Fantasy Baseball Week 1 Key Player Injury Report: Stash or Drop These MLB Stars
The MLB season is young, but injuries remain a key part of roster management, as these noteworthy players appear on the Week 1 report.
Sep 13, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom prior to the Mets Alumni Game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Injuries will be a thing from start to finish throughout the fantasy baseball season. It is a reality that we must face, but we do not have to be dead in the water.
We can identify these injuries and plan better than our competition may. It is all part of the abstract winning equation. These are key injuries ahead of the first full week of the MLB 2026 season.
Zack Wheeler Wheeler is rehabbing and looking quite good, per reports. As for his return, it may yet be a couple of weeks away. There is no clear next-man-up in fantasy baseball; stash him until he gets the call.
Jacob deGrom DeGrom is dealing with neck soreness, thus he is listed day-to-day. The team is optimistic that deGrom will pitch his scheduled start on Tuesday. However, be wary of below-peak performance.