Scherzer targeting early next week for returnScherzer targeting early next week for return
Max Scherzer threw about 30 pitches Friday before the opener of a four-game series against the Nationals, and the Mets were “encouraged” by the results.
Day: May 13, 2023
Rockies’ Senzatela avoids TJ surgery, out monthsRockies’ Senzatela avoids TJ surgery, out months
Antonio Senzatela did avoid season-ending Tommy John surgery, the same procedure Rockies teammate German Marquez had Friday.
Harris group finalizes deal to buy CommandersHarris group finalizes deal to buy Commanders
A group led by Josh Harris has finalized a deal to buy the Commanders from Dan and Tanya Snyder for what sources told ESPN is a record $6.05 billion. It is subject to NFL approval.
Young in ‘complete command’ at Panthers’ campYoung in ‘complete command’ at Panthers’ camp
Carolina coach Frank Reich said top pick Bryce Young was in ‘complete command’ on the first day of Panthers’ rookie camp.
Suns To ‘Aggressively’ Shop Deandre Ayton With ‘Significant Interest’ ExpectedSuns To ‘Aggressively’ Shop Deandre Ayton With ‘Significant Interest’ Expected
The Phoenix Suns are widely expected to reassess the trade market of Deandre Ayton this offseason after they matched his four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers as a restricted free agent in 2022. The Suns could have offered Ayton a five-year deal worth up to $177 million, but they decided to force him to get an offer sheet on the open market before matching, which does make his contract more tradeable.
“As disappointing as this series was for Deandre Ayton and as awkward as this has been for the last couple years with him, I think there will be significant interest on the trade market this summer,” said Tim MacMahon. “He’s a 24-year-old former No. 1 overall pick who averaged 18 and 10 this year.”
“And he’s on the fun max,” said Brian Windhorst, referencing how Ayton’s max is for 25 percent of the cap coming off his rookie contract.
Sources told MacMahon that the Suns “are expected to aggressively explore the trade market” for Ayton in the offseason.
Sources also told MacMahon that teammates of Ayton have shared some of the frustrations Monty Williams has felt toward him with his inconsistent effort and lack of aggression.