The Dodgers ' exploration of Sasaki as a late-inning option is a reflection of the 23-year-old rookie's upside, but this isn't a commentary of Sasaki as much as it is of the roster. The team's bullpen problems have persisted into the final week of the regular season, and the potential solutions sound like miracles, starting with Sasaki's audition for a postseason role as a reliever.
Between his age and the injury woes that have constantly lingered with the forward over the last few years, it's clear the Texas A&M product is a shell of his former self. That's largely the main reason the Milwaukee Bucks opted to move on from the long-time player ahead of the NBA trade deadline in February. As for Washington, moving on from Kyle Kuzma was equally as important as it was for Milwaukee to get younger at the position.
Tua Tagovailoa's sixth year as the Miami Dolphins quarterback isn't some final code-cracking of who he is or last incursion into what he can do. There's no identity crisis here. Everyone knows his talent by now, where he succeeds and what he lacks. This year is simply about whether all that's enough. You can talk about cornerback holes and the lack of offensive line depth, but everyone knows a quarterback can spray perfume on most any problem if he's good enough.
Matthews is being pegged to finish below his career averages across multiple key statistical categories, including goals and total points. It seems oddsmakers are suggesting that Matthews will miss his former teammate and winger, all-star Mitch Marner, now with the Vegas Golden Knights. The Maple Leafs' star center is coming off an injury-plagued season where he scored only thirty-three goals, far below his franchise-best sixty-nine that he achieved during the 2023-2024 season.
Manchester United have decided against pursuing a deal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin despite being offered the chance to sign the striker on a free transfer following his Everton exit.