Christensen is out of contract at the end of the season but has been offered the extension by Deco on a 'significantly lower salary than he currently earns,' according to Mundo Deportivo. The Denmark international is apparently yet to make a decision but has previously insisted that he wants to continue and doesn't really have a Plan B.
Calafiori has been crucial this season for Arsenal Comfortable operating at left-back or as part of a back three, the 23-year-old offers tactical versatility, composure in possession and progressive passing from deep, traits highly valued in Arteta's system. When fit, Calafiori has slotted seamlessly into Arsenal's defensive framework. His ability to invert into midfield during build-up phases has mirrored the modern full-back role Arteta demands, while his defensive positioning and anticipation have strengthened the back line in high-pressure fixtures.
Jayden Daniels' second season went horribly for a multitude of reasons. The Washington Commanders quarterback couldn't stay healthy. His on-field production wasn't anywhere near his rookie standard. And with the team going through the motions down the stretch, those in power opted to shut him down to prevent any additional damage. Daniels was expected to rest and get healthy this offseason in pursuit of hitting the ground running in 2026.
There are still plenty of power arms in L.A.'s pen, too; expect a much better season from that group. So, let's go with 30.7 as a key number - the average weighted age via Baseball Reference (based on playing time) of Dodgers position players in 2025, making it the oldest group in the majors. It was still an effective group, thanks in large part to Shohei Ohtani, as only the Yankees scored more runs than L.A.
When the off-season first opened, Toronto's rotation plans for 2026 featured plenty of uncertainty, with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer set to hit free agency, and Shane Bieber (player option) highly expected to join them. Of course, Bieber ultimately decided to forgo the open market after triggering his $16 million option - a shocking decision that many industry executives remain puzzled by.
The Washington Commanders are getting ready to welcome back some key figures who've been on long-term absences. Their bye week allowed them to heal, and head coach Dan Quinn could use any help he can get right now with his team at 3-8 and staring down the barrel of a lost campaign. One of those is Noah Brown. The wide receiver hasn't been seen since Week 2 with groin and knee problems.
United rejected Chelsea's offer of including Lavia as part of the Garnacho transfer due to concerns over the Belgian's fitness record. Lavia joined Chelsea from Southampton amid the west London club's spending spree in the summer of 2023 but his game time has been severely limited by injury. Though impressive when he has been on the pitch, Lavia's repeated muscle issues mean he has missed more than 75 games, making just 31 appearances in all competitions.
Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur may have come with a silver lining, a last-minute equaliser from Matthijs de Ligt but for head coach Ruben Amorim, it has also raised serious concerns. The primary worry? 74 million summer signing Benjamin Sesko exiting the match early due to a knee issue, prompting fears of a potentially extended period on the sidelines. Sesko entered the action as a second-half substitute after 58 minutes in north London, but was forced off in the 88th minute after a loose challenge from Micky van de Ven left him clutching his knee. United already had used all their substitutions, leaving them to finish the game with 10 men.
Gold Glove defense. Abreu won the AL right field Gold Glove in 2024 and is a finalist for 2025. Back-to-back Gold Gloves isn't nothing. It's in fact a lot. For as maligned as the Red Sox defense is (largely confined to errors, the Sox rated better by other metrics) Wilyer Abreu has been an excellent fit. Right field at Fenway Park is big. It has corners. It has a bullpen. It has the Pesky Pole. It's a challenge and Abreu handles it with aplomb.
There was deep concern for Michelle Agyemang when she went down with a serious looking knee injury with 10 minutes to play against Australia in Derby on Tuesday. The postmatch comments from Wiegman did little to ease the worry. It doesn't look good, she said. We don't know yet but I'm not very positive about what I've seen. Injury woes have been mounting for Wiegman since the summer with key players already missing. Leah Williamson is yet to return after undergoing a minor knee operation while Lauren Hemp and Lauren James remain out. Grace Clinton was missing with a knock, Jess Park was out with concussion, and Lotte WubbenMoy had to leave camp early through illness. But all the focus now is on Agyemang.
And clearly, the Patriots wanted to be sure they got him in the door by awarding him a hefty contract to play alongside their franchise superstar in Gonzalez. Davis' arrival prompted plenty of excitement about the defense's potential this year, yet he hasn't lived up to that optimism through the first seven games. Although he has been fairly consistent, there are some concerns about his longevity, as he has already dealt with some injury concerns over the past month.
A few years back, the online wellness world got obsessed with a bold claim: 95% of adults over the age of 30 will never sprint again. It's the internet, so of course this concept came from nowhere and was impossible to verify. On my end, I used it as an excuse to write a big "how to reach top speed again" guide, which you can read here. (Please don't blow a hamstring.)
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.
