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  • Angels' Jayvien Sandridge: Shipped to Anaheim

    The Yankees traded Sandridge to the Angels on Thursday in exchange for cash.

    Sandridge was DFA'd by the Yankees on Tuesday, but his move to the Angels will allow him to reclaim a 40-man roster spot. The 26-year-old was uninspiring during his MLB debut in July, giving up two earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning. He finished with a 4.55 ERA and 1.47 WHIP through 31.2 frames at Triple-A, however, and he could be used more frequently in the big leagues by an Angels squad that doesn't boast much bullpen depth. Osvaldo Bido was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

  • Reds' Darren McCaughan: Nabs NRI deal from Reds

    McCaughan signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday, which includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

    McCaughan allowed just one run in 5.1 innings during his three appearances with the Twins last season. He didn't have nearly the same level of success in the minors, however, turning in a 5.10 ERA and 1.49 WHIP across 97 frames with Triple-A St. Paul. Barring a significant turnaround, the 29-year-old righty will likely remain at Triple-A for the vast majority of 2026.

  • Nationals' Konnor Pilkington: Loses 40-man roster spot

    The Nationals designated Pilkington for assignment Wednesday.

    The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Tsung-Che Cheng. Pilkington appeared in 34 games for the Nationals last season, posting a 4.45 ERA and 34:17 K:BB over 28.1 innings. The 28-year-old lefty stands a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed, but if that happens he would have the ability to elect free agency.

  • Jhonathan Diaz RP | SEA

    Mariners' Jhonathan Diaz: Outrighted to Triple-A

    The Mariners outrighted Diaz to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

    Diaz was removed from the Mariners' 40-man roster last week but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The left-hander has collected a 4.66 ERA and 33:27 K:BB over 46.1 frames covering parts of five seasons at the major-league level.

  • Kaleb Ort RP | LAA

    Angels' Kaleb Ort: Claimed by Angels

    The Angels claimed Ort (elbow) off waivers from the Yankees on Wednesday.

    After posting a 2.55 ERA and 26:4 K:BB over 24.2 regular-season innings in 2024, Ort regressed to a 4.89 ERA and 49:27 K:BB over 46 innings with the Astros in 2025. He also missed the final month of this past season with elbow inflammation, and it's unclear whether he'll be full-go for the start of spring training. Ort is out of minor-league options.

  • Pierson Ohl RP | COL

    Rockies' Pierson Ohl: Flipped to Rockies

    The Rockies acquired Ohl and Edouard Julien from the Twins on Wednesday in exchange for Jace Kaminska and cash considerations.

    Ohl had been designated for assignment by the Twins and is now on the move to a new organization. The 26-year-old posted a 5.10 ERA and 27:7 K:BB over 30 innings with the Twins and held a 2.40 ERA and 86:11 K:BB across 71.1 frames in the minors in 2025. Ohl has rotation and bullpen experience but will most likely settle into a relief role in Colorado.

  • Angel Chivilli RP | NYY

    Yankees' Angel Chivilli: Sent to Yankees

    The Yankees acquired Chivilli from the Rockies on Wednesday in exchange for T.J. Rumfield, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

    Chivilli has managed just a 6.18 ERA and 71:33 K:BB over 90.1 innings covering two major-league seasons. However, the 23-year-old ranked in the 88th percentile in fastball velocity, the 84th percentile in groundball rate and had whiff rates exceeding 40 percent with both his changeup and slider. There could be some untapped potential for Chivilli as he gets out of Colorado and into the Yankees' pitching development.

  • Derek Law RP | WAS

    Diamondbacks' Derek Law: Signs with Arizona

    Law (forearm) signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Aaron Hughes of SI.com reports.

    Law missed all of last season due to a forearm/elbow injury he originally suffered near the end of 2024. He underwent surgery to address the issue in July and will likely remain sidelined until midway through the 2026 campaign. The 35-year-old reliever turned in a 2.60 ERA over 90 innings with the Nationals during his most recent MLB season and could be a factor in Arizona's bullpen once he's cleared to play.

  • Jackson Kowar RP | SEA

    Mariners' Jackson Kowar: Removed from 40-man

    The Mariners designated Kowar (shoulder) for assignment Tuesday.

    The 29-year-old righty will give up his place on Seattle's 40-man roster for Jhonny Pereda, who was acquired from the Twins on Tuesday. Kowar made 15 regular-season appearances for the Mariners in 2025 and finished the year with a 4.24 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 17 frames before a right shoulder impingement ended his season in mid-August.

  • Dominic Hamel RP | NYY

    Yankees' Dom Hamel: Goes to Yankees via waiver claim

    The Yankees claimed Hamel off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday.

    Hamel made one appearance for the Mets in 2025 and spent the rest of the year at Triple-A Syracuse, posting a 5.32 ERA and 75:22 K:BB over 67.2 innings. The 26-year-old will compete for a spot in the Yankees' bullpen but does have minor-league options remaining.

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