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The Reds claimed Davitt off waivers from the Giants on Monday.

Davitt permitted eight runs (seven earned) with a 5:4 K:BB over eight innings this season between the White Sox and Giants. The 27-year-old will compete for a spot in the Reds' bullpen, but he does have minor-league options remaining.

The Reds claimed Schultz off waivers from the Nationals on Monday.

In 40 appearances at the major-league level, Schultz has collected a 5.53 ERA and 60:20 K:BB covering 57 innings. The 28-year-old will compete for a job in the Reds' bullpen, assuming he's still on the roster when spring training rolls around.

Atlanta claimed Parker (elbow) off waivers from the Nationals on Monday.

Parker might not be ready to pitch again until 2028 after having elbow ligament repair surgery with an internal brace in late July. However, Atlanta felt the left-hander was worth a waiver claim as it looks to supplement its rotation depth. Parker will be eligible for arbitration for the first time this offseason.

The Marlins claimed Weston off waivers from the Mets on Monday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Weston made one scoreless appearance in 2026 with the Orioles in what was his major-league debut. The 26-year-old had a 7.18 ERA across 57.2 frames at the Triple-A level this season, though that came with 76 strikeouts.

The Cardinals re-signed Fleming to a minor-league contract Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Fleming made one appearance with the Blue Jays in 2026 but otherwise spent the season at the Triple-A level in three different organizations. The southpaw held a 4.01 ERA and 82:24 K:BB over 112.1 innings during his time on the farm, and he'll give St. Louis some experienced rotation depth at Triple-A Memphis.

The Cubs re-signed Webb to a one-year, $2 million contract with a $4 million club option (or $500,000 buyout) for 2028 on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Though he was miscast as a high-leverage reliever, Webb provided the Cubs with some good work in 2026, posting a 3.36 ERA and 73:25 K:BB over 67 innings while notching nine saves. He could fill more of a middle relief role in 2027 if the Cubs are able to land upgrades from outside the organization.

The Mets claimed Anderson off waivers from the Twins on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Anderson appeared in seven games between the Red Sox and Twins in 2026, allowing three runs with a 12:3 K:BB over 12.1 innings of work. He will turn 27 later this month and will provide the Mets with another middle relief option.

Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Sunday, Kyle Williams of TheBanner.com reports.

Lovelady is the odd man out on the 40-man roster after Washington traded for infielder Nate Furman on Sunday. Lovelady produced a 4.11 ERA and 1.86 WHIP with 31 strikeouts over 35 innings in 38 appearances, including six starts, with the Mets and Nationals during the 2026 campaign. He will now be claimed by another team, remain with the Nationals' organization or hit the open market as a free agent.

Stanek is expected to have his one-year option declined by the Cardinals, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Stanek appears to be set to become a free agent ahead of the 2027 campaign. The right-handed relief pitcher compiled a 4.02 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 65 strikeouts while recording 26 holds and two saves over 62.2 innings in 70 appearances with St. Louis during the 2026 regular season.

Matsui will make $6.5 million in 2027 with the Padres after electing not to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

The 31-year-old delivered the best campaign of his career in 2026, posting a 1.83 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 68:36 K:BB across 64 regular-season innings. Matsui also has a $7 million player option for 2028, though that will convert to a club option if he requires Tommy John surgery or has an elbow injury that causes 130 consecutive days on the IL, per Spotrac.com.