What happened: The outing marks his first preseason action of the 2025-26 buildup. September camp split the roster into Red and Black groups for evaluation.

Why it matters: He landed in Tier 5A, the Support group, in The Athletic's player tiers earlier this month. Preseason reps carry weight for a young starter entering the 2025-26 season.

What to watch: Watch for his workload across remaining preseason dates and the opening-night rotation.