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Gearing up for the postseason after clinching the American League Central last week, the Cleveland Guardians activated All-Star and Gold Glove left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.
Kwan, 27, has not played since Sept. 12 due to a sore back. Myles Straw, another Gold Glove-winning outfielder, was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move.
In his third season with Cleveland, the team's fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft has hit .291 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs in 120 games, earning his first All-Star berth. Kwan is also a back-to-back Gold Glove winner.
Over 425 career games with the Guardians, Kwan is hitting .285 with 24 home runs and 149 RBIs.
Straw, 29, is 1-for-4 in seven games with Cleveland this season but spent most of the season at Triple-A Columbus.
A Gold Glove winner in 2022, Straw is a .244 hitter with six homers, 125 RBIs and 89 stolen bases in seven seasons (562 games) with the Houston Astros (2018-21) and Guardians.
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New suitor emerges for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez
The Arizona Diamondbacks have plenty of suitors for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. A new team has reportedly entered the market for his services. Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Phillies have reached out regarding Suarez. While Lauber did not provide any indication as to whether or not those talks have gained traction, the Phillies are an intriguing suitor for the Diamondbacks' third baseman. The Phillies' interest may be a recent development. Jon Heyman of the New York Post speculated on Friday that the Phillies could emerge as a suitor in the wake of third baseman Alec Bohm landing on the injured list with a fractured left rib. Suarez is in the midst of what is arguably his best season thus far. He has produced a .249/.321/.587 batting line in 421 plate appearances entering Saturday with 36 homers and a major league-leading 87 RBI. Suarez would be more than just another powerful bat in the lineup. Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber and first baseman Bryce Harper are both left-handed hitters — adding Suarez would provide more balance in the batting order. He would also provide a counter against opposing managers bringing in a lefty reliever to face Schwarber and Harper. The biggest question would be how the Phillies would handle an eventual logjam on the roster. Bohm is expected to return from the IL in mid-August and would not have a clear path to regular at-bats if Suarez were acquired. Schwarber could theoretically return to left field to open up playing time at the DH spot, but his outfield defense is mediocre at best. However, as the Phillies are also looking to upgrade the outfield, where Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh have been disappointments, adding Suarez could solve several problems in one fell swoop.
2025 Steelers Training Camp Takeaways No.4: Critical starter injured, big fight ensues, and a change in the QB pecking order
Sunday marked the last day of Week 1 of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. The next time the team takes the field, it will be with pads, on Tuesday. Before we get there, however, let's take a look at everything of note from day four of Steelers training camp practice in Latrobe... Offensive Takeaways LT Broderick Jones leaves 7 Shots after getting his lower body looked at. Sits out individual drills and is replaced by Dylan Cook for the rest of the practice Rookie TE/FB DJ Thomas-Jones injures ankle RT Troy Fautanu was yanked from 7 Shots after a false start WR Roman Wilson continues to work outside, opposed to the slot Rookie QB Will Howard receives first team reps in 7on7 What it means No one player will have a bigger impact on the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense, and frankly, the team in general, than Broderick Jones. He needs not only to be urpight, but to be good. Mike Tomlin said both Jones and WR Montana Lemonious-Craig have soft tissue injuries, while DJ Thomas-Jones seems to have one that is a little more severe. Similar to what happened with Zach Frazier yesterday, the Steelers are proving they have no time for growing pains after pulling Troy Fautanu on Sunday. Fautanu and Frazier may only be second-year players, but the team needs them to perform like seasoned professionals. It's been interesting to see the alignment of the WRs in Pittsburgh through the first four days of practice, as Roman Wilson has dominated the outside role compared to Calvin Austin, who is playing the slot. After making some nice plays in practice yesterday, Will Howard took some first-team reps in the team's 7on7 period on Sunday. The arrow contimues to point up for the sixth rounder. Defensive Takeaways Defense wins 7 shots 4-3 Cole Holcomb and Ryan McCollum get into scrum and go to the ground Rookie Yayha Black has multiple pass breakups on Mason Rudolph What it means The first four practices in Pittsburgh were dominated by the defense. The same proved true on Sunday as the team won 7 Shots yet again. We'll see if that changes when the pads come on next week. While the real fights will probably start in the dog days of camp, the Steelers had their first big scrum in Latrobe on Sunday, and it featured Cole Holcomb and center Ryan McCollum. Continuing the trend of rookies making an impact, Yahya Black helped set that tone on Sunday with multiple pass breakups at the line of scrimmage against Mason Rudolph. Tough to ask for a better start to camp than what the Steelers' rookies put forth.
Rece Davis Reveals Who He Thinks Will Win QB Battle At Notre Dame
Notre Dame’s quarterback battle is one of the more compelling storylines entering the 2025 college football season. With Steve Angeli transferring after spring practice, the competition is down to two names: Kenny Minchey and five-star freshman CJ Carr. ESPN’s Rece Davis believes Carr is the favorite to win the job, though he emphasized it’s just speculation based on public perception. “I think most believe it will be Carr, ultimately,” Davis said. “That’s not Pete Thamel news breaking it... I’m just saying the outside perception for those of us who watch think it will probably be Carr.” Carr, the son of former Michigan QB Jason Carr and grandson of ex-Wolverines coach Lloyd Carr, made headlines after a strong showing in the spring game. But ESPN insider Pete Thamel added some nuance to the situation, revealing that those inside the program have been impressed with Minchey throughout the offseason. “Everyone saw Carr crush the spring game, and I think that’s where sentiment and perception came from,” Thamel said. “But Minchey is an impressive guy, and he hits better with what Mike Denbrock has done.” Minchey, a redshirt freshman, brings more mobility to the table, something Denbrock has used to his advantage in past offenses with Jayden Daniels at LSU and Riley Leonard at Duke. Carr, meanwhile, is a polished passer who fits the mold of a traditional pro-style quarterback. Denbrock previously coached at Notre Dame twice (2002 to 2004 and 2010 to 2016). Notre Dame's new offensive coordinator may influence the final decision, but the schedule adds pressure. Freeman and the Fighting Irish open the season at Miami, in what could prove to be their toughest opponent during the regular season. Davis says nothing’s off the table: “I asked Marcus that. His response... was ‘I will do whatever it takes to help this team win football games.’” Whether that means a two-quarterback system or not, Notre Dame needs a clear leader at the helm if it wants to stay in the playoff hunt.
Steelers' Promising Undrafted Rookie Suffers 'Significant' Injury
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a clear focus during each NFL Draft that Omar Khan has been in charge of the front office. The team has wanted to build up the trenches in order to dominate the line of scrimmage, which is why so many selections have been used on both the offensive and defensive lines. Sometimes, however, it is not only the draft picks that are important parts to any given NFL franchise's future, but rather, the undrafted players that end up getting an opportunity. Pittsburgh has been known to focus on this pool and find diamonds several diamonds in the rough over the years. The most present examples of this are Jaylen Warren and Beanie Bishop Jr., both of whom will contribute for the team in 2025. One new individual who has stood out over the course of the offseason has been rookie hybrid player, DJ Thomas-Jones. Coming off of a promising collegiate career at the University of South Alabama, the natural tight end is looking to find a permanent home at the professional level. The Steelers gave Thomas-Jones a record-breaking signing bonus that was almost ruined by the Detroit Lions, but now, bad news lingers for the rookie as he suffered a significant injury during Sunday's training camp practice in Latrobe. ESPN's Brooke Pryor gave an update, and Head Coach Mike Tomlin recognized that the injury was significant. It would be a crushing blow for the rookie if he has to miss a lot of time. The worst case scenario would be a season-ending injury, and that would absolutely hurt his chances of making his name known in the NFL. Thomas-Jones was a long shot to make the initial 53-man roster anyway, but he definitely had a place on the team's practice squad once September rolled around. Unfortunately, Tomlin and Khan may not have the opportunity to give him another chance. The tight end room is extremely crowed for the Steelers, with it being headlined by Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith. Thomas-Jones had a chance to show the team that he might be worth a practice squad slot and future legitimate roster spot, but any significant injury that an undrafted rookie suffers could possibly ruin his ability to eventually get into a uniform on Sundays. There will be more information that comes out regarding Thomas-Jones' injury in the coming days, but leaving on a cart during training camp is never a good sign. The first-year player could be looking at something that takes months to heal, and that can be assumed because of Tomlin's specific use of the word "significant." Thomas-Jones may have had a chance to work in as a fullback for the Steelers, but even if that plan was on the table, it is officially on hold as the organization's decision-makers wait for official word on how serious it might be. Steelers Preparing To Get Huge Seasons From Freiermuth And Smith Pittsburgh made the decision to trade for Smith in order to pair him with Freiermuth in an offense that was desperate for another playmaker. The injury to Thomas-Jones won't be looked at as a positive, but he had very little chance of making an impact in 2025 regardless. The best situation possible would be for him to be out for a limited time, and end up landing on the practice squad. With Tomlin's update, however, that may not be the case.
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