MLB Player News

Kennedy retired following the World Series on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Kennedy ended the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury, and he opted to retire immediately after winning his first World Series with the Rangers. He pitched in 17 seasons at the big-league level and had strong runs of success as a starter as a member of the Diamondbacks, Padres and Royals before shifting to the bullpen later in his career.

De Los Santos (undisclosed) was placed on waivers Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

De Los Santos appeared in 22 games for the Pirates last season and maintained a 4.14 ERA across 24.1innings. He had just an 18:13 K:BB, so his results were fortunate. If he goes unclaimed on waivers, he'll have the chance to opt for free agency.

Cisnero elected free agency Thursday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cisnero had an untimely poor season, as he turned in a 5.31 ERA and 1.48 WHIP across 59.1 innings for the Tigers in 2023. He had turned in more successful campaigns earlier in his career, so he should find a new opportunity around the league.

The Cubs sent Burdi outright to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Burdi was selected from Triple-A in May, but he only made three appearances with the Cubs before appendicitis and a nerve issue in his right elbow put an early end to his season. Burdi holds a career 9.39 ERA through 15.1 innings and will likely need to prove he can remain healthy and effective before getting another shot in the majors.

The Cubs outrighted Estrada to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Estrada was lit up for eight earned runs on 12 hits and 12 walks over 10.2 major-league innings this season. The 25-year-old right-hander no longer holds a 40-man roster spot in Chicago.

The Yankees placed Cordero on outright waivers Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Cordero's future in the sport is uncertain after he was suspended this past July for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy. He is no longer part of the 40-man roster mix in the Bronx.

The Yankees placed Weber (forearm) on outright waivers Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Weber pitched well for New York after being called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in May, but his season came to an end in early June, when he was diagnosed with a right forearm strain. At last check, the 33-year-old was undergoing platelet-rich plasma treatment in an effort to avoid Tommy John surgery.

The Yankees outrighted Bowman to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday.

Bowman appeared in three games for the Yankees toward the end of the season, giving up four runs across four innings -- his first MLB action since 2019. With a career 4.13 ERA and a decent minor-league resume, Bowman could draw interest from other organizations if he elects to become a free agent.

The Mets placed Montes de Oca (elbow) on outright waivers Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Montes de Oca underwent Tommy John surgery shortly before Opening Day, causing him to miss the entire 2023 season. Though he no longer holds a spot on New York's 40-man roster, the 27-year-old righty could be brought back on once he fully recovers from his procedure.

The Mets placed Reyes on outright waivers Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Reyes is off the 40-man roster in New York and will probably soon become a free agent. The 27-year-old right-hander struggled to a 7.78 ERA over 19.2 major-league innings in 2023 and also held an underwhelming 5.79 ERA and 72:33 K:BB in 91.2 innings of work with Triple-A Syracuse.