MLB Player News

The Astros selected Salazar's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Salazar lost his place on the Astros' 40-man roster in June, but he's now back on it heading into the offseason. The 30-year-old catcher sports an ugly .189/.295/.216 batting line in parts of four big-league seasons.

The Astros selected Reifert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Reifert was acquired from the Rays in a trade this past weekend and is now a member of the Astros' 40-man roster. He logged a 2.48 ERA and 81:34 K:BB over 58 frames this season with Triple-A Durham. Reifert has yet to make his major-league debut but is a good bet to do so next season with the Astros.

The Astros selected Munoz's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Munoz was dropped from the Astros' 40-man roster shortly after Opening Day after he was knocked around for seven runs in four innings. However, he's earned his way back onto the roster after posting a 3.06 ERA and 76:21 K:BB over 53 innings at Sugar Land.

The Reds claimed Davitt off waivers from the Giants on Monday.

Davitt permitted eight runs (seven earned) with a 5:4 K:BB over eight innings this season between the White Sox and Giants. The 27-year-old will compete for a spot in the Reds' bullpen, but he does have minor-league options remaining.

The Nationals designated Tena for assignment Monday.

Tena spent the entire 2026 campaign in the majors, but he slashed only.222/.302/.370 with seven home runs over 114 contests. The 25-year-old can play virtually all over the field, but a lack of minor-league options could hurt his appeal on waivers.

The Reds claimed Schultz off waivers from the Nationals on Monday.

In 40 appearances at the major-league level, Schultz has collected a 5.53 ERA and 60:20 K:BB covering 57 innings. The 28-year-old will compete for a job in the Reds' bullpen, assuming he's still on the roster when spring training rolls around.

Lovelady cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent Monday.

Lovelady logged 35 innings between the Mets and Nationals in 2026, collecting a 4.11 ERA and 31:24 K:BB. The southpaw reliever is now free to negotiate with all teams.

Waldichuk (elbow) cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent Monday.

Waldichuk is recovering from a second Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until around midseason next year. He will search for a new organization as he continues his rehab.

Poulin (forearm) cleared outright waivers Monday and is now a free agent.

Though he held a 2.70 ERA over 36.2 innings, Poulin's 25:21 K:BB was less encouraging. The left-hander missed the second half with a flexor strain, so he will enter free agency with health questions even as he was able to avoid surgery.

Atlanta claimed Parker (elbow) off waivers from the Nationals on Monday.

Parker might not be ready to pitch again until 2028 after having elbow ligament repair surgery with an internal brace in late July. However, Atlanta felt the left-hander was worth a waiver claim as it looks to supplement its rotation depth. Parker will be eligible for arbitration for the first time this offseason.