All articles tagged with #mlb transactions
The Cubs placed Ben Brown on the 15-day injured list with a neck strain, designated Eduarniel Núñez for assignment, recalled Gavin Hollowell and promoted Vince Velasquez as they juggle a battered rotation amid a wave of injuries.
The Milwaukee Brewers designated infielder Luis Rengifo for assignment and recalled Cooper Pratt after Rengifo’s disappointing 2026 season; Rengifo heads to the DFA/waivers period with a likely release or trade, while Milwaukee remains on the hook for the remaining salary and Pratt gets a renewed chance at the majors.
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.
The New York Mets reinstated left-hander A.J. Minter from the 60-day IL and added Eric Wagaman to the 40-man roster, while placing Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day IL and optioning Jonathan Pintaro and Nick Morabito; Wagaman has strong minor-league numbers and could bolster a bullpen that Minter will anchor after an injury-plagued stretch, as the team navigates a rough start and looming trade considerations.
The Minnesota Twins designated Justin Topa for assignment to clear 40-man space for Orlando Arcia, who is being recalled after Royce Lewis was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul following a disappointing start to 2026. Arcia, a veteran with extensive big‑league service time, will join the majors and provide infield depth as Lewis attempts to rebound from a series of injuries; Topa’s DFA creates a window for waivers or a potential trade in the next several days.
The Atlanta Braves selected infielder Jim Jarvis to the majors for his first call-up and designated outfielder Jose Azocar for assignment. Jarvis has delivered strong trends in the minors, including a .308/.415/.445 start at Gwinnett with 15 steals in 153 PAs, and could add infield depth as Ha-Seong Kim returns; Azocar, who has limited minor league options, is likely to clear waivers or be traded in the coming days.
Detroit designated Zack Short for assignment after reinstating Zach McKinstry from the 10-day IL. Short had been added to address injuries in a glove-first role and went 0-for-3. With McKinstry back, Short heads to DFA waivers, a process that could take about 48 hours before potential trade interest or free agency. The Tigers’ infield depth remains thin but they recently added Paul DeJong on a minor-league deal and McKinstry can resume his multi-positional role as Báez, Sweeney, and others recover.
The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment to create a roster spot for top pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez, with Rodriguez’s promotion now official. Grichuk has struggled this season (.194/.212/.323 in 33 PA) after a rough 2025, and the team will have five days to trade, place on waivers, or release him. If released, he can sign elsewhere. The move comes as Giancarlo Stanton goes on the IL and Max Schuemann is recalled, returning the Yankees to a 13-pitcher/13-position-player configuration and restoring bullpen balance.
The Braves recalled Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to join the active roster and designated Ian Hamilton for assignment to clear space; Fuentes will start tonight against the Washington Nationals as Atlanta navigates rotation depth amid injuries.
Baltimore designated catcher Sam Huff for assignment to clear a roster spot for Adley Rutschman, who’s back from a brief IL stint. Huff appeared in three games, going 2-for-9 with a double and an RBI. With Rutschman (and prospect Samuel Basallo) handling catching duties, the Orioles have five days to trade Huff or place him on outright waivers; if he clears, he could be outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk, though he’d have the right to reject a minor-league assignment for free agency. Huff, 28, signed a January minor-league deal and has a career .246/.299/.427 line with 12 homers in 281 MLB plate appearances, but a 36.3% strikeout rate and defensive limitations.
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.
The Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Dodgers and designated right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment, adding Siani to their outfield depth while Ort faces waivers; Siani provides speed and defense with limited hitting, while Ort has high velocity but spotty big-league results.
The Phillies activated third baseman Alec Bohm from the injured list after a shoulder cyst treatment, while outrighting outfielder Brewer Hicklen to Triple-A following his DFA and waiver clearance. Bohm, who has had an injury-plagued season, is returning ahead of the playoffs, and Hicklen, with limited MLB experience, remains in the minors.
The Seattle Mariners claimed pitcher José Castillo off waivers from the Mets and designated Joe Jacques for assignment to open a roster spot, with Castillo expected to join the team despite limited MLB success and Jacques being moved due to options and control considerations.
The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Joey Wiemer for assignment and moved pitcher Kris Bubic to the 60-day injured list, as part of a series of roster moves including acquiring new players. Wiemer, who was traded to the Royals last November, has struggled at the plate in Triple-A and limited MLB appearances, and now faces waivers where other teams might claim him. Bubic will miss the season due to a rotator cuff injury.