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Nationals, Konnor Pilkington Agree To Minor League Deal
The Nationals brought left-hander Konnor Pilkington back on a minor league contract, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll report to Triple-A Rochester. The tracker also indicates that Washington released righty reliever Trevor Gott from his minor league deal. Pilkington returns to the team with which he made 32 appearances last season. He worked 28 1/3 innings […]
Dustin Harris Opts Out Of White Sox Deal
Dustin Harris opted out of a minor league deal with the White Sox, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. He’s a free agent because Chicago granted him his release in lieu of adding him to the MLB roster. Harris has spent the past couple months at Triple-A Charlotte after signing a minor league deal in May. […]
Angels Release Joey Lucchesi
The Angels have again released left-hander Joey Lucchesi from his minor league contract, per a club announcement. That presumably came on the heels of the veteran reliever triggering an opt-out clause. Lucchesi has spent the past month at Triple-A Salt Lake. He had an excellent June, recording 22 strikeouts while allowing only three runs across 15 […]
Padres Place Jason Adam On Injured List With Shoulder Strain
The Padres placed setup man Jason Adam on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 30, with a shoulder strain. Germán Márquez came back from his own IL stint to replace him on the pitching staff. Adam hits the IL for a second time this season. The All-Star righty was delayed ever so slightly as he finished […]
Giants Outright Wilkin Ramos
The Giants have sent right-hander Wilkin Ramos outright to Triple-A Sacramento, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Ramos, 25, just had his contract selected by San Francisco in June. That was his first time getting a big league roster spot. That means […]
Royals Select Luke Maile, Designate Eric Cerantola For Assignment
The Royals announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Luke Maile. Outfielder John Rave has been optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the corresponding active roster move. The Royals opened a 40-man spot by designating right-hander Eric Cerantola for assignment. Maile, 35, is a journeyman depth catcher. Over the years, he has suited up […]
Cole Ragans Undergoes UCL Sugery
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans underwent surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, reports Anne Rogers of MLB.com. It was reported last week that Ragans would be undergoing elbow surgery, but the details of the procedure weren’t clear. The Royals now expect Ragans to miss 10 to 12 months, per Jaylon T. Thompson […]
Rangers Select Ben Peoples
The Rangers announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Ben Peoples. Fellow righty Winston Santos has been optioned to Triple-A Round Rock to open an active roster spot. The 40-man roster had a couple of vacancies, so Peoples can fill one of those without a corresponding move. Additionally, the Rangers have signed infielder […]
Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross, Chris Paddack Elect Free Agency
Outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-handers Joe Ross and Chris Paddack all cleared waivers following their recent DFAs with the Rangers, per a club announcement. All three opted to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock in favor of free agency. Kelenic, of course, was once one of the very top prospects in the industry. […]
Mets Release Adbert Alzolay
The Mets have released right-hander Adbert Alzolay, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had been pitching for Triple-A Syracuse but is now a free agent and can sign with any club. Alzolay, 31, had a breakout with the Cubs in 2023. He pitched 64 innings for the Cubs, allowing 2.67 earned runs per […]
Reds Giving Matt McLain Playing Time In Center Field
Reds infielder Matt McLain has suddenly increased his defensive versatility. On Tuesday, he entered the game as a pinch-hitter and then stayed in the game in the center field position. That was his first big league appearance at that spot. Yesterday, he made his first career start in center. It’s a quick turnaround from idea […]
Royals Bring Scott Barlow Back On Minor League Deal
The Royals announced Thursday that they’ve signed veteran righty Scott Barlow to a minor league deal. The Warner Sports Management client was released by the A’s earlier in the week. He now returns to the organization with which he made his major league debut in 2018. Barlow didn’t just debut with the Royals but rather […]
Astros’ AJ Blubaugh Drawing Trade Interest
Astros right-hander AJ Blubaugh has become a popular ask from other clubs who’ve engaged in trade talks with the Astros, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston general manager Dana Brown has fielded interest in Blubaugh and other relievers as he looks to walk a fine line; the ‘Stros have played much better since a […]
Mets Select, Option Jefry Yan
The Mets announced that they have selected left-hander Jefry Yan to their 40-man roster and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. That usually indicates the player had some kind of opt-out or upward mobility clause in his contract. The Mets had two 40-man vacancies, so Yan can fill one of those without a corresponding move. Yan, […]
Sam Huff Elects Free Agency
Catcher Sam Huff went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, the Orioles announced Thursday. This was the second time Baltimore designated the former Rangers top prospect for assignment since Opening Day. He quickly re-signed on a new minor league deal last time around […]
Should The Cardinals Shop Dustin May?
The 2026 Cardinals committed to a youth movement in an offseason defined by trades of veteran players. They dramatically cut payroll and mostly sat out free agency, spending a total of $18MM via four one-year contracts. More than two-thirds of that money went to Dustin May, whom the Cardinals picked up on a $12.5MM deal. He’s […]
The Opener: Swanson, Skenes, Burns/Misiorowski
Junior Caminero is at it again. The Rays’ third baseman took Seth Lugo deep in the first inning on Wednesday, giving him a home run in six consecutive games. Caminero is just two home runs behind Yordan Alvarez for the lead in the American League. 1. Swanson’s massive game The Cubs piled up 23 runs […]
Braves Designate Rowdy Tellez For Assignment
Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment, the Braves announced. Shortstop Jim Jarvis was added back to the big-league roster. Tellez joined the organization on a minor league deal shortly before the regular season. He joined the Braves in early June. The 31-year-old only appeared in seven games during his three weeks with […]
MLBTR Podcast: The Mets In Flux, The Angels Fire Their GM, And Guardians’ Catchers
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 […]
Trade Deadline Outlook: Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers remain the cream of the NL Central crop, with a healthy five-game lead over a second-place Cubs team ravaged by pitching injuries. With Milwaukee looking the clear favorite to claim its fifth division title in the last six seasons, the trade deadline will be all about adding the finishing touches to finally clinch […]
Jake Woodford Exercises Opt-Out In Brewers Deal
Right-hander Jake Woodford has opted out of his minor league deal with the Brewers, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams. Milwaukee has three days to decide whether to bring him back up to the majors or grant him his release. Woodford spent the first couple months of the season on Milwaukee’s MLB roster. He made 16 appearances and […]
Astros To Move Cristian Javier To Bullpen
The Astros have been without Cristian Javier for the better part of three months due to a Grade 2 strain of his throwing shoulder. The right-hander will return from the injured list this week but will do so in an unfamiliar role. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Brian McTaggart of MLB.com and Chandler Rome of […]
Cohen: Not Considering Firing David Stearns
The first major domino in the Mets’ horrible season fell last week with the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza, who was in the final year of his contract. Andy Green will manage the team on an interim basis for the remainder of the season. He’ll return to the front office at year’s end, while the […]
Christian Roa Elects Free Agency
The Cubs sent relievers Christian Roa and Eduarniel Nuñez through outright waivers on Wednesday, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both pitchers were designated for assignment a week ago. Roa, who has been outrighted multiple times in his career, declined the minor league assignment in favor of free agency. This is the first time that Núñez has […]
MLBPA Proposes Changes To Roster Rules In CBA Talks
The Major League Baseball Players Association raised several new issues today as part of its third official proposal in ongoing CBA negotiations. These latest proposals relate to “transactions, rosters, and access to data,” as described in the union’s press release. Below are the most consequential: Expanding MLB active rosters from 26 to 28 (14 pitcher […]
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