Burden will enter a crowded wide receiver room alongside DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. Burden will likely work primarily from the slot in Ben Johnson’s offense — a role Amon-Ra St. Brown thrived in during his time in Johnson’s system. A consensus five-star recruit who became an immediate true freshman contributor in 2022, Burden (6’0/206) peaked with an elite 86/1,212/9 receiving line in 2023. He regressed sharply along with the rest of the Missouri offense in 2024, suiting up for all 12 games but frequently limping on and off the field as he posted a 61/676/6 slash. For such an electric athlete, it can be mysteriously difficult to funnel Burden the ball. Neither his quarterback play nor play-calling was the most dynamic during his time in Columbia — short targets were the primary staple of Burden’s usage — but these were stacked overall teams in the rough-and-tumble SEC. Once Burden does get the rock, he reminds of Percy Harvin with a rolling ball of butcher knives YAC skillset. The Harvin comp, unfortunately, also extends to his proclivity for bumps and bruises. A limited route runner who not-so-secretly took the occasional snap off, Burden is nevertheless capable of easy separation. He’s a born playmaker with the ball in his hands. The main question is why it so often wasn’t at Missouri. Improved NFL coordinating and quarterback play could unlock what remains a tantalizing overall receiving package. Burden is a high-risk, higher-reward prospect who could end up a PPR monster with a consistent role in Johnson’s offense.

Acuña went deep in his third and final at-bat of the contest and also completed six innings defensively in right field during his rehab debut. Atlanta’s front office hasn’t disclosed how long his rehab stint might last, but we’re anticipating the 27-year-old fantasy superstar getting at least a couple weeks of minor league contests under his belt to knock off some rust and get back up to full speed. It’s possible he’ll be ready to make his season debut at some point in late May or early June.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Glasnow will continue working towards throwing bullpen session later this week after completing his checkup with Dr. Neal ElAttrache. The 31-year-old fantasy ace, who is working his way back from shoulder inflammation, remains without a clear return timetable yet, but it’s an encouraging sign that he’s starting to make some progress.

Gilbert is making steady progress in his recovery from a flexor strain in his right elbow and should be ready to face hitters at some point in the near future. It’s theoretically possible that he’ll wrap up a minor league rehab assignment and make it back to Seattle’s rotation at some point in June.

Roberts added that it’s possible Sasaki will require a trip to the injured list. His fastball velocity was down in his previous start last Friday against the Diamondbacks as he allowed five runs over four innings of work. The 23-year-old top pitching prospect would likely benefit from a bit of a mental and physical reset after struggling to a pedestrian 4.72 ERA and subpar 15.6 percent strikeout rate across eight starts. There should be a decision on his status at some point later this week.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters that the future Hall of Famer will take the ball this weekend at Citi Field. The 37-year-old southpaw, who is coming back from offseason toe and knee surgeries, should remain a viable option for fantasy managers on a per-start basis. Setting aside the obvious durability concerns, the stuff has looked sharp in recent minor league outings and he should provide a boost in the ratio departments for fantasy purposes, even if there won’t be a ton of volume.

Unsurprisingly, Curry is officially out for Game 5 due to the hamstring injury he suffered during Game 1. Game 6, which will be played on May 18, was a far more realistic possibility for the Warriors’ superstar guard. Buddy Hield will likely remain in the starting lineup, with Jonathan Kuminga taking on a more prominent role off the bench. Those two and Brandin Podziemski will need to be at their best if the Warriors are to extend this series, which they trail three games to one.