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White Sox DFA Wikelman Gonzalez to Clear 40-Man Spot for Prospects
sports18 days ago

White Sox DFA Wikelman Gonzalez to Clear 40-Man Spot for Prospects

The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot for promotions of Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal. Gonzalez, part of the Garrett Crochet trade from Boston, had a solid MLB debut in 2025 but spent most of 2026 in Triple-A Charlotte with uneven results, including a rough return from the IL. His future hinges on waivers, with other clubs potentially claiming a controllable right-hander with MLB experience.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#chicago-white-sox#designated-for-assignment
White Sox promote Braden Montgomery to majors, adding top outfield prospect to roster
white-sox-news2 months ago

White Sox promote Braden Montgomery to majors, adding top outfield prospect to roster

The White Sox will promote top outfield prospect Braden Montgomery to the majors, adding him to both the 40-man and 26-man rosters. Lefty reliever Joe Rock is also joining the majors, while Rikuu Nishida and David Sandlin are optioned to Charlotte and Austin Hays is moved to the 60-day injured list to clear space. Montgomery has slashed .315/.417/.495 with four homers in 29 Triple-A games and has recently posted a 10-game hot stretch (.474/.580/.711), underscoring the club’s view of him as a long-term corner-outfield piece as it balances offense with pitching needs.

via Sox Machine|
#40-man-roster#braden-montgomery#prospects
Pirates Bring Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut
baseball3 months ago

Pirates Bring Up Prospect Esmerlyn Valdez for MLB Debut

The Pittsburgh Pirates will promote first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez to the majors, optioning Billy Cook; Valdez is already on the 40-man roster and has posted strong numbers in Triple-A this season (10 home runs in 194 plate appearances with a .253/.381/.506 line and 131 wRC+), following a 2025 season with 26 homers across High-A/Double-A. The move further enriches the Pirates’ right-handed bat options at first base/outfield, with potential platoon or flexible playing-time scenarios as Valdez makes his MLB debut.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#baseball#esmerlyn-valdez
Mets Promote Nick Morabito as Slater DFA Clears 40-Man Space
sports3 months ago

Mets Promote Nick Morabito as Slater DFA Clears 40-Man Space

The Mets plan to promote outfield prospect Nick Morabito (No. 10 prospect) from Triple-A and designate Austin Slater for assignment to clear a 40-man roster slot. Morabito could debut in his hometown of Washington, D.C., and has posted a .755 OPS with 4 home runs and 14 stolen bases in Triple-A this season, with left-handed pitching likely to be a factor in his early role.

via The New York Times|
#40-man-roster#austin-slater#dfa
Tigers DFA Dylan Smith to Make Room for McGonigle
sports5 months ago

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
Grichuk Earns Opening Day Spot, Boosting Yankees' Outfield Depth
sports5 months ago

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|
#40-man-roster#new-york-yankees#opening-day
Orioles Acquire Bryan Ramos, Designate Weston Wilson for 40-Man Space
sports6 months ago

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.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#bryan-ramos#orioles
Mariners DFA Kowar to Clear Room for Pereda’s Catching Depth
sports7 months ago

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
Mets DFA Cooper Criswell to clear 40-man roster after trade
sports7 months ago

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.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#40-man-roster#cooper-criswell#dfa