4 hours agoMinnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is out week-to-week, the team announced on Sunday. The Swedish rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Brodin was playing in only his seventh game since recovering from a previous lower-body injury. Health issues have restricted Brodin to just 38 games this season, during which the 31-year-old has recorded 18 points (four goals, 14 assists) and 81 blocks. On Sunday against the Boston Bruins, Zach Bogosian (lower body) took Brodin's place in the lineup, returning from a one-game absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Minnesota Wild PR
4 hours agoFlorida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk (groin) was placed on long-term Injured Reserve Sunday. He has missed four games due to a groin injury, and it remains uncertain when the Panthers will have their star winger back. Tkachuk is the team's second-highest scorer with 57 points, having tallied 22 goals and 35 assists in 52 appearances. During Tkachuk's absence, Mackie Samoskevich has filled a top-six role. Samoskevich has notched two goals in the past four games, boosting his tally for the season to 10 goals and 19 points. He also excels in the physical side of the game, having recorded 84 hits in 52 appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Jordan McPherson
4 hours agoNashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen will defend the crease in Sunday's matchup against the New York Rangers. He takes the ice for the second leg of a back-to-back after watching Juuso Saros struggle against the New York Islanders in Saturday's 7-4 defeat. Annunen has also had a rough ride lately, allowing four or more goals in four consecutive games. He holds a 13-8-0 record for the season and has given up 3.17 goals with a .888 save percentage. Since his move from Colorado to Nashville, Annunen has posted an impressive 7-4-0 record. However, he has greatly benefited from strong goal support, as the Finnish netminder has a goals-against average of 3.12 with his new team.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Max Herz
4 hours agoNew York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick has been confirmed as the starter for Sunday's matchup against the Nashville Predators. The team begins a back-to-back set, and Monday's Battle of New York against the Islanders looks to be reserved for Igor Shesterkin. In his previous 15 starts this season, Quick has managed an 8-5-2 record. Five of those wins came in six starts prior to December. He has posted a 3.09 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and two shutouts. The past three months have not been kind to Quick, but he finds himself in a favorable spot on Sunday, as the Rangers face a team that has achieved only six road victories all season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Colin Stephenson
4 hours agoNew York Rangers right wing Reilly Smith (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against the Nashville Predators. He is a candidate to be moved ahead of next week's trade deadline, and the Rangers are protecting their asset by keeping Smith off the ice. Smith is a pending unrestricted free agent and should draw plenty of interest from other teams, having registered 29 points (10 goals, 19 assists) in 58 games this season. The veteran winger is also a proven playoff performer, with 26 goals and 79 points in 106 career postseason games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
4 hours agoBaltimore Orioles infielder
Jackson Holliday plans to be busy on the basepaths this upcoming season. The young slugger said he'd like to steal 20 bases or more during the 2025 season. He knows he'll need to dial back his aggressiveness, but plans to keep stealing until the team tells him otherwise. Holliday stole four bases during his 60 games with the O's last season. However, Holliday stole 24 bases during his 2023 season in the minor leagues. He'll need to pick his spots right, but Holliday could very well could a legitimate threat on the basepath this upcoming season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jake Rill
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles infielder
Gunnar Henderson (side) is a few days away from returning to baseball activities, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The 23-year-old was held out of action this weekend due to lower side discomfort. The expectation is that Henderson will be back in the lineup within the next week. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this issue to sideline Henderson to begin the season. The young infielder is looking to build off his strong rookie season where he mashed 37 home runs and knocked in nearly 100 runs across 159 games.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Andy Kostka
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles infielder
Jordan Westburg (back) has been out of action, but he resumed swinging the bat on Sunday. That is a step in the right direction for Westburg who also threw with more intensity over the weekend. The O's are going to take it slow with Westburg early in camp, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried about him being ready for Opening Day. Westburg should be back to playing spring games in the next few days, barring any setbacks.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Andy Kostka
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Andrew Kittredge (knee) warmed up in the bullpen, but didn't enter Saturday's game. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said the team decided to hold him out of the contest due to left knee soreness. The right-hander is reportedly already feeling better, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. This shouldn't be something that lingers into the regular season, but fantasy managers should check back for another update. The 34-year-old figures to pitch in a high-leverage role, but
Felix Bautista will likely get a majority of the save chances.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Andy Kostka
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles outfielder
Tyler O'Neill (illness) is expected to be back in the lineup on Monday, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The right-handed slugger is currently considered day-to-day with a minor illness. It's not shocking to see the O's taking the safe approach and giving O'Neill some rest this early in camp. O'Neill signed a three-year deal with the O's in the offseason. He figures to slide right into the middle of the lineup and should benefit from playing half his games in a hitter-friendly ballpark.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jake Rill
5 hours agoBaltimore Orioles relief pitcher
Felix Bautista (elbow) could be back on the mound to make his spring debut against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. O's manager Brandon Hyde recently said he is hopeful that Bautista can pitch around seven games before the regular season. The right-hander was one of the best relief pitchers in baseball before missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery. The team is likely going to ease him back into action, but Bautista has the potential to once again to be one the best closers in baseball.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jake Rill
5 hours agoSan Diego Padres third baseman
Manny Machado (back) is likely to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Machado was scratched ahead of Friday's contest due to back tightness. The good news is Machado was able to do defensive drills on Sunday, so it sounds like he's making progress. The Padres are likely just being cautious with Machado early in camp. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect this injury to be something that lingers into the regular season.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Acee
6 hours agoWashington Wizards forward
Justin Champagnie has a new long-term extension with the organization. The two sides have agreed on a four-year, $10 million contract, which will keep Champagnie in Washington for the foreseeable future. The 23-year-old is averaging 7.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game on 51 percent shooting from the field. He figures to play a bigger role in the rotation during the second half of the season with the Wizards out of playoff contention. The expectation is the Wizards will let their younger players like Champagnie get more run going forward. Right now, Champagnie isn't an ideal streaming option, but he could have more value soon.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
6 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Jordan Goodwin (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Unsurprisingly, Goodwin will miss this game after suffering a right ankle sprain during Friday's contest. The Lakers are going to be shorthanded at the guard spot with
Austin Reaves (calf) also sidelined for this game. The expectation is that
Shake Milton,
Gabe Vincent, and
Dalton Knecht will all see increased roles with Goodwin and Reaves sidelined. Vincent is looking like the best streaming option between the three of them for Sunday's game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mike Trudell
6 hours agoSan Antonio Spurs center
Charles Bassey (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bassey is now set to miss his fourth game in a row due to a bone bruise in his left knee. The 24-year-old figures to play a big role in the rotation once he's cleared to play again. For now,
Bismack Biyombo,
Jeremy Sochan, and
Sandro Mamukelashvili should all see more playing time with the Spurs limited at the center spot. Sochan is the only player worth rostering out of the three players right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Paul Garcia
6 hours agoChicago Bulls guard
Lonzo Ball (wrist) has been downgraded to questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Ball was considered probable heading into this contest, but now is in danger of missing this game. The 27-year-old is dealing with a wrist sprain, but he was able to play 34 minutes during Friday's game.
Tre Jones could be in line for heavy minutes with the Bulls shorthanded at the guard spot right now. Jones is only seeing minutes in the teens right now, but he's someone to keep an eye on going forward.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Drew Stevens
6 hours agoBoth ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler are expecting the Carolina Panthers to be aggressive this offseason in pursuing upgrades on the defensive side of the ball, and they will have plenty of salary cap space in which to work from. The Panthers could be in on the top free-agent safeties in Jevon Holland and Camryn Bynum, among others and also might be willing to spend big on Eagles free-agent defensive tackle Milton Williams. As they look to add edge-rushing depth, Chase Young will be one of the more intriguing options on the free-agent market. In house, Fowler writes that the Panthers want to sign star cornerback Jaycee Horn to an extension before the cornerback market blows up. Carolina could surely use the help on the defensive side of the ball, as they allowed the most points per game (31.4) and the most total yards per game (404.5) in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler
6 hours agoPortland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Grant will miss his second game in a row due to a lingering knee issue. Fellow forward
Deni Avdija (quad) is back in the mix, so he figures to play minutes in the 30s on Sunday.
Shaedon Sharpe and
Kris Murray should see more run as well. Sharpe has been on a hot streak lately with 20 points or more in three of his last four games.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Blazers PR
6 hours agoESPN's Dan Graziano writes that the Atlanta Falcons have some interest in trading the No. 1 5 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft in order to collect more draft capital, depending on how the first half of the first round shakes out. In addition, Graziano thinks the Falcons are likely to use most, if not all, of their early-round picks in 2025 on defensive players after they spent $100 million and the eighth overall pick on the quarterback position last year in
Kirk Cousins and
Michael Penix Jr., respectively. Atlanta is desperately looking to upgrade a defense that ranked 23rd in points allowed and 20th in EPA per play a year ago via the draft. There's even more urgency for the Falcons to build up their defensive depth through the draft because of the fact that they have several key veteran players on that side of the ball set to hit free agency in March.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano
6 hours agoPortland Trail Blazers forward
Deni Avdija (quad) is available ahead of Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Avdija is back in action after sitting out of Friday's game due to a left quad contusion. He shouldn't be limited at all after only missing one game, so fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his playing time. The 24-year-old figures to get plenty of run down the stretch and has been making the most of his with a double-double earlier in the week.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Blazers PR
7 hours agoBoth ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler write that the Cleveland Browns continue to insist they aren't open to trading All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett under any circumstances. And even if the Browns were open to trading him, they'd likely wait until after June 1, as a trade would jump Garrett's 2025 salary cap number from $19.7 million to a dead-money hit of $36.2 million. Waiting until after June 1 would allow Cleveland to spread that charge out over two seasons. It's looking like the Browns won't seriously entertain trading the 29-year-old until they're convinced he'd be willing to miss regular-season games in 2025. Fowler writes that he thinks the Browns are very dug in and willing to wait Garrett out. If the Browns get serious about trading him, the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles are expected to be two of the most aggressive suitors.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler
7 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (calf) won't play on Sunday against the Clippers. He injured his calf when the Lakers and Clippers met on Friday night. Fortunately, an MRI "revealed no serious injury." However, fantasy managers had a feeling Reaves would miss some time. With that said, the 23-year-old has averaged a career-high 19.1 points this season, so the Lakers need him back as soon as possible. But while Reaves is out of commission,
Dalton Knecht and
Gabe Vincent are in line for more work.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Mike Trudell
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7 hours agoAccording to ESPN's Shams Charania, Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (knee) will undergo surgery. It was already announced he would be sidelined indefinitely. However, now that it's known Suggs will have surgery to remove a cartilage fragment from his left knee, it's tough to say if he'll return to the floor this season. The 23-year-old has averaged a career-high 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in 2024-25. But while he is on the shelf,
Cole Anthony, averaging 13.6 points, 1.1 steals, and 38.9% shooting from deep in 18 starts this season, should remain with the first five.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
7 hours agoNew York Mets left-handed pitcher
A.J. Minter (hip) faced live hitters during his bullpen session on Sunday. This was his first time throwing against live hitters since undergoing hip surgery last August. Earlier in the offseason, Minter signed a two-year contract worth $22 million with the New York Mets. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could be cleared in time for Opening Day if he continues this current pace. Before being shut down last season, the southpaw held a 2.62 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings of work. He tallied 35 punchouts and added nine holds. From 2021 through 2023, Minter tallied at least 20 holds in each season operating as the set up man in Atlanta. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Minter to have a similar role in Queens, operating as the eighth inning option in front of
Edwin Diaz. He should be in line to tally double-digit holds, pitching on a competing Mets roster.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Tim Healey
7 hours agoColorado Rockies right-handed pitcher
Jeff Criswell (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2025 campaign. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut last season and was expected to compete for a bullpen role. Across his first 19 2/3 innings, Criswell held a 2.75 ERA with a 1.47 WHIP. He tallied strikeouts at a strong 31.0 percent rate and whiffs at a 39.0 percent rate. However, he did generate hefty 5.01 xERA and a .247 xBA, suggesting he should have faced some regression during the upcoming season. Across 57 2/3 innings at Triple-A last summer, Criswell posted a 6.24 ERA with a 1.79 WHIP. He tallied 83 strikeouts and allowed 28 free passes. With Criswell sidelined, fantasy managers should expect
Victor Vodnik,
Seth Halvorsen, and
Tyler Kinley to compete for save opportunities in the Colorado bullpen.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Thomas Harding
7 hours agoColorado Rockies starting pitcher
Austin Gomber (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday due to left shoulder soreness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case this injury begins to linger. For the time being, it does not appear the southpaw is in danger of missing Opening Day. Over the past two seasons, Gomber has been deployed exclusively out of the bullpen. Last summer, the 31-year-old posted a 4.75 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP across 165 innings of work. He tallied 116 punchouts and showed strong command with a 5.5 percent walk rate. However, he struggled to limit hard contact as he generated a high 41.2 percent hard-hit rate and a 9.6 percent barrel rate. He also held a 5.07 xERA and a .278 xBA, which were well below the average marks. When healthy, Gomber will have a spot in the starting rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Thomas Harding
8 hours agoSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitching prospect
Quinn Mathews was assigned to minor-league camp on Sunday. As a result, the budding ace will not open the season in the major leagues. Mathews was invited to camp and had an outside chance of breaking the Opening Day roster. However, the team will opt to let their top arm continue his development in the minor leagues. Last season, the 24-year-old made his professional debut and looked quite comfortable. He spent most of his season at Double-A where he logged 52 1/3 innings to the tune of a 2.41 ERA and a 0.96 WHIP. He tallied 70 punchouts and served up just 15 free passes. Then, in his first 16 2/3 innings at Triple-A, the southpaw served up 12 earned runs. Fantasy managers should monitor his development as he should open the season at Triple-A. If he can take the next step at Triple-A, he could push for an early-season MLB debut.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: St. Louis Cardinals
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8 hours agoChicago White Sox third base prospect
Bryan Ramos (elbow) is in the starting lineup on Sunday afternoon. Ramos will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the seven-hole. This is Ramos' first start of the spring. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a sore elbow and has still faced defensive restrictions. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression but seeing him return to the field, even as a designated hitter, is a positive sign. Ramos was given a brief taste of the majors last summer. Across 32 games, he posted a .202/.252/.333 line with four doubles and three home runs. Earlier in the season at Triple-A, Ramos held a .263/.339/.416 slash line with 13 doubles and eight long balls. If Ramos is able to produce well offensively, he could still make the Opening Day roster even if he is limited defensively.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chicago White Sox
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