6 hours agoIn his third minor-league start on Sunday, Baltimore Orioles right-hander
Kyle Gibson went five innings and allowed two runs (one earned) while allowing a solo home run, walking two and striking out five to pick up a win for High-A Aberdeen. Gibson isn't injured, but he opened the 2025 season in the minors to build up his arm after not appearing in any spring training games after signing with Baltimore late. The 37-year-old veteran has now allowed six runs (five earned) on 10 hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out 13 in 12 innings over his three starts (two with Triple-A Norfolk). He was able to throw 51 of his 78 pitches on Easter Sunday for strikes, and he could only need one more minor-league tune-up before the Orioles are ready to have him join the big-league roster. When he joins Baltimore's rotation, he'll be an innings-eater for those in AL-only fantasy leagues at the very least.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Milb.com
6 hours agoCleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (neck) has returned for the start of the offseason program. Owusu-Koramoah suffered a scary neck injury in late October when he collided with Baltimore Ravens running back
Derrick Henry. He was carted off the field and didn't see the field again after that. The fact that Owusu-Koramoah is back with the team on Tuesday is a good sign. General manager Andrew Berry said Owusu-Koramoah is progressing, but he doesn't have a timetable for his return. In 2023, Owusu-Koramoah recorded 101 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 16 games with Cleveland. He was limited to eight games last season, but is a stud when healthy.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mary Kay Cabot
6 hours agoA winner in Phoenix earlier this year, Thomas Detry has not had much else going for him in 2025. He's only managed one top 25 finish since, and is struggling to stay consistent. In the seven events since his victory, Detry has finished four with negative strokes gained totals. And in the three events where he's managed to gain strokes hasn't necessarily been by a large margin. It's difficult to know exactly where his game currently stands, but pairing up with last year's teammate, Bobby Mac, at this week's Zurich Classic should benefit the German's shortcomings. If course history means anything in a team format setting, Detry makes a decent candidate, finishing T8 last season and T13 in 2023 (with Viktor Perez). This will be one of the more interesting pairings to watch come Thursday.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
6 hours agoSeattle Mariners right-hander
George Kirby (shoulder), who has been away from the team for almost a full month due to right-shoulder inflammation that caused him to be shut down in early March, is scheduled to face hitters for the first time in a live batting practice at T-Mobile Park this week, a source told MLB.com's Daniel Kramer. The 27-year-old has thrown multiple bullpen sessions at the team's spring training facility in Arizona but is now ready to face live hitters. When Kirby began throwing on March 21, he was hopeful for a late-April return, but now it's looking like he won't make his 2025 season debut until May or June. Until then, the M's expect to continue using right-hander
Emerson Hancock in their starting rotation. Fantasy managers need to continue being patient with Kirby and keep him stashed in an injured-list spot in all formats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Daniel Kramer
6 hours agoSan Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey (knee) says that he has been participating in his offseason program without any restrictions. Head coach Kyle Shanahan noted that McCaffrey is healthy and doing great at the moment. The oft-injured back was only able to play in four games last season due to injuries. When healthy, McCaffrey is a stud, but he has only been healthy for two full seasons since 2020. The 28-year-old is a no-doubt RB1 when he's a full-go, so hopefully that will be the case in 2025.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Nick Wagoner
6 hours agoMiami Heat point guard
Terry Rozier (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He injured his left ankle in Monday's practice and was initially considered questionable for the contest. Rozier has not had a role in Miami's regular rotation, so his absence won't make much of a difference.
Davion Mitchell has been the first guard off the bench and is likely to shoulder a big load again on Wednesday night. He almost posted a double-double in Game 1, notching 18 points and nine assists in 34 minutes.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 hours agoToronto Blue Jays outfielder
Daulton Varsho (shoulder) is joining the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. The hope is that he will play five of the remaining six days this week, with a potential return to the big leagues this weekend in New York against the Yankees as a possibility. Toronto will re-evaluate the 28-year-old on Wednesday or Thursday to make a final call. Varsho is nearing his 2025 debut after having right-shoulder surgery in the offseason. In two rehab games with Single-A Dunedin, he went hitless in six at-bats with two strikeouts, and the Blue Jays want to see a little more before activating him from the injured list. Varsho will probably be eased in when he returns to the majors, but eventually he'll be the team's everyday center fielder.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Arden Zwelling
7 hours agoToronto Blue Jays right-hander
Max Scherzer (thumb) rejoined the team in Houston this week and was seen playing catch before their game against the Astros on Monday at Daikin Park. Scherzer received a second cortisone shot in his troublesome right thumb (in the knuckle area) and is hoping it will alleviate the discomfort in his finger. Pitching coach Pete Walker said Scherzer felt his throwing session went "OK." It was the first time that the 40-year-old future Hall of Famer had thrown since receiving a second cortisone shot. We should know more in a couple of days based on how Scherzer is feeling. If he's cleared to progress to throwing bullpens and facing live hitters, he will eventually need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining Toronto's starting rotation. Barring a setback, that might not be until mid- to late-May.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Hazel Mae
7 hours agoMilwaukee Bucks point guard
Damian Lillard (calf) will return from a 15-game absence on Tuesday against the Indiana Pacers but may have a limited workload. According to Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, Lillard will start the contest, but the team plans to monitor his conditioning and minutes. After being sidelined for several weeks due to a blood clot in his right calf, Lillard has participated in only three practices with the Bucks. Lillard is set to replace
Ryan Rollins in the starting lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jeremiah Johnson
7 hours agoToronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter
Anthony Santander will start on the bench in Tuesday's contest against the hosting Houston Astros.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will serve as the DH and bat second, while
Will Wagner will draw into the lineup at first base and hit seventh against Astros right-hander
Ronel Blanco. Tuesday will be Santander's first game off of the season and will give him a much-needed break after he's gone 18-for-92 (.196) with two home runs, eight RBI, seven runs scored and 23 strikeouts in 102 plate appearances over his 23 games played. In the last four games, he has just one hit in 15 at-bats. Fantasy managers will be hoping the day off can get the Venezuelan slugger going at the plate. Guerrero is a must-start in fantasy each and every day, but he has only two hits in 10 career at-bats against Blanco.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 hours agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (wrist) carries a doubtful tag on the injury report for Wednesday's Game 2 against the Orlando Magic. Tatum injured his right wrist in Sunday's Game 1 win and has been labeled day-to-day. The doubtful designation suggests it is unlikely he will play on Wednesday night. Boston will likely use
Al Horford as Tatum's replacement in the starting lineup, while
Sam Hauser is also an option. At the same time,
Jaylen Brown and
Kristaps Porzingis will become the team's primary scoring options, although the latter struggled in the series opener, finishing with just five points on 1-for-8 shooting.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
7 hours agoAfter a good run in March, Robert MacIntyre has struggled to get things going in his last two starts, finishing T68 at The Masters and missing the cut last week in Hilton Head. Granted, both layouts are very methodical, approach-savvy venues that don't necessarily accentuate his skillset. However, that part of his game has been showing signs of improvement this season, as he was averaging +0.5 in strokes gained in eight events before the falloff in the last two weeks. He'll team up with Thomas Detry this week in New Orleans on a layout that gives way to his sporadic play style. The duo finished T8 at this event last season.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
7 hours agoThe Arizona Diamondbacks optioned center fielder
Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno during their day off on Monday. Due to McCarthy's slow start to the 2025 season at the plate,
Alek Thomas is now the team's go-to option in center field. The 27-year-old former first-rounder will surely be back up with the D-backs this year, but for now he'll head to the farm to work on his hitting after going 3-for-41 (.073) with a double, three RBI, one stolen base, two runs scored, four walks and six strikeouts in his first 14 games played for Arizona. Meanwhile, Thomas, who played in only 39 games in his third big-league season in 2024 due to injuries, has hit .283/.350/.415 with a career-best .765 OPS, three doubles, two triples, 10 RBI, three steals and seven runs scored in 17 games over his first 60 plate appearances. Thomas' stock in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues is certainly on the rise.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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7 hours agoVancouver Canucks defenseman Derek Forbort is recovering from surgery for a broken orbital bone, according to Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK. He missed the team's final two games of the season due to the injury. Forbort finished his first year in Vancouver with 11 points (two goals, nine assists), 39 shots, 77 blocks, and 65 hits in 54 games. He is a pending unrestricted free agent, with Dhaliwal reporting that the Canucks are interested in bringing Forbort back. The 33-year-old adds experience to the blue line, but his skill set does not suit fantasy hockey.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Rick Dhaliwal
7 hours agoArizona Diamondbacks left-handed reliever
A.J. Puk (elbow) underwent an MRI exam on Monday on his injured left elbow, which will determine if he'll need to be out longer than 15 days after being placed on the injured list over the weekend with left-elbow inflammation. Puk already has four saves in eight appearances out of the bullpen in his first full season with Arizona, but he'll now be forced to miss at least the next two weeks while his elbow calms down. The 29-year-old southpaw needs to be stashed in an IL spot while he recovers. Right-hander
Justin Martinez should see the majority of save chances for the Snakes while Puk is sidelined, although he was unavailable on Sunday due to a recent heavy workload, which led to
Drey Jameson picking up the save over the Chicago Cubs.
UPDATE: Lovullo said Puk is seeking multiple opinions after his MRI exam on Monday, which is an ominous sign.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Arizona Sports - John Gambadoro
7 hours agoWashington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (knee) will miss the 2024-25 postseason. The team announced on Tuesday that Fehervary underwent surgery on Monday for a torn meniscus in his right knee. He sustained the injury in Washington's penultimate game of the regular season against the New York Islanders and has missed two contests. The 25-year-old recorded 25 points (five goals, 20 assists), 76 shots, 150 blocks, and 139 hits in 81 games this season. Fehervary's replacement in the lineup, Alexander Alexeyev, was injured in Monday's postseason opener against the Montreal Canadiens, requiring "significant dental work" after taking a stick to the face late in the third period, but he is expected to be available for Wednesday's Game 2.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
7 hours agoLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect right-hander
Tyler Glasnow (calves) to miss a start after he experienced cramping in both of his calves in his last outing on Sunday versus the Texas Rangers. Glasnow said he feels fine now and has been drinking plenty of fluids after a similar issue came up while in Toronto in 2024. In four scoreless innings against Texas on Easter Sunday before he was pulled early, the 31-year-old hard-throwing righty gave up three hits while walking one and striking out six in the team's eventual 1-0 win. He lines up to make his next start at home this weekend against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, where he should be considered a must-start in fantasy. Through his first four starts with L.A. to begin the 2025 season, Glasnow is 1-0 with a 3.71 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks in 17 innings pitched.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Fabian Ardaya
7 hours agoAfter a disappointing Masters finish, Shane Lowry rebounded in expected fashion last week at Harbour Town. A T18 isn't a bad week after the emotions of playing for a green jacket, although losing strokes on approach (-0.16 average strokes gained on approach) at such a ball-striker-centric course was a bit surprising. He'll now turn his focus to TPC Louisiana, where he and partner Rory McIlroy will look to defend their unique victory last season. Given the incredible start to the season for his partner and Lowry's more frequent involvement in big tournaments, this pair is the headlining favorites in a lighter Zurich Classic field than we've had in years past.
--Todd McGill - RotoBallerSource: Data Golf
7 hours agoThe Milwaukee Brewers moved left-hander
Nestor Cortes (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever
Craig Yoho. Cortes is dealing with a left-elbow flexor strain and received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his arm earlier this month. With the move to the 60-day IL, it means that the 30-year-old veteran southpaw won't be eligible to return to Milwaukee's starting rotation until June. He has yet to be cleared to resume throwing a baseball. In addition to his serious elbow injury, the Cuban hurler got off to a rough start in his time with the Brew Crew in two starts before going on the shelf, allowing eight earned runs on seven hits (five homers) while walking seven and striking out eight in eight innings. Cortes is not a must-hold in mixed fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
7 hours agoTampa Bay Lightning center Luke Glendening (upper body) is ready to return from a four-game absence and could make his comeback in Tuesday's Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. The veteran forward missed Tampa Bay's last four regular-season contests due to an upper-body injury. From a fantasy perspective, Glendening is not an impactful player, but his ability to win faceoffs at a good rate could become an important asset during the postseason. Glendening won 57.0 percent of his draws during the regular season, finishing with seven points (four goals, three assists) and 105 hits in 77 outings.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
7
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7 hours agoTampa Bay Lightning right wing Mitchell Chaffee (upper body) is available for selection for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Florida Panthers. He missed the regular-season finale against the New York Rangers due to an upper-body injury. Chaffee closed out the campaign with 18 points (12 goals, six assists) and 133 hits in 66 appearances. While he is healthy enough to play again, it's unclear whether Tampa Bay will use Chaffee in Game 1. He is a possible replacement for Oliver Bjorkstrand (lower body), who has been ruled out for the opening round.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
7 hours agoAthletics general manager David Forst said that first base prospect
Nick Kurtz will not be involved in a platoon when he joins the team this week for his major-league debut. The A's are comfortable playing Kurtz against left-handed pitchers, noting that he's had success against southpaws early on at Triple-A Las Vegas. The 22-year-old won't make his debut on Tuesday against the division-rival Texas Rangers and left-hander
Patrick Corbin, but it's more about giving him a chance to acclimate to his new surroundings. Between first base and designated hitter, Kurtz, the fourth overall pick last year out of Wake Forest, should play regularly for the A's and should be a priority waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers in all formats. Because of his advanced approach at the plate, Kurtz could have a seamless transition to the majors after slashing .321/.385/.655 with seven homers and 24 RBI in just 20 games with Vegas this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Martin Gallegos
7 hours agoMinnesota Twins third baseman
Royce Lewis (hamstring) did sprints on Monday and ran the bases again on Tuesday, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale. Lewis continues to make progress from a left-hamstring strain that he suffered in the middle of March in spring training, but there's still no exact timetable for his return to the Twins. The 25-year-old should at least be getting close to going on a minor-league rehab assignment, though, so he could be ready to make his season debut in early May, barring a setback with his hamstring. The oft-injured third baseman has yet to play this season, but he should be stashed in all fantasy formats for his elite power when he's healthy.
Willi Castro (oblique) is also currently injured for the Twins, which has opened up playing time at the hot corner for young infielder
Brooks Lee.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Bobby Nightengale
7 hours agoNew Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (lower body) has been cleared for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. He exited early due to a lower-body injury in Sunday's series opener. Glass will continue as New Jersey's third-line center, flanked by Paul Cotter and Stefan Noesen, who will drop down from the first line. Following his trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Glass averaged 0.5 points with the Devils in 14 regular-season contests, but he has finished scoreless in seven of his last eight appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: New Jersey Devils
7 hours agoNew York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) took outdoor batting practice on Tuesday for the first time since receiving multiple rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections in his ailing elbows, according to NJ Advance Media's Brendan Kuty. It's progress for the 35-year-old veteran right-handed slugger, but he still has a ways to go and will eventually need to go on a lengthy minor-league rehab assignment before having a chance to make his 2025 season debut in the Bronx. There remains no timetable for a potential return, but fantasy managers that drafted him in the spring must continue to stash him in an injured-list spot until further notice. With
Ben Rice swinging the bat well early on for the Yankees as the team's primary DH, it's unclear exactly how playing time will shake out for Stanton if/when he returns to the team.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NJ Advance Media - Brendan Kuty
7 hours agoNew Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (lower body) has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. The veteran blue-liner exited Sunday's Game 1 with a lower-body injury, logging only 8:53 of action. With Luke Hughes (upper body) also unavailable for Tuesday, the Devils are forced into two chances in defense. Simon Nemec and Dennis Cholowski will be inserted into the lineup for the first postseason action of their careers. The two will form the third defensive pairing, while Dougie Hamilton will move up in the lineup to fill in for Hughes on the first pairing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
8 hours agoChicago White Sox left-hander
Martin Perez (elbow), who was moved to the 60-day injured list on Monday, will not have Tommy John surgery, a source told ESPN's Jess Rogers. Perez could resume throwing again in September, but he will not make it back to the big leagues in 2025. With the 34-year-old southpaw potentially also not being ready for the start of next season, the White Sox will surely decline their $10 million mutual option for the 2026 season in time. The Venezuelan hurler should have only been rostered in AL-only fantasy leagues before his injury. In his four starts for the Pale Hose before suffering a season-ending left-elbow injury, Perez was pitching well, posting a 3.15 ERA (3.69 FIP) and 1.25 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and 11 walks in 20 innings pitched. He can officially be dropped in AL-only formats.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN Chicago - Jesse Rogers
8 hours agoNew Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (upper body) will not play in Tuesday's Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's Game 1 loss. After a brief exit, Hughes was able to finish the contest, but he isn't game-ready for Tuesday. Hughes led all Devils defensemen in scoring during the regular season, posting 44 points (seven goals, 37 assists) in 71 games. Brenden Dillon (lower body) was also injured on Sunday, giving Dennis Cholowski and Simon Nemec an opportunity to enter the lineup for Game 2. Dougie Hamilton will take over Hughes' responsibilities on the first power-play unit.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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