The description bears a striking resemblance to the role once held by former Seahawks S Kam Chancellor. Emmanwori confirmed as much, saying the Seahawks’ current defensive back group is “looking to recreate the Legion of Boom.” Dugar noted during the Seahawks’ rookie minicamp earlier this month that Emmanwori was “operating as a true box safety or a ‘big nickel’ defender,” lining up “near the line, keying the run [and] guarding tight ends.” Emmanwori is as prepared for the role as a rookie can be, having played under South Carolina DB coach Torrian Gray, who coincidentally coached Chancellor at Virginia Tech. The Seahawks fielded a mid-tier run defense unit last season. Emmanwori’s presence as an enforcer should be felt in year one.

It’s actually a bit surprising that it took the Royals this long to make the move. Biggio struggled to a .176/.300/.250 slash line in 82 plate appearances with one homer, four RBI and a 20/11 K/BB ratio. Expect a corresponding move to be announced on Sunday. Fantasy managers and baseball fans alike will certainly be clamoring for it to be Jac Caglianone that replaces him on the roster.

The 30-year-old infielder had been designated for assignment earlier in the week. He passed through waivers without being claimed and is now free to latch on elsewhere if he so chooses. Arcia was hitting just .194/.219/.226 with zero homers, one RBI and an 8/1 K/BB ratio over his first 32 plate appearances on the season. Given his track record though, it’s possible that teams could be interested in giving him a look as a reserve infielder.

For the first time this season, the Knicks have made a change to the starting lineup that did not involve an injury. Robinson will start, giving New York a superior defender and offensive rebounder, with Josh Hart heading to the bench. While Hart can still supply energy in the sixth-man role, New York will need better defense from its other starters, notably Karl-Anthony Towns.

The 32-year-old superstar third baseman doubled off of Spencer Schwellenbach in the opening inning and scored the game’s first run on a two-out, RBI single off the bat of Jackson Merrill. He then clobbered a 352-foot (100.9 mph EV) solo shot off of Dylan Lee in the eighth inning that extended the Padres’ lead to 5-3. On the season, he’s slashing an outstanding .321/.390/.487 with five long balls, 23 RBI and seven stolen bases.

Sheets tagged Braves’ starter Spencer Schwellenbach for a two-out, game-tying, 423-foot (104.7 mph EV) two-run homer in the sixth inning that knotted things up at three runs apiece. He also singled in the fourth inning but wound up being stranded at second base. With his two-hit attack, the 29-year-old is slashing a respectable .283/.327/.516 with 10 homers, 31 RBI and one stolen base through his first 171 plate appearances with the Padres.