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Dodgers Outright Ben Rortvedt
The Dodgers have sent Ben Rortvedt outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to his transaction log on MLB.com. He was designated for assignment on Tuesday. The catcher has the right to reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency, but it’s hard to believe he would do so. Because he has less than five […]
Reds Sign Dominic Fletcher To Minor League Deal
The Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Dominic Fletcher. He will report to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old had elected free agency in mid-August after triggering a release clause in his minor league pact with the Pirates. The Diamondbacks drafted Fletcher 75th overall in 2019. He made his MLB debut four years […]
White Sox Outright Tyler Gilbert
Earlier this week, the White Sox designated left-hander Tyler Gilbert for assignment to free up a spot on their 40-man roster for Tommy Pham. Gilbert went unclaimed on waivers, and today, Chicago sent him outright to Triple-A Charlotte. Having been outrighted twice before in his career, he had the right to reject the assignment, but […]
Mariners Select Stuart Fairchild
The Mariners announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Stuart Fairchild. He takes the active roster spot of fellow outfielder Víctor Robles, who has been placed on the family medical emergency list. To open a 40-man spot, outfielder Brennen Davis has been recalled on placed on the 60-day injured list with a left […]
Tigers Notes: Smith, Flaherty
Tigers right-hander Burch Smith underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. A recovery timeline hasn’t been provided but it seems fair to conclude Smith’s season is done. It’s unclear what impact, if any, this will have on his readiness for 2027. He is already on the 60-day […]
Orioles Outright Luis Vazquez
Infielder Luis Vazquez has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A, the Orioles announced. Vazquez was designated for assignment earlier this week when outfielder Luis Robert Jr. joined the roster. He could’ve elected free agency, but chose to stick in the Baltimore organization. Vazquez appeared in one game for the Orioles. He pinch-ran […]
Giants Claim Brett Harris
The Giants claimed infielder Brett Harris off waivers from the Red Sox, per a team announcement. He’s been optioned to Triple-A. Harris was designated for assignment on Tuesday to clear a spot for right-hander Jedixson Paez. Righty Keaton Winn was moved to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot. Winn’s placement on the 60-day […]
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Marlins Designate Leo Jiménez For Assignment
The Marlins announced that they have recalled infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and designated fellow infielder Leo Jiménez for assignment. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reported the moves prior to the official announcement. The Fish acquired Jiménez from the Blue Jays at the start of this season, after Toronto had designated him for assignment. Miami sent […]
Mets Claim Cameron Weston
The Mets announced that they have claimed right-hander Cameron Weston off waivers from the Orioles and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Baltimore had designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot for him today, the Mets have designated catcher Shawn Ross for assignment. Weston, 26, was an eighth-round pick of the […]
Mariners Outright Connor Joe, Nolan Kingham
The Mariners announced that infielder/outfielder Connor Joe and right-hander Nolan Kingham have each cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Tacoma. Joe has the right to elect free agency though the M’s didn’t indicate whether or not he would do so. Both players had been designated for assignment on Tuesday when the M’s added […]
Byron Buxton Likely To Require Offseason Hip Surgery
Twins star Byron Buxton has been out for the past nine days due to a right hip impingement, and while he’s not calling it a season yet, the three-time All-Star and former Platinum Glove center fielder tells Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star-Tribune that he’ll likely require surgery in the offseason. Buxton says he’s battled […]
The Opener: Schlittler, Acuna, Rutschman
So much free baseball on Wednesday. Five games went into extra innings yesterday. Three of them were decided by multiple runs, including Detroit’s five-run win in 12 innings. 1. Schlittler shuts out Angels It’ll be cool for the AL Cy Young race if Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease remain on the same day for the […]
The Rays’ Biggest Offseason Decision
The Rays haven’t shown any signs of slowing down. They’ve played .500 or better ball in every month and have a 27-17 record since the All-Star Break. Tampa Bay has been atop the AL East since the beginning of July and hold a 4.5 game cushion on the Yankees for the #1 seed in the […]
MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ New Stadium Approved, Luis Robert Claimed By The Orioles, And Prospect Promotions
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]
Pirates, Jose Herrera Agree To Minor League Contract
The Pirates are in agreement with catcher Jose Herrera on a minor league deal, according to the MLB.com transaction log. He’s been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Herrera hasn’t appeared in the majors this season. The switch-hitter signed an offseason minor league contract with Texas. He spent the first half of the year with their top affiliate […]
Shaun Anderson Elects Free Agency
September 2: As expected, the transaction log indicates that Anderson cleared waivers and elected free agency. He’ll surely be limited to minor league offers this offseason but could re-sign with the Halos as a depth option for the final few weeks. August 30: The Angels announced several roster moves today, mostly on the pitching side. […]
Tigers Outright Tanner Rainey
The Tigers sent reliever Tanner Rainey outright to Triple-A Toledo, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports that the righty will accept the minor league assignment. He’d been DFA on Monday. Rainey has spent the bulk of the season on a minor league contract with the Mud Hens. Detroit called […]
Dodgers Place Eric Lauer On Injured List
The Dodgers announced they’ve placed left-hander Eric Lauer on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Blake Treinen replaces him on the pitching staff, as the veteran reliever was reinstated from the 60-day IL. Will Klein has been transferred from the 15-day to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Treinen. Lauer was knocked around […]
Mariners Sign Simeon Woods Richardson To Minor League Deal
The Mariners signed Simeon Woods Richardson to a minor league contract. The team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, announced that the right-hander has been added to their roster. Woods Richardson elected free agency after being waived by the Blue Jays yesterday. That was the second time this season that Toronto had run him unclaimed through […]
Orioles Release Nick Raquet
The Orioles announced that left-hander Nick Raquet, who was designated for assignment yesterday, has cleared unconditional release waivers. He is now a free agent and eligible to be signed by any club. When a player is designated for assignment, a team then has three choices for what to do with him. He can be traded, […]
Latest On Joe Musgrove
Not so long ago, it looked like right-hander Joe Musgrove was on the verge of returning to the Padres. Now his progress has been slowed and it’s not even certain he will be able to rejoin the club in 2026, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Musgrove underwent Tommy John surgery and flexor […]
Padres Submitted Claim For Luis Robert Jr.
The Orioles weren’t the only suitor for Luis Robert Jr. when he hit the waiver wire last week. The Padres also submitted a claim for the outfielder, per Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Baltimore was higher on the waiver priority list, given its worse record, so Robert became an Oriole. The Padres have […]
Brewers Designate Joel Kuhnel For Assignment
The Brewers announced that right-hander Joel Kuhnel has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and designated for assignment. Adam McCalvy of MLB.com was among those to relay the news. Kuhnel, 31, was acquired from the Athletics in a cash deal in June. He made ten appearances for Milwaukee, allowing seven earned runs in 9 […]
Mets Activate Justin Hagenman
The Mets reinstated right-hander Justin Hagenman from the 60-day IL ahead of Wednesday’s matchup against the Rays, per a team announcement. He’s expected to draw the start tonight. Hagenman fills the last remaining opening on New York’s 40-man roster. The club sent righty Dylan Ross back to Triple-A to open a spot on the big-league […]
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