Use the postseason to scout names for next season. Keep those notes out of your season long lineup decisions.
Where the bracket stands
8 teams still playing in the 2026 postseason, as of October 4, 2026. Round now: Division Series. Postseason games do not count in season-long fantasy leagues.
| Series | Matchup | Status | Next game |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Wild Card A | CWS vs HOU | CWS wins 2-0 | Series over |
| AL Wild Card B | BOS vs NYY | NYY wins 2-0 | Series over |
| NL Wild Card A | PHI vs ATL | ATL wins 2-1 | Series over |
| NL Wild Card B | CHC vs SD | SD wins 2-0 | Series over |
| ALDS A | NYY vs TB | TB leads 1-0 | Game 2 Mon, Oct 5 |
| ALDS B | CWS vs CLE | CWS leads 1-0 | Game 2 Mon, Oct 5 |
| NLDS A | SD vs MIL | MIL leads 1-0 | Game 2 Sun, Oct 4 |
| NLDS B | ATL vs LAD | LAD leads 1-0 | Game 2 Sun, Oct 4 |
| ALCS | TBD vs TBD | Not started | Game 1 Mon, Oct 12 |
| NLCS | TBD vs TBD | Not started | Game 1 Sun, Oct 11 |
| World Series | TBD vs TBD | Not started | Game 1 Fri, Oct 23 |
Keep MIL on your scouting list for next season.
Fantasy names still playing
One player for each team still in it, with 2026 regular-season totals (the postseason stats do not count in season-long leagues).
| Team | Player | Pos | Why listed | 2026 line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Chris Sale | SP | No. 12 by strikeouts among pitchers | 162.2 IP, 200 strikeouts, 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 14 wins, 0 saves |
| CLE | Gavin Williams | SP | No. 2 by strikeouts among pitchers | 184.1 IP, 248 strikeouts, 3.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 14 wins, 0 saves |
| CWS | Sean Burke | SP | No. 19 by strikeouts among pitchers | 172.1 IP, 185 strikeouts, 3.34 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 11 wins, 0 saves |
| LAD | Shohei Ohtani | DH | No. 7 by OPS among hitters | .275 AVG, .889 OPS, 30 HR, 11 SB, 81 RBI, 89 runs |
| MIL | Jacob Misiorowski | SP | No. 1 by strikeouts among pitchers | 174.2 IP, 252 strikeouts, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 15 wins, 0 saves |
| NYY | Cam Schlittler | SP | No. 3 by strikeouts among pitchers | 193.2 IP, 239 strikeouts, 1.95 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 14 wins, 0 saves |
| SD | Ty France | 1B | No. 18 by OPS among hitters | .295 AVG, .865 OPS, 21 HR, 1 SB, 72 RBI, 59 runs |
| TB | Junior Caminero | 3B | No. 9 by OPS among hitters | .276 AVG, .884 OPS, 42 HR, 3 SB, 101 RBI, 100 runs |
If your draft plan needs strikeouts, track Jacob Misiorowski for your pitcher shortlist.
Injured list on playoff teams
Players on the injured list for teams still playing, from the injury report of October 4, 2026. Return dates are the estimates the report gives.
| Player | Team | Status | Injury | Estimated return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | 15-day IL | Right knee, surgery | October 11, 2026 |
| Luis Castillo | CWS | 15-day IL | Right shoulder, pinched nerve | February 1, 2027 |
| Casey Mize | SD | 15-day IL | Right ankle, sprain | October 11, 2026 |
If Casey Mize is on your draft list, check his estimated return again before setting your pitcher targets.