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  • Connor Brogdon RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Connor Brogdon: Outrighted to Triple-A

    The Dodgers outrighted Brogdon to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

    The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster. Brogdon -- who missed much of the 2024 season with a foot injury -- will remain in the organization as relief depth.

  • Guillermo Zuniga: Released by Halos

    The Angels released Zuniga on Thursday.

    Zuniga cleared waivers after being booted from the 40-man roster and has now been cut loose. The 26-year-old is a hard thrower but has just a 16:8 K:BB in 19.2 innings in the majors and a 6.51 ERA at the Triple-A level.

  • Rockies' Jack O'Loughlin: Receives NRI from Colorado

    The Rockies signed O'Loughlin to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

    O'Loughlin, 24, reached the big leagues for the first time in 2024 with the Athletics, allowing five runs over 9.2 innings. He split time between the rotation and bullpen at hitter-friendly Triple-A Las Vegas, holding a 6.04 ERA and 80:34 K:BB across 73 frames. The lefty could compete for a swingman role with the Rockies but is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Albuquerque.

  • Matt Thaiss C | LAA

    Angels' Matt Thaiss: Designated for assignment

    The Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with 16 RBI across 186 plate appearances last year while serving as the primary backup to Logan O'Hoppe -- a role the newly signed Travis d'Arnaud is expected to fill. Thaiss may draw interest from other teams in need of depth at catcher, though no landing spot is likely to result in a starting job for the 29-year-old backstop.

  • Justin Wilson RP | CIN

    Red Sox's Justin Wilson: Agrees to deal with Boston

    The Red Sox signed Wilson to a one-year, $2.25 million contract Thursday, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    He will have the ability to earn an additional $750,000 in incentives. After missing the 2023 season following Tommy John surgery, Wilson held a 5.59 ERA but a 51:13 K:BB across 46.2 frames for the Reds in 2024. The 37-year-old will give the Red Sox another lefty in the bullpen alongside Brennan Bernardino.

  • Kevin Newman SS | ARI

    Angels' Kevin Newman: Nabs one-year deal with Halos

    The Angels signed Newman to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with a $2.5 million club option for 2026 on Thursday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

    The veteran infielder could be the current favorite to open next season at shortstop for the Angels if Zach Neto (shoulder) isn't ready. Newman slashed .278/.311/.375 with three homers and eight steals in 111 games for the Diamondbacks in 2024 and graded out as a plus-four in Outs Above Average at shortstop.

  • Kevin Newman SS | ARI

    Kevin Newman: Close to deal with Angels

    The Angels are nearing a contract agreement with Newman, Will Sammon and Sam Blum of The Athletic report.

    It's not clear whether it's a major-league or minor-league contract. Newman, 31, spent the 2024 season with the Diamondbacks, slashing .278/.311/.375 with three homers and eight steals in 111 games. With Zach Neto (shoulder) looking iffy for Opening Day, Newman would provide the Angels with some protection at shortstop.

  • Braves' Charles Leblanc: Signs minors deal with Atlanta

    Atlanta signed Leblanc to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

    Leblanc, 28, is a career .254/.330/.412 hitter over parts of two big-league seasons. He will provide Atlanta with some infield depth.

  • Griffin Jax RP | MIN

    Twins' Griffin Jax: Move to rotation not ruled out

    Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler indicated in a recent interview that the team is open to the possibility of moving Jax into the rotation, Mike Ferrin of MLB Network Radio reports.

    Jax came up through the minors as a starting pitcher and made 14 starts for the Twins in 2021, posting a 6.10 ERA. He's since turned into a lockdown reliever, most recently collecting a 2.03 ERA and 95:15 K:BB over 71 innings this season. With a five-pitch mix and past starting experience, Jax would seem more equipped for a shift to the rotation than most relievers. The question is whether the uptick in stuff since his move to relief would translate back to a starting role.

  • Daniel Duarte RP | MIN

    Twins' Daniel Duarte: Re-signed to minors deal

    The Twins re-signed Duarte (elbow) to a minor-league contract on Nov. 6.

    Duarte was outrighted off the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization while he rehabs from UCL revision surgery. The righty reliever is expected to miss most of the 2025 season.

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