MLB Player News
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Wandy Peralta RP | SD
Padres' Wandy Peralta: Exercises player option
Peralta exercised his $4.45 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Sammy Levitt of 97.3 The Fan San Diego reports.
Peralta made 71 appearances out of the Padres' bullpen in 2025, collecting a 3.14 ERA and 63:30 K:BB over 71.2 innings. The veteran reliever will be one of San Diego's key bullpen arms from the left side again in 2026.
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A.J. Minter RP | NYM
Mets' A.J. Minter: Exercises player option
Minter (lat) exercised his $11 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Minter made only 13 relief appearances for the Mets in 2025 before undergoing season-ending left lat surgery in early May. The left-hander is expected to be recovered in time for the start of spring training and will return to a high-leverage role in the Mets' bullpen. Minter could even see some save chances in 2026 if Edwin Diaz departs via free agency.
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Dugan Darnell RP | COL
Pirates' Dugan Darnell: Claimed by Pirates
The Pirates claimed Darnell (hip) off waivers from the Rockies on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Darnell posted a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in the majors this year across 11.2 innings, though his season was cut short in late August by a torn labrum in his left hip. Now in the Pirates organization, the 28-year-old righty will be entering a more pitcher-friendly environment compared to Colorado. However, he'll still likely be limited to middle-relief duties in Pittsburgh.
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Shinnosuke Ogasawara RP | WAS
Nationals' Shinnosuke Ogasawara: Pushed off 40-man roster
Ogasawara cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Rochester.
Ogasawara struggled during his first season stateside, posting a 6.98 ERA and 1.55 WHIP alongside a 30:17 K:BB through 38.2 innings. He'll now lose his place on the 40-man roster heading into the offseason, though he may have a chance to reclaim his spot with a strong showing in spring training.
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Ian Gibaut RP | CIN
Reds' Ian Gibaut: Activated, outrighted to Louisville
The Reds reinstated Gibaut (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday and sent him outright to Triple-A Louisville.
Gibaut posted a 4.62 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 25.1 regular-season innings this year before undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery in late August. He has enough service time necessary to reject his assignment and enter free agency, though it's unknown what his plans are.
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Tanner Scott RP | LAD
Dodgers' Tanner Scott: Left off World Series roster
Scott (lower body) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster.
Scott underwent a lower-body abscess procedure earlier this month and has not made an appearance this postseason. The reliever had resumed throwing and was hoping to be added to the roster for the Fall Classic, but the Dodgers have decided against it.
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Alex Vesia RP | LAD
Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Left off World Series roster
Vesia (personal) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster.
Vesia is away from the club while tending to a personal family matter. Per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, Vesia will not be placed on the family medical emergency list, which means he's ineligible to added to the Dodgers' World Series roster at a later date.
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Alex Vesia RP | LAD
Dodgers' Alex Vesia: Away from team
The Dodgers announced Thursday that Vesia is away from the team for personal reasons.
The Dodgers have yet to finalize their roster for the World Series, and it's unclear whether Vesia's situation will prevent him from pitching in the Fall Classic against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old southpaw has allowed two earned runs and struck out four batters across 4.2 innings during Los Angeles' postseason run.