Former NFL QB impressed by 49ers QB Brock Purdy's return
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy looked impressive on Sunday in his first appearance since September. Does this mean the 49ers are set up well for the stretch run?
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Topics Discussed
- Brock Purdy looked impressive in his return for the 49ers
- Sean says the 49ers are in a good spot, having QBs Purdy and Mac Jones on the roster
- Thoughts on Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders, who will make his first NFL start on Sunday vs. the Raiders
- Sean says the media reaction to Sanders has been overblown and that many aren’t giving the QB a chance to grow
- More topics from around the NFL
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The San Francisco 49ers may have gotten starting quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) back from an extended absence that was due to injury, but they lost another key piece in the process during Sunday’s win in Arizona.
Starting kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who has been a revelation for San Francisco since moving on from former third-round pick Jake Moody earlier this season, suffered a right hamstring injury during Sunday’s 41-22 win over the Cardinals.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan met with the media on Monday to outline the plans for navigating Piñeiro’s absence, as well as offer comments on how San Francisco performed during a much-needed win that kept the faithful in a crowded NFC postseason picture.
The following transcription is courtesy of San Francisco 49ers Communications
Opening comments:
“The injuries from the game: [DL] Robert Beal [Jr.] will be in the protocol for a concussion, [LB] Tatum Bethune did have a high ankle sprain, expect him to miss a few weeks, [K] Eddy Piñeiro, right hamstring, I’m sure he’ll miss, you know, he’ll be week-to-week. And that’s it from the game. Go ahead.”
Cubs Add Trio Of Prospects To 40-Man Roster
With free agency in full swing and the Rule 5 deadline happening yesterday, the Chicago Cubs have added additional players to their roster for next season.
While it remains to be seen whether or not outfielder Kyle Tucker comes back to the team (he rejected his qualifying offer), starting pitcher Shota Imanaga accepted his and is now on a one-year, $22 million deal.
Also joining Imanaga and the Cubs are a trio of minor league players, including a pair of second basemen and a left-handed pitcher, who all had their contracts picked up this week by Chicago.
Adding depth to a roster that saw its fair share of injuries never hurts, especially if the Cubs look to have their third winning season in a row and return to the MLB Playoffs. In addition, these three players are now protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
Riley Martin, LHP
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Martin was a sixth-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Cubs. He played collegiate baseball for Quincy University, a school located on the western part of Illinois.
With the potential to break into Chicago's bullpen, Martin has shown what he's made of with Triple-A Iowa the past two seasons. In 63 and two-thirds innings for the Iowa Cubs, the 27-year-old pitcher racked up 80 strikeouts.
Chicago's bullpen will see closer Daniel Palencia return, along with Porter Hodge and young pitcher Jordan Wicks. Reliever Brad Keller, just like Tucker, is also a free agent for the Cubs. Adding Martin could help with the loss of any of their own arms for 2026.
Pedro Ramirez, 2B
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This young addition to the Cubs roster is just 21 years old. Ramirez posted a team high in batting (.280) for the Knoxville Smokies, while also recording 28 stolen bases.
Born in Venezuela, Ramirez also played third base and is a versatile player and an asset behind both Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw.
James Triantos, 2B
In more than 100 games for Triple-A Iowa, 22-year-old James Traintos recorded 28 stolen bases. In addition to playing second base, he shared time in the outfield, also playing center field. He would join another Cubs center fielder in Peter Crow-Armstrong, who is known for his speed on the base path.
Just like Ramirez and Martin, this utility player became a part of the Cubs organization in 2021. Chicago took Triantos in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. The team still has multiple spots to round out its 40-man roster, as well.
