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The Pirates designated Camilo Doval for assignment after reinstating Kirby Yates from the 15-day IL; Doval, acquired at the trade deadline, now eyes waivers with a $6.1M salary in 2026 and potential 2027 arbitration, leaving his MLB future uncertain despite elite stuff and past dominance in a troubled late-season bullpen move.
The Cincinnati Reds claimed Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers after the Yankees designated him for assignment to clear 40-man space for Clarke Schmidt. Cabrera, a versatile 27-year-old who has appeared at multiple positions for the Yankees, owns a 305-game MLB resume with a .232/.635 OPS, and hit .288 with a .790 OPS in 122 Triple-A games this season; he also has another minor-league option remaining for 2027.
With Dansby Swanson set to return Friday from an oblique injury, the Cubs are expected to DFA veteran infielder Gabriel Arias, a rarely-used waiver claim who hasn’t fit into the roster with Swanson back. B.J. Murray may remain with the major-league club, and the Cubs are poised to carry several position players for the playoff roster—Ramirez, Shaw, Kelly, Conforto, Tyrone Taylor—with Justin Dean eyed as a potential versatile bench option.
The Cincinnati Reds claimed Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the Yankees, adding a versatile 27-year-old who can back up multiple positions and be used at the big league level or in Triple-A. Cincinnati opened a 40-man spot by placing Spencer Steer on the 60-day injured list, recalled Julian Aguiar, and placed Julian Garcia on the 15-day IL with elbow loose bodies. Cabrera, a 2022 MLB veteran with a .233/.291/.352 career line and 81 wRC+, spent much of 2025-26 in the minors after a left ankle fracture, and could be kept near this year’s arbitration-salary level around $1.2 million next year; Garcia is slated for elbow surgery with a hoped-for return in 2027.
The Yankees designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to open a roster spot for Clarke Schmidt, who has been reinstated from the 60-day IL; Cabrera, a versatile 27-year-old with solid minor-league numbers and a modest MLB track record, is likely to clear waivers given his $1.2M salary and remaining option year, while Schmidt returns as a reliever after Tommy John surgery.
Michigan’s immunization waiver rate rose for the fifth straight year in 2025 to 7.1%, with kindergarteners leading at 7.7%—the highest rate in a decade; residents can use an online tool to look up their local school’s vaccination data.
USA TODAY’s early Week 2 fantasy rankings spotlight risers and sleepers across QB, RB, WR, and TE, naming Tyler Shough and Bryce Young at quarterback; Kaelon Black, Woody Marks, and Chris Brooks at running back; Deebo Samuel, Devaughn Vele, Dontayvion Wicks, and Denzel Boston at wide receiver; Pat Freiermuth and Kenyon Sadiq at tight end. The piece also recaps Week 1, highlights waiver-wire targets and buy-low/sell-high ideas, and notes formats (standard, half-PPR, full-PPR) with updates coming Sunday morning; rankings rely on PFF data and focus on players available in at least 50% of Yahoo leagues.
The Seahawks cut 2025 sixth-round pick Bryce Cabeldue after elevating AJ Finley to the 53-man roster; Klint Kubiak’s Raiders claimed Cabeldue off waivers to add depth on the offensive line, where he can play guard and tackle and currently sits as the Raiders' third left guard behind Spencer Burford and Antonio Mafi.
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer says waivers to the GOP’s term-limit rule should be rare and justified by limited circumstances, signaling a high bar for extending tenure for committee chairs like G.T. Thompson and Mike Rogers; while waivers are decided by the Steering Committee, Emmer’s stance underscores ongoing turnover in the Republican Conference. The live updates also note Senate AI-safety questions from Hawley to OpenAI, Boozman planning another farm-bill vote, Cruz urging further AI regulation, and a Democrat’s data-center ad targeting a Republican incumbent.
With a tight 13-day training camp, the Penguins must decide which high-salary veterans (Graves, Koivunen) and depth forwards (Lapierre, Brazeau) earn NHL spots, as management prioritizes performance over contracts and waivers; opening-night roles will hinge on camp showings and potential injuries, with some players likely to start in the AHL.
San Diego designated catcher Blake Hunt for assignment to clear a 40-man spot after reinstating Nick Pivetta and optioning Jhony Brito. Hunt, who appeared in two MLB games with three strikeouts in three plate appearances, was moved as the Padres already have Salas up and three catchers on the MLB roster. He has strong minor-league numbers and a solid defensive reputation, and while he’s optionable for the rest of the season, he’ll be out of options in 2027, making him a candidate to clear waivers with potential interest from other teams.
Dallas waived QB Joe Milton but signed him to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers, keeping him in the organization as the Cowboys shuffled QB depth behind Dak Prescott; Sam Howell won the backup job, while Milton shined in the preseason (29-for-43, 378 yards, 3 TD), leaving his future with Dallas uncertain as they prepare for the season opener against the Giants.
Ex-Cowboys QB Joe Milton cleared waivers after Dallas released him to open a roster spot, making him free to sign with any NFL team. Dallas reportedly would welcome a reunion and even consider him for a third quarterback or the practice squad, while ESPN noted interest from other teams. Milton impressed in the 2026 preseason (29-for-43, 378 yards, three TDs, 0 INT in five games) and is a 2024 sixth-round pick who could land elsewhere or return to Dallas if not claimed.
Eagles GM Howie Roseman defended keeping four quarterbacks on the active roster, saying the position’s high value justifies insurance and long-term development after last year’s McCord experience. He highlighted IPP players Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru as worth preserving despite waiver risks, praised tight end E.J. Jenkins’ development, expressed respect for Zach Ertz, and noted no August trades while remaining confident in the receiver group and the rebuilt interior line as the team ramps up for the first four weeks with further evaluation possible before the trade deadline.
Dallas released former Cowboys QB Joe Milton III, who cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. Dallas had claimed Emari Demercado and tabbed Sam Howell as Dak Prescott’s backup after Milton’s 67.4% completion, 378 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT preseason showing. With no team claiming him, Milton can sign elsewhere or rejoin Dallas on the practice squad. Fans reacted with jokes about Jerry Jones and floated potential landing spots including the Jets, Dolphins, Falcons, and Chargers, while others expect him to end up back on the Cowboys’ practice squad or sign with another team that values his upside.