2 days agoTexas Rangers first baseman
Jake Burger (illness) is back at first base and is hitting seventh for the Rangers on Wednesday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander
Jose Soriano at Globe Life Park. Burger missed the series-opening win over the Halos on Tuesday with a mild illness but will return for the second game of the series. The 29-year-old right-handed power hitter has gotten off to a slow start in his first year in Texas, going 8-for-53 (.151) with two home runs, two doubles, seven RBI, only one walk and 15 strikeouts in 15 games played. Although he resides in a strong Rangers lineup, the fact that he's hitting near the bottom of the order gives him a low fantasy ceiling for DFS gamers. Burger has never faced Soriano in his career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoLos Angeles Angels catcher
Logan O'Hoppe (finger) will be out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on the road in Texas against the division-rival Rangers on Wednesday. O'Hoppe began to feel ill during an off day on Monday and will miss the first two games of the series at Globe Life Field. There's a good chance he'll be back behind the dish for Thursday's series finale against the Rangers. The 25-year-old backstop has been a must-start catcher in fantasy in the early going, batting .333 (16-for-48) with five home runs, nine RBI and seven runs scored in his first 13 games of 2025.
Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching again on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Rangers left-hander
Patrick Corbin. Although d'Arnaud has gone just 2-for-22 at the plate this year, he's worth a look in DFS thanks to a .444 career average against Corbin in 18 at-bats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoMiami Heat forward/center
Kevin Love (conditioning) will not make his comeback in Wednesday's play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. The veteran big man will be unavailable for a 13th consecutive contest.
Bam Adebayo and
Kel'el Ware will continue to lead Miami's frontcourt in Wednesday's matchup. Both players are positioned well to have productive outings, as the Bulls allow the fifth-most fantasy points in the league to the center position and the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing power forwards.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Chiang
2 days agoAthletics shortstop
Jacob Wilson is not in the team's starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Rookie
Max Muncy will take his place at shortstop and will hit ninth against White Sox right-hander
Jonathan Cannon. This will be Wilson's first day off of the 2025 season. The 23-year-old prospect and former sixth overall pick in 2023 out of Grand Canyon University has lived up to expectations so far this and entered Wednesday's action slashing .333/.333/.485 with an .818 OPS, two homers, eight RBI and 11 runs scored for fantasy managers. Expect him to be back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against the White Sox. Muncy, another first-rounder, has been a bit overmatched at the plate in his first 16 MLB games, going 10-for-54 (.185) with a homer, four doubles, four RBI, on walk and 16 strikeouts. He should be avoided as a DFS play in the nine-hole.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoMiami Heat forward
Nikola Jovic (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's play-in action against the Chicago Bulls. He will sit out a 28th consecutive contest due to a fractured right hand after the team downgraded Jovic from questionable to out. The questionable tag suggests that Jovic isn't far from being able to make a comeback, and his next opportunity to do so will come on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks if the Heat win Wednesday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Chiang
2 days agoMiami Heat guard/forward
Pelle Larsson (ankle) will be back in the lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls. He missed the final three regular-season games due to an ankle sprain and was initially regarded as questionable for Wednesday's play-in game. Larsson has been a starter for each of his last six appearances, averaging 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2.2 steals. However, during this stretch, he experienced increased usage due to the absence of
Andrew Wiggins, who will be in the lineup on Wednesday. Therefore, Larsson will likely have to adjust to a reduced role in the rotation, which will negatively impact his fantasy value.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Anthony Chiang
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2 days agoChicago Bulls guard/forward
Dalen Terry (calf) will suit up for Wednesday's win-or-go-home matchup against the Miami Heat. Due to a calf contusion, Terry initially carried a probable tag on the injury report, but the team has now upgraded him to available. Terry will provide depth for a Bulls squad that is without
Lonzo Ball (wrist),
Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder), and
Tre Jones (midfoot). The 22-year-old has posted 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in 17.0 minutes over five April appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBoston Red Sox rookie second baseman
Kristian Campbell is taking the day off for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. He will be replaced at second base by
David Hamilton, who will hit eighth against struggling Rays right-hander
Zack Littell. Campbell will get a breather after starting each of the team's last eight games. One of the team's top prospects coming into the year, the 22-year-old earned an Opening Day roster spot as the starting second baseman and has not disappointed in his first 18 games, hitting .302/.392/.508 with a .900 OPS, three homers, four RBI, six RBI, a steal, 11 runs scored, 10 walks and 18 strikeouts. He should be back in there after an off day on Thursday in Friday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Hamilton offers very little offensive upside at the bottom of the batting order and has just one hit in 21 at-bats this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoChicago Bulls point guard
Lonzo Ball (wrist) will miss his 23rd consecutive game on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. The versatile guard continues to deal with a lingering wrist injury, and the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out.
Kevin Huerter and
Dalen Terry (calf) will continue to play more in Ball's absence. Huerter has been the better fantasy option of the two, averaging 14.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes this month.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles left-hander
Trevor Rogers (knee) will face live hitters in Sarasota, Fla., next week and could return from the 15-day injured list before the end of May, according to general manager Mike Elias. Rogers is working his way back from a subluxation of his right knee and might not be far off from going on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 27-year-old southpaw, who was a former 13th overall pick by the Miami Marlins in 2017, was acquired in a trade with Miami last year to bolster Baltimore's starting rotation. The former All-Star was a disaster in his four starts for the O's, though, going 0-2 with a 7.11 ERA and 1.84 WHIP in 19 innings, and was eventually sent to the minors. With minor-league options remaining, there's no guarantee that Rogers will rejoin the team's big-league starting rotation when he's recovered from his knee injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
2 days agoChicago Bulls guard/forward
Josh Giddey (forearm) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's play-in game against the Miami Heat. Giddey is dealing with pain in his right arm and hand, but will play through the issue on Wednesday night as the Bulls attempt to extend their season. It has been a spectacular finish to the season for Giddey, who has averaged 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.5 steals since the All-Star break. The Bulls will need another monster effort from him on Wednesday to compete with a tough Miami team.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoColumbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (undisclosed) practiced on Wednesday but is not expected to play in Thursday's regular-season finale against the New York Islanders. The Latvian netminder has sat out four contests while dealing with an unspecified health issue. Merzlikins' injury has come at a very bad time for the Blue Jackets, as they are still battling for a playoff spot. Luckily for the team, Jet Greaves has put together an impressive four-game stretch between the sticks, posting two shutouts and allowing only three total goals. Merzlikins doubled his wins tally from last year and will finish the campaign with a 26-21-5 record. He posted one shutout with a 3.18 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Aaron Portzline
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander
Tyler Wells (elbow) will begin to throw off a mound within the next two weeks, according to general manager Mike Elias. Barring a setback while recovering from a UCL repair, Wells could return in the latter half of the summer. Wells had a UCL revision and an internal-brace procedure last June, which will keep him out until at least the second half of the season. For that reason, he should remain on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues for most, if not all, of 2025. The 30-year-old former 15th-round pick by the Minnesota Twins in 2016 out of California State University -- San Bernardino only made three starts before being shut down last year, so he'll most likely have a limited workload whenever he returns. He had a career-best 3.64 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 117:34 K:BB in 118 2/3 innings with the O's in 2023.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
2 days agoWinnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (rest) is set to return to the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran forward was rested on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. Lowry has had another solid campaign with the Jets, scoring 30-plus points for a third consecutive year. He is sitting on a career-high 16 goals and 18 assists and has averaged nearly two hits per game through 72 appearances. On Wednesday, Lowry will work in his usual spot on the third line, where he will be joined by Brandon Tanev and Mason Appleton.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoWinnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Winnipeg rested its No. 1 defenseman for Sunday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, but he will be back in action for the regular-season finale. Morrissey has registered a third consecutive campaign with 60-plus points, notching 14 goals and 47 assists in 79 appearances. Additionally, he has logged 110 blocks, marking his fourth consecutive season with at least 100 blocked shots. The Jets defense will also have Neal Pionk (rest) back for Wednesday's game. Ville Heinola, Haydn Fleury, and Colin Miller will be healthy scratches after playing against Edmonton.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander
Kyle Bradish's (elbow) recovery from Tommy John surgery is "flying along" as well as it could be, according to general manager Mike Elias. Bradish is right on track in his recovery and could return in the later half of the summer. The 28-year-old threw his first bullpen session last Saturday since he had TJ surgery last June. While he had an ERA under 3.00 in each of the last two seasons, he only made eight starts in 2024 before being shut down with elbow issues before needing elbow reconstruction. When Bradish does return, he'll have his innings managed, which will lower his fantasy ceiling. For now, he should remain on the waiver wire in most single-year fantasy leagues. In 30 starts in his second MLB season in 2023, Bradish went 12-7 with a 2.83 ERA and 1.04 WHIP with 168 strikeouts and 44 walks in 168 2/3 frames over 30 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles right-handed reliever
Andrew Kittredge's (knee) recovery from left-knee surgery is "flying along," according to general manager Mike Elias. Kittredge will throw live batting practice the week after next before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. Barring a setback along the way, the 35-year-old veteran could return from the injured list before the end of May. Kittredge threw his first bullpen session over the weekend after having arthroscopic knee surgery. It sounds like he is recovery very nicely, but he might still be over a month away from making his debut with the Orioles. When healthy, Kittredge figures to be in the mix as a high-leverage, late-inning bullpen arm for the O's. He was an All-Star in 2021 and had a 2.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and one save in 70 2/3 innings with the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago. He hasn't had an ERA over 3.15 since 2019 and also sports 16 career saves.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
2 days agoWinnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) will remain out for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old is nearing his return and is considered day-to-day, but his comeback won't come before the Jets start their postseason campaign. Vilardi, who has not been in the lineup since March 23, ends the regular season with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games. He posted career-highs in all the major offensive categories. We will likely see Vilardi back on the top line once he is ready to return, although Alex Iafallo has done an excellent job as his replacement, matching a season high with a four-game point streak ahead of Wednesday's contest.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander
Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) will throw his third bullpen session on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Jake Rill. There's still no timetable for his return, though, as there is "a lot ahead" in his recovery. The 25-year-old is progressing in his recovery from right-elbow inflammation that cropped up during spring training, but he has yet to suffer a setback. He will need to start facing live hitters next before eventually being cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Because Baltimore won't rush Rodriguez to make his 2025 debut, fantasy managers probably shouldn't expect him to return until early May in a best-case scenario. The former first-rounder was shut down early last year due to a lat strain but was solid before that in his second MLB season, going 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 130 K's and 36 walks in 20 starts. Stash Rodriguez in all fantasy formats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Jake Rill
2 days agoDallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (hip) is expected to rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Nashville Predators. He has been activated from Long-Term Injured Reserve and is officially considered a game-time decision. Seguin has been out of action since Dec. 1. He underwent hip surgery a few days after his last appearance. The veteran had a productive start to the year, notching 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 19 games. He will be a valuable addition for the Stars' playoff run, but the team will also give Seguin a bit of regular-season action to shake off some rust.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles right-hander
Zach Eflin (lat) played catch on Wednesday for the first time and is optimistic and hopes to return to the team soon. "I'm not interested in missing a lot of time," Eflin said. The 31-year-old's right-lat strain has been considered "very mild," and his timetable for a return will ideally be measured in "weeks than months." He will eventually go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from the injured list, so there's a chance we won't see Eflin again until the beginning of May. The former first-rounder was looking good in his first three starts in his first full season with Baltimore before his injury, going 2-1 with a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with eight strikeouts and only one walk in 18 innings pitched. Eflin is a control artist, but his lack of strikeouts last year and to start this year is a bit concerning.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Sun - Jacob Calvin Meyer
2 days agoPittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (heart) will not participate in Thursday's season finale against the Washington Capitals following a medical procedure. On Wednesday, the team announced that Letang had undergone surgery to repair a small hole in his heart and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks. The veteran blue-liner has previously missed time in his career due to strokes related to the hole in his heart. He is expected to make a full recovery from the surgery. It was a disappointing campaign for Letang, who finished with 30 points (nine goals, 21 assists) in 74 appearances, marking his lowest scoring total since 2013-14 when he played in only 37 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
2 days agoBaltimore Orioles outfielder
Tyler O'Neill (neck) has been scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Cleveland Guardians due to neck discomfort, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka.
Ramon Laureano will replace O'Neill in left field and hit ninth in the batting order against Guardians right-hander
Gavin Williams. O'Neill, who has missed his fair share of time due to injuries in his career, should be considered day-to-day for now, but don't be surprised if he misses additional time. The O's wrap up their series against Cleveland on Thursday before starting a new weekend series on Friday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Laureano should be considered a long shot to return much DFS value in the nine-hole. He's gone 1-for-13 so far this year and has gone hitless in three career at-bats against Williams.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Baltimore Banner - Andy Kostka
2 days agoPittsburgh Pirates catcher
Joey Bart (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Washington Nationals at PNC Park. It's the fifth straight missed game after he came down with lower-back soreness late last week. With
Endy Rodriguez (finger) landing on the injured list on Tuesday,
Henry Davis will make another start behind the plate to catch left-hander
Bailey Falter while batting ninth against Nationals left-hander
Mitchell Parker. The Bucs finish their series with the Nats on Thursday, but if Bart isn't ready for Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh against the Cleveland Guardians, he may land on the injured list. Davis, the former first overall pick in 2021 out of Louisville, has struggled to find his footing offensively in the big leagues and has gone 2-for-13 so far in 2025. He'll be a poor DFS play on Wednesday and has never faced Parker in his career.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoEdmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (rest) will be in the lineup on Wednesday against the San Jose Sharks. The three-time MVP was rested on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings but will be brought back into the mix for Edmonton's regular-season finale. McDavid is expected to be joined by Jeff Skinner and Connor Brown on the first line. In two contests against the Sharks this season, McDavid has registered a whopping seven points, all via assists. Since the international break, he has finished scoreless only once in 17 appearances, and McDavid will aim to reach the 100-point plateau on Wednesday night. In 66 games this season, he has logged 26 goals and 73 assists.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jack Michaels
2 days agoCleveland Guardians outfielder
Lane Thomas (wrist) is finally returning to the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander
Dean Kremer at Camden Yards for the first time since April 8. Thomas will start in center field and bat fifth in the lineup. The 29-year-old missed the last six games due to a bruised right wrist from a hit-by-pitch in the team's home opener. Fantasy managers may want to keep Thomas on the bench, as he has started the 2025 season going just 5-for-31 (.161) with no home runs, two RBI and one stolen base in nine games played. He's also hit just .111 in a small sample size of nine career at-bats against Kremer.
Angel Martinez has shifted to right field and is batting sixth on Wednesday, with both
Nolan Jones and
Jhonkensy Noel starting on the bench for Cleveland.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
2 days agoFormer Florida and Georgia running back
Trevor Etienne is visiting with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The 20-year-old rushed for a career-low 609 yards and averaged 5.0 yards per carry in his lone season with the Bulldogs, but dealt with injuries for most of the 2024 season. However, his overall productive profile is impressive, with 371 carries for 2,081 yards and 23 rushing touchdowns in 34 career games. He added 62 receptions for 432 yards and one score through the air. The brother of
Travis Etienne is expected to be a Day 3 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and the Patriots could be interested in adding a rookie to their running back room to compete with
Antonio Gibson and
Rhamondre Stevenson.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoAfter a solid performance at the Masters this past weekend, Daniel Berger is looking to continue his stellar 2025 campaign. In addition to his outstanding play this year, he has a very solid history at the Harbour Town Golf Links. He's made the cut in each of his five starts there and has finished 21st or better in three straight, including a T3 back in 2020. Players must execute their iron play as Harbour Town has some of the smallest greens on the PGA Tour. As Todd McGill put it in his Horse For The Course, Berger ranks third in the field in total strokes gained over the last five years (+2.054) and fifth in strokes gained on approach (+1.178). He has the potential to contend at the top and should be considered a start in DFS this week.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
2 days agoAfter a disappointing outing at The Masters this past weekend, Sepp Straka is looking to bounce back in an otherwise stellar 2025 campaign. He already has a win at The American Express, as well as two other top 10s and four top 20s. The Masters was his first missed cut since the Genesis Invitational. At this week's RBC Heritage, players will need stellar iron play as the greens at Harbour Town Golf Links are some of the smallest on the PGA Tour and will cost players heavily who do not keep the ball on the putting surface. Straka ranks fifth on tour in strokes gained approach to green and 57th in strokes gained putting. He has a strong chance to contend this week and should be considered a starting option in DFS.
--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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