The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
Rowdy Tellez Has Opt-Out In Mariners Deal This Weekend
First baseman Rowdy Tellez has an opt-out opportunity in his minor league deal with the Mariners this weekend, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. He’ll be able to ask for his release on March 23 if he hasn’t been added to the 40-man roster by that point. The team would have 24 hours to add Tellez to the 40-man roster or release him upon him triggering the clause. Tellez, … [Read more...] about Rowdy Tellez Has Opt-Out In Mariners Deal This Weekend
MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Deal Is Dead, Rangers’ Rotation Issues, And More!
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Rays no longer having … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Deal Is Dead, Rangers’ Rotation Issues, And More!
Marlins Claim Seth Martinez
The Marlins have claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off the Seattle waiver wire, as announced by the Mariners. It wasn’t known that Martinez had been designated for assignment, and Martinez only joined the Mariners on another waiver claim from Miami less than two weeks ago. More to come… … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Seth Martinez
Mariners Release Neftali Feliz
The Mariners announced Friday that they’ve released veteran right-hander Neftali Feliz. He’d been in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring but is once again a free agent. Seattle also optioned righty Will Klein to Triple-A Tacoma and reassigned non-roster players Samad Taylor and Nick Dunn to minor league camp. Feliz, 37 in May, hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since 2021 … [Read more...] about Mariners Release Neftali Feliz