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Cubs' Moises Ballesteros looking to take the next step this year
Cubs' Moises Ballesteros looking to take the next step this year originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Ahead of the 2021 season, Moises Ballesteros signed as an international free agent with the Chicago Cubs and went straight to the Dominican Summer League Cubs.
The following year, he would play in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Cubs and then go on to Single-A. In 2023, in Double-A, he would become the club's Minor League Player of the Year.
He would play the majority of his games in Triple-A last season, but did get some MLB experience. He made his debut in May and ended up playing in 20 games.
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Cubs' Moises Ballesteros looking to take the next step this year
During his cup of coffee in the big leagues, Ballesteros hit .298/.394/.474 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs, and 11 runs batted in.
With Kyle Tucker gone, his role for the Cubs has gotten much bigger now. Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter believes he could be the club's biggest offensive breakout this year.
"After a forgettable five-game cup of coffee in May and a one-off promotion in July, Ballesteros was called up for good in mid-September, and he hit .333/.435/.564 with four extra-base hits and five RBI in 46 plate appearances. The Owen Caissie trade makes him the clear beneficiary of Kyle Tucker's departure, with all signs leading to Seiya Suzuki shifting back to right field and Ballesteros slotting in as the primary DH."
Ballesteros is expected to be primarily used as a DH, while getting back behind the plate when he is needed. He will need to perform well to keep Suzuki out in the outfield.
If he struggles at DH, you can expect the Cubs to move Suzuki back to the DH spot and put someone like Dylan Carlson or Chas McCormick to play the outfield. So, all eyes will be on Ballesteros early this year.
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Mike Evans plans to play in 2026, will explore free agency options
Mike Evans said late in the 2025 season that he would think about his playing future when the time was right and it appears that process has come to an end for the veteran wideout.
Evans's agent Deryk Gilmore told multiple reporters that Evans plans to play in 2026. Evans is set to become a free agent in March and Gilmore said that he plans to explore all options for where he will play.
One of those options could be a return to Tampa for a 13th season. Evans has spent his entire career with the Buccaneers, who have Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, and Jalen McMillan set to return at receiver.
Evans was limited to eight games by hamstring and collarbone injuries last season. He had 30 catches for 368 yards and three touchdowns in those appearances.
Warriors predicted to reunite Stephen Curry with 6-foot-8 forward via buyout
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The Golden State Warriors filled their final two-way spot on Tuesday, officially signing 6-foot-5 former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nate Williams.
With the Dubs still having the ability to offer a player a standard deal this season, Sports Illustrated’s Joey Akeley believes the Warriors could reunite Stephen Curry with a 6-foot-8 forward via buyout.
“The (Memphis) Grizzlies have one open roster spot and three two-way players they could look to convert in Javon Small, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and Jahmai Mashack,” Akeley stated.
“That means (Kyle) Anderson is a strong buyout candidate, and the Warriors would be a likely destination for the 32-year-old forward. Anderson needs to play with a stretch 5 to be at his best, and the Warriors have three of them in Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, and Quinten Post.”
After spending the first half of the 2024-25 season with the Warriors, Anderson was traded to the Miami Heat in a blockbuster five-team deal that landed Golden State Jimmy Butler.
Anderson, known for his methodical offensive approach, averaged 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game with the Warriors, shooting 45.0% from the field and 36.5% from three.
Shortly after the end of the 2024-25 campaign, the Heat traded Anderson to the Utah Jazz in a three-team deal. The former McDonald’s All-American was involved in yet another trade this year, as the Jazz shipped him to the Grizzlies before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
For the 2025-26 season, Anderson is averaging 7.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 55.6% from the field and 60% from beyond the arc.
Although Anderson isn’t considered a hot commodity on the buyout market, he could be a useful role player in a second stint with the Warriors.
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