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Royals DFA Starling Marte as Roster Shuffle Shifts Outfield
sports8 days ago

Royals DFA Starling Marte as Roster Shuffle Shifts Outfield

The Kansas City Royals designated Starling Marte for assignment after reinstating Vinny Pasquantino and Maikel Garcia from the injured list and recalling Connor Thomas, with Marte’s spot opening due to underperformance (.242/.298/.314 this year, 71 wRC+) on a one-year deal that included $1M salary and up to $2M in bonuses. Marte will be placed on waivers; if unclaimed he could become a free agent, while the Royals still owe the remaining salary and any bonuses would die on release. Any club that claims him would only owe a prorated league minimum salary.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#kansas-city-royals#mlb
Nats DFA Miles Mikolas to clear room for Jackson Kent’s debut
sports13 days ago

Nats DFA Miles Mikolas to clear room for Jackson Kent’s debut

The Washington Nationals designated veteran pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment to open a roster spot for 23-year-old left-hander Jackson Kent, who will make his MLB debut against the Cubs. Mikolas, who posted a 5.82 ERA over 116 innings with a low strikeout rate and high home-run tally, is likely to pass through waivers and become a free agent after the Nats pay the remaining portion of his $2.25M base salary; Kent will join Cade Cavalli, Jake Irvin and Andrew Alvarez in the back-half rotation for the season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#jackson-kent#mlb
Sox DFA Jake Rogers to Make Room for Adley Rutschman’s Return
sports14 days ago

Sox DFA Jake Rogers to Make Room for Adley Rutschman’s Return

Boston designated catcher Jake Rogers for assignment to clear a 40-man spot for Adley Rutschman, who is set to debut tonight after a deadline trade with Baltimore that also included Narváez; Isiah Kiner-Falefa was moved to the 60-day IL, and Rogers could pass through waivers as the Sox trim to 38 on the 40-man while hoping Rutschman’s health returns him to form.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#adley-rutschman#designated-for-assignment#isiah-kiner-falefa
White Sox DFA Wikelman Gonzalez to Clear 40-Man Spot for Prospects
sports17 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
Mariners DFA Buddy Kennedy as Refsnyder Returns From IL, Signals Right-Handed Bat Push
sports27 days ago

Mariners DFA Buddy Kennedy as Refsnyder Returns From IL, Signals Right-Handed Bat Push

Seattle reinstated Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day IL and designated Buddy Kennedy for assignment to clear a roster spot, with Refsnyder returning as a potential right-handed bat while Kennedy, who had just 11 PA, is out of options and likely to clear waivers. Refsnyder has struggled this season (.133/.203/.219 in 49 games) and the Mariners, who lean left in the lineup, are seeking a righty bat ahead of the trade deadline; they’ve been linked to moves involving Luis Castillo or Emerson Hancock, which could determine Refsnyder’s future in Seattle.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#buddy-kennedy#designated-for-assignment#mlb
Brewers DFA Lance McCullers less than two weeks after trading for him
sports1 month ago

Brewers DFA Lance McCullers less than two weeks after trading for him

Milwaukee designated Lance McCullers for assignment less than two weeks after acquiring him from Houston, and recalled Garrett Stallings from Triple-A to fill the roster spot. In two relief outings with Milwaukee, McCullers posted a 3.86 ERA with five strikeouts and five walks over 4 2/3 innings, after a rough appearance against Colorado. The move follows a trade that sent Jadyn Fielder to Houston, with the Astros offsetting most of McCullers’ remaining salary and Milwaukee paying about $2.5 million. McCullers had been on the injured list with shoulder inflammation; he last pitched May 13, and previously went 2-3 with a 6.86 ERA in eight Houston starts this season.

via NBC Sports|
#brewers#designated-for-assignment#lance-mccullers
Brewers cut McCullers Jr. as Stallings steps in for bullpen depth
sports1 month ago

Brewers cut McCullers Jr. as Stallings steps in for bullpen depth

Milwaukee designated right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. for assignment after a brief, underwhelming stint since his July 15 trade from the Astros, with Garrett Stallings recalled to take his bullpen spot. McCullers, who has battled injuries and posted a 6.52 ERA since 2025, is expected to clear waivers and could pursue a minor‑league deal or re-sign elsewhere, while the Brewers—leading the NL Central with a strong bullpen—move on quickly.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#garrett-stallings#lance-mccullers-jr
Royals Move Misner to DFA, Fill 40-man Spot with Nate Pearson
sports1 month ago

Royals Move Misner to DFA, Fill 40-man Spot with Nate Pearson

Kansas City designated outfielder Kameron Misner for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Nate Pearson, whose acquisition from the Astros is now confirmed. Misner, a 2018 first-round pick, has struggled in 18 MLB games this season (.220/.256/.244) but has shined in Triple-A Omaha (.286/.378/.563 with 14 homers and 14 steals). He’s in the last year of his three minor-league option years, so he can be sent to Triple-A if unclaimed or traded; his DFA window runs for up to five days, with another 48-hour waiver period if he clears.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#kameron-misner#mlb
Twins Bring Back Royce Lewis as Outman Hits DFA
sports2 months ago

Twins Bring Back Royce Lewis as Outman Hits DFA

The Minnesota Twins recalled Royce Lewis from Triple-A St. Paul and designated James Outman for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. Lewis, who slashed .163/.261/.279 in 119 MLB plate appearances this season, has surged in the minors with a .333/.403/.900 line and 10 homers in 67 Triple-A plate appearances, suggesting improved confidence and potential positional flexibility. Outman owns a .156/.229/.250 season and .144/.235/.284 overall in MLB, and is likely to clear waivers, remaining in Minnesota if unclaimed. The move also prompts infield/outfield reshuffling as the Twins evaluate roles for players like Brooks Lee and Tristan Gray.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#james-outman#minnesota-twins
Rangers DFA Sam Haggerty as Seager, Langford Return
baseball2 months ago

Rangers DFA Sam Haggerty as Seager, Langford Return

Texas Rangers reinstated Corey Seager and Wyatt Langford from the IL, optioned Cody Freeman and Alejandro Osuna, and designated utilityman Sam Haggerty for assignment after a disappointing .15/.213/.182 batting line this season; with five years of service, Haggerty can reject the assignment for free agency, but a release by Texas appears likely as they clear roster space.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#designated-for-assignment#mlb
Padres move on from Castellanos, pivot to youth and versatility
sports2 months ago

Padres move on from Castellanos, pivot to youth and versatility

After 59 games with the Padres, Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment as San Diego shifts toward a younger, more versatile roster and a role he didn’t embrace as a part-time contributor; he batted .191 with four homers during his time in San Diego, and the club says the move aligns with its playing-time plan and roster fit.

via Phillies Nation|
#designated-for-assignment#nick-castellanos#philadelphia-phillies
Rangers DFA McCutchen as Lopez Debuts at Second
sports3 months ago

Rangers DFA McCutchen as Lopez Debuts at Second

The Texas Rangers designated Andrew McCutchen for assignment and signed utility infielder Nicky Lopez to a major-league contract, with Lopez starting at second base against the Houston Astros. McCutchen, who had a Spring Training minor-league deal and opened the season as the DH, went with a .192 average and 1 home run in 83 plate appearances, marking a fourth straight year of declining production.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#andrew-mccutchen#designated-for-assignment#mlb-transactions
Dodgers Bring Back Kiké Hernández as Espinal Hits DFA
sports3 months ago

Dodgers Bring Back Kiké Hernández as Espinal Hits DFA

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Kiké Hernández from the 60-day injured list and designated Santiago Espinal for assignment to clear a roster spot. Hernández returns on a one-year, $4.5 million contract after elbow surgery, offering versatility and a chance to rebound after a down offensive stretch. Espinal, who joined on a minor deal and appeared in 26 games this spring, now enters DFA waivers; a trade could occur, or he could reject an outright assignment if no deal materializes given his service time.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#designated-for-assignment#dodgers#kike-hernandez