensive drills and doing conditioning on a daily basis and has also been cleared to start a return to play throwing program, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. A right-shoulder strain that Vierling suffered in spring training landed him on the injured list to begin the 2025 regular season, but he's making good progress and may be able to return to make his season debut at the end of April, barring any setbacks. However, with no timetable and the fact that he still needs to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, it's probably more likely we won't see him back in Detroit until early May. Given all of the injuries to Detroit's outfielders, Vierling will probably be in line for everyday playing time in the outfield when he's ready to return.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLive - Evan Woodbery
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