Josh Naylor Resting For First Time This Year

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor will take his first day off of the season in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Pavin Smith is getting the start at first base and will hit seventh against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Naylor will get a long overdue day of rest on Tuesday […]

Daulton Varsho Reinstated From Injured List And Starting On Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they reinstated outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Paxton Schultz and infielder Will Wagner to Triple-A Buffalo in corresponding moves. Varsho is making his 2025 debut on Tuesday in center field while batting sixth against Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet. […]

Jose Trevino Resting Against Cardinals

Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino will take a seat on the bench for the start of the second game of the series on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Austin Wynns is behind the plate to catch right-hander Brady Singer and will bat ninth against Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas. […]

Jake Fraley Returns To Reds Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (quadriceps) is starting in right field and will bat seventh on Tuesday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas at Great American Ball Park. A right-quadriceps bruise caused Fraley to be scratched from the series opener against St. Louis on Monday, but he's back in action a […]

Ryan Jeffers Taking The Day Off On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Christian Vazquez will do the catching for right-hander Chris Paddack while batting ninth against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. The Twins announced last weekend that Jeffers would be their primary backstop over Vazquez […]

Pat Bryant Compared To Michael Thomas

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says that rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant, who the team took at No. 74 overall in the third round in last week's NFL draft, reminds him of former New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas. "(Bryant) has just a lot of traits that Mike had," Payton said. "Especially at the […]

RJ Harvey Could Do It All For Broncos

Denver Broncos rookie running back RJ Harvey, who was taken 60th overall in last week's NFL draft in the second round, could end up doing it all for the Broncos as a runner and pass-catcher, even though he caught only 20 passes in 2024 in his final season at UCF. "This was kind of our […]

Tetairoa McMillan Likely To Man The X Spot For Panthers

Carolina Panthers first-round rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan is likely to man the X spot and be an immediate fixture of the Panthers' offense in 2025, according to The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Xavier Legette, who has more speed, will work out of the Z position, while veteran Adam Thielen will primarily work out of […]

Packers, Jaire Alexander Continue To Discuss Potential Reunion

The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) continue to talk about a possible resolution this offseason, which could include a reconciliation to where Alexander plays for the Packers again in 2025, a source tells ESPN's Rob Demovsky. All options remain on the table, including a release, trade or re-signing. Despite the fact that […]

Cowboys Discussed George Pickens With Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens' name was tossed around in trade discussions last week during the 2025 NFL draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, and the Dallas Cowboys were one of the teams that talked about bringing him in, according to sources. Nothing went down with Pickens, though, and now that the draft […]

Chiefs To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year option of cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass-rusher George Karlaftis for the 2026 season, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Washington, was a first-time All-Pro in his second year in 2023 and […]

Matt Gays Signs One-Year Deal With Commanders

Veteran free-agent kicker Matt Gay signed a one-year deal worth over $4.25 million fully guaranteed with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, according to his agents. It's the most fully guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history. Gay can earn up to $5 million with reachable incentives in 2025 in D.C. […]

George Kittle Signs Four-Year Extension With 49ers

Six-time Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday that includes $40 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Now that the two sides were able to work out a contract extension, Kittle should show up for the team's voluntary offseason program, while […]

Jose Siri Could Return In June

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that outfielder Jose Siri's (leg) absence should be around eight to 10 weeks from the time of his injury, which makes it possible that he could return sometime in June. It's a more optimistic timeline that what The Athletic's Tim Britton had based on other […]

Brandon Waddell Could Start On Wednesday

The Athletic's Tim Britton guesses that New York Mets left-hander Brandon Waddell could start or pitch bulk innings for the team on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Two other potential options for Wednesday include Justin Hagenman and Blade Tidwell, who pitched for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. Waddell is the pick over prospect Brandon Sproat because […]

Matt Canterino Returns To The Twins

Right-hander Matt Canterino (shoulder) is back with the Minnesota Twins five days after clearing waivers and becoming a free agent, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Despite having season-ending shoulder surgery on March 16, Canterino signed a two-year minor-league deal to return to Minnesota. The 27-year-old is very talented and has a 1.48 ERA and […]

Michael Tonkin Set For Two Multi-Inning Rehab Outings

Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin (shoulder) is scheduled to make a pair of multi-inning minor-league rehab outings for Triple-A St. Paul, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Tonkin has already made three rehab appearances with Single-A Fort Myers and St. Paul, allowing six runs (five earned) on eight hits (four homers) while walking none […]

Austin Martin Could Be A Week From Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfielder Austin Martin (hamstring), who is on the injured list due to a hamstring strain, is in the middle of his running progression at Triple-A St. Paul and is potentially a week from playing in rehab games. He has yet to run the bases, which might be the last box he needs to […]

Royce Lewis Likely To Return On Next Homestand

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) will play 10 innings as the team's designated hitter during a doubleheader for Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, and then he'll play a full game at third base on Wednesday. Lewis could be an option to come off the injured list and play in Friday's series opener in […]

Willi Castro Making Good Progress

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique), who is on the 10-day injured list with a right-oblique strain, continues to perform most baseball activities, including hitting from the right side. Castro will hit from the left side on Tuesday, which should give the team a better idea of whether he could return from the IL […]

No Updates On Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said on Monday that he didn't have an update on outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee). Acuna has yet to make his 2025 debut after tearing his ACL last year, although he was cleared to ramp up his baseball activities a few weeks ago. The Braves always planned on taking things […]

Tre Harris Expected To Fill X Role For Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris, who was selected with the No. 55 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft last Friday, is expected to fill the team's X position in his first year in the league. Ladd McConkey broke out in his rookie campaign in 2024 in the […]

Quentin Johnston Needs To Earn His Spot In Training Camp

The Athletic's Daniel Popper thinks Los Angeles Chargers former first-rounder wide receiver Quentin Johnston will have to earn his roster spot in training camp this summer after the team added wideout Tre Harris in the second round this year. Harris and Mike Williams are downfield, contested-catch weapons for quarterback Justin Herbert, while Ladd McConkey has […]

Hassan Haskins The Leader For No. 3 RB Job

The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins is the leader in the clubhouse for the third running back spot on the 53-man roster this year behind Najee Harris and first-round rookie Omarion Hampton because of his versatility on special teams. Haskins played the third-most special-teams snaps of any Charger […]

Chargers Plan For 1-2 Punch At RB With Omarion Hampton, Najee Harris

While nothing is set in stone right now, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that the team plans to deploy a booming 1-2 punch with rookie running back Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris in 2025. True to the Harbaugh mentality, the Bolts plan to line up and run the ball with Hampton and […]

Patriots View TreVeyon Henderson As A Three-Down Back

The New England Patriots view rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson as "a three-down back and a really good complement," according to general manager Eliot Wolf. "He's a threat with the ball in his hands, speed to take at the distance anytime he touches it." The Patriots selected the former Ohio State product with the 38th […]

Browns View Quinshon Judkins As A Potential Bell-Cow Back

The Cleveland Browns think very highly of running back Quinshon Judkins' potential at the next level after selecting him at No. 36 overall in the second round of the NFL draft last Friday. "Not necessarily saying that he's going to, with certainty, develop into one of those players, we certainly hope that's the case, but […]

Seahawks Plan To Develop Jalen Milroe As A QB

When asked if rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe could be used in a Taysom Hill-type role, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that Milroe "is a quarterback through and through." Sam Darnold will play most of the snaps in 2025, but Milroe will have an opportunity to earn a unique role in certain situations. General […]

Titans Unlikely To Pick Up Treylon Burks' Fifth-Year Option

Tennessee Titans president of football operations Chad Brinker said that the team is unlikely to pick up wide receiver Treylon Burks' (knee) fifth-year option. Burks is still working through his rehab for a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 6 of last year, and combined with his lack of production since being the 18th […]

Browns Apply Unrestricted Free-Agent Tender To Elijah Moore

The Cleveland Browns applied the seldom-used unrestricted free-agent tender to wide receiver Elijah Moore on Monday, according to ESPN's Field Yates. Moore will still count as part of the compensatory free agent if he signs with another team before this year's compensatory formula deadline on June 21. If he signs elsewhere this offseason, his tender […]