Tag

Roster

All articles tagged with #roster

baseball1 day ago•46 min saved

Suzuki Returns as Cubs Shuffle Roster, Maton Struggles, and Prospects Rise

Seiya Suzuki returns from his WBC knee injury and will debut for the Cubs as the team makes immediate roster moves ahead of a Pirates series, including the possibility of DFA’ing or waiving Dylan Carlson, optioning Kingery, or placing Ian Happ on the IL. While Suzuki is back, Matt Maton is fighting to fix a struggling delivery and may be used in low-leverage spots while he works through it. Mason Miller continues to dominate early with high strikeout rates, and Cubs prospects such as Jefferson Rojas are on the radar as the organization weighs external help (including Lucas Giolito) to fill Cade Horton’s rotation spot after Horton’s season-ending elbow surgery.

via Bleacher Nation|

#baseball #cubs #maton

sports3 days ago•5 min saved

Michigan’s 2026-27 Roster: Aggressive Portal Play After Championship

Fresh off a national title, Michigan is already planning the 2026-27 roster via the transfer portal, with zero scholarships currently and an expected 2-4 openings as Mara heads to the draft and health questions loom for Moller. The backcourt looks sturdy with Cadeau and McKenney planning to stay, plus five-star Brandon McCoy and guard Hartman adding depth; another portal guard is possible. The frontcourt could open at small forward and center, prompting aggressive portal targets to replace Mara and add size. May is poised to push for portal upgrades to balance immediate impact with upside, potentially reshuffling roles for younger players as the roster takes shape.

via Maize n Brew|

#basketball #college-basketball #michigan

sports13 days ago•4 min saved

Pochettino’s World Cup midfield headache tests USMNT depth

With 11 weeks to the World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino says finding the right midfield combination will be a brutal, ongoing process as Tyler Adams’ injury limits options and a deep pool—including Cristian Roldan, Sebastian Berhalter, Aidan Morris, Tanner Tessmann and Johnny Cardoso—contend for spots ahead of the May 26 roster deadline.

via theguardian.com|

#midfield #pochettino #roster

sports16 days ago•7 min saved

Patriots’ Free-Agent Overhaul Yields Mixed Results Across the Roster

The Patriots reshuffled their roster in free agency by adding 12 external players, re-signing two, and releasing 13, creating a mixed bag of outcomes: stronger interior offensive line and safety depth with Alijah Vera-Tucker, Julian Hill and Kevin Byard, but a thinner quarterback room after releasing Joshua Dobbs, a weaker edge and linebacker corps, and a WR upside addition in Romeo Doubs without yet an established WR1; more moves are likely in the draft.

via Pats Pulpit|

#free-agency #nfl #offseason

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

Astros finalize Opening Day roster with Vazquez added and Pena healthy

Houston announced its Opening Day roster: Christian Vazquez is added to the big league club after Cesar Salazar was designated for assignment to clear a 40-man spot, Brice Matthews earns a roster spot, and Zach Dezenzo will start the season on the 10-day IL. Jeremy Pena is healthy to begin the year following a spring finger injury, while Zach Cole is optioned to Triple-A. A slate of pitchers—Ronel Blanco, Josh Hader, Enyel De Los Santos, Bennett Sousa, Nate Pearson and Hayden Wesneski—will start on the 15-day IL, with Blanco and Wesneski as potential 60-day IL candidates for future roster moves. Christian Roa’s contract is selected from Sugar Land, and Brandon Walter is placed on the 60-day IL to clear 40-man space. Houston also reacquired Joey Loperfido for outfield depth, and Salazar could still be traded within five days if a partner is found.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#astros #injuries #opening-day

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

Mariners roll out 2026 Opening Day roster, injuries test depth

Seattle unveiled its 2026 Opening Day roster, with injuries to J.P. Crawford and Bryce Miller opening spots for depth pieces, and Miles Mastrobuoni also out to start the season. Garver won the catcher job over Knizner and Pareda. Infielders Bliss, Naylor, Rivas, and Young bolster the infield until Crawford returns; Donovan, Raley, and Refsnyder provide versatile bench options. The outfield remains anchored by Arozarena, Canzone, Robles, and Rodríguez. The rotation includes Gilbert, Kirby, Woo, Castillo, and Hancock, with Miller expected back soon. The bullpen features Bazardo, Brash, Criswell, Ferrer, Legumina, Muñoz, Speier, and Vargas, including the new arms Ferrer and Criswell.”,

via Lookout Landing|

#baseball #injuries #mariners

sports16 days ago•2 min saved

Giants unveil 2026 Opening Day roster, DFA Matos and surprise Oliva on the squad

San Francisco announced its 26-man Opening Day roster for 2026, with Luis Matos designated for assignment and Jared Oliva earning a surprising spot. Daniel Susac is the backup catcher; Keaton Winn and Caleb Kilian secure bullpen roles (Michael Fulmer to AAA) and Reiver Sanmartín is on the 60-day IL to clear space. The roster features Bader, Encarnación, Jung Hoo Lee, Oliva and Ramos in the outfield; Adames, Arráez, Chapman, Devers, Koss and Schmitt in the infield; starting pitchers Houser, Mahle, Ray, Roupp, Webb; and right-handed relievers Brubaker, Butto, Kilian, Walker, Winn, plus lefties Borucki, Gage, Miller. Tonight’s game vs. the Yankees at 5:05 p.m. PT.

via McCovey Chronicles|

#bullpen #giants #mlb

sports17 days ago•17 min saved

Giants designate Matos for assignment to open bench spot for Oliva

San Francisco plans to designate Luis Matos for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for Jared Oliva, who will break camp as the final bench outfielder; with Matos out of options, he could be claimed or traded, while Oliva’s speed and defense give the Giants a more versatile bench option.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#giants #jared-oliva #luis-matos

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Red Sox lock in versatile bench with Monasterio and Wong, five-man outfield

Boston finalized its position-player roster by keeping Andruw Monasterio as a versatile reserve and Connor Wong as the backup catcher, while optioning Nate Eaton and Mickey Gasper and reassigning Matt Thaiss. The team also assembled a five-man outfield (Yoshida, Duran, Rafaela, Abreu, Anthony) to enable late-inning pinch hitting, and trimmed several pitchers (Kelly, Uberstine, Samaniego, Tolle, Kahnle) to minor league camp as spring training winds down. Ryan Watson earned a spot as a multi-inning reliever, with rotation spots still up for grabs between Johan Oviedo and Connelly Early, as Coulombe remains in the mix.}

via The Boston Globe|

#monasterio #red-sox #roster

sports18 days ago•1 min saved

Rangers install Rocker as fifth starter, lock in McCutchen on roster

Texas Rangers name Kumar Rocker their fifth starter, moving Jacob Latz to the bullpen, and confirm Andrew McCutchen, Sam Haggerty, and Ezequiel Duran on the roster with Mark Canha likely not added unless injured. Evan Carter is the primary center fielder with Wyatt Langford backing him on days off; 25 of 26 spots are set, and the final bullpen spot will come from Carter Baumler, Josh Sborz, or Luis Curvelo, with Baumler’s Rule 5 status complicating the decision.

via Lone Star Ball|

#evan-carter #kumar-rocker #mlb

sports19 days ago•4 min saved

Injuries Rewrote Kentucky's Planned Roster for a 2025-26 Season

Kentucky's 2025-26 season was hampered by injuries to key players (Lowe, Quaintance, Williams) and late roster changes, despite a roster costing about $22 million, preventing the team from playing with the planned lineup. The Wildcats finished 22-14 and exited in the NCAA Tournament's second round, with Denzel Aberdeen stepping up as a primary ball-handler. Coach Mark Pope acknowledged they never got to run the roster as intended and will rebuild for next season, citing health and depth challenges but praising the players' resilience and the memorable moments along the way.

via On3|

#college-basketball #injuries #kentucky

sports20 days ago•43 min saved

Cubs push on without Suzuki as Spring Breakout reshapes the roster

With Seiya Suzuki out due to a right knee ligament strain and Opening Day looming, the Cubs are proceeding cautiously while Michael Conforto appears set to make the roster. Spring Breakout games highlighted prospects like Owen Ayers, Ariel Armas, Kade Snell, and Carter Trice, and Dylan Carlson contributed a homer, signaling a likely 26-man roster presence alongside Conforto as the team trims and finalizes its 2026 lineup.

via Bleacher Nation|

#cubs #opening-day #roster

sports20 days ago•8 min saved

Padres Officially Adds Ty France to Opening Day Roster

The Padres informed Ty France he made the Opening Day roster and officially had his 40-man contract selected, adding him to a 40-man roster after a minor-league deal that pays $1.35 million if he sticks. The 31-year-old returns to San Diego as the AL Gold Glove–winning first baseman, though his bat has cooled to roughly .245/.312/.363 over 1025 plate appearances across the Mariners, Twins, Mariners, and Blue Jays in recent seasons. Sung‑Mun Song’s oblique injury opened a roster spot, leaving Gavin Sheets as the likely starter at first with France and other bats (Andujar, Castellanos) in the mix for at-bats, and France retains an opt-out window this weekend.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#mlb #opening-day #padres

sports23 days ago•6 min saved

Holes Remain: 2026 Free Agency Leaves Key NFL Roster Gaps

After the first wave of 2026 NFL free agency, several teams still face notable roster holes: Cincinnati’s inexperienced linebackers need a veteran upgrade; New York Jets’ receiver group remains underwhelming after losses; Washington’s cornerbacks are a weakness; and Miami’s secondary is thin despite some additions. Teams are likely to pursue veterans or rely on the 2026 draft to patch these gaps.

via PFF|

#free-agency #linebackers #nfl

sports-college-basketball23 days ago•5 min saved

Pack Portal Plan: Paul McNeil Jr. Tops NC State’s Return Targets

As portal season nears, NC State is expected to bring back at most two players from this year’s roster. Seniors Copeland, Lubin, Williams, Holloman, and Ebube won’t return, while Allen Breed’s eligibility remains unclear. The clear priority is Paul McNeil Jr, viewed as a future star and the staff’s top return target; Matt Able seems unlikely due to McNeil’s rise and the addition of Cole Cloer; Zymicah Wilkins has about a 60% chance to stay, Alyn Breed’s status is uncertain, and Colt Langdon could move to a lower level for minutes. Deng, Arceneaux, and Musa are not expected to stick without significant pay cuts. NC State plans to add at least five players via the portal to rebuild a more versatile guard-driven roster and culture under head coach Will Wade.

via Pack Insider|

#college-basketball #nc-state #paul-mcneil-jr