All articles tagged with #minor league
Originally Published 16 days ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed first baseman Luken Baker to a minor league contract after he tested free agency, aiming to see if his power-hitting can translate to the majors, with potential platoon roles and roster flexibility in mind.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Mets signed left-hander Joe Jacques to a minor league contract with a spring training invitation, marking a homecoming for the New Jersey-born pitcher who has MLB experience with Boston and Arizona. Jacques, a groundball specialist with a history of platoon splits, has bounced around several organizations and is expected to compete for a bullpen spot as the Mets evaluate their pitching options.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bleacher Nation
The Chicago Cubs achieved a season-high 21 games over .500 with a sweep in Anaheim, narrowing their division gap to 5 games and maintaining playoff hopes, while players like Kyle Hendricks and prospects like Brennen Davis contribute to the team's ongoing success.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Orioles claimed outfielder Daniel Johnson off waivers from the Giants, signing him to a minor league deal and adding him to their roster, while also promoting pitcher José Espada and designating Houston Roth for assignment, as part of ongoing roster adjustments following the trade deadline.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Baseball America
Baseball America is updating its Top 100 Prospects list to include Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones, who has shown impressive power in Triple-A with 29 homers and a slugging percentage of .706, but his high strikeout rate (31.5%) poses a risk to his MLB success. His performance is promising but his contact issues remain a concern, making his future in the majors uncertain and a topic of debate among front offices.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Royals Review
The Royals transferred Cole Ragans to the 60-day IL, placed Mark Canha on the 10-day IL, and called up Cam Devanney from AAA Omaha, who is expected to bring offensive potential to the struggling team, with projections suggesting he could outperform current outfielders.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MLB.com
The IronPigs defeated the RailRiders 5-4 in a minor league baseball game on July 4, 2025.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MLB.com
The Sea Dogs defeated the Fisher Cats with a final score of 11-6 on July 1, 2025, in a minor league baseball game.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed outfielder Albert Almora to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Reno. Almora, a former top draft pick and MLB player, has recently played in Triple-A with the Marlins and Reds but has not appeared in the majors this season. He had a solid year with Reno last year but was released by the Marlins earlier this year.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Baseball America
Baseball America’s Hot Sheet highlights the top 20 MLB prospects based on their recent minor league performances, with Hector Rodriguez, Spencer Jones, and Jonah Tong among the standout players this week, showcasing impressive stats and potential for future MLB impact.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Sports Illustrated
The New York Mets optioned catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse due to ongoing struggles with both offense and defense, despite his recent home run. The decision follows internal debates about his defensive shortcomings and the need for him to get regular playing time to improve. Alvarez's challenges include a low batting average, poor pitch framing, and defensive issues, leading to the move to help him develop before returning to the majors.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The New York Mets demoted young catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple A due to underperformance in both offense and defense, aiming to help him improve and regain confidence, while promoting Luis Torrens as the full-time catcher.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MLB Trade Rumors
The Mets signed infielder Pablo Reyes to a minor league deal, assigning him to Triple-A Syracuse, as a versatile bench option with speed and defense, following his recent free agency and brief MLB appearances with various teams.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by 98.5 The Sports Hub
The Red Sox mishandled Kristian Campbell's development, initially promoting him as a star and then demoting him back to Triple-A after poor performance, highlighting their selfishness and negligence in player management.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by theScore.com
The Boston Red Sox have optioned rookie infielder Kristian Campbell to Triple-A following his slump, coinciding with Wilyer Abreu's return from injury, amidst ongoing team changes including a major trade.