Major League Fantasy Baseball Player News
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Carlos Santana (1B - AZ)
4/7/26 4:58 PM - D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time. Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422537/diamo...
4/7/26 4:58 PM - D-backs' Santana likely to miss extended time. Diamondbacks first baseman Carlos Santana, the oldest active position player in MLB, was put on the 10-day IL with an adductor strain but likely will miss more time.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422537/diamo...
Cade Horton (P - CHC)
4/7/26 4:58 PM - Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26. Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422982/cubs-...
4/7/26 4:58 PM - Cubs' Horton to have elbow surgery, done for '26. Cubs starting pitcher Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48422982/cubs-...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
4/7/26 1:54 PM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 1:54 PM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
4/7/26 1:49 PM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
4/7/26 1:49 PM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
Paul Skenes (P - PIT)
4/7/26 1:45 PM - Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets for Celtics-Hornets, Raptors-Heat, Paul Skenes props Tuesday. DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA and MLB on Tuesday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftki...
4/7/26 1:45 PM - Use DraftKings promo code to get $300 bonus bets for Celtics-Hornets, Raptors-Heat, Paul Skenes props Tuesday. DraftKings offers $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins for NBA and MLB on Tuesday
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/use-draftki...
Rafael Devers (DH/1B - SF)
4/7/26 1:36 PM - Prospect traded by SF Giants for Rafael Devers is crushing it — for the Dodgers.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/prospect-sf-...
4/7/26 1:36 PM - Prospect traded by SF Giants for Rafael Devers is crushing it — for the Dodgers.
As if the Giants' season wasn't bad enough, a former prospect's career is on the up.
Source: https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/prospect-sf-...
James Wood (OF/DH - WSH)
4/7/26 1:18 PM - James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid. Team’s young star blasts a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth after robbing a homer in the outfielder a few innings earlier in a 9-6 win over the Cardinals.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/07/n...
4/7/26 1:18 PM - James Wood delivers with bat and glove to help Nationals snap skid. Team’s young star blasts a game-tying three-run homer in the ninth after robbing a homer in the outfielder a few innings earlier in a 9-6 win over the Cardinals.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/04/07/n...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/7/26 12:35 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
4/7/26 12:35 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
Andrew Painter (P - PHI)
4/7/26 10:54 AM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 10:54 AM - Andrew Painter struggles, but battles, in road debut: ‘Just one of those nights’. The 22-year-old Painter didn't have his best command against the Giants on Monday.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Brandon Woodruff (P - MIL)
4/7/26 10:49 AM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
4/7/26 10:49 AM - Willson Contreras lashes out at Brewers after 24th career HBP: 'I'm going to take one of them out'. Contreras was hit by a Brandon Woodruff pitch in the third inning Monday night
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-willson...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Fantasy baseball news: Juan Soto, Matthew Boyd to IL. All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Fantasy baseball news: Juan Soto, Matthew Boyd to IL. All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Konnor Griffin (OF/SS - PIT)
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?. All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
4/7/26 9:40 AM - Prospect watch: Konnor Griffin's here, who's next?. All the prospects fantasy managers should be keeping an eye on as the season moves through its first month.
Source: https://www.espn.com/fantasy/baseball/story/_/id/4...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
4/7/26 8:50 AM - Mets Notes: 'Playing it safe' with Juan Soto; Ronny Mauricio's role. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed next steps for Juan Soto and the plan for Ronny Mauricio.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-ronny...
4/7/26 8:50 AM - Mets Notes: 'Playing it safe' with Juan Soto; Ronny Mauricio's role. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed next steps for Juan Soto and the plan for Ronny Mauricio.
Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-notes-juan-soto-ronny...
Orion Kerkering (P - PHI)
4/7/26 6:03 AM - Phillies to reinstate Orion Kerkering, option Kyle Backhus. The Phillies will make a bullpen move with Orion Kerkering coming off the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 6:03 AM - Phillies to reinstate Orion Kerkering, option Kyle Backhus. The Phillies will make a bullpen move with Orion Kerkering coming off the injured list.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/7/26 4:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 4:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Troy Johnston (OF - COL)
4/7/26 4:24 AM - Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7. Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-sco...
4/7/26 4:24 AM - Rockies score 8 runs in the fifth inning and beat the Astros 9-7. Troy Johnston hit a solo homer, a double and a single and the Colorado Rockies rode an eight-run fifth inning to a 9-7 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/rockies-sco...
Bryce Harper (1B - PHI)
4/7/26 1:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
4/7/26 1:35 AM - Big seventh inning gives Harper, Phillies comeback win at Oracle Park. Bryce Harper led the way in another comeback win for the Phillies.
Source: https://philliesnation.com/2026/04/philadelphia-ph...
Ronny Mauricio (3B - NYM)
4/6/26 7:24 PM - Juan Soto expected to miss several weeks with calf strain with Mets offense still struggling to click. Ronny Mauricio was called up to take Soto's roster spot
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-juan-soto-...
4/6/26 7:24 PM - Juan Soto expected to miss several weeks with calf strain with Mets offense still struggling to click. Ronny Mauricio was called up to take Soto's roster spot
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-juan-soto-...
Matthew Boyd (P - CHC)
4/6/26 4:52 PM - Boyd latest Cubs starting pitcher to be put on IL. The Cubs placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list because of a left biceps strain Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48414349/cubs-...
4/6/26 4:52 PM - Boyd latest Cubs starting pitcher to be put on IL. The Cubs placed left-hander Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list because of a left biceps strain Monday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48414349/cubs-...
Juan Soto (OF - NYM)
4/6/26 4:52 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
4/6/26 4:52 PM - Mets' Soto placed on IL, expected out 2-3 weeks. The Mets placed Juan Soto on the injured list after the left fielder suffered a minor right calf strain running the bases Friday against the Giants.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48413546/mets-...
Mason Miller (P - SD)
4/6/26 11:44 AM - These Mason Miller numbers don't look real -- but they are. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/mason-miller-scoreless-st...
4/6/26 11:44 AM - These Mason Miller numbers don't look real -- but they are. No content provided
Source: https://www.mlb.com/news/mason-miller-scoreless-st...
Chris Sale (P - ATL)
4/6/26 9:42 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels. Deadspin | After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
4/6/26 9:42 AM - [Deadspin] - Deadspin | After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels. Deadspin | After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels
Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti...
Manny Machado (3B - SD)
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Corner kick: Machado boots pickoff, rallies Padres. Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48407096/macha...
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Corner kick: Machado boots pickoff, rallies Padres. Padres third baseman Manny Machado kicked aside a pickoff attempt to help San Diego score two runs as the Padres rallied from a four-run deficit on their way to an 8-6 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48407096/macha...
Mookie Betts (SS - LAD)
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Dodgers' Betts placed on IL with strained oblique. Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48404073/dodge...
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Dodgers' Betts placed on IL with strained oblique. Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts was placed on the injured list because of a strained right oblique, manager Dave Roberts said.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48404073/dodge...
Pete Fairbanks (P - MIA)
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Marlins' Fairbanks starts, goes on paternity leave. Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning in his team's 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48406953/pete-...
4/6/26 9:10 AM - Marlins' Fairbanks starts, goes on paternity leave. Reliever Pete Fairbanks, 32, was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon to allow the closer to get home for the birth of his child, and the reliever threw a 27-pitch first inning in his team's 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/48406953/pete-...
Shohei Ohtani (DH - LAD)
4/6/26 9:00 AM - Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn’t driven in a run until Friday, but he homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge have each posted three straight multihit games. Judge hasn’t needed to carry the Yankees, who are 7-2. They had allowed a paltry 15 runs on the season before a 7-6 loss to Miami on Sunday. Cam Schlittler has made two scoreless starts and New York ran wild against the Marlins — with even Giancarlo Stanton stealing a base.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-and-y...
4/6/26 9:00 AM - Dodgers and Yankees off to impressive starts, and Ohtani and Judge are just starting to hit. The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are off to good starts — and their MVPs are finally starting to hit. Shohei Ohtani hadn’t driven in a run until Friday, but he homered in that game and again Sunday. He and Aaron Judge have each posted three straight multihit games. Judge hasn’t needed to carry the Yankees, who are 7-2. They had allowed a paltry 15 runs on the season before a 7-6 loss to Miami on Sunday. Cam Schlittler has made two scoreless starts and New York ran wild against the Marlins — with even Giancarlo Stanton stealing a base.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dodgers-and-y...
Mickey Moniak (OF - COL)
4/6/26 5:03 AM - Mickey Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1. Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/mickey-moni...
4/6/26 5:03 AM - Mickey Moniak homers twice as Rockies top Phillies 4-1. Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/mickey-moni...
Trea Turner (SS - PHI)
4/6/26 5:00 AM - Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1 Saturday. Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/luzardo-fan...
4/6/26 5:00 AM - Luzardo fans 11, Turner hits go-ahead RBI double as Phillies edge Rockies 2-1 Saturday. Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Saturday.
Source: https://www.denver7.com/sports/rockies/luzardo-fan...
Rafael Devers (DH/1B - SF)
4/6/26 2:14 AM - The Rafael Devers trade is already haunting the Red Sox in 2026.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...
4/6/26 2:14 AM - The Rafael Devers trade is already haunting the Red Sox in 2026.
The Red Sox have already moved on from three pieces acquired as part of last June's trade with the Giants.
The post The Rafael Devers trade is already haunting the Red Sox in 2026 appeared first on Boston.com.
Source: https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2026/...