MLB Player News

The Rays reassigned Jimenez to Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

The transaction was fully expected after manager Kevin Cash said Friday that the 28-year-old outfielder/designated hitter wouldn't be included on the Opening Day roster. Jimenez is slated to open the season at Triple-A Durham, but he'll have the ability to opt out of his contract on May 1 and June 1 if a promotion to the big leagues isn't imminent or if he wants to explore his options on the open market.

The Rays reassigned Barrera to minor-league camp Sunday.

Barrera was attending camp as a non-roster invitee, but he never stood much of a chance to win an Opening Day roster spot so long as both Danny Jansen (ribs) and Ben Rortvedt were ready to go for the start of the season. The 30-year-old will likely head to Triple-A Durham and provide depth behind the plate.

Brennan may not make the Guardians' Opening Day roster after the team acquired Nolan Jones from Colorado via a trade Saturday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Brennan appeared headed for a platoon role in right field with Jhonkensy Noel -- and was informed he'd made the team earlier last week by manager Stephen Vogt -- but Saturday's acquisition of the left-handed hitting Jones throws Brennan's roster status up in the air. "No final decisions have been made," Vogt said. "We just have to work through some things over the next few days. This was unforeseen." That Jones is out of options and can't be sent to the minors while Brennan has options indicates the latter may open the regular season at Triple-A Columbus.

Blewett was told Saturday he won't make Minnesota's major league roster, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Blewett was attending camp as a non-roster invitee, so unless he's released or his minor-league deal contains an opt-out clause that allows him to enter free agency, he'll likely begin the season at Triple-A St. Paul and add bullpen depth. The 28-year-old made 12 appearances out of the Minnesota bullpen in 2024, logging a 1.77 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 18:8 K:BB in 20.1 innings.

Straw will be a part of Toronto's Opening Day roster, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Straw will secure one of the team's final position player spots on its Opening Day roster after batting .400 with a home run, six RBI, six runs scored and a stolen base over 30 at-bats in 19 games during spring training. The 30-year-old will help fill the void left by Daulton Varsho (shoulder) in Toronto's outfield for the first couple weeks of the season.

Barnes is expected to be a part of Toronto's Opening Day roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Barnes will open the year with Toronto's major-league roster after signing a minor-league deal with the team in February. The right-hander appeared in six games this spring, including one start, surrendering four earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six batters over 5.1 innings.

Campbell has earned a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Campbell will crack the team's initial 26-man roster, as expected, likely slotting in as the starting second baseman most games. The 22-year-old is one of Boston's top prospects, and although he batted .167 with 18 strikeouts over 48 at-bats in 20 games during the spring, Campbell will get the nod Thursday. He'll likely cede an occasional start to David Hamilton at second base, but the Red Sox likely wouldn't have Campbell open the season on their major-league roster if they didn't have every intention of giving him an extended run in the lineup.

Cowser has impressed this spring with the Orioles, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Cowser has compiled a .364 average with two home runs, three doubles, six RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases while also posting a 1.030 OPS over 44 at-bats in 16 games this spring. The outfielder is coming off of a 2024 campaign in which he produced a .242/.321/.447 slash line with 51 extra-base hits, including 24 homers, and he appears to be poised to take another step in 2025 while operating as an everyday starter in left field for Baltimore.

Thompson was reassigned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Thompson will begin the 2025 campaign in Worcester, as expected when he signed a minor-league deal with the Red Sox in February. The outfielder batted .278 with six home runs, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored and three stolen bases over 36 at-bats in 19 games during an impressive spring with Boston.

Shewmake was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Shewmake will open the season at Triple-A after going 1-for-12 with three strikeouts and a run scored over six games during spring training. The infielder will look to get into more of a groove at the plate with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in order to potentially earn a promotion to the major-league roster down the road this summer.