MLB Player News

The Red Sox signed Mata (elbow/lat) to a minor-league contract Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Boston non-tendered Mata on Friday after designating him for assignment Tuesday, but the 25-year-old right-hander will stick around with the Red Sox organization. He'll continue to work through his rehab program for right shoulder and elbow soreness, and if he's healthy, he'll have a chance to earn a spot on the Red Sox's major-league roster in spring training.

White was non-tendered by the Tigers on Friday.

White was sidelined by an elbow injury for much of the 2024 season throwing only a combined 7.1 innings in the minor leagues. He'll now seek a new opportunity elsewhere.

The Tigers non-tendered Vanasco on Friday.

Vanasco started the 2024 regular season with the Dodgers, but he was traded to the Tigers on July 29 in exchange for cash considerations. He logged an impressive 1.06 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 17 innings in Triple-A Toledo, and he managed to make two major-league appearances with Detroit, pitching two scoreless innings. Vanasco will now enter free agency, though the Tigers may try to sign the 26-year-old right-hander to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.

The Yankees non-tendered Mayza on Friday.

Mayza's performance improved dramatically after signing with New York in July, though he still finished the regular season with a 6.33 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 42.2 total innings. Once considered one of the most reliable high-leverage relievers in the game, the 32-year-old Mayza should still draw a fair bit of attention on the open market.

The Giants non-tendered Small on Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

An oblique injury prevented Small from making his first appearance at Triple-A Sacramento until July 30, and he went on to allow six earned runs in nine innings. Uninspired by his performance in the minors, the Giants will now let Small walk in free agency. The 27-year-old southpaw will presumably have to settle for a minor-league deal in the offseason.

Atlanta non-tendered Kerr on Friday.

Kerr appeared in 10 games (including two starts) for Atlanta in 2024 and posted a 5.64 ERA and 1.61 WHIP over 22.1 innings out of the bullpen. However, he suffered a UCL injury in his left elbow in mid-June which required the 30-year-old southpaw to undergo Tommy John surgery. Kerr will be out for most, if not all, of the 2025 campaign, and while he's now a free agent, he could opt to return to Atlanta to continue his rehab program.

Boston non-tendered Campbell (elbow) on Friday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Campbell was sidelined for the second half of the 2024 season due to right elbow inflammation, which played a part in the Red Sox designating the 27-year-old right-hander for assignment Tuesday. He'll now enter free agency, and while he could opt to remain with Boston on a minor-league deal to continue his rehab, Campbell will have the freedom to explore other opportunities. Across 14 outings with Triple-A Worcester in 2024, Campbell posted a 2.20 ERA and 1.18 WHIP over 16.1 innings.

The Padres non-tendered Patino (elbow) on Friday.

Patino is in line to miss the first half of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. Teams may hold off signing him until he gets closer to his expected return date.

The Red Sox non-tendered Mata (elbow/lat) on Friday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Mata missed the final three months of the 2024 regular season due to shoulder and elbow soreness. He was designated for assignment by Boston on Tuesday, but the 25-year-old right-hander will now officially enter free agency.

Sborz (shoulder) signed a one-year contract with the Rangers on Friday to avoid arbitration.

Sborz appeared in just 17 major-league games in 2024, as he spent four separate stints on the Rangers' injured list due to a right shoulder injury. He managed to post a 3.86 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across 16.1 innings, and Sborz could be an effective option out of the Rangers' bullpen in 2025. However, he is set to miss the first few months of the campaign after undergoing shoulder surgery in mid-November, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.