MLB Trade Rumors

The A’s announced they’ve claimed righty relievers Anthony Maldonado from the Marlins and Justin Sterner from the Rays. Both players had quietly landed on waivers last week. Maldonado and Sterner each made their debuts this past season. Maldonado, 27 in February, has slightly more experience. He pitched in 16 games for Miami and allowed 12 runs across 19 innings. He struck out … [Read more...] about A’s Claim Anthony Maldonado, Justin Sterner

The Blue Jays announced they’ve claimed reliever Michael Petersen from the Marlins. Toronto outrighted Génesis Cabrera and Luis Frías off the 40-man roster. Both players elected free agency. Toronto also designated righty Emmanuel Ramírez for assignment. Petersen is on the move for the second time in a few months. Miami grabbed the right-hander off waivers from the Dodgers in … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Claim Michael Petersen, Outright Genesis Cabrera

9:21PM: Sanchez has chosen to become a free agent, Azout reports (X link). 5:26PM: The Marlins have taken Sixto Sánchez off the roster. Miami announced that the former top pitching prospect went unclaimed on waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Jacksonville. Sánchez has the requisite service time to become a minor league free agent, though the Fish didn’t announce that he … [Read more...] about Sixto Sanchez Elects Free Agency

The Phillies announced they acquired reliever Devin Sweet from the Tigers and added him to the 40-man roster. Philadelphia also claimed reliever John McMillon off waivers from the Marlins and selected righty Alan Rangel onto the 40-man. The Phils dropped Kolby Allard, Yunior Marte, Freddy Tarnok, Luis Ortiz and Rodolfo Castro from the roster by running them through outright … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Devin Sweet, Claim John McMillon

As the offseason nears, a number of players elect minor league free agency each week. These players are separate from six-year MLB free agents, who’ll reach the open market five days after the conclusion of the World Series. Eligible minor leaguers can begin electing free agency as soon as the regular season wraps up. These players were all outrighted off a team’s 40-man roster … [Read more...] about 12 Players Elect Free Agency