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Trent Taylor CHI WR49ers' Trent Taylor: Returns to The Bay
2h agoTaylor signed a one-year contract with the 49ers on Tuesday, Lindsey Pallares of the team's official site reports.
Taylor started his career in San Francisco before a two-year stay with the Bengals and spending the 2023 campaign with the Bears. The 29-year-old will likely have the opportunity to earn a role in the return game with the departure of Ray-Ray McCloud in free agency this offseason.
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Trent Taylor CHI WR
Trent Taylor: Could return to The Bay
2h agoTaylor has talked to the 49ers about a potential return to the team this offseason, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Taylor was selected by San Francisco in the fifth round of the 2017 Draft and spent three seasons there before stops in Cincinnati and Chicago. The 49ers do currently have a void in their return game, with Ray-Ray McCloud now in Atlanta, which is likely where the interest in Taylor lies.
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Deshaun Watson CLE QBBrowns' Deshaun Watson: Throwing full speed
4h agoWatson (shoulder) said Tuesday he's already resumed "throwing full speed" but that he's uncertain how large a workload he'll handle during OTAs and minicamp, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Watson clarified that certain members of the Browns' medical staff are in favor of a more conservative approach to the quarterback's recovery from right shoulder surgery, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, which would wait until training camp to have him fully practice. Still, Watson has been fully forthright in his confidence to be available for the Browns' season opener, and there appear to be no real worries about his Week 1 status. In case Watson misses part of the offseason, or struggles during the fall, Cleveland can lean on newly-signed, experienced backups Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley.
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Odell Beckham Jr. BAL WROdell Beckham: Nothing imminent with Miami
5h agoDolphins general manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that there's "nothing imminent" on a deal between Beckham and the team, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Beckham was reportedly extended a contract offer by Miami after visiting with the team back in March, but it doesn't appear that a signing is around the corner. The 31-year-old is coming off a forgettable 14-game season with the Ravens, in which he put up a 35-565-3 receiving line, but he could find more success as a No. 3 option behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. It could be that Beckham will need to wait until after the dust of the 2024 NFL Draft has settled to find a landing spot.
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Jaylen Waddle MIA WRDolphins' Jaylen Waddle: Fifth-year option to be exercised
5h agoGeneral manager Chris Grier said Tuesday that he expects the Dolphins to pick up Waddle's fifth-year option, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
The Dolphins have consistently stated a desire to come to terms with Waddle on a long-term contract, and Grier specifically dismissed trade rumors earlier this offseason. The third-year pro has recorded three straight 1,000-yard seasons to begin his career, becoming the first wideout to do so in franchise history, and there's little question of his value as a No. 2 read behind Tyreek Hill. Picking up Waddle's fifth-year option will keep him under contract with the Dolphins for two more seasons.
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Taylor Decker DET OTLions' Taylor Decker: Recovered from offseason surgery
5h agoDecker said Tuesday he underwent foot/ankle surgery this offseason and resumed working out mid-February, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
Decker appears already recovered from his offseason procedure. The 30-year-old left tackle missed only two regular-season games last season while suiting up for all three of Detroit's postseason contests. Now heading into the final year of his contract, Decker is still playing at a high level.
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Luis Guillorme ATL 2BBraves' Luis Guillorme: Starting for Albies
2m agoGuillorme is starting at second base and batting eighth Tuesday against the Astros.
The 29-year-old saw his first plate appearances of the season Monday, going 1-for-3 with two strikeouts, and is now poised for more playing time after Ozzie Albies (toe) was placed on the injured list Tuesday. Guillorme could fill the large side of a platoon at second base along with David Fletcher, who replaced Albies on the major-league roster.
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Tyler Wells BAL SPOrioles' Tyler Wells: Placed on 15-day IL
5m agoThe Orioles placed Wells on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
The assignment to the 15-day injured list is retroactive to April 13. Wells allowed four runs on six hits and a walk over four innings with three strikeouts in his last outing Friday. It was his second loss of the season as he fell to 0-2.
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Jose Abreu HOU 1BAstros' Jose Abreu: Steps out of lineup
9m agoAbreu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Abreu is 2-for-30 over his past nine games and will head to the bench for Tuesday's contest. Jon Singleton will receive another start at first base, his third in Houston's past six games.
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Andy Pages LAD CFDodgers' Andy Pages: Batting seventh in debut
11m agoThe Dodgers called up Pages from Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he's starting in center field and batting seventh against the Nationals on Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The continued absence of Jasen Heyward (back) opens the door for Pages to receive his first taste of the majors. The 23-year-old had a .916 OPS at Double-A Tulsa last season and started 2024 strong at Triple-A with five homers and a 1.146 OPS in 15 games. Pages should primarily play the corner outfield, but he'll also receive some starts when James Outman sits against left-handed pitching, which is the case Tuesday.
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James Outman LAD CFDodgers' James Outman: Sits down versus lefty
11m agoOutman isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The lefty-hitting Outman will take a seat while the lefty-throwing Patrick Corbin starts Tuesday's game for the Nationals. His absence will allow Andy Pages to make his MLB debut while starting in center field and batting seventh.
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Max Muncy LAD 3BDodgers' Max Muncy: Gets breather versus lefty
15m agoMuncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Muncy will take a seat Tuesday as southpaw Patrick Corbin prepares to start for Washington. Miguel Rojas will take over at third base while batting eighth.
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James Harden LAC PGClippers' James Harden: Recovered from injury
2m agoCoach Tyronn Lue said Tuesday that Harden (foot) is "good to go", Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Harden missed the Clippers' regular-season finale with a right foot inflammation but should be available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mavericks. The star guard will likely reclaim his starting spot from Xavier Moon.
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Wesley Matthews ATL SGHawks' Wesley Matthews: Good to go against Chicago
25m agoMatthews (hamstring) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's Play-In game against the Bulls, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Matthews missed the final three games of the regular season due to right hamstring soreness but will be available to play Wednesday. The veteran forward is averaging 3.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 11.8 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Kawhi Leonard LAC SFClippers' Kawhi Leonard: Limited in practice
41m agoCoach Tyronn Lue said that Leonard (knee) will be a partial participant in Tuesday's practice, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Leonard missed the final eight games of the regular season due to right knee inflammation. While the star forward's status for Sunday's Game 1 against the Mavericks is unclear, it appears that Leonard is gearing up toward a return.
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Ayo Dosunmu CHI PGBulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Officially listed as questionable
1h agoDosunmu (quad) is considered questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against Atlanta.
Dosunmu expressed optimism earlier Tuesday that he will be available for Wednesday's contest, but his status is nonetheless undetermined. The 24-year-old has not taken the court since April 7, but his excellent two-way play was pivotal down the stretch in keeping Chicago afloat, as the Bulls carry a minus-1.9 net rating on the season -- ranking 21st in the league.
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Julian Phillips CHI SFBulls' Julian Phillips: Remains out
1h agoPhillips (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.
Phillips missed the final 16 games of the regular season due to a right midfoot sprain and doesn't have a timetable to return. Barring the Bulls making a surprise run in the postseason, Phillips' 2023-24 campaign is likely over.
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Andre Drummond CHI CBulls' Andre Drummond: Questionable for Wednesday
1h agoDrummond (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.
Drummond still has a chance to play in the decisive matchup despite not practicing Tuesday and missing the final three games of the regular season due to a left ankle sprain. If available, he figures to play around 20 minutes off the bench behind Nikola Vucevic.
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Brady Skjei CAR DHurricanes' Brady Skjei: Not playing after all
4m agoSkjei (rest) will be out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Skjei was in line to rejoin the lineup, but he'll instead get another game off heading into the postseason. The 30-year-old defenseman ends the regular season at a career-high 47 points with 185 shots on net, 90 blocked shots, 69 hits and a plus-15 rating over 80 appearances. Skjei should be good for a top-four role in the playoffs.
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Linus Ullmark BOS GBruins' Linus Ullmark: Facing Ottawa
4m agoUllmark will protect the home net Tuesday against the Senators, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Ullmark has stopped 87 of 93 shots during his three-game winning streak. He has a 22-9-7 record this season with a 2.59 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 39 appearances. Ottawa ranks 20th in the league this campaign with 3.05 goals per contest.
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Tim Stutzle OTT LWSenators' Tim Stutzle: Officially out Tuesday
6m agoStutzle (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus the Bruins.
Stutzle will end up having missed the last seven games of the campaign. The 22-year-old has not been cleared for contact yet, though he joined the Senators on their last road trip. He concludes a down year with 18 goals, 70 points, 192 shots on net, 100 hits and a minus-17 rating over 75 appearances. If Stutzle heals up in time, he could still join Germany for the IIHF World Championship.
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Mark Kastelic OTT CSenators' Mark Kastelic: Out Tuesday
7m agoKastelic (upper body) won't play Tuesday versus Boston.
Kastelic will miss his second straight contest. He will conclude the 2023-24 season with five goals, five assists, 60 shots on net and 126 hits in 63 contests this campaign.
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Kaiden Guhle MON DCanadiens' Kaiden Guhle: Not ruled out for Worlds
31m agoGuhle sustained a head injury April 4 versus the Lightning that cost him the last seven games of the season, but he hasn't been ruled out from joining Team Canada at the IIHF World Championship in May, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.
Guhle will conclude his second NHL season with 22 points, 95 shots on net, 116 hits, 178 blocked shots, 56 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 70 contests. He mainly played in a top-four role. Guhle's injury was not classified as a concussion, and it's possible he could get a little more playing time at Worlds before the offseason.
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Adam Beckman MIN LWWild's Adam Beckman: Returns to AHL
34m agoBeckman was reassigned to AHL Iowa on Tuesday.
Beckman wasn't slated to play Thursday versus the Kraken, so he'll head back to Iowa to close out the season. The 22-year-old produced two assists, 13 hits and 12 PIM over 11 NHL contests this season.
