MLB Player News
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Tyler Zuber RP | MIA
Marlins' Tyler Zuber: Activated, outrighted to Triple-A
The Marlins activated Zuber (lat) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Having previously been outrighted, Zuber has the option to elect free agency. The right-hander missed the final month of the regular season with a strained lat, but he should be fully recovered by spring training.
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Jesus Tinoco RP | MIA
Marlins' Jesus Tinoco: Outrighted to Triple-A
The Marlins activated Tinoco (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Tinoco has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to elect free agency. The right-handed reliever will be sidelined until 2027 after undergoing UCL surgery in September.
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Jack Little RP | PIT
Pirates' Jack Little: Placed on waivers
The Pirates placed Little on outright waivers Tuesday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
The Pirates claimed Little off waivers from the Dodgers in August, but he never made an appearance for Pittsburgh. He posted a 2.79 ERA and 1.05 WHIP across 19.1 innings at Triple-A Indianapolis, however, which could be enough for another team to give the 27-year-old reliever a 40-man spot early in the offseason.
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Brandon Waddell RP | NYM
Mets' Brandon Waddell: Back with Mets
The Mets re-signed Waddell to a one-year contract Tuesday.
Waddell held a 3.45 ERA and 22:11 K:BB over 31.1 innings for the Mets in 2025. He was used primarily as a starter this season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he posted a 5.02 ERA and 63:25 K:BB in 75.1 innings. Waddell does not have minor-league options remaining, so he would have to be passed through waivers in order to be sent to the minors if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.
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Joey Gerber RP | TB
Mets' Joey Gerber: Traded to Mets
The Mets acquired Gerber from the Rays on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Gerber was removed from the Rays' 40-man roster Monday and is now on the move to a new organization. The 28-year-old reliever spent most of the 2025 season at Triple-A Durham, where he posted a 6.23 ERA but struck out 54 over 43.1 innings.
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Brooks Raley RP | NYM
Mets' Brooks Raley: Option picked up
The Mets exercised Raley's $4.75 million option for 2026 on Tuesday.
Raley was sharp in the second half after making his way back from Tommy John surgery, posting a 2.45 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 25:6 K:BB over 25.2 innings. The 37-year-old reliever will handle a high-leverage relief role for the Mets in 2026.
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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.