The Nationals activated Espinosa (wrist) from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Amanda Comak of the Washington Times reports.
Gronkowski underwent a lumbar discectomy Tuesday to deal with a lingering issue with a herniated disc in his back, the Patriots' official site reports. Subsequently, Dr. Robert Watkins, the surgeon who performed the operation, released a statement noting that "the surgery went well."
Though coach Joel Quenneville has indicated that Hossa (upper body) is "likely" to be available for Wednesday's Game 4 against the Bruins, the winger was not spotted at the team's pre-game morning skate, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Artis-Payne ran for 117 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries during Auburn's A-Day spring game and heads into the fall as the team's top backup to running back Tre Mason, al.com reports.
McClellan will transfer to Miami from Texas, CBS Sports reports. He averaged 13.5 points for the Longhorns. The 6-4 guard will sit out the 2013-14 season.
Germain Racing announced that Caymus Vineyards, part of the prestigious Wagner Family of Wine, will be on board the No. 13 GEICO Ford Fusion of driver Mears as an associate sponsor for the upcoming Sonoma Raceway event, germainracing.com reports.
Kevin Payne fills in for Chris Liss this week. He and Jeff Erickson talk about a few trades made in the RotoWire Staff Keeper League in the last week, and about keeper league trades generally.
