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- Braves Designate Alex Verdugo For AssignmentThe Braves have designated outfielder Alex Verdugo for assignment, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Verdugo’s spot on the roster will go to fellow outfielder Jurickson Profar, who will be reinstated from the restricted list after serving an 80-game PED ban. Verdugo, 29, signed a one-year, $1.5MM contract with Atlanta… Read more »
- Manfred Comments On Revenue Split, Offseason PaceThe current collective bargaining agreement expires in less than 18 months. It’s widely expected there’ll be another offseason lockout and contentious round of labor negotiations after the CBA wraps on December 1, 2026. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred provided some hints at potential talking points in comments at an Investor Day… Read more »
- MLBTR Podcast: Depleted Mets’ Pitching, The Pirates Are Open For Business, And More!The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is… Read more »
- Jake Woodford Opts Out Of Cubs DealRight-hander Jake Woodford triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Cubs and has been granted his release, MLBTR has learned. He’s once again a free agent and can explore opportunities with any team. Woodford, 28, has split the regular season between the Triple-A affiliates for the… Read more »
- The Opener: Profar, Kershaw, DoubleheadersHere are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day: 1. Profar returns from suspension: Jurickson Profar played in just four games with the Braves before being hit with an 80-game PED suspension, which is set to expire today. The switch-hitting outfielder signed… Read more »
- Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob MelvinThe Giants have exercised their 2026 club option on manager Bob Melvin, per a team announcement. He’d previously been in the final guaranteed season of his contract. “Having the chance to work alongside Bob every day, we’re really fortunate to have such an experienced leader and one of the most… Read more »
- Mets Trade Donovan Walton To PhilliesThe Phillies acquired non-roster infielder Donovan Walton from the Mets for cash considerations. The deal was announced by Philly’s Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley, where Walton was assigned. He was not on New York’s 40-man roster and therefore will not occupy an immediate roster spot with Philadelphia. Walton, a lefty-hitting utility… Read more »
- Colin Poche Elects Free AgencyVeteran reliever Colin Poche elected free agency after being outrighted by the Mets, relays Laura Albanese of Newsday. Fellow southpaw José Castillo also went unclaimed and was outrighted off New York’s 40-man roster, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Castillo has the right to elect free agency as well, though it’s unclear… Read more »
- Trey Mancini Opts Out Of D-Backs DealVeteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league contract with the Diamondbacks, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Arizona evidently opted not to select him onto the MLB roster and he has returned to free agency. Utility infielder Nicky Lopez did the same this morning. Mancini, 33, played… Read more »
- Padres To Select Eduarniel NunezThe Padres will call up reliever Eduarniel Núñez for tomorrow’s doubleheader in Philadelphia, reports Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Matt Waldron is being optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The Padres will be able to recall another player tomorrow as the 27th man for the twin bill. They’ll need… Read more »
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