MLB Player News
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Chuckie Robinson C | LAD
Dodgers' Chuckie Robinson: Signs with Dodgers
The Dodgers signed Robinson to a minor-league contract Dec. 18.
Robinson spent most of 2025 at the Triple-A level but did appear in one game with the Dodgers before being removed from their 40-man roster. The 31-year-old will give the organization some experienced catching depth at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Brandon Leibrandt RP | NYY
Reds' Brandon Leibrandt: Lands with Reds on MiLB pact
The Reds signed Leibrandt to a minor-league contract Dec. 27.
Leibrandt got into two games with the Reds in 2024 before splitting the 2025 season between Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees organization and the CTBC Brothers Baseball Club of the Chinese Professional Baseball League. The southpaw is likely ticketed for the Triple-A Louisville rotation to begin the 2026 season.
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Tristin English 1B | ARI
Braves' Tristin English: Latches on with Atlanta
Atlanta signed English to a minor-league contract Dec. 22.
English reached the big leagues for the first time at age 28 for the Diamondbacks in 2025, going 2-for-22 at the plate in seven tilts. He can play both corner-infield spots as well as left field and will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Gwinnett.
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Shawn Dubin RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Shawn Dubin: Gets MiLB deal from Arizona
The Diamondbacks signed Dubin (elbow) to a minor-league contract Dec. 19.
Dubin made 30 appearances between the Astros and Orioles in 2025, collecting a 5.08 ERA and 28:11 K:BB over 33.2 frames. The 30-year-old finished the year on the injured list with right elbow discomfort, and it's unclear whether he will have any restrictions at the beginning of spring training.
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Ryan Fitzgerald 3B | LAD
Dodgers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Booted from 40-man roster
The Dodgers designated Fitzgerald for assignment Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Andy Ibanez, whose signing was made official Tuesday. Fitzgerald was a waiver claim of the Dodgers last week and will now be available again for other clubs to claim. He slashed .196/.302/.457 with four home runs in 24 games for the Twins in 2025.
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Nolan Arenado 3B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado: Traded to Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks acquired Arenado and cash considerations from the Cardinals on Tuesday in exchange for Jack Martinez, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM reports.
Arenado has agreed to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a deal, and the Cardinals are expected to cover all but $11 million of what remains on the veteran third baseman's contract through 2027. An eight-time All-Star, Arenado has been in a steady decline offensively, having slashed .237/.289/.377 with 12 home runs over 107 contests in the 2025 regular season. He missed time with a shoulder issue, but Arenado finished the season healthy. Arenado -- who turns 35 in April -- will take over at third base in Arizona, which could push Jordan Lawlar to the outfield and Blaze Alexander to a utility role.
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Jonathan Loaisiga RP | ARI
Diamondbacks' Jonathan Loaisiga: Signs NRI deal with Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks signed Loaisiga (elbow) to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Loaisiga dealt with injuries again in 2025, posting a 4.25 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB across 29.2 innings for the Yankees before his season ended prematurely due to a flexor strain. The expectation is that the righty will be ready for spring training, and Loasiga has flashed enough upside when on the bump that he'll have a good shot to win a roster spot if he can avoid another injury.
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Corbin Martin RP | BAL
Cubs' Corbin Martin: Goes to Cubs on MiLB deal
The Cubs signed Martin to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Martin made 17 appearances out of the Orioles' bullpen this past season, finishing with a 6.00 ERA but a more promising 23:9 K:BB over 18 innings. The 30-year-old has been a full-time reliever each of the last two seasons after missing the 2023 campaign following lat surgery. Martin will try to win a spot in the Cubs' bullpen but is likely ticketed for Triple-A Iowa to kick off the 2026 season.
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Jesus Tinoco RP | MIA
Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Back with Marlins on minors deal
The Marlins re-signed Tinoco (elbow) to a minor-league contract Jan. 5.
Tinoco is recovering from UCL surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season, so it's likely a two-year minor-league deal. The right-handed reliever made 20 appearances for Miami in 2025, posting a 5.12 ERA and 10:8 K:BB over 19.1 innings while notching four saves.