20 hours agoNew York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder
DJ LeMahieu (hip) is healthy entering spring training this year. "DJ is healthy, which is really been the issue for him over the last couple of years. He's had those things that have popped up, that have really zapped his greatness. I'm not going to put anything past a healthy DJ LeMahieu and his ability to hit," Boone said. The 36-year-old's fantasy stock is way down heading into the 2025 season after he played in just 67 games due to injuries and hit .204/.269/.259 with two homers and 26 RBI. LeMahieu finished the year on the injured list with a hip impingement and didn't play at all in the postseason. Pending a last-minute acquisition of Cardinals third baseman
Nolan Arenado, LeMahieu should get first crack at third base duties in the Bronx to begin the year. He ranks as RotoBaller's No. 65 fantasy third baseman.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
20 hours agoNew Orleans Pelicans guard
CJ McCollum (personal) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's tilt against the Sacramento Kings. He may be out for a second consecutive game after missing Monday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder for personal reasons.
Karlo Matkovic joined the starting lineup against OKC, finishing with eight points, nine rebounds, and three blocks.
Jordan Hawkins saw an uptick in minutes off the bench and produced 12 points with 50 percent shooting from downtown. However, the rotation may look different on Wednesday, as
Bruce Brown will be eligible to make his Pelicans debut.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoLos Angeles Lakers guard
Luka Doncic (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. Doncic made his team debut on Monday after missing the last 23 games due to a left calf strain. He finished with 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists across 24 minutes of action. It's worth noting that Wednesday is the Lakers last game before the All-Star break. Possibly, the Lakers take the cautious approach and rest Doncic to give him additional time to recover over the break. If he sits,
Shake Milton and
Jordan Goodwin would likely be asked to play bigger roles on Wednesday.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoMin Woo Lee has gotten off to a strong start in 2025, recording finishes of T12 and T17 in his first two PGA Tour events. He now turns his focus to the Genesis Invitational, which will be held at Torrey Pines this year, a course he has played just once before, finishing T43 in 2024 at the Farmers Insurance Open. Lee ranks seventh in scrambling, fourth in strokes gained around the green, 16th in bogey avoidance, and second on approaches from 200-plus yards -- a distance that accounts for 26.3% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. He also ranks 23rd in strokes gained off the tee and third in driving distance -- two categories that will be critical this week. Despite limited course history, Lee is arguably in the best form of his PGA career and excels in almost all of the key stats for this week. Fantasy managers should continue to play him until he gives them a reason not to.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
20 hours agoHouston Rockets point guard
Fred VanVleet (ankle) is poised to rejoin the lineup after the upcoming All-Star break. "He's on track as far as that and the plan is to have him back after the All-Star break," Rockets head coach Ime Udoka told reporters on Tuesday. VanVleet has missed five games and will be sidelined for at least two more, as Houston is set to play out a back-to-back set on Wednesday and Thursday. During VanVleet's absence,
Aaron Holiday has received a pair of starts, while rookie
Reed Sheppard has joined the rotation. Neither player has contributed much from a fantasy perspective.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Lachard Binkley
20 hours agoHouston Rockets center
Alperen Sengun (back) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile big man was limited to only three minutes due to back spasms against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. He is reportedly feeling better and will test out his back on Wednesday to decide if he can play against the Suns. Sengun also missed some time at the beginning of the month, with
Steven Adams stepping in for him in the starting lineup. Adams averaged 11.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks as a starter.
Jock Landale and
Jeff Green might get a little more playing time as well if Sengun is unable to play on Wednesday night.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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20 hours agoOklahoma City Thunder forward/center
Chet Holmgren (rest) will not be in the lineup on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. Following his return from a right iliac wing fracture, OKC has eased Holmgren back into action, and the team will keep him on the shelf Wednesday for rest purposes. He will likely return to the lineup for the second leg of a back-to-back on Thursday versus the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Alex Caruso joined the first unit when Holmgren sat out Saturday's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Aaron Wiggins is another candidate to fill in for him on Wednesday. Wiggins was back in the second unit on Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans but continued his recent impressive spell with a 24-point outing.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
20 hours agoViktor Hovland has started in just two PGA events this year, recording finishes of T36 and T22. He now turns his focus to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course where he has played twice, finishing T2 in 2021 and missing the cut in 2019 -- both at the Farmers Insurance Open. This year, Hovland ranks 146th in strokes gained around the green but makes up for it with his approach play. He ranks in the 96th percentile for proximity to the hole from 150-200 yards over the past 12 months, a distance that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. Additionally, Hovland is accurate off the tee, ranking 37th on tour in accuracy while gaining 2.390 strokes off the tee through his first two events. At a price tag of $7,900 on DraftKings, Hovland's upside is certainly worth considering for fantasy managers.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: DataGolf
20 hours agoAccording to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media, the Texas Rangers signed right-handed pitcher
JT Chargois to a minor-league contract. Last season, Chargois spent time with the Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners. Across 36 1/3 innings, the Rice product posted a solid 2.23 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. He tallied 30 punchouts with a modest 8.9 percent walk rate. However, he generated a 4.40 xERA, which suggests he could face some regression during the 2025 season. In 2023, Chargois posted a 3.61 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect Chargois to compete for a spot in the Texas bullpen during spring training. Given his solid performance last season, he could make a case to earn a low-leverage spot in the bullpen if he can perform well in spring training.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Aram Leighton
21 hours agoMiami Heat guard
Tyler Herro (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder. A stomach bug took Herro out of the lineup on Monday against the Boston Celtics, and he may be forced to miss another game against the Thunder.
Davion Mitchell started in Herro's place on Monday but managed only four points, three rebounds, and four assists as the entire Heat offense struggled in a 103-85 loss.
Terry Rozier and
Alec Burks, who notched 13 points as a starter Monday, also receive a usage boost with Herro out.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoBoston Celtics guard
Jrue Holiday (shoulder) will remain on the shelf for Wednesday's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. This will be his fourth consecutive absence due to right shoulder impingement.
Payton Pritchard has taken on an expanded role with Holiday out, averaging 15.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 31.5 minutes off the Celtics bench this month.
Jaylen Brown (knee) may also miss another game on Wednesday, further increasing Pritchard's fantasy appeal.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoBoston Celtics guard/forward
Jaylen Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest against the San Antonio Spurs. He is battling knee soreness and may have to skip a second consecutive game. With Brown on the shelf,
Sam Hauser joined the starting unit on Monday against the Miami Heat and fired in 15 points with a 5-for-8 record from deep.
Payton Pritchard also benefits from Brown's absence. He settled for only five points Monday night but had 10 rebounds with eight assists and two steals.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoDespite an inconsistent final round at the WM Phoenix Open, Rasmus Hojgaard has been outstanding to start 2025, posting finishes of T12, T22, and T14 at the Dubai Desert Classic. He now shifts his focus to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course that demands strong driving and accuracy with long irons. Hojgaard currently ranks eighth in strokes gained from tee to green, sixth in driving distance, seventh in total driving, and is in the 98th percentile in proximity from 150-200 yards over the last 12 months. This is his first time at Torrey Pines, but fantasy managers should not hesitate to play him at his $8,300 DraftKings price tag.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: DataGolf
21 hours agoAccording to the team, the Miami Marlins have claimed right-handed pitcher
Ronny Henriquez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, the team designated right-handed pitcher
Xzavion Curry for assignment. Henriquez has spent his entire MLB career with the Twins. Last season, the right-hander appeared in 16 games for the Twins (one start) and posted a 3.26 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP in 19 innings. He posted a poor 18.3 percent strikeout rate but did show a strong command of his pitches with a 6.1 percent walk rate. He also generated an elite 53.3 percent ground-ball rate. Across 207 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level, Henriquez held a 5.08 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP. Fantasy managers should expect the 24-year-old to compete for a spot in the Miami bullpen during spring training.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Miami Marlins
21 hours agoMinnesota Timberwolves guard/forward
Anthony Edwards (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Following a one-game absence, Edwards returned to work on Monday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, notching a game-high 44 points in a 128-107 loss, but he might be out again on Wednesday due to a sore hip.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker's fantasy stock would get a boost with Edwards' absence. He went for 21 points, five rebounds, and six assists when Edwards was sidelined on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoCharlotte Hornets point guard
LaMelo Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. The talented playmaker suffered yet another ankle injury in Monday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, exiting the contest after logging only 10 minutes of action.
KJ Simpson will likely take on a starting role against the Magic, with
Nick Smith Jr. receiving extra offensive touches in the backcourt.
Elfrid Payton, who is on a 10-day contract, may also get a runout.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
21 hours agoAccording to the team, the Miami Marlins have designated right-handed pitcher
Xzavion Curry for assignment. In a corresponding move, the Marlins claimed
Ronny Henriquez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins. Last season, Curry spent time with the Cleveland Guardians and Marlins. Across 42 2/3 innings, Curry posted a 4.64 ERA with a 1.05 WHIP. He tallied just 28 punchouts but showed elite command with a 4.1 percent walk rate. With his 18-inning stint with Miami, Curry was very impressive, posting a 3.00 ERA with a 0.61 WHIP. Across 113 2/3 career frames at the Triple-A level, the Georgia Tech product has posted a hefty 5.86 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP. Given his success in the majors last season, Curry could draw interest as a low-leverage relief pitcher on waivers.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Miami Marlins
21 hours agoAccording to Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Braves are signing left-handed pitcher
Jake Diekman to a minor-league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Last season, the 38-year-old logged 32 innings with the New York Mets. Across this stint, Diekman held a 5.63 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP. He was unable to command his pitches as he posted a hefty 16.6 percent walk rate. However, he did post a strong 27.6 percent strikeout rate. This was a steep decline from the 3.34 ERA and the 1.32 WHIP he held across 56 2/3 innings during the 2023 campaign. Fantasy managers should monitor his progression during spring training as he could contend to earn a spot in the Atlanta bullpen. If he were to earn a role, he would likely operate as a low-leverage option.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Justin Toscano
21 hours agoShams Charania of ESPN reports that Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (knee) will be re-evaluated within the next two weeks after sustaining a right knee sprain in Monday's 129-128 overtime loss to Sacramento. Injuries continue to pile up for the Mavs frontcourt, with Gafford,
Anthony Davis (thigh), Dereck Lively (ankle), and
Dwight Powell (hip) all out for the time being.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper and
Kylor Kelley will see more minutes on the floor while Gafford is out of action. However, neither player won't make much of an impact fantasy-wise.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Shams Charania
21 hours agoNew York Knicks forward
OG Anunoby (toe) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. There was a chance Anunoby would be available to return to the lineup when the team upgraded him to questionable, but he has now been officially ruled out. Anunoby's next opportunity to return will be on Wednesday versus the Atlanta Hawks.
Precious Achiuwa will continue to play an expanded role on Tuesday. He has averaged 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.7 steals over the past three games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Stefan Bondy
22 hours agoScottie Scheffler was making a late push at the WM Phoenix Open but had a rough back nine on Sunday, settling for a T25 finish. This was Scheffler's second tournament since injuring his hand over Christmas, and it seems any issues are more mental than physical. He now looks ahead to the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines, a course where he most recently finished T20 in 2022 and T7 in 2021. This week, driving distance, accuracy, and proximity from 150-plus yards will be crucial. Scheffler ranked second in total driving in 2024 and is in the 98th percentile in proximity to the hole from 150-200 yards over the last 12 months, a distance that accounts for 39.6% of all approach shots at Torrey Pines. He is worth his $12,300 price tag on DraftKings, as Scheffler should once again find himself in contention this week.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
22 hours agoVeteran center
Alex Len has signed a deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers. Len was available as a free agent after the Washington Wizards waived him. The Wizards acquired Len from the Sacramento Kings last week. He had a limited role on the Kings, averaging 7.2 minutes per game over 36 contests this season. The Ukrainian big man should receive more playing time with the Lakers, who needed to add another big body after the team's unsuccessful trade for Charlotte Hornets center
Mark Williams. Len will compete for playing time with
Jaxson Hayes, who has averaged 8.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 24.6 minutes this month as the starting center.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Lakers
22 hours agoAccording to Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com, Chicago Bulls guard/forward
Ayo Dosunmu (illness) is available to suit up against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. The 25-year-old has been battling an illness, but it won't keep him out of the lineup. Dosunmu's role has grown in the rotation recently, as he's averaged 14.0 points and 5.5 assists for the month. In his last appearance, Dosunmu finished with 10 points, one rebound, four assists, and one steal across 30 minutes of work against the Warriors on Saturday.
--Andrew Lennox - RotoBallerSource: Will Gottlieb
22 hours agoToronto Raptors forward/center
Jonathan Mogbo (ankle) will play in Tuesday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, making a third consecutive start. Mogbo hurt his right ankle last time out against the Houston Rockets, but Toronto has upgraded him from probable to available. The rookie big man has done a good job filling in for
Jakob Poeltl (hip), but Mogbo faces a very difficult matchup on Tuesday against
Joel Embiid.
Orlando Robinson will provide cover for Mogbo off the bench, with
Chris Boucher also being an option.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP has successfully shaken off a questionable tag. However, since this will be the first game of a back-to-back, we might see the 76ers without Embiid in Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, Embiid will make his third consecutive appearance for only the third time this season. He should have no trouble dominating against a Raptors frontcourt that will be missing
Jakob Poeltl (hip).
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Keith Pompey
22 hours agoToronto Raptors guard/forward
Gradey Dick (neck) is active on Tuesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After injuring his neck over the weekend, Dick was listed as probable on the initial injury report. He has been upgraded to available ahead of tip-off. Dick has taken an impressive second-year leap, averaging 15.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 29.5 minutes. On Tuesday, he will be in a position to receive extra usage offensively, as
RJ Barrett (concussion) and
Brandon Ingram (ankle) remain out of the Raptors lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
22 hours agoIndiana Pacers center
Myles Turner (neck) has been ruled out through the All-Star break. He will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks and will remain sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday versus the Washington Wizards.
Thomas Bryant is expected to continue as the starting center while Turner is on the mend, with
Jahlil Okafor serving as his backup. The former top-3 pick has just signed a 10-day contract with the Pacers.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Tony East
22 hours agoBoston Red Sox chief baseball officer
Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team has been very happy with infielder
Vaughn Grissom, who gained 20 pounds of muscle during the offseason. Grissom was expected to be Boston's primary second baseman at this time last year, but groin and hamstring injuries limited him to just 31 games at the big-league level in 2024 in his first year in Boston. He went 20-for-105 (.190) with no homers, six RBI and two stolen bases in 114 plate appearances with the BoSox. The 24-year-old will yet again have a shot to earn significant playing time in 2025, but he will be competing with prospect
Kristian Campbell and
David Hamilton at the keystone this spring. Over a full season, Grissom has the skills to reach double digits in homers and steals, making him a worthwhile end-game gamble in deep-mixed fantasy drafts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
22 hours agoBoston Red Sox chief baseball officer
Craig Breslow said on Tuesday that the team is open to using a closer committee during the 2025 season. When asked if anyone besides lefty
Aroldis Chapman and righty
Liam Hendriks are closer candidates, manager Alex Cora mentioned right-hander
Garrett Whitlock (elbow). The Red Sox had 20 different pitchers record saves under Cora in a four-year span from 2019-22, but Cora also said he believes in having a set closer instead of mixing and matching late in games. The most experienced candidates are Chapman, who ranks third with 335 career saves, and Hendriks, who ranks ninth among active pitchers with 116. In addition to Whitlock, lefty
Justin Wilson and
Justin Slaten could be options for saves in 2025. Chapman should be the favorite to earn most of Boston's save chances, if healthy, but talk of a committee approach isn't going to help his fantasy value.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Boston Herald - Gabrielle Starr
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