MLB Player News
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Ji-Hwan Bae 2B | NYM
Mets' Ji Hwan Bae: Claimed by Mets
The Mets claimed Bae off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Bae was placed on waivers earlier this week, and he'll have a new home ahead of the 2026 season. The outfielder appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh during 2025, going 1-for-20 with nine Ks. He slashed .292/.380/.424 with a homer and four stolen bases in 305 plate appearances at Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Christian Roa SP | HOU
Marlins' Christian Roa: Outrighted to Triple-A
Roa cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville.
Roa pitched three scoreless innings for the Marlins this season but spent most of his time in Triple-A, where he posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 60.1 frames. Despite his strong performance, he'll now lose his place on Miami's 40-man roster and aim to earn it back during spring training.
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Zach Brzykcy RP | MIA
Marlins' Zach Brzykcy: Claimed by Miami
The Marlins claimed Brzykcy off waivers Thursday from the Nationals.
Brzykcy appeared in 26 games with the Nationals in 2025, posting a 9.00 ERA and a 24:12 K:BB across 23 innings. He closed out the season at Triple-A Rochester and logged a 17.18 ERA across 11 innings after being optioned there Aug. 5.
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Ryan Ward LF | LAD
Dodgers' Ryan Ward: Added to 40-man roster
The Dodgers selected Ward's contract from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Ward spent the entire 2025 campaign at Oklahoma City, where he slashed .292/.382/.558 with 36 homers, 122 RBI, 113 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 143 games. The 27-year-old outfielder will now receive a spot on the 40-man as a reward for his impressive performance, though he may have to wait a bit longer for his chance to play regularly on a talent-laden Dodgers squad.
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Alex Vesia RP | LAD
Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Dodgers pick up team option
The Dodgers exercised Vesia's (personal) $3.55 milion club option for 2026 on Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
With a 3.02 ERA and 0.99 WHIP across 59.2 regular-season innings, Vesia played a crucial part in stabilizing a Dodgers bullpen that often struggled in 2025. He also gave up two earned runs over 4.2 innings in the postseason, but personal matters prevented him from pitching during the World Series. The left-hander is expected to take on a high-leverage role again in 2026.
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Carlos Rodriguez RF | SD
Braves' Carlos D. Rodriguez: Outrighted to Triple-A
Atlanta outrighted Rodriguez to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Rodriguez spent the entirety of the 2025 season on Atlanta's 40-man roster, but he never made it to the big leagues, hitting .247/.317/.323 with eight homers and 17 steals in 128 games during his time with Gwinnett. The 24-year-old will remain in the organization as outfield depth.
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Chuckie Robinson C | LAD
Braves' Chuckie Robinson: Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Atlanta outrighted Robinson to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
He'll have the opportunity to elect free agency if he wants. Robinson holds a career .131/.169/.192 slash line over 138 plate appearances in parts of three seasons in the majors.
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Joel Payamps RP | ATL
Braves' Joel Payamps: Outrighted to Triple-A
Atlanta outrighted Payamps to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Payamps has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, which he seems likely to do. The 31-year-old reliever held a 6.84 ERA over 30 appearances between Milwaukee and Atlanta in 2025, but a 2.78 ERA over 137 regular-season appearances for the Brewers across 2023 and 2024 should be enough for a team to take a flier on the righty.