MLB Player News

Rupp accepted an assignment to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Rupp was the odd man out in the Tigers' catcher contest, falling third behind Grayson Greiner and John Hicks. He'll head to the minors and wait for an injury to open up playing time.

Leon was outrighted to Triple-A Pawtucket on Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Leon, who passed through waivers without being claimed Tuesday, has 48 hours to accept his assignment to Triple-A or elect free agency. Should he choose to stick in the Red Sox's organization and report to the PawSox, it would allow the backstop to retain his $2.475 million salary for 2019.

Leon passed through waivers without being claimed Tuesday, Evan Drellich of WEEI Boston reports.

Leon has a good reputation as a pitch framer, but no team felt like creating a roster spot for a player who hit .177/.232/.279 last season. By all accounts Leon is expected to head to Triple-A Pawtucket and wait for an injury to open up an opportunity to return to the big leagues.

Wynns (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday.

As expected, Wynns will be out for at least the first week of the season. It's unclear when he's expected to return, but he's returned to batting practice in recent days, so his absence may not be too long. Pedro Severino and Jesus Sucre will open the season as the team's catchers.

Rupp will not be on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The Tigers evidently saw no reason to carry a third catcher behind Grayson Greiner and John Hicks. The team will attempt to send Rupp to Triple-A Toledo, though he has the right to refuse an assignment and become a free agent.

Wynns (oblique) is expected to open the season on the injured list, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

The news is hardly surprising, as Wynns hasn't played in a game for over three weeks. He's returned to batting practice in the last few days, but it's still unclear when he's expected to get back into game action.

Perez was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Perez had been in camp as a non-roster invitee but was always going to be a long shot to make the roster. With a career .215/.257/.319 line in parts of four big-league seasons, the 28-year-old is unlikely to make a significant fantasy impact even if he winds up with unexpected at-bats.

Leon was placed on waivers Sunday, Evan Drellich of WEEI reports.

Leon is reportedly being shopped. He may wind up being moved for very little return or simply claimed off waivers, as there likely isn't much market for a catcher who hit .177/.232/.279 last season. Blake Swihart appears to have won Boston's backup catcher job.

Pentecost has left camp to consider his future, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Retirement is apparently a possibility for the 26-year-old. Pentecost spent all of the 2018 campaign with Double-A New Hampshire, hitting .253/.283/.401 with 10 homers in 89 games.

Haase was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

The Indians are going with a combination of Roberto Perez and Kevin Plawecki behind the dish, leaving Haase to open the season in the minors. The 26-year-old backstop hit a solid .364/.375/.727 with two homers and 10 RBI through 19 Cactus League games.