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Seth Brown triggered an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the Diamondbacks, making him available for other teams to add to their 40-man roster within 48 hours, as he seeks to secure a spot in the majors after a declining performance trend and limited Triple-A appearances.
Keston Hiura has been reassigned to the minor league camp by the Detroit Tigers, with plans to have him serve as the primary first baseman for Triple-A Toledo. However, his minor league deal includes an upward mobility clause, allowing other teams to claim him on specific dates. If claimed, the Tigers must either call him up or trade him. With limited playing time in Detroit, other clubs have opportunities to take a chance on him, especially considering his power hitting and potential platooning against right-handed pitchers.