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The Tigers released Gipson-Long on Monday.

After posting a 7.18 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 26:6 K:BB across 31.1 innings for Detroit in 2025, he opened the 2026 campaign on the injured list due to an oblique issue and was optioned to Triple-A Toledo once healthy. The right-hander spent the full season at Triple-A, struggling to a 5.52 ERA over 108 innings while working out of the rotation.

The Rockies returned Rule 5 pick Petit (elbow) to the Tigers on Tuesday.

Petit was taken in the Rule 5 Draft by Colorado last winter but never pitched for the Rockies, as he missed the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow in March. The 6-foot-8 right-hander should be ready to pitch right around midseason in 2027.

The Cardinals acquired Rivera from the Red Sox on Tuesday in exchange for Juan Garcia, Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reports.

Rivera had been designated for assignment Monday as the Red Sox did some 40-man roster housekeeping. The big lefty allowed seven runs over 10 innings during his brief time in the majors in 2026, and he posted a 2.96 ERA and 55:27 K:BB across 45.2 frames with Triple-A Worcester. Rivera will compete for a spot in the Cardinals' bullpen in 2027, but he has minor-league options remaining.

The Red Sox designated Rivera for assignment on Monday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

The 23-year-old lefty made his big-league debut last season for Boston, logging a 6.30 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 10 regular-season innings. He ended the campaign on the 60-day injured list with a strained lower back.

The Orioles extended Rogers a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer Monday.

After being nearly unhittable during the 2025 season en route to a 1.81 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 103:29 K:BB across 109.2 innings, Rogers struggled for a good portion of the 2026 campaign. Across 30 starts, the left-hander recorded a 4.03 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 157:39 K:BB spanning 169.2 innings. The 30 starts did mark a new career-high for the soon-to-be 29-year-old, and he'll have until Nov. 17 to accept or decline the qualifying offer.

The Rangers claimed Butto (arm) off waivers from the Giants on Monday.

Butto missed nearly all of this past season while recovering from two surgeries to address a blood clot and artery in his right arm. It's unclear where the right-handed reliever is at in his rehab. Butto holds a career 3.76 ERA and 185:99 K:BB over 189 innings at the big-league level.

The Astros selected Reifert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Reifert was acquired from the Rays in a trade this past weekend and is now a member of the Astros' 40-man roster. He logged a 2.48 ERA and 81:34 K:BB over 58 frames this season with Triple-A Durham. Reifert has yet to make his major-league debut but is a good bet to do so next season with the Astros.

Waldichuk (elbow) cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent Monday.

Waldichuk is recovering from a second Tommy John surgery and will be sidelined until around midseason next year. He will search for a new organization as he continues his rehab.

Giolito's (elbow) $8 million mutual option for 2027 was declined Monday.

Giolito didn't sign with the Padres until late April, and he finished the regular season having logged just 29.2 innings while posting a 5.16 ERA and ugly 18:23 K:BB. The veteran hurler didn't make an appearance after late June because of right elbow inflammation, and while he didn't have surgery, it's unclear what his current health status is.

The Cubs declined Rea's $7.5 million club option for 2027 on Monday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

He'll be given a $1 million buyout and head into free agency. Rea gave the Cubs some solid work as a swingman the past two regular seasons, logging a 4.13 ERA and 228:91 K:BB over 296.1 innings covering 46 starts and 20 relief outings. The 36-year-old will likely be deciding on one-year contract offers this winter.