Sept. 25: Bielak went unclaimed on waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, per the MLB.com transaction log. He’ll almost certainly become a free agent one way or another. He can reject the assignment right now or become a minor league free agent at season’s end, as is his right as a player with three-plus years of MLB service who was removed from a 40-man … [Read more...] about A’s Outright Brandon Bielak
Blue Jays Reinstate, Option Orelvis Martinez
The Blue Jays announced Tuesday that they’ve reinstated top prospect Orelvis Martinez from the restricted list and optioned him to their spring training complex. Daulton Varsho, who recently underwent shoulder surgery, was moved to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. It’s a procedural move. Martinez was hit with an 80-game PED suspension earlier this … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Reinstate, Option Orelvis Martinez
Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause
Right-hander Nick Martinez is putting the finishing touches on a terrific first season with the Reds, having thus far compiled 134 1/3 innings of 3.22 ERA ball with a 20.8% strikeout rate and superlative 3.3% walk rate. He’s signed through the 2025 season and slated to earn $12MM next season but has the right to opt out of the second season of his two-year, $26MM contract and … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause
Orioles Activate Jordan Westburg, Ramon Urias
The Orioles announced this morning that they’ve activated infielders Jordan Westburg and Ramon Urias from the 15-day Injured List. Outfielder Daniel Johnson and infielder Livan Soto were optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for the duo’s return on the active roster. Both Westburg and Urias are in the club’s starting lineup for today’s game against the Tigers, with … [Read more...] about Orioles Activate Jordan Westburg, Ramon Urias
Orioles Select Daniel Johnson, Option Coby Mayo
The Orioles announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Daniel Johnson from Triple-A Norfolk. In the corresponding move, infielder Coby Mayo was optioned to Triple-A, as was reported earlier today by Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner (X link). Johnson signed a minor league deal with the O’s during the offseason, and has delivered a solid .259/.320/.448 slash … [Read more...] about Orioles Select Daniel Johnson, Option Coby Mayo