MLB Player News

Karcher elected free agency Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Karcher, 26, appeared in only one game at the MLB level in 2023 and registered an ugly 4.77 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 70:72 K:BB across 60.1 innings of relief with Triple-A Louisville.

Burdi elected to become a free agent Monday.

Burdi was outrighted off the Cubs' 40-man roster last week and will now test the open market. The 30-year-old right-hander has struggled with injuries throughout his career and owns a rough 9.39 ERA in just 15.1 total major-league innings.

Krehbiel elected to become a free agent Monday.

Krehbiel was removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster last week and opted to reject an outright assignment to Triple-A Norfolk. The 30-year-old right-hander will likely have to settle for a minor-league contract on the open market this winter.

Paredes elected to become a free agent Monday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Paredes was removed from the Astros' 40-man roster and has decided to head into free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 28-year-old spent all of this season at Triple-A Sugar Land, posting a 4.80 ERA and 66:45 K:BB over 54.1 frames.

The Marlins declined Barnes' (hip) $9 million option for 2024 on Sunday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Barnes will be paid a $2.25 buyout instead as he heads into free agency. The veteran reliever posted a 5.48 ERA over just 24 appearances this season before undergoing season-ending hip surgery in July. It's not clear when he might be ready to pitch in games again.

The Tigers designated Alexander (lat) for assignment Monday.

Before his season came to an end in July when he suffered a partial tear to his left lat, Alexander had enjoyed a solid season out of the Detroit bullpen. He pitched to a so-so 4.50 ERA, but most of Alexander's peripherals (3.66 xERA, 21.5 K-BB%) were encouraging. Alexander had advanced to throwing long toss in September, so he should be tracking toward a return to full health by spring training. Though he's no longer a member of Detroit's 40-man roster, the 29-year-old lefty could make for an appealing flyer for another organization via a waiver claim.

The Tigers outrighted Vasquez to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Vasquez made 42 appearances in the majors between the Phillies and Tigers in 2023, logging a 3.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 43:23 K:BB in 48.1 innings. Though the 30-year-old southpaw will stick in the Detroit organization for now after clearing waivers, it wouldn't be surprising if he elected free agency at a later date.

The Tigers outrighted Wingenter to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Wingenter went unclaimed upon being exposed to waivers after he compiled a 5.82 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB in 17 innings with the big club in 2023. The 29-year-old right-hander could opt for free agency in the coming days and assess his options on the open market, though he likely wouldn't garner anything more than a minor-league deal.

Danner (oblique) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Danner ended the season on the injured list after suffering a left oblique strain in August, so this is merely a procedural move. He should be 100 percent for the start of spring training in February.

Cimber (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

This is purely a procedural move for Toronto, as Cimber finished the 2023 campaign on the injured list while rehabbing from a shoulder strain. He should be at full strength for the start of spring training.