6 days agoNew York Knicks guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is questionable heading into Saturday's meeting with the Hawks. The All-Star hasn't played in nearly a month because of a sprained ankle. However, Brunson has been practicing of late, with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reporting that the former Maverick could return on Sunday versus Phoenix if he's not cleared for action against Atlanta. With that in mind, he'll likely see a reduced workload for at least a few games once he's able to suit up. But if Brunson remains out on Saturday,
Cameron Payne (ankle), who is also questionable, or
Delon Wright should fill in at the one spot.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoPhiladelphia Phillies relief pitcher
Jordan Romano was called upon to hold a 3-0 lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. Romano got into trouble quickly as he walked
Mookie Betts and gave up a two-run blast to
Tommy Edman. He would put the tying run on base, but Romano was able to punch out a couple of batters and work out of the jam. He earned his first save of the season, but Romano holds a 9.00 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, and has walked three batters in four innings of work. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on
Jose Alvarado who could quickly take over as the closer in Philadelphia.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoVancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (undisclosed) is unlikely to play on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. "Something happened last game," Canucks head coach Tocchet said on Friday. "Tried to play through it, that's 'Mysie,' but we shut him down the last 12. Probably won't play tomorrow." The games are coming thick and fast as the end of the regular season approaches, and Myers may also be unavailable for Sunday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. The towering defenseman has notched 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 71 appearances, blocking 125 shots and delivering 87 hits. Victor Mancini will likely be inserted into the lineup for Saturday's action. In nine outings with the Canucks, Mancini has managed two assists with 14 blocks, and 13 hits.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoSeattle Mariners outfielder
Julio Rodriguez did a little bit of everything during Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Rodriguez was hitless over his last two games coming into Friday's contest, but he made up for it here. He went 3-for-6 with a home run, stolen base, and one walk in a wild 10-9 loss in 11 innings. Rodriguez took right-hander
Justin Verlander deep for his second blast of the season. The 24-year-old hasn't been great at the plate this season, but remains a must-start fantasy option. Hopefully this performance will help Rodriguez get it going at the plate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoArizona Diamondbacks outfielder
Corbin Carroll came ready to swing the bat during Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. Carroll took right-hander
Jake Irvin deep with a solo shot in the third inning. After that, Carroll gave the D-Backs the lead with a two-run home run in the fifth inning. He finished his day 2-for-4 with two homers, three RBI, and a walk in the win. The speedy outfielder is hitting .258 with three homers, six RBI, and surprisingly zero steals on the season. The 24-year-old is a must-start in all fantasy formats right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoToronto Maple Leafs center David Kampf (upper body) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury sustained during Wednesday's victory over the Florida Panthers. Playing on the fourth line, Kampf has contributed five goals and eight assists across 59 outings this season, winning 51.2 percent of his faceoffs. Due to Kampf's absence, Nicholas Robertson will get an opportunity to play. 2024-25 has been a disappointing campaign for Robertson, who has posted only 19 points (12 goals, seven assists) in 62 games. He is likely to struggle to make a fantasy impact in a fourth-line role.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoToronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (undisclosed) will withdraw from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was injured Wednesday night against the Florida Panthers and will be unavailable for at least one game due to an unspecified ailment. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube considers McCabe day-to-day. The 31-year-old is second on the team with 135 blocks and fourth with 118 hits. He also sometimes chips in offensively, boasting 23 points (two goals, 21 assists) through 66 appearances. Philippe Myers, who has registered four points (one goal, three assists), 34 blocks, and 66 hits in 29 appearances, is set to fill in for McCabe on the third defensive pairing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoNew York Mets starting pitcher
Tylor Megill was incredibly successful on the mound during Friday's outing against the Toronto Blue Jays. The right-hander tossed 5.1 shutout innings, allowing two hits, three walks, and struck out four in the win. It's a shame he wasn't able to go deeper into the game, but the Mets bullpen was almost just as sharp as Megill was on Friday. Megill has allowed one run on five hits over 10.1 innings during his first second starts of the season. He'll head into a favorable matchup against the Miami Marlins during his next start.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoOttawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will remain sidelined for Saturday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. According to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia, the Senators captain is not expected to play in Sunday's contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets, either. If he misses both games this weekend, Tkachuk's next opportunity to return will be on Tuesday in a rematch against the Blue Jackets. Fabian Zetterlund has started back-to-back games on the first line, but he has disappointed fantasy managers, going scoreless in those two games with four shots on goal and a minus-one rating.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Bruce Garrioch
6 days agoDallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (lower body) is expected to miss a second consecutive contest on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Stars captain stepped out of the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators because of a lower-body injury, and it seems that Saturday's game will be too soon for Benn to return to the ice. Benn, who has tallied 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 74 games this season, made a whopping 371 consecutive appearances before dropping out of the lineup against Nashville. It was the first game he had missed since Jan. 30, 2021. Sam Steel replaced Benn on the third line Thursday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoBoston Red Sox outfielder
Wilyer Abreu continued his impressive start to the season during Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Abreu wasted little time as he took starting pitcher
Erick Fedde deep in the first inning. The fun didn't stop there for Abreu as he went 3-for-5 with two RBI in the victory. After that game, Abreu is hitting .500 with three homers and eight RBI through eight games. He is quickly becoming a must-have fantasy option with the way he's swinging the bat.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoChicago Cubs starting pitcher
Shota Imanaga was excellent on the mound during the home opener against the San Diego Padres on Friday. The left-hander was almost perfect outside of a solo home run to catcher
Martin Maldonado in the third inning. He allowed four hits, one run, and registered four strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings of work in the win. Imanaga has been impressive through two starts with a 0.98 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and 10 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings of work. He'll look to keep the good times rolling against the Texas Rangers during his next start.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoPittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (upper body) could be back in action on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The veteran star returned to practice on Friday and will be considered a game-time decision for Saturday's contest. Malkin has sat out four games while recovering from an upper-body injury. If Malkin receives clearance on Saturday, he will reclaim his position as the second-line center and probably return to the top power-play unit. In 62 appearances throughout the season, Malkin has registered 15 goals and 46 points. He has scored in each of his last two appearances.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
6 days agoToronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever
Ryan Burr (shoulder) is working towards potentially throwing his first bullpen session next week, according to manager John Schneider. Right-shoulder inflammation kept Burr out for all of spring training, and he's still trying to work his way back to eventually begin facing live hitters. Because of how long he's gone without facing hitters, it wouldn't be a surprise if the 30-year-old veteran wasn't able to make his season debut until sometime in May. The former fifth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 out of Arizona State University made 34 appearances (four starts) in his first season with Toronto last year and had a 4.13 ERA (3.07 FIP) and a 1.255 WHIP with a career-high 47 strikeouts and 12 walks in 32 2/3 innings pitched. Burr is off the fantasy radar.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
6 days agoThe Washington Nationals are waiting to decide on who their starter will be on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but MASN's Mark Zuckerman reports that if rookie right-hander
Brad Lord isn't needed out of the bullpen before then, he could make his first career start. Lord, who is considered the team's No. 22 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made the Opening Day roster for the first time and has allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits while walking two and striking out none in two innings in his first three major-league appearances. The reason the Nats need a starter for Sunday's series finale against Arizona is because right-hander
Michael Soroka (biceps) landed on the injured list on Friday. If Lord makes the start this weekend, fantasy managers will want to stay away since he won't be efficiently stretched out to go very deep in that contest.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MASN Sports - Mark Zuckerman
6 days agoThe Texas Rangers have placed starting pitching prospect
Jack Leiter (finger) on the 15-day injured list due to a blister. In a corresponding move, the Rangers promoted veteran left-handed pitcher
Patrick Corbin from Triple-A Round Rock. Leiter was able to earn a spot in the starting rotation out of camp. After struggling during his first taste of the big leagues last summer, Leiter was able to start turning the corner in 2025. Across his first two outings, the former second overall pick logged 10 innings of one-run ball. He allowed six hits and held a stellar 1:10 BB:K. Fantasy managers should continue to stash Leiter on an injured reserve spot on their roster as Leiter should rejoin the rotation once cleared to return. Corbin will likely earn a temporary spot in the rotation but should not be targeted in any formats as he held a high 5.62 ERA across 174 2/3 innings last season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Texas Rangers
6 days agoThe Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with former Chicago Bears offensive lineman Jake Curhan on an undisclosed contract. Curhan signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent back in 2021 and spent three seasons there before a one-year contract in Chicago. The 26-year-old appeared in ten games (two starts) while participating in 22.98% of the team's offensive snaps. Over his four seasons, he's garnered 11 starts. Curhan has spent most of his time at left guard but is familiar with the opposite side and right tackle. He'll serve as a versatile depth piece for the squad in 2025 and joins new teammate Evan Brown as the Cardinals' offseason offensive line acquisitions.
--Alex CiullaSource: Darren Urban
6 days agoChicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Friday that infielder
Vidal Brujan (elbow) has stalled in his rehab and has had continued symptoms, especially with his throwing. Brujan landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right elbow that he suffered after just one game played, and now he'll miss even more time. It's a good bet that he won't be back until at least May given this latest news. When healthy, the 27-year-old won't have much fantasy value anyway as a backup infielder for the Cubs. The Dominican infielder also has some experience in the outfield and will primarily be useful to Chicago for his defensive versatility when healthy. Brujan has been overmatched at the plate in his five big-league seasons, slashing just .189/.261/.270 with a .531 OPS, five home runs, 40 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 202 games played.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
6 days agoBaltimore Orioles outfield prospect
Jud Fabian has launched two home runs through his first six games of the Triple-A regular season. However, he has only tallied four hits and has relied on his power to produce. Across this stint, he has held a 1:6 BB:K. Last season, Fabian made his Triple-A debut and held a modest .159/.232/.257 slash line across 30 games. He launched just two home runs and held an 11:51 BB:K. Earlier in the season, Fabian posted a .233/.326/.432 line across 98 games with Double-A Bowie. While the Florida product has shown power potential at times, he has yet to show consistency in the upper levels of the minor leagues. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Fabian's development at Norfolk as he could contend for an MLB debut later in the campaign, if he can lower his strikeout rate.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoChicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Friday that right-hander
Javier Assad (oblique) was scheduled to throw two innings in an extended spring training game in Arizona and will likely need a couple more outings there before he's cleared to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. Once Assad starts a minor-league rehab assignment, he'll only be a few outings away from potentially being cleared to return from the injured list. However, there's no guarantee that the 27-year-old will be given a starting-rotation spot once he's back. Assad was serviceable in his transition from a bullpen role to a starting role for the Cubbies in 2024, but his lack of strikeout ability caps his fantasy upside as a starter. He went 7-6 a year ago with a career-high 3.73 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 124 punchouts and 63 walks in 147 innings over 29 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
6 days agoBoston Red Sox right-hander
Kutter Crawford (knee) still has not been cleared to face live hitters, according to manager Alex Cora. It's what the Red Sox expected as Crawford continues to recover from right patellar tendinopathy that he started dealing with in spring training. Crawford has thrown off a mound, but without facing live hitters yet, it's clear the 29-year-old hurler won't be making his 2025 season debut in the starting rotation in the month of April. He will most likely need to go on a minor-league rehab outing and make at least three starts before being cleared to come off the injured list. Rehabbing pitchers
Brayan Bello (shoulder) and
Lucas Giolito (hamstring) are much closer to making their season debuts than Crawford at this point. Crawford's career-high workload of 183 2/3 innings over 33 starts in 2024 appears to have taken its toll on his body.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Boston Globe - Gabrielle Starr
6 days agoSt. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect
Michael McGreevy tossed five shutout innings during his second start of the Triple-A regular season on Friday afternoon. In this outing, McGreevy allowed just three hits, one walk, and struck out five en route to earning the victory over the Buffalo Bisons. In his first start of the season, McGreevy had a modest showing, allowing six hits and four earned runs across four innings of work. McGreevy was competing for a spot in camp but ultimately fell short in the competition. However, the 24-year-old could be in the mix to return to the majors if he continues to perform well at Triple-A. Last season, McGreevy made his MLB debut and held an impressive 1.96 ERA with a 0.78 WHIP across 23 innings of work. He is worth closely monitoring in deeper formats as he will be worth picking up when he is given the call.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MiLB.com
6 days agoBoston Red Sox right-hander reliever
Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Friday or Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. This will be Hendriks' first bullpen session since being placed on the 15-day injured list to start the 2025 season. Hendrik's battled control problems and an elbow injury in spring training, which caused him to lose out on potentially opening the year as Boston's preferred closer. The 36-year-old veteran is unlikely to be ready to come off the IL when he's eligible on Tuesday, April 8, but it might not be much longer after that in which he's able to make his season debut in Beantown. The Australian native and three-time All-Star didn't pitch at all in the big leagues in 2024 and made just five appearances in 2023 in his final season with the White Sox due to injury, so he's far from a sure thing to stay healthy at this point of his career as a high-leverage reliever.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Boston Globe - Gabrielle Starr
6 days agoHouston Astros outfield prospect
Jacob Melton (back) was placed on the Triple-A injured list due to a back injury. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Melton battled numerous back injuries during camp and aggravated this injury during one of his final Grapefruit League contests. Melton did not appear in a Triple-A contest before hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status as he will contend for an early 2025 MLB debut once he is cleared for action. Last season, the former second-round selection began his campaign at Double-A and held a .248/.306/.442 line with 10 home runs across 58 games. He then moved up to Triple-A, where he posted a solid .260/.314/.405 line across his first 47 games. The Oregon State product may not need much time before earning the call to Houston once cleared for action.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chandler Rome
6 days agoFormer Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Julio Jones has officially announced his retirement. The Alabama product had an incredible run as a Falcon, with whom he spent nine seasons before serving three consecutive one-year stints with the Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Jones tallied 914 receptions, 13,703 yards, and 66 touchdowns in 166 career games. The 35-year-old is the author of the third-highest single-season receiving yardage total of all time and ranks No. 16 on the all-time list of most receiving yards in a career. Jones was a spectacle on the field, with a rare blend of size, speed, and physicality that sought to give any defensive back fits. The former sixth-overall pick of the 2011 draft holds an excellent case for becoming a member of the Hall of Fame.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
6 days agoArizona Diamondbacks second baseman
Ketel Marte (leg) pulled up lame at second base in the first inning on Friday against the Washington Nationals after what would have been an easy triple against right-hander
Jake Irvin. Marte walked off the field and exited the game with a limp due to an undisclosed leg injury. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on this one, as the 31-year-old All-Star is one of the best overall second baseman in the game. The injury comes after he just signed a six-year, $116 million contract extension this week. Marte was clearly in pain and could be headed for the injured list, but we'll have to wait for more word on the specific nature of his injury.
Garrett Hampson replaced Marte at the keystone and would be in line for regular work at second base if Marte requires an extended absence.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Washington Post - Andrew Golden
6
days
agoCincinnati
Reds
second
baseman
Matt
McLain
(hamstring)
has
been
scratched
from
the
lineup
on
Friday
against
the
division-rival
Milwaukee
Brewers
at
American
Family
Field
with
a
tight
left
hamstring,
which
happened
a
few
days
ago,
according
to
The
Cincinnati
Enquirer's
Charlie
Goldsmith.
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6
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Los
Angeles
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promoting
pitching
prospect
Caden
Dana
to
the
major
leagues.
In
a
corresponding
move,
the
team
is
placing
right-handed
pitcher
Ryan
Johnson
on
the
paternity
list.
Dana
received
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brief
taste
of
the
major
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6 days agoDetroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (calf) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard will miss his sixth consecutive contest with a left calf contusion. With Cunningham sidelined for one more game,
Dennis Schroder,
Tim Hardaway Jr., and
Malik Beasley should all continue to receive an uptick in minutes. Especially with
Tobias Harris (heel) also out, Schroder and Hardaway will be leaned on for more offense. Schroder finished with 15 points, seven assists, and four rebounds, while Hardaway posted 23 points (8-14 FG), three assists, and three rebounds in their last outing.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoThe Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with free-agent quarterback
Trey Lance on a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the news. The North Dakota state product will join his third squad after the San Francisco 49ers selected him third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. Lance spent last season with the Cowboys and passed for 266 yards and one interception with no touchdowns in four games (one start). He added 41 yards on 11 rushes. He projects to compete with teammate
Taylor Heinicke for the second-string QB job behind
Justin Herbert. Due to injuries and inefficient play, the 24-year-old hasn't been afforded much playing time. However, his athletic, toolsy upside could give him a chance to unseat Heinicke as the QB2 in L.A.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
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