The son of the longtime New York Giants tight end, Cross III (6’1/285) arrived on campus in 2019 and spent three seasons starting for the Irish as a pugnacious, undersized three tech. He emerged as a force to be reckoned with in 2023, recording an eye-popping 66 tackles and 39 pressures with a phenomenal 90th percentile defensive grade en route to being named Second Team All-American. Cross III entered 2024 as a potential Day 2 selection, but he failed to capitalize on that momentum, as his production dropped to a 71st percentile defensive grade with his pressure and stop totals being cut in half despite playing the same amount of reps. While quick with active and loaded hands, Cross III stalls out when latched onto by blockers and gets washed out in run defense. Cross III is squat and light for three tech work at the NFL level, but his high motor and NFL bloodline means he will likely get a shot to make it in the pros. Joining former DC Al Golden in Cincinnati probably won’t hurt his odds of making the roster.

Hauser has been out of the Celtics’ lineup since spraining his ankle during Game 1. His likely return will give Boston another rotation player to call upon, as Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out for the foreseeable future. With Kristaps Porzingis (illness) still not back to full strength, Hauser will play rotation minutes if cleared, potentially as a starter.

Royals doesn’t have an obvious and open spot in the receiving corps to build short-term fantasy value with Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, and Rashee Rice operating in the opening 11-personnel package. He may or may not play his way into WR4 duties depending on how the team feels about JuJu Smith-Schuster. Royals has plenty of talent and Brown is on a one-year deal, so there is a future where Royals is more than a bit player for the Chiefs. It likely won’t happen in his first season without injuries in front of him.

Lawlar will make his highly-anticipated season debut on Tuesday night at Oracle Park in place of veteran Geraldo Perdomo after compiling an astronomical 336/.413/.579 with 23 extra-base hits and 13 steals over 37 games this season for Triple-A Reno. The 22-year-old top prospect is expected to make four-to-five starts per-week, splitting time between shortstop, second base and third base, according to Arizona general manager Mike Hazen. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats as a result of his immense power/speed upside potential.

Polanco continues to sit regularly against left-handed pitchers due to an ongoing side issue that limits his ability to swing right-handed. His overall performance hasn’t been hurt at all this season as he’s batting .327/.372/.673 with 10 homers, 29 RBI and one steal through 31 games in his Seattle debut. He’ll open Tuesday’s contest on the bench with southpaw Max Fried toeing the rubber for New York. It’ll be Mitch Garver taking over at DH to open Tuesday’s contest at T-Mobile Park.

Pham is available off the bench after serving a league-issued one-game suspension during Monday’s series opener against the Mets.

Padres manager Mike Shildt told reporters late Monday that Darvish will make his first rehab start later this week. The 38-year-old former fantasy ace doesn’t figure to need too many tune-up outings before he’s ready to make his season debut. He’s been on the shelf since spring training recovering from elbow inflammation. It’s possible he’s ready to make his return to San Diego’s rotation by the end of the month.