6 days agoArizona Diamondbacks third baseman
Eugenio Suarez went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during their victory over the Chicago Cubs. Suarez launched his first long ball, which was a two-run shot off Chicago right-hander
Jameson Taillon. This long ball scored
Pavin Smith. Later in the fourth, Suarez would launch his second two-run shot off Taillon, once again scoring Smith. Suarez went deep on Opening Day and has now launched three long balls over his first two contests. During this impressive start, he has tallied five total RBI and only struck out once. After a slow start in the first half last summer when he posted a mere .216/.302/.366, Suarez appears to be picking up where he left off as he held a stellar .307/.341/.602 line after the All-Star break. The 33-year-old remains a must-start third baseman in all formats. He will look to extend his home run streak to three games on Saturday against
Shota Imanaga.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
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6 days agoTexas Rangers third baseman
Josh Jung (neck) was removed from Friday's win over the visiting Boston Red Sox at Globe Life Field early due to neck stiffness, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Jung's neck stiffened up on him during a play in the field, and he was replaced by
Josh Smith. Before leaving, the 27-year-old went 1-for-3 with a single and an RBI. This is concerning for an oft-injured slugger that was also removed from Monday's exhibition game against the Kansas City Royals due to a stiff neck. Although at the time it was considered a precaution, the fact that Jung is still dealing with neck issues is a concern, and it's quite possible it will land him on the injured list. Jung has intriguing power upside at the hot corner in fantasy, but his inability to stay on the field has given him equally as much downside. If he misses additional time, Smith will be the primary beneficiary at third base in Texas.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
6 days agoAtlanta Braves shortstop
Orlando Arcia will take a seat ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. Arcia got the starting nod on Opening Day, but will take a seat the next day. He went 1-for-4 at the plate with two strikeouts, so not exactly a stellar performance. Arcia has some decent pop in his bat, but is probably only worth rostering in NL-only formats right now.
Nick Allen will cover shortstop and bat eighth versus right-hander
Dylan Cease on Friday. Fantasy managers can find a better streaming option than Allen for Friday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoDetroit Tigers catcher
Jake Rogers is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As expected, Rogers will split up the catching duties after going 1-for-3 with a walk during the season opener. Now,
Dillon Dingler will do the catching and bat seventh versus right-hander
Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Friday. Dingler has the potential to put up good power numbers, but isn't someone that needs to be rostered while stuck in a platoon situation.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoChicago Cubs catcher
Miguel Amaya will head to the bench ahead of Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This is an interesting decision after Amaya delivered two hits and collected five RBI during the team's win on Thursday. It appears the 26-year-old is going to really split time behind the plate this season.
Carson Kelly will do the catching and bat ninth against right-hander
Merrill Kelly on Friday. Neither catcher is likely going to be able to provide reliable fantasy value, assuming they continue to split up the time behind the plate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoColorado Rockies starting pitcher
Kyle Freeland was fantastic on the mound during Friday's season opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The southpaw struck out seven batters while allowing two hits over six scoreless innings in a no-decision. Freeland only threw 67 pitches in this game before the Rockies decided to go to the bullpen. The left-handed held a 2-0 lead when he exited, but sadly his bullpen was unable to hold it down for him. Regardless, Freeland was excellent during this outing, but could have some trouble in his next start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fantasy managers might want to wait and see how he does next time out before jumping on the waiver wire for Freeland.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoThe Detroit Lions announced on Friday that they re-signed offensive lineman Kayode Awosika to an undisclosed deal. Awosika will return to Detroit for his fourth season in 2025 after serving as a rotational offensive lineman with the team since 2022. The 26-year-old offensive guard went undrafted out of Buffalo but made his NFL debut in 2021 with the Philadelphia Eagles, when he appeared in just one game that year. He has started only seven of the 36 games that he's appeared in over his three seasons with the Lions. There's a chance that Awosika could have a bigger role on the interior of the Lions' offensive line in 2025, but he will have to earn more playing time by standing out in training camp this summer and in preseason games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Detroit Lions
6 days agoTampa Bay Rays outfielder
Kameron Misner wasn't in the starting lineup to begin Friday's game, but he came up as the hero. Misner came into the game as defensive replacement in the eighth inning. He came ready to play as Misner hit a game-winning home run off
Victor Vodnik during his lone plate appearance. Misner returned to the big league roster with
Richie Palacios (finger) heading to the injured list. However, Misner figures to be primary a bench outfielder, so his playing time could be limited. He was the hero on Friday, but fantasy managers don't need to jump on the waiver wire to add Misner.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
6 days agoThe New York Jets re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver
Irvin Charles (knee) to an undisclosed deal on Friday. Charles will return to the Jets in 2025, although it's highly unlikely he'll be ready for training camp this summer or the start of the regular season after tearing his ACL in Week 14 of last year. The 27-year-old former undrafted free agent appeared in 13 games (no starts) in 2024 and was unable to catch his only target on offense. In his two NFL seasons, he has yet to catch a pass on just two targets over 25 games (no starts), mainly contributing on special teams. Charles logged 212 special-teams snaps last year and will likely resume a similar role at some point next year when he's cleared from his knee injury. He's nowhere near the fantasy radar.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Cards Wire - Howard Balzer
6 days agoThe Green Bay Packers have signed linebacker Kristian Welch to an undisclosed contract. Welch spent 2023 with the Pack but was a member of the Baltimore Ravens for each of his other four seasons in the league. Signing with Baltimore as an undrafted free agent in 2020, Welch played in 43 games over three seasons. He never notched more than four tackles but also contributed on special teams. The Iowa product registered eight tackles in 2024, appearing in 15 games for Green Bay, including both postseason starts for the team. The 26-year-old will have a chance to compete for playing time during camp but figures to be more of a depth piece on defense and an asset on special teams.
--Alex CiullaSource: Green Bay Packers
6 days agoThe Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Jeremiah Moon to a one-year contract. The financial details have not been disclosed. Moon appeared in 13 games in 2024 for the team, finishing with two tackles on defense and another seven more on special teams. The former undrafted free agent spent 2022 and 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in eight games (one start). The Florida product joins new teammate Malik Harrison as the Steelers' new linebackers. Pittsburgh has done well to sign help for their defensive back end. Still, Moon doesn't project to play much on defense. It's unlikely he holds much of a role outside of special teams, and he probably won't make an impact on fantasy.
--Alex CiullaSource: Teresa Varley
6 days agoThe Atlanta Falcons have come to terms with free-agent tight end
Teagan Quitoriano on an undisclosed contract. Quitoriano appeared in seven games for the Houston Texans last season but did not record any catches. The Texans initially selected the 25-year-old in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. That season, he accrued seven receptions, 113 yards, and two touchdowns in nine games. The Oregon State alum has spent time on Injured Reserve in each of the last three seasons. He'll now join a Falcons tight end room that features
Kyle Pitts,
Charlie Woerner, and
Feleipe Franks. Quitoriano will compete for snaps but will likely serve as a depth piece for the team.
--Alex CiullaSource: Terrin Waack
6 days agoArizona wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan, who is regarded as one of the top pass-catchers in this year's NFL draft class, has a top-30 visit scheduled with the Carolina Panthers, a league source told The Athletic's Joe Person. McMillan, 21, is expected to be the first receiver off the board in April's draft, as he has great size (6-foot-4, 219 pounds) and an uncanny ability to high-point the football down the field. Despite the fact that he doesn't have elite speed, plenty of teams, including the Panthers are intrigued about his upside at the next level. Carolina holds the eighth overall pick in the first round of this year's draft, which could be right in the wheelhouse of where teams will begin considering McMillan. If he were to land with the Panthers, McMillan would almost certainly be starting in three-wide sets immediately alongside
Xavier Legette and veteran
Adam Thielen.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
6 days agoThe Baltimore Ravens announced on Friday that they reached a three-year contract extension with head coach John Harbaugh. The new deal will keep the 62-year-old in Baltimore through the 2028 season. He was entering the final year of his previous contract that he had signed back in March of 2022, and it will continue a trend of the Ravens not allowing Harbaugh to start a regular season on the final year of his contract since he was initially hired in 2008. He is already the franchise's all-time winningest head coach with a 185-115 record over 17 seasons. His 12 playoff appearances are second-most in the NFL behind KC's Andy Reid (14), and he also led the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2012. Harbaugh is the second-longest tenured coach behind only the Steelers' Mike Tomlin. Although Harbaugh has had plenty of success in Baltimore, the Ravens have only gone past the Divisional Round once since winning the Super Bowl 12 years ago.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
6 days agoMiami Heat guard/forward
Duncan Robinson (back) will miss a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran sharpshooter has been dealing with a back issue recently and has not joined the team for the first stop on a three-game road trip. With
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) also not playing on Saturday, Miami will hope to receive more production from the likes of
Kyle Anderson,
Haywood Highsmith, and
Jaime Jaquez Jr.--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoMiami Heat forward
Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Wiggins has struggled in recent games and is now sidelined due to a right hamstring injury.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. may re-enter the rotation due to Wiggins' absence, although
Kyle Anderson and
Pelle Larsson are also candidates for increased playing time, especially with
Duncan Robinson (back) remaining unavailable. The team might also be without
Alec Burks (back), who is considered questionable for the game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoOrlando Magic point guard
Cole Anthony (toe) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Sacramento Kings. It looks like he will be out for a sixth consecutive game due to a left big toe sprain.
Cory Joseph will likely continue to start in his place, although
Anthony Black has offered more production from a fantasy perspective. Over the last five games, Black has posted 14.2 points per game with 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.4 blocks.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoUtah Jazz center
Walker Kessler (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This is another boost for
Kyle Filipowski, who has already had a larger role in the rotation due to the absences of
John Collins (ankle) and
Lauri Markkanen (conditioning). Filipowski put together a full line in Thursday's defeat to the Houston Rockets, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two steals. With Kessler out, we may also see more of
Brice Sensabaugh and
Kenyon Martin Jr. in Friday's game.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoBoston Celtics guard
Payton Pritchard (hip) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. A hip problem may keep Pritchard sidelined for only the second time this season. The 27-year-old has been among the league's top bench performers, averaging 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. If Pritchard is out on Saturday,
Sam Hauser may have a more active role in the second unit against the Spurs, alongside
Al Horford, who is set to land back on the bench with
Jayson Tatum's (ankle) return.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoThe New York Mets have designated outfielder
Alexander Canario for assignment. The Mets acquired Canario from the Chicago Cubs earlier this winter. The 24-year-old did not have any options and had to break camp with the major league roster or would have to pass through waivers. Canario was unable to make the MLB roster during camp. In the Grapefruit League, Canario performed well, posting a .306/.419/.611 slash line with two doubles and three home runs. Canario has only appeared in 21 MLB contests over the past two seasons. During his limited taste of MLB action, the 24-year-old has posted a strong .286/.353/.524 slash line with two doubles and two round-trippers. He generated an elite 14.3 barrel rate. Given his success in camp, he will likely draw interest on waivers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Abbey Mastracco
6 days agoBoston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (ankle) appears ready to return to action on Saturday against the San Antonio Spurs, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Tatum missed Wednesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns due to an ankle injury. However, he is expected to be back on the floor against San Antonio.
Al Horford, who bagged a 16-point, 10-rebound double-double on Wednesday, will return to the bench with Tatum back. Tatum went off for 34 points in this season's first clash against the Spurs, adding 14 rebounds and seven assists to his tally.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers point guard
Tyrese Maxey (finger) is set to miss at least two more games. On Friday, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse stated that Maxey would not be available this weekend against the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors. However, Maxey was a partial participant in Friday's practice, which suggests that he could be ready to rejoin the action soon. Due to a finger sprain, Maxey has been unavailable for 13 games.
Jared Butler and
Jeff Dowtin Jr. have shared point guard duties during Maxey's absence.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
6 days agoMilwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) will suit up for Friday's contest against the New York Knicks. The former MVP has battled a foot sprain lately and missed Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets. He was also at risk of missing Friday's game, but the team has upgraded Antetokounmpo's status from questionable to available. With
Damian Lillard (calf) unavailable, the Bucks are heavily relying on Antetokounmpo, whose numbers have dropped this month. He has averaged 27.9 points and 11.5 rebounds in March.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Milwaukee Bucks
6 days agoBoston Red Sox left-handed pitcher
Matt Moore (arm) will open the season on the seven-day injured list due to arm soreness. Moore was invited to camp as a non-roster player. Fantasy managers should monitor his status, but the team did not provide a definitive timeline. During camp, Moore tossed just four innings and held a 2:2 BB:K. Last season, the southpaw logged 48 1/3 innings with the Los Angeles Angels and posted a 5.03 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. He tallied 51 punchouts and served up walks at a high 12.4 percent walk rate. Under the hood, he generated a modest 4.25 xERA with a high 9.2 percent barrel rate. The 35-year-old could eventually earn a relief role in the Boston bullpen if he were to find success with the Worcester Red Sox.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christopher Smith
6 days agoAccording to Danny Emerman of The San Jose Mercury News, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that guard
Stephen Curry (pelvis) is expected to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. The veteran has missed the last two games after suffering a pelvic contusion in a recent win over the Toronto Raptors. Curry has appeared in 10 games during March while posting averages of 25.0 points, 6.1 assists, 4.1 three-pointers, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals across 32.8 minutes per game. For fantasy managers, the superstar guard is a must-start anytime he is available to suit up.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Danny Emerman
6 days agoThe San Diego Padres have designated infielder
Tyler Wade for assignment. Wade was competing for a depth role in the infield during camp, but fell short in the competition. During camp, Wade held a .209/.292/.349 slash line and tallied just nine hits across 19 contests. He hit just one double and a long ball. Instead, the Padres opted to keep infielder
Jose Iglesias on the MLB roster instead. Wade will now pass through waivers before beginning his campaign at Triple-A. Last season, the 30-year-old appeared in 90 contests in San Diego and posted a .217/.285/.239 slash line. He generated a weak .281 xwOBA but showed a strong eye at the plate as he held an 18.6 percent strikeout rate. Fantasy managers in NL-only formats should monitor Iglesias' playing time as he could be a viable bench option if he sees consistent playing time.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
6 days agoSt. Louis Blues forward Pavel Buchnevich (illness) is on track to return to the lineup on Friday against the Colorado Avalanche. The Russian star has battled an illness lately, missing four games. Buchnevich's return could bump Zack Bolduc out of the top six. The Blues have heated up lately with eight consecutive wins, putting Buchnevich in a good position to keep building on a solid season. He has notched 47 points (14 goals, 33 assists) in 68 games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Matthew DeFranks
6 days agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Austin Reaves (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain. Reaves has played in four consecutive contests despite the lingering ankle injury. Across 65 appearances this season, the 26-year-old is averaging 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists in 34.7 minutes per game. Should Reaves miss Saturday, 23-year-old rookie
Dalton Knecht could see an uptick in minutes and scoring opportunities during the game.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
6 days agoBoston Red Sox right-handed pitcher
Michael Fulmer will open the season in the Worcester Red Sox starting rotation at the Triple-A level. Fulmer signed a two-year minor league contract with Boston earlier in the winter. During camp, the Red Sox began to increase his workload to attempt to transition him to a starter. However, the team slowly increased his workload as he missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing UCL revision surgery. He performed very well during spring training as he held an impressive 0.79 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP across 11 1/3 innings of work. He posted a 3:12 BB:K. He last appeared in the major leagues during the 2023 season when he held a 4.42 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP across 57 innings of work. If Fulmer were to succeed as a starter at Triple-A, he could eventually compete for a role in the big league rotation.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christopher Smith
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