Now that the season is over, we’ll start seeing several players choose to become minor league free agents. Major League free agents (i.e. players with six-plus years of big league service time) will hit the open market five days after the end of the World Series, but eligible minor leaguers can already start electing free agency. To qualify, these players must have been all … [Read more...] about 14 Players Elect Free Agency
MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
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 joined by Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias to discuss… Elias’s … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles
Braves Outright Jarred Kelenic, Four Others
The Braves have begun offseason roster housekeeping. Atlanta announced they’ve outrighted five players — outfielder Jarred Kelenic, right-handers Alexis Díaz and Dane Dunning, catcher Sandy León, and utility player Luke Williams — off the 40-man roster. They’ll all be minor league free agents in the next couple weeks. Atlanta had 11 players finish the season on the 60-day … [Read more...] about Braves Outright Jarred Kelenic, Four Others
Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
The Orioles announced they have claimed right-hander Carson Ragsdale off waivers from the Braves and optioned him to the spring training complex. Ragsdale was recently designated for assignment when Atlanta signed Charlie Morton. Baltimore designated righty Dom Hamel for assignment in a corresponding move. This is the second time in as many months that the O’s have claimed … [Read more...] about Orioles Claim Carson Ragsdale, Designate Dom Hamel
Braves Claim Alek Manoah
The Braves have claimed right-hander Alek Manoah off waivers from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto designated him for assignment earlier this week. To open a 40-man spot for Manoah, Atlanta transferred infielder Ozzie Albies to the 60-day injured list. Manoah, 27, has been trending down for a few years but is a former Cy Young contender. In … [Read more...] about Braves Claim Alek Manoah