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sports16 days ago•4 min saved

Tigers DFA Dylan Smith to Make Room for McGonigle

The Detroit Tigers designated reliever Dylan Smith for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle; they also placed Sawyer Gipson-Long (left oblique strain), Bailey Horn (elbow arthroscopy) and Trey Sweeney (shoulder strain) on the injured list (Sweeney 10-day, Gipson-Long and Horn 15-day). Smith, 25, appeared in seven MLB games last season over 13 innings, with two runs allowed and 4 strikeouts against 5 walks; he showed health this spring before being optioned. He has two minor-league options remaining and is expected to be traded or claimed on waivers within five days. Smith sits 6’2” with a 94-95 mph fastball and an mid-80s slider, and has a four-season minor-league ERA under 4.00.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#40-man-roster #detroit-tigers #dylan-smith

sports21 days ago•5 min saved

Grichuk Earns Opening Day Spot, Boosting Yankees' Outfield Depth

The Yankees selected Randal Grichuk’s contract to make the Opening Day roster, locking in a $2.5 million salary for 2026 and sidestepping an opt-out threat from his Article XX(B) deal by adding him to the 26-man roster (a 40-man roster move will still be required). Grichuk, a right-handed outfielder, provides backup/spot-start depth behind Judge, Grisham and Bellinger, with Dominguez and Spencer Jones starting in Triple-A. He’s seen as a platoon option against left-handed pitching, offering value despite uneven numbers vs righties, as the Yankees balance playing time for their younger outfield prospects.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Orioles Acquire Bryan Ramos, Designate Weston Wilson for 40-Man Space

The Orioles acquired infielder Bryan Ramos from the White Sox to add depth and designated Weston Wilson for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot; Ramos, a former White Sox signee with limited MLB success in 2024-25, has shown minor-league versatility, while Wilson—a 100-game MLB utility man—was DFA’d and could be outrighted to Triple-A if unclaimed, continuing Baltimore's aggressive 40-man roster churn.

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sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Mariners DFA Kowar to Clear Room for Pereda’s Catching Depth

Seattle designated reliever Jackson Kowar for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for catcher Jhonny Pereda, who was acquired from Minnesota for cash considerations. Kowar, a 29-year-old former Royals first-round pick, has struggled in the majors (roughly 8.21 ERA in 91 MLB innings) and is out of options after a injury‑plagued Mariners stint that included Tommy John surgery and a shoulder impingement. Pereda, a well-traveled depth catcher with strong minor-league numbers and solid defense, provides catching depth behind Cal Raleigh, with Andrew Knizner signed to back him up and a Triple-A option available. The move comes as Seattle reshuffles the roster following the trade that sent Harry Ford away and reduced other catching options on the 40-man roster.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#40-man-roster #jackson-kowar #jhonny-pereda

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Mets DFA Cooper Criswell to clear 40-man roster after trade

The Mets designated right-hander Cooper Criswell for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster after tonight's two-for-two trade involving Jett Williams. Criswell, who has previously moved through waivers and carries a slightly above-minimum guaranteed contract, could be traded or waived again; he posted a 4.08 ERA in 99 1/3 MLB innings in 2024 and a 3.57 ERA in 17 2/3 MLB innings in 2025, with a 3.70 ERA and a 24.5% strikeout rate in Triple-A Worcester.

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