MLB Trade Rumors

To clear a 40-man roster spot for reliever Kyle Finnegan, the Tigers have designated outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy for assignment. It’s the first DFA in Malloy’s young career. He appeared in 52 games with Detroit last season. Detroit acquired Malloy and lefty Jake Higginbotham from Atlanta in a December 2022 trade that sent right-hander Joe Jimenez to the Braves. Jimenez has … [Read more...] about Tigers Designate Justyn-Henry Malloy For Assignment

The Diamondbacks are in agreement on a new minor league contract with infielder Ildemaro Vargas, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The MAS+ Agency client returns to the organization after being outrighted off the roster at the end of the season. Vargas has plenty of familiarity with the D-Backs. The veteran utilityman has played three separate big league stints and parts … [Read more...] about D-Backs, Ildemaro Vargas Agree To Minor League Deal

The Pirates officially announced their coaching staff this morning. Most of the hirings had been previously reported, but the Bucs announced a few new additions. Most notable is the hiring of Thomas Whitsett as an assistant pitching coach under Bill Murphy. Whitsett has ties to Murphy from the Houston organization. He had coached in the Astros system as a pitching coordinator … [Read more...] about Pirates Finalize Coaching Staff

The Twins reached a minor league deal with reliever Dan Altavilla, reports Franycs Romero. The MAS+ Agency client will presumably receive a non-roster invite to MLB Spring Training. Altavilla spent the 2025 campaign with the White Sox. He was released in September despite tossing 29 innings of 2.49 ERA ball on the season. Altavilla’s 17.5% strikeout rate and 12.5% walk … [Read more...] about Twins, Dan Altavilla Agree To Minor League Contract

The Angels are in agreement with veteran reliever Jordan Romano on a one-year, $2MM contract, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. More to come. … [Read more...] about Angels To Sign Jordan Romano