How is the fantasy draft pool determined?
Our live feed updates roster and injury status. The feed also indicates player positions and probable starting pitchers. We list the nearly all active players in the list of games with that defined position. Dual defined position players, relief pitchers, and designated hitters will normally not be available in the pool. We do not always include all games for a day in a given contest, so you may want to check the contest game list if your star player is missing. The draft pool usually does not change much, but is most accurate as the start time approaches. You may want to check your rosters a couple hours before start time to see if any new players have been added or if injury status has changed for your team.
The fantasy draft pool consists of nearly all active players. The draft pool is frozen while contests are registering, with the exception of roster moves made by real world teams in the contest. For example, trades and call-ups can hit the draft pool in real time. You may want to check the draft pool late if you are aware of a trade or other roster move. Qualifying new fantasy players are added to the pool during periodic cap updates while leagues are not forming. You may also email support if a specific player seems to be missing and we can add them with the next update. Player positions are frozen at the position that they have played the most at recently. This applies to dual-defined position players and Designated Hitters. Not every fantasy league contains every game on the current day’s schedule, so make sure to check the games listed in the contest lobby, if your favorite player seems to be missing.
